First of all, let me tell you guys that I will be turning this story private from the next chapter. I wanted to make this chapter private aswell but then, it's important to let you guys know first So, Yeah!

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What are you upto Manik? For God sake, stop! Manik smirked as he read this message. Nyonika was scared. She had no other option left except for convincing Manik to step back but Manik Malhotra has his own plans.

"Did the plan work?" Asked Cabir, who was continously looking at Manik and pretty much realized that it did worked.

"Yes," Said Manik, smiling a little, "We're on lead!"

"Harika are so dead, Man!" Exclaimed Cabir.

"Harika!? Who's that?" Questioned dhruv.

"Harshad and Nyonika, HarIka. Getting my point?" Everyone nodded their heads in disbelief.

"Guys, Forget that..Plan B On!" Saying this, Manik took out his cellphone and typed a message to Nyonika, Just Stay there. I'm coming.

"Best of luck!" The boys wished him.

Manik reached the basement and waved a hello to Nyonika who was standing there, still confused and stunned. She never thought her plan would backfire on her and that too, like this.

"Uh-Oh, Look at you!" Spoke Manik with Pity in his eyes, "Sorry that your futile attempts to bring me down and worsen Nandini's condition backfired and showed you what an evil witch you are! And By Sorry I mean, just look at your face." Manik could do nothing but Laugh uncontrollably.

"Watch your words, Ma-

"No, You watch your actions!" He snapped. His eyes filled with anger and his voice, firm and strict.

"What do you want?" Asked Nyonika, bracing herself for the battle that was just about to begin.

Manik Smirked. "Well," He began moving towards Harshad who was still tied up on the Chair, "Nothing much."

Nyonika sighed and spoke, "Stop this non-sense Manik and come directly to the point!"

"I know what to do. And, when to do. For now, Just Pay some of my bills. And yeah, Nandini's Hospital bill aswell, Thanks."

Nyonika couldn't believe her ears and just when she was about to say something, Manik cut her off saying, "And I want you to arrange everything for Nandini at Our house. Like, the nurse and stuff like that. Got it?" He was literally ordering her.

"Are you ordering me?" She asked.

"Yes, I am," he Immediately replied, "I gotta go now. I have to get Nandini discharged and bring her home so make sure you arrange everything on time. Or should I give you a deadline?"

"Manik, have you lost i-

"Actually, on a second thought, I should. You have an hour. So, get to work!" Saying this, Manik left for the Hospital without even giving Nyonika a chance to speak.

And I forgot to tell you one thing, Don't even dare to get Harshad out of that basement. Leave him there and leave. He texted her as he sat in the car. Manik was definitely upto something big this time. Nyonika was trapped and there was no way out. Manik was playing his game very well. He had all his moves planned.

He reached the hospital and went to see Nandini. She must be asleep abtak tou! He thought to himself but to his surprise, she was still up. As he stepped inside the room, Nandini moved her head in other direction and completely ignored his existence.

"Okay fine, I'm Sorry." Spoke Manik, accepting his mistake. She looked at him angrily and said acting all excited, "Oh look who has come to meet me! Mr Manik Malhotra. Im so glad you got some time to see me."

Okay, so she was pissed. Manik narrowed his eyes in surprise and Sat beside her on the Hospital Bed. "Gussa ho?" He asked in a low voice.

"Nahi, not at all," I shot back, "I'm so happy! 1 hour passed so soon, isn't it?" She Questioned sarcastically looking into his eye.

Manik could do nothing but admire her cuteness. He smiled and leaned in to drop a kiss on her cheek but Nandini was still angry at him so she pushed him away making an angry pout.

"Nandinii!" He said.

"Okay fine, I'll forgive you on one condition."

"Done. Your wish is my command."

"Get me out of this hospital, Pleasee!" She pleaded.

He thought for a while and said, "Okay, we'll leave in an hour."

"Manik, No! Your hour is never gonna end. Take me home, Now. Or else..."

"Or else?"

"You never know!" She said, giving him a naughty smile.

"But Nandini, first you eat something." He said, trying to change the topic.

"I already ate." She said.

"But I didn't, na!" Protested Manik. He was actually trying to make her stay at the hospital for an hour because obviously, he gave a deadine to Nyonika.

"Lo Manik Putar, tunay khana nahi khaya? Le, mai le ayi tere liay." Who else it could be? Chachii!! Manik face palmed himself. What a timing! Nandini, however giggled and Said as she side hugged Chachi, "Phir to Masla he solved! Chachi, you're great. You always come to Manik's rescue."

Just when Manik was trying to eat the Stuffed Carrots that Chachi had brought for him, Cabir entered Saying, "Nandini's Discharged! Hospital bills have been paid." Manik smiled looking at Cabir. Their plan worked!

"Manik, Why did you pay the bills? Tum aisa kyun kartay ho Manik?" Nandini was angry and why won't she be? She never liked anyone else paying her bills and that too, Manik.

"Arey Nandini Chill, Bill Manik ne thori bharay hain," began cabir looking at Manik, "Tumhari Saasu maa ne bharay hain. Ghar jakar unkay per zaroor choolena!"

Manik glared at Cabir and Instructed him to leave. "Manik, What was Cabir saying?"

"Nothing, Just don't pay attention to what he says. You know how he is. Tum aisa karo, leave with Cabir. I'll see you directly at home. Kay?"

"Where are you going now?

"I'll tell you once I come back. Just don't stress yourself thinking about me all the time." He said, cupping my face.

"Mr Manik Malhotra, Ye to meri favorite hobby hai!" She said, smiling a little.

He smiled at her cute antics and left the Hospital after instructing Cabir and Navya to take care of Nandini.

Welldone Nyonika, I'm highly Impressed. Meet me in 20 minutes, Sharp. Same place. Manik texted Nyonika.

After discussing Nandini's health with Aryaman, Manik reached the college basement and as per his order, Nyonika was already there. Nyonika had no idea where she got herself into.

"So, Final Stage." Exclaimed Manik.

"What do you want Manik?" She was damn pissed and why won't she be? She was badly stuck.

"See, it will only take a minute for me to inform Dad about your dirty little secret but since you're My Mom, Unfortunately..I'll give you a chance. So basically, You have two options." He said, raising an eye brow.

"What?" She Questioned.

"Either you resign as the trustee of this College and get Harshad Arrested or I'll go inform Dad. Choice is yours." Nyonika didn't see this coming. She surely didn't. She never, even in her wildest dreams imagined that Manik would ask for something like this. Forget ask, he was actually ordering her and she had no other choice. Her facial expressions had literally changed and anyone could tell that she was shocked and frightened to the core. It was clearly evident from her face.

Manik moved towards harshad and removed the tape from his mouth and the minute he did that, Harshad screamed, "Manik! You have to pay for this!"

Manik laughed looking at him flustered. "Tch, tch, tch. Harshad, Harshad, Harshad!" He said, pitying him.

"So, Nyonika," he said as he turned his face towards her, "What did you choose then? Which option?"

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