Manan - Hold My Hand

Chapter 48

"I think by the end of the trip our friends will already have an idea about us dating. Stop making it so obvious if you want us to wait.",Nandini nudged him as he walked with his hand in hers as their friends follow.

"Are you embarassed?",He asked amused swinging their entwined hands in the air before pulling it down.

"Now I am.",She muttered trying to pull her hands away and he nodded not wanting to embarass her further.

They stopped by the beach and sat on the rocks as they overlooked the water ahead.

"Can we talk now?",Cabir asked annoyed at them for hiding things.

Nandini looked at him and then at Manik who gave her a smile.

"But first tell me are you planning to let go of her hands.",Navya asked amused leaning on Cabir who looked at them curious.

Ishaan smirked at them waiting for their excuse.

Nandini looked at him and realised he has yet to calm down to the level to leave her hand.

"He is being silly. Ignore him.",Nandini said and they looked at her more curious.

"About the questions you guys have.", She started changing the topic and they turned to her giving her complete attention.

" The person we met yesterday is my ex. We didn't end up in good terms. I am seeing him after 5 years and I don't want to talk to him or about him.",She said to them in brief and they nodded before looking at each other noting it down.

" Manik kind of knew about him yesterday so he helped me out. Today after you guys left. I was coming to get you when he stopped me. Luckily Manik was coming to find me and helped with him. He got pissed off seeing my arms bruised and doesn't want to let go now.",Nandini added giving them an idea of what's going on and now everybody glanced at her arms and noticed the red marks.

Navya looked at her concerned and Nandini gave her a nod assuring her.

" Now that is clear, can we explore?",Manik asked and they nodded.

They walked around the beach looking at the small gift shops.

Nandini was checking some bracelets with Manik who still refused to leave her alone.

Ishaan walked closer to her and forwarded his hands to her and she looked at him amused.

"I got you something birthday girl.",he said excited and she looked at him curious along with Manik.

He opened his palm and showed her a beautiful bracelet with a single dress charm attached.

"This is beautiful.",She said looking at it closely.

He gave her a grin.

"I knew you would love it. There are many charms you can choose. I got confused with them. Come with me.",He said and she nodded and turned to Manik who was looking at her.

"Go find others. I need to talk to Ishaan about what's going on with him. He seems upset since he came in this morning.",She asked him and he narrowed his eyes at her.

" I will be fine. If not I will come to you immediately. You need to talk with Mukti too. Don't worry about me ",She assured him and he nods still hesitant.

" Be close to my eyes.",He said and she nod and gave him a quick kiss on his cheeks before following Ishaan as Manik smiles and walked to where the other three were shopping.

Manik pulled Mukti aside and looked at her. She was finally smiling and he felt happy.

"What is it?",She asked confused and he looked at her.