Nandini shook her head and blinked her eyes. But the person infront of her standing there. She first thought it was a dream or illusion but no matter how much she try to clear her vision it didn't fade. Finally after confirming, she concluded that's it's not illusion but real. Beside her Shriliya was also stunned.

"Your highness" Nandini said as she looked at him.

Manik walked in lazily with a smile playing on his lips. He was looking so handsome even in her simple clothing. He looked around the room like it was his first time.

"Hmmm.....this place is nice" he nodded.

"I will order for some tea" Shriliya said and immediately left the room.

"What are you doing here your highness?" Nandini asked him crossing her arms. She couldn't believe it. He really did came at this time? His usual timing of arrival is.... Night?

Manik didn't replied but walked towards her and pulled her harshly towards him. Nandini was not prepared for the sudden action which caused her bump onto his chest. He immediately secured her in the cage of his arms.

"What-" her words were left unsaid as his lips claimed hers. The taste of his masculine lips had her mind fuzzy and her vision gets blurred. His tongue roamed over her lips as he suddenly forced himself in strenuously. She gasped loudly as her eyes widened. Manik did not let her get away as he kissed her more passionately. He devoured her till his heart and soul could get satisfaction. After like ages he finally decided to let her go. Nandini panted as she struggled for air to fill her lungs.

Her lips were swollen because of the torture and it's was paining with tingling sensation. Her eyes shoot up glaring at the person who was looking smugly at her. His eyes were dancing with satisfaction and there was a smirk on his lips.

"What- was- that for?" She asked still taking breath from her mouth.

"I was missing you" he replied simply.

Just missing? Nandini want to shout and and punch him hard until her bons break down. This hard beast thinks, because he was missing her he could torture her like this? Anger burst in her chest and she struggled to get away from his arms.

"Get away you beast. How could you so rough with me?" She punched his chest with her fist.

Manik laughed "what can I do? When I saw you, looking so beautiful and alluring, the only thing that came in my mind is to eat you alive"

Nandini gasped again "you-you-you shameless man. What kind of vulgar mouth you have to say such thing?"

"What? You are my fiancee, what's the problem to talk like this? Besides you don't know how vulgar I can be my love" he chuckled and leaned towards her ear "do you want me to show you a little bit of it?" He bite her earlobe playful.

"Ahh...you monster" Nandini jolted and she pushed his face away. "Your highness, we are in the shop. What do you think you are doing? What gotten inside you?"

He grabbed her wrist and kissed her palm "you, you have gotten inside my heart"

Nandini 's body filled with stillness. She looked at him with wide eyes. She never thought this man would say something like this. Those words seems so simple but when someone says it with such affection it would even melt a rock. In the past life, she never had the chance to hear it, nor Parv said such things. All her past life ended up fighting and struggling . In truth she never knew what does it felt like to be loved by someone, a man's love.

"Your highness you -"

"Shh.... Don't say anything. Just feel it" he pressed his forehead with her. They stood there in silence, in eachother's arm enjoying the feeling of love, and being loved. There's no need for a words when the heart beat is enough to express everything.

The sudden knock on the door broken the trance.

"Miss I have brought tea" Shriliya's voice could be heard through the other side of the door.

"Come in Aunt Shri" Nandini replied moving away. She dragged Manik towards the couch and pushed him down. Manik sat and pulled her with him. Shriliya walked in with a tray. She smiled and put down the tray on the table.

"I have brought the green cake alone. It's past breakfast time so I thought you could enjoy the snacks with warm tea"

Nandini nodded "thank you Aunt Shri, it's really appreciative"

"No need for thank miss. I will go down to check the work of shop" Shriliya nodded and went out of the room.

Nandini poured a cup of tea and cut the cake in slices before serving it on the plate. She handed the tea cup to him and grabbed hers.

"I saw the royal carriage outside" Manik said as he took a sip.

Nandini nodded "Arna sent her maid to invite me in"

"Hmmm....?" He raised an eyebrow.

"She has heartache for me to chat with her"

"An old fox jumping around and couldn't handle her tail well"

His comment made her laugh "your highness, the Samragyee will die out of anger"

He smiled "I have such plan though"

Nandini shook her head "Samyukta is also there. She seems like close to her now a days"

"They are all clown, couldn't partial the fact of right from wrong. If something happens in between what do you think who's fault it will be?" He grabbed the pics of cake and shoved it in his mouth. 

"Hmm... I could only blame the Karma for it. I am a mere lady, how can I put blame on others, I also have think of reputation " Nandini sighed.

Manik smirked at his notorious reply. A girl who could scheme others to say such gentle words is really funny to see.

"They will invite you again" he said after sometime.

Nandini nodded, "I guess I couldn't refuse the next time. I fear they are digging something in"

Manik placed the tea cup on the table and gave her a serious look "have Judith inform when the time next time"

Nandini nodded. 

"Let's go, I am taking you out"

"Huh? Where?"

"Outside the capital"

"Outside?"

He nodded and stretched his hand "saw a restaurant there which serves good meal on the way. Thought it would be great to try a new thing"

Nandini got up "your highness is it a date?" She tilted her head.

Manik smirked "whenever you are with me it's a date, whether it's for a meal or for a small walk"

Nandini smiled and gave her hand to him before they went out.

It took half an hour to reach outside the capital. Then more 15 minutes journey from the entrance gate to the restaurant. The restaurant was small but it was packed with crowd. People are all passerby, some business dealers and some visitors.

"Wow, this place is so full" Nandini looked around.

"People comes and goes, this place is the only one where they could fill their stomach" Manik said as he pulled her with him.

When the manager saw them he came to welcome them with happy face "please welcome"

"We want a private room" Manik stated.

"This gentleman, I am really sorry to say that all the rooms are booked. Today it's much crowded than usual"

Nandini frowned "all the place is full, what shall we do now?"

"Miss, if you want I can talk to one of those who booked the private room. But you have to adjust with them. We have a customer who booked a room, they are just like you two, a couple. So I think you can adjust a little?" The manager smiled.

"That...." Manik frowned. "Not really liking the idea"

"Talk to them first" Nandini replied.

"Yes, yes, please wait for a while" the manager nodded. He don't want to lose the expensive customer so he had to convince them to stay in any way.

"This place is more famous than the restaurant in capital" Nandini commented.

Manik chuckled "are you sure, you want to share a room with another couple? Won't it be awkward?"

"The manager is trying to convince us to stay so hard. We should let him work harder for this"

Manik raised an eyebrow "since when you are so concerned about others? "

Nandini grinned "since I found I am kind"

With her comment he laughed. Just then the manager returned again.

"This gentleman, the couple agreed to the condition. If you want you can go to the room"

"They agreed?" Nandini was surprised.

"Yes"

"Okay, where is the room?"

"The third room on the second floor" the manager pointed to the upstairs.

"Please send the menu " Nandini nodded.

"Let's go" Manik didn't wait for the manager of reply and pulled her with him. They walked towards the stairs.

"Ay, out date has become double " Nandini sighed.

"How it's a double one?" Manik asked "whether theres others or not, it will only be is, you and me. Others can go to hell"

Nandini chuckled "only us?"

"Only us" he nodded repeating his words.

They walked towards the door and knocked before pushing the door open.

"I am sorry for the-" Nandini was about to apologise when she was shocked to see the couple inside.

"Elder sister?" She called out ik surprise.

Shay and Samarth? What's happening?

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Nose bleeding (emotions overload)

Manik is so romantic 😍

💕 Love love love 💕

Here is the chapter which many of you wanted to read. Full chapter with Manan.