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Morning 8am,
Malhotra Mansion,
There was a lot of hustle bustle in the mansion in this early morning. On one side, in temple, there was puja prep going on whereas on the other side, in the garden, there was a party decoration going on. It is Diwali today. Nandini and Naira were doing something in the temple when Nyonika entered.

Nyo: Nandu ye sab ho gaya?

Nandu: Ji Nyomaa sari puja ki samagri aa gayi hai and prashad bhi ban gaya hai bas thanda hojaye fir thaal mai nikal lungi. Naira ye mala ban jaye uske baad please tum rangoli ka dekh lena!

Naira: Ha di woh maine butler ko bol ke colours mangwa liye the kal mai bana dungi...

Nyo: Acha Nandu, Manik uth gaya? Cabir ko mai abhi abhi utha ke ayi hu..

Nandini: Nyomaa maine unhe uthaya toh tha lekin he was very tired, kal raat bhi der se aye the so shayad se wapas so gaye honge, mai check karke aati hu!

Nyo: Haa tum check karlo and ready ho jao, and Naira ek kaam karo mala banne ke baad tum bhi ready ho jao rangoli ka mai dekh lungi.

Both the ladies nodded and after finishing her work, Nandini left to her room. She entered and as predicted, Manik was sleeping on his stomach with his mouth open. She smiled and went to sit next to him. She softly caressed his hair calling his name.

Nandini: *bending to his ears* Mani wake up baby!

Manik hmmed and shifted to her lap making her smile. He slightly opened his eyes adjusting to the brightness of the room and looked at her with a small smile. She too smiled and bending down kissed his forehead.

Nandini: Good morning baby! Happy Diwali!

Manik smilingly sat up stretching a bit and then turned to her. He cupped her face and kissed her forehead too.

Manik: Good morning Shona! And a very happy Diwali to you too!

Nandini: *smiling and holding his hand at her cheek* Acha now please jaldi se naha lijiye, puja ka time ho raha hai aadhe ghante mai panditji aa jayenge, hmm..

Manik: *nodding* Mera kurta...

Nandini: Haa mai nikal deti hu..

He smiled and left whereas Nandini set the bed properly then took his Kurta pajama from closet and kept it on bed. She then went to the closet and started getting ready. She was just in blouse and petticoat, wrapping her saree, when he walked in bare chested only in his pajama. She gasped as soon as she felt a warm hand around her waist and looked up to see him. His eyes turned darker seeing her in this condition while she couldnt look at him due to the intensity in his eyes and immediately looked away blushing. She took her saree to cover her front but her hand did not coordinate and the saree slipped from it as he started dropping hot kisses on her jaw.

Manik: *dropping kisses on her neck* Did anyone tell you that its a crime to look so hot?

His hands roamed sensually on her bare waist while his other hand was wraped across her front above her chest completely caging her. His fingers started making circled on the skin near her heart making her shiver.

Nandini: Umm.. woh.. mai.. please...

Manik: What please bacha? Answer me!

Nandini: *struggling to come out of his arm* Ma..Manik chodiye na dekh..dekhiye late ho raha hai, aaj puja hai!

Manik: *kissing her shoulder* Toh galti bhi aapki hai na.. itna khatil lagegi aap toh ye banda kya kare?

Nandini blushed even more.. she was totally red like a tomato by now. He smiled and kissing her temple took her one hand in his still within the back hug. Her eyes were closed due to the proximity but she opened it as soon as she felt something cold on her finger. She looked down to see a beautiful ring sparkling in her finger and looked at him.

Manik: *kissing her knuckles* Happy first Diwali together my queen!

Nandini: *hugging him* Thank you!

Manik: *kissing her forehead* You never have to say that bacha! Ok jaldi se ready ho jao before I loose my control seeing you such..

He winked and left the closet while she also composing herself, draped her saree, made a bun, added some flowers, did some makeup, wore her mangalsutra and bangles. She called Manik and he entered looking devilishly handsome in kurta pajama..

Manik: *looking in his phone* Yes Shona.. tumne bulaya?

He was doing something so she cleared her throat. He looked at her and was awestruck. She smiled seeing his expression and forwarded sindoor. He smiled and immediately taking a pinch, filled her hairline.

Manik: I have no words on how beautiful you are looking.. I love seeing you in saree.. and its been so long, precisely 6 months..

Nandini: *kissing his cheek* And I love the way you look at me when I wear it!

Manik: Come lets go, Naira came to say that mom bula rahi thi.. Ek min.. why did you tie your hair yaar?

