Hey lovies wats up.....! Long time well... As I Said earlier that this is my crucial year so hence you have to cope with it..... I will try my best to update.... But I promise I will be regular after May next year till then plz adjust with irregular updates.... I apologize for the inconvenience caused

So here is the chappy..... Hope u like it... Do comment and vote to let me know..... And Ya spelling mistakes ho toh Maff Karna....

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#5000wordsApprox.

Betrayal is always bitter. People face betrayal in many ways. But the one which hurts the most is the betrayal of our close ones. It not just hurts but pierces our heart in such a way that shatters our trust on trust completely. Betrayal is such a thing which keeps us alive but it's pain remains unbearable and haunts us till eternity

One can forgive anything but betrayal, because when you put your complete trust in someone, give your almost everything just to keep them happy or just for their smile you make sacrifices you began to have hope down there that at least they will have your back no matter what......but when you are left alone in spite of giving up your everything for them.... It hurts
...like a Bitch...

The same was happening with nandini. The family for whom she sacrificed her every wish, every dream despite her disability she did everything in her power to make them satisfied had actually betrayed her .They abandoned her like a stray dog.... They didn't feel cent percent bad about it... They didn't even think about her love towards them nor did they think where will she go....

They just threw her out just like a used tissue paper is thrown away after it has been completely used...

Family. Family should be like blessing. One should feel blessed having a family. Because family means affection, care, oneness, and most importantly feeling of security.... But here the case was totally opposite....

She felt neither of them .When a person is betrayed his or her trust shatters in such a way that all negative feelings come crashing.

Manik Provo-

She broke down in front of my eyes...and I could do nothing but try to console her. She cried, cried like anything and all I could do was hide her in my arms to sooth her immense pain which was almost impossible.

I don't know till how long we were sitting there soaking in the rain....but her cries never stopped. She kept on sobbing in my arms hiding her face in my chest holding my collar in death grip and all I could do was whisper soothing words in her ear and caress her hair to comfort her.

That mere feeling was devastating in itself for me. With her each tear I felt my heart crumbble .Her sobs were piercing my heart second by second but I,I sat there helpless cuddling the poor soul in my arms as much as possible to give her assurance of my presence, to prove her that I WAS THERE FOR HER NOW.

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Tuning....

Finally after what seemed a long long time I picked her drenched form securely in my arms and walked towards my car while she just stayed the same way,helpless.her tiny hands were still clutching my collar in a death grip while she was resting her head on my chest while sobbing hiding her face.

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Baahon mein teri aake laga
Mera safar toh yahi tak hai

In all these things one thing which I was happy about was that SHE DIDN'T PUSH ME AWAY.

Malhotra mansion

I carried her all the way to to the bedroom which was beside mine.she wasn't sobbing now but still silent tears were cascading down her eyes wreching my heart. It suprises me sometimes that how in a sort period of time she has managed to make a soft corner for her in my heart. I made her sit on the bed and she sat hugging her knees to herself still crying....

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Tumse shuroo tumpe hi khatam
Meri kahani tumhi tak hai

I sat down infront of her on my knees not able to see her in tears anymore and took her hands gently inbetween mine and pecked them lightly ....

(ps: guys couldn't find the suitable image hence imagine Manik holding nandinis hands this way. Replace the girl with Manik and boy with nandini)

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Dil ko jo de raahat si
Tujhmein hai woh khamoshi

Sau baar talash liya khudko
Kuch tere siva na mila mujhko

Then I raised my left hand and cupped her face with it while holding her other hand with my other hand....immediately as a reflex she snuggled more into my palm closing her eyes while more warm tears cascaded down her rosy cheeks ....using my tumb I gently wiped of her tears...

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Saanson se rishta tod bhi loon
Tumse tod na paungi hmm..

I stood up and went to the cuboard to get a towel....while she sat there on the bed hugging her knees looking at nowhere her nose was red due to constant crying....I went back and sat next to her and pulled her gently towards me and started wiping her damp hair with it while she half layed on me putting most of her weight on me. I too pulled her closer as she snuggled more into me holing my shirt in a tight grip in her tiney little fist,looking at nowhere.

I gently pecked on top of her hair and caressed her hair.

"NANDU...you are all wet ..you need to change...phir you are empty stomached too...its not good for you na BABY...hmm..."I said worried .

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Hmm hmmmm...

Main phir bhi tumko chahungi
Main phir bhi tumko chahungi
Iss chaahat mein marr jaungi
Main phir bhi tumko chahungi

She just shook her head and held me tighter.

