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Writer's Pov

Siri. Nandini turned to Sanskar who looked a little worried as she removed her sandals and kept it aside in relief. Home Sweet Home.

Something wrong? She saw how he turned anxious.

It's an emergency. I have to leave now. He was hesitant to leave her alone, he wanted to be there for her at this moment when everyone is in the new mansion to make it big for Abhay and Avni when she herself forbid to go there, for the sake of for children.

It's okay. You go, I'll rest some time. You know I should be glowing by evening. Nandini made it easy for him. However, she didn't want him to leave her alone, the past always scared to be left alone, when she was planning to take pregnancy tests. It was like history repeating to her. Though she knows, she is safe from all the venom of the world in her parent's home. Yet, she couldn't get over the fear of 'what if'. Then again, she knew Sanskar wouldn't leave her if not an emergency. She can't ask him to do that, she was going to be a doctor and aware of the responsibility which came along with it. Convincing herself, she made up for him, to make it easy for them.

Are you sure? He was unsure, he promised Manik to look after her. Then he can't back out of his responsibility being doctor, it was a matter of someone's life. He can't play with it.

Damn sure, you know I can have this mansion all myself. Nandini winked at mischievously, which Sanskar brought it.

Yes, you can. Take care. I'm leaving the guards behind. With that, he left Nandini alone, in one of the biggest mansion of Mumbai, Kirloskar. Nandini sweated seeing the huge place, the place wasn't haunting her but the silence frightened her. She hated to be left alone, the thing no one in the world knows it, she always found ways to be with someone. The past had not only left a scar on Manik but on her too. A deep one, inevitable too.

With the trembling legs, Nandini made a way to her room, in determination, she will cope-up.

The huge room welcomed her like the past. It was déjà vu moment for her, she gulped her fear as she closed the door behind. It was after a long time, she was experiencing this fear, yet it had the same impact, it was like that fear never went out of her system, it's just it couldn't show up because she always been around her children, who occupied her like no one if not Manik's memories. It all started when she left Mumbai, mostly in the pregnancy phase, where she was Lonely. Her anxiousness increased with each passing day, her pregnancy hormones just increased her feelings, it left bitterness in her. It's her who knows how she survived those ghostly feelings, she always made up an excuse to be in the office or David or even think best moments with Manik, she wanted to be occupied, Manik's memories did wonder in her. Nothing in the world could scare her,  she was in a depression yet survived torment with Manik in heart & mind and babies in her womb. The fear slowly took the backseat, when she had kids in her hands. So, far she made it without that fear was because of them. They never left her alone. And there was no looking back. 

Yet again, when she couldn't find them around, she was scared, it was like all demons were waiting for her to be alone and attack her, mercilessly. 

Nandini slowly gulped the water with jinx in her mind. She started swiping her phone gallery which had their photos with Manik. Maybe no one knows, she had drawn strength from them unknowingly. They were her rock, which kept her sane and strong. She had come this far 'with a name everyone is aware' is because of them. Whatever she was, it was for them.

Somewhat the pictures of them brought sanity in her, she couldn't feel that havoc, which she experienced while entering her room. As I said, they gave her strength silently and unknowingly. They are just there for her even without being there physically for her.

Now that her fear was neither negative nor positive, it was neutral and that relaxed her.

Mani. Is all she called out, resting her head on couch header, his name gave the assurance, he was just in her, no need to find him. He engraved deep inside her, to tell her always, he was just there for her. She wasn't alone anywhere in the world. This how she had survived in those years without him. His name, she calls it when she can't take it more. He was in her service to assure, he was right there.

Nandini's eyes traveled on her handbag. She was in a dilemma then made it up pulling the two boxes from the bag. She shuddered to hold them, she was not going back to that day. She can't let that happen before she changes her mind in restlessness, she held them securely in her fist making it a decision, it was NOW or NEVER, somehow, Manik's name had given her strength not only assure her fear but to be there with her, her trance was broken by the call. Hesitantly looked who it was, 

Mani. It read, Did he just heard her need of him? Did he? She couldn't understand whether it was coincidence or destiny. He was right beside her, making Nandini smile at his name, meaningfully. 

Jaanu. She heard Manik's nervousness and a pinch of excitement in his voice. They were sailing in the same boat, is what she thought, with determination she picked the boxes and walked to the washroom.

What happened Manik? Nandini questioned softly as she closed the washroom door securely behind. 

Please be with me. Please. Today, Manik just stole her words. She needed him, she wanted to draw all the strength from him.

I'll be. Without making much noise Nandini did her business to check pregnancy, while Manik waited patiently for Abhay and Avni at the gates of their new Mansion. 

They'll be here soon. Manik updated Nandini who was also nervous wreck with him, the difference was, Manik was waiting for his children to surprise, while Nandini was waiting for her unborn to get surprised. They had entwined there hands waiting in the same roads of happiness.

Hope so. Nandini walked to froth in her not so small bathroom. While nothing was different in the case of Manik, who was excitedly waiting for his children in the gates, who was also walking restlessly.

They'll like the surprise, right? Yes, Everyone Manik knew all his life was there. But he needed that certain person with him, his life. He wanted her to be part of his happiness. He couldn't bring himself to let her miss the moments. He wanted her emotionally to be there for him. And he certainly never let her miss the minute's details of her children, even when she was going to forbid it forever.

They'll love the surprise. Nandini couldn't just wait for it. It was already five solid minutes. She was overwhelmed and vulnerable, what kept her sane this time was, Manik. He was there when she needed him, this minute was one of the precious moment, she wants to jot down in her diary. And she is gonna write down the best day of her life in them.

Mom said they'll be here in minutes. Dhruv called, Nandini hmmed as she patiently looking at the two test instruments as if her whole existence depended on it.

