Running away isn't the solution but fighting is

(_thehijabiwrites)

You come across a problem, a situation or a fight. Don't run away. Instead, be a part of it. If you're asked to fight, then fight it. If you're asked to oppose, then oppose it. Running away will take you right back to where you left. Hence, its not the right solution, be it anyone or any problem.

Our Nest

Prathik looked around the Mansion for Karthik like a crazy soul as tonight was supposed to be their night but the one who decided is missing.

Prathik: Where the hell is this Karthik!

Finally, he reached Karthik's room and tried to look over there too as he thought Karthik wouldn't be there. He never goes to his bedroom until he needs something from there. He hates loneliness!

Prathik pushed the door open only to gasp.

Prathik: What the f***!!!

He cursed as a mere whisper on seeing the entire room damaged. The curtains were no more on the railing. Books were thrown here and there. He could also see broken pieces of glass, which he supposed it to be of light lamp. His head moved from left to right frantically in search of his brother as he knew the situation isn't good now.

Prathik (whispered): Bhai.

There, he saw his Big Brother curled up in a ball, in the corner of the room. Taking long steps, Prathik reached towards Karthik and bent to his level on his knees.

Prathik: Karthik!

But, there was no answer. Karthik was simply looking through the window watching over his stars. Prathik was about to touch him, when he noticed dried tear marks on his cheeks making him to stare at him teary-eyed.

Prathik: Bhai!

He held Karthik's hands making him to turn towards Prathik without any emotion on his face.

Prathik: Hey! What's wrong?

His voice came out as a mere whisper while holding onto his brother's arms. But Karthik kept silent. The moment, he got to know that Manik Malhotra is the same person for whom they waited for 9 years of their lives, he lost it. He lost every ounce of energy he had in him. He felt noting but anger, hurt, pain, frustration and a feeling to destroy something which he did. He destroyed his room.He vented all his frustration on those non-living things present in his room. All thanks to the technology that every room in the Mansion was sound-proofed.

Prathik: Why the hell are you silent? Speak up, idiot!

He shook his brother who got to his sense and Prathik, for a moment, felt scared. Karthik might lose calm but he was always the matured one among them. He has seen Manvik weak. Manvik and Prathik punch each other whenever they get tired of fighting their problems but Karthik never did it. He kept everything inside. He never vented on anyone. He never said how much he wants to meet his father.

Karthik: He..He is here!

He mumbled but Prathik frowned hearing it.

Prathik: What are you saying, Bhai?

Tears brimmed in Karthik's eyes and he held Prathik's hands.

Karthik: God does listen..to our prayers..HE does!

Saying it, he hugged Prathik tightly making him to stumble on his place. He was taken into the tightest hug that he his brother had ever given him. He felt himself choking but he couldn't complain. He was so shocked to see Karthik crying.

Karthik: He could have..told us, right? He could have!

He kept crying in his brother's arms and Prathik hugged him back with tears in his eyes too, though he didn't have any idea why his brother was crying.

Prathik: Bhai! Please tell me what's the issue. I..I can't understand anything. You..you never cried, Bhai.

He spoke after a moment of silence and Karthik pulled away immediately.

Prathik: Bhai, please?

He made Karthik to look at him, who looked in his brother's innocent eyes.

No.

He can't tell Prathik about Manik!

About Manik being their Father!

Prathik was the most sensitive among them. If at all he tells them for now, he would just barge inside Manik's room and burst into tears. He would vent all his pain out and this was so not the moment for it. Manvik is ill. He shouldn't take too much of tension now. Manvik getting to know about it, is like Karthik's second version knowing the truth.

Karthik: No..Nothing!

He looked away and Prathik's anger rose to its highest.

Prathik: Shut it, Bhai. Just shut it. I know something is bothering you. Why can't you share it when we both always come to you for sharing.

He wasn't angry but was upset that his brother never shared his worries with them. They always went to him when they're worried but he never let his worries out. Sometimes, they used to feel so mad at their father. Their father because, Nandini did tell them that its a trait that Karthik got from their father.

Karthik: There's nothing to share. I'm completely fine..I..I just..was missing..him.

Prathik stared at him confusedly.

Prathik: Him? You mean...Dad?

Karthik gulped and nodded without looking at Prathik, who chuckled at him.

Prathik: Wow, Bhai. You think I would buy it. No matter how much you crave for him, you'll never say it out. I know it.