Nandini: *adjusting her saree for last time* Mani.. puja hai! Nyomaa said hume bethna hai and puja mai baal khule nahi rakhte.. *he nodded*

(Ok guys this is true for certain puja but I cant remember which one so I have added it for this puja, if its wrong kindly excuse)

Her saree 👇

Both left downstairs where all were waiting for them. Nandini went to the kitchen and returned with Nyo with prashad thaal in both ladies hands. Soon panditji came too and Manan sat to do puja. After the pooja, Manan took panditji's blessing and after receiving gurudakshina and prashad he left. Manan, Naira and Cabir then took Raj and Nyonika's blessing wishing each other happy Diwali. They all then went to have brunch.

Cabir: *moaning* Hmm... idli sambhar is yumm! I feel like kissing the person who made this!

Manik who was drinking juice immediately choked as he knew who made it and kicked Cabir's leg under the table who screamed. Rest all started laughing.

Manik: *glaring* Sale kya bol raha hai..

Cabir: *frowning* Maine kya galat bola.. I love this food yaar.. tu try kar you will also feel like kissi...

Manik: Shut up Cabir ye Nandini ne banaya hai...

Cabir: Really? Tabhi mai sochu ye hulk itna possessive kyu ho raha hai... *ignoring Manik and looking at Nandu* Nandu.. meri piddi.. give me your hand..

Manik was now boiling in anger and all were enjoying this including Nandini. She immediately gave her hand in his, while Manik who was sitting in between them looked at Nandini in shock. Cabir was about to bring her knuckles to his lips when Manik snatched her hands in his glaring at Cabir hard as if he would murder him at this instance.

All burst into laughter seeing this.

Naira: Nandu di.. aap ko kuch jalne ki smell aa rahi hai?

Nandini: Ha barbie doll bohot hi zyada kyu Nyomaa?

Nyonika also nodded stifling her giggles.

Cabir: *pointing in Manik's direction* Kahi ye yaha se toh nahi aa rahi?

Raj: *innocently* Haww Manik? Tu jal raha hai?

Manik: *glaring at everyone* Aisa kuch bhi nahi hai! I am not jealous ok! I.. I am just territorial!

Everyone laughed more at this pissing him off. He being pissed off stood up and stomped his way to the room seizing the laughter in dining room.

Nyo: *chuckling a bit* Oh god! I have never seen Manu this irritated!

Cabir: Mom this is nothing.. baat Nandu pe aati hai toh ye kuch bhi karsakta hai!

Nandini blushed a bit and spoke up biting her lips.

Nandini: Cabir bhai mazak tak theek hai lekin ab mujhe inhe manana hoga.. its such a difficult task! Huff!

Raj: *laughing* Jao jao, manao iss bache ko!

Naira: Bas kijiye dad, aap mere bhaiyu ka mazak mat udaye.. woh toh kitne cute hai!

Nyo: *pulling Naira's ear* Acha ji? Abhi thodi der pehle kon tang kar raha tha..

Naira: Oww mumma.. woh toh I joined everyone but I am still in his team ok!

Nandini: *smiling and getting up* Mai aati hu.

All: All the best!

She laughed and left upstairs to the room.

Nandini: Mazak mazak mai haath toh dediya Nandu lekin ab monster ko kaise sambhalegi? Ayiappa bacha lena!

Nandini slightly pushed the door and entered in the room but the next second her back was pinned to the door as he stood there with his hands on either side of her moving dangerously close.

Manik: *removing blouse from her shoulder* So? Badi hasi aa rahi thi niche haan?

Nandini: Na..Nahi toh.. mai toh b..bas sa...sabke liye has r..rahi thi.. aah sss..

She hissed as he bit her shoulder harshly. He looked at her and boring his eyes in hers, he muttered "MINE" and captured her lips before she could speak. He was kissing her vigorously not letting her respond. Soon she was out of breath but he didnt leave her so she had to push him slightly to make him realise her condition. He broke the kiss panting hard. While she too had her eyes closed taking deep breaths.

Nandini: *cupping his face* Look at me! *he did* It was just Cabir bhai na.. why are you so angry?

Manik: *pulling her by holding her waist* I dont care whoever it is only I have all the rights on you!

Nandini: Ok baba calm down and do you really think I would give this right to someone else?

Manik: Why did you give your hand to him?

Nandini: *moving away* It was just a joke Manik! Dont you trust me?

Manik: *realising she's hurt* No.. its really not like that.. you are misunderstanding... I.. I dont know what happened to me.. I am sorry!

Nandini: Its ok!

Manik: No its not, you are not looking at me! I know I hurt you!

Nandini: I just want to clarify Manik that only you have all rights on me and he is a brother to me Manik..

