*Nandini*

The sun rays hit my eyes and I woke up next to the best person, Manik, My Manik! He looked so cute while sleeping. He had made a cute pout and covered his face with a pillow so that the sun rays don't disturb him. I got up and closed the curtains and headed to the washroom to get ready.

After taking a shower, I came out wearing a simple, plain saree with a cut sleeve blouse and open hair, just washed. I was drying my hair using a towel when I saw Manik, still sleeping.

Suddenly something crossed my mind and I went to the bed and touched my hair with his face dropping some water droplets on them. He fiddled in his sleep and I laughed quietly seeing him disturbed.

After troubling him for some more time, I turned to get up when something pulled me and It was, Manik Malhotra. Now I was on top of him with his hands around my waist.

"Tum jaag rahe ho"

I asked.

"Tum mere aas pas ho aur mujhe pata nahi chale, Aisa Ho Sakta hai?"

He said putting my hair strand behind.

I smiled and said,

"Chalo uth hi Gaye ho to, get ready and let me go. It's my first day in this house"

He tightened his grip around me and said

"Uhmm..par man nahi ho Raha Jane ka. Acha tum Na ek kiss dedo..fir Chali Jana."

I raised my eyebrows and he made a puppy face.

I smiled slightly and moved closer to him.

I went near his lips and could feel his breath. I kissed his cheek, right near the lips and moved up. He looked at me shocked and I laughed seeing him. Controlling my laughter, I said,

"Manik..actually na, you haven't brushed so..no kiss!"

He glared at me angrily and I laughed.

I got up and moved to the mirror. I blow-dried my hair and wore earrings, bangles and a small necklace. I opened the box of Sindoor and took some in my fingers.

"Let me do the honours"

I saw Manik behind me. I out the Sindoor back in the box and held it my hand to let him take some Sindoor. He put the holy powder in my hairline, once again and I felt out of the world. I kept the box on the dressing table and smiled seeing us.

"You look so beautiful in this saree"

He said. He can never forget complimenting me.

"Nandini! Nandini!!"

I heard Navya calling me. She must be thinking I am still sleeping.

"Ayi Navya!"

I said and told Manik to get ready and come down fast.

I touched Mom and Dad's feet once I went down.

"Bahut hi pyari lag Rahi hai beta is saree mein."

Mom said and I thanked her.

Manik came and then Mom explained me the ritual that is done after marriage. In this the new bride makes something sweet for the family.

I went in the kitchen and looked for the ingredients to make suji ka halwa.
Navya came and helped me find the ingredients and soon, I had finished making the halwa. Now it was result time.

I served the halwa to everyone and first it was tasted by Mom, followed by dad and then the other family members.

"Ye kya banaya hai beta?"

Mom asked me  making me nervous as hell. Didn't she like it? Par ghar pe to sabko acha lagta tha?

"Han, Nyonika is right! What is this?"

I looked at Manik as dad also asked the same question. Nandini aj to tu gayi.

My face went blank and I was hell scared.

"Ab to Roz he halwa banana padega tujhe. Aisa kya milaya hai. It tastes out of the world."

Mom said and I looked at her surprised. She smiled and then I realised she liked it. I felt relieved and then dad said,

"Han..Jannat hai Jannat"

I smiled and felt happy that everyone liked it. Mom and dad gave me some gift as a part of the ritual called 'neg' and I accepted it happily.

The day passed like that and it was almost evening now.

Mom came and asked me if she can call the neighbours and friends over for the muh dikhai. I agreed and then she gave me a saree to wear which was surprisingly a kanjeevaram saree. I asked her the reason and she said,

"They should know you are a South Indian and you have your own identity."

I hugged her and got ready soon. Manik was in the office as this was a ladies function so he thought to work.

I wore the saree with some matching jewellery with my hair tied in a bun and a gajra to complete the look.

Navya came to call me and I covered my face with a veil. I was made to sit on the sofa and one my one the ladies came and saw my face and gave me some gifts. After everyone had seen my face I was asked to remove my veil and we had a little party with some snacks. They all appreciated my saree and simplicity and we chit-chatted about little things.

Later Manik came and after dinner, we slept after having a tiresome day.

My life was so complete. I had my Love, Manik and a loving family. I had never thought in my dreams that I would get married, trust on new people, fall in love and now all of this seems like a fairytale. I want to live this fairytale forever. I just hope no one jinxes our happiness.

So finally, Love has won over all the odds.

Over all the hatred since childhood, over all the trust issues.

This is a new chapter of my life and I will make sure its full of Colors.

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So the last chapter of the book is here! I hope you guys liked it. I am not too good with goodbyes but thank you for all you people for sticking around till the end.
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This story was written to relive MaNan and write something realistic, without any clichè dramas and I hope I fulfilled the purpose.

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