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Happy Reading! 
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Nandini's POV..

I woke up on the couch as last night I let Rishab sleep on his bed he needed rest as he had an important test to attend. In other room the stranger was sleeping. I freshen up and changed my clothes taking them out without disturbing the stranger. His breath was even that means he was fast asleep. God had snatched  my eyes but he rewarded me with an amazing sense of hearing. I myself sometimes wonder how clearly I can even feel the breaths of  the person close to me. Don't know for how long I kept standing near the bed understanding the pattern of his breaths. His breathing had a little restlessness maybe it was because he was in pain. I wanted him to breath peacefully. Who was he? Why his painful groans last night disturbed me? Was there some kind of connection? 

An unknown feeling of care started seeping in my heart. I shoved my thoughts away and came outside to warm some turmeric milk it will help him to recover soon..

You shouldn't be doing this Nandini..! Why so special treatment for a 'stranger'? You don't even know his name..! Not any 'special' treatment it's 'just' treatment! 

Liar liar! Pants on fire!!

I warmed the milk and walked towards the room when I heard the rustling of covers he must be awake. 

"Please don't get up!" I said softly and felt his gasp I think he wasn't expecting me. I walked towards him and according to my estimate I exactly stood in front of him..

"Please lie down! You need rest!" I said again and fumbling a little I placed the glass on the side table. I heard him sitting back and I smiled. 

Such an obedient man! Shh! Nandu!

"Where you from? Where is your family? How did you got these wounds?" I started with my questions because I was really curious to know about him. Specially how did he got those wounds..

"Shut up..!" I heard his murmur and my jaws dropped open almost touching the floor..

Stop. Over exaggerating. Nandu.

Ok jaws didn't touched the floor but I was shocked..

"Haan?" That's all I managed to say.

"I said shutup!" He spoke again and all sympathetic feelings flew away instantly which I had for him..

"So rude!! We helped you and you are asking me to shut up???" I shouted angrily and his answer again left me baffled which was..

"Yes! I know you helped me! But still I am asking you to shut up!"

How mean! Rude! Idiot! Jackass..!

"Haww! What if I don't?" I spoke again!

Open. Challenge...

"Then I know how to shut you up!" His words reached my ears. His tone had a threat. He was hell serious yes he was..! His voice sent shiver down my spine and with lots of difficulty I steadied myself..

"What will you do?" Shit..! I shouldn't have asked this..! I can feel it this man can do anything. As soon as these words left my lips I regretted badly cuz he pulled me towards himself and pinned me under him without giving me anytime to protest. My breath was lost. His heavy and long body against my small frame was so intoxicating. His grip on my wrists was so possessive. I felt his morning breath fanning my face and It smelt awesome. This shouldn't be happening. I wasn't scared I had an unknown feeling that he won't hurt me..

"Mr..!"I didn't knew his name..

"Manik..!" He whispered back. The husk in his voice threw me in a world of pleasure..

"Haan?" I whispered back..

"My name is Manik..!" What a name!! It was hell awesome. God save me! 

"Manik..!' I repeated it like a prayer. I was drowning..

I felt him leaning closer and didn't had the courage to push him away. The strength was lost. 

"I want to kiss you girl!" Suddenly I heard his whisper and I gasped audibly was he serious..?? He will kiss me? Does he even know who am I? 

"Push me away or else I will kiss you!" He spoke again and I lump formed in my throat, kept creeping until it reached my stomach and blast...! Butterflies all the way. Fluttering Fluttering!

Kiss. Me. 

 "Open your eyes and look at me!" The authority of his voice like he own me made me clutch his hands tighter. 

But how will I look at you Manik? An unknown sadness washed over me and I opened my eyes which exactly made no difference. 

Everything Black! As it was...

"I have opened my eyes! But I can't look at you!" My tone was sad! 

"Why?" He grunted in anger..

"Because I am blind! My eyes has no light!" I whispered back. For the first time in my life I felt that I was really blind. For the first time I wanted to complain to God for my blindness. I felt so helpless. And suddenly he got up over me with a jerk..

Wow! Here you go again. 

Humiliation. Rejection.

I too sat up hugging my knees. There was a silence. Awkward silence. Only I knew how I was restraining myself not to cry. I wanted to shout loudly and wanted to tell him that I was hurt..

Wow so you obviously wanted him to kiss you? Seriously Nandini?  

Suddenly Rishab came inside and I run out. I was feeling used! I was feeling rejected! I wanted Manik out of my house! I was so angry on him. So so angry that my nerves started shattering. I came to the kitchen I was shivering with the pang of rejection. It wasn't the first time when someone didn't talked to me because I was blind but today I felt so hurt! I myself didn't know! Tears brimmed in my eyes and the glass I was holding in my hand fell on the floor. I gasped and sat down to pick up the pieces which I new I can't. 

