Manik cuddled more into his covers, his little escape from the world, which he wanted to run for at one side but he kept sane with another part of his, as he wanted to stay and give chance for 'them'. If it really meant forever, He can never get less happy if it turns awful again, he would learn a lesson for life to never give chances again. He meant it. 

Where Nandini looked at Manik who was sleeping peacefully without worry of the world. Truly the sleeping man deserved awards for his acting for fooling his wife, but don't blame the boy in him, he was also played by her in past, with her the best acting skills, which he was fooled and hurt beyond repair. He never gonna let her play with him again. He won't.

But was she playing with him again?

No. 

Not Again. She won't commit that sin again.

Why did you give us a chance Manik?

When you had all reason of world to push and punish me?

Why did you give chance to women, who never deserved you?

She kept stroking his hairs, as he laid peacefully in her lap, this was them, from very first. From the very beginning of their childhood. For whom she fell in love with the person whenever he fell asleep in her lap without the world worries. 

That's how it started. He wanted a peace and warmth, where he could be himself. His secret hideout. Is all her arm, from the very beginning. And it has always been.

She was an arrogant bitch one would never love to be with, don't blame the girl, she was pampered more than required, and her attitude was fed more by her parents, who found out their happiness with her after never-ending fights of theirs. where her brother and she never went along very well. Fights. And she won every time. She was someone who never accepted a defeat, even if it was her last breath. That's her attitude. Her little pride. Her ego was twicer than her height. That one could survive with. That's when she found someone, who she felt like a challenge. The only person in the world, who dared not to give into her. He was the toughest game she ever fought with. That made her desire to have him. She wanted something, which couldn't be possible her's without any tough battle. And when the game turned out something, which she never expected. Where slowly challenge became want where want turned into a need. And when the girl fell in love with boy 14 years, she wasn't aware. Until he bid her goodbye from her life, giving one dashing smirk that he won over her. Where she was nothing but any girl to him. But mind me, she was still the little hideout he missed out until she showed up to him after years together. 

Nandini rested her head on headboard, as she caressed his hairs, while he slept after two nightless nights, where Manik didn't dare to show up his face to Nandini saying he had emergency in hospital when Nandini had enough of Manik's ignorance, she barged into his hospital, where he was still busy with his patients, but when he met Nandini at penthouse. He couldn't feel less happy. That little care what he expected from His Twinkle, who was still acting like Nandini Malhotra. But he couldn't stop himself from falling for it. He really appreciated that but he couldn't able to figure out, why Nandini was not disclosing about her regained memory to anyone. He wants to wait and hear from her. That's the reason, he let go his flow.

##

Manik please take care of yourself, if you need anything or if need us, please do call. We will come right back for you baby. Neyonika pleaded her son, who was consoling his mother, who was adamant not to go to any world trip until everything settles in her son's life. But Manik was much more stubborn than his mother, he made her agreed, nodding his head for her each her wishes.

Manik's bond with his parent was coming back to the track, everything was settling with him and his parents. They needed little time to have the same bond with each other, in fact, things were coming round within the family. Even Cabir's taunting didn't last long, he was accepting Manik as his elder brother. Manik was finding peace in his family now, unlike months back before his marriage with Nandini. Things were somewhat settling in its places in Malhotra Mansion, and If I didn't mention Nandini was the indirect reason, it would be wrong I guess. She started making this house into a home, which is much merrier from the day she became Nandini Malhotra. And relationships were getting stronger with a lot of affection and love, importantly with trust. 

Malhotra Mansion is leading to its little heaven on earth in other words.

Another side, everything was unsettling again in Murthy's Mansion. Warmth, homely and happiness is what that Mansion missed it. Everything was a mess, every damn thing. Though brothers were bearable something was really odd in the home. And that was Ruhi's silence. The girl didn't talk to any. The most bubbly girl lost her twinkles, which is used made entire Mansion shine bright. It lost its charm in Ruhi's silence. Where distance spread everywhere. Ruhi was bond to entire family but that bond was breaking within her.

Where Ruhi didn't budge for any pleads, she somewhat closed herself from the world. Her world is just Hailey and Hailey. Where she was noted for her bad behavior in her kinder garden, which ASR had enough. The complaints went on. She was becoming Junior Manik Malhotra of childhood, one couldn't help but get annoyed with her rudeness and arrogance. Which was hitting peaks? And not to forget Nandini's stubbornness in her blood. It was a complete blender, where the girl was losing her track, which was very much aware to Manan. But they didn't go near. Something was holding them back, to get her on track as for the world, they weren't Ruhi's parents but ASR and Khushi, who were unable to control little kid. Which was noticed by everyone? But none spoke a word.

Manik finally bid a bye to his parents, who gave him all instruction and take care so on and so forth. Where they left for world trip in their private jet as per Manik's plan for them. 

##

So, what's up? Cabir jumped on the couch from behind, where Manik rolled his eyes, who was working on a laptop.

Nothing. But what's happening in your life? Manik questioned him back. Things were drastically changed between Manik and Cabir, they were trying not to taunt each other. They now can bear each other's presence. Much to breathe and happiness of their parents. They were happy about their compatibility. Where Manik tasted Cabir's heavy and junk foods as Cabir ate salad Manik made for everyone. Thanks to heaven Malhotra Mansion was soothingly warm and happy to stay that was one feel.

