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Nandini's pov

Pain!!

That's what I felt everywhere. My whole body was aching like anything, while the most prominent one was my head.

It felt like a heavy brick is kept on my head and my body have lost all the strength

My legs, hands, waist, all my body was aching like anything, I was feeling cold. Even though I was covered with a blanket from head to toe, still I was shivering.

Slowly opening my eyes, I tried to see time but my head was so heavy that I couldn't do anything other than holding my head with both my hands.

Giving myself a minute or two, I looked at the wall clock to see it was 11 in the morning.

Waking up at 11 is kinda early for me, when I have an off the next day.

Turning around with a lot of difficulty, I found no one on the bed or on the floor where the mattress were laid.

Because our flat have only 2 rooms, so mattresses were laid on the floor for me, Manik and our friends to sleep. Mumma and Mom, were in Mumma's room.

I was feeling dizzy, when I tried to sit. After a little difficulty, I sat and touched my forehead to realise I have fever, high fever.

Closing my eyes, I tried to remember what happened last night, but nothing came in my mind. The last thing I remember was drinking the vodka, after that everything is plainly blank.

Keeping aside my thoughts, I picked up my phone to call my mother, so that she can come, but she never picked the call.

Whenever I get sick, I need my mother to babysit me like a 4 year old. No matter how much I argue with her, I need her.

Deciding to find out where is she, I stood up and take a step, only to yelp in pain.

That's when I remembered, the sit-ups I did yesterday, which made my muscles sore.

Not bothering much about the pain, I went out of the room in baby steps to find my mother, only to see Manik and his friends sitting in the living area. My friends and Mumma were no where to be seen

I wasn't feeling well from inside, so I didn't took much heed to them. Seeing me there and that too walking with a great difficulty, Cabir commented "Manik, she can't walk because of you. You should be gentle to her "

The living room filled with laughter, hoot and teases because of Cabir's double meaning comment.

Ignoring their teasing faces, I asked in a low hoarse voice " where is my Mumma? "

" She went somewhere with Neyo Aunty " Mukti informed that made me angry

I kept standing there, even though it felt like I'll pass out anytime.

" Nandini, you okay?" Alya asked coming towards me

I nodded a little, but she touched my arms, only to check my cheeks and forehead

" Oh God! You're burning in Fever" she looked tensed

" No, I'm fine " I muttered a little

" Nandini, You need to lay down" Cabir expressed his worry

" No, I want my Mumma " I murmured in an almost inaudible voice

" Wait, let me call, Neyo Aunty " Mukti offered

" She's calling. Now come and sit on the couch" I heard Manik's voice behind me only to realise he has also stood up from his place.

" No " I muttered

But, when did he ever listen to me?

Tugging my arms, he picked me up and in a blink of eye I was on the couch with him beside me.

Before I could say or do anything, I heard Mumma's voice " What happened? "

Hearing my mother's voice, All my anger and tears came running back

" Nandini, what happen? Why are you crying" She asked with a worry, taking long strides towards me but I moved further away from her and more closer to Manik, who was sitting beside me

In all this, Angry tears were filled on my face.

I couldn't move much far because of Manik, so she came and touched my arms in confusion, only to realise what must have happened.

" Nandu, I am sorry. Come to me " she uttered, her voice filled with worry and concern

By then, I was a crying mess, so I spoke angrily " no, dont talk to me. I'm not speaking to you"

She didn't said much only made me hug her and a moment or two later, I got the peace that my mother is here only.

After a while, she whispered " Come lets go to your room. You need to take rest"

" No " I shooked my head

" Ok, atleast eat something. You have to take medicine also, right?" Mumma said to which I whined but nevertheless ended up drinking a little milk and bread for the sake of having medicine.

All this while, I could feel everyone gaze on me, but I wasn't in my senses because of the fever and bodyache.

The doctor came after a while and prescribed me the same medicine which I've already taken. As I often get sick, so I knew what this doctor would prescribe.

Once I took the medicine, Mumma again persuaded me to go to the room, but the mere idea of bed was making me more sick as I was feeling more comfortable on the couch

Shooking my head, I laid on the couch, resting my head on my mother's lap, while my leg on someone's thigh, which was apparently Manik's.

Any other day, I would have never took any kind of help from him but today my mind has lost the ability of  thinking.

I closed my eyes to have some sleep, when Mumma said " Nan-Nandini, remove your le-"

Before she could complete, Manik interrupted her "Its okay Mumma. Let her be comfortable "

The medicine has started its work, making me sleepy.

" Mumma, my feets are aching " I whined in my sleep to my mother who was massaging my head with some oil.

Before she could reply or do anything, A pair of hands started pressing my feets, I didn't have to open my eyes to look down because I knew exactly who it is.

I didn't wanted him to do anything for me, but damn he was pressing it just the way I wanted. I couldn't help but smile a little and dozed off.

