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Chapter 13 A

Nandini's POV...

"For the first time Nandini Murthy is going to an event with a date!" I murmured under my breath feeling nervous already to face the camera and Manik let out a hearty laugh.

Ok! He always makes fun of my situation! Badtmeez! Gadha! I thought glaring at him with murderous eyes to which he was least affected.

"I will tell everyone! That I am your soon to be husband!" He teased me without showing any kind of mercy and I gave him a look of disbelief.

"You won't do this!" I asked in an angry tone and he shrugged with a smirk.

Nandini! Wo Manik hai! Kuch bhi kar skta hai! Queen told me in a matter of fact tone and I made a bad face.

"Manik!" I warned him and laughing loudly he got out of the car to which I hastily followed.

"Manik! Main bata rahi hoon you won't show any kind of over smartness in front of the media!" I warned him again as I followed him with quick steps.

"Come on Nandu! Let the world know!" He spoke throwing his hands in the air and I felt like banging his head.

He kept teasing me and I followed him till the parking gate. As I wasn't able to see what was coming in front of me I banged into a lady.

Okay! Here we go! Queen shrieked as we both thought that we will fall but Manik held me quickly.

"Sorry!" I exclaimed to the lady holding to Manik's blazer and lady turned with a smile.

As soon as the lady turned my breath was lost and I felt life leaving my body.

Neyonika....

No....no...

My breathing became shallow and I hide myself in Manik more, praying so that she doesn't recognize me.

God please no...no...

What the hell is she doing here?

Back in India?

"Neyonika?" Manik's growl made me shiver more as he made me clung to him.

He knows the lady?

He knows Neyonika?

That means he knows everything about me?

No!

No!

"Manik!" She exclaimed in her disgusting voice and my eyes widened as I dug my face in Manik's chest deeper, hiding away from her.

"What a pleasant surprise!" She continued with her cheap voice and I shivered uncontrollably.

God save me...

I don't want to cry anymore.

I want to be happy with my Manik.

I want to be loved.

I don't wanna lose this man.

I don't wanna lose the warmth he provides me.

"And what an unpleasant surprise for me to see your disgusting b!tchy face!" Manik's low dangerous growl took me by surprise.

He felt stronger then Neyonika.

He can protect me.

If I tell him everything he will believe me and will protect me.

"Aww! The anger...the young passionate man! Manik Malhotra! You are the same as hot as I remember!" She looked least affected and I felt more disgusted.

"Oh shut up! You have ruined enough already! Fu*k off now!" Manik whisper-yelled at her and I sighed.

My man knew how to fight.

"I was just going inside! But who is this lucky girl clung to you?" She was asking about me and I shivered at even the thought of her touching me.

I looked at Manik up with scared eyes and he was already staring at me. I shook my head at him frantically holding him to my death grip and his eyes softened in assurance.

Our little moment broke when Neyonika placed her hand on my shoulder to which I flinched badly as if it burned and Manik immediately slapped her hand away.

"Keep your b!tchy paws away from my girl!!" He shouted at her in anger and I felt wetness stinging in my eyes.

Nandini! Be strong! Don't you dare to cry! Queen said angrily and I gulped.

"Okay okay! Calm down! Keep your girl with you! I don't have time to waste!" She remarked sarcastically and next moment I heard her heels clicking away.

She was leaving.

As soon as she left I let out a breath of relief and Manik's affectionate soft palm touched my cheek.

"Hey? You okay?" He was whispering very slowly, lovingly and was trying to see my face but I hugged him tighter.

"Nandini? You are making me worried sick!" He freaked out gathering me in his arms frantically and I shook my head in his chest.

"That lady Manik...keep her away from me!" I pleaded in his chest and he paused instantly.

"You know her?" He asked silently and my whole body was covered with sweat.

Yes I know her...

She and her brother were the reason I lost everything....

But before I could answer to Manik, his phone rang and holding me close he fished the phone out.

