58. AGGRESSION!

It’s been a week since Nandini’s accident and now she is better than before only because of Manik who took good care of his wife like a doting husband. He is the one who never lets her foot on the floor and gives his wife a long lecture whenever she tries to walk on her own. His caring made his wife feel blessed but sometimes his over-caring nature irritates her the most. 

If Nandini has a choice then she would like to stay in the hospital rather than stay at home with Manik who never lets her touch the floor for a week. He sticks around her like a shadow which is too much for his little wife. He didn’t go to the office with the excuse that he needed to take care of his injured wife. So, for a whole week, he is at home and they both end up making love in every corner of their room although he took care of her foot. 

This week, making out in the bathroom while having a bath becomes their ritual as her husband always loses control of his hormones whenever he sees her in birth form. In short, they celebrate their mini honeymoon this week. By the way, Nandini is not less than her husband. She also sinks into his love with his single touch. Manik’s touch is her weakness which she enjoys a lot. 

Seeing their love and Manik’s craziness for his wife made the elders the happiest. Arjun is the happiest soul alive seeing his sister getting the love that she deserves. He is always there whenever she needs him but never interferes with the couple’s privacy. He knows his limits and gives Nandini time to adjust to new things. He didn’t know that Nandini knew about their blood relation because neither Manik nor Nandini informed him about that. As Manik didn’t want to make his Nandini the center of attraction so that he can avoid any harm to her. 

Otherside, Innaya is all calm and she avoids coming in front of Manik much to his relief but there is always Nandini in her mind. Her jealousy is increasing day by day, corrupting her mind with all wrong ideas. No one knows that this silence of hers is silence before the storm. 

During this week, Varsha too witnessed the hatred of her son. Manik didn’t even look at her face then the talking was so far. She is realizing that she has somewhere done wrong with him but Innaya’s manipulative thoughts are still heavy on her mind. Her heart and mind both are going in opposite directions. 

Currently, Manik is banging on the washroom door because his wife ditched him and pushed him out with a clear warning. 

Nandini:- Manik, I am well and can walk on my own. So, I don’t need you to help me with a bath. Stop banging on the door and let me have a peaceful bath. 

Manik pouts sadly as he loses the chance of one more love-making under the shower with his cute wife. 

Manik:- But Nandini, we can still save water. 

Nandini:- ( irritatingly ) Then you save water by not taking a bath today. I am happy with that. 

Manik banged his head on the door and left downstairs while murmuring harmless curses to his stubborn wife. He walks inside the kitchen to find his mother Varsha cooking. His expressions change from mischievous to serious. 

Manik:- What are you doing here? 

Varsha was startled hearing his loud voice but gathers herself and tries to smile a bit to hide her sadness. 

Varsha:- Manik, come…… have your breakfast. Today I cooked your favorite dishes. Come have it before it cools down and call Nandini too. 

Manik:- This is not the answer to my question, Mom. 

Varsha:- ( emotionally ) Manik… I thought of cooking for you and Nandini. I can’t see hatred in your eyes for me, I am your mother. 

Saying this she dished out everything in a tray and passed it to Manik with the hope that her son would forget all the grudges after tasting his favorite food. 

Manik chuckles sarcastically and puts the tray aside before looking at her. 

Manik:- What did you mix in this food? A POISON!? 

Varsha gasped and the tears finally fell which she was holding for so long. 

Varsha:- Why did I mix poison in your food, Manik? 

Manik:- ( while shrugging his shoulder ) Maybe….. to kill MY WIFE so that you can fulfill your wish of hitching me with Innaya. 

Varsha:- Manik, you are going overboard. I didn’t mix anything in the food. 

Manik:- I don’t believe you. I don’t believe that lady who is nothing but just a puppet of Innaya. 

He knows that his mother is not cunning but is corrupted by Innaya. He tries hard to vanquish the distance between them but his mother’s hatred for Nandini is so big that she didn’t even consider her his wife. 

Varsha is nothing but a crying mess till now. Never in her wildest dream did she think that her son would blame her for such cheap tactics. Ignoring her presence, Manik calmly calls Suhana Ji inside who enters in a second. 

