Nandini we'll get strollers from Spain manik said sipping his coffee as he really liked strollers the time he was window shopping in Spain and he had made a plan that he would buy one for his baby

From Spain.....dimagh jagah pe haina baby nandini knocked manik's skull looking at him as if he had grown horns

U mean all the way from Spain....aur kahe se bhi nhi she asked in unsure tone more to make him change his statement but he with a smile replied I didnt see anything like that else where

Amma apne billionaire betay ki baat sune zara nandini joked and manik glared at her by lowering his specs and glaring at her

S.H.U.T U.P okay he pronounced every word as he looked at the teasing smile on her face.....she was mocking him

So apparently India doesn't produce that good strollers so unfortunately we have to buy all the way from Spain for the billionaire Manik malhotra's babies she told everything to nyonika more like teasing manik more as she said every word and manik just huffed pretending unfazed by her teasing

So what, my grandkids are gonna be this special ...... we'll get the best for them and there came daadi of kids who was as excited as the dad

Haan wese nandini is more responsible in terms of saving money and not spendthrifting unlike me manik teased as they both knew how much extravagant they were in spending money on things they loved u can check price of her shoes and bags he teased more causing her to laugh as she took shield of her arm to hide her face

Okay....stop this , here nandini eat this nandini looked up to see nyonika with bowl of yoghurt and fruits mostly banana and she hated yoghurt and bananas but nonetheless she took the bowl feeling humbled already by nyonika doing so much for her and she didn't want to say NO

She took a bite and made a face but then looked at manik who was chuckling looking at her expressions, she made a face and manik knew she never liked it good for u he teased and nandini just made a more puppy face trying to persuade him to eat that bowl without it getting noticed by nyonika as according to nandini it would hurt nyonika and to her good luck nyonika went to her room for a bit after giving her bowl

U like it manik......plzzz eat naa she said and manik shook his head denying clearly nah u EAT he said and nandini cribbed plzzz , why r u teasing me she said not understanding why he wasnt just grabbing the bowl and eat it but in all that she completely forgetting that she was the one teasing the hell out of him sometime back

OK I will return the favour she put an offer and manik asked in my way he put a demand making her hit his bicep u r so mean she mumbled thrusting the bowl in his hand and he laughed enjoying her condition

ON MY CONDITIONS he announced once again and went in his room while nandini rolled her eyes at his demands but wait whose gonna fulfil the promise later...what promise 😉

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It was 3 weeks and nandini's foot was a lot better.....it pained after alot of movement and strain but otherwise it was okay and it was a big relief for the family considering the crucial months of pregnancy

Where's manik nandini nyonika asked as she hadn't seen manik from morning after breakfast and it was Sunday so she was expecting him to be roaming behind her and teasing nandini but he was nowhere to be seen

Amma he has work.....he is in library she replied and nyonika nodded

Ohhhh okay.....ask him to take some rest, I guess he has been working from the time he had breakfast she said and nandini nodded g maa I was just going to him she smiled and nyonika patted her cheek and went away

Manikkkk nandini peeked into room and called manik who was so focussed looking at his laptop screen.......hearing his name he raised his eyes and smiled looking at her........he relaxed in his chair and stretched as nandini stared at his tired figure

U look so tired she said with love in her tone for him......she went closer to him and upon reaching closer she combed his hair moving it away from spreading infront of his eyes

U shouldn't have come upstairs he said in concerned tone worried about her foot

M fine she mumbled and manik nodded still we need to be careful na he said and nandini smiled widely

Maa poch rhi thi tmhara she said diverting the topic

Maa pochti hi rhte.....maa ki bahu ko nhi khayal aya mera he asked placing hand on her waist and asked with a lopsided smile

Wo bhi bht miss kar rhi thi but her husband gets angry when disturbed so she was just waiting for him in lounge she pouted and manik pinched her cheeks

Awww how rude he mumbled playing along and nandini chuckled

Slap urself isi baat pe she joked making manik laugh out loud.......moments with her were always pure bliss......he got up and pecked her cheek......bs thora sa kaam rhta.....phir will join u he said as he picked his laptop from table after pulling nandini aside

Nhi manik.....bs naa àbhi aur nhi she resisted trying to pull his laptop from his hands

Nandini nhi karo yaar he laughed at her childish efforts

It's decided......u r taking rest she said firmly pulling laptop and finally resting it down on table.....she turned around to shut the laptop when manik shouted

Don't do anything he shouted and nandini just widened her eyes at his scream

Why u do this she slapped his bicep as she got scared and manik laughed at her reaction

M working on it from morning.....agar tm kuch kharab kar dete he said as he took steps to go closer to table

As if m a kid she said and as she spread more infront of laptop so he don't get access to it......

