Let's Start with Forever! ❤

Chapter. 2

Nandini was always a light sleeper and to top it all, she gets worried very easily when Manik is on the flight. At times when he is going for a flight, she feels like hugging him tight and not letting him go but she also knows that flying planes is his passion and she would never come in between both. In all this, she never really got a good night's sleep when he is away. The same was the case today.

Though she was sleeping, she was very well aware of the surroundings and hence she heard a small creak in the door. She ignored it thinking it to be due to the fan but what alarmed her was the dip in the bed. She immediately clutched her pillow tight. She could feel her heart palpations at the speed of a horse and it immediately came to a halt when a hand sneaked in her waist. She immediately picked up the cushion she was holding and started hitting the person sitting up and screaming.

Manik: *palming her mouth* Baby, baby it's me. Relax sweetheart!

Nandini: *stopping* Ma...Maan?

She immediately turned on the light and seeing him in front of her, her heart came to peace. A sigh escaped her lips as she launched herself on him hugging him tightly. Manik too sighed hugging her tight. She pulled him closer breathing into his hair making Manik squirm as he felt ticklish and she giggled knowing that. She broke the hug and smiled but then remembered his stunt.

Nandini: *beating* You idiot, stupid monster! Who sneaks in their own house like this huh? You would have given me a heart attack. And by the way, you were going to come in the morning right? Maan, why are you staring at me, I am asking something?

Manik: *keeping finger on her lips* Shh..

Nandini: *glaring* You have the audacity to shush me up after scaring me like that?

Manik: Shut up yaar kitna bolti ho, let me look at you, I am meeting you after 4 days.

Nandini: Cheesy much!

Manik: You can't even digest my love! Anyways, the flight was smooth so we landed almost 2 hours early and by the way, it's already morning.. it is nearly 4am.

He stretched a bit and yawned making Nandini grin and pull his cheeks.

Nandini: Awwieee mera cute Monu!

Manik: Tch yaar Nandini, stop calling me that.

Nandini: Not fair Monu, dadi bua can call you that but I can't?

Manik: *lying in her lap* Shut up!

Nandini: *kissing his forehead* Tired?

Manik: Very! By the way, what is this way of protecting yourself? Cushions? Really?

Nandini: Ya ya I should be sleeping here holding a vase to smash into the person's head who randomly decides to pop into my bedroom na?

Manik: *rolling his eyes* You could maybe use your fist?

Nandini: *smiling sheepishly* That I forgot! Acha now let's get you some sleep.

Manik: Yes please, I haven't slept well in the last 4 days knowing you wouldn't have slept well worrying about me.

Nandini: Ab that toh I can't help it and to sleep you gotta change so get up.

Manik: Hmm..

He changed and then they both lay down. Nandini immediately rolled in his arms making him smile and close his eyes.

Nandini: Maan...

Manik: *sleepy eyes* Hmm?

Nandini: *creasing his cheek* I love you!

Manik: *pecking her lips* Hmm ditto!

She chuckled and slept peacefully in his arms who already dozed off.