Hello guys how r u all .....its a long long update around 6000 words to compensate for my absence 🙈🙈

One more thing I wanna thank all of u for showing so much love and concern 🥰🥰u guys have my heart 🥺🥺❤and I m busy with my exams just gave update cuz I got little time and will be replying u guys also once I get time.....love u guys 💞💞

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Manik get up nandini whispered gently as she moved her fingers in his hair

Manik she mumbled his name again as she rubbed her thumb over his forehead and manik stirred in sleep get up mere jaan she said encouraging him to wake up from sleep

Good morning she said with a smile as she saw him opening his eyes and he too passed her a smile

Morning he whispered in groggy tone as he tapped his finger on her nose and then pulled it out of love and she smiled brightly at him

How's ur foot now dragging her stool more closer to him she whispered and manik nodded his head much better although he knew how much pain he had with even a small movement but he didnt want to bother her with it

Why r ur eyes red....didnt u sleep well he asked tilting his head as nandini was setting pillows for him to make it more comfortable but nandini just avoided answering him as she checked his temperature again thank God she whispered as he appeared much better and his temperature was also back to normal u had fever from pain last night she mumbled looking at him and u didnt sleep one more night cuz of that he saw her avoiding him as she just placed one more pillow behind his back

Nandini leave all this......idhar ao he tugged her head gently making her sit on bed

Mein bilkul theek hn but apni halat to dekho tm he said with concern as he rubbed his thumb over her cheeks

Bht thak gye hoge tm he said rubbing his finger on her dark circles all this must be so exhausting for u and u r pregnant also this time he held her hand and nandini looked at him with warm eyes

Mein bilkul theek hn manik aur bht kush bhi she said pinching his cheek and manik just glared at her shutup was his one word answer to all her comforting words and nandini giggled more at his frustated face

What happened to u at this early hour in morning she said patting his hand

Okay manik I know its tough....its tiring also but u know what she said as she inched closer to him all the frustration and tiredness go away the moment I meet u , when u talk to me.....when u hold me a beautiful smile on her face depicted that she meant every single word she said

This period was meant to be special for u and here we r he said frustatedly

Manik chup karo....m happy she said throwing hands around his neck....he shifted in his place to say sth but nandini just pressed her finger over his lips quiett!! She said as she pressed her lips on his cheek kissing him

You r my happy pill she snuggled more into him and he welcomed wrapping his arms around her with one going to caress her hair

You r so precious nandini he whispered rubbing her back and she leaned more into him finding comfort and peace

Wanna rest for sometime he whispered as he saw her yawning and nandini nodded lazily getting up from stool.......she removed catcher from her hair as she passed him a smile b4 lying down on sofa........manik blew a flying kiss at her making her blush.....nonetheless she closed her eyes aware of his constant gaze at her but she knew he wasnt gonna look away so she just tried to relax while on the other side manik had turned completely towards her side with his one hand resting under his head and a beautiful smile adorning his lips while he kept staring at the beautiful woman he was blessed with

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Nandini went home after swiping her duty with her fellow colleague.....she was supposed to do night shift in place of her frnd......entering into house all tired she looked around to see servants doing their routine work.....she peeked into kitchen to see marry giving directions to servants to do work properly

Nandini welcome home marry said as she looked at her drained out figure and nandini smiled as she sat down on nearby table.....marry pulled out jug of juice from fridge meanwhile directing cook to prepare breakfast for nandini

Here drink this she said pouring orange juice for them and nandini scrunched her nose ye nhi

U need to take care of urself in this state marry caressed her face manik nhi hai mein to hn na....chup kar ke ab piyo yeh marry said as she fake scolded her who smiled in return at her care....nandini held the glass and took a sip from it

Maa Khan hai nandini asked and marry just shook her head in no she hasn't come out of her room the moment she came after visiting hospital

Ohhhhhh nandini mouthed as she drank whole glass of juice and stood up

Mera breakfast maa ke room mein le aye ga she said going from there

Knocking nyonika's room she opened the door alerting her.....as she entered into room she saw nyonika sitting on bed with a dull face and stained cheeks....nandini sighed as she sat on bed nearby nyonika.....a deadly silence prevailed in room as nandini waited for her to speak sth.......

