Disclaimer - Highly unedited in the initial chapters, no professional grammar, no english translations except for here and there and yes, few problometic traditional dynamics. Please read only if you are up for the above things.
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An Arrange Marri...
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(Their balcony!)
Nandini was standing there holding the railing from the last three hours. She was in her own thoughts.
Manik's words were ringing in her mind again and again.
Was Manik right?
But she is trying!
She let out a sigh and turned. Since the door was open she could see Manik. He was still sleeping.
She walked to him with slow steps and sat down on the floor while staring at him.
Nandini: (in her mind) I am sorry Manik. I understood what you were trying to say. I will try now. I want this relationship to work.
She remembered the times he had supported her and respected her decision.
In this she didn't knew when she slept there itself.
After Few Hours
Manik woked up but was laying on the bed silently without opening his eyes.
He was guilty for saying all this but he knew it was needed.
Suddenly he felt his hand being held by someone. He opened his eyes and saw Nandini sleeping on the floor resting her head on the bed. In sleep she moved a little and held his hand.
He sat down on the bed freeing his hand in this process.
He shaked her shoulders lightly calling out for her name.
Manik: Nandini! Wake up!
Nandini: (in sleep) I am sorry Manik.
He smiled slightly and patted her cheek breaking her sleep.
Manik: Why are you sleeping on the floor?
Nandini: Voh...
She didn't know what to say while he was staring at her for answers.
Nandini: (gathering up some courage) I am sorry, Manik. I was so stupid. I don't want this relationship to end. Please forgive me.
Manik stared at her face for a second and than held her arm gently.
Manik: First get up
She nodded and stood up. He made her sit infront of him and spoke
Manik: It is okay. Even I am sorry for bursting out like that.
Nandini: No Manik. You made me realize how wrong I was.
Manik: (teasing) So now you won't cry if I will scold you
Nandini: (making a bad face) I don't like it when you scold me. I feel very scared.
Manik laughed bringing her close to his heart and with this her mind went still. With shivering hands she held his t-shirt from behind in her fist as she felt butterflies in her stomach.
