"I think you should go home, Mantu!!!", said Amaya moments later while cleaning her closet. Mantu was lazily sitting on her bed. "I'm in a very good mood and I will not spoil it by going to my house.", said Mantu as he lazily stretched himself. Amaya got sad hearing this. This was not something she ever wanted. She never wanted to pull him away from his family, she knew they will never be happy by doing this. Amaya stared at him and Mantu gets up. "Do you really want me to go?", said Mantu as he lazily played with her hair. "Yes, Mantu. And you have your work na, I don't want to affect other things of your life Mantu, whether it be work or family. Come on, go" "You haven't spoiled anything Amaya, they did. Please don't ever think that and about work, I don't think I can work in my house anymore. I feel suffocated. You know I specially didn't come here and stayed at home for a special presentation that I have to give day after tomorrow and they ruined it all. I don't want to go home.", said Mantu as he rested his head on Amaya's shoulder.
Amaya took a deep breath as she slides her hand in his hair and pressed his head lightly. "But Mantu you can't run away from your problems na. Acha listen to me, go home and work on your presentation because that is important. We will talk on phone. Okay.", said Amaya as she looks in his eyes and caresses his face. "Fine! I'll go. I don't have any other option also. But what will I say when some will ask me what work I had with you. Can I say I needed a kiss!?", said Mantu laughing. "No! Are you mad? Just tell them you needed help in your presentation and we worked on it.", said Amaya as she opens the door. "Okay, I will go and I'll call you as soon as I will reach home. I don't want to talk to anyone.", said Mantu as he pouted. Amaya nodded as she said, "Mantu I don't want to ruin anything right now. Please be careful when you talk to my Nanaji. Unfortunately he is taking control of our lives, if he will reject you, mom will as well. She will not see how good you are to us. Though nanaji's opinion doesn't matter but mom's does." "I will. Don't worry. I'll never let us down. Okay.", said Mantu as he tucked a lone strand of hair behind her ear. Amaya placed her hand on his hand and smiled. Mantu mouthed I love you as he left her room and went downstairs.
He saw that Chiklu and Piya are playing a game, a game Piya brought with her from Mumbai but nobody played with her. "Hi, Piya!", said Mantu as he smiled at sat with them in the veranda. "FRIEND!!!", shouted Piya as she jumped and sat on his lap and hugged him. "How are you friend?", asked Piya. "I'm completely fine, how are you." "I'm amazing! See he is also my friend, he came with that scary uncle and he told me he is bui's friend so now he is my friend." "Scary uncle??", asked Mantu. "Arre bhaiya, she is calling Rama Bhaiya scary. When Amaya opened the gate she was with Amaya and when she saw him she started crying thinking that he has come to kidnap her.", told Chiklu and Mantu laughed. Rama and scary....he has never even killed a mosquito! "Trust me friend. He was very scary but bui told me that Rachi bui will live with him only after wedding.", said Piya as she snuggled in his arms. "Okay Piya I trust you", said Mantu laughing, "but he is also my friend. And he is not scary. He is a good man.", said Mantu. "Unlike you...", said Chaubeyji as he came from the corridor and stood in front of Mantu. Mantu was shocked but he calmed himself down and stood up as he places Piya on the charpayi.
"I didn't understood Chaubeyji!", Mantu said as politely as he could. He remember the words Amaya said. He doesn’t want to ruin his love. He folded his hands in Namaste and bowed down. "Stay away from my family's girls. You hooligan.", said Chaubeyji who was with Rudra the one who told Chaubeyji about Mantu is sitting with Piya. "I know people like you are just behind fame and money who have no identity. You are allowed to come here as long as this wedding is done. Then don't even dare to look at this house again." Mantu's vein was filled with anger. He closed his fists and eyes as he tried to control his anger. Piya was tightly holding him, scared. "You cannot talk to my Bhaiya like this!!", shouted Chiklu as he got up from where he was standing. Mantu quickly signalled him to be quiet and say sorry. Chiklu aggressively said no and left running. "Now I know that I'm 100% right about you, see how ill-mannered your brother is...Piya come and stand here.", ordered Chaubeyji. "No, my friend is a good man. He is bui's friend also. He is such a sweet man.", said Piya as she disagreed and stood by Mantu. "You are as stubborn as your Bua. Wait Amaya is friends with you. How are you friends with her, huh. Stay away from her. She is already so stubborn and strong headed. Stay away from her, I'm warning you otherwise you will never see daylight again.", warned Chaubeyji and Mantu's head was boiling with anger.
