The return journey to home was as silent as it could be. Neither of them dared to speak! They were feeling uncomfortable and each of them wished to stay alone for a while!

While Nandini was upset and laughing at her own fate for being so much vulnerable, Manik was rolling in anger. He was like embodiment of anger! His eyes spit anger, his actions ( rash driving) showed his anger...! The only emotion he had was anger!

She was in a verge of crying but she made herself strong because if she says that incident to him he will take tension unnecessary! She was actually not in a mood to speak about that incident again and again. She never wanted to hide this from him because he has all the rights to know for he being her best friend as well as husband...!

She was so lost in her own thinking that she forgot to notice manik's anger!

Manik's pov:

I know I know why she wants to go to that aryaman's party! I saw the sight which I am not supposed to see as a husband. I saw her in that bloody aryaman's arms. She was hugging her. I know that we are not like husband and wife we are friends, but we are bound by the sacred knot of marriage. We came to know each other only after our marriage! Or else we would have remained entirely strangers....!

If wants to laugh with him , be with him or support him in every aspect , she could have divorced me and then do as she pleased! She gave me false hope of us and now she is spending more time with that aryaman than me! I am not feeling jealous but actually I am. She didn't speak a word to me. Even to justify her action! She also tries to cover up the deeds of aryaman.

I know that hugs are common between friends even Alya and I hug each other .. She is not like that. She is good and I can trust her but what I saw in front of my eyes I don't think so I should trust her!

Oh just shut up man! She too stayed calm during and after that Soha incident. When she can be this much mature then why can't I??

I have to know the entire truth before I react! Or else the aftermath will be so horrible. I don't know why I am insecure about her! I know she is my wife and I know that i must give her some space.

I know that relations are like flower that needs care and attention. I must handle this situation well!! I will remain calm and I will react only after I know the entire truth of why Nandu is always supporting aryaman in his every deed!

Stay calm Manik. Focus on driving. We can talk everything once we reach home. She is also quiet it means that she is disturbed by her mind. If she was happy by aryaman's hug then the happiness would have been shown in her face but the chatter box Nandini was quiet which never ever happens. I think I must not trouble her with the questions.

Ok Manik just stop! Whatever it is you can talk after you reach home!

............Manik pov ends............

Soon they reached home. It was time for some revelation for Manik. He waited impatiently during his driving only for this time. They reached their home and particularly the most comfort area of their house that is their room!

Manik: Nandini I want to speak something very important with you right now ( said with a stern voice)

Nandini: I just now came home. I am tired and as well as stressed. Whatever it is we can talk later.

Manik: I said I want to talk to you now means now....!

Nandini: manik please understand na we can talk tomorrow. I promise....!

Manik: why is that I have to always listen to you? Y can't you listen to me now atleast?

Nandini: Manik please don't say like that. Everyone knows that we both don't place orders for each other. We treat both of us equally, them y r u saying like this?

Manik: don't change the topic! When you can speak about equality and all such stuffs then why can't you listen to me and answer few of my questions? It's as simple as that!

Nandini: manik please I am in no mood of argument, good night! U too sleep and let me sleep!!

Manik: as though I don't allow you to sleep always!

Nandini: Manik if we talk further I am sure that it will change into argument, so let us sleep. Whatever it is we will talk tomorrow!

Manik: when you know this much then you know why I am shouting like a maniac right!

Nandini: Manik I don't know anything. My mood is already out so please don't pesture me with your questions and talks....!

Manik: wow! That's great! I am peaturing you!

Nandini: what's your problem Manik??

Manik: now see what's my problem!  ( In a sarcastic tone)

Nandini: ok manik relax! Li....(was interrupted in middle)

Manik: oh you want me to relax Nandini...! How do you even expect me to relax Nandini and that too in this state! !

Nandini: Manik enough is enough! U don't know what happened at party!

Manik: I saw everything and I am expecting you to tell you with your own mouth!!

Nandini: Manik I need time to tell you about that! Please understand from a girl's point of view...!