Step aside nandini he said with a smile enjoying the bickering and manik placing hand on her shoulder tried to move her away but in that process her hand lifted from table and trying to place it again firmly she moved her hand around trying to get hold of anything and as her hand slapped on the keyboard shutting the document manik was working on......manik's eyes widened as the document closed

Arey yaar Kia kiya tmne he said and hastily grabbed his laptop and nandini turned around to look at laptop screen to find no document opened and manik was looking at screen with tired eyes

Yaar nandini he just said and nandini felt so embarrassed as she could see how tired he was and yet when he said nothing as she ruined his effort it made her more sad

M sorry.....mein kar dete hn she tucked her hair behind and tried to take his laptop to fix everything u can brief me about it....I can do it she assured him who shook his head

U don't know.....mein kar lnga jao yaar he combed his hair as he wore his spectacles again and nandini made a face M sorry manik....I didnt mean to she mumbled with teary eyes as she messed up again

I wanted to help u but I messed up again she cursed herself again and manik looked up to find her looking at him with ashamed face

Jao yahan se mein kar leta hn he said and nandini's face turned into sad one as she turned around to go and manik kept staring at her back

Ruko he called nandini making her stop immediately and she turned to look at him with questioning eyes

Can u oil my hair and give my head a good massage he knew how sad she became all of sudden and she badly wanted to fix things for him but couldn't be of much help in his work but she could really help him relax with a good massage

It will refresh my mind he said with a smile and nandini nodded her head voilently completely agreeing to him

Lemme get oil for u she said excitedly and manik stopped her ask someone to get it for u.....don't move around much he said as he shifted on beanbag leaving chair for her to sit on.....she came after telling on intercom to bring oil......she came after telling on intercom to bring oil

M so sorry manik.....I increased ur work sitting on chair she spread hand around his neck and kissed his cheek

It's okay......thora sa hi delete hua hai...purana wala already save kar lia tha mene he said to decrease her guilt and she moved her finger tenderly over his scalp.....servant brought items in library and as he turned around to leave nandini stopped him and turned her face to manik and asked babe u wanna eat sth

Black coffee he mumbled with a smile and nandini asked servant to bring coffee and sth to eat for manik....as he left she mumbled

Lgta hai maa ko hi btana pare ga.....phir choro ge tm ye black coffee she pinched his cheek and he turned his head and raised his eyebrow at her

Bht zayda nhi horha tmhara.......mummy's pet bn rhi bht.....shohar ki izzat ka khayal rkha karo kuch he said in lighter tone

Tmhare peeche I left smoking and drinking and ab maa ke kehne pe coffee bhi chor dn....reham karo kuch he said in bechara tone and nandini chuckled as she squeezed his cheeks my baby she squealed connecting her face with his

Chalo kaam kar lo kuch tm ab...bs ye sb karwa lo tmse manik said in tone getting her to work while she laughed as she got to work......pouring some oil on her palm she rubbed the other one and then started applying little portion on scalp while manik went again into his serious mode to work

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Mjhe lga he is working nyonika came after an hour to see them and found manik resting his head on nandini's lap and sleeping while laptop was still there in his lap

Aise hi sogya.....he rested his head saying for just 5 mins and slept nandini replied as she stared at him sleeping innocently

Thakk gya hoga bht she mumbled again to nyonika who sat on a chair closer to them and looked at his tired figure worriedly

Subha se he was working....he didnt even eat anything she mumbled in sad+worried tone and nandini mumbled nhi maa mene coffee aur sandwich dia the she relaxed a bit hearing this and manik woke up as he heard some voices......his hand went to remove his spectacles to rub his eyes but not finding it there he raised his head to look at it lying on a table besides nandini's chair...nandini removed them as he slept unintentionally.....he stretched and as he turned he found nyonika sitting there also

