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Nandini's POV

"You are a murderer, You killed her!"

"You are a murderer, You killed her!"

The words kept ranging in my head. I couldn't get them out of my mind. I was beyond confused. But more than that I was terrified at the thought of Varun killing someone.

No. No, No, No. That's not true.

After Manik left I took Varun inside and help him clean the blood. Others too came by that time as soon as they saw Manik leaving with his face smeared with blood. A shiver ran down my spine as I reminisced their fight.

But whatever their fight may be, he shouldn't have gone too far at the level of physically hurting each other. I need to talk to Manik. I assured Nyo mom and dadda, who were constantly apologizing to Varun, that I'll take care of their son.

I quickly changed into my skinny jeans and a T-shirt, and ran to my car. I just hope he isn't doing anything reckless and has gone to his home only, not anywhere else. Yes, I was still mad at him for being so impulsive and fighting like that but I know I'll have to stay calm.

I parked my car outside the Malhotra mansion and rushed to the door. I rang the doorbell and waited. A few seconds later, the door was opened by an old man, who I suppose is a butler. I thanked him and asked about Manik's room. I went inside his room to see everything on the floor. The lamp was smashed on the floor and the once remained vase was now nothing but some pieces of shattered glass. I looked up and saw him sitting at the edge of the bed with his head in his hands and his back facing me. I walked closer to him dodging the pieces of glass but one sliced through my foot and I momentarily hissed, which caused his attention to turn towards me.

"Shit!" He cursed as he rushed to me and made me sit on the bed, "Nandini tum yahan kya kar rahi ho? And dhyaan kahan hai tumhara, dekh kar nahi chal sakti?!" He scolded me while he pulled out the first aid box from a drawer. He gently placed my foot on his lap and cleaned the cut with a cotton and some alcohol. Funny how it should've been the other way round, me cleaning his hand not him.

"Main dekh lar nahi chal sakti..! You are the one first going and fighting like crazy and then smashing anything and everything in your room.. And now you are speaking as if it's my fault!" I don't know what came into me but all the calmness flew away replaced by angry.

"Oh so you've come here to defend your 'FRIEND' huh?!" He said in a mocking tone. What? "Yeah, right! I should've known. I was even stupid to think that....you know what, forget it!" He stood up and went to the balcony. I looked down to see the cut had been bandaid. But what the hell is he speaking, does he even know himself!?

I stood up carefully and went to him, "Manik, have you gone mad! I came here to see you. I came to console you and-"

"I don't need any consolation from anybody" His voice raised as he turned to me. Then he again turned his face away from me and spoke lowly, "I think you should leave."

"What?" My voice came out as a mere whisper.

"I said, I think you should l-"

"I heard you the first time!" I shouted, "I came here to see you because I care about you. But I think that you don't give a f*ck about anyone. So why am I even here? Because I'm an idiot! Right!?" I never used to swear but the rage in me spoke this time. By now tears started spilling from my eyes and I ran out as fast as I could with my injured leg. It was as if my words snapped him out of his daze as I heard him call my name but I didn't stop. I started my car and drove to my house.

Manik's POV

Damn! What is wrong with me?! I vent out all my anger for Varun on Nandu!

I came here to see you because I care about you.

She came because she cares. She cares about me! And I! What did I do! I snapped at her like the dumb idiot I am. She was wrong.
She is not an idiot. I AM. Biggest idiot ever to hurt the girl, I like. A lot. And all because of my stupid rage.

I'm so messed up!

'It's such a cruel world, Savin' all my love for you, girl... It's such a cruel wor-' I was pulled out of my thoughts by my phone ringing.
I looked at the caller ID and saw 'Bro' flashing on the screen. Just the person I wanted to talk to.

"Hey bro, thanks for calling! I need your help-" My words were rushed but got interrupted by him.

"Shut up! Do you even know what ruckus you've created here?! Uncle-Aunty are so tensed and are constantly apologizing to my in-laws for your behaviour. Now I see my sister coming home crying and locking herself in her room. And I know for a fact that you are the reason."