Where Nandini peeped both brothers from the kitchen, where she continued cooking for God knows which looked like noodles but everything was half boiled and out of the pan without proper ingredients in the pan. how many God's Manik prayed today for not any blast in the Mansion, only he knows, where Cabir nodded his head. Knowing his friends best skills in cooking. He was the best friend, he already ordered food for them in advance, because he doesn't want to get ill for sure and stay hungry, which he can't afford yet to happen.

What's happening in my life? Cabir gave curious look to Manik, where he was rewarded with a pointed look of a smirk.

Navya Verma- Age 21

Orphan, parents died when she was 5 years old. Have kid of two years, which she had with her ex-boyfriend, who left her when he came to know she is pregnant with his child.

Now currently working as a chef in one of our hotel in Washington.

Aur kuch bulgaya kya tera deductive ne? Manik questioned Cabir innocently, where his younger brother gulped in horror. He really didn't believe this. What shit he got into. He mentally slapped himself. Where Manik smirked at him.

Ya, he forgot to add, that Cabir Malhotra is whipped by that girl, Am I right Cabir? Manik questioned him back, as he snatched the envelope from Manik's hand.

Waise ladki bohuth kubsurath hai. Nandini added from the kitchen, where Manik nodded his head.

Hain hai. Why are saying this to me? Cabir questioned back. Poor guy was stuck between this couple.

Nae I'm not saying bass batha rahatha ki ghar ke kitchen safe hai. Manik said in a matter of fact. Nandini threw a carrot on his way, which he was chewing currently giving his smirk to her, which she hated the most at the moment. He can't say a word about her cooking. He knows it will annoy her, that's what he wants.

What do you mean? Hello abhi thak bath vahape nae gayi hai? 

Stubborn hai voh? 

Nae karna hai shadi, use mujse?

Cabir yelled at Manik, who looked dramatically innocent. Where Nandini looked at Cabir with wide eyes. But the glint of mischief in her eyes said her crime with Manik, which they saw and made last night, while they saw Cabir Malhotra sitting on his knees in front of a girl, for her hand but got huge blew of rejection hit on his face, which made the Manan eye raise. 

Navya Verma had something in her, if not she would've not rejected the great Cabir Malhotra. The girl is made of Iron and metals, not with something, which can melt easily. A girl, who can give takkar to Cabir Malhotra. That's what he liked in her, his women equal to him. And that didn't matter him, she is already the mother of a two-year kid with another man. He kinda different guy, a guy with bad boy mask. Who was behind the mask not everyone knows.

Maine tho ghar ke liye new chef bath kar raha tha, till mom comes back. For temporary purpose. Par thu, tho permanent ke liye le kar ana chatha hai? Kamal hai? Manik looked at Nandini, who just giggled at Cabir's blank face. Did just Manik Malhotra fool him? Did he? He whined at Manik but there started a tom jerry making home merrier than before. Everything was settling soother with beautiful giggles and laughs, which this Mansion missed years together. It felt like Mansion was coming back to life with Manik Malhotra again.

##

Tho problem, kya hai? Nandini asked him, sitting on Manik's lap who was feeding her, while he stuffed some more pasta in his own mouth. While Cabir gave blank look to him. Never in his life, he felt this pain. The pain of losing something, which he loves or loved. He got everything in his life, the way he wished or he make sure he gets his things his way. That was him.

But for the first time, someone showed him, everything won't go in his way the way he chooses. His love was no bigger than the fear of the girl, who was once broken by some other man. Healing someone heart needs more courage and stubbornness to hold them no matter how they want to get rid off you. Not to forget never to give up on them, even if they upon themselves. Never.

I don't know, she doesn't want me near her or her daughter? What nonsense is this? Cabir yelled in frustration, where he found Manik eating pizza keeping his diet book aside. What's wrong with this doctor? he thought.

Ek second Doctor Malhotra, Did you just ate three boxes of pizza? Cabir questioned him looking around him, only to find three boxes of pizza emptied by Manik alone. Nandini was taken aback as she herself confirmed Manik ate that and when he finally burped they looked at him, like are you alien.

Hain. I ate them. Bohuth sal hogayatha, I just wanted to eat. Mera dil kar raha tha. Tho kaliya. Manik said wiping his mouth with Nandini's sweater, who looked at him with dumbstruck.

Are you real? They both asked him, he didn't bother to answer them. As he kept Nandini couch started cleaning cans and empty boxes from the floor.

When he came back they were still looking at him. 

Cabir, this is Navya's problem. Voh tuje chathi hai. Par dar thi hai. 

Juo thu bathra none sense, Maybe it won't make sense to you because you never been in her place. Kisne uska dil thoda hai. 

Darthi hai, tum bhi vese uski dil thodthe ho.

Pyaar karna bohuth easy hai Cabir par kisi ka tutta dil jodna bohuth mushkil hai. 

Because they lost all courage and trust once they had in them. Uska, uski courage vishwas aur himat vapas dedo, voh ladki tera piche nae ayya na, mera naam badal dunga. Manik said as he picked up Nandini in his arms, while everything settled in Cabir's mind. He knows how to win his love. He knew it.

Where Nandini looked at him pure guilt. She was the reason for his fear, she was the reason for his every heartbreak. She was.

But how will she mend it? Was the question floated in her mind?

##

The whole office was pin-drop silent, everyone was into their work not lazing around after all they don't want to give the wrong impression to the Heir of Malhotra Empire. The one who never likes a single mistake or laziness. All he needs is the result. No matter what. He is famous for his cold heart and rudeness.

