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"But boss at least listen to me..." I spoke trying to convince the hard nut.

"Nandini how many times I have to tell you that it's not possible." He spoke arranging glasses on the bridge of his nose.

"Why?" I asked back with equal attitude. I mean there's limit to some things.

"Because I cannot do it." he spoke looking at me.

I sighed and spoke "boss it's really important for me. Without finance I cannot do anything. I just need a signature of yours. That's it."

"And I cannot do that Miss Murthy. If you still haven't get anything yet, then let me be clear that this is against company's rules. And if you are so interested in doing so you can give me your resignation letter right away." He shouted at me while I frowned.

"you cannot do this to me." I offended his statement.

"oh I can do anything Miss Murthy until you are my employee. I pay you woman." He spoke as if he was speaking venom.

I glared him and slapped my palm angrily on the table "fine..."

I could clearly see him smirking and how much I hate that.

I walked out angrily, banging the door behind letting him know that I am angry and frustrated at him.

As soon as I walked out I sat on my chair while Richa swiped her chair towards me.

"what's up?" she asked.

I let out a heavy sigh and looked at her "he is not ready to sign the loan application. He says it's against the rules of the company. And can you believe he threatened me to throw out of the job. I mean just because he pays me some money that doesn't mean I am his slave. Bloody oldie." I cursed while Richa was giggling all the while.

"what's so funny?" I asked getting irritated already.

"No it's funny... the other day you were taking his side and now again you are back to he's oldie and blah blah blah..." he giggled and I closed my eyes and looked away.

She is right. He's the coolest boss one could ever have, but... sometimes he becomes too difficult to handle.

"anyways... coffee.? I think you need one." She offered and gestured towards the café. I sighed and shook my head.

"I think I have had enough for today. If I stay here for even a second, I will blast. So it's better if I leave right now." I spoke and picking my bag I straight away left the building.

I ran towards my car which was just parked outside of the building. I opened the car lock and just then my eyes fell on something.

Tire...

Yes, my car's front tire was flat, I walked around and saw both of the front tires were punctured. What?

"No..." I let out an angry growl kicking the car. I don't even have the spare tire. And even if I had, there's no point, two of them are flat. How I am supposed to go home.

"Great... the day cannot go worse. First fight with the boss and now this... you love to create problems for me na?" I looked up and complaint. Of course he should be the one to be blamed for each and every wrong thing happened in my life.

Fuck... what I am going to do...?

I looked around and it was almost late evening. Dad and Bhai must be in office.

I was looking around for cab just then I noticed someone. I felt that he was looking at me but as soon as I looked at him he became busy on the phone on the other side of the road.

Manik? Is he?

I kept looking at him, while his eyes turned towards me. He too kept looking at me.

I frowned. What is he doing here?

It was a single track, so we weren't too far to not recognise each other. Plus, it has just been few days since...

Anyways...

I walked towards him, while he put the phone down.

"hi..." he spoke as soon as I reached there.

I carefully looked at him and observed him. he raised his brow and I shook my head "hi... you... here?" I asked looking around.

He pressed his lips together before answering me "uhh... I was here with a friend... yeah... he just... went away... yeah..." he took precautions choosing for words. The question was why?

I nodded while he asked back "you... here?"

I replied "actually... there... I work there..." I pointed at the tall building just behind me, while he nodded.

For few second there was no one who spoke anything and then I broke the silence. It gets awkward.

"uhmm... I'll take a leave... bye..." I spoke while he smiles light and nodded.

I walked back towards my punctured car and the only option I had was to call the cab.

I opened the uber app and to my shock there was no cab who would come in the diameter of 2 kilometres. What? Why do they have such apps then?

What should I do?

"any problem?" I jumped on my placed when I heard a deep manly voice just behind me.

And it was Manik. He raised his hands in air "sorry... didn't mean to scare you." I shook my head and gestured him towards my flat tires.

He gave me a look at then again looked at the tires.

"I was calling for a cab." I spoke while he replied "as far as I remember there's no cab who comes here. I mean in this area of the city."

I bit my lower lip. What should I do now? look for auto... yes.

I looked around and there was no auto... auto kya... there were hardly few cars.

I sighed.

"there will be no auto too. At least... at this time..." he informed again. How does he know so much about this area? And why I don't know anything about it yet. Was I even working here since last one year?

I smiled at him softly and said "uhmm... then I guess... I don't have any other option other than walking. Bye..." I started walking while I heard him from behind and running to just standing in front of me.

"Are... uhmm... I mean..." he stood just in front of me making me cringe my brows.

