Hello,

Yeah long time. i know. But i already explained why. I don't want say the same things again. Sometimes situation doesn't support the same way it did once. 

Anyway, enjoy. Not edited. Short. 

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Nandini

Being nice with other people and show them around was not a hard job, but my jaw hurt a little at the end of the day with all the smiles I had to offer to them. It was my all day routine, being polite, smile and behave properly with all the clients.

I knew life was not going to be simple, but I never thought I had to see this day one day. Putting my hand on my abdomen, I felt him and a motherly concern consumed my mind with love, affection. I smiled. Maybe everything happened for a reason.

Not complaining, but the gilt inside me killing me.

He had a point.

I had a point.

But I had no idea who got the right point. For me, I thought I was right. And now when I looked back I realized not every right point was always right. I closed the document and sighed, couldn't seem to concentrate on my work. Being pregnant really worked me out for the all day, and now I had to do this types works where I had to stand all the day.

"Ms. Nandini, you can leave now. I think that's enough for you today." My boss came and ordered.

"I can manage, Sir."

"No. Look at yourself, hardly taking any breaks and you're even covering up for others. And that is thing I won't tolerate here. Everyone has to do their own task, not just sitting around. I don't pay them just to see their faces."

I never count him as a talkative person, just the opposite. But seeing him like that made me smile. I looked at him and observed, his jaw tightened as his teeth clenched with the every words he said. What tabloid said was true. An asshole. But what I saw now was that he was a caring person too, in his own way, and for a reason he reminds me of Manik.

"Okay, Mr. Jaiswal. I will take leave now."

He nodded at me and went to his room.

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I took the stairs and glanced around as I felt like someone was watching me. When I saw no one, I unlocked my door and get inside. It became my regular routine for some days like I could feel someone presence, and the shit scared the hell out of me. It brought back the memories of the night I ran away from my life.

I switched on the light when a known voice rang through the room, my body went stiffed.

"Hello, Nandini." There was no way I would miss the accent of his tone. My eyes skimmed the man's attire, his eyes locked with me in a hard way, I gulped my nervousness as he continued to watch me.

No.

It couldn't be possible.

I watched his predatory step as he walked towards me, my heart stop for a second when i met those dark cold eyes, accusing me for abandoning him at the hospital bed and most importantly hiding the truth. As long as i wanted to fear him but i couldn't rather it's turned me on.

I squeezed my legs, ignoring the sensation between my legs which is wet by at his intense hard gaze. Trying to be act like I am affected by him but honestly I am affected. I am trying not jump on him and ravish him because it's not the appropriate time.

His eyes still cold and accusing me. I couldn't meet his eyes. Because I know what I did is wrong. Manik deserved the truth to know about his child and his eyes telling me i am in trouble for this.

"Ma-manik," i whimpered. Don't know if i moaned or just say his name in fear.

He narrowed his eyes and gave full glance at my body, taking everything which i denied for last Eight months. Possessiveness reach his eyes and he is ready to mark me again and I won't deny this time.

I shouldn't be surprised that he found me but i couldn't help it. Because i made my track clear so he couldn't find me, but he did and he is back to take what is his. For a minute I am really scared at the thought that I step back but Manik shook his head with clear disappointment.

"No more running, love." he stopped in front of me daring me to disobey him and he would show his merciless act to me. Oh please... I moaned mentally.

I gasped at the thought i want him to take me here rough and hard, fiercely claiming his mark on me. He is still in good shape, I racked my eyes on his body... No mark of weakness on him that he was nearly dead a few months ago. I shivered. I misunderstood him... mistrust him. I couldn't put my trust on him to protect me and my child. How wrong I was. I thought I didn't forget him and I wouldn't be able to forgive him but I did. And after staying away from him made me realized my feelings... my mistakes but I was too scared to face him.

I met his eyes again. I know I have to face him. No more running.

"Manik."

"Nandini." his voice firm and deep. "You ran away." A paused. "You ran away. With my child." His growled. I jumped at his aggression.

"i--i."

"You tried to steal what is mine Nandini. THIS CHILD IS MINE AND YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TAKE MY CHILD FROM ME." I couldn't able to say anything. His eyes is slicing me, accusing me and I stood there lifelessly. All the dirty thoughts I was craving was gone with his emotionless raw demeanor.

His voice sounded so calm, but deadly and I was familiar with this calculating gaze. He didn't come for any explanation or anything. He came for what was his. "Anyway... so much change, but it's a good change." He closed the distance, his body slightly touching my swollen stomach. "What do you think, Nandini? That you can hide from me? Even worse that you can hide about your pregnancy?"

"Manik! I... um--,"

I bit my lip, uncertain how to respond to his words. A shiver ran through my body, reminding me of our old days. The thought shuddered me.

"What? Surprised that I found you?" His voice cracked, mocking me. "It was not that easy but not tough enough also. But from now it would be tougher. You shouldn't have run from me."

"Mani--,"

"Shut up. I don't need any explanation. You don't want be with me, I get it. I was in fault that I took you by force, but can't change it now as the result is here, but I can promise that after getting what is mine, you are free to go. No game." I hated when he behaved like this— total asshole. I tried not to cry as his words continuously hammering me.

I took a quick breath as his words stabbed me to death.

How could he say that so easily?

I wanted to scream. I wanted to say why I left and I really tried to get back when I realize but I couldn't make it. I wanted to do worse to him for saying that he would take my precious, but I also knew there was no use of any words, he would do exactly what he had already decided. He always did.

I never had a choice before... and not even now.

What should I supposed to say? I didn't prepare any answer neither I had imagined that he would come to find me. I wiped the tears that flowing nonstop.

"Oh, please. Stop this drama. I have no time for this." Taking my arms he rushed me to go with him.

"My staffs--,"

"Don't need. They will bring your staff. Now move."

"Stop dragging me. I can walk." I snapped. "Are you blind? Can't you see I am pregnant? You can't drag me like this."

"Okay, then walk."

With a sigh, I followed him. I could feel his anger as he settled beside me, not that he was trying to hide his rage from me, it was all written in his face. I leaned back and closed my eyes, as trying to relax.

How many months?

Almost nine months, Nandini.

Yeah. Almost nine.

So, it was not no wonder that he found you. You should be asking to yourself that why he didn't do it fast.

Looking at my side, I felt his tiredness, the stubble that grown big now, beside that there was no change in him. He was still the same.

A monster.

I tried not to cry, but hated the feeling that build up inside me.

Not now. Not now. 

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