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Manik's pov

I woke up with the squinting of my eyes from the bright daylight...

Dragging my wheelchair...I entered the washroom...

Once freshened I came out and started brushing my hair when I saw Nandini going outside in her car...

Shit I missed her saying good morning...

Next I  tried to stand straight ...

But I started struggling with my shirt...

"Damn yaar... wearing a shirt with broken hand is no less than winning a battle..." I murmured

I tried hard but was unsuccessful in every attempt...

A soft pair of hands patted my back...

"Manik... I'll help you" Nandini spoke with care

( Nandini is facing Manik's back)

I was lil nervous...and the shirt fell down.

I turned towards her...

The moment I turned she palmed her eyes

"Chiiiii...Manik...what is this?"

(  Manik is shirtless)

"Hmmm...shirtless hu isme kya problem hai..?"

"Shirt pehno..."

"Just now you said you'll help me wear my shirt...Ab kya hua...bhul  gayi?"

"Tum vest nahi pehen sakte..?" she said with her eyes closed

"Nandini...do you remember I have a broken limb?"

"Hmmm..."

"Now open your eyes..."

"No..."

"Now don't say you will help me to wear this shirt with closed eyes..."

"Ummm..."

"Come on Nandini... just open your eyes.... Do I look so bad without a shirt?" I pouted

In a Moment she opened her eyes and blurted

"No.. not at all...You look hot..."

"What...?" I smirked

She bit her tongue in shyness...

"M-a-n-i-k..sidhe khade raho.. I'll help you..."

"But Nandini...my leg its hurting..."

She held me with care and made me sit on the bed..

Slowly she helped me wear the sleeves... then she started buttoning my shirt..

I was looking straight into her  doe eyes... She was doing her task with full focus and here I was losing my sanity... I didn't want this moment to end...

But only one button was left to be buttoned..

An idea struck me and I broke it..

"Nandini..its broken..."

"Koi bat nahi.. I'll bring a needle and sew it..?"

"You know sewing..? " I raised my brows...

"Of course yes... Remember I'm a boutique owner ...."

"Yeah..."

She brought a needle and thread and started sewing ... Again she was engrossed into it.. and I was lost in her..

Some locks of hair were disturbing her...

I gently tucked it behind her ears and touched her soft chubby cheeks...My mere touch made her face go red with blush.

"Manik..ho gaya..."

"Itni jaldi...."

"Huh..."

"Nothing ..you must be getting late na..." I controlled my emotions

"Hmm... Actually I forgot to bring breakfast for you...So just came to give you..But I saw tum shirt ke sath struggle kr he ho toh..."

"Thank you for caring for me..."

"Don't thank me...I am your friend na..."

With this she started feeding me like a kid.

"Come on Manik..have the last bite...Okay.. don't be stubborn..."

And she finally made me eat the last piece of bread.

"Okay Manik... now you take rest... I'll see you at night..."

"Bye"

Once again I was lost in my la la land.

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Few days later

I was sitting in the balcony when I heard someone singing...

I rode my wheelchair towards the source of the voice.

I came to a halt before a small room..

I pushed open the door taking care to not make a sound...

Then I saw Nandini sitting on the mattress with Veena in her hand and singing..

Ha...

Dil charkhe ki ik tu dori
Dil charkhe ki ik tu dori
Sufi iska rang haaye

Ismein jo tera khwaab piroya
Ismein jo tera khwaab piroya
Neendein bani patang

Dil bharta nahi
Aankhein rajjti nahi
Dil bharta nahi
Aankhen rajjti nahi
Chaahe kitna bhi dekhti jaaun
Waqt jaaye main rok na paaun

Tu thodi der aur thehar ja sohneya
Tu thodi der aur thehar ja
Tu thodi der aur thehar ja zaalima
Tu thodi der aur thehar ja...

Ha...

I was absorbed into her melodious voice... I wanted to listen her more and more not even disturbing her a bit.... Just then  my phone went off and I disconnected the call cursing the caller(Cabir)

Damn...the phone call made Nandini aware of me..She came running towards me..

"Manik..tum..tum thik toh ho na...Kuch chaiye tha...mujhe bula liye hote....Why did you come here..haan..?"

"Wait..yaar kitna bolti ho...I heard someone  singing so I just came to see...So you have learnt singing.. haan? " I asked

"Actually music is my hobby...When I am alone I just try to sing my heart out..."

"You can become a good singer..."

"Nah... I am okay with my boutique... Anyway Manik you need to rest now..."

"What yaar everytime rest lo..rest lo...I am bored yaar ..."

"But you have no option...so go and take rest...."

"Nahi mujhe nahi jana..."

"Manik I am  your friend na..Toh friend ki baat nahi manoge..?"

"I know you're my friend but still aesa thodi na hota hai..."

"Manik...see you're my frnd...I am your friend...Toh friends toh ek dusre ki baat mante hai na... And tabhi toh we'll become bff some day..."

"What bff ...?"

"Best friends forever...."

"What..😲🤤??" She shocked me to the core...

"I said we will be best friends forever..."

"No way...." I screamed

"Kya hua...?" She rolled her eyes..

"Nothing I have to make a call..." I excused myself and rode myself to my room...

I called Cabir...

"Phone kyun cut kiya..."

"Just leave that... she friendzoned me..."

"Who she...?"

"Nandini..aur kaun...?"

"Hahahahaha... First time Manik is friendzoned by a girl and that too Nandini..."

"Stop laughing you idiot..."

"Toh aur kya karu..royun..?" And he started Uuahh-Uuaah..(crying like a kid)

"Nautankibaaz... drama band kar... Just tell me what will I do now...?"

"Chill bro.. it's okay..."

"Nopes.. it's not okay...woh mujhe hamesha k liye best frnd banana chachti hai...like seriously..."

"Relax ...kisi baba ne kaha hai dosti hi pyar ka pehla step hota hai..."

"Listen just dont give me any gyaan..ok..."

"Manik...just relax... everything will be ok.."

"Yaha mera pyar pani mein beh raha and mai relax kru...?" I shouted

"Ohooo...looouuu and all..."

"Cabir you're getting on my nerves...tell me how to woo her...?"

"Okay cool down Mr Manik...See kisi mahan purush me kaha hai dil ka rashta tummy se jata hai...."

"Mommy Cabir..again you started your lecture..."

"Arey sun na..."

"Ha say..."

"So dil ka rasta tummy se hoke jata hai toh you cook something for her..."

"What...cook and me...like seriously kuch bhi..."

"No bro I am serious....I am sure she will love it n fall for you..."

"Bullshit..."

"Okay..toh be her bff..."

"No way..."

"So cook..."

"Hmmmm... ab yehi reh gaya..."

I huffed and disconnected the call... Wow Manik ab tu chef bhi ban gaya...I cursed mu situation...

Jo bhi ho mujhe uska best friend nahi banna... Bas 1 week more...once my plaster is out...there comes chef Manik with yummy food... I smiled at my confidence ...

( But cooking is not easy..what say guys ??😉😉)

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