Tides of Love

Chapter 12

Three weeks of being in a god damn caste is annoying as fuck but manik was around me the whole time, constantly asking if I was okay or if I needed anything. I had finally gotten my caste out yesterday and then the doctor uncle checked what was going on and if everything was good

He said it was better but there was some swelling which should go down with time, and I no longer had to waddle my way around my house, I was able to walk very very slow actually and oh no heels, just flats. He said there was a lot of need for improvement just so I don't sprain it again so no harsh movements or anything

It was around 9 at night when I had finished making some food, so I made brownies, fried chicken rice and some Manchurian and no not for just me, for manik as well. Though him and get along sometimes and other times we wanna murder each other but he was so helpful the past 3 weeks

I never felt alone at all because he was around and that to me was such a big deal. he kept me sane during these three weeks by sometimes bringing over his work so I won't feel alone, other times he would cook me snacks and he was on top of my medicine even if I forgot

I walked slowly to manik's house, which by the way, his code was 0110 like hello, that is just as dumb as mine but whatever. I waddle inside slowly because I didn't wanna put too much pressure on my foot. I walk into his kitchen which by the way is so much more spacious and prettier than mine. His whole house for a matter for fact is so much prettier than mine.

I heard light sounds from upstairs where I have never been, I have been here twice before but only his living room and kitchen. I walk up to the source of the sound which was coming from a room so im summing his room.

"I know dude, I have got it"

"Is she okay?" It was Cabir's voice

"She is fine, the caste is off and she can walk but she needs time to heal it more, a bit swollen but she is okay"

"Thank god"

"Told you id win the challenge or bet whatever you wanna call it" manik says making me stop in my tracks

"She is important to me manik so"

"I told you I don't back down from any challenge and you gave me one to not fight with her and take care of her so I win"

"whatever"

"So what do I get?" He asks chuckling

My heart stops for a second hearing this all, all of it made me dizzy

"What do you want?" Cabir asks

"Time, I need time alone after you are back im not going to her house"

"she isn't bad manik"

"Whatever, okay listen I made adjustments" he then starts talking about work but I could register anything else

He took care of me for a fucking bet, a challenge given it him or a challenge he took upon himself. That is so fucking disgusting, I would rather be lying in a fucking hospital bed right now than take anyone's fake care.

"Bye" I hear him on the phone

He turns around and looks at me obviously surprised because he didn't know I was there

"Hey, is your foot okay?" He asks

i could feel tears starting to fill my eyes.

"I made you some food, it's in the kitchen" I mumble

"Okay? What is wrong?" He asks

"Nothing, im fine now so you don't have to come over and take care of me, you already won the bet right" his eyes widen a bit

"Nandini"

"It's fine, I would have appreciated it more if you were upfront about it but you lied"

"I didn't lie about anything"

"Yeah you just pretended like you cared and were my friend for almost a month just for a challenge or bet that Cabir imposed on your. I would have rather be screaming in pain and yelling in agony then have this stupid fucking fake care" I scream in his face

"Don't you dare raise your voice at me" his jaw locks tightening

"Or what? You know manik I thought I was seeing that heart you have but no it was fucking false"

'well what did you think it was huh? You thought I cared about you? Why would I? You mean nothing to me and it was all for cabir's sake" every word dig in my chest

"Oh and it was all just charity for me, helping someone in need" he says scoffing a little

"Great, hope you had fun" I whisper turning around

"Don't be ungrateful" I hear him

"Im not" I mumble before slowly making my way home

I can take anything but not pity, I hate when people pity me, I hate knowing I am some lame girl that is weak.

Even though it shouldn't have made me cry, it did. I sobbed when I got back home and that insomnia was back. When manik was around me I was sleeping fine, not for hours and hours but I did get some sleep around him, not at night but in the afternoon or evening when he would sit on the couch or on the edge of my bed, id fall a sleep.

"Cabir" I mumble as soon as he picked up the phone

"Hi cutie, how are you?" He asks

"You challenged manik to take care of me?"  I ask

"What?"

"I heard you two cabu, whats going on?"

"I just know you wouldn't take care of yourself so I asked if he could and"

"And what did you say he'd gain from it?"

"Anything he wanted which is probably stupid becasue he has everything" Cabir chuckles

"That doesn't mean it's fine for yo guys to bet stuff like that"

"I know sweetie, im sorry"

"Its okay, when are you two coming back"

"In a week or two" he says

"Okay bring me skittles" I whisper

"Sounds good, you take care fo yourself okay and have food and medicine on time"

"Mhm"

"Nandini" he says in that strict voice

"Ya ya I got it, bring me candy"

"Yes cutie, we will and lots of clothes" I giggle hearing him

"Okay be safe, enjoy with protection and I love you"

"I love you too you naughty girl, I'll see you soon"

"Bye bye"

"Bye nandu"

Putting my phone on charge I got in bed, opening my drawer I grab a pack of pills, anxiety medicine. I only take it sometimes, well I didn't need them the past month but that feeling was in my stomach again

It feels heavy, I felt like I had weight on me, like someone took a huge ass rock and placed it on my chest, it was the same feeling I used to get laying in that little room but the difference was I had lights and a bigger room I guess.