25. The City Of Lakes

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My alarm went off, breaking my beautiful dream, which obviously had me and Manik, together, spending some quality time. Nowadays, only one thing is on my mind, whether I'm in my consciousness or not-Manik. That one name which is enough to set my heart on fire, which is enough to raise goosebumps all over my body, which is enough to make me nervous, happy and excited-all at the same time, which is enough to make my heart go crazy.

Last night was amazing, it was beyond beautiful, beyond imagination and hard to explain in words. It was magical and because of which I wasn't able to sleep the whole night, even though I was dog tired and now I'm not able to open my eyes. Suddenly someone knocked on my door, I dragged my feet to open the door and found bhai smiling at me but I pouted sadly.

Abhimanyu: Arey subah subah meri baby doll ka itna grumpy face kyu?

Nandini(cutely): Bhai mujhe abhi aur sona hai.

Abhimanyu(chuckled): Baby doll, it's 9 in the morning and we have a flight at 1 so we'll have to be there at 12.

My sleep immediately flew from the window and I ran inside the washroom. I could hear bhai laughing but I don't care, I don't want to be late. I hurriedly took a bath, and dressed up in casuals.

 I hurriedly took a bath, and dressed up in casuals

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Nandini's outfit

I came out of my room to find mom and Mukti looking at the last minute preparations. I went towards them and wished them good morning, hugging and kissing them.

Nandini: Amma, mai bhi help karti hoon. Batayiye kya karna hai?

Mukti: Arey Nandu, we have checked everything. There's nothing to help for.

Nandini: Acha theek hai bhabhi. Mai phir breakfast serve karti hoon.

I was going in the kitchen when one hand pulled me back. I looked back to find appa holding my hand, looking at me lovingly.

Nandini: Kya hua appa?

Vishnu: Kanna kuch din mei tumhari shaadi ho jaayegi. Mai nahi chahta ki tu kuch kaam kare. Tu bas relax kar, akhir ghar ki betiyan yeh sab kaam thodi karti hain. Waise bhi, tu chal mere saath aur spend some time with your appa and bhai..

I looked at him through my teary eyes and hugged him tightly. He wrapped his arms around me, caressing my head. Amma joined us from the back, caressing my hair.

Anita: Haan Kanna, shaadi ke baad tu jab jab yahan aayegi, tab tujhe jitni help karni hogi kar Lena but for now, let us do all this.

I broke the hug and hugged my mom tightly. Bhai made us break the hug and caressed my hair.

Abhimanyu: Tu khush hai naa Babydoll?

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