At 1 AM
Manan's room
Both were lying on the bed but sleep was far away from them.......
Manik : Slept ?
He asked though he know she didn't.......
She turned to him........
Nandini : She would have slept na........
She asked.......
Manik : Hmm......I can't live without her......
He hummed in response........and said while she looked at him.........
Manik : She have talked you several times still you miss her this much.......
He asked after sometime.........
Nandini : Its been more than 12 hours snce I saw her in person......Its been 12 hours since I hugged her close to my heart Manikji.......Ofcourse I am missing my daughter.......
She said with moist eyes and he hugged her......
Nandini : I can't even understand what that women wants first of all she left Muskaan and when I got Muskaan she came back claiming her so called love......
She burst into tears......
Manik : Calm down Muskaan will comeback tomorrow.........
He said controlling himself because he was also missing her so much its for the first time she stayed away from him for such a long time........
They broke the hug as his phone buzzed with Muskaan's message ........
" Dad Can you please video call me "
Reading it he immediately sat straight and video called her........
Nandini also sat beside him switching On the lights......
Manik : What happened baby why didn't you slept till now.......
He asked worriedly looking at the laptop screen as soon as she picked the call........
Nandini smiled widely when she saw Muskaan on screen........
Muskaan : I wasn't feeling sleepy now and beside I am missing you both a lot......
She replied.......Manik and Nandini smiled at her.......
Muskaan : Mumma.......
Nandini : Haan Mera bacha.......
She said immediately........
Muskaan : Lori suna do na..........
She said cutely.........they smiled.......
Nandini : ofcourse mera baby........
Muskaan smiled widely........
Nandini : Now lie down straight and keep the tab at some support near you and cover yourself with duvet properly........
She said and Muskaan obliged..........
Nandini smiled as Muskaan looked at her.......
Lori lori lori
Lori lori lori
Lori lori lori
Lori lori lori...
Chandaniya chhup jaana re
Chhan bhar ko luk jaana re
Nindiya aankhon mein aaye
Bitiya meri so jaaye
Hmm mm...
Nindiya aankhon mein aaye
Bitiyaa meri so jaaye
Leke god mein sulaao
Gaao raat bhar sunaao
Main lori lori
Ho main lori lori
Lori lori lori
Lori lori lori
Lori lori lori
Lori lori lori
Gardhaniyaan chhun chhun baje
Palkan mein sapna saje
Dheeme-dheeme haule-haule
Pawan basanti dole
Hmm hmm...
Dheeme dheeme haule haule
Pawan basanti dole
Leke god mein sulaao
Gaaon raat bhar sunaao
Main lori lori
Oh oh ho main lori lori
Meri Muniya Rani bane
Mehlon ka Raja miley
Dekhe khushiyon ke mele
Dard kabhi na jhele
Oh ho..
Dekhe khushiyon ke mele
Dard kabhi na jhele
Leke god mein sulaao
Gaao raat bhar sunaao
Main lori lori
Hmm hmm main lori lori
Manan smiled seeing Muskaan who slept now.......
They didn't disconnected the call ........
Nandini kept her head on Manik's shoulder and stared at Muskaan's face......
Manik : She will be with us tomorrow.......
He said looking at Muskaan........as he wrapped his arm around Nandini's shoulder.......they were sitting with the support of head rest......
The night passed by like this only and they slept in that position........
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Next Morning
At 10 AM
Nandini : Manikji get ready fast Muskaan must be waiting na......
She said entering the room and saw him tieing his shoes........
Manik : Haan Baba ho raha hoon na.......you have said this for the 10th time in the last 20 minutes.......
He replied sighing........
Manan's look 👇
Nandini : Ohh no.........see because you were taking so much time my veg biryani must have burnt till now.........
She said suddenly and ran out of the room............
He chuckled shaking his head seeing her making so much dishes with such excitement as if she was meeting Muskaan for the first time..........
Then wearing his watch and taking the file from the table he went down..........
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Isha's House
The door bell rang and Isha went to open the door.........
Muskaan : Dad........
She squealed happily seeing Manik and she ran towards him.........
Muskaan's look 👇
Manik : My baby.......
He exclaimed picking her up and hugged her close.........
Muskaan : Missed you so much Dad..........
She said......
Manik : Missed you too..........
He whispered ........
Isha cleared her throat to gain their attention.......
Manik wiped the corner of his eyes and stood.........
Isha : So Muskaan tell your Dad how much we enjoyed yesterday.........
