Hello everyone..I know I'm late..sorry too late..I hope the update is big enough for compensation..

Many readers do ask me, how can Manik read his kids mind easily..or how easily Manik understand his kids??how he patiently listen to his kids??how he never disappointments them??and why???

How can Manik be best dad??how???

Here is the answer..for all.. because Manik never wanted his kids to suffer like him..the way he suffered..yes, Manik had best mother's..but when he needed non were there to hear poor soul..non were ready listen..this how it ended..this how it ruined..

The carelessness and negligence of parents..leaves biggest black spot in kids heart...do mind before u neglect them in Ur pressure or work or giving importance to others..because sometimes, it's too late after any disaster..

same thing happened here..

Okay, may I know ..why readers aren't voting..is that I'm lacking somewhere..if please do tell me.. I'm here to listen..

And yeah..better sit with Ur tissue..Ur writer is too bad to make u all cry..

Happy reading..and I love inline comments too much..

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Flashback continues..

Writer's pov

Car was smoothly ridding to deserted streets in restricted forest area, where Malhotra farmhouse was located..which was personally brought by Manik for his sister, Mukthi..where every memory of Mukthi came running to Manik..making his eyes going glassy often..which he was expertly rubbing off..which was noticed by two people in the car..they both didn't dug anything as they both knew, he needs his personal space to cry at least for his losses..maybe that can help him..but they didn't they knew..his healer was not tears but his Jaanu..they failed to know it..where Raj was looking Manik now and then..as he really wanted to stop Manik crying..he never seen his son crying so badly for anything, yes he had seen little Manik crying but today it was beyond..that somewhere made him feel uncomfortable because as Manik started growing he stopped crying in front of any..sorry he didn't had any, as a person to console..so if Manik cries non used knew it..but today his tears were out control..maybe that was the last day anyone would see him crying like this because Manik never cried again for years..he lost the emotion of crying..he lost that emotion too badly to express his miseries for himself too..if not Smitha..Manik would've never cried or never would've healed again..

It somewhere hurt him seeing Manik in tears..as he looked behind where Swara gave helpless sigh to Raj..he punched his hand on steering feeling helpless of not consoling his son..he took breath..to start conversation..but his every try went utter flop..because he don't know how to make his son console..or i say he didn't had guts to talk also..because he was pulling Manik's last essence of happiness..a reason for his life..it was necessary, if not he would let go, Manik & Nandini away from everything and never enter their life ..can that be possible? that was the only wish Raj had..for the first time, Raj thought about his son..maybe..

Ma..his voice went like whisper..he wanted slap himself for being so rude to his son..now he want to make conversation..he couldn't do that..where Manik's eye was stuck nothing particular..he was least present there..he just wanna run to Nandini and never let her go anywhere..can he do that? can he? but his fate have different plans than his..

The silence was broken by Raj Malhotra's phone..someone was calling him..as he looked caller..he breathed relief..where his love's photo glorified his screen..with her beautiful picture, which brought smile on his lips..can he just see same smile of his wife again? can he?

"My Queen"

Sudden disturbance caused Manik to distract from current going and looked Raj, who was smiling like fool seeing his mobile screen..where his phone was attached to holder in dash board..Manik gave look..and what he saw snapped him from everything he was going through..did just saw "My Queen"..maybe he lost his sight..was the first thing came to Manik's mind..

Raj Mama..phone ese dekthe raho ge..ya phir Mami ka phone uta enge..Swara somehow managed to form line in front Raj..not that she had seen him scolding or he shouted at her, but because she is nervous person, when Raj is a person in front..

Where Manik had confuse pout...'Mama'..ye kab huwa..but he let go..as he was not really interested to any..but him..

Hey butterfly..Raj answered the call..first thing came out of his mouth was this..he cannot stop being himself, when she is the person..which gave gossbumps to duo as the phone was in speaker..who never seen Raj being so romantic..where Manik was calculating..how is his parents status of relationship??though he didn't accepted her as his mother..but somewhere he needs to do that..he knew it..he can't hurt someone just because he is not comfortable with..he needs to adjust..life is all about compromise..Manik learnt it well from his childhood..

Just the fuck up asshole..came the voice from other side..Raj was badly embarrassed..putting call in speaker was a bad idea..Raj got it..because he can't expect good response from her..he knows it too well but still he forgot everything seeing her call..where Manik didn't expected this either..he thought his mom is soft and delicate..but he didn't knew, how is his real mother in real..she is just an ideal to world..and he knows her like that..as person, he have zero idea about his real mother..

Have some manners Mrs. Malhotra..u are speaking to ur husband..don't forget that..Raj uttered sternly..where he knew his wife rolling her eyes in annoyance..

Manners? are u saying about Manners..Mr. hubby? then come to Lonavala i will show, how mannered, i'm..Devika's rant made Raj regret to receiving her call in front of others..who were listening husband and wife stuff..he is really particular about them..Raj loves his privacy with his wife, and never let anyone enter that..where Manik was guessing the things between his parents..he was trying how different she was and mainly how different his dad was, he never seen him talking so liberal, even with Neyo..it was always Neyo, who always initiate talk,where Raj answers were limited, sometimes not more than yes or no..but here things are totally different..Raj was blabbering everything without second thought..while it was other way with Neyo always..

Fine matha..Aaj rath palace aunga..tab pursthse, tumra manners dekunga..Ab kush? Raj was totally pissed..the intention, what may happen next was eating him, since morning as he was getting really bad vibes today..he really wants Nandini to go away from here..its badly needed..if not, no one can save Nandini..not even him..

Raj..enough now..

tumne promise kiya tha..that u won't let Manik sign that papers, at any cost..didn't u?

but what the fuck u ended up with?

huh! U just made my son bankrupt?

how bloody dare u do that? huh!

She yelled at him..with all anger..she was badly mad at him.. seeing news in channel, and seeing Manik's face, didn't helped her more..any mother can get hurt, seeing her son getting so humiliated for no reason..she know how badly hurt he was..if Nandini breathed her pride..Manik's entire life stood on his dignity, which he earned himself..she knows non can mend that for him..even giving everything of theirs can't make their son happy..because today they lost their son forever..they knew it..

I promised u that..but ur son, is hell bent stubborn like u..ain't he? Raj yelled back..all Manik wanted peace..run away from everyone..even if it was from his new found mother also..the boy just wanted peace, which people are not getting..he just leaned to glass panel..Swara could only see disappointment in Manik's eyes in rare mirror..she can definitely understand, what Manik was feeling..she had been there where Manik was currently living..stuck between parents banter..is biggest nightmare any kid..it really disturbs a child's heart..which adult often forgets..but she can be, just an audience..nothing more can she do to cheer up, her new friend..

Raj..she yelled back..this was enough to shut, Mr.husband ..he knew, he again pulled wrong strings again, that too when the talk of person is with them..he glanced Manik..only to see disappointment in his eyes..he cursed himself again..he again hurt him..he wanted to console him but ended up other way again..he never wanted this thing in front of Manik..but every time it happens..his bad..

Fine..jo kaam diya tha, huwa kya? Raj diverted topic..he know, once spoiled nothing can change..not even Manik's state of mind is what Raj thought..or rather, they let him be like this always without trying to do anything for their son..and when he found one for himself, people want him let go..shit! is this life?? is what all Swara thought about Manik and his life..

Yeah..I made sure Mukthi don't reach soon or get any doubt on u people..security officer stopped her at airport, giving a reason to check her bag..Devika said composing her madness against Raj..while Manik was loosing his consciousness..he wanted to say Raj that, he will pass out soon..but he held himself one last time just for his love and babies..

That's so smart of u..Mrs. Malhotra..Raj added..as he entered gates of Malhotra farmhouse..

Aur voh paparazzi ko kisne beja tha? Raj asked getting mad at himself for being so careless of paparazzi, he never wanted that..he just wanted to scare Manik..so that he will leave Nandini on thought of loosing his hard earned money..but he forgot, he is stubborn like his mom..who can't let go Nandini easily..

he also knew someone had purposely done this to humiliate Manik too badly..But he failed to notice things..as he was with Devika for whole 2 months as she needed him the most..giving lame reason to Neyo of business trip, he went back to palace, to be with his wife..

he was messed up to think about any but Devika..who was breathing her last few days..he just wanted to give her best, at least in last few days..how he had kept heavy stone on his heart only he knows..his love life was leaving him forever..can anyone put some words to his miseries..non..he bottled up everything to keep her happy..but he is failing in each attempt..as she was pushing him away from everything..can he buy time mission and get back..where non had happy life like him..can they? if, he would write everything in their name..he don't want anything but HIS BUTTERFLY BACK..HIS SAME QUEEN..

Aur koun hosktha hai? tumri pyaari beti..

I'm telling u Raj Malhotra..she messed with wrong person now..she gonna have from me..

Where Raj's eyes went wide hearing this..he just looked Manik, who just heard their convo..all Raj saw was count of betrayals in his eyes..he had never seen Manik so broken..sorry broken was small word for him..where Manik opened side door of his..as they have reached place..he didn't had heart to listen anything..which can hurt him more..who was followed by Swara..where Raj let out tear, which he was holding for his son..where Raj can also cry for Manik..was that first??

