Manan Os: Forever yours

 Manik came inside and saw his wife, Nandini, working and shook his head in disbelief.

 

He went toward her, pulled her onto his lap, and put his arms around her waist, pulling her close. Nandini could feel his warmth and the rhythm of his breathing as he kissed her neck.

 

"Manik, what are you doing?" she asked, trying to suppress a smile.

 

"I missed you," he replied, his voice low and husky.

 

Nandini turned around in his embrace and looked up into his eyes. They were dark and intense, and she could feel the heat rising between them.

 

"Is everything okay?" she asked, concerned.

 

Manik nodded but didn't say anything. Instead, he leaned down and captured her lips in a deep, passionate kiss. Nandini responded eagerly, wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling him closer. They kissed for a long time, their bodies pressing together in a deliciously intimate embrace.

 

Finally, Manik pulled away, his breathing ragged and his hands on her baby bump. "Nandini, I have something to tell you," he said, his voice serious.

 

Nandini looked up at him, her heart racing with anticipation. "What is it?"

 

"I have to go away for a while. It's a work thing," he said, his eyes searching hers for a reaction.

 

Nandini's heart sank at the news. She didn't want him to go, not now that they were expecting a child. "How long will you be gone?"

 

"It shouldn't be more than a few weeks," he said, his fingers playing with a strand of her hair. "But I promise I'll call you every day, and I'll be back before you know it."

 

Nandini nodded, trying to hold back her tears. She knew how important his business was to him, but she couldn't help feeling a sense of loss at the thought of him being gone.

 

Manik could sense her sadness, and he pulled her close, holding her tightly. "I'll miss you too, my love," he whispered in her ear. "But I'll be back soon, and we'll be together again."

 

Nandini took a deep breath and tried to compose herself. She knew she had to be strong for their child, but it was hard to imagine being without Manik for even a few weeks.

 

As if sensing her thoughts, Manik stroked her hair and said, "I'll make it up to you when I get back. I promise."

 

Nandini looked up at him, her eyes shining with unshed tears. "I know you will," she said, managing a small smile. "Just come back to us soon."

 

Manik kissed her forehead and held her close.

 

She leaned into him, and they held each other close, lost in the moment. But as they pulled away, Manik's eyes locked onto hers, and they both knew what was about to happen.

 

Without a word, Manik stood up, pulling Nandini with him. He led her to the bedroom, their hands interlocking, and closed the door behind them.

 

In a flurry of passion, they undressed each other, their hands moving hungrily over each other's bodies. They kissed deeply, their tongues dancing in a sensual tango that made Nandini weak in the knees.

 

Manik lifted her up and laid her on the bed, his lips never leaving hers. He trailed kisses down her neck, her collarbone, and her breasts, making her gasp with pleasure. Nandini's hands roamed over his strong shoulders and chest, feeling the muscles ripple beneath her fingertips.

 

As they made love, their bodies entwined, and they forgot about everything else. They were lost in each other, in the heat of the moment, in the pure pleasure of being together.

 

Nandini moaned as Manik moved deeper inside her, his thrusts becoming more urgent and intense. She clung to him, her legs wrapped around his hips, pulling him closer. They moved together, their bodies in perfect sync, pushing each other closer and closer to the edge.

 

Finally, they both exploded in a wave of pleasure, their bodies shaking with the intensity of their release. They collapsed onto the bed, breathing heavily, their skin glistening with sweat.

 

Manik wrapped his arms around Nandini, pulling her close. "I love you," he whispered in her ear.

 

He then went towards her tummy and kissed her small baby bump. "I love you too!" he said, turning to grin at Nandini.

 

Nandini smiled at him, and he leaned in to kiss her tenderly.

 

As they held each other, the reality of Manik's absence set in. Nandini could feel tears pricking her eyes, and she closed them, willing them not to fall.

 

"I'll miss you," she said, her voice breaking. She felt Manik tighten his embrace around her body.

 

But she knew that he had to go, and she also knew that it wouldn't be for long.

 

A/N: No one in the family knew about their baby except Manik, his cousin Ayan, and his wife Sia, as everyone else hated Nandini.

 

Next morning, Manik had left, and Nandini was working in the kitchen when her mother-in-law, Maya, called her.

 

Then Nandini made breakfast for everyone and started serving it to them.

 

Mukta Nandini's sister-in-law and Niya, who is Manik's brother's wife, smirked, looking at Maya ( Nandini's mother-in-law), as they were planning to torture Nandini so they could separate him and Manik, and now that Manik was out for his work, they had more chances to separate them.