"plzzz...BABY FOR ME...?!plzz.." I pleaded.yes the manik malhotra pleaded to someone for the first time in his entire life.

Finally she agreed I got up and bought one of my t-shit and a night track and gave it to her and left to bring something for her to eat.

When I came back she was lying in the center of the bed all curled up into a ball. Her discarded cloths were lying beside the bed and now she was all dressed up in my t-shit and tracks which were way too oversized for her tiny form.

I placed the glass of milk on the side table and sat beside her only to find her asleep .I decided not to wake her up as she had a very long and awfully tireding day today.Lots of things happened and now finally she was a little peacefull and I didn't want to ruin it for her.

I lied down beside her engulfing her into a backhug and she snuggled more in me as a reflex. I entwined my hand with her hand resting on her stomach pulling her gently on my arm not before adjusting a bankent over us .and we both drifted to slumber wishing that the moring will bring new hopes and aspirations.

Next morning

Manik woke up only to find nandini all cuddled up on his chest... Immediately a smile spread across his lips.

He caressed her hair ever do gently smiling all to himself. Then shifting her lightly on the pillow and adjusting the comforter on her he got up to begin their new morning.

After sometime time...

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Aankhen khule toh main dekhu tujhe
Sirf yeh hi farmaish hai

Nandini slowly opened her eyes with were a little heavy due to so much of crying. Though she felt no warmth of the light as it was and always has only been darkness for her each time she opened her eyes every morning. Always the same. DARK.DEEP. AND NEVER ENDING.

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Pehli toh mujhko yaad nahi
Tu meri aakhiri khwahish hai

Nandinis Provo

I woke up fluttering my eyes... Ahhh... My head it's throbbing and my eyes... They.... They feel soo heavy and... And tired... I layed there with my eyes open stating at the eternal darkness in front of my eyes. And one by one all the horrible memories of yesterday starts flashing one after another in my mind. None stop.... And as I was to loose myself completely HIS VOICE PULLED ME OUT.

"good morning madam.... You look pretty as always... Well baki ki tarefein Sab baad mein pehele have some cheese omelet and freshly squeezed orange juice my lady! Made by your very own Manik malhotra"said Manik playfuly and I smiled lightly.

I just gestured a no.... As I didn't have the energy to say anything now.

"Arre Aise kaise...?! Khana toh tumko khana padega.... Mein bhi dekhta hun ki tum kaise nahi khati... "

I could here him walking in my direction then I felt the bed dip under his weight. And that was when I felt the cheesy omlete fragrance hit my nostril. He was holding the fork for me to eat from it. How did I know?! Well I could feel the tip of the fork touching my lips gently. I just kept staring at nothing.

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Seh loon main ab teri kami
Mujhse yeh hoga hi nahi

"come on NANDU have it !....be a good girl "he coaxed me to eat.

That's when realisation struck me mama-papa they used to call me Nandu but after their demise no one ever called me that. My so called family only ordered me day and night enjoyed on my cost. I often used to cry myself to sleep but no one cared. I was always lonely. Only my bestie chahat has always been their for me. But today he... He called me that. The care and concern in his voice screamed his innocence. My heart knew that their was no fraud no trick in this.

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Tum aise mujhme shaamil ho
Tum jaan meri tum hi dil ho
Shaayad main bhula doon khud ko bhi
Par tumko bhool na paungi

And instantly my eyes became watery.... After years someone was feeding me. Caring for me just like my birth parents did or used to. Now the memories have also started to fade. The pain and grief were so much to handle that infront of it I had to surrender all my happiness atleast that what I thought till now. Just when I was about to be done with life HE SHOWED UP. HE ENLIGHTENED MY DARK WORLD LIKE A SHINING STAR. SLOWLY FROM BEING MERE STANGERS HE BECAME MY EVERYTHING.

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Haa.. Aa..

Main phir bhi tumko chaahungi
Main phir bhi tumko chaahungi
Iss chaahat mein marr jaungi
Main phir bhi tumko chaahungi

I was so busy thinking all this that I didn't even realize when tears started cascading down my eyes streaming all the way down my cheeks and dripping down my cheeks and my chin wobbled as my heart overflowed with emotions.

"hey! Hey! What happened....Nandu why are u crying sweety.... Shhhh.... "he said wiping my tears of but not able to hold anymore I threw myself in his strong protective arms and started crying my heart out.

I felt him freez for a moment then I felt his arms wrapping around me taking me more close to him hugging me with the Same intensity.

