"..how dare you.."Alia was burning in rage. "..you middle class low lives..do you even have any idea who you are talking to.." Alia was about to slap her but before she could do so Abhimanyu held her hand. "..Don't you even dare Ms.Saxena..you have already violated the rule by stepping on the property of Malhotra's..so kindly stay in your limits.."

"How dare you talk to her like that.."this time Nyonika spoke when Abhimanyu shook Alia's hand of. "..She came here with me..Mrs.Nyonika Malhotra..who also happens to be the mother of your employer..do I need to remind you that Mr.Abhimanyu Thakkar.."

Then turning her gaze to Mukti who looked back at Nyonika with hatred filled eyes..Nyonika continued "..how dare you raise hand on Alia..when she just spoke that truth about your so called "friend"..who is nothing but a gold digger herself.."

"Mind your language Mam.." Mukti was fuming in rage. "..you have no idea what the consequences of your words going to be.."

"What wrong did I say.."Nyonika snorted. "..your so called "friend"..trapped my son just for a luxurious life..she is nothing more than a "con artist" in my eyes..oh wait.." she smirked "..not only my eyes but every other pair of eyes that work in this place..except for you two blind morons..do you even realise how stupid you two look when you even try to defend your "friend" Ms.Mukti."

Mukti was about to snap at Nyonika but before she could say anything someone else spoke that literally made all the eye ball in the room turns on another direction.

"..Wow..the "biggest fool" of the planet is calling someone else a "fool" ironic..isn't.."

"Nandini.."both Mukti and Abhimanyu got shocked as Nandini walked in.

"..it's truly said that the biggest fool of the planet consider everyone else on the planet as fool than herself/ himself..and this statement perfectly suits you..Mrs.Nyonika Malhotra.."

"..you seriously think your son is a "doodh peeta" bachcha that someone like me could actually lobbied him in..means are you such a big fool that you actually think that Mr.Manik Malhotra can so easily get influence by anyone.."

"..even you know that's not possible..don't you..had that been the case wouldn't you and Ms.Saxena here would have lobbied him way long back.."

"..and now please don't come up with stupid and idiotic excuses like that i used "black magic" on your son or something similar like that. I know the concepts of Dayan, Chudail , Nagin and all that are doing wonders at Indian Television..but unfortunately this is real life..so for once get real.."

Not only just Nyonika and Alia but everyone else in the building were stumped by Nandini. However she didn't stopped there as she continued "..and coming back to the point of being a "gold digger" do I need to remind you about your history..I guess I had too as you constantly love reminding about other people their place right.."

"..so let's begin with you first.." she looked at Nyonika "..a woman who got married to a man double of her age just to get access to his wealth and then walking out on him just because he wasn't sufficient to fulfil your "need" of physical intimacy by bedding other men who were richer than him.."

"..and then when he became invincibly successful..you came back begging for his forgiveness and acceptance..as now he had more money than other.."

"..meanwhile completely forgetting that in this game of betrayal and deceits you and your husband ruin an innocent child life..scarring him for life by devoided him of love of his parents. You two ruined him to such extent that he ended becoming a Monster for the rest of the world."

"..and then when your husband expired you sent her to Manik..."Nandini looked at Alia who had nothing to say rather then standing like a stumped statue "..who broke her further by jumping into bed with random guys every now and then...and ironically calls me a "wh*re"..when she herself is the epitome of that."

Shaking her head she looked back at Nyonika "..I don't need a character certificate from someone like you who instead of being his mother trying her best to get this "plague" (Alia) back into your son's life just because it will give you access to Manik's fortune."

"Matlab hadh hoti hai besharmi ki..you two being the epitome of a third grade women are accusing me and my friend and calling us low lives.."Nandini snorted "..don't you have a little bit of shame..like at all.."

"Be in your limit you.."this time before Alia could finish Nandini cut her off . "Nandini..the name is Nandini..which is soon going to be Mrs.Nandini Manik Malhotra..so it's high time you get used to it..okay Ms.Saxena.."

