Chapter 69

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They reached Bangalore late night and went off to sleep being all worked up.

Next morning Nandini got ready and went down to find everyone already on breakfast table.

Maria was talking to her doll and eating from her papa hand which made nandini smile, Manik was busy talking to Abhi while feeding her.

Mu: Nandini Good morning.
She greeted her while coming outside from kitchen carrying paratha with her.

Nan: Good morning.
She said sitting next to Maria.

Who smiled looking at her while two friends were busy discussing about Euro 2016. They didn't even notice her.

Nan: Bhai and Manik.....Good morning
She greeted them too but they didn't hear her which made her frown.

Mu: Nandini rahni de agar yaha earthquake bhi aagaya na yet they will not notice as from past half an hour they are discussing over football as if they themselves will go to play out there.....
She said grumpily while passing her dosa.

Nandini ignored them and informed. Mukti.

Nan: Waise Mukti I am going at Navya place incase she has some work....
She said while Abhi finally notice her.

Abhi: Arrey Nandu you woke up finally.
He asked while Nandini frowned.

Man: Good Morning Miss Murty.
He too notice her.

Mu: She woke up long back came down wished Good Morning and in another 10 minutes she would leave for Navya place also.....so that mean you were too busy to notice.
She said rolling her eyes.

Abhi: Wow Manik kitna sab kuch hogaya yaar while we were talking with so much concentration that we didn't notice....unbelievable.
He said patting his back.

Nan: Bhai you are going to office ?
She asked him annoyingly.

Abhi: Haa kyu

Nan: Drop me at Navya place.
She ordered her brother.

Abhi: Okay Mam.
He said while Maria looked at her grumpily.

Maria: papa what will I do....nandi is goin and you too
She asked pouting.

Man: Toh who said you are staying alone you are coming with me.
He replied taking her on his lap while wiping the ketchup which was spread all around her mouth and cheeks too.

Maria: But I no wand to come with you to offise (office)
She said grumpily.

Abhi: Kyu....
He asked being surprised.

Maria: I will get lonely lonely...
She answered while pouting with a frown.

Man: Baby I will be there na than how...
Maria didn't let him complete and said angrily.

Maria: I don't wand to come papa
She said raising her hand in a no no while bobbing her head too in a NO

Man: Maria what is this...why so grumpy and angry today.
He asked her catching her hands while she kept on bobbing her head.

Though she was grumpy but yet she was looking adorable.

Abhi: Okay so where you want us to take you tell us.
He asked her while she frowned.

Nan: Okay Maria will you come with me at my friend's place.
She asked her while she looked at her thoughtfully.

Maria: But I don't know her.
She asked her pouting.

Man: Exactly so you are coming with me.
He said sternly.

While Nandini continued
Nan: She is Cabir to be wife the one who he is getting married to so....you can meet her.
She said with excitement.

Man: Nandini she is all cranky today so taking her with you is not a good idea. She will trouble you alot.
He said trying to make her understand while Maria looked at her papa and gave him an angry pout showing him her small finger as in katti.

While Manik smiled and kissed her little finger while she frowned, looking at the other side and then got down from his lap and went away dragging her doll.

Nan: Manik chill I will manage. Let her come with me. Moreover there will be other kids too. She will get to play with them and she will enjoy. Trust me.
She said explaining her point.

Abhi : No you are not taking her Nandini. The house will have commotion and will be too crowded while Maria has never seen or being in such a place before. She will get scared.
Here come another possessive person for Maria who is not ready to let her go out of his sight.

Man: Abhi is right Nandini the house will be crowded and moreover she hates meeting new people. She is too reserve.
He said agreeing to Abhi.

Nan: Bhai and Manik are you crazy. You guys are not letting her come out of her shell yaar. Until and unless she does not get out of her comfort zone how will she know what's out there in the world for her. She is growing, let her learn to adjust, meet new people get to know difference with right and wrong on her own. You can't always be this protective. I am scared you guys don't hindrance her growth.
She said angrily.

Mu: Nandini is right Manik and Abhi. Manik you should let her learn how to stay away from you for sometime orelse what will you do when she is not ready to go to school. In next one year her schooling will start. You can't be always everywhere.
She too agreed with Nandini.

Man: Where the hell I am stopping her yaar. I too want to make her independent, bold but not by making her feel uncomfortable or making her cry.

His point was true as he had tried many times but it always came out wrong.

Man: I have tried many time but at the end it come out all wrong she become insecure and think's I will leave her and go away. You did see Nandini that day what all nonsense she kept on ranting and how was she crying. So now what should I do ?
He asked raising his hand helplessly.

Abhi: Kya hua that day. You didn't tell me? What did she say ?
He asked worriedly.

Man: She think's I am going to leave her with Soha. Like seriously
He said laughing out sarcastically.

Abhi holded his hand in assurance and mumbled everything will be okay.

Nan: Manik let's try something new today. Let her come with me if she does not like out there then I will call you up or will get her to bhai office. Fair enough.
She said trying to change the topic and lighten the atmosphere.

Abhi: Manik let's try
He too encouraged him.

Man: Fine.
He finally agreed.

Maria was sitting near the pool folding her legs quitely.

Nandini came out there and sat near her.

Nan: So you are coming na with me ?
She asked her while Maria stared at her face.

