Nandini's pov

" What ? " I yelled. I was shocked with his demand. I mean is he serious ? We are literally children. Instead of focusing on study I should focus on you.

" You heard it right.." He said in a raspy voice.

" It is not the way, Manik. " I replied but he didn't reply to me. I tried to convince him in many ways but he didn't reply. At last, I have to give in. I cannot become at this stage.

" I will marry you, senior.." I said and took a deep breath. I can't believe he can become so stubborn and didn't even care for those who love him and worried for him. Anyway, this marriage cannot be considered valid as he hasn't reached the marriageable age as he is just 19 years old.

" But I have one condition that only after you reach the hospital I will sign those papers.." I said and the door knob opened. He falls in my arms. I caught him and his friend helped me to carry him. He is burning in fever and didn't let go of my hand.

He hasn't changed the clothes, his hair is messy. His skin is pale and he has got thinner. He has dark circles around his eyes and has a sunken eye. He has a gaunt face. He seems physically weak. He is shivering. Witnessing his state I couldn't control my tears and started sobbing. Cabir patted my shoulder. He tried to wipe my tears but he wasn't able to. He groaned in frustration.

On the way to the hospital he kept chanting my name. Whenever I tried to free my hands from his grip, he gripped my hands more tightly.

Even in this state he asked Cabir to call a lawyer for marriage registration. Cabir frowned and looked at me for explanation and I gave him an explanation as when I arrived at Manik's home they weren't around and were busy in consoling Aliya. I am lucky to get a guy like him but I am very much disappointed with his behaviour. His other friends are following us in his car. I don't think they have heard about the marriage proposal otherwise Aliya would have made a fuss.

After we reached the hospital he was taken into the emergency ward. After checking his condition and taking his blood for the test the doctor asked him to shift in the private room and put him in drip. He was given an injection by the doctor to reduce the fever.

" I will be waiting for you outside.." I said and pecked his forehead. But he didn't let me go.

" It's okay Miss. You can stay here." The doctor said.

" His condition is not serious right, doctor.." I asked him.

" Let's wait for his test result.." He said and left the room. Manik closes his eyes to rest and falls asleep. His friends came to check on him and decided to wait for him outside.

It's been 2 hours and his fever has reduced. The doctor comes with the result. Manik wakes up too.

" The result seems fine. It may be due to stress. Try not to give him more stress with proper medication and with a proper meal. He should be fine. He will be discharged tomorrow.." The doctor said and left after giving instructions.

" Senior, I will inform Chachi that I won't be able to come home, today. Till the time your friends will be with you. I will come after they complete visiting, you.." I informed him and he nodded his head. At least now he isn't showing stubbornness.

I informed Chachi I won't be able to come home as Navya isn't fine as there who will take care of her I will take care of her. She gave a positive response and asked me to take care of myself.

I have already informed Navya about it so in case Chachi calls her she will cover up for me.

Aliya and Dhruv have already left as there is some emergency. It was a relief for both of us as Aliya would have made a fuss.

" Make sure the marriage between Manik and Nandini should be valid. Make sure that she won't be able to leave Manik in any way possible.Give the lawyer whatever he demands for it.." Nyonika Ma'am instructed the person as I was returning.

Why is she playing a villain role in my life ?

I don't believe she hates Manik but she is trying to show others and Manik himself that she hates him. In fact in reality she loves him a lot. I have observed her behavior when no one is around.

But why ? I questioned myself. Why is she doing this to herself and Manik ? What is she hiding ?

My mind will blast thinking about the happenings.

I don't know what to do ? I am not able to think straight. Since, I have stepped in Mumbai. I am feeling weird as I don't know what is going on.

I went to the room where Manik is staying. All of his friends are present in the room. I frowned as much as I remember the hospital doesn't allow many people in the room. But of course he is Manik Malhotra he is the heir of the Malhotra Empire. It won't be impossible for him at least for some time.

I signed the marriage paper as a lawyer has come. His friends sign the paper as a witness. After the procedure completed his friends and the lawyer left.

" Are you happy.." I asked him. He nodded his head. I started feeding him food as he has refused to eat anything till the time we will not sign the paper.

" I am very disappointed with your behavior, Manik.." I showed him my disappointment.

" I can do anything just to get what I want, Nandini. You don't know me, yet. When you will know me more, trust me you will be heartbroken.." His reply makes me restless.

" What do you mean, Manik ? " I asked. He nodded his head in No.

" This is not the way to get things done.." I tried to make him understand but he pretends not to listen to me and covers his face.

Ayyappa, Why is he like this ?

Unknown Pov

" Sir, Venkatesh Murthy starts searching for us.." Oh no ! How can I forget that he used to be a detective. I can't let him find me. It will be risky.

" Create a situation and distract him.. Just make sure Nandini Ma'am is fine." I ordered him.

" How ? " He asked.

" Some local goons are doing this as their boss has instructed to vacate the land or sell the land so that he can use his land for business purposes as it is a suitable area for them to do business. Make our people the neighbour and gossip about how they have been receiving the notes. Spread the news the local goons have been caught. The incident should be more realistic. Don't make him suspicious.." I instructed them. I hope Venkatesh won't be suspicious. It will be better if I keep my distance from them.

Anyways, she doesn't know them.

Unknown Pov's ends