Manik: from where on Earth this girl's pov came from???

.............Nandini kept mum...............

Manik: now what does this silence means??

Nandini: nothing!

Manik: really nothing?

Nandini: Manik listen I will tell you everything tomorrow.

Manik: why? Why not today??

Nandini: Manik......!?!?

Manik: what?

Nandini: ok tell me what you wanted to listen?

Manik: I want to know what's your relationship status with that aryaman!

Nandini: have you lost it manik? What do you think of yourself?

Manik: I am in my senses only! I want to know why are you always having a soft corner for that aryaman? Y do you always take his side when I say something about him?? Y Nandini why? If u want to be with him then you did u give me hope of us? Why don't you understand that I feel betrayed Nandini! It's only because of u! U in know how it felt when I saw you hugging that aryaman? I know that we are only friends and must not ask you these but remember Nandini we are bound by a marriage relation!! I know after that Soha incident you told you need time for accepting me as your husband but later u accepted me as a friend but you know my husband's side says that what you are doing is wrong. If you want I can give you divorce and you can stay and be with aryaman however you please!!

Thud!!! At an instant manik's hand was in his cheek after receiving a heavy slap from Nandini...!!!!

Nandini: you thought those things about me Manik! You are saying that you are showing your husband side but after whatever you spoke I feel ashamed of even being your friend!! Never in my wildest dreams I thought that you will be like this and think about me in such a cheap manner!! You never asked me what happened and what caused me to be so dull!! You were so selfish that you want your answers right now! Then what about me Manik? Why everytime a girl has to sacrifice?  You want answers right why I was hugging aryaman!
U very well know that a hug would be normal thing for you people but for me I belong to a conservative family and hugging someone especially a boy is never a normal thing...!

You want to know why I spend my time with aryaman! It's not ur problem Manik but the society has made you like this! When a boy can roam as and when he like with who ever he wants a girl cannot! Not because she doesn't want to or have friends! A boy can do anything he is never questioned but whatever a girl does it would be affecting her family so everyone is extra strict and cautious when it comes to girl!

You expect me to be a typical wife who sits at home and serve her family and do everything to get good name from her in laws! No I am not like that Manik!! I am independent and I work also...! I can manage my living...!!

Manik you wanted to know right then listen, there were two drunk people who came to me and they were flirting with me... It all happened when I was waiting for you! Aryaman saved me from them. He was just comforting me by that hug then you saw that and after seeing you I came to you to hug you  but you you pushed me away! U just took no dragged me to home and from that time onwards you wanted to know about aryaman and my what did u say ya relationship status!!

You don't trust me Manik I can easily understand that from your words..! You always say right that in any relationship trust is very important then why are you not keeping up to your words...??

I am not speaking further but if you want me to speak then I have lot more points to speak..! I can even involve Soha matter in this but I am letting this go because I always feel that past is past..!

Is it enough Manik or you want me to speak further...??

And for your information I am not at all feeling sorry for that slap!!

Manik remained quiet.

Nandini: I need a break from this. I am leaving the house for few days. I cannot stay all alone with you. I will return once mom and others come home. I cannot leave this house forever because they will bring me back saying that I am bahu of this house and blah blah stuffs...! So I will leave now and hope I will not see you soon!

Manik: I am sorry Nandini. I must not have said all this. I am extremely sorry

Nandini: keep your sorry with you itself. I am in no need of your sorry!

Manik: I should not say this but...

Nandini: when you urself know that you should not say then don't say...!!

Manik: but listen don't leave now it's all dark over.

Nandini: I am not interested in talking with you and don't show your fake concern... I will not even say bye as it means be with you everytime which I don't want to...!!

Saying so Nandini left the house at that late hour of night.. Manik was feeling restless and helpless... He thought of following Nandini but Nandini being Nandini found it and stopped him....!

Guys that's it for today. Longest till date 1870 words..! So I am expecting more votes and comments..! Pour in your views and let me know..!