Manik's pov :
God!!! I didn't remember a single thing from last night.... and my head Ahh!!?
I was lost in my thoughts when I saw Nandini coming with black tea. God she's looking so pretty just like a fresh flower. Her aura makes me feel better. But I can't say a word and kept looking at her retreating figure which made me realize of my position... Looking around I understood that I'm at her home. I was feeling peace seeing her smiling face. Suddenly I noticed that she had a picture with THAT LADY. This was enough to boil my blood. I rushed to meet her. There she was sitting ever so calmly. I ignored... I held her by shoulder and I took my anger on her... I screamed and blamed her.... I called her and oppertunist. But she didn't show any anger... Rather she made me understand the value of trust ever so lovingly... Damn!!! The sweetness of this girl will be my death. I wanted to run away coz I'm here to hurt her and not FALL FOR HER. But no, this tiny winy girl had the guts to stop me... She wanted to learn guitar. But,no. I'm a monster. I insulted her so much that...she cried.... But I can't be satisfied. I tried to...to force... damnit... Her outburst Left me speechless.... But amidst everything.... Something Left me thinking... Mrs Malhotra... My wife.. Nandini!! Mrs Nandini Manik Malhotra.... Sounds good..... What!!! Manik kya soch rha hai!!! Pulling myself out of my thoughts I looked at nandini's pale figure lying on the bed.
Manik felt guilty for making her suffer. He wanted revenge but he was unable to hurt her. Suddenly Nandini woke up.
Na : (coughing) Pani... Pa..ni..Pani..
Manik rushed to her with water. Nandini without noticing him drank it.
Na : thank you Pa.... Manik??? Tum yeha... (She got angry) What are you doing here!!! Go away!!!
Ma : (whisper) and Nandini Murthy is back.
Na : what!!!!
Ma : nothing... so.. I'll go!! (Nandini nodded) pukka na (nandini again nodded). So I'll leave then
Na : Yes
Ma : (acting) fine then!! I'll go back to my darkkk world... I'll drink again and as much as I can.... After all no one cares for meeee(all the time walking like a 🐌 snail so that Nandini stops him)
Na : Rukoo (Manik stopped and smiled widely to himself) stay here. I can't take the risk with you again!! Kya pata fir pikkee Yehi ajao.... (Manik was hurt by her words but he remain silent)
Ma : Okay!
Na : Buss Okay!! Is this Manik Malhotra I'm talking to... No fighting back nothing....
Ma : Nandini, that's because... You are sick 😷 abhi if I fight, trust me you will loose...
Na : Oye Malhotra!! I ain't weak.
Ma : Okay then let's see how strong you are... Music time starts....
Nandini got up changed and came down to the Hall. Manik signalled her to sit in front of him and they started singing.
Tere bin, tere bin
Tere bin, tere bin
Tera bina marna nahi
Jeena nahi tere bin (x2)
Manik started singing. He closed his eyes and sang. His voice was shoothing nandini's heart.
Nandini too started singing. Manik gave a small smile. Her voice reflected her innocence m
Tere bin, tere bin..
(Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa
Ga Ma Pa San Ni San Ni San Ni
Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma
Dha Ni San Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga
Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa
Ga Ma Pa San Ni San Ni San Ni
Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma
Ga Re Pa Ma Ga)
Nandini went with the sargam like a pro which indeed shocked Manik.
Bawre piya lagge na jiya
Dekho mera man jalta diya
Jalta diya bhujhe na piya
Bhujhe na piya jalta diya
Manik sang calmly. Thought his voice was calm but it held fire. Nandini sang as if understanding his pain.
Hmm Mm..
Tera bina marna nahi
Jeena nahi tere bin
Tere bin, tere bin
Manik smiled and sang. His face was actually looking lovable.
(Pa Pa Pa...)
Bawre piya lagge na jiya
Dekho mera man jalta diya
Jalta diya bhujhe na piya
Bhujhe na piya jalta diya
Nandini this time sang. Manik closed his eyes and sang. There's a different pain in his voice.
Hmm Mm..
Tera bina marna nahi
Jeena nahi tere bin
Tere bin, tere bin
Tere bin, tere bin
Tere bin, tere bin
Tera bina marna nahi
Jeena nahi tere bin (x2)
They sang together.
Na : Waoo Manik,we sang like magic
Ma : (thinking that for the first time he felt like he was in peace Again!)