Chapter 3

"I am telling you na,  he was arrogant, rich ass, judgemental jerk and ha he also assumed us to be gf bf" on their way to cafe, swaroop was elaborating the conversation he had with Manik.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Haha ..... Tell me something new" they laughed on usual comment they have been listening since many years. They easily found one nice table to grab but weird thing happened that waiter insisted them way too much  for other table in same row nd they agreed to him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"On a serious note people criticises women for their poor driving ...... But u know many men are worse than some women ..... See this example only, how bad driver he was and even I met with a worse driver yesterday, who drives car at speed of 50 in local area ..... Huhh.... Actually I want to see who the fuck gave him licence for such a bad driving" Manik choked on his drink after listening her annoyance about his not so perfect driving, he was sitting in same row but invisible to her eyes, only if she won't look everywhere around. Did she just insulted him twice in one sentence?, yes she did. He never liked to be insulted, it hurts his ego and it triggers his anger to another level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Ohh please don't start with ur feminism" Swaroop cribbed and Nandini rolled her eyes at him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"U know that I follow equality ...... Whatever I said was truth .... So don't behave like a victim of feminism" she scolded him and he gave her a look that he just became one victim of feminism. She laughed at his puppy face and slapped on his shoulder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Ohh God ..... Nowadays kids do so much pda" Manik snorted and Abhimanyu was confused from the beginning that why The Manik Malhotra is stalking someone, if he want he can directly grab any one of them whom he is stalking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"What pda sir ..... I think they are just sharing comfortable friendship space between them ..... And besides that they r not kids they are almost equal to ur age though the girl looks like 16" Abhimanyu said what he felt, like a normal person. Where Manik concentrated only on the word friendship. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Noo ...... Brainless Donkey u don't know ..... He is her boyfriend" widening his eyes as much as possible Manik whisper yelled at him. Abhimanyu was just amused by seeing this cute look on his boss's face for the first, it wasn't cute though, but still he found it cute.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Okay so miss Pilot ..... What happened there in bank ? ...... U didn't looked pleased about it" coming to main topic, swaroop asked seriously. Manik did noticed how he put his hand over hers to provide her comfort and also the word miss Pilot sounded alien to his ears, it's not normal to meet Pilot students on regular basis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"I need minimum 25- 30 lakhs for Type Rating Training" she sighed helplessly. Swaroop caressed back of her hand on table.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"What about uncle's saving ? ..... I mean he was saving from ur childhood so that you can persue ur dream ..... Then ?" He asked the thing which braught tears in her eyes. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Yes he did ...... Near about fifty lakhs ..... But almost 30-35 lakhs were used for my CPL (commercial pilot license) ..... Then also we could have managed for Type Rating Training but six months back, u remember na Papa got minor heat attack nd then hospital bills nd all" in the end she couldn't stopped her tears falling from her eyes, swaroop squeezed her hand nd took her in side hug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"I am letting you cry on my shirt ...... That doesn't mean u will wipe ur running nose .... I am warning you or else u r gifting me a new shirt" he made her chuckled in this situation too, just like true friend. Slapping away his chest she broke the hug nd unknowingly Manik released the breath he was holding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"See I told u na ..... They r couple" Manik said very proudly as if he won the KBC and Abhimanyu shook his head in disbelief. But he really liked this different shades of Manik, for the first time he was behaving like a normal human being.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Umm yeah u r great predictor" Abhimanyu reluctantly accepted and that broke the Manik's hope, he did wanted Abhimanyu to deny it but he didn't.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"So how much money u have now ? ..... And what about loan ?" Swaroop asked.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"We can arrange upto 10 lakhs max to max 15 ...... So I wanted a loan of Rs 10 lakh but bank is not ready to give me student loan .... Because this training is part of job nd not study ...... So I don't know , I will talk with Papa" she told him everything nd now she is little bit relieved. It's her thing she needs to puke things out in front of anyone because her stomach can't keep secrets hidden inside it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Don't worry he will surely do something ..... And if not student loan then also u can apply for any other loan, so don't worry ..... And I will see if I could manage some amount ..... If we could manage by our own then u don't need loan nd u can pay me back after getting job" he put sense in her brain like a clever person and she calmed down instantly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Aww ...  I lub u Swaru baby" she pulled his cheeks just to tease him and that was it for Manik, he got confirmation. Today is not his day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"This generation is way too forward" he groaned in irritation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Besides u r the 25 yr oldie who is a black sheep on this generation ...... Stop fussing over it as if u r some virgin, teenage shy guy or some ninety yr old woman" Abhimanyu got annoyed with Manik's behaviour. First he was confused that why they r here, hiding from some couple but at least he guessed they r stalking this short girl. But ... why ? That's yet to be discovered. Because Manik don't chase anyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"And here I thought u would be excited to rejoin ..... But seems like u r really loosing it before getting it actually ..... Don't u think ?" He realised that no one have right to speak like that in front of Manik. He mouthed sorry like a scared kitten nd lowered his head, staring at the decorative floor of cafe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"I must say couple is very forward" he spoke hurriedly out of fear and Manik grinned. He likes to control people.