Have u had ur breakfast nyonika asked lifting her head and putting a smile on her face

Marry is bringing our breakfast here.....she told me u haven't eaten anything nandini replied with a same smiling face

Hmmmm nyonika hummed in response as she looked around avoiding eye contact with nandini

Maa nandini sighed as she rested her hand on nyonika's hand

U r hurting urself

Nandini manik kab discharge hoke wapis aye ga she asked a question

Soon nandini smiled answering her as she thought she just wanted to meet manik

Okay.....she said making mind notes to leave the house as early as possible.....she didnt want to be in manik's life anymore

Maa why didnt u meet him yesterday she finally asked the question which was disturbing her from so long

He got hurt again bcz of me.....nandini I always create problems for him nyonika said palming her hand as she observed Nandini's facial expression

Maa aap ko PTA hai Kia keh rhi....who told u all this

I will also leave this house in a day or so.... she said maintaining a stern face and nandini gaped her mouth at her.....she was just staring at nyonika's face who tugged her hair behind her ear......nandini shook her head recovering from shock and she looked at nyonika who had actually started packing her stuff

U r not serious she said clearly not liking it

Can I take these photos with me she showed Nandini two photo frames one had manik's pic and other one was of couple........nandini just rolled her eyes studying her every move

With this circumstances m 100% sure I will get mad Nandini seemed annoyed by all those things happening

U guys have mastered the act of hurting yourselves and eachother.....there he is !! acting as if he doesn't care and now u wanna leave us....WOW nandini threw herself back on bed as she dropped her head on her palms

M I no one to u she said raising her head as she looked at nyonika with tear filled eyes.......when nandini actually started feeling warmth of mother then nyonika decided to leave her all of sudden.....

I dont want more trouble for u guys

Nandini stood up and went towards nyonika who was trying to pack her stuff with a great self control to not just burst into tears

Maa plzz na jaye aap....mein bhi to beti hn na aapki nandini said with great hope and a smile appeared on nyonika's face admist all the tension......she caressed Nandini's cheeks.......at the same time the door opened revealing marry who was dragging food trolley with her

Ao breakfast kar lo.....manik ko dekhte dekhte apna to tm bilkul dehaan nhi rkhti she said pulling nandini with her who had a big smile on her face

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Yaar cabir mjhe nikal yahan se manik said throwing dart at dartboard as they were playing darts game.

Mein tang agya hn yahan he said in annoyed tone

I cant help.....ur wife only can decide about ur hospital stay he said shrugging his shoulders and manik made a face

Nakara insaan he threw darts at cabir....they were arguing when aryaman entered

Insaano ka hospital hai ye he said as he saw both of them throwing things at eachother

Yaar aryaman idhar aa......convince Nandini somehow to get me discharged from here he said in requesting tone and aryaman answered

Okay I will try but r u sure....I mean ur foot he said referring to the new injuries

100 % sure manik said hastily in confident tone and aryaman nodded his head as he gripped his ankle with one hand and placed other hand on his foot fingers and gave it a jerk making him groan in pain shitt....shittt

Hmmm......I see he taunted and manik mumbled distastefully aise janglion ki trah kare ga to dard to hona hi hai instead of admitting that he was in pain manik put the whole blame on aryaman......they were talking when nandini came and everyone stopped right there creating pindrop silence in room.....nandini glanced at their faces one by one

Kia Hua Hua tm logo ko she enquired in suspicious tone and cabir and aryaman just pointed their fingers at manik ask from him

Nothing I was just telling them m feeling so good and I think their is no need to stay at hospital anymore he said stretching his arms in air and nandini scanned him for a moment as she placed her bag on table and sat beside him

Manik abhi u cant even move ur foot.....just few more days she coaxed him but seemed like he wasnt ready to buy it

I dont feel good here.....its also tiring for u guys.......trust me I will heal much faster at home he presented his reasons of why he wanted to go home

Okay as u say.....will go home tomorrow she said with a smile and manik mumbled in celebrating tone THANK GOD

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The car stopped in porche of malhotra mansion and cabir appeared on screen......the backdoor opened and cabir forwarded his hand in air to give some support to manik and he came out of car holding cabir's hand....meanwhile abhi had also arrived there and gave additional support to manik who looked around at his house....he inhaled a deep breath feeling so positive being back there....yes he was back at home not at the very next day but after 3 to 4 days as the senior doctor didnt want to discharge him with his foot wounded badly.........minute later nandini came out of car after gathering their stuff.....she stood beside manik who was now taking slow steps towards the entrance door.......the door opened revealing their frnds who were holding party poppers....