I know. Just stay calm. Everything will happen the way you need it. Nandini might have calming Manik, while she was feeling euphoric herself, she couldn't just control herself, she wanted to scream at Manik and say him, damn you! I'm getting my pregnancy test. You know,  YOU might be going to be DAD, But she contained herself, she wants to give him a surprise, which he missed last time, he deserved that, she wants to move on from the past and give him every world's happiness to him. At the same time, she wants to get over this anxiousness, she wanted to get over this, she couldn't contain her nervousness. 

There was zing in both their soul unknowingly. They could feel it in every beat heartbeat. Something which told them about happiness on their way. All they do is wait for it patiently.

They are here. Manik mumbled in anxiousness when he saw Abhay and Avni getting down the car, they were literally gawking the masterpiece, which they call Home. It was their first visit. All they heard about the Mansion, truly they failed to put in words about this Mansion, it was beyond words, The Home was enchanting telling it's luxury, class and importantly The Warmness it passed them said this Home welcomes them with open arms.

They knocked out. Nandini amidst of anything had the mist hearing the vivid commentary from him. His description made her feel, she wasn't there. She felt she was just right beside Manik, looking at her children. The disappointment not being there didn't even crash her heart, because Manik effortlessly removed her feeling by making her part with the auspicious moment.

Why wouldn't they? Nandini answered leaning over the wall, to take emotional support. Manik smiled her answer, she was right beside him, is what he felt. The assurance she was passing, calmed his soul.

Pappa. It was Abhay and Avni who screamed in joy looking the view before them. Dhruvlya were fooling them around by taking them for ice cream party, Abhay and Avni thought it was their way of making up for Mrudula, though it was their intention somewhere. Then again Abhay and Avni never expected something like this coming up for them after his confession when he gave the invitation to them. It was something they couldn't express, it was their moment and they didn't have heart express that feeling to anyone. They owned it for themselves. Deep inside in were busting in happiness as he said, how special they were for him, where he had kept them and how he respected them. Yes, they were aware of Manik's feelings, they always acknowledged it through his actions, they never thought he confesses it in peer. It was beyond something they ever asked from their father. Nevertheless, it did touch their heart.

Did you like your surprise? Manik questioned them desperately as he moved towards the wall which was linked to the gate, where there stood majestically nameplate, which was covered with cloth.

Very, I'm excited to see what's in? Nandini did hear everyone's chuckle in the background at the comment Avni made, she could feel the essence of happiness in her voice. Her Smile would be looking like the most beautiful girl in the entire world with that smile, which she took rightfully from Manik.

Then hurry up, let's go in. Manik answered, there was a sense of satisfaction in his tone, though there was no comment from Abhay, he could definitely say by his face, his boy was speechless. He felt special.

Where is Mom? That was the thing first he questioned when he was before the nameplate, which was yet to be uncovered. 

What am I supposed to answer them, Jaanu? Manik settled behind them, while he talked to Nandini in Bluetooth, which was attached in his ears from the moment he had called.

Tell them I'm just in them. Nandini answered as she picked the tests in her left hand, still holding the phone in right, why was her patience was tested today?

She wants you to know, she is with you. Manik replied to Abhay's question, who frowned. Somehow, Neyonika and Ashwini explained to him the custom and ritual of marriage, where the bride can't entire her husband's home until they were married, which a brother and sister didn't want to buy it, they needed their mother here, desperately. They need her in all high and lows, and how could they be part of something when she wasn't there to look them. That's when Manik convinced them telling,

My Queen deserves a special moment like you both. Nandini giggled at his remark, which made Avya move forward, which both Manan sighed happily. 

Manik asked them to pull the rope which would uncover the nameplate. And they did, while Nandini tightened her hold in instruments, she saw the light appearance of lines in it, making her eager to know the results.

'MANNAT'

Avya's silent whispered did something inside Nandini as mist appeared in her eyes. She slowly walked of the room holding the tests in hand, sat comfortably waiting for her Mannat to come true.

Welcome to our home. Manik welcomed them by opening the huge iron gates, which was closed until now.

Welcome to our home. Nandini whispered holding her tummy when she saw two lines appear in both test instruments.

The difference Manik welcomed them to the home, he built for them; while Nandini welcomed to her newborn, in her home, which is her womb. They had the same feeling floating their hearts, they felt the happiness of each other. And they welcomed their Mannat's to their Home, MANNAT.

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Abhay and Avni were stunned looking there front, the home of their's was decorated like a bride, there with lighting, flowers, thooranum at the appropriate places. One could definitely say the home was ready for the Gruhapravesh.

Manik handover the Kalash to Abhay and raw milk to Avni respectively, that's when they noticed the pandits who were reciting the mantra. They were blown by it. Is this Manik Malhotra for real? The man who never believed God was doing this.

Last time they checked he was Atheist, who didn't even perform Gruhapravesh to this home, just there house warming party to his family when construction was done. What made him do this now?

With the same thoughts, they blinked their eyes looking at each other, passing the same questions through their eyes. Then again, they enjoyed it. Though Abhay would've grumbled at tradition and God, he willingly wished to perform for the efforts Manik was making to make them feel special.

Jaanu, switch on your TV. Manik ordered while Nandini did as said only to be shocked. Is he real? Is he really performing Gruhapravesh of their home? She was stunned. This Manik is Picassa of Love and Perfection.

It was Live recording for her. Nandini was so happy to be part of it.

Manik, I love you. Nandini screamed looking at the TV, only to make everyone on the TV screen look around to find where is Nandini, making her frown with their sudden behavior.

Nandini Murthy everyone can hear you, be careful what you say. Everyone giggled when Manik informed the arrangement he made, that she can see them in Live and they can hear her and vice versa.

Mamma, why aren't you here? Avni recited loudly, Nandini did hear that too. Manik had made it a two-way conversation with Live recording. And neither no one can miss Nandini in the ritual, nor Nandini miss not being there.