 

Nandini was done making the breakfast for everyone, and she was about to go to her room when Mukta came to her and asked her to serve them the breakfast. They were going to yoga class as they didn't want to do any work.

 

Nandini nodded, as she didn't want any trouble. She then served everyone.

 

She couldn't believe how mean and cruel her in-laws were to her. She had always tried to be a good wife and daughter-in-law, but it seemed like nothing she did was ever enough.

 

When she was going toward her room, she heard footsteps behind her. She turned around to see Mukta and Niya approaching her, their expressions cold.

 

"What do you want?" Nandini asked.

 

Mukta and Niya exchanged a glance before Mukta spoke. "We just wanted to remind you that you're nothing but a servant in this house. You should be grateful that you even have the opportunity to live with us."

 

Nandini's blood boiled at the insult, but she held her tongue. She didn't want to give them the satisfaction of seeing her angry.

 

Instead, she took a deep breath and said, "Whatever I'm doing is just for Manik, as I don't want to worry him.

 

She said that and went towards her room when Sia knocked on the door.

 

How are you, bestie, and how is my champ?

 

Sia asked, placing a hand on Nandini's baby bump.

 

Nandini smiled at Sia's kind words. "We're both doing well," she said, placing a hand on her bump. "We miss Manik, though."

 

Sia's expression softened at the mention of Manik. "He'll be back soon," she said reassuringly. "And until then, you have me and Ayan. We'll take care of you and the baby."

 

Nandini felt happy about getting a best friend like Sia. Despite the enmity of her in-laws, she was grateful for Sia and Ayan's support.

 

"Thank you," she said, her voice filled with emotion. "I don't know what I would do without you."

 

Sia hugged Nandini tightly. "You'll never have to find out," she said firmly. "We'll always be here for you, no matter what."

 

Nandini just nodded and hugged Sia.

 

But Nandu, I think you should tell Manik about how they treat you.

 

Sia said, pulling away from the embrace.

 

Nandini hesitated, unsure if she should burden Manik with their problems. "I don't want to worry him," she said softly.

 

"But he needs to know," Sia insisted. "He's your husband, and he loves you. He deserves to know how they're treating you."

 

Nandini nodded, knowing that Sia was right. She would tell Manik everything when he returned.

 

They chatted for some time, and then Sia left, and Nandini got a video call from Manik.

 

Hello, beautiful, how are you and baby?

Manik said, looking at her loving

 

While Nandini just cried as hormones were making her emotional, looking at Manik, who was away from her,.

 

Manik looked at her and noticed her tears. "What's wrong?" he asked immediately. "Why are you crying, love?

 

Nandini shook her head, even as more tears escaped her eyes. "No," she said, shaking her head. "You didn't do anything wrong. I'm just very emotional these days."

 

Manik smiled at her—a smile that lit up his entire face. "Don't worry," he said soothingly. "I'll be back soon. And in the meantime, you have to take care of yourself and the baby."

 

Nandini nodded, wiping the tears from her eyes. "I will," she said. "And I promise to keep you updated about how I'm doing."

 

Manik nodded, his smile widening. "I love you," he said. "Get some rest. I'll talk to you later."

 

Nandini nodded. "I love you too.

 

They talked for some more time and then ended the video call. Nandini sighed, went inside, changed into Manik's shirt, which was very big for her, and slept thinking about Manik and their unborn baby.

 

Leap of 3 days

 

Niya was passing by Nandini's room when her eyes fell on Nandini's bed, where a box containing some papers was kept. Curious, she went inside and saw pregnancy reports from Nandini. She smirked and thought to show it to Mukta and Maya so that they could use it to separate Nandini and Manik.

 

She quickly grabbed the papers from the box and opened them, revealing some ultrasound scans of the baby. There were several reports, medical prescriptions, doctor's notes, and even an old diary that seemed to be from Manik. Niya leafed through the pages eagerly, looking for something useful. 

 

Niya quickly left Nandini's room before anyone noticed her there. She rushed back to meet Mukta and Maya, eager to show them what she had found.

 

Mukta and Maya were sitting in the living room, drinking tea, when Niya entered with the papers in her hand. "Look what I found in Nandini's room," she said, holding the papers out for them to see.

 

Maya snatched the papers from Niya's hand and began to examine them closely. "What is this?" she asked, her eyes scanning the ultrasound scans and medical prescriptions.

 

"It's Nandini's pregnancy report," Niya said, a wicked grin spreading across her face. "I thought we could use it to our advantage."

