Blessing and congratulation Manik and Nandini one more time their family members starts to bid bye to them and the family . Only Murthy's and Malthora's family were there including fab 4 and Navya who sat around the table and talked for hours not realising how hours passed just by talking to each other.

Teasing and laughing their heart out loud everyone felt so content and happy enjoying the night. Everyone looked very tired but no one was ready to say goodbye to the night. It was so calming and peaceful sitting around and enjoying each other company especially teasing Manik and Nandini.

Murthy family realising the time looks at them and thought to leave when Manik starts to sulk. He didn't feel like letting Nandini go away from him.

He glances at Nandini who gaze was already fixed on him. He sadly smiles and rubs his finger on her hand that he had been holding since hours.

Nandini gave returns the soft smile and tried to withdrew her hand back from his hand but Manik gripped it tightly and shook his head. He took his phone out and dropped a message to Nandini.

Manik : Nandini, before you go home. I want to see you. I'll be waiting for you in the garden.

Nandini looks at her phone that was beside her when it beeped with a message. She brought closer to her and saw the message and looks at him shaking her head. Manik leaves her hand excusing himself he walked away not before giving a look to Nandini.

Nandini holding her phone and stares at the message and thought to sneak out to meet him. Her eyes falls on Mukti who smirks and gives her thumbs up. She understood Manik might have sent her a text too . Her face flustered as she looked at Mukti.

Everyone stood up and starts complaining about why they have to go home but receiving a glare from the elders they stopped complaining and starts to hug Nandini one by one. Nandini returns their hug.

Everyone was engaged in talking when Mukti took advantage of the situation and holding Nandini's writs took her to a garden where Manik was waiting.

Manik who was impatiently waiting for his fiancée with his hands shoved in his pockets and pacing around the garden. He stops walking when he hears footsteps behind him. He turns around and looks at them. He rolls his eyes when Mukti smirks at him.

Mukti : Bhai what will I get in return? You better not back away from your own words otherwise I very well know how to make you do without your wish.

Manik shakes his head and looks at Nandini who looks at him before looking away getting caught. His lips curves into a small smirk and looks at Mukti.

Manik : you should have known by me Mukti. I never break my promises. You will get whatever you wished for you. Now kindly leave us alone.

Mukti : yeah! Why won't you kick me out? You got Nandini now. You don't see anything else than her.

She smirks and looks at Nandini who blushed hearing Mukti and looked away avoiding Manik's intense gaze. Mukti chuckles and pushed Nandini towards Manik who held her in his arms and looks at Mukti who winks at him and walked away.

Manik chuckles at his sister antic and rolling his eyes glances down looking at Nandini who looked startled. He smiles and looking into her eyes seeks a permission to her if he could hug her. Once he got the conformation he softly wraps his arms around her waist and pulls her closer to his chest.

He closed his eyes hugging and felt so much warmth and affection having in her in his arms. He opens his eyes and looks at her who looked so happy and content hugging him back. He dropped a kiss on her head and broke the hug while cupping her face.

Manik : I never thought destiny would bring us together. I never imagined myself seeing day where I will get engaged and soon to be marrying to the most beautiful and loving girl ever. You are so beautiful and generous person I have ever come crossed with. You have stole my heart from the moment my eyes fell on you. I feel so spellbound by staring into your eyes. Your innocent eyes are so precious that I never want to fade away. I will protect you forever so no one dares to hurt to you. That's my promise Nandini.

Her eyes welled as she looks at him with so much love and unknown feeling growing between them. He has ways of melting her heart. His words have her sense of affection and warmth she was always wanted from her future partner.

His fingers brushed against her cheeks wiping the tears up embraced her in his arm and dropped a kiss on her head. His hugs were so soft and comfortable place for her. She was loving his hugs and could always be in his arms. They felt so content and happy. No one was ready to broke the hug.

Nandini's phone rang breaking their moment. They broke the hug and Nandini looks at her phone to see Abhi calling her. She glances at Manik who smiles.

Nandini : They must be looking for us. We should go.

Manik looks at him and nodded his head but stopped immediately realising something. He holds her wrists who turns around and looks at him.

Nandini : what happened? Why did you stop me?

Manik : I have something for you. I think this is the right time to give. Close your eyes.

Nandini frowns hearing him but nevertheless she closed her eyes and immediately opened it when she held him touching in her feet. She freaks out and looked down at Manik who bends on his knees holding her feet making her shock.

She really looked surprised seeing him on his knees and holding her foot on his lap.

Nandini : Manik. What are you doing? Why are you touching my foot? Please stand up.

Manik didn't listen to her and took anklets from his pockets and tied it around her both foot leaving her flabbergasted by his sudden gestures. Her eyes brimmed with fresh tears as she noticed the anklets that she wanted to buy other day when they went out for shopping but didn't. She also didn't expect Manik to notice it and buy it. Her heart was overwhelmed by his sweet gestures.

