CHAPTER 63

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MANIK’S HOUSE - MANIK’S ROOM

Manik was talking to Aman on his phone...

Manik: Yes, Aman, you heard me right... I want you to shift all my meetings this week to next week.

Aman: But why, sir?

Manik: Because I won’t be in Mumbai to attend any meetings this week...

Aman: Okay, sir, I’ll shift all your meetings to next week.

Manik: Good, and keep your phone on standby because I might call you anytime...

Aman: Ji, sir!

Manik: And keep me updated on what’s happening there!

Aman: Okay, sir!

Manik hung up...

Manik muttered to himself: This Nyonika is definitely up to something, and I’m sure her target is Nandini, so I have to stay with Nandini all the time...

NANDINI’S HOUSE - NEXT DAY MORNING

Manik arrived at her house early, around 8:00 AM, and greeted Amms...

Amms: Manik beta, you’re here... Nandu told me you’d all meet at the fashion house first...

Manik: Wo, actually, since we’re going to Pune together, it’s easier if I pick her up directly from here, right...

Amms: Okay, beta, I’m leaving for school. Wait inside... Nandini’s getting ready...

Manik: Okay, Amms...

Amms left... Manik entered the house and waited in the hall... He approached the puppies, who barked happily seeing him...

Manik: Hi, champs... Why’s your owner taking so long to get ready?

The puppies barked again, as if telling him to check on her...

Manik: Right... I should go see...

When Manik entered her room, Nandini stepped out of the bathroom in a bathrobe, drying her hair in front of the mirror...

Unaware of Manik, Nandini continued... He was mesmerized watching her and unknowingly walked toward her... Nandini saw his reflection in the mirror...

Nandini muttered to herself: Manik... Nahi, how could he be here... I must be imagining him like yesterday...

She continued drying her hair... Manik smiled at her self-talk and approached...

Manik: I didn’t know you’d started imagining me...

He hugged her from behind...

Nandini: Manik, tum sache mein yahan ho?

Manik: Of course I am...

He turned her to face him, held her waist, and pulled her closer...

Manik: Now do you believe I’m really here...

Nandini: But how did you enter my room with Amms here... I know she knows about us, but if she saw us like this, it’d be awkward, Manik...

She tried to break free from his grip...

Manik: Hold on, don’t freak out... Amms already left for school...

Nandini calmed down and asked...

Nandini: Aur tum yahan kya kar rahe ho?

Manik: I’m here to pick you up for Pune!

Nandini: What? But I told them to meet at the fashion house!!!

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