Now the relationship between both Abhi and Manik was very strong.

Abhi was even ready to do anything for Manik.

And during whole of this period where the relationship between Abhi and Manik was improving. On the other hand both Manik and Nandini were also coming close to each other.

Many incidences happened which brought Manik and Nandini closer.

Flashback starts....

Now a days Nandini is very busy due to office work.

She is giving her full attention to her work because she is dedicated to prove and improve herself.

During this time both Manik and Nandini sometimes also meet each other for coffee and dinner.

One day Nandini was coming in her car from the office but suddenly her car stopped working due to bad weather and also there was no taxi or other modes to go.

She tried to contact Abhi but Abhi was not able to pick up her because he was struck in a important meeting.

Lastly when not finding a solution, she decided to call Manik for help.

"Hello Manik, Are you free??" Said Nandini after contacting with Manik

" Yeah, m free Nandini. What happened u r ok right" replied Manik

" Yeah, actually my car broke down and here is no other transport available. I even tried to call bhai but he is busy in his meeting" said Nandini on the call

" Don't worry, m on my way. M coming to pick u up. Just don't move anywhere from there." Replied Manik while standing up from the chair and moving out from the cabin taking his car keys along with him.

Here Manik moves from his office in his car to pick up Nandini and in the other side Nandini is sitting in her car after calling Manik.

After a while the weather started to turn bad and suddenly rain started to pour down.

Watching the rain the kid within Nandini started to come out and she moves out of the car to enjoy the rain.

She was singing and dancing on the stranded road while she was all wet from the rain.

When Manik reached at the location he found Nandini totally wet, her dress messed up and she was dancing and playing with the rain.

He was totally mesmerized seeing Nandini in that condition. And also he was shocked to find this side of Nandini because the Nandini he always met was very sophisticated and very quiet.

But the Nandini he was currently witnessing was totally different. He was very contented to witness this side of Nandini.

Manik moves out from his car and approaches Nandini and makes her wear his coat.
" U should take care of ur self. U will catch cold if u play in rain like this." Said Manik while making Nandini wear his coat.

Firstly Nandini was shocked to see Manik there as she didn't realize his presence there and also she felt embarrassed as she have never behaved like this in front of him.

After a while both composed themselves and moves from there towards Manik's car.

Flashback over...

This was one of the incidence which brought them closer.

Another incident which brought them closer was when they both met for a meeting.

Flashback starts......

It was one ordinary busy day for both Manik and Nandini.

Here Manik got ready for office and went downstairs for breakfast.

"Good morning, dadi" wished Manik while kissing on grandma's forehead and joining her for breakfast.

"Good morning my son. So how are you?" Asked grandma while wishing him back

"I am good and what about your health. Are you taking your medicines on time??" Replied Manik while conforming about her health

"Yeah, m taking my medicines on time. You tell me how is everything going on with Nandini?" Asked grandma while both started to have their breakfast

"What about Nandini? How will I know about her. If u want to know about her call her and ask about it" replied Manik

"What is this? Don't tell me you didn't even contact Nandini after that day" grandma asked while being quiet shocked

"Common grandma, you know about me how much busy I am now a days in office work but don't worry today we both are meeting for a conference and later on we may also go for dinner" replied Manik while giving her details about his plan with Nandini

"Wow, good going. A date with your fiancé. But Manik what is this after attending a conference. You should arrange a special date something romantic" said grandma while being a little naughty and bubbly

"Grandma leave it. You know about me. We both are busy now a days. I want to give her some space because this relationship is very new for both of us. I don't want to make it awkward for both of us. We both will gradually experience all this while knowing each other bit by bit." explained Manik to his grandma about his PoV while being all serious

Grandma was feeling very proud by his thinking that how much mature he is and how he is also considering Nandini's thoughts

After having breakfast Grandma moves towards her room whereas Manik moves towards the conference

And here on Nandini's side she wakes up and after getting ready moves towards the dinning table to have breakfast.

"Good morning Mom, Dad and Bhai" wished Nandini to her family while coming downstairs towards the dinning table

"Good morning baby/doll" replied karan, Krystal and Abhi

"So ready for the conference" asked karan to Nandini

"Yes Dad, m excited for this because I will come to learn a lot more new things from all the members experience" replied Nandini while her face was showing different emotions of confidence and excitement

"Don't worry, this conference will be very beneficial for u because this conference will provide great exposure for you" said karan while creasing Nandini's head

"Yeah dad" replied Nandini

"So doll all set for the dinner with Manik after the conference" asked Abhi to Nandini

"Yes Bhai" replied Nandini

"And Nandini something urgent came up so I need to go to office and I will not be able to join you for the conference" said Abhi to Nandini

"It's ok Bhai, no problem" replied Nandini

Later they all had breakfast and both karan and Abhi moves towards the office and Nandini moves for the conference

Here both Manik and Nandini comes for attending the conference

"Hi Nandini, How r you?" Asked Manik while approaching Nandini and both shake hands with each other

"M gud, what about you?" Replied Nandini

"Even m gud. So come let's move towards the hall" said Manik while asking Nandini to move in together

They both moves towards the hall where everyone greats Manik on the way and Nandini was feeling very different walking beside Manik because everyone was giving her different type of looks.

