MANAN-The badass nerd

11. Promise Chain

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  "Did you guys get anything about Mr. Azad. Khan?" my anxiety had reached a different level, as there is no clue about Mr. Khan. Kabir and Mukti nodded no as it was their job. Even I am trying my best to collect the proofs. Manik sat beside me and pecked my cheeks which earned him a glare from me. He is doing it since last week but I don't know why? I blush every time he does that.

  "We got some early age info of Mr. khan." Mukti said handing me the file from her bag. "You can get his birth date, birth place and all in google, but I found his playboy nature from some articles and I met the director of Varna's first film." I was surprised by her research, but what made me curious was, how the hell did she make the director to spill the beans? "What made him say all those?" I couldn't believe that they were able to collect such information.

  "I may not have given my false name as an Oberoi who is trying to make a film on Azad. Khan and also finding a director like him to direct the film." the mischievous glint in her eyes told that she is really smart. "I highly have the doubt that he gave away everything just you are an Oberoi?" Manik had a point and even I want to know. "I gave him the card of Oberoi which he gave it to you as a care taker." she said while examining her nails.

 "What? Are you nuts? If Mr. Oberoi comes to know then I am fired." I panicked for my job. I know I never wanted a job like this, but now I am earning pretty well than before. Even Rishab is getting all he deserves and there is no problem with financial crisis for uncle.

  "Relax, I gave the card in which number was not printed, only address was there in that, but don't worry, if he goes to that address, the security will throw him out and you will be safe." Her statement made me breath a sigh of relief, but soon the guilt of humiliation of that director because of me enveloped, but Manik cut me from my thoughts. "Now what are we supposed to do?" he asked and I knew this question would arise.

  "Actually, Mr. Khan was a playboy when he entered in this field of career. He was born with silver spoon in his mouth. Well, the newspaper doesn't say it, but the director said, as he worked with him for almost 6-7 years. Even though he was young he was cunning like a fox. This all changed when Varna came into the picture. The director told me that there was a drastic change, but it was in a good way." she said and handed me some paper which probably the addresses list.

 "I asked him all the possible places of Azad. khan may reside, but I ended up in a dead end." she said in a sad tone. "Hey, at least you did this, unlike us who is not at all doing anything." Kabir said to which Mukti smiled. "By the way where are Druv and Aliya?" It's already lunch break and we all are sitting in cafeteria, but there is no sign of them. "They are on a lunch date." Manik answered and soon someone kept their palms covering my eyes. I know the person "Vibha I know it is you."

  I said removing her hand and giving her some space to place a chair. "What are you doing? You know I miss you. The other roommate is totally freak. She will sleep talk and also talk for 24 hours a day in phone." she said giving her famous sad pout. She noticed the file which was kept beside me. "Can I have a look?" she asked and soon we all started to have our lunch.

  "Are you investigating on Varna. Hariharan?" she asked in a shocked tone. "Yes, I forgot to tell you. Sorry" I said not wanting to waste my time without eating. "Why are you so shocked?" Mukti sked seeing her. "I am her daughter." Manik spit out his food, Kabir opened his mouth and me I left my food and widened my eyes at her statement.

  "How? I .. mean..when.. ahhhh" Mukti couldn't form any words. "I saw Varna's profile but she had no babies." Kabir was still shocked to believe. Even I couldn't believe as Vibha is so simple and down to earth woman. "I am adopted by Azad. Khan after mom's death." she said still gazing at file. "Can you tell us where is your father?" Manik asked eagerly to get answers.

  "Definitely, I will inform him and can we meet him tomorrow?" she asked with a smile. "Of course, but where does your father lives?" I asked to make preparation for the journey. "He lives in Pune. He is a teacher in high school." she said with pride dripping in her voice. I so wanted to ask her a lot of questions, but she excused to call her father to inform him of our arrival tomorrow. After the lunch Manik dragged me near the garden where there was not even a single soul other than me and Manik.

  "I wanted to give you something." Manik removed a silver chain. It had a pendant of gerbera flower. The pendant border was with silver but the core of the gerbera was made of diamond. The gerbera petals were shining in sun's rays. He hooked the chain around my neck when I was admiring the chain.

  "This is my grandma's chain which she gave it to me saying that this chain was given by grandpa when he married her. This chain symbolizes hope, love, commitment and promise. Today I promise you that I will always protect you and committed to you." his eyes were telling that it was genuine and I so wanted to cry but I controlled it and smiled.