Malhotra Mansion.

From past few days, Raj has done everything in his hands for earning Nyonika's forgiveness. But nothing worked. She is still giving him cold shoulders.

But this has to end. He will end all this today. She can't just ignore him every time. Haa, he was at fault. But he is trying. But if she didn't even acknowledge his efforts then, what's the use in it?

Nyonika was instructing the servants about today's chores when Raj come to the living room. He waited till she finishes.

Raj: I want to talk to you something.

Nyonika ignored him as if she never heard him and started walking back to her room but he did her hands stopping her.

Raj: I said I want to talk to you.

Nyonika: But, I don't want to.

Raj: You have to and you will.

He said before pulling her to him.

Raj: Why are you ignoring me?

Nyonika: I am not ignoring you.

She said trying to snatch her hands from him.

Raj: Oh really, then why you never, ever acknowledge my presence?

She stopped her struggling and looked straight into his eyes.

Nyonika: Because I don't want to get used to you otherwise when you leave  I will be heartbroken again. I seriously can't handle another heartbreak that too from the same person.

Raj sighed. He knows she is insecure. He has to wipe this insecurity from her heart.

Raj: I am not gonna leave you Nyonika.

Nyonika: (chuckling) And you want me to believe you? Raj, you have said this a thousand times before. But you left. So tell me in which ground should I believe you?

Raj: I know Nyo. But...

Nyonika: It's Nyonika.

Raj: Huh?

Nyonika: It's Nyonika for you. Dare call me Nyo again.

Raj closed his eyes as he felt his heart broke a bit. There was a time when she said she loves it when he calls her Nyo, and now...

Raj: (clearing her throat) I know Nyo..nika that I am at fault. But please give me a chance. I promise I will make everything alright.

Nyonika: Took you so long to realise it. But sorry to say, you are late. You are 7 years late.

Raj: Please don't say that Nyo...nika.. I mean Nyonika. Because of my ego, we lost 7 years of our life and Manik's childhood. Don't repeat the same mistake as me Nyonika. Won't I get a benefit of the doubt Nyonika?

Nyonika: Did you give me? Did you have me a benefit of the doubt? You even refused to meet me and explain and now you are asking for benefit of the doubt. What a joke.
Raj: You are right, I never gave you a chance. I am trying to seek your forgiveness here Nyonika. Let me.heal you.

Nyonika: These scars are now my identity Raj. You can never heal them. You know what Raj, stop all this. Stop all your acts. It's irritating. And just to let you know, it's only because of Manik that I am living here. I don't want him to live like an orphan even after both his parents are alive. Otherwise, I would have divorced you long before. So stop all this otherwise I have to leave.

Nyonika said successfully hurting Raj.

Raj Malhotra, the arrogant, egoistic, fearless businessman is now scared of losing his love and son again.

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Mannat Mansion

Aryaman: Gaya... Gaya... Main tho gaya.

Aryaman was chanting the same sentence from the past 20 minutes. M6 stopped trying to stop him 5 minutes before.

Soha: Stop it bhai. Kab tak isi sentence bolte rahega aap?

Aryaman: you shut up. Tumhe kya? Tum toh dad ki princess hai. Tum kuch bhi kare woh tumhe kuch nahi bolega. Par mujhe, mujhe tho woh, punishment pe punishment dega.

Madhyam: Aryaman, agar tum phas gaya toh iska matlab hai ki ham sab bhi phas gaya.

Aryaman: And how is that? Haven't you heard properly? They are talking about Q labels. Q Labels, which is owned by my dad. Toh phasa toh main hu na.

Abhimanyu: Yaar, Aryaman think about it. Agar Sidhart uncle ko pata chala hai toh iska matlab hai ki sabko pata chala hai. They are like us if they do something they do it together. Ab tak Amma appa jo help kiye hai wahi bahot hai.

Aryaman: Haa, yeh bhi sahi hai. Matlab mere saath tum sab bhi phasa hua hai. Toh koi na. I am relieved.

Kaira: What a good friend you are Aru. I am touched.

Aryaman just rolled his eyes at her.

Nandini: Leave all this. Now think what can we do now? Hame jo bhi karna hi,  jaldi karna hai.

Soha: She is right, as Harshad and Fab5's problems are solved we have to concentrate on our problems now.

Kaira: And we have to start from scratch. This time we have to be conscious. Last time he played very smartly. We can't let him win this time.

Nandini: Is baar kuch aisa karna hoga ki woh kisiko cheat karne ke baare mein kabhi na soche.

Madhyam: But, karun toh kya kare?

Soha: It's not that hard, I mean we have all the proof now. Last time it was just doubt.

Madhyam: Correct. But is baar koi galti nahi.

Abhimanyu: In one way it's good they are here. In front of us. So we don't need to worry about their safety.