You know I deserve the best welcome. So I'm letting go of this for you. Avni scoffed looking Abhay, who rolled his eyes, nothing could change Nandini Murthy's stubbornness. While Manik was asked by one of the pandits to drop the Pumpkin forcibly on the ground so that it breaks near the gate or entrance-before they entering the home. Manik eyed his daughter in shock, 

What the hell? Why should I drop my daughter on the ground? My Pumpkin will get hurt. Manik was raged hearing pandit, he immediately took her in his embrace, so that no one eyes her.  Avni was literally gaping at him in shock, while Abhay threw his head back without able to hold his fits of laughter. Prathik almost imagined Avni being thrown to the ground by Manik, was he stupid like Manik to imagine it. He scolded himself.

Nandini's laughter echoed every hearing out Manik and his protectiveness for his daughter was clearly showcased on the screen. What on the earth Manik was thinking when he agreed for the Gruhapravesh without knowing the ritual?

Manik, he means this Pumpkin, not your daughter Pumpkin. Ashwini wanted to bang her head on the wall, when she heard him, while others were stifling their laugh hearing out Manik.

Oh! I didn't know, he passed a sheepish smile to her, he didn't want to piss her. She easily gets pissed. Rahul handover the Pumpkin to him, with a mock salute for his poor understanding. They are made for each other. Manik thought sarcastically, passing cheeky smile to him. 

Manik broke the Pumpkin at the entrance, still gazing at Avni in a sad pout. He is never going to hurt any Pumpkin, it may his daughter or the Pumpkin itself.

As per ritual, Cow and it's calf entered the home first, followed by Avni and Abhay with the right legs. Nandini was in mist, as she saw everyone entering the entrance with pooja things, she also noticed everything being decorated as per tradition. She was beyond impressed.

Manik, Pooja Mandir. Nandini was tongue-tied noticing the mandir, everyone who was present in house warming knew there was no temple in this home. It was newly built within the house, surprising them to the core, and they did notice some changes in the home. They even noticed paintings being hanged on some walls, which increased the royalness of the home. Avni was shocked to see all her paintings being hanged on the hall majestically at the right places, Abhay just looked Avni, who was in loss of words.

Yes, Now can pray your Aiyyappa, whenever you want. His answer made everyone smile. Though Nandini never said verbally to Manik, he knew she always wanted her personal with her Aiyyappa. He did notice a mandir being present in their beach home in Kerala. That gave him some ideas about Nandini's preference. All he did call his employees, to construct the mandir for her.

It's Perfect. Nandini replied to him, while she did saw everyone praising him for the same, all he did was smile at them as an answer. Avni was asked to lit the remaining diyas in the mandir, which she performed readily after taking note of Aiyyappa idol being in the temple.

Pandit did purification of the home thoroughly while remaining pandits started making arrangements for homa, Once purification was done one of the pandits performed pooja for the stove in the kitchen, later, Avni was asked by the family to boil the milk until it pours out, as a good sign. Nandini gleed seeing the happiness in her Smile, it was enchanting. 

As the milk poured out, everyone congratulated Manik and kids, who were beaming as Nandini. Ashwini and Supriya prepared badam milk and Abhay and Prathik distributed it to everyone who was present in Home. 

Manik made Neyonika and Raj sit for the pooja as the couple performs it. Where girls with help of Smitha prepared prasad for the Lord Satyanarayan. Pooja was completed with Vastu homa and Sathyanarayan Pooja as per custom. The home was shinning with positive vibes as it spread zing to Manan.

Nandini was gobsmacked to see the view of their Mannat, never in her life thought it looked something like this. It was beyond what Manik had explained or she saw in the video call to explain the changes she needed in her new home. But never got a chance to explore them in person, wholly. 

It was a home tour, Manik had arranged specially for Nandini, he wanted her to know how her home looked after all changes he had done keeping children and her taste.

(Guys, do watch it and imagine it, this how their new home gonna be, I don't want to risk it by adding images because I can't explain whole home for you-I feel it would be difficult to imagine-So here it is- And I just picked it from youtube and I don't have any right over the video and pictures)

MANNAT 

https://youtu.be/3npHZvyFLmA

Liked it? Manik questioned her as he gave a tour to Abhay and Avni, who were equally astounded as Nandini. Yes, His wife is aware of his owning best thing and this home just the crown of it. The Home was fantastic, that they fell short to say him.

Liked? You gotta kidding me, this is fucking beyond. Manik laughed at her exaggeration, where Abhay and Avni too agreed. This is phenomenal.

Man! What on the earth you had in your mind when you built this, like seriously? you were going to stay in that home all alone if we wouldn't have been there. What were you thinking? Nandini never in a sane mind could leave alone in that home. Mannat is too HUGE for one single person. 

I had You and my babies in my mind, I know someday I'll live with you all here when I gave a blueprint of this home to my parents. It is my dream Nandini, for you. Nandini was speechless she couldn't blink her eyes.

I had built many things in my life. And this home would top everything. Earning ear to ear smile in Nandini's face. Abhay just dropped himself in his bedroom accompanied by all kids, after a heavy meal. While Manik was making sure everyone had good food and well settled in guest rooms for some sleep, he even made all kids distribute bonuses to the house staff, who blessed them in return.

Nandini blinked her eyes which were heavy with unshed tears of happiness as she watched Manik sleeping peacefully in between Abhay and Avni. She turned off the live recording with the help of Cabir.

Nandini held her tests tightly in her fist, can't believe happiness going to be contagious in the coming days in her little family, yet something held her back to be happy completely, how'll Abhay and Avni react to this? Yes, a few months back they were rejoicing holding Smitha's newborn and demanded siblings of their own, but were they ready for sharing Manik and her? Was quite a question to her. It was stirring her deep inside. Indeed, kids looked happy to have Manik alone all time. Could an insecurity pop in? Were they too early to have a baby? Gosh! Nandini cribbed without finding answers. Sighing in defeat, she slowly made way to the closet to change into something comfortable.

Tieing the chain around her neck, Nandini completed her look, she put pregnancy kits in her bag followed by another box, she made her way downstairs not before picking an apple and her car keys. 

