Will you be my Girlfriend - The Sequel

Chapter Thirty One

Hey guys! Back as promised. There is a leap in this chapter and there will be another on in the next chapter as well. We'll get to the part where Manik will move to London for his Master's in the next 1-2 chapters. I have literally run out of ideas, so its a humble request, if you have any ideas on how to make the upcoming story interesting feel free to drop in ideas in the comments section or you can DM me as well. 

I feel this chapter was not up-to the mark, I mean its good and its not also. I was in two minds and read it multiple times, but I couldnt get myself to make any major changes. Let me know how is it.

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Two months later

Manik was working the night shift and Nandini was studying for a test the next day. She looked at the clock, it was 3 in the night. She pouted looking at her phone and dropped him a text, even after knowing the fact that he might not have his cell phone with him, unless he's on a break.

"When are you coming back, I miss you :( " she sent out with a sad smiley emoji to express her state. Closing her books with a sigh, she packed her back for the next day and slept on the bed. Caressing his pillow and hugging it close to her body she tried to get some sleep, but couldn't. Flipping sides for almost an hour, she finally gave up. Manik's shift would end at 6AM and he would be home by 6:30, "2 and a half hour more" she muttered to herself and hit her head with a pillow. Her exam would start at 9 and she really needed sleep to have a fresh mind the next morning, but it was impossible without him.

"Manik, I miss you so much" she whispered his name laying back on the pillow and a tear rolled down her eye soaking into the fluffy softness. Sniffing she got up again, walked to the wardrobe. She picked his shirt, that had his scent and wore it hugging it close to her body, trying to make herself believe that he's close to her. She missed him terribly during his night shifts, but she also understood the nature of his work. But today, she was missing him a little more than the usual.

She laid on the bed and closed her eyes to sleep, and this time she was successful. After a long tiring day of classes and studying till she drained herself, Nandini fell asleep almost immediately, as she was physically and mentally exhausted.

When Manik walked into their room, chuckling at the sight of his grown up baby sleeping with her mouth slightly open and snoring lightly. She was sleeping hugging his pillow, wearing his shirt and had comfortable sprawled herself on the entire bed. Shaking his head at her sleeping form, he put his back without making noise and walked into the washroom grabbing a pair of shorts and vest.

20 minutes and a hot shower later, Manik walked down to the kitchen where Nyonika was preparing a light breakfast for him.

"Good Morning Maa" he said hugging her from behind and she ruffled his hair.

"How was your shift?" she asked him and he was talking to her about his work while she was plating his food on the table. She sat next to him, while he was talking and eating his food, this was his daily routine, specially during his night shifts.

"I don't know when Nandu and Mukti slept last night. They both were studying for some test today." She informed him and Manik just shook his head.

"Nandu slept around 3:30-4 I guess, she had sent me a message around 3 last night, but I checked my phone only after my shift ended today morning" he informed her she just nodded her head.

"Manik talk to her, she didn't even eat properly last night and she isn't sleeping properly from last few days. I know studies are important, but I don't want her to fall sick. Just ask her if anything is bothering her, maybe she'll share it with you" she said the last line sadly playing with her fingers.

"Maa, if there is anything that is bothering her, then I think she will talk to you or dad first than coming to me with it, because according to her, I only add to her problems and don't help her clear her head" he said with a chuckle making Nyonika laugh.

"Paagal" she said slapping his hand and he fake winced. He got up getting done with his food and dumped the plate and glass in the kitchen. Hugging Nyonika, he kissed her forehead he said breaking the hug

"Don't worry, I'll ask her, if there is anything bothering her. You don't get stressed okay?" he said and walked to his room for much needed sleep.

He locked his room's door and walked to the bed removing his vest and made some space for himself beside his lady love. Cuddling her in his arms he placed a long kiss on her forehead and felt her mumbling something in her sleep. This particular habit of hers always amused him, as she only did that when he is sleeping next to her.

"What?" he said trying to make her say it louder and it worked this time.

"I missed you so much" she mumbled a little loudly and hugged him tighter making him laugh.

"So that's why you are wearing my shirt?" he asked her again and to his surprise she nodded her head in a yes, her nose rubbing on his bare chest making shiver pass through his spine. His grip tightened around her making her frown.

"Chodo mujhe monster" she said trying to remove his hands from around her waist and when he did that, she turned to the other side saying "I'll complaint to Manik about you" and hugged the pillow on her other side tighter.

"This girl is impossible" Manik said to himself and again turned her to face him, she struggled initially

"Its me Manik" he said and then she turned to him immediately and wrapped her hands around his neck, placing a kiss there. He patted her head as he realised, she was at the edge of waking up and he wanted her to rest as much as possible.

The frowns on her forehead disappeared and a small smile crept on her lips as he patted her head lovingly, caressing her hair humming her favourite song.

"I love you" she said and was in deep sleep within minutes.

Kissing her forehead, eyes, cheeks and finally pecking her lips, Manik closed his eyes to take rest as his eyelids had become heavy, almost impossible to keep them open anymore. Within moments Manik was also in deep sleep, hugging Nandini close to himself.

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