Mananff-Forever Mine

Chapter 25

'Nandini...Nandini we are here.' Manik said in a low voice.

Nandini was still very sleepy when she realised she was still on Manik's chest and jumped up. But unfortunately, she forgot that she was in a car and bumped her head on the roof of the car. She saw Manik wince as she rubbed her palm on her head.

The car was still moving before it slowly stopped. Looking around, she saw everyone else sleeping except for herself, Manik and obviously Aryaman who was driving.

Finally as the car stopped, she carefully climbed out of his lap and got down. Manik also came out behind her.

It was already night and the wind was a bit chilly But Nandini could also feel the freshness of the trees around them. Although it was dark, she could see a huge house before her. The lights were switched off. There were trees surrounded the house and she could hear the sound of the lake coming from the back side of the house.

She saw Cabir entering the house and switching the lights on, while the others were busy unloading their bags from the car. Once she stepped inside, she was just awestruck at the sight of it. It was so huge. She knew that Manik was rich but didn't expect Cabir to be this rich as well.

The house had six rooms with attached washrooms, a huge kitchen and a dining room infront of it. There was a living room with a very big LCD TV attached to the wall. There was a small garden at the back which led to the small beach and the cliff. It was seriously breathtaking.

Everyone was very tired due to the unexpected long journey and hurriedly sorted their rooms out which was, Nandini and Navya in one room as Navya had announced before hand, Alya and Mukti in one, Disha and Shanaya in one and Soha took a room all by herself.

And as only two more rooms remained, one was given to Aryaman and Sid while the other was given to Rohan and Abhi. Manik, Cabir and Dhruv planned to sleep on the couches in the living room.

As Nandini and Navya entered the room, Navya jumped on the bed and directly went to sleep. They didn't have the energy or the appetite to eat anything. Nandini changed her clothes and headed for the bed as well.

Finally resting her head on the pillow, she stared at the ceiling and thought about the events today. She had come to this trip thinking she will stay as far as possible away from Manik. But here, she had travelled lost of the trip on his lap. If she wanted to not repeat the previous mistakes, and not be heartbroken again, she should stay away from him. Far far away.

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Manik was woken up by the sounds of utensils and people chattering. It was way too early than he prefers to wake up. Groaning, he made his was up from the couch, freshened up and went towards the kitchen.

He wished Cabir a good morning as if he was forced to say it with a gun on his head. Well, Cabir didn't mind his behaviour as he knew his friend his a bit too grumpy in he morning, and went to take his seat at the dining table.

Most of the gang was either in the kitchen or on the dining table in front of it doing breakfast, and his eyes subconsciously looked for Nandini. She wasn't there. True to divert his thoughts from her, he went to the dining table and took a seat next to Cabir.

Just then Navya walked towards them wearing a bikini with a long shirt on it and gave a hug to Cabir.

'Good morning Manik.' She greeted.

'Good morning Navya.' Manik faked a smile.

'Humlog abhi cliff ki taraf jaa rahe hai... You guys coming?' She asked.

Manik just rolled his eyes and darted them towards the door of the kitchen. He had zoned out of the conversation and saw as people made their way towards the dining table.

'Wo bahar hai.' Navya said and brought Manik back from his world.

'Kon?' He asked pretending.

Navya rolled her eyes and sighed.

'Tumhe pata hai tum hame bewakoof nahi bana sakte. Aur ek baat bolu, wo ekdam hatke lag rahi hai apni bikini me.'

Manik chocked on his coffee as soon as he heard her. Why didn't he think that before? Of course Nandini also would be wearing a bikini along with other girls. Only the thought of it made him so angry. Other guys were also around her. Why did she have to wear a bikini? But he knew he had no right to feel this way.

'So?' He asked carelessly.

'Manik ab pretend mat kar... I saw how happy you were when you heard she was coming for this trip.' Cabir said.

'Can't you just mind your own business Cabir.' He snapped.

'Agar roz subah tumhara mood aise hi hota hai to pata nahi bichari Nandini tumhe kaise jhelti hai.' Navya said as if she isn't affected by what he said earlier. Cabir burst out laughing.

Manik resisted to smile that was making its way and stood up shaking his head. He walked out and heard his friends laughing behind him.

After an hour, Manik had showered and wore a pair of shorts and red sleeveless sweatshirt as he made his way out towards the beach.

'Aww Manik kaha the tum abhitak?' Soha asked with a pout on her lips. She had worn a blood red bikini, obviously for gaining someone's attention.

'Umm...never mind...lets just catch up with others. They are waiting at the cliff.' She said when Manik didn't answer her.

At last Manik spotted her. And Nandini did look hatke, in Navya's language. She looked sexy yet had a bit of innocence that she had in her. Dressed in the one piece that looked way better than any bikini Manik had ever seen. He just couldn't look away from her. Her hair was now in a ponytail, falling on her back, giving a nice view of her neck and collarbone.

Her outfit had round cuts near the waist on both the sides, showing a nice amount of skin. Manik just wanted to touch that, just as he did before. No guy had the right to touch her like he did.

But then, he clenched his jaw as he saw her laughing on something Aryaman said. He looked away trying to control himself.

Nandini had gelled up with almost everyone. But, she stayed away from Manik as far as possible. And it did hurt him. Something in him wanted them to become just as they were before, but he knew no matter what, he wouldn't be satisfied by being just friends with her.

But then that was what scared him. He wasn't sure what he actually wanted and didn't want to confuse her just because he couldn't make his mind. He had already done that before. And that is why, he stepped back allowing her to enjoy the weekend.

If she doesn't want to be around him, he wouldn't force her. If she wanted to be around Aryaman, then he wouldn't throw him in the lake so that he would drown, even if that was the only thing running in his mind right now.

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Tarah tarah se bhulaya, magar ye haal hua,

Har ek khayal se, paida tera khayal hua...

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Okay so I don't know what I have written. I know it's not up to the level so plz pardon me.

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