Nandini's pov

 I tried to catch hold of her, but I couldn't as I slipped from staircase due to nerves breakdown, I tried to reach her out as I wanted to stop her but I couldn't as I was unable to stand that time, but when I reached to door to call her, she was already entering lift, but before I call out someone hit my head from behind from rod, So, I couldn't stop her, and she is unaware of the whole thing happened after she left the home.

I was 

FROZEN

in my place, like I'm sitting for complete half an hour, no reactions were out of me, I just kept on looking Manik, who was telling his side of the story, which I was completely unaware of. But every time I was brought to sense, whenever he squeezed my hand, he knew I was looking at him, but he didn't dare to say anything to my eyes, but he still wanted to assure everything is fine now, which was definitely not for me.

Perhaps I and Manik were sitting in front of the police officers, who was noting everything Manik said. He also enquired me, what I knew. But everything was going above my head. In my precise, everything was bouncing at me. I feel totally numb, should I cry for my not trusting him or punch the bastard next to me, who is holding my hand to assure at the moment or kill that psycho Thakur, who ruined everything for us.

Did you hear his voice, Mam? Officer turned to me, referring Manik. I'm totally zoning out. Connecting things. Made me feel suffocated. I couldn't cop up.

I..I.. didn't hear him. I said blankly looking at Manik. I definitely didn't hear anything from him, after I ran out of the home. I was stupid and a coward, who couldn't see what was happening behind me. I didn't turn, that time, I felt alone with my baby in my womb. I never expected that from Manik. He will turn out my happiness into something, which I couldn't take. I was in my world. I was a mother at the moment nothing more. But now I feel, I should've been his only world also. I should've turned back. I should've. If I would've turned back once, life would've been something else. Maybe I could've been dead with my babies inside, but I would've not felt the guilt I'm feeling right now.

I just wanted to ask him,

Do I deserve him?

Do I really that selfless man?

Why did he gave me so much of chances, when I'm wrong?

Why did he ask sorry's always? When should I be one begging him to take me into his life?

Why?

What on the earth, I deserved him? I'm clueless. Really clueless.

That's fine Mam. he talked really politely. 

Sir, do you know, who hit your head with a rod from behind? He questioned back, he knew the answer but still he wanted to hear from Manik himself. And I know, I'm not gonna leave them no matter what. Because I already know, who it was. Just wanted him to say it loud to us.

 Yes, as people behind me, it took all strength to digest what I heard from him. So, were others.

Can anyone be so low? I guess. I found one actually, I'm fucking surprised that my both dad and brother really doesn't murder the lady, who now was standing with lady constable with purple and red eyes from my mom(Ashwini), where Abhimanyu was taking his time to rewind the words Manik said to us, And then and there Abhimanyu asked her to sign the divorce papers, trust me Aiyyappa, I really didn't a pinch of sadness for that son of a *****. He bloody deserved that for trusting that b****. He broke down hearing her level of illness, which she accepted it in front of him asking his forgiveness, which he didn't dare to give. I didn't react for any but was seeing the scene with blank eyes until Manik Malhotra ends it. Because If I get up now, each gonna have from me with my way of dealing.

Yeah. I know. He also didn't have emotions, if you ask him, he so certain and straight, it felt alien, if he was same Manik, who was in the story he was saying. He said like he saying someone else story. But I knew, he was controlling every emotion, and his emotions were in our hands, which was entwined on my thighs, he was squeezing my hands very badly, whenever he felt weak to say things, especially about the airport scene, his hold was getting stronger, and I could feel my fingers were getting numb with his hold, but I squeezed them back to say it was fine. It was definitely fine, but I knew it was not for either of them. We needed time, I needed time to heal him especially. He is totally broken, I want to fix him for me. I want to My Manik back, who was eleven-years back, and I'm sure he will be back for me. He will. If not I'm gonna drag him back to me, if not today but definitely someday.

Maybe I don't deserve him, Okay, I know. I don't deserve him at all.

