«THIRTY-SIX»

                                    

                                          
AUTHOR'S P.O.V.
Nandini was pretty much tensed, even though she received Manik's call and he was pretty because while talking but she wanted to know what happened in that four walls for 5 hours. She was anxiously walking all around Manik's house waiting for him to break the news.. one side she wanted Manik to break a happy news and was thinking about how to celebrate but other side she was also mentally prepared to console Manik if anything went wrong. 
The bell rang and Nandini ran towards the door and saw Manik with a lose tie and a blank expression. He quietly came inside removed his shoes and before Nandini could ask or think of anything she was up in the air...  he carried Nandini in his arms and shouted 
"Babyyyyyyy ....... we succeed ... we got the contract... finally" Manik shouted 
Nandini's happiness knew no bounds... she said 
"Ayyippa thank you so much.... finally you got all that you deserve ... I am so happy for you" 
Manik put Nandini down and he pulled her face towards him taking her for a kiss. He sucked her lips pouring all the joy and sense of achieve he was feeling. Since it was first time a big project t for manik it was a very big dream and chance that he wanted to grab . He gave his 1000% for this and he got what he wanted. he sucked her lips as if her lips were his sweet candy and the best reward for his victory ... at the same point ... Nandini was also so proud for him and was melting in all the love he was showering on her by his kisses.
Once manik was satisfied as gud as lack of oxygen scene ... he left Nandini's lips and connected his forehead with hers.. the sense of tranquillity was all they could experience. after a moment Nandini said 
"Lord? ..... where are others ?" 
"They have reached to the party venue I am here to pick you up ... get ready in 10 mins .. we are going of dinner." manik announced more like ordered. 
"oh God manik 10 mins... cant you say that earlier ...you keep me in suspense foe6 hours and then you do this with me.. huh very bad" Nandini started to complain with a pout on her face. 
Manik couldn't help but chuckle .. he went all aww on Nandini's cute complain. 
"Aww my baby ... I am sorry .. to keep you waiting... but your happiness reaction was something I wanted to experience.. that's why I did that.. plz don't be annoyed... take how much time you want and lets go for dinner.. once we are back you can give any punishment you want!" manik said 
"okay that's my kind of deal....don't worry ill be ready in 15 mins.. you also fresh up"  
Both of them got ready for dinner and left for dinner. when the reached the location they saw their entire gang and staff waiting for them. 
Nandini and Manik entered the room and started to greet their friends and colleagues congratulations for winning the contract. The whole room was filled with laughter and chaos with everyone teasing each other , making plans and what not ... admist this chaos suddenly manik announced 
"This party is Abhimanyu and we are going on a staycation for 2 days , the accommodation is by company" 
while others were happy listening Abhi was suddenly shocked ...coz people had ordered too much of food as everyone was happy and hungry hyenas. he gave an side eye to manik asking what kind of revenge he is taking? and Manik being Manik simply shruggred him off. poor abhi had to pay for dinner but he swore that he will take revenge of this .
Soon everyone were drunk enough and were in their own world Manik saw the situation around and looked towards Nandini who was just finishing her last bite, he called the waiter and said