" It's Complicated " (Completed)

PART 15

IT'S COMPLICATED

She had closed her eyes because of fear to get fall. But one strong pair of hands saved her petite delicate body to get hurt.

" hey relax. You're safe " she heard someone was assuring her.

She then soft but cutely opened her eyes up to see an unknown face with glitter in his eyes were starring at her.
" You ??? " she was confused.

" hey beautiful . I am Harshad. " he said with a big smile.

" hi Harshad. Nice to meet you. " she greeted him back.

" Nandini. " some one shouted at his peak of vocals.

They got confused. And harshad made her stand. They turned around to see a puzzled Manik.

" what the hell is this going on ? "

Manik came near to them and pulled her from Harshad' s hold.

" hey Manik. It's Harshad. Harshad Saxena. " he forwarded his hands to him.

" Manik. Manik Malhotra. " he shook his hand with him.

" who does not know you man? You're the famous rock star. " Harshad said. Manik just gave a pale smile.

" so beautiful are you all right ? "
Harshad Turned his attention to Nandini and asked her.

" yes I am. Thanks for saving me. And it's Nandini. Nandini Moorthy." She gave a smile.

" ohh Nandini. That's a sweet name. Nice to meet you. " he said.

" same here. " she replied.
Then they two talked for a while
completely forgetting Manik 's presence.

" okk beautiful. I have to leave. I will see you. Bye " Harshad bade her bye.

" yeah sure. " she said and he left.

She then turned to Manik.
" kuch kahna tha ? "

"You're asking me? " he frowned

" I thought you forgot that I am also here. " he mocked.

" I wish I could " she murmured and entered into her cabin. Manik followed her.

" what was going on there ? Why the hell he was holding you? " Manik asked little rudely.

" tumse matlab ? " she replied in same tone.
Manik didn't expect that reply from her.

" ohh hello.. what do you mean by tumse matlab haan ?" Anger started forming inside him.

" you came here to shout at me? " she frowned and seated in her swing chair.

" ermmm No " he was confused a bit.

He thought for a while then said

" but wait.. don't try to change the topic ok. "

She sighed and opened her laptop to divert her attention.

" what the hell man !! " he was disgusted.

" ohh hello I am talking with you."
he forcefully shut down the flap of the laptop.

" Manik. What's your problem? " She shouted and stood up.

" what's my problem? " he said like her.

" you only behaving so rude tabse. " he composed.

She sighed a deep breath and said

" kya hua? Why are you so worked up? Kuch kahna hai? "

" Wohh main ... woh "

he strummed and took a chair in front of her. Then
composing himself said

" actually I am thinking of morning incident. Don't know what would have gotten to them and they suddenly decided our alliance. I know you are not ready for this. Neither I am. Even I have never thought of it. You are my best friend. Then how could I marry you? Hain naa ? " he said in one go.

Nandini was gazing him. His eyes ...his eyes were so talkative. So deep that anyone can sank in it. She was looking without blinking her eyes.

Her gaze was taking the confidence from him. It was making his heart more guilty. He was tensed whilst confused.

" Nandu say something please. " he said.

Nandini could sense his state of mind.

Her best friend was worried for her. He was even feeling guilty in same time. She took his hand on her . And said entangling their fingers

" I know Manik. You have no need to feel guilty. I understand you. Samajti hu main tumhe. Don't be so stressed. Every thing will be all right okay."

" that means you're not angry at me ?" He asked like a child.

" No. Why should I ? " she gave a soft smile.

He sighed a relaxing breadth. He was feeling stress free as his all worries were taken away by his solace.

" ohh Nandu. .. " he pulled her into a bone crashing hug.

" you have no idea what you have done for me now. Thanks .. Thanks a lot. "

She sighed and hugged her back.
Unknowingly a lone tears rolled down from her eyes.

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" Malhotra kya socha ? " Mr saxena asked Maan.

Maan didn't know what to reply. He was disturbed by these discussions with Saxena. He was dreaming about his own son to marry her but here that Saxena was chewing his head for his son.

" Saxena... sorry but it's not possible. " Maan replied.

Saxena wasn't happy with that rejection. He was very much willing to make Nandini his daughter in law. She was perfect for his Casanova son. only she could change his ever flirt son to a better person.

" but can I talk to her for once ? " he said.

Maan didn't want him to meet his soft hearten girl to avoid any manipulation. So he said

" Mr saxena. Sorry but I don't think that it's a good idea. You will meet her some another day. "

"Ok. As you say. " Saxena became upset and left.

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