Manan : Arranged To Fall In Love

Chapter 7

After office today Raman and Ishita's left early as today as usual it was that day of the month where they would go for date.. yes they never missed time to go on date anytime at this day of the month..

Ishita and Raman would do this to always maintain spice in their relation and spend some alone time taking care of each other and for each other. While on the other end they both can have some space forgetting about the hectic life that they are always hooked up to..

At that same time Nandini and Abhimanyu would spend siblings time and cope up with each others time and life as more than siblings they are best friends in each other's life . They would cook, talk and have fun with each other. They would tell all the interesting things throughout the month and that way would spend their own time together With may be some amazing music and dancing and lots and lots of teasing and laughter..

At restaurant..

Raman and Ishita's were having their dinner talking on random stuff..



R: Ishu don't you think that we are taking some hasty decision for our Nandu's life..

I: What is the matter Raman why are you saying things like this and that too so sudden what is it? What is bothering you tell na baba..

R: Did you see what she did today just keep my name and to gain her first achievement she did so much of hard work. Even experienced businessman could not meet her level. Those Malhotra's were shocked to see such level of precision in her work.. she still have to explore the world of business.. and did you see how childish she became in front of you to just gain some of your attention.. To celebrate small small things in her life....

I: Raman when I met you I myself was immature and childish. Do you remember how I freaked out when you held my hand in public and how much panic stricken I was at that moment. I did not knew anything about this outside world when we met.

R: but I still feel she is too young for the decision of this whom marry thing.. I mean how do you expect her to take such a huge decision as to with whom she wants to spend the rest of her life with.

I: Raman for you she will always be your young princess only.. But think about it and also the fact that we need to ask her once before talking any decision, we need to ask if there is anyone in her life then also we need to be prepared. I know if there would have been someone she would have said to us but still we need to confirm it from her...

R: Fine let us do one thing, we wont tell her until and unless we get a good prospect and till then we will ask Abhi if there is anyone in her life, as i know they do not hide anything from each other.

I: Fine then done deal. but then do not throw extra tantrums when you get good guy. She is your daughter and one day or the other she has to leave us to bloom some other family...

R: Fine i won't but i will not send her out of Mumbai at any cost.. I want her to be as near as we can have and that is final and I am not changing that thing...

I: What is this deal Raman, come on we cannot restrict anything like this.

R: No this is final..

I: Fine (Irritatedly) lets complete our dinner. Other Side Abhi and Nandini

Abhi: Chiku chal what do you want to eat today

Nan: Bhai, iss bar aapki choice hai and i have to cook bolo..

Abhi: Fine then I want to Red sauce pasta with Cake please..

Nan: Ok Fine, i will prepare cake batter till then you please cut the vegetables.

Soon the siblings started discussing about their updates and happenings.

Malhotra Mansion

After dinner Manik took their leave and left to his room..

Ney: ye kuch jyada hi shaant nahi ho Gaya hai ekdum Shaadi ki baat sun ke..

Raj: Neyo usne socha nahi hoga iske bare Mai isi liye may be.. you are getting worried like that only..

Ney: i do not want him to stress about it.. I will talk to him and come..

Raj: Neyo give him some time to settle..

Ney: no Raj may be you did not notice his tension. I am his mother I cannot see him like this.. I will go and talk to him. I won't be pressuring him but just help him out to relax a bit as we are just talking and not making any decisions now....

Raj: waise bhi you won't settle until you do.. go talk to him..

Neyonika smiled at his statement and went towards Manik's room..

Outside the door she found the light constantly turning on and off..

She knew he is disturbed but why and what was a thing which haunted her more..

She knocked his door two to three times when she got a response to come in..

M: are mom aap yaha at this time.. you had some work or what.. you would have called me then..

Ney: kyu I cannot come to visit my son to his room also now..

M: mom why are you saying like this.. come sit here.

Manik made her sit on bed and then placed his head in her lap and was finding some peace but was not finding any and was constantly fidgeting and was moving from here to there when Neyonika started roaming her hand on his head and combing his hair with her fingers and said

Ney: what is it? Why are you so tensed? Is the matter that we discussed with you to get married disturbing you or what bacha....

M: maa there is nothing like that....

Ney: I am your mother Manik. No matter how big you get you will always stay my baby only... now speak up what is the matter thar is bothering you to this extent....

M: maa I am.just afraid. I know you guys are right to think about me to settle downin life... But mom i am not ready. I do not feel I can take responsibility of someone so soon. I mean I just don't feel right about it.

Ney: Manik it is wisely said in Hindi. That ladka aur ladki kitni jaldi, yani ki kitni Kam Umar Mai ek dusre ke ho jate hai na utna hi unke relationship ke liye Acha hota hai.. the younger you are to get married more better for the relationship....

M: but mom i am not sure to take this step of marriage. Come on it is a big responsibility. A whole person's life will get connected to me...

Ney: Manik until and unless you start taking such responsibility you would always feel that you are not prepared bacha. Time is always the best teacher... we can guide you but it will always be you in that situation....

M: but mom..

Ney: Manik is there someone in your life and you do not want to tell about her to us now, then also tell us beta we won't force you and you know it right..

M: no mom I am not seeing anyone at present. Bas I am not sure neither am I able to take a decision..

Ney: then take your own time but do not stress my son like this ok.. bring back my old son.. the bubbly one... this khadus is bad for the family....

M: yes mumma..

Neyonika kissed his forehead and wished him good night and went out of the room..

Manik was still in deep thoughts and was not able to decide what to do..

He picks up his phone and calls someone..

M: I seriously need your help.