So m late n m sorry but m very busy wid study stuff so was late

emember once Navya was behaving a little weird and was continuously telling me that my love story would be left incomplete. I asked her the reason, but she was just shying away. Then suddenly she took me after Manik and Dhruv and asked me to observe something. They were having a brotherly hug and were Bromancing. I was not getting what she wanted to show me. I beseeched her to say what she wanted to, clearly, and she told me that .. She gave ManRuv a roguish look and continued she told me that Manik and Dhruv love each other. I took it casually and told that its okay to love friends and was nothing wrong in it and that I loved her too. She immediately closed her ears and admitted that she had witnessed Manik proposing Dhruv and informed me that their love is not friend - friend wala but boyfriend - boyfriend wala. Everyone amusingly gaped at her and then burst out laughing and rolling on the floor including Manik. They laughed until their stomachs ached and then Manik said sniggering Seriously this Madhubala! She thought we are Gays. Oh God! I cant believe it. Then what happened next? He asked exuberantly and she replied Then what? I had to explain her that its not a bad term and also that you are straight. She was not listening only .. Time and again she was closing her ears and I had a tough time explaining her. She finished imitating how Navya was behaving and everyone again laughed. Cabir chimed in and said Okay now enough of bitching about my Madhubala! Lets continue. Manik tu bata koi aisa incident jo humein nahi pata. Manik keeked at Nandini and then said Actually this incident was a bit serious then, but now when we remember it, it makes us laugh. Nandini got an anxiety attack after that Pandit incident and she got out of control. To bring her back to senses I slapped her, And the best part was, though she was in a shock, returned my favor by slapping me. And can you imagine? instead of getting angry, I was smiling like an idiot. Everybody's eyes popped out hearing MaNan had slapped each other. They exchanged glances and again started rolling in the aisles, guffawing like maniacs and busting their guts. Manik took Cabir's camera and clicked a picture of Fab - 4 laughing their lungs out. After a long chortling session, Cabir said snickering Tumdono sacchi me epic couple ho.. Haha.. Koun Bf Gf ek dusre ko thappad maarte hain. Shit yaar ! Hum kahan they uss time .. Saying he again got convulsed in laughter zanily. Mukti then entreated with tearful eyesBas Cabir Please! Has haske mera pet phat jaega.. Its already paining. Nandini felt really happy seeing them this way but said Okay now enough! Lets proceed with the game. Now Cabir you say about your funny encounter. Cabir straightened up and clearing his throat started Well! My experience is something related to how the coming generation would be. I was just walking in a park waiting for someone, when I saw a cute little girl playing. I went to her and pulled her cheeks. I was talking to her when a boy of almost her age came running and bit my hand. I gave him a surprised look and you cant imagine what he said to me," She is my girlfriend. Choona Mat. Just Futtt off.'' Thats what he said to me and left giving a disgusted look. Everyone along with Nandini - again exploded into fits of laughter while Cabir sat idly giving them a whatever look. Even Nandini - who never laughed loud - had tears in her eyes due to laughing. Mukti was pleading to stop the game as it became really unbearable for her to take it anymore.

After calming down, Nandini got up to get some coffee for everyone and Aliya accompanied her. They quickly went and bought coffee for all and as always MaNan shared the cup. They were thinking what to do next as none of them were sleepy. Mukti then suggested to play'Paanch ka Punch'. In this game, every participant will be asked five questions and no matter what the question is, they have to answer it. Everyone accorded and the game started. Fab - 4 decided to begin with MaNan and question them about each other. They turned to Nandini to begin while Manik just gave a relaxed look as he knew Nandini knows him more than himself and vice - versa. The questions that were asked to Nandini were as follows -

1. Dhruv - One thing about you except you nature that Manik is crazy about?

Nandini - My hair. He is obsessed with them.

Manik - Correct.

2. Mukti - Manik's first crush?

Nandini - Veebha.

Manik - Yes.

3. Aliya - When was Manik's first music performance?

Nandini - When he was in seventh standard, but he couldnt attend it because of Neonika.

Manik - Correct.

4. Cabir - What Manik does when he gets angry?

Nandini - Earlier he used to hurt himself but now he hugs me to calm himself down.

Manik - True.

5. Cabir - Very Good Nandini ! Now last but not the least and the most difficult question. No one except me and Manik himself knows about this.

Okay! So once Manik was with me when we were in 9th standard and we were driving when we met with a small accident. I was not at all hurt but Manik got hurt somewhere on his body. Now you tell me, where did he get hurt ?