Karthik preferred to curse himself for being this easy to get read by his brothers.

Prathik: Fine. You don't wanna share. Then, don't talk to me, too. Prathik isn't gonna come to his Bhai again.

He walked out in anger and Karthik punched in the wall making his fist to turn slightly green in color due to the force he applied on his hand.

"Kabhi kabhi doosron ko apni zindagi mein entry dena padtha hai thaaki hume jab unki zaroorath pade, thab madad keliye poochne ke zaroorath na pade." he remembered his father's advice to Manvik, though it was the same thing that once Nandini told him.

Yes, his father.

He has accepted his father even before meeting him in person and now, it just increased the hope he had for him to be with his family. A family which includes his father too.

Karthik (muttered): Its just..I don't want my brothers to be unhappy, Da..Dad!

His eyes teared up again when he spelled DAD. He wiped his tears and stood up with his hands curled into fists.

Karthik: You're hiding it from us, right. Fine, then be it a Malhotra thing. You yourself will tell us that you're our father. I challenge you Dad. You will tell us who you're to us.

He spoke with determination filled eyes.

Karthik: But I need to get my stupid brothers back. Its always Malhotras v/s their opponents. This time too, its going to be the same.

He walked out and latched his room from outside so that Nandini doesn't get to know what he did with his bedroom.

Boys' Room

Manvik: Prathik! Stop punching, for hell's sake, dude!

But all Prathik did was punching in the punching bag. His face was covered in sweat. His eyes held rage and pain. Rage that he couldn't help his brother out when he was in need of someone, pain that his brother chose to talk out on him.

The moment he walked inside their room, he threw his shirt away and started to punch in the bag since he can't punch Manvik as he's ill.

Manvik: Dimwit!

He threw the basketball which was present nearby, at Prathik which hit his shoulder.

Prathik (shouted): Will you stop it, Malhotra! That hurts, bl**dy hell!

Manvik: Yeah right! You think I care for you? I'm sorry, I don't give a damn to brothers like you!

Prathik: Yeah. You don't care. In fact, none of my brother care!

Though Manvik started for fun, he felt hurt on hearing Prathik. And now he knew, something has happened to this Malhotra.

Manvik: Prathik!

Prathik: Piss off! Just...!

He waved his hand in the air and then fell on the ground with tears falling out of his eyes. Manvik stood up and rushed towards Prathik on his one leg.

Manvik: Hey! What's wrong? Dude, why are you crying like a girl? Stop it!

He was so not good at consoling but when it comes to his brothers, he doesn't give a damn. He will be ready to be the most matured even if he doesn't know how to be.

Prathik: He..he doesn't care. He doesn't, Bhai.

'Bhai' is the word for Karthik but if at all Prathik uses it for Manvik then the issue is said to be so damn serious.

Manvik: Look at me, Malhotra.

He held Prathik's face and made him to look at himself.

Manvik: Stop crying. I know you're our baby brother but that doesn't mean you'll cry like a baby.

He wiped Prathik's tears away ignoring the tears brimming in his own eyes.

Manvik: And tell me. What are you talking about? Riddles aren't my thing. That's your thing, so be the specialist in it. I don't care. Spill it, now!

Prathik: Bhai!

Manvik: I'm listening Prathik.

Prathik: No. Karthik Bhai. He..He doesn't care.

And tears brimmed in his eyes again making Manvik to smack his head.

Prathik: Oww, Bhai!

Manvik: I asked you to stop crying? Don't you understand English or what?

Prathik: But you're not supposed to smack me when I'm being emotional.

Manvik glared at him and Prathik looked down.

Manvik: Where the hell is Big Brother?

"Here." they both turned to the door to see Karthik staring at Prathik apologetically, who looked away and stood up while holding Manvik along.

Prathik: You need to sleep.

Manvik: Do you have some psychological issue? You were crying some seconds ago and now you're being protective? What's with you, dude?

Prathik: Why can't you shut that mouth?

They started to push each other making Karthik to sigh at them. He closed the door and moved ahead to stop them when he saw Manvik stumbling in his place.

Karthik/Prathik: Manvik.

They both held Manvik and glared at him before placing him on the bed.

Manvik: Stop glaring at me and tell me the issue. By now, I've understood that something 'black' happened in between you guys. So...????

He looked at them curiously who looked at each other. Prathik settled on the bed beside Manvik.

