Yeash:- Nandini ke liye rista aya hai. ( Marriage proposal came for Nandini?)
Nandita was shocked. She sat beside Yeash.
Nandita:- What are you saying!?
Yeash:- I'm saying the truth. My business partner Varun's son.
Nandita:- It's really a good news. What did you said to them?
Yeash:- I asked for time. First I want Nandini's opinion and family members opinion.
Nandita smiled.
Nandita:- You did right. Then when you are going to talk to her?
Yeash:- She must be sleep now. Let's talk to her tomorrow on dining table.
Nandita:- That will be great. Others will be also there.
Yeash nodded his head then they both went to their room and slept. After spending some quality time with each other Manan went back to sleep. It's new morning. May be it would bring more happiness in Manan's life or may be it would bring more trouble.
Everyone was sitting in dinning area. Having their breakfast. Yeash was trying to find a opportunity to talk to Nandini. He thought it will be the right time to talk to Nandini. Yeash cleared his throat.
Yeash:- Nandini I need to talk to you.
All looked at Yeash.
Nandini:- Yes dad.
Yeash:- Maine tumhare liye ek ladka passand kiya hai. ( I selected a boy for you.)
Everyone was frozen on their place expect Nandita. Manik was going to put the bread inside his mouth but stop listening that. Nandini didn't know how to react.
Yeash:- Ladka mere business partner ka beta hai. Bohot hi acha ladka hai. ( That boy is my business partner son. He is a good boy.)
Arya:- I know that boy. He is handsome and mature. He will be perfect for Nandini.
Abhi:- But dad this much early.
Yeash:- Yehi tho umar hai shadi ki. ( It's the right time for marriage.)
Nandini took a look from Manik. Manik was also looking at Nandini.
Nandini:- Dad but suddenly this!
Yeash:- You are 24 now. You have a suitable job. I think it's right time for you to get marry.
Nandini:- No dad. I don't want to get married now. I just started my career. I can't let that stupid marriage spoiled it.
Nandita:- Nandini your dad is telling truth. I got married to your dad when I was around your age.
Nandini was angry now. She didn't want to get marry why couldn't they understand that simple thing. She gave Manik a chance to prove his love. She also had feelings towards him. She wanted to give them a chance. She got up from chair.
Nandini:- Nahi dad mai yeh sadi nahi kar sakti. Yeh meri final decision hai. ( No dad I don't want to get married. This is my final decision.)
Nandini took her bag and left from there.
Yeash:- What is wrong with her?
Nandita kept her hand on Yeash.
Nandita:- Cool down Yeash. Bachi hai woh. Mai usse bat karuggi. Tum shant ho jao. ( Cool down Yeash. She is child. I will talk to her. You cool down.)
Yeash didn't said anything. He stood up and left from there. Manik was all time silent. Nandini was very much upset. She was sitting in her cabin and thinking about the argument with her father.
Nandini:- Sab mere piche hi kyu pare hai? Nahi karni mujhe shadi. I don't wanna get married. Kese dad ko samjhau main? ( Why everyone is behind me? I don't want to get married. I don't wanna get married. How will I explain dad?)
Nandini hold her head with both hand. Suddenly her phone started ringing. She checked her phone it's from a unknown number. She picked up the call.
Nandini:- Hello.
Manik:- Nandini.
Nandini was surprise.
Nandini:- Manik! Tumhe mera number kese mila? ( Manik! How did you get my number?)
Manik rubbed his neck.
Manik:- Woh Abhi se liya Maine. ( I get it from Abhi.)
Nandini:- Ohh.
Both was quite don't know what to say.
Manik:- Are you alright?
Nandini closed her eyes and leaned her back on chair.
Nandini:- Hmm I'm alright.
Manik sat on bed.
Manik:- Don't lie to me Nandini. I know you are not alright. Don't worry. Everything will be alright. If you want I will talk to uncle.
Nandini:- No no no you don't need to talk to dad. Dad will get angry on you if he get to know about your real identity. I will talk to dad. He will understand my point of view.
Manik was feeling angry on himself. He was not able to do anything for Nandini.
Manik:- Okk.