Manik got tensed listening to Cabir's question as really no one except them was cognizant to this incident. It was a forgotten story so he dint find the need to tell about it to Nandini but now he regretted thinking that she might loose the game and feel bad. But to his surprise Nandini answered He might have got hurt on his right shoulder. It was a deep cut and he was given 7 stitches. She said and looked at Manik and Cabir expectantly, hoping her answer to be right. Manik who was baffled by her reply couldn't say anything as she was correct and he was surprised as well as curious to know how she was aware about it. Cabir then replied You are absolutely correct and Manik you broke the promise of not telling about it to anyone. Nandini then corrected him saying No Cabir, Manik din't say anything to me about this. Cabir stared at her and said sneeringly Don't lie Nandini, to save your husband. Only we both are aware of this accident and his injury. I din't tell you and if not Manik then how do you know about it? Manik looked at her inquisitively, along with others, waiting for her to solve the mystery. Nandini saw their perplexed expressions and then answered I know it because I am his wife and also a doctor. Manik doesn't have any accident marks on his body except for a faded stitch mark on his right shoulder. I saw it long ago but din't question him about it as I knew it was very old. Everybody looked at her flabbergasted except Manik whose lips instantly curved in a smile, appreciating how well she is acquainted with him and amazed at her meticulousness. She saw Manik staring at her that way and whispered in his ear Aise kya dekhrahe ho? Main yunhi nahi kehti ke mujhe tumhare barey me tumse zyada pata hai. I know everything .. She then smiled coquettishly and continuedEspecially about things concerning your body. He too gave her a naughty look raising his eyebrow and giving out a flirtatious smirk.

She turned back to her friends and Cabir who was still trying to digest what she said with a stumped expression on his face. Nandini shook him out of his thoughts and then complimented her saying Intelligent haan! Beauty with brains. Rare Combination. Tum to chota packet aur bada dhamaka ho yaar. Kahan se khareeda aisa dimaag? Mukti then mockingly answered in favour of Nandini Wahin se jahan se tu bech aya tha apna dimaagh! They giggled at his irked expression and then Cabir saidWhatever Mukti! Very Good Nandini. You passed. Okay now Manik! Teri baari. Lets see how much you know about your wife. Manik gave a I-know-everything-about-her look and asked them to shoot the questions.

1. Aliya - Which look of yours does Nandini likes?

Manik - Though she never said but I know she likes me with short hair and light stubble. Exactly how m looking now

Nandini - He is right. (smiles)

2. Mukti - One thing that fascinates her a lot?

Manik (smiles) - Fireflies.

Nandini - Correct.

3. Dhruv - Nandini's first crush or love ?

Manik - None. I m her first and last.

Nandini (Blushes) - True.

4. Cabir - One feature of yours that is her favorite?

Manik - My eyes. She loves them.

Nandini - Yes.

5. Mukti - Last one! One thing about you that she is obsessed with.

Manik - Whole Me. We are obsessed with each other.

Nandini - Absolutely correct.

She happily turned and dropped a kiss on his cheeks making him blush instantly.

It wasn't anything unusual about then knowing each other so well. They were two bodies and a single soul. They had more knowledge about the other than themselves. They weren't simply called a spiritual couple.

They continued the game and catechized one another and finally even this game came to an end but still no one was somnolent. They decided to tell bed time stories and Dhruv started reading out one from his novel. It was a long story but an interesting one. They were listening when Manik felt Nandini nuzzling her face in the crook of his neck. She was seated in his lap, keeping her legs on one side and resting her head on his shoulder - both of them muffled in a shawl. He looked down to find her sleeping like a baby, cocooning herself in his arms - holding the strap of his vest tightly, nestling herself in his warmth. He dropped a soft kiss on her lips cupping her face and whispered Good Night Love. She instantly smiled and he cuddled her more closer, wrapping her in his arms. He looked around and saw Mukti zizzing, keeping her head in Cabir's lap and Aliya snoozing on Dhruv's shoulder. He stopped Dhruv and signaled them to look at the girls. The trio smiled warmly looking at the babies. Cabir then said to ManRuv Lets settle here only tonight. They are sleeping so peacefully, we shouldn't disturb them. ManRuv nodded in agreement and Manik asked them to get the Pillows and blankets as it was getting colder. Both of them agreed and quickly went inside and brought what Manik asked them to. Cabir and Dhruv placed Aliya and Mukti on the pillows and covered them with the blanket. They too laid down after talking for a while. Manik slowly laid back in the same position and then carefully lazed her in his arms not wanting to disturb her slumber. He once again pecked on her lips and then after dropping a kiss on her forehead - closed his eyes to sleep.

