Sorry for the mistakes.
Nandini's pov
" Oh God, please please please let Manik forget about this one chapter, please " I prayed closing my eyes, a piles of book infront of me with the most confusing chapter open which I want to skip but the hot blooded guy in my life is giving me tough time.
Having no other option, I prayed to God to let Manik forget about it as no matter how many times I studied, watch YouTube video for the same or even when he himself taught me for like 4 times, I'm still not able to understand 60% of the thing.
I'm pretty sure, if I'll ask one more time to him he'll snap my neck in annoyance.
" Hi " his husky tired voice broke my trance of thoughts making all the worry disappear.
I looked towards the door where he stood looking tired yet handsom-est, his white shirt sleeves folded till his elbow, the top three buttons of his shirt open showing his chiseled chest while he was giving me a charming smile which was enough for me to forget everything.
I smiled widely seeing him before sprinting down the bed quickly to hug him.
Well, not hug, more like to jump on him by wrapping both my legs on his waist, my head in his neck and my hands wrapped around his back tightly like a money as he calls me " My monkey "
Its been a habit from past 8 months, whenever he comes from office, I run and jump on him, as kiddish as it looks but he loves it when I do.
Anyways, We celebrated our first anniversary a few days back with my books and him beside me all the day asking questions.
As according to Manik, we'll celebrate once my exam is over.
After The night we did the "DEED ", Manik went back to be the strictest teacher of all time. He pecks me alot but never go far than that as in his words " If I'll start what I want to do with you, then I'm afraid you can't even think properly for days forget about studying and walking around "
His words not mine!
And that is why, he only give me pecks, alot of pecks.
" How was your day? " He whispered kissing my hair while walking towards the closet with me still in his arms like monkey
" It was fine. But I missed you, why are you late? " I questioned snuggling more into his neck loving the warmth
He chuckles at my question before kissing my hairs again " I missed you more. Besides today is the only day in week when I go to office "
He's right, he doesn't go to office for me, he help me in studies and due to his this habit I've became the clingiest person anyone would ever see.
Even when he scold me for not doing any questions correctly or anything in particular, instead of going away from him I simply put my head on his chest and hide myself there from his shouts.
He still says I'm sorry for which I always reply by saying " You should be "
" Bachha where are you lost? " He asked opening the closet breaking my trance
" No where, I just missed you so so so so much " I pouted giving a kiss on his neck when his body got stiff
" You're making it too hard for me Nandini" he whispered while I blushed knowing very well its taking all his control to stop himself.
" I'm hungry " I whined changing the topic while struggling to wiggle out of his arms
Putting me on my feet, he sighed before saying " I've told you to don't wait but no you have to be stubborn, right? "
I nodded my head meekly, he sighed once again before pecking my lips " 5 mins, I'll be back "
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" Why you order them to make food like this? " I complaint making face, my mouth full with broccoli salad.
As I don't know how to cook and due to my study Manik doesn't allow me to do anything, also he himself doesn't know cooking so he appointed one cook, who come and make food for all day at once, we just have to reheat it and eat.
The most irritating thing in this is that Manik himself give the menu to the cook everyday making sure that it doesn't contain any kind of unhealthy food.
I mean yes, I like that he cares about me but god, atleast let me eat what I enjoy eating
" If I'd leave that upto you, you'll only make yours and mine health deteriorates because of your obsession with all the unhealthy food in the world " he replied placing more tortillas in my plate
" no Manik " I whined seeing him adding more food on my plate, while he gave me one hard glare which was enough to keep my mouth shut and chew whatever he's giving
Why he have to be so arrogant all the time?
The rest of the dinner I didn't talk to him or look at him because I was angry, he always glares at me and I don't like it at all.
I have started to think that he loves glaring me.
Hurriedly finishing my food, I stood up and left the dining room without waiting for him.
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I decided to sleep before he comes and not study, so I quickly laid on the bed with my favourite duvet covering me from head to toe.
A few moments later, the bed dipped beside me indicating he's here in the room. Thankfully, my back was facing him and I tend to keep it that way.
I closed my eyes tightly, when a hand wrapped around my waist pulling me backward. I tried to get free from his hold but he was any day stronger than me.
I continued struggling when he flips me to my front, coming on top of me and with his two fingers raised my chin to look at him.
The moment our eyes met, I realised we are too close, our nose touching each other and a mere half an inch gap between our lips.
I tried to look away, deciding today I won't go easier on him but I forgot, the jerk is too heartless.
He spoke in his husky voice totally enjoying my situation " should I start asking questions related to that one chapter bachha?"
My eyes go wide, while my face turned into a frown whereas he had his infamous amusing smirk adoring his face.
I quickly changed my expression before speaking confidently " To hell with you, your glare and your questions. I'm not answerable to you for anything be it that chapter or whatever "
He didn't replied just kept looking at me with his raised eyebrows like challenging me " Are you sure, you won't answer my questions? "
" No " I stated
" Fine then, I was going to offer you a deal that if you complete that chapter today, we will be going out as soon as you finish and will eat whatever you choose. But fine, If you aren't answerable to me. The deal is off then" he stated looking away taking a sigh while I scowled at him.