"I will never let that happen.."Nyonika's words made Nandini smile "..as if we need your permission "WOULD BE SASUMA"..you seriously think me and Manik care what you will and won't let happen.."

"..always remember this no matter how dark the night is..morning are bound to break in.."

"..so whether you accept this or not..do remember this and me and Manik are destined to be together..and nothing can stopped that from happening.."

Nyonika was about to say something when Nandini cut her off once again "Abhimanyu call the security and get these two out of the premise of Malhotra Industries. Since Mrs.Nyonika Malhotra had helped Ms.Saxena in violating the rules of trespassing and had acted against the restraining order ask the Police officials to file a case against her as well."

Then turning to look back at the rest of the office Nandini announced " I know what you all are exactly thinking..but unfortunately neither do I care nor do I give a hoot to whatever your thoughts are about me. I am not going to give any explanation to anyone because that is something which is personal between me and Your Manik Sir which no one has a right to intrude or pass a judgement about."

"We know what our relationship is for both of us..we don't need world's approval of that. Since we are living in a democratic country you all are free to think or say anything as soon as you all step outside the threshold of Malhotra Industries..but once you all are in..kindly do your job and act like a loyal and committed employee like you all have been doing so far.."

"..Me and Manik..don't expect anything more than that from anyone. Not only you all but even I will be Nandini Murthy..an office assistant to Mr.Manik Malhotra here..and will do my best to maintain the professional decorum..that you all can be rest assured. But what I chose to do outside the office and with whom is nobody's business and I expect each and everyone of you to respect that.."

Looking back at her watch she continued "Manik Sir will be here any moment..if you all want to keep your respective jobs then kindly get back to work..now."

The moment she said this the whole office got back to where it should have been if Nyonika and Alia hadn't created a scene.

Everyone realised that just like Manik..even Nandini wasn't to be messed with...

..as they came to know that Nandini didn't needed Manik to protect her as she herself is enough to put the person's life on fire who dare to cross her path.

She turned to look at Mukti and Abhimanyu who were proudly gawking at her like a proud parent which finally made her smile. "Mukti..Manik Sir has an important meeting that you need to attend her as well along with Abhimanyu. I need to discuss some details with both of you. So Abhimanyu once you deal with these two elements.."she pointed at Nyonika and Alia "..join me and Mukti at Manik Sir's cabin..okay.."

Abhimanyu who was finding it difficult to keep a straight face nodded.

"Mukti..let's go.."saying this Nandini held her hand and dragged her from there while Abhimanyu signalled the security and got busy with Nyonika and Alia who simply didn't knew what to say or do anything anymore.

The whole scenario was being witnessed by someone who had a huge smile on his face after what he felt like was in ages.

Manik.

..who was watching everything from the monitor room.

He came early as Aryaman informed him about the showdown that happened between Alia, Nyonika , Mukti and Abhimanyu.

Like always Alia and Nyonika came to create scene as they both came to know about Manik's decision to get married to Nandini..which of course was more than enough to get them Crazy.

They both would have succeeded if it wasn't for Mukti and Abhimanyu who asked them to leave as they both continued to say pathetic things about Nandini. When it got too much Mukti ended up slapping Alia.

Manik was about to interfere but before he could do so Nandini took care of everything.

But that wasn't something that made Manik ecstatic.

Something else did..

..the fact that from today onward no one would dare to raise their voices against Nandini or would say anything disgusting about their relationship because today the way Nandini dealt with the matter head on that was more than enough to make every one realise that Nandini was a perfect match for Manik.

To be honest she is more dangerous than him as unlike Manik her rage isn't predictable..just like her.

Though his relationship with Nandini was still strained but now looking at her reaction Manik was 1000% confident that Nandini was keeping her side of promise flawlessly. Even after knowing everything she chose to stay back and work on things..together with him.

Even though she is ignoring him like a plague but still she had no plans of abandoning either him or their relationship.

..and today after witnessing everything with his own his own eyes all he could say and feel was..

"..that's my girl.."

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