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Manik's pov

I walked behind everyone..as everyone ready to be seated in car..

Uncle, vese kab aye aap Spain se? i asked him as they were still in Spain but they came back this time forever..they all gonna leave in Mumbai from now on..in Desmukh Mansion..

Subha Manik..he said as i opened door for him..while i made him settle, with his family..i looked Mom and Dad(Supriya and Surya), who looked little bit off track..so, i walked up to them as i saw Nandini taking driving seat in my car..Abhay in back seat..while rest were in already..

Umm? i took their attention..i know, i promised to stay back but i couldn't stop myself to ask what's wrong with this two..from start..

Is everything okay? i asked them insure tone..while Avni tightened her arms around my neck, who was still hanging to me..like i will vanish in air..

Oh! ya Manik..everything is alright..he said looking at mom..who turned her face to avoid tears..i couldn't help but take care in side hug..while she sobbed in my arms..

I wasn't there for her Manik..i wasn't..she cried in my arms..while dad looked upset for something, as if he lost something precious..but Mom was too upset with news..she was badly hurt..i could see that..

Hey its okay..u couldn't make it up, it wasn't ur fault..i tried..mind tried..i'm real bad at consoling people..where she sniffed more..i looked dad, he gave helpless look to me..i need to something to lift her mood..

 but she missed u so much..aap ko patha hai, she used say..she have best friend..she is badly missing her..jobi, vakth tha.. voh aapki bare mai bath kiya un hone..i said to her..she blinked her eyes in innocence..while i nodded my head..

aur hain aap ke liye, ek letter bhi choda hai un hone..Swara se zarur le lena..she have written big letter to u..i said to her she smiled finally..i sighed..

usne bohuth miss kiya muje? she asked me..i just nodded my head..

she missed her friend lot..and unn hone sorry bhi bola hai..apko, for not making up for u..i said to her..while she smiled sadly..

ye he bathne ki liye..mai airport araha thi, Manik..tume hai! Lonavala lana tha muje..as her condition was deteriorating too badly..she wanted to see u one last time..so,i came.. but vaha pe guards ne rok liya..but i somehow, sneaked in using my powers(Writer's pov- don't forget she is Raj Malhotra's sister- she have equal power of being Malhotra even today) ..but it was too late to reach u..i heard everything..but i couldn't help u Manik..mai chathi thi, i wanted to help u..but nothing was in my hand..i went numb seeing situation..i didn't knew how to react Manik..i'm sorry Manik..if i would've done anything that time..tume ethna sab nae sena na padtha..i'm sorry Manik..i couldn't make it up for u..i'm sorry Manik..she cried in my arms..while i rubbed my arms..it was my fate to go through..non can change it..i have accepted my past..i don't want to look back that dirty past of mine for sure..which mirrors everything dirty..

Its okay..at least u wanted help me..that's the big thing to me, Mom..i consoled her..while dad looked with suspicious eye..

Kese situation? he was words were firm and demanded an answer from us..i looked mom, she was ready to open her mouth..but i, i don't know..i was not comfortable in sharing this..i wasn't still..

I'm hungry..Avni said loudly to gain attention in convo..she pretty did it..but i was sure..she sensed my mind..as i was avoiding it..

Humm..i guess, we need to leave for home..i opened door for mom, she settled down in passenger seat..as dad sat in driving seat..giving brief look to both of us..he needed answers..if he gets truth..he gonna rip Mukthi's head..and non can find her on earth..because for him, his daughter is world..uff..life is mess..its better i be culprit to world..

Are u planning to hid things still? Avni demanded an answer with glare..oh! god she still mad..

Its better the way it looks, Avni..i said to her..while she gave i'm badly not impressed look to me..

That's not right..be good but don't be so good that u let people destroy u..don't let others to make fun of ur love and concern..if they did..don't give them chance or forgive them..let them root in their own hell..because they don't deserve heaven..and i'm not supporting u this time for ur shitty theories Mr. Malhotra, because they don't deserve it..she said eyeing Mukthi..i never knew this little girl of mine also can hate someone..

why do i feel..that u are upto something? i glared her..where she gave meaning full smile of sarcasm..

I'm not upto something..but destiny is upto something..Mr. Malhotra be ready for roller coaster of life again..she winked at me..as she got down from my arms and ran to my car..where they are waiting for me..i looked her in shock..i couldn't digest this shades of my daughter..oh! god, she is more to explore..my heart said proudly..where my mind did small happy dense even in mess..fuck..

fuck..i'm in mess again..i should've guessed this coming, when i saw all of them together..i'm in deep trouble and congratulation to my kids again..they won't let go this easily..until i spill my self..Mukthi u are so gone..no one can protect u this time..i sighed looking at Mukthi..who was already looking at me in hope, ruffling her daughter's hairs..i don't have any feelings for u..Mrs. Thakur..this time, ur so gone..but trust me, i don't feel any pity for that..all the best..may u don't lose anything like me..hope so..

I gave a look to her as i walked past..don't hope anything from me this time..i'm not same Manik any more..who u destroyed..i have learnt lesson's from my betrayals..that never trust someone or love someone..who can't cross bridge for u, when u swim over, ocean for them..u failed me badly again and again..now i don't have anything for u..maybe i can forgive my dad but never u..i'm not stupid enough to give chance to any this time..that's period..

I sat in car..looked people..all are lost..where Abhay was still calculating things like me, i'm sure he will be upto something this time..where nandini was lost again..