Before Manik could say anything more the buzzer in Nandini's pocket started ringing.
Nandini:- Manik mujhe round ke liye Jana hai. Mai rakhti hu. See you in the cafe. ( Manik I have to go to for rounds. I hung up. See you in the cafe.)
Manik:- Okk fine. Bye...
Nandini was going to hung up the phone.
Manik:- Sunno sunno... ( listen listen...)
Nandini:- Hmm...
Manik:- I love you.
Nandini blushed listening his confession. Manik bite his lips. He could feel her blushing.
Nandini:- Bye.
They hung up the phone.
Manik:- Waiting for your answer Nandini.
Nandini went for rounds.
Cabir and Dhruv was sitting in cafe.
Cabir:- It's been many days there is no news of Manik.
Dhruv was having juice.
Dhruv:- Aree aj subha hi tho Manik ne humme yeha call karke bulaya. ( Just this morning Manik called us here by calling.)
Cabir:- Duffer mai woh nahi bol raha hu. Tujhe yaad nahi usdin Manik bohot tut chuka tha. (Idiot I am not saying that. You do not remember that day Manik really was broken.)
Dhruv:- Yes.
Dhruv looked at the entrance and saw Manik was coming towards them with smile on his face.
Dhruv:- Dekh Manik bhi ageya. ( See Manik is here.)
Cabir was literally shocked seeing Manik's smile face. Manik sat in front of them.
Manik:- What's up bros?
Dhruv:- Nothing yaar.
Manik looked at Cabir. He was still shocked. Manik clicked his finger in front of Cabir. Cabir came back to earth.
Manik:- Tu itna shocked kyu hai? ( Why are you so shocked?)
Cabir:- Mai yeh soch raha hu murjaye huye ful ab kyu itna khela khela lag raha hai. ( I am thinking, why do the withered flowers seem so played now?)
Manik smiled.
Manik:- Obviously iske picce koi reason hai. ( Obviously there is some reason behind it.)
Cabir leaned forward.
Cabir:- Or woh reason kya hai? ( And what is the reason?)
Manik smiled.
Manik:- Nandini and me are together.
Cabir and Dhruv:- What!!!
Cabir:- Yeh kab huya? Kese huya? ( When did it happened? How did it happened?)
Manik rubbed his neck.
Manik:- It's a long story.
Manik then explained them everything. Cabir and Dhruv hugged him.
Cabir:- Finally your love story is on track. I'm so much happy for you Buddy.
Dhruv:- Nandini ne tere me kuch akkal dedi. Nahi tho tu ja raha tha usse chorke. (Nandini gave some wisdom to you. Otherwise you were going to leave her.)
Cabir:- Kaha hai Nandini? ( Where is Nandini?
Manik:- She is on her way. She will be here soon.
After sometimes later Nandini came. Cabir and Dhruv greeted her. Manik got up from his sit and hugged Nandini. Nandini sat beside Manik.
Dhruv:- We heard that you guys are together?
Manan gave smile each other and entwined their hand.
Nandini:- Yes we are. I gave a chance to Manik.
Manik smiled and kissed Nandini's back of palm.
Cabir:- Ab jab tum dono ka love story track pe agayi hai tho Manik ne mujhe kuch promised kiya tha usse pura karne ka time agaya hai. (Now that the love story of both of you is on track, Manik had promised me something time to complete it.
Manik looked at Cabir confusedly.
Manik:- Konsi promise? ( What promise?)
Cabir:- Wah beta ab khud ka ho gaya tho dusre ka vul gaye. ( Now yours work is done, you forget about others.)
Nandini:- Manik ne kya promise kiya tha Cabir? ( What promise Manik did Cabir?)
Manik:- I don't remember anything like that.
Cabir looked at Manik angrily. Dhruv was also confused.
Cabir (singing):- Dost dost na raha.... ( Friends are no more friends....)
Manik looked annoyed.
Manik:- Shut up Cabir.
Cabir:- You promised me that you will help me with Navya.
Manik nodded his head remembering his promise.
Manik:- Yeah I remember.
Cabir:- Tho bata kab start karna hai? ( Tell me when will you start?)
