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Next morning, Malhotra Mansion.

Manik woke up and got ready for office. Just when he was leaving, he noticed the letters that he brought with him yesterday. Curious he was, he checked and found all of them to be promotional letters except one. He picked it up which he had been unknowingly waiting for so long. His heart thumping in his chest, he opened it with trembling hands.

Letter.

Hey, Rockstar.

How have you been?

This is our last meeting. Why don't we start with a story?

Once, there lived a boy. He has got everything. Wonderful parents who would fulfill every wish of his even before him asking. Grandparents who would not leave a chance to shower their love on him. Amazing friends to support him always. A fairytale life. Isn't it?

One day, the little boy heard his father playing guitar, which instantly fascinated him. He asked his father to teach him. Music slowly sneaked into his life. It became a part of him. What started as a hobby became his passion as much as he wanted to pursue it as his career. He grew up and so was his love for music. When it's time to decide about his career, afraid of his parents' reaction, he went to his grandfather to tell him about his passion. As he was close to him, he thought he wouldn't deny it.

(Seeing the contents of the letter, the picture started playing in front of him, rather in his head as if it just happened yesterday.)

Manik's Pov (His past)

Me: Dadu, mujhe aap se baat karni hai.

Dadu: Bolo na Manu.

Me: Dadu mujhe MBA nahi karna. I want to become a singer. I want to pursue music as my career. Please, aap Mom Dad ko convince karoge na.

(The young Manik confessed with an unknown excitement in his eyes which was conveniently unnoticed by his grandfather)

Dadu(raising his voice): Manik Malhotra. Aapko pata hai aap kya bakwaas bol rahe ho? Aapke naam ke aage jo Malhotra ka naam laga hai, uske bina aap kuch nahi ho. Jis khandaan mein aap janme ho, uski maryada banaye rakhne ki jimmedari aap par hai. Yeh faltu ki baate sochna band karo kyunki aapka bhavishya nischit hai. Aapko Malhotra Industries ko aur ucchaiyon par le jaana hai. Iske alawa aapke dimag mein aur kuch nahi hoga varna aapko yeh ghar aur yeh parivar ko chodna hoga.

Listening to these words from his ever loving dadu has shaken up Manik badly. Of course, he was the apple of everyone's eyes. He was loved and pampered by all. He never thought such a situation would ever arise where he had to choose his family. He was threatened to disown by the people whom he has loved all his life. He wanted to leave for his room that's when his dadu called.

Dadu: Manik yeh baat Raj ya Nyonika ya kisi aur ko bhi pata chala, vo din aapka is ghar mein aakhri din hoga.

Pov Ends

Manik found himself crying remembering that dreaded incident. He slumped onto his bed. Gathering the courage, he continued reading the letter.

Letter

That day the boy sacrificed his music for his family. But what he didn't know was that he was sacrificing his peace. Yes rockstar, music is your peace. Your happiness. Your first love. How can you leave your happiness behind and expect yourself to be at peace?

It's high time rockstar you choose the path where your happiness lies. You have done a wonderful job in taking your family's company to greater heights. Take a chance and allow your music to come back in your life.

The next time I will meet you is when I see you happy. The real one. All the best Rockstar. Remember you are born to rule our hearts, not just your employees.

Letter ends.

Manik sat on the bed, motionless, with streams of tears falling down from his eyes. He was helpless. One side was his family and the other side his music. The incident strained his relationship with his grandfather. Though his grandfather is no more, he didn't have the courage to confront his parents about his dream. He was afraid to witness the same reaction from them too. His chain of thoughts went on until his phone buzzed snapping him back to reality. He checked it's Nandini and picked it up after composing himself.

Nandini: Manik where are you? Abhi tak office nahi aaye? Are you fine? Kuch hua hai kya? Bolo.

Manik: I will be there in some time.

And he cut the call. Sighing, he left for office. Here, Nandu didn't understand what has gotten into him that he had to give such a curt reply. She thought of asking him later and got back to her work. After some time, she got a call from Manik asking her to come to his cabin. Taking a file she left for his cabin only to find him lost in his thoughts, not to mention the tired look on his face.

Nandu: Good morning Manik

Manik (Avoiding eye contact): Why did you call? Is there anything important?

Nandu: I needed your signatures in these. (Handing him the files)

Manik: Is there anything else which are urgent?

Nandu: No.

Manik: Cancel my today's schedule.

Nandu: But Manik, there is a meeting with the Singhania's in the afternoon.

Manik: Just call them and ask who is coming over to the meeting.

Nandu: Sure.

She calls them and gets to know that it's Madhyam. She informed the same to Manik who just completed signing the files. He took the phone from Nandini,

Manik: Manik Malhotra here. Could you please connect this call to Madhyam Singhania?

Manik: Hey, Maddy. Can we please postpone today's meeting. I don't think I am in a proper state of mind to attend one.

Manik: Yeah. Thanks a lot. Please convey my apologies to Uncle.

Nandini after listening to his one-sided conversation got worried about him.

Nandu: Manik are you fine? You look tired. Didn't you sleep last night? Manik...

Manik: Yes, I am fine. I am going home. You can leave too if there's no work for you.

With that, he left the office without giving Nandini any chance to speak. Nandini finished her works before leaving for home but couldn't stop herself getting worried about the person who decided to behave so weird without giving her any reason.

Here, Manik locked himself up in his room after ordering the butlers not to disturb him. Putting his mobile into silent he just changed himself and slipped under his duvet but sleep was far away. He just found himself staring at the letter kept on the table at the side of his bed. Sleep took over his tired eyes after hours of staring the letter. 

How many of you still remember about the letter? 

Manik's past is revealed. [Note: I am sorry if you didn't like his past or you disagree with anything. You are free to have your opinions.]

One or two more chapters with this emotional stuff. The story will be back to its initial form. Kindly bear with me. 

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