But even then she didn't show any emotion on her face. She maintained a very poised and strong look showing herself unaffected by all the stares.

Both Manik and Nandini without giving any heed to anyone enters the hall and attended the conference

Like this the conference goes on where Nandini come to learn new things and she was very satisfied with all the new things that she came to know. And after some time the conference came to an end and all moves out from there.

"So Nandini hope this conference was able to give you what you wanted" asked Manik

"Yes, m happy because all the knowledge that I gained from here will be beneficial for me in my overall growth and I will also be able to work in a more better way" replied Nandini very honestly with which Manik was happy

"Now as we both are free shall we move to have our dinner because you must be hungry. So shall we" asked Manik to Nandini

"Yeah, m very hungry" replied Nandini and both moves towards Manik's car as Manik ordered his driver to send Nandini's car to her house

"So Nandini which type of food do you prefer" asked Manik to know about her food preferences

"I m not much specific. I can eat anything but vegetarian because non-veg I can't even handle it's smell" replied Nandini in a very carefree manner but she later realize how comfortably she was talking with Manik

"No problem, I won't eat non-veg with you" replied Manik having a slight smile on his face by looking at her comfortableness

"Manik if you want to eat non-veg I have not problem u can eat non-veg I will adjust" said Nandini being a little hesitant

"Nandini that's fine. No need to be so formal with me. U can open up with me I won't mind. In-fact m happy that you are sharing your views with me. And regarding my eating non-veg I can adjust I will not eat it in front of you. So problem solved" said Manik while making Nandini comfortable

After a while they reach the restaurant where they both moves out from the car when Manik offers Nandini his hand to come out of the car and both moves towards the restaurant's front gate where the manager of the restaurant receives them.

"Good evening sir, Good evening ma'am" wished the manager to Manik and Nandini

"Good evening" both replied the manager

"Sir, all the arrangements are done according to your order. Your table is this side. Please come." Informed the the manager to Manik

They both along with the manager moves for their table and Manik makes Nandini sit on her chair and then moves for his seat.

Seeing all the decorations for the dinner Nandini was very impressed with all of it. As it was simple yet elegant.

Then Manik orders the dinner and it arrives there after few minutes

Looking at the dishes Nandini was astonished because all the dishes were vegetarian and the respect for Manik in her heart increased many folds by his this small gesture.

They both have their dinner. All the time during dinner Manik was adoring Nandini because she was making very cute faces while eating as it was looking like she is having the best time of her life. She was enjoying the food to its fullest.

After having dinner both moves out of the restaurant and Manik starts to drive towards Nandini's house to drop her home.

On the way there was a beach when Nandini shouts for Manik to stop.

"What happened Nandini? Are you fine?" Asked Manik while checking Nandini for any discomfort

"Actually I shouted because there is a beach and I wanna go there if u don't have any problem" said Nandini while being little hesitant

"Oh god. That's fine Nandini, we can go on the beach but u could have said it in a calm way. I was scared. I thought something happened." Said Manik while calming down

"Sorry, I scared you" said Nandini feeling guilty for scaring Manik

"It's ok. Come let's go" replied Manik
And they both moves towards the beach

On beach both silently walks and absorbs the calmness of the beach and listens to the waves of the ocean.

After sometime when Manik notices that Nandini is tired he asks her to move towards the car but she asks him to stay for few minutes and both settles themselves on the sand.

"Manik u know I love beaches. Whenever m happy or sad I always come to beach and this sound of the waves always calms me down" suddenly said Nandini to Manik sharing her thoughts while leaning on Manik's shoulder

"So what's the reason today for ur visit here. Happy or sad??" Asked Manik

"Happy. M very happy today because I experienced a whole new thing today. U know I was very carefree but just a few days before we meet I came to realize what m loosing in my life by wasting this precious time which I can use for the betterment of my family and then i decided to improve my self and now I am trying to improve myself" says Nandini sharing her thoughts with Manik

"You must be saying na what all m saying. Just leave it. U must be getting bored with my talks" said Nandini

"No Nandini, not at all m bored with ur talks. In-fact I feel happy that you are sharing ur thoughts with me" said Manik

After a while Manik notices that Nandini slept on his shoulder and he slowly picks up Nandini and moves with her towards the car and settles herself in the seat and moves towards the Murthy Mansion.

After reaching the Mansion Manik wakes up Nandini and asks her to move in the house to sleep comfortably.

Both bid bye to each other and Manik moves towards the Malhotra Mansion.

Flashback over.....

Like this both Manik and Nandini came closer to each other and this is how their story stated towards a better and adventurous journey of their life....

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