"I can... I can drop you home... if... if you want me to..." he gestured with his hands and stammered almost on all the words.

I thought for a second and then shook my head "no... ah... it'll be too much to ask for... so... it's... it's okay... I'll walk till I get the cab or auto... thanks anyways..." I smiled lastly and started walking away.

Taking help from him will led me to the guilt more. I mean I did wrong right by embarrassing my parents as well as his parents that day.

He strolled in front of me again and blocked my way. I frowned.

"see... take it as a favour. I'll hate to leave you like this... let me drop you. Please..." he requested sincerely while I kept looking here and there. What should I do? Taking a lift won't harm anything right?

I looked at him and he was waiting for my answer. I didn't know what to answer so I just smiled slightly while he let down huge breath and gestured me towards his car.

And it was a good Audi TT roadster model. My eyes went wide and mouth too. It was a brand new Edison.

He opened the door for me and I came out of the admiration session and sat inside. I kept admiring the interiors of the car and when did he start driving I didn't know.

"so... car lover huh?" I asked while he nodded smilingly.

"uhmm... Music?" he asked while I shrugged. He played some English music while I just sat there. I was about to tell him to take the right turn and he did take the right turn without even me saying anything. I frowned again.

"ahh... address batane ki zaroorat nahi hai... I know where you... live..." he spoke looking at me while I instantly looked down. shit... this is so awkward.

The whole ride was way too silent for both of us and just music playing in the car.

He stopped exactly outside my house and spoke "here... you are safe at home..."

I smiled and turned towards him "Thanks... it was a nice gesture... bye..." I spoke and came out of the car and ran inside Mukti's house.

The whole night I kept thinking about saying him sorry. But a part of me didn't allow me to. but the chance was gone to say sorry to him. even I didn't share anything with Mukti. It'll be too much of Manik Malhotra in life. But how come he was there when I really needed a help. Was it a coincidence?

I shook my head and chucked all the thoughts.

The next day at office was boring as usual. Mom called me twice in the day to ask me if I am okay or not. I am eating or not. I mean, I am just saying in the next house of ours still.... But parents I guess.

The day ended on a happy note today and I ran out to go hope. I am so tired.

As soon as I opened the car lock I saw a mean leaning to his car with a worried face. And it was him again?

I walked towards him and asked "aaj phir yaha?"

He gestured me towards his flat tires of the car while I widened my mouth.

"I guess, pranksters in this area have increased. Kal tumhari car puncture kardi, aaj meri... what coincidence." He spoke slapping the car and looking at me.

I narrowed my eyes. Can it be a coincidence?

"now how will I go home? I have to reach home as fast as possible." He spoke looking here and there and also looking at the watch time to time.

"but... what are you doing here? Outside my workplace?" I asked gesturing towards the building.

He frowned and looked at me "I...." he tried speaking looking here and there also caressing his nape.

I kept observing his behaviour. He is really strange sometimes.

"I... actually... came... here... yes... I was just going from here and stopped for something... a call... yes... there was call, so I had to stop and when I was talking on the call... I think someone... punctured my car... yes..." He spoke almost breaking the sentence.

I had no other option than to just believe him. so I shrugged and asked "if you want... I can drop you home..."

His face instantly shined and asked "really?" out of excitement which confused me.

"uhhh... I mean... that is so sweet of you... but... uhm... no I'll manage... it'll too much to ask for..." he said while I nodded.

"okay... then I'll see you... bye..." I spoke and started moving towards my car while he blocked my way "Are Nandini..."

I stood there confused.

"I mean... you are insisting me to drop home... so why not..." he tried smiling but looking at my serious face he didn't.

I looked at him from up to down. is he a human? He changes his mind in a second.

"come... I'll drop you..." I spoke while he nodded and followed me.

I sat inside the car and ignited the engine. He sat beside me and smiled.

"nice car..." he spoke while I nodded and smiled.

Again awkward.

"nice weather... too..." he spoke boringly looking outside and then at me.

I passed him a small smiled and asked "I haven't seen your house... so..."

"oh... yes yes... it's in bandra..." he spoke while I looked at him "bandra? It's too far..." I spoke absentmindedly.

"you want me to drive? If... I mean... no... do one thing... just drop me to the nearest cab point. I'll take the cab..." he spoke looking down and I instantly felt guilty. Yesterday he was sweet to drop me home and today when I am returning the favour I am finding his house far. So bad Murthy.

"no... no... I didn't mean it that way... wo... it was just a reaction. Sorry..." I spoke licking my lips.

