As it was early monsoon nd due to continuous raining from last night made the atmosphere outside very much chilled even room temperature decreased which wasn't letting Nandini out of her comforter . As wind was touching her bare body parts so she snuggled more and more on her mattress with comforter covering her whole body inside it.

Her alarm was ringing nonstop but she didn't had heart to take her hand out of comforter to shut that alarm . She cursed mansoon , cold wind , her sleep and not but least her Boss . Though he asked her to come to his home at 8am which is reasonable time for any job but still he don't know how it hurts to sacrifice such beautiful sleep in cold weather for anyone but nonetheless she woke up at 7.15 and got ready within half hour .

She took a cab to reach at Manik's place because her car was sent to servicing, credit goes to mighty Manik who stopped her new business before she could have started it . It was little bit time consuming to explain about her rejoining to her friends but at the end they agreed , this time Diya didn't protested not even for single time which surprised Nandini but nonetheless she cursed Manik so much for damage of Nandini's car .

Her phone rang showing Abhimanyu's name and she picked it up .

"Hello "

"Nandini I heard u have rejoined ur job " .

"Yeah ..... Actually I thought it's good descion"

"It's is ..... In fact it can be best for us too "

"How?"

"Listen Half Note is throwing celebration party at ITC Maratha (5star hotel in Mumbai) ..... Yesterday only I got the details about event ..... And I haven't sent the invitations yet "

"No Abhi ..... He won't listen to me " before he could say she guessed it correctly. 

"Please Nandini u just need to convince Manik to change the venue " this is the last option they have.

"No , I can't " she said thoughtfully , she can't convince him , it's next to impossible.

"U r our only hope Nandini "

"Just think why would he do that for us , when he not even for once checked on his own brother " .

"I know Nandini ..... But at least we can try ..... If we get access to Grand Hyatt then we can get cctv footage anyhow" she thought for a while because he is right and she will do it for her friend.

"Okay I will be at his place in five " she disconnected the call and breathed deeply . She needs to calm herself before going to him .

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Manik was taking shower in his newly renovated restroom , today he did extra work out in gym then he cooked food for two people before taking bath . So he got little late in taking bath today , he would have simply skipped his breakfast after drinking protein shake but he thought about his driver , who can't stay hungry.

She greeted her two friends before entering inside the house , she was little nervous , how she will convince him ? When she was the one who said they won't invade each other's personal space.  But she boosted her confidence by giving small pep talk to herself . She entered the house and directly went inside his room . She heard the sound of running water , so he must be taking bath . She waited there only by sitting on his new bed , his room looked different than before but that dark aura is still maintained perfectly with royal furniture .

He turned of the shower , slightly wiped his body with towel , he looked for bathrobes but they aren't shifted here from another bathroom as he got this bathroom back just two days before.   Unaware of the guest waiting for him outside the restroom , he came out of the bathroom while wiping his , water dripping hair with a towel .

"Oops " he looked at the direction of sound, to found his driver sitting on his bed with wide opened eyes and mouth , she immediately shut both of them and her cheeks turned pink .

"What?" He frawned at her .

"Today u r seriously naked and shameless creature on earth " she groaned in irritation because he haven't put any efforts to cover his property yet , though her eyes were closed but she could guess his reaction .

"How would I know that u will be so desperate to meet me? ...... Besides this is my house where no one lives other than me so I can roam naked or do anything " he tied towel around his waist .

"I wasn't desperate " she managed to speak , her heart was beating vigorously and her face was fully flushed in embarrassment.

He entered inside his closest and quickly wore his boxers , gray ripped jeans then he put plain black shirt on his body . He came out of closet with unbuttoned shirt and found her in same position. 

"Stop being over dramatic ..... Don't behave as a virgin teenage girl " he said looking at her , she slowly opened her eyes to see he was standing in front of her.  Unknown to her , her eyes stopped at his main part first .

"Wanna see it again ?" He teased her by putting his hand on jeans button , She instantly turned her gaze to other side after hearing his shameless remark. 

"Such a pervert "  she again looked up and this time her eyes met with his extremely hot , delicious , likable and slightly wet , bare chest . She instantly looked down and cursed him under her breath for being freaking hot creature on earth . 

