" You only let go of things you have had in abundance, things you know will easily be yours again. But giving up someone you got after years of torturous draught in life, never!"
He is broken! She is healer.
His smile is charismatic but never reach...
The most peaceful and happiest night of both their lives came to an end as the sun rose high up and it's rays penetrated the beautiful red curtains of the birthday boy's room disturbing their slumber. He snuggled more into her hairs trying to block off the bright rays. Nandini woke up due to his continuous attempt of snuggling more into her and smiled seeing the cute frown on his face. She carefully got out of the bed and properly closed the curtains, placing a pillow beside him which he hugged tightly. Such a baby!
Nandini freshened up and changed to a beautiful red coloured indo-western outfit, one of his favourites in her wardrobe. She was busy in drying off her wet hairs when a pair of known arms encircled her waist placing his chin on her shoulder.
" Good morning, Ms girlfriend!", he spoke in her ear and an instant blush rose up her already pink cheeks.
"Good morning Mr boyfriend! ", Nandini replied shyly and he smiled at her shyness, but decided to tease her a little.
"Ohh! The original shy Nandini Murthy is back! I thought I was getting the bold one as a birthday gift. The one you know, who, yesterday-",he smirked and left the sentence incomplete, lightly rubbing his thumb over his lips and cheeks. Her eyes opened wide with embarrassment and she herself turned to the other side immediately, tucking a loose strand behind her ear. Manik held her elbow and re turned her to face him, pulling her in but Nandini lowered her eyes.
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She opened her mouth to say something but failed, and then tried again, but before she could speak, Manik burst out laughing.
" Nandini!", He laughed, kissing her forhead, and Nandini blushed, pushing him towards the washroom.
Half an hour later, Manik came downstairs, humming a melody and as soon as he reached the dining table, a pillow came from God knows where and hit him hard. After a moment of perplexion he looked towards the door to find Kabir and Navya standing with humour etched on their faces.
" If you are done with the romance, then we are also here! Huh! We didn't disturb the night, but see birthday boy taking us for granted!", Kabir snickered, and Manik threw the pillow back at him, on his face.
"Done with the melodrama?", Manik's smile was not ready to leave his face.
" Huh! Dost, dost na raha!", Kabir shook his head, left and right and Manik laughed, coming forward to hug out his brother. Finally, Kabir wished him, followed by Navya who was equally happy to know Manik and Nandini were together.
" I am soo happy for you", Kabir said being a little emotional and Manik smiled back at him. All these years, before Nandini, it had been Kabir who had stood beside him like a pillar, providing him strength even in the darkest times and today it was very obvious that he would be the happiest person for them. Nandini came out of the kitchen with juice glasses and Kabir ruffled her hair seeing her.
