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It was evening, Manik's time to return. Today he came with cabir. On reaching the door he was abt to ring the bell but then his gaze fell on the slightly opened door.     

He pulled that and entered in with a frowny expression. As soon as they entered in a strong scent of vanilla hit their nostrils. Cabir stopped and said to Manik.      

C-dude.......tu pehle jaa.......yeh Khushboo...... kahi aisa ho na tha she might be in a compromising state and I interrupt you.      

His point had a strong point. The vanilla fragrance was definitely not of any other thing but candles. With steady steps he entered the living room to see it normal. He called out for Nandini.      

Ma-Nandini........Nandini......     

Soon he heard her.     

Nan-I am here Manik.......    

That voice came from kitchen and he entered in to see her mixing something on the gas. He came close to her and asked.       

Ma-yeh tum kya kar rhi ho?     

Nan-candles bana rhi ho........    

Ma-what candles?     

Nan-yes........     

Ma-cabir has come.     

Nandini just looked at him and bobbed her head. He came out and welcomed cabir in. They back in kitchen and cabir greeted her.      

C-hey Nandini.......     

Nandini was busy pouring the candle in the mould but replied.      

Nan-hie cabir......    

C-yeh tum kya kar rhi ho?      

Nan-candles bana rhi ho.      

C-WOW.........you know how to make it....... fantastic.     

Nan-yeh..........I just love to make candles and cakes.      

Their conversation was interrupted by Manik who spoke in a bit strict tone.      

Ma-darwaza khula tha Nandini.......you should have been careful na.      

Nan-woh meine purposely khula rakha tha....... I knew it's your time to come back home...... aur muje yeh banana tha.........that's why.      

Ma-seriously?      

Nan-yes........now go and get fresh........I will serve the snacks.      

He left from there saying cabir to get fresh too. Both the boys left upstairs and Nandini quickly wrapped up the work and dished out the snacks.      

Just when she dished everything out the boys came and they all sat to fill their stomachs. After a while they finished and went out while Nandini resumed her candle work.      

The boys started playing Xbox and soon Nandini came out with a few things and started decorating her candles. After an hour of efforts she was done with that. Seeing her making so much efforts attracted the boys attention and they came to her.      

They saw very beautiful and different kind of candles. They were dried except from one coz Nandini was making all that since morning after Manik left. Seeing at the beautiful candles cabir said.      

C-these are so beautiful man.......Nandini you really have some hidden talents Haan.      

Nan-thanks cabir.      

Ma-they are beautiful.     

Nandini just gave him a smile and then said.     

Nan-ab dinner kare......?    

C-let's go.......     

They came back in kitchen and had their dinner. Later cabir left after drinking with Manik and by that time Nandini was fast asleep. After cabir left Manik came and slept beside Nandini. Next morning was same till afternoon.      

By afternoon Manik was surprising back at home. When Nandini opened the door she was surprised to find him back early at home and for Manik. As soon as he entered inside a strong aroma of food hit his nostril, he took a deep breathe and asked.     

Ma-kya ban rha hai.      

Nandini smilingly closed the door and said stretching the word.    

Nandini's dress.    

Nan-chinesesssssss...........     

Ma-arey wah.......    

She took his guitar from his shoulder and said.      

Nan-tum hath muh dho kar aao tab tak mei serve krti ho.     

Ma(happily)-okay.      

With that he rubbed his palms in excitement and took big steps to do everything quickly. While Nandini started dishing out the food. He came back soon and they had their lunch together with lots of fun, love and casual talks.       

Later that evening, Fab4 arrived at their place. Actually tonight it's going to be Manik's 20th birthday. Now everyone is big enough to behave like celebrating a kids birthday. All the surprise and gifts and all.      

Even Manik was aware of tonight so he was expecting them though he had expected some things from Nandini but that is their personal thing.       

So they all were in his room chit chatting and downstairs Nandini was baking a cake. She was opening a tin of the condensed milk. It was very much tight. She was opening it strongly but carefully.      

Suddenly the tin open with a jerk and Nandini's pinky finger got a cut. Now a cut got from any tin thing bleeds a lot and same happened with her. Her blood started ozing out were badly.      

Leaving everything she quickly put her finger under the water to stop the blood but it didn't seem to be stopping. Still letting the cold water flow in her hand, she called out Manik.      

Nan-Manik........Manik........     

But she was not aware that he was in the room and the door was closed. He can't even hear any sound from downstairs, she was in kitchen it was no way possible that he could hear her.        

Closing the tap, she pressed the kitchen cloth to stop the blood and left upstairs. Blood was still flowing and the cloth was getting drenched in it. Cmg up she opened the door quickly and walked towards washroom saying to Manik as she had gained everyone's attention with they way of her door opening.       

Nan-kabse bola rhi ho tumhe.....give me the cotton.       

Everything was blank firstly for him but then he saw blood and screamed scaring everyone.  

Manik's tee.     

Ma-what happened?

Nandini was again washing off the blood and Manik came to her while Fab4 were there too.      

Ma-Nandini........yeh kaise hova?

Nan-first get me the cotton........I have to stop the bleeding.      

He rushed out to get it when Nandini screamed.         

Nan-bahut zayda lana.......     

Soon he came with a big amount of cotton and again Nandini removed her hand from water. She came downstairs to which everyone followed her and Manik nagged to go to the dr.       

