Mafia's Obsession |✓

Chapter 42.

Cabir's POV

Life was never easy. We had been struggling since childhood and when finally life was giving us some happiness it was snatched away, yet again.

After Lily shot Nandini we had been so focused on her that we forgot that Lily was still there and alive. Manik stood frozen on his spot looking all pale staring at Nandini. Next when I saw Lily aiming her gun at Nandini again, I went numb. I couldn't even say anything when we heard another gunshot.

I stared at Navya shocked who was now holding a gun in her hands as Lily's body fell down with a thud. This broke Manik's reverie and without wasting a second he was beside Nandini.

Why did God had to be so cruel when finally Manik was getting love in his life it was all ruined, again. When finally I got a baby sister, it was all ruined, again.

Navya started having contractions and although it was before time we had to rush hospital. We took both Navya and Nandini to the hospital but when we arrived there they said Nandini's condition was very critical and she had less chances of survival. She had lost a lot of blood and the doctors said that this was the second time she was shot and the blood loss was too much.

Where on one hand Nandini was losing her life, on the other hand Navya was screaming and crying while giving birth to a new one. Manik was sitting lifeless in one place as if nothing mattered to him anymore.

When we finally heard a cry from one room the same moment doctor came out of the ICU as we rushed to him but he sighed and shook his head.

The only thing registered in our minds was his "I'm sorry" which broke us, shattered our lives completely. As I looked over at Manik his face gave away nothing. It was blank. He wasn't the same Manik anymore.

Suddenly he walked away with his defeated shoulders and I followed him to know where he was going. He entered Navya's room and I sighed painfully. I walked over to Navya who was eager to know about Nandini's health. She clutched my hands tightly asking me and I shook my head with a tear falling from my eyes.

A sob broke out from her mouth as she buried her face in my chest and cried. I too hugged her tightly bearing the pain in me.

We saw Manik nearing the baby's crib with slow steps. He picked her up and settled her in his arms.

"It's a babygirl Cabir! You were right!" Manik said with a slight smile.

It was the first time I saw him happy after whatever happened. I too smiled looking at them and Navya rested her head on my heart.

"Can I name her?" He asked still staring at her.

"Yes!" Navya whispered with a smile.

"Nandini!" He announced and I gulped.

"Nandini it is!" I choked agreeing with my buddy.

"She isn't gone Cabir! She is here with us! She came back!" He said in a broken whisper and I saw my baby holding Manik's finger in her sleep.

After that we returned home as Navya was discharged. All the time Manik kept his little Nandini close to his heart. It was like he had promised himself to never hurt her or let anyone hurt her ever.

Two Years Later

"Where is my little Nandini?!" Manik said as he pretended to look for her here and there.

A giggle escaped from someone's mouth from under the table. I watched the scene sitting on the couch of the living room as Manik acted to find her somewhere else.