Nandu's Angel( On Hold)

chapter 8

Manik had dozed off with nandu on his lap
His legs were bruised at various places.
There were cuts and blood had oozed out of them.
There were dried blood spots on his calfs
He was in a terrible condition
And was able to sleep only in the wee hours of the morning
It was 845 am in the morning
Nandu had been sleeping cuddled up in maniks lap unaware of the ordeal that her papa underwent the previous day
She started whining..a clear sign that she was getting up
Manik opened his eyes hearing her whine
Man- kya hua shona..he said grogilly
He was still tired..his body was extremely sore
Nandu got up and was about to hug him when she saw his bruised legs
Nan-(touching the scars) - ye tya hua papa
Dald hola hai.

Man: kuch nahi hua hai meri jaan. Chalo hum brushi karte hai.

Manik got up. He tried to move his legs which was very difficult as his legs were sore. He was controlling from hissing as Nandu would get worried. He got closed his tightly and got down from the bed. He then picked her and went to the washroom. After that he made her sit on the slab. After that he started brushing her teeths.

Man: acha baby aap bahar wait karo papa abhi aate hai ok

Nan: otay

After that Nandu went out of the washroom as soon as she went out manik collapsed on the floor. He was controlling his pain till now but now it was out of control
Man( in pain): ahh

Nandu who was waiting for her papa outside heard him whimper. She started banging the door.

Nan: papa. Tya hua. Tholo dool

Manik started sweating as the pain was unbearable. He any how got up with the support of the wall. He the washed his face and open the door. As soon as he opens the door nandu immediately ran and hugged his legs.

Nan: papa niche jana hai shab te paash.

Man: okay baccha let's go.

Nan: godhi

Manik wanted to say no as he doesn't have any strength but he knew that she will become cranky. He took her in his arms and went down. They sat on the dining table for breakfast. Manik took a spoon of upma and got it near nandu mouth.

Nan: nahi thana papa

Man: kyu jaana. Upma toh aapka favourite hai na.

Nan: pal aaj mela favlote nahi hai

Man: please baccha. Thoda khalo

Nan( hugging him): dudu chaiye
Man(helpless and whisper): papa ko pata hai beta. Papa thodi der mai denge ok meri jaan. Tabtak aap please ye khalo.

Nan: otay

Manik fed her upma. Ishita was all time glaring at him. He was aware about it but now his priority is his babygirl. After having the breakfast nandu wanted to go up. So manik took her to the room.

Nan: papa pleash loom mai jaana hai.

Man: beta thodi der wait karo the chalte hai

Nan( pulling him): nai chalo chalo abhi

Man( irritate): nandini.

Nan( teary eyes): katti. Aap gandu gandu ho

Man( hugging her): sorry meri jaan. Chalo hum room mai chalte hai
Manik took her to the room. Meanwhile neyonica came to Ishita room t call her.

Neyo( entering the room): Ishi...are ye kaha chali gayi

She was about to leave the room when she saw something familiar on the bed. She frowned and went to check.

Neyo(checking it): yeh toh mannu ki feeding pills hai. Ye yaha kya kar rahe hai. Usse de kar aati hu warna woh dundne pad jayega

Neyonica took the medicine and went to maniks room. Manik was laying on the bed with nandu on top of him. She was continuously crying and snuggling in his chest. Manik was about to latch her to him when neyonica came in.