Helloo... And i'm back again...

How's everyone..? Good no?

So So Soo.... We are soon heading towards our end, hopefully more five chapters and we'll be done...

So now love, love and give more love to Vivah and the writer... of course....

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*LONG CHAPTER*

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"Nandini... Fast haan... we have a flight to catch in four hours..." I heard Manik saying as his phone rang.

I nodded at him, while he walked out of the bedroom talking on phone. I turned around taking a deep breath. I checked our bags and looked around in the room.

I am going to miss this place so much. So many memories, so much of love and passion, and we are leaving all of that behind not without some great memories.

I caressed the bed lightly and a small smile appeared on the corner of my lips. I didn't know that a lone tear escaped from my eyes until it dropped down on my hand.

And just then I felt two hands encircling around my waist. I knew who he was.

"Kya hua?" he asked.

I turned around and hugged him instantly "Manik... I am going to miss us. Like this. Nothing in between and no barriers. Manik... ye din kab, kaise gujar gaye kuch pata hi nahi chala. It's like we just came yesterday." I broke the hug and looked at him.

"You know Manik... I never knew you so much jitna maine tumhe yaha jaana hai." I said and looked down. I was happy to go back to our family but I was sad too because now we will be busy handling so many things at a time. I am afraid that will we get some time for ourselves? For us?

"Nandini..." he held my shoulders and I looked up.

"I know, and even I am going to miss this. but we can't stop here right? Yes, we have so many memories over here, so now it's time to go back and make some more memories. If we won't leave from here, how we are going to make new memories baby?" He caressed my cheek and I smiled.

"I love you Manik, a little bit more" I said and hugged him, while he chuckled.

"And I love you to the moon and back... bas...? Ab chale?" He asked and I nodded.

Taking all the bags, we walked out the room.

Holding each other's hand, we closed the room and walked out.

After checking out from resort, we sat in car, while Isaac drove us to the airport.

I came out and adjusted my purse, while I saw Manik coming out too with his phone and laptop bag. Busy Malhotra is back. I mentally rolled my eyes.

Isaac too came out and stood in front of me. I gave him a big smile, while he grinned too.

"Hope you had a great time here Ma'am and Sir... Hope to see you two soon" He said bowing in front of us. I smiled.

"Isaac... thank you for everything... And this is from our side..." I heard Manik saying while passing a cheque or something.

"Sir... but I have been paid already..." Isaac said.

"I know, but it's for you and uhmm... your daughter..." Manik said while I stood there listening to their conversation like a stranger.

"Sir.... How... I..." Isaac fumbled making me frown.

"Isaac... I know... I heard yesterday... you were talking to your wife about your daughter. She is hospitalised right? So take it... Please. I insist..." Manik handed him the cheque forcefully.

Isaac and he engrossed in a sweet fight, but my all the attention was on him. How can someone be so perfect? I adore him so much, so much that sometimes I wonder he is just a dream for every girl out there, a farfetched dream.

"Chale?" I heard him asking me. I smiled brightly and pecked him on his lips instantly. He was shocked at first and then smiled awkwardly.

"I love you... Goo-Chi-Poo..." I pulled his cheeks, while he stomped his feet on the floor and walked away nagging "No... yaaa... Nandini... come on..."

I laughed behind him on his reaction. Awww... isn't he the cutest...

******

Taking a deep breath, we both walked out of Mumbai Airport. Back in town, back in our country. The feeling of coming back is so wonderful. Finally, it will be people with whom we have spent our whole life. It's our people.

Manik took the trolley and nudged me. I smiled and walked with him.

From inside we could see Bhabhi and Bhaiya waiting for us outside. It was 4:30 in the morning.

I couldn't control and ran out to hug Bhabhi. Few tears even escaped from eye while running out. I could hear Manik calling my name, but I cared less and ran just to hug her. The second sister.

"I missed you Bhabhi...." I sobbed as soon as I took her in my arms. I felt her sobbing too.

"Nandu... I missed you so much..." she said while breaking the hug. I saw Manik hugging Bhaiya. I walked towards him and hugged Bhaiya, while Manik hugged Bhabhi.

"How's my bunny?" Bhaiya asked. Yes, that's what he calls me, actually when he feels to pamper me.