There walked Manik Malhotra with his own attitude like he owns everything in the world. Where everyone greeted him, which he gave damn, who was followed by Kira like always, she was his left hand no matter what. whether he is a doctor or he is a businessman, he prefers to take Kira with him. She is a most bubbly girl and not forget very much dedicated to her work, which is what Manik likes in her. 

He entered the conference room, everyone stood and greeted him in return he just nodded. Making everyone raise their eyebrow. Manik Malhotra is a completely different person when he is a businessman. One could not see his real side. He is an arrogant brat, who have huge knowledge about business too. None can cheat him in that. I say none.

Murthy's were shocked seeing Manik in Malhotra Empire, which wasn't disclosed to any, but what shocked them was Manik taking up business over his passion. But none dared to question. While it irked ASR because everyone in conference hall knows, he is the most powerful man in that seat without his consent nothing can go forward. 

Where Aryaman gave a formal greeting to Manik, who just nodded at his presence. He was known for his cold behavior in the business world. One can't figure out he is same humble doctor Manik Malhotra. He is a different specimen in whole.

Meeting started, where Khurana's were going to be partners with Malhotra's, which mostly surprised Murthy's. Cabir was going handle Khurana's much to the breath of everyone. While Nandini smiled at Aryaman, who returned one back. Manik noticed it but chose to keep things himself. 

Aryaman and ASR were giving a presentation on behalf of their companies, where both were often questioned by Manik, while Board was quite surprised with his knowledge in business, which even they lack. All thanks to his past days, where he learned business to impress his parents, he wanted their little attention and if it meant learning business he was ready for it. He had worked very hard to become a businessman, keeping his desires to become doctor ones. All just because he wanted his parents to love him and give their little time to him. That's all he needed. If I don't say Nandini was his mentor it will be really unfair. She made him learn business when she was aspiring to become one in their college days. That's how they fell in love years back. The time they spent with each other was something that valued infinity to them. They made memories. They made themselves. Importantly they found out they are meant to be with each other forever.

ASR is still giving a presentation, where he was disturbed with phone vibration often, it was irking him and everyone over there. Except for Manik, who was really patient in listening to him, if he gets doubt he would throw up his queries against presenter or see his wife for help, which she did gladly like their old times. They were one compatible couple in business if you ask me.

Stop calling me for ones, I'm busy I don't have time for your shitty mess again and again. ASR blurted out loudly making another side of speaker drop hope on him. In instant reply he got was sorry and phone died at the other end. He didn't mind anything but his presentation, where others gave him a sign of disappointment for his worst behavior. Khushi glared at him.

Doc! Kira entered the conference hall, with the phone in her hand, which meant it was for him take up the call. He excused himself. As he received the call.

I want you here. Now. One order and stern tone was enough for Manik to leave everything and go to person. No matter what, Business never comes first to him. Sorry, no one comes in his priority than the little girl of his, who needs him most. 

That's enough of running away from the little one. He desired to keep her happy no matter how sad he was.

The meeting is dismissed for now. 

I want the reports of the project by tomorrow morning on my table. If I need any change, I will get back to you. Am I clear to you all? He gritted his teeth. Where others gave a puzzled look. The meeting was very important to the company. Everyone knew. but they didn't know anything in the world was not so important to Manik Malhotra, then his daughter. Who was really mad at everyone. Especially at him. 

He pulled out his coat, where he literally run of out conference hall to reach out his daughter, leaving Nandini all confused. She looked Kira for answers.

It was baby Ruhi's call. She answered her before Nandini ask her anything. Where Nandini nodded her head knowingly. Nothing can make Manik run in fear at least if it is not his wife or daughter. She knows. She let him go. It was his right. She had pulled out from him. He deserved the baby than her brother. She took worst decision years back. This is what she got. She made her daughter life like this. She blames herself for this day. Their daughter deserved a better father, who gives up everything for that little one and ASR was nowhere near it, and none can beat Manik in that. He proved her. Where she is just ashamed of her own deeds.

What? Did Ruhi call Manik? ASR was surprised at the same time, he was raged. But he couldn't understand the gravity that he was the one, who was pushing his daughter away where she was finding her peace with someone but him.

Ruhi was slowly going away from ASR, because his unmanly behavior with her, which would scare poor soul. She was trying to keep up with ASR's temper. But it didn't tempt her to be with him anymore. Because she was rewarded with his bad behavior every time. He was no longer the loving father of her, with whom she wanted to spend time. The distance was growing and there was no room from Ruhi side to give him another chance. She was so done with him. She wanted to go back to her daddy. And she will. She was very determined to be with him now. 

She put a show of being a bad girl if being in bad books of Murthy's and running to her daddy's arms. She was ready for it.

Ruhi takes what she wants. Like Nandini Murthy.

Well, I would love to add a yes. Nandini said with a tight smile, which had a meaning. as she turned her heels to handle things, being in Manik's place in his absence. Where ASR gritted his teeth. His daughter was going away and he was the reason. For a change, it was hurting him badly. But not more than his possessiveness to hold back his daughter again. It was more than a challenge to him, not love. But he doesn't know, he was far away to catch that Furistha once Manan gave him.

##

Manik rushed into the Principal office, only to greet 50-year-old women, who gave a pointed look to him. He gulped as he looked around only to figure out his daughter like a mess. He mentally slapped himself looking the little boy, who was next to Ruhi. He looked like a royal mess, where his daughter was unaffected by her little stunt. She needs Manik Malhotra attention and she knows how to get things her way. 

