EPISODE - 14 Cunning Dadu!

Manik poured water in a glass and handled it to Nandini, "Are you mad to accept help from Meera? You know she hates you.."

" You also hate me but you wouldn't kill me! " Nandini replied.

" Who said that I hate you?" he asked. Nandini gulped the water staring at him, "You don't?"

"No, I don't hate you!" he said and took his bag, that's what he forgot to take and when he came back to take it, he was shocked with the scene in front of him, he immediately rushed to save her.

Nandini's eyes twinkle in happiness hearing this from him, she sat on the bed, "Do you know tomorrow is holi? We'll play a lot.."

MANIK rolled his eyes, he can't believe this girl. A minutes ago, she was crying and on verge of losing her life and now, she forgot everything and thinking about holi.

"And tomorrow is your last day here!" he announced.

Nandini face fell, "What? Am I so bad that you will throw me out of here? Kyun kar rahe ho aisa?"

"We both are going back to Delhi tomorrow Nandini!" he said clearly.

Nandini gulped, her past came flashing in her mind and tears started making way to her cheek, "I don't want to go.." she whispered slowly.

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"Happy holi.." screamed Nandini as she was about to throw colors at Manik's face, when he step aside and looked away.

" I don't celebrate this.." he said seriously.

"Kyun?" she frowned. He said nothing and walked away to his room.

"He stopped participating in festivals when his mother died.." said Maya.

"But this time he will play holi with us!" Nandini said determined. Dadi and Maya smiled hopefully.

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MANIK ROOM

Nandini silently tip toed inside the room hiding colors on her back, with a naughty smile on her face. She raised her hands and prepared to apply colors on Manik from behind but he turned just at the right time.

"What are you doing? Didn't I tell you that I don't play with all these?" Manik frowned.

Nandini's face fell as she put her hands down, "But..".

"Nandini just go outside and play with others.. don't trouble me!" he said curtly and sat on the couch taking his laptop to his lap.

"Monster.." Nandini pouted sadly, she went back thinking another idea to have him outside and play holi with others.

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AT KITCHEN

Manik walked out of his room and head to kitchen to drink water. He was pouring water on his glass when a man patted his back from behind, "Kya hua son? Why aren't you playing holi with us outside?"

Manik turned to see him, and the man raised his eyebrow with questioning look.

"I don't want to.." Manik replied curtly and took his glass ready to leave, but that man held his shoulder, "Where are you going son? Now you have to play holi with us.. On this day, no one stays angry with each other.."

The man forcefully took Manik to the garden side where everyone is having fun, playing with colors and drinking bhang and dancing with each other.

"What Rubbish.." Manik muttered frowning.

"Oyee leave this what Rubbish.. what Rubbish.. now.. and enjoy holi!" the man said laughing and doing some dance steps.

"What Rubbish.." Manik frowned.

"From where did you buy such bakwas dictionary ahn? Don't you have anything else to say other than What Rubbish..?" the man giggled.

MANIK gritted his teeth; he walked near the man and removed his fake moustache.

"What did you do? You removed my moustache? Are these your hands or trimmer?" he widened his eyes.

"Just shut up Nandini.. What you thought.. you would do such bakwas acting and I wouldn't know that it's you.. I got suspicious on you when you said that movie dialogue.." he said glaring at her.

"Why are you doing this? Wasn't I clear when I said that I don't want to play holi? Do I have to explain this all and all over again?" he shouted.

Nandini looked down, "I just.."

"What? I just what?.. You're just a stubborn girl who doesn't understand other feelings.. I stopped participating in all these festival when my mother died.. Do you know how much I used to play holi with her when I was a little kid? And how am I feeling right now? She isn't here with me.. so there is no fun in this day also.. I don't feel like enjoying this day without her.. when I see these colors.. I remember my days with her.. those days which are never going to come back.." he shouted with moist eyes.

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AMAN APPARTMENT

Aman was trying Manvi's Mobile since yesterday night.. but she's not answering his calls.. and now he's feeling restless.. he's Feeling angry and hurt at the same time.. how can she just forget him like this!!?

It's okay if her parents are here but she atleast can call her or any mssg!!

He again called her but as always it rings but no one picked it up..

" Damnit!! ", Aman cursed combing his hairs with his fingers in frustration..

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MANVI APPARTMENT

Manvi is standing at the corridor of her Colony and watching Everyone Playing holi happily but she's not Happy.. she felt helpless to not say " no " for the Rishta..

She felt herself hating when she said " yes " instead of " No " to ladke walle..

She felt so Awful being Selfish and not thinking about Aman.. how will he live without her!!?

Why she's so afraid to take stand for herself!?

Why she just Agree on Her Dadi's Condition!!??

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" Manvi Beta.. ", Manvi Raized her head hearing her Dadi's Voice which first time is filled with love.. she has been craving for his love since her childhood. Few tears Rolled down hearing " Beta " so Lovingly from his mouth..

Her Dadu sit beside her and keep his hand on her head , " Beta.. Kaisa Lga tumhe ladka? I know he will be best for My Granddaughter.. ( How was the Boy? ) ", He said Lovingly creasing her hair..

" But dadu.. ", She was cut by her dadu..

" See beta.. I'm asking something for the first time from you.. won't you give it to me!? ", Dadu asked so Lovingly that she didn't find anything to say..

He has never accepted her as his granddaughter and now when he's saying it it's feel so good to her.. like she's Blessed..

" Please beta.. Say yes to this Rishta and I'll give you what you craved since your childhood.. ", Dadu said cunningly.

And it was Enough for her, She nodded her head positively and hugged him who hugged her back with a proud winning smile..

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It was surely her mistake to accept Dadu's condition as she totally forget about her love - her Aman at that time!

She's hating herself and in just next few days she's going to marry her Dadu's choiced Boy..

••••TO BE CONTINUED••••

Honestly, Now I'm not in mood to Write this story further because you guyz aren't liking it and it obvious seeing your response.. your response is disappointing me like hell!! 🥺

I don't know if I update this story more because My mood is worded now!!