Do whatever u want Devika..Make Manu happy again? We lost our son's smile forever this time..we lost it..Raj said painfully looking at his son who was rubbing his tears continuously..he was trying best to hold himself..but he was worn out..Raj can see a pale Manik..who gonna lose everything today..yet he stood strong just for his love..where Raj could only feel proud of Manik..seeing his selfless love for Nandini..where he just said Manik selfish..he can never understand him? he can never?

ouch! can he do anything for his son..he wished..he just wished it..but all he could do was to see his son getting hurt beyond repair, where he was going to be reason again..

U realized too late Raj..sorry to say..u became reason yet again..Where Devika sniffed badly from other side..the helplessness for not saving her son..will not leave them forever..and they gonna in die guilt for this..

We are not good parents to him..we can never be..Raj uttered finally with teary eyes, where he choked badly seeing Manik's miseries..he accepted it..finally..a dreamy parents..nah! they can never be..a dream broke long back..and they can never mend it..they have broken a child heart..who deserved every love from them..but all he got was pain..nothing more..and they are reason..

We failed being parents, Raj..we failed..they cried for their down fall of being parent..a kid like Manik, never deserved parents like them..who simply couldn't gave, love to him which he deserved nor they couldn't protect him..all they became reason for his each tear..and where as one parent became nightmare for his whole childhood, who would let out all his frustration and hatred on poor kid, who hadn't had idea for which mistake he was punished..for this he can never forgive them..he can never..

Where they consoled once again..as they continued to talk about the matter..where Raj said that he had brought all paparazzi, to abolish news of Manik being Bankrupt, as he can't let people destroy Manik's image more..or let others, to play with Manik's emotions being a father, where Devika had already paid all financiers, with Manik's earned money, even Mr.Sinha(Manik's partner)..because they know, how independent their son was, while both parent cleared the matter at very surface area before the news become fire..they both were smart to deal with the matter..perks of being rich people..

while other side they need to hurry up as time they have very little to save Siri Kirolskar urf Nandini Murthy..death was at door steps of Nandini..they have to save their Siri at any damn cost..wasting tears won't save that small girl, but for today,she was just knock away from death, where she is still not aware of it, that's how they protected her, without her knowledge or any..where Nandini was gleaming in happiness of Manik return, to share best news with her love..where she didn't knew her happiness had small life..very small..just like Manik..

Raj walked inside to see..Manik searching things in Mukthi's room..Swara operating laptop to remove things..she is an computer expert not to forget great hacker too..

Kuch mila..they heard Devika's voice from phone as Raj haven't cut the call still, if someone can help him at the very moment for him was only Swara, Devika and Manik..because all were connected to people..who are culprits..where Devika had tab of Mukthi's every move, being in Lonvala still..

Abhi kuch nae mili Mami.Swara muttered as she dug herself in laptop..where Manik was dead corpse..who still breathing his last breath..

Manik tuje kuch mila? Raj asked him as Manik was too into himself..non responsive..that feared Raj the most..

Manik ?? it was Devika..where Manik blinked hearing his name..his mom took his name first name in front of him..it felt too good to heart but the thing was he couldn't express his happiness to any..mother's love became worst nightmare to him now..

Manik speak something?? Both his parent felt worst..shit! they don't deserve to be parents at all..is what they both cursed for themselves..seeing their only son in his worst, like never before..

hmm..is all they could hear..where Swara wiped her tears seeing someone like that..yes, she had been in that place but she had Raj&Devika by her side..who never let her feel that pain..but today she saw helplessness of parents and unresponsive child..huh! that hurts them..

When Manik eyes meet floor..most unresponsive mind of his came back..as he stomped it harder..the sound became clearer..making Manik relief in breath..he got Mukthi Malhotra's secret spot under carpet, making him sigh..where others too heard that..where Raj gave questioning look to Manik.. but he cared all about to save his Nandini's dignity nothing else..he pulled out knife from Swara's hand, which they had purchased from shop..while Manik bent down to floor and started cutting corner of particular marble..where others stood dumbfounded..they thought Manik was weak but damn they underestimated a lover and smart boy in him..

Where Devika video called Raj..being curious her..she found Manik cutting some marble corners..which was glued not cemented to ground..where he lifted that marble away..only to find stairs under that marble..all gaped seeing things..Mukthi was smart..but not more than Manik..where he took torch from coffee table as he walked down..he requested others to stay back..while others just could wait for Manik to return..all had fast heart beat..with fear..because what if they don't find what they want..but they hoped everything to be positive..that's all..

Where Manik climbed down stairs without caring about darkness..which he feared the most in his world..he needs to be brave that's all he knew..where he stepped on floor finally..where he could only smell foul..a pitch dark room only source of light was torch..secret room spoke creepiness to Manik..and darkness didn't helped him more..he was going to get his panic attack any sooner, if he sulk in darkness more..

he somehow managed to figure out switches behind stairs..where he breathed relief of having small light..his roamed all sides only to feel disgust...all he felt was to puke..there he found small desk, which had drawers..where Manik ran to it as he opened everything in real jiff only to sigh in relief as he got pen drive and handy cam..where everything was stored..he connected that to his phone..as he started deleting videos..HE FINALLY SAVED HER DIGNITY..HE SAVED HER PRIDE..

Where Manik's mind went to past, where he remembered Mukthi saying him, that she has secret spot underground in her room( in Malhotra farmhouse)..where she keeps her every secret..and not anywhere in this world, she puked all this in front of him, when she was high on alcohol..

if Mukthi Malhotra knew Manik Malhotra's secret..trust me, Manik knew her better than any..and he forgetting things about his sister not happening..she was smart yet very idiot and fool to play with Manik's IQ..

where Manik broke small wooden chair near by and burnt everything that could destroy his Jaanu's dignity..as fire burned, Manik burned all his emotions for her..as he fell on ground..he was betrayed beyond today..and he won't forgive her for this..shit! he trusted wrong girl in world..and he can't be a brother to any from now on..he lost all trust on brotherhood today..he lost it forever until he meet his cheery..

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Manik sealed the place, the way Mukthi had done with his drowsy eyes..where Swara helped Manik to stand up..as she can see his shaky body..

Manik are u fine? Raj asked him with worry..where Manik just nodded his head..

Lets go..Manik announced while rest followed him being helpless..they could see Manik's trembling figure..they knew something was wrong with guy..but unable to figure out what was it..where Manik dumped burnt ashes in cammode..and fleshed it, with all his feelings buried inside him forever..

Where Swara was successful hacked CC cameras of Malhotra farmhouse, which was connected to Mukthi's phone alone..with help of Raj..who had already got his things done..(how it will be explained by Raj himself)..where Swara erased their entry and exist in Mukthi's phone and in recording too..she was beauty with brain..

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Raj, Nandini kaha jayegi? Devika asked him still in video call..where this time Swara took driving seat..Manik was in back seat looking outside yet listening them..he knew his mother was looking at him..but he was not ready for it yet..but 'Nandini's' took his attention..how does his mom know about her? how?

Spain..

Rahul ke ghar..

Manik's head snapped hearing that..'Rahul' uncle..where he blinked his eyes away as he don't want tell Raj, about he knowing His Rahul uncle..while Swara, started checking her passports and visa in dashboard, which was already arranged by Raj for her..as he planned this long back only..he need both girls to be safe at any damn cost..

Humre jet se? Devika questioned..where Manik didn't dared to look his new found mom..who was just waiting to see his eyes..which was either down or stare other side..he was completely avoiding her..she knew it was not his fault..he was nowhere but they were..

Nae..Manik have already booked ticket for her..Raj said matter of fact..while Manik kept on listening..he didn't cried again..he was just silent.. feeling his own pain inside him..he can't waste his tears for wrong person..he got it!

Par..are u sure about sending her? she asked being not sure..they can't trust their fortune..they can't..

Kena kya chathi ho? Raj asked not getting her while they were nearing to Manik's apartment..making Manik shudder in pain..

Da..Manik closed his mouth immediately..for the first time he wanted something badly from his parents, he expected for them..can his parents, can help him to hold Nandini and his babies one last time..please..he literally want to beg his parents but all he heard was about Nandini not him..he just turned his head out..expectations do kill..they were not realizing still..is all Manik thought..where Swara saw this in rare mirror as she had constant eye on him, she really felt bad for soul..who couldn't put forth his wish for the first time as his parents were still busy in something rather than him..not that he was jealous..he was disappointed badly..as he was not their priority again..

Are u sure of sending Nandini to Rahul's home? she finally uttered her fear..which they feared even today..

We don't have other place rather than sending her where she belongs wifey and even Rahul is here, so there is no scope for any doubt of her presence there..he said as he saw Manik in rare mirror only to see, his son lost again..where Swara put an abrupt stop in anger..to change the car ..they can't risk here..Manik needs to change his car..

Umm Manik..

hmm..

Nandini gonna accompanied by Swara to Spain..u don't need to worry about Nandini..tek hai? she will be safe, wherever she goes..Raj tried to put forth his words..where Manik just nodded his head..and stepped out of the car..

please, take care of Nandini and my babies..try to keep her happy..please..Manik voiced out with blank tone..where Swara walked in front of him and held his hand..

I will try best Manik..i will..i assure that..i hope u will be alright..will u be? she just hoped him to be safe, only person who thought about him currently than any..where he just smiled..a fake smile..damn! non take his smile..non..