Nan: If you don't like out there we will come back.
She said shaking her head trying to do her antics.

Maria: papa say no
She said pouting.

Nan: He did say yes I took permission on your behalf.

Maria: You will be there.
She asked her to confirm once again.

Unknowingly she had started building up her trust on Nandini.

Nan: Haa I will be there with you only don't worry. Toh Chali.
She got up and extended her hand while Maria took her help and got up smiling brightly.

They entered inside, and went to the living room to find Abhi and Manik ready to leave.

Maria ran to her papa and extended her hand inorder to tell him to pick her up.

Maria: I go with nandi na
She asked him cutely while putting her hands around his neck.

Man: You want to go out there na ?

Manik asked her instead of replying to know what she want to do.

Maria: I don't wand to come to offise.
She said pouting repeating to same thing again.

Man: Fine go with Nandini but be my Good girl. No crying.
He said strictly.

Maria: You come with me na.

She was so innocent and adorable, she didn't wanted to go where her papa had to go but instead wanted him to come with her.

Man: I too don't want to come where you are going.
He replied the same way she told him which made Maria sad.

Manik was upset, for the first time she was being so stubborn and not ready to come with him.

Man: Acha okay....I will come to pick you up.
He said after seeing her sad pout and waterly eyes.

Maria: I will wait.
She said smiling brightly after listening to it.

Abhi: We will drop you both on our way.
He said moving towards the main door.

Mukti came down from upstairs closing her purse and stopped him by shouting.

Mu: Mujhe bhi drop karlo.

Abhi: Bus abb driver he bana lo tum dono.
He complained showing his fake anger.

While Mutki smiled sheepishly.

After dropping Mukti to college.

Abhi drove to Navya place while Manik was getting abit restless for the first time he was leaving his daughter like this with someone all alone, in a stranger's house.

Nan: Chalo we reached.
She said getting out from the car helping Maria too along with her.

Manik too step out from the car.

He was praying that Maria changes her mind and refuse to go with Nandini so he can take her along with him.

Afterall he was overprotective and loved her so much that being abit selfish was fine for her little angel love and safety.

He told yes to Nandini but deep down he was scared of leaving her alone with her or matter of fact with anyone. What if something goes wrong, or she get's involves into something which make's her scared or hurt her, he was fighting with his mind and heart inside with what and if's.

Man: Maria you are sure ?
He asked while she got down from the car with her Candy.

Nan: Manik sure matlab ?
She questioned interrupting him.

Man: Sure that you will be okay here, with Nandini ? Still time is there princess you can change your mind if you want, by coming along with me.
He said kneeling down in front if her while Maria looked at him biting her lips thoughtfully.

Nan: Manik she will be fine. Don't worry.
She answered on her behalf which made Manik frown.

Abhi was understanding his friends insecurities so stopped Nandini.

Abhi: Nandu let Maria answer please. Maria baby you are sure you want to go with Nandini. You can still come with me and your papa. I promise you won't get bored. We can have your favourite ice cream too.
He tried to bribe her while now she stared at his face still biting her lipes.

Man: Stop biting you lips baby and answer.
He asked again by removing her lips from between her tiny teeths with his fingers.

Maria: I wand to go with Nandi.
She said pouting.

Nan: Saw.... now you two go away and let me and Maru enjoy...bye
She said smiling brightly.

Man: Maria you can come with me...
He was interrupted by Nandini who shouted on him now.

Nan: Manik,
She said and continued.

Nan: She want to come with me, will you stop getting worked up and afterall what we all decided back on the dinning table. So just go I will handle.
She said angrily and opened the car door for him.

Man: Okay.
He said quitely and turned to sit but stopped and again kneeled down infront of Maria.

Man: Maria be carefully. Stay around Nandini and don't run. If you want to talk to me or anything tell Nandini to call me up, okay. Be my brave girl.
He said kissing her forehead and then patted her head while smiling at her.

He turned to sit inside when Maria stopped him.

Maria: Papa.
She walked up to him and throught her hands told him to kneel down.

Maria : Lovey you
She said smiling and kissed his cheeks while Manik become emotional and hugged her tightly.

Man: I love you more princess you can still come.....
He was not allowed to complete his sentence as Nandini glared at him and shouted his name.

Nan: Manik....
She said sternly.

Man: Okay fine go...
He said handing her to Nandini wiping the corner of his eyes.

Ohh God Manik Malhotra was getting so emotional as if he is sending his daughter to someother country and won't be able to see her for along time.

Nan: Manik...What will you do when she get's married, will have to go in her husbands house huh....
She asked him when Maria went to Abhi to bid him bye and kiss his cheeks too.

Man: I won't let her go....will tell her husband to shift in my house. She will always stay with me.
He said sternly.

Nan: And if her husband tell no then...
She asked frowning.

Man: He can't refuse and I will find a man who is ready to leave his house to stay with my princess. And for your kind information Miss Murty, so that in future you don't come up again with your stupid questions. Manik Malhotra never take a NO for any answer.
He answered while smirking

Nan: Mr Malhotra you are so arrogant
She said pouting angrily.

Man: Happy realization Miss Murty.
He said smirking at her.

Maria: Byee papa
She waved her hand looking at her papa.

Manik smiled and waved his hand and sat inside the Car and soon they left.

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