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And hi to all my dear readers. I missed u so much like hell. And sorry for being irresponsible. I'm really sorry.

Sorry for your disappointment but I had reason, which may not be valid by all.

But still wanna say that your writer had got writer block, I know u heard it like hell times from other writers, even I'm part of it. I know the concept with dialogues, when I sit to write I'm unable to do that. I have written this part, and I'm sure it's that good than I expected it to be. I want your suggestions, if u know how to come out of writer block. Please do help me in this.

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Nandini's Pov

I hope my jaw is better than broken? Raj Malhotra asked Sanskar in worry holding his jaw, he still had nerve..felt like hitting the shit out of him, that he should meet his wife in heaven. sorry I don't think she will be in heaven for being such mother to her son.Sorry, mom, U badly disappointed me with your behavior with Manik..he definitely didn't deserve parents like u people..I'm really sorry for that.I gave monologue to my mom, Devika.

U are just fortunate that your jaw is not broken as mine. Sanskar said sarcastically, that gets my attention to him, while I looked my parents, who I meet hours back.they slapped their forehead..does he mean I punched his not so handsome face? and broke his jaw?? aww..so bad of me. is it not so??

I still remember that u holding your jaw, on your birthday. Raj said him..felt like punching him there where the sun should not be shown.

Would u do honors of hitting him again? Sanskar turned his face to see me with his furious eyes. he was equally pissed like me. I was about to do honors, where was Avni Malhotra was excited with her countdown for Raj Malhotra. she was badly pissed with this man for making her dad suffer. while Abhay was afraid of his daddu..I wonder how he was so good to his grandson when he was nowhere near to good to his son. bastard.

Nandini enough now. Manik groaned seeing me and Sanskar getting hyper, not that he wanted..he does too, but he has a sense of gathering, which I and my twin brother are really far from it.

Fine. I muttered in annoyance. while Mr. Raj holds his jaw tight. I was myself impressed with my skills. but I love slapping people more than punching. u know slapping prints my finger too well..I'm badly missed doing that. don't worry more to come, My mind said me. I smirked evilly at that thought.

what's so evil u are thinking? I heard from Sanskar in a whisper as he was done with an old hack, giving him a painkiller, while I was amused he knowing my mind well..perks of being twins.

U can't really believe it.I winked at him. he flashed his childish smile in happiness. He was really sweet more than I thought, just the way I wanted..oh! aiyyappa gave the best brother to me. I threw a thank u to my god, where Manik gave a suspicious look to us. I flashed a nervous smile. he is a damn good mind reader.

Agge bathayenge?? Ya phir aur punch khane hai apko?? Abhay questioned his dadu, who was hissing in pain..he glared Abhay, which was treated back equally.

U need learn some manners for heaven sake. He greeted his teeth in anger, only to hiss in pain.who was rewarded by Avni on his jaw with pillow exactly.she knows how to shut someone.

He will learn his manners, u better continue if u don't want to forget yours? One hell protective sis she is, where Abhay smirked much his annoyance. Manik immediately pulled Avni back, who was ready smack her grandfather. Trust me, this looks so funny. well, I kept straight face.

Sab tere pe gaye hai. He said looking at Manik. who shrugged with an evil smirk.

I'm glad about that. he chuckled at Raj Malhotra, he knows to annoy his so-called dad.he sighed in annoyance. this three can't be changed.where I heard a giggle from either side of mine. Swara and Sanskar are damn enjoying souls over here.

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Neyonika had sent me letters stating her pregnancy to me, but none of the letters reached me. Not even one. He said looking at Neyonika aunty, who was little shocked, yet she composed. she is strong women. being in her place is simply not easy, yet she did.

Neyonika's accident was an accident, where she lost the baby. but the news which reached to Devika via that call was not an accident. it was planned..everything was planned to keep us away. And same happened between us. He started again. I looked Manik, he looked least interested person for the story at the moment with his dear daughter. But it didn't really look like to me, his eyes were blank. Complete blank. He will be a mystery. My mystery.

I though went behind Devika, she didn't let me talk a bit, having no go, I left to Mumbai to see Neyonika. She had lost the baby and slipped into a temporary coma after that. The doctor couldn't do anything for her. All I need was to wait for her to open eyes and say what really happened, but I feared to say about the dead baby to her, she was too sensitive. I don't know what to do. I was clueless from everywhere. I don't know, who felt more pain at that moment, was it Manik's parents or him. One side his real parents, who chose their way. While another side Neyonika aunty was getting hurt unknowingly, I feel real pity for that women and Not forget Manik, he suffered so much, but he so strong not to show that to me. I really want him to share this thing with him, I want to hold him when he is breaking this time. I promise not to leave his side this time. Aiyyappa promise.

In all this mine and Devika's fight had reached its peak, Manik was brought to the home by Ashwini and Rahul, they took care of him more than any. We are hopelessly careless to look after him. And my hatred for him increased day by day. I felt he was the reason for every wrong in my life. He said looking at Manik, who yawned at his words, does it really didn't affect him. It was his childhood, a small baby, but still, no change in his attitude, doesn't he get angry listening such things about his parents careless towards him. Anyone would've lashed out their parents but Manik, he was exceptional, unlike others.

