Originally posted by: ankita_t
Yeah ... so i'll be wrapping up both my stories now and that would it be on forum as a writer.
Originally posted by: ankita_t
i had thought of first discontinuing the stories as when i saw many stories here get such huge response even though some are just...Well, i am not great or an amazing story teller, but i am honest for sure. I'll wrap both stories soon and that would be it for me on India Forum as a writer coz however good or better I write a chapter I never got the response and it tells you everything. Etuu you got to agree that your views are motivation for a writer and... let it be.The other story was on your request so yeah Thanks again for making me realise i still can write comedy a bit. Thanks.Take care.
Originally posted by: Pari_mananholic
Pls don't stop di...
See I'm waiting for update desperately...As I never ask someone to update soon..But I msg u to update..U know everyone who read ur story awaits for it..Pls do get dishearten.lWaiting di..Update soon..
Originally posted by: MADHVIMADHU
Esa ni hai... Tum meri favorite writer m se ek ho... Hume lga tum kisi important kam m bizi ho... Update soon... Yaar... 😊
I Read your Story few days back...and trust me I m in love with ur story..❤️.with both character nandini and manik
We can visualise ur story as written so beautifully... u have simple but classy way of writing.My favourite scenes are1st Suicide scents of manik when manik was saved by nandini and the way she console him...so beautifully written i m touched.😳2nd one nandini stand behind her man so confidently and tk kavya left and right...👏I like the way manik take care of nandini...and vise versanow excited part...nadini is going to meet manik after 10 months...both are right at their places till now ...bt now how will they manage... and how will u justify their character...their love ...their patience ...upadte soon...egarly waiting...
Happy Holi to you and your family. Have a great time and enjoy yourself.
MONDAY
3:30 P.M., NANDINI'S OFFICE
NANDINI'S POINT OF VIEW-
Our project team had been in the conference room since morning and was meticulously working on the Malhotra Industries case. It was a massive project not only in terms of business but also extremely challenging due to the scale of it and the complexities involved. We were about to undertake pilots of their ventures. Our first rounds of meetings were more focused to their new Mineral Water venture and then align their Marketing & PR division accordingly.
Malhotra Industries had also requested us to simultaneously start working on long term plans for FAB 5 LABELS strategy. I knew FAB 5 LABELS a bit better as I was in touch with them all this time through Cabir. So, I was responsible for both the pilots.
I had known Vivek for last 3 years as we had met in a business meet in London and there on kept in touch. He infact had recommended me for the job. We were a good team as he gave me my space and was very supportive. I was trying my best to have my complete focus in the brainstorming session and Vivek did notice that I was struggling.
In our coffee break he did ask me if I was fine and I just gave him a weak smile and he didn't say anything. My travel plan was altered and now I was about to fly tomorrow evening, as we had to compile our new ideas in my presentation for Wednesday. I really had given up last night about what was happening in my life.
I retired to home late and just went on to take shower. I closed my eyes and every moment I had spent with Manik came in front of my eyes. I didn't even realize when tears started to meander on my cheeks. I was losing it bit by bit and just sat on the floor. His thoughts never left me and his touch was still so fresh on my skin.
I was tensed as to how would I face Manik and my love for him was now overpowering my anger for him. The water kept running down and by now I had began to shiver after being in water for long time. There was a knock on my door and that's when I stopped the water in swift moment and got up. It was my mom asking me to come for dinner. I stepped out wearing a bath gown and with a towel was drying my hair.
Mom- Princi you must be tired come have dinner with us.
I refused my mother and said I had something at the office and I wanted to just sleep now. I locked my room and then opened my closet to pick up my nightdress and changed. My eyes fell on the waistband Manik had got for me and I picked it up and slightly caressed it. I stood in front of the mirror and tied the waistband; it had become a bit lose for me. A faint smile crept on my lips and then the memories of that dreadful day came back to me. I knew I had to divert my mind and began my packing for the trip. However, whatever I did I just remembered Manik and it was frustrating at times as I could never spend a day without his memories.