Her car proudly waited for her to get, in the driveway. Nandini got in the car not before dropping a message to her concerned parents before they searching her in the whole Mumbai. 

It was a free day for Nandini, after all, her guards given sick holiday. Nandini so missed this freedom as she gave life to the car, moved in the busy streets of Mumbai. She soon reached her desired destination, Her New Restuarant in Mumbai.

Nandini soon walked to her private cabin hurriedly only to find it empty, she was utterly disappointed not finding the person, she was looking for. She pulled out her phone.

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Nandini's Pov

Finding me, Nancy? That voice is what I wanted to hear, the assuring one in all dark nights, I just found him.

David, I glanced behind only to find him with a welcoming smile, I cried out seeing him literally as he rocked me protectively.

Awe, I thought you will be happy to find me, look at you, you are crying. I rubbed my tears gave him my smile.

I terribly missed you here. He side hugged me, while I snuggled in a brotherly hug. I would never forget this man ever in my life. 

Missed you too, Nancy. He dropped a kiss on my crown, making me feel blessed to have him.

How are you? My Gosh! You have grown more spectacular. He commented I giggled at him as we both occupied our respective places, we were disturbed by the waiter.

What you want me to order? He questioned once he glanced at the menu.

You order I'll have the same. I passed him a smile.

I eat meat, Nancy. And you don't. I tucked my hairs behind my hair, consciously.

I started having them, anything will be fine in chicken for me. 

Wow! What a change, Sweetie? He was amused.

David, please. He let go not before chuckling. The waiter left once ordered was placed.

You know I'm so happy for you. There was something missing in your face four months back, I could clearly see it today, You're cloud nine. I smiled at him brightly as a response when our lunch arrived.

I agreed to him as I filled him details of current going on, actually about today, as he knows everything about me, we never fail to call each other once, in a day, it may be business and personal ongoing, everything was conveyed between us.

I could possibly imagine Avni and Abhay's face. They would be so happy. He commented when I explained how Manik surprised them.

They looked beyond, I feel coming India was worth it if I had kept my ego before my kids, Neither I would've been happy ever nor our children. He gave an understanding smile, we both served with deserts. David is not someone who pester people to tell him everything but he is someone who would listen to you endlessly. 

If I'm the person, he takes special attention to me. I never had to word out my problem, but it will be solved before I ask for it. That's him. My guide. My guard. My keeper. 

You have actually hired the best, Nancy. This taste surreal, I'm going to dine out often, until my stay in India. 

Of course, you can. Thank you for coming with my one call. 

Had to, you are not someone I could wave off. I smiled as a response.

I got hold of tracker and I destroyed it too. I looked at him in amuse.

I just called you last night, and you got it done. I was surprised at his work.

Obviously, chances of Manik being caught were high, if things would've delayed. So, I found it and destroyed it. 

How!! I mean, we didn't even know where it was in the truck? It was last night I found out Manik's watch having a tracker. While he was showering, I was trying to connect how Manik made an accident of Sexana that too with the same truck which carried Girls, I found it quite fishy, I couldn't understand how an accident can happen with the same truck, if only Manik didn't have tracker, he wouldn't be knowing the truck position, So, there was A Tracker in the scene and I had to find it, I couldn't figure out where the tracker was, Phone was out of the question, he was smart enough to not get caught, it must be somewhere no one could actually imagine, I was stuck until my eyes fell on his watch, which Manik left on his dressing table.

Tracker!! Fuck it was in his watch, and my guess was true, no one could figure out the tracker, and he could easily know the position of the truck just with a small glance on his watch. That Devil was Oversmart, but I wasn't any lame detective. 

I had people to pull it off when officials' attention was on girls. They had the responsibility of those girls yesterday night and also to find the driver who went missing. The accident spot, Mr. Sexana's Postmorterm and even writing FIR against Mrs. Sexana. We had a lot of time as everyone was distracted by the Truck part, so, I sent my person, he examined it and got hold of the tracker as simple as that. 

You destroyed it. He nodded his head smugly, that man is a Moghul of Evil world. 

Yup. Don't worry, the man who I sent is a very loyal one. The work was smooth and the device was in the diesel tank, and I must say your man is smart enough, even though the truck was checked, they couldn't possibly imagine something also could be in the tanker, finding it was very negligible according to me. Now, don't worry I have destroyed it. There is no proof that could point out Manik as Murderer. I let down my worried breath, the only thing which could prove the accident as Murder was that device, if not, it was a clean plan without any drawback.

Wasn't your man covered in CCTV camera? I questioned him back,

You know, I always cover it right. For your breath, there was no CCTV camera towards the diesel tank side, so, he wasn't caught, I personally checked through the CCTV. I assure you it was crystal clear. I relaxed by his assurance.

Give me the watch now, I will destroy the tracking software in it too. I passed him the watch, which I picked in the morning while going to the temple. 

There are many tracking software on his watch, which can track Avni and Abhay. So, you have to delete only that particular software. He nodded his head as he attached it to his laptop using cables, Did I missed to mention, he is a hacker. He can hack any damn thing in the world. And also he is not an ethical hacker. This business of his limited to Johan and me alone.

Will do. 

How is Mukti? His eyes rose up to me, startled I may add.

Fine. Living. He kept it short. 

Is she bad compare to last time? I was not inhuman. Thank god, she didn't attempt to kill herself like last time, I was fucking scared when I got a call stating her suicide attempt, till I went there, she didn't let anyone treat her wrist, which she cut to end her life. I was fucking scared. (Remember when Manik noticed blood on her nape and warned her stating he had eyes on her doing-When their wedding date was fixed in Malhotra Mansion)

Controlled, don't worry she is not going through any physical pain or we even disturbing her. She is in her own world. She learned it Abhimanyu will never accept her. She is broken, Silence is all I can hear from her. 

Am I doing wrong? I questioned him, though I know, I didn't cause any bit of pain to her. All I did was break all the communication for her from Abhimanyu. I even made her aware of their life, all I got was silence as a response from her.

