He just couldn't resist himself anymore..

...so he leaned down and planted a sweet and soft kiss on his cheeks.

And the very next moment her eyes fluttered open and met with that pair of hazel colour eyes that had nothing but warmth and undying adulation for her.

Her eyes widened in surprise as she saw him right in front of her eyes. "Manik.."was all she could whisper...

...but that was more than enough to bring a smile on his face.

"Hey beautiful.."he caressed her cheek while she didn't nothing to stop or hide her blush and smile that appeared on her face. "Sorry for disturbing your peaceful sleep but I simply couldn't stop myself from..."before Manik could say anything Nandini silenced him by placing her fingers on his lips which were more than enough to send shiver down his spine. "Shhh.."

She shook her head while constantly looking at him and said "..don't say anything Manik..just don't.."while she reached out and caressed his face with her hands.

As soon as Nandini touched him Manik's eyes widened in shock. He closed his eyes and caught her hand in his..then leaning down he planted a kiss on her hand.

Nandini's eyes were brimming with tears as soon as she heard him whispering."Nandini please tell me that this isn't a dream..please say na everything is for real.."and then opening his eyes he looked at her "..ki..tum..sach me ho.."

His words only made her smile more as she realised exactly what Manik was thinking.

He thought he was hallucinating..

...and she was nothing more than a figment of his imagination...

...and she understood this as she herself was going through the exact same feeling.

It was taking every bit of her strength to fight with her brain in order to believe that whatever was happening around her was for real.

Since his words derailed her power of speech so instead of saying something she did something else..

...closing her eyes she took his hand and placed it on her face.

As soon as his hand touched her face even his eyes get automatically closed.

Slowly he started to move his hand down on her face..

...feeling the smallest details of her face for real.

...her eyes...

...her nose...

...her pouty lips..

...her cheeks.

Soon his hands moved down her neck and rested on her heart..

...and the very next moment he felt her heart beating at a different pace altogether...

...along with his heart.

"Can you feel this Manik.."Nandini asked as she placed her hand over his. "..can you hear this.."

"Yes I can.."though Manik's words were nothing more than mere whisper but it was loud enough for Nandini to hear. "This is real Manik.."opening her eyes she looked at him and whispered. "..this moment is real Manik..and everything that is happening is for real too.."

Manik's eyes snapped open as soon as these words were out of her mouth only to find her looking at him with nothing but pure adulation and warmth in her eyes for him."So you mean..this is real..and I am not hallucinating.."

Though she was on the verge of breaking down but still she gave one last try to lighten the moment. "No Manik Malhotra..you are not hallucinating because you and I,we both know you aren't that creative.."

"Really Miss Murthy.."he smirked but not out of arrogance but due to excessive happiness. "I think you have forgotten how creative I can be.."

"As in.."Nandini raised her eyebrows as she questioned him mischievously.

"The arrangement at Mud Fort--where I proposed you.."he reminded her which made Nandini's eyes widened in shock.

"..or the night after Talent Hunt where i reunited My Stars and Your Fireflies.."

As soon as Manik mention those moments everything started to flash right in front of her eyes as her mind got covered by those beautiful memories.

When she didn't say anything Manik continued"well I can clearly see it on your face that you remember those moments then how come you say something like this that I am not creative enough.."Nandini was about to say something when Manik cut her in "wait a minute..I think I know why you forgot about those moments.."

Looking straight into her eyes Manik finished his sentence. "..as you were busy in remembering the aftermath of those moments...hai na.."

Nandini's eyes widened in horror and her cheeks turned the deepest shades of red as she realised what was Manik referring to.

Nandini was looking anywhere but him which made him smile even more. "Kya hua Nandini..kuch galat kaha kya Maine.."he smiled crookedly.

"Shut up Manik..don't talk nonsense.."Nandini started to hit him at his chest..shoulders..arms. "You are so mean Manik.."

But her reaction only made his smile grew wider. Holding her hands he looked at her and said "God I missed this.."

"What..talking to me.."Nandini questioned seriously.

"Nope.."Manik shook his head. "I missed annoying you."

"How mean Manik.."Nandini pouted angrily. "Dekhna first thing in the morning I will complain to Appa..and he will.."before Nandini could finish Manik completed her sentence. "..teach me a good lesson...as now you and my beloved Dad is on the same team..and he will always pick you..well I already know that.."

"Well it means you still have your brain with you.."she patted his cheek. "Chalo good for you."saying this she got up to walk passed through him but before she could do so Manik pulled her over because of which she ended up falling on him.

Caressing her cheeks he tilted her face so that he could see her with extreme closeness. He caressed her cheeks once more because of which she was about to lost the track of time.

Though both their bodies were aching to be together..

...to cover the every possible distance between them...

...to get lost into each other so deeply that they would forget about the existence of the outside world.

But deep down they both new that right now no matter how much they want they can't they won't be able to cross that bridge until and unless all their question are answered.

It's been three years...

...though that time period doesn't made any difference as both their hearts were still connected.

However..

...they both even knew this that they both needed time so that nothing will be able to tear them apart this time.

So taking deep breath Nandini sighed and simply put her hands on his chest.

And the very next moment Manik stood up and they both sat next to each other.

"We need to talk Manik.."Nandini said looking at him.

"I know Nandini.."holding her hand he entwined her fingers with his. "..but not today..maybe tommorow...but let's not discuss anything tonight..please.."

"But Manik.."Nandini was about to say something when Manik cut her off "Nandini..we have already lost too much time..and honestly I can't afford to loose anymore time...so that's why I request you not tonight..please.."

Though Nandini didn't say anything but she continued to look at him. "I just want to hold you close in my arms and forget about everything else which is not US for tonight Nandini.."

"I want to watch you for hours..infact the whole night if possible..whey you will be deep slumber in my arms..and I would make my mind believe with the help of my heart that.."this time Nandini finished his sentence. "..everything is for real..right.."

Manik simply nodded.

Without wasting another moment Nandini hugged him and whispered. "Your wish My Command Sir.."which made Manik grin. "I love you Manik.."

Planting a kiss on the top of her even he hugged her tightly."I love you too Nandini..I love you very very much.."

And the very next moment they both stepped into their own perfect piece of world--which was in each other's arms--and got lost with each other--only this time to be together for...

"Humesha.."

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A/N:-

Sorry to those who wanted a heavy make out sequence and love making scene between them..

...unfortunately I am not writing a porn story..

..so I won't be able to give into the demands of those who simply want Manan to end up making love every now and then.

I am trying to create a story here which is based on the most pure relationship--LOVE--which exists between two people.

Of course for them whether a story has a storyline or not it simply doesn't matter at all as they are only concerned with numerous senseless love making scene and make out sessions.

I hate to break it to them--if that's what's true love definition for them than I am sorry to say this story isn't for them.

As this story won't have anything that doesn't have any connection to the story.

But for those section of my readers who want to see an eternal love story I promise them that I will do my best to deliver one of a kind MaNan love story..that will stay with you all even when you all have read the very last chapter of this story.

Since I am planning to update this story twice this week guys I am requesting you all to reach the target soon.

Hopefully I will see you all soon.

God bless ❤️