Manik's POV

Its been fucking half an hour she left and here I'm continuously smoking. This is the only thing which distracts me then why is it that today it isn't helping me one bit? Why is it making me more restless?

She fucking deserves this!

Why the fuck she had to bring my past up?

I had fucking warned her not to ask anything about my past but no she had to ask.

When I heard her asking Navya about it I lost it!

I could see red like I wanted to hit something. And then she had to fucking fight with me. What could get more worse?

In my rage I asked her to get out and never show her face again. Ofcourse i couldn't let her go but at that moment I couldn't even stand her.

She ran out and where would she go? The garden? Or any other room? Or Navya's room? Probably she must be somewhere in the mansion as my security guards are always outside my mansion.

After what felt like ages I continued smoking when suddenly my phone rang.

I swear I was in no fucking shit to talk with anyone right now. I ignored the calls but when it didn't stop I so wanted to throw the phone out of the window.

But before I could do so it stopped ringing. After few minutes it started ringing again.

Can't the fucking person get the clue?

Who the fuck is dying?

I don't know how many hours passed sitting there when the phone started ringing again. I pretended I didn't hear it and it stopped ringing. Exactly after 15 minutes Navya entered my room.

"Manik?"

"Why aren't you picking up your phone?" She asked.

"I don't care!" I replied carelessly.

"Cabir? Hello Cabir?" She said confused when I looked towards her.

"Cabir?" I repeated cluelessly.

"Yes! I was talking to him on the phone. But then suddenly the line went dead. I don't know why but I suppose he was trying to call you!" She informed.

I got up and moved towards my bed where my phone was kept. I checked it and gasped as there were nearly 40 missed calls from Cabir.

So he was the one calling from then?

"Manik what happened?" Navya asked and I looked at her.

"Nothing! You go take rest!" I dismissed her as I couldn't make her worried.

As soon as she moved out I dialed Cabir's number. He ruthlessly rejected my call and I knew he was angry. I tried again and again but he did the same thing every time. Sighing I let it go and decided to talk to him once he comes home.

It was nearly 11:30 at night and there was no sign of Cabir. I was so engrossed in thinking about him that I completely forgot about Nandini.

I was restlessly walking in the living room when suddenly the main door opened and I knew it was Cabir. But what I hadn't expected was seeing her in that state.

He held her shoulders to prevent her from falling due to weakness. None of them even glanced at me for once as they walked past me walking to Cabir's room.

I could only stand there in shock not knowing what was going on.

Wasn't she at home?

Why was she having bandages on her body?

Why was she limping?

And most importantly why was Cabir with her?

I was going to go to Cabir to ask about all this when he came out and walked towards me.

"Cab -!"

I couldn't complete as his fist made contact with my jaw.

Fuck it hurts!

I glared at him murderously but in return he again punched me hard.

"Fuck!" I cursed loudly holding my jaw.

Blood was trickling down from the side of my lips as there appeared a small cut over there.

"Manik fucking Malhotra!" His voice boomed and for the first time I had seen him this angry.

"What in the fucking hell is wrong with you Cabir?" I too yelled as I couldn't control anymore.

His breathing was ragged as he was still damn angry and seeing him like this I took a deep breath calming myself.

"Buddy listen -!"

"I'm not your buddy!" He again roared and this made me lose my sanity.

"Fucking fine! I don't understand what the fuck is wrong with you!" I wasn't taking his shit anymore.

"You will never Manik! You will never!" He gritted.

"How would you when you had no idea that Nandini was fucking lying in the middle of the road in a pool of blood! How would you understand when you were not there when she was dying there when no one fucking took her to the hospital from half an hour! How would you know when you fucking didn't pick up my calls when I was trying to call you a zillion times!" By the end of it he was yelling on top of his voice.

I could only stand there trying to register his words.

When I didn't react he came forward and fisted my collar tightly.

"Do you have any idea what all she went through only because she did a fucking mistake of asking about your past? You have become a real monster Manik! There is no fucking difference between those bastards and you!" He gritted.

But the last line made my blood boil. I jerked him off and he stumbled back.

"Don't fucking compare me with them!" I yelled and he chose to chuckle sarcastically.

"Why won't I? Ask yourself! Is there any difference?" His eyes turned dark as he said that.

"Cabir!" I gritted.

"Manik Malhotra!" He said loudly while walking around me.

"Do you want to know who was behind this accident? Do you?" I waited for him to say further.

"It was Aryaman!"

I clenched my fists as he spat those words.

"And you know what? He fucking knows that she means something to you but he doesn't know that she is just your obsession! Right Manik?" His voice held so much of hatred and I knew it was towards me.

"But remember this Manik! I won't let you hurt my sister anymore. I'll make sure that you stay away from her! Far away!" He glared at me one last time before marching away.

