[A.N: Hey guys it is jeel's frnd here. She could not.post the episode as she is having her result today! And there will be no dialogue highlighting in this chap. Sorry for that. And do wish her luck]

Chapter - 58

Location - London; Malhotra Mansion

Aiyappa! Aapko meri hi jholi mili thi in do lambe lambe Monsters ko dalne ke liye! Ek ko dhamka dhamka ke sudharti hoon ke mujhse baatein na chupaye toh dusre ko mujhse hide seek khelni hoti hai! Dusrey ko tackle karne jaati hoon toh pehla wapas se usi line per aajata hai! Aur jab mujhe lagta hai dono ko meri baat samajh agayi hai - tab pata chalta hai ke dono saath milker mujhe parde mein rakhrahe hain! Wow! Nandini grumbled; gnawing further at her Aiyappa's brain as she stood by the kitchen counter; wreaking havoc in the vegetable kingdom by brutally chopping the innocent veggies with a knife. Mr. Malhotra and Manik - who were silently standing at the kitchen's entrance like punished school kids - laughed under their breaths at her rant which seemed more adorable than menacing and then Mr. Malhotra spoke in his son's ear, in muted voice Lagta hai bohot zyada ghussa hai. Mushkil hoga manana! Manik nodded thoughtfully; staring at her seething form and mumbled Mushkil nahi Dad! Bohot mushkil! Agar normal days hotey toh phir bhi asaan hota. Aap nai jaante Dad Pregnancy ki wajah se kitni scary hogayi hai aapki beti. Aur ab toh madam angry mode per hai. Ab toh hamare bachne ki ummeed sirf Aiyappa se hai! They exchanged worried looks and adding to their terror; the furious Princess slashed the poor carrot - hardly enough to be audible - and snarled, continuing to barsao her keheron the orange thing Monster Manik! Suna maine sab! Deaf nahi hoon main! Then veering about; she charged towards the stiffened duo with the knife in her hand and berated the elder Malhotra with whom the younger one had shielded himself Aap yahan kya karrahe hain? Aapko doctor ne rest karne ko bola hai na! Toh phir aap neeche kiun utrey? Bina meri permission ke aap bed se uthey kiun?Fumbling with words; he tried to answer but before he could; she glared at her husband who was giggling shamelessly; hiding behind his father; and barked Aur Tum! All his guts and humor evaporated into thin air at once and then pulling him out; she backed him against the wall and lashed out, pointing the knife at himScary lagti hoon main tumhe? Tum toh na mujhse baat hi mat karna. Such a liar you are! Mujhse kehte ho ke kuch chupana nahi chahiye aur phir bhi itni badi baat chupayi! How could you? He gaped at her 'Virat Roop' while Mr. Malhotra chuckled in his mind but as if having heard the funny voice; she shot a black look at him too and then bellowed, pulling up a bad face Uggghhh! I hate you both! Huh! Throwing a bonus hiss; she moved back into the kitchen - stomping her baby feet on the ground and resumed with the cooking business while the offenders stood side by side; lowering their heads. Even though the case was quite serious; the Father - Son duo was entertaining it      light - heartedly until the next minute when they heard her sniff. This was the moment when pangs of conscious knocked them hard and the realization of guilt dawned upon them. Quickly they strode across the kitchen to take their places on her either sides and then Daddy Malhotra instantly apologized; wiping her tears Princess I am Sorry! Dadda is very Bad! But please don't cry! Manik too held his ears and said, making a puppy face Main nahi chupana chahta tha per Dad ne bola isliye karna pada! I am Sorry! Jo bhi saza deni hai do - per please don't cry.Sniveling more; disregarding their pleas; she tossed the veggies into the boiling water and whimpered, while the two kept collecting her precious tears Aap dono bohot burey ho. Main aaplog se har baat share karti hoon. Aur aap dono baar baar mujhse batein chupate ho. Kisliye? Takey main happy rahoon. Per that makes me more sad. This just shows that you two don't Love me the way I Love You. Startling her; both the men exclaimed a big No! in unison and then framing his big hand around her shoulder; Mr. Malhotra took her closer and said, cupping her face and mopping away the tears with his thumb  Aise mat bolo Princess! You are our little world! Tumse toh hum khud apni life se bhi zyada pyaar karte hai! Bohot hurt hua na meri Princess ka delicate heart? She nodded babyishly with a grumpy face and smiling at her cuteness; Mr. Malhotra and Manik got together before her and started doing sit - ups - holding each other's ears - only to bring a smile on her face. In utter shock; half of the Mansion's staff almost fainted while some suffered a Mini heart attack and others just froze  like statues on witnessing their ever so austere masters falling down to their knees before an elfin girl who didn't even reached till their shoulders. Their attempt didn't prove to be a futile one as she did smile; putting their hearts at rest and stopped them from doing any more sit ups. Before she could say anything; the twosome kissed on her either temples, widening her smile and chorused one more earnestSorry. Having got mollified; she replied sweetly, twinkling with all her radianceIts Okay! But this is the last time I am forgiving you both. And I mean it. Never do that again! They bobbed their heads obediently and then immediately crashing in her Dad's chest; she mumbledI Missed You So Much Dad! Mr. Malhotra planted a buss on her hair and replied, patting her head gently I Missed You Too Princess! So Much! The King and Princess also pulled the Prince in the hug and after staying in her father's protective embrace for some time; she broke away and said or rather ordered in a soft tone, getting into her super caring skin Chaliye ab aap apne room mein jaker rest kijiye. Manik Dad ko acche se leta do! Main abhi dinner lekar aati hoon! Both the solicitous Men objected her being in the kitchen and doing work but in the end they had to give in because after all she was the Princess. 