Hi. Manik meeked out forwarding his hand to the principal, who gave a pointed look instead of greeting back. Rude much. He muttered. As he took back his hand. Where he was greeted by many draggers. He looked around only to find out the little boy's parents glaring at him. He gulped at them, his daughter was much more beyond. He should know.

Who are you? The principal gave stern look to him.

I'm Ruhi's father. He admitted without a second thought. He gonna deal it his way. And he didn't care for anything. Women just nodded her head. While Ruhi poked his waist for his attention. He picked her up, no matter what, he can't get upset with her. But he didn't show her.

Let's come to matter, Mr?? She gave questioning look.

Manik Malhotra. He added. 

Thanks to all lords, Ruhi still had initial MM in her name, which Khushi didn't let ASR change. She felt it was right to keep her name and initials same as her parents kept for her. Which ASR agreed as it made sense. Because whatever it was, still she is someone's daughter, they didn't mind at all. They accepted her the way, she was kept in their arms.

Mr. Malhotra, I hope you know why are you here. Aren't you? She questioned him back, while he just nodded his head. 

Your daughter beat the shit of the poor boy. The principal said with disapproving tone, regarding Ruhi's behavior.

Yeah, You, he is anything but a poor boy. Ruhi yelled at her principal. She had the audacity and none can stop her when she is not wrong. Where Manik glared at her for her tone, she muttered sorry, which was audible to none.

You little creep. Boy's father tried to raise his voice. But one glare from her daddy, he needs to shut his mouth. He won't tolerate one word against his daughter. And he was very much aware she is not wrong this time. Because when she is wrong she won't open her mouth like Nandini. And he knows his little princess this much.

May I know what my daughter did? Manik asked them as he kept his daughter on the chair next to him.

She punched me. The boy said meekly. 

And why did she punched you? Manik asked him. The boy gave nervous smile to his parents. None dared to ask why. All were concerned about boy's black eye on his left eye. Oops! that hurts.

Why did she punch you? even his question made sense to everyone over there. Where Ruhi proudly looked at Manik. She was happy that he didn't give up on her or shouted at her like ASR, who she preferred to call before Manik. No matter what she didn't want to give up on ASR so soon. She wanted to give him a chance being her father. when he failed her, she knows where to go. And here it is, her daddy.

I will make easier for the loser. He was ragging me. She said with rage crossing her hands over her chest. Manik nodded his head in disbelief.

Maa jesi beti. Which Ruhi heard but kept quiet for time being. She will deal with him later.

Is that true? The principal gave a suspicious look to the little boy, who glared Ruhi, he thought playing with her was fun but he didn't know she was fire. One who touches her will finally turn into ashes. He tried being innocent but he didn't know that was not very possible.

He didn't only rag me but many kids in the school. Ruhi added with her red nose. Manik looked at her and then the boy.

Manik apologized on behalf of Ruhi, for her several rude behaviors, which was followed back to ASR many times, but he didn't budge to take care of it. As he busy roaming around and taking care of business. Now Manik is here, he took everything under his control. He won't let his daughter do any mistakes, which he did in his childhood. Where Principal notified him about Ruhi's sudden change of behavior, which was worrying him lot now. He is determined to bring her into track no matter what. Even it means getting his daughter back from the people, who never deserve their daughter. He made up mind now. If one single wrong from their side, his daughter will be with him forever. Even it means going against Nandini's promise or wish. He cared less.

What's happening here, mister? Manik asked the boy sitting on his knees. where the boy looked at him with cute nervous eyes, I may add guilt too. Where his parents were asked to excuse the boy for a minute with Manik. Which he requested to them. Seeing trouble in boy's eyes.

I'm sorry. he muttered looking down. 

Ruhi, can you just wait for me outside? Manik asked her, she bobbed her head reluctantly. She didn't want that boy anywhere near her daddy.

I'm Manik Malhotra. Manik forwarded his hand to the boy. where boy lifted his eyes to meet Manik's eyes. All he saw was himself in that boy.

Ruhaan here. he said meekly.

Don't you think, you are doing wrong? Manik asked him calmly.

I'm sorry. Is all he answered as guilt was floating in his eyes.

Don't you think your parents feel bad about your behavior? Manik hit the strike but he hit the wrong strike.

They are not my parents. The boy who was guilty of his deeds immediately answered him curtly. As if he just hated the word called 'parent'. 

What? Manik gave puzzled look. But he noted that boy had seriously had some issues with a word called 'parent'.

Yup. I'm just living with them. They are keeping me as their foster child. he said bluntly without any emotion in his voice or heart.

((Foster child- a child who has been placed in foster care.  

Foster care- temporary custody or guardianship for children whose parents are dead or unable to look after them.  ))

Oh. Is that bad living with them? Manik questioned him back calmly. He was really taken aback by his words. The guardian looked like they were in love with the child, like his real parents.

They are not bad. But?? Ruhaan couldn't really point out what's wrong. The family was one of the best kind he could get. Which is very rare. But he was a very fortunate to have them. Then what's wrong? he couldn't point out.

But? Manik pointed him out and being little concern about the boy. Who looked dumbfound about his own behavior. He was served more than his fortune after the disaster in his life. But still, he couldn't cop up what's wrong with him for not accepting them. 

Maybe fear of losing. 

