Tu Dhadkan Mein Dil (Manan ff)

18. Heartily Moments

They were in the car going to the farmhouse from the temple in silence. Soon they reached the farmhouse and Nandu was about to get out when he held her hand.

M: *to driver* Tum bahar jao for now, park when we come out.

He nodded and moved out. Manik smiled and cupped her face looking deep in her eyes. All he could see was happiness which made him smile widely. He leaned and pecked her forehead making her smile.

M: Thank you for coming in my life!

N: *smiling* Friendship mai no sorry, no thank you!

M: *laughing* This was a good one!

N: I know Nandini Murthy is the best.

M: Ahem... you mean Nandini Manik Malhotra! *she blushed and nodded* Ok we don't have much time right now but take rest for a while before all the rasams begin and yes, call me when you are free ok?

N: Ok! And you too sleep for a while.

He nodded, came out of his side and moved to hers to open the door. Both went in Murthy garden where lunch was arranged. All had light brunch in the temple too, so everyone ate a little. Nandini was told to go to her room and change but not to remove her sindoor and thaali tied by Manik until evening. Malhotras went to their house with Cabir and Naksh promising to come back soon to help making the arrangements. Nandini changed and lied on bed. She immediately fell asleep being tired, same was the case with Manik.

Manik's sleep was disturbed by a call. He groaned and picked up without checking the caller ID.

M: *groaning* Kon hai yaar?

Caller: What the hell? Is time kon sota hai?

He woke up with jerk and gulped his saliva.

M: Woh I was tired. Sorry na baby!

Caller: Aww... chal thik hai, but tune itne dino se call kyu nahi kiya? Uss gadhe ne bhi nahi kiya.

M: Are Muku baby mai na woh busy tha.... you know Naira bhi ayi hai! *guiltily* And I have a relative's wedding here so.. (Haha yes it was Mukti! Don't worry guys Manik is most genuine in my story 😜😂)

Mu: Are waah Naira! Ok chal maaf kiya! Acha sun hum trip pai jaa rahe hai to Ooty! All Vedants! In fact, we are in car!

M: Oh, wow nice! Car trip? Buddy and Alu kaha hai?

D: Hi buddy!

M: Hey kaisa hai? Aren't you driving?

A: No, I told him not to, driver le liya.

M: Good Alu! He should enjoy rather than driving.

They chit chatted a bit and hung up. Manik was feeling very guilty of lying to Fab3 but he was helpless. He was thinking this when his phone rang, it was Nandu.

M: Hey! What happened, tumne abhi call kiya?

N: Aap hi ne toh kaha tha!

M: Oh, ha I forgot!

N: Manik aap thik toh hai? Coz I don't think so..

M: *startled* Are I am fine.... tum na kuch bhi sochti ho!

She disconnected the call on which he frowns. But the next moment it rang on a video chat displaying her name, so he plastered a fake smile and picked it up.

N: Manik kya hua?

M: Nandu kuch nahi hua sachi.

N: *frowning* Manik you can't lie to me.. I can read your face!