Hmm..chale ghar? she nodded her head..as she started car..where fleets of car followed us..as only few people know Lonavala Mansion..they never came nor i invited them..i don't feel like calling them..

Rastha? she asked me in blur..where i asked her to follow my guards, who are in front of us in car..where my mind was fully occupied..i mean everything..i'm not feeling comfortable with air..its suffocating me again..something more is waiting for me..while i'm asking my heart are u ready for it again?

where he smiled sadly..at the heart breaks, i had..it is used to it..nothing new Manik..

we are ready for it..he said with my mind..i smiled sadly looking outside..

End of Manik's pov

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Writer's pov

Fleets of cars entered restricted area of "Emperor's Empire"..where everyone's eyes went wide looking at the 500 acres of land..which is filled with thousands of well maintained trees, with perfect lawn in garden side by side of tar road, artificial fountains to every garden, luxurious stable for Manik's pet animals and not forget most beautiful private lake..it was cluster of both nature and artificial things..the way Manik likes..

(This is not same lake, which i mentioned before..its different one..it is inside the property itself)

Swing near the lake..Manik's fav. spot in entire world..because it had best memories of Manik with his mom..so, its very special to Manik..and very dear to his heart..

(Animals stable in front yard left)

And lake is right side of front yard..(though little away, but u can have view of it from palace)

Where everyone's mouth went wide..everyone knew Manik is rich but this much rich..non could expect..but this was just example of his richness..there is more that non could measure..not even himself..but they couldn't measure his richness not because they didn't visited any but because of Manik..who was always simple..he never showed off in front of any..he was simple..unlike rich brats..his childhood thought him more, than anything..

Everyone's jaw hit ground..seeings most beautiful mansion..sorry..its a palace..where Emperor live..the palace spoke warmness, love, affection, care and concern..which Manik used crave but his mom full filled it..by giving this blissful palace to him..which speaks its own peace with most elegant and serene..it is place anyone want to live for life..And Manik was one lucky person to be there..to be its owner..and he deserves every bit of it..

Though this house was given by his mom..it had all memories of Raj and Devika..because its place where they used live before any drift..it was built by them for their son..who they desired to keep like real Emperor..this palace have seen every phase..it maybe abundant of happiness..a real meaning of  love..real meaning of innocence..real meaning of care and concern..real meaning of friendship..real meaning of relationship between lovers..real meaning of waiting..real meaning of affection..real meaning of waiting for their son for years..real meaning of hope.. in all this it also witnessed..real meaning of betrayals..real meaning of hurt..real meaning of tears in pain..real meaning of hatred..real meaning of heart breaks..real meaning of death..real meaning of waiting for someone without any ray of hope..real meaning of loving someone hopelessly even after betrayals..real of meaning of loneliness..real of meaning darkness..uff..yet this palace stood with same victory..like non touched its beauty..non could..because when, Manik is back..and everything should get back..that's how everything came into line..a palace, which have its own story..a untold story..

Where for Raj, screaming past came running to him, how beautiful it was..THEIR PALACE IT WAS..he could see same Raj, which once he was..his trance was broken as his side of gate was opened by an old servant, who bowed his head infront of Raj, which he nodded..as he stepped out, to his place, where he belongs even today..which they used own one's..but today it was gifted to Manik, as they both wished..and he is happy that, finally Manik is there, where he should be..while he walked past every cars..everything is same, nothing was changed..not even single thing..Raj smiled gladly at Manik, for keeping things the way it is..because each thing had Devika's touch..her touch means magical and peaceful for him..

While Manik side door was opened by same servant..where he smiled brighter seeing old servant..

Hey kaka..he hugged him..while kaka rocked him..that was something people love about Manik..treating everyone equally..he is simple not called most precious..he deserved to be called..

kaise aap chote baba? he asked still admiring Manik..and that smile on Manik's face made kaka content..he was an old servant..but he was very concerned about Manik..from the day he got to know about Devika being pregnant with Manik..it was cloud nine moment..because each servant in palace knew how his parents craved for their kid for years..the news itself was like getting infinity happiness to everyone..and that includes all servants of palace..that's how Raj and Devika kept their servants..by not treating them as servants..that's something about Raj, which was preserved only to this palace..

Mai bilkul tek hu..deko? Manik presented himself..while kaka giggled in happiness..sighed finally seeing owner of Palace is happy..he himself seen Manik's struggle to get back..he has seen Manik's tear behind everyone's back..he seen Manik to The Manik Malhotra..he had witnessed that Manik, which world can never digest..but today seeing him happy finally made him happy..that their owner is back to track again..

Arey bade baba..kise hai aap? kaafi den hogaya the? aap nae ayye? kaka asked him..while Raj smiled genuinely..while others came out of their cars, which was opened by guards again..

Mai bikul tek..aap kaise hai? Raj avoided rest, which made Manik raise his eye brows..

Mai bhi tek u..he said as he greeted even Deshmukh and Murthy's with same gratitude..

oh! ayiyyappa this looks beyond my imagination..both avya said in unison..making all chuckle at them in aww..while Nandini was floored seeing such beautiful palace..she had heard Deviika owns luxurious palace..but this is beyond..

