In ManPrIa's Mansion

Nandini was standing in shock..She was the one who asked them to stay with her as per the contract but she didn't expect them so early and that too she didn't know how to introduce her babies to them, especially to their own FATHER..She looked at the hand which is kept on her arm and looked towards the person to see Navya..Navya smiled at her making her smile too..Navya is one such a friend who always stood by her, no matter she was going though happiness or sadness..Navya's assurance made her smile and she kept her shocked face to a straight face..

Nandini: Welcome everyone..I didn't expect you all this early..Hope you didn't find any kind of hurdles to find the Mansion..

While Fab 5 was still standing in shock, except Manik who had a smile of happiness..He was actually smiling like a fool..Who won't be..He was a man who was living with only a tinge of hope in seeing his Love again and getting her back in his life in 10 years but seconds before he got to know that he is a father of 3 kids, oh boy..his happiness had no bounds..

Cabir came out of his trance and moved forward and stood in front of Nandini with arms folded..She could read anger in his eyes..She knew why was it..He was the one whom she called as her brother after Abhi and he was the first person whom she announced to that she is leaving India forever..He was the one who loved her immensely, maybe more than a real brother could love his sister and he was ready to sacrifice his Love, Navya and sent her with Nandini so that she wouldn't feel lonely..And now he is getting to know that she is a mother and he didn't know about it, of course he knew that it was Manik's kids..She loved him with all her heart that she can't think about any other man or a second marriage..

Cabir ( straight face ): We need to talk Nandini..

She just nodded at him..Seeing Nandini vulnerable isn't new but seeing NM vulnerable is really new to everyone and the way Cabir spoke to her was not at all accepted by her babies..They looked at each other and at Cabir..Mia was thinking how to make him pay for it while Manvik and Prathik spoke it..

Manvik ( gritted teeth ): Excuse me Mr..You can't speak to our Mom like that..

Prathik ( boiled in anger ): We wouldn't like it..

This made each and every heads in the room to snap at them..They looked at him in shock..did they just raised their voice at Cabir Dhawan..While Cabir looked at them with a hidden smile..They are really Manik Malhotras' kids..

Nandini who understood their possessiveness for her bent to their level and caressed their cheeks..

Nandini: Manu..Prathi..don't talk to him like that..

Manvik: He just spoke to you rudely..

Prathik: And you know we won't tolerate anyone speaking ill with you..

Manik had mist in his eyes..His kids were there in his absence to protect her..While Nandini smiled at them..She knew its their care and Love for her..She taught them well how to speak to elders but yeah they are Manik Malhotra's blood and being without attitude is something next to impossible and just like him they also gets possessive when it comes to Nandini..

Nandini: What if he has the right ?

ManPr looked at her in confusion..

Nandini: Do you know his name ?

"No"

Nandini: He is Cabir Dhawan..

The boys looked at her in shock and then looked at Cabir who was looking at Nandini in confusion..he was actually thinking whats the use in telling his name..how come it will reduce their anger..

Manvik , Prathik and Mia went towards Cabir and he knelt down in front of them..The boys looked at their mother who smiled at them while Mia was studying his features thinking whether he looks like her imagination or not and for the boys their mother's smile was the only thing they needed to remove their confusion..

ManPrIa: Mamu..

Cabir stood there in shock..that was the word he longed to hear..He always told Nandini that he wanted to see her and Manik's baby soon..When they got married that was the only thing he asked her to give him..He always wished for a sister and that he got it in Nandini but seeing you little sister growing up is also yet another blessing but it wasn't gifted to Cabir so he always said that he will reminisce all those moments in Nandini's baby..Sister and sister's baby are someone close to a brother's heart..some express it while some don't and Cabir was someone who wanted to express it and when today his dream was fulfilled he couldn't believe he is actually hearing that word from their mouth..he was called Mamu by those kids..His sisters' kids..He cried and spread his arms and the next second the kids were in his arms..

Manik was standing there and shedding silent tears..He had taken his daughter in his arms but he couldn't do it with his sons..A daughter is a father's blessing while a son is a father's pride..you will pamper your blessing and you will pray for your pride to be with you every time..that's why a daughter is pampered by her father and a son is always stood by his father's side as a support..

They broke the hug and Cabir kissed their foreheads..Mia giggled at it while Manvik and Prathik accepted it dejectedly..They don't like much body contact from anyone except Nandini..

Cabir: How..how do you know..am your Mamu..?

Mia: Mom told us..

Cabir: Really ?

They nodded at her..Cabir still didn't look at Nandini which hurted her but she was sure that she will make it up..

Nandini went towards the kids and bent to their face level..and pointed at DhruLya..

Nandini: Baby..That's Dhruv and Alya..

The kids turned their heads to them and smiled and DhruLya moved towards them in tears..Alya knelt down and hugged them..While Dhruv kissed their heads affectionately..

Alya ( smiled ): You were my best friends' kids..

Dhruv ( with a wide smile ): My buddys' kids..

The kids just smiled at them..Manik expected Nandini to at least look towards him..but nothing such happened..She was just looking at her babies in tears..She was well aware of his gaze on her but this time it didn't affect her instead it made more tears to come out of her eyes..

Mia moved to Manik and held his hand..He bent down to her level with a smile..

Mia: Mom, do you know him too ?

Nandini had taught them that Cabir, Dhruv, Mukti and Alya are their dad's friends..She had no issues with them and so she wanted her kids to know about them..They were her friends too..in fact best friends of her life..She never showed their photo to them..She just taught their names and Mia could only wait for those people to come in their lives so that she could meet her Dad while Manvik and Prathik always felt angry thinking that one day their dad will come back and hurt their mom again if his friends come back in her life..And now they were feeling the same anger and worry..what if their Dad was also with them..he will hurt their mom again..they would have to see her crying again..but somewhere down the line they wished to see him..he was their dad..the one who gave birth to them..only mom won't be reason of a child's existence..But they feared whether he will come back only to hurt her..their mother..she is their happiness..they can't see her in pain..

Manik looked at Nandini with a hope while Nandini was just staring at Mia who had only hope in her eyes..She looked at Manvik and Prathik who was also looking at Manik with a curious expression..She was worried of them..what will happen when they come to know that their Dad is standing in front of them..She never told the truth about their Dad to her kids except his surname is Malhotra but it came out in a way which she never even dreamt of..Her gaze went to Mia who was looking at her with happiness..she was hoping to see her Dad and moreover she wasn't ready to leave Manik's hand..she too felt a connection towards him..Nandini just balled her hands in a fist in frustration but let out those words which she never thought she would do it one day..

Nandini ( looking at Manik ): Yeah..I do..He is Manik Malhotra..

The color of Manvik's and Prathik's face have turned pale..They knew who is Manik Malhotra to them..While Mia stood there in a knowing smile..Manik have already told her name to her..

Nandini ( still looking at Manik with a cold look ): YOUR DAD..

To be continued..