You didn't cause a bit of pain that she gave to your family. Furthermore, you always made sure, she was fine and know about her dear ones. Is that even a punishment, Nancy? If I would've been your place, I would've tortured her to hell. He still says, she deserves more punishment for her doing.

She is going through hell, David. It's just you and I can't see it. She lost The Love of her life, Abhimanyu. And nothing in the world could put her in hell than that. I answered him back. He went back to the laptop. I believe keeping us away from the heart is equal to death. I had felt it and she needs to feel, what Manik had felt. Loneliness. 

I believe you. I smiled at him.

How is your wife? 

She is fine. And this is done. He passed me the watch.

Thank you. Shall we leave? He agreed, we made our way to Manik's Infinity Hotel, where currently David is staying. 

I'll ask Sanskar to pick up in the evening, I informed him when he was finally out of the car.

Not necessary, just send me the car. I'll check on the arrangements for the party till then. I rolled my eyes at his workaholic nature.

David, Not today. I want you to take rest, I promised your wife that I'll take care of you, please.

Fine, Nancy. Off to bed. He saluted at me in mock, I giggled.

And yeah, don't inform kids about my arrival. 

Sure thing. I bid him bye as he was escorted by the hotel manager, personally. I made my way to our apartment, where I had to keep Manik's watch before he notices along with pregnancy kits. I didn't have more time so I left our apartment to the Hospital.

I paid a visit to all the guards, who were injured last night. Even Jessy, who was sleeping peacefully in Jack's arms,

How is she? I questioned him when he woke up in jerk hearing my footsteps, he relaxed seeing me. Bodyguard and their consciousness even in sleep. I should thank Aiyyappa, he didn't remove pistol in defense.

Fine, Mrs. Malhotra. I caressed her hairs softly. I sat on the stool, while Jack made an attempt to get up.

Settled down back. 

What're her updates? 

Doing good. She needs bed rest of a week and diet food. So on. I nodded my head.

How are you feeling? I passed him the food I brought along. He looked at me surprisingly.

Don't feel special, I brought for everyone. I kept another packet of healthy food on the table for Jessica.

Way to make someone unspecial. I chuckled at his comment. 

I'm good, in fact, having her here with me makes me so happy. I can't express, Long distance is really difficult, now I know, it's actually worth and made our love more strong. I smiled at him and then announced he can get a holiday until my wedding. He was floating just below the stars, Silly him. Later, I met Mr. Brown and George and personally gave them paid leaves with the rest of the guards.

And finally made way to my house, it was nearing to six, I should get ready sooner as Roka ceremony gonna start.

Finally, you found the way to home, Siri. There. there goes my mother, who was yelling to the servants who were working their asses around the home, and my father was behind them with Swara.

Well, I was paying visits to my guards in the hospital. I filled her as I picked orange juice before the head servant serves the same for my father. What can I do? I was hungry.

That was mine, Siri. He cribbed I shrugged him as I settled on the couch royally sipping the juice. 

Can I get some samosa, please? I turned my head to the servant, who glanced at my mother in an alert. It is an automatic reaction of theirs always. Home Minister and her pets.

Just one. What does she think? am I baby? I already one in me, and she wants me to share the same with them.

What No? Three it is. I declared.

Siri, No. Hitler mother.

Three it is. Stubborn are we? She doesn't know who I'm.

Give her, whatever she asks, why are you bargaining with her? My father supported me finally, leaving his fear for his wife. Damn! Aiyyappa.

You just know how to pamper her, do you know she is finishing snacks of Sanskar too. All I did was vacant the place not before stealing one more samosa from the kitchen in addition three. Where they were still fighting with each other.

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I entered my room only to greet the flower pot on the coffee table, Daffodil flower pot, hmm interesting. Wait, it resembles beginning or rebirth. Now where that comes from, I made my way to it in glee.

There was a note stuck to it, 

To OUR New Begining and Journey

-Fiance

I safely kept the note aside as I carefully touched the flowers of it, it was bliss. Manik Malhotra knows how to win my heart. I liked his idea of giving daffodil plants instead of flowers, flowers would've withered within a few hours, but not plant. They grow gradually with Us, I typed thank you to Manik and sent it.

As I moved to my closet to get freshen up and change into my attire, only to stop in the track. My eyes stuck on the box, which royally sat in the middle of my closet. It was not here before I left.

(Imagine every writing to be Manik & Nandini)

I hurriedly opened it in excitement. Only to come across the black box at first glance, I immediately picked it and opened it.

I smiled brightly, which stated it was one month and time for OUR wedding, it's just one month I will be with him forever, and no one can separate us, no one can.

I lifted the save the date-page, 

I saw a black slate, which was actually a wedding invite for me, exclusively, I examined the beautiful writing- it was written in GOLD. Aiyyappa, this boy knows to exaggerate everything. Can't he keep it simple? Mathlab haad hain.

(Imagine content to be-

To The Bride, 

Miss. Nandini Murthy or Siri Kirloskar,

I Mister. Manik Malhotra, The Groom cordially invites you to our Roka ceremony,

Which is going to take place in the presence of beloved our parents, kids, family, and friends.

I invite you to our first wedding celebration, will be waiting for you Mrs.

Venue-Kirolskar Mansion

Date-xx-xx-xxxx)

I grinned seeing the wedding card. Man, 

Manik is Love

I removed the next box keeping the invitation card safely aside, I came across another box, I opened it, excitedly.

Oh!! Oh!!

Seducing & exotic perfume, what on the world was he thinking will gifting this to me. Was he hinting about, Making Love tonight. Aiyyo, Manik. Besharam ki dukaan hain,

I'm HARD already!!

Waiting Desperately, Mrs!

-Husband

How hard are you? my mind pinged me mentally. Besharam Nandu, I chided back at my dirty mind.

There were two black boxes, I rapidly opened one of them, it was a box of chocolates, Yum. It had a note too.

Eat Me,

You know what!! Don't you?

