TOXIC LOVE

ALL SET !!!

Next day I reached the office at the same time but a different state of mind. As I was walking slowly to my place I again saw HIM. Even today he has the same effect on me. I froze at my place seeing him. He was looking too attractive and handsome as usual. Well I can never deny the fact I was very much attracted towards him even before I fell for him. His twinkling eyes, perfectly carved nose, those broad shoulders, that well sculpted body and of course that smile.... I could die for that moment when his lips curved into a heavenly smile. Perhaps the smile was missing now.

" So last year has been an immense success for this company, so there's a party tonight at Malhotra mansion and u all are supposed to attend it" he announced. I guess his eyes were on me for a fraction of second but as soon as he I looke up at him to confirm, he looked away and walked towards the lift. I desperately wanted to walk to him and talk to him, but something in me restrained me from doing so.

I returned to the apartment at around 6 at evening. The party was from eight.

Why shall I attend the party ?? Just to remind myself hpw insignificant I have always been in his life ?? Or to remind myself how wrong I was in the case of love ?? Come on Nandini Murthy u can't give up so easily , he still owes u bunch of answers and he can't get away with all of it . After settling the conflict between my conscience and heart I started getting ready for the party.

I wrapped myself in the red slit maxi gown and tied my hair loosely into a bun. Maybe somewhere my heart reminded me how Manik used to go head over heels seeing me in red. I put on my platform shoes. Well I was never fond of high heels until I met Manik. Since then I got the habit of such heels mainly to match upto his heighy, well he never demanded this but I liked it this way.

I saw myself in the mirror of the hall to make sure I was looking good enough.... hmmm maybe good enough to be noticed by HIM. I left the apartment at around half past seven.

Malhotra mansion was like forty five minutes away from my house. I reached ther at about 20 minutes past eight.

Everyone was enjoying tje party in their own way but wait where the hell is HE ?? He is not present in his own party ?? Like what the hell is wrong with Manik Malhotra ?? My poor eyes were surveying the whole party just to catch a glance of him.

As I was waiting desperately for him to show up, an elegant lady draped in a silver bordered white shiffon saree climbed down the stairs. Oh yeah the Nyonika Malhotra. I remember her, though Manik and me have never discussed much about her. She was looking quite etheral and gorgeous like always. She walked down like a queen with a inexplicable dignity which drew everyone's attention.

" So as u know the party is for the immense success of the company , credits of course goes to my son Manik Malhotra, so yeah I won't take much of your time, enjoy the party" she announced in a dignified tone.

She walked down and stopped at me. I smiled at her faintly. She gazed at me for few moments as if trying to recollect something and then moved on.

I could see everyone except Manik Malhotra, WHERE IS HE ???

Teheeeee here u go with the fourth update . I know this one doesn't have much of MaNan but I promise MaNan in the next update. Hope u are not bored with the story. Please drop ur comments and votes plsssss. Feel free to express your views. Next part coming soon .