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Naraz ho mujhse? Manik asked huskily; enclosing her in his arms from behind and nuzzling her ear - after returning from Dad's room to take her along. Shehmmed in negative and replied in her candy voice, mixing some sugar withChenna in a small bowl Naraz thi! Per ab nahi hoon. Itni cutely agar koi behave karega toh koi kaise naraz rehsakta hai bhala? Smilingly; he dropped a kiss on her neck - sending a tremor down her spine - and then asked, keeping his chin on her shoulder Itni saari cooking kiun ki? Chef ko boldeti woh banadeta! Kya banaya hai yeh sab? Aur kiun? Tumhe to pata hai na Fever me itna sab nahi kha sakte! She dished out some piping out Poha into a plate and answered, slicing a lemonFever mein tummy ko satisfy karna aur bhi zaroori hojata hai! Medicines jo lete hai. Aur Dad ka toh blood Pressure bhi low hai. Dekha maine uper room mein table per itna bland soup rakha tha. Dad ne theek se nahi khaya hoga! Isliye maine thode light tasty foods banaliye. His grip around her tightened a bit more and he said, emotionally Main jitni baar bolun phir kam hoga! I am so lucky to have you Nandini. I wish - I so wish ke kaash tum hamari zindagi mein; Dad ki life mein pehle agayi hoti! Bohot suffer kiya hai Dad ne uss Nyonika ki wajah se .. Sensing the usual sadness, pain and disgust in his voice on the lady's mere name; Nandini swiftly turned and gestured a No, resting her hand on his heart but calming her worry; he smiled and rejoined, joining his forehead with hers Per believe me! Tumne Dad ko jitna love aur respect di hai - thats more than enough to heal his wounds. Tumhari Dad ke saath bonding dekhker mujhe kitna content mehsoos hota hai main bata nahi sakta. Love You For everything Baby! Saying so; he pressed his lips on her forehead and she could only smile. Then tenderly; he sucked her lips and asked, taking the tray of food Chalein? Excusing herself for a second; she fetched a glass of fresh fruit juice from the fridge and replied, after setting it on the tray and stealing a peck from him Chalo! He smiled at her bubbliness and followed her to their Dad's room. 

