Marriage Vows

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Chirping birds were not musical today for Nandani... The only words and voice that played all along her soul was of Manik's and the words that he spoke yesterday rang loud... It was the best melody, best words, and the best sound she was experiencing... The smile on her face was clearly the indication of her happy heart... 

Manik was floating too in happiness... He couldn't sleep waiting for the morning to happen... His heart was waiting to be near her... He had less sleep, but as much as he had, it was peaceful and happy.... Manik was looking at the roof, with wide open eyes and a smile playing over his face... Cabir was in deep sleep lying next to him... Manik looked at his face and smiled seeing him... Manik kept his one hand over Cabir's forehead and started stroking it lightly.... And kept looking at the roof... He was deep in his thoughts today... He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't notice Raj and Nyonika entering his room... 

Raj and Nyonika woke up early, today is the last day they are here... as by tomorrow afternoon they would leave from here due to which they woke up early, so as to take in as much as they could from this place... Got fresh and came directly to Manbir's room... 

Nyonika knocked on the door but found no response... She knew her babies would be still sleeping... So she quietly opened the door... As soon as she and Raj entered the room they smiled at each other seeing their children... 

Cabir had his one leg over Manik, while his hand lying over Manik too, such that he was hugging Manik in sleep... While Manik was slowly stroking his forehead... Raj and Nyonika looked at each other and smiled... Nyonika saw Manik was awake but totally zoned out... She elbowed Raj and he frowned.. when Nyonika asked him to look at Manik... Raj smiled and they moved forward... Raj settled beside Manik while Nyonika sat beside Cabir... Raj gently placed his hand over Manik's hand bringing him out of his dreamland... Manik looked at Raj with that same bright smile playing on his face and Raj retreated him back with the same smile... Manik was about to get up when he found himself trapped by Cabir.. he chuckled and said

Manik: good morning Dad... 

Raj: A very happy morning Manu...

Manik smiled and looked the other side where Nyonika sat ruffling Cabir's hair... 

Manik: good morning maa..

She bent over Cabir and kissed Manik's forehead, wishing him... 

Nyo: good morning meri jaan...

Manik removed Cabir's arm and leg over him and sat up... While Cabir frowned and opened his eyes to see Raj Nyonika and Manik looking at him... He closed his eyes and turned the other side keeping his head on Nyonika's lap and hugging her... 

Cabir: morning mom... Subh subh kya meeting chalu hai ye...

Nyonika chuckled and said ruffling his hair

Nyo: good morning Cabu... Utho fir btate hai reason of this meeting... 

With this Manik got up and went to freshen up... Cabir too got up and wished Raj

Cabir: Looking handsome dad... good morning... 

He said while winking... Raj laughed loud...

Soon Manik came back... After which they moved towards the balcony and Cabir went to freshen up... Manik sat next to Nyonika hugging her sideways with his head over her shoulder... Raj chuckled and said

Raj: Nyonika ka Monkey...

Manik and Nyonika both made a bad face listening to him while he took a long breath and smiled... Cabir came back and adjusted him on the same place where Nyonika and Manik were sitting... He lied down a little lying his head on her lap and hugged her... While Raj chuckled more and said