Rahul appointed Nany for Manik, she used to look after him in their absence. As we were least interested people in his living. We had left him alone in this big palace, without caring about him. Rahul and Ashwini would make their time to look after him. Taking their turns in their busy schedule just for him. He was damn ashamed of his own doing in past, where I felt proud of my parents, they are not like others, I was lucky to be their daughter, truly they are gems. And I thank my aiyyappa for such wonderful parents. But I was feeling his pain, he had gone through so much, I feel my heart breaking hearing his childhood story. My soul bleeds for his each broken pieces, it feels like someone is pouring acid on my heart.

And our carelessness reached peek when Manik got admitted to hospital due to fewer nutrients in his body, an infant needed a mother more than any and we both forgot. He was in the hospital for three days, and we both weren't aware of it as we switched off our phone. 

And when we came home, the whole palace was dark. that scared shit out of us, that never happened in this palace, we got to know about him being hospitalized. we ran to see him, though I hated him, I was still concerned about him A Little. When he said that he looked Manik, who rolled his eyes. He was definitely hurt by his parents, maybe he can't ever say to anyone. My eyes rolled another side, seeing someone crying like me, That was Smitha, Vishwas holding her, she cried for his pain, she was not his real sister. But trust me, u won't trust if she is not then no one can be. Though others were giving pity look to Manik, she was the, who was crying for him. Maybe she can understand his pain better than any. Because she was in his place like he was. The difference was he knows his parents and her not. And I can't understand being in that place ever. Because I have best parents either my side.

When we reached there, Rahul was sitting with a worried face, while Ashwini was taking care of him, if not they, we would've truly lost him that day, in our carelessness. He choked. when he said that. If u felt today, then why couldn't years back, was my question to that old hack, where I felt I was crying myself, listening to him, does Manik deserve this?? Hell No. If I would've been his place, I would've killed both of them with my bare hands. such jerk parents they were, and how come Manik still loves his mother, Only my aiyyappa knows. She doesn't deserve that love from him. She really doesn't. Either of his parents deserves his love or anything if u ask me.

Rahul had given us lot of chance to be Manik's parents when we failed this badly, he got mad at us. Both of them, latched us, to no extent, which we truly deserved for doing such things to a small kid of two months. We are sorry for that Manik?? Raj Malhotra dared to say that, I would've slapped old hack if not Abhay holding my hand, was he planning to his save his dadu, if that is what he expects from me, Trust me I will make him regret on that thought also today, but his eyes said a different kind of mischief, he really was planning something beyond my imagination. He signaled to stop. I eyed him a glare, Now.

Please, mom. he pleaded in my ears, bending me down. I gave what are u up to look. he winked at me. Trust me, he has a plan. I don't know whether to support him or not. because I don't want miss out any of my slaps or punches imprinting on Raj Malhotra's face but I went with the flow for time being because I have my ways to show what bitch I can turn out if it is my Manik. I won't leave any, it includes me also now. I know it.

You better be careful, one single mess Abhay Malhotra, u will be grounded till u marry someone. I scared him to hell, as his eyes came out so wide, that I can fill some stuff in his hollow eyes behind and put back his sockets then. What the fuck Nandini? my mind yelled. While I was embarrassed with my own choice of words to warn him.

Mom, u can't do this to your dear son, What will I answer to my kitten? U can't ground me so long, If u do that, how will I take my Kitten to date?? You can't do that to me. U won't do me that right? he asked all questions in breathless with a shock and a fear, but I looked him with wide eyes now, and when he realized what he just said he ran away to Manik, to hide from me. This much big plan for such small kid. He is already set for his future plans, which I can't even think in my age. All I thought about was my icecream..Uff kya baccha hai mere? But I won't leave that brat easily? how dare he plan things that too without me that too about his marriage with Mrudula, How mean of u Abhay Malhotra? I was snapped back to reality.

I don't live in my past anymore. I live in my present. Manik replied in stone tone. He had deep meaning for it, I felt in his tone. Like he suppressed that emotion of his, to make him look like it really doesn't matter him. I do know and he also knows, that How much it is hurting him. How much it hurt him in past, I wish I never left his side. I wished to erase that day in our lives forever. I really did. Just to be his side, whenever he got hurt.

After that Rahul threw papers on our face, which stated his guardianship being transferred to Rahul, he was Manik's guardian, seeing Manik in such condition just because of us, we got it, we never can be parents for the boy. So, we both signed the papers, where we transferred our guardianship over Manik to Rahul and Ashwini. They accepted him wholeheartedly, unlike us, who made him feel loner since birth. They were best parents for him, who never left his side, whenever we abandoned him. They always beside him to pick him up, whenever he fell down. He said in gratitude to my parents, who gave damn to him, fuck he deserves more. precisely more worst from everyone.

