Our Infinity ( On Hold )

2. Love, Pain & Hurt

As soon as Manik kissed her, Nandini couldn't hold back any longer and kissed him back passionately. She bit his lower lip harshly due to which it started bleeding while Manik hissed widening his eyes. They kissed and kissed untill Manik felt salty water mixing in his saliva.

He opened his eyes and saw Nandini had started crying. He immediately parted away. Both were breathing heavily.

"Golu! Hey.. shh! Why are you crying baby?" Manik cupped her face gently still lying upon her while Nandini jerked his hand and turned her face away. Manik made her look at him. She closed her eyes and had pressed her lips firmly to stop her loud sobs. He kissed her tears away.

"Golu.. I am here now baby. Look at me. I am sorry I had to go like that. Please understand me, jaan." That's it.

She broke into the loud sobs while palming her face. Manik's heart pained looking at her. Her tears are his weakness. He gently removed her palms.

"Mani ko dekhogi bhi nahi?" Hearing him Nandini opened her swollen eyes and looked at him.

Her eyes screamed pain, accusations, insecurities and most importantly - a longing.

Manik kissed on her forehead and whispered.

"Understand my reasons, baby. Please don't cry. I am sorry.."

"No. You are not. You did it willingly then why are you saying sorry? Why Mani? Did I ask too much from you? I just asked you to take me along with you. Bhaiyu isn't here, you were also going for a week so I was also willing to go somewhere. And what you did? You just left. You didn't even feel necessary to inform me? I know sometimes I behave like a crazy, like a mad. I accept. But I don't want to be away from you all. From you. Mani you become my habit, my world. You can't imagine what I feel if you're not around. I crave for your single glance. But I guess, I am being too much greedy. I am troubling you but I got my lesson. I won't trouble anymore. Just one request, don't leave me again please.. I.. I can not..li..ve.." Manik immediately hided her face in his chest hearing her cries. He kept on pecking her hairs now and then. His eyes were moist.

Her each word pricked his heart. She was so vulnerable. How should he explain her that she is not any trouble but his world, his life! She misunderstood the whole situation. He never wanted to make her feel that way. She is hurt.

Manik parted the hug and wiped her whole face which became red. He made her drink water and sat taking her in his embrace. She snuggled into his arms.

"Feeling better?" She nodded in his chest. Manik was caressing her hairs.

"Golu, I won't lie but this time it was a bit awkward to take you with me. The clients and I was living in the same tower. They seemed quite difficult to handle and too professional. Besides, you know you are a top businesswoman known by everyone. The news would have spreaded like a fire and you knew media people. Although we have announced officially about us still they like to interfere in our personal lives and make the things difficult for us. Let me tell you one more thing - I would have taken you even if media and clients made fuss. I still would have handled them. I would have been happiest to have you beside me. But you know why I didn't do that?" Nandini nodded in yes. Manik raised his brows.

"Bhaiyu wasn't here and bhai also got married recently so you wanted me to help him in work instead of roaming around." Said Nandini sniffing.

Manik laughed hearing her. Nandini frowned and huffed. Manik pulled her puffed cheeks.

"Cuteness ki dukaan. Who made you The NM ha? You are just an innocent baby. I am feeling like eating you up." Said Manik kissing her earlobe. Nandini jerked and showed him her forefinger.