And suddenly all the emotions and pain which I was holding on to from so long came crashing down.... I couldn't hold it back anymore maybe because it was too much for me to handle this time or maybe this time I DIDN'T NEED TO HOLD IT BACK AS I FINALLY GOT MY SOMEONE WHO I CAN SHARE WITH, WHO IS MY HEALER IN TRUE SENSE.

Maniks Provo

Suddenly her chin started to wobble and tears started cascading down her rosy cheeks.  oh my poor little doll! So innocent hence people always try to use her. I couldn't hold back and tried consoling her with my words and started to wipe her tears just then she crashed in my arms crying her heart out hugging me tightly...

I froze for a moment then recovered and reciprocated back .poor soul...

"shhhh..... Bus bus bus..... Shhh calm down bachha everything is fine now... Shhh relax "I said in the flow of emotions that's when I realised what I just said.

Mom!

Oh mom!

She used to console me saying those exactly same words whenever I used to cry because of....

No! NO I won't let nandini go through that which I had gone through ever. She doesn't deserve this darkness. She deserves happiness and peace and I will make sure to provide her with it.

My arms pulled her more closer to myself as my past dark memories came haunting in.... No I will never let that happen to her... Never!

"shhhh..... Bus.... Relax..... I will always be there for you Nandu I promise you...... I give you my word.... "I said in a determined voice.

After sometime she calmed down a bit... Finally we broke the hug...

"now come on.... Have it like a good girl... Chalo.... "I said coaxing her to eat...

She gave me a weak smile and finally had it.... And instantly gasped.... Making me startled.

Nandini Provo

The love and care which he was giving me was too much for me to handle. It made my heart flutter. After everyone left me he is still adamant on sticking by my side. He is still here to fix my broken pieces no matter what. Do I actually deserve all this?

My trance was broken when he coaxed me to have my breakfast.

He pushed the spoon on the entrance of my mouth.... And finally I gave in....

As soon as I opened my mouth and had the bite I gasped loudly both shocked and surprised at the same time.

The omlete.... It.... It was just like my mama used to make for me.... It's not just an ordinary omlete because my mama used to put baby corns along with pesto sauce and sauted cherry tomatoes in it.....that was an unique recipe which only mama used to make for me.....

Instantly tears flooded my eyes bluring my vision.... But before I could continue further a panicked voice caught My attention....

"Ooo freak! Nandu... I.. I'm so sorry  ... I thought... Well Mujhe Aur Kuch bhi banana nahi aata  .....bus yahi ata hai so I thought ki.... Well anyways if you don't like it I will order something... I am so so sorry Par plz... Plz don't cry... "he said worried with care and concern overflowing from how voice.

Aww.....he is so sweet... Ans his words instantly melted my heart....

He was wipeing my almost ready to flow tears while chanting sorry again and again....

I held his hand which was resting on my cheek..... And said....

"ye-yeh.... Re....Recipe ?"I asked stammering.

"Wo this... Yeh my mom used to cook for me when I was small. It's her recipe. And Mujhe sirf yahi Banana ata hai.... I... I am sorry if you didn't.. "but before he could complete....

I hugged him tightly. Again crying. Ooh mama I miss you so much. Why you left me?! I miss you plz come back.

Instantly I felt his arms wrapping around me taking me in his protective yet soothing warmth.

Maniks Provo

As soon as she had a bite she froze.... And instantly tears welled up in her eyes  breaking my heart again. Freak! She was crying again...

Did I do something wrong...?! Hell! What should I do to make her stop crying...! Is it because of the omlete...?!Is it so bad! Freak! I think I messed up... Again!

I asked her about it totally freaked out but instead she... She hugged me.

I hugged her back tightly... And consoled her asking the reason... When she uttered...
"MAMA.... Manik... "

I was speechless. I guess now I get it what was the reason of her outburst.... Aww... My poor baby! The recipe... It reminded her of her mother. Isiliye uska mann bhar aya.... Poor soul.....

"shhhh..... Bus bus..... Calm down Nandu.... Shhhh..... I understand. Kuch kehene ki zarurat nahi..... Bus.... "I consoled her rubbing her back while she wiped in my chest...

She kept sobbing for a while only wishpering...'MANIK MAMA...'

I knew the pain of losing a mother, of losing my family well, though they didn't consider me as their family but still...when you lose someone close to your heart you fell as if your soul is burning in agony of not being able to hold them, to touch them or to feel them. You feel as if every possible thing is slipping off of your hands like sand and you can do nothing to stop it. You start feeling empty; slowly loneliness surrounds you and takes you in its clutches so bady that you go into the darkness called depression. I had been though it... Trust me it's painful. I had to go through several therapies to come out of it. I had even started taking anti-depressants .i don't want any of it to happen to nandini.