Welcome home manik they all hooted blasting party poppers at them.....a big smile appeared on manik's face as he took steps inside his house which was decorated by their frnds.......as soon as he entered nyonika watched him from behind the pillar.....HER SON....standing tall on his feet......a pool of tears fell off her eyes in happiness as she looked at him.........they were standing in lobby when Mary came

Manik she called and manik turned around while his hand still around cabir's neck......he smiled as she came forward sniffing and caressed his arms and then moved her hand to his face shukar hai khuda ka mera bacha ghar wapis agya  she said in shaky tone trying to control her tears

Huhhhh jhoot bache ko milne to aye nhi aap hospital he said with fake frown as he wrapped his hand around her side hugging her and nyonika at that time felt so jealous of Mary who was getting her share of love......she wanted to be at that place in her son's arms

BUT DOES HER SON REALLY WANTS IT her mind raised a question and her heart sank at the thought.......pushing her tears back she turned around and went away

On the other hand he looked around to find the lounge decorated and different photographs were hanged which was showing the true bond of frndship they had........mukti took the remote and turned on the screen and on big display were photos of manik and nandini summing up their hospital journey

And the top picture was clearly depicting Nandini's state at that time......nandini blinked her eyes multiple times as the single pic brought up so many deadly memories of those horrible days but at the same time other photographs were making her heart swell with happiness....she was feeling overwhelmed and it made her grip manik's hand tightly.......manik who was lost looking at all those pictures found nandini clinging on him.....he encircled hand around her waist and connected her to him.....kissing her headtop he said rubbing her arm to console her everything is okay jaan......see he said with a big smile on his face as nandini stared at his handsome face......a smile appeared on her face and she clinged more to his chest

I look like a complete mess nandini said as she gazed at her worn out figure on top picture and on hearing her words manik glanced at the pic again......their state depicted in picture was enough for manik to judge what was her mental state at that time

Bcz u were a mess aryaman mumbled and nandini turned her head towards him while still in manik's arms

Yeah I remember ur sleepy eyes and u were clutching his hand so tightly......but despite everything I found it cute as after so many days I saw u in little peace .....he said and then exhaled a deep breath huh....that was a tough time though he said as he passed manan a smile.......nandini said nothing instead she raised their entwined hands and kissed manik's hand feeling blessed to have him back......

U okay  manik asked as they were still in same position while others started marching towards lounge and nandini nodded in yes staring at his handsome face......her heart striked against ribcage falling for him all over again 

Okay love birds we r not here to watch ur romance.....come we r waitinnngggggg they said insisting as they all were gathered around table waiting for manan to join them so that they could cut the cake

Let's go nandini whispered as she placed her hand in air for manik to hold and they took slow steps towards the table......everyone made space for couple and  manik made nandini grab the knife and then held her hand..... then manan cut the cake......taking a piece of cake he first fed it to nandini and they all hooted again....manik then fed every one of them one by one

Okay let the celebrations begin mukti shouted excitedly as they all striked their cake pieces together.....soon the music was turned on and they all started dancing to the beats of music while manik landed himself on sofa and watched them swaying their bodies happily as he started feeling pain in his foot from all the movement.........he looked around to find the efforts they had made to make manan feel special and then his gaze fell on his wife who was dancing freely while feeding herself with cake piece.......her carefree moves and innocent face spread a smile on his face as he watched her intently........after a minute or so nandini stopped and looked at him to find him totally lost in looking at her.....

