Manik went towards storeroom when He met Cavya who were asking other students about Nandini if they have seen her but they got nothing but disappointment,Cabir has already called Manik and said everything when Manik was running,running like he is in danger,running like a panther.

"I already checked the storeroom but they left taking Nandini along" Cabir informed a huffing Manik with disappointment written all over his face.

"How is he getting our informations before we reach there or do something ??" Thom asked confused which caught Manik's attention.

Manik straightened himself and after taking a sharp breathe "I think Rohan is not that easy guy,he has someone with him who is helping him and I am sure he is the master mind.. But trust me uphar fekunga usse main, aisi halat karunga Ki khudko khud dekhney sey darega"

Cabir could see the fire in his eyes,he was aware of the pain Manik is going through where Navya stood numb,,She was not reacting,,she was shocked that her best friend,her only best friend is in danger.

"Manik sambhal apne app ko,,let's check the store room first may be we can get some clue" Cabir said keeping his hand on Manik's shoulder.

Manik didn't say anything and ran into the store room and started checking each and everywhere,Thom and other security persons too were checking but couldn't find anything when Manik's hopes are dropping ,,a lone tear threatened to escape his eyes,,he runs his fingers through his thick mane frustratingly.

He can't loose Hope!!

He can't fall Weak!!

He have to Find his Life back to him!!

What is she doing !!

Is she alright !!

She must be afraid without Manik!!

She have to be alright for him,for their sake!!

Manik started to move further when suddenly he felt something hard under his foot.He moved a bit back and sat on knees & found Nandini's phone lying there,He immediately called others whole Cabir came first running towards him "Cabir,It's Nandini's phone" Manik said all afraid.

"It means they were here" Others stated.

"Open karke Dekho Manik agar kuch mile" Untill now Navya was numb but this time she said something as there is a hope to find Nandini.

Manik was pressed the unlock button and the notification on the lock screen made him smile widely which confused others.Navya got scared seeing Manik smiling like a fool,She whispers into Cabir's ear "Cabir,Dekho Manik Ki Kya halat ho gaya hai,,Woh Kya soch raha hai?? Cabir usse bolo Nandini nahi mil rahi hai"

Cabir too was confused but Navya's talks were 🙄

He glared at her to which she kept quite.

Manik handed Cabir Nandini's phone & there Cabir saw a message from an unknown number to Nandini "Mani,it's me your Bachha,It's Rohan's number,take my phone & follow the GPRS"

Cabir smirked saying "Sach mein Teri hi bachhi hai Manik yeh larki,,This is unbelievable Man"

Manik felt proud of his girl being all calm at this point of time.He was satisfied that he was successful to make Nandini  strong & intelligent enough.

They all rushed outside taking their respective cars.Manik was in his car with Cabir at the passenger seat.

On the way they called Muklya and informed the things partly and asked them to pick up Navya from college,Muklya didn't argue but did what they are asked to do but not before preparing themselves mentally to beat them black n blue for hiding such big thing.

Then Cabir called Dhruv and informed things.While Manik was driving like a maniac following the roots on her phone.

Flashback

"Nandini dear lets go somewhere else,This place isn't good right?" Rohan asked politely to Nandini but she doesn't want to leave that place as she was scared what if Manik won't be able to find her.

"Nahi toh it's nice,But tell me what you wanted to talk jiske liye you almost kidnapped me??" Nandini was loosing her calm.

"Please don't get angry with me,I can't bear your hatred" Rohan said making an almost crying face while his one hand reached to touch Nandini's face which she jerked saying "Dekho don't touch me!! I don't like it..Durse baat karo" Nandini was getting scared of Rohan's sudden changes of moods.

"Why can't I touch you,I love you n only I have the right to touch you baby" Rohan said in high pitch making the already scared little soul more scared.

"I don't love you,,I love Manik,,Dekho har koi kisi na kisise pyaar karte hain Lekin that doesn't mean that person also have to love you back" Nandini was trying to make him understand but her words were making Rohan more angry.

Rohan started pulling his hairs,rolling his eyes everywhere,nodding his head "No no no,I love you and You love me too I know.You are made for me only.But tum,tum Mujhe uss bloody ****** Manik k liye reject kar rahi Ho Na?? Wait.Wait . I .. I.. I'll kill him" Rohan was acting like a maniac psychopath.

But he said rubbish about Manik that too infront of his Nandini.So dude!! There's no chance that you won't have your peace of mind.

Rohan who till then was in a half sitting position suddenly fall back lying on the floor after a sudden "Booommm" sound..
Nandini punched him hard,REALLY REALLY HARD; tightening her jaw,clenching her fist in a death grip,putting all the strength Manik has built in her in these years.

Rohan felt black out for quite few minutes.His nose & lips were bleeding but she retorted "Mere Manik kay bareme not even a single word Rohan,Warna before he kills you,I'll make sure you won't be able to talk"

Rohan smirked evilly "Wild n all ha!! I like it.. It'll be fun babe..You,Me and your wildness ... Deadly combo isn't it??"

Nandini's palms were sweaty,her heart beating are wild,her stomach was twisted in knots with the thought "What of Manik late ho jaye??"

