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It was a rainy night.. Manik

was trying to call Nandini for long time but she was not answering it. He was getting worried.. She must be angry with me.. I know I am being very difficult these days.. because of this project.. and today also I unnecessarily shouted on her..

: I hope she is fine.. this place is new for her.. but where is she..?? I should go home and check on her..

: Sir we are ready for meeting.. shall we go..??

: cancel the meeting..

: but sir this meeting is important..

: I said cancel it.. (in a louder voice)

Manager was taken a back and said sorry..

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Water droplets on windscreen were making his vision blurry. and water logging on roads making it difficult for Manik to reach home, but he reached home as early as possible and parked the car. He was walking towards the door, but stopped in the middle, when he saw Nandini standing in the rain. wearing a baby pink saree.

For a second he got stilled at his place looking at beauty in front of him but soon he got out from his thoughts.

: "What are you doing here?" he frowned " I was calling you. but you are not picking up the phone.."

(Nandini looks at him with a confused face. and thought why he sounds angry..)

: "Cool down Manik. I am just dancing in rain. You know na I love it..!!

Manik : you are impossible Nandini.

: and u r so boring Manik... acha tell me something.

a soft singing feminine voice tickled his ears..

And she takes the rain water in her palm. and playfully throws on his face.

and her laughter makes him happy. but he hates getting wet in rain. It makes his clothes and shoes all wet and dirty, that's why he hate rain.

Manik: "I am not here to know what you love..!!! you will not do that again..!!!" this time he is showing fake anger.

But Nandini knows him well. she jumps on him. locking her arms on his neck. and his hands were on her waist. and they both fall on the ground.

: "" he tries to get up but slips. " " he was grinning. and Nandini bit his earlobe.

And the very next moment..she hugged him tight by hearing the loud thunder of clouds.

he felt her lips on his neck.

Nandini was also feeling so warm in his arms.

Nandini started humming. and they both lost into each other eyes.

After a minute.

: now get up... and get inside... and stop this audition round of "sa. re. ga. ma.."

: "Why so?"

: "Because I am saying so..!!!"

"And who are you to decide what I should do and what not..??"

: "I am your husband..!!! I have all rights on you!!!"

: "Except loving me!" and she pouts.

: what..?? what do u mean I don't love u..??

: "No... you don't... if its so then you should let me free to do whatever I want...

: And what do you want?"

: "To dance in rain..." her voice high with joy and arms open up in the sky.

: "Ohh..c'mon...I don't like when other guys watch you dancing... your clothes are all wet and making your clothes transparent..."

: "So what..?? I don't care about the damn guys... I'll do what I like to do..!! "

: "JUST SHUT UP Nandini..!! you will do what I've decided for you..!!

: "ok.. but then you have to do what I'll decide for you.."

(He thought for a while...what she will ask him to do...)

: "Okay Fine..!! But let's go from here for God's sake..!!" The authoritative tone of him passed a shiver in her body but she decided not to give up so soon..

: "No first you do whatever I say.." she tapped her feet on floor like a kid..

He huffed... and Stare her hard for a minute. Her soft face made his heart to melt a bit..

A smile was just come to his face but vanished when he saw men behind her on their roofs smiling and giving dirty looks to her. A rage compelled his mind.

He held her jaw tightly..

: "LET'S GO FROM HERE. DON'T YOU GET THAT..??"

Nandini eyes became moist.. not because of the pain of his tight grip but because of the pain she was feeling inside..

: "Why..??" A whisper escaped from her mouth... her throat was chocked..

He loosen his grip seeing tear in her eyes but his posture was still stiff..

: Because Men behind you are making fun of you. giving you dirty looks... can't you understand it. (A bit polite this time..)

:" Then ask them to go.." said Nandini carefree. and again open her arms wide. Took a deep breath. Raised her head to feel the droplets of rain on her face. Her lips curved with a content smile..

Manik was helpless.. her smile was making him to forget everything and get lost in her dance and sing with her and let her enjoy in the rain but the dirty looks of men was raising his temper. He was helpless. can't stop anyone... neither them nor Nandini..

His body was heating up with rage..

: What the hell..! she is not listening to me. I am her husband. she should obey me..

He, holding her hand tightly pulled her towards him..

:" Lets go!!" he let her wear his coat. and started dragging her inside..

Nandini: "Stop it Manik. you are hurting me.." a feeble voice of her lost somewhere in loud sound of rain. It had started raining heavily. she was making all efforts to get rid of his tight grip but was short of strength. but he was dragging her too hard, not listening to her.. full of rage, not any looking back. He will prove that he is right and she should understand that it was for safety of her dignity only..

Somehow she managed to free herself, but very next moment he took her in his arms, and got inside their house..

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: " put me down Manik. ! what was all that..?? you will never change na..?? You are always like this AKDU MANIK MALHOTA and in your ANGER you forgot that I am your wife, whom you married by saying you love me... but today I felt you don't love me anymore." and tears starts falling from her eyes..