He couldn't afford to be attached to any of them. He can't. That's what stopping him.

I don't know. He said quietly still trying to locate what's wrong with him, that he couldn't be happy with the family, who gave everything he wished to. And stood beside him even if he is wrong. They never let his back like any other person in his life. They took care of him than anyone.

That's fine not to know. You'll eventually find one day. Manik gave him small smile. As he got from his knees. He walked with Ruhaan to his parents, as Ruhi tagged along, who was waiting for him in the lounge. She glared Ruhaan. She hated every bit of that guy. He was an arrogant brat in her sentence. In fact, she was no less in his pov.

Meet you around soon Ruhaan. Manik said with a genuine smile, which he returned back. Something in Manik attracted him. Someone he wanted in his life. As a guide, when he is wrong.

Me too. He voiced out surprising his guardians. That boy hardly voiced out his feelings or better he never smiles or talks to any. He is just one silent kid. Who just nods or add two or three words in his lines. 

What the hell was that? Ruhi asked Manik. She is definitely mad at him. But not more than Manik towards her behavior these days. Where she looked behind, Ruhaan was surprisingly smiling looking at Ruhi. For Ruhaan, Ruhi is the luckiest girl in the world to have Manik. Unlike him. That was a very first smile, she ever noticed on his face. She couldn't stop her adoration. The boy looked cute with his boyish smile. In his guardian's arms.

What the hell was your behavior with everyone, Ruhi? Manik asked her sternly, she pouted in anger. But they both know who is wrong.

I don't want to answer you. she stomped her foot as she walked to Manik's car, which was standing in the parking lot.

Gussa tho naak par reh tha hai, tum dono ka. Manik muttered as he settled Ruhi in his passenger seat keeping her bag in the back seat. Where she glared him. He returned back one.

##

I'm hungry. She said as he hit the main streets. He just nodded his head. As he stopped the car near the cute and homely restaurant.

He picked his doll in his arms as he walked inside, where she happily snuggled to her daddy. Where Manik hid his smile, he loves her baby act no matter what. He kissed her hairs, as he combed them with his bare hands. She just kissed his cheeks. He finally smiled at her.

What do you want? Manik asked her as he deposited her in his lap than making her sit next to him. Where she happily ordered whatever she liked without hesitation. Manik didn't stop her today as he knows, she is on the empty stomach from many days. As she stopped eating abruptly, making him worried a lot. He didn't want to stop her when she willing to eat something. Even if it is junk or fast food it doesn't matter to him. All he need her to eat.

He just fed her with his hands as she munched happily playing with his tie.

I don't like your avatar. She said looking at his business attire.

Neither do I. he answered as he stuffed more sandwich into her mouth. She gobbled it as it tasted yummy and she was badly hungry added to the point. It's been days she eaten anything properly. All she survived with milk and some bread or cake. Not more. 

Let's go shopping then. She said excitedly. Manik gave disbelief look. Girls just need a reason to go shopping.

Ruhi?? He tried to stop her but he himself stopped seeing her twinkling eyes. 

Chalo we'll go. Par finish this all. He said lovingly, she happily opened her mouth. He smiled at her as he rocked her in his arms. She giggled in return. Making others aww at them in adoration. Where Manik clicked many selfies of theirs.

##

Daddy this? Ruhi eyes showed twinkle, but Manik was literally sweating, He just crashed to couch next to Ruhi, where she pouted but dragged him eventually to the dressing room. Where he gave puppy face to her. But she didn't budge. 

She is more stubborn than her mother. He should know it.

There was already a heap of dress he tried. If I don't say whole men's attire was tried by him will be wrong. Still, she isn't satisfied. Where Manik felt it was better to shop with Nandini than Ruhi. He sighed helplessly as he paid the amount on the bill counter.

Where they brought many dresses to Ruhi and Nandini too. Which was selected by them after several quarrels over color design and style? Which both didn't budge a bit. Where salesgirl was fed up with father and daughter.

Daddy this looks the best. Ruhi argued at Manik again. Where he smashed his selection dress on the counter. Where she pouted in return.

My selection is awesome. He added with red node. She glared him.

Fine. you pack both. Ruhi gave a final verdict. Manik just looked her amazed. Then why the hell were they fighting?

##

Well, Mr. Manik Malhotra, would elaborate your love story to me? Ruhi asked as Manik settled her in the passenger seat. Where he fastened her seat belt after talking with Kira about some issues in hospital.

And why do want to know? He asked her.

Well, I want to know how I dropped on this earth? She said in annoyed tone.

Tum aur tumra wordings Ruhi. Get grip on it. Manik said with irritation. He can't blame his daughter. She had her mothers genes more than his. But that doesn't mean he let her do wrong things.

She twisted her lips another side. Manik really needs to bring her on track. He knows it.

Will you say or not? She questioned him back.

On one condition. He stated as he made his way towards their home as it was already dark.

And what's that? She questioned him. All he felt like he is talking to Twinkle rather Ruhi. He just chucked the thought as he concentrated on his words.

That you gonna apologize Ruhaan.

That's the first thing you'll do tomorrow in the school. Am I clear to you? He asked her sternly. He knows how to deal with her. If he can pamper his daughter, he can equally mend her in track.

And why do think I'll apologize, that loser. She asked him rudely. He glared her at her tone. She mumbled a sorry to him.

Because you punched his face. Did you just look him? How badly his eyes turned into black. Did you? he asked her in his fatherly tone. She was on the verge of crying.