"Di! What are you doing? You will hurt yourself!" I heard Rishab's voice and I knew Manik too must be there only. Rishab made me stood up and I couldn't resist but to hide in his arms.

"Ask this man to go away!" I whispered..

Shit! I really didn't wanted him to leave. Why am I saying this!

Please don't leave! I am a big fat liar..

Rishab was shocked. He was saying something to me.But I didn't heard him and cried more. He picked me up and I could feel Manik's gaze on me. It made me shiver more. I so much wanted to look at his face though I knew that I can't see his handsome face but I raised my head to his side. Certainly it made no difference so I dejectedly hide again. 

Rishab placed me on his bed and held my hand sitting beside me.

"Di..! Why are you crying?" He was worried for me..

"Rishab! I want to sleep..!" I said turning my side away a clear indication for him that I wanted to be alone. 

"You never share your pain..!" Rishab complaint sadly and walked out. I felt bad for him but I hide my face in the pillow and cried more. I was a strong girl but this man broke me in seconds. I didn't knew when I drifted to sleep.

Next time I woke up when the door opened someone peeped in very carefully but the breathing pattern was very familiar. 

Manik.

"I know you are here..!" I whispered lowly and heard his gasp.

"How do you know am here? I didn't even made any sound!" He spoke in an amazed tone and I wanted to chuckle. He walked closer to me and I too sat up wiping my tears. 

"Your breath..!" Was my only answer. Silence of few seconds and then..

"Sorry..!"

"Sorry..!" 

We both spoke together and I smiled. 

"Sorry you go first..!" I said softly fidgeting with only ring I was wearing in my finger and head bent down..

"I am sorry I think I scared you! That's why you cried..!" He said softly and I was determined not to cry..

Ok you didn't scared but you freaking rejected me...

"Its ok! I am sorry too! I shouldn't have asked you to go..!" I too said lowly. It was hardly audible..

"No! It's fine!" He said hastily and I pursed my lips. I knew he will be gone sooner or later. I wanted to picture his image. In my mind. The first man who asked me for a kiss became important for me..

"Sit here please!" I said patting the place beside me and waited..

You think he will follow your orders.

I said please ok! He should be following..

And suddenly he sat beside me with a thud. He hummed, a gesture for me to continue.

"I want to touch your face..!" I whispered hell embarrassed on my own wish.

"Why?" His tone was shocked..

"Be-because..!" I stammered trying to figure out an answer when suddenly he held my hand and placed it on his forehead. I gasped on the sudden contact and pulled away immediately. He waited. I had to gather courage to touch him again. So after few seconds I raised again and touched his forehead.

Perfect! Was the only word came in my mind when I traced all his features. Nose, cheeks, eyes, lips, I smoothened his eyebrows and reached his lips again..

"Your smile is beautiful!" I said softly..

"How can you tell that it's beautiful?" His voice was full of curiosity..

"I can feel it!" I said pulling my hand away and suddenly he cupped my cheek..

"Cara mia..!" He whispered so seductively that my breath became uneven. I didn't knew what he spoke but whatever it was it turned me on. I knew he was staring at me. The moment was so magical when suddenly the main door knocked. He pulled his hand away and my face fell. His touch was so soothing I wanted more. But who was at the door?

"Who is it?" My tone had a panic..

"It must be my friend!" He said in an assuring tone and tension buildup inside me..

"Are you leaving???" I asked sadly.

"Si..!" He spoke and I was confused..

"Urmm! I mean yes! I have a job to attend!" He said immediately and I just nodded. So that was it? Is this the end of this feeling?

I got up following him the tap of his footstep was extremely heavy so I followed him easily. He opened the  door and turned to me.

"So Shim-- urrm! I mean Nandini" He started and walked closer to me. "It's time for me to leave! Lock the door! Your brother's instructions!" He spoke softly and I didn't responded. Not because I didn't want to but because I had nothing to say. He didn't felt anything? Who was he? Will he never come back? How will I live???? I reached to stop him and tugged his sweater..

"You will come back right?" I asked with loads of fear in my heart. What if he said no? He will say no! I knew he will say no. But somewhere I had a hope that he also didn't wanted to go but..

"No! I won't!" His tone was so casual and he threw me in Hell. I backed off and slammed the door on his face. 

Cruel. Heartless. Pervert.

I leaned with door fighting with the urge of not to cry when I heard a very faint whisper of him..

"Goodbye bella Shimmer!" 

And he was gone leaving me broken I burst out in tears. 

Manik's chapter was over! Was it really over?

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