Crazy: In Love With You

Chapter 19 - His Visit

Next day Nandini got up early and brushed her teeth then washed her face. She looked at herself in the mirror then sighed. The last night scene flashed in her mind. She was so happy but at the end all the happiness gone leaving pain.  She couldn't help but sigh again. How come everything ended like that? 

Sanchita always had a bad temper and Nandini knows Sanchita can't stand her going wrong. And also that she couldn't see me in pain. But what she did last night Nandini couldn't even say she was wrong because she did something Nandini could never do. Shaking her head Nandini walked out of the bathroom.

She saw Sanchita woke up rubbing her eyes. Nandini smiled at her "you are awake"

She yawned and looked at her bestie "Nandini" she sighed "are you angry with me?"

"What are you talking about?" Nandini walked towards her and sat in the bed.

"I...." She bit her lips "I know last night I was little overboard. I really didn't meant to insult him like that but they way he behaved or should I say the way he has been behaving with you since you got to know him, I really could not stand it. I really can't understand why you are so into him when he was the reason of your pain"

Nandini smiled and grabbed her hand giving a little squeeze "I can never get angry on you. I know you so well and I also know that you will always think for me. You are my best friend"

"I almost thought you will be angry. I know you love him Nandini. Because I can see that in your eyes. And I also know that he can see that too. Or may be he does love you but afraid to accept the truth or don't want to accept it. Whatever it is we both know your true feelings. But you will get hurt when it was only you who will be trying to hold it and he letting it go, losing from his hand. I just don't want you to get hurt to the point where you can't heal anymore. That's the thing I fear the most"

"I know, don't worry I will never blame you for anything"Nandini hugged her.

After having breakfast Nandini started to look for her books. Whether het mind is right or not she need to study or her dad will kill hef with his lectures. She turned the note books to see lessons she got previously. She even missed her coaching classes for medical reasons but she was glad that Sanchita managed to get her notes to make up her lost. Her hand was still healing. Though it's just a small fracture but she couldn't move it freely let alone writing anything. She grabbed her books with her left hand and placed it on bed. Sanchita left as she needed to attand classes and Nandini was left alone.  She need to copy the notes so that she can return the notes back to the professor again.

She was about to start write when there's a knock on the door. Nandini looked up frowning. She don't remember Sanchita coming this fast. She said she will be back after lunch. Besides Nandini was not expecting any guests right now though. She got up and walked towards the door. Forget it lets see  who is it. Just as she opened the door her eyes widened and a shock plastered on her face.

"Manik?" She whispered.  What is he doing here? At this time ?

"Hi" he smiled.

"What are you doing here?" Nandini shook her head trying to calm her shocking heart.

"Uh" he looked around "can we just go inside and talk? I mean I don't think it's appropriate to talk standing on door steps"

Nandini coughed a little then moved aside making way "of course, please come in"

He nodded and walked inside. She  closed the door and turned to face him. She never expected him to come here after yesterday. Sanchita insulted him to death but now he is here again the very next day? How could she stay calm?

"She is not here?" He asked looking at me.

"Sanchita had classes to attend" Nandini replied biting her lips. She just remembered that it was only them in the room.

"Your friend is quite wild" he commented before walking towards the table and placing a bag. She didn't know he brought a bag too.

"What are you doing here Manik?" She folded her arms around her chest.

"We haven't talked yesterday much" he replied. Is that even an excuse?

"So you are here today to talk?" Nandini frowned.

"You can say that. But more importantly I am here to apologise"

"For what?"

He looked little hesitant "what your friend said yesterday was right. She really pointed out the truth"

"Look Manik I know there's lots of things between us which may be or may not be solved for time being. And Sanchita was just angry on this matter"

"I know" he nodded " I guessed it already. Hows your hand? "

"It's fine" she walk towards the bed.

"You were studying?" He gestured to the books and notes spread on the bed.

"I missed my classes so I got the notes to make up"

"Can you do that?" He gestured to my hand.

Nandini shrugged "may be or may be not. But I need to do it"

"Let me do it" he offered. She looked at him startled by his sudden warm gesture. Is she seeing things? Or did she hit her head with something that she started dreaming?

"Are you sure you are real?" She blurted out.

"What?" He chuckled. His eyes eyes warm and shining making her heart race.

"No, no, no" Nandini shook her head then slapped her forehead "I am really seeing things"

"What are you saying?" He asked.

"Am I seeing things? I mean you are sure you are real right?"

"Of course I am" he nodded still smiling. Frowning she walked towards him and pinched his cheek hard.

"Oh" he hissed moving back. Her eyes widened again. Oh my god he is for real.

"What that's for?" Manik frowned.

"I.... Uh.... I am sorry. I thought I am dreaming so I was just trying to...."

"Examine you mean" Manik finished for her.

Nandini didn't reply but just shrugged her shoulders.

"Your hand is not recovered fully. It's better if you don't pressure it" he suggested.

"It's fine, I have to do it" she insisted.

"You are too stubborn. I said you can't do it"

"What do you want me to do then? I need to finish it before time. I need to return the book" Nandini frowned.

"I will do it. It's not difficult anyway"

"You will?" Nandini looked at him.

He nodded.

"No, I don't have anything to do anyway. I will do it slowly, thanks for the offer" she rejected.

This time Manik didn't reply but pulled out something from the beg he carried earlier.

"Since you have nothing to do then you can eat this" he handed her a box.

"What's this?" Nandini eyed it suspiciously.

He smiled  "you said  you have nothing to do so you can have it and in the mean time I will finish your notes" he didn't give her any time to reject as he sat down on the bed and started to copy.

Nandini looked at the box then walked towards Sanchita's bed and sat down. When she opened the lid she gasped. It was her favourite food. Those steamy dumplings are inviting her to devour them. She couldn't help but grab one and dipped it in the spicy sauce then shoved it in her mouth. She savoured the taste then looked at Manik who was busy copying.  Nandini sighed in her heart. She wish that if everyday could be perfect just like today.