Yahin Hoon Main...a Manan Short Story

CHAPTER 3

A/N

Before you start reading this chappy , i just wanna say that guys pls read this as a fiction and dont bash me for any bloopers.My knowledge about army procedures is poor and i admit it...so ignore all blunders.Sorry for the inconvinienvce.Enjoy and levae a comment!

Navya left the room leaving shattered nandini behind.Her words had hit her soul.Manan was suffering unnecessarily.But how could she marry Aryamann.Her heart was shouting every moment that Manik would come back someday!

"Papa ke baad tum bhi mujhe chhod kar chale gaye Manik but I know you will come back...My love will bring you back. Our love will shine above all odds" She was teary eyed but her determination was intact.

Everyday navya dropped Manan to school on her way to office.Once they had left Nandini sat with her mug of coffee reminiscing the past.

****FLASHBACK STARTS***

"What's going on between both of you?" Navya asked with a huge grin as soon as she entered Nandini's room .

"Wh..What is going on between whom?" Nandini shuddered her shoulders pretending to be naive.

Navya sat beside her and held her shoulders.

"Nandini Murthy , dont try to act oversmart! I am not blind. I have been noticing since past 1 week. There's something definitely cooking between you and Manik. Now be quick and tell me ..what is it?"

Nandini bit her lower lip and flinched her eyes as she smiled.

"Navya , you're right. I think...I think I am falling in love with him!" nandini admitted " Infact am falling truly , madly and deeply in love with Manik!"

Navya's grin widened and she embraced nandini in excitement.

"Nandu , my loving Nandu.... am so so so happy for you. " She released Nandini for a second and then hugged her back.

"Actually Navya ,Dad had given me 1 month's time to take a decision regarding Manik.And after spending past few days with him I have realised that he is the one for me.You know Navya he is so caring , so understanding.I...I just love him. He is just perfect ..but what about me? I dont know what he thinks of me !" Nandini pulled apart and replied in a muffled tone.

"Dont worry sweety! Agar wo Mr. Pefect hain to tum bhi kahan kam ho" Navya winked.

"You know how to make me smile haan!" Nandini smiled hearing Navya's words." Navya I told dad about my feelings in the morning and he has gone to talk to manik about our wedding.I am scared...wo maan jayega naa? All I know is that now I cannot imagine my life without him!"

"arrey tum tension kyu leti ho?Am sure I have seen love for you in his eyes too. He wont deny you !" Navya spoke confidently.

"You're wrong Navya !"Mr. Murthy's voice shocked them.Both of them rose from their seats and looked towards the door where he was standing.

"Thats right! Manik ne iss rishtey ke liye mana kar diya hai!" He announced in a gloomy voice.

Tears welled up in Nandini's eyes.She was stunned , she was shocked.He might not have confessed but nandini had felt his love! She had seen feelings for herself in his eyes.

"But Uncle why?" Baffled navya asked Mr. Murthy " Why did he say no for our Nandu?"

"Iss baat ka jawab main usse khud mangungi !" Nandini's voice was firm and without waiting for anyone's response , she walked out of the house.