MaNan FF : Life With Nandini (DISCONTINUED)

Chapter 27

Chapter - 27

Location - Malhotra Mansion

Skipping alternate steps, she ran down the stairs, into the hall at the speed of a jet; like a bat out of hell - super-excitedly and paused at the last one, panting heavily to take a look of the person - who was next to her father or to be more precise was her father from the previous 4 years. Her eyes watered up seeing him after almost an year - their last meeting being their second anniversary. He was standing in the middle of the hall; long - legged and sturdy in his form - looking nothing close to senility despite 70 years of age - his face identical to that of Manik - in short, a person looking much of a muchness to Manik - the differing factor being just the age. He turned around to find her misty - eyed, with a smile playing on her lips. Not wasting another second, she sprung in his arms that were thrown open in the air; ready to enclose her in them. She was so happy and delighted that her voice stuck in her throat and all she could utter was Dad!He lifted her up and twirled about - patting her head gently to calm her tears that he felt as a wetness on his shoulder and said Dadda doesn't like Princess crying na. I thought you will be happy seeing me but here you are weeping. I shouldn't have come. Hearing this, she quickly wiped her tears and replied, tightening the hug Princess is not crying. She is so happy that happiness is coming out of eyes as water. He chuckled at her answer and said, kissing her head Dadda missed you so much baby. She puffed her cheeks like Shin-chan, and replied, breaking the hug and turning to other side Jhoot! If you would have missed me na then you would have come on my birthday. But no! Dada ko toh baby se bhi zyada important kaam hain. Mujhe nahi karni apse baat. Cutty. Certain that this was coming and knowing exactly how to mollify his angry bird, he took out a big bar of her favorite chocolate from his pocket and displayed it to her, keeping it on his palm and said, catching his ear with the other hand Sorry Baccha! Nothing is important than baby and trust me - I tried but nahi hua. I am sorry. Being the wax - hearted and melted by his warm gesture, she smilingly grabbed the chocolate and replied, freeing his ear from his hold Its Okaye! But last time haan. Iske baad if you miss my birthday - then I will do pakki wali cutty. He planted a kiss on her forehead and said, again clasping her to his bosom Promise it won't happen again.

Mr. Manvik Malhotra - the powerful and mighty wall protecting Manik and Nandini from Nyonika; the former heir of Malhotra empire who is settled in London handling the international extension of Malhotra Industries. He was one of the two Men to whom Nandini was dearer than life; another cold - hearted and love - deprived prig born out of Nyonika's wickedness whom Nandini had softened with her love and affection. He was a happy Man; a person completely opposite to what he had become after Nyonika's deceit; the proud father of his son and daughter - in - law who was much more than a daughter to him and the sole reason behind the drastic change in his life - change that brought two blessings his life was void of - Euphoria and Calm.

Post their patch - up and confession of love; Manik had disclosed his little secret which was then, no longer a secret to the world except his Dad. Mr. Malhotra wasn't a black - hearted man as Nyonika who hated her own blood; instead he was a sad soul who was deserted by the one he loved. Though miles separated them, he was never heedless of the happenings in his Son's life and probably he was the only reason - Nyonika spared Manik's life. On hearing about Nandini - Mr. Malhotra was meddled up in confused emotions. He was overjoyed by the immense delight and ecstasy in Manik's voice when he was talking about Nandini but at the same time - he din't want Manik to get hurt. Even after getting a fair picture of Nandini's character from Manik's words - he wasn't sure of her presence in his life - probably because of his erroneous belief that middle - class girls love only wealth and not the possessor - an opinion that was imbibed in his mind as a result of Nyonika's deception. He din't hide his worry and openly expressed his doubts to Manik - who understood his father's concern and proposed him to have a meet with Nandini. Seeing how his son was so much into her and giving his little inner voice that was pushing him to accept Nandini's goodness, a chance - he agreed, but on a condition that Manik won't inform her about it as he wanted to show up in front of her randomly and examine her behavior and attitude. Being more confident in Nandini than himself; Manik readily gave a nod without any arguments or reasoning that just showed Mr. Malhotra the amount of trust he had in Nandini.