I don't trust myself in that, Swara..where Manik Malhotra walked out looking at his parents one last time, maybe..he lost the battle of life today..he lost it forever..where all his parents saw defeat of their's son..they didn't do anything for him again..they failed their son again..

Raj do we deserve Gem like him? a blank question of Devika, who finally saw her son's eye..which lost all hope on life today..

Never..we don't deserved such Gem in our life..we don't..Raj truly lost his battle of life today..because his son lost it..where Manik sat inside the car..prepared himself to be called heartless,ruthless,devil, monster anything that mattered to save them..where fleets of car followed him..with his bodyguards..

Ek bath bolu..Swara voiced out between husband & wife..they looked her with tears in their eyes..

He didn't lost the battle, u both made him lose..

She said a fact, which they need to know..where they were ashamed of themselves..

For u both, he was never ur priority..poor soul just expected u both to help him, at least now..

but u both, were so worried for Nandini..u all forgot ur son..trust me, u gonna regret for this decision..be ready to pay for it..be ready..

Swara slammed car's door on Raj's face,saying her disappointment in her action, she drove away from there..muttering curses for such parents..all parents are same..they can't understand child's heart..they can never..is all Swara said to herself..as she cried for her own miseries..definitely even that child Swara didn't deserved her father..she didn't..

Did I hurt him again? did he expected us to do something for him?? did he? Raj whispered..he failed his son again..and realized it too late but this time for life..their mistake, he will pay with due respect in future..karma is still a bitch..

where Devika hanged call..she failed again to save her son..she failed him..she didn't saw that attempt of his, for himself for the first time..she hurt him again..but some strange sickness hit her..she knew some thing was wrong..she was trying to cop up..all she could feel, stomach twist..shit! something was coming on there way..something..

to teach them a lesson for life..for being worst parents of Manik Malhotra..even she needs a lesson..don't she?

End of Writer's pov

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Manik's pov

Never expect anything from anyone, Manik..never..i said to my heart..which smiled sarcastically..learnt lessons..checked it..not even from parents..infinity tick..my minded said..

where i released breath..as my car drove inside the apartment..a place, which i always desired to come back but today, i feared to go inside..because i knew it..it won't be same again without her presence..while i held my head..as i cleaned my nape with tissue..where blood stains can be seen..i hope i pull it..i hope..i stand till she leaves..

Where suddenly my eyes started roaming around..i scanned place..it was unusually quite..fuck! i'm in trouble again..i muttered..as i stepped out the car..not before calling Sanskar to check whole apartment premises to find anything unusual..to my bad luck..many armed professional killers have entered apartment..where my bodyguards where checking on them and finishing their chapters forever and ever..but they still couldn't reach our home as it have huge security guided by me and dad..non can reach that floor..non..

I started walking inside..took lift..infinity emotions were mine..i was going to be father..but i can't be happy..i can't showcase my happiness..today i lost everything..but i can't share misery with my soulmate..i wonder, am i human or not??don't know??please do ping me..

ting..

I started walking followed by my guards..only to get to see people with black mask near our floor..but he couldn't move forward..as he was shot in blink by my guards..i gave blank look to my guard..he just muttered sorry..as they pulled his body..i thought he was dead..but no he had shot his left arm, which had rifle..he looked damn professional..but not more than my guards..

Guys..make sure u ran behind Nandini..until u spot her taking taxi, and please do note car number and send to dad and this number..i said them as i thrust Sanskar's number..while they nodded their head..and moved to secure place and hid there..they are here to protect her not me..not that i'm complaining about it but i felt betrayed by my parents too..

I took deep breath..I'm sorry my babies..sorry for all words, i'm gonna use today..i never want say this to u..hope u will understand me..i consoled myself..and made my face hard..my only motive is to save them..save my babies..and i will do that even my own cost..Nandini's aiyyappa be with me..one last time..make me survive till she leaves me..because i knew, i was near to death..i can feel it in my vibes..but for now..they are important not me..

I held my head..which was throbbing like hell..i took a breath..to make myself steady, to face my worst nightmare..All the best Manik..my mind said..where Heart was numb without any response..

I rang the bell..closing my eyes..i rubbed my last tears, i can't cry..i can't be weak..i can't..this is it..

Door flung open, making my breath hitch..aww! my baby looks so beautiful with that smile..how can i bloody take away that..how? please somebody help me..please..

Where i gave most furious look..the anger, which i had on my self..where she hugged my tightly..this what is my home..my final ultimatum..

Manik, i missed u so muc...her words went in vain seeing my furious face..she gulped her throat, where i missed her beyond and will miss her forever..but..shshs..Manik be strong my boy..my mind said to my heart..where she never saw me, this flushed in anger..she took a step back, in fear..where i wanted to hold her for life, but couldn't..i pushed her aside, and walked inside without paying any heed to her voice..i entered to our room, where i literally threw my guitar(not his Jaan, but his spare guitar) and luggage on bed and couch..then i turned to her..i held her tightly by my shoulders, she can see my anger, hatred in my eyes...i effectively covered my real in front of her..a Monster Manik with Mask was standing here..i hope she never gets this hint, ever..is what my mind wanted but heart, trust me it wanted other way, atleast from her..the person, who trust me..to see me...

are u pregnant? i asked her in anger, that was blast on her, where i cursed myself being so violent on poor soul, who was nowhere wrong..she was shocked hearing me, where her eyes said, that she never expected such reaction from me, where i shook her to get answers..

answer me to me damn it? i jerked her near me..suddenly her eyes went teary, her ever glowing face was replaced by fear..a fear which was horrible to even to imagine, this can't be my reality, yes, it is not..i want her to see me beyond the mask..i want her to see real me..u know little selfishness was still there in me..u know being lover..but!

Nandini Murthy answer my question, are u pregnant? i asked her, as i pushed her little back..no it was my reality , it wasn't any dream..she is going away from me forever..as she bobbed her head seeing my eyes..this was the most happiest news for life..but look here..what's happening? i wanted twirl for such gift for my life..who made me happy like no one..but here..my mistakes are teaching me lessons..and she needs to pay for it..I'm sorry Nandini..i'm really sorry..

Nandini if this is joke? please stop it now..i yelled at her..where she blinked her eyes rapidly..i just wanted her to make believe my fake..but in heart all i wished, she should see my real like any..just one chance we have Nandini..just once..to hold u for myself..just look me beyond baby..just once..if not i can't do anything for us again in this life..please just once..is all my heart cried..

Manik, please don't joke..stop ur prank manii..she said as her rubbed her tears..did she just believe my fake??did she? all my hopes failed today..my hope on her, was crushed into millions..its time to let go her..i need to be strong now..i can't be selfish..i can't be..

tum lagtha hai, this is my prank? if it is ur prank Nandini, stop right now..i had enough for know, don't make my life more mess(i shouted furiously)..ye paper, ye sab jutt haina? u aren't pregnant right? i asked her showing the reports of her pregnancy, which i got from Mukthi..she gave shot to paper and to me..she was looking me in disbelief and tears rolled from her eyes..shshsh! Nandu..My Jaanu don't cry baby..please, i can't stand against it..i can't..please stop that..if not i will go weak..please be strong for u and our babies..please..

Manik, i'm pregnant..why would i prank upon something which is precious for us..she whispered to make me understand..where i felt such helplessness..where i can't even show what i'm feeling..what i'm going through..how tough its for me to show my mask, to the person who i always been real..i wish i had showed how happy i'm jaanu..i just wished..

Where i can see an hope in her eyes..to accept her with my baby..i was ready to accept them with all heart..but destiny played worst game with us..where i will become devil to the whole world..do i deserve this? do i?

Maybe..is what my mind said, looking at the people i had..i wish this day never come in my life..i wish..where my soul tore into pieces..where my mind encouraged to say words..which i never want to use to my kids..sorry babies..sorry for all words in advance..hoske apne papa ko maaf kardo..please..my heart cried at last..finally it felt emotions..and emotions were at peak of my own destruction and imagine in front of her forever and ever..maybe my kids too, will hate me for this..

"nandini, abort this baby, we don't want this shit in our life, are u getting me?", I yelled at nandini, who was completely shocked and gave me disbelief look, and all the above expression I can see pain in her eyes.. which said don't do this to me...my whole world stopped that very moment..did i just said that to my kids??to my babies??did i ??questioned my mind, where it just nodded its head in tears..where i saw her, oh! god..i broke her..i badly did, with my words..Nandini don't believe this monster of urs..please don't..i don't know how it came out please..i don't mean a word in that..especially that words,, which hurts my Jaanu..they are symbol of our love..it can anything but shit..this is all i wanted to yell at her..but nothing came out..or even it came, i can't say it..that was my helplessness..

but what can u except me to do , because we both were having child before marriage... I can't take any humiliation against my living together relationship again.. my mind said to me, where as heart remembered that worst scene of airport..like way i have been humiliated, what if she gets humiliated? she will die for sure..for her, her pride is high, above anything..i can't let anyone to play with that..like today..

what will people think about me?

as i'm already bankrupt..i lost my respect in front of everyone..i lost it..non can get my respect back to me..non..

what will I answer my parents?

who are so worried for Nandini not me..can i elope Nandini from here forever??can i? but the scene outside our apartment made me shiver as many people are behind her..i can't let anyone touch her..as she is under constant gun shot still..i can't risk her life..i can't be selfish..

what will be my image in in front of my friends?