But call me selfish. I'm.

I need him. 

The whole of him.

If I decided to give him chance years back when I thought he was wrong.(after giving birth to kids)

Do you really think, that I leave kind of a man, who loved me so much, like no one? When I know him, now?

I ain't fool, For God sake.

Call me a selfish bitch, I'm.

But you know what? I'm gonna make it up. I know, I can't return back to past and correct but I make sure, That our present and future won't be like our past. I promise Aiyyappa. But please be with me, I need you genuinely than any time in my life. Not even when I was giving birth to my kids alone. Because I knew, I was going to make a new life with them but now, I'm mending someone's broken heart back in past, who is very much need of my life. Where I should be careful with my every step. I'm well determined this time. To heal that heart of mine, which I own.

Mrs. Thakur. Manik said finally, police officer nodded his head. He had already known it, but our attention was taken by Neyonika aunty, who slapped so tight across her daughter's face. I was not really stunned, but I was waiting for her. She was not crying at the moment, not a pinch of tears, she was damn strong than what I thought. 

Officer make sure she won't step out of the jail again in this life. She landed her rages against her daughter.

Mom. Mukthi was shocked but she couldn't continue as she slapped again.

I'm not your mother. I have only one son. Did you hear it? She pointed her index finger, the lady definitely deserves Manik's love no matter what, I'm stunned hearing she also backs out from Manik hearing he was her stepson But I was really grateful to the women, she didn't take long to come back for him unlike me. She was ready to make it up for him, as far as I know, she makes up it for him. She is very much here just because of her son. She truly deserves a salute. Maybe her reaction is justifiable in her place, you can't simply accept the son, who you thought as yours when he is your stepson. She was in her right place, that doesn't mean, I didn't hear the pain from Manik side when he was saying. He literally was squeezing my hand too badly, but I had to add some squeeze in my hand to calm him down.

Please, Mom. she tried her manipulation, guess what she was slapped again.

Dare you say that again. I have only one son of mine. Did you hear it? Raj uncle held her as she started crying in his arms, if you ask me, he too had tears in his eyes. The failure and disappointment were what flowing from his eyes. At the moment, I really felt pity for the Man, whoever he was. But at the moment he was failed, father. Whereas aunty, I couldn't say anything. Her only daughter stooped so low. How she felt, one could never guess. I feel really sorry for them. I really do.

I feel ashamed Raj. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Her tears as no end, This time, Manik didn't get up for his own reason, but I could feel, pain in my hand, and I looked the source, his eyes were mist looking at his mother. He was badly hurt, then my reach. I cuddled his arms between my two hands, he looked me, I blinked my eyes, what he saw I don't know. But all I saw was his soul, which said he was broken and saying me to fix for me. I only nodded my head, He smiled at me as a gesture. A small meaningful smile, which only I and he knows. Our little things.

You never to be. You always made me proud. You always did, Neyonika. I can never women like you, trust me on that. That looks promising and acceptable, she hugged him tightly. I couldn't help but smile at them. If you believe it or not Raj Malhotra really loved Neyonika Malhotra, Maybe he is not aware of it still. Love does have a second chance too, maybe not always at first but with some other person, that some other person was Neyonika Malhotra to him.

Finally. I heard from Abhay was sitting next to me on the couch. He was more curious than anyone here as if he was waiting for this to happen like forever.

What do you mean? I asked him, which took Manik and Avni's attention was beside him.

I meant to say he never said such words to her. He really never expressed his feelings to her. He said in a most obvious tone. This boy truly knows elder Malhotra couple better than any.

I gave 'o' face, but I smiled at his care for his grandfather, he says he hates, which is no cent percent true, he really loves his daddu, he is really much worried about him, and yesterday his stay in Malhotra Mansion says it to me. I guess his grandfather deserves a chance from him. I'm saying not because Raj Malhotra loved me so much but because I felt at least he deserved this because he really meant his everything he did to my son, which my son was looking for. Raj uncle changed just for him. I guess, this deserves a chance. he really does.

