Love or Game (Complete✅)

Chater 58- "Painful adiós..."

"Ummm...Madhu, Manik I mean he went to Brazil to sign some contract, right? But it's been 25 days and he hasn't returned yet. What happened? He is okay, right?"

Cabir's abrupt query startles Navya. She places the soup bowl in front of her husband and replies in a happy tone,

"Yeah...he is fine. In fact, he is coming back soon. Maybe in a day. He messaged me but as usual, didn't confirm the date. Bhai and his impulsive nature!"

She wobbles her head in an affectionate way. However, she expected an assuring gesture from Cabir but his perplexed face makes her confused too.

"What happened? You just asked about bhai. I thought you are gradually trying to forgive him. You even counted the days since he went which is really surprising for me. Then why this reaction? Don't worry he will straight go to his house. You won't have to face him."

A slight tinge of disappointment and complaint is palpable in her voice. Cabir doesn't reply to this annoyance, instead, he grabs his mobile and opens the live news on Youtube.

"Look at this."

He tries to grab Navya's attention to the news, which is saying,

"Flight no SV467 that was going to Mumbai, India from Salvador, Brazil has been crashed after half an hour of its take-off. All the passengers including the pilots and other flight attendants are suspected to be dead. The flight authority declared that it was a technical fault while the Brazil government has asked for an enquiry. People can enquire for the passenger list....."

Cabir mutes the video and asks Navya in a concerned tone,

"You know nothing about his flight date and time?"

The napkin falls from Navya's hand on the table. In a trembling voice, she counter-questions,

"Wh...a...t do..you me..mean? You..me..mean..NO..."

She suddenly gets mum with a loud no. Cabir forwards the mobile to her and asks in a demanding tone,

"Call him. It's not the time to assume anything. Call him and get confirmed."

"NO...I can't...I can't...it can't be true..."

Navya almost shoves the mobile with her violent hands. Cabir grabs her from her right shoulder and utters in a stern tone,

"Navya...don't behave like a fool. We are not confirmed that Manik was coming back by that flight. So, just call him damn it."

In reply, Navya springs up from the breakfast table.

"I said...I can't. I don't have that courage. Bhai..."

She cries out. Cabir doesn't force her further and scrolls the contact list to find out Manik's number. They don't talk to each other for the last 2 and a half years. Neither in person nor on the phone. Still, they have their numbers in their contact list. The first call remains unanswered. Navya again sits on the chair with numb limbs. Every passing moment is increasing her heartbeat and right now she is being able to hear it. Cabir again taps the call button. Sweat beads are visible on his forehead too.

"Hello....Manik..."

He immediately speaks out while someone picks the call up. Some moment passed and Cabir again asks in a shaky voice,

"Nandi...it's you?"

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I don't know how long we were lost in our moment as I have finally got my peace in his arms. I hate this guy, but I love this guy too. He broke my heart, but he made my heart beat too. I know he is not a perfect lover, but he is perfect for my love. I encircle his frame more intensely and pour my immense love through this kiss. I was longing for this moment for eons, and I don't want to come out from this trance so soon. Manik's mobile which was kept on the side table starts ringing. However, we both are not ready to come to reality. It stops after some time but again starts ringing. This time I withdraw myself and reach the mobile. I don't look at the name or number flashing on the screen and slide the green button,