Maa aap kab aye he asked as he looked at the laptop screen from the corner of his eyes

Khatam karo ye kaam.....Chalo lunch is ready she said in fib tone and

Haan bs final touches dene....uske baad m coming he said and nyonika who had reached the door turned to look at him with serious expressions

Only 2 mins he said in requesting tone and nyonika sighed and left shaking her head....she wasn't happy with his unhealthy working routine

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I m not quite happy with ur work routine nyonika asked as they all were sitting in lounge watching TV while manik was lying on nyonika's lap.....he had nothing to say so he just kinda stared in her eyes

It's not healthy....its not good she stressed and manik shrugged

I have to make money na maa....uske liye to ye sb karna parta he said sitting straight

This is not the right way to do it nandini took part in conversation

And u have enough money.....ur business is established....its all sorted now nyonika tried to put thought in his mind.....she knew his struggles and what went thru in his life to bcm what he was today

I would loose it if I won't work hard he said in serious tone and nyonika melted as she could see the struggles of past years flashing in his eyes

Besides, my babies will be here soon.....I have to give them a very well settled life

Ur father planned everything out for u.....he had his finances sorted ,dedicated for your different things and activities.....what happened then manik.....did it go as planned nyonika gave him a very cruel reality check and manik's shoulder slumped as he rubbed his face.......he stared at front not knowing what to say

What u r thinking is not wrong either manik nyonika started after sometime and she patted his back

But mere jaan this is not the right way she mumbled caressing his back and he held his head up enjoy every little thing....enjoy time with nandini....build memories with her she said with a smile enjoy little moments and also work hard but don't get it all to ur head

Don't worry....everything will be okay mere jaan....we both r here nyonika said in gentle tone and manik nodded his head as he rested his head on her shoulder for some comfort and she caressed his hair

Manik is their sth wrong with u.....u have grown very thin nyonika asked as she had seen manik's good figure all over the years and after the bad accident he went thru, he was very lean and it was justified cuz of the long stay in hospital but it wasn't getting back to normal

Theek to hn maa he said very casually but that also didnt wipe the worry off her face

I get very worried for u sometimes she voiced out and nandini thought it was her time to jump into conversation

He's worried 24/7 about everything happening.....he has to manage everything on his own she complained and manik just stared at her.....he didnt know when did she notice all this when he made sure to not give even a hint about it to anyone.....YESS he was getting anxious about everything and anything around.....he was stressed as last months of nandini's pregnancy had arrived and it was adding alot to anxiety and stress

It's nothing like that.....STOP IT NANDINI manik rolled his eyes looking at her complaining kuch bhi nhi hai.....stop worrying he concluded the conversation and kissed nyonika's cheek.....

Aur tm jao lunch ka dekho table set hua ya nhi....aise hi maa betay ki larai karwani he glared at nandini as he said and nandini just gave a sheepish look....

This is not a way to talk nyonika warned manik catching him off guard What....mene Kia bola he asked and nyonika just glared him more

Ur dad never talked to me in that tone she reprimanded him it was just a harmless statement amma he cribbed as he didn't want to stuck in a situation while nyonika didn't stop glaring at him I didnt mean it that way......nandini knows that he said dragging nandini into conversation

No I don't nandini said with a lopsided smile.......he looked at her and at nyonika and then gave up OKAY my sorry he said rolling his eyes and this is why I spend more time at my work....u guys always pair up manik said walking towards dining hall while nandini followed her grumpy husband laughing

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Manik when r we going to America nandini asked as they both were sitting on room sofa watching TV and manik looked at her

In a week he replied but then muted the tv to focus fully at hee nandini I was thinking may be we should change our plan he said hesitantly as he knew how excited she was for the trip I mean we wont have a car there....bht chalna pare ga......ur foot he said as he spread his hand over her shoulder for support she needed at that moment

M fine now manik

Maa and dad has same views he said and nandini just stared at his face helplessly baby I really want to go she made a puppy face

Me too baby but we cant risk it na he said caressing her cheek and nandini slumped at her place.....manik said nothing giving her time to recover from the news and understand it fully......turning on the volume high he started watching TV when after sometime he looked at her to find tear rolling down her eyes

Nandini Kia hua he took her in his embrace

I really wanted this to be special....I ruined everything manik she cried feeling bad

