NEXT DAY — NANDINI'S ROOM

" Are You Sure Bacha!? ", Kritika Mom asked while creasing my hairs lovingly as I was resting my head on her lap while Nikhil Dad was Sitting beside Mom and holding my hand..

Last night, Whatever happened between me and Manik.. Our Talk I have to tell to both mom and dad when they saw me entering our house while crying.. they were hell worried after seeing me crying.. I tried to Dodge the topic but whom I'm fooling!? Those who knows me better than Myself.. So, I had to tell them everything..

Dad was Angery the way , So easily Manik was Asking Sorry from me.. and it Added Fuel when he Entered inside our house..

But the hell broke when Choco Bhaiyu got to meet him.. I know he hate him the most after hearing about whatever he did with me..

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MANIK Entered his House with His Shoulder slumped down in tiredness as if he's already defeated in the battle before even fighting.. He was So guilty and Angery on himself that he so wanted to kill himself.. he wish that - Ayiyappa erase Every Bad and painfull memories from Nandini's mind given by him and gives him another Chance to Rectify his Sins..

As he Entered the Sandelwood Rosy Scent hit his nostril.. and his heart Raced with higher Speed..

" She's here.. "

He could only uttered this before his eyes fall on the three Figures Sitting in the Living room . his Nandini is in his Father's Arms and was crying like a Baby.. clutching his Shirt from his chest Tightly.. Something Churn inside him seeing her crying and he knows he's the Reason..

Every tears which Fell from her beautiful eyes is only because of him..

He Wish - if he could get Any Another chance then he Will Never let even a single tear from her those Beautiful Hazel Eyes.. He Promised Himself!!

But Allas!!

He knows Very well it'll never happened..

He also was getting emotional after seeing his parents after very long.. he slowly walked towards them and just then he saw Nandini's body stiffened all of sudden as if Recognising his Presence.. She Straightened herself wiping her tears and slowly Looked at him and just then the time Stopped and Everything got blur.. just they were present in the Living Room..

They kept looking at Eachother for so long.. there Eyes Didn't left Eachother even for a while..

The Pain Flashed In both of their Eyes.

The Cravenness Got more Deeper than before it Seems..

The love they hold for Eachother Was Screaming to Reunite again and this time for Forever..

But is it Too Easy for a girl to Forget everything!!?

How can she forget the Guilty and Embarassed face of Kritika and Nikhil, when their Son left her just after Their Marriage!?

How Can She Forget those days when she kept looking at the main door of Malhotra MANSION Waiting for him , just in the hope to see him Standing there with a smile and Saying, " I love you Nandini and I'm sorry for my impulsive decision.. Sorry for breaking your heart and hope.. I'll not leave you ever in my life now.. "..

But it never happened!!

Never!!

How can she forget that day when Neighbours Got to know about their Marriage and how He left her after Their Marriage!! And the Way They Started to gossip about this topic and was all the time Bad mouthing her.. Giving Every possible wrong Reasons of him leaving and rejecting her..

Defaming her character not knowing the whole story..

How can she forget this!!?

Why there life has to be this difficult and messed up!!?

Why Everything is So Complicated!!?

There Trance broke when they Hear Nikhil's Voice, " How Dare you to come here!? ", His voice was Filled with Anger, Hurt And Disappointment.

Before Manik could reply Kritika Asked another question, " Are you following her!? ", Her voice was also held with anger.. The other Emotion she kept hidden Inside her.. She's a mother and she knows she can Easily melt after seeing him.. and she really doesn't Want it . Just because of him, her daughter has to suffer allot and now when somewhat Nandini is getting in her life.. A calmness.. he comes back..

What the Actually hell god planned for her Innocent Daughter's Life!!?

She knows how Nandini was initial days of after her marriage when her this Stupid son Left her.. She has seen her waiting for him and then how her hope and heart Shatterd also seen by her.. and that time she knows her and her husband's decision was all Wrong for Marrying their Daughter to him..

He wasn't good match for her.. and they still curse themselves for this..

Nikhil was so much angry seeing him here.. For him his Son dead the time people started pointing finger on his daughter's character and started Questing on her Upbringing just because his so called son Left her!!

The F##k Society and the people!!

They don't have Right but still keep love to peep in everyone's life.. and he hate the fact that his son given reason to them to poke their heads in his daughter's life and point their fingers on her..

But what makes him Proud the most is that- his daughter is very strong and now making him proud in her Career as well..

" Wo.... I live here only.. ", Manik replied while gulping.. fearing from his father's anger.. Did he ever Disclose that his A## would Swelled after his dad's beating in his childhood whenever he tried to do mistake!!?

And this it wasn't just Simple Mistake but a Sin he has done..

Just then Someone walked in and was got panicked after Seeing his bunny eyes Red and Swelled..

He ran towards her and cupping her face he asked, " Hey Bunny, What happened bacha!? Why your eyes are Red and Swelled!? Does anyone hurt you!!? ", His voice turn from worried to anger Even thinking about that someone tried to hurt his Bunny..

" Sshh.... I.... I'm fine Bhaiyu.. nothing to Worry.. ", Nandini said keeping her hands on his , which was Cupping his.