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My sleep broke, when I heard someone whispering or more like talking in a low voice

Comcentrating a little, I heard my mother " Manik, I'm sorry. You should go with your friends, I can take care of her "

" Its ok Mumma, Its totally fine. You don't worry about that " he said softly

" But-" Mumma continued but I turned a little that made her stop speaking

Her all attention came to me, I looked around to find no one in the living room except me, Mumma and Manik.

I was feeling a little better, so I tried to sit, in which my mother helped me

" How are you? " She asked checking my fever with the thermometer

" Much better " I said in a low voice when my eyes fell on Manik who was looking at me with a concern, I think

Seeing him, I realised my legs are still on his thighs, I immediately removed them murmuring a little sorry.

" Nandu, You should say Thanks to Manik " Mumma said

I glared at her to stop making me more embarrass than I already am, but she ignored my eyes and continued " Manik, you go and rest for a while and Nandini, I'm going to make some soup for you. So don't cry or whine for sometimes "

I was about to argue but Manik spoke softly " Its okay Mumma, I'm totally fine. moreover, you go. I am here with her "

My head turned 180° to see what the hell he is uttering?

My mother who was already so much impressed by Manik, she looked so proud of him this time.

Standing up she patted Manik's head and leave for the kitchen, while I was gaping at them with my mouth wide open.

My staring session got broke, when he said or more like commanded " Come on! Lets go to your room. You need to lay properly"

" What? Don't try to act all worried about me. I'm fine " I was confused by his behaviour.

One minute, he acts all worried and the next he starts glaring me

" I'm not in a mood to argue with you" saying this, he immediately picked me up and started walking towards my room

I was surprised by his sudden action, and tried to come out from his arms but who am I kidding, the jerk is way too strong.

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" What is this Manik? I'm not well " I cried when he made me sit on my bed

" Not well doesn't mean that you can irritate everyone by your not so needed whining " he said sternly glaring at me

Again irritate!!

" I never told you to be here and tolerate me, if you're getting irritate then just get lost " I uttered, my voice almost cracked in the end.

The one thing which I hate to be called is " irritating " and Manik never left a chance to say this to me. From my childhood itself, I wasn't the cute kid, instead I was called as the annoying and irritating kid this has made a huge impact on my mind making me believe that whatever I do is not good enough.

" Anyways, I need to talk to you " he said a few seconds later, swiftly diverting the topic

" But I'm not interested in any kind of talk " I said looking away

" Its about last night " he added

I jerked my head towards him as I have no idea what I did last night.

" What? " I asked with a sigh

Instead of speaking, he slided his T-shirt down till his arms, I was horrified thinking what is he upto

" What the hell? " I shrieked looking away from him

" Look at these " he commanded

" I'm not a pervert like you, just get out of my room " I continued still looking away but he clasped my face in his hand and forcefully made me look at him

Not exactly at him, but his neck and I was horrified looking at his neck.

" Oh my God Manik, what are these? You need to go to the doctor " I expressed my concern

There were a number of bruises on his neck which have turned reddish blue colour. It looks like some allergy reaction or bites

" These are the bites which you gave me last night " he told me in his dominating voice

Huh!!!

My face became red thinking about what the hell did I do?

" B-b-but Manik, I uhh I do-don't kn-know how to give l-l-love bite " I sttutered embarrassed looking down

" And who said this is Love bite? You freaking chew my skin " he stated with a tight lipped smile

" I-uhh-I " I tried to argue but nothing came out from my mouth

" God! I never knew that your teeths can be this sharp " he exclaimed

I was embarrassed and guilty by my action so, I uttered a small " sorry "

" Whatever " he rolled his eyes

" Manik, what did I do l-last night? " I asked timidly

He chuckled sarcastically " trust me Nandini, You don't want to know "

I looked down thinking what did I do but nothing came in my mind

" Also, I didn't made you see these bites out of fun, instead I want a revenge. So, I have to bite you now " his voice dead serious making shivers ran through my spine

" Wh-wh-what? " I was shocked with my eyes and mouth wide open

He didn't answered anything, only lean down and tilted his head so that my neck is at the perfect angle for him to bite. I was trapped in his arms and anyday, I wasn't strong enough to make this guy move

Not able to think, what should I do. I did the only thing which came into my mind and that was to cry

So, I cried loudly. I wailed like a small kid whose candies got stolen.

Seeing me crying, Manik immediately stood  straight and hissed " shut up, you over annoying actor "

Hearing him, I again let out a huge wail and immediately my rescuer came running which was my mother asking " What happened? "

My mother started caressing my head and I slowly tilted my head towards Manik and make a L shaped figure with my fingers indicating that he's a loser.

While Manik was baffled thinking what the hell has just happened?

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I have no idea what crap I wrote, but please bare it. I'm way too busy nowadays as I finally got a job, my first ever job and have to move to a new city in a few days and I'm shit scared because of my overthinking.

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Xoxo,
Marbil