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Chapter - 51

Location - Malhotra Mansion

Haan Chachi! Nandini bilkul theek hai. Aap batao; abhi tak kiun nahi aye aaplog wapas? Manik asked Chachi - who was on the other end of the phone line - while walking back into the house after an important early morning and hour long meet with his travel agent and some other people which he had; of course; arranged at the Mansion itself but this time in the outside Lawn as the topic of discussion was something that needed to be kept hidden from her and he didn't want it to fall in her ears before the right time. Chachi sighed dejectedly and replied, or rather apologized in a remorseful voice Sorry Beta! Humne promise kiya tha tumse ke saath rahenge per na yeh achanak se Rishu ke exams agaye hain. Pura ek month chalenge. Yahi bataney maine phone kiya tha. Please beta yeh ek mahina manage karlo! Rishu ke exams khatm hotlney ke dusrey din hi hum ajaenge. Pakka wala promise! Call it a coincidence or just another stroke of luck that Chachi; unintentionally though; resolved the only issue that was conflicting with his 'plans' and after silently thanking Nandini's Aiyappa for interrupting and making things easier, he said, dismissing all the apologies Its Completely Okay Chachi! Apko mujhse Sorry bolne ki zaroorat nahi hai. Mujhe accha nahi lagta. Wese Chachi! Aapse ek kaam tha. I am so Sorry per aapke sivaye koi aur yeh kaam nahi karsakta. His tone in the end clearly hinted embarrassment and having instantly figured it out - as she possessed a whip - smart womanish brain that too of a Motherly kind - Chachi replied, shooing away his awkwardness Jis tarah tumhe Sorry accha nahi lagta! Mujhe bhi tumlog ka takalluf bilkul accha nahi lagta. Toh yeh sab jhijhak door karo aur hukm karo! He smiled at her words and then put forth his request; still fidgeting with his fingers and hesitating as he was the Manik Malhotra - who was utterly bad at appealing Umm Chachi woh .. Woh maine padha tha ke pregnancy ke time ladies ko spicy pickles ki cravings hoti hain. Toh surely Nandini ko bhi hogi! Pickles ki bohot saari shops toh hai but taste aur hygiene ki koi guarantee nahi hai. Aap aur Ams toh expert ho - isliye agar aaplog banado khud toh I will be more than glad. I know main bohot zyada karne ke liye bolraha hoon per aap please har tarah ka pickle banalo - Amla, Carrot, Green Chilli, Vegetable - mix, Raw Mango, Sweet Mango, Chickpea, Red Chilli, Sweet sour lemon, tomato, Coconut and there was one more .. Yeah! Assorted! Yeh Saarey alag alag flavors ke pickles banalogey aap pls? Nandini ko pata nahi kab kya khaney ki wish hojaye. Aur kya tha woh - haan! Panjiri! Jo sab dry fruits aur dusri saari nutritious cheezon ko milaker banti hai na; woh bhi bohot saari bana lijiye please! Punjabi dish hai - aapko toh bohot acche se pata hogi. Would - be Mom ki health ke liye acchi hoti hai it seems. Bohot saara; extra ghee wala banaiye. Aap mujhe list message kardo; Main saarey ingredients pick karke - thodey workers ke saath bhej dunga. Aapki help kardenge woh log. Karlogey na aap?

Once again; Chachi was bowled over by his thoughtfulness and being totally overawed; she took to complete silence and then said, a couple of minutes later on getting prompted by him Tum bilkul tension mat lo Manik! Main yeh sab banaker le aaongi apne saath. Nandini wakai mein bohot lucky hai jo tum miley ussey. Bilkul sahi naam diya hai maine tujhe. Sona Munda! He smugged sheepishly and replied, expressing gratitude and pleasure Thank You so much Chachi! Thanks A ton! Conveying her disapproval; Chachi hissed and then reprimanded, irked by the unnecessary formality Agey ek aur baar mujhse thank you thank you kiya na toh tumse baat nahi karungi! Tum logon ke liye nahi toh aur kis liye karenge hum yeh sab? Samajh ayi baat? Manik smiled at her loving-kindness and obediently complied to her command and then after a bit more conversing; he hung up the call and made his way to their room upstairs to check on his baby.