Well, the shock was a very much small word for my feelings when I heard The great Raj Malhotra loves me so much, more than his own kids. When he all actually showed me was, he hated me so much. I can't believe it from my heart but It made more sense when Manik said, how his father was adamant to make us part. It really made more sense when he said that he did all this because, he didn't want Manik to have any weakness, which so happened another way. If something weakness had was me and Mukti, both made him lose, the way his father didn't want. But same happened. But is it right, just because they will become our weakness, we should stop loving them or get attached. Every relationship has two things importantly one is, it is their strength or weakness. Sorry, every relationship has either of them. If he/she is weakness never forget they are even your strength. I don't know which side I belong in Manik's life. Maybe weakness mostly but no. I'm not only his weakness but his strength too. Because he survived all this just because for us. That us was his strength always, even mine too. Even though not being with each other. He was always there inside me, he was my strength to protect my kids in the unknown country, he was motivation for me in the unknown business world, if not I would've never built my own empire because I always thought if Manik would've been in my place, what he would've done for kids. He would've got any and everything for my kids. Well, tick that, I did that for my kids. If Manik would've been here, he would've always given his time to kids, partially I failed here. But I did whatever I could give to my kids at that time. If Manik would've been there how he would've taught his son to learn guitar, I had personally taught him being in his place, if Manik would've been there how he would've taught his daughter to play her keyboard and piano. I always tried been in his shoes to think like him just because I knew he was always my inside strength, in whatever I did. I never said it loud. But what was I today, was just because he was my inner strength and inspiration. As I had been his role whole time for my kids. So, he is both for me. 

Muje ek bath samaj mai nae ayya? Why was Nandini Mam being dragged for the entire thing, when she is far from every situation happening behind her back? Importantly why was Sandeep behind her? Why did he want to kill her? Police officer put forth my most unanswered question. I mentally thanked the man. I waited for Manik to answer, but the answer came from somewhere behind me, whom I suspect to be my father.

It's because of me. I thought of taking chances to free Manik and my daughter by putting that jerk to jail again, as he was coming out sooner from jail to take revenge but for my bad, he already knew who was Siri, I was nowhere aware of it. 

That day I won the case against him, by putting him behind bars, he was summoned to hang to death, that was really not expected by any of us, it sounded trouble for me as he had already warned about my daughter's life, I was sure Raj would somehow save Nandini, so with that thought, I made my move. I won that case putting my daughter's life into danger, he couldn't reach Sanskar because he was from everyone's reach as he can't dodge Raj's security around Sanskar, which even none knew about it. Everything was going fast, that I couldn't think whom to save, then I got to know he was really after my daughter's life he gave me time till afternoon to save her if not I knew he will kill her, I didn't have an option but to call Raj for help,and I didn't know my mistake costs higher for them. Especially for Manik, I'm really sorry for that, I could only think about my daughter nothing else. And I'm sorry to you too. He said looking into my eyes all I can see guilt and pain in that eyes, which I don't want to see in my father's eye. But I don't know how to express it, I feel strange, I know I shouldn't, he is my father. But still, I couldn't get along with him. I need little time and space with him to be very comfortable with him. In fact, I want it to happen sooner. Like really sooner. 

It's fine uncle. You don't have to be sorry. I can understand. Manik gave a smile to my father, squeezing his hand to assure him, tilting his head to my father. I really liked the bond my father's had with Manik. It was totally different from usual. He was a real charmer to impress my dad's every time. Manik Malhotra had his charms always, well, I love to add my mothers too. 

Sandeep used Mukthi against us, and the dumb girl fell into his traps, as she can take revenge against Nandini and Manik. And she did. Sanskar applauded as he completed. he was more than furious on Manik for not telling this big secret to him. In fact, Sanskar threw a straight punch on Manik's nose, which was bleeding back, which did nothing but calmed the monster inside Manik better way. I really thanked my aiyyappa for that punch from Sanskar against Manik. I really felt hitting him but I couldn't able to do what I wanted to do for so long. Because I was numb. Completely blank. It was too much for me. 

