Nandini was in the kitchen angrily cooking when Cabir nervously entered with the others behind him.
"Oh wow...smells nice." Cabir commented. "Kya bana rahi ho?"
Nandini turned and glared at him.
"Paani ubaal rahi hoon." She said in a stern monotone voice. Abhi & Manik stifled their laughter seeing Cabir embarrassed.
"Oh...well...it must be your perfume." Cabir replied.
"Cabir...mujhe tumse baat Nahi karni hai. Pls jao." Nandini said. She then moved to put some veggies in the boiling water but Cabir wrapped his arms around her from behind and hugged her.
"Im sorry Nandini...pls pls naraz mat ho."
"Leave me..." Nandini tried to get loose but Cabir held on tight.
"Nahi...pehle bolo tumne mujhe maaf kiya." Cabir pouted.
"Im serious Cabir.. Let me go!" Nandini said.
"Nandini...I never meant to hurt you. Mujhe laga tum dono ko yeh sab Akele handle nahi karna chahiye....especially since you have a real family now. Maine jo bhi kiya it was for you." Cabir said. "Abhi ne batata....that you don't trust people easily aur aisa kyun hai woh bhi bataya. Lekin....main tumhare unn kamine bhaiyon jaisa nahi hoon na."
"HEY!" Abhi felt offended as he was also her brother.
"Not you...." Cabir replied. Then he leaned in closer to Nandini. "But Im better than him too."
Nandini almost smiled but stopped herself. Cabir made her turn towards him and cupped her face.
"You know Bhagwan ne na bachman mein hi mujhse mera Ma Baap cheen liyaa. I got a family when I married into this family and this is the best family every...Manik & Abhi...they aren't my brothers in law...bhai hai mere. And Mukti....vaise toh technically she is Navya's twin par Bahar se koi yeh nahi yeh sakta that she isn't my sister. And then there is you....humare Ghar ki newest aur sabse choti member...agar Mukti Meri behen hai toh tum bhi toh Meri behen hi hui na? Meri choti si cute si behen." Cabir lightly pulled Nandini's cheeks affectionately. Nandini couldn't help but feel emotional hearing him. "Mujhe tunes koi aisa vaada nahi karna chahiye tha jo main puri nahi karne wala...but I guarantee ki aaj ke baad aisa kuch nahi hoga. Ill never hurt you...or make you cry and main apna haar promise ko pura karunga."
A tear drop fell from Nandini's eyes and Cabir got worried. "Nandini...pls don't cry. Abhi toh Maine bola na...Im sorry, Ill never hurt you again."
"Im also sorry...itni is baat pe mujhe itna saara gussa nahi karna chahiye tha." Nandini sniffled.
"So friends?" Cabir held his hand out happily. Nandini looked upset and shook her head. "What....kyun?"
"I thought main Mukti ki tarah tumhari behen hoon?" Nandini asked.
"Your right...my mistake." Cabir chuckled. The two of them then hugged it out.
A Few Days Later...
"Nandini..." Manik walked upto Nandini who was making the bed.
"Hmm... bolo."
Manik just handed her a form.
"Yeh kya hai? Itna pareshan ho gaye ho mujhse ke divorce dena chahte ho?" Nandini joked.
"Nahi.." Manik chuckled. "Read it."
Nandini did and was surprised. "Yeh toh...college admission ki form hai."
"Haan.." Manik nodded.
"Par...yeh kis liye?" Nandini asked.
"Woh deewar hai na? Wahan pe iss form ko hang karenge...room decor you know." Manik replied sarcastically. Nandini rolled her eyes. "Its for you! Tum apni studies puri karogi."
"Par...Manik Im 25."
"Haan toh? There's no age limit to education." Manik replied.
"Yeah but...ajeeb nahi lagega?" Nandini asked.
"Bilkul bhi Nahi...just sign Nandini." Manik ordered. Nandini nodded and was about to sign but stopped.
"Wait...your parents...ghar wale, are they ok with this?" Nandini asked.
"Tum parayı karne jaa rahi ho Nandini koi crime nahi....why would they NOT be okay with it?"
Finally Manik convinced Nandini and she filled the form out.
"Great....Ill drop this off today." Manik grinned. Nandini grabbed his wrist before he could leave and he glanced back. "Kya Hua?"
Nandini wanted to say thanks but instead she just smiled and shook her head as she let go. Manik however understood what she wanted to say.
"You're welcome." Manik winked.
After Manik left Nandini thought of something and walked to the study where Deep & Raman were discussing office work. Nandini took a deep breath and knocked.
"Come in." Deep called out. Nandini opened the door & they were surprised to see her. "Nandini beta tum yahan."
"Actually Uncle-"
"Bade Papa..." Deep corrected.
"Bade Papa....actually Manik mere liye college admission form leke aaya tha." Nandini explained.
"Hmm...bataya tha usne. Achi baat hai, tumhe def apni parayi khatam karni chahiye." Deep smiled warmly.
"Haan par...main soch rahi thi, college fees ko pay karne ke liye, can I work part time at the office?"
"Nandini you don't have to worry about the fees...Manik sambhal lega." Deep said.
"Main itna bada aisan nahi le sakti...pls Bade Papa?"
"Thik hai....Im sure we'll find a good position for you." Deep understood her feelings. Raman who was silent all this while suddenly had an idea.
"Actually...I have just the position." Raman spoke up. Deep was pleasantly surprised to see his brother opening up to Nandini....however Raman had other intentions. "Tum kal office aa jao okay?"
"Ji Uncle..." Nandini was also happy seeing the change in Raman's behaviour. After she left Deep pat Raman's shoulder.
"Acha laga yeh dekh ke tu uss bachi ko apna raha hai."
"Yeah right...main uss ladki ko kabhi nahi apna sakta. Mere bete ki kiwi banne layak hi nahi hai....but I DO have a position for her. Ek aisi position jo usse uski aukat dekha degi." Raman smirked.
Next Morning...
Nandini got ready and went to Malhotra Industries Office to meet Raman in his cabin. As soon as she entered Raman handed her some clothes.
"Yeh..."
"Janitor ki uniform hai...you'll need it."
Nandini was shocked as she realized what he meant.
"Kya hua? Did you actually think main tumhe mere company mein Mukti ya Cabir jaisa koi position dunga?" Raman laughed. "Manik ne tumse shaadiu karke tumhe Malhotra khandaan ki bahu zaroor bana diya hai par tumhari aukat toh yehi hai."
Nandini teared up as Raman insulted her.
"Anyways...tumne hi toh haha ki any job will do. So lo...yeh bhi naukri hai. Ek aisi naukri jisse tume tumhara position humesha yard rahega." Raman said. "Now go change and then clean the washrooms."
Nandini didn't move as she felt so humilated.
"GO!" Raman yelled. Nandini flinched and then left the Cabin. She noticed Mukti & Cabir entering while talking to each other. She didn't want them seeing her so she quickly ran into the washroom to change. In the washroom stall she slid to the floor crying.
"Raman uncle mujhse inti nafrat kyun karte hai....Ghar mein sahne muhe apna liya Hai par....Raman uncle kabuki nahi apnayenge.."
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Hayran KurguNandini Singhania is the unwanted daughter of an international don. Manik Malhotra is the ladla son of his typical punjabi joint family. She is headstrong and very very stubborn. He is rude and arrogant. She never listens to anyone. He doesnt take n...