Days passed like this, Manik was in Kirloskar Mansion in Mumbai, rather than staying with us in Lonavala, He was looked after with a lot of care and love, like the way he deserved. And there came a time, which made things more worst than before, Sandeep was back in town. what he wanted this time? we didn't know?he said to us, while my feelings for my parents went more positive, they were great human being. We both are blessed to have such parents. I couldn't thank, less to aiyyappa for such people in Manik's life, if not what would've happened with him. we would've not known. yet his last sentence scared me, now. 

There were sudden things coming in Manik's name to Kirloskar's Mansion with an unknown person. It made Rahul utterly confuse, they let go things for some days, but when things got worse with many things coming for him. That shocked them, Rahul called me up to say same, but I being I, shrugged it. He stated. I felt so much hatred for this man, I can't put words in it. He was the last concerned person about his son. He can't be a father a bit, doesn't his heart hurt once doing such hazardous things with him. People do so much for their kids. Even they sacrifice themselves for them but here is a person, who don't want a son, who my aiyyappa gave him after such long time, and he threw him like a shit. he deserves worse for such deeds. he deserves his karma badly. but what he said made me curious.

My fights went on with Devika, I wanted to explain to her what happened, why I did such things to her. She gave me chance to explain when I said the full truth, things got worse than I thought, as I chose my sister above her. That not that she didn't feel my pain. She did. But the sin I did to her was no less. She hated me more for the things I did to her. And she never forgave me for that. He completed with a brief breath with guilt above all in his eyes, he was sorry for what happened, but that didn't have meaning today because today everything is worsed just because of it. And where I thought, They were so themselves, I can't believe it. I mean can parents be so mean. I don't know what to say.They can be any great personality or they can be worshipped for their best deeds by the whole world but they can't be good parents for their own son. I badly pity this shits for not realizing such gem in their life. They indeed deserved worst. I hope my aiyyappa gave them one.

In meantime, Neyonika woke from her coma, much to my miseries. I don't know what to answer her, I really didn't want to give false news to her about her kid or about I being the husband of Devika. I really want to say things to u, Neyo. I never wanted to keep u in dark. In fact, I wanted to say everything that day to u. but I stopped it when I got a call from unknown no. While Manik was also in the same hospital in which u had been admitted to. He took a sigh and said Neyo aunty, she was sobbing silently in Mani's arms, he never left her, she deserved him better than his parents did, is what I think, where this unknown call made everyone curious, even Manik who looked Raj, but didn't show his emotion but I know he wanted to know this thing from him. I guess Mani is not aware of this part.

It was from Sundeep again, I feared to death hearing voice, but this time it scared the shit out of me. He said, what more that son of a bitch needed. I don't know. I feel like hitting to death for his worst deeds. How Swara must be feeling, I don't know. I feel sorry for her, where my heart was shuttering with each past events. I thought this revelation helps me to heal Manik, but hearing it I'm feeling so low. I don't know how to express. It was more than anything that I thought he was boring himself. How many times he was hurt. I guess there was no count. It was infinity. How that poor heart sustained it, I don't know.

This time he wanted something, which I never want to give any. I was scared. 

This made everyone snap, even Abhay sat curious, while Avni gave one poker look to Raj Malhotra and started eating muffins like it didn't matter to her. Did she by chance know the whole story, she will be the first person if someone talks ill about her daddy dear, she won't leave me, do u think, she will leave someone? hell NO.

Then something hit my brain. which made my eyes go wide.

Oh! my god, she knows the whole story than anyone here. I looked at her in the baffle, she is beyond my reach. Damn Avni Malhotra. I can't ever figure out that innocent girl as a mask too. shit! shit! Nandini Murthy you're born dumb. I hit my head mentally. where I don't know whether to praise my daughter for her smartness or my own dumbness for not looking back for Manik.

We need to talk. I mentally yelled looking Avni, who accidentally turned to my side. Like telepathy..she gave her million dollar smile of innocence, which anyone can fall for. I passed glare, mouthing We need to talk. she gave nervous smile and looked above, cursing her aiyyappa. She knew no one saves her from me now. Not even her daddy dear too. 

what did he want? what the hell he needed?? when the wrong message spread us against u? Supriya mom yelled at her so-called brother. I feel she is also wrong to some extent. For not trusting her brother, if she did, this place and time would've not come to any of us.but I feel it's not my place to judge her when I'm also in their place, place of the culprit. Mani's Culprit. 

Because u never believed your brother rather than someone always. his voices echoed like roar as we are all in an empty place, which made everyone jump in fear. Man, his anger scares anyone. While Avni glared him, as in fear she jumped her muffins were on the ground. she muttered curses for losses, such baby, she is.

And you were almost threatening me using Abhay on Nandini's birthday. Aren't u? he demanded, making my eyes go wide. While I looked Abhay, whose face fell in seconds, I looked Manik, he was equally scared like me, Abhay immediately hugged me, as I hold him tight to assure nothing will go wrong, Manik patted his hairs, he looks worried like me. Where others were still dumbfounded about that information. That mom tried to instigate Abhay against her daddu, it's like a unbelieveable moment for me. My mom can't do that with my son's innocence. is all I said myself, but the scenario was completely different from for what I wanted.