I continued to console her.

Days passed by ,but there was no recovery in her condition. She used to sit all day by the window looking at nothing she didn't even move nor eat. I tried several things
To get her out of it but she was still the same.

It was like she used to sit and eat with me but her soul was somewhere else she used to do all her works but her mind was somewhere else. She may be physically present here but mentally and emotionally she was lost and I have to bring her back somehow so I decided to tell her my story in the hope that maybe she may realize that life is too short to have regrets and that too for those people who don't give a f*** about your feelings, your emotions,and most importantly your self respect. But  first I had to do one more important thing. I hope this will help you heal nandini.

2 week later....

Nandinis Provo

I don't know how many days it has been... I feel helpless now. Though manik is supporting me through me every thick and thin but still I feel... EMPTY. Huh! My like took a 360° turn is just few minutes and all I was capable of doing was to stand there and absorb every humiliation thrown at me. I had never thought that I... I nandini moorthy will be titled characterless that to by my own family. Huh! Family for them I gave up my every god damn dream, my every aspiration but in return I never asked a thing.... Just a little love and respect that's it! Was in too much to ask?! I am blind does that by any means say that I am not capable,not worthy of love?! Am I that bad ?!

I hated these society norms... Which states that girls should be given equal rights... But  in reality they are act hollow words just for the purpose of saying so only to show themselves great in front of this so called samaj....!!

Arree samaj ke naam par Aapni hi betiyon Ke muh kala Karne mein bhi inlogon ko Koi sharam nahi...!! It disgusts me... Yes it disgust me to even think that I an a part Of This disgusting, narrow minded  cheap thinking people. Jo Devi maa ke pairon Par sar jhukakar mattha toh tekte hain par waqt Aane Par unhike roop ko laat Mar kar, unke daaman Par keechad uchalkal sare aam Unka muh Kala kar dete Hain.

I was busy thinking all that when a soft pair of hands covered my eyes from behind . Instantly my hands went on top of those hands on their own accord.

Writers Provo

"agar lage yeh aawaz suni suni Aur Kare yeh aapko gudgudi,agar lage ke rishta Apna hai Janmon ka, Aur humko pata hai aapke sanam ka, toh Paheli yeh suljhao toh Janein, zara Soch ke batana kaun Hain Hum jaani...?!?! " said a soft yet full of naughty female voice.

Instantly her lips curled up into a big wide smile.

"cha-chahat!! "instantly this name escaped her soft suttle lips.

"Ek dum sahi jawab...!! Taliyan Taliyan....! "said chahat trying to act happy to cheer her up.

Instantly her eyes welled up and chahat immediately hugged her as her eyes too were wet. Watching her bestie in such condition Was The last thing she wanted. Both these besties cried in each others arms for a while..... Nandini cried they mist while chahat soothed her...

Yes. She knew. She knew right away the next day. And she was shocked, angry as well as devastated. Shocked because though, she already knew what kind of a fucked family it was still she never thought that they will actually though her out,angry because that Bitch of a family actually dared to question her best friends charecters who is as holy as river Ganges and lastly devastated because She had no for damn idea where did she go! Is she even alright of not.

She and piyush had been searching for her everywhere for almost a week but they were still unable to find her. But to their luck one day Manik himself went to chahats house by finding her address from his sources as he knew chahat was nandinis best friend. He told them every thing starting from what happened that night, Nandinis break down to him taking nandini to his house and she staying with him. Chahat got so relieved and emotional at the same time. As nandini was safe now but she had gone through so much while piyush consoled her. Finally Manik told them his reason of visit that he wanted their help to heal nandini ,mostly district nandini for now as he knew that dance will heal her. So he wanted to reunite the besties .chahat was the happiest to know that and hence here she was giving her everything to cheer up her baby, her bestie, her Nandu.

"shhhh..... Buss buss...... Ab mein aagayi na..... Mein tujhe Kuch nahi hone dungi.... Buss baby shhh....... "said chahat consoling her while rubbing her back continuously.

"oyee potato Tu is moti Tamatar ke milte hi Mujhe bhul gayi.... "a name voice spoke in a naughty dramatic voice...

Both the besties broke their hug and instantly nandini became supper happy and uttered...

"piyush bhai!! "saying this went towards him slowly to avoid tripping but before she could even put a scratch on herself piyush came forward and took her in a affectionate brotherly hug...

