MANAN- Strings of love

50. Epilogue

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16 Years old Shikha

     I looked at the chaos of Malhotra Mansion. The servants ran from one corner to another, Gma was scolding some poor servant who forgot to bring incense stick, NI was helping the priest in arranging necessary things and decorating.

     I searched Gpa who was planning to steal a sweet kept inside the fridge. As soon as he took the 3 days old jamoon and was about to eat it, I took it from him keeping it in its place. I looked back at Gpa who had curled his mouth giving me the sad look.

   "Common Shikha today is your birthday and I have the right to eat sweets," Gpa grumbled looking at the fridge longingly. "Is this Satya Narayan pooja's sweets not enough?" I asked dragging him in opposite direction. Last month his sugar level was really high. I don't want to risk his health.

    "Yeah, whatever. I wanted to ask you something. Are you really ok to go to Banglore?" It was the first time he asked me that. "Frankly I will really miss you guys but my dream to serve the country is higher and I definitely like to go there." 

    He smiled but I knew deep down it would be difficult for him to let me go. I looked at the wall of the stairs where our family photos were hanging. I still remember the time when we all had been to Disney land with the whole family. 

   Yesterday Manik uncle told me everything about my father, a secret factory and his love story. I already wanted to join the navy and serve the country but when he told about the secret factory I was ready to be trained and be a member of the secret factory.

    Not only me, but my cousins from NI's maternal side are also coming along with me. At the same time, there came Saxena's family although Nana loved NI NI never forgave him, he still carries the guilt along with him. He once told me that if he refused to marry by his father's wish then the life he led was a better one.

   Even though NI always avoids Saxena couple but they try their hardest to speak with her without making the situation awkward. I looked at Druti aka Drutansh who we tease him to no extent.

   He didn't even wish me directly heading to get his chocolates from the fridge. I was hugged sideways by Akhila who gave me a sweet smile. Even though Druti and Akhila were almost of the same age but they were polar opposites. 

   As Druv uncle and Aliya aunty are in the USA to close a deal so they left Druti with Harshad uncle and Gunjan aunty thinking he will learn something from Akhila who is Harshad's daughter. Everything turned upside down when that egoistic boy started teaching a part of ego to Akhila.

   Everyone wished me and I was called to sit beside NI who sat beside Manik's uncle. Nishant was called to sit beside me. "I heard you are leaving?" I heard my 9-year-old cousin, even though he would miss me he would never admit in front of me. 

   I once for all saw all the members who had a smile on their face. I never remembered my parents but NI always told their stories to me. Sometimes I would think, if my parents were alive would they allow me to serve the country. When Manik's uncle told me my father's profession I got my answer.

    I am happy and excited to learn in Bangalore.

Nandini's POV

   I stood watching Shikha sleeping. For someone, it may be creepy but for me, it was my love. I still can't believe she is leaving for Bangalore, to stay by herself. Although it is a hostel but I don't want her to go. I opposed her idea but deep down I knew I was doing wrong.

   She is young and when she tries to fly herself she will get to know how the world works, learn from mistakes, real faces of the fox. A tear rolled from my eyes. I quickly closed her door and went to my room, I mean Manik and my room.

   "I see you are still sulking," Manik said sitting on the bed with only his underwear. First, when I saw this habbit of his, who will roam just in under wear in his room? I would blush 100 tomatoes colour but now I am habituated.

   "For you, she may be a teenage girl who can handle herself but for me, she is still a baby. Then after 7 years, even Nishant will ask to go his way and you being a father wouldn't think twice  before giving him permission only I know how hollow I feel when all my babies go away from me."

   I said sitting beside crossing my hand to show I really sulk and by this at least I can manipulate him not to let Nishu to let go when he asks. "Then we can make more babies." Manik was kissing my neck. This shameless person always thinking of pron

   "Today there was a pooja in our house and I thought you will at least change from the environment but no, it's effect can never change you." I said pushing him. "You know you should be so lucky, even after 13 years of our marriage I am this romantic ready to give you a baby where many Indian wives complain about lack of romance after certain years of their marriage."

   He said accusing me like I am some criminal standing in court. "Ok sorry," I said hugging him. Well, I will not deny even I want babies but my age is a problem now. We had consulted doctors for my second child but the doctor said it will be complicated as I have crossed 30 which results in lots of complication and after effects of pregnancy.

   "Nandini, even I don't like sending my children away but they should learn about the wolves in the dress of sheeps. They should learn that the life is not always a fairy tale. " His words were right so I nodded with a smile half heartedly. 

   "So more baby making." Manik knew how to make me blush even when I am upset. I nodded stil with hot cheeks. He was grinning like he got a big present on christmas.

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So finally the story is complete. I thought I would complete it in 3 months but I took almost a year. So sorry for my delayed updates, Thank you for supporting this story even when I took long breaks. 

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