Who bloody gave you right to use my son's emotion to u Mom? Manik yelled at her in anger, his anger was justice. I didn't stop him because if take charge of any, I won't let them go until I feel light inside me, while I could feel Abhay's running tears against my neck, that's the reason he was afraid of. People are playing with false details in his mind. where he looks a mess. And we know how it feels being his parents. Because we have been there, where he is today.

Do u know, how worried we are? I asked her, while she bowed her head in guilty, that makes no sense to me. How can she use my son's innocence? how can she? he is not a toy, for her personal use. I don't let my son get hurt more. I won't let anyone touch him also.

Nandu, I'm sorry. I didn't intend to hurt him. she tried to explain, but seeing my sons' misery I felt nothing to listen.

Please stop that. I was badly annoyed, in fact, my mind was not sane to do anything, where Manik immediately made me drink water he knows, when I get mad, no stop for it. I don't care who the person, call me Impulsive I don't care. I do what my mind says to me. and I regret it forever.

Nandini will handle it. Okay. Calm down. It's not the right time, Jaanu. u are getting it right? he asked cupping my face, he looked totally stressed. but I was under spell, his orbs, that made me calm little, and rethink, what I was doing..while I kissed my son's face dearly, who was snuggling in my arms like a small baby. Just like a ten-year boy, who needs his parents when he is weak, how he is dealing this, I don't know. Maybe he feels cheated again. I feel my kids are grown beyond their age when I always wanted to gift them a normal life. Which I feel I never gave them. Maybe I'm not a good mother to protect them. I failed in this role also.

And U, come here. Manik opened his arms for Abhay, who put his arms around Manik's neck, but he didn't let go from my embrace, maybe he needs me. But I feel, I don't know what to say.

Hey buddy. Manik tried to cheer him, but all he did was sob silently, his tears were not stopping, his eyes echoed big sorry for Manik, I don't know why. Avni jumped on Manik's back, seeing her twin crying. 

Oh! boy, don't u know? Boys don't cry. she teased him. while he cried more, showing his hands accusingly at Avni, saying me to scold her, I couldn't help but do that. while she turned her head to Manik, who winked at her, I do know, he will bribe for this little scolding from me.

U little witch, I won't leave u soon. He yelled at her, but still sobbing in my arms. I feel home having them, My little family, I don't want any. I feel I'm alive when I'm with them. I miss this moment with them. I don't want anything but all this three with me all time.

Aww! first all u stop being a crybaby. she triggered him. she knows his weakness better than him. while Manik chuckled at her. making me smile little.

Mom?? he shouted in my ears, all I could do was glare him.

Mom? Are u going to ground her? Are should I? Abhay asked me while gritting his teeth, all his tears are forgotten business, I will be less angry at Ms. Malhotra when she talks to me, for making my son forget about the topic. 

Hello sir, Let me remind u both, U both are going to be grounded sooner. Get ur lazy asses for work, I'm going to assign so much work that reminds u people not to steal my things and not to read my things. Manik threatened each one. while I looked Manik in shock, while I looked, my kids, like they gonna ran way sooner under Manik's wrath.

What they stole and what they read? I asked him all baffled. He gave an accusing look to the little ones. while I was waiting for his answers. My kids won't steal things, I'm damn sure and reading someone personal is an out of question. Is what mother's heart think. where my mind asked really missy, u really don't have an idea about your kids. I punched that bundle, who tried to accuse my kids, but failed when I saw puppy face of my kids. That means they stole it and read it, But what?

We have long night Jaanu, we gonna hear from them, are u ready for it? he gave tight smile to them with narrow eyes, which only demanded an explanation, they are so gone, where both gulped looking at Manik and each other, they damn want to run away, but the thing is they can't run away from us. They called for it. 

Papa u can't ground me na, I'm ur little baby pumpkin, right? Ur baby? she started her buttering with such innocent eyes, that can make any melt, she still had guts to talk like that with Manik, Where he turned to her and gave tight smile.

Next time sweetheart. I'm not gonna melt to any of ur buttering this time. He was stern yet had a sweet smile, he can't ever be rude to her, she is his something to him. Maybe I can never understand.

Mamma, pleazzzz help me. I was startled hearing Abhay's baby voice, that's how he used to please me when he was little kid, which he never does until he needs to please me. He knows where to go when his papa is not handy, He is Mamma's boy after all. My boy.

That depends later, I glared him, while he gave poker look to Avni. Their Parents are not coming handy. Poor them. Where I and Mani smiled seeing them. It was our little world, none to bark in.. None.