" Cabirr.. "

He turn and find his buddy standing there with shocked Face.. he frowned and then looking at His Uncle and Aunt's Face he knows that something is not right here..

" Am I missing something!? ", Cabir Asked looking not anywhere particular.

" No.. no.. Nothing like that.. ", Nandini said hurriedly.. she doesn't have the Strength to face the time , if her Bhaiyu got to know that Manik is only her that husband.. whom he hate the most!!

" Nandini.. Why are you lying!? Cabir has the right to know.. ", Kritika maa Voiced out..

" But before that , Cabir who is he to you!? ", Nikhil asked not looking at cabir but glaring at Manik..

" Aahh.. Uncle he's my best friend.. Manik Malhotra..  And My business partner as well.. ", cabir introduced with bright Smile not knowing that another Second it'll wiped Away..

" Hello Mr. Malhotra.. ", Nandini said with a little tinny winny Smile.. Looking at Nikhil And Kritika not to disclose anything.. he doesn't want to drift The best Friends away.. just because of her..

" Nandini.. Princess.. Stop being so Selfless.. ", Nikhil Said to Nandini calmly in a scolding way.. and then turning to cabir..

He said, " He's My so called son.. the same one who broke your sister's Heart.. And left her just their Marriage.. the same person who choose his career being the selfish Person upon his responsibilities towards his wife.. ", His voice consist pain and Anger clearly.

And that's it cabir's Smile wipped Away.. His mind Frozed and he remembered those days when he got Kritika and Nikhil's call just because Nandini was Broken from inside and didn't wanted to have anything and talk to anyone, Either.. he knows how much he had to try to make his little comes out from her that vulnerable condition..

Suddenly, he felt the ball of Fire hit him as the Anger Rushed in his viens.. He stromed towards Manik and Started to punch hm.. Nandini gasp.. no one knows when it happened..it happened in such a hurry.. that they didn't got time to digest it.. whereas Manik was letting his friend bit him.. he deserve it.. he knows it Very well..

" How dare you to hurt my little Sister!!? You moron.. ", Cabir Yelled angrly pulling him while holding his collar..

" I.... I'm Sorry.. ", Manik just Able to say This..

" Sorry!!? What will I do with your this damn Sorry!!? Can you bring back those painfull days to rectify into in my Bunny's happiness!!! Can you do it!!? Nahi na.. then what should I do with your this Bl##dy Sorry!!? ", Cabir asked Angrily.. the hate he has store for the personal in his heart has comes out today.. and he can only see red.. to kill that person who dare to make his sister cry..

" I.... I know.. I'll do anything to ask forgiveness.. just need a chance.. please.. I promise I'll keep your sister happy.. " , Manik said chocking with his emotions.. why he never understand his feelings before for his Nandini!!?

Damn!!

Damn with his life!!

" You must be kidding Malhotra!!? I can never trust that man.. who broke my sister's trust, Heart and hope.. ", Saying this he again Started to beat him.. Nandini's heart comes out seeing Manik in blood.. though she can't Forget what he did with her but it's also true that she still can't see in any pain..

" Sahsi bhale hi dushman ho, Shama karo us dushman ko, Saza na use bilkul do.. Bhale hi kitna bhi kurur shatru tumhare haath lag jaaye.. lekin tumhe kabhi bhi use kisi prakar ki haani nhi pahuchani chahiye.. tumhe aise dushman ko bhool kar use shama kar dena chahiye.. Isse tumhare Sanskaron ka pata chalta hai.. ( The courageous one maybe your enemy. Forgive that Enemy. Don't punish him Ever. No matter if you find a cruel enemy.. But you shouldn't harm him in Anyway.. You should Forget that an Enemy and Forgive him.. this will show your Values..) ", Nandini said loudly and cabir's hand froze there only..

He looked back and saw his sister walking towards him, " remember bhaiyu.. Appa always teach us this.. Though Mr. Malhotra is not our Enemy and he didn't gives me any exterior pain.. but it's also true that I have forgive him.. Maybe because I already know that he'll never be mine.. or waise bhi.. Appa always say we Got Hurt and angry from those who are ours and Mr. Malhotra is nothing for me.. at all.. he's non for me.. ", Hearing her Cabir Nodded his head trying to control his anger..

Whereas Manik first was little Happy that she forgives him but his happiness was short live when he heard her saying that he's no one to her..

No one!

And it will a big lie if he says that it doesn't break his heart in million of pieces..

But then what Nandini said again makes his breath hitched..

Turning towards Manik , Nandini said, " Yes.. you heard it right.. I have forgiven you long back.. and now I'm also freeing you from this relationship.. As We Are going next week to India for a meeting.. We will be signing our divorce papers as well..  So be ready Mr. Malhotra.. ", Saying this NANDINI left from there Before even someone says anything.. while Manik was frozed on his place..

Does everything Finished!!?

Cabir also Left behind his sister after giving a murderous glare to Manik.. while Kritika and Nikhil ignore him and left also behind the brother sister duo..

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" Yes.. Mom.. I'm 100% Sure.. We will be divorcing this coming Monday in Mumbai.. that's Final.. ", Nandini said without any expressions.. while both Nikhil and Kritika sighed seeing how she's Hidding her pain perfectly in front of them..

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