Manik she called going towards him and he snapped out of his dream world to look at her.....putting forward her hand in air she invited him to dance and how could he deny such a beautiful offer......grabbing her hand he got up and then placed his hands on her waist pulling her closer

This pink shade is telling how happy u r he whispered as she felt his burning gaze on her cheeks giving her goosebumps..... he leaned down and pecked her cheeks

Manik she whispered shying as she tried to create some distance

When will they go home...I wanna tell u how beautiful u r looking he whispered back with naughty glint in his eyes as they were just doing some light steps to not exert manik much

Dont u dare do anything stupid.....how rude....look they have put on so much effort she said frowning as she knew how mean he could be sometimes when it came to spending their time

I will give u answer once they leave he gave her an intimidating look as he sat on sofa again and pulled her with him.....

Okay...whatever she gave *I dont care* look......they sat there in silence when nandini said m hungry manik she made a face and manik turned his head towards her surprised that she just had a big piece of cake but then realising it that she needed more food he called a servant

Bring some fruits for her he said and as the servant was about to leave nandini intervened

Not fruits.....i want icecream or chocolates she said licking her lips excitedly in anticipation

Its cold nandini.....no icecream

Bring fruits only he ordered the servant again and nandini just made a sad face

U need to eat gud food he pinched her cheeks while she curved her lips more showing how sad she was...the fruit basket came and manik peeled off banana for her while everyone who was looking at them rolled their eyes....

WE WERE SUPPOSED TO ENJOY TOGETHER mukti said as she slapped manik's shoulder who was acting like a love sick puppy

So 🙄🙄 kar enjoy...she's hungry he shrugged ignoring everyone's deadly glares as he handed nandini banana

Gadha she said smacking manik's head and turned on the music again

Come nandini darling mukti pulled nandini leaving manik surprised as he was left alone on sofa while others started enjoying again......enjoy urself now mukti showed him middle finger and was awarded by cushions hitting her face

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Hello everyone yash said appearing from the lobby and everyone stopped in their tracks and one of them turned off the music

Yahan to party chal rhi hai he said with a smile and despite his friendly tone everyone passed embarrassed smiles......

Party to bnti bhi hai hmara shehzada jo ghar agya he said as he saw manik getting up and approaching towards him......his heart swelled with happiness seeing manik standing on his own feet........they hugged and yash patted manik's arms gentleman how r u feeling

Gud sir manik replied with a chuckle as they moved to sit on sofa

Hello everyone he waved at others who were now seated on sofas

Dad nandini squealed in happiness as she strode to approach him.....she hugged him tight who kissed her forehead in return

After so many days m getting to see her beautiful smile he said to manik who was sitting beside him and manik smiled while nandini blushed more

Lemme bring sth for u to eat dad nandini said as she disappeared from there and manik scanned yash aap theek hai???bht weak hogye aap he asked yash who sighed and passed him a smile bs ab age hi aise hai.....itni bhook nhi lgti he said shrugging and it made manik worried

Dad dont do this to us he said palming yash's hand u need to take good care of urself......u dont even come to stay with us

Arey yaar m fine yash said assuring him and nandini came with trolley of food

Nandini pack ur bags...dad hmare sath nhi ate hm wahan chale jate hai otherwise we should start hunting for our new mom jo dad ka khayal rkhe he gave a meaningful look to yash who chuckled at his words

Dad nandini palmed his hand worriedly manik is right.....u r not taking care of urself

Bs karo yaar.....kyon mere azadi ke peeche par gye ho tm dono....mein bilkul theek hn he patted nandini's cheeks ......they all chatted and after sometime yash got up and bade bye to everyone.......he was in lobby when he turned around and said bacho sare bht tired hoge....sare raat party na karte rhna.....take proper sleep specially u manik......dont exert much he instructed everyone of them like a father making everyone smile at his sweet gesture

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Manik pass that please nandini said referring to chowmein and rice making manik raise his eyebrows as he looked at her who just had a jumbo burger with fries.....

Manikkk nandini said in hurried tone making manik shrug his shoulders as he passed her the dishes......dishing out her food she started eating while manik gazed at her tilting his head......every passing second was unfolding the new level of her hunger.......munching her food she looked at him and found him lost looking at her with wide eyes

This is so tasty she mumbled with stuffed mouth and manik absentmindedly nodded still looking at her plate

Mein ye le lo plzzz she requested eyeing the chicken piece at manik's plate.......

