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Nandini's injured hand got pressed to the mattress which resulted in her blood flow to stop but there were dry blood traces on her hand and along with that the bed sheet had a blood stain. Nandini was sound asleep coz of all the tiredness.

While after Manik left, he came to his room, took a refreshing bath and came on bed. Sleeping for some time, he woke up in some 4 hours and by that time it was late evening. Freshening up, he came out and left with the driver.

In 40 mins he was back and came straight to Nandini's room, he knocked on her door until she opened it. Nandini was sleeping sound when constant knock on the door woke her up. Being grumpy on waking up from deep and heavy slumber, she started walking towards the door along with rubbing her eyes and trying to look ahead.

Being in deep sleep, Nandini didn't look around and that's why she couldn't recognise the unfamiliar room and her location. She just simply opened the door and still rubbed her eyes along with yawning and while she was doing that, she felt someone's shadow overpowering her frame.

She took her time and than looked ahead to see Manik all fresh, standing with a smile in his casual outfit. Tee and jeans, she frowned at everything on seeing him and Manik said.

Ma-I am sorry.

Hearing him she was still confused but with passing moments, she started recalling everything and with that her sleep was going too. Manik could see her changing expressions and waited for her to react in any way.

Nandini after realising everything, looked at him and found a beautiful bouquet in his hand. She felt upset and turned her back to him and walked in. Manik entered behind her and saw her sitting on the bed. He sat beside her and was about to talk but stopped seeing the blood stain.

He immediately took hold of her hand and saw the wound still open and untreated. He chuckled at her carelessness and got up. He came back with a first aid and again took her hand. He started with treating her wound.

First he cleaned that with antiseptic and cleared all the blood from her hand. Than he looked keenly at her wound to check if there's any glass piece left in it. Once he was satisfied, he applied ointment and than tapped it with band aid.

All this while Nandini hissed a bit due to the burning feeling and her wound started stinging her again after touching it but it was bearable. After doing the dressing, Manik pulled her hand as it was still in his hold and than kissed her knuckles. He kissed her for a good time and once he broke that, he looked at her and said.

Ma-I am sorry Nandini........I didn't knew things would go out of hand like this.........tum itni nervous kyu thi?

When he said that, tears again made way through her eyes and she looked away. Manik cupped her left cheek, made her look at him and than joined his forehead with her. Nandini sniffed on this and Manik left her be. After 2 mins, he moved away, wiped her tears and said.

Ma-I am sorry.........I shouldn't have pulled your leg like that.

Nandini looked at him and than Manik said further with surity in his tone.

Ma-okay now get up.........freshen up and don't worry.........dad already loves you so nothing is going to go wrong okay.

Nandini bobbed her head in yes and than was about to get up but both their gaze fell on the bouquet and Manik immediately picked that up and forwarding it to her, he said.

Ma-I am sorry once again.

Nandini took that from him and smiled faintly. Than her eyes fell on the flowers and she got lost in that. Slowly slowly the beauty of the flowers changed her mood and there was a bright smile on her face.

With a smiling face, she touched the tulip petals and felt the soft texture of the flower. The bright yet suttle red colour was heart warming. Her all sore mood was changed in to happy ones and looking at her Manik too smiled.

Nandini took a brief moment to adore the flowers and than suddenly her gaze fell on Manik and she looked at him with smile. She blinked at him and he smiled back her. Than she got up and entered the restroom.

After she was gone, Manik got up and took the flowers, he filled the vase in her room and put the flowers in that, than her made the bed and placed her bag on the bed as it was heavy. He opened that and was looking in it to find something nice for her.

While he was doing that, Nandini came out soon all bathed, in a bathrobe placed inside the restroom. She came out and saw Manik confused looking in her bag. She came by his side and he said knowing that she is here.

Ma-what should you wear.

Nandini too glanced at the clothes placed at the top and went through her memory lane to know what all she packed. Being tired she decided to wear something light and that's why neatly racking through her bag, she got out a beautiful light blue colour anarkali, which looked classy yet was simple.

Showing that to him, she said.

Nan-this.

Manik gave a positive nod and than said.

Ma-get changed........I am waiting out.......in the meantime dad will be here so we can sit for dinner.

Nandini agreed with a hhmm and Manik left the room along with closing the door at his back and than rested his back to the nearest wall of her room outside, waiting for her.

One of the reason he was waiting for her was coz Nandini haven't seen this house yet so being familiar to it was not an option. She he waited so that she doesn't loose herself in the house coz it was a bit big and a bit tricky too.

