Nandini Pov.

I step out from the bathroom to find my things shattered on floor and bed while my handbag was threw away, like some trash.

This man, I won't leave him.

How can he touch my handbag.

I gritted my teeths picking up my stuff until I realize what he was upto.

My husband was smart but I was no less the way my medicines were thrown away showed he was angry not finding the names which I had scribbled.

Manik Malhotra do you really think I am so stupid.

Picking up my things, I arrange his now scattered clothes too in my cupboard finally getting tried of all work I lied down.

Just then amma came to check on me.

Maya: Nandu how are you feeling now ?
She asked caressing my hair as I lied on her lap.

Nan: Better.
I sighed closing my eyes.

Maya: Good, Ayyiappa sent Manik on right time. Warna I was so scared. God know what would I have done all alone, after seeing you like that my breathe almost stopped.
She said emotionally while kissing my forehead.

Nan: Amma your daughter is way strong don't worry.
I giggled while she smiled.

Maya: Tomorrow we will get to know exact reason why you are falling sick again and again. If you would have not been stubborn last time then we would have know then and there.
She scolded me while fear crepted into my heart.

Maya: It will be weakness for sure. Anemia. You don't have food only Nandini. I marked since the day you have come here, how much less you eat. A small baby too won't eat so less food that too you eat after my continuous nagging. Naman eats more than you imagine being a woman your appetite should be good dear. Over there toh you must be staying in air na....as no one is there to keep a watch.
She scolded me again while I held back my tears.

Yes no one is there to keep a watch on me Amma.

Nan: I don't feel like eating.
I defended myself after a while, while she glared at me.

Maya: I will make sure you feel like eating today. Now wait.
She replied slapping lightly on my cheeks while scolding more.

I miss these scolding so much, the love hidden behind them.

Why I had to grow old ?

Why couldn't I stay with my parents forever ?

Why was I ask to leave them and go with a stranger ?

How much happy would I be here without any stress, without any worries.

I was pampered, loved, my mistakes how much ever big but I was still forgiven then why I had to leave them.

I wish I could go back in time and change everything.

I sighed as Amma got up telling me she is going to get groceries as she has to make special dishes for her son in law.

Making me smile.

She is so selfless and always calm.

Appa must be so lucky to have her while she is too so lucky to have Appa.

Just as she moved out Naman came running in my room carrying his bat.

Appa brought him as he was getting bored alone and made him friends with other kids in neighbourhood around the area.

My family was famous and most respectful out here.

My father was respected by each and every person and was given as an example for his honesty and kind heart.

Naman: Mumma how are you feeling ?
He asked jumping on bed beside me while I nodded saying

Nan: Better.
I kissed his cheeks.

Naman: Papa gave me permission to go out for palying so I am going.
He said pouting so I don't stop him while I narrowed my eyes.

Nan: What if I say No.
I asked raising my eyebrow

Naman : Then I will watch T.V the whole evening.
He stated smartly making me smile.

Malhotra always have their ways.

Nan: Okay.....but
I was not allowed to complete

Naman: come before it turns dark I know papa also warned me.
He said running out but then came back.

Nan: What happened ?
I asked frowning

Naman: Papa ask for coffee.
He replied speedily kissing my cheeks while he ran away.

Making me laugh on his hyper active behaviour.

Stretching my arms I got up.

I too need coffee I thought yawning.

So father and son had a chat.

Good that make me happy.

I thought walking to kitchen.

Manik is trying so hard for this marriage to work again.

And I am behaving again like the old Nandini who pushed him away like before.

But he did hurted me more.

But atleast he is trying.

I wasn't a saint too. I was the first one to start these misunderstandings and resentment between us bedside I was so introvert.

I didn't trust him, his words.

And he just reciprocated it harder and had being more hurtful.

That's his fault.

But it wasn't entirely my fault too.

I was new to all this, it was difficult for me to get used to it.

Why are there so many misunderstandings and confusion in our relationship.

I wished we could start all over again.

And then my inner voice shouted....that's what he exactly wants.

I can talk about this to him.....it can work out right.

Everything back to normal.

I sighed filling the cups of coffee as I carried them to Naman's room.

He was probably there as I didn't see him in living room.

Nan : Manik....
I called him out while what I saw made me choked.

He looked devastated as he pulled his hair

Nan: Manik what's wrong  ?
I said moving towards him keeping the cups on side table.

But as he looked at me my breathe stopped.

Why was he crying....what made him cry.

Him crying is not a site to been seen or it's so not him.

He never crys.

Then what made him....my thoughts were put to pause when he pulled me towards him leaving so space between us as he spoke with fear.