Suhana:- Ji baba? 

Manik:- Suhana Ji, Did you prepare mine and Nandini’s breakfast?  

Suhana:- Ji, ( dish out their breakfast ) Here it is. 

Manik took their breakfast and walked out of the kitchen with a heavy heart. He didn’t see his mother like that no matter how much hatred he showed for her. But the truth is he can never hate her and why would he hate her, she is the lady who bore him in her womb for nine months and nourished him with all manners. He is just upset with her because she didn’t see his happiness which is with Nandini. 

Nevertheless, he changed his mood before going into his room, he didn’t want to stress Nandini about his equation with his family members. But he doesn’t know that Nandini can read his heart and mind as well. 

Manik:- Nandini, come fast and have your breakfast. Then, you have to take medicine also. 

In a second, Nandini comes out in a beautiful pink suit with dripping wet hair. Her face is devoid of any kind of make-up but still, she looks like an angel to Manik. She stood in front of her mirror and wore her wedding accessories like a nuptial chain, and red bangles, and parted her hairline to apply vermillion. 

She looks at her husband from the mirror who is admiring her while she fills her hairline thickly with Manik’s vermillion. Seeing this he grinned like a teenager and gave her a flying kiss making her laugh at his excitement. 

Manik:- Don’t laugh, Nandini. It’s my luck that you are applying vermillion of my name. 

Nandini:- You are wrong here, husband. It’s not your luck, it’s my luck that I got such a lovely husband. 

Manik:- ( while raising his imaginary collar ) if you are saying then I will accept that. 

Nandini:- ( rolls her eyes ) OBSESSED MALHOTRAS’. 

Manik narrowed his eyes at her and pulled her in his arms making her squeal in fear. 

Manik:- yes! I am obsessed but only for you. 

Nandini giggles and sits comfortably on his lap. In a second she changed his mood and brought his usual romantic self out. On its accord, Manik’s finger moves slightly and plays with her shoulder strap. 

Nandini:- Manik, what are you doing? 

Manik:- ( innocently ) I am not doing anything, love. 

Nandini:- Really? 

Manik nods and huskily whispers in her ear. 

Manik:- It’s my fingers who are ditching me and want to play with you. 

Nandini palms her face and reminds him about the breakfast spoiling the romantic moment but Manik doesn’t care as he is concerned about her health and about his romance then he would start that after filling their stomachs with enough food. 

Nandini:- ( struggles in his hold ) Now let me go…..

Manik:- Why? Sit here and I will feed you. 

Nandini:- ( stubbornly ) No… I don’t like it here. 

Manik:- ( mischievously ) So, should I make Innaya sit on my lap? 

And in an instant, Nandini punched his abs making him wince, and stood up from his lap. Her eyes are red which scared him like hell. 

Manik:- Nandini, I was kidding…… Jaan. 

Nandini pulls him closer while pulling his collar, angrily. Manik gulped seeing his wife erupting in anger at the same time he loved her move. With a sheepish smile, he bends down towards her lips. 

Nandini:- How dare you even think of making her sit in my place? I am already dealing with her dreams of warming your bed and here you are saying to give her my place. 

Nandini is well aware of Innaya’s dream of getting into Manik’s pants and how can a wife digest this thought. She caught Innaya multiple times gazing AT HER HUSBAND, LUSTFULLY. Manik cubs her cheeks and kisses her forehead calming his little wife. 

Manik:- Sorry… Sorry… I was just kidding, Jaan. 

Nandini calmed down a bit and hugged him tightly, keeping her head on his chest while complaining cutely. 

Nandini:- Never say that again, ok? I can’t see you with anyone. I am not that selfless and will not share my husband with anyone. 

Manik:- ( tightens his arms around her waist ) I am all yours, Jaana. 

Manik breaks the hug and holds her chin while bending down to capture her lips to assure her that he is all hers’. 

Before their lips could meet, Innaya walked inside with a bang. Seeing her, anyone can tell how angry she is! If she has power then she would kill Nandini right now for touching HER MANIK. 

Manik:- ( angrily ) WHAT THE HELL!!!……. DON’T YOU HAVE MANNERS, INNAYA? 

To be continued…