-The Devil

What the fuck?? I screamed reading it, yet I didn't miss my reflection of naughtiness in the mirror. Well, I'm ready to eat you, Mr. Malhotra. You know what I mean. I hide my face in shyness.

I eat a few chocolate balls, it was delicious. Then my eyes went on another box, it was a pair of the anklet,

Wear it

Walk to my world, Ms.Bride.

-Mr.Groom

I was actually thrilled to see all of it. I smiled like never before, even my cheeks were hurting with my smile. I only asked for a wedding card and you gave me so much. Manik you are unbelievable.

Siri, Are you ready? I heard my mom screaming from downstairs, Aiyyo, if mom sees me like this she gonna kill me, so, I in jiffy ran to my bathroom to get freshen up not before keeping all notes safely, I don't want my parents to see my intimate notes from their son-in-law. That will be too awkward and GROSS.

End of Nandini's Pov

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Manik's Pov

Baby bear, get up. I heard the faint wake up call, I sleepily turned another side. Just go away, I wanna sleep. I mumbled myself.

Manu, Baccha get up. You need to get ready for the Roka. That did. It woke me up from a peaceful and relaxing sleep. I saw my dad beside me waking up me lovingly, I guess, I'm still dreaming. I closed my eyes.

Baby bear, get up. We will be late otherwise. Mom, it's her. What on the earth was I hearing? My parents waking me up. I opened my right eyes, doubtfully, actually, they were beside each other. When did my life was gifted with my parents waking me up? I wonder. 

I finally woke up and saw the time, it was six pm.

Where are Abhay and Avni? I questioned them looking around with sleepy eyes. Damn, I woke up early in the morning I deserved more sleep.

They are getting ready. C'mon go and freshen up. I will get your attire ready for the ceremony. I nodded my head aimlessly, sleep was still floating.

Manu, get up. That dad of mine never leaves me in peace. He dragged me out of the bed effortlessly, what does he eat? 

Manik. He screamed at me loudly that brought me to reality.

Going dad. I with irritation walked to Abhay's bathroom.

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Dad!! Abhay it was, I heard him screaming from his walk-in-closet. What's wrong with him?

What's up my boy? I lean to the closet door, to see him gawking the whole closet with utter shock, I didn't find anything wrong here. Should I even?

You got me serious, Mathlab haad hai, look around. He was quite annoyed I didn't get his point still.

What's wrong here? I pulled out a towel from the slab to dry my hair.

It's too much. Dad, I had clothes back in our apartment, which I haven't even worn and here everything is new, why do you bring so many of them again? I don't think I'll wear them all. He was still rounding in the same place while stating it. I rolled my eyes, what's the big deal. My parents pamper more than what I do for my kids, in fact, they are outrageous.

Abhay, c'mon, wear something we are getting late. And dude, not even half of the walk-in-closet is filled and you are screaming on top of your voice. Get used to it. I warned him sternly as I got back to my room.

Gosh Malhotra and their showoff. I heard his loud scoff. Damn, he is too noisy like Nandini.

Manik, I titled my head to Cabir who walked in with his son. I smiled at him.

Hey Abeer. He waved his hands happily at me. As I passed him cookies which stored in my room. 

Chachu, your home is SO BIG. I laughed when he stressed BIG.

Did you like it? I ruffled his hair as I found Cabir searching for the watch which goes to my attire. 

Yes. Can I also have a room here? He blinked his eyes animatedly, So cute.

Of course, champ. Like every kid in our family, you can also have your own room. I replied to him, fondly. I damn sure he has inherited cuteness from Navya rather Cabir.

Yeah, spoil him too. You aren't satisfied spoiling Mrudula and Prathik, now you want my son to get spoiled. I automatically rolled my eyes.

I'm not spoiling anyone okay. Babies deserve to be pampered. I'm just doing it. I kissed Abeer, who ran off not before screaming he got a new room in our mansion. Silly boy.

Telling you is an utter waste, Manik. He sniggered. I smiled as I got ready in my attire, I picked my phone to see Thank you, from Jaanu, pagli.  I smiled myself. Can't wait to see my Jaanu.

Manu, ready? that old man is just behind me today, he won't be living me.

Coming Dad in ten minutes. I yelled from my room so that the old man hears it, who was arranging gifts downstairs with everyone, So, that we leave as soon as I get ready.

Hello Mr. Malhotra. That's my daughter who was just beaming brightly in her dress with Prathik, who accompanied her.

Avni's attire

My Pumpkin. She twirled before me, giving us a good show, Prathik smiled at adorableness with me.

How am I looking? As her hairs were tied in a bun, she went a step ahead by twirling her already curls, this girl never forgets to showoff, And there is my son, who hates showoff.

Beautiful. Prathik & I commented in unison. 

I know. I expected better, never mind, what can I expect from you both? I'll distribute some poetry novels of Abhay, which could help you to describe girls, you both need it. That brat really deserves Nandini's discipline class, shortly.

You mean to say Abhay knows to describe a girl and not we. Is that what you mean? I countered her back, she bit her lips in nervousness. This brother and sister never leave each other side.

I said so much and all you heard was this. You better learn it. Nandini! I screamed internally, only she can handle her spoiled daughter.

Avni, stop bluffing, I know you are best at covering your brother every time. Stop doing that. I'm warning you already. She gulped as she took off from the room. I'm sure she is being a guardian angel for her brother, I hope they both aren't planning anything nasty.

What Abhay did now? All I saw him lifting his hands in surrender and walking out of the room. Kuch tho zarror kiya hain. 

Prathik's attire

Then I turned to the headboard, where majestically stood our frame. I smiled brightly, it was a picture taken on our wedding day. The day I officially made her Mine. 

Mrs. Nandini Manik Malhotra.

I Love You, My Jaan!!

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Manik's attire

Shortly I was ready with my attire, royally. I got down from my room. Saw ladies instructing servants to arrange the gifts and pooja saman in the truck of cars, carefully.

Let's get going. I said to them, everyone was there except my son and bird.