The next morning, Manik woke up with the sun rays directly falling on his face. He opened his eyes to see Nandini hiding in his chest, covering her face with blanket. A smile crept on his face seeing her behaving so cutely even while sleeping. He saw the time and it was 9 am. He softly woke her up, caressing her hair saying Good Morning Nandini! Baby utho. Its 9 am. She lazily woke up smiling and wished him a Good Morning along with a kiss. She stretched her arms and he embosomed her. Both of them then straightened up and roused the rest. Nandini asked the Manager to arrange the breakfast in the Villa Garden till they get freshened up and also ordered the dishes they would prefer. The Manager assented and told her that the table would be laid in a half - hour. All of them moved to their rooms to get freshened up.

Nandini was getting ready and Manik was standing in a towel - choosing a dress for himself. Nandini saw him confused and quickly took out a pair of jeans, a floral tee and a Pista Colored blazer. She handed him the clothes and turned around to go when Manik pulled her closer, making her face him and she rested her hands on his bare chest. He cupped her chin and lifted her face and said You know I am dying to kiss you since you shared your feelings yesterday. I so wanted to crash my lips with yours but everyone was there and then you fell asleep. She smiled and replied You can kiss me now Manik. You have me and there is no one around. Sorry for keeping you waiting Saying this, she placed her feet on Manik's and closed her eyes, tip - toeing a little and parted her lips, posing for him to kiss her. He looked at her lovingly and gently placed his lips on hers. This time he was passionate but not wild. The kiss was deep and tender. While kissing, Manik recollected her words that she said last night and unknowingly tears started rolling down his eyes. He kissed her delicately while she stood surrendered. Nandini felt his cheeks wet and realized that he was crying. She slowly parted and found him actually weeping. She got worried and swiftly wiped his tears and asked cupping his face Kya hua Manik? Why are you crying? I am sorry if I hurt you .. She was shushed by Manik who placed a finger on her lips and continued Sshh! Never ever say that you hurt me. In this entire world, you are the only one, I am sure, who wont hurt me. She then asked him Then why are you crying Manik? You know It hurts me to see tears in your eyes. Manik smiled and replied These are the tears of happiness. Happiness that only you can give me. Dont worry. I am fine. I Love You. She sighed in relief and replied I Love you More. He took her in a hug and she too requited.

Tears in Manik Malhotra's eyes - an outlandish and queer scenario but a truism in itself that it was possible for him to turn into an emotive and maudlin person - when things concerned Nandini and her love for him.

They broke the hug and Nandini saidYou go and change. Everyone is waiting outside for breakfast. He nodded and changed himself and then both of them joined others in the garden area for breakfast. They settled and started discussing about the day's plan. Aliya thought for sometime and said excitedly Lets go out today. Lets go to a Mall and do some shopping.The girls readily agreed but Cabir and Dhruv denied as they were not at all interested in shopping. Seeing them crib, Aliya spoke If you guys have forgotten, there is a Party tonight and its a Ball. I am sure none of us have brought clothes suitable for a ball and we can't go wearing anything as we have a reputation. We are Fab - 5. Cabir and Dhruv then consented as Aliya had a point. Mukti was super enthusiastic but suddenly said a bit dejectedly But Guys there are no good Malls in Goa. We wouldn't get our brands and I am not buying anything ordinary. They pondered over the issue and then Manik said No Problem. We will go to individual stores. And then we will have lunch somewhere in a good hotel. With that we would also get to roam around the city and none of us will be bored. Everyone complied happily and quickly finished their breakfast.

Manik ordered for a Black Audi q7 SUV which he himself drove. All of them were enjoying talking and roving around the city when Manik said Isn't it great guys? All of us together on a holiday. After college I thought we wont get much of these moments. But see, we are still the same and I am happy about it. Cabir seconded him and saidYou are absolutely right Manik. It feels so good. Aisa lag hi nahi raha that we are grown up. Wahi same college teenagers wali feeling arahi hai. Mukti too joined them and addedYeah Guys and all thanks to Choti(Mukti addresses Nandini with dis Name). Even in such busy schedules, she always manages to give us these little moments. If not for her then toh we would have lost the fun and turned into boring professionals. She keeps us and our friendship young. Nandini denied the credit and said Its nothing like that. I am only a medium. Its you guys who have kept your friendship intact and fresh." Cabir supported Mukti and said pulling Nandini's cheeksAnd its so like you, to not take the credit. But no matter how much you deny. It is the fact. You have actually made our lives easy, happy and sorted. Kiun Manik? Manik glimpsed at Nandini and then said Of course she have! Afterall she is an angel. My Angel. He paused for a while and continued holding Nandini's handHamari lives mein chahey koi bhi aye ya jaye isse koi farq nahi padhta. The only thing constant is US. Our small family. Everything else is irrelevant. He smiled at Nandini and they shared an eye-lock. Cabir faked a cough and said Manik agar tuney apna romance nahi roka toh hum sab yahin ke yahin abhi apni lives se irrelevant hojayenge. Everybody chuckled and then breaking the eyelock, Manik focussed back on the road.

