"This way Mr.Malhotra.."the constable gestured towards an open door. "Sirf koi ek hi andar jaa sakta hai..."saying this the constable walked away.

"Manik...jaa..."Cabir said while placing a hand on his shoulder.

But Manik paid no heeds to his request. He was looking straight ahead while standing like a lifeless statue.

"Manik..."Dhruv shook him by holding his shoulders this time. "Manik...Manik..."

But even that didn't have any effect on him.

"Manik...andar jaa...aur jakar bata de ki andar jo koi bhi hai...woh Nandini nai hai..."Dhruv's  words finally reached Manik's soul and the very next moment he snapped out of his trance.

"Haan...bilkul sahi kaha tune...I will tell them that...I will..."Manik shook his head "Inn logo ko kya lagta hai..yeh kuch bhi kahenge aur hum maan lenge...bilkul nai....hargiz nai..tu sahi kah raha hai..mai abhi aata hu...inn sab ko galat sabit karke..main abhi.."Manik didn't finish his words as he walked into the room.

"Cabir...Manik.."Dhruv tried to speak but Cabir silenced him."Abhi nai...Jane de usey..he needs to do this.."

"It can't be Nandini right...kisi aur ki.."Dhruv chocked."It can't be Nandini...No...No...Manik is right...they must have got a wrong information...dekhna abhi Manik bahar aaega and he will say that it wasn't Nandini.."Dhruv's words came out in a rush as he was trying to convince himself that nothing was wrong.

But unfortunately nothing was right..

and there was someone who knew it too..

Cabir...

Though he wanted to console Dhruv by saying that he was right...but he couldn't...

he just couldn't...

Because deep down he knew that his fear had come true...

and he hated himself for not doing anything to prevent it...he hated being so helpless..

If it would have been some other situation he would have been strong...or at least he could have pretended to be..

But right now...at this very moment...he just couldn't do anything...

As if his heart has given up...

"Manik..."Cabir shook his head as something hit him like a flash of light "Manik can't be alone...no he shouldn't be...Dhruv.."Cabir looked at Dhruv who was looking back at him with nothing but confusion etched on his face.
"Dhruv we need to be with him.."

"But how...you heard na what that constable said..only one person can go in.."Dhruv reminded him.

"Fv*k him....I don't care what anyone says...Manik needs us right now...more than ever...we can't let me go through all this all by himself while we stand aside and watch the entire things happening in front of us like an bystanders and doing nothing about it..."Cabir looked at Dhruv."I am going in...are you coming with me or not.."

"Of course I am..and you are right...he needs us..and nothing in the world can stop us from being with him..nothing.."Dhruv said nodding his head. "Let's go.."

They both were about to get into the room when the constable stopped them."Only one can go in...so you two need to wait here..both of you can't go in.."

Cabir and Dhruv looked at each other. They so wanted to break his face but of course they couldn't as they didn't wanted to end up getting jailed. So somehow getting a grip over their ranging emotions they both looked back at the constable.

"Sir..humey pata hai...par kya hai na..hamara dost andar akela hai...aur ussey aisi halat me hum nai chod skate..so please humey jane dijiye.."Dhruv requested.

"Bola na..rule is rule..aap log andar nai jaa sakte.."Constable said dismissively.

Dhruv was about to jump on him but Cabir stopped him. A wordless communication passed between them. Dhruv nodded and took a step back so that Cabir could take his place.

"Of course sir...rule is rule..but.."Cabir walked two steps so that he was standing right in front of the constable. Taking one of the hand of the constable in one of his hand he said "Rules toh banaye isiliye jatey hai ki todey jae..hai na.."and the very next moment Cabir slipped few big denominations currency notes in his hand. "Please Sahab andar jaane do humey...please.."

"Thik hai...par jaldi bahar aa jana..kisi ne dekh liya toh meri zimmedari nai..samjhe.."saying this the constable put the notes into his pocket and walked away leaving Cabir and Dhruv there.

"Tharki sala..."Dhruv shook his head in disgust.

"Uski issi tharki pane ki wajah se we are going inside...ab chod yeh sab...aur chal.."Cabir rushed.

"Chal.."Dhruv followed Cabir in.

They both almost immediately founded Manik who was standing outside the room which had the word written "MORGUE" engraved on it.

"Manik.."Cabir said putting his hand on his shoulder.

Manik looked back to find both Cabir and Dhruv standing right next to him."Woh..mai.."he stopped as he couldn't finish his sentence.

"Hmm..hum jantey hai.."Cabir said looking at him."Kuch mat bol.."

"Hum hai tere sath...chal..let's get this over with...because even I know...it's not Nandini.."Dhruv held his hand."Let's go in.."