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Shall I continue? Raj questioned to Abhay, who nodded his head hanging it down, he was guilty of something. while my dad(Rahul) ruffled his hairs, saying its okay to make mistakes, in his ears, but I heard it. while Abhay bobbed his head sitting in his lap, He didn't dare to lift his head again. He was back to where he was. But I know he will not be same from next day because I know I and Manik aren't letting him drown in something again. Like we promised our self to bring back our old Abhay. Our son.

As u think? I didn't pull Manik from Devika's arms and put in Neyonika's arms, or I was scared that Manik will meet Devika one day via Nandini, as she used visit Devika once in a year. but the reason u thought is completely different from actual reality years back. Raj uncle said to mom, who looked guilty for her words and her actions, I don't know, I should be mad at her for trying to use my son or I should cry for it. I'm totally getting nuts with past, I can't feel that emotion called pain now. I feel utter numb as someone snatched it from me. I don't know what.

Manik.

This is that what Sandeep demanded me, that time.

And in return, he would give me my sister back. 

It was Deal.

I lost that very second, I don't know what's happening around me. In all this, my mind revolved on one thing why someone like him needs Manik. I couldn't get it. who was Manik?

Manik Malhotra was the owner of richness, who can buy continents in his name just by a blink.

 He had money, which even today none could count. His grandparents had transferred every single penny of them to him. Because their son Sandeep was unfit of he being their heir. 

He said making everyone gape at the information, where Manik rubbed his nape in nervousness as everyone looking him with wide eyes except elders. He was the owner of many crores and he doesn't have a single penny of show off or attitude of spoil brat, Oh! my god, whom I'm married to? Some Arab Prince.My head spinning like hell. I held Mani's hand, who gave please stop that look to me. What does he expect from me? I not reacting for it.  Man, he is a gem for sure.

U never said me that? I asked him accusingly. Where he smiled like a small schoolboy.

Because money never matters to u. His answer made my heart swell with happiness. I hugged him sideways forgetting about anything, while he kissed my hairs on top. I feel home in his embrace. Because he makes me feel. It is my home. I don't care what others think about me, but if I care for anyone's remark. It's only his. And I feel, I still have the same place, which I earned years back in his heart, no matter what I did to him. He always treated me the way he always did with me. I can't get any better man him.

And I love u no matter what. I said him with glee smile, past maybe disturb me, but I will live in my present than damaging my this second of happiness just because of them. Because I have learnt lessons in my life, they showed me to live in present than in past, if I sulk in past then there will be no moments in present, which can fade my past memories.

Will u stop ur PDA, please? Sanskar closed Avni's eyes, who removed his hands glaring at him. 

Hell No. We both answered, while he slapped his head in annoyance, this is just a start with my brother I thought. I feel happy girl, whose dream came true of having a protective brother. Protective ka patha nae, but trust he, damn cute than any teddy bear. Aww! I love teddy bears.

And we are used to it, and u better get used it. Avni answered stating our PDA, making me red in embarrassment, come on my parents are here. She can't do that with me. I glared her, she gave a cold shoulder. The nerve of that girl I say u.

I was unaware of this fact, so where others. Then something struck me, Neyonika. I should meet her. She was up by an hour and was willing to see her child. I was battling inside, what to do? And what got into me, I don't know. I picked up Manik from his crib and put him in Neyo's arms, she was hell happy. The happiness I never saw in her face, from the day she entered in my life. she accepted Manik whole heartily. She was an angel to Manik's life, who God had sent to him. I felt I did right. I gave the mother a child, who willed to raise and love, and child a mother, who carved for love and care. I feel no wrong in that. Even if others feel it. I did best what came to my mind that time. Something good he did till date will be this alone I guess. Thank God, Manik was in right hands unlike being with careless parents of his. Because I know how is Neyonika aunty, who love Manik very very much, knowing that he is someone's son, not her's. She still proved to be the best mother to Manik and always be. Thanks for guardian angel like her aiyyappa. She indirectly said the world, any can be her too. Finding a mother like her is just next to impossible. Manik is really lucky to have her, just like he says. Proud of Neyonika aunty.

I had reason two do that, one was Manik needed a mother of his own, who loves him and cares him. And Devika was hell mad and careless made me think about giving Manik to Neyo rather than abandoning him for not having anything. Though he had Rahul and Ashwini, I wanted Manik to be raised by Neyo, who can give what Manik needs. In fact, she knows it better even today, what Manik needs than us. And thanks for that Neyonika. U raised him better than any. He appreciated her with purity, Even this man had some good deeds in his system, I'm glad he has one. And smile lite up in Manik's face, he really loves his mother. He really does. 

You are lucky to have her. I whispered in his yes. he turned and bobbed his head with a goofy smile. 

I did for my son. I don't need your thanks for it. But I will take it, as it is too rare for u to say thanks and sorry. She teased him with a smile. She smiled finally. She is the gold heart, Man. That jerk was damn lucky to have her in his life. He gave her fake glare but continued it.