Prathik: I'm not talking to him.

Karthik too settled beside Manvik, on the other side.

Karthik: You know my character, don't you Prathik?

Prathik: So? Does it mean we have to stop bothering you when you were upset? You were not fine, Malhotra and you didn't even let me help you.

Manvik: Wait what? Bhai was upset? Karthik..

He turned to Karthik disbelievingly and got to see him silent and looking away.

Manvik: What happened?

He questioned Karthik softly while holding his hand, who tightened his grip on his brother's hand.

Prathik: Did you see that? He's not ready to share..like always.

He looked away and muttered curses for his brother.

Prathik: You don't care and I know that.

Karthik: One more time you say it, Malhotra. I would ask Ashu to tell her chipku friend to propose you.

Prathik (scowled): You won't do that.

Karthik (smirked): Try me!

Manvik: Shut up!

They glared at him and then at each other.

Manvik: Bhai, why can't you share it?

Karthik: I'm sharing it.

Manvik/Prathik: Whaatt? You will share?

Prathik scooted closer to Karthik who pushed him back slightly.

Karthik: Why are you coming to me, now? Go away. I don't care right.

Prathik: Bhai.

Karthik: Haa. Prathik won't come to his Bhai! Right?

He spoke sarcastically but they could see a flash of hurt in his eyes. Both Manvik and Prathik hugged him tightly who tried to break the hug first but then gradually hugged him back.

Manvik: Bhai! You know he's crazy. Just..ignore him.

Prathik: I'm..sorry, Bhai!

They broke the hug and Karthik slapped Prathik's cheeks lightly. He held Prathik's face and spoke what his heart fears the most.

Karthik: Never say Bhai doesn't care, get it Malhotra?

Prathik nodded and a tear slipped out of his and Manvik's eyes.

Karthik: Chal. Time for a game.

Manvik/Prathik: Huh?

Karthik: You want me to share it, right? Why should it be direct?

They sighed. He would never open up that soon but indirectly or directly, he's sharing.

Karthik: But remember, no haste decision once you find what I got to know.

Prathik: You're scaring us, Karthik.

Karthik (nodded): I can't help it.

Manvik: Fine. What should we do to know it?

Karthik: Just follow a plan, tomorrow. You'll get it.

Manvik/Prathik: Bring it on, Malhotra!

He smirked back and thought to himself.

Karthik: You're so gone, Dad!

Hearing some footsteps, they hid under the blankets. Someone entered inside the room and caressed their hairs.

Prathik(whispered): Shh. Its Mamma.

Manvik (whispered): Dude. Shut up, she'll get to know we're awake.

Karthik (whispered): Stop talking.

"They're asleep. He's fine." they heard Nandini speaking.

Prathik: Who is she speaking to?

In return, both Manvik and Karthik smacked his heads making him wince in pain.

Nandini: Are you awake?

She pulled the blanket down when she felt a movement where she touched and got to see them sleeping soundly.

"Kya hua?" they heard another voice.

Kartik (thought): Dad!

Nandini: Nothing. I thought..they were awake.

Manik: But they're sleeping.

He caressed their hairs and Karthik took his chance when Manik's hand came in contact with his face- he snuggled to it taking Manik in surprise.

Nandini: Yeah. Seems like they're really sleeping.

She turned to Manik to see him staring at Karthik with tears in his eyes yet a smile played on his lips. She looked over at Karthik to see him holding onto Manik's hand which was rested on his cheeks.

She smiled to the fullest on seeing it!

Manik: He's got your features.

He pointed at Karthik and then looked at Manvik and Prathik.

Manik (chuckled): You gave your cheeks to Manu, though. Bas, ismein tumhara kuch bhi nahi.

He looked at Prathik and Nandini glared at Manik.

Nandini: Yeah. Prathik tho kuch zyada hi apne Dad pe gaya hain. Thoda traits bhi hain, bathaoon?

Manik chuckled at it and she just shook her head at him.

Manik: Come on. Let's not disturb them. They need proper amount of sleep.

He took his hand back reluctantly from Karthik's hold and they bent to kiss all their heads and left the room.

Their eyes didn't get open then because, it had tears stored in them, though Manvik and Prathik didn't know why they were crying just with a kiss from him but Karthik did know why he was crying.

He did miss his father's affection, a lot. They missed it!

Next Day

Nandini: Manu. Wake up.

