" What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined for life ... to strengthen each other ... to be at one with each other in silent, unspeakable memories. "

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Nandini's Eyes never moved from the handsome face of her Husband ; who's laying beside her with frown on his forehead.. she felt guilty seeing him sleeping uncomfortably on the floor, At the entrance of the Malhotra palace's temple..

She still remember that how Manik was so stubborn to accompany her since the first Navratri day.. today is the seventh night of Navratri and tomorrow will be the " Kanya Pujan " and this night is the last day of both to sleep on the floor..

She's actually habitual of sleeping on the floor but he's not.. she tried to make him understand that he don't have to sleep, only she have to sleep here because she sow the Seeds of barely.. but he was deaf ear to her..

He just said one thing , " Nandini.. We are HUMSAFARs and I'll always be on your Side whatever you do! I know I don't believe in god but you do and I believe in you.. ", and his Words overwhelmed her..

Nandini stretched her hand and creased the frown on his forehead and a smile curved on his lips.. Nandini smile seeing that dashing smile on his face.. she sighed and then keeping her head on his shoulder as he pulled her closer to him.. she closed her Eyes atleast to welcome the sleep..

*

NEXT MORNING

Nandini had finished preparing everything for Kanya Pujan with Aliya and mukti beside her , in the kitchen..

" Bhabhi.. What you decided about that good for nothing Witch Soha!? ", Mukti asked with curiosity twinkling in her Eyes..

" Exactly.. that B##ch dare to plan to humiliate you on your Muh-Dikhaayi.. and you didn't tell to Manik about it!!? ", Aliya said furiously thinking about - how Soha locked her in a room on Nandini's Muh-Dikhaayi Ceremony , so that everyone think that the eldest daughter-in-law is so careless to disappear in the mid of the ceremony.. Aliya is bit angry on Nandini to let that mannerless girl go so easily..

" Dii!! I know you are angry on me to let Soha go so easily.. but I don't Wanted to create mess in front of the guests.. they were here to enjoy and bless me and Manik.. I know I didn't told about it to Manik yet but I'll soon tell him.. well honestly I decided that after Kanya Pujan I'll surely tell him about it.. he was having an important meeting these days so I didn't want him to Worry.. ", Nandini explained with her calm and soft voice.. she held aliya's hand and make a pout so that her heart will melt and that's what happened!!

" Fine!! But let me warn you choti.. if she Again try to do anything with you I'll not hear you but beat her to death.. ", Aliya said strinly.

" I promise.. ", Nandini said with twinkling eyes after getting forgiveness from Aliya.. Aliya patted her cheek lovingly and then Turned to stir the farina , which is placed on the stove..

" That like my good bhabhi.. ", Mukti hugged her from behind saying This..

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×*×*FLASHBACK×*×*

The MALHOTRA PALACE 's Terrace
  Hall has been decorated lavishly with Rich blossom Flowers , Lights and the combination of Blue-Red was the eye-catching sight for the guests present here..

              Soha's eyes were wide open in surprise,  Envy and jealousy as she looked at the Rich luxurious decoration of the MALHOTRA PALACE's Terrace,  which is not less than a Hall..

And the way it's brightening up with the lights and the Scent of blooming flowers of the Rich grown up flowers on the terrace which was daked with the green sheet of the grass under her feets giving the touch of the garden.. 

She's feeling so much jealous that she wanted to kill that wretch girl and took her place as MANIK'S wife.. 

" Momm..  Why this wretched girl is so lucky to get the title of MALHOTRA's Elder Daughter-in-law!!?  Why you accept to marry her!?  Why not me!!?  " , Soha said with disdainfuly..

Sheela was also jealous and envy of Nandini.. But right now she don't know what to do!!?

" That old Hag has come for Nandini not for you..  How can I propose your hand instead of rejecting to give nandini's hand!?  If I would have denied then I was afraid that,  She will get to know about that we aren't behaving well with Nandini..  ", her voice was low and filled with helplessness and anger.. And jealousy can be clearly seen through her eyes..

