Arrange Marriage | MaNan

Chapter 67

Manik: Relax Ladies, she is sleeping! I will make her lay down in the room. Give me some space.

They sighed in relief and got at a side. After fifteen minutes he came down after freshening up.

The four were sitting in the living area and Manik told them how she visited him. He also told that they tried to call Rhea but it went unanswered.

Mukti: But how come Bhabhi slept in office?

Manik: (smile) We just had our lunch and I had an important meeting. She was conversing with the employees and fell asleep.

Ayesha: Nandu bhi na! Bilkul bachi hai!

Manik: It is okay, Amma. It happens. She must have got bored.

Ayesha: but Aise acha thori lagta hai

Niyonika: It is okay, Ayesha ji.

Mukti: Yes Aunty, do you know bhai used to sleep in his earlier days in office.

Manik glared at her while Ayesha and Niyonika laughed.

Manik: I used to get bore there!

Ayesha: Niyonika ji told us, you were interested in music?

Manik: Yes Amma, but then someone had to take care of the business. Being the elder, I decided to do it.

Niyonika smiled sadly but Manik had no regret on his face. He was happy with whatever decision he had taken. He wanted to give one year to music and his family gave him and he couldn't be more happy.

Manik: I will go and see Nandini.

They nodded with a smile and he climbed the stairs hurriedly, feeling too awkward there!

Nandini's Room

Manik entered inside and a smile came on his face seeing her sleeping peacefully. How much he loved this peaceful face of his wife who seems to be tensed about the things she couldn't do anything about.

He was in thoughts when his mobile rang. Not to disturb her he went on a side and attended the call.

After fifteen minutes, he came back to her and saw her stiring. He sat beside her and carressed her hair slowly.

Nandini: Good Morning, Manik.

He giggled slowly and she came out of her sleep. She looked outside and a soft laugh escaped her lips on realising her stupidity.

Manik: Good Evening, Mrs.Malhotra

Nandini: Good Evening (realising something) How came we are here? At home? I was in office voh sabke saath-

She stopped seeing him staring at her with a smile. She shaked her head in disbelief and he almost fell on her with dreamy eyes. She controlled her laugh, holding him through his shoulders.

Manik: You look beautiful!

She slapped his cheek slightly and he pouted.

Nandini: Manik, kya hogya hai apko?

Manik: Tch, Kuch bhi nahi

He leaned in and laid his head on her chest. She sighed and ran her fingers through his hair.

Nandini: Manik, kya baat hai?

Manik: voh, niche sab- sab nahi I mean Maa, Amma or Mukti baithe the, Suddenly a topic arrised and I felt awkward so I came here (looking at her, with an innocent face) Tumhare pass!

He ended and she shaked her head in disbelief at his drama. She slapped his cheek lightly making him pout.

Nandini: What topic?

Manik: about me joining business and not persuring my career in music.

Nandini: Manik, Even I want to ask you the same question. Don't you feel bad for leaving music?

He let out a sigh before laying down his head on her lap. She smiled as he held her hand and played with her red bangles (Chooda)

Manik: Lagta hai, bohut baar but as I already said in that one year I realized that music is my passion not profession so, I really don't mind.

Nandini: Manik will you sing for me?

He stared at her and she felt butterflies in her stomach all over again. Seeing his intense gaze which held all the love and desire for her, she bend her eyes down in shyness.

Manik: I will, let the right time come.

She hmmed and they sat in silent for sometime before Nandini got up and went to freshen up.

Evening, In Karan and Ayesha's room

Ayesha was keeping her and Karan's washed clothes in the cupboard while Karan who came home early to spend time with her was sitting on the working on his laptop. Certainly he had some romantic plans for his wife who was too busy with her work. Angrily he picked up his laptop and sat on the couch, just to annoy her.

They were suddenly disturbed by the knock on the door. Ayesha walked to the door and opened it only to see Manik standing there with a nervous smile.

Manik: Amma, Good evening

Ayesha: Good evening, Manik. Come Inisde

She opened the door fully and he nodded walking inside. Manik looked at Karan and wished him good evening too who replied with a smile.

Ayesha: Manik, Beta did you need something?

Manik: No, I mean yes, Amma!

Ayesha frowned while Karan looked up. His sharp eyes fell on the albums kept at a side, Manik was glancing at every now and then.

Karan: Ayesha, he needs Nandini's childhood Album.

Manik's eyes widen along with Ayesha who smiled teasingly looking at him.

Manik: I will return it, Amma!

He rubbed his nape making Karan laugh out loud while Ayesha suspressed her laugh. Karan stood up and walked to them. Laughing, he took out his wallet and showed Manik. It was a collage pic of two babies. Manik's eyes widen as he realised one was his wife and other his mother in law wrapped in a pink blanket!

To Be Continued.

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