SURPRISE FOR YOU ALL AT THE END.

Manik fell in the pool as Harshad pushed him inside. Manik was shocked with the sudden push but the very next second he was more shocked as he saw Harshad fell behind him. He looked at the pool to find it filled with blood. He came out of shock and touched the source of blood. Harshad's back was shot not once but twice.

"Harshad!", he called him but he was unconscious.

Immediately, he came out of pool with unconscious Harshad and called for ambulance. The news of Harshad being shot went inside the mansion and Cabir with Dhruv and Abhi ran outside not before warning the girl to keep Nandini out of this news as they know she won't be able to handle this shocking news.

All the boys went outside and helped Manik to take Harshad.

They all went to hospital while the girls and elders attended the guests as they make their exit.

All made sure that the news doesn't reach Nandini so they locked her in roomsaying her to rest as it was a tiring day.

All were damn worried about Harshad as he has lost a lot of blood. Nia went with as she was a doctor and was giving the first aid.

Harshad was taken inside the operation theatre and all waited outside praying to god to keep him safe.

The news of Harshad being shot was spread in the media as Harshad was also a famous personality being a son of famous businessman.

The media rushed inside the hospital and it has become almost impossible for everyone around there to handle them even with the bodyguards and security people present over there.

They can't even go outside of the hospital so all decided to be in the hospital till all the media chaos silent.

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It's more than four hours that Harshad was taken in the hospital and till now no one has informed the girls and Manik's parent about Harshad condition. They made sure that all the guests retires to their respective home as they knew if anyone will stay back then the news will take no time to reach Nandini and knowing Nandini's condition no one wanted her to know that her only family whom she got a few days back has been shot only because of her.

Though everyone knows that she's nowhere at fault but they also knows that she'll blame herself for it.

They were all worried about Harshad and so Raj decided to go to the hospital to check on him. As his car left Mukti got a message.

"Guys! Harshad! He couldn't make it up!", Mukti said looking the message again and again which Manik has sent.

All were shocked.

"We should tell Nandu about this.!", Navya suggested with teary eyes as she can't imagine the pain which Nandini will get after knowing the news.

"No! We won't say anything to her.! Let's take her to hospital!! Manik will tell as she'll need him at that time.!", Alya suggested and all nodded.

The girls were about to go to Nandini when Mukti again got a message from Manik to not take Nandini to the hospital due to media.

They nodded and decided to leave Nandini with Nyonika.

All the girls reached hospital to find the media at the main gate. They took the back gate to find the boy with Raj present over there.

They went near them, Manik was shocked to find them over there.

"Tum log yaha? Why the hell are you guys here? Who's with my baby? You guys left her alone!", he bombarded them with questions.

"Manik.! What do you mean by why we're here? You only messaged me that Harshad couldn't make it up so we came here.! And about Nandu toh Nyonika aunty is with her as you told to not to take her with us.!", Mukti told him and showed him the message.

"I messaged you? How can it be possible when my mobile is not with him.! Someone has taken my mobile to call the ambulance when Harshad was shot.! And will I tell you guys to come over here and lie to you when Harshad is clearly out of danger and... wait a minute.! Nanhi is alone? Damn.! I've to rush. Harshad being shot was all just a distraction..!", he said and ran outside only to find the media is everywhere, even at the back gate.

He cursed and tried his best to go out with the help of security but nothing was helping him as his fans who got the news about him in the hospital has also reached over there to have look of their rockstar.

For the first time in his life he cursed being a Rockstar and did his best to reach his baby.

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On the other side in the mansion, Nandini who was oblivious of all the chaos was getting bore as she was all alone from more than five hours. First she slept hugging Manik's shirt as she was damn tired and she knew if everyone has told her to sleep and she won't do that then Manik will get mad at her. But now, she's all awake waiting for anyone to come to her as the door was locked from outside as per Manik's instruction.

She yawned and decided to call other but found that her mobile is not with her. She sighed and started thinking about her day. Finally she got married to Manik like the way she wanted. She smile and blushed as she remembered every moment.

Her thoughts were broken by a knock. She looked at door thinking that someone is at the door but frowned when she noticed that it was from window. She looked at window and her eyes widen as she found her nightmare standing in front of her leaning to the window knocking it to get her attention.

She gulped and looked all around the room to find something to hit him but got nothing.

"Na.! Na.! My dear so-called adopted daughter! Don't even think to play smart with me!", he smiled evilly and stepped closer to her.