He observed me and smiled "don't be... right from the end of the street." He gestured me and showed me the whole way to his house and other than that we never spoke anything. I stopped my car just in front of a big mansion. And it was a massive one. Trust me. I should have understood when he spoke he lives in bandra.

I could see the long beautiful Victorian columns supporting the porch.

He looked at me and then asked "uh... why don't you come in... you know..."

I looked down. won't it be awkward. I mean his parents should be at home. Me going inside... but why would I go inside? He asked me inside, while yesterday I just uttered a thank you and ran in. where are my manners? What am I even doing here?

"Nandini..." he shook me a bit and I pulled back a little. I gulped while he instantly regretted touching me.

"Sorry... wo... you were kind of... zoned out so..." he spoke measuring all the words.

"ahh... no... I mean... I am sorry... I can't come in... I am getting late... some other time..." I spoke and looked in front.

"Okay then... thanks... for dropping me home..." he spoke while I just smiled and he smiled back.

As soon as he stepped out of the car, I zoomed out my car on the road not wanting to look back.

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I reached Mukti's house and hugged aunty tightly.

"is Mukti home?" I asked grabbing a bottle of water. She nodded and gestured me to the room upwards.

I ran up to the room and I could hear small noises from her room. I cringed my brows and peeked in only to see Kunal Bhai and her making out near the dressing area of her room. my eyes went wide. He was actually grabbing her thigh tightly and her waist also. They were kind of too much in to each other.

Shit...!

Why don't they eat each other? I mentally asked and closed the door behind silently not wanting to disturb them.

I stood just outside of her room pacing from right to left.

Like seriously? They are making out inside the room and I am kind of keeping an eye from outside. How pathetic my life can be!

I stood leaning against the railing and the images flashed in front of me of them kissing each other, so passionately and so deeply.

I shifted uncomfortably on my place. I mean... I just saw my brother making out with my best friend.

And I am also not naïve not to know what couples do but... is it what happens in a relationship?

The way Bhai was holding Mukti... suddenly my heart wanted someone to hold me just like Bhai held her. Am I feeling bad because I practically have no one who will hold me, kiss me senselessly or kiss me good night. Or should I be happy that I am free from all the chaos that happens in a relationship.

I mean just love doesn't come alone, with that so many responsibilities, so many sacrifices. Does one have to do sacrifices, compromises?

But what about physical intimacy then? what about companionship? What about togetherness?

But just because a human being needs to fulfil his/her needs one doesn't jump in a relationship right? There should be love, understanding, putting the other person equal as where you are. Not just by the words but by the actions too.

Am I going to have a relationship ever? Am I not asking for more from a relationship? Or am I living in a fancy fantasy world where one prince charming will come and accept all my condition and will hold me like I am just his?

"Nandini..." I was suddenly out of my zone when I heard someone just in front of me.

I looked up to see Bhai and Mukti standing out with worried expression.

"Nandini... you okay? We are calling you since last two minutes." Bhai came from her back and held me close.

I shook my head smiling a bit and replied "No... I am fine... I was just... thinking something."

He nodded and sighed. He held my cheeks and hug me tight "I miss you sister... come home... chhodo ye zid ab. You know Mom cries every day. I know Dad is angry and so you are but this is not the way how you react to the situations." He spoke in to the hug and tears rolled down from my eyes.

"Do you think I don't miss anybody? I miss all of you like hell. But he should understand my point of view, my priorities." I spoke breaking the hug while he pouted.

"Nandini come on, sit inside the room. Kunal... let her stay here. She'll be back. Trust me." Mukti spoke and I nodded.

Bhai nodded and patted my cheeks "Take care... and remember... we love you..." he spoke and I grinned.

"I love you too Bhai... Take care of Mom and Dad..." I spoke and lightly side hugged him.

"I'll see you then..." He spoke and I nodded. I started walking inside but something made me stop on the door.

"today your friend saved you... I'll be getting all the things soon baby..." Bhai whispered in to her ears while Mukti blushed. I was kind of eavesdropping their personal conversation.

"can't wait..." she whispered just above his lips and lightly touched them.

I smiled and silently walked inside the room.

Suddenly I am feeling so hot. What is it? am I getting turned on seeing them making out? Or I am just jealous seeing them happy.

"What's up?" she sat beside me and took the pillow from the bed.

I just smiled and went back to my though process. Did they do it? already? Isn't it supposed to happen after marriage? I mean... no of course I am a modern girl and who believes everything that a new generation believes in but...

