MANAN- Strings of love

29. Abducted

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   Life gave me an unexpected turn, but I am not going to dwell in past. The betrayal I faced made me not to trust anyone. I was arranging my room in my previous house. I looked at Aliya who was cleaning the living room. 

   When I told my decision about the wedding with Manik, everyone expected it. I thought of leaving Saxena Mansion, but Harshad ordered me to not step outside. I mailed my resignation to Manik. I blocked all their numbers and deleted all the photos in my cell.

    Aliya is worse than before. She waited for Druv to call her and tell her that despite all the things he loved her. No phone calls came and when she tried calling him, it was switched off. Shikha always asks for Druv, Kabir, Navya, Manik but I told her they are busy.

    After 3 days I was tired of sulking and seeing Aliya sulking. I told Harshad my decision of taking Aliya with me as it will be a break for both of us. This day makes totally 7 days of knowing their betrayal. 

    "Aliya, come lets go and bring groceries." I said taking my bag. Shikha is with Gunjan and is going to shopping with her. Aliya came with her bag. She had been crying her eyes out since the revelation so I taking very slow steps.

    "Aliya, I know it is difficult, but what's done is done, so don't worry and try to move on." she gave me a smile and I reached my regular Vegetable vendor's vehicle. 

      "What's the price of onions?" I asked, I was ready to bargain as much as possible. "It's 1 Kg 100 rupees, mam. Shall I pack some for you." God, onions price is really high. "Pack half kg of onions, 1 kg, tomatoes, quarter of carrots and one cabbage and cauliflower." I said and he packed everything I asked.

    I saw the girl whom I used to give Shikha's toys. She was the daughter of the vendor. Poor girl didn't have much money to study, but did her hard work. "So, how was your exams Nimmi?" I asked and she showed me her report card. 

    She got A+ in every subject. "She studies well, but I doubt about her higher studies. I can't afford such price." the vendor told me. "Keep FD for that from now itself. You know, many of my friends did this and completed their education. There are education loans available, you can take that." Aliya's words did it's effect on vendor and he nodded.

    I took the vegetables and was heading to bring some spices. "Nandini, I was thinking of starting my own boutique. I have a plan." she was hesitant, but I urged her to say it.

   "See, many ladies go to different places for make up, hairstyle, dresses and many things for an event, why not bring it in one place? I mean you are a make up artist, I am a fashion designer. We will combine our business and run it." Her idea was brilliant and even the third saloon I own has many space.

   " I like your idea but we need someone for promotion and you need some sponsors for your designs.. " I was blabbering when Aliya laughed . "Calm down, I have a boutique in Pune but was hesitant open in Mumbai. Now I think I have confidence, I will start designing the dress as soon as we finish our shopping." she said and dragged me telling all her plans.

     I am happy that she came out of her sulking. Suddenly a bullet proof car came in front of us blocking our path. I was about to walk past it when I noticed Aliya was missing. I was searching for her when I was dragged inside the car. Aliya was struggling against Druv in front of me. 

   "What the hell!?" I shouted and trashed in someone's arms. 'I swear to god, if you don't leave us then the consequences will be not good I said biting the hand which kept me in place. The man hissed at it and by the voice I could say it was Manik. 

    I tried to attack driver but was sprayed something on my face which resulted in sudden fatigue. My vision was blurring and it was difficult to move my limbs. Someone was trying to snatch the locket from my neck but I started pushing the hand with the strength. 

    I could not fight and black dots keep appearing in front of my face. The next thing I know was completely blank.

    When I woke up I was bound. My hands were tied behind my back and even my legs were tied. I looked at the room I was locked. It was dark but some light from window made me identify certain things. Suddenly the door opened, entered the last person I wanted to see. 

    Navya came with a syringe and tied a belt around my upper hand. She pulled the syringe which made want to scream. It was so painful but my screams were muffled by the cloth tied to my mouth. "Sorry" I heard from Navya. She took the syringe and went out with my blood.

    I have given my blood then why did they need my blood again? Then I remembered Aliya but she was no where to be seen. I needed to untie myself. I used the yoga technique to bring my hands in front of me but before I could untie, Manik entered.

    I ignored him and started untying. He came and removed the cloth from my mouth. "How to open the locker?" the audacity of this man made me want to kick him in his shin. "Take your ass and stick it to the locker, it may open." I said and started to think how to save myself and ALiya.

     A gun was produced in front of me. "If you don't want me to blow your head then tell me how to open it." Now the treat settled too deep and I decided to tell the truth.

    "If I knew how to open it then I would have told you and never see your unlucky , ugly, pig like face." I said with a saccharine smile on my face. "If you don't tell me then I will not think twice before hurting Shikha Nandini so do both of us a favour and tell me how to open it." His patience was wavering now and I thought he would burst.

     "This is the last time I am saying I don't know how to open it! If I knew I would have given you when I got to know about the locker. I really don't know anything other than the riddle in that letter. I assume you all have read it. So do us both a favour by leaving me and Aliya!" I literally shouted at him.

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Why do you think Malhotras have abducted Nandini?

Character's Opinion

Lotus_dream: Why did you do this to Nandini?

Navya: I am her friend, I always wish her best.

Lotus_dream: I repeat the question, Why did you betrayed Nandini?

Navya: I did not betray her.

Lotus_dream: The why did you pretend to be her friend? when you knew Manik was engaged then you should have been the first one to inform her.

Navya: I don't want to answer. Bye.