I waved at the car once again as Manik sped away in it. He did not want to leave me alone but then it was needed. I wanted to be with him just like he was. I wanted him to know that we both were together in this relationship; it wasn't just him protecting me. To say that I was not scared would be a lie but then I had to pretend that I really wanted this space. He had left after making sure that I would be fine and instructed all the butlers about everything. He even suggested that I should live with Navya for a while but then I did not want to go from where I was thrown out for being a burden. But how could Manik leave like this ?? He himself requested Navya to shift here for a few days and accompany me.
I moved back and sat on the couch with a thud with remote in my hand to watch something interesting. I remembered our moments a few minutes back as how he kissed my hair and forehead numerous times and encaged me in his tight embrace. I never thought that Manik Malhotra would be this much worried for someone.
A satisfactory smile adorned my lips as I felt proud for being the only one. He is freaking in love with me. I can never stop drooling over the thought. I know I have dreaded him but he is undoubedtly the most wanted man of entire space or Shimla or even Mumbai, heck in the entire world. And here he had fallen for me. Nandini Murthy, daughter of his teacher, friend of his brother and a simple pahari girl. He had become a light in my dark alley and I never realized it.
Manik had been very much interested in knowing what I wanted to do ahead and he supported me equally. I had already applied in Space branch of Mumbai that also held the status of a University. We had so much to talk about. We will be going to Mumbai and his friends still not know about us. How will I live with him ?? We could hardly get anytime to talk about anyone else as we have been busy knowing one another. Manik loves food, his favourite colour is red and he loves Shimla more than Mumbai. He also told me a few things related to his business which I understood due to my knowledge of Mathematics and accounts. He had still not revealed how he fell in love with me and to be honest I could never get myself to ask him too. I was too embarassed to ask him such a question.
Time passed in a jiffy and I carried myself to my room to get a sound sleep. Navya will be coming tomorrow so I know she won't spare me until I listen to all of her rants. After praying for mama papa's safe place in heaven and then for Manik's safety which brought smile to my face, I laid on the bed. I wasn't having any nightmares anymore or panic attacks. I don't how I healed but Manik was surely the reason behind all. He had assured me that I wasn't alone, the only feeling that I had been feeling.
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I woke up and sat up with a jerk after looking at the time. It was ten thirty in the morning. Manik must have reached a long time back. I picked up my phone and came across a message from him.
At 3:00 am
"I reached safely. I am not calling because you might be sleeping. Take care, my love. Call me whenever you wake up, I wanna hear your voice. Love you."
I read the message two to three times only to blush harder at the nickname and the fact that he wanted to listen to my voice. Shit. I felt goosebumps all over me and a never ending smile across my lips.
I quickly composed myself and dialled his number.
"Hey Sunshine." He picked up on the second ring.
"Hy Manik." I managed to say. He sounded so fresh.
"How are you ?" He asked.
"Good and you ?"
"Good now that I have heard your voice." I could clearly imagine him smirking for making me red like a tomato.
"Uuhmm." I cleared my throat to shoo away my shyness. My hands turned sweaty. What is wrong with me ?