Baby...... he said holding her face first of all stop this he referred to her crying

It was our last adventurous thing we were going to do before babies nandini sniffed

Who told u this is the only thing we could do.....we can go somewhere else in India he said as he kissed her cheek and wiped her tears

Usmein bhi sb bole ge to not go nandini said pouting and manik just chuckled at her way

Koi kuch nhi kahe ga.....I will get it all sorted manik said and nandini looked at him when we will go she asked and manik laughed as he kissed her pink nose

Abhi to mjhe jana america....uske baad he said how will I spend my days without u manik she mumbled snuggling into him

Peacefully as u always say he joked making her punch his chest playfully

Its not like that she said in timid tone

Achaw what r ur special plans.....I should also know na manik asked in teasing tone making her turn into a beautiful shade of pink

Why should I tell u as we aren't going to Turkey, America nandini said smartly

May be we can set the same mood here he winked at her making her chuckle shutup....I know nothing is gonna happen she mumbled getting up as she went to the bed

Wanna try me manik jumped on bed after her and scared the shit out of her as she was busy applying her eyecream closing her eyes why u do this she had a hand on her heart and cried making face....she never liked him scaring her like that

Ohhhh u still gets scared manik pinched her nose and she shooed his hand away not liking it ever MANIKKKK STOP IRRITATING ME she cried and manik laughed smothering her with kisses and hugging her I love u

Huhhhhhh she muffled a groan and manik parted from her worriedly....before he could ask he looked at her tensed face.......her strained face became more tense and tears gathered at the corner of her eyes.......and then within a matter of seconds it was all okay and nandini rested her head on headrest sighing oohhhhhhhh she let out a loud sigh of relief as her contraction was gone and manik caressed her cheek with the back of her fingers

Is it very painful

Hmmmmm she mumbled as she carelessly rested her head on his shoulder and he patted her hair....he lazily wrapped his arms around her providing her needed comfort

Manik nandini chirped after sometime parting from him....she gave him a sheepish smile letting him know that she wanted sth from him

What do u need he asked chuckling and nandini gave him a Cheesy smile

Nutella French toast and also mushroom cheese omelette she mumbled knowing how crazy it was to ask for breakfast at 1 at night

And I will be fucking mad if u try to replace it with some healthy alternative she said and manik widened his eyes as he stared at her nandini what was that he asked shocked at her statement

I will eat what I wanna eat only.....don't mess with it at the end nandini made puppy eyes and manik nodded his head U wanna join me and we can talk as I prepare your meal

Sounds like a good plan nandini said getting happy as she held his arm let's go she sounded excited and manik just smiled seeing her happiness

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Nandini I was thinking manik turned around and placed spatula on counter as he walked towards her

Yes what were u thinking she mumbled as she gripped his collar from both sides and pulled him closer

We going for it he asked in lit tone and nandini didnt even take a minute to guess what he was trying to say

Manikkkk she said punching his chest.....one track mind she said laughing at his demands and he eyed her badly

My omelette will get burnt nandini tried to push him away and manik did pull away only for brief seconds to shift omelette on plate

OK what were we saying he asked placing hands on both side of her trapping her and she just blushed where is my French toast she asked and manik huffed at her demands......but not letting her spoil his mood he pulled her chin and sealed their lips......nandini gave in and gripped his hand entwining their hands while placing the other on her back....they parted and manik locked his hands on nandini's back and pecked her lips few more times

My cute panda he coeed and nandini asked panda....itni moti hogye hn mein she asked with concern and manik shook his head

Is sab ke baad what else were u expecting he teased twisting her nose and nandini scrunched her nose

It's not me....its babies she made an excuse she always made and manik chuckled okay but I love pandas.....I find them so cute he kissed her cheek as he said those words my French toasts nandini asked and manik growled at her annoyance

Ughhh I hate u he slapped the back of her head and nandini laughed

But I love u naa nandini slipped off her seat and went behind him....peeking from behind she kissed his neck and manik mumbled don't tease me if all u gonna do is eat and sleep after this like a sloth

I came here to suggest sth else nandini hinted and a grin appeared on manik's face really he asked and she just blushed at his shiny eyes and eagerness