How will they treat me now, will they also leave my hand..no..anyone can leave my hand..but Cabir..no he won't leave my hand..i will tell him everything ..he will understand me..he will..my only buddy won't leave my hand even world leaves my hand..

what about my image in front of crowd?

Everything is spoiled..everything..i don't have face to lift my head high again in this life..i don't..

what about my career?

Shshsh! don't u dare to think about it..is all my mind said..as i cried in heart..i lost my Jaan..i lost my music forever..how will i survive without my Jaan..the thought is making me shiver like hell..what will i do? what? is all my mind wondered..

everything was going on, in my head and heart..

all answers gave nothing but hurt and pain..but mind trance was broken by her..

"u don't want this kid, Manik.. she asked me as last attempt to save this kid, who is just 'shit' to me according to her... she was crying for the first time, I never saw my girl crying like this for anything..why won't she? I betrayed her today, according to her.. all she could see was hatred in my eyes for our kid..and today, i lost trust of important person of my life..which i earned with all my love..i broke her heart badly..sorry Nandu..but all i want to say is, I want my kids in my life with u..but i couldn't..my hands are tied with duties, duties of being lover and father, i can't do anything but to do this..

My eyes suddenly went behind..what i saw was enough to make me shiver in fear..oh! god..

"f*****g no", I yelled in anger.. my face was flushed seeing that, I literally threw my guitar next to her as i saw secret camera, in flower vase, who the hell installed it, but god's grace it went under couch..where i looked nandini, she was shocked, but closed her ears with her soft and delicate hands... she opened her eyes, and only I can see disgust from her eyes, for me... why not? i'm such heartless devil, who wants to kill his own child...i don't what she thought..but i wanted jerk her and kiss her till she goes breathless and say what i'm going through..and complain about everyone to her and ask her to teach her lessons to them..i want to cry in her lap, i want her to ruffle my head just like mother does and say she will make everything alright..but all i became was monster to her..a heartless man, who doesn't love his kids..huh! its hurting me..i couldn't do this any more..i can't..

"u don't want me also, like ur family said ?", she asked without any hope in her voice, it was just a blank voice without any expression, but how can she say that , I loved her for whole my life.. I bloody was with her in relationship for one year.. against my family wish...but no she has to say this.. i wish i could tell, how badly i need her for life..that complain in her words made me feel pain..a pain i can't say..which is behind my mask..where she failed to see me and my love..a lover in me, was defeated badly today by her..i taught she will believe her man today..but all i saw was disgust and hate from the person, who is my only world..i lost it again..

"i didn't meant it", I defended myself, to say her she is need of my life, more than anything, I can't lose her for mere child, who took my place in her life so easily than me..how? i don't know..but it eventually killed me..thousand times, but somewhere I knew it, this was coming from her..this is what i wanted but, heart, what should i explain..it wants, what it wants..and that want was her..purely and solely but i can't say it again..what she meant to me..where i also knew, I can't take responsibility of child, i'm still 21 with nothing in my hand, how can u except me to look after a child rather than building my career, which i lost like in blink with my music, which is my only passion...how can i fulfill my kids needs..how? when i don't know? what's next? i don't know..all i know was, i was in tears..tears of loosing everything..tears of loosing my soulmate, who promised me, that she will in my side forever..u broke the promise Nandini..u broke it, like my heart..u hurt me too Jaanu..u also did..

"but I don't want u", she said in determined tone, did she just said that?, she don't want me like others, is she crazy??how can she leave me?? she knew that I love her beyond..is all my heart complained to her heart..while mind said no she can't do this to me..that was my trust on her..

I didn't had any tear before this argument , but when she said she didn't want me in her life.. emotions which i masked faded with my tears, where it broke me zillion times... she just stabbed my heart.. for this child.. I hate this kid... I hate u... my mind yelled..where broken heart was stabbed with knife again and again..this time..i lost everything..how a lover in me woke up?? i didn't knew..i felt betrayed again but this time, from my own soul..where a father in me faded for few seconds..

"u can't leave me, for this shit",I said in anger, as I jerked her near my heart...she for once didn't bowed her head.. she was looking straight in my eyes, she was dignified girl, keeping her head high, like her pride..and her eyes, which said only..."u betrayed me, u failed me"..but what about me, should i tell her, that she also betrayed?? should i? my mind asked angrily while heart bleed with no stop and it will not stop till i die..

where suddenly i felt dizziness..sudden sickness in my head..something happened inside..i could only see her blur image..everything infront of me was blacking out..i knew..i was not fine..i should tell her..i was about to say, when i heard something..which tore my soul forever.. maybe i can't fix it forever..or she can mend it for me..i won't forgive u for this Nandini..i won't..

"i can, its over between us",she said such intense , determine and anger tone, that made my throat dry..i never expected my story gonna end at bad note... that too like this.. I never imagined...she pushed, as I lost my sanity, my grip on her also lost... she walked out of my house.. and even from my life.. forever and ever..

and push did nothing but made my balance go weak..i fell straight on ground..i was shivering..i can feel internal bleeding inside my body..my head was blasting..i couldn't digest her words..she was leaving me..she can't..she can't do this to us..she can't..i need her in my life..i do deserve a chance..i can't let anyone to snatch that from me..not even her..my only reason can't leave me..i need to hold her..

"nandini"..i shouted at her with all my pitch..i stood with great difficulty..as i ran with dizzy head only to see her running from stairs..i was about to do same..but suddenly something happened with me..all i remember was i had hit my dizzy head to sharp corner ..

and i was rolling on staircase..

I made up mind to say everything to her but it was too late from my side too, I guess..now she won't listen to me Forever..even if I explain anything, she won't believe me again..she won't..I lost her..the way i lost myself forever in darkness..

thud..

i blinked my eyes..was it my end? was it? my mind questioned

i trembled badly as i crawled upto door with great difficulty..only to see Nandini running away from me forever,while rubbing her tears..i can't let this happen..she can't go away from me without listening to me..i want be with my babies, i want be first one to take them in my arms..i need to be there..i need them..call me selfish..i'm..only for her..only for my Jaanu..i stood steadily on my worn out legs..with help of door..to stop her with my last energy..I want to hold her with all my strength..and never let her go..is all i wished..

Nan..

my voice went in air..as i felt sudden intense hit on my head..something hard..someone dared to hit me..

blackout!

complete blackout!!

Nandini entering lift!

Ting(sound of lift closing)

My eyes were closing now and then..

Nandu..i shouted in pain as i held my bleeding head..

but she didn't heard it! that was last hope of mine on her..for us with our kids..

but hopes are made to crush..even by ur lover also..who means world to u..

she taught me..and i learnt it..

where my mind mocked me asking, " u called for it, didn't u Manik? and u deserve it for ur selflessness..

heart, shit! complete numbness..where i'm going to end with this..i don't know?

I fell on ground directly..i opened my eyes..i had little consciousness..

And the person walked before me with rod, where my blood was dripping out of it.. and the person made me feel..

can i die now?

Scratch that..

I want to die..

please i beg u..let me die in peace at least now..i can't handle this much betrayals..please..

And the person was..

Dard hora hai kya?

meri bhai ko?

Don't worry this is the last pain, u feel and die with..

She laughed evilly at my pain..

Enjoy this pain for life..Manik Malhotra..enjoy..for betraying me..

Goodbye step brother.. goodbye!!

It was Ms.Malhotra..who cursed me again, and walked out as if she didn't did anything..i smiled at my own love for her..this is what I deserved for my love and trust..

i blinked my eyes..as tears rolled..not because of pain but because of betrayals, i got today..

I hope atleast they save Nandini and my babies from this evil..is all i wished..my last wish before i die..

And god!

thanku for this life..and its beautiful lessons..trust me, i remembering them in my last breath too..

Now i'm done with this life..take me away..i did my part of work..i did my duties..i'm done with this world and people..

Goodbye

Urs

Sorry scratch that

Not So Worthy,

Manik Malhotra

End of Manik's pov

##

Writer's pov

Leave me..leave..Swara was shouting at her pitch to get rid from some goons..she knew who were they..and how capable are they..

where they were dragging Swara to her car, the girl who wanted to save Nandini was herself in big trouble..she knew, if she goes missing non can find her..all she wished was Sanskar, Raj and Rahul to save her..she struggled in their grip..she was almost succeeded in it..where she started running..pressing her GPRS button in her watch, which was attached in her watch for precaution and her safety in emergency..while her pace went fast..all she did, till today was to run..run away from the reality of life..she was dealing with..and living with..

While Sanskar phone pinged with emergency message..and he ran out of Murthy Mansion in Mumbai to fetch his car in fear..fear of loosing his life..who he named as his best friend..where he forgot to keep tab on Manan's home..and there went a mistake again..

Other side Raj, speed his wheels towards Swara..who was running in fear of loosing herself..where goons were behind her..it was do or die moment to her..where all lost Nandini's track..and there went another mistake by Raj..

Where Swara bumped to hard chest..she feared..she was gone, is all she thought.

And all thoughts went to dustbin as she was engulfed with most warm hands..where she cuddled in fear..this is all she missed since birth..

Uncle..