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Euu Nandu yaar stop being so cheesy in public .... I hate it" Swaroop said being annoyed, off course he want to have new gf and with Nandini doing such stuff in public he won't get one.  She is not at all cheesy but she likes to trouble him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Not mean to disturb ur staring session, sir ..... But may I know actually why we r here?" Abhimanyu asked politely and Manik turned his gaze to his face. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"To offer a job"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"To whom?" He was perplexed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"To That girl"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Don't say that u got emotional hearing her story nd want to help her ..... Sorry but I can't function this in my system" he couldn't digest because Manik never cares for anyone, he is the most selfish man on the earth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Shut up ..... U know me"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"So why job offer ? ...... And which job?"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"She fuckingly insulted me twice within 24 hours that too because of my driving skills ..... Don't u think she should pay for her extra brilliance in driving?" Manik smirked evily, Abhimanyu sighed knowing that Manik is still Manik and nothing happened to him. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Don't u think she is more qualified?" One glare from Manik and Abhimanyu stopped his questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Now take this envelope ...... Go out ...... Make sure they shouldn't see you while going out, then come in again and offer her job" very casually he stated the plan and Abhimanyu nodded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"I think we should order a bill" Nandini suggested and Swaroop agreed. They called waiter nd asked for a bill.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Do u remember how pathetic child u were ...... I mean u decided to be a Pilot at the age of 7 yrs that too after seeing a stupid barbie movie" Swaroop said this suddenly, he remembered this thing out of no where.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"From where this thought came to ur mind, after so many years" she asked. Waiter came near to their table and she paid the bill.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"I don't know ..... I just remembered it" he replied back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Barbie movies are not stupid and I still believe in unicorns, Pegasus ..... I want to fly like them" she dreamt of this in childhood and her father decided to give her wings, so that she could fly.  He saved money from her childhood so that she could pursue her dream without any barrier but life is unpredictable and sometimes cruel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Unicorns and Pegasus" Manik remembered some peaceful yet painful memories which wets his heart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"May I take a seat ma'am?" Manik heard Abhimanyu's polite voice and concentrated on his prey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"U Mr?" She asked. He sitted near to her chair and gave her envelope.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Abhimanyu ..... Personal Assistant of Manik Malhotra, the owner of Half Note music company ...... I am here to offer you a job" without mentioning the actual job he told her cause of his visit. Butterflies danced for moment in her stomach by hearing his name.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"But I don't want any job ..... Sorry" she stood up from chair, so that she could leave before it gets awkward to refuse. She seriously don't want any job.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"No worries ..... But keep this envelope with you ..... You may need it in future ..... Have a good day ma'am .... And sir u too" giving last glance to Swaroop, Abhimanyu left the cafe before Nandini.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"He was weird" Swaroop cringed his eyebrows.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Kind of ..... But let it be ..... Let's leave" taking envelope, sunglasses, mobile ph and clutch from table she started leaving and Swaroop followed her.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Well played Mr P.A" coming out of the cafe Manik said this to Abhimanyu, he smiled a bit and reluctantly nodded in acknowledgement of the complement he received. He knew Manik would do anything to keep her on job and that can be Anything.  He was foolish to think that his boss could follow a girl out of attraction or mere liking towards her like a normal boy but he forgot his boss don't have heart to feel the feelings. He saw some different shades of Manik but all that was a part of his sick games then no matter how he behaves real or fake for a few moments, he is  cunning and manipulative man who can only think of himself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In the middle of King sized bed, he was rolling around nd changing the sides to get some sleep.  It's always hard for him to get sleep be it day time or night. He really wanted to shut all the unknown feelings and sleep for a while but he couldn't get sleep like a normal person.  He always need some suppliment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finally giving upon the idea of normal sleep he got up from bed so that he could get some stuff in specific amount that will not wake him up for some 15-16hrs and he don't care about that because he don't need to.  He don't need to be alert to open the door or receive a ph call of loved ones because no one is there to visit him or call him. Fucking truth of his life, he don't have family to nag him or disturb his sleep, he fucking don't have home either.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Ting tong Ting tong" before he could take the dose of cocaine he heard bell ringing, he ignored for some time but it kept ringing so realising that he don't have servants either, he walked up to main door.  He do have maids but they just visit house at particular time because it's his wish, he wanted to live alone though he have two watchman nd two bodyguards but they stays outside of the house.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Off course ..... How could I sleep when u r alive on the planet to disturb me" Manik groaned when he saw his little brother standing there outside the house. But inside, he felt little bit of something knowing that he still do have a family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Off course ...... How I wish world would have known it that I am not ur P.A. anymore" he mimicked Manik by changing his words.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Speak up" while coming inside the house Manik asked without looking back at his brother.