Manvi came out of the kitchen but did not found Aarav. She moved to the room and found him getting ready. She asked, "where are you going Aarav?"

"Office.. Presentation hai important" he replied.

"Have you lost it? You can't even walk properly aur office jaoge" she said scolding him.

"Mujhe jaana hi hoga.." he said sitting down on the bed. His feet were paining, Manvi removed his tie from his neck.

He glared at her.. "Manvi.. I need to go.."

"No you are not going.. Samjhe ek din office nahi jaoge toh kuch ho nahi jayega" she said annyoingly.

"Mujhe jaana hai.." he said angrily. He pushed her and left the room. He wore his shoes quickly and moved out of the house. He sat inside the car rushed for office.

Manvi sighed and stamped her foot in anger.

Aarav reached office, the conference had begun. He entered inside, Vineet glanced at him.

"Sorry about the delay.." he apologized.

He started the presentation and explained. It was getting difficult for him to stand, but he somehow managed himself. Vineet was carefully examining him especially trying to read his facial expressions.

After an hour, the meeting ended.

The BODs said "well, go ahead with this we loved the concept"

Aarav smiled, everyone left. He sat down on the chair and drank the water from the bottle. Vineet moved to him and asked.. "Why do you look so tired Aarav?"

Aarav smiled and pretended to be normal "I am fine Vin.."

"Chalo.. Kuch khake aate hai" he said eyeing him.

Aarav did not wanted to walk much, he denied "tum jao.. Main baad mein kha lunga"

"Aur tumhara ye baad mein kabhi nahi aata hai.. Chalo mere saath" he said holding him by his arm and trying to pull him out.

Aarav stood up and walked along with him "aah.." he just could not hold anymore. Vineet was shocked, he asked "kya hua?"

He remained silent, Vineet took a deep breath. He made him sit, lifted his leg up and removed the shoes. He was stunned as the sock which was while, was now completely turned red.

He removed the sock and asked "ye chot kaise lagi tumhe??"

Aarav thought, should him tell the truth? No, he will ask then hundreds of questions and he won't have answers.

He lied to his buddy "nahi.. Bas wo kaanch toot gaya tha wo wahi lag gaya"

Vineet scolded him "mujhe bewakoof samjha hai kya??" he asked.

"Ye ghav kaanch ke chubne ki nahi hai.. Kisi jaanwar ke kaatne ke nishan hai ye" Vineet assumed, while changing his dressing.

"Chalo hum abhi doctor ke paas jaa rahe hai..." he said in concern.

Aarav denied "nahi iski zaroorat nahi hai I will be fine.."

"Shut up Aarav.. Pucha nahi hai tumse maine bata raha hun tumhe main and I am the boss here.. So better you listen to me" he said strictly as he had it enough of his denial. He won't listen till, he scolds him or give orders.

Aarav smiled at him and went with him quietly.

On the way, Vineet asked "jab tumhare pair mein chot lagi hai toh tum office kyun aaye?"

"Ye bhi toh zaroori tha na.. Aur mujhe shauk nahi hai tumhari daant khane ka" Aarav replied.

Vineet gave him a look.. "I could have handled but nahi aaj kal tum kuch batate hi nahi ho mujhe.. What is happening Aarav?" he asked.

"Mujhe bhi nahi pata kya ho raha hai aur kyun ho raha hai" Aarav replied. He himself was confused with Manvi's weird behaviour.

After assuring from doctor, Vineet dropped Aarav home. Vineet helped him walk towards the house. He rang the bell, Manvi opened the door.

She spoke "Aarav.. Tum.." but stopped when she saw Vineet along.

She stepped aside, Vineet took Aarav to the room. He said.. "Jabtak thik nahi hote.. Office aane ki zaroorat nahi hai I will handle.."

Manvi smiled.. "Wahi main isse kah rahi thi lekin ye sunta hi nahi hai meri" she replied.

"Main chalta hun..." Vineet said.

Manvi stopped him with.. "Are nahi... khana khake jaane"

Vineet looked at Aarav, who signalled him to stay. He sat back and Aarav, Vineet had some talks.

Manvi moved out of the room, she could hear their laughing sounds.

She was inside the kitchen, cutting the vegetables. Aarav and Vineet were now outside in the hall at the couch.

"Aarav.. Yaad hai college time pe hum bunk maarke club jaaya karte they aur tumne galti se shots laga liye they.. Phir jo ladki ke saath naache ho tum.."

Aarav sighed.. "Uski toh baat hi mat karo tum.. Uska hangover 2 din tak nahi uthra tha"

"Haan aur uss ladki ka bhi nahi uthra hoga tumhare saath.." he teased him..

She came out and kept the dinner on the table.. "Ready hai dinner"

They moved and settled on the dining table. Manvi noticed vineet, she stared at him with killer eyes.

Aarav noticed her expressions, he looked down and saw the blood drops. He looked at her hand, she was holding the knife so tight in her wist. She felt insecure with Vineet.

She stood up at bit, Aarav coughed..

Vineet gave him water to drink.. "Aaram se.."

Aarav smiled.. "I am okay.. Vineet kaafi raat ho gayi hai you should go home now.."

Vineet was surprised, suddenly he is asking him to leave. He sighed.. "Haan han jaata hun.. Shaadi ho gayi hai tumhari dost ki kya zaroorat hai"

"Take care.." he left from there.

Aarav took a deep breath and relaxed behind with closed eyes. He opened his eyes and was shocked seeing Manvi. She was right behind him, "manvi.."

He could not move, she had held his wrist tightly. "Manvi.." he uttered her name.

"Shhh.... Bahut gussa aa raha tha mujhe.. Itni der tak tumhare saath raha wo aur tumne shots peeke ladki ke saath make out kiya tha??" she asked with fiering gaze.

"It was just.."

"Aur kya kya hai jo mujhe nahi pata hai tumhare baare mein haan?" she shouted at her core.

"You are hurting me.." he yelled at her.

He freed his grip and pushed her. He was being calm and tolerating her. He shouted "bahut ho gaya tumhara.. Ye paagalpan.. Limit hoti hai har cheez ki manvi.. Pyar karti ho mujhse lekin ye paagalpan hai tumhara you can't control my life"

She was left shocked, "tumne mujhe paagal kaha.. Ab kuch nahi kehne ko.. You don't love me now, you don't care for me.. You only care about your friend" she shouted.

"I will kill myself.."

She pointed the knife to her wrist and pressed it, the blood started to ooze out. Aarav ran to her and threw away the knife from her. He shouted.. "Ye kya kar rahi ho??"

She had tears in her eyes.. "Tumhe main paagal lagti hun? Tum pyar nahi karte mujhe toh I should die.. No one loves me.." she cried out loud.

"I am sorry Manvi.. I love you and I really mean it.." he said cupping her face.

She kept her face on his chest and he smeared her head. She smirked...

"Please.. Phir kabhi khudki jaan lene ki baat mat karna.." he said.

She nodded...

His weakness is that he can't see anyone in pain, tears, especially his loved ones and Manvi knew it well.

To be continued...