"I am downstairs " without looking at him she hurriedly went to living room , she took few deep breaths to calm her raging hormones . No matter how non desirable person he can be at a times but his body is most desirable in its kind .

Today he made garlic cheese toast and half fried eggs for breakfast with fresh orange juice. She served toasts and juice for her , she forgot to tell him that she is vegetarian . She started eating without him then he too join her after five minutes .

"I am vegetarian " she said after taking sip of her juice .

"Do I look like cook to u or r u in restaurant ?" He said sarcastically .

"Consider whatever pleases u ...... Because .... I shouldn't say but u cook best food, even u can get a job of chef in any resturant " she praised his cooking skills and stuffed her mouth with cheese garlic toast .

"Well I don't need a job when I can buy whole damn hotel " he said with a attitude and ate piece of toast with fork . He smirked at her .

"Can u help me ? ...... Please" she made extremely cute face .

"No " without looking at her he tore another piece of bread with knife and ate it with fork .

"At least listen to me once " she pleaded again.

"U won't let me eat in peace ..... U can waste my time" he gave her permission to speak. 

"Please change hotel for ur event ..... Please book Grand Hyatt , it's five star nd even u know the owner personally " .

"I also have good professional relations with owner of ITC Maratha ..... I won't risk my image ..... My staff had talked with them .... Deal is done" he finished his drink and she dropped her shoulders in disappointment.

"And if u won't help then u r risking someone's justice ..... Please we need ur help , Diya needs it ...... Till now case is in our favor but if we won't find any proof then court may give bail to Karan ..... Please save innocent life " Nandini spoke for her friend .

"I don't care and it's simply not my matter to get involved with ..... And u also shouldn't involve urself in my business " he said bluntly and stood up from his place . He was done with his  breakfast .

"Now come ..... Take me to the Half Note ..... Have to finalize new song deal " he walked out of the house and she followed him , having no option .

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"Karan I have heard they are planning to get that CCTV footage " Alisha said this to Karan from other side of the locked cell.

"Is there anything against me in that footage?" He asked nervously . He knows in such cases it's not easy to prove ur innocence and if police finds any small proof against the accused then his game is almost finished .

"That's what I am asking ..... I haven't seen that footage, no one has ..... But I am asking is there any possibility that u can win or lose case after the video ?" She asked with concern and he thought for a while .

"I don't know ..... I mean I wasn't in my full senses ..... I was very much into my doings that I don't remember her reactions " .

"So the evidence can be against you too ?"

"Probably "

"Okay don't worry we will do something ..... I will talk with lawyer " she gave him some hope .

"Alisha ....... (After a pause ) .... Why are you doing so much for me ? ..... Even after our break up ?" This question was really bothering him , he didn't expected her help when everyone turned their back on him .

"I am not in love with you but still I love you ..... I can't leave you alone ..... Now bye lawyer is waiting " she caressed his hand over the locked cell , she smiled at him and he reciprocated with a small smile . They still have that softness between them .

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"Did he agreed?" Abhimanyu asked Nandini as soon as he found her roaming outside the Half Note , Manik went inside the company so she was waiting for him .

"He clearly said don't involve him and he won't help " she said .

"Is he doing this to save Karan?" Abhimanyu asked with a doubt , because in the facade of his ignorance sometimes Manik used to care for Karan . They weren't good of brothers in front of him but he has read in between the lines of their brotherhood. Sometimes he also thinks Karan can't do such things but again Diya won't lie in this matter and even Karan was drunk , may be it was drunken mistake.

"No ..... He cares about his professional relations with ITC Maratha .... Also he wants to keep his name away from this case ..... He only cares about himself " Nandini told him about the conversation she had with Manik.

"What we should do now ? ..... We only have three days left " Nandini asked .

"We have today only ..... Because day after tomorrow is event ...... Nandini we have to convince Manik , I can't see Diya getting injustice ..... Otherwise I won't be able to live in peace ...... It will haunt me forever that I couldn't do anything for her " he became gloomy . He remembered how she was crying last night when they were together.

"Don't worry Abhi ..... She will get justice " she caressed his shoulder sympathetically.

"Hmm"

"Driver " Manik came out of Half Note and stood in front of them . He also saw their gloomy and helpless faces . Seeing Manik there Abhimanyu left after greeting him with fake smile . He was going inside Half Note , if he could try to convince other board members for changing the place of event.