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Finding the room empty and couch cleanly set with a faint voice of a flowing shower disturbing the hush; Manik concluded that his ickle baby was up and freshening herself for the day. Quickly; he ordered the cook over telecom to keep the breakfast ready and then slumped on the bed; stretching and rippling his muscles that were badly strained and packed as a result of sleeping shrunk on a couch. He was giving his legs some physical jerks whilst kneading the muscles of his neck when he felt the softest touch of two tiny hands sliding up his broad shoulders and gently replacing his hands. Smiling; he opened his closed eyes to catch the sight of her freshly bathed reflection; robed in an off - white bathrobe with her hair wrapped loosely in a paired towel; in the mirror. She smiled back and said in her sugary voice, bending close to his ear while massaging his shoulders tenderly Good Morning Manik! Muscles bohot stressed hogaye hai na. Humein couch per ni sona chahiye tha. In one swift move; he pulled her in his lap and replied, taking her hands and brushing his lips against her knuckles Mere chotu haathon ne abhi jo massage diya na; ussey adhi stress toh gayab hogayi. Then snuggling her closer; he freed her damp hair from the clutches of towel and rejoined, nuzzling his face in them and breathing in her enticing scent Aur baki ki aadhi ab door hogayi. Ummmh! I can just stay like this forever Nandini. Heaven it is! His words surely were dipped and laced in sheer influencing romance but at that moment; her heart was beating in its caring mode and so acting accordingly; she objected, raking her fingers through his hair Aise ni hota Mani! Tumhe dard horaha hoga. Bas mujhe tension na ho; isliye baatein banarahe ho. Apne heaven se bahar ao aur mujhe ek accha sa balm treatment dene do. He shook his head slightly in a No and muttered huskily; digging his face deeper into her mane Aise hi baithi raho bas! Already I am having tough time controlling myself and agar tum mujhe massage dogi toh you better know where I will lead both of us to. I don't want to trouble you again so soon. Her cheeks instantly turned warm and red in shyness; but still she wasn't an ounce influenced by his sweet talks and so not buying his ignorance; she retorted, poking him away from his shoulder Manik humesha mazak accha nai! I know tumhe cramps horahe hai! Don't try diverting me! Tum toh apne aap per rehem dikhaney se rahey! Mujhe hi karna padega! Ab chup chap seedhe baithey raho aur mujhe dawai laganey do. Stating so; she quickly got off his lap, grabbed a liniment from a side - drawer, pulled the vest off his body and began embrocating his stiffened muscles with her delicate dexterous hands while he just sat smiling stupidly at her love and concern laced dominance.

His eyes automatically shut in relief as her fingers did assuasive wonders to his tensed body; seeing which she smiled and then asked, pressing the acupuncture point of his back with her thumbs Ab accha lagraha hai? Thoda sa dard kam hua? He just hmmed, being way to indulged in her soothing touch and comprehending it; she smiled wider, reassured that his pain was ebbing away and just continued with her doting service. Some five minutes later; she felt his body loosing posture all of a sudden and quickly supporting it with her own; she looked at his face and realized that he had fallen asleep. All smiles and awwing at his peaceful cute face; she carefully tucked him in the bed, impressed a long buss on his forehead and laid down beside him - adoring her manchild and pecking his lips constantly with through and through love. She didn't want to move an inch away from him and even spent a half - hour that way; just staring at him pecking and ruffling his hair; but knowing he would freak out and curse himself if she doesn't have breakfast on time after waking up; she muffled a stole with her fragrance around his hand and reluctantly proceeded to change.

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It was late afternoon and getting done with the basic morning stuff; Nandini again was ensconced on her rightful place beside him - going through a pregnancy guide when Manik stirred in sleep and slowly opened his eyes. Lazily, he burrowed his face more into her waist and keeping the book aside; she endearingly kissed his hair and then asked, hugging him tight Ab theek lagraha hai? Shifting his head in her lap; he held her hands and replied, after kissing on her palms Theek nahi awesome lagraha hai! Tumhara jaadu phirse chalgaya. I Love You! She gave him a smile and then said, making him sit and getting out of the bed I Love You Too! Ab jaldi se jaker fresh hojao. Its afternoon aur tumne abhi tak kuch nahi khaya. And before you get mad at yourself; let me inform you ke maine breakfast karliya hai. Saying so; she handed him his towel and clothes and smilingly taking them; he replied, coming close to her lips Thank You for taking care of my babies. Playing along; she mumbled a 'Pleasure is all mine' - on which he chuckled and then giving her a very short kiss; he asked her to wait for him and moved to take a shower.