Manik stood look and cupping her face looks at her before leaning to her and placing a kiss on head.

Manik : I can't thank God enough for you bringing into my life Nandini. I can't wait any longer to marry you. To call you my wife. Soon to be Mrs Nandini Manik Malthora. This name suits so much better.

He gives her cheeky smile and kissed her cheek leaving her flustered. Nandini looks at him and gaining courage leans forward and tiptoes and kissing his cheek said making his eyes widened.

Nandini : either can I wait to marry you Manik. I can't wait any longer to be called your wife.

She winks at him and distancing herself from she looks at him she turns around and ran from there leaving Manik who gasped at her words but the blushed realising her words. He rubs his neck as he watched her running. He chuckles and went behind her with a soft smile playing on his lips.

Nandini stops running when she arrived outside of the mansion were everyone was waiting for them. As she walks to them calming her breath grabbing their attention who turns around and looks at them with an evilly smile especially the youngsters who smirks.

Manik also comes and stood next to Mukti who nudged his shoulder who in return slaps her head.

Neyoinka : no one will tease them. It's quite very late. We should let them go and sleep.

Everyone nodded their head knowing the time and Manik mentally thanked his mother for saving them from all teasing and looks at Ishita and Raman.

He moves to them and hugs them touching their feet and wished them goodnight.

Manik : goodnight Ishi maa & papa.

Ishita : goodnight Manik. Come Nandini let's go.

Nandini nodded her head and looks at Manik's parents before hugging them and wishing them goodnight. Everyone starts to bid Murthy's.

Murthy's settled in the car and the driver away. Manik took glimpse of Nandini who waves her hand at him. He smiles and waves back at her.

He kept staring at the car till it was out of his sight. His trance was broken by Cabir who jumped on Manik making him stumbled a little.

Cabir : Manik baba! It feels so strange seeing you in love. It really doesn't suit you.

Everyone chuckles hearing Cabir and Manik glaring Cabir went inside leaving them alone. Everyone laughs out and wishing goodnight left to their respective rooms. Fab 4 and Navya were going to stay back t Malthora mansion.

Nandini arrived home and wishing goodnight to her parents and Abhi she walks to her room and slouched down looking at her engagement ring.

Her lips adorned a beautiful smile as she gazed down her rings. It so elegant and beautiful ring Manik chose for her. She giggled recalling how everyone teased Manik for being so picky over a ring.

Her heart flutters by Manik's gestures and felt blessed having a man like him in her life. She was so much gratitude and blessed to know she will be marrying Manik. He has been rising her expectations since their alliance were fixed.

Her cheeks heats up when she lifts her legs and heard her anklets sounds echoing in the room. She placed her legs on her bed and lifted her lengha up adoring the anklets on her foot.

Her fingers brushed against it and softly caressed it. Her lips curves into a smile and grabbing her phone she thought to take few pictures. She took few pictures and posted on her story smiling to herself.

Her thoughts were broken when she heard the phone ringing. She glanced at the caller id and smiles seeing Manik calling. She answered the call.

Nandini : hello Manik? Didn't you sleep?

Manik : hello Nandini. I couldn't sleep. My mind is filled with someone's thought. How come you didn't sleep? Were you also thinking about me?

Nandini : no! Why would I think about you? I also wonder who might have occupied by your mind.

Manik : well that's is surprise. I don't think my girl would appreciate if I talk about her to anyone.

Nandini chuckles and leans back picking a pillow placed it on her lap hugging closer to her.

Nandini : I just hope she isn't like someone who gets jealous type of girl.

Manik : I don't know about her being jealous but I am definitely possessive about my things. Either be my family or my soulmate. I can't share my things.

Nandini : you will get habitual of sharing very soon. This is so funny. I can't believe it we are having this kind of conversation at this night.

Manik : either can I Nandini. In such short time I have realised myself how I am with you. It feels so different with you but in a good way. No could imagine Manik Malthora talking to girl at this time instead of engrossed on laptop doing the work.

Nandini : In that case I feel so privileged to change the workaholic Manik Malthora. I feel so proud of myself. You can't even imagine what else will be changing in yourself Manik. Mark my words.

Manik chuckles and nodded his head agreeing to her words because he can see himself how he has been behaving since their alliance arranged. It has completely changed him within a weeks.

They continued talking to each other till Nandini yawned loudly making him smile and chuckle at the same time. They both decided to end the night.

Manik : it's pretty late. You should sleep Nandini. We will continue with our talks tomorrow morning.

Nandini : yes! You should also go to sleep. Will talk to you tomorrow morning. Goodnight Manik.

Manik : yes Madam! How can refuse your request now. Goodnight Nandini and dream of me.

Nandini shook her head and ended the call and squealed like a fool before jumping out of bed and rushing to washroom to change whereas Manik chuckles and scrolled through photos of their engagement that was sent by Mukti.

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