"It's Nandini Bhaiya... What is with you two with these weird names..." Manik nagged while hugging Bhabhi. I made a face and ignored him.

"I am fine Bhaiya..." I said and broke the hug.

"Let's so to home then? What say?" I nodded instantly as soon as Bhabhi spoke, while other three laughed.

And soon we settled in the car to reach our home.

Bhaiya parked the car in parking and we walked inside the house holding hands.

"Where's Aarush Bhabhi?" I asked as we stepped in the house. The house was dark, of course it was just 5 in the morning.

"Sleeping of course. He slept with Mom and Dad yesterday and thank god for that. So we could come and pick you up. Warna this idiot husband of yours wanted to come home on his own. Stupid." She glared at Manik, while Manik made a face.

"Achha... you two rest, even I am a bit sleepy..." Bhaiya yawned.

"Achha... Kyun kal raat Bhabhi ne sone nahi diya?"  Manik asked with a serious face. I supressed my laugh, while Bhabhi glared him.

"Bol to aise raha hai jaise tune bunny ko honeymoon pe  sone diya hoga..." I widened my eyes. What? Why they have to discuss on this topic, that too this early in the morning.

"Of course... ask her..." Manik turned to me and gestured me to answer.

"Shut up you two... Abhi let's go... and you two... off to your room..." Bhabhi scolded Bhaiya and Manik while walking up to her room.

Manik chuckled behind her back and held my hand.

"Let's go... to our room.... like Finally..." He sighed and we walked to our room finally.

******

I came out of the washroom after having a nice shower. I dried my hairs with the towel and glanced out to see what my hubby was doing.

He was sitting on the bed with his legs crossed and fully engrossed in his laptop.

I sighed.

I glanced at the watch, it was showing 5:30 in the morning.!

I walked to the bed, and soon he noticed me and gave me a big smile.

I smiled at him and stood beside him near bed.

He gestured me to sit but i shook my head.

"Why? You don't want to sleep?" He asked me.

I shook my head saying "i was asleep in the whole flight Manik. I was thinking to make some breakfast for everyone.. do you want something?" I asked.

"Yes, a coffee please..." he nodded his head paying his attention back to the laptop.

I smiled and walked out of the room. Walking straight to the kitchen I started preparing the breakfast. It will be a great surprise for everyone.

Meanwhile, i even made two cup of coffee for me and Manik. Sending it with a servant i kept my concentration on making food.

I was almost done with making different kind of breakfast when i heard a chirpy voice "Nandu..."

i turned and saw Mom watching me with almost teary eyes.

I smiled and she came running to me and hugged me instantly. I smiled in to hug and asked "Mom... how are you?"

She sobbed a bit while i broke the hug.

Wiping her tears, i said "ye kya Mom... i am back now. So stop crying please.!"

"I missed you bachha.." she said while i go all aww.

"Come here.." i said and took her again in the hug.

"Achhaa. Now you all forgot Chachi nah?" I heard Mira Chachi saying from door.

"Chachi... i missed you" i said while she walked towards me.

"Aww. I know Manik didn't even give you time to miss us." She teased me while i go all red in front of my in-laws.

"But beta why are you here so early in the morning. Go and rest" Mom suggested me.

"No Mom i am fine. Wo, i was sleeping in the flight plus i guess jetlag will not let me sleep." I shrugged my shoulders.

"Manik?" She asked me holding a cup of tea.

"Room main." I said and passed a smile.

And soon we were talking about Hawaii and Honeymoon.

After like half an hour, we all settled the dishes on the table. Bhabhi too joined us before half an hour and helped us.

I saw Manik walking down from stairs in his formal wear smiling at everyone.

"Mom...." he almost shouted and scooted her in a tight hug. I smiled at both of them.

"How's my baby?" She asked while he grinned.

I don't understand, if i call him from names he gets irritated but when it come to Mom he grins like a two year old toddler.

"Are wah... parathe... thank you Mom..." Manik sat on the table while grabbing one paratha. Mom was walking inside the kitchen, while i stood in front of him.

"Thank your wife. She made it." Mom said from kitchen, while Manik's eyes darted at me. He gave me a look asking 'is that you!'

I gave him the look 'obviously! Duh!'

He chuckled and shouted "Moooommmmmmm"

"Manik, why are you shouting? Kya chachiye?" I asked walking towards him.