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This is really bad Princess! Why did you toil so much? Main beemar hoon iska najaiz fayda uthaney ki koshish bhi mat karna. Warna main naraz hojaunga. Mr. Malhotra reproached along with some emotional black mailing on seeing the number of dishes she had rustled up all alone. Nandini smiled and replied animatedly, arranging the food tray on the bed - table before him Jhoot bolna acchi baat nahi hoti Dad! Aap bhi jaantey ho ke yeh possible nahi hai. In fact ab toh yeh universal fact hai ke duniya ke do strict, sadu business tycoons; Mr. Manvik Malhotra and Mr. Manik Malhotra; sab kuch karsakte hain per Nandini Malhotra pe ghussa ya naraaz nahi hosakte. Am I right or Am I right? She lifted her brows at the duo whilst smirking assertively and then hopping on the bed beside his Dad, Manik opposedMrs. Malhotra! Aapke waley ke saath yeh bhi ek universal fact ke We two Malhotras hate to see you work. Toh aisa bilkul mat sochiye ke aap kuch bhi karsakti hain. And this time toh me and Dad - both are on one side. She stressed an Oh! and then gave the winning statement, smiling playfully Aap dono chahey alag team mein ho ya ek saath  - Main akeli aap dono per bhaari hoon! Aur yeh bhi ek universal fact hai! He he! She tittered like a baby and they laughed along; readily accepting whatever she said and then getting back to the important thing; she said, handing him a small sliver of lemonChaliye Dad! Medicine ka time horaha hai! Lets start with dinner. Yeh lime lijiye and taste it! Even though the doubt of having a lemon in fever cropped up in both Malhotra minds; they curbed it; having blind faith in her wisdom but being totally unfamiliar to it and at that moment; concerned for his patient, the Doctor - who was still on duty - intervened and criticized her in an impulsively rude manner, taking the lemon back What the hell are you doing? Why on the earth are you giving him lemon? His fever hasn't dropped yet and you are giving him a lemon?? And whats this food?? Are you out of your mi .. He was dumbstruck and taken aback by a deafening 'Shut Up!' from a wrathful Mr. Malhotra - who was boiling in the head; holding the entire blood-curdling hell in his blazing eyes. Being her Father himself; he never, in the whole 5 years of their relationship - had ever even talked to her in any tone other than soft and loving; forget shouting at her; and this Man had actually blasted her - rage, in immoderate quantities had filled up his veins and arteries. Exactly same to his Dad; were the feelings of Manik but before he could say or do anything; Mr. Malhotra growled, clenching his teethHow dare you?? How dare you speak to her like that?? You are fired! And be thankful to your audacity for losing your Medical License! Out!! Scared shitless and witless; the Doc just stood paralyzed - and gawked at his death; Manik; dialing the numbers to call his destruction. But before the shouldn't-have-happened could happen; Nandini snatched the phone from him and said, being the Knight in shining armor for the Doc Kya karrahe ho aaplog! Shaant hojao! Acchi baat hai inhoney aker roka! Thats a trait of a good Doctor!Then turning to the Poor soul; she explained, smiling assuringly Its Okay! I understand your concern! And I appreciate that you reacted. But don't worry! I am a certified Doctor too. You might be knowing that fever weakens taste buds. Which is why the patient doesn't feel like eating anything and usually even ends throwing up. A bit eased by her courteousness; he hmmed and listened on, along with Manik and Mr. MalhotraLemon fights nausea and helps our taste buds. If the buds are on; the patient wouldn't mind eating and if he eats properly; then the medicines will work and cure faster. Its not harmful. And all these are light Indian foods. Some cottage cheese and Fresh fruit juice. Preferred meal for a fever patient. Remorsefully; he begged her Pardon and forgiving him readily as per her character, she smiled and guaranteedBoth your Job and license will be safe. Trust me on that. And now that I am here; you can get back to the infirmary. I will take care. Extending heartfelt thanks to her; he hurriedly escaped and after his exit, she gave a piece of her sensible mind to her two bears with sore heads Aise koi react karta hai kya? Kitna dara diya aap dono se ussey. Seedha license cancel karwane chaley they. Aap dono ko pata hai na kitni mehnat lagti hai. Kya zarurat thi itna gussa karne ki? Because Mr. Malhotra had the lime on his tongue; Manik argued, still vexed I don't care usney mehnat ki ya nahi. Uski himmat kaise hui tumse iss tarah baat karne ki. 6 saal hogaye hain Nandini hume saath rehkar aur maine na khud or na hi kisiko tumse unchi awaz me baat karne diya! And this bloody moron! How can he just come and .. Aur tum humse poochrahi ho? Tumhe kya zaroorat thi ussey itni asaani se jaaney dene ki? You have any idea how pathetic I; We are feeling right now? Hamari aankhon ke saamne woh tumhe daant ta hai aur phir haste hastey chala jata hai! Wow! Mr. Malhotra too gave a displeased look and she was amazed to see the madness of their Love. Both of them were cross and to perk up their moods; she spoke but to her daughter, keeping her hand on her tummy Dekhrahe ho aap Baby? This is how Your Dadu and Dadda is. They Love your Mamma so much ke they were going to spoil someone's years of hardwork. Jo Mamma ko bilkul bhi nahi pasand. Kisiko choti si baat ke liye punish karna acchi baat nahi hai na. Isliye maine unhe roka. Per see! They are still off! Maine samjhaya per No; stubborn hona hai! Ghussa karna hai. Khudko curse karna hai. Mamma ki baat ki toh koi value hi nahi hai. Aap jab aogey na; tab aap hi in dono ko samjhana. Mamma toh thak gayi hain.Like humesha; she was successful in cheering them up with her adorbs and so smiling warmly at her; Mr. Malhotra fondly pulled her cheeks and then Manik said, to his baby Haan Baby! Aap jaldi aao aur Mamma ko bhi samjhao ke thodi cuteness apke liye chod de. He sniggered; so did Mr. Malhotra at the cute face she made and then the latter complained But Princess this is not correct! You can't stop me from pampering you. Its not fair at all! She fed him a spoonful of khichdi and replied wittily I would never stop you from pampering me Dad! But this is not pampering! This is spoiling. Main spoil hogayi aur mujh mein ego agaya toh? Haww!! Aap dono ko koun sambhalega phir? With Love; he planted a kiss on her forehead and Manik smiled, as Mr. Malhotra spoke what was a mutual thought of both their heartsYou can get anything but bad and egoistic Blessing! No matter how much we spoil you. You are too too pure for that. Your angelic soul is immune to evil And even this is a universal fact!She tee - heed and giving him a quickie hug; continued with the dinner. 

