Hold On My Heart (Complete)

6. Between Fear and Fury

Nandini's POV

I was shocked when I saw him letting that guy go so easily, but I ignored it and walked away. The way he was looking at me was strange, as if he had never seen a girl before.

How could I forget? They are mafias—they have this habit of glaring and staring. I still remember that masked guy, whoever he was—rude, arrogant, and a complete bastard.

I decided to call him MM, which stands for Maniac Mafia. Yeah, that name fits their personalities perfectly. Picking up my bag, I left the house.

I was walking down the street toward my job when I felt someone following me. At first, I ignored it, but then the feeling came again. I turned around—no one was there. I started walking again, but that same feeling returned. This time, I didn’t stop. I turned instantly—and there he was: MM.

Is he following me?

Oh, so he must be planning to kidnap me and kill me. As if I’m scared.

“You... Why are you following me?” I asked.

“Me? Oh no, no, I’m not following you. I just... I was just passing by.”

“Oh please, I know what you’re trying to do. Don’t lie, okay?”

“What am I trying to do?” He took a step closer.

“Dear, are you alright? Is he disturbing you?” asked one of the villagers.

Actually, I know his name, but at that moment, I forgot it. Whatever.

“No, uncle, I’m fine. Nothing to worry about.”

“You sure?”

“Yes.”

“As you say.” Saying that, he left.

“Look, I’m not scared of you, so just cut it out. If you’re here to kidnap me and kill me, then do whatever the hell you want because I’m not scared of you!” I snapped.

“Woah! Slow down, girl! I’m not here to kidnap you. I was just... just—”

“No words, right?”

“Uhm... How should I explain? I... I—”

“I don’t need any explanations, Mr. Just stay away from me and my village. We aren’t your property. You better understand this, because next time, I won’t use words—I’ll use actions. I. AM. SERIOUS. ABOUT. THIS.”

Saying that, I left.

Manik's POV

Fuck my nervousness.

Why—why was I unable to say anything in front of her? I thought I’d ask her name, but my stupid mouth just froze.

“Manik!” I turned around. It was Cabir.

“Yeah?”

“We found him,” he said. I nodded, and we left.

“We have to bring him here, Manik.”

“Yes, I know. No one else should know about this.”

“Yeah, but what if someone else interferes? I mean, that girl...”

“Oh, shut up. She won’t. And even if she does, I’ll handle her.”

“Yeah, just like yesterday,” he taunted. I glared at him.

“Sorry.”

Nandini's POV

I have a gut feeling he’s here for that guy again. He must be watching where I’m going so they can complete their unfinished task.