"Nahi.. wo... Mommmmm dahi yaar. Aap jante ho na, dahi ke bina paratha mujhe nahi pasand." He shouted again, while i saw Mom walking out of kitchen holding a bowl.

"Haan haan janti hu." She said while walking towards us.

I stepped back to give her some space. She made him eat paratha, while he enjoyed all the pampering.

I felt a hand around my shoulder, i looked at my side and saw Bhabhi smiling at me, i smiled back.

"Sons you see. Mamma's boy. Don't feel bad, okay?" She said looking at me.

I smiled and nodded. Of course i do understand the love between a son and a mother. One day i'll be experience that too.

I grinned mentally.

"So my children are here?" I heard Dad's voice which successfully got me out of the trance.

"Dad..!" I shouted excitedly and ran to him. I hugged him immediately, while he embraced me tightly.

"How are you? And your health?" I asked breaking the hug.

He nodded smilingly and passed a hug to Manik too.

"Manik beta, pehle eat.." Mom said in between the greetings while Manik obeyed her.

"Come on princess, you eat too. I am so happy to see you after so many days..." i looked up to see Dad smiling at me.

"Aww.. i am happy too." I said and hugged him again.

"What about me haan? Forgot me!" I heard another voice from behind Dad.

I peeked through Dad to see the person.

"Welcome back Bhabhi... Bhai" Pihu said and walked towards us.

"Pihuuuuu..." Manik shouted excitedly and hugged her. My eyes stayed at her while hers at me.

She came to me finally and hugged me tight.

"Welcome back Bhabhi.... i missed you." She whispered.

I broke the hug and looked around to see everyone busy in their own world.

I looked at her back and held her shoulders "we need to talk okay?"

She gulped and then nodded her head.

I smiled and gestured her towards the dining table.

We all sat on the respective chairs and started having breakfast while Manik's phone rang.

"Hmm Dhruv..." he gulped down the mosel while talking on the phone.

"Hmm... hmm... no no... i came late night buddy. So thought not to disturb you." He said.

Bhabhi passed me a fruit while i smiled and took it.

"Hmmm... okay... i'll be there in 20. No Dhurv i am fine. Yeah cyu." He ended the call and stood up from his chair.

"Okay people. Time to get back to work. I'll see you all." He said and smiled.

He turned around but again turned to me and asked "Nandini... you are going office?"

"Uhmmm no... i'll rest today." I said and smiled.

He shrugged his shoulders and took his coat "i'll see you in evening then. Bye everyone" with this he walked out.

I glanced at Pihu who was uncomfortably shifting on her chair and her food was also untouched.

I knew she is a little scared. I need to talk to her as soon as possible.

I sighed and diverted my attention to the delicious food in front of me.

******

I was arranging mine and Manik's wardrobe back in the wardrobe when i heard a knock on my door.

"Bhabhi..!" Pihu called me from door.

I looked at her while she glued there on her place.

I smiled and gestured her to come in.

I made her sit on the bed and i myself sat beside her.

"How have you been?" I asked breaking the silence.

"I am good and i know you are angry on me. I am sorry Bhabhi. I never wanted to be so rude to you... and about Aryaman..." she stopped in middle and looked at me.

"How's he?" I asked.

"He.? He is perfect Bhabhi. He can now walk too. I... i mean we all took care of him properly. In all your friend is fit and fine" she said and giggled.

A smile appeared on my face and i looked down sighing.

"Now that he is fine, can we talk something, which is very very important." I said while she glanced at me.

"See Pihu, i'll be straight to the point. What do you feel about him?" I asked straight while she widened her eyes in shock and looked down.

"Bhabhi... i...!" She fumbled and was fidgeting with her t-shirt.

I held her hand and stopped her, her eyes darted at me.

"Pihu please be honest. Don't take me as your Bhabhi. Take me as i am your friend, the one you found in London." I said holding her hands.

She closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

She turned to me and then looked at me "Bhabhi I don't know what it is... I don't know how it all happened. I just know that, he around me makes me happy, happiest on this whole planet. When he's not around i feel shallow. I feel empty Bhabhi. Why? It's like i want to be with him all the time. I want to be on the first in his priority list. I want to spend my entire life..." she stopped abruptly and looked away.

