His Lifeline

C H A P T E R 7

MANIK'S OFFICE_
AUTHOR POV_

Manik got excited when he got to know about Nandini is now in his room.

Manik asked his guards to keep Nandini and Neha in the basement for the time being.

Because in the mansion he was currently staying drugs where present in every room except the basement.

He tried to finish his work as early as possible and returned home at 5.30 pm

FAB 5 MANSION_
AUTHOR'S POV_

As soon as Manik came home he went straight to the basement. Dhruv followed by Mukti entered the basement behind Manik.

When Dhruv saw Neha.

'Wait, what is she doing here?'

He knew her

'Neha?'

Manik heard Dhruv and looked at him. Dhruv's expressions were filled with surprise. Mukti cleared her throat and asked

'You know her?'

'I was her super senior in high school. She became more pretty over the past few years. She was my first crush.'

'Oh I see'

Mukti was feeling guilty and wanted to talk to Nandini but she didn't have the courage.

Mukti knew Nandini would not even look at her face after what happened.

FAB 5 MANSION_
BASEMENT_
8 HOURS LATER_

Manik was getting really worried. Neither of them woke up. Patiently waiting for the drug to finish its effect he was sitting in the basement with them.

Manik was feeling sleepy and lost count on time. He dozed off. After a few minutes Nandini woke up

Nandini being the expert of escaping got rid of the bindings and started trying to wake Neha. Manik being a light sleeper woke up

He was surprised to see Nandini out of the ropes

'What the hell?'

'Shut up'

Nandini yelled at Manik. Manik asked surprised

'How did you get out of....'

Before Manik could finish Nandini cut him off questioning him. More like shouting at him

'Why did you kidnap us?'

Manik sighed

'To keep you with me'

He sounded like he wanted to keep her with him as a mistress. Nandini's rage reached 7th sky

'Tf?'

'What do I do? You reporters are really dangerous. If you are here then your company people will shut the fuck up and will stop meddling with my work'

Nandini composed herself and looked at him. She asked with an intimidating voice which didn't succeed in intimidating him

'What do you think of yourself?'

Manik stayed quiet

'Answer me!!'

Nandini shouted at him. Manik stepped closer to Nandini looking in her eyes straight

'Trust me kitten, I would not raise my voice if I were you.'

'Are you threatening me?'

Manik smirked. Nandini was fearless but she had weaknesses