She said smiling sweetly.........
Manik rolled his eyes.........
Muskaan : Hmmm..........
She hummed.........
Manik : Anyways .......Muskaan go and bring your bags........
He said and nodding at him she ran to bring her back..........
Manik : Read these and sign them............
He said giving at file to her..........
Isha : what is this...........
She frowned taking the file..........
Manik : Contract about the deal which you made yesterday ..........I can't trust you anymore so I have made the contract for that...........
Isha : Hmm okay .........I need time to read them so I will give you it on the court hearing day outside the court only...........
Manik narrowed his eyes.........
Manik : What do you mean.........Just sign them I don't have that much time for that.........
He said angrily..........
Isha : Oho Manik I believe that you can take out this much time for your daughter...........
She said smirking...........
Manik : Listen you........
He warned her but Muskaan's voice interrupted him.........
Muskaan : Dad lets go........
She said coming with her bags..........
Manik : Hmm lets go.........
He said smiling at her and held her hand taking the bags..........
He glared at Isha.......
Manik : Bring them carefully on the day of hearing and if you dared to back off the deal then you will be going to face your worst nightmare...........
He whispered angrily making sure Muskaan won't heard him.........
Manik : Lets go home Muskaan.........
He said to Muskaan and went from there with her.........
Isha sighed........
Isha : Sorry to say Manik but I won't sign them.........
She said looking at the file chuckling and threw it on the table before dialing her lawyer..........
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Manik's Car
He laughed loudly as Muskaan told him what she did with Isha.........
Manik : Did you really do that Beta...........when did my innocent Muskaan turned into mischeivious one.....
He asked controlling his laugh.........
Muskaan : Ofcourse Dad.......Do you have any doubt on your daughter's capabilities........
She said and giggled and Manik chuckled hearing her..........
Manik : Acha but don't tell your Mumma otherwise she will scold you for behaving like that......
He said warning her.........
Muskaan : Ofcourse Dad.........Mai kyu khud ke liye gaddha khodoon.........
She said giggling and Manik smiled..........
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Malhotra Mansion
Nandini was doing the last time preparation in the dinning hall and looked at the dishes in satisfaction..........
When she heard Muskaan's shout.........
Muskaan : Mumma.......
She turned and saw Muskaan coming inside MM.........She smiled brightly and ran to her........
As soon as Muskaan saw her she ran towards Nandini.........
Nandini hugged her close to her heart seeing her after almost a day.......
She kissed Muskaan's face numerous times........
Nandini : I missed you so much Musu.....
She whispered ..........
Muskaan : Missed you too mumma......
She smiled brightly ..........
Manik looked at them smiling lightly.......
Nandini : Did you enjoyed there my baby.........
She asked after breaking the hug........
Muskaan : Yes a lot..........
She said giggling and Nandini frowned...........Manik gestured Muskaan shaking his head who immediately changed the topic.........
Muskaan : Mumma I am hungry..........
She said pouting and Nandini chuckled .........
Nandini : Come let me feed my baby .........I have made everything your favourite.........
She said and stood........
Muskaan : Yay.........
She exclaimed happily............
Muskaan : Mumma after lunch we will watch movie together.........
Nandini nodded agreeing and the trio went to have their lunch.........
The lunch passed with their usual chit chattering , laughing and teasings........
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Theatre Room
Manik : So which movie should we see...........
He asked settling beside the duo on the couch..........
Nandini and Muskaan said at the same time.........
" Comedy Movie/ Barbie Movie"
Both looked at each other.......Manik raised his eyebrows........
Muskaan : Okay then we are watching Mumma's favourite comedy movie...........
She said........
Nandini : No Muskaan we are watching your favourite Barbie Movie.........
She said and Manik chuckled seeing them choosing each others favourites.........
Nandini : Muskaan we are watching barbie movie.......and that's final.......
She said and Muskaan nodded sighing..........
They then lied of the couch comfortably ........Muskaan was in between Manan.........
Muskaan slept in the half movie only they smiled.........
Manik : I think she was tired.......
He said looking at Muskaan..........
Nandini : Hmm........
She hummed caressing Muskaan's hairs..........
Manik then picked Muskaan and made her lie on himself and pulled Nandini close to him........
Manik : You also sleep you are running in the whole House since morning.........
He said and she sighed closing her eyes...........
He switched of the theatre and hugged both of them closing his eyes thinking this is his family , his happiness..........
They slept for sometime..........