"Kaha Ho tum Manik?? Please save me!! Kahi bohot der Na Ho jaye,,I need you,I can't act strong anymore,Please aajao" She was praying while tears made their way from her eyes,

Rohan suddenly pulled Nandini by griping her hair to which Nandini felt immense pain but didn't hissed just closed her eyes and Manik's words rang in her ears "You just have to trust me bachha,,Main kuch nahi hone dunga tumhe.I promise you everything bachha.. Your every wish is my command & you know tumhara Manik kabhi apna promise nahi tortah,You have to trust me this time too baby"

She opened her eyes & smiled a little and said with a smirk "Rohan tumne jungli kutte dekhe hai?? Woh sirf bownkthey hain par Sher k samne leke jaoge na toh woh bownkna toh dur ankhein utha k dekh bhi nahi pate.You are that dog & just wait for some more time Rohan,,uske baad tum khade hone k layak nahi rahoge,I Promise"

Rohan have had enough,he slapped Nandini making a deep cut beside her lip "You're threatening me?? How dare you little kitten !! Aab Dekho main Kya karta hoon tumhari halat,just wait" saying this he jerked Nandini so miserably that her head hit the side table & it started bleeding but not a single hiss escaped her mouth.

Rohan was talking to someone over a phone call when she saw another phone of Rohan was lying on floor,may be when she punched him,this phone fell from his pocket.Immediately an idea hits her -
She took the phone & send a message on her phone after connecting Rohan's phone GPRS with her phone, & threw her phone and deleted the message from Rohan's phone.

Rohan came back and saw Nandini sitting at the same position but with a smirk playing on her face with his another phone in her hand.He snatched his phone back and asked gripping her hairs "Don't act smart!! Kya kiya tumne? Why are you quite?? Bolo what you did ?? You little bitch !!"

He didn't waste a minute & take her forcefully with him but this time tying her up with ropes and a tape on her mouth from the backyard where a car was already parked.

Flashback Ends

Present-
Manik's POV-

My mind was occupied with Nandini's thoughts.What she must be doing!! God !! She shouldn't be hurt!! Bachhi hai woh ...

What if that Rohan hurts her??

What if he ....

My mind was working overtime but I was trying not to have any negative thoughts.

I am with you bachha,,just be strong.

I am just few seconds away love.

Hold on,Don't give up.

Don't let him hurt you baby!!

Fight back for me,for us!!

I was trying to connect with her.If telepathy works in today's age.

I haven't seen her from morning & its 8 pm,My hurt was bleeding.My breathe was stuck.My eyes are hurting.

But just then Cabir asked me to stop suddenly to which I pulled the break and the car stopped making a Screech.

"Manik that's it,,woh yeha hai" Cabir said to me showing a hit at the right side.

We got down & slowly went towards the hut making sure that no one was watching us & Cabir messaged Dhruv about the location.

I went in the back side & the scene infront of me stabbed my hurt. My Nandini ,,,my baby was lying on the floor all curled up like a ball;tied up with ropes and head ,lips were bleeding,Her ever so smooth,shiny hairs are now messy,she had scratches on her milky white hands.

My heart was skipping it's beats whenever I am noticing any scratches on her.Tears escaped my eyes.

Oh! My baby,,How you bared so much !!

I failed to protect you !!

I am the worst thing happened to you !!

Please don't hate me for this!!

Will you give me a last chance??

I got my senses back when she stirred a bit.Measuring around I walked close to her while Cabir guarded us.

I knelt infront of her & caressed her checks to  which she hissed a little,recognising the touch she shot her eyes open & jerked which caused pain at her head but she was least bothered about her pain.

End of Manik's POV

Nandini cried seeing Manik,her saviour,her knight in shining armour,her soul. She was acting strong but seeing him after so long,her wounds started paining,her emotions started working.She got her life back.

Cabir cried silently seeing the ever so sacred,pure two human beings suffering without any reason,his little trust on GOD also vanished right at that moment.

Manik opened ropes and Nandini clinged to him,She cried her heart out "Ma..manii.. Muj..Mujhe daar laa..laag raha tha,but I wasn't scared pehle..Paar phir baa..baadh mein thori daar gayi"

Manik was patting her back making her calm while holding her to his dear life "Sshhh bachha kuch nahi hai,,See!! I am here,Cabir bhai is here..Nothing can harm you"

When suddenly Rohan came and said dramatically "hum thore bewafa Kya huye,, tum toh bajjalan Ho gayi"

Nandini the scared soul hide behind Manik trying to make herself invisible in Manik.

"Waah beta !! Tu toh bada filmy nikla!!! Toh Kya filmo dialogues hi aatein hain bass yah kuch action Jackson bhi aata hai??? Kyun Ki Abhi you need this beta" The ever humorous Cabir it was.

Manik smirked and smiled resting his tongue in cheek.

With that Manik punched him hard making him fall back.Manik lost his control and beats the hell
out of him. Rohan was begging but Manik was ruthless "I promised myself Rohan that I will kill you,,I will dig your grave..You hurt my Nandini god damnit!!! How dare you ?? How dare you touch her !!?? She cried because of you!! You won't be able to see yourself for not even the last time" saying this Manik again started beating him,neither Cabir nor Nandini stopped him.

Rohan was lying almost dead in a pool of his own blood,When Nandini went near Rohan and said gritting her teeth "I told you Rohan,,He will kill you"

She moved backwards and hugged Manik tightly trying to secure herself in his embrace.He too needed the assurance that she is with him safe and sound. Manik was continuously pecking her everywhere on her face which made her giggle a bit.

"I love You Mani"

"N I Love You Nandini,never do this to me again"

Suddenly Cabir shouted on the top of his voice horrified "Manik Nandini"

Even before Manan could understand A sound of bullet hits their ear drums.

********END********

Holla lovelies !! 2128 words.
I realised that the Rohan chapter is getting dragged unnecessarily,So,wanted to wrap it up fast.

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