: listen..

: let me finish! We are here from five days. I din't wanted to come here, but you forced me to come with you. And now you are so very busy in your work, that you forgot about your wife only.

Manik comes close to her and cupped her face, but she jerked his hands...

: Don't touch me..

: Nandini listen to me once..

Nandini covered her ears with her hands. and said "I don't want any explanation from you"

He removed her hands from her ears and continued

: Actually I was trying to call you. but you didn't picked that up. So I got worried, and rushed here... because it's a new place for you..

: I am not a kid Manik. jo kahin kho jaugi. but why you forced me to come inside. Don't you know I love rain..?? and enjoying in rain is not a crime..

: "Oh c'mon Nandini. I already gave you the reason why I brought you inside. and I just know that I LOVE YOU. and u belong to me

aur tumhe koi aise dekhe.. yeh main dekh nahi sakta" and he wiped her tears.

: But I am really sorry for my behavior..

She was still standing quiet and he moved forward to kiss her. but she pushed him away..

: So you are sorry and wants an apology. (he nods) so main jo kahugi aap woh karege..??

: ok tell me... what you want me to do..??

: Only one thing. Just stay away from me.. bas! jab tak hum Mumbai waapis nahi jaate..

: kya..?? *shocked*

: kyun samjh nahi aaya aapko maine jo kaha... "kya..??" she imitates

: "I said dur rahiyega mujhse... and don't come near me." with this she slammed the door..

: Mad girl... but I am sorry Nandini, I cant fulfill your wish... bcoz for me staying away from you is impossible and he smirked at his thought..

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Nandini entered inside adjacent room.

:(thought) I will not talk to Manik ever... no husband talks to his wife like he does with me..

I am so tired of all this. I need a hot water bath to relax myself...

After around 30 mins she came out after taking a relaxing bath..

As soon as she opened the door and walked into the bedroom, she heard someone singing. she turned to see the owner of the melodious voice and saw Manik who was now only in his lowers and flaunting his well toned muscular body. leaning against the wall with a big smile on his face.

: "How did you.. . come inside..and I told u just stay away from me"... she cant help but started drooling over his six packs..

:"This is my room also na, I can come here whenever I want.." He said so calmly and peacefully.. "And what you would do if I touch u... Will u slap me..??"

: "Oh just shut up".. and he smiled at her

As she was going to open her mouth again, he walked towards her, quickly putting his finger over her mouth. He puts his hands on her waist and pulls her towards him... he is so strong that she find herself pressing her body against his..

He continued singing in his husky voice.

I am sorry Nandini... and his eyes followed the water droplets that were on her forehead to her cheeks and landed on her shoulders and he planted a kiss on it..

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Nandini was quivering under his touch... she felt his hot breath tickling her. and he teasingly took his lips close to her..

she slightly parted her lips but he didn't kiss her..

His lips roamed on her face,placing peppery kisses..

As soon as his lips touch her skin... Nandini clossed her eyes in ecstasy.. and he took advantage of the situation. He leaned forward and firmly pressed his lips against hers. she wrapped her arms around his neck to completely immerse in his passionate embrace..

If Mr. Oxygen wouldnt have been a problem, that soul searing kiss wouldnt have ever ended!

: So am I forgiven Mrs. Malhotra.

: No u r not... and she pushed him away with a cheeky grin..

: Ok! So here goes another song for u.

And after listening to this song. Nandini stood still at her place and started laughing like he'll.

Manik being a smart analyser, hold the end of her pallu and stopped her from moving further. He plaiting it, walked closer to her but before he could hold her, she herself hugged him because of the rumble of outside storm.

Even the nature was signifying their plan to not let them escape from each-other! The lightning flashed through the transparent windows revealing her angelic beauty. He embraced her, tenderly wrapping his arms around her petite figure protectively and reviling the warmth of her skin.

Nandini could feel the warmth in her heart and her body standing next to him. She laid her head on his chest listening to the sound of his heart-beat beneath her. She noticed that her breathing tuned in with his and somehow just standing there holding each other, their hearts began to beat to the same rhythm. He grabbed her chin n lifted her face so that he could see her eyes. There was no need for them to talk, the understanding between them was explicit.

Her angelic face illuminated through the shadows of scattered light in room. The heavy rain outside and the sweet aroma fragranced the ambience into divine romantic. He cupping her face, gently placed his lips on hers exploring every bit, tenderly probing her mouth, her tounge with his. The warmth that rushed down their bodies radiated to every inch of them. Vibes went up n down their spines, as their kiss seemed to last for eternity. The sweet and tender kiss suddenly began to turn more passionate and aggressive as the heat and intensity built between them. Their kissing became more furious and ferocious. This long kiss was melting together as one ,they couldn't get enough of each other.