Where are Abhay and Bird? I frowned not finding them here. Avni shifted her legs here to here. Darn it.

Catch me if you can? Everyone clearly heard that teasing yell from Abhay, who bend over at the end of the corridor to reach us. Why is he even bending over? 

Abhay's attire

Mrudula's attire

You bloody. He was shortly followed by pissed of Mrudula, who was carrying her slipper in her hands. Kuch bohuth bada kand kiya esne.

Smash!!

I was speechless, Fuck!!

ABHAY!! Mrudula screamed in the capital letters for what he did.

Damn my ears. Then I couldn't control seeing the scene before me. Mrudula's face was messed up with fresh makeup against the cling wrap. Gosh! Abhay.

(Something like this)

https://youtu.be/TqlVWVA2MBg

Chachu!! She warned but no use, soon I was joined by everyone.

Mrudula, you look damn man. Prathik commented laughing loudly than any other.

My baby Kitten. Now, you look perfect with smudged mascara and lip gloss. He kissed her cheeks still giggling, she was pissed off. I saw Dhruvlya from my corner eyes, they were gaping at the scene. Welcome to our world, I greeted them mentally.

For all that he got in return was slipper seva from her. Man, girls are bombs. Never mess with them or there make-ups. Actually my bird was looking like scary evil. Thanks to my son.

Arey, Laddu, what did you do with her? Ethna pyaari lagari hain thi. Nani it was who came in between to make peace.

You gonna pay. Abhay Malhotra, this time higher. how about we start from Chachi? She really didn't take Nandini's name, did she? Dang it, the girl knows boys right chord.

You not gonna involve mom. We had a deal. Abhay spoke desperately as he ran behind Mrudula, who was accompanied by Nani and Alya for the help or I say clear makeup mess.

I'll cancel it, this moment. All we heard later was the loud bang of the door and Abhay wailing typically as he knocked on the door for some mercy.

Avni Malhotra. You are grounded. Who hid behind Cabir, all I saw him passing me a hesitant smile.

Why are you grounding her? It's your son, who needs to be grounded. Dhruv commented sternly, he was really displeased. Like we care.

Abhay doesn't plan any prank on others if he doesn't have Avni beside him. I'm sure it was one of her pranks. I know this much about these two kids of mine. 

What? He is not naive okay? Avni came back annoyingly yet she couldn't hide her nervous in her eyes. I could readily read them.

I'll let Nandini deal with you both. She is the correct person to bring you both in the track. There is no way I could handle their pranks, their mother knows what to do with them way better than me.

Daddy No. Avni ran behind me as I walked to my car followed by others, we patiently waited for rest to come, where Avni tried her luck to pester me not to complain Nandini. Like I gonna listen to them.

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Daddy, please don't complain mom. I'll be The Good Boy. I passed him a disinterested look as I drove to Kilskar mansion with all the kids in the backseat.

Why did you play a prank on her? I glanced at my rare mirror saw Mrudula shifting uncomfortably in her seat.

What did you do, Bird? She gulped down as looked Prathik for help who found Mumbai traffic interesting than helping her, sue her. She had done something to earn a prank in return from Abhay and Avni Malhotra.

I didn't do anything, Chachu. I'm a very good baby of yours. There. There I know, she did something for sure.

Now really? All three mocked her back, weirdly they were mad at her.

You know what, I don't care. Go and complain, mom. I know how to deal with her. That was Abhay's remark for Mrudula, to say he raged would be underestimated at her.

Abhay, calm down. I had to get in between them, I can't afford any mess with them, Mrudula is Abhay's close friend, I don't want his anger to ruin anything like last time.

No, you were going to complain to mom. You know I don't like it, Well Mr. Abhay Malhotra only loves to see his mother proud of him. He hates it when someone complains about him to her. He always wants to be a Good boy in her eyes. Seriously? She knows his mischief way better than any. Yet, she never probes more unless he goes out of control.

Last time for you both. I clearly warned them, Abhay just kissed me cheeks in glee.

You are the best. Avni yelled happily from the back seat.

Of course. I mocked both of them, they pouted yet smiled brightly. That's how I am going to keep them, Sparkling and lively.

And now do the honors, why did you prank her? I waited for an answer from both of them in return I get to hear from Prathik.

'Teddy came alive'. I cringed hearing Prathik's inverted commas. But I can say whatever prank Mrudula has done, she successfully lifted Prathik's mood. He was better than yesterday night. I hope he will move on, soon with his friend's help.

What's that even? I glanced at Mrudula she found her foot interesting today. These kids are growing notorious day by day. If Nandini finds it out, she gonna sue me with the help of her lawyer father.

Here you go. This what happened with three of us, when we were sleeping.

(Guys this just illustration, how prank went)

https://youtu.be/i1rKrrYZj_8

I took hold of his mobile. I saw myself sleeping in between them, Abhay was on my left and Avni & Prathik were sleeping to my right. There was space between me and Abhay. It was recorded video by Mrudula herself. I looked at my Bird with wide eyes when I saw herself getting in Avni's giant size teddy after removing the synthetic fiber from it. Gosh!

You did it!! I was fucking shocked. When she turned Abhay's room in dark.

Sorry, Chachu. Her cute pout can melt me before I forgive her, I cut off.

She ruined the teddy you gave me. That was my baby, Pappa. Avni's rant ended with a wail. Mrudula just didn't do that.

I'm sorry, Avni. I'll ask chachu to get a new one for you. I'm sorry, I know that's not enough, you literally possessive about it, I just don't know how to say sorry for you. Mrudula was about to cry out in guilt.

Only if I get my teddy back. She muttered herself sadly, yet we all heard it. And I'll forgive you this time, only. If Avni wanted to stubborn, she would've been. I know she let go of this being for Abhay and me. However, you can't expect the same thing from Abhay Malhotra if anyone messes with his Avni, they need to deal with him, even it was his Kitten, they should pay for it. He never can withstand someone hurting her emotions.