"You want to spend your entire life with him?" I completed the sentence while she looked down.

"Accept what you feel Pihu.!!" I asked again.

She took a deep breath and nodding her head she said "yes.... I... I love him" she smiled fullest which made me smile too.

"Pihu..." a loud shoud i heard from the doorstep. The one moment i felt the floor sunk below my feet.

I turned around to see Bhabhi closing the door hurriedly and then came in hastily.

"Do you even know what you are saying.? And Nandini... have you gone nuts? Khule darwaje ke piche tum aise kaise baat kar sakti ho. Agar koi aur aa jata to? Do you know kya ho jata? Do you have slightest of idea?" She barked at me.

"Bhabhi relax... i am sorry but please calm down.." i said while she huffed more.

"And you, Pihu... how can you..."

"Bhabhi..." i stopped her in between. Pihu is still too small for me. I didn't want her to listen all the negative things.

"Pihu, go to your room. We'll talk later" i turned and said to Pihu. She glanced at me and then at Bhabhi. Nodding her head she walked out and closed the door behind.

I sighed as i saw the door closed and then i turned to Bhabhi.

"Bhabhi.." i tried to speak.

"No... no it's wrong Nandini... it is wrong. Even i wanted to talk to you about this. When you weren't here, i saw Pihu taking care of him. Or should i say extra care. This shouldn't be happening Nandini... she can't love someone who used to love you..." she spat on my face while i frowned.

"Why not Bhabhi?" I sat on the bed beside her.

"Why not? Doesn't he has the right to live his life? If he used to love me or whatever that doesn't mean that he will live his all life alone right?" I tried to explain.

She sighed and bite her lip "i know... and I understand. But... it's just... Pihu... and he... How Manik will think? And Abhimanyu... do you know how Chachu and Chachi will think?" She looked worried and honestly i am worried too. Because we both knew how impulsive both brothers are.

"Bhabhi... jumping into conclusions won't be the right thing now. We know about Pihu's feelings so i think now we have to ask Aryaman. What he feels?" I said and sighed.

We sat in some silence for sometime and then she looked at me.

"Do you think, he is over you?" She asked while i sat there numb. I don't know how to react on that particular question. My best friend who used to or may be still loves me. I don't know. And here my Sister-in-law loves him like crazy.

"I don't know Bhabhi... and I don't want to think about it till the time i talk to him. But Bhabhi... he is a nice man. Aur pyaar karna galat thodi na hai." I said.

"Yes Nandini... it's not wrong. But galat insaan se galat time pe pyaar karna galat hai. Aur yaha dono hi galat hai. Main yeh nahi keh rahi hu ki Aryaman galat hai but he's.. he is not the one for Pihu." She said helplessly.

"Who are we to decide that Bhabhi... and how do we know that they both aren't destined?" I questioned her again.

She tried to speak but failed.

"I don't know.. it all seems to be so complicated." She hid her face in her palms.

I pressed her shoulder lightly "wait until i talk to Aryaman."

She nodded and looked at me.

"Do you think we should share it to... Manik and Bhaiya?" I asked.

"Not now.... let's be clear with what he feels first then we will make them understand. Hopefully." She bite her lips shaking her head lightly.

I nodded and smiled at her.

******

It was almost evening when I returned back in room after completing my duties in a house. I sat on the bed with my hand on my face. I am so sleepy.!

That's what i felt at that particular time. I glanced at the watch, it was around five thirty in evening.

Jetlag sucks.!

I took out my phone to call my husband, but as soon as i opened the contacts, the first name i could see was Aryaman.

I need to meet him ASAP. I bit my lips and called him instead of Manik.

Luckily he picked up the call in three rings.

"Nandu... hi.." he greeted.

"Aryamn... how are you and how's your leg?" I asked him standing up from bed.

"I am fit and fine yaa... tum batao... how are you? How was your honeymoon haan?" He asked while i walked towards window.

Honeymoon... a big grin appeared on my face.

"It was... it was beautiful...!" I smiled and looked outside.

"Hmm... that is clearly i could make out from your voice, but you seems to be tired.." he said worriedly.

"Yeah just a jetlag.." i said just when i felt two arms encircling my waist.

I looked back to see Manik standing no practically hugging me from back.

