Excitedly she enters into the kitchen and looks at her mother who was engrossed preparing for lunch for Raman and Abhi. She enters inside and clears her throat gaining Ishita attention who glances at her.

Ishita smiles at her and gestures her to come closer. Nandini smiles back and stood beside her mother watching her cook. She loves cooking and learning new ways of cooking from her mother is worth of watching. She has learnt a lot of cooking techniques.

Nandini : Amma. What are you making? Shall I help you out? Why didn't you call me to help you?

Ishita : it's okay princess. I didn't wanted to bother you because you were so bust with your work. I was preparing for lunch for your brother and Appa. Neyoinka called up this morning and wanted to go temple so I thought make lunch and after visiting temple I will drop lunch to them.

Nandini : mom is coming with you to a temple. Can I come along too? I mean I haven't got much to do. I will get bored sitting at home. I help you Amma.

Ishita smiles and nodding her head starts instructing Nandini. Meanwhile Nandini helping Ishita in cooking thought of Manik. She recalls how Manik said he won't be free to call her when the realisation hits her. She smiles and thought to make his lunch too and visit his office after visiting temple.

Her thoughts were broken by Ishita who said something making her shock and accidentally ended cutting her fingers. She ignores the pain and looks at her mother who got worried seeing her fingers.

Ishita rushed to Nandini and holding her finger took her to the sink and opens the tap and starts scolding her who left soft whimpers while staring her cut.

Nandini : Amma. Please stop scolding me. It's not very deep cut. You are worrying for nothing.

Ishita: princess you can clearly see how deep cut is. Why were you not paying attention while cutting it?

Nandini : is it my fault now. Who is asked the question Amma? shall I repeat it what you said?

Ishita : what wrong did I say? I wanted to know if my daughter is happy with this decision of ours or not. You didn't even answer my question. I don't want you to feel forced princess. Do you feel happy?

Nandini sigh and turns the tap off and looks at her mother who got bandage and puts it around her finger. She held Ishita's hand and looks at her.

Nandini : Amma. I am the most happiest person right now. Bhai was right. I wouldn't regret agreeing to this alliance, either I do because I couldn't get man like Manik Amma. I don't even know how to explain what I am feeling about this but whatever is happening i am going to cherish it and make it work between us. I am happy Amma. I don't feel forced because I have full trust on your decision and Manik is truly a gem that I can never think of losing.

Ishita smiles brightly and looked so proud after listening to Nandini. She held her tears back and cupping Nandini's face kissed her forehead.

Ishita : I am so proud of you princess. You should go and get ready. I will get lunch ready. You go.

Nandini : I will get ready afterwards Amma. I will help you out. I was also thinking of taking lunch for Manik. I want to cook something for you.

Ishita smiles and nodded her head and starts teasing Nandini who blushed and looked away immediately. They both with laughters and teasing each other prepared the lunch and packed it nicely.

Nandini went to her room and got changed into traditional white suit because she wanted to dressed something appropriately while going to temple.

Looking at herself in the mirror she smiles and thought of taking few pictures. She took her phone and clicked few photos of hers. She then blushed remembering how Mukti teased her few days back when they went on shopping on Manik's favourite colour. She slapped her head and glancing herself last time in the mirror she walks of the room.

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They both left to for temple where Neyoinka was waiting for them. Nandini hugs Neyoinka and smiles. Neyoinka cupping her face kissed her head.

Neyoinka : you look so beautiful Nandini.

Nandini smiles and thanks her. Ishita also buys Neyoinka then all of them went to a temple and prayed together. All of them after completing their prayers comes down and starts walking to the car.

Neyoinka's phone rang at the same time making them stop. Ishita and Nandini looks at her who took her phone out and answered the call. She ends the call and looks at them with a smile.

Neyoinka : I have to go to NGO urgently. Nandini beta can I ask a favour from you?

Nandini : okay mom. You don't need to ask. What can I do for you? Do you want me to come with you?

Neyoinka : no beta. I was going to drop Manik's lunch to his office along with Raj. Can I ask you if you could take their office? I would have gone but urgent work is needed my attention? I have to rush back there.

Nandini: of course mom. I can do that for you. In fact I was going to go his office taking his lunch too.
I can take it for dad too. You don't worry. You go to NGO while I will give their lunches.

Neyonika smiles and blessed her whereas Ishita smiles at their bonding. Neyonika went to her car and brought the lunches for Manik and Raj and give to Nandini who took it and smiles at her.

Ishita : princess. Why don't you take the car and go to Malthora industrial? Neyonika will drop me to Murthy office. You take care and call me later.

Nandini nodded her head and bidding bye to them settles in the car and drove to Malthora industrial.

She arrives within an hour and parking the car took the lunches and coming out of the car she locked it before walking towards the entrance. Her lips curves into a beautiful smile as she looks at the building.

Her heart feels with pride and joy of seeing how much hardworking and dedication both Malthora men's must have put into this company.

Holding her tears she walks through the corridor and could feel many gazes upon as she walks past them. She felt different feeling rushing down her body because this is first time coming into office after their alliances got fixed. She looked so proud and her heart swelled with pride and excitement.

Smile wasn't leaving her face as she looked around and looked very pleased. Her trance was broken she heard soft whispers among employees.

Ignoring them she moves to the receptionist who looked very busy and she looked unfamiliar face as the last time she came it was another person. She sighs and clears her throat gaining her attention.