There stood Rahul with fierce eyes with his armed men's..where Swara snuggled as she cried in his arms..where he patted her head affectionately, to say her, she was in safest place..he knew what she was going through..where this was all of sudden, non could think this way..they all thought it was Siri going to be in trouble but to their utter shock, it happened with Swara..a move, which turned entire game..

where Nandini urf Siri was away from evils forever, without her knowledge, Maybe that was the only thing kept Nandini and her babies safe..if not Nandini would've been dead with her babies, that very minute..if not Raj's protection..and Manik's timely execution of plan..she would've been shoot at very moment..where non could've saved her..i say non..

Swara..Sanskar ran upto her..while she was engulfed in his arms in seconds..where she was crying bitterly..the consequence if they couldn't make it..made her shiver to death..the thought itself give goosbumps to her..non could've traced her..non..

shshs! ur fine Swara..calm down..ur safe..ur safe with us..Sanskar consoled her, who himself was in tears..while her tears were no end..while Rahul signaled his men to do their work without any mercy..

While Rahul received call from..

##

Cabir entered apartment in jet speed at evening..which made him feel nothing but graveyard..he was fearing to enter in..something was wrong with his buddy..something..he felt strange sickness in pit of his stomach, as he pressed lift button..he didn't knew..why he was fearing to lose Manik today..as tears made way in his eyes unknowingly..the news in tv , about Manik being Bankrupt made him shock..and his buddy getting humiliated in huge crowd made him churn all way..he was trying to cop up..but nothing was helping him..his cold hands were shivering like never before..

as he stepped out of lift..all he wished at the moment was Manik being safe..that's all he needed..but all his wishes went in bin..

A man was lying flat on floor, with pool of blood..

Everything around was

Blood! 

Blood! 

Blood!

the sight makes any one shiver in fear..he held railing for seconds..as he fell down as he recognized his worst nightmare coming true..he couldn't think this..he couldn't digest the fact..where he ran to Manik..

All he could see was blood..he looked around..entire hall including stairs was full of his blood as if he crawled all way to reach door..where he sat on his knees..

Maniiik..

Cabir called him..all memories with Manik came running to Cabir..he can't lose his buddy..he can't..he with trembling hands touched Manik..all he felt was coldness..sudden fear of loosing his buddy over powered him..he kept his hand under Manik's nose..only to feel his shallow breath..

Maniik..wake up..Manik..please.

Cabir was shaking all most dead person..who was just breathing from 1 hour..non could save Manik as all bodyguards went behind Nandini..everyone forgot Manik..where Mukthi took opportunity and hit Manik from behind, for the mind games he played with her in airport..she took her revenge again.. forgetting he was her brother, who one's she loved dearly..do that soul deserved a sister like her?? Do he?

Seeing no response from Manik..Cabir pulled out of his phone..he can't let his friend die..he can't..

as he started scrolling one name in contact list made him stop..

Rahul Deshmukh..

Where he remembered Manik words, immediately dialed his number..with shivering hands..

Hello..a stiff voice came from other side..

Hello, this is Cabir..Manik's buddy..

how cabir made that sentence only god knows..while he pulled Manik to his lap..to wake him up..he can see Manik any way..but not like this..

Hain bolo Cabir..Rahul became attentive hearing shaky and teary voice of Cabir and Manik's name didn't helped him more..

Uncle..Ma..Mani..k..blood..breath..hospital..

Is all could he manage..Manik's unresponsive body made him feel restless..fear is all it was on his face..a strange numbness it was for Cabir..

Cabir, kya kya bol rahi? Manik tek hain? what are u saying hospital? kya huwa mera Manik ko, please bolo?

Rahul breath got stuck hearing Cabir..he wished to see Manik..something was wrong he could feel it..they can't lose their Emperor..they can't..

Blood..Maniik..please..please..help him..I want my buddy.. Please..

Cabir cried holding Manik near his heart..if he can give his own life to save Manik's life, Cabir will happily do that..but he can't??

Okay..okay..cabir..i'm coming..kaha pe ho tum?

Rahul's breath went fast..their Emperor was in trouble again..he couldn't do anything for him..while he ran to his car followed by Swara and Sanskar, who found out something was wrong with their Manik..while Rahul drove abnormally to Manik's apartment..which was just few minutes away..

Manik ka ghar..please jadli aajo..i can't lose my buddy please..

Cabir hanged call with his constant wail..making others scare to shit..while his attempt to wake up Manik went on..

while he ran inside home to look for landline, to call security guards at gate (apartment security guard) for any help until they reach..he knew crying can't save his buddy..he needs save his gem like friend..he needs to..is all he want..

That was Cabir for his buddy..but how long was the question??

##

With in minute all security guards in gate came running..they somehow helped Cabir in lifting Manik..

They somehow managed to bring, Manik down..as Deshmukh reached there..

Manikkkk..

is all Sanskar shouted, whom was held by Swara..where Rahul blinked his eyes as it went blur..this can't happen..this can't..where all three ran to Manik..they somehow adjusted Manik in backseat, where Manik's head was on Sanskar's lap..while Swara called Raj immediately with trembling hands as she took driving seat accompanied by Cabir, next to her..where she feared to say news to Raj..

Dad aap? Sanskar questioned him, while all Rahul felt was numbness..he was stick to his place..while Sanskar requested Rahul to come behind them as they can't risk..they need Rahul sign for anything..because he was Manik's guardian..

Yeah coming..

Car zoomed in full speed..while Sanskar was trying his best to stop blood, which was still flowing from Manik's head..he was himself in tears..where he blamed himself for forgetting Manik..he was guilty for his carelessness..

Manik bro, get up..please..Sanskar was like a baby, when it comes to Manik..because he was pampered and taken cared by Manik as big brother.. where as Swara cried seeing her friend, who she got moment back..while Cabir was rubbing Manik's hands to keep it warm..as Manik's hand was too cold to feel any warmness..his face had turned pale and blood due to heavy loss of blood..seeing him like this any can lose hope on him..but they didn't..they can't..Manik was their strength and he will be always..

Manik..open ur eyes..Swara shook Manik, where he didn't budged for anything..

Betrayals killed the soul inside him..

he never knew that his own sister, would try to kill him..what his heart went??

shshsh! that boy can never put words for it..never..not for himself too..

##

They somehow pushed stretcher of Manik, in OT..followed by countless doctors and nurses in and out..while Rahul walked all defeated with his head down, he couldn't simply save Manik..he couldn't..he collapsed on corridor..what will he answer, Devika? what will he answer, Ashwini? what will happen to Manik?? the thoughts and feelings killed him thousand times..the scene of Manik in pool of blood, he can't forget that scene ever..he can't..

Doctor? Doctor? how is Manik? being Doctor himself, Sanskar couldn't be sane..he felt helplessness seeing Manik that way..while Doctor feared to say, that there no hope for Manik's life again..but he didn't knew, how to put forth his words, seeing Sanskar's worried face..

Dekhai abhi kuch nae batha sakthe hai, we need to do operation immediately..and i also want to say, there is really less chances of his surv..his words went in air, as he was pinned to wall..

Dare u say that..dare u..i want my son alive in one piece if not trust me..i will ruin u..so worse that u can't imagine..did u get it..i want my son back..i want him..Raj Malhotra threatened poor doctor was choked to death..while others stood in shock seeing such a Raj Malhotra, who was crying in front of everyone for his son..who was struggling for his life, in hospital bed..sorry struggling to die..

Raj chod usse..Rahul pulled him back..while Raj ended up himself on floor..where he palmed his face as tears made his way..his carelessness towards his son brought him here..he knew it..he should've thought about his son too..he should've..late realization ..but all he thought was Nandini at the moment..he forgot his son..and this how it ended..his son is on hospital bed only because of him..if anything happens..he will be soul reason..

Sir, i will try my best to save ur son..but, i just wanna say there is no hope for Manik sir's life..doctor was adamant to give any hopes on Manik..where doctor himself wondered, how did this boy survived so long..

Please doctor, save our Emperor..please..

I will try my best sir..

Aur aap please jaldi ese papers pe sign ki jeye..we need to start operation..doctor guided papers to Raj..but before he takes and sign papers..Rahul pulled papers from him..

Mai Manik Guardian hu..ye nae..Rahul mocked loudly, where Raj felt more miserable..making Cabir shock..how can that man be Guardian of Manik..how? who is he? is all Cabir thought..while Rahul signed papers..

##

Midnight it was..but still there was no sign of any news about Manik..all the five did was wait..wait to know about Manik..all were shaken to hell from inside, everyone were silent..everything in air spoke negativity to them..all they could hope,Manik should be fine..

Swara and Sanskar were sitting holding each other hand..while Rahul and Raj were sitting either side with zipped mouth with teary eyes of guiltiness,of not protecting their kids, who were broken to zillion pieces again and they can't do anything to mend it..they can't..Where the famous joker..stood with tears..he did not cried for anything in his life..and nothing was important to him like Manik..

Raj..a shallow voice neared to Raj..where he looked above only meet Neyo..who was nothing but a crying mess..she had left for Kolkota, the feeling of betrayal made her so sick that she can't even imagine..but when she got call from hospital about Manik's accident..she forgot all sorrows behind, came running to see her Baby bear..

she realized it..