He deserves that to rag others. She was in no mood to accept Manik's words. Where Manik breathed some calmness, which he was feeling short.

That doesn't mean you punish that boy, Ruhi. And no one gave you right to punish others. Did you hear me? He asked her as he gritted his teeth. Remembering his past. Nandini is kind of a girl, who punishes anyone, who betrays or hurt her loved ones, no matter what they mean to her. She seeks an revenge. That was what Ruhi is following. And he doesn't want his daughter to follow wrong steps of her mother. And regret later or make someone suffer like him. He doesn't want history repeat again. Even that means being rude to Ruhi too.

Yeah. She said meekly, as tears spilled out of her eyes. She looked Manik with teary eyes, who was still raging a breathe out to calm himself.

And you will ask sorry from everyone, who you hurt by your words or action. From here on. I don't want my daughter to be called bad. Are you getting it? He asked her but he didn't dare to look her. Because he knows, he gonna melt to her sobs immediately. Which he was hardly controlling hearing her hiccups. 

Yes. She answered with a hiccup as she turned to the window. She leaned her head against the glass as she started looking city, which was busy like always. She didn't utter a word. Because she knows she was wrong and willing to make it correct. That doesn't mean she was less mad at Manik. She was beyond mad at him. She is. More than on any.

Manik passed her his hanky, which she threw backseat without looking at it. Manik sighed helplessly.

Fine. he said looking at her. Still, tears were running from her eyes. It is hurting him to hurt her. If someone should apologize her. It should be Manik also. Did he do mistake too? He too did.

Now, don't you want to listen to the story? Manik hopped she would react. In reaction, she pulled out her bag from the back seat in rage. If she was not mad at him. Then no one can ever be.

She threw a photo of his way. As she raged a breath at him. That was the reason for her rage. She was mad at him. Totally mad at him. Where Manik dodged photo in his right hand, while he maintained the car in his left hand.

What's this? He asked her, but as soon as he saw himself, he looked at Ruhi, the worry is written all over his face. 

You want me to explain this or you'll explain me this? She gritted her teeth. But tears didn't stop from her eyes. She couldn't know why the hell her parents were not together from the day she knew them. Why the hell she was the daughter of someone when she had her own parents to look after her. And why she has pulled either side without her mistake. What wrong has she done? She doesn't know. And why she is having this kind of a different life when she deserves a better life with her parents. She is badly hurt. If you can't see that. then anyone will be called a fool.

Ruhi, This? Manik tried to counter back, from where the hell she got their old pics. Especially this picture of his send-off. The day he hated his life. The day everything changed for them forever.

No don't you dare to say, it's new picture. She voiced out loudly. He huffs a breath as he parked the car between either of Mansion drive way. 

No. It's old one only. He admitted closing his eyes. He had clue what Ruhi going to ask next. He is totally unprepared for this. And what she is feeling. He had zero ideas. But all he knows, they were in big trouble.

So, would kindly say me. Is Nandini Malhotra is my mother? She asked folding her hands against her chest. Manik just closed his eyes. He is speechless at the moment, he didn't know what to answer his daughter for the first time. He didn't know how to explain it. He doesn't know.

Yes. He said looking at his lap. He was too startled at the moment. He didn't know how to react or to console her or let her be.

And she had no idea about her daughter, Right? she asked him with utter disbelief. This is what was disturbing her. How could her mother forget her? How? Is it not a sin to the mother to forget their kids? Is it not?

Where did you find them? He didn't have answer to the question. He didn't know whether to say her that her mother remembers her past importantly her and him. He doesn't know what to answer. So, he courted another question to her.

None of your concern. She opened her side of the door. She got down. Before she runs away, Manik picked her up in his arms, He knows he can't lose his daughter. He won't again.

I will tell you everything. Please just listen to me for once. He pleaded her. She bobbed her head in understanding. If she was stubborn like Nandini she had a special quality called giving chance like Manik. She is very patient like her father. The best part of Ruhi Malhotra is, she the best listener one could get.

Tomorrow. She gave a verdict. He sighed in relief. He can't let her be mad at him. He can't.

Yes. Tomorrow it is. He added as he wiped her tears. He said thousands of sorry's, where she only pouted didn't melt for his words. She is a tough nut to crack never forget that.

Please smile karo meri doll. He kissed her cheeks affectionately, she just rubbed that place as she is not affected by it at all. But he can see she is melting for his charm. She can't be mad at him. Can any be?

Shukar hai, Ghar agayi. They heard from Ishitha. Who was waiting for Ruhi with others in the drawing room? All Murthy's gathered around Manik. He didn't budge her to let go down this time. He is determined to pick up a fight to get his daughter back. Seeing her tears in the car made his decision more strong.

He took stairs when ASR and Ishitha tried to take Ruhi. He glared them. There was authoritative in his eyes. Which made they let go Manik with Ruhi. Who couldn't be less happy for Manik's behavior? This is what she wants. He made her sit on her bed and asked her to freshen up and then sleep. She didn't talk to him but just nodded in agreement. He just opened skywalker door. Walked to his room(hope you remember both mansions is connected through Skywalker). 

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He entered his room, only to find it empty. He threw his blazer away as he sat on the bed with head down. How the hell she got that picture? How? Manik tried to point out but he is really not sure, where it could be. He was very much aware that present Nandini's room in Murthy Mansion didn't have their pictures expect from their childhood. And not to forget in Malhotra Mansion too. 