"Nanaji.", said Amaya as she came running and stood in front of him. Chiklu stood near her. "What is the matter?", asked Amaya. Mantu took a breath of relief as he saw Amaya coming. Amaya's hand were behind, on her back. And Mantu quickly intertwined his fingers with her. Amaya muffled for a second but came back in senses as quickly as possible and pressed his fingers lightly. "Do you know this hooligan from before? Tell me the truth Amaya.", asked Chaubeyji sternly. "Yes, I know him.", said Amaya calmly. Chaubeyji raised his eyebrow as Amaya continued. "He was the one who helped us during dad's therhvi (13th day) pooja. He was the one who helped me in Jazz's admission and also when mom fainted because of diabetes. He also helped me finding a job so that I can pay mom's bills. You know the times when you declined to help us, he stood by us through thick and thin. Its very easy to come when everything is going well Nanaji, you find real people when you are in a difficult situation, and Mantu is one of them. I don't know Nanaji why you found him a goon. He is a really good guy and Chiklu is his own brother. He just came to pick up him. He has helped me several times when actual goons eve-teased me, don't you remember Rudra. When you were nicely sipping tea and goons were teasing me, Mantu came and rescued me.", said Amaya as she very cleverly taunted both, Chaubeyji and Rudra.
Chaubeyji looked at Rudra sternly as Rudra nodded. Amaya smiled seeing their mouths shut. She thanked Chiklu in her mind to immediately inform her about this situation, otherwise it would have gotten ugly. In no way she can let anyone insult Mantu, she wasn't lying because she doesn't have to. Mantu has always stood in front of her whenever there was a problem and always behind her when things were nice. "Friend, you are a hero! My friend is a HERO. Yay.", said Piya as she danced and jumped. Mantu laughed silently as he watched her antics. Amaya smiled too but Chaubeyji was not liking it. "Stop it!!!", shouted Chaubeyji and Piya jumped on Mantu in fear. "A little slow Nanaji mom is sleeping. Please.", said Amaya as she closed her ears. "Are you insulting me?" "No, Nanaji how can I , you are the most 'respected' person of this whole BANARAS. No one can insult you. I'm just following what doctor ordered us too."
"He fought with Rudra mercilessly when you were not here, he is a hooligan who is just acting smart and innocent in front of you." "Nanaji this is wrong now. You know everyone was wrong in that situation. Rama Jiju should have not lied about his illness. Rachi di shouldn't have agreed to go into his room. Rudra shouldn't have beaten up Rama jiju and Mantu shouldn't have done that either. And when we can forgive the 1st three then why not him, haan. He is sorry about that. Why you want to stretch that.", said Amaya smiling. "Yes Amaya you are absolutely right.", said Rachita as she came from behind. "We all know Mantu since the beginning and he is a nice guy nanaji. Trust us. He has genuinely helped us when we expected no one. Remember Amaya, when you took Nanaji to hospital that late night after reception, Mantu volunteered to go with you for your safety." Rachita winked to Amaya as Chaubeyji turned his legs and walked away with anger.
He had nothing to say now, that incident is a baggage for him. Now even Mantu has a favour on him. He looked at Mantu sternly before turning away. Amaya took a breath of relief and saw Rachita. "Thank you di! Otherwise he was not leaving him only.", said Amaya as she hugged her sister. "No worries Amu.", said Rachita as she smiled naughtily and watched Mantu and then Amaya. "In other news what's is going on between you two, huh! I heard you both were not talking anymore and then suddenly Mantu spent an hour in your room with door closed. What is going on!?", asked Rachita as she tried to hide her smile. Mantu blushed as he tried to hide hid face. "Damn it! Amaya was right. I should have left her room early. Why women are always right. Now what will I answer her sister. Amaya also told me that I'm worst in lying. Bura phas gaye, guru!!!", thought Mantu as he signalled Chiklu to wear his sandals to get ready. "Diii!!!!", exclaimed Amaya as she took Piya and Rachi di with her. She turned to look Mantu and mouthed bye. "Bye.. bye HERO", shouted Piya. Mantu smiled and went away
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ManYa - Dheere Dheere se... (Continuing)
FanfictionMantu was dejected when Amaya returned his belongings back, which he thought she cared about the most. Meanwhile, Amaya has to fly back to Mumbai for her Dad's case. But now she is back for her sister's marriage, but she isn't that bubbly as she was...
