Manik woke up when nandini was still immersed in her thoughts... Manik looked at their entwined
Hands he was happy that namdini has not left his hand even when she is awake.. what surprised him was her grip on his hands were tight...

M:jaan hw r u feeling now.. Is thre still any pain... If u r not OK let's not go to haldi u can rest here we can attend wedding I will talk to mom

He said all these things caressing her hair ....

N:no na manik am perfectly fine now... Its normal every month the same thing happens am habitual to it.. I want to enjoy all the events let's not not cancel this na

M:ok jaan as u say but u shud not do any work OK...i will be always beside u ask me when u need anything or If u feel uneasy...

Nandu was again touched by his words she was overwhelmed by the way he takes care of her she just wanted to hug him but this time she was not hesitant she just hugged him tightly this was their first hug ...manik was not expecting this from her ..he was on cloud nine without wasting any time he hugged her back... After some time he felt his tee getting wet..he was horrified ..he started rubbing her back

M:jaan what's wrong y r u crying.. Did I say anything wrong or are u hurt somewhere .. Did those bloody cramps come again..

By listening to this nandini came out of his embrace and looked in his eyes with different emotions ..she was so happy to see his care

N:manik noo am fine... These are happy tears... Am very happy to get u in my life.... Abb chaliye let's get ready we are getting late ....

M:kya baat hai Nandini Manik Malhotra....tum NE Kuch piya tho Nahi

N:manik stop ur teasing aise Kuch Nahi hai

Saying this she went inside the washroom... Here manik was dumbstruck by her behavior.. He was too happy... He was smiling like a fool remembering their morning incident...

Nandu came out of washroom and was standing infront of mirror and was struggling with the dori of the blouse..

Nandu's outfit

Manik who was passing by saw her struggle came to help her he was mesmerized by her look... He asked through his eyes that can he help her ..Nandu nodded her head still looking in the mirror.. Manik came forward and held the dori in tht process his hands touched her bare back... Nandini shivered by his mere touch both looked into each others eyes though mirror.. Manik started to caress her back he kissed her nape of the neck this was totally unexpected she was having butterflies in her stomach ...she came back now her back was touching his front due to her movement manik realized what was happening he left her and stood maintaing little distance..

M:nandini am really sorry... U asked me time and I should respect ur decision... Am sorry for this...

Nandu dint liked manik asking sorry...he was about to go but she held his hand and stopped him

N:manik don't ask sorry for that.. U have every right on me... I don't regret that... It is true that I have asked u time that does not mean u ask sorry for this... Ik I hve insecurities I need to move on from them... I want to give us a chance... I want us to be happy... I want us to be like other normal couples... ik this will not be easy but ik u will never ever hurt me...from starting of our relationship u have taken hundreds of steps now this time I want to take a step towards our beautiful future... I want us manik..

Manik was dumbstruck by her words he was on cloud nine... He was feeling all kind of emotions...he was tongue tied he was not expecting this from her unable to express his feelings through words he took her into a bone crushing hug

M:jaan u don't even know how happy I am....thank u so much... I will never ever hurt u... I will be beside u no matter what...

By saying this he kissed her forehead... As they were getting late  she told him to get ready but manik was not at all ready to leave her... But after telling so many times to get ready he went

Manik's outfit...

They went to daddi' house haldi was already started manan went and applied haldi to the bride...

All enjoyed a lot.... They were dancing and singing their heart out...

After having lunch.. Everyone left to their rooms to have little rest and get ready for wedding...

Upon reaching the room nandu Straighty went to washroom and changed into something comfortable and laid on the bed till then manik had changed in room itself.... he sat beside Nandu and opened chocolate and started to feed her...

M:jaan I told u tht we can just skip haldi and directly attend wedding.. U don't listen to me... See now u r so tired...

N:no Naa manik it was so much fun... I enjoyed it a lot..i will sleep for some time then everything will be fine...

M:ok Jaan sleep am right here if u need anything just tell me

Nandu smiled and closed her eyes manik was caressing her hair and a smile crept on his face as he remembered the morning incident he was beyond happy.. Finally his Nandu has taken one step towards him... He was determined to keep her happy.. He just wanted to see her happiness.. He was waiting for her to completey open up and tell him about her insecurities... But he also knew that she still needs some time... But he was happy that she took a step towards him...
By that time nandu was fast asleep he kissed her forehead and took her hand and slept beside her...

Tadaaaaa 1000+words .. 2nd update in a day... I hope u guys like this chapter....