Nothing is more important to her than him..she got it..

not any daughter not any husband but her son..who gave meaning to her life like no one..who showered love on her, unconditionally..non can love her like Manik..

she realized it..

she was wrong to hurt her son, who was nowhere wrong but she punished him for no reason..and now she knows her mistake she was back to her Manik..she can't let go her Baby Bear for any..she loved him beyond any words..and betrayals..she will stand for him, however it hurts..she will take stand for him alone..and this time it was forever promise of her to her son..and she is ready to apologize him for her mistakes like she is ready for her punishments from him..if it all means to get Manik back..she was ready for anything..

She realized it finally..unlike others..though she did a mistake but she eventually corrected her mistakes earlier and ready mend it for years..that was for Neyonika Malhotra..she deserved this chance from Manik, atleast..she did..

Because everyone aren't that courageous to accept betrayals for their loved one's..keeping their hurt and pain aside..she did it..being just a step mother..that was her love for Manik..non can love him like her..i say non..yes, she had hurt him with words..but she knew she can be anything but his step mother..non can change her relationship with Manik..even the truth also..she will be called as his mother forever..and she will prove it by hook or crook..doesn't she deserves a chance? doesn't she??

Neyo..Raj stood in his place, followed by Rahul..

How is my baby bear? that brought relief inside him..that Neyo accepted Manik at least..who deserved her love if not him..

His condition is very critical..there is no hope for Manik..seeing helplessness of Raj..Rahul answered Neyonika..who palmed her mouth as she fell on chair..crying with all her guts..she should've not said that words to her son..she should've not..she regretted her words..while Raj didn't had words as he walked near OT..to find any news about Manik..he never knew his wishes of Manik death will become real..he felt himself cruel dad of world, which his son never deserved..uff! he was dying in pool of guilt..but does it bring back his son..does it??

where Rahul and Cabir consoled Neyonika with their best..Sanskar was busy in cutting calls of Ashwini..he simply didn't knew what to answer her..as he knew, Manik is very dear to her..he knows he can't pull the matter more, he needs to tell..but courage was too less..

Raj..a whisper maybe non heard it except him..while Raj turned behind only to see his life line..who was crying like hell..who was supported by Ashwini..

Devika..where she walked slowly towards him due to weakness..while Raj took fast steps to reach her soon..where Neyonika looked the person..

A lady in late 40's, who was walking inside the hospital corridor..though she was pale, trust me she was beauty to be admired..while Neyo's eye twitched seeing the person..but she can't stop herself to admire the lady, for who she was..that was Devika Raj Malhotra's aura..which Manik conveniently stole from his mom..Manik had everything, his mom had..especially her beautiful smile, which can make any dead living..that was their smile..a pure smile from their heart..just like them..

Manu?? is all she conveyed to Raj, before collapsing in his arms..to cry her heart..where Ashwini ran to Rahul...

Manik?? the eagerness in Ashwini's voice made Rahul's throat complete dry..he didn't knew what to answer her..he can't lie her, because she is doctor..she can understand things better than any..

All could Rahul do was to show OT..where Ashwini being scared ran inside OT without second thought..while Devika cried her heart..her son was here just because of their carelessness..she knew it..but she never in wildest dream thought, they need to pay this much..she couldn't believe..their mistakes is what Manik was paying..

This was the punishment, to parents to teach value of kids..who they never cared..now at the moment they want their son back..but their son..he really didn't wanted to live..

don't be so late to realize ur mistakes because everything doesn't have second chance..believe me everything doesn't have..

##

(Pardon me, i don't know anything about science..if any wrong, maaf kar dena)

Ashwini palmed her mouth to control her sniff and sobs..but she ended up something more..the sight in front of her, killed her thousand times..mistakes and sins brought a soul here..where he should never be..

Manik was inside OT more than 8 hours for his operation as there was internal bleeding inside his brain..how he was surviving that pain..god only knew it..doctors were trying best but nothing was helping them..they all were loosing hopes on Manik..as his pulses where going down..he had lost lots of blood, which was supplied to him..n number of wires and needles were pricked to his skin, which was already wounded as he rolled on stairs..his body said nothing but wounds..both internally and externally..

I want to continue this operation..that was Dr. Ashwini..who kept a mother in her aside..her moto is to save her Manik..that's it..non can stop her..non..she can't sit outside and mourn like others by keeping their all hope on others..she want to be her, to save her Manik..for herself not for any..and she will do it..for her son..

While other doctors sighed having best doctor for Manik..if any can save Manik, it was her..and it will be her always..

##

It was early morning when OT's light went off..making rest people conscious about their feeling..they all hoped to hear one thing..Manik needs to be safe..that's it..nothing added to it..a pure wish from everyone for pure soul..

##

Manik was shifted to ICU, for further observation after his operation..nothing could be said, till he wakes up..is all they got to know by doctors..who mentioned Manik's current status..

where Doctors also mentioned about Manik getting hurt thrice on his head..where all they could figure out one accident..that he had been rolled on staircase..which was mentioned by Cabir..and rest didn't had idea, how Manik got hurt twice..And top of it, Doctor gave information about Manik's sudden nervous break down..made him loose his balance that's how he ended up loosing is balance while running down the stairs..and rest where trying to figure out, how did Manik get hit on head twice..while doctor announced them that Manik had got immense  hit on back of the head with hard substance..which lead to loss lot of blood and maybe a blood clot too..

how this is going to turn in Manik's health even doctor's weren't aware off..all they could do was wait..

wait..

wait..

##

next day afternoon

Their wait became miserable each second went like hell..but that wait was not even equal to Manik's wait for love..which he waited for years..but got nothing but ended up in deep darkness like never before..

Devika and Neyo were looking at Manik leaning to glass window..as tears didn't stopped from their while Manik was supported by ventilation for his breathing..where as he was sleeping with frown in his forehead like always..now he is back to where he was always..to darkness..but this time..god! knows what more stored for him..

While Raj and Rahul either side of the ladies looking at Manik with guilt..Sanskar, Swara and Cabir, were in private cabin..to rest as all three were worn out completely..to see such Manik..they wish, they protected him..they wished..

I should've been more alert on Emperor..Rahul said out of nowhere in blank tone..where three looked him..one was totally puzzled looking at Rahul, who was he?? she never meet him..she never knew him..while other two bend down in shame..

I should've stand for Manik without caring about anything but i thought u people will think about ur son, my mistake i should've not believed u people upon Manik..i should've not..he further added..while Raj tears rolled..as Rahul side hugged Devika..while she kept on weeping, as she repented for not caring Manik..not that she didn't wanted..but she was too occupied in her own pain, which will take her forever..she just wanted to make things right before she leave this cruel world..at least for son..and she will do it..

Rahul dekh i know we did mistake..but..Raj tried to put his view..

Mistake..was it a mistake? Making ur own son bankrupt? is a just mistake to u? Rahul yelled without caring where he was..while Neyo blinked her eyes..she wasn't aware of Manik being bankrupt..that too by her husband..

Bankrupt? aap kya bol rahi hai? Neyo was innocent just like a child..

Huh! Manik is bankrupt..aur ye kissi aur ne nai kiya..bal ki uski kudka baap ne kiya hai? there was no mercy in Rahul's voice for Raj..while he bowed his head in guilty'..while Devika was all time crying in Rahul's arms, she repented giving Manik to Raj..she badly did..

Raj what the hell u have done? ye sab kya hai? she questioned him with pain..she can't put forth a imagination what Manik has gone through..she was badly hurt..

Deko Neyo, I have valid reason for it..don't worry, I have brought all reporters..so news won't leak further..Raj was about to continue further but he was rewarded by best slap, which he deserves at the moment..making two ladies gasp in air..

Do u think ur money can buy Manik's respect back.. do u??paisa sab kuch nae kard saktha hai Raj..It can't get Ur son's life back nor his respect, which he earned himself..money is not all Raj..tu puri dulath bhi dega na usse..tu Apne beta ka pyaar hasil nae karpayaga..trust me, ur money nor ur sorry's will get ur son back..

kodiya usko, tune..

kodiya..hamesha ke liye..

u have treated him worse than u treat ur servants, Raj..

voh bechara sab seh ratha bena kohi complain..but tumne aaj hadi par kardiya..u crossed limits of hurting someone..u have hurt him beyond repair..Raj..

u lost a gem..

u lost it..

Rahul yelled at raj, while he was mum..because everything was truth..money can't buy everything..who knows it better than him..

Now its enough..I'm done giving chances to both of u..we are so done..

Jesi Manik ko hosh ayyega, we will take him with us..and we make sure u don't find us forever..lekar jayenge hum, Humara Manik..kabhi kisi ko muka nae denge usse hurt karne ke liye..we will keep him happy the way OUR EMPEROR DESERVES..

Rahul was determined his decision..there was no looking back..but how long was the bloody question again??

U can't do that Rahul..both his parents yelled in fear of loosing the sight of their son..where Neyonika was numb to react..

U can't take my son away from me..U can't..mera beta hai voh..u don't have any right on my son..Neyonika yelled at Rahul holding his collar..even that startled Devika..where she questioned herself, whether she loved her own son like Neyo..answers is hell no..

try me..Rahul said angrily..jerking Neyonika's hands from his collar..

Aur kes hakse ye bath bol rahi hai aap ..let me remind u people..that

I Have right on Manik more than u three..I'm responsible for each happening of Manik's more than u three..

The sentence churned parents heart like hell but Neyo looked him with wide eyes..she was spitting fire on him..if someone had right on Manik, it was just her..and it will be her..and non can take her place not even his own parents too..she knew it and she will prove it..