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"There is a naming ceremony of grand daughter of Kapoor's at Kapoor Villa ..... So u r invited for the party ..... Ur presence is necessary as their small son is going to work with ur company in next month" Karan followed Manik inside the house.  Manik went to bar cabinet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Inform him I am coming with my P.A. Karan" Manik said after taking the first sip of alcohol.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"I am not ur P.A. anymore" he refused.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Okay then cancel the party .... Anyways I was planning to have some sleep" after pouring enough alcohol in glass, he stood up from the chair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Good night brother ..... Meet u in the morning" waving hand at Karan, Manik started moving upward.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"U shouldn't ignore ..... It may cause u loss of crores if they will back out from next album" he tried to stop Manik from taking that drug because he is very well aware of Manik's sleeping habits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Are you fucking kidding me ? ..... He will not hold it against me because it will be his loss too ..... And even if he do then fuck that also because I don't care" Manik moved up, he reached at last step and was about to go inside his room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Okay I am coming ..... I know, how to respect money" hearing him Manik smirked and without looking back he just raised his glass filled with alcohol up, showing him that it's a deal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Stay here or leave ..... Do whatever, but be there inside the car on driver seat at 10pm sharp" he ordered and went inside his room. Karan sometimes stays in Manik's house.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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At 9pm,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Nandu ..... I heard that there is some problem in loan" Devary said after sitting on his chair. Everyone settled on their respective chair for dinner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"What is this mom? ...... U made capsicum and there is no substitute of it for me" after opening the lid of container, Nandini made a bad face and complained. She is tantrum queen when it comes to food.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Don't be childish Nandini nd have it ..... I was tired, I came late from work and there wasn't any of ur favourite vegetable in fridge ..... So have it" her mother said sternly but Nandini is stubborn, she didn't touched her plate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"I won't ..... I don't like it it's euu ...... U should learn something from Supriya kaki (Aunty) ..... U know she also has made capsicum today but when I refused she gladly made ghee, sugar roti for me" she said remembering her morning encounter with Supriya.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Why don't you marry Swaroop ? ..... So that Supriya could bear ur tantrums gladly" her mother mocked her.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Exactly even I asked her to adopt my would be boyfriend or husband...... And don't u think because of ur suggestion Swaroop will get punishment for lifetime, so spare my friend mom" Nandini too replied back instantly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Yeah that boy is too good for tantrum queen like u" Rishab nd Devary slapped their foreheads by seeing this banter between mother nd daughter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Mom stop bickering with this idiot girl nd spare Swaroop bhai too ...... And Di wait for five minutes ..... I will make plain cheese sandwich" he ended the fight and Nandini kissed his cheek, her little brother won't let her compromise on her taste.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"So can we talk about ur loan ..... I mean only if u two r free" Devary reminded them about main topic and they are in for discussion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Yes papa ..... There is complication in student loan ..... So I think I need to apply for another loan but their interest rates are more and also process will take time ..... I need money in this month only" she explained everything and he thought for a while.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"There is a one neighbour of ours in our village ..... He was asking about our land almost from last six months ..... He wants to buy our land so that he could extend his crops field ..... So what u think, we can make a deal ....... We won't need any loan and we can use that amount directly for ur training" he suggested and ladies thought about it, the deal was alluring as it will save their other saved money too but again they will have to lose a land.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"No Dev ..... I mean we only have 3-4 acres and if we sell that now then what about future ..... Don't forget we have responsibilities like Nandu's marriage, Rishabh's further studies then his marriage too ...... We should stick to loan nd if it's urgent then we can think about car or my Jwellery but don't think about land" Aadita's points made sense and the little mind of Nandini felt bad, seeing how her parents are trying hard for her studies. She didn't liked the thought of selling anything precious for her course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Okay I will think of something ..... Nandu don't worry u will fly in the air nd I will do anything for that okay" she nodded and  hugged her father.  Few tears gathered in her eyes but she didn't let them fall. She was overwhelmed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Now can we eat? ..... Rats are dieing inside my stomach" Rishabh came with plate of sandwiches, he kept that plate in front of her and settled on his chair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They had their dinner peacefully nd happily with each other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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At 10pm,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manik was getting ready in his room. He was setting his hair with hair gel while admiring the handsome reflection in the mirror. Satisfied with his looks he smirked and sprayed perfume over his clothes, area around his neck and then on the cufflinks. Just then he saw reflection of his little brother who was looking at Manik's reflection in the mirror.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Come on brother,  I am straight ..... Don't get urself into some incest relationship ..... Get over me, we have to go" Manik's nasty comment made Karan gasped at him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"I was just wondering if you would look little bit good without that shimmery black blazer" saying so Karan just shrugged his shoulders and Manik removed his blazer showing that he looks best in any attire. Karan smirked knowing that his opinion still matters to Manik.