MaNan FF : Life With Nandini (DISCONTINUED)

Chapter 16

Chapter - 16

Location - CaVya's Place - 7 AM

Nandini was drying her hair - standing in front of the mirror - dressed in a Beige Chiffon top and paired Black skin tight jeans - that CaVya had gifted her last night - and as a quotidian habit - Manik was beside her - watching her adorning herself with a glint of admiration in his eyes when Navya walked in with the breakfast. She wished them good morning - and started with the task of waking Aarav up for his school. As a matter of fact - as per the prerequisite morning affair of every household in the world that has school going children - Aarav began cribbing and trying all possible excuses and tricks to avoid going school. When nothing helped, Navya reminded him that his Massi ma was watching all this and if he din't wake up then Maasi Ma would think that he is a bad boy. And this threat was enough for Aarav to drop all his tantrums and jerk out of his sleep. He instantly got up and said, rubbing his eyes Good Morning Massi Ma. Good Morning Partner. See I woke up. Don't think I am a bad boy. MaNan smiled and Nandini replied, sitting beside him on the bed Good Morning baccha! Why would I think that my baby is a bad boy? You are a very good boy. Now get up fast and get ready for school. Aarav nodded and asked, stepping out of the bed Massi Ma will you help me in getting ready today? Nandini kissed his cheeks and answered Ofcourse sweetheart! He too kissed her back and left saying he would take a bath and come back. Navya handed the coffee mug to Nandini and said Pata nahi kya jadu kardiya hai tum dono ne usper. Bas tum dono me se kisi ka bhi naam lo aur janab fat se manjatey hai. Din bhar Massi Ma aur Partner. Iske teachers aur friends bhi pareshan hai iske jaap se. Nandini and Manik just grinned and awed at new found gen about Aarav's daily routine - which involved missing MaNan every next second.

After about 20 minutes - Aarav returned - wrapped in an oversized towel - holding its hem with one hand and his school uniform in the other. Seeing him having a tough time walking in the big towel - Manik picked him in his arms and made him stand on the bed. Nandini took the towel and gently dried him up - and Manik silently watched the duo smilingly - both muttering sweet nothings to each other and pecking each other frequently. Nandini quickly dressed him up in his uniform and seated him on the mirror table - feeding him the breakfast while Manik combed his hair. At sharp 8 AM, the bus arrived and Aarav vamoosed - after giving good bye kisses to both his Massi ma and Partner.

After his egress, Nandini too bid Navya bye and left with Manik for the Hospital. Within 20 minutes they were at the infirmary - and after dropping her safely and wishing her a happy birthday once again with a kiss - he drove back to CaVya's place - as it was their pad for practicing that day.

Getting done with the day's music quota - Manik made some calls and enquired about the happenings in the Office. It was 12 noon and he was over with work - lazing on the bed and missing Nandini - when an idea struck him. He so wanted to spend the entire day with her and the only way he could do that was by joining her at the hospital.

It was not unusual but rare for Manik to turn up at hospital - he would love to do that every day but his workaholic wife had drawn restrictions on his wish - reasoning that she looses her concentration on work in his presence. She felt so - but Manik never saw her getting distracted from her work for even a millisecond - a quality he revered his wife for - her dedication and seriousness towards her work was something that made every person who knew her - hold her in high regard. She was the fons et erigo of concentration and determination - he thought - every time he saw her at work. The way she guided her interns, motivated them and solved their doubts - with so much brilliance - and the way she turned into Mini - Monster when any patient would be neglected - made it his favorite hobby to watch her work.

But he wasn't so fortunate to fulfill his wish daily - but today he was adamant and he knew she wouldn't mind because she would be wanting to be with him equally as he - as its her birthday. He hurriedly changed into his tuxedo and shorts and steered his car to the hospital.