" No no, the deal is on. The deal is on " I hurriedly said pushing him away and quickly grabbed my books to finish that chapter completely ignoring his presence.
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" Its done. Lets go, lets go, lets go " I squealed on the bed as finally I was able to understand, but the moment I looked beside me I saw Manik in half sitting position sleeping in a very uncomfortable position.
As much as I wanted to wake him up, I didn't had heart to do so, knowing he's too tired and I can always ask him to take me tomorrow.
A few lazy curls of him was on his forehead, his phone in his hands indicating he slept while using the phone.
Slowly keeping the phone aside, I couldn't help but look at his face, so darn cute and hot at the same time.
This guy always manages to keep me on my toes bringing the best and worst from me.
Keeping my books aside, I laid beside him not before asking him to sleep properly but he was too asleep to even do anything, so I tried to pull his large body a little down in which I failed miserably.
Sighing, I switched off the lights and snuggled into his chest in the same uncomfortable position he's sleeping. And in just a matter of minutes, I was in a deep sleep.
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" Nandini, wake up. Its 4:45 am " I heard Manik mumbling while shooking my face and arms in an attempt to wake me up
" Hmm I'm up. I'm up " I mumbled lazily sitting on the bed with my eyes still closed.
" Wake up bachha " he said in his overly sleepy voice as he slept just an hour or so back due to the important deal he's working on.
Not wanting to exhaust him more, I finally opened my eyes to find my books at my side of bed lying, taking that I was about to leave the bed when a hand stops me
" Study here only, Switch on the lights but just stay here " he spoke sleepily with his eyes half open
I switched on the lamp, sat on the bed with him beside me and my book in my lap.
Sensing that I'm here, he came towards me, put my book in my hands before keeping his head on my chest, while I simply wrapped both my arms around him before opening my books to study while keeping the book on his back.
While I keep studying in that position, he slept with a little soft snoring every once in a while and I couldn't help but kiss his head after every few minutes.
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Time passes too quickly when we have great company. In my case, my Manik is with me.
I couldn't believe its almost an year since I gave exams and didn't got selected by 2 marks. That day is back again
From past few days, I'm anxious as the results might get announce anyday now.
Today being Wednesday, Manik have to go to office to sort out some very important deal, attend meetings and other stuffs while here I'm walking all around the living room with a scared face and a laptop opened on the kitchen counter.
The laptop pinged making my legs started shivering, my mind already thought all the negative thing and that is why I needed Manik today to lessen my anxiety.
With my sweaty hands, I typed in my username and Password to see the results which are out just 2 mins back.
I slowly look at the results only to feel like crying, crying for real bad this time.
In a matter of second, I was a crying mess hurriedly calling Manik but he never received my call, I tried calling Mumma but her phone was unreachable.
I couldn't think of anything at that moment, my feets automatically started going outside and in no time I was infront of the headquarter of " The Malhotra Empire "
With my shivering legs and teary face I went inside where people were too high maintenance and I, at the other side looked like from complete different world.
Wiping my tears with the back of my hands, I went to the receptionist to ask for Manik's floor.
The beautiful young receptionist gives my whole body a check before replying " Sir don't have time to entertain any charity case "
I agree that I must be looking horrifying right now with an oversized black T-shirt of him, my overused PJs, and my hairs falling from here and there, but right now, I need Manik.
I need him to tell me everything's gonna be fine. I chose to ignore her words, knowing very well that she's won't help me as she have no idea, I'm his wife.
As I never came to his office, so Obviously no one really knows me here.
I looked around to get any clue of knowing his floor number atleast when finally someone passed beside me hurriedly saying " Quick, sir is in his office and if you can't reach in like two mins then take this as your last day here "
" But how can I go to the 44th floor in two mins " the other voice asked in a worry and I needed no time to know his office is on the 44th floor
Checking the receptionist from the corner of my eyes and finding the empty elevator which is about to close, I ran hurriedly to the elevator ignoring the shouts of the receptionist asking me to stop and calling the guards .
Thankfully, the elevator closed just in time before they can reach me. Once reaching the 43rd floor, I went out and took stairs for one floor knowing very well that the guards and other staffs must already be waiting fot my arrival
Taking the stairs, I looked around the floor to find a board which said " Manik Malhotra "
I was about to knock on his door but all the staff saw me and started running towards me, so in no time I directly went inside only to see Manik with three people discussing something sitting on the couch in full business mode.
Apart from Manik, there were two familiar faces on the couch, that is Manik's ex and her husband from the dreadful dinner.
At that time, I thought " I screwed up " knowing that Manik will now scold me just like how he did during the dinner.
My already teary face became more teary and to add with that the receptionist with two guards entered inside saying " I'm sorry sir, The woman was just not going out. I'll ask the guards to escort her out immediately "
" So much of being professional " His ex whose name I don't remember taunted
Manik looked at the receptionist then at that woman before speaking in his bossy tone "I'll continue the discussion tomorrow people, right now my wife needs me more "
I keep looking at him while sobbing when he spoke to the receptionist " and that won't be needed Miss Sen. You may leave. I'll deal with you later"
The receptionist looks bewildered and scared but nevertheless left not before saying a small sorry to me
While I couldn't help but continued my crying session.
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