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Wese Manik! Tum Subah Subah kahan chalegaye they? Nandini asked as they sat curled up to each other on the swing in their balcony; sharing and relishing the lunch dessert. Manik then remembered that he has a news to break and kicking his brain inwardly for forgetting such an important thing; he uttered some shits under his breath and then replied, taking her in a back hug and resting his chin on her shoulder Subah subah main tumhare liye ek surprise plan karne gaya tha! The word 'Surprise' - being one of her favorites - made her a bundle of excitement and with childlike spark in her eyes; she exclaimed, turning about to face him Surprise! Kya surprise hai Mani? He smiled at her never - ending awe - inspiring enthusiasm and then replied, tucking an errant strand of her hair behind her ear Surprise yeh hai ke hum babymoon per jarahey hain! Baby ke aaney se pehle ek honeymoon per. Ek dusre ke saath sara aur bohot sara time akele guzarne. Woh toh hum yahan bhi karte hain per I want to take you to a new place. Chalogi na mere saath? Overwhelmed; she just enfolded him in her arms - blushing crimson at the mention of 'honeymoon' - and sensing it; he smirked and then pulling away; she answered, biting her lower lip Haan! Smitten by her demureness; he jerked her closer and murmured against her lips, after sucking them ardently Itna blush karogi tum toh mera wahan pahonchney tak ka wait mushkil hojaega. His brazen words did nothing but deepened her blush and unable to hold back; he kissed and bit her cheeks perfervidly - making them even more scarlet and then somehow controlling her shivers; she reposed her head on his heart and asked, fiddling with the buttons of his shirt Per hum kahan jarahey hai? Aur kab? He huddled her up closer to himself and answered, toying with her fingers Hum kal subah jarahey hain aur kahan jarahey hain; yeh ek suspense hai. A smile appeared on his face feeling her lips curve against his chest but then abruptly - parting away; she said, visibly bothered by something that struck her mind Lekin Manik! 8 days ke baad Aarav ka Birthday hai aur humne ussey promise kiya tha ke hum ussey Winsconsin ke lejayenge. Phir hum aise kaise jasakte hain? Again he pulled her back in his embrace and replied, easing the creases formed on her chotu forehead Hum jasakte hai kiunke maine Winsconsin ki trip bhi plan karli hai. Cabir - baki sabke saath 5 din baad USA pahonch jayega. Hum ek week ke baad; yaani birthday se ek din pehle wahan chale jaenge. Aarav ko saarey waterparks dikhaney hain aur maine socha - Abhimanyu Mukti ko bhi thoda time miljaega problems sort out karne; isliye wahan do weeks ka stay plan kiya hai. Sorry tumse poocha nahi; surprise rakhna tha na! Maine jo jagah choose ki hai; I am sure woh tumhe bohot pasand ayegi per agar tumhe kahin aur jaaney ki wish hai to .. He was shushed as her lips without a warning; captured his blabbering ones in a soft and slow kiss. Undoubtedly; he was taken aback but nevertheless; responded instantaneously - his lips rhyming in perfect rhythms of fervor and Love with hers. Keeping it brief; she broke the kiss and then said, joining her forehead with his Tumhari pasand se zyada mujhe koi cheez acchi nahi lag sakti Manik. And you know right? You are the best! He just smiled and again fused his lips with hers; this time for a heated, interminably long, complete and breathless kiss.

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As per all his previous records; Manik had already bought a whole new set of suitable clothes for the babymoon and got them packed for her and himself. Fab 4 and Abhi had come to see them off at the airport and after exchanging those par for the course 'take cares' - 'happy journeys' - 'see you soons' and hugs and kisses; they bid byes and boarded the flight for departure from Mumbai.

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After a whole one day and one hour cozy journey in the highly homely business chamber of the airlines; during which Manik made 101% sure of Nandini's freedom from all the travel - related hardships; MaNan finally reached their destination. As soon as they exited the aircraft, Nandini saw 12 Men in Black; 6 of them armed, powerfully built and dour; marching towards them and obviously getting afraid; she clutched Manik's hand tightly and asked mousily, hiding herself behind his Herculean body Manik! Yeh log koun hai? Aur hamarey paas ese kiun arahey hain? Before Manik could put all the fears of her fragile heart at rest; demonstrating it for her - the 6 hulks hurriedly collected all of the luggage Manik was holding and took their guarding positions around them and then a person from the bunch of other six formal gentlemen said deferentially, forwarding a huge bouquet to Manik which he accepted Good Afternoon Sir and Ma'am! We are honored to receive you! I hope you had a safe flight. Nandini had surely witnessed Manik getting venerated by almost everyone in their home country and it wasn't anything new for her but strangely; she felt her heart swelling to infinity and burst with pride on seeing how even the professional and dignified foreigners weren't daring to make an eye - contact with him and keeping their heads bowed before him. Whelmed by her own thought; she just tightened her grip on his hands and then pulling her out of the contemplation; Manik took her in a side hug and said, taking the glass of juice from the serving tray that a person had held before him and giving it to her Darne ki koi baat nahi hai Baby! Iss jagah ki aadhey se zyada economy Malhotra Industries per dependent hai. Choti si jagah hai Isliye sab humein jaantey. Yeh log airport authorities' aur yahan ki branch ke executives' hain. And stop making such irresistible pouts. Sabke saamne kiss nahi karsakta main. Flushed, she quickly closed her lips that were rounded in a babyish O while he was explaining her and after giving him a light punch, she asked, pointing towards the Man with Manager's badge who was busy doing something with their passports Manik! Hum ander kiun ni jarahey hai? Aur yeh hum kahan aye hain?

