Will you be my Girlfriend - The Sequel

Chapter Twenty One

I'm sorry for the delay, but we were going through a rough patch in our family, with my father's elder sister passing away due to Covid and then 3 other people in our family in a span of 10 days. It was a difficult to deal with it emotionally and mentally. I dont know how many of you will read this note, but please spare few seconds and do read it :)

Virtual hugs to everyone who is going through tough times, stay strong and we shall sail through this difficult times together becoming each others support. Stay strong for yourself and your family. Take all the necessary precautions and please be very very careful if you are stepping out.

The condition outside is getting worse everyday, and if possible stay away from social media platforms if you think there is too much negativity, i personally did that for few days, that helped me clear my mind. Do whatever you feel like, but try to have positive thoughts, i know its easy said than done, but that is the only positive thing that will help us get through these difficult times.

Keep yourself hydrated and if you sense even the mildest of symptoms, please get yourself tested so that you will be able to isolate yourself and stop the spread. Talk to a doctor and only then take medication and observe changes in your body, so that you can see the changes for yourself when in isolation.

Try to reach out to me or anyone you feel comfortable to talk with. Sometimes talking helps as you vent out everything that is building up inside you. It makes you lighter and feel better. Dont worry that you are alone in all this, we are there with you. Take care my lovely people.

I am not sure if the update is up to the mark, I was a little emotional and I think that has reflected in my writing as well. Please ignore the mistakes, if any.

In-line comments are my favourite :)

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The next two days everyone decided spent time at home before returning to their hectic lives. Manik and Nandini were cuddled up on Manik's bed watching Nandini's all time favourite 'Kung Fu Panda' for the nth time.

"Nandu" Manik tried to gain her attention but she just shrugged off his hand, with all her focus on his laptop's screen. Manik made an annoyed face and mumbled 'I should have deleted this movie long ago'

"Then I would have watched it online" she said, her eyes never leaving the screen even for a fraction of a second.

"Nandu, yaar, how many times will you watch it... even I remember every dialogue of this movie" he whined again making her groan. Nandini paused the movie in the laptop and moved away from him and got down the bed. Crossing her hands across her chest she threw a glare at Manik and snatched the laptop.

"I am going to Mukti's room, and I will come back only after the movie is over. Till then you enjoy your beauty sleep" she declared and before she could reach the door Manik jumped out of the bed and stood in front of the door stretching his hands on either side nodding his head in a No.

"You watch your movie, I will not say a word, just stay close" he said making a sad face melting her instantly.

"Fine then, no cribbing" she asked in a fake stern tone pointing her finger towards him and he instantly nodded his head in a Yes.

"Okay" she said and sat on the bed wrapping the blanket and settled the laptop next to her, occupying the entire bed herself. Manik frowned, but smirked when an idea hit his mind. Patting himself mentally, he walked to the side she was half laying and laid down next to her, on the corner of the bed. Wrapping his hands around her waist, he moved close to her almost like second skin, making a shiver pass down her spine.

'Manik' Nandini whispered his name but he didn't reply, instead he nuzzled in the crook of her neck, his warm breath tickling her. Placing feather kisses all the way from the crook of her neck moving towards her collarbone, making her shiver.