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Dad aap please abhi yeh sab rehne dijiye na. You need rest. Yeh sab baad mein bhi hosakta hai. Tum kuch bolo na Manik! Nandini requested as despite her protests; Mr. Malhotra was being adamant on doing something which she didn't want him to do at the time when he was supposed to be completely at leisure. Unable to decide on whose side should be taken and playing safe; as both of them were right on their points; Manik kept Mum and instead, Mr. Malhotra replied, making her lounge beside himWoh kuch nahi bolega and Princess! Maine tumhari saari baatein suni na! Now its your turn. You got to listen to me! Tabse kitna kaam kiya! Ab yahan baitho aur mujhe apna kaam karne do. Its very important! She sighed in defeat; knowing there was no way she could win over him in this particular matter and then switching on his unbending mode; Mr. Malhotra instructed the summoned chief Manservant of the Mansion First thing First. Clean up Manik's room. Clean as in squeaky clean. Just brooming and mopping is not enough. Change every cover and curtain with a new one. Turn the whole room into sterile zone and warm it up with the heaters. I want it to be whiter than white. You have precise 20 minutes. Next - From tomorrow till the time Princess is here; everything - from glasses to kitchen to furniture and the entire Mansion should be sanitized and disinfected twice. I don't give a damn if its -10 or -2 outside; the temperature inside shouldn't drop below 30. Princess Loves Roses! I shouldn't get to see and smell any flower and fragrance other than Rose. Food will be prepared only and only with garden - fresh and just plucked vegetables, fruits and herbs. Drive to the city's farmland, get them harvested, buy and bring them. One mistake and you are fired. You may leave now. Bowing duteously; the butler left and before Nandini could say something; he turned to Manik and saidGo inside the Almirah. Left side me; suits section ki jagah kuch boxes rakhey hai. Unhe le aa! Aur haan dhyan se. Expeditiously; Manik ran into his Dad's walk - in cupboard and asked, as he schlepped the boxes Whats this Dad? Smilingly; he signaled him to open the larger one and answered I've heard ke india mein iss season bohot sardi hai. You need to keep warm. Heaters toh hongey per phir bhi risk nahi lesakte. You are too sensitive right now. Isliye maine kuch Merino woollen clothes aur Cashmere shawls mangwaye they. Socks, beanies, golves, sweaters - sab hain is box mein. Keep wearing them beta. Aur dusre waley box mein - yahi sab cheezein chotey, zero size mein hain. Little Princess ke liye. Sinha Uncle ki wife ko pata chala toh unhone ek organic gift basket diya tha tumhare liye. Woh bhi hai. While Nandini checked out the maternity couture and goodies; gifts being her evergreen enthusiasm; Manik cribbed, curling his lips Yeh Kya Dad? This is cheating. Exactly yahi apparel ka order maine diya tha. Mr. Malhotra smirked victoriously and riposted Yeh toh hona hi tha. After all I am your father. Humesha do kadam aagey! Manik stuck out his tongue like a child; on which Mr. Malhotra gave out a hearty laugh and then Nandini commented Aap dono ka Sacchi mein kuch nahi hosakta! Ek 1 million hai toh dusrey seedha 1 crore! Aap dono mujhey; itna restrict karne ke baad bhi itna mollycoddle karte ho. I wonder Baby ko kitna karogey. Seriously! Hadd ho aap dono! They just smiled sheepishly and then Mr. Malhotra said, indicating towards the left bedside table I think its getting cold. Manik uss drawer mein heater ka remote hai. Dusra wala bhi on karde.