U made yummy food nandini savoured the taste and manik smiled staring at her who was sitting on the same sofa with her legs spreaded and making little space for manik at the end

U wanna eat some

Nops tm hi khao is time breakfast he said rolling his eyes and nandini just stuffed her mouth with a big bite of toast to tease him more

I have the license to eat whatever and whenever I want....why not make use of it she winked at him and he chuckled while nandini moved her foot frantically around to ease the aching

What happened babe manik asked looking at her legs and nandini pouted I feel so tired all the time she said and manik awed at her...... u should have told me jaan he said as he slowly started messaging her legs and nandini eased herself more in sofa and enjoyed her breakfast all the while looking at him lovingly who was just chatting and messaging her feet with his magical fingers

Blessed with the best wale insta story lgane ka dil kar rha aaj to nandini laughed and manik said u can still do it....I dont mind praising he said and nandini laughed out loud

Waise u are extra kind today she commented

Yeah it was either this or annoying cries the whole night with red nose of urs he meanwhile pinched her nose also and she bit her lip knowing how emotional she became after hearing his decision of not taking her with him to trip

Let's go sleep now manik said as they were done conversing and then he looked at bed to find her pregnancy pillow occupying the whole bed

Where will I sleep nandini he groaned as he was always pushed to end while she had all the bed by herself

I cant sleep without this nandini shrugged and manik rolled his eyes

This is not fair

Everything is fair in love mere jaan nandini chuckled as she went near him and held his chin

M going in other room manik held his pillow and nandini who was about to sit on bed stopped and turned to look at him shocked u r just gonna leave me alone here

Stop being dramatic nandini He chuckled and nandini didnt change her serious expressions no m serious....I can't sleep without u she said and manik just rested his pillow back on bed and laid down come he mumbled and nandini happily climbed the bed and went to smooch his lips m so grateful to God for gifting me u she said rubbing her cheek with him and he laughed as he held her waist tenderly

Good night my love and my little babies manik whispered kissing her lips and then kissing her baby bump making her show her white pearls night she mumbled

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Tm khayal rkhna apna nandini manik said as he tucked his shirt in his pants and looked at nandini who was rechecking everything for him and nandini's eyes turned sad again thinking of living away from him ......understanding her emotions he went towards her and encased his hands around her.....she turned around and looked at him with sad face

Don't be naa he mumbled holding her chin tenderly and bent to kiss her forehead

Manik she just mumbled and manik caressed her cheeks g manik ki jaan he said softly and nandini's eyes watered at his care

Rona nhi he warned her aise rote hue bhejo ge mjhe he asked and nandini batted her eyelashes to control her tears

Kitna pareshaan hnga mein Soch ke that u bade bye to me while crying he said and nandini just sniffed ro kahan rhi hn she said in annoyed tone as she wiped her nose and manik laughed at her reaction.......she was acting as if he couldn't see her runny nose

To phir mjhe kyon aisa lg rha

Ab hans to nhi skti na jese bht khushi hai tmhare Jane ki she made a face and manik kissed her cheek

Aise cute harkateen mat karo he said and nandini just scrunched her nose

Ruko ge to phir bhi nhi tm she knew how much he passionate he was for his work

U know me so well he said kissing her other cheek and secured his hand around her waist

Proper meal lena, khana bhi shi se kha lena aur now u will have whole bed to urself....make full use of it aur Neend proper lena manik listed down everything he wanted to do and nandini nodded my good girl he tucked hair strand behind her hair and played with earring adorning her right earlobe

Bht pyaari lg rhi ho manik said ,his thumb pad caressing her cheek

Okay m going down.....come soon he said as nandini went back to gather his things while he went downstairs for breakfast

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Good morning maa manik said in loud tone as he spotted nyonika in dining hall.......he side hugged her quickly and got seated bring me breakfast he said making servants move quickly to set everything on table and meanwhile nandini also arrived.......everyone was seated serving themselves what they wanted to eat and manik was hurrying cuz he had a flight to catch

Where's maple syrup he asked as he had to pour it on his French toasts and nandini scanned the whole table to find it nowhere

Lemme get it she said leaving her breakfast  to get it for him....within seconds she was back

Manik don't be busy in work only.....apna khayal bhi rkhna nyonika advised making manik nod his head

I know maa he said and gave her a reassuring smile

Ohhhh yeah nandini did u pack that red cover file also manik asked and nandini was clueless which file

And u need it now......u should have told me earlier she said

I told u earlier that its important..... I kept it on study table he reasoned and nandini controlled herself from rolling her eyes at his statement and throw a fit every piece of paper belonging to him was important she thought but didn't say it

Getting up she went upstairs and nyonika for a moment looked up at her first and then at manik who was looking at his plate......