They drove for sometime and reached Malini Ramani's boutique. It was the best in Goa and Fab - 5 girls preferred only the best. All of them entered the boutique and started checking out the dresses. Nandini helped Aliya and Mukti to select the dresses and they settled on a Blue Mermaid Gown for Aliya and A Beige Prom Gown for Mukti. After finalizing their gowns, they started looking one for Nandini but nothing was wooing Manik and Nandini wouldn't wear anything that Manik doesn't like. He always helped her in shopping, rather shopped for her - unlike other husbands and she trusted his choice. He would select the best for his wife and she loved wearing whatever he would buy for her. She wasn't good at shopping for herself but was a pro in choosing attires for Males and all the males in her life gave importance to her choice. Manik would wear whatever Nandini would buy as she had an exquisite and unpareiled sense of selection in male clothing genre.

Manik decided to go to another shop, not able to find anything good for Nandini. They were moving out when he spotted a dress, kept in the corner of the boutique. He loved the dress at once and moved towards it, dragging Nandini along with him and showed her the dress. It was a beautiful halter necked Maroon colored Goddess gown with a deep back. It looked elegant and Royal. Nandini too loved the dress and promptly nodded in affirmative while Aliya and Mukti cursed themselves for not observing it earlier. Manik called for the Manager and asked him to pack the gown. The Manager lauded his choice and apprised that it is the most beautiful and most gown in their boutique. Aliya searched for the price tag and everybody got bemused seeing the price. The gown cost 3 lakhs as it was supposed to have been made of the purest and authentic silk material. Nandini at once turned at Manik and saidManik its so costly. And moreover you wont even let me wear it a second time. Then why waste .. Manik placed a finger on her lips not allowing her to complete the sentence and replied Don't dare say that again. I am not wasting money by spending it on you. If not on you then where should I spend? I earn for you and this price tag is zilch compared to you. Okay? He then looked at Manager and with his signature attitude ordered him to get everything packed. As soon as he left, Nandini tiptoed and kissed Manik on the corner of his lips and muffled an I Love You He smiled and replied Much Much more. And never stop me from spending on you. Nothing in the world is more precious than you. You deserve the best and your beauty worths much more than this. Saying he caressed her right cheek and dropped a kiss on her forehead while the rest of the Fab - 4 just stood there watching them and awing over their love. Manik went to the counter and cleared the bills.

The Malhotra's seemed to be the favorites of Goddess Laxmi. Manik was a multimillionaire - Malhotras being the second richest family in town. Apart from that, Manik was a part of ridiculously Famous Music Band - Fab 5. After he turned 21, as per the will, all his father's wealth was transferred on his name. He gave Neonika - 10% of his wealth and broke all his ties with her. He handled the business with the help of some trusted old employees and gradually became an adept. He was a sensation in the Share Market and the youngest and toughest competitor to the rival companies. Soon after they got married, Manik transferred 50% shares on Nandini's name making her an equal partner, ignoring all her protests. Nandini too earned quite well as she worked in a renowned hospital as a senior specialist in cardiology department. On Manik's suggestion, she transferred her salary in her ChaCha's account as chacha was retired and they would not take any help from Manik out of self - respect. She convinced them that it was her duty and not any favor and if they would have had a son, he too would have done the same. She assured them that they need not worry about her as Manik was there for her. Despite of being so wealthy, Manik never showed any misery and neither did Nandini. Unbeknowist to all, Manik would transfer a lot of Money to old age homes and orphanages. Nandini knew about the fact but respected his secrecy and never questioned him about it. He would spend wholeheartedly on his friends and of course, on Nandini. He loved spending on her. He knew she was a simple girl but at the end of the day, she was a girl. And as a matter of fact, every girl wishes to be treated like a princess. And he did treat her like one. When it came to Nandini, nothing was ordinary - everything was just exclusive. He kept telling her that she was special and everything that comes to her should also be special. It was very rare that Nandini had to ask Manik for something as he would complete her wish before she could even express. He had gifted her the most exclusive wardrobe, on her first birthday after Marraige. It was a dream wardrobe of all the girls, having everything a woman needs from dresses to footwear to bags to jewellry to make up, everything sumptuous and opulent by designer brands - and everything as per her liking - simple and delicate. Despite this, he would end up buying anything for her that fascinated him - anywhere anytime. Nandini too din't stop him from doing all this - not because she loves receiving expensive gifts - but because she knew it was his' way of expressing Love.

To Be Continued ..

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