After two more days staying in Japan JMC finally returned in India. The trip was good and they enjoyed it fully. The project for the new hotel is almost done. The Japan team looked happy and Mr. Takahashi personally came to the airport to send them off.

"Finally I am going to take a good nap tonight" Samara grinned, "the trip was so good and I have captured so many pictures there"

"You looked too happy?" Nandini frowned, "you are going to boost about it aren't you?"

"How did you know?" Samara looked shocked.

"Is that hard to guess?" Nandini chuckled, "all knows how you are going to use those photos"

"Okay come on why can't use it? I have worked hard capturing those besides others will be so jealous. I can't wait to see their face" Samara gave a dreamy look.

Nandini looked at her and rolled her eyes, "too much"

They walked out of the airport and called for a cab.

"See you tomorrow then?" Samara asked.

"Yes, work again" Nandini nodded as she pulled her luggage and went inside the car. Samara waved her hand as the car drove away.

On the other hand Manik took a cab and reached his apartment and unlocked the door. Walking inside he switched on the light before pulling out his phone.

"Manik?" A woman's voice heard on the other line.

"Mom" Manik said as he walked towards the couch and sat down.

"You have returned?" His mother asked, "when?"

"Today mom, it was tiring but worthwhile" Manik replied.

"You seem happy? What happened?"

"Yes mom, I am happy. After such a long, I find this business trip was the better one. I enjoyed it"

"Hmm.... You never said such thing before. I guess she was also there in the trip?"

Manik smiled, "yes mom she is. But she is angry and won't appreciate to whatever I do. She refused to recognise my presence and always be that cold towards me"

"Serves you right" his mother snapped. "you have tortured that poor soul too much. Why you haven't given a chance back then? I guess if you just agreed then I would have seen my grandchildren by now"

Manik shook his head "mom, please. You know things weren't right at that time. There are too many problems and I couldn't just drag her there. She would be more hurt"

His mother sighed, "Manik I know that but you have to understand that she didn't know anything. She didn't deserved what you did to her. You hurt her beyond her limits. You can't expect her to be happy with you"

"I know mom" Manik closed his eyes. His mind was running wild and he don't know what should he do. Things are difficult yet he don't want to give in. He wanted to correct everything.

"Manik?" His mother called him when he didn't said anything.  "Why don't you tell her what you feel?"

"Mom she won't understand " Manik shook his head. "She would think I am playing with her"

"But you know you are true. She will never understand your feelings if you don't express it clearly. You have done the same thing before, and what was the result? Do you want the same thing to happen this time too? Are you going to see her getting married to another man?"

"Mom?" Manik jumped in shock.  His eyes were wide as he heard his mother.

"Why are you so surprised? You know what I am saying is true. If you moved with that turtle speed you will only be a spectator in her wedding and watch her getting married to another man. Let me clear one thing Manik, after today I don't want you to call me. You will call me the day you finally got her forgiveness" his mother warned in the phone.

"Mom it's not easy" Manik sighed.

"Then you are not a man if you can't express your feeling to a girl. Humph! Nandini has more courage and brave than you. She expressed freely what she want. That poor girl even pulled her heart out for you but you behaved like a jerk rejecting her in everyway possible. If you weren't my son I would have disowned you long time ago"

Hearing his mother scolding him Manik felt headache. He rubbed his forehead feeling helpless. But what she said was not wrong. It was his fault afterall. He had rejected her approach and always tried to give her cold shoulder. He knew what he was doing is not good but still he went on hurting her to the point she was broken.

"I am sorry mom" he uttered.

"Say the sorry to the one who need that. I am telling you Manik, god is merciful which is why you got another chance. Not everyone gets the second chance in their life. If you lose this then it will be the end"

"I understand mom. I will work hard. I won't let this chance slip" Manik replied, "even if she never forgives me, I will seek for forgiveness again and again. I know what I did was wrong but I will try harder to express what I truly feel"

His mother sighed, "Manik before doing anything you need to consider her feelings too. If she don't want it, then don't force her. Dint expect anything from her, just let her know how you feel which you never did before" her voice was gentle and warm.

"I know mom" Manik nodded helpless.

"Good, since you are already home rest for a while. I will hang up now"

"Okay" Manik cut the call and leaned his back on the couch loking at the sailing. Once he thought he will never fell in love again. Then she came, like a warm breeze but he couldn't give into that. He had to stay strong and rejected her everytime. He knows he was hurting him with his cold action but he couldn't help it. Though he wanted to ignore her but he could never do that. He was always concerned for her. But he never let her know.

He knows he hurt her. He could still see those teary face, looking at him with pain in those beautiful eyes. How could he ever forget? He don't understand how to make her forgive him. No he had to do something. He needed to seek for her forgiveness. What his mother said was right he need to express his feeling even if she don't want it. He atleast needed to show her what does he feels about her. He picked up his phone and dialled a number.

The person picked the call in two rings, "hello"

"I want you to arrange something for me" Manik said.

Next day Nandini took her time to get ready. She cooked her breakfast and and enjoyed her meal with a cup of coffe. After that she gathered her file and put it in her beg and the grabbed her phone before walking out of the door. In the office Samara met her in the lobby.

"There you are" she grinned.

"What happened you look so happy today?" Nandini frowned.

"Well, I am. You know after that trip everyone is asking me about it. I showed them the pics and guess what...they were shocked" Samara grinned. "Their expression was a sight to see"

"You and your arrogance" Nandini rolled her eyes as she walked towards the elevator.

"Hey" Samara followed her. "You can't say that. They are just jealous. And having a little fun is not wrong"

"You are more like boosting your pride to the highest place"

Samara rolled her eyes at her remark "come on Nandini. I was just doing what they want to. It was a lucky chance that I was also selected or I would be running after you for the pics too"

Nandini smiled "but you are lucky"

"That's I am" Samara grinned and they walked towards the department. The whole day went with work. In lunch time, Nandini and Samara went to canteen for meal but their way was blocked by Manik.

"CFO?" Samara frowned.

Manik didn't gave her any attention as he looked at Nandini, "I need a little time of yours"

Nandini glared at him "I don't have time for you" she walked passed him but he hold her hand.

"Nandini, please. It won't take time. Just sometime please" he almost pleaded.

Nandini frowned and something stirred insude her. She turned back and looked at her hand which was held by him then looked at him. Looking at his expression she clenched her fist but didn't said a word.

"Come with me. I need to show you something " Manik pulled her with him before walking out of the area while Samara looked at them with shock.

What the hell was just happened?