Category: Fire & Ice

It was her jealousy that got the better of Nandini and made her kiss Manik on an impulse. After a brief brush of lips, she broke the kiss and tried to separate from him. But too late! He took no time to curl his arms around her, bringing her closer. Looking right into her eyes, … Continue reading Fire & Ice: Chapter 19: The Talk

For the next few days, it stayed like a game of 'Tom & Jerry' for both Manik and Nandini. Despite living next door to each other, they kept missing each other. Almost like hide and seek. Their course at Pembroke Pines university was coming to an end. In the final semester, they had opted for … Continue reading Fire & Ice: Chapter 18: Miss Me

Manik and Nandini looked at each other at the allegations put by her parents, thanks to Sahil. Before this, they had literally remained together for the most part of their days, almost like shadows to each other and no one ever raised a finger at them. It was an irony that her parents had asked … Continue reading Fire & Ice: Chapter 17: Say Something

Manik was falling in love with her. And he was very clear about that. Long time back, when they were in school, she was his first crush, his only love, and his only desire. But, pretty soon, he got over that crush, assuming that he was nowhere good enough for her. This was the reason, why … Continue reading Fire & Ice: Chapter 16: New Developments

Nandini fell asleep in Manik's arms. Her head rested on his chest and his arms curled around her. For a long time, he observed her face that had the most peaceful look he had ever witnessed. His warmth and care, plus his presence today, gave her the security that she felt comfortable enough to forget … Continue reading Fire & Ice: Chapter 15: Don’t Go

  Nandini sobbed like a baby wrapped in his arms. He consoled her by slowly stroking her back and hugging her in a soft squeeze. "Sshh!! Stop crying. He's gone now." "What a creep! I hate such men..." She whimpered. "Let me take you home," His husky voice left a fan of his breath on … Continue reading Fire & Ice: Chapter 14: Come Closer

"I don't want you anywhere near or around Sahil!" Manik had ordered in clear straight words. She rolled her eyes and stopped dancing with him. She smiled sarcastically. "What makes you think that I am listening to you?" "Won't you?" He felt disappointed. "Why would I?" She asked in an angry tone, challenging him to … Continue reading Fire & Ice: Chapter 13: Dare

  Nandini reached the party looking like a doll in peach, lace evening gown with a row of diamonds and sequins on the neckline and bodice. She wore high heels and pretty diamond danglers to complete the look. For a minute, it felt as if an angel has landed down from the skies. All eyes … Continue reading Fire & Ice: Chapter 12: Envy

A party was organized by the community residents of their neighbourhood to welcome a new family who had recently shifted in the block. The house next to Malhotra's was the residence of Murthy's and beyond that, two houses left to Murthy's, was a bungalow vacant for past six months. It had been in news for … Continue reading Fire & Ice: Chapter 11: Stepping Away

The weekend spent at Miami was healing, rejuvenating, and liberating experience for everyone. Each of them did what they had always wanted to do, ventured out of their comfort zones and even experimented with things they had never done before. Lauren tried bungee jumping and parasailing. Mark and Sammy spent long hours biking and broke … Continue reading Fire & Ice: Chapter 10: Speak Up