MaNan FF : Life With Nandini (DISCONTINUED)

Chapter 29

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Chapter - 29

Location - Malhotra Mansion - 8 PM
After getting freshened up and relaxing for a couple of hours, Chacha - Chachi and Rishabh walked into the dining hall where MaNan were waiting for them. From the time they had arrived, both Chacha and Chachi were observing Nandini's body language which was very much; more than usual; protective or to be more precise, over - protective towards Manik. They even noticed the weakness and strange fragility in their all time Macho son - in - law; but despite being hell worried; they kept mum giving them enough time to express the matter themselves. Even on the dining table; she was being too careful about him - was feeding him herself without any shyness and was time and again asking him something in whisper to which he was replying her with just a smile. With a little light - hearted discussions and many frolicsome moments between Chachi, Rishabh and Manik - they got done with the yummy dinner and gathered in the hall for some more chats.

Nandini excused herself for a couple of minutes and quickly fetched Manik's medicines from the room. Unable to keep shut anymore and take the suspense, Chachi asked seriously - looking at Nandini - who was giving the medicines to Manik Nandu sab theek hai na? Main tabse dekhrahi hoon tu kuch ajeeb sa behave karrahi hai. Aur ab yeh dawai. Manik tum theek ho na beta? MaNan looked at each other and realized that it was high time they should report the incident to them but Manik didn't want to repeat that in front of Nandini as he knew that some minute pieces of the frightful ambush were still stuck in her heart and slightest reminder would refresh them again and seeing those tears in her eyes was the last thing he wanted. He glanced at Nandini's face which had already started turning pale and to avoid further damage, he opened his mouth to resist but was cut - off by Chachi who said sternly Aur koi bahana bananey ki sochna bhi mat. Tum dono ke chehre per likha hai ke kuch hua hai. Meri jaan nikli jarahi hai. Batao baat kya hai? Seeing no way out to give the interrogation a miss, he straightened himself and calmly narrated the whole incident to them all the while holding Nandini's hand tightly. His heart was again getting throbbed seeing the dread returning on her face; although she was keeping herself composed in front of everyone; he was well aware of her disturbed condition that her timid eyes and firm grip of her both hands on his were demonstrating him loud and clear. His deep eyes that were hooded with concern and also fear; fear that her pain might return; were the only thing that were holding her back from weeping.

Not wanting an ounce to get them more wrought up and jittery, Manik bowdlerized the reminiscence but even the brief depiction was terrible enough to rack their nerves and whiten their knuckles. By the time he ended, Chachi was drenched in tears, Chacha was completely strung up and Rishabh was stiffened at his place out of horror; all their faces woebegone, expressing clear consternation and rue. Unable to utter anything because of the huge lump formed in her throat, Chachi just took both of them in a Hug and wept her heart out. Rishabh and Chacha too joined them for a touchy family hug. After what seemed like ages, they broke the hug and then Manik said, wiping away Chachi's tears and side - hugging a still crying Rishabh We are sorry Chachi pehle nahi batane ke liye. Actually sab itni achanak hua ke kya karein na karein kuch samajh hi nahi aya. And no more crying please. See I am completely fine now. You all know I don't like tears. Saying this he turned to Rishabh and added, mopping the tears off his face Rishu you only say na that I am your superman. Then tu ro kiun raha hai? Be strong Champ. Rishabh, like an ideal brother, steadied himself and asked Nandini, cupping her face Tum theek ho na? I am sorry I wasn't there when you needed me. Both MaNan smiled seeing how their little Rishabh who was a baby to them had now turned into a mature and caring brother. Even though Rishabh had grown to be a 6 feet tall, 23 years old young Man, he was still a kid to her and to soothe her baby brother, Nandini just nodded, planted a kiss on his forehead lovingly and took him in a hug. Manik then turned to Chacha, who was visibly fretful, and said, holding his hand and patting it reassuringly Tension mat lijiye Chacha. Main bilkul theek hoon. In a reply, Chacha just gave him a weak smile and raked his fingers once through his hair like a father. Rishabh stood upright and asked in a wrathful tone Koun tha woh Bhai? Aur usne aap per kiun attack kiya? Manik again made him sit beside him and replied Calm Down Hulk! Well that is a big story and don't you worry about it. Your sister and my mini monster had taught that jerk a very good lesson. Nandini playfully hit Manik and their smiles managed to curve the trio's lips into smiles and cheered the situation to some extent.