"Yup... so say..." he said from the other side.

I needed to meet him, concentrate Nandini.

"Achhaaa Aryaman... what i was thinking that we should meet and i wil..." and suddenly my phone was taken away from me abruptly in just a second.

I stood there with wide open mouth and wide open eyes.

I turned around to see Manik taken away my phone. I frowned.What The Hell.!

"Manik what is this? I was talking on the phone. How could you just grab my phone in the middle of the conversation. You are insane.." i spat angrily while his expressions kept changing.

He looked away from me huffing and then looked back at me.

"Office se jaldi jaldi kaam khatam karke main ghar aaya, i thought to come back to my wife soon so that..." he stopped in the middle angrily and then turned around.

"But no... no hug, no kiss, no saying You came early Manik, i love you... nothing... bas gussa.." he spoke while i rolled my eyes.

Like seriously?

"Such a drama queen you are Manik.." i said shaking my head right to left.

He glared at me and folded his hands near his chest and looked away.

I mentally laughed and smiled.

I walked toward him and stood in front of him.

I leaned to him and placed my hands on his.

"Sorry... idhar dekho.." i said but he shook his head and looked other way.

"Manik dekho na.." he shook his head again and stood there angrily. He looked cute! I supressed my laugh.

"Pakka you won't look at me?" I asked final time. He glanced at me from the corner of his eyes and nodded.

I nodded dramatically and tiptoe to reach to him.

I pecked the corner of his lips and asked huskily "abhi bhi nahi?"

He closed his eyes and gulped while shaking his head.

Stubborn.!

I moved his face to other side and pecked his other side of lips. His lips got open a bit while he breathed heavily.

He looked at me finally and held me close to him.

Without a second chance, he pressed my body to the nearest wall and kissed me passionately. I was more than ready to forget myself into that passion.

He kept dominating the kiss while sucking and nipping on my lips. While i kept moving my lips with his.

He broke the kiss when he felt him and me both breathless. But his lips didn't stopped. They kept moving down from my lips to my neck. He kept kissing me on my neck and collarbone.

But suddenly he pulled back and asked "hey... Why called Aryaman?" He frowned.

While i stood there wanting myself to bang my head on a solid surface. Like how can he think of Aryaman in the middle of OUR makeout!

"You are so jealous Manik. Matlab when i so so close to you, still you think of him?" I said angrily.

"Ayeee. I am not jealous yar, you just tricked me while we had to have a serious chat." He pulled back more and stood in front of me.

"So say, why called Aryaman." He asked.

Suddenly i felt nervous. Of course... i was technically lying to him.

I shifted uncomfortably on my position and said "why called kya? Can't a best friend call her best friend and talk?" I covered up.

He glanced at me suspiciously and said "of course one can."

"Aur waise bhi, accident ke turant baad we went away Manik. I need to see him to see if he is okay or not." I said sighing. Of course that was a truth. I needed to see him in one piece.

"Hmmm... right. We have to meet him." He said thinking deep. I frowned.

"We? You will come with me too?" I almost asked him hurriedly.

"Relax.. of course i'll come. Now we are trying to be friends so yah... big deal.." he said while removing his watch walking to the wardrobe.

Now if Manik will come, how will i talk to him about Pihu? Why like why Manik have to be so concerned.

"But Manik you have to go to office tomorrow. I was thinking to go tomorrow." I reasoned. Please say you can't come. Please!

"Haan to... tum bhi to kal office jaogi, so we'll go together in morning and then i'll drop you to office. Hmm?" He said taking out his clothes from wardrobe.

I need to think how to talk to Aryaman in private. These talks can't happen on phone or in front of Manik.

"Nandini.?" I heard Manik calling me.

"Are we okay with the plan?" He asked me.

I nodded smilingly while he smiled back.

"I'll just freshen up" he said and walked inside the washroom.

"I need to talk to you Aryaman... But how?" I shook my head sighing deeply and walked out.

******

I fasten my seatbelt while Manik sat on driving seat smilingly.

It was already next morning and we were on our way to Aryaman's house.

I was so nervous. I had to stay after Manik will go to office but how will i make him understand was the main question. But i have to do that anyhow.

Soon we reached his house and we took lift to reach his flat. I rang the doorbell and he opened the door.