Is it? then lets go..there is more to explore..Manik said excitedly..rubbing his hands..which satisfied Raj to greater extent..that his what he wanted..excited Manik just like his mom..it was one of the shades of Devika, Manik got..being excited but the thing is he never shows that to anyone..because people always stabbed his happiness, as it knocks on his door..he fear to exhibit that Manik now..because non entertained that, when he was a child..and he was used to it..but being with his kids, today..he is badly rubbed by them..so he is experiencing the joy, which every kid enjoys now..isn't Manik lucky to have them? i say, his good deeds are bottled up by god and gave him back inform of his kids? lucky man he is, to have them..

Kaafi excited lag raho??but let me remind Mr..hum es ghar ke kon kon janthe hai..Abhay said with his famous smirk..Avni nodded her head with her brother, same attitude to be carried..after Avya they are..

Sari excitement ki dajiya udadiya tumne..he said to Abhay..while he shrugged..

Kaka this Abhay and That's Avni..mera bacche hai..while kaka smiled gladly welcoming two most god angel's of Manik's life..who lite Manik's life like no one..

Aur ye Nandini..he referred her..he smiled at her, where she replied same..kaka don't need information because he is well known about Nandini, being old servant for his parents and him..he knows Nandini better..

while barking Alex came running to Manik..as he finally came home..he lifted him, and kissed his head..

Come in..he called everyone and others followed him..while Cabir was himself drumstruck seeing beauty of palace with rest of fab3 and their beloved better halves..non came here as they were never interested in Manik or his life..while for Cabir..Manik never invited him..as he didn't feel like calling him..because something was still stopping Manik to do that..that something was Trust..u must amazed but it was sad reality to say, that The Great Cabir Dhawan failed to understand Manik..his best friend..when he wanted someone by his side..someone to trust him and bring back his Nandini for him..to share his pain..but he didn't did that but believed what others said against Manik..a bitter truth..which wounded Manik, hurt him for forever..maybe they are in same terms of talking but that talking, lacked heartily talks today..There are no more same Manik and Cabir or Manbir..but everything is changed..changed for worst years back..maybe today it was time for Cabir, to reflect his own mistakes for mistrusting his best friend..

Shock! Surprise! Amusement! Happiness! Peace! Warmness..it was feeling that everyone were having as they stepped into home..the palace speaks money and richness of the owner..while Manik walked unaffected..it never mattered him..money is nothing to Manik even today..

kaka sabke liye kana bana di jeyega..Ashwini aunty menu de dedenge..While Ashwini walked to kitchen with servants to get started with work..it was her responsibility to look after the palace, when she is here..warna its Manik always..

And u all make ur self comfortable..or roam around..he said awkwardly looking at people..who are equally in mess..but damn! boy was hungry..from morning he didn't had glass of water due to pooja..and then rest went on..he needed food to fill up his already starving stomach..

All settled..while everyone's head was going here and there..to look at the pretty home..but how could Avya sit quiet they ran to kitchen..to pull their Nani's palu, and make her things which they want to cherish..sounds little mess..but Avya are too demanding when it comes to their grandparents..they are liberal as their grandparents gave reason for their comfort and love..so they are too clingy..especially Avni..she is hell bent to make her Nani and Nanu, run under her isharo..where they gladly take as they find their daughter in this cute baby..unknowingly they fulfilled a part of being grandparents to their grand kids..and they are so happy for it..while Rahul followed them, very well knowing this chota packets..and their plans of making his wife toil..

What's up Mr & Ms. Malhotra? Rahul asked siting on kitchen slab, where both muchkins..where having competition of getting their wishes done from their Nani..who is all happy..to get her daughter..and mostly her grand kids being her own..made her heart swell in happiness..and saying no to them, never will happen..

U need to say Mr. kirolskar..kaafi disturb lag rahi? kya bath hai? Abhay asked eyeing his grandparents..badly this boy had genes of Raj Malhotra of reading someone's face..

where manik walked inside kitchen as he couldn't stay in hall, mostly Mukthi's presence suffocated him..he hates to stay in place where she is..from nowhere Nandini joined inside, to sneak peek at her past with new her found parents, something was pulling her..to know about them and maybe to spend some time with them..while rest were roaming around palace to have look of beautiful mansion, with guide Prathik, Mrudula and Sinha family..while Raj was having look of nook and corner of palace..which had best memories of life..and Murthy's and Swara&Sanskar were resting in their respective rooms..which they own in this palace..

"" (I would request all of them to continue this part, after having Ride to Emperor's Empire, which is updated after this..and then continue this chapter-please give me reviews about palace, i really worked hard to get pictures and frame it..i hope u will like it )""

umm..kya ban ja raha hai? Manik asked leaning to door frame..while Nanini stood next to him..with astonishment seeing the bonding, between all, with her parents..

Bohuth bada list hai, papa..Avni said with twinkling eyes..and Maharashtrain food..hit nostrils of them..yum! that's what they said in unison..as Abhay picked up hot hot somosa..which just came out of frying pan..

I'm loving this..Manik ran inside kitchen..where his kids were already messing all most empty plate..while Ashwini gave disbelief to everyone..

Nandini, come in..Rahul saw uneasiness of Nandini..though he wanted to call her by her own name..he stopped himself from doing that..earning attention of Manik..which he simply admitted that something was really not correct between people and Nandini..but let the things go in flow..

Umm..she gave an fake smile and settled down next to Rahul, seeing small banter of Manik and his kids over food..

Muje chai..i'm hungry..Manik cried, melting Ashwini's heart..while Avni stuffed her mouth with rest of samosa..food is not for share..and yummy chats definitely not..Malhotra's knows it well..