Where I figured it out, for Manik, Sanskar was much more important than any. There was no hide and seek between them. I wonder how Manik managed his time with Sanskar, where he was whole time with me. All I could be happy for their friendship.

Aur kuch chupa hai, voh bhi batha dena. Sanskar gritted his teeth against Manik like a typical girlfriend, who in return pouted little at his words. I feel are this two real. Damn, I'm getting jealous of this too badly.

I guess that's it. Manik said him.

You better be. He replied back sternly. 

##

Hey. I waved a hello to Mukthi in the sarcastic way as I stood in front of her, she didn't have the pinch of guilt in her eyes, but it was replaced with fury. A pure hatred for me. She lost what I threw in her plate. Abhimanyu Thakkur. The traitor. Never mind. Will be punished from me. I ain't letting go any.

Where I could imagine Manik massaging his frowns, he really hated the scene, but I made him sit in his place, as I walked to her, taking very a few minutes from police officers. Who gave into my staright and sarcastic face. I could hear Avni's hoot, and rest are completely blank about my expression. Except for my husband who knows what's coming in her way.

Well, I expected a greet at least in return. I stressed my fake excitement. She threw only draggers at my way.

Swara could you do me a favor? I asked her, who was just waiting for the show. She was my childhood bestie. If she won't help me out of the crowd then who will.

I guess I already done a favor you required. She winked at me, as she ate an apple. Munching them in yum, She was totally into the pregnant mood swings. But still, believe me, she is a bitch just like me. When I say I mean it.

Add proverb from my side.

Bitch can understand another bitch very well. 

And it really applies us.

That's so sweet of you. I said with extra coated words.

I know. she had her own set of dramas if you ask me.

That favor doesn't sound well in my ears, I heard a whisper from Sanskar who was exactly behind me, you know brothers and they're overprotective nature.

I guess you are right, I gave him tight smile, he gave I know you look. Well, Can't help but to smile at him. He knows me better. Unlike me. Huff.

What are they up to? The police officer asked to rest.

You'll see. All answered well.

Kaha se shuru karu? I asked Mukthi, she was just waggling to get free from lady constable, who looked more like Hulk to me.

Shuru kahse bhi start karo, par katham math karo. I heard from Abhay was still sitting next to Manik. That reminds me, that bitch trying to harm my son. 

Get ready honey. Teri life mai ab sirf aur sirf ausu ayenge jo maine aur mere Manik bahaya hai. I whispered in her ears, If I didn't scare her, it will be a lie. She flinched, She knows I'm very much capable of it. If I can do anything to her being a simple girl then trust me, I can do wonders of torture to her being whom I'm today. She messed with the wrongest girl in the world.

I showed my empty hands to Swara, who in reply gave me what I needed.

I applied entire thing to her face, all I remember the words which were said by Manik, I won't leave this bitch easily. I won't.

What the hell? she started shooting, trying to escape but I was adamant about what I'm doing none stopped me. The feeling a pit down my stomach churned when I remember what she used against me, how can she do that being a women herself, use something, which is their dignity, when she herself is a girl. I wonder how low she can fall.

Mera dignity hath lagne wale kohi bhi ho. I won't leave them. I will never ever leave them. I slapped right across her face. Where her face was painted in black. The complete black that was what she deserved. Bloody witch. I poured entire blank paint on her. The aggression, pain, hurt and helpless is what I felt. She tried to escape but no, today was not her day or it won't be any day from here on.

I heard hard footsteps behind me, but I cared less, as I slapped her harder to harder. I was not satisfied. Someone playing with my pride is not really accepted, I lived for my pride, I really did. My dad thought me live with it. I did till now. It is something very important to women. It is powerful than anything trust me on that but it is the saddest weakness of any damn women too. I'm one among them.

