CHAPTER 2
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After two days...Sunday
Manik sitting on bench in park, every Sunday he comes to park
Feeling morning sunshine..
He listened melodious amazing violin music. It’s first time something effecting him So much, He is feeling much of intensity towards music.
He slowly starts walking.. Even though he can't see anything, he could see path by music
He stood in front of music instrumental room.
Now he is hearing the music more clearly...it's like music is lighten his dark world...suddenly the person who playing music stopped listening something fallen , and looked at Manik
Manik said “I am sorry !! For breaking this thing, and also sorry for disturbing you.
Person:- monster!!
She said holding surprise in tone with hidden happiness)
Hey you, he recognizes immediately whose voice is ,that is the same girl voice with whom he talked harshly.
Nandini asked “what are you doing here”.
- “I listened violins music so followed ahem ...I'm here, he said nervously
She smiled “ so !! Monster liked my music.”
“listen! My name is not monster...okay! its Manik Malhotra” .
“ okay Mr. Manik
Malhotra” she said as mimicking his voice.
He smiled for her act “what's your name?”
She said “I never ever breaks my promise ..and let me remind you ,I promised to you that I never say my name to you. I will not break my promise”.
He felt sad “I am sorry to being rude with you”.
She smiled “ I will you forgive ..but one condition”
What’s your condition” he asked her to know.
“you should be my friend ..I have gut feeling that u will be my best friend forever” she declared her condition
Manik smiled brightly and he about to stretch his hand but stopped in middle.. He confused at what distance she is standing
Before he taken his hand back..Nandu shakes hand with him and said friends.
Nandu listened some bodies footsteps..
Nandu dragged with him moved to corridor... And said “jump”..
Manik:- “are you serious!”
Nandu understand his fear..;- Manik it's just 3 feet height.. We can jump easily ...and I will jump first and listen the sound, where I land .and u follow it.
Manik:- but.
Nandu:- no ifs and buts ..do it
Nandu jumped first and after a minute gap Manik also jumped and balanced
Nandu:- I said Na !! I knew you can do it.
Manik about to skip, she held his hand.
Manik :- I don't know this place ...so it's difficult to walk..
Nandu smiled, kept his hand around her shoulder:- “now perfect!! U can walk right”.
Manik ( astonished her act and he never expected any one can care for him.
Nandu:- you’re so tall l, I can't hold you properly that’s why I kept your hand around me, now we can walk together I'm right?
Manik:- your are really wonderful girl and short girl
Nandu ( giggled) and both walking and talking as they know each other from childhood.
Manik:- it's amazing music. Which you have played. It’s so heart touching.
Nandu:- ( chipper voice) really thank you so much
Manik smiled at her childish act.
Manik :- your such a kiddy.
Nandu:- do you know Manu ,you have beautiful smile and eyes. I don't know why, I am attracted towards your eyes.
Manik remembered his mother words...and sometimes his mother also calls him Manu.
Manik become silent.
Nandu:- it's OK if you don't like if I call you Manu...but we r friends right ..we can talk whatever it comes mind. Without thinking..
Manik:-it's not like that... yaa you can call me “Manu" after all we are going to best friends.
Nandu:- really Manu..
Manik :- I think you can say your name am I right?
Nandu:- absolutely wrong Mr. Manik Malhotra. I never ever break my promise, you have to think before your act...so that is your fault I'm not going to say your name.
Manik:- then without knowing your name how can I address you.
Nandu:- I'm giving 3days time...as we r friends now ..you should come daily here...and you have to play with me and talk with me so that you come to know little about me..and 4th day…you should give any Nick name, anything whatever you ...that's your wish.
Manik :- not bad!!
( he acted as thinking for a while and he asked her shocking tone)
“ Are you asking me date..!! How mean”
She “started hitting Manik) how mean Manu! U really giant monster”.
Manik:- Arey I'm just joking yaar..he”s trying to stop beating.
Nandu saw driver coming towards Manik.
Nandu:- Manu !! I think you have leave now. Don’t forget to come here tomorrow in the evening
Manik :- as you say madam your friend follows your orders.
Nandu ;- bye Manu
.
Nandu stood and taken few steps.
Manik :- wait!!
Nandu:- what happened ?
Manik :- will you wait for me right if I come late..
Nandu:- ( smiled) I will be waiting for you Manu, come soon as much as possible even though it's late. It’s okay, I can wait for you.
Manik became little emotional said “I miss you”.
Nandu came back him pulled his cheeks :- You're so cute Manu.
And bye ...see you tomorrow..
She run away from him, leaving in him in deep thoughts.
Driver:- sir!! Shall we go ...it's too late..
Manik :- Yaa!! coming.
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Malhotra mansion:-
Manik room.
Manik thinking about Nandini “she is really nice girl. Who has pure soul. I never ever thought I will meet a girl like her...she reminds my mom...the way she talk , the way she act ... Just like my mom..!!
Manik lost in thoughts ...and after sometimes.. He slept.
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Manik and Nandini are studying different school. And Nandu learning music from her childhood.
Manik sat
In same place like yesterday and waiting for her.
Nandu came silently and she closed his eyes..
Manik:- I know that is you.
..
Nandu giggled and Sat beside him..
Manik:- let me remind you, there is no difference whether you closed my eyes are not
It can’t see anything
Nandu entwined hand with his:- “Manu!! To see everything, eyes are not required if you have this
( she pointed with hand towards his heart)..
Just feel it Manu ..you can see everything.
And for your kind information, I never consider you that you have no eyes...
Manik;- what your age..??( teasing tone)
Nandu:- 15 years old ,why are you asking age? .
Manik :- sometimes you gave long speech like very mature girl.
Nandu:- I knew I am very girl mature unlike you monster.
He laughed.
Nandu :- Mani I have bought something for you.
Manik :( excitement ) what??
Nandu:- cup cake.
Manik: - Really!!
Nandu:- I will show you first ..how this cup cake look...
Manik:- seriously!! How??
Nandu:- let me show!! Magic.. Manik Malhotra,.. ( she took strawberry first ,kept into his mouth him) I decorated top of the cup cake with reddish strawberry..
Manik smiled and chewing berry.
Nandu:- below the berry pasted with creamy vanilla cream. (She fed cream)
And last red velvet spongy cake and she gave some bit to him.
Manik just imaged cake as Nandu said.
Manik :- wow !! It looks yummy and taste..
Nandu :- you have seen right.
Manik lateral recognized what he said;- smiled brightly!! Really you did a magic on me.
Nandu smiled and started feeding cake.
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