MANAN--In a different world

Chapter 41

Nandini was sitting on the chair in front of the mirror. She stared into the mirror and saw her reflection. Her face was clean and recently washed.

Her hair was slightly wet and was sticking to her cheeks.

Her eyes were void of any make up, but was beautiful.

She waited in her towel for Nyonika. She was to prepare her for the day.

The wedding day.

Nandini was nervous. Its not that she is having any thoughts about the marriage, but its the weight of the word that's stressing her. Will she be able to be the perfect bride for Manik.

She took a deep breathe in attempt to calm herself.

Come on Nandini. Its your day, its your and Manik's day....... Don't spoil it. You are going to get married to the love of your life. What more does a girl want.....

Her thoughts broke as she heard the door open and Nyonika entered the room.

"Nandu, sorry to keep you waiting......", Nyonika said rushing towards Nandini.

"Its okay", Nandu smiled at her.

"So let's get started. Rishab will be bringing your Wedding dress........ Before that we need to be done with the make up.", Nyonika spoke as she picked up the hair dryer to blow dry Nandini's hair.

Soon Nyonika got busy in her work. Nandini leaned back on the chair comfortably and closed her eyes, relaxing herself and letting Nyonika do her work.

Nyonika masked and rubbed and polished her face. She then focused on putting light make up on her.

After she was done with the face, Nyonika shifted her attention to Nandini's hair. After combing it for almost half an hour she asked,"Do you have any special idea for the hair, or would you like to do it my way?".

Nandini opened her eyes and looked at Nyonika.

"Anything you like", she replied before she was pulled back by Nyonika.

Gradually Nyonika braided her hair and shaped it intricately giving Nandini an elegant yet charming look.

There were people entering the hall downstairs and their talks and sounds were reaching up to the room.

They heard a knock on the door and Nandini's heart skipped a bit. She felt it would be Manik and she eagerly looked up to the door.

Nyonika went forward and opened the door. A maid placed Nandini's wedding dress and Nyonika politely dismissed her.

Nandini's face fell as soon as she saw it wasn't Manik. Nyonika sensed it.

She grinned at her and said,
" Manik went to get the wedding registration papers, from the office. You won't see him yet. But just wait for 2 more hours and he will be yours completely."

Nandini flushed hearing it and looked down at her knotted fingers.

"Okay, enough of this. Now time for the dress......", Nyonika chirped.

Instantly Nandini raised her hands and Nyonika slipped the dress on her, preventing it from sticking around the big belly.

Even in her pregnant state, Nandini looked wonderful in the simple yet beautiful white dress.

She turned to look at herself in the mirror and her breath hitched at the sight of her own self. She looked amazing.

"Nyonika you're beyond words. Thank you....", and she took her to be Mother-in-law in a warm hug.

"It's your beauty that stood out. I am proud that my son chose the right lady", Nyonika broke the hug and kissed Nandini on her forehead.

"Ahhh", there was a cough and both Nandini and Nyonika turned to find Rishab standing with Mannat by the door.

"Oh, Bhai you look dashing," Nandini squealed in joy as she saw her brother in a black tux.

"Look at your self.", Rishab spoke completely in awe as he walked up to them and then handed over Mannat to Nyonika.

"Its gorgeous, you look so graceful, Nandu...... It seems you are one of the models.", He said before wrapping his arms around his sister.

"You grew up so fast, Nandu", and he placed a soft kiss on her hair.

Nandini held him tightly as tears threatened to come out.

"Bhai....", her voice croaked.

"Now...... Now don't spoil my work with tears, honey," Nyonika cried quickly pulling the brother sister away.

Rishab laughed at this and Nandini too couldn't hide her amusement and a small smile crept on her lips.

"Ale we going to the fair....... ", Mannat asked suddenly out of nowhere.

And all three brust into fits of laughter.

"I am angly on all of you....... Yourl badd. I want daddy....", Mannat screamed trying to wriggle out of Nyonika's arms seeing the others making fun of her.

"Oh sweety, daddy will be back soon.......", Nandini cajoled her.

Just then Nandini's phone rang. She placed Mannat on the dressing table and went to attend the call.

"Hello?", she asked as the ID was unknown.

"Do you have any acquaintance with Manik Malhotra?", the person on the other side asked.

"Yes. I am his fiancé", Nandini replied as beads of sweat formed on her forehead.

"A car having his ID card has been found at the site of an explosion. We would ask you to reach the place as soon as possible, mam"

The phone fell from her hands as she uttered," Manik ........."

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