MANAN FF : LEAPING INTO FREEDOM

Chapter 13

Murthy house

Nandini's pov

Life can never be predictable right!! It always has up and downs but we need to survive all through it. The one thing that keeps us going all through it, is HOPE. That's what my amma always taught me. Everyday brings a new hope. Each day has something positive in it. But you should have some patience to look for it. There are always tough times and even good times. Holding on is what you need to sail through both the situations.

I was shattered when I got to know the news that manik and cabir met with an accident and were no more. I couldn't actually believe it. But what actually kept me going was hope and see now I have manik back in my life!!!. And everything is going well and good.

My reverie was broken when chachi brought aloo puri, aroma of it filled my room.

Chachi: Yeh le teri favorite...garam garam and very very tasty aloooo puriiii tayar hai.

She enacted as host in the cooking show. And I could help but giggle at it. She has specially prepared it for me as I had asked her.

Nandini: Thanks chachiii....!!! I love you so much muahhh.

I hugged her tightly and gave her a kiss, on the cheek. And in return i got a kiss too.

Chachi: Waise nandu ek baat samaj nahi aayi...yeh aloo puri suddenly tera favorite kabse hogaya....

The main reason I asked chachi to prepare aloo Puri was manik. He wanted to have it so I acted out as if aloo puri has become my most favorite dish so that she prepares it for today. I had to do it as I had no other option as she had the batter ready for idli.And on other hand manik wanted to have breakfast made by chachi, so I had to lie.

Nandini: Woh....maine na...

I stammered as I didn't know what to say.

Chachi: Woh tumne...

Contradicting to me, Chachi was soo confident that as if she knew I was lying.

Nandini: Woh maine na...do ya teen din phele...I ate aloo puri in a restaurant...and I liked it, infact I loved it isliye maine apko prepare karne keliye bola...

Uff I sighed in a relief as if I had done huge task. Convincing chachi is a tough job.

Chachi: Acha Konsi restaurant??

She questioned me, still studying my face.

Nandini: restaurant ka naam.......yaad nahi hai chachi.

I acted out as if I thought a lot but at the end I pouted to show that I seriously didn't remember restaurant's name.

Chacha: Shannoo jiiiii!!! Mera towellll....!!

Chacha shouted for help, who was in the washroom, which diverted chachi's attention.I mentally thanked  chacha who saved me!!

Chachi: Ha ek minute derahihuuuu!!

She reverted it back and she was about to go, but I stopped her.

Nandini: Woh chachi 10 aur aloo puri pack karke dedigiye ga....lunch keliye.

Chachi: 10 aur puri....Teri tabhiyat toh thik hai na nandu.

She checked if I had fever or something.She was bound to get shocked, as I eat only 1 chapati and little rice which fills my stomach, And now I'm asking 3 to 4 times of it.

Nandini: Woh friends keliye chachi...

I quickly added so that she doesn't question me anymore.

Chachi: Acha thike....pack karke de thi hu....Aise hi kush rehena nandu... Bohot achi lagthi ho..