She caressed his hairs and then the other two. One by one, each of them were on her lap and one on the valley between her neck and shoulder while hugging her from sideways.

Nandini: Kya hua? I thought you guys would be up already, for your practice.

Manvik: Mamma.

Nandini: Haa?

Manvik: Did you come to our room yesterday night?

She got stiffened but then faked a smile.

Nandini: Haa. I came to check on you. Kyu? Were you awake? I thought you were sleeping.

Manvik: Nah. I felt someone kissing my head.

Nandini: Um..Yeah, I do kiss your heads.

Manvik: Twice?

Nandini: What?

Manvik: Did you kiss us twice? I felt it twice.

She struggled hard to keep her face straight.

Nandini: Ab mein apne bachon ko kiss bhi nahi de sakthi hun kya? Dho baar forehead kiss diya mene. Galath hai kya?

Prathik: Why are you getting hyper? He was just asking.

Nandini: Jo bhi ho. Utho ab. Tum dhono jaake fresh hoja aur Manu, Bhai is coming to help you to give you a sponge bath.

Boys: Why? Where's Mr. Malhotra?

Nandini, who was taking out clothes for them turned to face them with an amused smile on her lips.

Nandini: Mr. Malhotra? Kyu?

They bit their tongue and looked here and there. How can they answer her question when they themselves didn't know why they were looking for Manik, well Karthik is an exception now, though.

Karthik: Well, he helped Manvik yesterday.

Nandini: So what? That doesn't mean he would keep helping him na.

She looked at Manvik with her eyebrows raised while hiding her smile.

Manvik: Um..yeah..I just thought that..

Nandini: He's having an online meeting with some client along with Dad.

She kept the clothes on the bed.

Prathik: Dad? Who is Dad, Mamma?

She bit her tongue on realizing what she said.

Nandini: Um..His dad. With his Dad. So..he couldn't just leave like that. I said its fine.

They nodded at her.

Nandini: Ab usko bulana hai kya?

She teased them and Manvik faked a smile.

Manvik: Need to pee, Mamma. Where is Mamu?

He grinned for more than required and she grinned the same way.

Nandini: On the way, baby.

She walked out while smirking at them and this time, it was Manvik who's suspicious.

Karthik: Don't forget about the plan. Get ready.

He walked out and Manvik and Prathik shared a look.

Prathik: If we don't win in it, I'll have your head.

And he too walked out.

Manvik: As if my head is for sale. Duh!

The next moment, Cabir walked inside to help Manvik with his bath.

Downstairs

The Kitchen

Nandini: Manik. Aise nahi. Give it to me.

She took the spatula from him and cooked chapati on the pan by using it.

Manik: Nandu, are they awake?

Nandini: Yup. Jaise tumne kaha, I told them you were in a meeting so that you could complete cooking for them.

Manik (surprised): They asked about me?

Nandini smiled and turned to face him.

Nandini: Kal ke sponge bath session bohath pasand aaya theenon ko, shayad isiliye tumhara intezaar tha.

She winked at him and got to see him smiling like a fool.

Manik: I wish I could tell them how much I want them!

She sighed and held his hands in hers.

Nandini: Maybe, you can try, Manik. Just try to speak with them regarding it.

Manik: No Nandu. Mujhse nahi hoga.

Nandini (sighed): Manik. Tum nahi tho kaun? Kisi aur se patha chalna mathlab, they would be hurt and I..I can't even promise you anything about the consequences. Par agar tum kahoge tho shayadh, they'll try to understand your point of view.

Manik: What if they..reject me?

Nandini (glared): Manik!

Manik: You can't expect me to be all cool with it, Nandini.

Nandini: I'm not asking you to be all cool, Manik. Why would you even think that thy'll reject you. Tumhare baare mein kuch bhi nahi patha unko, phir bhi, they've started to look for reasons to be with you. Aur kya sabooth chahiye tumhe? They've got an affection for you.

Manik (sighed): I'll think about it,okay. But not so soon. Ithni bhi himmath nahi hai mujhmein. Please?

She nodded at him.

Nandini: Anything!

He smiled at her and then got back to his work.

"Kya ho raha hai yaha?" and there comes Abhimanyu with his daughter and niece on his back.

Manik: Piggy ride suna hai aur aaj gadha ride bhi dekh liya.

He said while pointing at Abhimanyu who had his glares ready to shoot at Manik while the girls were confused and Nandini giggled at them.

