Manik's POV

I was shocked to see Roshni standing in front of the refrigerator.

What was she doing there??

When did she come downstairs??

I went to her and she kept standing there like a statue.

" What are you doing here? " I asked.

Silence!!

" When did you come here??

Silence!!

" I was standing right here, I didn't see you coming downstairs. "

Silence!!

" Roshni?? Say something!! "

Silence!!

What the hell!!

" Are you listening to me or not?? "

Silence!!

This girl is going to give me a heart attack someday. She always does exactly the opposite of what I tell her to do.

I know, I wished last time that she must keep quiet and I would gift her a lipstick with fevicol in it. But I haven't even got one customised for her then why the hell is not speaking when I am telling her to say something??

" Roshni!!! Are you sleeping ??" I asked waving my hand in front of her eyes but she didn't even blink them.

Silence again.

Oh god!! Oh, my God!! Is she really walking in her sleep??

Poor child!! She must have had a traumatic childhood.

She came downstairs while sleeping?? What if, she had slipped on the staircase??

Does she walks while sleeping every night??

Oh, my God!!

It is really dangerous for a girl. Especially if she is so good-looking and cute like her. Anyone can take advantage of her.

Shit !! No!!

I would have to take extra care of her.

What do I do now??

I can't, let her roam around like this?? Shall I take her to her room??

" Roshni!! Come with me!! " I said and caught her one hand in mine and wrapped my other arm around her shoulder to support her so that she can climb the stairs.

But it was getting difficult to manage it at there was a lot of difference between our hight. We managed to climb half of the stairs.

But it was taking a hell of a time and somehow it felt wrong as her body was pressed to my sides. And I had to hold her waist instead of her shoulders for a better grip.

Her body was very soft like a cute cuddly teddy bear. And...

Shit !! Shit!!

I shook my head to get rid of some thoughts from my mind.

I was feeling weird as I had never touched any girl like that, not even Myra.

What do I do??

It was taking a lot of time in going upstairs like this. But I could not leave her on the stairs like that she might fall from stairs so I picked her up in my arms and climbed the stairs two at a time and went to her room.

I made her lay down on her bed, covered her with a duvet and looked at her for a few seconds.

Her beautiful eyes got closed the moment her head touched the pillow.

I turned on my heel and went back to my room.

It was really very risky for her if she walked while sleeping. I didn't know what to do so I tried to find a solution to this problem on the internet.

Oh, yes, the symptoms were of sleepwalking.

I was still thinking about all this and drifted to sleep.

Roshni's POV

Oh, my God! Did he really pick me up in his arms?? Bridal style??

Oh, my God!!

My heart was beating fast. He really picked me up in his arms?? I could still feel his arms around me.

I was shocked when he came back and saw me standing there. He asked me many questions but I felt as if I could not move and didn't know what to say in answer to his question.

And then he thought that I was sleepwalking?? And I could see a look of concern on his face.

It felt weird when he wrapped his arm around my shoulder but I got so startled that I could not walk. He placed his large hand on my waist and I was shocked beyond the limit. I shivered and lost balance a few times.

When we reached halfway he picked me up in his arms. I was so embarrassed as I was a bit heavy and plump but he didn't seem to agree with me as he was carrying me as easily as if I weighed nothing.

He climbed two stairs at a time? With me in his arms. I was too shocked to react. I could feel his heartbeat against my body.

When he made me lie down on my bed, I felt as if something was lost. I missed his warmth.

Oh, God!! Why was I thinking like this?

I pulled Honey (my teddy) and Bunny (the cute bunny) and hugged them both and tried to sleep.

*********

It was morning and I got up when my alarm went off. When I opened my eyes, I realised about I staying at the haveli.

After taking out a dress for me to wear, I went to get ready for the day.

I don't know why, but I applied Kajal to my eyes and a very light shade of lipstick.

I went downstairs and saw that he was reading the newspaper on his laptop.

" G.good morning! " I greeted him.

" Good morning, Roshni. So? Did you sleep well? " He asked looking at me as if he was trying to see what I say in answer to that question.

" Well yes, I was very tired so slept the moment I slipped between the sheets. Why are you asking?" I said.

"Oh, just like that... I just want you to feel comfortable here." He said. I nodded with a smile. He kept looking at me for a few seconds and then looked away abruptly.

Maharaj Ji came to serve the food and he started laying the breakfast on the table.

Maharaj Ji, today my two special guests are coming here for the dinner. They are from another country, so I want you to make authentic Gujrati food and add a few Rajasthani or Punjabi paneer dish may be. I want royal treatment for them. They are my very influential clients. " Manik said.

" Don't worry, beta. I will manage it. " Maharaj Ji said.

" Great!! They will be here around half past seven. Just keep everything ready. " He said.

" Who is coming, Manik Ji? " I asked.

" Umm... James and Bob. Roshni please don't argue with them today. They are our very important clients. This deal is very important to me as I am handling this on my own for the first time. So it is kind of a test of my capabilities. Please don't argue with them. " He requested very sweetly and tried to make me understand.

" Thanks for telling me Just rest assured. I will not create any problems. As it is even yesterday, he started flirting with me and I got annoyed." I said.

" I know Bob is a bit of a playboy, so please try to ignore whatever he says. " He said.

" Don't worry!! I will stay away from here. I can have dinner in my room. Please don't worry. " I assured him.

" No!! You don't need to stay away altogether. You are staying here with me. This is your home too. you don't need to eat in your room. Today, we are going to have a feast, of course, you are having dinner with me... Us. " He said.

" Mr Shah... "

" Manik! "

" Manik Ji, if I am around that man would try to flirt again. I don't want to intrude into your business talk. " I said.

" He would not flirt in front of me. Moreover, we are not going to talk business. It is an informal dinner. But they are important to me. " He said.

" Don't worry. I would not create any problem. " I said.

We both had our breakfast. And he dropped me at the college.

" Roshni, please don't talk to those friends of yours, they are not your friends. They wanted to take advantage of you. Please stay away from them. Or I would have to take the matter into my hands. I swear, I will beat them to a pulp. " He said.

Awww... He is so good.

" Ok, Manik Ji! Take care, and have a nice day. " I said. He smiled at me.

I went into college with my heart beating very fast. I could not help smiling like a fool.

It has been just two minutes since I came and already wanted the college to get over and I could go home. I was looking forward to seeing him in the evening.

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