"Nandu..." he grinned and took me in a hug almost ignoring Manik who was huffing seeing his wife in Aryaman's arm. I couldn't see it but i could definitely feel it.

"Aryaman... how are you? No calls to your best friend na? Bhul gaya mujhe?" I complained pouting while he chuckled.

"Stupid aisa kuch nahi hai. Aao na..." he welcomed us in.

"Hi Aryaman... i thought you couldn't see me." Manik taunted while i stood there shaking my head.

"Nothing like that Manik. It's just i saw her after so many days so just got excited" he said in an apologetic tone.

"Of course.." Manik whispered while i glared him.

We walked inside and saw his house. It was beautifully decorated.

The house reminded me of our house in London. Memories hit back.

A small smile appeared as i walked to the photowall.

They had so many pictures of aunty, uncle and me.

Us in our childhood. We were inseparable friends. And this is the time when i have to stand up for my best friend. He has suffered way too much in his life. The person who he loved the most were snatched away from him. His Mom was nearest to him. But he... he lost her. And then it was me in his life. Though i never felt anything more than friendship towards him, but still it was me. I needed to be there for him. But i was so much busy in my happiness with Manik that i forgot the one who was there when i was facing the most difficult time.

"It's me and Nandini... Grade 11,Lonavala trip from school." I heard Aryaman saying from behind then i looked beside me. Manik was gawking at all the pictures in which i and Aryaman were together.

His eyes was particularly on one picture.

Aryaman and me bending down a bit while his one hand was around my neck pulling down, closer to him.

I sighed and looked at Manik. His hand was fisted tightly. I saw it. I held his hand in mine while his gaze darted at me from picture.

I blinked at him while he smiled awkwardly.

"Let's sit. Tum dono pehli baar mere ghar aaye ho, so please." Aryaman said.

"Should i get you something Manik.?" He asked smilingly.

"No..." Manik spoke clearing his throat and we sat on the sofa.

"Actually i'll be getting late for office. We just came to see you if you are doing fine or not. She... She was worried" Manik said looking here and there. He was also worried but he'll never accept. Monster.

"Of course... but thanx for coming here Manik. Means a lot to me. Seriously." Aryaman said smilingly while i smiled.

I was in between two awkward people and situation that I couldn't even explain.

"How's uncle?" I asked out of nowhere.

"He's fit and fine. He'll be coming for academy opening. It's in a month. I am so nervous." Aryaman said while i frowned.

"What? Are you insane? In a month? You just met with an accident and you'll dance. No no. That is not happening." I said shaking my head.

"Come on Nandu... it's been almost a month yaar. And i am fine." He reasoned.

And suddenly Manik's phone rang.

Our eyes darted at Manik. He sat there still and picked up his phone.

"Yes Dhruv.! Yes... haan yaad hai. Aaya. Okay. Tell him to wait half an hour. I'll drop Nandini to office and will come so will take a bit of time. Okay?" Manik talked on phone while i sat there silently.

I have to somehow make some excuse.

"Okay Aryaman. I think that's it. I hope you do well. And yes. If you can then postpone the academy opening. It's not good to dance when you are injured." Manik said standing up.

"I am so touched hearing your concern but i am still very adamant to open the academy after a month." He said smilingly and they shook hand happily.

Think Nandini Think....

"Chale? Nandini?" Manik extended his hand to me while i glanced at him.

"I'll stay back.." i blurted out hurriedly, while Manik frowned.

"What! What did you say?" He spoke.

I gulped "i said i'll stay back."

"But why?" Manik asked.

"What why Manik.." i too asked him back. He frowned at first and then came near to me almost angrily.

"Aaaaa... i'll get some coffee for you." Aryaman said and walked inside the kitchen giving us some time.

"Why you want to stay back? Don't you have to go to office." He asked.

"Manik what is why staying back. He is my friend and i want to talk to him." I said.

"About what?" He turned to me and asked.

I bit my lips while he stood there tapping his feet.

"About everything. It's been 20 days since i talked to him properly and i have to share my honeymoon with him too" i blurted out stupidly.

"What?" He almost choked on my last statement.

"What about honeymoon.? Nandini... things from honeymoon should remain between us. And why do you even want to share our intimate moments with him?" He asked me angrily.