Aww, elo mera baby..she served him kheer, which was already made for Devika's birthday..she very well know Today, Manik will not have water also..he is very particular of his fasting, until he finishes his duties towards his mom..which was taught by Ashwini..as Manik have zero knowledge about rituals..he really follow her words..she is just like mother to him..though he never says that, but he gives all respect to her,, which he gives to his all mother's..

Bohuth yummy kaka..Manik mouthed as he sat other side of Rahul..where Ashwini passed Nandini and Rahul hot samosa..where she got busy in ordering servant for things she wants..she is well organised in whatever she does..which was keenly observed by Nandini..

where Avya were still bickering Ashwini with their list, where she was not annoyed at all..she is calm and composed..making her angry is too difficult..if she is angry..mind me, she make sure u rot in hell..something Avni Malhotra possess from her Nani's genes..

Nani, voh puran po po..kya tha? voh..Avni started scratching her head..she is still learning..she is improved but still she needs time..where Abhay giggled while Avni slapped his arms for making fun of her..

Its puran poli, Avni..Ashwini said while working..

Hain vahi..apne promise kiya tha..mere liye bana na ke liye..will u do that..can someone be so innocent like Avni..everyone had doubt in kitchen..as she blinked her eyes artificially but it looked real..

Definitely..she kissed her cheeks..while Abhay walked on kitchen slab..making all three bend down little so that he pass them..then pulled fridge door with some difficulty..and finally fetched a big tub of ice cream from it..where Manan slapped their foreheads, for their son doing..

Abhay, i'm warning no ice cream today..u have ate almost two tubs yesterday..Nandini warned remembering about yesterday..while Abhay ate tubs of ice cream as his heart was not in pretty good shape..

Arey mamma kuch nae hotha..chillax babe..he dig his fingers into ice cream started relishing ice cream..when he was about to do second time..ice cream tub was not there..as Nandini started eating them,..as even she not in good mood..sorry her heart was not..and there started another fight of ice cream..making whole kitchen a mess..which they are famous for, ice cream fights..which they needed to greater extent as both Mom and her son needed to cool their inner turmoil.. for deshmukh it was like alien show..and for Manik and Avni it was entertainment again..who will miss an scene of mamma's boy and mamma fighting? And papa and his princess aren't fool, to miss such shows..

Enough bohuth hogaya..tum duno ka..Manik's stern voice brought them to reality..but do u think it affects them, hell no..

Papa, Mamma/Manik, Abbu..they pointed each other ..where Manik face palmed at childishness of both of them..while Avni in all chaos got her muffins and she was done with her two muffins already..while Manik's eye went wider seeing the foodies of home..

Perfect..he said sarcastically..

get ur asses out of my Kitchen now..Ashwini yelled all three..she is particular about her kitchen, if it is mess..u are in deep shit..while three ran from kitchen..to save from, god damn women..she isn't piece to be called calm women anywhere again..where nandini realized that, she is just like her mom in every matter..

Oh! lady come down..baccho ko dara diya, tune..Rahul said to her, where manik walked out saying servants to clean the mess..as he need to deal with this three for now..

Where three stood in drawing room with head down..waiting for their punishments..

What the hell was that? Manik asked them..

Voh Mom/ Abhay..both trailed again..only to shut their mouth next second..while Avni's mouth filled with third muffin..she was trying all ways not get caught by her daddy dear..because mam had stolen Manik's muffins again..which Manik haven't noticed still..

Enough..i want u too freshen up soon..and i need u both in dinning table within half an hour..did i make myself very much clear to u both..they nodded their head and left from there to save their life from Angry Daddy..while Manik's eyes landed on Mini monster..who was trying to hid her face, specifically her hands..which was still filled with two more muffins..

What's that in ur mouth Ms? Manik asked sternly..while Avni nodded her head no..she just want escape from this room asap with her two muffins specially..

oh! wait, what's their in ur hands? Manik eyed at it..when he realized what could it be..he was behind her..yet this family not going to change for good..that too for food..

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Raj walked to east side of palace..little away from others room, its last room of palace, but it have every beauty but the beauty of room was not decoration nor interior but decoration of memories of love, memories of happiness, memories of happily ever after, but that beauty is locked..locked for years..and Raj hold that keys even today..

Raj walked along lobby, which connects his and Devika's room..where non dared to move that side..as it strictly banned to people by Raj..while Manik never want to go there, though he have keys of that room..his heart says just for once go there..but he ignores always as he thinks there is nothing to see..but he missed most blissful sight of his life..that room..which have everything, which answers his question about Raj&Devika's relationship..Their love for their son was stored in it, like it is untouched..everything about that room was love and happiness..

Raj opened the door..to see entire room glowing with same beauty with lights still on like always, he smiled seeing each thing in that room as he stepped in room..which always welcomes him with open hand..he walked and sat on bed, he was trying to feel his wife in that room..which even today smell like her..where his eyes landed on frames, which they had personally hanged..

Where Raj's eyes started tearing seeing frames..where they had stored their memories..about them and their son..

(Imagine Raj&Devika in picture-Try karlo, i know its not easy but still do it )

Picture was taken, when Manik was born..