Man: Tell me it's a lie.
He said showing me my phone making my heart beat increase.

I read Aakaash message which gave me goosebumps.

How did he come to know.

But that was not an important question for now.

As a broken, hurt Manik stood infront of me with zillions questions in his eyes making me numb.

He pulled me more towards him as he shouted frantically.

Man: Tell me it's a lie. This man is wrong. Tell me Nandini you don't have....tell me it's a lie.
He kept on shouting with tears flowing frantically from his eyes as they turned red.

This was not the way I wanted him to know.

Why do other's have to interfere in our lives.

I would have told him by end of this day.

As if I had a choose tomorrow reports would have made him know everything.

But no everytime things has to be ruined for me.

I wanted to spent some quality good time with him but this had to come up from nowhere.

Man: Nandini say something. What has happened to you please.
He begged cupping my cheeks while I too cried seeing him so vulnerable.

I didn't ever thought after knowing this he would react in this way.

I have to tell him, sooner or later he will get to know.

There is no point in hidding now.

I couldn't lie.

Not anymore.

Taking deep breathe I closed my eyes as I mouthed those words for first time.

I have never said this aloud.

Nan: It's true Manik.... (choked) I am dying. I have Leukemia.
I cried while he moved away leaving my shoulder.

The feeling of void killed me.

I always felt protected in his arms.

Next what he said made me shocked.

Man: Please don't give me such a big punishment Nandini. I don't want to lose you. I love you. (gasp) Please promise me you won't leave me now or ever.
He went on his knees holding my hand as I felt drops of tears on my hand.

He confessed his love for me for the first time.

He is not a person who would say this aloud....he never ever said this before.

I was beyond happy while I cried more.

Benting infront of him.

Cupping his face in my tiny hands, I stared in his now turned red eyes which held pain making my heart break into pieces.

I never wanted to see him so vulnerable the Manik I knew was always strong.

But for the first time I got to see his this side which he showed just because of me after knowing my truth.

He loves me and I hurted him so bad.

He doesn't deserve this nor do I.

We deserve to be happy.

But fate has it's dirty games to play.

Nan: I love you too Manik.

That's the only words, I could mouth out as he hugged me tightly

Pressing his entire hard frame on mine making me grasper as I holded his shirt tightly.

It was peace.

He kept on mumbling in my ears how much he loves me with continuous Sorry's while all I could do is cry on his shoulder.

I don't want to die not now when I got my true love.

There was hope both of us knew.

And no one was ready to give up for sure.

He took my face in his firm strong hands while I stared in those eyes that never sheds tears for anyone but for the first time he cried that too for me.

He tried to be as strong as possible while he said.

Man: You are a strong woman Nandini. You have to knock out that stupid thing out of our lives Nandini. You will fight with it and come back with that beautiful smile like always. You are not dying so take that out from your head. You are a survivor.
He said determine while I nodded my head smiling at him with more tears.

Nan: I am not scared anymore Manik. I trust you when I have you by my side now nothing wrong will ever happen to me. I am not going anywhere.
I said hugging him again while he caress my hair kissing them continuous.

Manik Pov.

We stayed like that for long until she sniffed breaking the hug.

Nan: Manik we can't tell Appa and Amma or anyone about this please.
She said with fear held in her eyes while I stared at her.

Arguing with her was not right for now.

She needs to be stress free.

I nodded being unsure while she sighed.

Man: We will leave tomorrow evening after collecting your reports.
We have to get back.
I said seriously while she was already to disagree and argue about it.

Nan: I want to stay here for few more days Manik please.
She pouted making puppy eyes.

Man: We can't delay your treatment for a day now Nandini. It's already too late. You have being enough stupid.
I was a jerk but how could you be careless. It's more than a month so no more argument about this you get it. We will leave tomorrow itself.
I said being as calm as possible.

While she looked down making me sighed.

Man : We have to be serious about this Nandini. It's life and death. We can't make a joke of it. I can't lose you.
I said cupping her cheeks while she nodded.

After that we sat in complete silent as she hugged my waist while we slept on bed.

She went to sleep as I kept on caressing her hair while I sat back thinking.

So much had happened and I had NO idea.

I have to take her back as soon as possible.

Taking my laptop I sat searching for all possible information about cancer.

I don't even know it's extent.

On what stage she is ?

Face palming myself, I picked up my phone.

I had to get it out.

We have not talked with each other for along time and when we did we landed up fighting.

He was angry while I was no less sane.

He will help me with all this afterall he is my brother.

Without thinking twice I dailed his number .

To be continued....

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