Thappad- The Slap (5)

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" Manik, Nandini is safe. That's the only thing we can tell you " my mom said and they ended the call. That's it?

Do you really have to leave me like this love? Of course, with all that you did, can't she do this much? My inner self screamed. But my rational self is lost. How can I be without her? I know again I did a huge mistake, but the two years of our togetherness meant nothing to her? Of course, any sane person would have done the same thing. That night, I cried. I cried for losing my love. I cried for breaking us. I cried that she didn't give me a chance to rectify. I cried missing our sweet moments. I cried missing her. I cried for everything. I am sorry Nandu, please don't leave me like this. I will go insane without you.

Didn't know when dawn seeped in. I heard the main door opening. My queen, has she arrived? But to my dismay, it was my family. I hugged both the mothers and none of them were okay seeing my state.

"Manik, you cried? " asked mumma and I broke down once again. I can't tell her the issue, because it's a promise. A MaNan promise. During the early stage of marriage, we both decided to not bother our parents with our arguments/ fight details. I know I am stupid, but I am keeping up the promise Nandu. Please come back to me.

" Shh calm down my kid. It's okay. We understand something huge has happened, but don't cry like this. We promised Nandini to not reveal her place. So please don't do this to us" said my mom and I nodded understandingly. For some reason, both the parent sets seemed to love Nandu more than me. And I am of course not jealous but in moments like these, I do wish they told me something!

I nodded and left to my room. After freshing up, I heard the parents speak to someone. Wait, it's my wife on the other side.

" Nandu, I don't know what happened between you two, but that boy is crying for you. He is emotionally broke. He wants to know everything about you, but he is just respecting the promise we made "

" I don't know what to tell mumma. As much as I want him to suffer, I can't do this to him. Just tell him that I am on medical conference. Nothing more " I heard her voice and relief washed over me. She can't see me suffer and here I have hurt that pure soul!

The called ended quickly. Mumma informed the same to me. But what about her place? How long will she be there? Is she leaving me forever? I hope not.

3 days passed and there is no information about her. I waited patiently for 3 days but not anymore. I need to see her. She is the oxygen to my blood. I visited her hospital and learnt that the conference is happening in Chennai. Here I come Chennai.

I went to the address specified and there was no one else. What the hell. Where is she? If no one is here, then why was I given an address of some random location? Where are you Nandu?

I began roaming like a maniac to find a person. The hotel room seems pretty fine , I mean decent. Just as I crossed the dining area, a huge conference room came to my sight. I quickly rushed and saw the banners of the conference that Nandu was supposed to attend. The conference dated from 20th August to 25th August. Meaning, there were 2 more days. But there was no trace of anyone around. No doctors, no medical staffs, literally no one. I pulled my hairs in frustration. Nandu, just tell me you are okay.
Not wanting to waste time anymore, I finally decided to text her. Wait, don't get me wrong. Everyday I texted her sorry and asked her whereabouts. The messages were either seen zoned or never received.

Nandu, I can't stay away from you anymore. Please. I am in Chennai, but where are you?

I texted her, only to see the message not even delivered. Is she struck in a place with poor signal? Or is she kidnapped?

A/N:
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Will Nandini meet Manik? But wait, where is Nandini and her team?

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