Meanwhile on the other side nandini went inside the bedroom and hurriedly started finding that file on his study table....it wasn't there. She searched it everywhere in cupboard and side table drawers but couldn't find it......sighing she thought to give study room a last try thinking probably she could find file there and yes she found it there.....it was sitting in one of his book rack

Here it is she placed file next to him on dinning table and manik gave her a smile

Thanks he mumbled and manik got up as he had finished eating......he went into one of rooms to wash his hands and nandini looked thru the dining hall into lounge where all his belongings were placed

Shitt....m coming maa nandini said as she got up again from chair and nyonika had enough

Now where r u going.....u haven't touched ur plate she huffed in annoyance and nandini smiled

Mere pyaari maa she mumbled and went to get his tie and wallet which he forgot in room and manik came back.....going to nyonika with a purpose to say goodbye to her with a little chit chat he sat next to her who just gave him a look

This is the third time she went to get sth for u she mouthed and manik just didn't have any answer

For what did she go this time he asked and nyonika just shaked her head at him

Never for once ur father made me do it

I was getting late amma

And u know why she isn't going with u she made him realize of her pregnancy and sprained foot which became the reason of her not accompanying him to babymoon they were planning for long......manik opened his mouth to say sth but stopped and said sighing u r making me feel so bad

U r not some teenager who has to do everything at last minute......be mature....u should be prepared beforehand so no one have to hustle to get things done she said and nandini who had arrived with his things just stood there listening to conversation happening between the son and mother.......she didnt have a slightest idea of why such serious conversation was happening

Aur tm Beth ke nashta karo she also scolded nandini who was standing beside manik.....timidly she walked to opposite side and sat all the while giving manik a smile who just tied his wrist watch silently watching his angry mother who had just scolded him badly.....he looked at nandini and smiled at her mocking expressions

One person who could give a shutup call to manik savagely

Amma m sorry he said who just didn't approve of him saying sorry either.......she didnt want to embarrass him ,he just needed a realization jao, u r not getting late now she covered up her emerging love for him under the cover of anger and manik laughed as he bent to give her a kiss on cheek b4 getting up to do little things to get completely ready

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Bye amma he said standing infront of nyonika who just hugged him showering kisses on his face Take care of urself he mumbled rubbing her shoulder gently.

U also take care mere jaan she said lovingly and manik smiled giving her hug once more and then parting he turned his head to nandini who was looking at them smiling.....smiling at her he took steps towards her

Amma is very angry as her daughter in law has to do every work he said chuckling and nandini's smile got bigger

So I think I should apologise he mumbled as he stood right infront of nandini who felt like it refreshened everything up....the annoyance and tiredness she felt running for his every need and not getting it done on time was gone and she felt so fresh.....manik held her arms and she turned pink

Thank you for helping me out everytime he said as he leaned to kiss her cheek but at the same time nandini backed out and glared manik to keep in mind of nyonika's presence

Ohhh she won't mind it

Haina maa he asked and nyonika just raised her eyebrow u wanted me to consider her efforts.....that's how partners praise eachother he said without any shame and nyonika left while mumbling larkay maa ke samne hi sharam kar letey hain ise wo bhi nhi she mumbled with a smile and left to give the privacy which her son didnt demand atleast

OK now there's no one he said to nandini pulling her more closer and she placed hands on his shoulder

Manikk she mumbled and manik said back g manik ki jaan he asked so sweetly and nandini just pulled him for a kiss

Bye manik mumbled caressing her cheeks and then his eyes travelled to her baby bump......he caressed it gently and she just glowed more

I will be here soon....don't worry.....u r my first priority he addressed all her concerns....she was super tensed about her delivery and different thoughts were coming in her mind and the top most was about manik not being here if she had to deliver babies b4 due date and she plastered a smile on her face.......spreading hands around his neck she hugged him once more and then manik left

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