MaNan FF : Life With Nandini (DISCONTINUED)

Chapter19

Chapter - 19

Location - Malhotra Mansion - 8 AM

Manik woke up with the continuous buzzing of his phone. At first he ignored but realising Nandini was sound asleep - and that she shouldn't be disturbed because she badly needed it - he picked up the call without seeing the Caller ID to hear his Manager's voice. He was a strict and austere boss at his workplace and A boss sounding sleepy wasn't a good impression - so he cleared his voice and asked in autarchic and officious toneWhat made you call me so early in the morning?The Manager - who was obviously pussillanimous when it came to dealing with his guv'nor; faltered Gu - Good Morning Sir! So - Sorry to disturb you. Ac - Actually the clients want you to be in the meeting. They are refusing to come if you are absent. So - If .. You are needed here sir. Manik replied the next moment What the hell? You know I am busy. And it was decided that Mr. Khanna was to deal with that right? Then why do they want me? The Poor soul got cold feet just at his voice - as he was aware of the unpleasant consequences that he could face by disturbing him - and stammeredS- Sorry Sir! But the clients are demanding at the last moment. And th - this me - meeting is also im - important. So - You have to c - come Sir. Manik pondered over his words - and hanged up the call - agreeing to join as the meeting was highly lucrative for their company. He slowly tried to move - careful not to break her slumber - but little did he knew - his baby was already awake and sensing his sluggish movement, she asked Where you going Manik? Manik smiled at underestimating her perception to his proximity and replied, taking her back in his arms Main thoda bhi move karta hoon toh tum uthjati ho. Kaise chalega esey? Main nahi honga toh kaise manage karogi. She shot open her eyes at the mere uninhibited mention of him not being there and replied; already choked out of fear Tum kiun nahi hongey? Kya bol rahe ho tum Manik? Kuch bhi boldete ho - Mujhe tumhare bina na sona hai aur na hi saans lena hai. Tum jaantey ho na mujhe nahi pasand aisi baatein - per tumhe toh samajh hi nahi aata. Aagey se kiya na to main ro dungi dekhna. Manik felt culpable at having uttered those words, albeit unintentionally and corrected himself to calm her, hugging her closeArey Mere Baby - mera woh matlab nahi tha. Woh abhi mujhe office jana hai na - toh isliye maine kaha ke mere office janey ke baad tum kaise so gi. Tum bhi na. Itna jaldi ghabra jati ho. Papa ko pata hai Baby nahi rehsakta unke bina - toh kahin kiun jayenge Papa. Hmm? She rounded her lips in a O - and he said, pecking it Why are you shoo shweet re? Aise chotey baby jesa behave karega tu - toh main kaishe jaunga? She climbed on his chest and asked making a pout, keeping her chin on his chest Jaana zaruri hai? Her cute face made him rethink over his decision - but finding no escape - he just blinked his eyes after which she continued Okay! But you should come very shoon. Saying this she pecked on his lips and fell beside - letting him get up. He smiled and replied, pecking her lips after every word I Will but for that you have to give me my million dollar smile She gave him his best-loved smile and then he stepped out of the bed - to get ready for office.

After 20 minutes - Manik came back to see his doll lying on her stomach - wearing his shirt and hiding her face with its collar. He smiled and moved to the mirror - and started buttoning his shirt - all the time grinning watching her doodle on the bedsheet and humm his name continuously as if it is a song - like a 6 month old. Then breaking the silence - she told in a sugary - baby voice Don't go na Papa. Baby wants to be with youAnd that was it. He was never going to disregard his baby's such a cute plea. Forget meeting, he would turn a blind eye to the world getting attacked by eidolons and ogres - if she expresses her wish of being with him. Nothing and no one in this entire universe - for him - worth even a penny when compared to her. She wasn't the one who seeked attention all time - when she said she wants to be with him - she would really want it. He left the shirt buttoning business and hopped on the bed beside her - enfolded her in his arms and

said My choco bar - My candy flosss - My chotu baby - My sweeetness. Papa is not going anywhere. Now shmile - badi wali. Her face lit up like a 1000 Watt bulb and she asked rounding her big doey eyes Sacchi Papa? Then work?He smiled seeing her antics and replied pecking on her lips Baby comes first. And work - that I will do from here. Mere baby ke paash rehker. She clapped her hands and then shinned up on him and said, resting her chin on his I Love You Shoo Much Papa. You are the best. He smiled at her - relishing her puerile form and replied stroking her hair Papa Loves you more and more and more. Ab chup chap - accha baby jesa behave karo aur yahan leti raho. I know you are exhausted. I have messaged Cabir - he will handle everything. Mehndi evening mein hai and sangeet shaam ko hai toh no getting off from bed and going out till evening. No one could know her better than him. He could effortlessly describe what was going on inside her - just by her face. She din't need to utter her worries to him - he would understand it before she herself does. She enshrouded herself in his arms and just replied in an Okay. He caressed her hair and crooned a melody to make her sleep. She fell asleep within minutes - as she was totally worn out - and had tired herself to a shadow yesterday by making the arrangements the sweat of her brow.