Ma-how did this happen........let's go to the dr.      

Nan-wait.......I need to stop this bleeding.        

They entered back in kitchen and Nandini said to Manik.       

Nan-yeh cotton jalao.......     

Ma-huh?     

Nan-burn it.........Fast.       

Cabir helped him and they burned the cotton. Nandini had pressed a cloth but still the blood was not stopping. She had a eye on the cotton. Once it was fully black and burnt. She took that and sticked it on her wound just like a cello tape and the bleeding stopped. Once this thing came into control he asked her almost scared.       

Ma-how did this happen?      

Nan-arey I was opening the tin aur woh suddenly khul gaya.........toh cut aagaya.      

Ma-let's go to the dr.      

Nan-nhi.......it's okay.......kuch nhi hova hai..... n with this cotton it will get healed........ just wrap up that gauze roll on this.       

C-Nandini are you sure?      

Before she could reply she heard Manik saying.       

Ma-yes........kahi mere jaise na hojaye......and get the finger amputate.        

This raised the eyebrows of fab3 who thought that did Nandini knew abt that too and Nandini's answer confirmed their doubts.       

Nan-aise kuch nhi hoga........it's just a normal cut.......kuch reh nhi gaya hai ismei........ now just wrap that thing on me........ I have to go and bake.        

Ma-no ways......abhi aisi halat mei you are going to work no ways.       

Nan-Manik stop exaggerating it........mera operation nhi hova hai.       

C-but Nandini you have lost lots of blood....... kahi chakkar aagaya toh.        

Manik stood up to get the first aid box and heard Nandini.        

Nan-mei energy drink pee lungi.......nothing will happen.       

Manik came back soon and did her dressing very softly, still saying her not to work but Nandini didn't give up. After dressing he himself made a glass of glucose-d for her and she had that quietly.      

After all this she stood up and resumed her work but Manik was very much near to her taking care of her.       

The clock strike 12.00' o clock and Fab4 wished Manik and gave him a hug and Manik thanked them. Soon they were interrupted by the sound of sparklings and they saw Nandini bringing the cake.       

Manik smiled widely and looked at Nandini. The yellow light from the sparkles gave a beautiful look to her already gorgeous face. Nandini came and placed the cake on the tea-table and all looked at the mesmerising cake.    

Placing the cake on the table she came to Manik and wished her softly.      

Nan-happy birthday......    

With that she tip-toed and placed a small kiss on his cheek. Manik kissed her back and said softly.      

Ma-thank you.    

She smiled and then offered the knife. He took it and sat on the couch. He waited for the sparkle to go off and then he cut the cake. They all sang the the birthday song in chorus.      

Taking the first piece of cake, he came to Nandini and feed her. In return she too feeded him but the entire piece. He came back to his place to feed his friends but suddenly Dhruv and cabir came on either side of Manik. Cupped his head and pushed it on the "0" cake, smashing it on his face entirely.     

Muklya hooted for this while soon Manik lifted his gas with cream and cake sponge spreaded on his face looking like a joker. Seeing him Fab4 laughed while Manik rubbed the cream from his chin saying.      

Ma-what nonsense is this.       

In reply he just received Fab4's laugher. Getting a perfect chance Manik gestured with his head to Nandini to come upstairs and then sneaked from there with the excuse of cleaning his face.      

The moment Manik moved from there Fab4 sat on the couch to relish the cake, which made it easy for Nandini to sneak as well. She came upstairs and saw Manik was waiting for her.     

Ma-don't you want to taste the cake.      

Understanding his hints Nandini smiled and reduced the distance btwn them. She placed her palms on his shoulder and sexily licked the cake from his cheek. After she moved away Manik asked.       

Ma-should i taste it.      

Nandini smiled as yes and Manik immediately held her chin, and gently locked his lips with her's, kissing her very softly and tasting the cake. In the kiss the cake did spread on Nandini's chin as well.      

After a very long kiss they moved away. Manik was inching closer again but Nandini stopped him and said.      

Nan-abhi nhi......otherwise I will have to change as well.     

Manik smiled and left to wash his face, he came out and Nandini was standing there for him with a napkin. She gave him that and Manik wiped his face. Then she gave him a new shirt as that was spoiled.   

Changing that Manik came down to join his friends and Nandini came behind him putting his tee in the washing machine. After that she served them some snacks and soft drinks and they partied while Nandini was waiting for Manik upstairs.      

Manik made his friends leave the house a little early than usual and soon joined Nandini. Cmg up they laid down beside each other.  Nandini caressed his cheek bone with her finger and said.     

Nan-happy birthday once again.     

Manik smiled and kissed her fist, then he heard Nandini saying.      

Nan-how do you wish to celebrate your bday tomorrow?      

Ma-how do you celebrate it.....with chacha Chachi?     

Nan-nothing much......pehle cake cutting hota hai, then next day Chachi yummy breakfast banati thi....fit hum shopping jaate the....games and all for movie and then dinner.     

Manik said caressing her hair.  

Ma-the same way.......I wish to spend my this bday like a common man........everything btwn us........everything that a......maybe middle class man does.........     

Nan-okay........then let's do it that way.      

With this they smiled and slept soon to celebrate the whole day with each other and make his day special.    

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