"Cabir!" He muttered for me to hear and I took deep breaths to calm myself down.

"Yeah buddy! We are here! Yes! In the parking! Coming in 2 minutes! See you!" Manik talked on the phone hastily and I parted away from him.

I wasn't shivering anymore and was much better.

"How do you know her?" He repeated the question as soon as he cut the call and I looked up at him.

"I promise to answer your every question tonight! Abhi chalain?" I spoke in a determined tone and he stared at my face for a second before leaning forward.

"Baby! Ab tumhy strong ban'ny ki zarorat nahi hai! Tum ro skti ho! You can cry on my shoulder! You can tell me your pain! You can tell me everything! I promise to share your each tear! I promise!" He whispered lovingly and cupped my cheeks.

His promise directly traveled to my heart and I held his wrists on my cheeks nodding frantically.

I knew he will never leave me.

He can't leave me....

Because he loves me...so much.

Then I felt his lips on my forehead and I smiled from heart.

"Tonight!" I whispered lowly only for him to hear.

"Tonight!" He whispered back with same determination and rested his forehead over mine for few seconds.

"Let's walk together!" I stated with double meaning and he backed off a little smiling at me with a nod.

Oh gosh he is so good! Queen squeaked when he held my hand and led my way towards the entrance.

We elegantly walked towards the entry door and immediately media guys rushed towards us.

My grip on Manik's arm tightened and he placed his assuring hand on mine, squeezing it a little.

I took a deep breath and stood beside him.

He smiled his charming smile and waved a hello to the media with a wink.

My inside fluttered and I hide a shy smile that was threatening to escape my lips.

"Ms. Murthy! Ms. Murthy!" The media people were shouting and tried to shove their mic at me to which Manik denied them politely.

"You don't have to answer any question!" He whispered in my ear and nodded at me to which I nodded back.

We tried to make our way further but a question stopped me in my tracks.

Which was...

"Ms. Murthy! What is the relation you are having with your manager Mr. Malhotra?"

I stopped and looked up at Manik who gave me a shrug with his most cute pout.

The very moment I decided what I needed to tell the media about this man...

I turned to the reporter girl who asked me the question and she gave me a cocky mean smile maybe thinking that I'll go all nervous and shy on her investigation.

Little did she knew that the man standing beside me was my confidence and I had no hesitation in telling the media that how much this person meant to me.

"Mr. Manik Malhotra is much more then my manager!" I started coolly and paused for a second to look back at Manik who was now biting his lower lip with a sweet, ­I-Know-You smile that made me blush a little. Then I looked back at the girl and she gave me a confused look.

"He is the one who lead my life towards a happy path! This man has allowed me to hold his hand forever along! We don't wish to be parted away from now on! Manik has proposed me! And I have accepted it! We are getting married!" okay! I said it...yayyeee!

Good Job lady! Queen tossed its diet coke cane at me leaning back in the couch and I smiled at it shyly.

There were few loud audible gasps along with an applaud of congratulations and I didn't need to turn back to look at my now pronounced fiancé because he was already at my side while his lips touched my temple in a loving kiss with his arm draped around my shoulder almost possessively.

So many awe...how sweet...so romantic cheers exploded too and now Manik was leading me inside the hall.

"You made me happy Mrs.Soon-to-be Manik Malhotra!" He whispered in my ear huskily and I looked at him shyly still walking slowly with him.

"So? Do I deserve a reward?" I asked back in the same tone as his and his eyes went dark. The look in his eyes made my inside clench badly and he pulled me in his body from side making me gasp out loud.

"Oh don't worry about the reward Wifey! You can't even imagine the things I wanna do to you! Just let this night get over will ya?" He words and his tone held so much of promises while I felt my legs giving out.

I quietly nodded and we finally entered the main hall with so many of the people around.

"Here are my lovely people!" We heard Cabir exclaiming and turned to see him coming towards us with a big flashing smile.