" mom..  Do something..  I just can't see her happy yrr!!  ", Soha said with her innocent sad face which melted Sheela's heart..

" let me think what we can do but right now behave well with MALHOTRA Family..  ", Sheela tried to make her dear daughter understand..

Soha nodded her head with sad face..  And when she looked ahead she caught the glance of Manik helding nandini's hand softly as he lead her to the swing which has been Specially prepared for them.. 

As Nandini's face covered with veil he was so careful for Her.. 
His grip on her hand and his other hand around her shoulder were little tight,  helping her to lead her way to their their place,  makes the guest adore them in Aww.. 

Sheela's eyes lit up with greed as she saw her gold jewellery and her lehenga,  which costs not less than 1 lac.. 

" mom..  This lehenga!!  This is Manish MALHOTRA's recent design..  which is his from one of his limited addition..  ohh god!! ", Soha couldn't help but drowl over the pretty lehenga..  She wish to have this lehenga when she saw it on the magazine but as the price was so high and she couldn't afford it..

..

" Comfortable!?  "

The warm and soft voice ring in her ears like a melody..  His voice held adoration and the Rich magnetic effect which makes her heart go wild and her cheeks heated up..

Nandini clutched her lehenga blushing and nodded her head positively making Manika sigh in relief and then he took his seat beside her..

" Dadi..  Come on..  Start the ceremony otherwise I have to die out of my hunger..  I'm so famished..  ", Cabir whin as he roam his hand on his gruggling stomach..

" Abee.. Bhukhad.. Shut up..  Why you always sang your Food food song!?  ", Mukti scolded him hitting him with her elbow making everyone chuckle..

Cabir glared at her but didn't said anything further and stand beside her like an angry kid with puffed cheeks..

*

Soon the Muh-Dikhaayi get done and each And everyone took s look on her face and give her gifts..

Soha and Sheela's tongue was slaying out of their respective Mouth in greed just like a hungry Dog.. they have never seen so many costly things.. though Nitin never let them crave for anything but the things he bought for them always under their limited budgets..

So right now seeing Nandini receiving all these Things makes her more hate her..

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" Malhotras Elder Daughter-in-law is so beautiful.. and the way Manik care for her!! Hayee!! "

" You are Right.. I wish I could get a husband like him.. "

" He's so handsome with charmistic magnatic Aura around him.. Ahh!! Amazing!! And on other hand she's so beautiful And her innocent aura!! They are actually made for Each others.. "

" Indeed they are!! I heard Malhotras Elder woman has chosen her for her favourite Grandson.. and I must say her choice is very nice.. "

Aliya and Dhruv ; who were siting beside eachother other eating dinner with other family members - Heard guests gossips.. and their heart filled with joy and proud for their little sister..

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After eating Nandini was going to stand From her seat when manik hold her hand.. she looked Down at Manik.. who raised his eyebrow as if asking , " where she's going!? ".

Nandini's Cheeks turned red as she realised he's holding her hand openly infront of so many people , she lower her eyes saying softly , " I'm going to get freshnup.. ".

" Should I accompany you!? ", Manik asked with concern as he knows this lehenga is too heavy for his little wife..

" No..no.. I'll manage.. ", Nandini replied sweetly.

" Okay.. go.. be careful okay!? ", Manik said tapping her head lovingly. NANDINI nodded her bright innocent eyes which always makes his heart skip a beat.. Manik smiled as he saw making her way towards downstairs..

As she went away from his sight he turned towards Aliya and Mukti.. " You both go and accompany her.. I don't want her to leave alone when her Mrs. Kapoor and Ms. Kapoor is here.. ", Manik said thinking about how that Sheela and Soha had behaved with his little wife before their marriage and those scars on her Arms.. his eyes darkened even the little thought of her getting hurt makes him go crazy..

