Manan FF: Dreams Unlimited (Completed)✅️

Chapter 20

Nandini's POV

The smell of fresh coffee heightens my senses,and as I move towards Manik pulls me closer and kisses on my cheeks.I hug him tightly , feeling good after so many days,like contented.

"I am sorry I can't make dosa for you ,but I managed a mean cheese grilled sandwich.Later let's order some great Indian food and enjoy the rest of the day what say ?" Manik squeezed my cheeks lightly and then caressed them lovingly.I simply nodded a yes.

Once we were done with food and cleaning up, we decided to spend time in his garden as I had begged him to never take me away from that place .It was so serene so peaceful away from all the city life chaos,only the birds chirping occasionally and the beautiful weather,it was pure heaven.I happily put my head on Manik's lap and listened to what he was telling about his family,mostly about his dadi.It was very unusual for us to have a normal conversation but we had come a long way ,so all's well that ends well right!.

" Manik ,let me stay in Dhruv's room please.I am not a believer in getting intimate before marriage,its against my principles,I am sorry but please try and understand my situation.We can't stay together in the same room now.Lets finish this course and then decide what to do."I pleaded him.

" No way,now that I have got you I wont let you stay away from me even for a single minute forget about another three months.You are mine,staying in my room no matter what." He kissed me gently by bending towards my lips.

 " Also I respect your boundaries I promise not to seduce you ,though I know you are always turned on by just looking at me." he laughed.I punched him on his arm " You are so incorrigible Manik,its the other way round actually." I smiled at him . " That's very true princess, " he said playing with my hair.

I was in serious trouble.The more time I spent with Manik ,the faster and harder I was falling for him.I kept telling myself to be careful and take things slow, but...He made me want to throw all caution to the wind having fun ,enjoy every moment of life ,and live like this ,carefree and joyful.

He glanced at me and smiled " What are you thinking so deep princess ,we should go back to the Gurukul.We can't stay much here," he wanted to go back as soon as we could.I nodded and freshened up.We reached Gurukul at night and as he had promised all my things were back in our room.We both were tired and slept on the same bed,half of my body was on his and he was more than happy to sleep on the single bed as we had excuse to cuddle,soon we drifted off to sleep.

Next few days were normal as Aliya was still not back.We were Manik and Nandan at loggerheads outside the room and Manik Nandini cozying up inside the room staying within our boundaries.

Since the annual day and the closing of this academic year was coming close, we all were busy with our preparation.The good news was Aliya had discontinued and had gone back taking care of her mom who was now awake but was still bedridden.So we had no one to come between us.We tried to know each other better and spent quality time with very little arguments and fights.

I directed the play which earned me highest grades in our department and Manik was acting in the same play it was like a dream come true.Though I knew I wouldn't take this profession seriously but I wanted to direct plays in NGO'S and help kids get connected to theater.Manik too wasn't keen on acting career,but was planning to sponsor for less privileged kids who were talented and needed training with acting.So ,in a way we both were doing something we liked.

Finally we were free to go back to our places with certification from a reputed institution,I wasn't sure how I would use my Nandan Murthy certificate ,I didn't think much as the learning and guidance mattered and I would definitely use that ,I wasn't an amateur any more.We bid adieu to our friends and headed back to Mumbai where our families were waiting for us.We both weren't happy that we had to part are ways and wouldn't be staying together anymore.But Manik promised me that we would find a way to meet every single day.

When we reached our house it was night.I feel Manik's arms sneaking around my waist ,his hands flattening against my stomach. "This is so hard ,I don't want to let you go inside ."He murmured against my neck,planting a kiss on my shoulder.

I smile and kiss him on his cheeks." Manik please don't be sad we will meet tomorrow.We both are tired let's have some great sleep and meet with a fresh mind and then decide what we can do to get rid of this staying far away thing." I smiled caressing his cheek.

"I have a solution move in with me." He kissed my palm.I whisper yelled " No way!! My dad would bring out his gun and use it. No live in relationships Mr. My family is against it." He chuckled " Oh really what if I tell them we have already stayed together for a year ." I hugged him " Then they will probably disown me and I have to come and stay with you " He hugged me back tightly and kissed my head" I was just kidding princess,I would never do anything which would put you in bad light." After few moments we said bye with a heavy heart and I went inside where my family was waiting for me.Since Manik asked the cab driver to park the cab little far from our house nobody would have seen with him,I wasn't ready to disclose my love life I needed some time.

When I went inside they all attacked me with hugs and kisses.I was overwhelmed with their love and warmth.