Chapter : 20

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{Cabir's ICU Room}

Manik: I didn't know all this. But I'm happy that Cabir was happy. But how did you find out it was Cabir?

[Before Navya could answer, the door suddenly opened with a loud thud, echoing through the room. Both look towards the door, startled, to see Nandini standing there, her face flushed and breathing heavily as if she ran all the way here. The room is filled with a tense silence, broken only by Nandini's labored breaths. Seeing her in this state, both get worried and rush to her.]

Both: Are you alright?

Navya: Nandu, is everything okay? Why did you come running like this?

Manik (holding her arms): Nandini, what happened? Tell us.

[Nandini struggles to control her breathing, her chest heaving as she tries to compose herself. She raises her hand, gesturing that she is okay. The room feels charged with anticipation. After taking a deep breath, she locks eyes with Manik, her gaze burning with intensity.]

Nandini: I need to talk to you.

Navya: What happened?

Nandini: Navya, I need to talk to Manik about something important. So, can you please stay with Cabir?

Navya: Okay, I'll be with Cabir. But what happened?

Nandini: I'll tell you later. (Looking at Manik) We need to talk. Now.

Manik: O...o...okay...

[Manik is bewildered by Nandini's sudden assertiveness. He hasn't seen her like this before. The air between them is thick with confusion and unspoken tension. He is about to ask her what's wrong, but before he can, Nandini grabs his hand and pulls him with surprising strength.

Manik lets her pull him without any protest, sensing the urgency

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Manik lets her pull him without any protest, sensing the urgency. Navya watches, wide-eyed, surprised by Nandini's boldness. After years, Nandini is finally claiming her right over someone with such intensity.]

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{Medicine Storage Room}

[Nandini drags Manik into the nearby medicine room, a small, dimly lit space filled with the sterile scent of antiseptics. The fluorescent light flickers intermittently, casting eerie shadows on the walls lined with shelves of medical supplies. The room has a sign on the door saying "Only for Staff." As soon as they enter, Nandini slams the door shut and locks it with a definitive click.

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