Abhimanyu: Giraffes ko jungle mein dekha hai par kitchen mein pehli baar dekh raha hun.

He too spoke while pointing at Manik, who was ready to aim his spatula at Abhimanyu.

Nandini: Tum dhono abhi bhi fight karthe ho kya?

She asked in a disbelieving tone and they just grinned at her.

Naila: Par mein tho pehli baar dekh rahi hun Daddy aur Mamu ko ladthe hue.

She spoke when Abhimanyu placed both the girls on the kitchen counter, which took the smiles away from the men and Nandini. Nandini stared at Manik and Abhimanyu with pain in her eyes. The Fab 5 wasn't just famous for their music or friendship but for their bickering too. They keep fight with each other on some or the other topic that they said to the world that friendship is bickering for them.

Nandini: Um..Manik, chapati..

She pointed at the pan and he got back to it while Abhimanyu just faked a smile at his daughter and Alishka.

Alishka: Waise Mamus!

Manik/Abhimanyu: Yup!

Alishka: I've heard that you guys were the hot guys of your college!

Both Manik and Abhimanyu stared at Alishka with their jaws dropped down.

Alishka: So..you would have had girlfriends too right? Talk about them na.

Mukti, who walked inside thinking that she could help Nandini and Navya in cooking got shocked after hearing Alishka.

Naila: Aye! Mom was Daddy's first and last girlfriend, Alishka. Daddy ne bathaya tha mujhe.

Alishka: Wow! That's romantic.

Abhimanyu: Roman-what?

Alishka: I said romantic not some Roman!

Abhimanyu (disbelievingly): Tu apne baap hi gayi hai, beta.

Manik: Chup kar Abhi. Ashu! Who taught you all these stuffs, huh?

Alishka (casually): Bhai taught me!

Manik and Nandini gaped at her and then at each other.

Manik: Sab kuch tumhare wajah se hain.

Nandini: What? Mene kya kiya?

Manik: Tumne hi apne laad pyar se spoil kiya unko. Dekh na kya kya seekh raha hain. Romance? Arey mein tho 9 saal ki tha tho mujhe couple kya hotha hai wo bhi nahi patha tha.

Abhimanyu: Wo sirf tujhe nahi patha tha, aayega bhi kaise! You had only one girlfriend whom you started to date when you were 22 years old.

Manik: Excuse me? Tho tum kaha faste the? You started to date your wife, who was your best friend, when you were 22 too.

Abhimanyu: Aye! Sirf, age aage bada, pyar tho bachpan se tha.

Manik: Tho kya? Hadn't Cabir pressurized you saying that he would suicide if you won't propose to Mukti, you would still have been her best friend and one day, you'll go and tell her, 'Hey Mukti, your kid is so good. I wish I could be her father.' Kyu?

Abhimanyu: Oh hello, ithna bhi darpok nahi hun mein. I was about to propose to Mukti, anyhow. Bas wo saala Cabir ne credit ai veyi liya.

"What the heck are you guys saying?" Mukti and Nandini shouted after hearing them bickering which shouldn't be a topic to bicker, at least in front of kids.

Alishka (amazed): You guys fight much better than Bhais. Er..what's saala? Is that Dad's first name?

Hearing her, Manik and Abhimanyu laughed while giving hi-five to each other.

Manik: He has a lot of names.

Abhimanyu: I know right. That idiot has..

Suddenly, he realized he was speaking about Cabir and watching him getting saddened, Manik too realized Cabir was missed in their fight. Whenever they used to get together, it used to be the best time of viewers. They keep pulling each other's legs and laugh at lame jokes cracked by the opposite when nobody would laugh at it. That was them and now..

They're apart!

Mukti and Nandini blinked their eyes to hide those tears. They were watching this fight happening after 10 long years and it just made them realize how much they missed watching it.

Naila: Um..beautiful, I'm famished.

She broke their trances and Nandini nodded at her before getting back to kitchen works. Manik too got back to his work while Abhimanyu walked out of the kitchen and got to see that one person standing there with teary-eyed.

Abhimanyu: Navu woh..

He stuttered and just walked away while Navya stood there weeping.She was also watching them fighting. How much ever she hates Cabir, she too wanted to see him in between Manik and Abhimanyu.

But what none noticed was, the person who was being missed has also watched the scene.

Cabir.