Who the hell are u? the soul, who never raised her voice against any,today was shouting at her guts..just because of her son..and it will be always for him..

I'm his god! damn Guardian..Rahul lost his cool..he knew,, he was fighting with wrong person..who was nowhere wrong..but his thoughts weren't sane..he could feel his baby daughter crying her heart today..just because of him..he knew it, he indirectly brought his daughter near death..by taking chance to protect both of his kids(Manan)..fuck! he messed up again..his daughter went to toss, he don't know whether he will get his daughter back ever..now, even Manik is slipping out of his hand..how helpless he was feeling, he knows it..he was guilty for happenings..he was guilty for his own chances..that brought them here..

What?? Neyo was shocked too core..while she looked Raj and Devika for answer..but their bend heads said more than their unsaid words..

The thought of they don't having right on their son make any parents miserable..but trust me his parents did deserved it eventually..

Where Swara and Sanskar came back listening loud argument in hospital, where Cabir got call..maybe that was the mistake of Cabir,to receive that damn call, which ruined beautiful relationship of friendship..which everyone dreamt to have..

What's happening guyss? Swara sounded curious..but her curiousity was replaced with frown seeing the scene in ICU..

Maniiik..

Where everyone looked inside ICU..through glass..only to see Manik jerking things in sleep..tears were rolling from his eyes..everyone inside ICU were trying their best to bring Manik to normal..nothing was helping them..

he was mumbling something..

he was breathing irregularly..

His mumbling turned to scream..

he was sweating profusely..

That was the first ever 

PANIC ATTACK OF MANIK , WHICH HE GOT IN FRONT OF SOMEONE..

where non knew how to control him..nurse tied his hands and legs to bed post..as their was high chances of Manik getting hurt again..which non could offered to see or handle..where Devika slipped down seeing the sight..where Neyonika held window for her support..

It was not sight any mother could see..her child getting hurt..and all they could do is just see him getting hurt..while Raj stepped back as he slipped on his knees..everything inside him blasted..his son was getting hurt, the way he said..his words came running to him..making feel, how ruthless he was..how cruel he was to his own son..

"par jo maine bola voh hokar rahega..mark my words MONSTER MANIK!! UR LOVELY SISTER WILL BRING U TO ROADS..U GONNA CRY FOR BETRAYAL, WHICH SHE GONNA GIVE U..AND TRUST ME, I WILL JUST STAND AND WATCH THE SHOW..SO MUCH FUN AWAITING FOR ME..MANIK, U WILL CRY..U WILL CRY IN FRONT OF ME..A SIGHT TO BE WATCHED..THE GREAT MANIK MALHOTRA, BREAKING DOWN lS NOT SMALL SCENE..IT WILL BE EPIC MOMENT OF MY LIFE..I'M JUST WAITING FOR IT MANIK..I'M..KOHI BHI NAE BACCHA SAKTHA TUME..KOHI BHI NAE..THAD POGE TUM..HAKRI SASS THAK..AND I WILL MAKE SURE..EVEN DEATH SHOULD NOT COME TO U SO EASILY.." 

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 "Hello baby..how are u? u look so venerable?"

"Oh! ya..i'm fine dad.. "

 "but how long baby? "

"let me guess..hmm 5 days.."  

"just 5 days Manik..tick tick..it starts baby.. "

 "I will pray god for u..that u survive much more longer this time.."

"Ready to lose ur everything Manik Malhotra..Ready to lose ur people in just 5 days..Ready to lose urself for one last time..and never to get up again..Are u ready Baby? "

  "U will regret dad..u will regret one day.."

"Definitely but not before ur death.. "

" Don't worry..the day u see my last breath..is the day..u will cry..for ur son..and i won't come back ever..even if u ask me.."

Manik please,,,I'm sorry..please ajja..I'll take back my words..please don't leave us..Please..Raj cried all his heart,,,his curse came true..he feared..he feared for next moment also..what if his words came true??what if they lose their son?? who is already fighting between life and death..the way he said..Manik was struggling not to live again..he didn't wanted a life, where there was no value for his existence..which everyone conveniently proved him, he doesn't have value..where as Raj was crying for his son...like Manik said..he regretted every bit of his words today..

Wasn't it too late? for realization..wasn't it??

Where Neyo and Devika prayed for their son..if someone could save Manik,, it was their God alone..who they believe with all heart..to save their son..to get him back..

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Ashwini ran to Rahul's arms and cried like never before..not even when her daughter(Siri/Nandini) was kidnapped, she never was this miserable but at this moment all she did was to cry..seeing her like this..everyone felt numbness..all hopes were crushing..with each drop of her tears..while Rahul held her tightly..he could feel something was badly went wrong..if not his wife was strong enough to deal things without any tear in her eyes..but 

Ashwini kya huwa Emperor ko? is..is he fine? Rahul asked in stammer while Ashwini cried more in his arms..making complete strange twist in Neyo and Devika's stomach..they knew something was wrong with Manik..something..

Man..Manii..before she say anything..

Ahhhahhhhhhhhhhh...

All heard loud shriek inside ICU..all feared hearing that painful voice..while Ashwini cried more in Rahul's arms..though she saved Manik, she couldn't save Manik from pain he will go through for life..his betrayals really gifted him life long pain..

Yes Manik survived..

But did really he survived?

Answer was still question mark..

Without second thought Neyonika pushed doors of ICU..who was followed Devika and Raj..while Sanskar was frozen in his place..the sight can pierce any heart, where as Sanskar was broken seeing his brother in such a state, he covered his mouth with palm..he lost his balance, seeing his strength struggling..

Don't hurt me..please don't hurt me..

please i beg u..i beg u please..

Is all they heard from Manik's mouth, he was having severe panic attack, like never before..where tears were rolling from his closed eyes..

The pain and hurt in his voice was nothing he had felt inside him..the fear in his voice made his parents flatter in shame..

Listening this even Kirolskar's came running..where they saw Manik getting wild in each passing second, where he was hurting his own hands to get freed..he was struggling to run away from this pain..which was holding him still..to make him hurt more..

Manikk..

Ashwini dared to walk near Manik..while rest his parents were rooted to floor..never in their life, they saw Manik so vulnerable..loosing his senses was out of question to them, because they all saw was a mask man, who they believed..but do they know, it was not really first for Manik or it will be last for him..

Maniiik..get up babbby..no..no..one will hurt u..Ashwini said calmly controlling her tears, which she was falling every bit seeing him like this..while he was jerking her hands in his sleep mumbling same lines again and again..what he was seeing in his subconscious non were aware of it..

While Devika immediately loosened ties around his legs and hands..which had left wounds behind..where Devika caressed his hairs to calm him..but today she failed to give that warmth that her son needed..while Neyonika and Raj were just seeing their son..who was becoming more aggressive minute by minute..while Rahul became mute audience like Swara..

Manik get up..Ashwini shouted her pitch..making Manik jerk from his land of fear..he opened his eyes..his parents breathed in relief..but it was momentary as he pushed side table, while he ran to corner of room..making everyone gasp in fear..

Everything felt numb to them..the coldness in the room made them shiver but not more than the sight they all were having..

All they could see fear and pain in Manik's eyes..which was swollen with continuous wail..

Manik..come to Mamma bear...Neyonika tired to go near Manik..where he engulfed himself in fear..

Don't.. Don't hurt me..

Don't.. I promise..I will not come near u ever..

Where Neyo's eyes went blur..as she choked to breath..but nothing could bring her back to senses..seeing her baby bear getting fear of his own Mamma bear..who was his first love..

I promise..i will stay away from u..trust me..

But please don't hurt me..

Aur mai apko Maa bhi nae bolunga..

So, please don't hurt me..

Manik held himself tighter in his own embrace..that was his fear..he feared to go to the person, who he loved like anything..he feared to get hurt by her..where rest were numb to react seeing such sight..in whole world, Manik trusted someone blindly for himself was his Mamma bear..everyone inside the room were aware of it..but seeing this scene, they can't put words..where Neyo was broken to hell..she didn't knew, that she hurt him beyond repair..she was shuttered to see her son going away from her..for whom she came back..as tears flowed from her eyes in pain..

Manik..trust me baby bear..I won't hurt..ur mamma will never hurt u..

I'm sorry for hurting u baby..mamma ki paas ajja baby..please..

Neyonika slowly crawled to Manik..but he pinned himself to wall in fear of getting hurt, while saying a big No to Neyonika..who he never wanted to hurt in his life..while she cried seeing her son in such a state..she was helpless..

Manu..Manu..please humri bath suno..

Devika graced herself near Manik, to take a chance to console him..while he covered himself more as if he don't protect himself..they will hurt him again..while stitches on his wounds were opening..as blood was oozing out, making Ashwini fear to death..

No..No..don't come near me..u will hurt me like everyone..

Go Away I don't want u..

Manik screamed holding his head..which were blasting like hell inside him..while Devika stumbled herself..Raj held her before she looses..she was too weak..he knew it..he can't take any chances between his wife or his son..both were sailing in same boat..he can't afford to loos any of them..

Manik just calm down..

deko we won't hurt u..trust me Manik..we won't..

Raj somehow, composed himself..tired to sound calm, which he wasn't..this Manik, is like nightmare to Raj..the fear in his eyes made him shatter thousand times..not even in childhood..Manik showed this side to Raj, even in fear but today..everything is changed for worst..how worst non could believe still..