"Hey Cabir!" I waved at him and he smiled at me respecting my feelings he didn't proceed for a hug or a handshake but Manik pounced on him for their brotherly hug while I laughed looking at Navya who just reached me taking me in for a formal hug.

"Buddy! You rocked it! Everything is looking so perfect!" Manik was exclaiming looking around the whole hall.

People with expensive suits and drinks in their hands were looking at the paintings Cabir had crafted.

It was a proud moment.

I felt happy for Manik and Cabir who both were going crazy with overloaded happiness.

"They are goals!" Navya sighed with a smile and I smiled back at her she was staring at me.

"You are so pretty!" She complimented me from nowhere and I giggled shaking my head.

"Manik bhi yahi kehta hai!" I told her shrugging my shoulders and she came closer to me.

"Galat nahi kehta! You are really very pretty and beautiful! You are being loved Nandini! You are being loved by the man who has the most pure heart of all! Be confident for him and for your bright future my darling!" She told me with a pure smile and without giving me a chance to say anything she walked away.

What?

Why was she saying things like that?

She is sweet! Queen commented and I shrugged looking at her back.

She is!

Manik and Cabir were long gone now.

I wonder where did they go?

I could see so many of the familiar faces and walked towards them to have some greetings.

Few minutes passed like this and I lost the track of time while having a conversation with Miss Gupta until I felt a pat on my shoulder.

I casually turned and my smile widened when I saw Manik standing with his adorable smile.

"Hey where have you been?" I complaint casually, excusing myself from the guests and turned my whole attention to him now.

"I was looking for you actually!" He chimed and smiled brighter.

"Ohkay?" I asked for further explanation and he chuckled.

Okay! What's up with my man now?

"I want you to meet someone very special! My little love! My niece! Melisa Malhotra!" He exclaimed in a single breath and I was confused.

Where was the girl Manik mentioning but then I saw him pointing towards his legs.

Aww! I saw a very little, cute, sweet and shy girl clung to Manik's pant peeking at me with an adorable toothy smile.

"Melisa! Meet your Chachi!" Manik told Melisa gesturing towards me and I didn't know how to react....

The little baby looked at me for a second and then shied away back in to Manik's legs giggling to herself to which Manik laughed out loud while a smile broke on my lips too.

"Oh Melisa meri jaan!" Manik exclaimed with so much love and next second he picked the baby up in his arms kissing her madly.

I just stared at the duo in trance and my inside clenched badly.

I raised my hand to touch the baby as Manik stood closer to me but was reluctant.

"Go ahead touch her! She is a snowball!" Manik was still laughing nuzzling his nose in her fluffy cheeks and I finally touched her.

She felt amazing...

She was so soft and beautiful...

I didn't remember holding a child ever...skip the holding I never touched a baby in my life.

"Hold her!" Manik's voice broke my trance and before I could protest he thrust Melisa in my arms.

"Manik mjy nahi ata bachon ko uthana!" I freaked out nervously and Manik again laughed.

He was in such a good mood.

"Come on! You can do it! I can feel it!" He exclaimed and adjusted Melisa in my arms to which I held her close.

She tapped her tiny palms on my cheeks and smiled at me. Her smile was contagious because I felt myself smiling ear to ear back at her.

The feeling was so amazing as I touched her face...her tiny features and let my lips linger over her tiny nose then on her forehead.

Oh! Oh my God...I never have experienced that feeling and I felt out of the world.

"My both favorite ladies in on frame! So perfect!" Manik exclaimed and I realized he has clicked a picture of mine and Melisa. He showed me his cell phone and I smiled at the picture. I was kissing Melisa and she was smiling at me.

"You like babies don't you?" I mewed lowly at him as he touched Melisa's hair setting them back.

"LIKE?" He exclaimed and I felt my heart falling in my stomach. "Nandu I love babies! I love them sachi!" He was so excited and happy while my mind drifted to only one thought.

Manik love babies...

He loves babies...

And I can't give him one...

Ever....

TO BE CONTINUED.... *Writer Smiles Evilly*

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