FRIDAY THE 15TH (Complete✅)

Chapter - 26 "Catch me if you can..."

Near the brook: 16th July Saturday: 4: 25 am:

Harshad was gradually feeling a black curtain dropping in front of his eyes as Manik kept on increasing the pressure on his neck.

"Aryamaan...do something. Manik will kill him."

Abhimanyu restlessly pushed Aryamaan.

"So?... He deserves this. And think about it otherwise. If Harshad had a chance; would he have spared Manik? NO...he would have killed him then and there. So why should Manik show any mercy?"

Cabir said rigidly.

"Because he is not a killer like Harshad and it is his chance to overcome his untamed anger. We always had issues with his uncontrollable anger. So this is the time for him to know whether he can control it or not. Let him face his flaws alone."

Dhruv sounded determined. His eyes were shining with hope. They observed Harshad rubbing his legs on the rough ground helplessly for the last time. Slowly he shunned resisting and loosened his grip on Manik's hands which were throttling him and stretched them to either side. His body became loose. He perhaps lost his conscience. Observing his condition Manik immediately withdrew his hands. He was panting in rage, pain and exertion. He looked at Nandini who was standing a bit far with wide eyes. It seemed that she couldn't believe the situation until now. Manik shifted his gaze at Harshad's stone face. He brought his fingers near his nostrils to feel his breath. There was no sign of breathing. He leaned forward trying to observe him closely. All of a sudden a gush of dust hit his eyes.

"Ahhhh......"

Manik whined and palmed his face in irritation. His eyes were burning. In the next moment, he felt a jerk and was propelled to the ground. Harshad sprung and stood on his legs rubbing his hands to remove the dust which he threw on Manik.

"MANIK..."

Nandini screamed and ran towards him but was caught by Harshad between the distance. He gripped her with one hand by her waist and at the drop of a hat kicked Manik's ribs.

"Ahhhh....."

Manik writhed with a whine. He helplessly curled himself to hold out against Harshad's further attack.

"Stop it, you bastard..."

Nandini yelled while struggling to free herself.

"Stop it, you bitch..."

Harshad clutched her more tightly and roared. He again kicked Manik. This time on his back. Manik rolled on the ground just to control the intensity of his pain.

"I beg you...STOP. Leave him...I will go with you."

Nandini wailed still scuffling into Harshad's iron grip.

"Not enough, you...minx. You will definitely go with me but after I smash this rat."

Harshad hissed and dragged Nandini to Manik for another strike.

"We don't think so. Because Manik is not alone anymore. Another scratch on him and we will show you the real hell Harshad."

Aryamaan yelled as all of 7 circled three of them. Harshad got alarmed and looked around. He stepped back from Manik still clutching Nandini in his grip. His evil mind swiftly calculated the situation. 

"He is unarmed. Although he is stronger and more strategic than these youngsters; 9 verses 1 matter in a fight. It won't be wise to fight with naked hands with these 9 hostile brats. But it is still in his favour until Nandini is with him. She can be his escape pass."