Kaira: But when are they coming?

Nandini: Nyo Maa keh rahi thi ki Mihir uncle do teen din mein aayegi to confirm the album.

Aryaman: So precisely sab kuch plan karne kelie 2 days hai hamare paas.

Nandini: That day Zubin is throwing a party right for announcing the deal with Malhotras.

Madhyam: I think that would be the best place to reveal the true colours of Mr. Harish Gadodia.

Abhimanyu: He is right. There will be all renowned businessmen, even media. After this, no one will associate with Gadodia's.

Soha: After this, everything will back to normal. No fights, no misunderstandings and no revenge.

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Mukthi: Manik, what is happening with Cabir?

She asked not beating around the bush as they are driving back to Malhotra Mansion to spent the night there as per the Fab5 tradition. It made Manik stiff for a moment but he composed himself.

Manik: What about him.

He tried to play the innocent card.

Mukthi: Ohh... Cut the crap Manik. I know you at least this much to know when you are lying. Now tell me what happened or precisely what is happening?

Dhruv: What happened Mukthi?

Mukthi: I too don't know Dhruv. But these two are hiding something.

Manik: We are not hiding anything okay.

Mukthi: Manik, don't think I am asking this without any base. I clearly, saw the looks you were giving Nandini when she said about Navya and Cabir leaving urgently. So spill.

Manik: It's not my place to tell. It's not right.

He sighed.

Mukthi: Really? So it's right to hide it from us? Wahh.

Alia: Manik, you know na we never hide anything from each other.

Manik: I know Alia. If it was anything about me I would have told you guys in a heartbeat. But it was about Cabir. Now don't think that he told only to me but you guys. He would have never told me too if not for me to overhear him. I am helpless here.

Dhruv: It's not your fault buddy. We understand you.

Alia: Yes, and Mukthi, leave it for now.

Mukthi: Yes, I will. But it doesn't mean that I m leaving the whole matter. Next time I meet Cabir I am gonna punch straight on his face and then going to ask him.

Alia: As your wish Mukthi. We are not gonna interfere.

Mukthi: Good.

She mumbled before moving out of the car as they reached Malhotra Mansion. But the scene going on there wasn't something they expected.

Nyonika and Raj is fighting, this time it was really serious that they didn't even recognised Fab5's presence.

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Kaira was going to her room after spending a good time in her rose garden thinking about yesterday's events when she got pulled into a room.

She screamed which was muffled by a hand.

"Don't Scream, it's me."

She heard a voice which she recognised to be Madhyam's.

She pushed his hands aways before placing her hand on her racing heart trying to calm it down.

Kaira: (Scolding) What the hell was that Maddy. You almost give me a very attack.

Madhyam: Sorry, I just wanted to talk with you.

Kaira: Toh mujhe bulana chahiye tha na aisa darana nahi. Leave it. What do you want to talk about?

She asked him suspiciously.

Madhyam: About us.

It was just above a whisper. If she wasn't concentrating she wouldn't have heard it.

She stiffed for a moment before taking a seat on his bed with a sigh.

Kaira: Then talk.

Madhyam: Huh?

Kaira: Tumhe baat karna tha na. Then talk.

Madhyam: Haa yeah. That... I... I want to... I want.

Kaira: Why are you stammering now Maddy. Ham ajnabi thodi hai. It's just me.

Madhyam: Yes it's just you. That's the problem.

Kaira: Matlab?

Madhyam: Matlab, you are my best friend.  And these feelings, that I have for you.  It's not something I should feel for my best friend. I know you from years Matlab from diaper days. What if this feeling snatches my best friend from me. Waise bhi meri ek galti ke wajah se we lost so many things. Even our friendship was in a stage of breaking. All because of me. And I don't want to do the same again.

Kaira: So, are we back to ignoring the feelings and playing that just friends card.

Madhyam: I would have if I didn't talk with Dhruv. That guy is too sensible for his own good. But also dumb too. Mujhe, advise de raha tha when he is doing the same mistake. Seriously.

He was blabbering non-stop which was seriously going above Kaira's head.

Kaira: Maddy you are not making any sense to me. What is your actual decision?

Madhyam: To Never Let You Go.

He said without any hesitation. Kaira for a minute thought she heard it by mistake but his serious expression told another way.

Kaira: Maddy, what are...

She couldn't complete her sentence as she saw him go on his knees.

Madhyam: So, Ms.Kaira Kapoor, will you make me the happiest man in the world by being my girlfriend?

Kaira: (Clearing her throat) That was a bit cliche, but it's okay. Yes.

She said holding his hands and trying to control her giggles.

He smiled before standing and pulling her into a tight hug.

Madhyam: I know I do so many stupid things. But I promise you will not regret it.

Kaira: I know.

She whispered making her hold tight.

But their peaceful moment broke hearing Nandini's scream for Aryaman to stop.