How could you? Bitch? I hit her stomach with my legs. Tears were flowing from my eyes. That was my weak point next to Manik. She was shouting in pain. But that added more to my fury. As I lost my sense. As things got wilder in my ears.

It was Mrs. Thakkur, who tried to kill me. 

She made me chose between Nandini and my kids.

She blackmailed me. If not she will leak the video.

I chose my kids to keep Nandini safe. 

She would've killed our kids.

The louder I heard. The harder I hit her with my strength. No looking back. I hit her with whatever came into my hands. I was not sane. My eyes were blurry and raged with anger, guilt and hurt. I couldn't name my feelings. If I label also no one can understand my state. I had no intention to stop until I heard Manik's voice from behind. He was yelling at me to leave her, but I didn't budge. The sane me was lost. I had no intention to live her alive today. She gonna die begging for her life. The way she treated Manik.

I took glass vase from coffee table slapped right across on her face but she dodged by keeping her hand as support. I was not satisfied. I was with fury and hatred. She deserved more. For all tears, Manik cried. For his betrayal. I won't leave her.

He trusted and loved so much. This is what you gave him. I stomped on her ankle. She yelled in pain holding them. This is not me, this is not you. My heart was yelling at me. But the mind went crazy. Crazy hearing the voices, which were running behind my mind. 

You tried to hurt my babies. You would've killed my kids.

You hurt my Manik.

You hit him with rod to death. I won't leave you. I won't.

I threw coffee-table on her way, which exactly hit her back. Where she cried in pain. Still I didn't felt satisfied. My eyes suddenly set on the sharp knife on dinning table.where I was about dodge it in my way. Before I do that.

Jaanu, Leave her. Manik tried to hold me, he was badly worried about my actions, but no use, I easily came out of his hold, as I made her stand on her foot. The police officer gulped at her state so were others. None expected that.

I had warned you. Didn't I? I yelled at her. She nodded her head, where she looked like a mess of black and red blood. Nothing satisfied me. Maybe nothing will. For things, she had done.

One tear from his eyes, I will screw you. Didn't I? I asked her, she rubbed her lips which were throbbing with blood. 

Yes. she said merely with her pain.

Then let me show you hell for his every tear. I threw her to the floor. Where Officer being smart picked her up, he knows if he leaves in my mercy she gonna die sooner. But death won't come easy to her, I make sure, it won't.

Nandu kya kar rahi hai? Marvayagi kya usse? Manik asked in panic tone, which was definitely not for her but for me.

Hain tho. I yelled at him. His face was deadpan. Well, don't give me that looks she deserves it.

What's wrong with you? he yelled at me as he picked me up on his shoulders, what the hell I was still not done with my shits with her. But this husband material of mine, won't let it happen.

Manik, What the hell? Put me down. I kicked my legs in the air, he was adamant not to let go. But I was sure to get free from him. Until his hold became tighter against my waist. No way in the hell I can get down from his shoulder, I knew it. 

Sanskar, don't leave the bitch easily. I yelled at him, well I have my ways to get my things done. I simply don't have brother.

Aye Aye Captain. he shouted in excitement. And saluted at me. Where I heard a groan from Manik as he started his way to climb steps without caring at the people who were looking at us in amuse expression. I cared less. So as he.

And Dhruv Alya? Aren't you getting late for your flight? Manik screamed at them. He was in a pure rage. I could feel that. 

Yup leaving. Dhruv said with a stutter, while he picked up Mrudula. I didn't know these people did exist in this mansion. I don't remember them participating in between us but I let go as Mrudula waved bye to me and Manik with a wink. That girl had charm as she calmed both of us in a blink. She was a great charmer to get the attention of my son. Whose eyes are practically bulging out of his sockets, Maybe he forgot his friend is leaving for Disney. Poor him.

I'm taking Palak with us. Dhruv added to Abhimanyu, who was still rooted in his place. All he did at the moment was cry and regret his deeds. He was beyond shock to accept the reality his wife threw at him. And I praised the lord for not having Palak here. If not what would've been her state I don't know. That's best to send her with dhruvlya. Till everything settles here.