And second was Sandeep, if he happens to take away Manik with him, there is no way we get him alive. So, I immediately brought up Mansion in Mumbai, where Manik and Neyonika can stay. For the whole world, Neyo was his mom. Sandeep couldn't touch Manik and Neyo as there were guards around them always, where an even insect couldn't touch them. They were safe away from the messy life. where Neyo raised him better than us. I felt content at least I put him in some place, where he could be loved by someone and not ignored. That made my heart glad little. He said in satisfaction, at last someone was there to take care of him, until he knocked doors of Deradhun when he was five years old, I know the story from there. Until he met me, he said me when we were together. And another side I want to know that shit of peace is alive or not. If he is alive, I'm going to kill him with my bare hands, if he is dead, then I will dig the ground and make him die again by struggling his neck. Wait, what? My mind questioned in shock, I have gone insane for sure. How can a dead man be dead again, Nandini? My mind shouted in the stern, I kept quiet. Maybe I'm too creative at thinking. I patted myself

Is that piece of shit is still alive? I asked Manik in a stern tone. He looked me once as he glanced my stern and narrow eyes, which demanded an answer from him only.

No. he answered bluntly. don't worry we will dig the ground and kill him, My heart encouraged my mind, who gave a shitty glare in return. I get it I'm gonna be insane in few minutes. I need a doctor by chance if anything happens to me. oh! wait? I have doctors at home already. My Mom and My brother. Hospital ko karcha nae padega muje. I saved my money. I sighed in relief. Nandini Murthy get sane in a minute, My mind yelled in the background as I sat straight.

What happened to Him? I looked Manik getting stiff, as his hold on Avni went tighter, she gave me look of shhsh. I cared less. As I was still mad at her.

He was burnt alive. Manik said in a deathly monster tone, which I seriously didn't hear in my entire life, where Avni slapped her head and told me to shut up. How dare she glare and say me that? I glared her back. she nodded no. in nervousness, why she is so nervous?? because she knows what I'm going to ask next. where Manik's facial expression changed to something, which I never saw, It didn't scared? because It scared the shit out of me. I was scared of him, for the first in history. This monster is someone I didn't see and don't want see again in my life. 

How did it happen? I asked him meekly as I was already scared puppy under his Monster avatar, while Avni slapped her forehead giving me are nuts look. Is she my daughter? who does that with the mother? she does it. My mind echoed. I punched that echo, which went in the air. And glared her back, while she looked sky, cursing for sure about me.

I burnt him alive, with my own hands.

You did what? I asked him as I was not sure what damn thing I heard, maybe I miss heard it. I guess so, my heart added doubtfully like me.

I killed him. his voice was in death tone. As If he just ate his muffins. But he looked like death god rather human. I ever knew him or I loved him.

Where my breath stopped, I looked him for seconds in horror. Manik. My Mani killed him. He killed that bastard. That shit of piece. That dickhead. Who deserved every ounce of bad death. He deserved more for what he did. He deserved more. But Manik gave him punishment is something undigestable to me. He is too innocent to hurt someone unintentionally if done he apologize for same. And he said That too killed someone is something I can't believe. And he does that, is a joke to me for sure. But his stiffness and monster side gave me another peak of Manik Malhotra, which I could ever digest. And said he said, what he was done.

Where both looked at me like they had seen a ghost, Manik suddenly looked me with wide eyes as realization down him, that he said the truth without second that, he just said me, what he did, while Avni and Manik looked me in shock. Avni was bitting her nails, for my reaction. So, as Manik. While I looked them with wide eyes, Avni knew this. That's why she is relaxed and worried about my reaction and not about what Manik did. But I so happy that Manik trusted me enough to say me things like he used to do years back. where he was worried that I'm judging him or better shout at him for his deed, was what he expected from me.

I'm really proud of u. I said aloud to him with a smug smile and kissed his lip for a second, They looked horrified. Manik was stunned by my act, where my heart was content. Happiness just flowed into my system like blood. Every cell in my body celebrated his death, I don't know him by person, but all I felt up till know was, he ends a bad ending and Manik Malhotra did it, I can't get less happy for it. That finally Manik Malhotra came to know how to live in this damn world, He can't be a good boy for the world all time. because Good people are branded to get hurt than sick people. And the best part I love that Good boy turned to the Man, who knows to punish the people for their deed. And he rewarded him best. And Don't u dare think, I'm Nandini who hates violence, I'm the girl who believes in giving award and reward for the deeds, they do. That depends on the deed they do.

You are fucking kissing me, for killing someone. Manik scrawled in my ears with shocking voice, his face was so valid, that his monster disappeared in the air, in shock, all I see was an embarrassment and deep sigh. Avni was gaping at us, we know, we are kind of parents, u won't find in this world.

I giggled much to his irritation, while my eyes widened when everyone is looking at us, in surprise and teasing smile, I palmed my face, Duh! I just want that damn floor to open and take me in. Especially my both dad's, who are giving embarrass look. Shit! Nandu. U screwed it. What will your father's think about u? desperate bitch!! Na, they won't or they will.

