FRIDAY THE 15TH (Complete✅)

Chapter 25 - " I like to see pain in my enemy's eyes."

Near the brook: 16th July Saturday: 3:55 am:

"The world is a jungle. You either fight and dominate or hide and evaporate." This rule was perfectly going with the current circumstances. The crackling sound of the bonfire mingled with the murmuring of the brook made the surrounding alluring. It could have been a perfect place for solace if the situation would have been different. But in reality, two desperate hunks were getting ready to lock their horns to prove their dominance. It was again proved that nature always gets disturbed by the greed of humans. The greed for supremacy, greed for existence and the greed for possession.

"Come on, kitten...show me your muscles. Let's see how high are you on your testosterone?"

Harshad spoke in a razor-sharp tone and bent in a squatting position. His body posture was indicating that he is well-trained in martial art. Manik eyed him carefully. He prowled towards him and tried to punch his face. But Harshad moved his face like lightning and in the next moment, Manik got a blow on his jaw. Harshad swirled and took a full turn to boot Manik's jaw with a perfect roundhouse kick.

"Bang"

Manik thrashed on the ground with a jolt.

"WATCH OUT..."

Nandini screamed. A diabolic grin crept on Harshad's lips.

"This is only the beginning, Baby. Watch me.."

Harshad winked at Nandini and beckoned Manik to get up. He got ready for his further attack. Manik got up quickly and looked at Nandini to assure her with a blink. He shook his head to overcome the impact of the hit. He again approached him but this time more watchfully. This time he didn't try to attack rather waited for the opponent's first move as he whiffed that it is going to be suicidal to give easy access to a trained karateka. Smelling his intention, Harshad again squatted; this time aiming at Manik's legs. Like a snake attack, he tried to kick Manik's knee. However, this time he was not so accurate, as Manik jumped in the air and perfectly dodged the hit. Due to the failed hit, Harshad lost his balance for a second and Manik didn't delay taking the chance. He fisted Harshad's hair and with all strength, gave an uppercut on his chin.

"Thwack..."

The sound indicated its intensity. However, Manik didn't stop here and curled his hand in a fist again to hit the bridge of his nose. Blood splattered all over the dry leaves covered the ground.

"Watch me...Mr karateka.."

This time Manik growled and stepped back to be ready for further attack. Harshad wiped the blood dripping from his nose. Now his evil eyes were blazing with a vengeance.

"Not bad, kitten. But not enough to stop me."

Saying this, Harshad sprung on Manik and at a drop of a hat, grabbed his neck with a hand while using his other hand to stop Manik's resistance. His fingers dug into Manik's flesh let the blood droplets ooze out. He lifted Manik until he was dangling on the tips of his toes. Manik started struggling to unshackle his grip around his neck. His eyes widened as he got choked. Harshad slammed his fingertips into Manik's ribs and he winced. The pain rippled across his chest.

"Come on Rat...focus...!"

Harshad groaned. Suddenly, something heavy smashed on Harshad's back compelled him to loosen his grip on Manik's neck. Getting the opportunity, Manik tightly pressed Harshad's both ears until he completely freed his neck. Manik started coughing and panting due to lack of oxygen while noticed Harshad approaching Nandini who hit him with a dry log. She continued to retreat while Harshad continued advancing.