While Nandini got changed as fast as possible, combed her hair, wore earrings, put her bathrobe and towel for drying and than opened the door to see Manik waiting for her, leaning to a wall. She was feeling light which is why she was not nervous now.

Both Manan looked at each other and than Manik took hold of her wrist and nudged her. On this she walked and he too started walking, he said.

Ma-I'll show you little of the house abhi........ then later full house.

Knowing that now they are on a house tour, Nandini started looking around at the interiors and show piece placed around her room. She was looking everywhere possible except from front and was walking, keeping all her faith on Manik.

She did notice about the turn they took and was adoring it like a 4 year old cute girl who has come to the museum for the very first time in her life. Everything was surprising for her and seeing such a big house, Nandini decreased the distance btwn them and her body collided with Manik's which made him stop at his place. Having all his attention, Nandini spoke like a cute kid.

Nan-your dad lives in such a big house all alone?

Manik saw the curious expressions on her face and he smiled softly. He bobbed his head gently in yes and seeing that Nandini asked ever so cutely and innocently.

Nan-kabhi kho gaye toh?

Hearing this Manik laughed and Nandini frowned. Having a good laugh, he said.

Ma-he has the habit of leaving here so he can't........plus itna bada bhi ghar nhi hai Nandini.

Nandini pouted on his answer and than Manik was about to go further but a butler saw him and informed him that Mr Malhotra has come back home and is heading towards the dining table for dinner. So Manik changed his direction towards dining table.

Nandini too heard the butler and knew that she will again meet Mr Malhotra. She was a bit nervous all over again but knew that she will rectify it. She saw that they entered a room yet again and it had only a dining table, a lower shelf, some antiques and candle holders. Rest a few butlers were standing around Mr Malhotra and nice aroma of food was coming.

They reached close to Mr Malhotra and Manik wished him good evening along with pulling the chair and leaving Nandini's hand. Mr Malhotra and Nandini saw each other and he smiled but Nandini said keeping her fear in check.

Nan-woh........subha k liye sorry........woh mei

Seeing her hesitating so much, Mr Malhotra said.

Mr m-you don't need to be sorry.........hota hai.

Nandini smiled him a thank you smile and than Mr Malhotra gestured her to sit. Smiling faintly once again, she came and sat beside Manik. As soon as she sat, she saw the butlers coming close to them and filling their plates with a few variety of dishes.

The dinner time went quiet well with Nandini eating everything served to her. She loved the food coz they were damn amazing, typical American dinner. She had to the fullest and after dinner, they decided to sleep.

Manik hadn't slept properly so he was now feeling tired and Mr Malhotra was back from work so he was tired too. They wanted to stay back and catch up but their body wasn't supporting them and that's why they called it a night.

Manik dropped Nandini in her room and left for his room. They all got changed and slept soon ending this day. Next morning, Nandini woke up by 8.00 am with her alarm and quickly got fresh. Changing in a nice pink suit, keeping her straight hair open and pinning her dhupatta on her one sleeves and letting the rest fall on her hand.

And also wearing a small silver bindi, she came out of her room and managed to meet a butler. Than with his help, she came in kitchen and made authentic Punjabi breakfast coz on calls with Mr Malhotra earlier, he did mention that he misses food made by Indian hands.

So she made a detail breakfast and with the help of butlers decorated the dining table. She was just on time. While she was busy setting the table, that is when both the Malhotra's came here with confusion coz Manik saw Nandini's room empty and he did inform his dad too.

Seeing her working so gracefully and looking so nice in her outfit, they frowned and just then Nandini felt someone's presence and turned to them. Seeing them she smiled and she looked very much confident today than the previous day. Smiling at them and coming a bit ahead, she wished them in her jolly tone.

Nan-good morning.

Both the men's bobbed their head and came close and heard Nandini say further.

Nan-I made breakfast for you.......aapko authentic Indian hath ka khana chahiye tha na.

Mr Malhotra smiled at that and now could smell the fragrance of butter and potato too. Nandini pulled a chair for him and said.

Nan-aaye.

Mr Malhotra came ahead and sat and so did Manik. Once they were settled, Nandini served him with paratha and desi home made makhan (butter), she poured tea for him and also dished out some gajar ka halwa made in pure ghee.

Mr Malhotra could smell the amazing food and he took all his time to take in its fragrance and Manik smiled. Than he took a bite of paratha, took a good amount of butter and had it. Mr Malhotra was now in a dream land coz he wa eating such yummy Indian food after a decade it seemed like.

Seeing all his actions, Manik smiled in happiness while Nandini had the look of satisfaction on her face.

Hey guys here is the update hope you like it. Next update on Thursday hopefully. Goodnight bye.