In love with my boss ✔️

28. The Unknown Author

Hey Fam :)

Before you people decide to kill me, I was stuck up with some very interesting book and couldn't put it down before finishing it. Potterheads can understand my situation. Especially the first time readers. :P

Happy Reading... 

Malhotra Mansion, 5 a.m.

Manik wakes up, feeling refreshed after the long sleep last night. He gets to freshen up and casually decides to check upon Nandu once. On not finding her in her room, he frowns and starts calling her. The call being diverted to her voicemail panics him and he rushes to the office. Luckily, he didn't find any traffic and soon reached the office. He wakes up the sleeping watchman.

The watchman, on the other hand, was petrified to see his boss's son in front of him so early in the morning. He stands up, panicked.

Watchman: Saab, maaf kijiye. Aankh lag gayi.

Manik(sternly): Listen, Nandini hai andar?

Watchman(frowned in confusion): Sir, waise toh koi nahi rehte. Main raat ko aaya tha. Day watchman office lock karta hai.

Without explaining anything, Manik runs inside towards Nandu's cabin followed by the watchman. He finds the little light coming out of her cabin under the door but unable to open it. He turns towards the watchman.

Manik(screams): How irresponsible can you people be? Check nahi kar sakte pehle? Now, what are you waiting for, just open the damn door?

The watchman shivers at his tone and hurriedly opens the door after struggling for a few minutes. While he waits outside, Manik rushes in. He sighs in relief seeing Nandu on the couch, sleeping peacefully. He kneels down at her side before shaking her lightly to wake her up. Sweat all over his face and panting heavily, she gets surprised seeing him in such a state.

Nandu(confused): Manik, tum yahan?

He hugs her tight assuring himself of her presence. After a few minutes, he breaks the hug and holds her hands in guilt.

Manik(whispers): I am sorry. I should have checked up on you last night. I am really sorry.

Nandu nods in a no as she cups his cheek.

Nandu(softly): Why are you sorry? Things like these can always happen. It isn't your fault. How is your headache?

Manik: I promise, henceforth, I would be more careful. You scared the hell out of me.

He whispers looking directly into her eyes. Nandu sighs and wipes off the sweat on his forehead.

Nandu(smiles): Shh...I am fine, Manik. Breath now.

Resting his head on her lap, he stays there for a few moments as Nandu ruffles his hair. After composing himself, he looks up at her.

Manik: Ghar chale?

Nandu(nods): Just a minute.

She stands up to walk towards her table but turns back realizing something.

Nandu(frowned): Umm...Manik, the landline is dead.

Manik(nods): I will get it repaired. Let's get you home for now.

She smiles and gathers her stuff before leaving. They find a scared watchman standing outside the cabin. Manik passes him a death glare. It took every bit of patience in him to keep his hands to himself and not to hit the watchman.

Manik(yells): Repeat this one more time and you will be fired. Aap logo ko pay kiya jata hai isi kaam ke liye. Not for being irresponsible.

Nandu holds his hand, diverting his attention to her, which eventually calms him down.