"Mr . Malhotra please help " Manik stopped and turned back to look into her hopeful eyes .

"I know you don't want to help ..... And it's okay from ur side ..... But if she will lose the case na then I won't be able to look into my own eyes ..... I will blame myself for rest of my life that I could have saved her but I couldn't ...... please Manik " this time she was looking down, not wanting to show her teary eyes to him .

" Abhimanyu " he screamed loudly and may be for the first time he called him by his name . Abhimanyu who was about to entered inside the half note but stopped hearing Manik's voice and ran back to him .

"Yes boss "

"Sent the invitations to the people and make sure to change the venue name ..... Make it Grand Hyatt " this one statement of him made both the souls on the earth so much happy that out of joy they hugged each other. 

"I hate pda at my work place " they broke the hug instantly but still they were smiling sheepishly, they felt as if they won half of the battle .

"Thank you" they both thanked Manik and he just gave quick nod. 

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"I don't think u really wanna attend the function " he said and she looked puzzled.

"Haan?"

"The way u r looking at me instead of road  ...... I don't think we r going to survive this ride " he taunted her and she realised she was actually looking at him , time to time.  She was very overwhelmed with his earlier gesture but she can't trust him totally so she was looking at him suspiciously , trying to find if he is faking it or not. 

"I think I should wear a sunglasses" when she didn't replied to him , he opened the dashboard to bring out his sunglasses and while taking it out one box of the condom fell down. 

"Don't tell me ..... U had sex in car ?" She asked in disgust after looking at the packets of condom in dashboard .

"What ? ..... No , that day I forgot to put them inside the house then I thought they are better here in car only ..... As I don't do it in my house " he kept that packet and closed the dashboard. She felt little bad after hearing he had sex in last few days but this time she wasn't hurt like before , she realised one thing she don't need his love , she is okay with whatever she has for herself . She loves him or not , but his actions shouldn't make her feel happy or sad .

"It's better that car is cleaned ...... And I hope u will keep ur sex desires out of the car in future as well" she said with lipped tight smile. 

"Ur boyfriend is really worst at bed isn't he ?  ...... That's why u keep commenting on my sex life " he taunted her .

"Bullshit"

"It's okay if u want I don't mind one night or one afternoon or one morning with you  " he gave her open offer .

"Ohhh ...... ' U r the great turn off for any man ' , 'this little figure of mine can't satisfy any mankind on earth ' ...... So what happened to all these things ? ..... Where is 'the man' in u ? " She questioned his man power which definitely triggered his manly ego . Everytime he can't insult her capabilities .

" U don't wish to challenge my power ..... Didn't u saw my man tool in the morning ?" This time he smirked when her cheeks turned red again in embarrassment. She didn't saw him for long time but for whatever seconds she saw him was enough to horrified her with his unusual length .

"U r pathetic " she ended the topic from her side and took a turn towards the mall .

"U didn't told me whether u liked it or not " he again teased her . She ignored him because that was the better way to shut his mouth and stop embarrassing herself.

"We have reached " she stopped the car in front of mall.

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"I don't want to buy any stuff for me " she said when he walked into ladies clothes section and she followed him .

"I am not asking rather I am ordering you " he said in authoritative tone and went ahead to talk with designers .

"See it's my money so I will decide where to waste or invest " she objected his order .

"U r not paying for it ...... It's company's function and u r my worker so "

"Are you going to buy clothes for every other worker ?"

"Sir what would you like to see ?" salesgirl came to them and asked Manik.

"It's an remake of old romantic song ..... So I think u should wear traditional (he said looking at Nandini)  ...... Show some indian outfits " without waiting for Nandini's reply he decided himself . Off course he knows better about these functions and themes of parties. 

"Mr Malhotra I am ur driver and not any actress ...... So no one is going to focus on me .....  So let's go out, I will wear something from my closet " when that girl went away Nandini spoke seriously , she could have purchased something for her but then outfits here are so expensive to spend such heavy amount of money for one night .

" You don't mind wearing any weird set of clothes but I do mind if u r coming with me ...... And if you are going to argue over it then u and my useless p.a. are not invited " she sealed her mouth after hearing his threat . He don't trust her choice of clothes she can be really unrealistic to world , sometimes .

