Manan - Hold My Hand

Chapter 63

Nandini reached her house after a long day at work and got comfortable on the couch.

The whole week was exhausting and tiring. All she wanted to do now was sleep but she was hungry and still had a few things to do. Her research on the malfunction incident was not moving forward and she was frustrated.

Manik was busy with the new project he took up. He also had to prepare for the 30th Anniversary event of Malhotra Groups. He had to give a speech on their success over the last few years.

Nandini's phone rang and she picked it up.

"Hey", Nandini greeted hearing Mukti on the other side.

"Wait. Let me get Cabir and Ishaan on the call.", Mukti said and Nandini waited.

Soon she heard everyone and was curious.

"Okay so most of you guys already know but still this call is to discuss about Navya and Manik's birthday.", Mukti said excited and Nandini smiled thinking about it.

Navya's birthday was in 2 weeks and Manik's after a week of hers.

"Are we giving them a joint birthday party?", Ishaan asked confused.

"It seems ideal. Cabir had plans for Navya on her birthday and I am sure Nandini too had thought of something. We can get together in the middle of the week and celebrate together.", Mukti said and everyone nodded agreeing to it.

They discussed a few more ideas and gave suggestions for the celebration before ending the call.

Nandini moved to kitchen to get something when her phone rang again and she picked it up.

"Hi", She heard Manik's voice and smiled leaning on the kitchen counter.

"Hello. I thought you had a late night client meeting and couldn't talk.", Nandini said confused and he nodded.

"Well it got postponed. What are you doing?", Manik asked and she looked around the kitchen.

"Was about to make dinner.", Nandini said and he smiled.

"How fast do you think you can come down?", Manik asked and she turned towards the window surprised and looked out seeing him stand leaning on the car.

"What are you doing here?", Nandini asked surprised.

"Come down.", Manik said and she nodded and immediately picked her purse and rushed down the stairs to his side.

"Hey", She said a little out of breath and Manik chuckles.

"Hey ", Manik said caressing her hair as he pulled her in his arms.

He opened the car door and she took a seat inside.

Soon he was driving them.

Nandini was turned to his side staring at him. She saw him last 4 days back when he came over to her studio in the morning. They both have been busy since then.

"If I knew, we will get so busy with work and I had to stay away from you for so long after coming back. I would have extended the trip for a day or more.", Nandini said softly moving her hand to touch his cheeks.

Manik turned to her once before looking ahead.

He put his hand on hers and smiled.

" After all this is over. I will take you somewhere. Just us.", Manik promised and she smiled.

" I am looking forward to that.", Nandini replied making him smile as he pulled the car inside McDonald's drive-in and she looked up at him surprised.

He gave their order and paid putting the parcel on Nandini's lap who was grinning wide.