Where I could meekly see Police office getting Mukthi out of the mansion. None cried for her again. None will ever from today.

##

Thawk!!

What the..? He left his sentence in the air. As he held his jaw, which pretty had my fingerprint.

Samaj the kya ho? Apne ap ko? I held his collar, where water was flowing on top of our heads, which was running on our body without any barrier. Well, that didn't cool Nandini Malhotra, who was huffing still. She needed to teach a lesson to Manik Malhotra.

Hero? Ho? I questioned him, damn boy didn't expect that he thought I'm gonna cry. Yes, I want to but I was in no mood to do that. I have better things than crying here. My tears and guilty can wait for me.

You should be crying, right? he asked me in amuse. The idiot just forgot I was insulting him.

No. I'm not crybaby to cry. I yelled at him as I hit his bare chest. Where he shouted in pain. When did he undress? Was I too not my emotions? Never mind.

I can see that very much. He added. Seriously.

What was that stunt you did years back? Huh! I pulled his hairs roughly near me, as he encircled his arms around my petty waist, while I climbed on his foot. Where he sighed helplessly. Yes, I'm guilty that doesn't mean I shouldn't show his mistakes too. 

I did what my mind said. He answered looking at my eyes. He had unshed tears. So do I.

What about your heart?

How can you decide anything you wished for us? 

You could've said me anything, Manik? Any damn thing?

 You could've asked me to act.

You could've told me the truth than keeping me like a small kid, who you don't want to drag in anything. Bacchi nae thi Manik mai samaj lethi mai. 

Don't you think I had right to know what's happening behind my back? 

I jerked his hands, I was badly irritated with the thought that he thinks I'm incapable to digest such things. Do I look so soft or handled with care material. If I'm not wrong I don't go to that line also. I'm tough very tough than you think about me. Yes, I act like a kid and throw hundreds of tantrums doesn't mean. I'm child. Am I child who needs to be protected like that, that too from that insane women?? I can rip her head without a second thought. I don't fear for anything but than losing him.

Nandini. He tried to coax me, but I lost my capabilities to listen. I glared him, He sighed in frustration as he pinned me to the wall. That was not expected. 

Okay sorry. I should've told you beforehand. But I wanted you not to stress. I..I.. he trailed to justify his words.

Aur tum kya? Anything could've happened to you Manik, Anything? I shouted at him, but tears just rolled from my eyes, he tried to touch me, I jerked my face other side. He had bad time handling me. I was always tough to him no matter what. 

You are also important to me Manik. If I don't say that doesn't mean you aren't important to me. You very much important for my survival.

I love you.

He was mum, he was just breathing looking down with his forehead attached to me. I relaxed a bit. I jerked his hands as I encircled my arms against his neck, in swift he lifted me from the ground as he pressed me to the wall, where his entire skin was touching my every part of my body the only barrier was my dress alone.

I could only think of you and my babies. I don't know what to do. Ghar ke bahar guns lekar kade the. Aur humara room mai bhi secret camera raka tha. They knew what was happening inside our room. Himath nae huwa tume kone ka. I was scared and hurt. Mere parents bhi mera hath chod diya tha. They didn't even bother about me. I wanted to ask their help but they were like always were into fights, they never bothered to help me. I don't know. All I could think was to save you. You were the only one I had to myself. I wanted to protect you that's it. I'm sorry for not telling you anything. I'm sorry.

He was hiccuping often while saying it as tears started flowing from his red eyes. I couldn't be more mad at him, when I did wrong too.

Tho mai apne sorry kaha se start karu? I questioned him with teary eyes, he looked at me as he immediately hugged me. I held him tightly for my dear life the thought of he got hurt is killing me like hell. If Cabir would've not come back to see Manik, what would've happened, I have no idea. I guess I would've been dead. I would've.

Start your sorry from where you started to trust that jerk over me. He was totally annoyed and hurt at the same time. I could feel it. The best part was he was saying on my face. Than hidding it from me.