Idiot..!!

"Manik... i am not talking about those things. Are you made? Pagal ho tum sach me. I was talking about how we came near to each other emotionally while honeymoon." I spat at him.

"Haan to... no I don't want him to know anything about our relationship. No..." he was so stubborn.

I sighed heavily. I walked up to him and took his lips in to mine and kissed him hard.

I broke the kiss while he looked at me with wide open eyes.

"Manik I love you and only you. Wo sirf dost hai. Sirf dost. Stop being so insecure. Sometimes i feel that you don't trust me." I said looking at him while his eyes became soft.

I mean it. His insecurities sometimes make me feel that he still don't trust me. After like giving everything which i have to him, he is still insecure. What do i even do to make him understand that i love him.

He took my hand in his and said "of course i know you love me and i love you too. It's just that... i was worried how will you go to office, so i was just.." he said.

"I'll take the cab Manik." I said.

He looked here and there and then looked at me. He sighed heavily.

"I'll call the driver to come here." He said.

I tried speaking but he cut me off.

"Nandini... please. Listen to me please." He begged and i nodded.

"And... i trust from my heart and soul. Don't think i do all this because I don't trust you. I just... i just feel that if i'll lose you then.."

"You are not losing me Manik." I spoke smilingly.

"I know. I am sorry." He murmured and smiled.

"Jao ab..." i said pushing him a bit.

He smiled and pulled me a bit closer.

"Office pahunch kar call me. Okay?" He said while i nodded.

"I love you Nandini." He said and took my lips in a short kiss. I smiled in the kiss and he soon broke the kiss.

Just then we heard someone clearing his throat. We pulled apart and saw Aryaman standing there with a cup of coffee.

"Sorry... i didn't see anything." He said closing his eyes laughingly.

I shook my head while Manik said "couples do that Aryaman. Even much more than this, i hope you know that." Manik said winking at me while i glared him.

He laughed while Aryaman smiled too.

"I'll see you Aryaman. Take care." He said and turned to me.

"Take care." He said smilingly i just blinked my eyes smilingly while he walked out leaving me and Aryaman alone in his house.

Time to have a real talk.!

"So...? Whats up?" He asked while sipping his coffee.

I too sat beside him taking my cup.

"Nothing..." i shrugged my shoulders.

"How was honeymoon? Just like fairytale?" He asked me.

I smiled and nodded "more than that. Sach me. I am so happy..." i said.

"You say... what's up with you.! How was everything here when I wasn't there." I said.

"All was superb. Sab to the. Even Dad wanted to come. But he had an urgent deal to handle. So Chacha... said that it's okay we are also his family. You know i feel so blessed sometimes. And your in-laws were also there. They are too sweet haan. Mukti was there and... Of course... Pihu..." he blabbered and then looked away smilingly.

That smile... that smile, it's the same what i see on Pihu's face whenever there's his name.

"Pihu haan... so what's up with Pihu.?" I tried reaching to the main point.

He cringed his brows and looked at me "what do you mean?"

I placed the coffee cup on the table and looked at him "what's happening between you and Pihu.?" I asked clearly. No hiding behind bushes.

He looked at me with wide open eyes and then looked away.

"Aisa... aisa kuch bhi nahi hai." He spoke and stood up from his seat and walked towards the window.

"Ab tum mujhse jhooth bologe?" I too stood behind him.

He stayed quiet.

"Aryaman. I thought that i'm your best friend. And we share everything." I said.

"Tumne bhi to Manik ke bare me mujhe nahi bataya tha." He said still looking out.

I rolled my eyes "oh... so you are taking revenge that you won't also share."

He sighed and turned to me "no... because I don't know who is standing in front of me. Nandini Manik Malhotra, jo unki bahu hai, Manik ki wife hai. Ya Nandini, jo meri best friend hai."

I sighed and looked away from him and then looked back at him.

Walking towards him i said "Aryaman... mere liye dono hi rishte important hai. Haan me Manik ki wife hu, unki bahu hu, but that doesn't change the fact that i am your best friend too. And you know that i will stand for you always."

He smiled and stood leaning to the window.

"So tell me. It's really important for me to know." I said.