Women, u have a freaking idea, how deep I will be dug by your two dad's and two mother's and not forget overprotective brother of yours. Manik yelled at me in his ears, which only I and Avni can hear, but she can't as Manik palmed her ears, who was gaping at me in shock just like Manik.

I was so happy. I said like a small bunny kid, where he huffed in annoyance because all are still seeing us, with wide eyes. Okay, we both are not so used to such crowd. so, sense of crowd got out of mind. And I did what I felt. My heart said nervously, I bobbed my head in unsure.

Get a room dude. Cabir commented I smacked Manik to shut that joker friend of his. while he glared him, much to my relief, he shut his mouth. God! this is.. fuck! why I did that. Because of you're impulsiveness. My mind answered.

And leave the child alone, God knows what you both are teaching them? Sanskar commented in a sarcastic way, I looked Avni, who gave teasing smile with wicked idea sprinkling in her eyes. Oh! No, I'm in deep shit. she gonna get way from my wrath, by hook or crook. She is Avni Malhotra, she can do anything but I'm worried about my boy, how will he escape from Manik?

All were laughing at his comment, while Manik lazily rubbed his nape, he was nervous to look up, because a sharp glares were ready to greet him, especially my fathers. This looks so funny. I missed this episode in my life, where my dad hates Manik, and where Manik proves himself worthy for me and melts my father's heart and get me married to him, with my dad's blessing. Such wonderful piece of the screenplay, I sighed at my dreamy direction.

Nandini Malhotra, to the earth. Manik said sternly to my ears, where I gave shy smile, which was a combination of the nervous smile of mine. Kaha pasa diya, aiyyappa apne?bohuth kush the humare apartment mai. Es ghar mai kya agaye, humari space kum hora hai. I want to go away from this people. And live peacefully with my family, where I can hug and kiss him, whenever I want. Muje ghar jana hai.

Why should I bore it alone? face it with me. Manik said straightly but I know how to handle things better than him when I'm embarrassed because he is not used to it. It's like leap year he gets embarrassed, while for me it's like blinking my eyes. It's really not easy to come over your clumsiness but I can do it better. I gave an attitude to my brain. sorry, my mind.

We both looked up, only to greet grinning faces but scowl in my father's face, I laughed mentally, this looks super wow! I miss this teenager thing, like movies. I love adventures but definitely at not my cost. And my both dad's can't even hate Manik, they love him lot more than I think. And he deserves that.

Can we continue? My stern voice was enough to shut their grin, they think They can tease us, trust me don't even try Because I will be red like a tomato for sure. 

Why not? Sanskar added sarcastically, basically, he looks like brother package. I should be alert.

Where others turned to Raj uncle much to my relief. And I was tagged by wrist by Manik, who needed my answers.

Kya hai Manik? I asked him as I ruffled Avni's hairs, she looked and crawled into my lap, its like once in blue moon she does, because she is daddy's pet. And Since Manik have entered our life, she doesn't come behind me, not that I complaint. But I miss her mischief or innocent talks in my kitchen when I cook, and her rant of endless, I miss my daughter. I miss my time with her. It was only time I used to get time to have a chat with her, but I'm missing this.

She kissed my cheeks with flashing smile, wasn't she glaring at me, minutes back? But I loved it.

U really didn't feel offended? Manik asked in unsure. He was looking for assurance in my eyes, while I pulled him to me more. As I pressed my hands on his. And flashed my smile, which he lives the most in the world.

No. I don't feel offended, Manik. U did the best. Sometimes being too good is too bad. Seeing someone hurting others, and sitting ideal is just waste, if ask me it is a crime. I'm sure there must be the reason for you killing him. I trust u for that, you are different from Mr Manik Malhotra, you think before you do something unlike me, who doesn't think anything but act implusive. But I also say its really unbelievable that you killed someone. U look so Good for such things. I know something hazardous thing  happened, which made you take this decision. And I'm not getting offended by it But I'm proud of u for what u did. U saved thousands of life indirectly, who were under him. So, relax nothing gonna change my mind against u. But in my eyes, respect for u is doubled than before. I said him assuringly, while he smiled in real. That made my heart dance. It feels pleasing, whenever he smiled like I want.

I love you for this. U and your kids are just package just for me. Manik said excitedly as he kissed our cheeks dearly, his face had relief. A relief he wanted, by my assurance. I'm gonna get my old Manik very sooner..

And I love u both..Avni screamed in happiness as she kissed our cheeks. I rocked her in my arms as Abhay leaned by other side as we ignored him. I kissed his cheeks, he pouted though.. but hugged me side ways. My family is bless and home coming.

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While another side Rahul and Ashwini were damn upset of my decision though my reason was acceptable to them, they were still mad at me, for putting Manik in Neyo's arms with the wrong message. I was badly screwed up when Devika turned up to my side. And there goes another fight of us, maybe we parted our ways from there. I couldn't put myself to get our relationship right. To my misery, Devika started breaking down as she started missing Manik badly as mother..she wanted pamper him like she dreamt. She wanted love him like she loved him always. She wanted to care for him but he was not there to see or feel her care, her pain was unbearable for me. She used to cry day night and curse herself for her own inhuman behaviour with her own son. She felt deserved for each cry of Manik.

