Credit:  Priyankahoney and Myself

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"But I must admit, I miss you quite terribly. The world is too quiet without you nearby."

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On realizing that she could be there too, they all rushed towards the balcony. When they went towards the balcony, they found the door to be slightly open. They pushed it further and saw Nandini sleeping cutely on the swing but was slightly shivering.

Abhimanyu rushed towards her and patted her cheeks. As soon as he touched her, he felt her body to be ice cold

His expressions turned into a horrible one. Seeing Abhimanyu's expressions, Manik came forward and touched Nandini's hand only to get more worried.

Manik and Abhimanyu both looked at each other and before Abhimanyu could lift her, Manik picked her up in his arms and walked into the room followed by worried Cabir, Mukti, Abhimanyu and Navya.

Manik layed Nandini on the bed. Navya started rubbing her legs, Manik and Mukti started rubbing her hands. Abhimanyu sat beside Nandini placing her head on his lap.

Cabir switched on the heater and went to call a doctor. After sometime, Cabir came back with a doctor. Mukti moved aside to give some space to the doctor to check. The doctor checked her pulse.

Manik : Doctor, is everything okay? She will be fine right?

Doctor: She is absolutely fine. She got fainted due to hypothermia, but it's mild.

(Hypothermia: A significant and potentially dangerous drop in body temperature. The most common cause is prolonged exposure to cold.)

Doctor: It's very cold outside, so sitting out for a long period of time has made her body so cold. No need to worry, she will be fine. She will wake up in sometime and as when she does, give her some hot beverages to have. Keep her warm.

Manik- Sure doctor. Thank you so much!

Doctor smiled and Cabir escorted the doctor till his car.

During this entire event that happened, Abhimanyu and Navya observed Manik. The way he got worried on seeing Nandini in the shivering state, the way he picked her up without caring about others.

Both Abhimanyu and Navya looked at each other in amusement. Cabir and Mukti were also actually shocked because The Manik Malhotra who doesn't care about anyone was worried soo much for a girl. Now that was something different scene to watch.

Aliya and Dhruv went down to the restaurant and found no one over there. Dhruv called Cabir and as soon as they got to know about Nandini, they rushed towards her room. After some time, Nandini gained her conscious back.

She opened her eyes and blinked it many times to get adjusted to the lights of the room. Abhimanyu helped her to sit.

Nandini: Bhaiyu!

Abhimanyu: How are you feeling? Do you want something?

Nandu: Water!

Navya filled the glass and gave it to Abhimanyu who helped Nandini to drink.

Abhimanyu: Are you okay now? Let's go back to Mumbai.

Manik : Yeah exactly! Let's go back, we can come back again later.

Aliya: Yes Nandu!

Nandini: I am completely fine. I promise, I will take care of myself.

Before Manik could speak anything, Nandini blinked her eyes assuring him that she is fine. To divert the situation, Cabir said

Cabir : Yaar, I am hungry! Let's go and eat something.

FAB4 : BHUKKAD!

Nandini: Don't tease him, I am hungry too. Let's go!

She tried to get down from the bed when Abhimanyu and Manik together said

Abhimanyu and Manik: Noo!

Everyone looked at them in shock

Manik : You are weak right now, I will ask them to arrange the dinner here itself.

Everyone agreed to Manik. Nandini tried to protest but Manik glared at her telling her to keep quiet. After some time the hotel staff arranged the dinner in the room. With lots of fun, they completed their dinner.

Nandini poked Manik's shoulder. Manik raised his eyebrows asking her about what she wants.

Nandini: Manik I want to go to the poolside. Nandini promise, I will take care of myself. Because of me everyone stayed back in the room only. Atleast now toh we can go na, please.

She said with a cute pout. Seeing her cute pout, how can Manik deny her request!

Manik : Okay, then I will ask the manager to arrange the drinks near the poolside.

Nandini smiled brightly thanking him. Manik went to talk with the manager while the girls started gossiping about shopping and the latest fashion trending in the market. The boys were talking about their games, business and stuff like that.

Manik came back and told them to come near the pool. They asked many questions but manik told them to just come. He took them to the pool side and after seeing the arrangements everyone was very happy.

FAB4  jumped on Manik taking him in a tight hug for this. Everyone except Nandini took a beer can as she was not willing to drink at that time. Instead Nandini had fruit juice.

After an hour of sitting together and having fun, Navya took Mukti into the room as she was fully drunk. Navya told Nandini to come soon.

Abhimanyu helped Cabir to walk to the room as he was in a sober state whereas Cabir was not. Dhruv and Aliya too went into their rooms after wishing everyone a good night.

Before going, Abhimanyu asked Nandini if she wants him to escort her to her room but Nandini denied saying that she will go inside after sometime.

After a lots of pleadings and poutings, Abhimanyu agreed to her request as manik assured him from behind that he will take care of her. Abhimanyu kissed her forehead and left with Cabir after wishing them a good night.

Nandini sat near the pool dipping her legs in it. Manik went and sat beside her but did not speak anything.

Breaking the silence, Nandini spoke looking towards the sky.

Nandini : Thank you Manik!

Hearing a sudden thank you, Manik looked at her with confusion.

Manik : For what?

By the time Manik looked at her, she was already in tears.

Nandini: If you would have not come on that day at the right time, I would have lost my dignity. So thank you for that night and thank you for planning this trip. 

Manik moved closer to her and kept his hand around her shoulder, taking her in a side hug. She too placed her head on his shoulder.

Manik : Don't thank me Nandini. Remember, no sorry and no thank you in friendhsip! I know it's difficult to forget that incident, but try to move on; for your family, friends and most importantly for yourself.

After sometime to make the mood a little jolly, Manik said

Manik: Vaise I did not know, that you were a crybaby

Nandini lifted her head and looked at him with a fake angry pout

Nandini : No I am not!

Manik saw her face which was red due to crying. Her button like cute nose which was red, her pink lips pouting, he just wanted to kiss that pout. Hsi trance was broken when Nandini shook him

Nandini : Where are you lost Manik?

Manik: No, no, nothing like that. Accha tell me what do you want to do tomorrow?

nandini: Manik let's go for some good adventures activities.

Manik: ok, done!

Nandini hugged him excitingly shouting a thank you. Manik was rooted on his place. A shiver ran down his spine feeling her touch. He slowly placed his hands on her waist, as he felt peace.

Nandini slowly removed her hands as realisation hit her about what she did in excitement. She felt a little awkward.

Nandini: I think it's too late, we should go!

Before she could leave, Manik asked her

Manik : Nandini, why are you feeling awkward? Are you feeling uncomfortable? Don't you trust me?

Nandini : No manik, nothing like that! I trust you and I feel very very comfortable around you.

Manik :  I dont know what these feelings are Nandini, but I am liking it. I felt like home when you hugged me. It's just that, the relation we share is very pure and I don't wanna spoil it because of my any mistake.

Nandini :  Even I don't know what is
this feeling Manik, but whatever it is, I am happy.

Manik smiled brightly listening to that and kissed her forehead gently.

I end the chp here.

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Love,
Radhika😘😘