Our Forbidden Love

Chapter 9

Manisha was busy adoring her Abhishek ji, who was diligently focusing on some work. Abhishek noticed her staring at him.

"Aap mujhe kab tak dekhti rahegi maam?" he said with a hint of amusement in his voice.

Manisha cleared her throat and tried to hide her blush. "Umm woh mujhe yeh poochna tha ki hum kaise soyenge?" she asked, trying to change the subject.

Abhishek glanced around the small room they were in and pointed towards a small wooden structure with a thin mattress. "Aap bistar par so jana aur main neeche so jaunga. Theek hai? ," he replied matter-of-factly.

Manisha's eyes widened in disbelief. "Bistar? Tum isse bistar bulate ho? Are you sure Abhishek ji? " she exclaimed, her voice filled with incredulity.

Abhishek shrugged nonchalantly. "Haan ji. Mere jaise ke liye toh yeh bistar hi hai," he replied.

Manisha wasn't convinced. "Aur tum kaha soge Abhishek ji?" she asked, concerned for his comfort.

Abhishek simply gestured toward the cold, hard floor. "Yaha par," he said.

Manisha's eyes widened even further, and she couldn't help but voice her worries. "Nahi Abhishek ji. Aap yaha par nahi so sakte. Itni thand ho rahi hai. Farsh thanda hai.upar se aapki kamar me bhi dard ho jayega. Yeh main main nahi manugi," she exclaimed, genuinely concerned.

Abhishek chuckled softly. "Arre maam aap janti nahi hai mujhe inn sab cheezo ke aadat hai," he assured her.

But Manisha wasn't one to back down easily. "Mere saath so," she blurted out, her voice tinged with a tad bit of embarrassment.

Abhishek's eyes widened in surprise, causing him to accidentally swallow the gulp of water he had taken. He coughed briefly before stammering, "J-ji?"

Manisha's face turned a shade of red as she quickly backtracked. "I mean, mera woh matlab nahi tha. Woh mujhe akele neend nahi aati hai. Main humesha plushie ko pakad se soti hoon," she explained, hoping to rectify her words.

Curiosity sparked in Abhishek's eyes. "Yeh plushie kya hota hai?" he asked, genuinely unaware of the term.

Manisha smiled fondly at his innocence. "Woh main baad mei kabhi bataungi. Abhi jaldi aakar so jao," she said, her voice soft and inviting.

Abhishek scratched the back of his neck, clearly feeling a bit unsure. "Aap pakka sure hai na maam?" he finally responded, his voice filled with a mix of hesitation and vulnerability.

Manisha reassured him with a warm smile. "Vishwas karo meri baat ka. Mujhe koi problem nahi hai," she said softly, feeling her heart swell with love for him.

Abhishek hesitantly made his way to the bed, lying down and adjusting himself on the narrow surface. There was a very thin blanket, and he offered it to Manisha, gesturing for her to use it.

Manisha accepted the gesture gratefully and wrapped herself in the blanket, feeling a bit more comfortable. Happily, she settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

However, as the night progressed, Abhishek couldn't find comfort on the rigid bed. The discomfort of the situation kept him awake, his thoughts filled with worry for Manisha's well-being.

Abhishek looked at Manisha sleeping peacefully, her face contorted in discomfort.

He couldn't help but wonder why she was going through so much trouble for him. What did he mean to her? He couldn't quite understand it, considering he was no one special. Yet, here she was, doing so much for him.

Little did he know what he means to her?

Noticing the chill in the room, Abhishek saw Manisha shivering in her sleep. Feeling guilty for subjecting her to such conditions, he couldn't bear to see her suffer.

Determined to provide her with warmth, he decided to take matters into his own hands.

Unable to find anything else to cover her with, Abhishek gently pulled Manisha closer to him, embracing her tightly. The warmth of his body enveloped her, wrapping her in a sense of security and comfort.

Unbeknownst to Abhishek, Manisha instinctively nestled herself against his chest, cuddling closer to him. Her lips curved into a contented smile, feeling the love and protection he selflessly offered.

As the night progressed, the two stranger found solace in each other's warmth, allowing the world around them to fade into a distant memory. In that embrace, both Abhishek and Manisha finally drifted off into a peaceful slumber.