After breakfast others went to their respective job while Navya and Nandini went in Manan's room to get ready.

Navya: Nandini I am taking you with me but remember one thing you have to stay by my side the whole time ok and if you want anything you will tell me first ok?

Nandini: Ok Di I don't want anything for me just a sorry gift for Dadda see na he is still angry with me.

Navya: So how about after finishing our shopping we go to their office and surprise them.

Nandini: Thats a great idea.... Yayyyyy let's go hurry up.

She was about to run but Navya stopped her.

Navya: Nandini stop right there... No running.

Then they both left for the mall. After half an hour they both reached the mall and as promised Nandini used to stay by her side the whole time. They visited many different shops but Nandini didn't found anything suitable for gift.

Navya: Nandini we visited almost every shop still you didn't found anything.

Nandini: Di I don't want any expensive gift just a small cute sorry gift.

After visiting 2 more shops Nandini found something cute.

Nandini: Navu Di how's this?

Navya: Its so cute.... If someone would have gifted me such thing I would have forgive that person right that moment.

They then bought all the things and headed towards Malhotra Industries. They reached their office and directly headed towards their cabins. No one stopped them as everyone knew who they were and if they tried to stop them it would be their last day of their job.

Nandini: Navu Di you go in Cabir Bhai's cabin I will handle here.

Navya: Are you sure? What if he is still angry?

Nandini: Yes Di I am 100% sure I will manage.

Saying this they both parted their ways. Nandini reached in front of Manik's cabin. Her heartbeat was increasing rapidly.

Nandini: Ohh God I told Di that I will manage but I am scared to face him. What should I do?

She started pacing to and fro thinking of any idea. 

Nandini: Idea.

She then knocked the door.

Manik's POV

I just can't concentrate on my work man I shouldn't have scolded Nandini for whatever happened in the morning... What if she is angry on me? Should I call her? No No I should meet her and then ask forgiveness. I want to go home early but this work it just doesn't let me go.

He heard a knock on the door. He said 'come in' but no one entered. Again there was a knock on the door he was already irritated and this thing was irritating him more.

Manik: Whosoever it is come inside.

No one entered. After few seconds again someone knock. Now he was angry he got up from his chair and went towards the door to see who is playing games with him. He opened the door and so no one was outside. He was about to close the door when he saw a bouquet on the floor.

Manik: A sorry bouquet? Who- Nandini... It must be Nandini... But where is she? Did she leave just like that without even meeting me? No I think she is watching me from somewhere.

He acted like going back inside his cabin and stood behind the door. Nandini came out from behind the wall as soon as she saw Manik going back inside. She again went near the door and kept the gift as she was about to knock someone holds her hand and pulled her inside the cabin. All the happened so fast that she got scared she was about to scream but a hand on her mouth prevented her from that.

Manik: Ssshhh baby its me open your eyes.

Slowly she opened her eyes and she saw Manik standing so close to her. He leaned closer inhaling her scent. Her heart started beating loudly. Slowly he slides his hands holding her waist.

Manik: (whispering) Someone wanted to play hide and seek ha.

Nandini: I...I... Ummm actually...

She was not able to form words because of the closeness between them. 

Nandini: I thou....thought you were still an...angry with me so...

She bites her lips as Manik starts caressing her bare waist.

Manik: So?

Nandini: I wanted to say sorry.

Manik: (whispering in her ears) You know how much I was craving for you?

Nandini: I-

Manik: Sssshhhh... So you want me to forgive you?

She just nodded her head. He joined their lips and started sucking her lower lips. He had craved for her lips since morning and now when he had her he had no plans on breaking it any time soon. When he was done with her lips and slides his tongue inside her mouth and tasted each and every part of it. After continuing this for more 10 min he broke the kiss as both of them were short of breath. 

Manik: Now you are forgiven. 

She blushed and hides her face in his chest. He chuckles seeing her cute antics. He hugged her for sometime. After that when he broke the hug he noticed what she was wearing.

She went outside and brought one more gift.

Nandini: I am really sorry for whatever happened in morning... I should have considered your feelings also I never meant to ignore you. I am really sorry.

Manik: Why are you saying sorry... It was my mistake I didn't considered your feelings and got angry... I even made my baby cry today. I am sorry baby. I am a bad father.

She immediately shook her head.

Nandini: Don't even think such things.... You are the best... Now that you forgave me its your turn to fulfil my wish.

Manik: Anything you want I am ready to do that.

Nandini: Lets go somewhere right now only me and you.

Manik: Ok just a min I will inform my PA and then we can go.

He then called his PA and told him that he is leaving and to inform Cabir about this. He then took car keys and holds Nandini's hand and left from there.

Inside the parking area.

Nandini: So where are we going?

Manik: A place which you have never visited.

He then drives to his secret place in between the woods. While he was driving Nandini leaned on his shoulder.

Nandini: You know I don't like it when you get angry on me.

Manik: Even I don't like it but I was stressed out about something and then when you were not listening to me I got more angry... I am sorry.

She didn't replied just smiled and enjoyed staying beside him. After 1 hour they reached near the forest area. They both got down from the car.

Nandini: Where are we? Is this your secret place?

Manik: No from here we have to walk come.

They both started walking and after few minutes they reached their destination. 

Nandini: WOW!!!! Its such a beautiful place.

Manik: I am glad you liked it.

Nandini: Like? I loved it.

They then settled down taking support of tree and Nandini on Manik's lap.

Nandini: When did you found this place?

Manik: Me and my mom used to come here. Dad proposed her over here and then she showed me this place 3 4 times. Whenever I am stressed or I miss my mom I come here.

Nandini: So are you stressed today?

Manik: Hmmm.

Nandini: What is it? You can share it with me.

Manik: I will when the right time comes.

She didn't argue with him on this topic as she knows he will share it with her sooner.

Manik: Baby... What if someday you came to know that I hid a big secret from you will you leave me? If I say there was a reason behind hiding everything will you forgive me?

Nandini: In this 18 years if there's someone whom I trust the most in this life then its you... I believe you whatever you will do you might have your own reasons. No one can break this trust that I have on you.

She now turns and faces him both her hands around his neck.

Nandini: I don't know what is it that you are hiding about from me but I know that till the time I have you and others beside me I dont need anything else in this life. You guys have protected me from every problem... You all did whatever you could to just make me smile... Someday if I get a chance I would like to protect you all in return.

He smiled slightly hearing her thoughts.

Manik: My baby is all grown up now.

Nandini: No No No I am still your baby.

He pecks her forehead and then they both enjoy the surrounding and silence and the peace to be in each others arms.

Somewhere in the old warehouse:

??: Be ready Mr. Manik Malhotra... Today is the last day Nandini is with you... Tomorrow I am coming.

Thats all for today. Hope you like it.

What do you think will happen in next chapter?

Also guys I am sorry I am not feeling well so I won't be able to update regularly for few days.