Manik and Nandini found themselves in long, unhappy relationships. Manik had been married for 9 years and was in a 3-year relationship before that, which had grown distant over time. Nandini, in contrast, had an arranged marriage at 19, and she'd spent 14 years in a loveless union. When they crossed paths, they faced a significant moment in their lives. They had to decide: should they try to rekindle their fading relationships or explore the possibility of something new, perhaps outside their marriages? The choice they made would shape their futures.

Story is started from Episode 4, where Navya is all excited to Meet FAB 5 when She listens the Soulful Voice of the Band Member akka The Manik Malhotra, the Ultimate Hottest Guy in His Mid 20s in S.P.A.C.E who is one of the Greatest Business Tycoon after His Dad, Shrikant Malhotra... But Manik being Born with Music Talent, after settling His & FAB 5 Careers joined S.P.A.C.E. Academy. ************* A Wonderful and Mindblowing Cover is made by One of Great MaNan writer and My MaNan Friend. Thank You so much for this Amazing Edit. ☺☺☺😘😘😘 _khusiyaan_

This story begins from the point of Musicana night where Manik breaks Nandini's heart breaking himself in the process. What will happen next? Will Nandini leave or will she battle with Manik? Read more inside to find out. ©All Rights Reserved This work is protected under the Copyrights Protection Act. No part of this work shall be reproduced in any form without inviting legal trouble.

This story is Manan version of my other story Clean Bowled. Nandini Murthy X Manik Malhotra To all those who think teenage "love" is only "attraction". He was eight when she new admitted in his school. The moment he saw her were the moments he decided to keep her for himself. He fell for her rosy cheeks and never taking anyone's shit attitude. He fell for her determination and dedication. He fell for her I'll keep you safe promise to keep me safe order. He fell for her...... everything and anything. She was thirteen when something in her heart slipped towards him. He was the star of her eyes. Her best friend, her partner, her solace and her tranquillity but after that thirteenth birthday he became something more. She fell for his gentleman-ness and passion. She fell for his hard work and patience. She fell for his attitude and possessiveness. She fell for his...... everything and anything. She is his first love. She is the hope he always craved. She gave him world no one could envisage. She is his golden pot at the end of rainbow but he can't avow her. He was her first love, her first friend. He was her treasure in the Fort Knox. He was everything she always wanted and it was her life goal to be vowed by him. She was his since beginning. He was her since the start. Still they needed to fight together for each other and with each other. That was pure unadulterated bond made from one pair of hazel eyes to another pair of brown orbs. Fate tie them together for eternity but their destiny never let them be together. Some way or the other their heart were always attached but bodies far apart. Few separations their destiny did, few their families and few they themselves.

**Manan: Strings That Bind Us** Manik: A kind-hearted and devoted young man, values his family above all else and is willing to make any sacrifice for their happiness. But life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself married to the sister of the woman he once dreamed of marrying. Nandani: She is a spirited and ambitious woman with dreams of carving her own path in life. She had plans, aspirations, and a vision for her future, but destiny had something entirely different in store for her. Bound by circumstances neither of them could control, she is thrust into a marriage with a man carrying the shadow of her sister's love. As they navigate the complexities of an unplanned marriage, misunderstandings, heartbreak, and unexpected moments of connection unfold. Can love bloom where it was never planted? Will they discover that sometimes, the most beautiful relationships emerge from the most unlikely situations? Join Manik and Nandani on a journey of heartbreak, healing, and finding love in the most unexpected places.

#𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻 #𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗶 #𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗸 #19- trapped Nandini Murthy's world is turned upside down when she's forced into an arranged marriage with Manik Malhotra, a ruthless mafia boss. Caught between duty and desire, she must navigate a life filled with power, obsession, and dark secrets. Will she survive his controlling grip, or will she fall under the mafia's spell???

A cinderella girl but she doesn't believe in fairytales and love, runs into a boy who is willing to do anything for her. She tried to shoo him away but our prince is determined to chase after her. "I might look like a cindrella to you but I don't need any prince to save myself", Nandini said with tears and aggression in her eyes. "I will love you so much that you will always remember the day we Met". ****************************************** An innocent orphan boy who just wanted love and acceptance in his life got caught in a self obsessed girl's eyes. No love is allowed for him since he became her new obsession. "You asked for validation for acceptance, and those who give it to you, you let them use yourself however they want, so you can not separate me from your life because I give you that validation," Alya said, moving her hand from his fingers to his neck and forcing him to look into her eyes. "Your body wants me, Dhruv, and you can not deny it." "I will make your life hell that you will never forget the Day we Met". ****************************************** Will they still be together and happy after knowing their hidden secrets and fake appearances? Flirty boy X tough girl. Bold girl X shy boy Hope you guys like it.