Raj trailed his hands on frames..now its just memory..even his son became memory..that innocence in Manik's eye when he was born..was gone.. that was what Raj loved about his son..his son's most innocent eyes looking at him for the first time..as time passed that beautiful innocence eyes of his son, died forever..Now today he wants to bring back same Manik..but he forgot one's it is dead..its dead forever..like time passed..it can't come back..

If Raj Malhotra can get his old years back, then he would give everything of his..to get back his wife and his son..but its really unfortunate for Raj but really fortunate for Mother and son..and they don't want get back any more..because they don't live there any more..but even today Raj is stuck in his past..he just needed one chance to prove himself..but damn! destiny is not so cruel for Manik again..to give chance to Raj again..even if destiny gives..Manik is no more generous to give him any chance in life..

Raj walked to walk in closet..he opened all cabinets to have look of it..that's what punishment one gets, when u hurt someone so badly..that they couldn't recover..its time for Raj Malhotra to feel pain..pain of not having the person, whom u love them the most..u just want to run and hug them so tightly, that u won't let them go away again.. Now he is understanding, how Manik felt from years back by staying away from everything and everyone, whom he loved..now he knows..it hurts like bitch..to realize that the person, u love the most in gone forever without final good bye at least..he missed everything by giving, his control to his hatred and cruelty..now its done..done forever..

time is like karma..u play with others feeling..time will play with u..people may leave u without a revenge but karma, is not that generous..can it be??

That suits better for Raj Malhotra..he gave everything best to people..when i say everything..i mean everyone, except his son..be blind but don't go so blind to see tears of someone, that u gave them..try not be reason of someone's tears, if u can't keep them happy at least..

if not be ready for karma..because he is like uninvited guest of life..he will knock ur door for sure..so hard that u fall on ur knees for forgiveness but u won't get one such..

Raj eyes roamed around cabin..as his teary eyes landed on some kid's attire..it was kept safely, like, if someone touches it vanishes..it was same dress of Manik, which Rahul and Ashwini brought for Devika from Dehradhun, as she wished to have something of her son.. So, she asked them to get this return for her..because she wanted to feel him in it..it didn't took seconds for him to understand whose dress it was..he smiled sadly seeing it, remembering how Manik was in childhood..that small Manik still had twinkling eyes of innocence..until he touched it with his hatred hands again..and that's the last of that innocence..mess with anything but not with child's innocence..once its destroyed..its destroyed for life..he got it, he got his wife's words, todat..its real meaning..how she used always stop him, to not hurt Manik..but he ended up doing same..and he lost his own count..his eyes roamed around in same cabinet..he could see many paper cuttings of Manik..many photographs of Manik in his school..many have taken secretly..where for the first time he observed his son's face..as pace of pics went on..he could see frowning Manik more than smiling Manik..he could see innocence dying in Manik's eyes with each picture..he could see how hardly his son used to smile..he could see how Manik, not mingling with any..he could see alone Manik in every picture(he doubted for seconds, whether it was taken when he was alone or his son was so alone all time), but he in seconds he got it, that he made people away from Manik..he made his son alone..so alone..that it would give him peace years back but today it brought tears in his eyes..he could see Angry Manik..which he had created..he saw bunch of marks card of Manik from his school, where his son was always topper, where he every time lied to Neyo about his progress card of getting less grades..but he knew his son was genius, by Devika as she gets his report card every time, it was her request for Raj, which he obeyed, much to relief of Devika..but he never knew his son was so genius..he kept on checking certificates Manik had got, Manik was awarded with Smartest Boy from great educational Institution of India..he was never aware about this..Raj just knew Manik was fond of Music, which he never snatched from Manik..maybe that was the only best Raj ever done to his son..but he never knew his son, was one of the most wanted Man of world in his 15..he went through many papers, which said about Manik, which world was never aware of..he was given platform to lead a Biggest band of world..but Manik refused such golden opportunity only to look after his baby sister..if not Manik would've been greatest celebrity at very small age..he had scarified such big opportunity, where people die to get one..such was Manik's love for his sister..where this was unknown to Raj, he was just shocked to know..that how selfless he was..non could be Manik Malhotra..non could be..

Raj felt, how less he knows about their son..he have witnessed love of Manik towards Mukthi..but he never knew,it was so beyond words..which makes any speechless..he really underestimated Manik's love for Mukthi..where Raj thought, he never loved his own sister's like Manik did years back..uff where Raj sighed, remembering the scene, which happened in airport and in his office..how badly she treated Manik..but he never spoke a word to her, but tried to make her understand..he felt so much guilty for making Mukthi, cruel against Manik..shayad biggest sin..by making her evil for her brother..but he never knew..she will turn such evil in hatred that she forgets being human being and especially a girl..he did sin of messing with her innocence but that turned his life ups and down too badly..that he could put words also..Mukthi Thakur betrayed Raj Malhotra too..it was karma again for him..but the devil deserves that every bit..

