After the projector stopped Nia said, “Toh? Tell us whose gift you liked the most?”

Nandini looked everyone then Manik who was still thinking about doctor words. She snuggles to his chest and said, “Monstu ka.”

All chuckled knowing she'll never take any other name other than Manik.

“Manik ne aisa kya diya? Bedroom me?”, Cabir said teasingly making her blush more.

“Monstu. He is teasing me.”, She cribbed to Manik.

Manik smiled and kissed her cheek thinking, “Please God. I beg you meri baby ki smile kavi mat jane dena”

They got disturbed as Nandini friends came to her.

(Hope you remember the friends whom Manik special selected. Look ch-70)

“Manik. Yeh mere friends h. Neha, Riddhi, Sameer, Sunny.”

“I know.”, Manik spoke without thinking then realized what he said.

She looked him in confusion, “How?”

“Tumne hi toh kaha tha princess.”

“Main jau inki saath?”

“Kyu?”

“Please Monstu. Mujhe aur v friends banne h”

“Ok. But before that I need to talk to Sameer and Riddhi.”

“What?”

“Kuch ni. You go with others.”

Nandini shrugged and went with Neha and sunny.

Manik excused himself to fab4 n Nia as he know Nia will again start her rant if she'll know about Nandini friends.

“Guys. I know you guys worked under me but since you're completing your studies and you’re my baby friends I don't want you think me as your boss. But please meri baby ka dhyan rakna. She's too innocent. She's too small to judge people. Please I want you all to take care of her as friend. True friend. She'll never let you guys down. She's too pure for it.”

Both smiled and said, “You love her a lot na sir? Isn't it?”

Manik smiled.

“Don't worry sir. She's innocent. We know that and we promise we'll never give any chance to complain.”

“Thank you. And no sir please. It makes me feel old.”

All laughed.

“So can we go to our friend?”, Riddhi asked.

Manik nodded.

All joined other and saw Nandini giggling a lot which made Manik too happy.

He gave her some space to be friend with other but watched her all the time.

Meanwhile he called a waiter and asked for special arrangement which he had done for her.

After sometime Nandini herself came to her with lots of gift in her hand.

“See.”, She showed Manik smiling.

Manik smiled and kissed her forehead.

“Manik don't you think party is getting bore. Sing something for your baby.”, Nia said smiling.

ummmm hummm humm ummmmmmmm

(Manik smiled and took Nandini to stage between the smoke. Lights got dim and he started singing taking her in arms.)

ummmm hummm humm ummmmmmmm

(She looks him only to find him looking with only love)

Bin tere kya hai jeena

Bin tere kya hai jeena

(Hecups her cheeks and sings saying he can't live without her)

Meri dil ki rani tum

(He smiles and rest his forehead on her)

Meri kushiyon ka masusam

Mere Kwaabon ke tabeer

(Slowly both moves in each other arm forgetting the world)

Mere sapno ki tasveeer

(He looks her and his tear fell as he can't really live without her)

Bin tere kaisi yaaar

woh jeet ho ya haar

tere sang hai sab kuch..

(He playfully hits her forehead with his still cupping her face)

tu naa ho to bekaar...

(She wipes his tear but it only made him cry amore as doctor words were again and again coming in his mind)

bin tere kya hai jeena..

Bin tere kya hai jeena..

Music

(She opens her shoes and stands on his feet. He smiles and pulls her into him)

(Both rest in each other arms and moves slowly. While manik sings crying)

Suni khali raatein

Roothie feeki baatein

Har ahat per chowkun

(Nandini breaks hug and ask raising her brows about his tears)

tujhko har suudekhon

tujhko har dum sochon

tujhko har pal chaahon

(He nods in no and engulfs her in his arms tightly. Knowing one day when she'll get to know this that time he can't be weak)

Tere bin to jeevan mera hai intezaaar. bin tere kya hai jeena

bin tere kya hai jeena

(He composed himself as he felt her tears. Breaking hug he wipes her tears nodding and humming)

ummm hummmm hummmm

ummm hummmm hummmm

(He kissed her forehead and again hugs her still not believing she is with her)

Tere saath jeeeye jo pal

kuch unse nahi badh kar

Tere khatir saaans na loo

Tere khaatir jeeta hoon

(Both breaks hug and Nandini makes him smile with her fingers and he finally smiles as he knows it's a very big day for her and he can't remember something which will make her worried)

Marne ki tammna bhi

Tere saaath main rakhta hoon

Tu hai jeene ke wajhe kar mera aitbaar. Bin tere kya hai jeena

Bin tere kya hai jeenaa

Bin tere kya hai jeeenaaa

Bin tere kya hai jeenaa

Slowly Manik twirls her and leaves her in darkness.

Fear engulfs in her heart as it was totally light but before she could get worried Manik holds her hand in darkness and whispers, “Close your eyes princess”

She smiles and closed her eyes.

She opened and found a big box in front of her.

“Go open it”, he said but she was not ready to leave his hand so he himself takes her to there.

She opened and lots of balloon came out of it with a message and MaNan pic.

It also has a white cat.

Cat came to Nandini and gave her a silver rose which was in her mouth.

Nandini looked Manik and he nodded to take it.

Nandini took it and read the message

“Nandini Manik Malhotra I Manik Malhotra give myself to you. Hope you accept it.”

Manik takes her in back hug and whispered, “Will you marry me princess?”

She had tears which was not ready to stop. She couldn't say anything just nodded. Manik came in front and opened the silver rose which had a simple infinity ring.

He takes out and makes her wear.

Without thinking anything she kissed him surprising Manik. He too kissed her back and the whole hall cheered and hooted for the adorable couple.

Slowly both break the hug and Manik said, “I know you wanted to marry. You had lots of dream which shattered. I saw you in mall looking at Bride lahenga and in room you thought I was proposing you. I saw the spark and is it possible that my princess wishes something and I won't let it happen. So Nandini Manik Malhotra will you let this beggar be a part of your life princess?”

She cried and cried. She fell on her knees crying but Manik took her in his arms.

“No shona. There are more surprises waiting for you.”

He wipes her tears and said sadly, “It seems you rejected my proposal. Now what will I do?”

“No. I… Love… You.. Ma… marry..me”, she fumbled between her cries.

“Thank you so very much jaan. Chalo now be a good girl and look your two small friends are fighting.”

Both puggy and kitty who was in Alya arms were fighting with each other. It really distracted her and Manik took her to them. She kissed both on head and both snuggles to her face which makes her giggle.

Finally the lights came and Nia came with a Disney theme cake.

“Blow the candle and make a wish Nandini”, Alya said.

Nandini smiled and said, “My wish is with me. I don't need anything else. Only Manik is my wish.”

All hoots while Manik kissed her hairs.

He gestures to cut the cake but sje nodded.

Manik smiled and took her hands and both cuts the cake.

All sang Happy birthday song which gave her happiness which formed into tears.

Manik took and feeds the cake to her then kissed her tasting cake from her.
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Well. I don't expect comments or votes because it going to end.😄😄
Enjoy!!