(The doctor looked at the floor unable to held an eye contact which was enough to increase the worry & everyone's brows cringed in tension!! Everyone was looking at him continuously to know about current status of Nandini)

Manik(clutching his collars)," What happened Doctor, why aren't you speaking dammit? Say something!!"

(Everyone including Shashi holds his hand & tries to calm him down)

Shashi," Manik! Relax... Relax Manik leave him! Let me ask!!"

(Manik's hold over collar tightens with anger, but he leaves him with a jerk.Meanwhile, everyone's attention is diverted towards, Aryaman who received a call. He looked worried on call & he came near everyone after call ended!)

Aryaman (little worried)," Guys! I'm sorry, kuch urgent work hai so i need to go! I know i need to stay here with you guys & Nandini... but i need to leave right now & i promise i will be back as soon as possible!!"

(There was pin drop silence, everyone nodded their head in yes to Aryaman & he rushingly left the place. Shashi was continuing her conversation with doctor.)

Shashi," I am sorry doctor! Tell me how's Nandini!!"

Nyonika & Raj (whisper in anger) ," What kind of behaviour was that Manik? How irresponsible! He is a doctor! Are you out of your mind!!"

Manik (frustrated & bursting in anger)," But.... he....."

(He was about to speak but they stopped him & Shashi & Mukti came to them. Everyone was looking at her and waiting for her to speak.)

Shashi," Doctor said, they took bullet out of her body, but uska already bohot blood loss ho gaya tha, so she needs blood which is not in our blood bank also her heartbeat is getting slower every next second aur heartbeat ke liye medicines glucose ke sath jo bhi di, they are not working! Koi asar nahi ho raha hai uspar!! 24 hrs tak wait kar rahe h ke medicines ka kuch asar ho jaye, tumhare pas 24 hours tak ka time hai for arranging blood. They are trying our best. But for now she needs blood!!"

Mukti," Oh my god!

(Everyone looked at Mukti, tears rolled down from her eyes.)

Manik (turns towards Mukti & keep his both hands on her shoulders)," What happened Mukti?? Say??"

Mukti(hold his hand tightly, Manik was feeling shiver in her body) ," Bhai! Nandini ka blood group" AB negative" hai, & this rare blood group apni family mein kisi ka nahi hai!!"

(Everyone was shocked listening to it & were looking at each other. Manik's eyes widened in shock listening to this! Everyone told that they were not having this blood group. Silence increased & were on the verge to turn into sorrow, but still everyone stood strong & begin calling all their relatives, known ones & friends for the blood. Everyone including doctors were trying hard to arrange the blood. Few hours passed, but all efforts were in vain! Still they keep on trying & trying! Manik was finding himself helpless, he rushed out of the hospital to arrange a blood. From behind, Mukti & her parents cried his name," Manik" when they saw him going in so much rush, but he didn't stopped , he left the place! Everyone else was still trying contacting friends for blood)

Mukti (move forward to stop Manik)," Bhai.... bhai.. stop... please!!"

(Nyonika holds Mukti back to stop her)

Nyonika," Mukti, stop! Don't go behind him! Let him go!"

Mukti," Mom, but you know na bhai ko abhi akele chodna is not good! Alisha & Harshad ne jo sab kiya bhai ke sath, & you know bhai ka gussa, akele mein vo kya kar bethe no one knows! So we should stop him!!"

(Nyonika thought here Mukti has a point! Now she was worried too for Manik)

Nyonika," But! Mukti right now Manik won't do anything stupid & that to at this hour of need, when we need him the most!!"

(Raj came near Mukti & Nyonika)

Raj (kept his hand on shoulder of Mukti)," Mukti, relax beta, we know Manik very well vo bohot responsible & mature hai toh vo abhi kuch bhi nahi karega, vo blood arrange karne hi gaya hoga, i know my son very well!!"

(Raj was looking out of the hospital through the door, from where Manik left, in his eyes there was proud & trust but along with care & worry for Manik as he loves his son a lot & don't want anything to happen to his family.)

(At home)

(Manik drove his car in front of his home & rushed out of the car without locking it, and rendered the door open! He rushed inside his room & begin scrolling files & documents. After some time, the room was messy & files were scattered all over the floor. He finally got the file for which he was searching for. His red teary eyes widened & there was a spark on his face when he looked in to the file. He shut the file & took out the papers of America's property with him & step out of his room. He came into hall & cried at highest pitch of his voice!)

Manik," Alisha!!! Alishaa....!! Where are you come down!"

(But no one came, no one was in the house! After listening to Manik's scream guards came into the house running.)

Manik," Alisha kahan hai??"

Guard," Sir vo toh chali gayi yahan se. Uska bhai letter dekar gaya & usko padha aur vo chali gayi!!"

(Manik tried calling her, but her phone was off. He rushed out of his house & drove the car to the police station. Meanwhile, in the car, he called his lawyer to immediately arrive at police station. Both reached together.)

(At police station)

(Manik rushed inside police station & ask the inspector that he want to meet Harshad, who allows him to go. Manik went near him.)

Manik (called his name)," Harshad!!"

(Harshad came out of dark to the light. He went near Harshad, whose face was filled with wounds & blood stains were scattered all over his outfit. They both came close to each other & were facing each other Harshad was wearing a wierd smile on his face to tease & irritate Manik.)

Harshad," The Manik Malhotra is here.. Itni jaldi!! So desperate too meet me! Seems that i won! Although, i failed to finish you but somewhat i have done something bigger that bought you here!!"

(Manik stayed calm & showed the file to Harshad!)

Manik," Here are the files of my America's property! I will give it to you, but you need to tell me whereabouts of Alisha!!"

(Harshad was shocked to see that, instead of hating Alisha he still wants to meet her. Harshad didn't get it!)

Harshad," Manik! Why you want Alisha now! She hates you! She hates you alot! & still you have feelings for her?? I didn't get you! You still love her??"

(Their was pin drop silence everywhere. Harshad was continuously staring at Manik for an answer but Manik didn't speak. He looked downwards & then again make an eye contact with Harshad who was still looking at him!)

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Writer, K