Promptly; Manik moved to the table and pulled the drawer open only to get his spirit of sheer pleasure ruined by descrying a picture of that one person, whom he loathed to the skies and depths - Nyonika. Overtaken by the sudden surge of hate and maddening temper; he tugged out the photograph and spat, his voice void of any emotion but venomWhy the hell is the photo of that woman here Dad?? The air around them that was serene with pure ecstasy till the last ticked second; now vibed tension and the happy smiles from all the faces faded in an instant. Not having an answer to his question; Mr. Malhotra stayed tight - lipped and began looking everywhere but at his children. Twigging his silence; Nandini clutched Mr. Malhotra's hand and Manik bawled his lungs out, jumping down his father's throat Why do you have to do this Dad??? Why can't you just throw her out of your Life?? Why Why Why?????Lividly, he whanged down the picture and bombed out of the room, even shrugging Nandini - who tried stopping him. Heaving a Sad breath; she sat back beside an impassive Mr. Malhotra and mumbled lowly I am really Sorry Dad! I don't know what to say. Just. I am Sorry! He smiled a little and replied, raising his hand to rest it on her head Its not your fault beta. And you don't need to be Sorry! Aadat hai mujhe. Tum jao aur ussey dekho. Main theek hoon! She volunteered to be with him but her exhorted to go to Manik and so concurring; she tucked Mr. Malhotra in the bed, boosted up the heater and made her way out of his room, after some sweet good night wishes. 