"Sir , ma'am  ...... There is a collection of lehenga's on right side and collection of saree's on left ..... Other dresses and indo western patterns are right behind you " she showed them the insides of boutique according to the particular sections of outfits.

"Driver chose whatever you want from all these options ...... And yes I will finalize " he told her but she just give him one small fake smile to which he raised his eyebrow. 

"Chose it urself " she folded her hands and ordered .

"Are you ordering me ?" He became little angry .

"Nope , just saving ur time ..... It's UR function , I am UR driver , U will finalize the dress ..... everything is URS so choice should be urs too na " she mocked him and he groaned at her response .

"Right ..... Anyways I am best at selection " he moved ahead and roamed his eyes in each section , he also touched some of clothes then his eyes landed on one dark maroon blouse pairing with red lehanga and long dupatta.

"Listen ..... I am choosing this one ..... She will need alterations , so take her measurements " he ordered the staff member and she nodded. Nandini was annoyed with his bossy nature.  That girl came to Nandini for her measurements but she refused to give .

"He is doing everything then he will also give u the correct measurements ..... Take them from him " Nandini said in fake sugar coated voice . She didn't even looked at the dress properly , she was least interested.

"Sir " she was really testing his patience but he didn't lose his calm.

"Height 5'2 ..... Chest 34 .... Waist 28..... Hips 34 and her feet must be 17-18 cm so select nice pair of red silhouettes ..... And parcel them to Half Note " Nandini was gawking at him when did he measured her feet even she don't know her size in cm .

"Sir r u sure these are perfect ? ..... I mean such outfit needs perfect fittings " that girl questioned him.

"Yeah I have taken measures personally , many times ..... U know what I mean" he winked at salesgirl and she blushed knowing the meaning of his words. Nandini was looking at him in disbelief.

"Thank you sir " salesgirl went away and Manik also moved out of boutique after scanning his card .

"I know I look ravishing and since morning u have naughty plans ..... But behave we are in mall " all the way she was glaring him and he was aware of her gaze , so he said that  after coming out of boutique. 

"Mr. Malhotra u r here ?" Before Nandini could answer , one old man in his late 50's came in front of Manik and started talking with him .

"Umm I was having meeting here and after meeting my driver had some work here ..... So that's why " Manik explained and Mr kapoor looked at Nandini who was standing there silently .

"Driver or girlfriend?" Mr kapoor teased Manik.

"U know me ...... I am not into relationship and stuff ..... So she is driver only " Manik said sincerely and Mr kapoor believed him , because it's true there is no single news of his relationship.

"That's good too ......." After that they talked for another two minutes .

"Will see you soon in next album ..... Now I have to buy saree for my wife ..... So excuse " Mr Kapoor said , ending their conversation.

"Sure " Manik smiled in acknowledgement . Nandini smirked looking at Manik . Mr Kapoor took two steps towards boutique and Nandini also took two steps towards Manik .

"Actually u r right u look damn ravishing " Nandini said roaming her finger on his face , her voice was husky and moves were seductive. Mr Kapoor stopped in the middle of his way after hearing her , he didn't looked back but stayed rooted to his place .

"What r u doing ? ..... Move " Manik whispered yelled at her and she pressed his abs over his shirt. 

"Umm ..... Mr Malhotraa" she moaned in response which made Mr Kapoor to stepped back without looking at them. She was moaning on his neck .

"I am turned on ...... U r making me lose my control " she said in more huskier tone, Manik saw Mr Kapoor took one more step back , very much interested to hear her naughty talks.

"I am telling u , shut up ...... He is hearing u " Manik warned her again in low tone but she was in mood to take revenge. Why only she should feel embarrassed?.

"Umm ..... Aaah ..... Manikkk , stop we r in public " she moaned again.

"I am warning you " he said and tried to get out of her hold but she didn't let him . Faint noises of movements were giving all dirty ideas to Mr kapoor who was hearing them with interest.

"U have no idea, how much I like ur man tool  " now she kept her hand on his belt causing him to skip few breathes .

"But Please understand, I am tired , we just done it in car ..... At least wait till we reached home" she said in timid voice and he groaned in disbelief . He instantly grabbed her hand which was still on his belt, and pulled her out of the mall . She was trying very hard in controlling her laugh.

