"WEB 🕸️" -' Interweaving

Chapter 23

Manik left Mukti at her home and moved to his bungalow.

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After the meeting, Nandini continued her discussion with Harshad and Soha, but was interrupted when she received a call from Manik. Soha noticed the caller ID and playfully gave Nandini a teasing glance. Harshad smiled as he turned the pages.

Nandini's glare was directed towards Soha as she grabbed the phone and answered the call, they both heard Manik's voice through the speaker, "Nandini, I'm waiting outside in the car."

Upon hearing the seriousness in Manik's voice, neither of them said anything. Soha handed the phone back to Nandini, and as she was about to leave, Harshad said "Here's the information on Munjab begam that I got from Harshad Mobile, give this to Manik." Nandini nodded in agreement and then left

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Manik driving the car, she sits silently, the traffic disappearing slowly, the car goes to the highway, Air touching her hair, hair stuck to shirt button, he slow down the car, like slowing he slowing his thoughts. She moved slowly and untangle hair which it stick his shirt button, raised eye lashes looked into his eyes, who eyes are already on her, she moved away from him, immediately, he smiled slightly.

Manik was driving the car, Nandini sat in silence next to him as the traffic slowly disappeared and the car made its way onto the highway. The wind blew through Nandini's hair, tangling it with the button on Manik's shirt. He slowed the car down, as if trying to slow his thoughts as well. Nandini gently untangled her hair from his shirt button and as she looked up into his eyes, which were already fixed on her, she quickly looked away, avoiding eye contact. He smiled slightly but it appears to be a mask to hide the disappointment and hurt he feels, as she seems distant and unresponsive.

Both gets down, walks slowly. The place in nature is a secluded meadow surrounded by tall trees, with wildflowers and tall grass swaying in the breeze. The sun is setting, casting a warm orange and pink glow over the entire area. A small stream runs through the middle of the meadow, creating a soothing background noise. The only sounds are the  birds singing and the wind rustling through the leaves. It is a peaceful, just the two of them in the middle of nature's beauty.

The romantic bridge is an old wooden bridge spanning a picturesque river or stream, surrounded by lush greenery. The bridge is adorned with strings of fairy lights that twinkle in the evening, creating a magical ambiance. The handrails are polished and smooth, perfect for a leisurely stroll. The sound of the water flowing beneath the bridge creates a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Nandini and Manik sit on the bridge, casting a warm golden light over the entire area.

Manik is staring at Nandini with a smile on his face, his feelings are of love, admiration and affection. He is entranced by her beauty, her presence fills him with warmth and happiness. He finds himself lost in her gaze and can't help but smile, feeling lucky and grateful to have her in his life. The smile on his face conveys the depth of his feelings for her, his eyes soft and filled with tenderness. He wants to express his love and affection to her in that moment, making her feel special and loved.

She looked at him, raising her eyebrows in a questioning manner, "What?"

He asked her, "Don't you think you're taking too long to say 'yes' to me?"

"I thought you came to meet me to talk about something serious, like Mukti, but instead you want to talk about this" She said.

,"Oh! Hello? Is this not serious? You're scaring me very much," he said with a shocked and dramatic tone.

"I almost forgot to tell you, Harshad gave me this pendrive to give it to you, it contains the information he obtained from Abhimanyu's mobile about Muntaj Begum," She said as she remembered suddenly.

He reached for the pendrive, but as he was about to grab it, she quickly moved away from him.

"You can't behave like this," she said with a smile. "I haven't told you yes yet."

"Who's stopping you?" he said, pulling up his sleeves. "Say yes! I am ready to accept your proposal, I don't mind at all."

Manik, please take a moment to consider your decision," she said. "It's possible that you might be acting on emotions right now. I was there for your family when you needed them, but that doesn't mean that you love me. It could just be a sense of gratitude on your part. You might be connecting your feelings towards me with the fact that I was there for you during difficult times, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's love. Maybe you are mistaking your emotions and feelings."

Accha," he said with a hint of confusion or uncertainty in his tone.

She nods her head.

He looked into her eyes, trying to read her heart, and asked, "Leave me aside, Why do you love me?" She was caught off guard, her eyes darting around as she tried to process his question. She felt a mix of emotions, her heart racing and her stomach in knots, as she struggled to look into his eyes straight, that brought smile on his face.

Her gaze was fixed on her hands, her nerves making her fidgety.

Even these feelings are new to me," he said. "When my marriage was arranged with Navya, I said okay because my parents liked her, but I never experienced these feelings for Navya, or anyone else. You're the only girl who has come into my heart. It's not just that you were beside my family when they needed me, maybe those things made me notice you, but I'm sure those are not the reasons for my feelings. I feel very empty without you. I know myself clearly, I can't be with anyone the way I am with you. This kind of Manik is a new me, I am new to myself."

" Manik,  you know Love, trust, and belief are all different concepts, but they can be related.

Love is an emotion that can refer to romantic or platonic feelings for someone. It is characterized by feelings of warmth, affection, and care

Trust is believed the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. It is the feeling of confidence in another person or thing, which is built over time through consistency and reliability.

Belief is the acceptance that something is true or real, without the need for proof. It is a conviction or acceptance of a particular idea, concept, or thing.

In a relationship, love, trust and belief all play a crucial role. Love brings the emotions and feelings of affection, trust helps to build a foundation of reliability, and belief helps to strengthen the bond. One can love someone but not trust or believe in them, and one can trust someone but not love or believe in them.

May be i have first two on you on eachother, but the last one is belief ....are we able to build on eachother" she stopped saying.

"Maybe you're right," he said. "But love, trust, and belief are like milestones to reach. They don't form overnight, it takes consistent work, loyalty, care, and protection for each other. It's like building a beautiful glass home, both of us need to put in effort to make a beautiful life together." He said.

After listening to him, she smoothly said "I don't want to say my decision, at least not now."

He sighed and said "idiot." She glared at him. He then quickly added, "Actually, I want to talk about Mukti."

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Keep smiling

Chandanakshi