The Mystery Of Love (Editing In Progress)

The unknown tale of Hearts!

Chapter 14

Manik ran behind Nandini and called her out 'Nandini, just look at me'

Nandini was very emotional and she could not stop crying she turned around and just held on to Manik as if her whole world was crashing down.
Manik slowly wrapped his arms around her and they just stood there for a moment.

After a minute Nandini realized what she had done and she immediately left him. Manik was shocked yet again but didn't say anything.
Nandini left and ran towards her room and shut the door.
Manik decided to give her some space
Nandini sat down there and just kept crying and there was no end to it.

She looked up and spoke to the universe.
Why is this happening to me? You know right I can't get attached to people, I lose everyone! Then why again? What is this strange connection that I feel? I won't let you snatch anyone away from me again. I will not get affected by Manik.
She complained while crying her out.
Nandini didn't realize when she fell asleep on the floor and it was evening now.

Nandini was still inside and Manik and Fab4 were worried. What if something had happened? Manik decided to go and check up on her. He knocked on the door and called her name and she didn't open.
He got even more worried and kept banging the door. Hearing that Cabir also decided to go up and they pushed the door open together.
They saw Nandini lying on the floor and Manik screamed her name loudly
Nandini!!!!

They picked her up only to realize that she had a fever. They put her on the bed and called up a doctor. The doctor came in and checked on her. It was a stress attack. He advised not to give her any more stress and left.

All of them were really worried and could not fathom what happened that lead to this. Manik sat there waiting for her to wake up.
After a few hours, she woke up and saw Manik sitting there. She smiled but then everything flashed in front of her eyes again.
She woke up with a jerk and asked Manik 'Stay away from me!'
She got up and rushed to the door and Manik followed.
Nandini what is wrong with you? You are sick. Please come and rest back.

Mr. Manik Malhotra, you are my boss and this is not your office. You have no right to stop me, Nandini shouted back at him.

This angered Manik to no end.
Okay Nandini, let me see how will you leave.
He went and stood in front of the door. Nandini tried hard to fight and make her way out but she was exhausted and she gave up.  She felt dizzy and Manik caught her hand before she fell down.

I think I told you that you are sick? Do you believe me now? Manik stared at Nandini.

They both went upstairs. Manik gave Nandini the medicines and asked her to go to sleep. She made faces while taking them but went to sleep like a baby.
The monster Manik could not help but smile.

He went downstairs letting her rest. He started thinking to himself.
What is this girl and how the hell does she affect my mind so much? What made her cry and gave her a stress attack? She is so mysterious and I don't even understand why do I feel so connected to her.

Manik poured a drink for himself and Cabir joined him.
What are you thinking Manik? Cabir asked
Manik didn't reply
I know what is on your mind. Nandini, Nandini, Nandini. Cabir teased Manik and he told him to shut up.
This girl has made me crazy for sure, Manik replied with a little smile. Cabir smirked because he could see how Manik is connecting to someone like he never had. 
Cabir left Manik alone with his thoughts.

Manik finished up and walked upstairs towards his room and once again he was called out 'Manik!!!!'

It was Nandini, yet again. Manik rushed towards her room and saw her heavily panting and sweating. He realized it's a stress attack again.
He was very shocked to see her in that state.  He gathered himself and went towards her. He cupped her face and asked her to calm down.
Nandini was blabbering something and Manik could not decipher.