A BROKEN ANGEL AND A WOUNDED PRINCE

CHAPTER 42

MANIK POV

I hadn't saw Nandini since I woke up and right now I am organizing my surprise in the outskirt of the city and I made sure the flowers and chocolate I ordered will be delivered to her like every morning. I got a call from her an hour back, she wasn't sounding happy about the fact that I wasn't the one who given her flowers by my own hand and shown my annoying face at her door step. I chuckled in response ignoring to answer her any question that why I left the Haweli so early even without meeting her and where am I etc. But I made excuse of work and hanged up.

Its late afternoon and I came to the place where I brought Nandini on our first date to book the top floor terrace which have aclear and breathtaking view of the whole Chandigarh valley. I know Nandini loved this place so I thought why not use it as tonight special date. I am so nervous about all this but I have to work hard to impress the awesome lady.

The workers are here decorating the whole terrace with while flowers and lanterns on the rail. And a centre table for two is in the center covered with white table cloth and a beautiful tree style candlestick set in the middle . The wind was blowing, brushing hanging lanterns. The twenty five percent arrangements are still and I thought to go and check on some work till then.

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Its been an hour since I reached my office to check on my work and I think its already time to take my surprise in action and the evening seems in my favor because the weather isn't warm or too chilly, just soothing breeze brushing here and there. I fished out my cell phone from the pocket and dialed the florist to deliver the flower at the address on time with the note I given to him. And I think that was the hardest thing for me ;writing a note. I never done this in my life for any one but this one and only woman and I don't even feeling bad about it. I picked fresh and the most beautiful flowers collection for the bouquet by myself before coming to office  and it took me at least an hour because I wanted everything perfect. And my note which says-

"Its impossible!'' said pride ''its risky.'' said experience ''Its pointless'' said reason ''give it a try.'' whispered my heart. So, for the first time following my heart I am risking all the three things which I followed my whole life until I met you; My pride, conscience and ego, I'm asking you to accompany me somewhere, where  I'm waitin' still wearing the same smile you gave me. When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. So, trust me once and accept my proposal so that I can finally show you who I am.

Manik..''

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I reached venue on time and all the arrangements were flawlessly done like the way I planned, I didn't go with some fancy or luxurious arrangements for the date. I wanted to keep it sweet, tender and romantic and I hope she will like everything and my effort will be pay off.

I am getting nervous by each passing seconds and pacing to and fro on the terrace staring outside for my car to reach here with her. I hope she will come, I didn't got any message from her but I am waiting for a positive result and her arrival will decide it. I'm hoping desperately for her to come and not stood me up.

Each and every women face flashing in my eyes whom I have hurt and stood them up on our dates and spoiling there effort. The more time is running the more I want to apologize to all the women I crushed once.

''Honk..Honk..'' I heard the horn of my car and turn around to look outside to see my white Audi approaching towards the café in between the isolated hill top and my smile grew wider and my heart fluttered in excitement and nervousness. Eventually she is here and I am extremely happy about this and didn't have to feel rejected.