Haan ab ye bhi manik said pointing his finger at his plate in amazed tone okay ye lo he said transferring chicken piece in her plate and everyone stiffled their laughter at his expressions

What happened nandini questioned looking at manik

Ye kuch zayda nhi he looked at her plate finally blurting out what was bothering him.....

Mjhe bhook lge hai....m pregnant....I need more food she rolled her eyes at his question hmmm u r right after finishing their meals everyone was seated pushing their backs against dining chairs fully satiated

Time for some dessert.....lemme bring tres leche cake she made an excited sound

No not for me aliya was the first one to refuse to the offer followed by others as they had eaten too much

Okay then I will bring for myself only nandini said dismissing to kitchen and manik just shook his head

Yaar tm logo ne mere bv ko khana nhi dia jab mein hospital mein tha....kia hogya hai ise....she will puke everything out if she kept eating like this he said in worried tone

It's okay manik.....pregnancy is not easy...she will have such cravings waise bhi she has been through alot...she will take time to come into a routine...dont worry aliya said in sweet tone patting his back........meanwhile they saw nandini coming while putting a spoonful of cake in her mouth and she stopped a few steps away from dining table

Why r u all staring at me like this she asked narrowing her eyes and everyone instantly diverted their gazes

Its cuz u r looking more pretty today mukti said pinching her cheeks and it made nandini smile while manik just shrugged still confused about the whole situation  .......soon they all seated and when manik saw nandini approaching he extended his arm on sofa crown and nandini gladly snuggled into him resting her head on his arm.........their rest of day spent in chatting playing some board games and making alot of memories.......the sun was set and they all started leaving one by one.....when the lounge was empty manik and nandini got up deciding to go to their room....

Ohhhh m so tired manik stretched on sofa yawning

But we had so much fun......I already miss them she pouted staring at the decorations and the hall which was echoing with their laughters but now their was pin drop silence

Call them back manik she cribbed sitting back on sofa and manik raised his eyebrow as he didnt like her statement

Darling u shouldn't be thinking about anyone else when ur whole world is right beside u he said holding his chin and inching closer to her

U r so full of urself manik she said pushing him back

Ahaan really he mimicked her voice as he smacked the back of her head lightly stupid he mumbled while she gasped with mouth wide open

Monster she said with scrunched nose as she stood closer to his tall figure who had started smiling by then.......she pinched his arm making him scowl in pain as she spoke while marching

U want something to eat

Ufff....common nandini we had dinner half an hour ago manik mumbled frustated as he went behind her to stop his hungry wife from eating everything out there.......the sound of them arguing could be heard from kitchen where they were deciding whether and what should nandini eat........nyonika opened the door slightly and peeked thru it to take a look at manik......he was there making cute faces while arguing........he placed a hand on his hip as he was unable to make nandini understand his pov and a smile appeared on nyonika's face seeing them fighting like small kids that too over right choice of food at that moment.........at that moment she so wished the situation to be different where she wouldn't have to hide from him despite living under the same roof.....but Alas some wishes were meant to stay in hearts only unfulfilled!!!! Sighing she closed the door

Okay nuts only manik said grabbing a jar of dry fruits and nandini nodded in agreement....AS LONG AS SHE WAS GETTING TO EAT STH SHE DIDNT CARE....she had the ability to gulp everything down her throat.......as they were passing thru hallway manik stopped resting his hand on railing

Nandini is there someone else at home too?? He asked and nandini who had her hand in the jar to grab some nuts stopped and she looked at room horrified.....their eyes met and nandini immediately changed her expressions

Ohooo manik their is no one......bht suspicious hogye ho tm......marry hoge she said as she hurriedly ran upstairs with fear of getting caught while manik just shrugged his shoulders hmmmm he too headed upstairs where nandini was waiting for him........as soon as manik opened the door and turned on the lights his eyes opened wide in surprise as he looked around to see his stuff scattered all over the room.......his shirts were on bed.....his watches were there too on side table and the dressing had all his items on display while Nandini's stuff was pushed to one side........he turned his head to look at her who had starting cleaning the mess flabbergasted....she didnt wanna be exposed like this infront of him

Nandini he called her name softly gazing at her back feeling a pang on pain in his heart as he realised what she had gone through......