Devika stored every small thing of her son..his tore shoes were stored by her, which he had brought by his first scholarship..by his own money..he had run all way in happiness by wearing it..he had kept it for years as memory..but he lost it, when he became bankrupt..where Devika had asked Swara to buy that Dehradhun home asap..as she didn't wanted to let go that home of Manik..which had seen most of her son's childhood..yes, she couldn't do anything for her son..but she was there at his back..like his shadow..it hurt every time, whenever his son cried for parents..it hurt seeing son getting abused by everyone..it hurt seeing her son sitting alone in that whole home of Dehardhun, it hurt seeing him working as worker in his home..it hurts seeing her son looking some kid with tears, who was getting parents love..he used always smile for others happiness..ouch..that hurts mother's heart..

 she was granted to see him from far away..but that far was enough to churn mother's heart..seeing her son struggling for little things..even for food..she had seen him working in bar, she had seen him working as waiter..she had seen him zoning out in whole crowd..she had seen starving for days..she had seen how independent her son was..she had seen him paying servants of Malhotra Mansion for his basic facilities, which he though owns..but still..she had seen him sitting in his secret spot for whole night, after every fight with Raj..she had seen him smiling less..she had seen how he was tortured by Raj and his words..she had seen how people treated him..she had seen him getting lost in his Music, his Jaan, which she gifted him(The guitar was gifted by her)..she had seen him craving for love..and for someone in his life..she had seen Manik falling in love with Nandini..she had seen Manik doing everything for Mukthi's happiness..she had seen Manik, maybe real Manik like no one..and finally she had given treat by her son..when he entered her life again..that was the best moments of Devika..she truly treasured that Manik, she always wanted to see..he gave her best Alvida moment to her..she was content, when she died..her son kept her like Queen..he didn't let her treat him..but he treated her like he, is her mother..than she was..she became a child of his..while she said one thing to him..Manu..in next birth na, i will be ur daughter for sure..be ready baby..i'm gonna bug so much..because i can't miss ur love in my next birth..as if saying she died in his lap..maybe his mother was his daughter..who knows? 

Maybe she fulfilled a promised of being a mother, on being his daughter in her next birth..Which Avni did it effortlessly..she, fulfilled her work..and completed her own wish of being child to his son..god knows..

Thud!!!

where Raj cried louder collapsing on floor..for whatever he did..did he hurt his wife so much, for keeping her away from his son..he don't know..maybe he can't think also..where he cried for lost childhood of Manik..he can't bring back both..he felt intense slap on his heart..where his soul died again and again, remembering each moment, their teary eyes, which echoed pain or their eyes which went blank..where emotions died for them..as his eyes roamed in that cabinet..he destroyed his own son..such extent, where he can't fix it again..each thing echoed his sin like anything..he was going insane with such cruel reality of years back..how did small Manik dealt this, was the only thought Raj had at the moment..how did he tolerated such hatred of his own father..he don't have any idea..maybe he can't think also..where every thought brought disgust on his own self..

Hey, what happened to u? Manik's voice came from nowhere..Raj looked above to see Manik standing at door steps with worried face, looking at him..why is Manik so good, was the question Raj asked himself..

While other side, Avni was running ever where in palace..she ended up east side of palace..where she somehow escaped from Manik, with her muffins..if not Manik heard a collapse sound from last room, he would've not turned that side..he didn't wanted to go though but his legs made way faster as he heard someone crying louder..

Kuch nae.. Raj wiped his tears..while Manik helped him to get up..to see was he really okay..Manik was different, his soul was pure, like it was untouched even after every betrayal..

Fine..zayda lagi kya? Manik asked checking his knees..yes, it hurt Raj..but not major one..while Raj's eye stuck with Manik..which said his concern and worry for him..his heart danced with happiness seeing that..whatever it was Manik can never be less concern, it maybe for devil also..

No..its fine..Raj said wiping his last tears..which was about to elope..why did i hurt my son so much? was the only question Raj had..

Manik just hummed..as his eyes landed on cabin..he was himself astonished looking at the things over there..he picked up things..first one was his dress..he was little taken aback to see his old small dress over here..and that was followed with all his achievement certificates..his report cards..his photographs..

Manik smiled genuinely seeing them..his mom really cared about him..that feeling made him happy to greater extent..he checked many files, which was pilled with his details, which no one knows..except him..

U never said that u got such a big opportunity of being lead band of world famous band ? Raj asked Manik..as he was busy in turning pages..which had Manik's live concert pics from newspaper..he smiled seeing them..

I didn't felt like saying it..(he took pause) by the by, u have are my dad, right? u should know things by urself about ur Son, Mr. Malhotra..Manik gave curt reply got busy in admiring himself in his mom's view..she truly picked real Manik, behind the mask..he was so happy about that..it was like priceless thing to him..where he effortlessly covered up his sacrifice for Mukthi..if Raj would've not noted his age..he would've not got this big fact..as he remember, Manik returning to Mumbai..to take care of Mukthi..leaving all his dreams behind..can anyone be Manik Malhotra? hell no..

I know..i have always proved bad father to u..but u could've said me about this..Raj sounded low, which was observed by Manik..but he didn't showed on his face..

I didn't felt like to share with u..Manik was adamant to give stern and curt reply to Raj..

Manik it was big opportunity..and u knew, i never stopped u, to play Music..because i knew, Music was everything in ur life and i knew, u can live without anything but Music..i would've definitely sent u..Raj said his part..while Manik raised his eye brows..

Just repeat ur lines urself Mr.. u would've sent me for that Music band??that to years back??get clarity for urself..u just wanted destroy my happiness..if i would've said u also..u would've done same again..and its no use of getting hurt again and again..a sarcastic answer said more than unsaid words of Manik..a best reality check was reflected to Raj..where he felt sudden knife inside his heart..yes, he would've done what Manik just said..not let Manik happy at any cost..and sending Manik with his happiness..is the last thing, he wanted to do with his son..

Im sorry..where Manik rolled his eyes..as he kept things neatly in cabin..

