Our Forbidden Love

Chapter 17

Abhishek and Nischay were over the moon when they got the opportunity to work at Bansal Rawat's household so now they can complete their mission.

The job kept them on their toes, as Rawat had high expectations from his staff. Abhishek, in particular, had a special place in Rawat's heart because of his exceptional culinary skills.

In morning, as Abhishek walked into the dining area to serve breakfast, he noticed someone missing. It was Manisha. Abhishek couldn't help but wonder why she wasn't there. He quickly served everyone else and then went in search of herher but he didn't get time as Bansal Rawat kept giving him work to do.

Meanwhile, it was nighttime, and Manisha was in her room, engrossed in a book. Suddenly, she heard a soft knock on her door. Curious, she went to open it, but before she could react, she was forcefully pulled inside. The door slammed shut, and she found herself pressed against the wall.

As her eyes adjusted to the dim light, Manisha saw the most beautiful pair of eyes staring back at her – Abhishek's eyes.

Her heartbeat quickened as She started at his beautiful brown eyes. She felt a mix of emotions flooding through her – surprise, confusion, and a hint of anger. It didn't take her long to realize that she was angry at Abhishek.

Manisha managed to remove Abhishek's hands from her shoulders and stepped away. She turned toward the corner of the room, avoiding eye contact, and said, "Abhishek ji? Mil gaya sukoon mujhe use karke? "

Abhishek was taken aback by her question. He approached her gently, touching his ears apologetically, and said, "Manisha ji. Aap janti ho main kabhi bhi aisa kuch nahi kar sakta"

Manisha replied, her voice filled with hurt, "Mujhe pata hai Abhishek ji. Par aapke mooh se woh shabd sunkar bahut bura laga tha."

Abhishek reached out and tried to hold her hands, but she pulled away. At that moment, he realized how much his actions had impacted her. He nodded understandingly and said, "I'm sorry, Manisha ji. Aap mujhe maaf nahi karoge? "

Manisha remained silent, her head turned away. Abhishek knew he had to make it up to her. With a determined expression on his face, he got up and walked out of the room.

A few minutes later, Abhishek returned with a tray of food. He placed it in front of Manisha and said softly, "Accha mujhse naaraz ho jao, par khane se nahi. Pehle aap khana kha lo"

Manisha looked up at him, surprised by his caring gesture. She sighed and said, "Khaungi. Par agar aap khilaoge"

A smile spread across Abhishek's face. He quickly grabbed a spoon and started feeding her. As Manisha ate, she couldn't help but feel a blush rising to her cheeks. It was the small acts of love and care that melted her anger away.

Amidst the quiet moments of feeding each other, Manisha suddenly asked, "Aapne kuch khaya?"

Abhishek shook his head, replying, "main kaise kha leta agar aap subah se bhookhi thi?"

Manisha smiled and picked up a spoonful of food. She tenderly fed Abhishek, their eyes locked in a silent understanding. In that moment, they ate together, sharing not only a meal but also a bond that had grown stronger through adversity.

Suddenly, a loud knock echoed through the house, causing both Abhishek's and Manisha's hearts to skip a beat. They looked at each other in panic, their eyes filled with worry. No one should see them together.

As they sat there, frozen in fear, a soft whisper resonated through the room. "Main hoon, Nischay," the voice carried from outside. Abhishek's eyes widened, and a mixture of relief and joy washed over his face. He quickly rushed to the door, silently praying that no one would discover their truth.

With trembling hands, Abhishek opened the door to reveal his younger brother, Nischay, standing there with open arms. They embraced tightly, feeling the warmth of their brotherly bond. "Khana khaya tune?" Nischay asked anxiously, knowing how forgetful Abhishek could be when he was with Manisha.

Abhishek nodded, his cheeks flushing slightly. Nischay smiled, gently pecking his brother's forehead.
He glanced over at Manisha, who sat quietly with her cheeks puffed out cutely, clearly bothered by the interruption.

Manisha, possessive and fiercely protective of her relationship with Abhishek, muttered under her breath, Main uska khayal rakhti hoon theeke? " Nischay, always the mischievous one, winked at her and responded, "Oh, mujhe kaise pata mere bhai ka khayal dhang se rakha ja raha hai ki nahi"

Abhishek sensed the tension and quickly went over to Manisha, engulfing her in a warm and reassuring hug.

He knew exactly what she needed – his undivided attention. With a tender touch, he kissed her forehead, mirroring the gesture that Nischay had just given him. Manisha's face instantly brightened, a soft smile forming on her lips as she melted into his embrace.

But Nishchay announced that it was getting late and they should leave. Abhishek agreed, realizing he had lost track of time. Manisha couldn't resist taking a final jab at Nishchay before he left. "Mujhe aapka yeh bhai kuch zyada pasand nahi aa raha," she whispered to Abhishek.

Nischay rolled his eyes at Manisha's comment and responded with a smirk, "Haan toh aap bhi mujhe kuch khaas pasand nahi ho. Theeke? "

Abhishek, trying to diffuse the tension, stepped in. "Nischay tu ja. Main Manisha ji to mana ke aya, woh naaraz hai," he said, motioning for his brother to leave.

Nischay nodded and smiled at Abhishek. "Waise bhabhi ji nakhre utne hi karo jitne shakal ko suit kare" he remarked, rolling his eyes playfully.

Manisha, not one to back down, retorted, "Aur Gyan utna hi do jitni gaali sune ki capacity ho"

Abhishek held back a laugh, knowing that Manisha's annoyance was partially justified.

He hugged her tightly, promising to make it up to her, and she planted a gentle kiss on his cheek. Abhishek blushed, feeling a rush of affection for his partner.

As Abhishek and Nischay made their way out of the room, Manisha and Nishchay locked eyes. There was a brief moment of tension before Nischay broke the silence with a smile. "Bye, bhabhi ji. Koi bhi problem hogi toh call kar dena" Manisha smirked back and replied, "Haan same to you. Mujhe bhi call kar dena kuch bhi ho."

As Nischay left, Manisha couldn't help but smile. Despite their playful banter, she knew deep down that Nischay truly cared for his brother. And as much as she disliked his teasing, they both had the same goal in mind - to keep Abhishek safe and happy.