From You and Me to We :- An Arrange Marriage Saga

The Second Side of the Story

Manik was shocked to see the place. Some people in army uniforms were exercising, some children were playing. Different classes were going on. The place looked like a huge school. Manik was lost that he banged into a man.
"Any problems sir? You seem to be lost?"
The man asked.
"What is this place exactly? A NGO, a school?"
The man smiled at the question.
"Sir this is India's largest home, with a school, hospital and a beautiful kitchen."
"I didn't get you "
"This angel whose name is Nandini, the Princess of Udaipur owns this place. She made this place when she lost her father, a very proud army officer. The army officers who get severely injured, or pass away at the war, this is the place for their families. The compensation amount which the government gives hardly used to do any good, so here we take care of their food, home, education and careers. We have retired army officer or the ones who couldn't go back due to their injuries as teachers, family members of the late army officers are offered management and other position jobs according to their capabilities. We train our students in performance arts to be able to perform at various national and international places. And many of the servicing officers have also come forward to strengthen the ecosystem of this place. It was the lunch break and you are standing in the school arena. The opposite building happens to the hospital. Behind the school we have the service quaters for the working families and hostel for the students. We have 4 main grounds for various sports, trainings and camps. Top floor of the school is dedicated to music, dance and other performing arts."

Manik was stunned. He had no clue about this. Nandini had never mentioned. Suddenly a child came running to the man Manik was talking to.
"Good afternoon sir and respected personel. I hope i am not interupting any important conversations."
"Not at all Madhav. Please tell me. "
"Sir i have submitted all my assignments to the class representative but I am afraid, I won't be able to make it to the class."
The child mentioned.
"All good Madhav? May I know your reason?"
"Sir, her highness Nandini didi, i mean ma'am is here. She has called for me and other 15 students from the senior classes for the preparation of the London summit."
"No worries Madhav, you can go."
The child ran away.
"Sir shall I escort you to her office?"
"Whose office?"
"Nandini ma'am, i suppose you are her fiance."
Manik was surprised.
"How do you know?"
"Sir ma'am had sent for sweets on the day of your formal announcement (roka) of the relationship. She believes in sharing her happiness with all of us. She has treated us like family all our lives."

Manik was processing all the things. He was gaping at the beauty and the vibe of the place. He was trying to think that what all Nandini had captured in her heart. He was at loss of words. He thought that Nandini had started to open up. Now he felt like he didn't know about her at all. The girl has been fighting like a warrior all her life. He wanted to love her, hide her in his arms. He wanted to share her pain. He wanted to know about her smiles, her frowns, her worries. Manik reached the music room which again gave him a blow. The music room was beautiful beyond his expectations. He heard some music and went inside the guitar section.

Manik was lost in the music. He never knew Nandini could sing. But the words flowed out like a perfectionist. He smiled. His eyes were wet due to the intensity of the words. He felt a part of him reviving after years. His soul was getting attracted to the music and his heart towards the singer. Today he had unleashed another side of the girl who is going to be his soulmate. He always felt that there was something that connected him to Nandini, today he felt he had got his answers. He used to often think that he has had alot of struggles in his life and being the elder one, he had to take over the business, it was always that he wanted to loosen up and have a carefree college life but that couldn't happen. But meeting Nandini changed his perception. He never knew that after all what life had thrown towards her someone could still manage to smile. He had learnt a new lesson. 

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