U learnt to keep things tidy, finally..Raj commented remembering how messy Manik was in his childhood..

U made me learnt it better..can Manik stop giving straight forward to Raj, which was like twisting knife inside his heart again and again..yet they can't stop because his past deeds will come running to him, till his last breath..

hmm..where Manik closed cabinet as he did with rest of cabinets..truly Manik changed for worst or best, he couldn't get it..Manik was never taught about manners or any relationships by his parents..but Raj saw best manners in Manik, which is not found in any, even though it is thought by parents..he was proud of his son..but he didn't dared to say..Manik became what his parents truly wanted him to become..and u can't help but to get happy that Raj really felt proud of Manik..

finally its done...chalo..for lunch..Manik said closing door of cabinets and walking out of walk-in closet..while Raj followed him..keeping his admiration for his son, aside..he missed that adoration of his parents..but today he is least interested in that..

where Manik's eyes were stuck into his phone..he hit to coffee table..ouch..he muttered holding his legs..but that pain became numb seeing frames infront of him..he didn't wanted to believe it but it said different story to him..he walked upto frames..he never seen that Raj Malhotra in his life..Manik was dumbfounded looking at the frames..oh! boy..he was shocked..he just wanted wake up from his day dream..maybe he saw something impossible on earth...but wait was it,, he cleaned his eyes to have better..he was sure, he saw something else..than actual what it was..

Manik they are real..Raj said sighing..looking at his son's effort to make himself believe that he saw something else..

Did u morphed pictures, here? Manik truly hurt his feelings..but u can't blame him, he said what he had known about his so called dad..this Raj, is like day dream to him sorry nightmare..he can never imagine he being good to his mother and him especially..

Its not..Raj gave stern reply..it was firm to make Manik believe what he said..

I don't believe..but still u looked good in photographs than real..he muttered himself, though Raj heard it..he glared Manik for such words..

I said what's truth..he put forth his fact..

Beautiful looks beautiful..Manik said looking at his mom..he never seen his mom so happy ever..

Yes, she is..Raj said proudly..admiring his wife..

That don't suits u old man..Manik said looking at his father admiring his mom..it felt unreal to his mind..and very uncomfortable to his heart..this definitely nightmare or hallucination of mine..is what Manik thought..

Aren't we getting late for Lunch Mr. Manik Malhotra? Maybe he crossed his limit..where he didn't wanted to test patience of Angry Raj Malhotra..

oh! yes yes Mr. Raj Malhotra..but after u..Manik gave space to Raj, while he glared and marched out..while Manik looked frames again of his born..he definitely thought it was morphed..Raj Malhotra can't love him for sure..he made his heart agreed to his theory..where even heart didn't gave heed..because now even that part of he being son, is dead now..so, he don't feel emotions..emotions are dead years back..

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All gathered at dinning table..which was laid by Ashwini..where constant bickering of Manik, Smitha and Swara went on, over the food..they know the value of food and relationship better than anyone sitting here..they don't have good memory of childhood..but when this three are together, they make sure they live it for full extent..that's different story, Manik should bear flirty Swara..if not, its best time Manik spend with his bff..

While everyone praising about palace..

Manik, its beautiful palace Man..cabir added..

Thanks cabir..

Arey toos kyu rahe hai app? thoda armse? Manik said to Ashwini, with full mouth..sorry with over food in his mouth..as she was feeding him all food she prepared today..she instantly wanted to make Manik fat..its like her mission for today..where Manik was sulking seeing the amount of food she had served for him in her plate..though years went..Ashwini's love for Manik never reduced..she have same love for him, when she saw him first time, in labour ward..she had carried him out of labor ward to Raj..she still remembers that innocent eyes of Manik..which blinked looking at her..how badly she loved this boy..god knows..as years passed, she missed this boy very much..but when he was with her..she truly kept him, like her son..though she have Sanskar, non could be Manik..this what she says every time to Rahul..Manik had big place in her heart..as equally as her kids..she had taken care of Manik..like mother does..

Where Sanskar nodded his head in disbelief..because he knows it well, when Manik bro is around..his mom not gonna any Baav to him or any..where Neyo served more food to his plate..where Manik glared this ladies..can't they simply understand..that he can't eat so much..but still, they do same..

mom..he said with difficulty..as he stuffed with other bite by Ashwini..he glared at her..but still chewed it..they do know, that Manik's eating capacity have come down to years together..but they try every bit to make him full until his stomach blasts..

chup chap kale warna aur dawai lik ne ke liye bolungi..Ashwini ko..it hit bull's eye..Manik gulped food immediately..and opened his mouth instantly..he knew what that threat really means..and he also knows..his mother is really capable of doing such things with him..he can eat anything but medicines..

constant medication felt like hell to Manik..bitter medicines are damn irritation for Manik..and if Ashwini is prescriber of medicines..he knows, he will knock door of hell while gulping them..he have track record of 3 years with her..she still nags about his condition..she still not satisfied with his health, being his senior doctor..that's the reason Sanskar is appointed had Manik's permanent Doctor to look after Manik..if any thing goes wrong in his condition..Sanskar is gone for sure from his parents..he knows it well..where if Manik is fine its all because her..she treated him keeping a heavy stone on heart seeing his worst to worst condition..how she pulled Manik back to life only she knows..with her trembling hands in Operation Theater..God! she did it..keeping her love aside for Manik..warna being mother..she would've fallen weak seeing him with pull of blood..even today it brings chills to everyone..to remember that day..

yaar..please baksh duo..i'm done..he pleaded two ladies which went to deaf years..where others were enjoying show..except Smitha..who had tears in her eyes for Manik..she had seen Manik starving without food..without any care as Manik, threw everyone out of his life, for deeds they did on him..only Smitha and Mrudula were allowed to his world and for rest it was locked..she had seen Manik in his worst, but today, she is too happy, to see Manik, who is getting all what he truly deserves..she was truly his sister..