He all remembers keeping his past in California and locking it years back in their Mansion, where they used to live their past. No one could leak their pictures from there as none had clue about their relationship except the brothers. Who won't dare to mess with kids mind? He is sure about it. Then where she found it out. He closed his eyes.

Manik remember.

Remeber. 

He tried to recall that day. when he got it, he snapped to reality. That picture was clicked by Hailey. Who had an extra copy of that picture in her albums? 

Shit! Shit!

Manik just slapped his head. How could he forget Hailey? She is the guardian of his child and his relationship with Nandini in past. Who is shipper of Manan back? So, she had craze of clicking their pic randomly and add to her album maybe it is her wall of photos in her home. 

That's how Ruhi found it out.

While Ruhi went to Hailey's home for the first time. As she was getting annoyed to stay in Murthy's Mansion. Where she surprisingly entered Hailey's home. Who had no clue about her coming? Neither she knew Ruhi came to her home that day. Who was busy with the TV show, she didn't notice Ruhi intruding her home. Where the whole world fell on Ruhi seeing pictures of Manan on the wall. She couldn't believe it but when she saw Nandini's big tummy photo, she was sure, she is Nandini's daughter. Not someone's. Though she breathed sigh. Seeing her as her mother but she felt bad that her mother doesn't remember her. Where she walked out of the apartment without Hailey's notice.

Manik rubbed his frowns he felt tired. He felt sick. He felt like he is the big culprit of Ruhi like Nandini. He is completely disturbed by the whole thought. He badly needs a distraction what's better than his whiskey. He poured them into the large glass and gulped the hard liquid till it bottoms up. He breathed a sigh as he walked to the washroom. To freshen up a bit.

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Where he heard flowing water sound from inside the shower cabinet. He looked his wife, who was standing under shower without any idea about the intruder in the bathroom. She is in deep thought. He cleared his thought but no use. He just removed his cloth and filled the bathtub for them with scented gel. 

He swiftly scooped her into his arms, where she stiffed in shock. But when she felt it is him, she just relaxed in his arms, where he settled inside the bathtub with her in his lap. He just back hugged her as he relaxed taking her in his arms. Where it felt everything going in its place for Nandini in between them. As she noticed Manik getting distanced from her. She is well aware of his action towards her. Which is eating inside her. But today she felt better like same days after their marriage.

She snuggled more into his torso, where he just buried his head in her crook of the neck, seeking peace he needs from the world. All she did is to surrender herself to him. She kissed his hairs.

What happened? She whispered in his ears, where he just relaxed as his lips did work on her skin. 

Ruhi happened. He said with a sigh, he didn't brief her anything. He will say her the day she accepts she is Twinkle too. Until then he is not gonna open his mouth in front of Nandini. And that's Period.

Everything will be fine. She said calmly as she cuddled her lips with his. Where she could taste raw liquor in his mouth. She abruptly pulled from it. As she glared him.

Not again. She gave annoyed look as she gave puking look to him, it tasted damn bitter to her. Damn the girl still hates whiskey. He chuckled at her annoyance but he just smashed lips with her. She hit him but finally gave in to the charmer to lead. Which he did undoubtedly. She is his distracter, nothing in the world can occupy his mind when he is with her.

Where she moaned at highest whenever he went deeper inside her. He was meeting her soul in his every pleasure with her. While they forgot everything that was stopping them to be one. It is all them again.

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Aww. Nandu. Manik yelled as she started hitting him as he filled her core again when she tieing towel around her after their bath and their reunion. It was so sudden. That she couldn't able to stand on her knees. while he enjoyed his rough ride inside her. And he hit at the point without giving any mercy at her. He just wanted to be rough with her tonight.

All one could see the mess she had done while trying to hit him with whatever comes in her hand. Where their giggle filled the whole room. While Cabir just covered his ears with high volume music. He can't really stay with a married couple. It's highly embarrassing for a single if you know what I mean. He got it. And one thing he was sure they are too loud to wake up neighbors of their Mansion. But he was happy for either of them. Now he was sure that they are inseparable in all way. He admitted they are meant for each. He did.

Manik Malhotra clean the damn mess. She warned him, while he just gave mischief glint to her. while pulling boxers to his waist line. Giving her show of birth attire to her, where she blushed at his act.

Who did the mess, Mrs? he questioned her back. She pouted in return. She is no mood to do that. As she cleaned room before taking bath, which her businessman did before going to office. As he was lossing his mind. He pulled everything until he got his desired things from their closet or room.

But your the reason. She pointed at him stubbornly. He just mimcked her. She stomped her legs but started cleaning as its no use to say anything to him. He does what he always says.

Accha thoda help karunga? He said like a kid as she was struggling a lot to bend and all thanks to him again.

Tho kade kyu ho? Lag jo kaam pe. She said sternly. He kissed her wet hairs and started cleaning bed, which is spread with feathers of pillow in which she was hitting him. Where she did more as he smiled like kid whenever she did something to make him happy.

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Manan snuggled into each other after heavy workout in the bathroom and bedroom thankfully covering themselves with respective comfy clothes. Where Nandini was combing his hairs with her hands, as both were slipping into deep slumber. She didn't questioned anything about Ruhi as she knows if he was willing to say anything to her, he will eventually say. And she would wait for it.

It was close to midnight, when someone kissed Manik right cheeks. He felt sudden concious as he is not heavy sleeper like Nandini. He is sure it is not Nandini because she is in his left arm all cuddled in his crook. Where he could feel normal breathing on his rough skin indicating she is asleep.

