Abhimanyu's Pov

" Sir, I have checked all the restricted areas of the Space Academy but I didn't find anything suspicious there. I think the information provided to you was false.Although there were too many CCTV footage in that area." I informed my boss.

" The information I got is from reliable sources. Maybe because of the leaked news they shift it somewhere else.." My boss replied to me.

" Maybe. Where would they shift it ? " I questioned myself and sir too.

" It must be in the Space Academy. I hope you have taken all the safety measures while conducting your act.." My boss said.

" They wouldn't find me this easily, Sir. Don't worry.." I assured him.

" I have trust in you, Mr Abhimanyu Murthy.." My boss replied. I feel glad.

Abhimanyu's pov ends..

Nandini's pov

" Hello Nandini.." I was chatting with Navya when someone called me from behind.

" Yes.." I said as I was confused about who he was. I haven't seen him in the class.

" Can you please give me your notes ? Actually, I recently got transferred here. I heard you are a topper. So, I wanted to take your notes. Only if you don't mind.." He asked politely.

I hesitated as I don't want Manik to scare him away. I looked around and saw no one around. I signed.

" Please.." He requested.

" Alright.." I gave him my notes as I couldn't deny his request. Manik doesn't spy around me so I don't have to be afraid of others.

" I am Aryaman Khurana.." He introduced himself.

" Nandini Murthy.." I introduced myself.

" Friends.." He asked.

" I am sorry but I am not comfortable. Let's see if we can be one in the future.." I denied and gave him hope. I don't like to make friends easily.. " I denied and gave him hope.

" Oh ! It's okay.." He was feeling a little embarrassed when I denied and left after taking my copy.

Nandini's pov ends..

Nyonika's Pov

" Today someone tried to break into the restricted area. Thank God! We have shifted our room. But we couldn't recognize him but we are sure the spy is a guy. But I couldn't recognize him as he disguised himself. Before we could reach the restricted area he had already left. We couldn't catch him as planned. Have you found anyone suspicious, boss?" I informed the boss and questioned him.

" Whether I have found anyone or not is not your business, Nyonika. Do your work ? " The boss ordered me.

" Yes, boss.." I replied gulping in fear. He is the most dangerous man alive.

I was coming out of our base when something caught my attention.

" Why did you put her CV in the hit list..? I was confused about seeing Nandini's photo in the hit list.

" Her profile seems fishy that's why.." He replied.

" Why ? As much as I remember the spy is a boy. Why are you taking a girl's sample too ? " I covered it up as I don't wanna sound fishy. I have to protect this girl somehow. I wouldn't let them ruin my son's happiness.

" Her bio data seems made up.." He replied. I signed in relief as nothing is wrong. I feel that way when I read her bio data but I confirmed it with many people the information provided to me was the same as before. But I have to protect her anyhow. I can't let her bio data reach the boss.

Thankfully, I have files in my hand today. I distracted him and grabbed her CV and left from there. I played smart and they won't catch me on CCTV as well.

Nyonika's pov ends..

After two months

Nandini's pov..

" Nandini Murthy, Nandini. Come out.." I heard Manik calling me. Has he gone mad ? Why did he come here at night ? Thank God! There is no one around as all have gone to some mela. I couldn't go there as I have my exam.

Manik kept calling me. I don't want Manik to create drama here. I will reach him as soon as possible. His voice seems surly. Is he drunk ?

I reached near him.

" What happened, Manik ? Why are you here ? Why are you so drunk ? Why did you drive when you were drunk ?" I asked him questions after questions.

He held my shoulders with his both hands. His grip

" Why did you do this to me ? Why ?.." He showed me a video. My face turns pale. I didn't reply to him.

" Speak up, Nandini. Why did you do this to me ? " Manik shakes me, demanding an answer.

" You know you are worse than Nyonika. At least she doesn't pretend to love me to get more money from me.." Manik falls down in the ground while crying

I came face to face while sitting in the ground.

" Aww, baby. Did you feel bad ? Tch Tch Tch. So sad. Don't pretend to be innocent here. " I smirked at him.

" What do you mean? " He panicked and looked scared.

" I know you are playing games with me in the name of love or should I say it was intended love from your side. Although, I don't know the reason. I have heard you talking to Cabir while you were sick after our marriage when I came to check upon, you. I was with you for your money from the start. I was feeling guilty for hurting the innocent one for my motive but when I heard your talk with Cabir. I don't even feel ounces of guilt for you.. I continue to be with you for money. When your father offered money to me, I couldn't deny it. My purpose to be with you is fulfilled. Enjoy your life, Malhotra. My love as well intended as yours but for your money. " I smirked at his condition. He looks shocked with new found information.

" Tch Tch Tch.. Just look at your condition, Manik. I feel bad for you.." I further added.

He looks like he is ready to kill me but controls himself.

" If you were not the woman I love. I would have killed you.." Manik threatened me and raised his hand to grab my neck when I sympathized him but he backed off.

" Do it.." I tried to provoke him but he didn't let himself get provoked by my words.

" Manik, you can't go home in this condition.. I can help you go home but you have to give me more money. I am not heartless to leave you in this condition.." I tried to grab his wrist but he jerked his hand.

" Stay away.." He warned me and left.

Nandini's pov ends

The End of Book 1.

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