Manik simply nodded his head.

Though in his heart he knew that she wasn't in there...but somehow his mind was not in consensus with his heart...

Even the mere possibility of not seeing her ever again was enough to freeze him at his place...that's why he was standing outside the morgue...because he didn't had the guts to face his biggest fear of his entire existence...

Fear of loosing her...

Forever...

"Buddy...let's go..let's prove them wrong.."Dhruv spoke once again.

"Yes...let's prove them wrong.."Manik repeated. "She isn't there.."Manik said addressing towards the morgue. "She can't be.."

"Manik...."Cabir tried to speak but he was cut in by Manik "Dhruv is right...let's get this over with...we need to find her...as soon as possible...for that we need to get out of here...so let's gets this done with...."saying this Manik finally pushed the door wide open.

The room was dimly lit as the only source of life was the big lamp that was placed in the centre of the room.

And right under it two tables were placed which had the bodies that were covered with white sheets..

A chilling tremor ran down the spine of all three of them..

They knew what to expect...

But...

Somehow they weren't ready for this...

Because they didn't knew they would feel like this...

Empty....

Yes...

That's exactly what these three were feeling..because today they have seen how the ugly reality of death looks like..

Those bodies that were lying lifeless today must be a living walking souls just few hours before...even they would have been important to someone as Nandini was to them...even they would have dreamed of living a beautiful life before their ways collided with death...

There thoughts were broken when once again they heard the constable "Arey...aap log abhi bhi yahi ho..naukari se bahar nikal wake hi rahoge lagta hai...chalo jaldi se...fatafat.."saying this the constable walked into the room.

"Idhar aao.." He said while he stood next to the bodies.

All three of them followed his orders. They all walked in.

"Yeh dono bodies bahut bure tareeke se jali hui hai...bahut hi bhayanak blast tha...chehra dono ka puri tarah se jal chuka hai..."Constable was about to remove the sheet when Cabir said "toh fir kaise pata chalega...ki yeh..."Cabir couldn't finish his sentence.

"Yeh ladki ki body hai..."the constable patted on the top of sheet that was covering the other dead body. "Chahra iska bhi jhulas gaya hai...par iske pass se yeh kuch cheezein mili hai...dekh ke bataiye..."he extended a packet in front of them.

The packet had several things...scraps of cellphone,piece of burnt shoes,ruins of a clutch..but these were not the things that caught Manik's eyes..

Because something else did...

Though it was totally ruined but still it caught his eyes as he was wearing something very similar..

Bracelet..

Manan Bracelet...

"Ma-Nan..Manan.."

"Manik ka Ma..and Nandini ka Nan...it's an infinity symbol...which means...Manik and Nandini..together...forever.."

Everything ceased...

Everything....

As his feet gave away and he slumped on the floor..whispering only one word..

Nandini....

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A/N:

Heavy right...

I know...

And honestly I hate writing this track...

Because just like you all even I hate MaNan separation...

But guess what...

The real story is about to begin...

From Next Update...get ready to be a part of a total roller coaster ride...as the real fun is about to begin...

Yes...

One last thing..

I am requesting not to put up messages like "please don't separate Manan"/ "please don't let anything happen to Nandini." / "please unite them.." as in that case there won't be any story to tell...

This story will move forward only when MaNan is separated due to this accident.

This story won't be a typical lovey Dovey MaNan story...where Manan either only make love every now and then..or where the story revolves only around them..or where rest of the characters are totally taken for granted as they are just around for show..

My version of KYY will give equal importance to all the characters...because I genuinely feel that all these characters have a lot to tell...I will try my best to explore these characters as well.

Yes there will be MaNan scenes/ MaNan moments----a lot----as I love them too...but the rest of the characters will have equally important role to play...and all these characters together will take the story forward.

I will try my best to explain these topics...

1. Aryaman's and Soha's plot..
2. Harshad ,Manik and Dhruv--the band which these three formed when they were kids..
3. Manik's dad..
4. Cabir and Ranbir's story.
5. Dhruv and Alia's love story
6. Navya's impending motherhood.
7. And of course Manik -Nandini's love story.

This story will also have elements of suspense and thriller ..so in case anyone isn't comfortable with it...then I would request them to skip the story as this story isn't suitable for them...

But if by any chance my readers did gave this story a chance...then you have my words...that I will try my best to make this story so intriguing that it will stay with you even when you would have read the last update.

So hopefully you all will stick around to enjoy this roller coaster ride...which is my version of KYY.

Depending on the response I will decide whether I should update the next one soon or not...

So if you want an early update...you all know what to do..😉😉

Hopefully I will see you all soon.

Stay strong

Stay blessed.❤️❤️