For Infinity

Part 11: All is well

"You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back."

Continued..
I tip toed towards her so that I don't disturb her slumber. Oh my. She looked so beautiful even in her sleep. Just like an angel. I just wanted to take her face and kiss those luscious lips and make her mine. Only I know how I controlled myself. I wanted to set everything right. I wanted to talk to her right there but I thought maybe it wasn't a good idea. I kissed her forehead and turned to walk away. But a sweet voice made me stop.
"Manik? Tum Yaha? Am I dreaming?"

Nandini's POV:
I was sleeping when I felt a pair of soft lips brushing on my forehead. I somehow opened my eyes to a breathe taking scene. It was Manik. He was walking away when I called out to him. Stupid me. I thought he was a dream. But he wasn't. He came towards me and bent down to reach my face. He was so close that I could feel him breathing. "No Nandu I'm not your dream. I'm for real."
That was it. I pushed him lightly and sat up on the bed. I got irritated. Why was he here? He should be with Alya right? "Manik what are you doing here? Please go before anyone sees you. I don't want to talk to you!" I literally shouted at him. I was that hurt. It wasn't even his fault. I cursed myself for showing my vulnerability.
"Don't worry. Chachi ne mujhe yaha bheja hain. So chill. And I know why you're angry. Just listen to me once please." His husky voice made me crazy. Every fucking time. But I had to be stubborn anyhow. I didn't wanna get hurt. I was really angry on Chachi now. She should have just thrown him out. That's my brain speaking. My heart just wanted to kiss him badly. He snapped his fingers bringing me out of my thoughts. "Manik please go. Just go."
I was on the verge of crying. A lone tear escaped from my eyes. I never wanted him to see me like that. But seeing him in front of me made me emotional.
"Nandini. Why are you crying yaar? Please don't. I can't see you like this. Just let me explain. Please." He literally begged me. I could see the pain in his eyes too. Maybe I was overreacting. So I let him speak. "Bolo Jo bolna hain."
"Nandini I know you saw me and alya together that's why you are upset. But believe me its nothing like that. Alya and I broke up a long time ago because we didn't love each other. It was a meaningless relationship. And when she saw us she just felt bad. She has been deprived of love all her life. You know her brother right? That's it. She doesn't love me. We are best friends. In fact we cleared it out and everything is back to the same way it should be. Please believe me." He had so much intensity in his voice and geninuiness in his eyes that I knew he was speaking 100% truth. Still I questioned him because I was afraid that I might come between them both.
"Are you sure Manik? I mean I don't want to be a hurdle in anyone's relationship." He was more than happy to clear any tiny amount of doubt that I had. He took my face in between his palms and spoke with so much of love. "Nandu. I have never been so sure about anyone or anything as much I am about you. You changed me the day you came into my life. I have never given anyone that much power. You make me happy like no one else. Don't be afraid of anything. I'll always be there for you. You are my Angel. So please give me a chance. Give us a chance."
That was it. I crashed onto him for a hug. He hugged me back with the same intensity. It felt like the time had stopped for us. I was in the safest place. I wanted to live that moment. After a long time like really long I pulled away. I knew he was waiting for my answer. "Manik thank you. Thank you for clearing it out. You have no idea how it felt. The idea of losing you made me shiver. I don't know whether this is love or not but what we share is really special. And someday it will bloom into love. I want to give you a chance. Give us a chance." He smiled like a crazy man. He was so happy. My heart was at peace now. No more crying Miss Nandini Murthy. He is all yours now.

Manik's POV:
Finally I was happy. Happy that she was happy. Like so happy that I could use the word happy in every sentence I spoke. Hahaha. Jokes apart,she was mine now. All mine. Though it was not like we were in a relationship but it was a start of something knew. Something pure. I cannot wait for the day when we would confess our love for each other. Until then, I had her and she had me. We were meant to be. This is forever. For infinity.

Yaay! Finally our MaNan are together. But it's not official yet. They have a long way to go before they become one. Let's join them in their journey of finding true love. For infinity or not?
Buhbye!
-Ashkins

P.S: This chapter is dedicated to saniyamemon99 as she was eager for this chapter. Enjoy :)