I'll get you a new one Pumpkin. I promise. Then I knew Avni must have felt very bad to lose her teddy, she never let anyone touch it, she was more of possessive of it, not even Abhay had such positive access on it, I even caught them many times, having fights over it, mostly Abhay does that to tease her, we are very much aware of it, and even I caught her sitting on it and doing her homework, peacefully.

And Mrudula this is not done. I didn't put it in harsh because I don't want to press the wrong buttons in her, which may raise insecurities in her.

Sorry, Chachu. Then I drove off when I saw the green signal. I time to time glanced how prank went, it was quite funny, I was even sleeping when Avni was yelling on top of her voice just beside me. She was too loud to my ear bleeding, yet I didn't wake up, what on the earth I ate before I slept, not sleeping for sure.

In the end, I was fucking laughing at my guts reminiscing what I saw in the video.

My Pumpkin, Got scared. Awee. I pulled her cheeks creepily when she grunted at swatted my hand in annoyance.

Pappa, stop it. I hate you. I was scared. She screamed at me, I couldn't actually control myself. I honestly don't know how I was driving with an insane laugh of mine.

She was literally on me. Look at it. Poor me crushed under her. Avni played the video to show, how actually Mrudula was all over on her, after scaring shits out of Abhay Malhotra, who was sleeping peacefully right next to me. Prathik was blankly looking at the show when he was jerked by sleep in their terrible screaming for help. He was the only immune human among three. The daring boy, huh!

C'mon, I wanted to make it real. Mrudula swatted her hairs behind in attitude.

You scared us daylight. Abhay mocked her back, I busted remembering the video, where Abhay was woken by the teddy, he tried being brave until she pushed to my side and slept beside him. He made actual ran from the bed, screaming all over in his room. Trying to wake me up, where I slept as if I'm hypnotized to heaven.

And you, You didn't even wake up. Abhay complained hitting my shoulders. All it earn was a peal of laughter from me.

Prathi, you were so immune like a man, unlike some scared babies. I commented only to earn more punches from my son and daughter. He was all over me to wipe off the smugness in my face.

Urgh. Ask sorry, now. Avni huffed air to push her curls behind, I giggled at them, and I turned out to be their personal punch bag. Ouch, that hurts, Man!!

Why should I? I told the TRUTH. I stressed it, and there goes another round. I pulled into Kirsolkar's driveway.

Daddy, I'm warning. Abhay was breathing rage with my smirk. It actually irritated my babies, I don't know why it gave weird pleasure these days to trouble them. I love to throw tantrums on them, make them so annoyed and pissed with mockery or my doings. It was sinfully satisfied me.

Get going. I picked Abhay in my arms as I stepped out of my car. He screamed literally to put him down. I laughed at him as I opened the door for my daughter, who was ready to pounce on me too, furiously. Too bad. All I did was to give Abhay to my dad, who stood puzzled beside me and Avni to her Rahul Uncle, who was watching us in shock. I was a little mess with solid punches, I received.

Scared babies. I commented wickedly only to hear their quarrel to reach me. I laughed cunningly.

Mamu, let go. Prathi, the softie.

Yes, Chachu. Don't irritate them more. I nodded my head dramatically all sides.

And you tell me, why were so immune, Prathi? I mean if someone would've, wake me like that, I would've been scared too. I admitted that openly, who won't. It's not every day you get to wake by Teddy bear. It sounds CREEPY.

You finally admitted that. Avni screamed literally from her grandfather's arms. She was satisfied after what I said.

Because I was wakened up a teddy bear once. He walked out looking at Avni, In screaming SMUG. Meaning she was once Teddy bear in Alive.

What the hell? Avni tilted her head innocently to her Nanu stating let's go. Are you serious? That bratty brat.

What's happening Manu? Behave yourself. My dad was actually scowling with the rest of the family, that's when I noticed how indecent I was behaving on the first wedding ceremony of mine that too in front of my great in-laws, just great. That kids' are going to be grounded for making me look like this.

Nothing. I stuttered all most seeing my father-in-law's disapproval. Like I care, old man.

Come in. I happily went in when aunty welcomed us.

Mrs. Nandini Manik Malhotra, here come for you.

Not before, I calling my home staff to repair Teddy Bear of my daughter. So, that she have the same teddy, which she is possessive of.

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Well, How was it??

What time did you end this update??

Hey Writer's one question, are you able to upload gifs. Please answer me, I'm tired of adding it.

Nandini is scared of being alone or say left alone.

Manik & Nandini are pregnant again, welcome to new Malhotra or 's

Manan welcomed their kids together, LITERALLY.

Yes, don't worry pregnancy will be announced to Manik, just wait for it. It does take time. But I promise it will be worth it.

Welcome to Mannat.

How is Mannat actually? Did you even see the full video? Yes, I don't own any rights of videos and pictures.

Do you want me to show individual rooms in the house? And yeah, the one you saw in the video will be Manan bedroom only. I don't want to change it.

Manik Malhotra following tradition; I loved this side of Manik.

David? Do you remember him?

Well, Nandini Malhotra being smart. Finally, she erased the evidence with the help of David.

Do you wanna read about Mukti?

Grooms' invitation to the bride. I tried best my best, hope you liked it.

Pranks of kids. I tried, I terribly failed to describe it.

Whose prank was best? Abhay or Mrudula's?

I will write Abhay and Mrudula's encounter shortly, maybe their past which is interlinked with Manik. Somebody requested that. Yes, I'll write that too, but I don't know when. Even him being AM part too.

Sorry, I promised I'll update yesterday, then my internet broke down so no chances for me to write. Hope you don't mind.

Next update full of Manan and Avya only. (Maybe Manan's romance)

Why do you think I kept Abhay and Avni as Avya? Even I have no idea. I just felt it right.

Do you wanna read an OS, I have something in my mind. If you please ping me, I'll update it if you are interested by this week.

Now that's it.

Till then miss me

Good night

Lot's of Love