MaNan FF : Life With Nandini (DISCONTINUED)

Chapter 35

Location - Malhotra Mansion - 7 A.M - Present

As soon as they stepped in the hall; they heard the mellow motherly voice of Chachi; who was laying down the breakfast for everyone on the dining table; greeting them Good Morning mere Shah Rukh aur Kajol! Chalo ab jaldi se aaker baithjao aur naashta karlo. Bas tum dono ka hi intezaar karrahe they. MaNan smilingly wished her back and then Nandini said, while moving towards the area along with Manik Sorry Chachi! Aapko yahan aker bhi yeh sab karna padraha hai. Instead of Chachi; the reply came from Chacha - who was coming along with Rishabh from the lawn Dekha Shanno Ji! Bacche badal gaye hain. Kehte hain ke hum issey hamara ghar samjhe aur uper se formality bhi karte hain. Being the innocent soul, Nandini shook her head and replied, sadly Arey Nahi Chacha! Mera woh matlab nahi tha. I am sorry. Chacha - Chachi chuckled and Manik - Rishabh snickered seeing her take the joke seriously and then not wanting to make her feel guilty, Chachi side - hugged her and said Arey Meri Bholi Nandu! Tu itna jaldi dil pe kiun leti hai baaton ko? Murthy ji toh bas mazak karrahe they. Nandini smiled and then Chachi continued Accha Chalo ab jaldi se baithjao sab aur naashta shuru karo. Acting as obedient children, Manik and Rishabh took their seats while Nandini helped Chachi in serving breakfast.

Ruffling his hair lovingly, Chachi asked Manik with utmost concern Tumhari tabyat theek hai na beta? Bohot zyada dard to nahi hai na? Manik smiled and answered, clutching her hand between his two in assurance Main bilkul theek hoon Chachi. Bas stitches hain aur kuch nahi. Aaplog please worry mat kijiye. Year me ek baar toh family time aata hai jab aaplog yahan aatey ho aur usme bhi aaplog aise sad rahogey toh mujhe bohot bura lagega. Understanding his effort of making her feel good; everyone smiled and then started with their meals.

With a lot of light - hearted moments and chats on Random topics; they completed the breakfast and were walking to the hall when Aarav came running; or rather flying; and crashed himself on Manik's legs - who was busy talking with Rishabh. It din't take him a second to recognize the familiar touch of two tiny hands that were wrapped around his knees and instantly a smile appeared on his face which turned into a grin, hearing him speak I Missed You Partner! He effortlessly picked the cute little thing in his arms and replied, after kissing him tightly on his cheek Hey Champ! I Missed You too! Per aap itna miss karrahe they toh aye kiun nahi? Aarav shot a look at Navya; who had just passed by them after greeting Manik and Rishabh, ignoring her Son's dagger looks; and then replied, making a face Kaise aata main Partner! Mom ne clearly reduce kardiya. And this time Dadda too supported her. Both Manik and Rishabh chuckled at his adorable confusion about English words and then Manik corrected him; pinching his noseReduce nahi Champ! Refuse hota hai. As usual; Aarav gave a smug - visibly embarrassed and to avoid further teasing; the witty lad said, smartly changing the topic Accha woh sab chodo. Tell me about your health. Aap theek hogaye ho na? Manik smiled at his innocent and thoughtful inquiry and answered, ruffling his hair endearinglyAap agaye ho na! Ab I am absolutely fine.

Giving his lovely smile; Aarav kissed his cheek and finally recognized the one - man audience to their confab; Rishabh; who was sitting right beside them but wasn't spared a notice. His forehead instantly wrinkled and brows knitted in a frown; an expression clearly expressing his 'Oh! Why is he here again?' inner feeling; seeing which Manik sniggered; but acting by his manners, Aarav faked a smile and politely greeted to which Rishabh replied warmly with a hand - shake. This healthy acrimony betwixt the two kids of the family; Aarav and Rishabh; that arose due to the million dollar question 'Who of the two is more dearer to Nandini?'; provided the much needed salt ingredient to their sweet life; that did no harm and only increased the taste. Rishabh, being mature enough, would only raise this topic with an intention of pulling his leg but Aarav being the one to have been born yesterday and super - possessive when it to his 'Massi Ma's Love' ; would either get pissed or more often; would turn hot under the collar and engage in a rib - tickling bun-fight, that also involved shooting black looks and irate stomping of feet; during which the elders would laugh their guts out but, under their breaths except Nandini, who would be having a hard - time controlling the duo especially her steamed up Baccha.