"Surprised? Awwww.!!! I'm so glad to see your reaction.!! You know I got to know that my favourite daughter is getting married so I thought why don't give her surprise.! So ! I'm here.! As your wedding gift.! Mery ashirwad ke bina tumhari shadi kaisey puri hogi.!", he laughed evilly.

"leave me alone.! Manik will kill you if you'll harm me.!", she said gulping hard and sweating badly.

"Acha baby.! Tumhary Manik se toh main dar gaya.!", he laughed and continued, "vo tab bhi kuch nhi kar paya tha jab mainey tumhri Maa ko mara tha, jab mainey tumhey criminal sabit kar diya tha aur jab mainey tumhey maara that oh you really think we can do anything now.! Aww..!! baby.!! I really feel bad for you.!! Vaisey toh I never thought about it but aaj tumhey iss dulhan ke jodre mein dekh kar mann kar rha hai ki main bhi tumhrey saath sugahraat manau.!!', he smiled lustily and stepped forward.

Nandini backed off and cried more as she still remembers what had happened earlier when those men reached her lustily.. She tried to act strong but all her guts went away as Murthy approached her pulled her dupatta away. She cried and shouted for help.

Her shouts were heard by Nyonika. She can never imagine that things will turn like this and was in hall waiting for everyone.

She got a message from Manik and immediately ran towards Nandini's room when she heard her cry. Crying and worriedly she went to her room and opened the lock only to find the most dreadful things happening in front of her.

She ran inside and pushed Murthy away from Nandini who was about to tear her top.

"Leave her alone.! You bastard.! Don't touch my daughter.!!", she shouted and hugged Nandini close to her heart who cried like a baby.

"Tch.. Tch.!! Nyonika.! I never expected this from you.! You were always on my side.! This is not fare yaar.!!", Murthy said shamelessly..

"That's because was fool to not love this gem and being selfish.!! But I swear if you tried to touch her I'm gonna kill you.!!", she threatened him.

"Ufff.!! So much of love and family drama.!! You know what I'm tired of this so let's finish all this because I know you must have informed everyone till now and I've to leave before anyone reaches here. So Nyonika be a good friend stand aside...!!", he said serious as he took out his gun.

Nyonika's eyes widen and so as Nandini. Without thinking anything else Nyonika picked the vase beside the bed and threw it on Murthy.

"Nandini.! Come with me.!!", she hurriedly caught Nandini's hand and ran outside the room.

Murthy stood and checked his forehead from where blood was oozing out. He laughed and shouted, "Run as much as you can Nandini because today no one can save you.!"

He went behind her only to find them descending down the stairs.

He ran behind them and pushed Nyonika away from Nandini as he caught them at the last step.

Nyonika fell down and got hurt on her forehead, she tried to stand but Murthy shots her on her leg. Murthy took hold Nandini and said evily, "Run.! I'm giving you opportunity.! Try to save yourself because I'm loving this tom and jerry game.!", he left her to run away. Nandini was too shocked to take any step.

"Nandini.! Run away.! Go.!", Nyonika shouted but Nandini was on shock. She was numb to react. All she could remember is her past.

"Ohh.!! So sad.!! It seems you don't want to play and wants me to finish my work.!", Murthy said and points the gun on Nandini who's standing two steps below him.

He pulled the trigger and shot her but Nyonika pushed Nandini and save her by coming in between the bullet and Nandini.

This brought Nandini come of trance.

"tch..tch.. bechari.. bola tha mainey bich mein nhi aaney ko but koi ni.!! Shatranjh mein siphaiyon ko toh kurbaan hona hi padta hai.!!", Murthy said looking at the limping body of Nyonika.

Nandini looked all this and all she could see is red. She got the courage and pushed Murthy with all her force.

He fell down the stairs as he has not expected this sudden move and gun fell from his hand.

Nandini looked at the gun and taking it shouted, "Tumney pehley mujhsey meri maa chin li fir mery bhai behan, meri family aur mera monstu.! Ussey bhi tumhey sukoon nhi hua toh you tried to take my dignity by those man. Fir jab bahut saalo baad mein khsuh hui. Muhey mera parivaar mila toh tumne fir se meri family chin'ne ki kosis and now you gain took my mother.! I'll kill you.!! Meri izzat.! Meri family.! Meri maa ko chin'ne ki sazza mainey dungi aaj tumhey.!"

Without thinking twice she shoots him and fires all the six bullets in his chest.

She fell on floor after shooting him but a pair of warm hands holds her.

She looked him and smiles, "I finally killed him monstu.!"

"Yeh tune kya kiya baby.! Khud k saath.!", he whispers and hold her as she closed her eyes.

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