I picked up the file Manik had sent and said to myself... "Manik you remembered this flat, but you forgot your every promise. You left me, you just left me..."
It had been a routine for me every night that inspite of my anger for him I used to sleep with his thoughts, if you called it sleeping.
NEXT DAY
I was at work and my flight was in evening. We were working on the last minute checks and then I received a call from my Dad.
Dad- Princi I will drop you to the airport so come home on time.
I had no idea why suddenly my parents were agreeing for me to work with Malhotra Industries and now my Dad wanted to drop me to the airport. It was not anything new, yet in last few months the distances between us had increased to a point that I just conversed with them only when needed. I knew there was no point arguing with Dad so I agreed and told him that I would reach in an hour.
I reached home and made sure that I had everything for the week. The drive to the airport was a quiet one and I glanced at my Dad a couple of times. I don't know why but I could sense that he wanted to speak to me and was a bit hesitant. I just wondered how things had changed so drastically. We finally reached the airport and I stepped out while our chauffer was getting my bags out. I thanked him and then Dad asked him to get a trolley for me.
I was looking everywhere except towards Dad and I guess he understood my inner turmoil. I gathered myself and initiated a conversation ..."Thanks Dad... I'll inform you once I reach Mumbai." My Dad rested himself against the car and then gave me a mirthless smile. I could see the grief in his eyes and it pricked my heart to see him like that. I was so broken from inside that I had no clue how to fix everything around me. It had been such a long time when we had a proper father daughter conversation. My flight still had time.
I placed myself next to him and mustered the courage inside me to ask him the question that was creating havoc inside me... "Why Dad???" He let out a sad chuckle and then engulfed me under his protective embrace and after so many months I just let myself close to anyone.
Dad- Princi when you came in this world, it was the most happiest moment of my life as I wanted a daughter. Seema knew I had waited so badly for you and since then I never let you out of my sight. I still remember when you began to sit, when you started to crawl, your first step and when you got your first tooth. But, the most priceless moment was when you spoke for the first time and you know the first word you had uttered in your cute babyish tone???
I raised my head to look at him and blinked my eyes to ask him to even though I knew the answer, yet it always made me feel so happy when I used to hear it.
Dad- The first word you said was Da...dda... Dadda.... Princi I had cried so much that day as I was a proud father and you have since then always made me proud. You started to grow up and my worries for you began to rise coz I knew you were very innocent and the insecure father inside me was on its toe even when you were asleep. I still have that feeling in my heart that made me aware that you had grown up when I saw you in saree for the first time for your school farewell. You were so confused to see me in tears and had hugged me tightly. My tears were because that gave me an indication that in a few years you'll be a part of someone's life.
I snuggled more into the warmth of my Dad's embrace and finally I was feeling I was coming back to him.
Dad- I still remember when a couple of your male friends had come home for an assignment and I kept coming to the study to check on you all. I didn't doubt you beta, but as a father I wanted you to be in the right company. Your father who appeared to be a tough guy was very vulnerable when it was you. Seema teases me everyday that you are my 'Nose Hair'.
I let a chuckle and so did my Dad.
Dad- Nandini you sacrificed your career for us in those 3 years. I know the pain you had to go through. I am sorry my child. You were our support system and we passed that phase. I had a faith whatever might happen my daughter will be by my side. Princi when you were in London I used to peep into your room everyday and made sure everything in the room was just the way you like. I never had let Rishabh and your Mom ever touch your things. You know I am a very possessive about my daughter.
Indeed my Dad was possessive and very protective about me. When I was in London he used to send me hand written letters every month. I still had all of them. In my lowest time I used to read them over and over again.
Dad- Princi your marriage was such a delicate matter and when Manik's past came in front of me I was shocked. It shook me to the core and the father inside was scared to give your hand in his hand. Manik and his family are really nice people and I agree to it. But, beta even if there is a slight doubt in our heart how could I give your hand to him.
I felt my father's tears on my forehead and I looked up he was crying.
Dad- Nandini I am sorry beta for everything. I failed as a father coz you were in so much pain and yet I couldn't do anything. You distanced yourself from us and it killed us all every single day. I started doubting myself when you stopped talking to us. I craved for that one smile which used to light my life. I know you think I am such a bad father who didn't care about your emotions all this while.