Aliya and Mukti looked at Each other with knowing look and then went away in Nandini's direction..

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Nandini entered in their room and walked towards washroom to freshnup.. after coming out from washroom she dry her face and Hands with her towel and set her makeup..

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On other side , as Nandini entered her room Soha hurriedly walked towards the room door and after looking here and there she locked the room from outside..

" Now I will see how will you attend the function further!! ", Soha Smirked saying to herself and then looking at the closed door she continued , " now I'll wait for the moment when people will disregard her action for being invisible suddenly at the middle of the function.. ohh mm Gg.. I just can't wait for that moment more!! ", With excitement glint in her eyes she left the Place..

But little did she know that mukti and Aliya saw her and was so Angry at her this act.. as soon as Soha left both ran towards Nandini's room and unlocked the Door..

Nandini was surprised when she saw her room's door opening even before she opened the door..

Mukti and Aliya took her in their arms together.. their grip was so tight that Nandini felt she will be need of oxygen cylinder in an another second..

" I.. can... can't breathe.. ", Nandini chocked in their arms..

They hurriedly break the hug and asked in union with panick glint in their respective eyes, " are you alright!? Did Soha does anything to you!? ".

Nandini Frowned , " What's with this Soha!? I didn't even meet her even for a second.. ", Nandini said shrugging her shoulder..

Both sigh in relief hearing her.. and then explained her what Soha just did.. Nandini wasn't shocked as she knows that Soha is capable of doing these things but she's little surprised that she will do something right at this moment!!? They told her to say everything about this to Manik but Nandini dinyed as doesn't want right now to make situation worst.. and unwillingly both agreed to her..

FLASHBACK-ENDs

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Meanwhile ,  others were outside in hall welcoming the Little Girls, washing their little feets , after that they guide them towards temple and let them sit on the Spread-Sheet on the floor..

Manik walked downstairs in a yellow kurta looking handsome and dashing as always.. his hair was still wet and was ruffling on his forehead and it was Chery on cake to his looks..

He roamed his Eyes to find his wife but sighed when his eyes didn't find her.. where is his wife since morning? His eyes were yearning of her a single glimpse..

Cabir and Dhruv who was standing at a corner looked at him with raised eyebrow.. cabir then turn to Dhruv and give him a Smirk..

" Someone is yearning for his wife! ", Cabir whispered to Dhruv naughtily.

Dhruv chuckled , " New married Couple.. you know!! ".

Then both walked closer to Manik who was still didn't noticed them but looking here and there restlessly..

Before they tease him they saw Manik's eyes light up as Nandini comes out with a plate of puries followed by Mukliya..

Soon they got buzy with Kanya Pujan and after biding bye to the girls Nandini looked at Manik who has grumpy face.. Nandini Asked with her eyes , " What happened!? ".

Instead of replying he turned his face Away leaving Nandini restless..

>>Continuation In Next Part<<

PRECAPE -

Nandini to feel anxious on Manik's ignorance..🙈

Leap of One Month - Mr. Naugty Malhotra😝 and Mrs. Blushing Malhotra..😳

Durga Send nandini for her Pagphera in Absence of Manik..😕

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Welcome to the Eighteenth Part of Manan's " HUMSAFAR " Journey.. I hope it was worthy of your Wait and time!!? 🤞

Is the story going on Suitable pace!? I mean I hope I'm not rushing with the scenes or dragging it!!? 🤔

How I wish I could get my future husband like Manik!! 🥺🥰

How cute! Manik Accompany Nandini to sleep on floor.. 🤧

Mukti and Aliya being too protective for Nandini!! ❣️ I wish I too have These kinds of friends in my life ; but I know I don't have!! 😕

What will be Manik's reaction when he will get to know about Soha's deed!!? 😮

Soha being witch all the time!! 😒

Soha and Sheela!! Too much greed is injurious for health.. 😂😝

Favourite scene.. 🙋😘

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