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Mani! Mujhse bhi ghussa ho? Tumne mera haath apne uper se jhatak diya! Maine kya kiya? Nandini initiated the conversation; standing beside Manik - who was sagged down on the floor of their cleansed and ready room; against the foot of the bed. Without meeting her eyes; he held her hand, gently nestled her in his lap and replied tearfully, leaning his forehead on hers I am Sorry! Pata nahi mujhe kya hojata hai Nandini jab bhi uss aurat ki baat aati hai. I hate her! I just hate her from the bottom of my heart. But I Love Dad. Why had he kept her photo with her? Itna dard diya hai us lady ne unhe! Mujhe! Phir why is Dad having her memory? Why can't he just forget her? Affectionately; Nandini kissed away his tears and kissed his red eyes; soothing them and then asked, softly, while raking her fingers through his hair Mani! Just imagine! Agar future mein kabhi main tumse aur apne bacche se unfair hojaon - kisi bhi valid ya invalid wajah se; hamara baby mujhse nafrat karne lagey aur tumhe aker boley ke Mamma bohot buri hain - unse nafrat karo - bhool jao unhe; toh kya tum uski baat maan sakogey? Kya tum mujhse nafrat karne lagogey? Mujhe bhuljaogey? He looked at her keenly with knitted brows and narrowed eyes; unable to get what she was saying and replied rathely, curling her closer to himself Yeh kya bolrahi ho tum Nandini? Of course not! Tumhe toh main marne ke baad bhi nahi bhul sakta. I Love You Baby.She smiled at his answer and then rejoined, easing the pucker formed between his brows Toh how can you expect Dad to forget Nyonika?Confounded; he just clapped his eyes on her and she added Mani jis tarah tum mujhse pyaar karna bandh nahi karsakte; mujhe bhool nahi sakte; mujhse nafrat nahi karsaktey - even if I hurt you; ussi tarah Dad bhi shayad Nyonika ko aise hi apni life se; apne dil se nikalker nahi phenk sakte. Nyonika was mean and selfish - per Dad wasn't. Maybe he loved her and still does. Love is selfless. Its not easy to erase the memories. I don't know why you hate her. Na hi mujhe janna hai. Per Manik you can't force him also to hate her. You can't. Hain na?He deliberated over her wise words; taking his own good time and even though his heart accorded, he; being himself; just hmmed and smiled faintly. She was sure he had understood and confirming it; he bussed her T - zone and then said Woh sab toh theek hai per aaj ke baad, phir kabhi khudko Nyonika ke saath compare mat karna. Uske jaise 1000 females ke marjaney ki khushi mein God ne jis angel ko banaya - woh ho tum. Okaye? She just smiled in return and then cupping her chin; he fused his lips with hers for a much needed soulful kiss. Surprised by the new and unusual taste of her lips (lip balm), he parted to express but not letting him pull away, she clasped his collars and whispered against his smiling lips Earl Grey! To make you smile.Coiling his hand around her waist; he jerked her closer and again captured her lips - this time with more Love and more Passion. 

Jao jaker Dad se mil ker ao! Woh soye nahi honge. He Loves You more than you love him. Nandini said, after catching up with her breath and ruffling his hair. He hooked his little finger with hers and insisted Tum Bhi Chalo!Smiling at his cute hesitation; she pecked his lips and replied Kuch nahi hoga. He might be waiting for you only. Go and wish him a Good Night. Mujhe thoda fresh hona hai! Hmming in harmony; he kissed her once more and moved out, after uttering a 'Will Be Back Soon!'

To Be Continued .. 

Apologies if you guys were expecting Nyonika's mystery revelation. I would just say; it didn't happen here but soon its going to and in a more intense way. 

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