I closed my eyes tightly to control my anger but there was no point in doing so.

"Aryaman Khurrana! This time you've crossed your limits and this time I'll make sure that I finish your chapter by myself!" I vowed to myself before heading towards Cabir's room.

Thankfully the door was open but as I stepped in I frowned as Nandini was nowhere in sight.

Where is she?

I moved out and was going to walk away when I noticed the door of the guest room slight ajar. Slowly I walked towards it and opened it fully only to witness my Rose sleeping on the bed peacefully.

Very cautiously I walked towards her sleeping figure and sat on my knees. There was a white bandage tied on her forehead and one on her left wrist. I cursed myself for her this state. Caressing her cheeks softly I watched her intently.

"I'm sorry Rose! I'm sorry I couldn't protect you! I know I shouldn't have yelled on you like that but -! I promise I will protect you from now and won't let anyone harm you! I promise!" Pecking her forehead once I moved out not before covering her figure with the blanket.

As I headed out of her room I directly went in the basement.

Splashing the water on his face I smirked as I heard him gasp.

"Well wake up time Khurrana!" I gritted.

"You son of a -!"

"I dare you to complete that!" I said in a no nonsense tone.

"Wait till my son gets here to rescue me!" He glared at me while I laughed out loud.

"Tch tch tch! Khurrana Khurrana! You still think your son will come for you? I pity you!"

"What do you mean?" He gritted.

"Wait I'll show you!" Saying so I took out my phone and showed him the reality.

"Aryaman!" I called out standing on my place.

He jerked his head in my direction before marching furiously towards me.

"Why the fuck have you called me here?" He gritted.

"Ohh! I thought you must be worried about your father - like he is?" I raised my eyebrow at him.

He simply rolled his eyes before giving me a wicked smile.

"So Manik Malhotra thinks I care about my father! Well its not your mistake! Everybody thinks I do but in reality I don't give a shit!" He said menancingly, his eyes spitting fire.

"I don't care whether he lives or dies! Infact I will be happy if he dies so that I would atleast get his property!" He smirked.

"That's a shame! Because the old man there thinks you are in danger and is ready to do anything yo save your life!" I shrugged.

"Go on Malhotra! Kill him! I don't give a fuck!" He said careslessly.

"So why were you scared when I informed your father was kidnapped? Why this pretend?" I asked being curious.

"What? A little bit of drama is allowed Malhotra! I have to show that I care! Or else what will people think?" He faked horror.

As the video ended Khurrana's face was pale.

"So now! Ready to die Khurrana?" I asked as I aimed my gun on his forehead.

Beads of sweat trickled down his face as he saw his death infront of him.

"Well when you are not of any use then why should I keep you alive? Right?" I faked innocence as I pressed the trigger slightly.

"I will help you!" He blurted with closed eyes when I was going to press the trigger.

I raised my eyebrows at him as he opened his eyes.

"I will help you kill my son!" He repeated completing his sentence as I smirked taking the gun down.

"How do I believe you?" I asked.

"Trust me I don't want a son who wishes for his own father's death for the property which was earned by him! If for my property I have to kill my own son then I won't hesitate!" He said in a cold tone.

"Oh look at the love between the father and the son! The son wants to get rid of his father for his property and the father wants to kill his own son to not let his property slip away! What connection!" I said dramatically.

"But as long as it benefits me I don't give a shit about anything else! And you Khurrana even one thought about double crossing me and I will have your head!" I spoke icily before walking out from there.

"Days are less Aryaman! Your countdown begins!"

The next day when I woke up it was 10 already. I quickly took a bath and went downstairs to meet my Rose.

She was sitting around the dining table with Navya beside her. Cabir was nowhere in sight.

When I made my presence there I saw Nandini's body stiffened and Navya glared my way. I sighed knowing she knows everything. Just then Cabir came and ignoring me went towards Nandini.

"Nandini why haven't you eaten anything? You know you're weak then why do you want to trouble us?" Cabir scolded her lightly.

"Nandini eat something atleast!" Navya said softly but all she did was look down.

Cabir sighed and sat beside her and took a piece of apple. Holding it near her mouth he pleaded her with his eyes and she smiled opening her mouth. Cabir too grinned while all Navya and I did was stare at them adoringly.

"Buddy --!"

"Navya I have some work so I'm going out. I'll be back by 4pm. Till then take care of yourself and Nandini!" He said ignoring me which pissed me.

Pecking both Navya and Nandini's forehead he left. Once he left I turned towards Nandini.

"Rose I --!"

I didn't get to complete my sentence once again as Navya interrupted.

"Let's go Nandini!" She said and took Nandini with her.

And Nandini?

She didn't even glance at me once! It fucking hurt! Why? I don't know!

Great now I'm on invisible terms to all!

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