TRUE LOVE WILL FIND YOU

CHAPTER 49

DESIGNER ROOM

Manik: Nandini, I just got a call, and it’s official—our fashion house is number one again!

Nandini: Wow, that’s great news, Manik!

Nandini hugged Manik, and he hugged her back... Then Manik broke the hug...

Manik: So, what were you doing here alone?

Nandini realized her sketchbook was open, so she quickly turned and closed it...

Nandini thought to herself: Aiyappa, I hope he didn’t see anything, as this is a New Year’s surprise!

Her action confused Manik, and he asked...

Manik: Nandini, what’s wrong? Why are you freaking out?

Nandini: I was just trying to sketch some new designs...

Manik: What designs?

Nandini: Leave it, na, it’s not important...

Nandini said, encircling her arms around his neck...

Manik: Really...

Nandini: Yeah!

Manik: Okay, and what were you trying to do this morning?

Nandini: Morning? I didn’t do anything...

Manik placed his hands on her waist and yanked her closer...

Manik: Nandini, don’t try to act smart with me!

Nandini: Don’t you know Nandini Murthy is already smart!

Manik: Accha... So, you want me to shut down your smartness...

Manik started moving his hand on her bare back, as Nandini was wearing a backless blouse... She shivered at his touch...

Manik: This morning, you were trying to make me jealous by smiling more at Zaki, right?

Nandini’s eyes widened, wondering how he knew... Manik traced her lips with his thumb, making her go numb...

Manik: Kuch toh bolo, Nandu!

Nandini: Wo...

He ran his finger along her cheek, making it hard for Nandini to speak... Somehow, she managed to say...

Nandini: How can I talk, Manik, when you’re...

Before she could finish, Manik understood and said...

Manik: Acha! But I haven’t even started anything yet...

Manik moved closer to her cheek, brushing his nose against her chubby cheeks, then slowly started pecking them...

Nandini: Manik, anyone could come in here!

Manik: Shhh!

He placed his finger on her lips...

Manik: Nandini, please don’t spoil it!

Manik bent down, traced his lips along her cheek, moved to her earlobe, and kissed her there... Nandini tightened her grip on him, feeling weak in the knees from his sweet torture... Manik moved to the crook of her neck and started kissing her softly... Suddenly, Manik’s phone rang, but he wasn’t in the mood to answer... Nandini snapped back to her senses with the ringing sound...

Nandini: Manik, your phone is ringing!

Manik: Let it ring!

He kissed her shoulder...

Nandini: But, Manik, it might be important, na... Remember, we’re in the fashion house!

Reluctantly, Manik stopped and answered the call...