He smiled looking at nowhere and said "Pihu... I don't know what i exactly feel for her. But... she makes me happy, she makes me smile. She is always there.. in worst in my best. Without asking for any rights. Kaun hai, kyun hai kuch nahi. Bas she promised me that she'll be there always."

He looked at me excitedly "You know Nandini, i am more reserved type. But tum hanti ho why i am so comfortable with her it's because.. she is just like you. Jaise ki tumhari parchhai... i always wanted someone like you. And it's like God has made her for me. And... just for me" he said smilingly.

"But..." he stooped and stopped smiling too.

I stopped smiling too.

"But what Aryaman.." i asked.

"But... that's it... hum sirf dost ho sakte hai Nandini. Aage badh ke main rishto me darare nahi lana chahta. Jis chees ka koi happy end na ho, use shuru bhi nahi karna chahiye." He held my shoulders.

I frowned "Aryaman. Tumne hi kaha tha na.. pyaar... pyaar sabko nahi milta aur jab milta hai to use jane nahi dena chahiye, right?"

"Pyar... Love is not in my destiny Nandini" he said and turned around.

"Aryaman... meri nanand, Pihu... jo meri chhoti behen jaisi hai. Wo tumhe apna dil de chuki hai." I said while his eyes shot up at me.

"Dekhna ye hai ki tum accept kar pate ho ya nahi. Aur haan Aryaman, jab ek ladki kisi se pyaar karti hai na, to uski aakhri saans tak uss pyar ke liye ladti bhi hai. Agar wo insaan uske sath ho to." I told him while he stood there observing my words.

"Decide tumhe karna hai, pyar ke sath rehna chahte ho ya akele." I said last and took my purse and walked out.

I closed my eyes and leaned to the elevator's wall. He needed that. He have to come around. Pihu will break if he won't be with her. And I can't let that happen. He has to accept that he... he loves her.

******

It was almost night when i returned back from office and went straight to my room.

Bhabhi came behind me into my room.

"Nandini.. did you.." she stopped in middle.

I sat on the bed and gestured her to sit beside me.

"Yes Bhabhi... i had a word with him. And you know what Bhabhi... wo bhi Pihu se pyar karta hai. It's just that he is not ready to accept it." I said worriedly.

"Aisa kaise kar sakta hai wo. To phir itne pas aaya hi kyun?" She spoke almost angrily.

I held her hand and sighed "Bhabhi... uski life me na usne bahot sari problems dekhi hai. Thoda sa seham gaya hai, darta hai kahi wapas zindagi use wo sab na chhin le jisse wo sabse zyada pyaar karta hai. Jaanti hu use me. Wo aaj nahi to kal jaroor manega that he loves her."

Bhabhi gave me a small smile and made me drink some water.

"Manik?" She asked.

I glanced at the watch, it was showing 8:30.

"He'll come by 9 may be." I said.

Just then my phone rang. I and Bhabhi looked at the called and a smile appeared on my face.

Aryaman Calling.

Bhabhi gave me a nod and gestured me to put the phone on speaker.

"Hello.." i said calmly.

"Nandu.. Nandu.. Nandu... Nandu.... thank youuuu" he shouted almost excitedly.

I smiled and looked at Bhabhi, she gestured me to talk.

"Hold on hold on, kya hua romeo?"

"Pyar..." he spoke and i smiled contently.

"Aryaman..." i was about to speak but he cut me off.

"Nandini... i know it's very weird but... pyaar ho gaya hai yaar... jisse nahi karna tha usse, jisse dur rakhna chahta tha usse. Aur... jaise usne promise kiya main bhi promise karta hu, uska sath nahi chhodunga, aakhri saans tak." He spoke over the call.

"So say it, accept it Aryaman" i said and looked at Bhabhi who was also looked happy.

I know when they'll be together, then we will handle all the odds.

"I love her... i love Pihu... i love her.." he finally spoke it making me and Bhabhi smile.

Now nothing can go wrong, ab sirf sabko manana hai. Bas.

"Nandiniiiiiii......" a loud voice rushed to my ear drums and i turned around to see the most unexpected person standing at the door looking at me angrily.

That was the last thing i wanted to happen right now. He can't know it right now... no...

"Manik..." i uttered his name in complete shock.

This is bad..!!! 

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Phew.... I am so tired...!!!

anyway... So what do you think?

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