Manan's face was still black as he removed the towel from his face and threw it on the sofa. He then headed to the kitchen, where Nia was standing, eating the last piece of chocolate. Before she could even savor it, Manan grabbed her waist, turned her around, and started kissing her.
Nia was taken aback, her eyes wide with surprise, as she stared at Manan, still trying to process what was happening.
After a brief moment, Manan released Nia, who then took deep breaths, staring at him with a mixture of shock and anger.
Manan smiled and said, "Get ready quickly; we need to leave." He then added, "Don't forget to pack your clothes."
Nia retorted to herself, "How dare he kiss me in my own house and steal my chocolate?" She thought, "I won't let him get away with this."
Ten minutes later, Nia emerged with a large bag and stood before Manan, who looked up at her and then at her bag, which reached her waist.
Manan asked, "What have you packed in that bag?" He teased, "Makeup, I presume? Girls these days carry more makeup than clothes."
Nia glared at Manan and replied, "I'm not like those girls. My bag only has clothes, not makeup. Understand?"
Manan nodded and took Nia's bag. They headed outside, where Manan put the bag in the car. Nia locked the door, and they got into the car.
As they drove to the mansion, Nia admired its unique design. Upon arrival, Manan opened the door for Nia, and they entered. Shivanji was watching her usual serial on TV.
Upon seeing Nia and Manan, Shivanji rushed to hug Nia. Manan excused himself, saying he had work at the company and would return in the evening.
Shivanji and Nia spent the day chatting and watching movies. As night fell, they watched a horror movie, with the lights off and only a dim yellow glow.
During a tense scene, Shivanji commented, "This girl is crazy; she wants to die." Nia agreed, and they continued watching.
Suddenly, they heard footsteps approaching from behind. The sound sent chills down their spines.
Nia whispered, "Auntie, does your house have any ghostly relatives?" Shivanji denied it.
Nia asked again, "Then where is this noise coming from? There's no one else in the house."
Just then, someone placed a hand on their shoulders, making them scream.
To be continued...
For my hindi readers
Manan ka chehra black ho gaya. Usne apne chehre se towel ko hatakar sofa par fek diya. Phir, vah kitchen mein gaya jahan Niya khade khade chocolate ka akhri piece kha rahi thi.
Usse pehle voh chocolate kha pati, Manan ne uski kammar pakadli aur use ghuma kar kiss karna shuru kar diya.
Niya hairan ho gayi, uske ankhen shock mein phail gayin, Manan ko dekhti rahi.
Kuch der baad Manan ne Niya ko chhod diya. Voh gahri-gahri saansen lena shuru kar di aur Manan ko ghurne lagi.
Manan muskaraya aur kitchen se nikal gaya, keh kar "Jaldi se tyar ho kar aa, hum nikalna hai."
Niya ne khud se kaha, "Kya himmat hai, mere hi ghar mein mujhe kiss karke chala gaya aur mere chocolate bhi le gaya."
Voh apne pair patakati hui apne room mein chali gayi.
Das minute baad Niya ek bada bag uthaye apni kammar tak aa rahi thi aur Manan ke samne khadi ho gayi.
Manan ne Niya ko dekha, phir uska bag dekha aur pucha, "Tumne apne bag mein kya-kya bhara hai? Makeup hai, samajhta hoon."
Niya ne Manan ko ghura kar kaha, "Main un ladkiyon mein se nahin hoon, mere bag mein sirf kapde hain."
Manan ne sir uthaya aur Niya ka bag uthaya. Ve ghar se nikle, darwaza band kiya aur car mein baith gaye.
Jab ve Shivani ke mansion mein pahunche, to Niya uska design dekh kar hairan ho gayi.
Shivani ne Niya ko gale laga kar welcome kiya. Manan ne kaha, "Main company mein kaam hai, main chalta hoon."
Shivani aur Niya shaam ko movie dekh rahe the, snacks khate hue aur baatein kar rahe the.
Jab raat ho gayi, Shivani aur Niya hall mein dim light mein horror movie dekh rahe the.
Achanak, unhone peeche se kadamons ki awaaz suni. Niya ne pucha, "Aunt, kya aapke ghar mein bhoot hai?"
Shivani ne jawab diya, "Nahin."
Niya ne pucha, "Phir kaun hai?"
Usi waqt kisi ne unke kandhe par hath rakha, jiske kaaran ve dono chilak uthi.
To be continued...