No...No..I won't trust u..neither any..

get away from here..leave me alone..

Manik screamed holding his head..where stitches were tearing due to his aggressiveness..while others felt such helplessness, they couldn't put words for it..

Manik, listen beta..

Raj trailed near to Manik..while he clutched himself more in fear like small kid..

Don't hit me..Don't hit me with hunter..

I promise, i won't trust any..

I promise, mai kesi ko pyaar nae karunga..

I promise, i will stay away from everyone..

I will go away, i won't show my face to any..

I will go far away..i promise..

But please don't hit me..please..

everything around was numb,,, except Manik sob and sniff..

Parents? who are they?

Ur first ever family, who u know them, from ur very born..sorry..u know them even before u come to this world..u have bond with them even, when u are in ur mom's womb..

if u get hurt? who is the first person u need?

Hmm ur parents or very special person..either of them or anyone..mostly ur mom..even if small cut, u run to ur mom..to seek warmth and protection u need from her..u won't be satisfied until u are done with ur complains and she consoling u for same..where ur dad will be just beside u, scolding u endlessly for ur carelessness..but he is no less than mother..but have different way of showing it..

but what if parents become reason of ur hurt??

what if?

the people u run for warmth and affection, are the very people, who are reason for ur hurt?

where will u go?

where should a child go??

That was the very case of Manik..

For Manik parents are people, who hurt him every time..that line printed in his subconscious memory..where

PARENTS=PAIN/HURT/TEARS/FEAR/DISSAPPOINTMENT

was it his mistake?

or

his parents mistake?

God knows..

Shock was the small word for what they heard from Manik..all looked Raj for answers..while Raj crumbled down in tears..he definitely wished to die at very moment..he was ashamed for his own deeds, for which his son is repenting..while he cursed himself for being such a cruel dad..

The insecurity and pain in Manik's tone made any feel hell..where Raj cursed himself for hurting his son..he never knew, he had hurt him this beyond..that his son is getting scared for past events..which his son crossed effortlessly according to Raj..but was it really true?

Did Manik ever overcome his fears?

did he?

Absolutely question mark..

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Manik..Ashwini was the first person to recover from shock..she can't loose Manik at least now..she had brought him back with all her strenght..she can't let others ruin it..she knows how to handle her Manik better than his parents..

She forwarded her hand infront of him..

Manik blinked to get better vision of the person..seeing Ashiwni..he breathed immediately, the sigh of relief said, he was relaxed a bit seeing her..the person, who had always gave him hug, whenever he needs his mother..she had kept his back, and what more he needs.. 

he held her palm lightly with his trembling hands, which she had extended for him, where she gripped it tighter, giving him assurance, which he needed at the very moment..that was his unknown trust of his, on her..while she pulled him softly to her embrace..where he hide himself from the people in her arms, who hurt him..where she gave him warmth, which his parents failed to give..he was in better place with her, he knew it..

Manik calm down..relax..I'm here na..i won't let any hurt..please stop crying baby..please..

Manik relaxed in her arms like always..whenever she hugged him, she gave him a reason to trust her..unlike others..where Manik knew, she will be the lady, who will held him like always..to wipe his tears like always..and she will be always with him, no matter what..

That's what Manik needed assurance for his insecurity..he needed someone protect him from the demons he was fighting with..

While with trembling hands Sanskar injected high seductive to his body..to put him in deep sleep away from every pain he was going through..mainly to his redo stitches..

While Manik slipped to deep slumber..where Rahul picked up Manik in his arms and put him on bed effortlessly..where rest dispersed from the room..except Ashwini as she needs to redo stitches..while Devika left from there without anyone knowledge..she have work to do..before leaving this world..to free Manik from bondage, which people climbed on him..she needs to free him before she leaves him, forever..last duty of a mother to keep her son away from pain, at least now..

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It was midnight..it was Nandini's birthday..the day, should be most beautiful day for them..but for both of them it was bad day again.. a day which apart two souls for years together..it was time to leave Mumbai for Nandini..leaving everything behind her..which she called her's..maybe that was the best decision of her..to protect her or her babies..she flew to Maneli..leaving Manik Malhotra behind with miseries..where she waited for him..while he was taking her name in his deep slumber..his soul wanted to wake up..but poor soul, didn't had energy to caught hold of his only possession..

End of Writer's pov

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Manik's pov

Nandini's birthday- Afternoon

Hmm..

Dark..

Beep

Beep

Dark

everything was dark around..but that darkness held fear..fear of getting hurt again and again..i don't know..whether i'm alive or dead..all i want is, i want to be dead..i would prefer it above anything..but how can god be so generous on me..he loves to see me in pain, that's it..

Maniik..can u hear me baby??can u?

Someone was calling me warmly..but i was in no mood to get up..to face dirty world..which didn't gave anything but pain to me..i don't want to wake up but warm hands started caressing me..i knew who it was..I slowly opened my eyes, when i saw teary eyes pleading me..while i blinked my eyes blankly..

Baby bear..

i was about to get up..but i held my head..it was paining immensely, while someone slowly made me sit..i saw the person..

U scared me, Emperor..Rahul uncle said with teary eyes..i was blank again..

Pani..

my vocals were dead just like me..while i looked around only to see a different place, i looked around..shit! i was in hospital..i saw myself, i was in hospital dress..where someone made me drink water..

How are u feeling now? I looked at Ashwini aunty..i can't explain my pain to any..my emotions are dead..i can't express myself to any, any more..i just nodded my head as i slept on her lap..where she was caressing my hairs..while i closed my eyes..

After few minutes nurse came with some bowl and medicines..while aunty was checking my pulse rate..and i was least interested..when i heard door opening..i looked perfect couple..okay they are my so called parents..i just ignored them..as i leaned to bed rest..all i wanted was peace..peace which left my life forever..Nandu be safe, wherever u are..

Manik how did u ended up hurting this much? Rahul uncle asked curiously..

I don't know..

everything from my side was blank..nothing more..i wanted yell at my parents and say them to get out..but all i did was to keep mum..i don't care for any, any more..

Really Manu?? i looked lady..who was my (devika)mom..she was damn furious with my answer..guess, what her eyes said..dare-u-lie, i-won't-leave-u..where i cared a bit..i'm done with parents..

Yes really..i said annoyingly..as i started eating my food without a word..where i know, she was glaring me still..is she furious like my dad??then, i will stay away from her too..

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Door opened again, their stood Raj Malhotra with puffy eyes..where i walked with my trembling legs to window without giving damn to three people in my room..where Rahul and Aunty walked out giving privacy, which i certainly felt useless..

Manik..

Hmm..what u want know?

Ab meri paas kuch bhi nae den ke liye..so u may leave now..

I looked Night sky..Happy birthday Nandini..bohuth kuch soch tha..es, baar ye surprise dunga voh dunga..par muje ye nae patha..i will became reason for ur tears on ur birthday..be strong us much as u want..please stay safe, aur apna kayal rakna..and please do remember..ur Manik will love u always, no matter what..yes, u broke ur promise..but i made it happened..i'm sorry for all that..i'm sorry from my heart..

And my babies..be safe..apni mamma zayada trouble math karna..i wish i could feel u once in my life..i could..

I let out a sigh..as i leaned my head to wall..as night sky felt peace..than parents ranting..they kept on talking..while my talk with my stars started again..my best friend, who had been with me from childhood, when non were they..and will always be with..at leat no one will take them away from me..

I wish Nandini, u to had been my far fetch star..so, i could see whenever i felt like..

Too much of love
Too much of trust
Too much of expectations
Is equal to
Zillions of pain maybe said or unsaid!!

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Hogaya yaar..i couldn't write more than this..i hope u aren't crying like me..

What u felt in whole?

hmm..what's next..four unfortunate things to land in Manik's life again..to make him weak like never before..

Expecting from parents is it wrong??

Was it right to neglect Ur own kid???

Why love and trust gives pain in return..are they both too weak to hurt someone, which should give peace and solace to a person..why?? This both words are complicated.. why??

Kaafi kuch huwa hai??kaafi kuch hone wala hai

Swara firstly??

Raj Malhotra confusing item hai Pura story ka..

Devika..she is finally here..
I know she isn't fitting to the character sketch, which I gave u..I mean character wise..but darlings wait for her actual character sketch..u gonna love her in next part..for Pakka..

Nandini, now what feel for her??

Cabir..saviour👮👮true buddy..but how long??

Sanskar??

Rahul?? The guardian!!

Ashwini, an angel 👼

Neyonika?? Do u think Manik will give her chance?? Does she deserves a chance??

Who is behind Siri urf NANDINI??and why??

What mistake Rahul did that his daughter became victim again?? They are paying highly..

Now what do u feel, Nandini did was correct being a mother and a self respected women.. though unknowingly she saved herself and kids..

At last..

What u feel for them,,,

Raj Malhotra

Mukthi Malhotra

Manik Malhotra, did i justified his pov??

If u were writer or Manik Malhotra or reader..how u want to punish Mukthi..feel free..say Ur pov..

Now what u want to read in specific, like any moments u wanna read in this story.. between kids.. Manan..anything that matter..or any particular scene..u wanna me create..I'm here..I will try to write them..keeping story in my mind..

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