"Nandini..." Mukti shook my off and I came out of the thoughts again.

"What? You are zoning out... what's wrong?" she asked me worriedly.

Can I talk about this to her? will it get awkward for her to talk? Practically, I am his fiancé's sister.

"Uhmm... Mukti... I wanted to... I wanted to ask something..." I nervously shifted on the bed.

"uhm hmm... puchho..." she nodded.

I bit my lips and looked at her "have you guys... done it?" I almost whispered.

She cringed her brows and asked back "done what?"

I gulped and leaned towards her "done... I mean... sex?"

She widened her mouth and pulled back. She looked at me from up to down and I looked down immediately.

"you mean... I and... Kunal?" she asked.

My head snapped towards her "of course... you two only... you two are in relationship na... what kind of question is that?" I mean... how can she ask that I was talking about them or not.

"oh-kay..." she gulped and keep nodding her head slowly.

"and... why do you want to know it?" she asked folding her hands near her arms.

"tum please Bhai ko kuch mat batana but... I kind of saw... you know... you two... kissing and making out..." I confessed while she blushed and looked down feeling embarrassed.

"oh..." that's it. that was her reply.

"Mukti... I am just confused. I mean... a relationship... does it just... based on... physical intimacy? I mean... I don't know... seeing you guys today... the way... I suddenly feel... kaise batau... I am just craving someone to hold me like this and... will it be forbidden? Whatever I am feeling?" I let it all out while she sighed.

"so many confusions Nandini..." she spoke while I looked away.

"no... a relationship is not just based on physical intimacy. But it does play a major role in a relationship. I mean... it is a gesture to show the other person that how much you need him; how much you love him. but yes... one should never... ever let physical intimacy take primary role in the relationship or else... it'll be just the need of your body... real relationship, real love is more based on Love, companionship, trust and understanding." She explained and kept looking at me.

"and about you feeling forbidden then let me tell you it is natural... Nandini you are a grown up girl. and every grown up girl and guy have their own needs. That needs to be fulfilled by someone else. By someone whom you love, by someone who loves you back. You just need to find that person." She spoke and smiled.

"But that's not it na. with that a lot of other things comes. Sacrifices, misunderstanding, pain... I don't know if I can... ever pull it off like you and Bhai does... so efficiently." I spoke looking afar. Yes, I am complexed feeling that my heart is a stone. Or maybe believes in too much fairy tales and I am afraid that there will be no one who will love me like his own possession. Leave the other person here, I have a doubt that I might not be able to love someone. I am too hard.

"this is not business Nandini. it's not give and take all the time. It's all about giving. Giving the person all the love, happiness, passion even if it hurts sometimes, but if the love is true... it will eventually be with you. And knowing the fact that there will be someone who will hold you and kiss you good night with a smile just makes your life heaven. Fall in love Nandini... just experience this. it's a beautiful feeling to be in." she smiled and I smiled back.

I wish I could. I wish I can...

"and about the question that I and Kunal had done it or not to..." she blushed and then pointed at the bed on which we were sitting.

"here itself... many times..." she spoke while I jerked up from the bed "Chhhiiii... and you made me sleep on the same bed where you and Bhai... oh my God..." I was by now praying god. I mean yuck.... I slept on the bed where... ishhhh....

"Are isme chhii kya? You know it is so satisfying... you should try too... of course for that you need to find a guy first..." she started bickering while I slapped her hand.

"Shut up... I am sleeping on the couch today..." I placed the pillow on the couch and glared her. I sat on the couch while she smirked.

"you'll be glad to know that's Kunal's favourite place to do it..." She informed rubbing her palms, while I jerked up again and face palmed myself.

I threw the pillow on her and ran in to the washroom to calm myself.

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It was another evening when I walked out of office only to find Manik standing there again. Today again? I immediately looked at my car who by god's grace was alright and there was no puncture. From far I saw his car looked okay too.

I walked towards him while he ignored looking at me.

I tapped his shoulder and he got my attention. Finally!

I folded my arms and narrowed eyes and raised my brow.

He smiled sheepishly and rubbed his nape.

"Wo... I was here to meet my friend but he ditched me at the last moment." He spoke.

I shook my head "that doesn't even make any sense. Why are you still here that is what my question?"

He stood there looking at me and licked his lips "wo... I had booked up a table for two people in a nearby coffee shop. It's opened up newly and that friend recommended me only. So I made up plan and now he ditched me." He pouted and shrugged his shoulder.

For a moment I wanted to laugh and pull his cheeks hard. He looked so cute while pouting.