She wanted Manik back, she was ready to please him and win his heart again. In matter whatever it takes But it was too late for her, as Manik had already accepted Neyonika as his mother, for him she was everything he had.his day used to start and end with her, all day he used run behind her, where she didn't leave any stone unturned to keep him happy or to fulfill his wishes. And If she promised him something, she fulfilled for him. Every time.

This made Devika to take back her step away from being Manik's mother again. She didn't want to hurt any for her selfishness again. Because she couldn't give what Manik wanted, when he needed her, when Manik has that person, she didn't want snatch that person from him. She let Manik be with Neyo. Even she had chances of getting him back. She didn't try to pull him back to her. And hurt him again. She let Neyo take her place.

I don't know what to react to this. It's just mix feeling of mine. No wonders Neyo aunty is great women but at this point I appreciate mom for thinking wise keeping her pain aside. I now she made a mistake but she didn't repeated it that made me feel better about her. But the thing is I still hate her for what she did to my Manik.

Time flew, I didn't get any threat from him as he couldn't get what he wanted. While I left everything behind, I started expanding my business, it was useless to mend my relationship with Devika so I never tried one again. Because we know we end up messing more things we had. I left the country for two years and didn't come back. Both women were safe with the boy, I didn't have to think about them. but my lost sister that time. My search was still on.

He was protective brother I say, just like Manik. I appreciate it very well. But sometimes it should be in limit and should know our boundary for it. We need prioritise things unless u would've life like Raj Malhotra for sure. Where u will be between something where u can't come out ever.he is stuck into something. And he can't  come out ever. But definitely, u gonna regret like Raj Malhotra. Make sure when u take a Decision be wise and know to prioritise things..

While other side Ashwini was pregnant with twins, something good happened after long disasters. U two were born making a great way of happiness in Kirloskar family. They welcomed u both with grand preparations. I still remember Rahul, giving a bonus to his employees back to back. he was the best father to u people. Kas karke, Siri ko, he raised his daughter, so delighted that he never let her walk on the floor, even to know whether u can walk or not. Such protective father he was. He said with a smug smile, I looked my dad who was smiling at me already. I love this man for sure, he had an aura, which attracts me for him. He is the best daddy of the year for sure. And I'm kinda loving the fact I'm his daughter. And they are my parents. Im loving this feeling.

A smile broke into my lips, I must be so lucky to have parents like them, truly blessed to have them. Aiyyappa thanks to you again.

Lucky girl. Manik commented in my ears, I showed him my 32 pearls, the smile I was missing, came back to me, I had the best childhood, with the best parent goal parents, what more could I ask for.

I'm. I said him with a confident smile, while he flashed his dashing smile. This feels good hearing about childhood, which u don't even remember. That doesn't mean I didn't have best life with my mom and dad(Surya and Supriya) they gave every best thing to me, importantly they loved me like I'm their own daughter. They never gave a hint that I'm not their daughter even single day. They treated me like their own flesh. I was truly blessed have such parents either of my side. I promise myself, to keep up myself and love each, my parents like they deserved. I won't push myself away from them. But I will make a move to be a good daughter for either of them. I won't make anyone feel hurt by my actions. But all I need is my time. To get to know about them. And my time to get out of my zone. It is not that easy for me, who thought she had only one couple as her parents. Uff. Nandini u will deal it. I said myself. where my heart asked me Nandini or Siri. Confusing much. I should ask suggestion from Mani.

Ab kaha kohi ho? Manik whispered in my ears as I pouted at him.

Which suits well to me? Nandini ? or Siri? I pouted in confusion. while he stole small peek from my lips. We don't small name of shame also. We are highly spoiled and my kids will be more spoiled than us, for sure.

Jaanu suits u more. My Jaanu. he rocked me in his arms, I couldn't do anything but blush at his remark, he is crazy. And I'm crazy for him. 

I love u. I said him again. while he giggled at me

I love u too. he said like a schoolboy, I couldn't help but smile like a fool.

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okay.. this is all I could write I know it's not very progressive. But I promise the most awaiting situation gonna come in next update.

Mukthi's truth will be out, how Nandini and Abhi gonna react, u can ping me. And what u want to add, if u were in shoes of Nandini??

Did u missed Manik's pov? If then your wait will be over because next update onwards it's his pov, here and there others pov.

Sanskar?? Damn crazy much.

Manik killed Sandeep, did u expected that?? did u feel he did correct??

Did u expected such reactions from Nandini??

Avni??

Abhay??

Family time is on way. Don't worry about current scenario they gonna give damn like always.

Happy family time?? Any suggestions

From here on update will shorter than usual, because of my schedule. After work I need to write so I hope u will be alright with it. And I will try to update regularly(hope so)

Good night miss me till then, this time I promise to come back soon. I won't take weeks. I promise.

Lots of love ❤❤❤