Manik: *holding his ears* I know! I overreacted! I am sorry please aaj ke din dont be angry on me!

Nandini smiled slightly looking at his cute face. She knew he trust her but its his anger which she hates.

Nandini: Oh no no mister! Not so easy!

Manik: *bad face* Toh ab? Yaar its out first festival and tum gussa kar rahi ho!

Nandini: Hmm ye toh hai.. so lets do one thing.. we will postpone this anger!

Manik: Matlab?

Nandini: *smiling extra sweetly* Matlab ye ki Mr Malhotra, make yourself comfortable in guest room tonight! You are not sleeping in my room!

Manik: *shocked* What? But Nandu how will I sleep without you?

Nandini: *glaring* Ye gussa karne se pehle sochna chahiye tha!

Saying this she left the room before he could catch her and he followed her.

Manik: *following her* Nandu.. please na jaan.. dont do this!

Nandini: *reaching to the lounge* My decision is final Mr Malhotra!

Naira: Bhaiyu kya hua?

Manik: Umm..woh woh.. ku..kuch bhi toh na..

Nandini: Mai batati hu na doll! Aapke bhai ko gussa control karna nahi aata toh bus ek choti si punishment di ab woh bhi he doesnt want to do isiliye ye pleading!

Manik: Shona see tum kuch aur boldo, I will do it! I can also come to shopping with you!

Nandini folded her arms around her chest and turned away.

Cabir: *smiling cheekily* Waise punishment kya hai?

Manik: Tujhe kyu batau be kutte.. teri wajah se hua hai ye!

Cabir: *innocently* Nandu see.. what kind of language he is using for your brother!

Manik glared at him and looked at Nandini who was glaring at him.

Manik: *with a bad face* Sorry Cabir!

Cabir gave a winning smile while Raj and Nyonika were amused seeing him follow Nandini's instructions so meekly.

Raj: *chuckling* Punishment kya hai waise?

Manik: *with a very bad face* I have to sleep in guest room tonight!

Everyone burst out laughing except Manan.

Nyonika: Haha I am so proud of you Nandu!

Nandini was about to speak when her phone rang.. it was caterer for the party at night so she walked a bit away to talk to him whereas Raj and Nyonika too left to do their work. Manik made a crying face and slumped on the sofa while Naira and Cabir too slumped on either side of him.

Manik: Yaar punishment tak theek hai lekin woh gussa hai...

Naira: Bhaiyu kuch toh karna padega..

Cabir: *forwarding his chips packet to them* Chips khaoge?

Manik glared at him while Naira too looked at him angrily.

Naira: *screaming* Bhai!

Cabir: *raising his hands in surrender* Uh oh.. chill out Sherni!

Hearing the word 'Sherni', Naira was lost in her thoughts when Cabir's voice pulled her out of thoughts.

Cabir: Dekh dude simple hai.. do something that makes her feel special.. ye shopping and all ladkiyo ke liye bohot important hai no doubt... by the way no offence Nairu but sach kadva hota hai... *she glared at him* Ha so I was saying bhale hi ye important hai lekin isme special kuch nahi.. do something umm.. *he couldn't find another word 😂* special only!

Manik: And tera ye "special" matlab?

Cabir: *munching on his chips* Woh tu jane!

Naira: Bhaiyu what does Nandu di like the most?

Manik: Her Ayiappa!

Naira: *hitting his head* Offo bhaiyu Ayiappa ko pray karne ke alawa aap kya karoge? Kuch unique sochiye na..

Manik kept thinking while both Cabir and Naira were looking at him. He looked at both of them side by side and then spoke up.

Manik: *frustrated* I dont know yaar! Hadh hai dimaag bhi nahi chal raha ab!

Naira: *sighing* Ok lets try this! Umm how about a gift?

Manik: *nodding in a no* Nope not gonna work!

Cabir: Romance?

Manik: *hitting his face with pillow* Shut up!

Naira: Singing for her?

Manik: Done it many times!

Cabir: Dancing for her? *Both Manik and Naira looked at him with an "Are you serious?" face* nahi matlab usne singing bola toh singing dancing goes with the flow of suggestions..

Manik: Yaar Cabir chup! *something strikes him* Yes I got it!

Cabra: Kya?

Author's note: Hey guys! How's the update?

So Manan's first Diwali!

Monster possessive Manik!

Nandini's punishment! 😂

Cabir, Naira and Manik's bond! 😝

So what do you think Manik's plan is? Very simple it is!

Its unedited as I just finished it and its late and I am sleepy now so if you find any errors let me know!

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