"So?" I faked the hard face.

"So... I was thinking... you know... if you could... come with me... for a coffee?" he asked while I stood there numb. Did he ask me out?

"it's just a coffee... I swear... a friendly harmless coffee... nothing else. Please...!" he requested while I looked here and there.

Doesn't he deserve an apology from your side Nandini. whatever happened that day shouldn't have happened. Bhai is right, sometimes I act so immature.

"Just a coffee..." I whispered while his face lit up.

"Sure... sit sit...." He almost pushed me inside his car and drove to the nearest café. And it was truly a beautiful café. Seemed like Manik already knew the manager who led us to our table.

We sat on a fancy chair and table set for two people. As soon as we sat, Manik asked "What'll you have? Coffee?"

I smiled and nodded.

He smiled back and opened the menu and got engrossed in it.

I rested my one palm just on my one cheek and observed him. for the first time, I am observing Manik from so near. Although we met several times, but all the time I was maybe too busy in doing other things that I missed on his gorgeous face.

His perfectly gelled hair and one or two hairs falling down on his eyes disturbing his view. His seamlessly crafted nose, pointed. Just below my eyes travelled and stopped at his lips. He was murmuring few things and that made me gasp inaudibly.

His lips were think in shape, pink in colour, soft texture. And little stubble on his face made him look more appealing. The mole just above his lips. I wonder how many girls got flat on that mole.

He looked at me and raised his brow. I could only smile and look deep in to those brown orbs. So deep. So fascinating. Why didn't I notice them before?

"hello? Kaha kho gayi?" he waved his hand in front of me while I snapped out of admiring Manik Malhotra session. Shit...

I looked at him and shook my head. I immediately looked down not wanting to embarrass myself. But just from one look I could already feel him smirking a bit. Shit, did he notice me checking him out?

"Yaha ki cream cheese brownies bahot achhi hoti hai... want to try?" He asked while I just nodded.

"Good... make it two... and yes... time laga ke leke aana." He spoke and my eyes snapped at him.

He bit his tongue and covered up "Matlab... don't rush and spoil our coffee or brownie... okay?"

I narrowed my eyes at him while he smiled nervously.

"Wo... I don't want it to be bad... bas isiliye..." he rubbed his nape while I could feel smile forming on my face.

"chalo finally you smiled... I thought I look scary..." he spoke while I smiled more.

I looked at him smilingly and spoke "thank you Manik."

"thank you? For what?" he asked.

I smiled "for being so stubborn... for getting me here. I wanted to speak to you about something."

He got tensed suddenly "you know your talks sometimes gives me heart attack."

I chuckled and shook my head "actually I wanted to say sorry for that day. I know I have embarrassed and let down your parents as well as my parents. Uss din jo bhi tamasha hua... main karna nahi chahti thi par..."

And suddenly his hand was on me, my words stopped and my eyes went straight up to him. I gulped and he took back his hand nervously.

"you don't have to be Nandini. I know uss din... it was all unfortunate. It all went too fast. And I completely understand your point of view and your situation." He smiled while I looked down.

"No but still... mujhe uss tarike se tumhare parents se baat nahi karni chahiye thi. Mujhe apne parents se bhi uss tarike se nahi baat karni chahiye thi but... I don't know... I mean... feels like there's no one who understand me. They don't understand that even I don't want to be like that but... I have few dreams which they clearly don't understand." I let it all out looking down.

I could feel tear forming in my eyes. I missed dad... I missed mom. I miss home. Yet Dad didn't call me once. Once?

His hand was again on me patting my hand softly. I looked at his hand over mine and then at him "it's okay to feel hurt sometimes. But they are your parents, at the end. They will eventually care for you only. Aur mere parents ki baat hai waha tak you are not related to them so there's no fear. But you are related to your parents. Yes you should be sorry... not to me or to my parents but... to your parents." I let out a small wail.

"I know... dad... he's not talking to me." I spoke looking down.

"Nandini... look up... don't cry please... Make up with him... he's your dad... he will forgive you." He looked so softly at me that I melted. How could after I hurted him that day, he would ask me to apologise to my parents and not him.

"aur jaha baat rahi tumhe understand karne ki to... don't feel yourself alone... I am there whenever you need me. I'll understand... I'll stand by you..." He spoke looking deep in to my eyes and something inside me just changed.

The way he looks at me, the way he caressed my hand that made me feel few unknown emotions.

And just then the waiter came with two cups of coffee and two plates of brownies.