Receptionist: hello Ma'am! How can help you?

Nandini : hello! Can I know if Mr Malthora is free?

Receptionist:Raj Malthora or Manik Malthora? Can you please enlighten who you want to see?

Nandini chuckles and smiles seeing the girl getting nervous while fiddling with her fingers.

Nandini: I actually wanted to see both of them. Is any one of them available? Can you please check it?

Receptionist: Manik sir is in a meeting while Raj sir is in his cabin. Do you have an appointment to see them? Can I get your name so I can confirm it if he is expecting your arrival? What is your name?

Nandini : unfortunately I don't have any appointments? My name is Nandini Murthy. Can you please call Mr Raj Malthora and inform him about my arrival?

Receptionist: I am really sorry Ma'am but I can't let you go in without any appointment. I can't call Raj sir because I was strictly told not to let anyone because he was busy with online conference. He said not to disturb unless there is emergency. I may have to ask you to leave the premises if you don't have an appointment.

Nandini sighs and looks around to found Arjun who is only hope who could help her but he was nowhere to be found. She took her phone out and dials Mukti's number because she didn't wanted you to call Manik ruining surprise.

Mukti : hello Bhabhi. I think you dialled a wrong number. You were supposed to call Bhai not met

Nandini : hello Mukti! Are you at home or office?

Mukti : I am with Alya in our studio. Where are you Bhabhi? Is everything okay?

Nandini : oh! Do you have Arjun number? I want to ask him something? Can you tell his number?

Mukti : really Bhabhi. You want his number. I'll message his number. Do you want to share anything to me? I don't mind hearing it out.

Nandini : well I don't wang you to get angry but the truth is I have come to office and the receptionist who is on duty today isn't allowing me to come in without an appointment. I don't what to call your brother because I don't ruin the surprise.

Mukti : what? How can she not allow you? what's her name? Doesn't she know with who she is messing. She will definitely get fired if he finds out about this. Can you pass the phone to her?

Nandini nodded her head and walks back to the receptionist who looks at her in angry and was about shout but stopped when Nandini forward the phone to her who frowns and took the phone.

Receptionist looks at the caller id and gasped in shock staring the screen. Her eyes went to Nandini who stood there with little smirk on her face. Nandini didn't wanted to be rude but this is girl was really testing her patience.

Neha took a deep breath and spoke only to hear Mukti's stern voice without changing the subject.

Mukti : what hello? Do you even realise what mistake have you committed? I will speak to you later but for now escort her dad cabin and inform him about her arrival and if you don't then be ready to say goodbye bye to this job. Pass the phone back to Nandini.

Neha looked very tensed and nodding her head passed the phone who took it and spoke to Mukti while Neha took the phone and called Raj who immediately answered the call.

Raj : hello Neha. Any urgent call for me? Didn't I say not to call till there is important call for me?

Neha : I know sir! I apologies for disturbing you but I have a lady name of Nandini Murthy who wants to see you. She is won't leave. Even Mukti Ma'am scolding me for her. She shouted at me because of her. If you don't want to see her then I'll send her away.

She starts to starts filling him against Nandini not knowing the consequences. She didn't even realise when Raj hanged up the phone and walks out of his cabin in anger what hearing Neha.

Raj marched towards the reception area where Nandini was waiting. He grabbed everyone's attention he starts to shout Neha's name.

Nandini turns around cutting the phone and looks at Raj who was ready to burst out of his anger on Neha. She glances around and found everyone staring at them. She didn't wanted the drama so she went to Raj and calls his name out.

Raj looks at her and his anger soften. He controls his anger and passed a soft smile giving heart attack to everyone who looked stunned seeing Raj Malthora smiling. Nandini smiles at him and shakes her head.

Raj glances at Neha who starts shivering and her face paled off when the realisation hits her.

Raj : get me resignation letter on my desk because you are fired. No longer we require you.

Neha eyes widened and she starts crying. Nandini felt bad for her because she was getting punished for nothing. She looks at Raj who walks away to his cabin. Nandini looks at Neha and sighs.

Neha : ma'am! I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. I didn't knew. Please forgive me. I'm really sorry. I don't want to get fired. What will I do after this? My job. This is only the job I have to save my family.

Nandini : you don't have to worry about the job. I will speak to him. You were doing your job.

Nandini didn't say much but followed Raj ignoring everyone's gazes on her. She enters inside Raj cabin and found him sitting down. He stood up and moves to her while pulling her in hug and kissing her head.

Raj : why didn't you call any of us princess? We could have come to see you outside. You didn't had wait out there so long. I apologies from her side.

Nandini : no dad. It's not your fault. I'm sorry. I should have informed one of you before coming.

Raj: you don't have to do that princess. This is your office too. Why don't call Manik?

Nandini : I was told he was in a meeting and didn't disturb him. Can we leave all this please? Dad promise me you won't tell Manik about this. Can you also not fire her? She was just doing her job?

Raj : I'm sorry princess. I can't let anyone mistreat my princess like this. She will get punished whatever she did. I know she was doing her job but you don't know what she said when she called me. Leave all this and tell me what you brought you here.

Nandini : mom sent lunch for you. You didn't have your lunch so first have your lunch then we will talk.

Raj nodded his head and went to wash his foods whereas Nandini sitting on couch arranged the food.

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