How could you believe that son of a bitch? You could've come back once for me. Huh! he yelled at me, he had point, my head was down. I was drowning in an ocean of guilt, which I can't explain to any. 

Nandini you have any idea what all I went through without you, I was searching you like mad person all over the world. If not Avni or Abhay, you would've not turned my side too, right? he accused me, I don't blame him. Because he was right. He was cent percent right. I should've thought about it.

Yes. I admitted my mistakes, as silent tears started pouring out of my eyes. I couldn't meet his glassy eyes, which said nothing but my failure in our relationship. I failed it badly Without trusting him, I deserve more for his pain. I do.

I hate you for not thinking about me. 

I hate you for not coming back to me.

I hate you for trusting him more than me.

And I don't take my words back now. Make it up to me now.

 I want you to please me now. It's your turn now. For listening to that jerk.

He was crazy but mad like a bull. He was angry at the same time he was hurt too, he hated me for not coming back, while he loves me more than anything. I just hugged him tighter. I don't know what to do with this kid of mine. He is worse than our kids.

Will you forgive me then? I questioned him tilting my head to him all I could see tears in his eyes, which said his disappointment. I liked my old Manik, who was just like this Manik. My Manik, who used to show his emotions without hidding it from me. I was getting successful to get him back. A little glimpse of him though.

It depends on the effort and my value in your life. He said me like a small kid which had meaning, where his nose was running, while he sniffed to my sleeves, I let him do. I don't believe he was the same man, who was acting like a monster a will ago until Sanskar slapped him tight for keeping a secret against him.

Then get ready to forgive me. I said with determination.

I'm a very tough nut. He added with a sad pout. I kissed that pout.

Doesn't matter. hubby, I will make it up to you. I promise. I kissed his forehead as he made me stand on the floor. Where we took a peaceful bath without any words exchange all happened between us was talk within the eyes, many things were exchanged. But all we did was to hold each other. I feel light. Very light and relaxed with him. He was a destination and will always be.

End of Nandini's pov

##

Manik's pov

I was surfing channels, as I asked my butlers to prepare food, where I could hear the creek from the door, which means mini monsters are in. And now I should figure out their mother, who is still in the walk-in closet in our room. To get ready for dinner, after all, it was proper dinner night with her parents, she wanted to be in good books. 

Waise kade rena hai. Ya phir ana hai andar? I questioned them still my back at them, where I halt hearing the news sorry the video. What the hell? ye kab huwa? I was puzzled all I remember Nandini and Sanskar's last talks. These twins are crazy. So are yours. My mind taunted.

Abhay nudged Avni to go first, to which she nodded a big no. Finally, Avni Malhotra learned to get scared of her dad. Thank all the god from my side.

Manik is this good? Nandini came out of walk-in. I gave her satisfied nod. I could really see her effort to show off her normality about everything is going under control, which I know is not even near us also. 

Babe, you look cute and hot at the same time. My son and his tongue. I glared at him, he gulped his nervousness as plopped next to me on the bed. Where Avni was trying to run from here very much.

Nandini's outfit

Arey madam ayye na andar vah pe kyu kadi hai? I questioned Avni sarcastically she gulped in horror, looking above. My pumpkin looked cuter than any to me. I wish I could gobble her up. 

Pappa. She and her buttering, one should definitely go to her classes to know, how to impress and melt Manik Malhotra. Nandini Malhotra, you better get classes from my daughter for my forgiveness. There are lot chances for you to get my forgiveness sooner.

Bathai madam? I questioned her without showing my melting heart. 

I'm sorry yaar. Okay.

I shouldn't have stolen your dairy. I'm sorry. She forwarded sorry muffins to me.

Well, I was already melting to my daughter.

Kaha se lekar ayyi? I questioned her, well backgrounds were gawking at my daughter's method. Both son and his mother were gaping at the girl. 

I made it. She meeked out with a small pout. I could only hide my smile.