Nandini:- Ek minute Navya kaha bich mai ayi?( one minute from where Navya came in between?)
Manik smiled nervously.
Manik:- Woh Nandini actually Cabir like Navya.
Cabir freaked out.
Cabir:- Like!!! No no no I love Navya. Mera siddat wala pyaar hai. ( Like!!! No no no I love Navya. She is my true love.)
Dhruv:- Par yeh kab huya? ( But when did it happened?)
Then he went back to eating food. Cabir smiled shyly.
Cabir:- Bas hogeya. ( it just happened.)
Nandini looked frustrated now.
Nandini:- Koi mujhe batayega kya ho raha hai yeha? ( will anyone tell me what is happening here?)
Cabir:- I am telling you. Nandini I love your friend Navya. I really really love her. But she always run away from me. She don't even like me. That's why I need you guys help in it.
Nandini was carefully listening everything.
Nandini:- I got your point. But Cabir I can't help you in it.
Cabir's face fall.
Nandini:- Don't be sad Cabir. I can't help you because it's Navya's life. She have right to take decision in her life. You try to make some place for you in her heart and confess your feeling. May be it turn out to be positive. You have to do everything on your own.
Cabir:- You are right Nandini. I have to do everything of my own. Thank you so much sister.
Cabir looked at Nandini.
Cabir:- Hope I can call you that.
Nandini smiled.
Nandini:- Of course you can Cabir Bhai (brother).
Cabir smiled widely.
After some more chit chat they came out of the cafe. Manan bid bye Cabir and Dhruv. They sat in car which Nandini brought with her. Manik was driving the car. Nandini was sitting beside him.
Nandini:- Manik where are we going?
Manik:- There where none will disturb us.
Manik drove to his destination. They got down from car.
Nandini:- Wow beach!! I love this place.
Nandini run towards the sea. Manik smile seeing this child in Nandini. Nandini removed her shoe and start playing with water. It's late evening so there was not so many people around them.
Manik also get ride of his shoes and folded his jeans. He join Nandini. They were splashing water on each other face, playing with water, writing their name on sand.
They had food also. In between this how the time passed they didn't even realized. Now it's dark everywhere only lights of Beach could seen. Manik and Nandini was walking side by side holding each other hand.
Nandini:- Thank you Manik for this wonderful evening. After morning incidence I was very much disturbed. But you removed my all stress.
Manik smiled towards Nandini. Now they were standing facing each other holding hand. Nandini was just staring at Manik.
Nandini:- You planned this right? You took me here to remove the tension.
Manik looked st Nandini surprisingly.
Manik:- How did you know?
Nandini smiled.
Nandini:- Bass pata hai. Sehi bol rahi hu na mai? ( Just I know. Am I said right?)
Manik laughed nervously.
Manik:- Yeah I planned this. You were upset. I just wanted to cheer you up and I think I'm success in it.
Nandini smiled naughtily
Nandini:- Yes kind of.
Manik pulled Nandini towards him. Manik bite his lower lip.
Manik:- Then I deserve a reward.
Manik said eyeing Nandini's lips. Nandini was feeling shy. Manik was looking at her eyes. Manik cupped Nandini's face. Nandini's hand automatically went to Manik's shoulder.
Manik was staring at Nandini's eyes. Nandini couldn't take that anymore. She closed her eyes and waiting for Manik to removed the distance between them. But she opened her eyes feeling Manik's lips on her forehead. Nandini looked confused.
Manik:- There is time for this. I want you to fully trust on me first. I know at earlier I behaved impulsive with you but now I want to take it slow.
Nandini had tears in her eyes. Today the respect and love she had for Manik became double. Manik looked at Nandini's tears. He started panicking. He cupped Nandini's face.
Manik:- Nandini what happened? Why are you crying?
Nandini didn't said anything and hugged Manik. Manik was surprised. But he also hugged her back.
That's for today. How was the chapter? Did you guys like it?
Guys I'm very much disappointed with your response. Are you guys not liking my story? Is it this much bad? Every time poor response. Tell me clearly I will stop writing. I had enough now.
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