Love isn't about dates and gifts, it's about living at your lowest together and that is what nandini and Manik find themselves going through.

She belonged to his past, his rival's present, and perhaps his future.

Manik Malhotra didn't build his empire overnight-every skyscraper, every deal, is the result of relentless effort. Now among the city's elite, he has forged his pain into purpose. Nandini Rai was born with a silver spoon and everything she encountered turned to gold. To her husband, she is a flawless diamond-graceful, radiant, and without fault. Nandini Rai and Manik Malhotra appear to have it all-wealth, fame, a thriving empire, and the perfect partner by their side. To the outside world, their life is flawless. But is it truly complete? Everything changes when Manik's first love reemerges from the past. Read on to discover what happens next.

Manik Malhotra was never meant to be hers. He was her brother's best friend. The boy she grew up watching from a distance. The man she was never supposed to want. But some feelings refuse to fade with time. Between lingering glances, unsaid words, and a pull neither of them dares to name, Nandini finds herself caught in a dangerous place somewhere between memory, longing, and a love that was never meant to exist. And when buried truths begin to surface, she realizes something far more painful than forbidden love: The two men she trusted most have been hiding a secret that could shatter everything.

Nandini and Dhruv are recently married. They are as much as strangers as they were before marriage. Nandini is trying to build a bond with Dhruv but with manik's, Dhruv's younger brother return, turns her life upside down. Her situation worsens when manik starts showing interest in her. Will she be able to strengthen her relation with Dhruv Or will she give into manik's desires? Peep into the story to find out about it. I hope you like it. Its a mature story.

They're rivals in every way - except when the lights go out. Manik Malhotra, the powerful business tycoon, is used to dominating every deal, every room, every desire. He craves control, thrives on passion, and never takes no for an answer. Relationships? They're just distractions - and lust is all he needs. Nandini Murthy is a sharp, fearless journalist who lives for the thrill of the chase - in her career and in life. She's playful, bold, and fiercely independent, with no intention of letting any man, no matter how rich or magnetic, pull her under his thumb. When a hard-hitting exposé brings Nandini crashing into Manik's world, sparks fly and tempers flare. What begins as a heated rivalry with her brother's best friend quickly spirals into something far more dangerous - an intoxicating, no-strings-attached arrangement where neither can afford to fall. Manik wants lust. Nandini longs for love. But when pride and passion collide, will they break through their walls - or break each other apart? Step into this fiery enemies-to-lovers, enemies-with-benefits romance where love battles ego, and only the bravest hearts survive.

"you lied to me...You fucking lied to me.." she shouted in tears and fuming in anger. "Tch tch...yes I did..so what??" She made disbelief face hearing it, looking at the man who stood cooly with a smirk on his face. "You bloody fucking cheater...you are killer..murders..." She yelled in tears, running away but was pulled back with a force, fallen on rough floor. "Yes I am..that doesn't change the fact you belong to me my sweet kiten...my wifey.." he smirked, kissing her neck.

When after five years Nandini Murthy returns back to India with the hope of getting some answers from her ex- bestfriend things don't go as planned. After five years of no contact at all, Manik has changed, and Nandini doesn't know what to do. But as time passes by, secrets are revealed and dangerous plots are laid and Nandini finds herself in the center of all this. Read on to follow their journey with ridiculous twists and romance!

A dare Boy breaks the girls heart Girl loses her faith in love Too cliche? What if it turns opposite? Girl accepts the dare She is all set out to break the boy's heart. Will he lose his faith in love? But.... For that he needs to have faith in love in the first place. Is she Miss Goody two shoes? May be or may be... Not Is he a saint? May be or may be... Not Will she break his heart? May be or..... *************************************** [MaNan Fanfiction, Can be read as a General Fiction] Copyright© All rights reserved. Publication or duplication of this work in any form or manner on any site or platform is strictly prohibited.

After dating for 3 years, Manik and Nandini suddenly break up. Nandini moves to New York for her college leaving behind her past hoping for a new start. Manik decides to focus on his music and along with his band Fab5 started performing everywhere and became famous. They never thought they were going to see each other again but 8 years later, destiny had some other plans and they crossed each other's path again. Will they reunite this time and stay together or miss each other's paths again?