What happened now?

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I thought to stop here but some people will kill me if I do. So, I am not leaving you guys in a cliff hanger. Read further. *smiling sheepishly*

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10 minutes before.

Nandini barged into Soha's room to see her looking out of the window deep in her thought.

She just says one word before "Explain"

Soha let out a sigh before turning back to the window while Nandini takes a seat on the beanbag near the window.

Soha: Yesterday I fought with Harshad.

Nandini: Kyun?

Soha: I saw him getting cosy with one girl.

Nandini: So what? It's not like he is flirting with a girl for the first time.

Soha: He wasn't just flirting he was going to kiss her.

She said irritated. Her hands were in a fist. Nandini saw this and raised her eyebrows.

Nandini: So?

Soha: So... Are you seriously asking me this?

Nandini just shrugged.

Soha: How will you feel if you see Manik kissing someone.

She said with her hands on her hips and glaring at Nandini.

Nandini: Simple, I will kill that girl.

Soha: That's what I thought.

Nandini: But Soha, I love him. So, I have a reason. What about you?

She wiggled her eyebrows

Soha: Because I have feelings for him.

She said in a duh tone.

Nandini: ohkayyy.... But have you told him yet?

Soha: No, But he knows about my feelings. That's why he is avoiding me and yesterday was the last string.

Nandini: But, why is he avoiding you?

Soha: He says he don't deserve me.

Nandini: On a serious note, the boys who thinks they don't deserve you will make you happiest.

Nandini said with a dreamy smile. While Soha gives her an incredulous look.

Nandini: Sorry, You continue.

Soha: So, yesterday I confront him and we end up in a fight. He says, he doesn't want to make me hurt. But hurt toh mujhe ab ho raha hai na. Pehli baar kisise pyaar hua. Aur aisa hogaya.

Nandini: Hey don't be disheartened. He still haven't properly moved on from his past yet.

Soha: If that's the matter then I would gladly have his time and also stand by him and help him. But no he is not at all ready. He is not even ready to acknowledge his feelings. Then how?

Nandini: Ek baar usse baat karke dekhna.

Soha: Yesterday I tried. But he is not listening. He was screaming and told me to leave him alone.

Flashback (@ club)

Soha came to where Harshad was dancing with the girl and pried her away from Harshad and pushed her down.

Harshad: What the hell Soha?

Harshad yelled at her before trying to help that girl. But Soha, who was already jealous was fuming by then. She once again comes to that girl but before she could push her again Harshad stopped her. Soha wiggled in Harshad's arms. She was unstoppable and blind with jealousy.

Harshad motioned the girl to leave then turned Soha to face him.

Her face was red, angry tears rolling down from her eyes.

Harshad: What are you doing Soha? Hosh mein toh ho?

Soha pushed his hands away and rubbed her tears harshly.

Soha: Why we're you trying to kiss her? How can you

Harshad: Now don't act like some clingy girlfriend Soha. I can kiss anyone I want. You can't stop me. It's not like we are in some relationship.

Soha: You know about my feeling for you na Harshad. Phir Kyun kar raha hai aisa?

Harshad: What you have for me is just a crush Soha, by time it will go away.

Soha: It is not some crush Harshad.

Harshad: Yes, it is.

Soha: No it is not.

Soha said stubbornly.

Harshad: Soha, listen and listen carefully. You and Me can never be a thing. I never saw you anything above a friend.

Soha: You are lying. YOU ARE LYING.

She screamed again.

Harshad: Ab tak mujhe sirf doubt that but now it is confirmed. You are a stubborn spoiled brat and your new obsession is me.

Soha: You doesn't mean that.

Soha whispered. All her life she tried to be a good daughter for her parents. As Aryaman says, she was her parents little princess and she got everything without even she asking. But she was never a spoilt brat. After all that's what her mother taught her. Her mother who passed away when she was just 10.

Harshad: I mean it Soha. You are a spoilt brat. That's why you are still stubborn about your little crush even after I avoided all your advances.

He said looking straight into her eyes, that for once even she believed him.

Soha closed her eyes once and took a deep breath.

Soha: You know what Harshad? GO TO HELL.

She screamed before walking out of the club.

Flashback ends.

Soha cried thinking about yesterday's events and Nandini immediately hugged her caressing her back. But they startled hearing something breaking in the corridor and when they check, they saw Aryaman's retreating figure.

Soha: Bhai sab suna toh nahi.

Soha was scared. Aryaman never gets angry easily. But when it comes to his Family one scratch on them and he will be a raging bull. Now it is the matter of his little sister. No one knows what he will do now.

Nandini, coming out of shock ran behind him calling him. But he doesn't stop. Till Nandini came to the entrance he had already started his car and left the house.

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2755 words.

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MaIra is happening guys.

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