"I know! Cabir! I know, I messed up. And I'm gonna be the one to fix it. But I do not regret a single percent for what I did to that jerk!" I certainly do not regret it. In fact, I regret not giving him a few more punches.

"Manik! Dude. C'mon! Tell me what happened to that extent where you had to hurt him physically?"

"Cabir, if you've called to defend your brother-in-law then I'm sorry but I'm hanging up."

"Arre Nahi. Calm down Tiger. Achha leave that topic, tell me when you feel like, alright?"

"Yeah.."

"Good! Ab yeh bata, why was- is my behna crying?" He asked in a playful tone but I knew he was very serious.
So I narrated everything that happened here within the past few hours.

"You are an idiot Manik!"

"I already know that."

"Wow ! That's great. Now do something to manofy the love of your life warna tu kuwara (bachelor) hi mar jayega!" He said chuckling and I felt like smashing his head just like I did with my lamp.

"Cabirr.." I said in an annoyed tone, "Will you please help me now, if you're finished taunting me?"

"Haan haan.. Kya hoga tera, mere bina?!" I rolled my eyes at him although he can't see me, then finally he gave me some ideas and I was sure as hell ready to execute my plan.

Next Morning

Nandini's POV

I woke up this morning with a huge headache and puffy eyes. I didn't want to go office today but I know had to. I brushed my teeth and freshened up. I took an advil for my headache and got ready.
The drive to office felt like eternity and since Abhi bhai was also not her as he had to take Mukti for check up, I didn't have any company.

I walked in maintaining my aura as the employees greeted me and I politely replied to them, I made my way to my cabin.

I entered inside and what I saw next was totally unexpected. My cabin was covered with turquoise and white coloured balloons.

I walked forward to the table and found a bouquet of roses and calla lillies. It instantly brought a smile on my face. Who might have sent this? And how do they know about my favourite flowers?

There was a card beside the bouquet and I recognized just who was behind all these surprises.

I thought it was a really cute gesture. He could've said a simple sorry to me and I would've probably forgiven him. I gently placed the flowers on the table and opened the card.

Dear Nandu (My Nandu),

I'm Sorry! I'm really sorry Nandu. For whatever I said, for whatever I did and for whatever happened. But more importantly for making you cry. Yes, I know you cried because of me. And I can never forget myself for making you cry. Even a single drop of tear from your eyes  I just lost my temper, which I shouldn't have. I was kinda...upset? More like outraged. I know you have so many questions going on in your head to which you're dying to know the answers especially since yesterday. But I promise, soon I'll let you know everything. I mean, every. single. thing. Just trust me on this, okay?
I seriously don't know how to make it up to you but what I do know is that I want to take you on a date with me. I bet you would've gone to a lot of dates, but I assure you it wouldn't be like any of those. It wouldn't be a typical date in a classy restaurant or a date in a beach or woods. It would be something different and I hope you'll like it. I want you to wear something casual and warm. Wouldn't want you to catch cold now, would we? You don't have to dress up and all because I already adore you in any type of clothing. ;) In fact you increase the value anything you wear. I know, I know, bohot cheesy ho gaya na? But kya karoon, tum ho hi aisi! Jabse tumhe dekha hai, my heart has become very cheesy. Even cheesier than the most cheesiest Pizza! :P ;)
So, will you go out with me??
It's totally your choice whether you want to come or not but I would be the happiest if you show up. I'll be at your place at 7, be ready if you are willing to go.

I'll be waiting, Love ! :)
Manik ♡

By the end of it, I was smiling so big that my cheeks hurt from smiling this much. But I can't help it. It was so thoughtful of him that he wrote this note for me. All my anger on him vanished. And how couldn't it? How can I be angry at someone so sweet and caring. I was certainly behaving like a high school girl who just got asked out by her crush.

Oh my god! He just asked me out.. He said it wouldn't be like those typical dates and I'm really looking forward to it. I bit my lip to control my grin and started to work keeping all of the stuff aside safely. What a way to start the day..!

Actually the best way to start the day!!