I nodded my head in a no and he continued...
Dad- But, Princi you will understand what your mother and me did when you will become a mother. You will understand what it feels when you have a slight doubt in your mind for your child's future. You will understand what it is to be a parent and that too of such a beautiful soul like you. Princi we love you beta, we miss you.
In all these months I knew my family was in pain too but never knew they were so broken. I felt ashamed of myself for not realizing it and just distanced myself from them due to the suffering I had. I started crying vehemently and Dad was comforting me.
Dad- Princi in all these months I had reconsidered my decision every single night and I wanted to trust Manik. Rishabh used to tell us how he helped you in your problem but Nandini we are parents and we wanted you to be in safe hands. I am not doubting Manik, but...
"Dad please I am sorry too..."
Dad- Manik is a nice boy and I can see honesty in his eyes. I know he has your scarf that I had gifted you. I am amazed to see that he kept his promise he made me and I know he did it for you. Aarav was right I should have looked at Manik with a new perspective. I think I was wrong about him and that's why I am letting you work with them. But, in all this I just know one thing that I failed as a father, I failed...
It pained me to hear such words from him that he failed me. How could he say all that coz he was My Hero. I stood in front of him and wiped his tears.
"Dad you are My Hero and you can never fail me. I understand today what you did was for me and I am sorry Dad for not understanding you. I am sorry..."
I hugged my Dad tightly and he caressed my back to comfort me. I was in my father's protective and caring embrace and I cried to let my pain out coz even I had missed him a lot. After a few good minutes we broke our hug and I had my eyes and cheeks turned red. My Dad chuckled while wiping the tears from my face as I was sniffing like a kid.
Dad- when you go inside wash your face coz you look like a red tomato. Princi don't think much and just go work. I had a word with Mr. Malhotra yesterday and he assured me you would be fine. I know it's hard for you and you will be nervous to face them again. However, I know you are my brave child and trust me everything will fall in place, just give some time.
I was a bit shocked to know he had a word with Manik's Dad for me. Dad assured me with his eyes that it would be fine. I took his blessings and started to approach the departure gate when I stopped and turned back. I shouted "I LOVE YOU DAD..." and gave him the smile he had missed.
Dad- I love you too Princi...
With that I went inside and after checking in I boarded the flight with a content. I had spoken with my father finally and it removed an unknown burden from my heart. In 2 hours time I reached Mumbai.
MUMBAI
Even though things were a bit better now yet I was shattered from inside. Manik and his thoughts gave me a sleepless night again. I almost had a panic attack and I tried my best to calm down, but nothing helped me. I stepped to the balcony of my hotel room and looked at the city. "Bappa please give me the strength please..."
PRECAP-
Mr. Malhotra was sitting in his office with his Vice President for Sales when his secretary informed him about the arrival of Nandini and her team.
Secretary (Seher)- Sir, Miss Nandini and her team from L.E.K. Consultants have arrived. They are waiting for you in the conference room.
Mr. Malhotra had been waiting for this moment and then he asked Seher to escort Nandini to his office.
Nandini just stepped in the office and was extremely nervous to face Manik's father. There was a bay of tears on the verge to outbreak the barriers and meander on her cheeks. She toddled towards the chair and made no eye contact with Mr. Malhotra. Her face was pale and her nervousness didn't get unnoticed by Manik's father. He knew the turmoil Nandini was going through and he got up from his seat and stood in front of her...
Conference Room
An introductory and warm welcome on boarding of both teams for the project was being conducted. Mr. Malhotra enquired from Natasha as when was Manik reaching for the meeting...
Manik was meeting Nandini's team as Natasha was introducing them to him. They were exchanging pleasantries and here Nandini was fidgeting with her fingers under the table. Manik's every step towards her was making it more difficult for her to hold back her tears.
NOTE-
-Theme song for the story has been added. The link to it is on Page 1 of this Thread. Also, the cover page has been updated on Thread 1.
- Check Page 6.
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