Mine to Lust & Mine to Kill

Seven days close to DEATH!

Nandini is sitting on a rocking chair with her eyes closed. Navya and Mukti observed her from far

Navya you said she will react and do something but she is just chilling, said Mukti

No, this is the calm before the storm. Now we just have to wait and watch, said Navya

Mukti and Navya left after observing Nandini for a little longer. Nandini phone vibrated and she picked up the call still sitting on the rocking chair

Angel, the work is done! Said someone over the phone

Nandini hung up the call and placed it back on the coffee table

Time is ticking Manik Malhotra. You have seven days to live. So, live as much as you want but I promise on my sister, I will make these seven days like hell for you. One day down and six more to go. Seven days close to DEATH!

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Aryaman ran inside Manik's ICU ward all huffing and puffing

Aryaman what's wrong with you. Bhai is resting and I am trying to get some of my work done here, said glaring Abhi

Did you check the news? asked Arya

What news? asked confused Abhi

Aryaman showed him his phone and after listening to the news the phone fell from his hand

What the heck? Was all he could whisper
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Orphanage

Are you sure Nandini is behind this Navya? asked Mukti

I can't think of anyone else beside Nandini, said Navya

But can she do it all by herself? I mean, she didn't ask us to do anything? said Mukti

You are forgetting Mukti, she is Angel who blooms in darkness. She doesn't need us; we need her. I only hope that after this she comes out of this darkness; I hope she can defeat her demons and shine through craving her path

Mukti again looked at the TV news which is repeating the hottest news of the hour

"The Sky High Expressway bridge that was built under Malhotra constructions last year collapsed and is turned into pieces. This news came as a shocker to all because Malhotra Constructions have a goodwill in the market and this is the first time in their business history that their construction has collapsed within a year of building. The reason for collapse is still unknown but the evidence and facts are proving towards the poor construction and low quality of materials used in the bridge. We tried to get a hold of Manik Malhotra the CEO of the Malhotra construction but he has been unavailable to respond to any of our questions. There are a total 140 people who were injured and a total of 5 deaths in this collapse. We will keep you updated in the incident"

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How is this possible? Damn that bridge budget was $1.5 billion. How can the bridge collapse in a night? Journalists and media people are looking for Manik but we can't let them know Manik is here in the ICU. If this news gets out the whole underworld will try to attack India to get Manik's position, yelled frustrated Abhi

Raj uncle is on his way too, informed Aryaman

Any news on Druv yet? asked Abhi

Aryaman shakes his head negatively

Abhi goes towards Manik and holds his shand, "Bhai I will make everything right. I will bring back dhruv. I will bring OUR YOUNGER BROTHER BACK. Agar woh yaha hota toh aap par ek aacha bhi nahi aane deta"
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Nandini holds a mimosa glass in her hand and starts humming a melody in her room. Mukti and Navya comes inside and found her smiling lost in her own worlds

Bhaut khush lag rahi ho Nandini, Navya asked

Tum hi toh kheti ho people should live in the present and be happy always. So, bas tumhari baat sun rahi hu, replied Nandini

Mukti angrily walks towards Nandini and lyft her top to see her back bleeding with fresh tattoos. Mukti glared at Nandini, "Nandini we don't kill innocent people. Manik se badla lene ke liye puri ki puri bridge girane ki kya jarurat thi? You know how many people were injured? They also have families god damned. 140 people were injured and 5 people died.

Muku are you high subha subha? What nonsense are you talking? asked Nandini

I know you are behind the bridge collapse

Muku you are blaming me for something I didn't do, said Nandini

Nandini, there were a total of 5 people who died in that collapse and these fresh 5 black roses tattoos on your back is proof that you are behind their death. Jab jab tere hatho kisi ki jaan jati hai tu ek naya black rose ka tattoo bana leti hai. Abhi tak I didn't say anything because abhi tak hum criminals ko saja de rahe the but no more. DO NOT INVOLVE INNOCENT PEOPLE IN YOUR BLOODY REVENGE GAME

Nandini pushed Mukti hard, "5 rose hai Muku, 6 banane mein mujhe jyada waqt nahi lagega"
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Raj walks inside the ICU room with a stern face

Did.....

Aryaman, kuch pata chala?

Nahi dad abhi tak kuch pata nahi chala. This cannot be just an accident

Hamare duniya mein accidents nahi hote beta. I need to call Angel. She is the only one who can take us out of this mess
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Nandini's phone ring and she smiles

Hi Malhotra bade dino ke baad meri yaad aai

Angel..... He called her seriously

What do you need, Malhotra?

Safety; Safety for my son Manik Malhotra and I want the person behind my son's condition DEAD

I promise whoever is responsible for your son's condition will not be alive for too long. I will prevail justice.
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