In all this one person was standing near the door and watching in utter delight as after so many days finally nandini was smiling whole heartedly. And yes he was none other than manik himself.

After some time.....

The three of them were sitting on the bed and talking. They consoled nandini and were finally able to cheer her up to some extent. And now even nandini was feeling better because she was not alone anymore she had her own small family I. E her bestie and bhai with her hence she was relieved to some extent. But the main reason was MANIK

He entered get live like a beam of light and instantly illuminated her darkened world almost absorbing all her pains and sufferings most importantly how gave her she reason of living I. E DANCE

In the night....

Manik entered the room with her dinner.... His eyes were red, swollen and eyes were wet. Yes he had cried. The Manik malhotra had actually cried watching his doll withering in pain second by second.

But pulling off a smile he entered the room cheerfully. Just so that nandinis doesn't get to know.

"here Nandu.... Your dinner is ready.... Now come on... Like a good girl have it chalo.... "saying this he sat infront of her on the bed with her plate.

But to his dismay nandini immediately sensed the pain and sorrow in his voice and got to know that it's Just a cover to cheer her up.

"Manik.... Kuch hua hai Kya...? "asked nandini understanding his state of mind.

Manik looked at her surprised but immediately started to act.

"Ummm so let's see Aaj tumhare liye kya kya Kya bana Hai.... There's roti, matar Paneer then daal... "Manik was saying all this to distract her but nandini didn't budge.

"Manik mein aapse Kuch puch Rahi Hoon... Plz jawab dein.... "nandini asked again but still Manik tried to distract get.

"you know Nandu you have to eat healthy.... So that tum strong stong banjao and Phir... "but before he could complete he felt Nandinis hand slowly went on his chest and Manik immediately stopped. He looked at her hand which slowly travelled from his chest to his face tracing or as if trying to find the trances of something and finally touched his eyes as he closed them to let her feel his face.

But was instantly forced to open his eyes as he was shocked to hear what nandini said...

"aa-aap ro rahe the na...?"asked nandini emotionally as tears welled up in her own eyes.

Manik instantly turned around.. And stammered

"na-nahi nahi toh.... Mein Bhala Kyun... "but froze on his place as he felt two tiny arms back hugging him.locking her hands on his stomach holding his shirt in the front.

Instantly he felt his shirt getting wet from behind as he felt her shedding her pearls. And his eyes widened in realization.

"jhu-jhuth mat boliye.... Mu-mujhe pata hai.... Aa-aap mere wajhese rorrahe the na... Hai.. Hai na... ?"asked nandini sniffing.

That was it Manik couldn't take it anymore watching her cry all over again was the last thing he wanted. He immediately pulled her to his front placing her on his lap and hugged her tightly.

"bus buss...shhhhhh.. Baby Chup.. Bad times are over now. now only good times .. Buss....... "he consoled her understanding her inner turmoil rubbing her back.

He then gently pecked her forehead.

And then again hide her in his protective arms.

"Mei-mein ne aapko ba-Bahut taklif de hai na.... I troubled u a lot.. Hai... Haina.... Meri wajhese u too had to go through all that pain.... I.. I am soo sorry manik... I am SOOOOOOO sorr... "but before she could complete Manik said

"shhhh... Nandu.... Never say that again never. Aaj boldiya Phir Kabhi mat bolna. TUM KABHI MUJHE TROUBLE KAR HI NAHI SAKTI... NEVER YOU KNOW WHY BECAUSE YOU HAVE BECOME MY EVERYTHING NOW.YOU HAVE BECOME MY ONLY FAMILY. YES NANDINI.... TUM AB MERI DUNIYA BANCHUKI HO... ZINDA TOH MEIN 21 SAAL SE THA PAR MUJHE MEIN JAAN SIRF TUMSE AAYI HAI.... SAASEIN TOH MEIN KAB SE LE RAHA THA PAR MERA DIL KA DHADAKNA TUMHARE AANE SE SHURU HUA HAI "said Manik.

Nandini instantly sucked in a breath. Her breath got hitched due to his sudden confession. Nandinis heart already knew now what are these feelings but she was still confused because what he said held something else in it other than feelings for her.

Manik leaned on the bed rest with her in his arms and finally taking a deep breath he said...

"Ek kahani sunogi.... "asked Manik lovingly caressing her hair.

Nandini was still in delima due to his sudden change in voice. It held love but fear. It held helplessness, grief ,pain and what not but most importantly it held VULNERABILITY