Down The Memory Lane ~

Chapter 19 ~ Life takes a 360° turn?

I'm leaving with the cast for airport. Come Soon, I'm not leaving without seeing you there. I smiled, as I read Manik's text. Paris definitely made my life a little better. After a long time, we finally spent a good time together because to be honest, ever since we got back together, we didn't get to spend quality time in india because obviously, Manik is a superstar and the media doesn't leave him alone, anywhere, anytime. We always had to make sure that nobody sees us together somewhere outside and make it a breaking news for the world and a breaking-up news for us. I smiled, remembering the last night and finally got up to pack my stuff. We were going in the same plane but different seats obviously. Will be there in about 20 minutes. I messaged him, knowing how worried he gets within a millisecond. Waiting. He replied, within a second.

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Shit Nandini. You're so late! Manik will definitely kill you with his angry stare. I panicked, realising how late I was. Till the time I reached there, Manik and team were not there in the lobby because they checked into the airport like about an hour ago and I was supposed to reach soon but damn, I got late! I immediately completeled the security checks and before entering the plane, I messaged him, Don't worry, I'm in the plane. Breathe. I knew the signals would disappear anytime so just wanted to make sure he reads this cause his satisfaction was very important or else, you never know. Manik Malhotra can do any thing. Like, seriously. After seeing those blue tick marks which told me that my monstrous boyfriend has read the message, I smiled and stepped into the plane. Well, we were sitting far away from eachother so seeing him or waving him a hello was not even an option. Just the thought and fact that we are together in one plane, under the same sky made he happy. Soon after, the plane took off and I closed my eyes, in order to get some sleep cause to be very honest, I was very tired. First, I didn't sleep the whole night and second, I woke up so early and everything went wrong. I almost missed my flight but ah, God saved me! I was sure that Manik must be worried and tensed about me but I was helpless. What could I do to reach him or see his face? Absolutely nothing! Few more hours, Nandini. It's okay. Chill. I told myself. I don't know why, there was something which was constantly disturbing me. I mean, I couldn't sleep. My heart and mind were not in peace. I felt that something terrible is gonna happen but I tried to maintain my calm and closed my eyes.

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Meanwhile, in Mumbai.

Mukti, Cabir, Navya and Dhruv were all set to welcome the lovebirds. They were leaving no stone unturned to welcome them in the most amazing way possible. Just when Mukti was setting the glass jars, one glass jar accidentally fall onto the floor and broke into thousand little pieces. OH FREAK! She cried. "Watch out!" Cried Alya. "This is not a good sign." Spoke Navya, in a voice laced with fear. For a moment, everyone looked worried but then Cabir broke the silence saying, "Comeon yar Navya, Kuch bhii? Chill yar guys, tumlog to aise karahe ho jaise patanai konsa apshagun hogaya ho." And hearing this, all of them laughed out loud excluding Navya who was still having doubts and why won't she? Considering the fact how backward she is. Just when all this was happening, Dhruv switched on the televison and the breaking news shocked him to the core. The plane that was coming from Paris to Mumbai with 118 passengers has been hijacked. It has been around 7-8 minutes. The flight was not direct and just when it landed for a stay, this incident took place. We tried to get in touch with the airport staff and management but as of now, no one is ready to give a comment on this. All we know right now is that the plane has been hijacked and 118 passengers are inside. Stay tuned for more updates till we try to get in touch with the management. Navya, who was standing at a little distance from all of them, lost her cool hearing the news. "Humney kaha tha na. Kaha tha na this is not a good sign." And saying this, she sat onto the sofa keeping her hands on her head unable to digest the fact that the plane in which Manik and Nandini are, has been hijacked and the worst part was, none of them could help them this time. They all were helpless. Completely helpless! All they could do was, pray for their safety.

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The hijackers claim to have hand grenades and have threatened to blow it up if their demands are not fullfilled. Let us inform you all once again that the plane which was coming from Paris to India has been hijacked and we just got the confirmation that the Famous Indian Superstar Manik Malhotra and his team are also inside the plane. Yes, you heard it right! They went to Paris for some shooting and it is now confirmed that he along with his whole team, is seated in that airplae. Another news broke out worrying them even more. Cabir was trying to contact Manik's director who was in india but unfortunately, his phone was switched off, the studio was closed and nothing was going right. They had no idea what must be happening in the plane that time but one thing was sure, no one was safe and the fact that both of them were together in the plane was killing them.

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Meanwhile in the plane.

"Nobody moves. If I see anyone looking here and there or making any sort of noise, you see this gun in my hand? I'll shoot you right there." One of the hijacker told the kids who were crying continuously. "What do you want?" A man asked in a voice laced with fear. "Not so soon. Wait for the right time and the world will know." He said, in a loud and clear voice so that every single person in the plane hears. "Listen, who should we point gun at?" Whispered an hijacker to the other one and that's when my eyes popped out of their sockets. They're here with a full proof plan. I was literally shivering out of fear and the worst part was, Me and Manik were under the same roof yet so far. I wouldn't have been a cent percent scared if Manik was sitting next to me, holding my hand. "We're running out of time, get someone, point the gun and make the demands and if they do not fulfill any, kill the person, right there, without thinking once." Another person came running from the business class and told this to the man who was standing infront of me and hearing this, my heart began to race. This was taking the most deadly and dangerous turn for each and every person in the plane. Where are you Manik? Where are you!? My heart cried out loud when one of the hijacker looked at me with an intention, I knew about. "This girl?" A man questioned looking at me and that's when my vision started to blur. I need you Manik. My soul cried as a lonely tear escaped my eye and a pit of fear formed in my stomach.

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Hola! Firstly, I'm really sorry for disappearing like that but I'm back. Anyways, coming to the update - Shocked? Do let me know! ✨