MaNan FF: ESCAPISM

chapter 33

Manbir returned home to videocall Amms for some confirmation. They previously went to interrogate the neighbours of Nandini.  Luckily, one of them showed scared expression when we showed her the picture of Tara. After a lot of pleadins, she finally accepted that Tara was living at her place as a paying guest. She had threatened them not to reveal her identity to anyone or else she would destroy her life. That woman also mentioned that a man used to come to meet her in odd hours. Upon so many trials, the woman finally remembered the name of that man, RAGHAV.

Cabir was quite shocked when he came to know that Raghav was involved with Tara but the question was why did  he do that? When he used to work at Space Academy, he was always praising Nandini then, what made him do that? This is why Manbir returned home to ask Amms since Raghav was supposed to be working there.

In Cabir's room:

Navya- Cabir I am worried ...what if he tries  to take you away from me?

Cabir cupped her face and said-  Look Navya..I know what are you feeling, no need to be insecured...get it straight in your mind that whatever I had with Raghav was in the past. I did have feelings for him but not anymore, he is my past but you are my present and my future. You know right that when we were in Manglore , I told him that I have moved on from him. I promise my love for you will not fade away.

Manik-  Navya don't worry about him

Navya- why did he attack Nandini? He should have kidnapped me right?

Cabir- Don't say like this Madhubala. Manik  is strong but I am not!

Manik- He is involved with Tara. He might have been given a huge amount of money to do this. The thing which is troubling me is how does he know Tara?

Cabir- let's call Amms, she will be able to tell us more about it.

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Nandini entered  the farmhouse and Shanno and Rishabh were shocked to see her. They went to her and realised that her head was covered with a bandage and she had fractured her hand.

shanno- Nandu bacchaa kya hua? how did this happen?

Nandini- I had a small accident when returning home.

shanno-  Manik did not tell me that you would  come from Pune today itself.

Nandini- Pune?

Rishabh- yes you went there to meet his father right, how is he now?

Nandini- Oh haan haan, he is fine.

chacha- come beta sit down....shanno bring her some non experimental food.

Nandini- No chacha please listen to me, I need to go somewhere please don't tell this to anyone and don't worry about me.

Shanno- where are you going? Nanduu kuch hua hai kya?

Nandini- No  I mean it's a surprise  for..for Manik. Is he in the room?

shanno- No he is

Nandini- ok ok I need to go byeee

Shanno(in mind)- what is wrong with her? Manik is in Cabir's room, she thought he is not at home...gaya surprise pani mein.

Nandini went inside the room and started crying. She was remembering the horrible incidents that happened to her. She knew she had to go away in order to keep his loved ones safe.  She can be attacked any time and she cannot risk their lives. She was about to pull off the bed, the door banged open revealing the person she did not want to  meet and fall weak, Manik.

Manik was equally dumbfounded  to see the one he has been searching for and yearning to see was actually  in the room of his own house. He was so happy that he went and hugged tightly leaving no space between them.

Manik- you are here...you are really here...I cannot believe this but how did they leave you so easily. Nanduu merii jaaan I thought I lost you...I was unable to find a way to you

Nandini- Mani please leave me you're hurting me

Manik immediately broke the hug and said- I am so sorry, your body is still weak. I am sorry I could not protect you...please please please forgive me I wa... Nandini ..this suitcase? where are you going?

Nandini- I need to go Manik

Manik- what are you saying? I cannot let you go..I cannot leave without you

Nandini - oh really? did you realise  how did you behave with me  the last time we talked?

Manik- Jaan I was worried for dad, I am ashamed for the way I behaved, I am sorry...

Nandini- stop it I have to go

Manik- No I won't let you go...I know who is behind this. It's raghav and Tara hai na? I will put them behind bars!

Nandini- NO! I'm going

Manik- why are you denying? where are you going?

Nandini- Aryaman's place

At the same time, there was a knock  at the room door. When it got opened, Manik was hell confused to see Aryaman with Cavya. They all entered inside. Aryaman went to hug Nandini but, Manik's possesiveness kicked in ,he stopped him and Manik pulled Nandini side hugging her.

Manik- what the hell are you doing huh?

Aryaman- wohh cool huh I was just trying to console my Friend hai na Nandini?