 

Mukta nodded in agreement. "We could show this to Manik and tell him that Nandini hid the fact that she was pregnant from him. 

 

We will make it look like she is cheating, Manik, and he will believe us. He'll be so angry that he'll divorce her in no time.

 

Maya smiled at the suggestion. "That's a good idea," she said. "We'll wait for Manik to come back, and then we'll show him these papers."

 

As per their plan, they called Mukta's ex, who got ready to pretend to be Nandini's lover, so they could defame Nandini in front of everyone. 

 

 

. 

 

When Nandini descended, Mukta winked at her ex-boyfriend Karan, who had begun to play Nandini's lover. When Nandini looked up, she was startled to see Karan, a friend from college, in front of her. She was perplexed and questioned, "What are you doing here?"

 

Karan moved forward and shook Nandini's hand. He said, "I came here to see you," with emotion in his voice. "Nandini, I have missed you so much."

 

Nandini was shocked to see him behave wierdly.

 

Mukta stepped forward, a cruel smile on her lips. "We found these pregnancy reports in your room," she said, holding up the papers for everyone to see. "And now we have proof that you're cheating on Manik with this man."

 

But Nandini cut her in half and replied firmly.

 

"I'm not cheating on Manik." Karan is just a friend from college.

 

"Manik will never forgive you for this," Mukta said, her voice cold. "You'll be out of his life forever."

 

That's why, before Manik comes back, you should leave this house.

 

Maya spoke in a cold voice and pushed Nandini, but she was held by two pairs of hands.

 

She looked up and saw Manik, who was looking at her worriedly, while Ayan and Sia entered the house at the same time. "What is going on?" Manik demanded, his voice filled with anger and confusion.

 

Mukta quickly stepped forward, holding out the papers for Manik to see. "We found these pregnancy reports in Nandini's room," she said. "And now we have proof that she's been cheating on you with this man."

 

Look at these proofs.

Niya said she was showing some Photoshop-ed pictures of Nandini and Karan.

 

But to their shock, Manik didn't believe them and trusted Nandini.

completely. He took the papers from Mukta and looked at them carefully.

 

 

"This is ridiculous," he said, his voice full of disgust. "Nandini would never cheat on me. I know her better than anyone, and I trust her completely."

 

 

Manik said that and took Nandini to their room.

 

 

In their room

 

 

Manik You trust me, right? I would never cheat on you.

 

while sobbing

 

 

Manik hugged her tightly. "Of course, I trust you," he said, kissing her forehead. "I know you would never do anything to hurt me."

 

 

Nandini looked up at him, her eyes filled with tears. "But they had proof," she said, her voice trembling. "How could they accuse me of something like that?"

 

 

Manik shook his head. "They're just jealous," he said. "Jealous of our love and happiness. They'll do anything to try to tear us apart. But they can't, because our love is stronger than anything they can throw at us."

 

 

Nandini smiled at him through her tears, feeling a surge of love and gratitude for the man in front of her. "I love you so much," she said, her voice choked with emotion.

 

Manik brushed a tear from her cheek. "I love you too," he said, his voice soft and gentle. "And I promise to always trust you, no matter what anyone else says or does." He kissed her deeply, his arms holding her tightly as if he never wanted to let go.

 

 

Nandini melted into his embrace, feeling safe and loved. She knew that with Manik by her side, she could face anything that came their way. Together, they were invincible.

 

 

Ayan and Sia knocked on the door and came inside.

 

 

Manik I think you should shift to our house. I don't think it would be safe for Nandini and the baby to stay here. Manik nodded in agreement. "You're right," he said. "We'll pack our things and leave tonight. I can't risk anything happening to Nandini or our baby."

 

 

Ayan and Sia helped Manik and Nandini pack their things quickly while they waited outside. Nandini couldn't believe how her life had turned upside down in just a few hours. She felt grateful for Manik's love and support, knowing that he was the only one who believed in her.

 

 

As they left the house, Manik held Nandini's hand tightly, reassuring her with his touch. "We'll get through this," he said. "Together, we can face anything."

 

 

Nandini smiled at him, feeling a sense of calm wash over her. She knew that with Manik by her side, she could overcome any obstacle that came their way. And as they drove off into the night, she felt optimistic about their future, knowing that they were meant to be

 

 

 

Then Manik and Nandini shifted to Ayan and Sia's house.

 

Nandini was in the washroom while Manik was on the balcony staring at the stars. Lost in his thoughts, he was hurt as Nandini hid about his family's mistreatment of her.