Where Nandini was amused seeing such love for Manik in eyes of Ashwini..not that she didn't loved it..she did..but the thing is unable to able digest things..

From how long u know Manik? she directly asked Aswini..where she turned to Raj..who immediately bent his head down..he was in deep shit..all thanks to his cute little girl again..

Since his birth..Ashwini said looking at Raj, who almost face palmed his face..where Manik's eye went wide..fuck

but i met u, when i was 7, right? Why is Manik so smart..Raj cursed under breath..he is gone for life again..where Ashwini smirked at Raj..she loves to irritate shit out of this man..now its her time..

Oh! but u never said about them?? Nandini asked sternly to Manik..where he gulped looking at Rahul..who had already turned his face other side..he really didn't want face Manik..

Rahul uncle said, not to say anyone..Manik blamed Rahul for the first time in history..where his eyes went wide..Ashwini chuckled at blame game going on..where nandini was confused..

And wait, u said, u know me since birth..how that's possible? Manik glared Ashwini..

Ask ur dad? Ashwini teased Raj..but sarcasm was beautiful dripped in her words..she was mother of sarcasm..

Will u for once stop being, Queen of Sarcasm..Raj asked with a piss..where everyone's eye raised..did he just talked rudely with her? where Rahul let this two deal..where he munched food like nothing happened..much to others shock..

Why moron?? its hurting u..she kept knife to his throat..where Manik coughed seeing such scene of life..can she really kill him?? where Avni's mouth went 'o'..she was exactly like her dadi..dreamy sigh..where for Abhay..it was like alien show on..for Nandini..she is numb..

 For god's sake, keep this things away from this, Idiot..Raj somehow handled knife..but definitely not the lady..who was his best friend years back..where servants immediately collected sharp things from table..they know Ashwini and her anger issues..

Did u just called me idiot..u bastard? Where Rahul had enough of this two..he immediately picked up his wife in air..who was ready to choke Raj for his death with her bare hands around his neck..where everyone's eye went wide..with the show..

Leave me Rahul, i will kill him today..she struggled in his arms..where Rahul effortlessly dumped her on couch in living room..what the fucking couple are they? is what all they thought..where Rahul dusted his hands, as if he didn't lifted her..can he be real? was Nandini's question..where Manik nodded his head in disbelief..their PDA is not new to him..

Oh! that was something romantic..Alya screamed in excitement..where couple rolled their eyes..nothing new..where everyone gave are nuts look..her duffer nature, never going to leave her in this life..where Nandini rolled her eyes against Alya's stupidity..

Shanth..u are cool, right? please duo minute ki leye shanthi...Rahul requested calmly to his lady..where she breathed to be calm..still glaring at Raj..but nothing worked for her..

Ab shanthi kohan hai? Avni asked in irritation..much to Manik's irritating breath..he glared her, she kept her finger on her lips..knowing it was wrong timing again..

Teri Mami..chup beto, doll..Abhay said her in irritation..

Aur kithne Mami hai, meri? Avni wondered while counting her Mami's in her little finger, only to get glared from everyone..

For heaven sake..chup ek dum chup..Manik voice stern enough to put Avni's mouth zip..though she was pouting in irritation, of not knowing who is shanthi..god! save this family..with notanki's..

And Mr. Raj Malhotra, if don't u answer my question today na..i will dig ur grave, right here...Nandini yelled in frustration..while Manik became confuse again..

Where Manik observed all the three ladies..first Avni, second Nandini and lastly Ashwini..something was really not right..it was something unusual thing for Manik..

Guys enough, what the fuck u people are doing in Lonavala??And dad!what the fuck u did now? All are barking at u?(he took a pause) i'm so done with u yaar..tang achu ka hu, apke wajse..ab kohi muje bathayega, huwa kya hai? Manik raised his tone..because he know, the root cause is infront of him only..where Raj gulped at the tone of Manik..so was others..

Time was for Raj to speak but not before Manik's past..

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Trust me I wanted update more..but I'm unable to do, has my internet is not working properly..I could only manage to publish this much part only..

There is three more series of part 50..where only Manik past is written..I have written almost but the thing is I'm unable to write more due to network issues..i will definitely update long part tomorrow midnight..hope U understand..I promise longer update.. airport scene full..Ty

Manik's past..Continued in PART 50B..

Oops! how was the chapter? did u liked it?

wat u liked the most?or did u even liked it?

Raj? hmm kya ke na hai?

Ashwini?

How is Palace? did u liked it? Was it upto mark?

Mukthi?

Avni? do u think she will give gyan to Manik for forgiveness, This time..she is angry and mad this time?

Devika?

Cabir?

I know less Nandini..but every character needs their own space..and its not  alone Manan story..its about families..hope u understand..and Nandini gonna get importance only after completion of past..till then u all need to wait..

Abhay, how u want me to show him??

I want to complete some important part of past..hope u will give me some time without asking break for present..

till den vote karna..