Manan ~Our Life~ [EDITING]

Chapter 3: Wrath but for a lifetime..........

Nandini's POV

I returned home after having done with an extremely exhausting surgery. I feel like I'm tired to my every last bone in my body and my head feels extremely heavy.  The Malhotras were at my home and given my current state of mind, it is nearly impossible for me to deal with this marriage proposal thing even so, for the sake of mom and dad I will have to put up a fake smile on my face in front of them.

As soon as I entered the person who grabbed my attention was supposedly Manik who was sitting beside Nyonica Aunty and who was also talking to my parents. He actually had a charming personality, a handsome face and not too forget a beautiful yet faint smile.

I mentally cursed myself for drooling over him just like that but I knew this was just a mere attraction 'I guess' The first thing I had to do out of my courtesy was to explain the reason for me being late and I did exactly that. Nyonica Aunty called me and asked me to sit beside her, which meant I had to sit beside HIM as well which was so awkward at that point of time.

But i had to agree so I nodded and moved towards the exclusive imported couch of our living room on which she was sitting making space between herself and her dear son.

The most unwanted accident happened which being a doctor I could not get over, of being fallen on Manik accidentally kissing his nape. That was so embarrassing! I was lost in his eyes which seemed to be a pool of emotions.  Somehow we came out of our trance and I tried to get up but alas its Nandini Muthy's fate  'the ditch', I again slipped on Manik and this time kissing the other side of his neck because of the stupid dupatta of mine which was stuck under his shoe. This time he offered me help to get up and to avoid further more accidents I accepted his help and balanced myself. When my hands were in his, it felt like I'm home- the place for which I was searching from the last 4 years but I know it is wrong hence shooing away my thoughts I sat beside aunty.

Everybody seemed to have been controlling their laughter after the pathetic situation me and him had gone through. I know everybody must be having so many assumptions but it's of no use guys!- My mind screamed internally! I was brought out of my internal screaming session by aunty's voice which now seemed to be composed "Beta I dont like beating around the bush so I am asking u directly you know right, why we are here?"

"Ya aunty!" I replied with an excessively forced smile. I mean come on, its so wierd! What should I even answer to that when I know that I am not interested in this. If I speak more then it would be a lie which I try to avoid now a days as it only leads me into deep shit.

"Nandini we wanted to ask your hand in marriage for our son Manik. What do u think about this proposal?" She asked politely!

"Aunty to be honest I dont know about this but time has taught me that whatever my parents decide or choose for me will ultimately be the better choice for my life." I had planned so much to say that would've been all fake but i didn't feel like saying any of those except for the truth. I slowly watched Manik from the corner of my eyes which now held disgust. For me? But why? What could have I possibly done?

Meanwhile kaka had come with drinks but accidentally while serving juice to Manik it fell on him. Too much of accidents, huh? I sighed. Manik was not angry but was making faces as soon his blazer would be stinking. Kaka apologised and he forgave almost immediately thus dismissing the apology. Dad was about to shout but I glared at him and he shut his mouth making a grumpy face. I guess Manik noticed this, slowly a small smile crept onto his face. Such a bipolar person! Few seconds ago he had a disgusted look on his face for me and now he is smiling at me.

Did I think that out loud? Cause his expressions changed again back to the disgusted one. Bipolar you know! "Nandini take Manik to your room and help him with his stain. If its not easy to get rid of then put it to wash and give him one of Rishabh's shirts. " Mom instructed and I nodded. We both got up and I moved towards my room expecting him to come after me and he did follow me.