Again answering it for her on Manik's behalf; the Manager interrupted and said courteously Sorry for cutting in Sir but the Chopper is here! Puzzled; Nandini looked at Manik with furrowed brows and smiling at her cutesy face, he replied, finally spilling the beans as it was high time We are on a Private Caribbean Island Holiday. Hum abhi Tortola per hain jo ke main island hai! Yahan se hum chopper mein baithker Peter Island jaenge - jo ke hamara private island hai for the next whole week. Smack dab to what Manik had envisaged; Nandini first gaped at him for some seconds and then hopped in his arms; much more than merry as islands were those places she had always loved for the tranquility and nature they offer but never happened to visit for some valid and restricting reasons. Manik knew this very well and even tried many a times to take her to one such place but unfortunately; every time he planned anything of this sort - either her work, his work or something more rigid would arise to clash with the dates. Her silence and the firmness of her hug spoke volumes of her joy and reading it precisely; he smiled and holding her securely the way she was - moved to the awaiting copter.

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Wow! Nandini gasped on descrying the breathtaking picture of the nature's secret place from the sky - the vast emeraldish turquoise ale of Adam aesthetically embracing the pristine white sand that lay dotted with towering palm trees and enwreathed by a luxuriantly foliaged and divine sierra - as the helicopter winged its way through the clouds and spiraled downward to land. Manik quickly captured her childlike ecstasy; first in his heart and then in his Camera; and said, taking her literally jumping form in his arms, audible enough for her to hear in the deafening sound of birling copter - blades Liked it? But the reply never came as his chotuness was totes absorbed in goggling the island with her tiny nose and hands pressed against the window and a wide beam plastered on her cutest face. Indubitably, she looked the height of cuteness and all he wanted to do was gobble her up right there but containing his urges; he just clinged her more tightly to himself and gave a smacker to her cheek - pouring out all the love triggered by her adorbs. Both kept marveling; she at the scenery and he at his babyness; until the chopper safely landed on a helipad near the beach and as soon as the engine came to standstill; Nandini broke free from his arms and ran out to the beach - leaving an exultant Manik behind to complete the arrival formalities.

Chuffed and blissed out to see her so rapturous and euphoric; Manik ambled towards her, after sending off the people who had come to escort them and said, sedately tangling her fingers his Tum kehti thi ke islands bohot khubsurat aur serene hotey hai. Per sorry to say; ek cheez hai jo mujhe inse bhi zyada khubsurat aur sukoon wali hai lagti hai. They are nowhere even near it. Huh! You know what it is? Somewhat hurt by the disappointment he was voicing for her liked place and the uninterested and unimpressed facet which of course he was faking; Nandini made a sad pout and asked softly, not looking at him What is it? Smiling at her innocence; he cocooned her in his arms and replied, after kissing her lips ever so tenderly Its You! My gorgeousness and solace. Tumhare muqabley toh yeh kuch bhi nahi hai. Nothing! Blooming like a rose; she gave his shoulder a gentle blow for flirting; on which he let out a hearty laugh; and then she asked, squinting around the area Manik! Why is there no one around? Yahan log nai aatey kya? Locking his hands on the small of her back; he made her climb on his feet and replied, taking baby steps forward Log toh bohot aatey hai per agley ek hafte tak koi nahi ayega. Its only us and some staff people. Dilating her eyes, she spoke, giving a 'don't-tell-me' look Aiyappa! Manik tumne pura Island book karliya? He nodded in an obvious mien and she reproved, moving her head sideways Manik kya zaroorat thi? Tum koi bhi kaam chota kiun ni karsakte ho? Jahan bhi jatey ho sab kuch book karlete ho. Aiyappa! Iss island mein 100 log Private island holiday ek saath mana sakte hain aur Manik tumne pura ka pura Island hi book kardiya. Aiyappa! Kiun Manik? And who is this? She ended her rant asking about the British well - dressed Man who was coming towards them and after taking a look of the Man, Manik replied, halting in his track Jahan 100 log honge wahan humein privacy kaisi? Mujhe agle ek week; 24x7 bas tumhara chehra hi dekhna hai. Tumse close rehna hai.  Aur agar chota Island leta toh ghumne ke liye kuch ni rehta aur main tumhe sirf ghar aur ek beach se bore nahi karna chahta. Isliye yeh leliya and no objections. Wapas se aise cutely baat karogi na non stop toh yahin per I will eat you pura ka pura. Aur yeh yahan ke Manager hain. Humein hamare rehne ki jagah dikhane aye hain. Chalein? Satisfied by his reasoning; pink with his naughty warning and having nothing else more to say; Nandini just gave him a smiley bob and then after having greets and word with the Manager; Manik picked Nandini in his arms and moved to have a look at their staying place - the Falcon's Nest.