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"And besides that  I have really beautiful girlfriend ..... I think it's enough to clarify my zero interest in self obsessed devil like you" he retorted back, Manik smirked more and turned to see his brother, face to face.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Oops did I forgot to mention that ur Beautiful girlfriend was seducing me, last week  ..... Ohh Fucking bitch, what does she think that I am some teenager who will get on to her bed just by seeing her 36th size boobs, like seriously" Manik pouted at first line like a innocent brother then he groaned questionably, remembering his brother's girl and finally tapping his shoulder sympathetically he moved back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Manik have some respect for her don't forget she is the girl I love ..... Don't involve her into ur hatred for me" grabbing Manik's collar Karan said furiously.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Trust me I wouldn't want to do that until nd unless u r out of may way" looking directly into his eyes and threatening him to stay away, Manik moved out of the house. Where karan regretted to coming here and thinking about saving Manik's reputation in the market.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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At the late night,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Everyone was sleeping peacefully in their respective rooms inside the Murthy mansion. Nandini slept peacefully after telling Devary about loan and her father assured her that he will do something, don't worry, she agreed instantly because she have faith on her father that he will do everything right for her. Before that in the evening she met with Diya so in between her Chaos she completely forgot to read Manik's letter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After hearing difficulties in loan process, Devary was thinking about all other options to gather amount of 25 lakhs so that she can do that training. They have very less time as training is going to start in next month. He thought over nd over again but he couldn't gathered that much money. He can't take loan because he is already paying interest nd loan amount of his house, after selling their car too he can't arrange that much money and if he will sold piece of land then also he don't have other firm sources for his family in future. He somehow slept after midnight with these thoughts nd high B.P.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Later after a hour he started feeling some mild pain in his chest, in sleep only. He woke up due to that, he bear that for some time but then it grew more. He felt some strokes on his heart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Aaditaaaa" she woke up with a jerk nd saw him in devastating state.  She realised he is again having heart attack, which scared the hell out of her.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Nandu .... Rishuuu" hearing their mother's scream both of them instantly came into the room. They all were so scared, Aadita was strong lady but still seeing this for second time her fear reached at the peak nd Rishu, he is a baby. Nandini is very sensitive nd emotional fool but when such time comes where she is the one who have to handle situation then she is the strongest version of herself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They three took him to the car then Nandini told Rishu to inform this to Swaroop nd send him to hospital. Nandini took her parents to the hospital in the speed of light she covered half hour distance in 10 mins. Fear of losing someone drives you crazy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Devary's condition was worsening but still he didn't lose it and finally they reached at the hospital. Doctor took him in emergency ward they gave two effective injections immediately. Doctor informed them there are clots in his arteries of heart they need to perform surgery, Nandini nd Aadita agreed instantly. They just want him to be safe nd alive but doctor didn't gave them 100% assurance of his life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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"Mr Malhotra I must say ur P.A. is having tough time in handling his drinks ...... I think he is been to such party for the first time" one of the Manik's colleague said this to him and showed Karan who was puking out his drinks vigorously outside the villa in some corner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Seems like he is poor in handling high profiled drinks" Manik faked smile in front of him and he nodded. Manik wanted to get out of that place because it turned out to be  annoying. He hurted his brother again introducing him as P.A. and saying that having same surname as his is nothing but coincidence, they r not blood related even they just met two months ago.  Then he rejected the girl who secretly cornered him nd offered a pleasurable night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Hey see that hot chick ...... I think she is looking for you nd I think it will be disrespectful for that beauty, if you will keep her waiting .... Don't u think ?" Manik just wanted to get rid of his colleague though he knew that girl was passing signals to him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"I shouldn't disappoint her ..... Bye mate" Manik acknowledged it by giving small smile.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After looking here and there, he just went near his brother. His brother's condition of was very terrible, he was in so much pain. He was throwing out continuously from last 10 mins. He was coughing too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"U should not have emptied bottles when u can't handle even one bottle of whiskey ..... Not everyone is Manik Malhotra" Manik rubbed his back and after a minute Karan stopped throwing out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Ohh I forgot Manik Malhotra is immortal nd I am normal human" though his stomach was paining and throat was burning but he replied back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Stop being jerk nd come ..... I will take u to nearby hospital" holding his hand for support, Manik took him to car and made him sit inside the car.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manik sat on driver seat, today he didn't took driver with him because he wanted Karan to drive car for him. Even though feeling insulted that little soul drove car for Manik. But now Manik have to drive it nd fortunately road is less crowded as it's 3 am.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Let me know if you found any mistake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How was the chap?

 

 

 

 

 

............ Aish ...............