Manik just a minute......lemme set this place she said batting her eyelashes trying to act strong

These servants.....they didnt even bother to check the room when I wasnt around.....I think I should do some strictness with them she said as if she wasnt the one who purposely scattered his whole stuff over there......manik went beside her and encased his arms around her abdomen.....kissing her cheeks he rubbed his nose over her neck and nandini tried hard to control her tears.....she just didnt wanna end her day with a sad note and manik like everytime understood everything without her uttering a single word.....moving an inch away he looked at her hair which had grown rough bcz of lack of care......pulling oil bottle from side drawer he grabbed Nandini's hand making her sit on floor as he said

Lemme oil ur hair.....they look like a mess he said as he threw pile of cloths on other side of bed and nandini complied to him as she just wanted his love and attention

Ohhh wait he said as he stood up placing the bottle on side table and went to grab the jar of dry fruits.....

Enjoy and wait for my magical touch he said handing her the jar and pulled her nose teasingly and nandini smiled but the corner of her eyes turned watery

Lean back and close ur eyes.....relax he whispered as he spilled some oil on his palm......rubbing his both hands together he then rubbed them on her hair and starting slowly massaging her scalp sending a soothing feeling.....after sometime he observed nandini had calmed down and had a small smile on her lips

Is it good he asked and nandini nodded as she opened her eyes and fed some of cashew nuts to him

Thnku babe he kissed her headtop and she flashed him her beautiful smile

Yes this smile makes u look more sexy he winked at her who slapped his thigh blushing

Dont act like a newly wed girl he rolled his eyes at her extra shy behaviour admit , cuz ur cheeks tell the tale otherwise he said referring to pink shade appearing on her cheeks and she laughed whole heartedly at his statement......feeling contented after seeing her happy and relaxed he rummaged his hands thru her hair oiling every inch of her hair and giving a good head massage.....his fingers were dancing on her scalp and the feeling was so soothing that her eyes were automatically shutting....she wanted him to never stop doing that but she knew he must be tired so she just stopped him and got up u r a good massager

Yeah multi talented u know he flaunted washing his oily hands....wiping his hands with towel he sat on bed where nandini was setting the bed sheets and whispered pulling her on bed

U can contact me for any type of massage he winked and nandini could feel his hot breath falling on her face......she scanned his handsome face which had a sly smile on it......SHE MISSED IT WAY TOO MUCH her heart confessed and she didnt take a moment b4 hugging him tightly

Manik she mumbled hiding her face in the crook of his neck who was now holding her protectively in his strong arms.......moving her head away she again looked at his face and smiled making his heart swell with happiness......she locked their lips for a small kiss and ended it with a small smooch......she snuggled into him blushing

I was expecting a much bigger reward....but it's okay manik said in sad tone as he rubbed her small back and nandini created some distance lifting her head off his chest.....narrowing her eyes she looked at him frowning and manik who was waiting for her response with a smile on his face felt a feeble punch on his chest

Isi waja se mein tmhe free nhi karte zayda.....track se hi hat jate ho she said rolling her eyes at his demands

And why u haven't slept uptil now.....u r not well completely she said getting into her angry boss avatar

Is room ki har dewaar(wall) gawah hai ke kitna zulm hota mere pe he faked pain in his voice as he pulled the duvet to cover himself and a smile appeared on her face at his words

Drama queen she mumbled sliding inside the duvet after turning off the side lamp and mumbled goodnight

Good night he said as his hand searched for her neck in no light and then he fixed his hand on her nape pulling her towards himself so she carefully landed herself on his arm which was stretched open for her.........he also turned his body towards her taking her in bear hug now u cant run away from me......we have a bigger bed now he said in heavy tone and nandini smiled remembering the nights they spent in hospital when he always insisted her to stay close to him

I dont have any such plan she said feeling her body relaxed in his grip....pecking her forehead manik closed his eyes and liked this they drowned themselves into welcoming sleep