For whom? I asked her, well, Abhay was throwing daggers at her. Which she efficiently cared less. Her pappa should forgive her. Hmm. The pretty smart girl was my daughter, who knows her way to deal with her daddy. Which even Nandini lacks sometimes.

To you. She faked sniff. All I could see the effort my daughter made. She looked like a chocolate mess to me, from head to toe. She face was painted with flours all over her body, and chocolaty hands. Her hair was spread all over her shoulder, which she cared less. She badly needed a bath, if you ask me.

And why is that so? I gave volume to Tv, As I looked back Nandini for an explanation.

Karma is a bitch. She recited as she took her son in her arms, who was complaining her about Avni, who made up a plan to please me and didn't involve him. How mean is it? He questioned her, but my daughter's attention was on me.

I'm sorry, that's why. She recited. Did she practiced the whole lines or what? You can never trust Avni's acting skills like you never predict Nandini's next move. They go on the same line.

I will forgive you. I took the tray of muffins from her hand. She jumped in joy, where Abhay and Nandini's mouth went wide. Surely they didn't expect that. Well, I can't longer be mad at my daughter. Don't blame me, you can't stay angry at the cutest doll, who loves me lots and lots. I can't do that to my daughter.

She clung to my arms, nothing can make me happier than her smile nowadays. I rocked her in my arms, as I looked my other side, they both glared at me, while I neglected them but eventually they hugged me from behind. This was my little family away from the mess. A beauty on its own. I can't be less grateful for them. I really can't. I'm happy again in my life because of their presence and love towards me.

And that doesn't mean you are not less underground honey. I added to Avni's ears. Who looked horrified at the last twist. Where I can hear the excitement of Abhay.

You don't worry buddy. You are underground for whole life from me. I added to him with a straight smile, where his excitement died.

Pappa. He wailed showing his hands to Nandini, who cajoled her son like always. Mama's boy he was after all. But doesn't stop me to make them pay for me. Well, Let me say game is still on. I can't miss that. Can I?

Where my eyes met TV again, Life will not be merrier anymore to Mrs. Thakkur again. I laughed sarcastically. It was just a start, I knew it. My wife not gonna leave her sooner. she won't be satisfied with little things. She won't be. But this time I won't stop her.

As I saw Mukthi getting the same humiliation which once happened with me, which she rewarded me once. The whole crowd as going violent against her where her head was down. She was trying to cover her face but not happening. Nandini had painted her with black. The thing she deserved. Somewhere I felt a peace seeing that. I wanted her to feel my pain. Well, she gonna feel it for the whole life. I promise it by Nandini side to u Mukthi. I promise. 

Happy hell to you dear stepsister.

Happy hell.

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Hello, my babies how you are all?

I hope you all are fine doing good. And sorry for late blame wattpad for this. I lost my draft just because of wattpad issues.

All I could write this much. And from here on updates will be shorted and faster. I will try to update once in two weeks. Don't ask before that. I will fail definitely. Because of my job on another hand. All I get little time to complete this. So, You should support me with this.

I know it's not up to mark. You wanted more. But trust there is more stored for Mukthi in future. So, be patient with it.

How was the part? Well, the writer is really not satisfied with her own writing. The draft which was deleted was little long. And sorry, I want to cut short certain things as many said not to repeat things of past now. So, I just gave quick and limited past. I hope you didn't mind it. More Nandini's pov will come so that you know Nandini's reaction to past. That solves the matter I guess.

Anything I needed to add. You can ping me. Well, more kids and Manan are coming as you all wished.

Sanskar and Nandini's bonding will be shown in next part with her parents too.

Raj and Neyonika? Anything you want me to add?

Nandini has long way to please Manik. Any suggestions for her?

Abhay? Avni? Anything?

I'm hearing very less from you now days maybe because of my irregularity. I hope to get rid of this issue sooner. Aiyyappa help, me.

Please ping me if you are not satisfied with anything. I hope I can fill it.

Till then miss me.

Next is My so-called husband maybe this week.

Lots of love