After his victory over vegetables, Manik smiled like a warrior at Nandini . While Nandini tried to cover her shock with a toothy grin.
Leaving the table, Manik walked towards his room like a king.
Once Manik was inside the periphery of his room, he started feeling punkish. Immediately moving towards the bathroom, Manik wanted to throw up.
Manik ( pov) : Nandini ne itne pyaar se khaana baanaya tha!!!...I can't just throw it away like this!!!...( taking a deep breath)....kuch bhi ho jaye beta Manik..aaj toh tujhe yeh khaana hazam karna hi pareg!!!...after all ...yeh sirf vegetables nehi balki Nandini ka pyaar hai!!!
Gulping down the lump in his throat, Manik washed his face.
Trying to forget the taste of vegetables in his mouth, Manik walked into the dining space, only to find Nandini doing some kind of warm up.
On registering Manik's presence, Nandini cheerfully urged " accha hua ki tum aa gaye Manik ...chalo now join me for dance rehearsal!!! "
Returning the smile to Nandini, Manik mumbled a ' sure ' and happily took his place on the sofa.
Confusedly gaping at Manik, Nandini exclaimed " mera matlab yeh tha ki...come and join me...on the dance floor!!!"
And suddenly Manik heard imaginary thunder storm ringing in his ears.
Manik ( defensive) : main????...aur dance????..aisa nehi ho sakta Nandini!!!...it's not possible!!!...please tum mujhse kuch aur karwa lo!!!...agar tum kaho toh main tumhara All Time Radio baane ko bhi tayaar hu!!!...but please dance nehi!!!!
Paying no heed to Manik's tragic monologue, Nandini played her trump card " kya tum mere liye itna bhi nehi kar sakte Manik????"
At that moment, Nandini was the most innocent soul in Manik's eyes, as the poor guy failed to contemplate what was coming next.
No guy is known on this planet to survive the innocent look of his girl. Henceforth, following that tradition, Manik eagerly stepped in the trap of his little devil.
Turning on the radio, Nandini started showing some dance moves to Manik happily.
In the beginning the dance moves were simple, as Manik was able to imitate them. But as their session proceeded, Nandini resorted to belly dancing, leaving Manik in a complete state of trauma. The distorted chap failed to understand how Nandini was able to move her waist like a mermaid.
Well, that was not all, finally Nandini performed a split with utmost perfection.
Ignoring the dead pan look on Manik's face, Nandini demanded " come on naa Manik...tum bhi yeh split try karo!!!!"
Unable to find any escape, Manik had to surrender to Nandini's whims and fancies.
With baby steps, Manik started to split his legs. But instead of his legs performing a split, the material of his pant gave away.
Embarrassed to his core, Manik instantly sat on the floor with a thud sound.
For 5 seconds both of them looked at each other with a straight face. But invariably Nandini gave up the awkwardness and started laughing like a mad woman.
Feeling more depressed, Manik cribbed " ho gaya naa!!!...bass ab itna hasne ka kya hai!!"
Mumbling ' sorry ' for few times, Nandini tried to gain her composure back. But then she failed miserably and burst out laughing again.
Getting more annoyed, Manik bowed his head down all set to start crying.
Seeing Manik's condition, Nandini comfortably settled on Manik's lap. Gently placing her fingers under Manik's chin, Nandini raised his face, to meet hers.
Cooing " I love you " , Nandini placed her lips on Manik's for a chaste kiss.
Before even Manik could comprehend what was happening, Nandini had already broken the kiss and was back to being a playful kitten.
Just an inch away from Manik's face, Nandini declared " get ready mere Bhondu Malhotra!!!...we are going for a shopping spree!!!...aur haan...don't forget to change your phata hua pant..."
Leaving Manik behind all red like a tomato, Nandini exited the place, grinning madly.
All the way to the mall, none of them tried to engage in a healthy exchange of words.
Manik's thoughts were filled with embarrassment, confusion and definitely the kiss. While Nandini was already up with a new challenge for Manik.
Entering the mall, Manik in a matter of fact tone asked " waise tumhe kis cheez ki shopping karni hai???"
Without uttering a word, Nandini pointed at something.
Following the direction of her pointed finger, Manik soon found himself looking at a window display of lingerie dresses.
Taking a deep breath, Manik managed to say " okay...toh tum jaake andar shopping kar lo!!!...main yahi bahar theek hu. ..mera matlab bahar khada hu!!!!"
Nodding her head in a stern ' No ', Nandini held Manik's arm and started walking into the shop.
Trying to protest miserably, Manik pleaded " arrey Golu Molu samjha karo!!...main yaha kya karunga???...please tum akele aapni shopping kar lo naa!!!!"
That was it, giving her you - don't - love - me - anymore - wala - look, Nandini sniffed " ab tum mere saath thodi shopping bhi nehi kar sakte???? "
Manik helplessly looked at Nandini's face and then raised his head to look at all the other ladies in the store, who stared at him accusingly.
Sighing heavily, Manik declared " okay baba...chalo shopping karte hai!!!"
Clapping her hands in victory, Nandini ordered " cool!!!...jaake naa tum counter se ek shopping basket leke aao!! ...tab taak main thoda yaha ka collection explore karti hu!!!!"
Obeying all her wishes, Manik moved towards the counter like a snail to get a basket .
Getting back to Nandini's side, Manik only had one thought " yeh Nandu ke chakkar mein kisi din mera izzat hi loot jaana hai!!!!"
