"..don't worry about Nyonika and Alia anymore..they won't ever cross the threshold of Malhotra Industries ever again." Aryaman couldn't keep the smile of his face. "..neither will they cross you ever especially after getting that defamation noticed slapped on their faces.."

"Why are you acting like a sadist Aryaman.."Nandini shook her head as she smiled. "..it seems as I have fulfilled some unspoken wish of yours.."

"It's something like that only Nandini.."Aryaman confirmed Nandini's suspicious. "..though I am nothing more than the Security Head of Manik Sir..but I have seen how much these two have made Manik Sir suffer."

Nandini's facial expressions changed instantly as Aryaman continued. "..though Manik Sir always pretend that he isn't affected by them or their act of betrayal but the thing is that he had lost hope altogether that he could ever be happy..until you came along.."Aryaman stopped abruptly as he noticed that his words made Nandini stiffened. "..I am sorry Nandini..that was really out of line.."

Nandini sighed. "..it's okay Aryaman..you don't need to apologise..I know how much these people have damaged him..and no matter what Manik say the fact is that he did got hurt by their betrayal. The reason why Nyonika and Alia is still one piece because deep down there was a time when Manik wanted to work things between them..however those two only made the matter worse by hurting him over and over again." Nandini stopped as rage took over her emotions making it difficult for her to speak but Aryaman finished her sentence.

"..And once again they tried to do the same thing by humiliating you and trying to spread negativity about you. Those two were ready to stoop to any level just to get their motive accomplished. However I am glad that you didn't let them win.."

When Nandini didn't say anything Aryaman continued. "..See I know that you and Manik Sir have issues..and I won't beg or request you to forgive Manik Sir as it is not my place to say anything at first place..however if possible please talk to him just once as your silence is simply driving him crazy."

"Are you sure you are his Security Personnel and not his Defence Attorney...or had he hired you for both the part. ".Nandini's question made Aryaman realised that indeed this is the last topic Nandini wants to discuss with him. "..I am sorry to intrude Nandini..its just we all are worried for Manik Sir..as we have never seen him like this before."

"..then I would suggest you all to get used to it."Nandini's words really shocked Aryaman. "..as it's high Mr.Malhotra needs to learn what's right and what's wrong."

"I get that people..especially his closed one had wronged him because of which he ended up being like this but this doesn't mean that he would continue to act like an adolescent forever. Relationships are based on trust..if he can't trust me then he can't ask for my trust as well as its a two way street."

"..if someone had wronged you so it doesn't give you the right to wrong other people by demeaning them. If you want respect, love, commitment from anyone then you have to earn it rather than just demanding it."

"Manik had already overused his quota of mistakes so if I won't make him realise his mistake then who will."

"I know what I am doing Aryaman contrary to the beliefs of the people I know exactly what I am doing. So I would request you and every one else to stay out of this as this is completely my and Manik's business."

Nandini's words didn't offended Aryaman but for the very first time it soothed Aryaman's restlessness because the determination..the confidence that was present in her voice was more than enough to satisfy Aryaman that Nandini knew exactly what and how she wanted things to take place.

After today's act and these words by Nandini Aryaman had no doubt that Manik had found his perfect match."You won't find any more mistake from my side anymore Mam..and I also assured you that from now on we won't let anyone else to interfere in your and Manik Sir's business as well."
Aryaman assured her.

"Actually there is something that I want you to discuss with you..but.."this time Nandini stopped abruptly only to talk again after few seconds "..later may be..so if possible get back to me if you have some spare time like 2-3 hours in your hands as I need to discuss something very important."

"Sure Mam.."Aryaman nodded. "..anything else."

"Yes..just make sure whatever we two discuss..even a word of it shall not reach Manik..as it will be our little secret."Aryaman though simply nodded but in that moment he realised that indeed something big was cooking inside Nandini's head that they both knew were going to have everlasting impact on everything that was currently going on. "Sure Mam.."

"Well in that case..thats it for now..you can go back to your duties assigned by Manik..as I don't want him to have any sort of doubt about anything."Nandini nodded her head. "..get back to me once you are free.."

Aryaman was about to say something when he was cut by someone else. "Aryaman could you please leave me and Nandini alone.."

Both Nandini and Aryaman turned only to find Manik standing at the threshold. His expression clearly indicated that he hadn't heard anything rather he simply stepped a moment ago that made both Nandini and Aryaman sigh in relief.

"Yes Sir."and without uttering a word Aryaman started to walk away when Manik gave him one more order. "Make sure no one steps inside the house today to disturbe me and Nandini. So it's your responsibility to make sure no one crosses the threshold of Malhotra Mansion till I allow it okay.."

Nandini looked away as Aryaman walked out of the room after nodding his head once more. The moment they were alone Manik turned around and locked the door making Nandini scowl in annoyance.

"What do you think you are doing Manik.."she folded her arms across her chest.

Manik take his coat off and threw it away as he replied to her question "What does it look like.."Manik loosened his tie and then takes it off as well which made Nandini's eyes widened in shock. "Go to your room and change..no need to put this stripping show here.."

"Why..is it effecting you.."Manik got rid of his socks and shoes almost instantly and was now only donning a white shirt and black trouser as he took several steps towards her.

"Have you lost it Manik..what do you think you are doing.."Nandini gritted her teeth. "You think this is funny."

"I am damn serious too Nandini.."Manik finally stood in front of her. "Its been 18 days Nandini..that You have spoken directly to me..do you think that's funny..I guess not.."

She looked away "..Manik get out of my room..I am not ready to talk to you yet.."

"..then we won't talk..at all.."his words shocked her to the core. She snapped at him "..Sex is not going to fix this..are you insane."

"But your reaction will.."he finally spoke the words out. "..at least you yell at me..that's way better then the defeaning silent treatment that you have been giving me from past 18 days."

"Why Manik..you only got tired in 18 days.."she reminded. "..do you even remember how long did you kept quiet and kept me away from your secret..don't you think that would have suffocated me or tortured me enough to die. Hadn't these events would have taken place you would have continued to keep me in dark..forever.."

Manik looked down as Nandini silenced him . "You had full plans of keeping in dark. Even when I requested you continuously you didn't even bother to consider it and now my silence is bothering you."

"I am sorry Nandini."Manik apologised "..I was just worried that you would leave me if you came to know.."Nandini didn't let him finish this time "..that you made beast with two backs with her so many times that you didn't even realised when you knocked her up...right"

Manik flinched as Nandini spoke those words out. "Or did you thought that I would walk away from you just because you slept with Alia as well and were in fact happy when you caught her cheating on you.. because you didn't have to take the responsibility for another failed relationship..correct.."

"Nandini..woh.."before he could finish Nandini cut him off."Just shut up Manik Malhotra..just shut up..I don't want to hear any more of your nonsense."

"..because your words have made it pretty clear that you don't see any difference between me and all the other women that you have come across your entire life..as if I am one of them right.."

"NO..NO.."Manik shook his head. "..you are diffrent than all of them Nandini..trust me..you are the best thing that could have ever happened to me.."

"..then why didn't you trusted me Manik.."she finally yelled as the dam of her patience finally broke down. "..if I was diffrent then other's then why this fear of me leaving you came to your mind..why.."

"..Manik don't you trust me..like at all.."

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