MaNan- She is to be Loved

Chapter 16- Pampering fake boyfriend!

Hey people!

An early update, here. The only reason- your love for a crying Nandini. LOL! I didn't know you loved Nandini having her monthly tears! Enjoy!

~When Heart does not whisper, I ask the reflection in front of me, for it is also ME~

-Affu-

In India

MruNi's Home

In Nandini's Bedroom

"Grumpy coffee!" Nandini sniffled again, and Manik kept her on the bed. "I remember the nickname you've given me, well. You did not have to repeat it for 100 times, Lilliput." Manik mocked at her, who did not glare at him. She rather simply pouted, and wiped at her nose, with the hanky in her hand.

And he did not like it a bit!

He likes it when she irritates him with her witty replies. He likes it when she doesn't keep her mouth shut, and make others' shut.

"Don't talk to me." she looked the other side, before looking at him again. "Didn't I tell you to put me down? I don't like to get treated by some Princess. I can walk." Nandini stated, rigid yet softly.

And Manik stared on. He could find a childish Nandini in here. She did not fight like how she used to, but is cribbing like some kid.

"But your brothers do treat you like a Princess. Don't they?" Manik questioned, and she frowned. "So what? They are my brothers. Do you want me to have one more brother, now?" she asked, and his eyes widened on getting her hint.

"You think I'm your brother?" he cried out. "Like hell I am!" he stared at her angrily, failing to realize the anger in his tone. But that just wasn't the case with Nandini.

Her lips trembled, eyes watered and before he knew, she was sniffling. Again.

"Lilliput!" Manik stared at her in horror. "Get out!" she sniffled, with more tears spilling out of her eyes. "If--If you're here to shout at me, then go away." she started to hiccup, and Manik did not know what to do.

Why the hell was she crying instead of throwing abusive remarks at him?!

"Lilliput, listen--" he began, moving his arms forward to touch her, which she swatted away. "Don't! Don't touch me." she glared up at him, while he constantly tried to get hold of her. "Lilliput, sunn na. I'm sorry. Please!" he apologized softly, and finally pulled her in, for a hug.

"I'm sorry!" he held her captured in his embrace, while pulling her chin up to make her look at him. "I really am." He wiped her tears, and smiled worriedly, at her. "Please don't cry." her eyes spilled more tears, and before he could stop himself, he bent to place a butterfly kiss on her forehead.

"Sorry!" he muttered on her skin, and she looked up at him, with reddened cheeks, on which tear marks stayed put. "Okay! I forgive you." she said, and he smiled down at her. "But don't you dare shout at me, again." she said, and he pinched his throat.

"I promise!" he said, and she smiled brightly at him. He gripped her tighter, before placing his chin on her head, while she snuggled up close to his chest, ready to fall in a peaceful slumber.

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"What happened to Lilliput?" Manik repeated the question, and Mrunal stared at him with the very same widened eyes.