Manik took his hand back while I wiped my tears. He passed a tissue to me while I silently took it and wiped my tears.

He smiled at me and passed the coffee towards me.

Just as I looked down I saw the cutest thing ever. There was a smiley made from cream on top of the coffee.

I looked up while he smiled and gestured me to smile. I smiled and looked down pressing my lips together. What is it? why is he making me feel this way?

We finished off the coffee mostly Manik initiating few common talk about my work.

I sipped the last sip of coffee and placed the cup back on the table. I licked my lips to clear the coffee from my lips while Manik smiled.

"thank you for the coffee and brownie... it was really nice." I thanked him genuinely.

He smiled back. I took out my purse to take out my share but he held my arm even before I put the money on the table.

I looked at him, while he looked at me too.

"Sometimes... it makes a man happy when he pays for woman." He spoke while I kept looking at him.

"Waise bhi the treat was on me, so... I'll pay... next time tum pay kar dena..." He spoke leaving my hand and biting the last bite of his brownie.

I smiled and raise my one brow "next time? Are we meeting next time?" I almost spoke in a teasing tone.

He gulped down the brownie piece and smirked. He leaned a bit towards the table and whispered "Are we not?"

I suddenly out of nowhere blushed and looked away.

"bye..." I spoke and ran out of the café.

Taking a cab, I smiled and closed my eyes.

******

I packed my all bags from Mukti's room and walked out when she ran to me.

"What? Now where are you going?" She asked me.

I smiled and replied "I am going home. I think I should apologise to them"

Her mouth went wide and I closed it smilingly and walked down to go to my house straight away.

I stood exactly outside of the main door when his words rang in my mind 'he's your dad... He'll forgive you'

I smiled and thanked him in my mind.

I opened the door and walked inside to see it so silent. When I walked more inside I saw Mom busy on the dining table serving Dad and Bhai the food. As soon as she saw me, she ran to me and hugged me.

"Aise koi karta hai kya? Dad ne bol diya to chali gayi..." she scolded me and took my bag. She gestured the maid to take my bag to my room.

Bhai came to me and took me in a hug "Finally, you home... I am so happy."

I smiled back and walked towards Dad who was standing there looking at me. I smiled and hugged him "I am sorry Dad..." I spoke in the cutest way while he groaned.

"no... no... your sweet words won't work." He spoke while I giggled.

"Dad... Please.... I am sorry... I know uss din kuch zyada ho gaya na... but let me tell you... agar aisa kuch wapas hua to main..." I stopped while his eyes turned towards me.

"To tum kya?" he asked worriedly.

I pressed my lips together in order to supress my smile and spoke "to main... main wapsa aisa hi karunhi... uuuuuuuuu......" I showed him my thumb and I ran in the whole house giggling while Dad ran behind me probably to slap me. Hahaha... not like really.

I could hear him laughing too. And when he got tired he sat on the couch huffing and then gestured me to sit beside him.

I sat beside him and side hugged him.

"I will respect for whatever you stand for. I will not bug you for now." he spoke while that made me smile.

"thanks Dad..." I said while someone from behind hugged me "Count me in the hug too..." Bhai was there.

I smiled while Mom joined from Dad's side "My happy Place..." She whispered and kissed Dad's forehead. I smiled in content.

The only person I could remember right now was... Manik.

Thank you Manik

******

The next two days went, me daily looking out for him. but he didn't use to be there. I couldn't even thank him. because I didn't have his number.

Today also when I walked down I hoped I would see him. so that I could thank him.

I walked fast and looked out and just then I spotted him. he spotted me too and rubbed his nape.

I shook my head and walked towards him. I raised my brow and teased "today also your friend ditched you? Or your tire got punctured?"

He pressed his lips together and looked here and there "no... I was here to take some grocery from that grocery store..." he pointed at a store at the end of the street.

I laughed and shook my head "You can't lie Manik... and that's sweet..."

He smiled back and folded his arms "So?" he kept looking at me while I looked at him once and then looked here and there.

I sighed deeply and asked "Coffee? There's a new café... kisi ne mujhse kaha tha ki uski cream cheese brownie bahot achhi hoti hai."

He blushed while I blushed too.

He opened the door for me and spoke "can't deny the lady..."

I giggled and sat in and we zoomed towards the same old café....

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how was it? Manik blushing and Nandini blushing too... too shy to step ahead. Hayeeee... So cute...

Also... Nandini and Mukti's conversation about "Sex" in a relationship. i guess it was very important her to know that. few aspects of relationship she needed to understand.

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