He hid behind a door and let his tears out. Its not like he doesn't miss them, he missed them more than anyone could but he was guilty and ashamed to be called a best friend. Because, he chose to be the best brother.

Flashback..

"Aye Laila! Kaha hai meri doll." I walked inside the kitchen and hugged my wifey from behind. Ah wifey! That sounds so cool. Its been 6 months since we're married and we're expecting too. I can't wait to hold my baby. But..

I'm sad that my doll is going away. She's getting engaged to Manik within weeks and as per the muhurat-their marriage is fixed after 2 months. I will miss her but I'm happy she's going to be Manik's. He'll take care of my doll more than I could. I trust my buddy!

"Aye Majnu! Stop romancing and get back to your work. I'm preparing something." Navya, my wifey slapped in my biceps and I sulked. She doesn't let me romance with her.

"Acha! Aisa kya bana rahe ho aap?" I mocked while placing my chin on her shoulder.

"Banana rice." she squealed and I looked at her horrified.

"Whaat? Banana rice? What the hell is that?" I asked her and she glared at me.

"Its not hell, its food. I'm gonna mix banana with rice and gonna eat it." she said and I felt like puking but then I realized, it was my baby who's making her eat these stuffs. Wow! My baby is just like me. Unique!

"Sabko khaana hai yeh." she said and I widened my eyes. Poor my stomach have to bear Banana rice tonight.

"RIP" I muttered to myself and she narrowed her eyebrows at me. I grinned and kissed her.

"Nothing. I was just looking for doll." I covered up and she nodded.

"She's sleeping. Cabir, check kar uspe. Ithna kyu so rahi hain wo." she said and I smiled at her care. I was always worried to fall in love thinking what if she tries to harm my doll just like our mother but when I fell for Navya, I even forgot I had such worries in me.

"She's fine. Uske exams hain na next week. Isiliye. Don't worry." I kissed her forehead and walked out to move towards doll's room. But, I'm worried in reality. Doll never sleeps before dinner. Why is she sleeping now?

"Doll." I walked inside her room only to see the worst sight that I would ever wish to see in my life. AGAIN.

"Doll." I rushed towards her and took her in my arms, who was sleeping while curled up in a ball, breathing heavily and muttering something.

"Doll, wake up, wake up, baby. Please, wake up." I didn't know when my eyes started to tear up. Its the same scene that I witnessed 8 years back when I visited Naanu's place for a holiday. Every holiday used to be my favorite because I get to spend it with my doll but that holiday was the worst. I got to know that my doll used to get nightmares and she was on pills. My 15-years old little girl was on pills.

"Doll." I shook her and she woke up while panting heavily. I held her close to my heart while patting her back. I thought I got her out o nightmares.

"Bhai..bhai..Bhai..Mani..Mani...he." I heard her whispering and broke the hug.

"Shh..its okay. You want your Mani? I'll call him?" I asked her and she nodded in No.

"Nahi. No. No. Wo bohath..gusse mein tha." she said and I frowned. When did his anger start to bother her?

"Acha teek hai. Pehle PaNi peeo." I made her drink water and she drank it in a go making my eyes go wet. She does it only when she's extremely scared just like how Nalini made her into a scared doll.

I clenched my fists on the very thought about that lady who was the reason for Doll's nightmares.

"Doll, kya hua?" I spoke while taking her in a hug and she tightened her hold on me.

"Bhai..he..he could have got harmed." she said and I frowned at her words.

"Kya bol rahi ho, doll?" I asked again.

"Mani..he got so angry today when Sam held my hand. I swear Bhai, it was..a friendly gesture. He was just stopping me from going ahead where it was wet floor. But Manik mistook it. He thought, Sam was hitting on me and he started to punch him." she said and I sighed. Manik. Why can't he get over with his insecurities. How much more should I tell him that doll is going to be his, forever.

"Bhai..aap usse bolo na aisa kuch nahi hai. He's so insecure, Bhai. He was so angry, today." she said but my concentration was on her last sentence. His anger used to be that which she used to deal with and today she was terrified with the same anger.

No, this isn't going good.

I have to do something to stop his anger or else I will have to see my doll the same way again.

It took me 2 years to stop her from taking those pills. It took my breath away when I saw my doll panicking in a blink when she was smiling with me 8 years back. No, I won't bring that doll back in her again.

Manik needs to get changed!

Flashback ends..