 

Suddenly, Manik felt two hands hugging him.

 

He turned around and saw Nandini standing behind him with tears in her eyes. "What's wrong?" he asked, pulling her into his arms. 

 

"I'm sorry," she whispered, burying her face in his chest. "I should have told you about your family's mistreatment of me. I didn't want to hurt you." Manik stroked her hair gently, feeling a sense of anger towards his family for treating her so badly. "It's not your fault," he said firmly. "You don't have to apologize for their behavior. And you don't have to hide anything from me. We're in this together, Nandini. No matter what." Nandini looked up at him, her eyes filled with gratitude. "I love you," she said, her voice soft and tender. Manik smiled at her, feeling a sense of peace wash over him. "I love you too," he said, kissing her deeply. They stood there for a while, wrapped in each other's embrace, as the moon rose high in the sky. Eventually, they pulled away from each other, and Manik led Nandini to the couch. They sat down together, their fingers intertwined, as they talked about their future. "I don't want to go back to that house," Nandini said, her voice filled with sadness. "I don't want to be around people who hate me." Manik nodded in agreement. "We won't go back there," he said. "We'll find our own place, where we can be happy and free." Nandini smiled at him, feeling a sense of hope for their future. "I like the sound of that," she said. Manik leaned in and kissed her gently. "I promise you, Nandini," he said, his voice full of determination. "We will have a happy life together, no matter what obstacles come our way." Nandini leaned her head on his shoulder, and he wrapped his hands around her, hugging her.

 

Leap of two months

 

Manik couldn't take his eyes off Nandini, who was glowing with pregnancy. He loved the way her body was changing and growing to accommodate their child. He felt a surge of protectiveness toward her, knowing that he would do anything to keep her and his baby safe. They were sitting in the garden, enjoying the sun on their faces. Manik had his arm around Nandini, his hand resting on her belly. He could feel the baby moving inside her, and it filled him with wonder and joy. "This is the best thing that ever happened to us," Manik said, his voice full of emotion. "I can't wait to meet our child and see what he or she looks like." Nandini smiled at him, feeling happy and content. "I know," she said, placing her hand on top of his. "It's going to be a beautiful journey, and we'll do it together." Manik leaned in to kiss her, his lips brushing hers gently. 

 

He pulled away and looked into her eyes, his own filled with love and adoration. "I love you," he said, his voice soft and tender. "And I promise to always be there for you and our child, no matter what." Nandini leaned her head on his shoulder, feeling a sense of peace and happiness wash over her. She knew that, with Manik by her side, they could conquer anything that came their way.

 

The next day, Manik and Nandini decided to go shopping for baby items. They went to the nearest mall, feeling a sense of excitement as they browsed the different stores, looking for everything they needed.

 

There were cribs, car seats, diapers, blankets, baby clothes, and toys. Manik and Nandini slowly made their way through each aisle, selecting different items as they went along. Manik picked out the softest blankets he could find, while Nandini chose some adorable clothes for their little one. They also made sure to get all the necessary supplies, such as bottles, pacifiers, and teething rings.

 

The next few weeks flew by in a blur of preparation and anticipation. Manik was constantly checking in with Nandini to make sure she was doing alright, while Sia and Ayan were always on hand to provide moral support. Finally, it was time for the big day. Manik and Nandini arrived at the hospital early in the morning, both of them feeling nervous but also excited about what was about to come. 

 

Ayan was trying to stop Manik, who was busy glaring at the doctor who had thrown him out of the labor room because he was panicking more than Nandini during her labor. Sia and Ayan tried their best to calm him down, but nothing seemed to be working. He felt helpless and useless standing outside while his wife went through such pain inside without him. 

 

Eventually, after what seemed like an eternity for Manik, the nurse came out with a baby boy in her arms. Manik's face lit up with joy and relief as he rushed towards them. "Is everything okay?" he asked, his voice full of concern. 

 

The nurse smiled at him, nodding her head. "Yes, your wife and baby are both fine," she said. "Congratulations; it's a healthy baby boy." Manik's face broke out into a wide smile as he looked at his son for the first time. The baby was wrapped in a soft blanket, with tiny hands and feet that were moving in the air. Manik felt a surge of love toward him, and he couldn't wait to hold him in his arms. 

 

Eventually, they were allowed to enter the labor room where Nandini was resting, holding their baby boy. Manik rushed towards her, his eyes shining with happiness.

 

Thank you, Nandini, for this amazing gift.

Manik said and pecked her lips sideways, hugging her along with their little one.

 

The End