Manik Malhotra! You are Unbelievable! Nandini opined, eyeballing Manik after taking the tour of their Villa i.e., Island Crown Jewel named Falcon's Nest  - A gated Barcelona style estate; perched high atop the island's most picturesque bluff overlooking all the five beaches - Deadman's, Little Deadman's, White Bay, Honeymoon and Big Reef Bay - of the island and steps away from White Bay; consisting of a Villa offering a spacious living room, media room, fitness center, spa room, dining room, two kitchens and two lavish 2,250 sq. Ft master suites with balconies as giveaways to the stunning sea views and sunsets; highlights including a torch - lit grotto complete with a two - storey rushing waterfall and a combination infinity edge pool, dipping pool and an outdoor whirlpool Jacuzzi with a Grilling gazebo and an outdoor shower.

Acting all naive; as if he didn't have a hint of what she was talking about; he shrugged his shoulders making a puppy face and knowing every bit of his pretense, she threw a cushion at him and said, crossing her arms on her chest and shooting daggers at him Don't try to act cute with me! What is this Manik? Itna bada ghar - no wait! Villa - no no! Bungalow - Yeah ryt! Itna bada Bungalow kiun liya tumne? Manik we are only three - aur baby toh abhi ayi bhi nahi hai. Phir hum itni badi jagah kiun book ki? Oh wait! I know the answer already. Saying so; she dragged a tall stool near him, shinned up on it forthwith to gain some height before him and imitated him, cupping his face like he does and making her voice heavier to mimic his I would've taken a small apartment per apni princess ko chotu se room mein kaise rakhta? Meri shona ko main aisi waise jagah kaise rehne de sakta hoon? I wanted to make you feel at home. Comfy. Then getting back to herself; she hooked her hands on her waist and rejoined, making a moue while he just stood taking in her spoof Per Mr. Malhotra! Main ek room mein bhi aram se rehsakti hoon. I am not dinosaur ke comfy rehne ke liye itna bada ghar chahiye. You are spoiling me! She ended her playlet and he busted his gut - seeing which she too smiled and then gathering himself; he scooped her off the chair and replied, squeezing her in his arms and gritting his teeth out of Love Tujhe pata hai tu kitna cute hai? Bilkul ek natkhat baby jesa. Mera Baby! Muaah! I Love You Sho Sho Sho Much. And tujhe spoil karna mujhe bohot accha lagta hai. So whatever you say - main toh mere baby ko pamper karna bilkul bhi nahi chodunga. Not at all. She knew very well that no matter what; he would never stop mollycoddling her as it was his both passion and obsession and smiling at this reality and her own out and out dependency on his cosseting; she snugged down in his lap as he took seat on the bed of their suite and murmured against his heart I Love You Too!! So Much! Very Very Much! He kissed on her temple and asked, stroking her hair affectionately Baby thakgaya hai na bohot? Bhook bhi lagi hogi. Wait I will order something to eat. Hmming a No; she buried her face in his chest and replied, closing her eyes and yawning Kuch ni khana. Abhi two - hours pehle hi toh khaya tha. Bas sona hai. Bohot neend arahi hai. Tum kuch khalo. Just like her; even he was heavy - eyed as they couldn't sleep properly in the flight and the morning was still too young to stay awake and so; going with the flow - he told her that he wasn't hungry either and also wants to just crash to which she hmmed dozily and then peeling off extra clothes and shoes off their bodies - he gathered her almost asleep form in his arms and soon slipped into a steady slumber.

To Be Continued ..