He slowly opened his eyes as he felt peak on his lips. He looked the person,only to see his daughter adoring him. He just smiled at her. She is no more angry at him. He could see in her twinkling eyes. He felt content as he lifted her from his right hand. She giggled at his gesture.

Ninu nae ayye meri baby ko? Manik questioned her cutely that anyone could fall for him as she sat on his bare tummy.

I was asleep but I heard someone making some weird noise from this room. As if they are in pain. She said the fact remembering the sound from her parents room. But she was confused with that kind of voice. Especially painful voice, which she stressed while saying to him.

Shouldn't she say that as pleasure full pain. Evil smirks behind the curtains.

If I don't say Manik is highly embarrassed at the moment will be a lie. He just wanted earth to open up and take him in. He couldn't cope up with his daughter boldness and he didn't knew what to answer back. She had made him again speechless. He gave awkward and nervous smile to his daughter.

Hey Baby. Nandini said with her sleepy and husky voice, which sounded more sexy and easily turned on Manik. As he bite his lips to control himself. He don't want his in laws to come and check on their daughter now, against his assualt. Like right his daughter doing.

Where Nandini giggled under breath when she heard Ruhi's words about them. She was more embarrassed than Manik in this matter. Was she so loud? Was the first question popped in her head. Keeping it aside she tried to help out Manik as she know they both are incapable of answering that question. But Manik didn't miss the red hue on her face. She looked like la la tamatar, which made him smirk in mischief as he slid his hands again inside shorts making her choke the breath again. While his hands rubbed her feminine parts making her feel both pain and pleasure at the same time.

Hey Nandu. Ruhi said with a smile as slept completely on Manik, as he kissed her forehead like nothing is happening under the sheets. Where Nandini is trying the best not to react. But she is not able to take it. As he filled her with fingers inside. She immediately nuzzled to his chest to cover her face, where Manik distracted his daughter in greater extent with his story telling session, which she is listening with keen interest.

Manik stop it. She whispered in his ears as she pulled his lobe with her teeth. She was unable to hold the moan as she is hitting the point again and again. She could feel tightness in her stomach.

Come on Nandu, you don't want to get embarrassed in front of Ruhi. Do you? He asked her with a grin. All Nandini wanted to moan loudly.

I'm coming. She hissed loudly. As he filled three fingers without any mercy.

Where Nandu?? Ruhi countered her, Manik sealed his giggle in his throat very difficulty. Where Nandini's face paled out. Manik could only love his daughter for her innocence in this matter.

Office baby, with him. She said controlling her breath. And moan. All he did was enjoy his wife's sexual struggle to be normal, which was not happening. Where Ruhi gave understanding nod.

I'm coming. She again whipered him helplessly.

Is it bad to hear or what?? He questioned her innocently.

His assualt went on peak he knew only few thrust she will come on his hands. Her orgasm is about to hit sooner. Where she covered her total face in Manik's crook. Ruhi is not problem until things go out when she moans.

Manik please. She said with heavy breath. It was treat to see Nandini Malhotra helpless. It is one such moment. This is not definitely new to them. There are many incidents years back in their college days. There is no such place, where they haven't done. They were badly and deeply into each other. Anyone could feel the seriousness between them. That is them and will be them in future too.

What please typical Indian husband?? Manik grinned at her helplessness. He loved this small hide quicky infront of others, when no one could notice them. Where she bite her lower lip hardly as she felt she is hitting climax sooner. She is in deep trouble now.

Manik please. She pleaded. He stopped that very second putting her in sexual tension. She looked him in utter disbelief. Did he just stopped putting her in edge? Did he??

She could feel the pain which she needs to be release to earn the pleasure in return. But the Manik Malhotra had his own plans for her. The little punishment between husband and wife. He loves that kind of punishment of tease.

Manik?? She pulled his face towards her as he continued his story to his almost sleepy daughter, who is closing her eyes often.

You can't just put me in hold. She gritted as she put his hand inside her shorts again. Where he hid smile of smirk.

You were the one pleading me to stop. Ain't you? He questioned her seriously. Where he masked his real expressions.

Damn it Manik Malhotra. I was pleading you to be harder and faster. Importantly for a release of pleasure And not to stop. One could see sexual tension in her voice, where his hand didn't do any moment but stayed where they are or he didn't budged to give what she wants.

Nandu kithna Besharam hogayi ho. Bacchi ke samne ye sab bathe kar Rahi ho. Kuch tho sharam karo. He whispered back like responsible father. Where her eyes went wider.

Aur tum!!!!!

She couldn't complete as he entered all three fingers at once. Where Manik closed her mouth immediately. He really didn't want their daughter witness something he couldn't explain her.

He somehow rolled Ruhi to his side, who is going in deep slumber again. Where Manik picked up his wife in his arms and moved towards washroom to give her required climax and with a last quicky for the pleasury night.

Where both manan slept in content holding their baby in between them. After their not so quickly, which they ended up near dawn. As Ruhi cuddled into Nandini's tummy, where Manik hugged Nandini squeezing their little princess in between them.

I would've messed it. She uttered to him.

Your absolutely a mess baby. He peaked her lips. She glared him only to cuddle his lips again with love hearing his next line.

But your my mess!!!

All they remember their cuddling lips and their daughter in between them. That was their little heaven. Only them.

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