"Are you mad ? ...... What u were doing ? ..... Do you think it's a joke ? ...... U were spoiling my image ...... U literally made me lier " He pushed her on car door , caged her between him and car then yelled at her. 

"That u r and I was just giving answers to ur previous questions " she said innocently by flickering her eye lashes .

"Just shut upp " he pressed her waist tightly in response.

"Aaah leave me " she slapped his hands. And at that time only Mr Kapoor reached there , his curiosity lead him to follow them .

"Mr Malhotra at least let her rest for a while ..... And it's a public place " Mr Kapoor said taking Nandini's side and she also put that innocent face in front of him . He passed unbelievable and disappointed look to Manik , it's not new that someone is hiding their relationship in this industry but making her uncomfortable in public doesn't look appreciable.

"Actually u r taking it in wrong way Mr Kapoor ...... It was her wish to do naughty stuff in public ..... Umm u know fantasy " Manik covered up his own image and Mr Kapoor nodded.

"Sounds wild " Mr. Kapoor chuckled looking at Nandini who looked down due to awkwardness of situation.

"She is very much wild ..... U have no idea " Manik too chuckled with him .

"Now I will take ur leave ...... Have to please my girl " he faked excitement and playfulness to which Mr kapoor agreed and went back to Mall. 

"I don't like losing , babe " Manik pinched her nose and without giving any reply to him , she stomped her foot and sat inside the car . He smirked seeing her grumpy and defeated face , others defeat gives him satisfaction .

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After that in the late afternoon they went back to Half Note where he was busy inside the company and she helped Abhimanyu with invitations , they also made plan for tomorrow on conference call with Swaroop, Diya and that waiter from Grand Hyatt.  Hearing about the involvement of Manik in any way made Diya happy and hopeful towards her plan.  She just hoped everything goes according to her because she is risking innocent 's life .

In the late evening everyone was done with their work , it was her second time in his company and she noticed most of it , his home has royal old touch but his office is totally opposite and well construct in modern way , everything inside is eye catching and excellent in it's form .

He took a brief look on everything before leaving with her for his home. Both of them were completely silent during whole drive and after reaching outside the mansion he just climbed out of car. 

"Nandinii" as soon as she stepped out the car , Sahil nd Sandesh greeted her excitedly.

"Wow ..... Hii " she looked surprised then nodded hii.

"We were waiting for you " Sahil said and he looked happy but little bit shy which is very rare to see.

"What's so special ?" She raised her eyebrows . And Manik just rolled his eyes at them and walked towards his house.

"Join us over drink .... We three will celebrate " Sandesh said. Manik heard that from his place but didn't looked back .

"Okay but only one drink ..... Today I have no car with me " .

"U can call Swaroop.... He can come here to take u or maybe join us " .

"Let's see " she agreed to them and this time Manik went inside his house , there is no point in staying when no one is going to invite him , they invited her bf but didn't invited their own boss .

"What's the occasion ?" She asked when she entered inside the their small office which is inside Malhotra's property . It's specially built for watchman just beside the main gate .

"First promise us ..... U won't judge us " they were little nervous about her reaction , not only her's but anyone's reaction.

"I promise...... Feel free to say anything .... I am ur friend " she made them feel comfortable around her .

"U remember that day u told us ..... We will find a beautiful person for ourselves .... Who will love us for the way we r " Sahil said this holding her hand in his hand .

"Yeah I do " she also got vague idea of what they are going to say .

"We found that beautiful person in each other " Sandesh said holding her other free hand. 

"We love each other " they both said.

"I am very happy for u " she hugged them both and they smiled at her gesture . At least something good happened in her life.

"Don't fear for the acceptance ...... Just stick by each other's side ...... Never give up on ur love ..... Okay ?" she said after breaking the hug .

"We won't " they gave her assurance.

"Cheers"

"Cheers"

"Cheers"

And then they spend the evening celebrating their love with her , she is the only friend they have in their lives for now . They also shared their story that how they discovered their interest and realised their love for each other.

It was very different from normal realistic world but it felt so right through their hearts .

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Let me know if you found any mistake.

How was the chap?
(Sry if it was too tharki 😬)

............... Aish ❣️...............