I wish you to know that you have been the last dream of my soul.
Charles Dickens
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It was already late 7 when Nandini stepped out of her office "The Malhotra's". Unlike everyday today she was all alone waiting for her cab which she is already booked before exiting the office.
Chilly winds and cold temperature of December night in Delhi forced her to hug herself to generate some heat.
Her eyes were focused on the road trying to read the number plate of every car passing through that road.
The roads were lit up by the street light with no living creature around.
It was all deserted with occasionally passing of the cars and bikes.
She let out a sigh in the cold air. It was written all over her face that she was tired and exhausted and first thing she wanted to do as soon as she reaches home was to roll herself in the blanket and never come out until the next day.
"Where is this stupid cab?"... She murmured to herself while checking her phone.
Just then a black duster passes by her but soon it stopped few meters away and car drew back to her.
Nandini's breath hitched as she notices that car carefully. She wasn't ready for such uncalled trouble .
Nandini adjusted her bag to her shoulder .
But when the window rolled down and a voice address her with some silly name.
"Yah..Miss perfect?"...
Nandini didn't need further identification she could tell who the person was just by hearing that name.
"What do you want pervert?".... Nandini rolled her eyes at him.
"Want ride?"....Manik pointed at his car while he spoke.
Nandini thought for while and soon without saying anything she walked towards the car getting inside the back seat of the car since front seat was already occupied by the baby boy.
She mentally smiled by looking at baby who was tucked securely at the front seat with seatbelt tied to him which seem too big on him.
Cute
Manik started to drive towards their home. It was silence in the car an awkward silence. Ever since that party incident Nandini felt weird around him and that make her too conscious.
But Soon Manik choose to break the silence
"You know it can be dangerous at this hour especially at deserted areas" Manik had concerned in his voice as he spoke.
Nandini looked at him through mirror and found his eyes already looking at her. She wanted to reply him like its none of your business or why do you care but she just stared at him.
Gaining no response from her Manik too shut his mouth focusing on his driving.
The rest of the ride was silent no one spoke just the baby's sound was heard.
The two adult kept glancing at each other through mirror occasionally eye contact and that uncomfortableness around each other would return soon.
When Manik parked the car smoothly in the parking lot of their building. Nandini hurriedly walked out of the car ready to escape without any further conversation but soon halted on her way when Manik called her.
"Help me"... He was unbuckling the seat belt form baby's small frame.
Nandini didn't said anything but silently walked up to him.
"Bring the baby to the apartment while I will carry these bags"... He pointed at the endless shopping bags which were lying inside back boot.
"Okay..."... Nandini carried the baby in her arms after adjusting her bag again. Then she would look at baby who was still holding Manik's cellphone.
She walked towards the lift.. her feet were already sore cause of shoe bite which made her feet bruise repeatedly.
Manik noticed her walking in weird way but choose to ignore as he followed her behind holding those bags.
Soon both them were on their floor elevator opening with a ding sound.
Nandini hesitated to walk further since she didn't knew where to go..to her's or to his's apartment.
"Follow me".... He said softly punching in his password.
Walking inside Nandini hurriedly placed the baby on the couch and headed straight towards the exit.
"Wait....why are acting so weird today?"... Manik who was gulping water couldn't help but ask.
He didn't knew her much that's true but he knew at least that she was so stubborn and arrogant and not a girl who remains too quite.
"What weird...no I am all good...why would you say so?"... She turned to look at him.
Manik not being satisfied by her answer walked towards her but still maintaining a reasonable gap.
"Then why are you being so quite and obedient today like usually you would pass mean comments on me"... He pointed at himself while talking.
Nandini didn't knew what to say..she herself didn't know why she was acting like a dump around him.
"Well you are wrong Mr...I am too tired to get involved in any of your drama now and plus I don't want to waste my energy by talking to you".... She looked at him directly at his eyes while letting out these words.
Manik chuckled at her response "now you are back"
"So if you are done can I go to my house".... She sounded purely annoyed.
"umm...no"
"What?"
"I mean I was planning to cook today so if you want you could join us for a dinner".... He said pointing at him and then at baby boy.
Nandini's brows twitched"you can cook?"
"Yes..and I am really good at it"...Manik's head was raised high while he let out those words.
"Well its hard to believe"... Nandini scoffed.
"Try then believe"...
"Fine..I will come back after getting fresh.." She could see a spark in his eyes when she accepted his dinner invite and honestly she wanted food and when life is giving you free food then why not be more generous and grab it.
Okay...don't be late"... He walked her up to the exit.
Manik was about to closed when Nandini's stopped him.
"What about that day when I told you to prepare milk for baby and that time you said you didn't know how to make that".... Nandini spoke through the gate.
"Cause I didn't know and I've never felt need of doing that until now"... His voice was tensed now reminding him of his responsibility.
"Oh..okay...I will be going now"... And this time she really walked off to her door.
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A/N:
I know this chapter is bit boring and too slow..but next one will be a good one.
I wanna thank @taeyangtears for writing BABY DADDY such an inspiring story. And my story BABY AMOR is inspired by her story.
So guys if wanna check her story out you can go check it on her page..its truly amazing and I am sure you guys will be loving it.
That's all for now....
Until the next update..
Baiiu
Love..
Aima🌹
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