Mananff-Forever Mine

Chapter 5

'So this is the living room as you can see' Manik gestured towards the sofa with a small coffee table and the flat screen TV, which had a home theatre and a PS connected to it, settled in front of her.

There was a large window attached with a small balcony through which a nice portion of the city could be seen.Nandini's eyes roamed around the 'living room' he called which was larger than the room in the hostel she was staying. She already loved this place.

'This is the kitchen' Manik said pointing towards the left, exactly opposite where the dining table is settled. Kitchen looked good. Not very large but not small either. Manik went further ahead leaving Nandini behind in her thoughts.

'And this is your room' he stated which immediately brought Nandini back to the world. The double bed was very much better than the single bed in the hostel room, placed in the centre of the room. The headboard was attached to the wall.
A two door brown coloured large cupboard could also be seen attached to the wall. This room also had a window giving a nice view and a bathroom attached to her room.

This is exactly the kind of house Nandini always wanted. 'Your dreams are coming true Nandu' she thought but quickly corrected herself 'but you are here only for sometime so do not get your hopes high!' She sighed.

Nandini was busy examining the room when she heard Manik clearing his throat and felt his hot breath new her ears. She immediately jumped and turned around, bumping into Manik.

She lost her balance and was about to fall. Closing her eyes tightly, she clenched the nearest thing to her which was Manik's tshirt. Two strong arms held her tight from her waist and steadied her.

Manik was looking at her without blinking his eyes. The way she had her eyes shut, the small frown on her face, fear of falling evident from her frowns. The way her lips were pouted. He was losing all his control.

Nandini opened her eyes as she felt herself safe from falling, only to be lost in the brown chocolatey eyes staring at her intensely. She could not help but stare back. Her long tresses of hair came on the side of her eyes blocking Manik's view.
He gathered them and placed them at the back of her ears, again placing his hands where they were before, on her waist and pulled her more closer. Her breath got stuck in her throat. Both were lost in each other when Manik's phone started ringing breaking their intense stare.

The sound brought them back to reality. Nandini removed her hands which were happily placed on his hard chest and Manik also freed her from his grasp.
Nandini stood there embarrassed with her head hung low, biting her lower lips. To clear the awkwardness between them, Manik Cleared his throat once again and said 'Umm, Okay then tum rest karo ya do whatever you want I will be outside if you need me' and started heading towards the living room.

'Hun... Ye-Yeah ok thanks' replied Nandini and closed the door as soon as he went out. She stood there for a while trying to calm her heartbeat which was racing miles per hour.' Calm down Nandu, calm down.' She told herself breathing heavily and started to unpack her stuff.

It was already dinner time and Manik closed the main door taking the delivery of pizzas. He was busy setting the dining table when he heard the sound of the door closing of her room. She came towards the dining table and stood there. 'Umm I ordered pizza for dinner as I didn't know what you will like. Is that Okay?' He asked.

Nandini just nodded looking at him and immediately looked away. Manik sensed she was still uncomfortable but still say anything. He saw that Nandini was still standing and tried to start a conversation. ' Its okay you can sit here, I won't bite' he said acting innocent.

Nandini narrowed her eyes at him and Manik was suppressing his smile. Nandini took her seat and Manik sat opposite to her. They started eating in silence when Manik asked ' want some coke?' Nandini again nodded her head and he brought two cans of coke from the fridge and they resumed eating.

This time Nandini broke the silence and asked

'ye ghar tmhara khudka hai?'

'Well yes, mere dad ka hai' he replied taking a sip from his drink.

'So you stay here alone?' Again Nandini inquired.

'Mostly yes but sometimes my sister comes over'

'You have a sister?' She asked with wide eyes.

'Hmmm she is married and is in Bangalore'

' ohh okay'

Again silence prevailed. Manik didn't like speaking about his personal life with anyone. He knew she was waiting for him to continue the conversation and when he didn't, she started again.

' so tell me more about yourself ' she stated trying to get some information about him.

'What about me?' He asked, getting irritated

'Kuch bhi. Hum ek dusre ke baare me kuch bhi nahi jaante aise to hum sath nai reh sakte na'

' Mujhe koi problem nahi hai aise rehne' he muttered
Nandini narrowed her eyes at him getting angry.

'Fine! Ask whatever you want' Manik gave up as he knew she was not gonna let it be.

'Really? Umm okay so.... Where did you grow up?

'Pune'

'So tum yahan college ke liye aae ho?'

'Yes'

'So sirf ek behen hai?'

'Haa'

'Aur tumhare parents? Wo kya karte hai?'

' My dad is the owner of Malhotra industries.'

'Aur tmhari mom?'

Manik clenched his jaw tight at this question and replied harshly.

'She is dead'

'Ohh, I am sorry' she whispered.

Manik just nodded and stood up clearing the table and putting the plates in the sink. Nandini also helped him and now both of them sat on the sofa.

'Manik tum sab Kaam khud karte ho?' She asked changing the topic.

'Maid hai for cleaning the house. She comes in the morning. And Khana I manage myself '

Nandini nodded her head understanding.

'So Done with your questions?' He asked.

'Umm yes... For now' she smiled.

'Okay then, my turn' Manik said smiling and rubbing his palms together. Nandini looked at him questioningly, raising her eyebrows.

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