Next Morning
At Malhotra Mansion

Raj was sitting on the couch, reading newspaper when Abhi came there and said,

Abhi:- Good morning Mr. Malhotra.

Raj:- You here? After yesterday's incident I thought you won't come here ever.

Abhi:- Guess what? I am so stubborn to accept my defend this soon. By the way where is he?

Raj:- It's Sunday. So he is in his room only.

Abhi:- Can I go?

Raj:- (confused) You actually want to go and talk to him? He can attack you again. 

Abhi:- Mr. Malhotra he wants me to stay away from him that's why yesterday he tried to scare me. Trust me he isn't that cruel he is trying to show us.

Raj:- I don't know. This boy is such a mystery for me. Anyways you can go and talk to him. But I can't take any risk with your safety so one of our servant will keep standing outside of the door.

Abhi:- Okey.

Abhi went to his room and saw him sitting beside the window with guitar and playing a sad tune. Seeing Abhi he stopped playing guitar and said,

Manik:- (rolling eyes) You? Not again.

Abhi noticed a thick bandage on his forehead and said,

Abhi:- How did you get hurt?

Manik:- None of your business.

Abhi:- (smiled) Anyways Happy Birthday Manik.

Manik:- (excitedly) Aj mera birthday ha ya Dad na apko bataya?

Abhi:- Nope. I was reading your medical reports when I saw your date of birth.

Manik's all excitement went into gutter. He also had some expectations from his parents but guess what he was never their first priority. Abhi noticed his reaction but still stayed silent. He forwarded a gift towards him and said,

Abhi:- This is for you.

Manik:- (confused) For me? What's that?

Abhi:- Your birthday gift. Open it.

His eyes twinkle in joy and a beautiful smile appear on his lips. He took that gift and started opening it like an excited kid who never got any gifts on his birthday. As soon as he opened the box a jumping joker came out.

Manik:- (angrily) What is this?

Abhi:- It's a Pennywise. "It Chapter" nahi dekha? Jo log kisi sa bat nahi karte or humasha akele rehta ha unha na ya Pennywise kha jata ha.

Manik:- "It Chapter" dekha ha to "It Chapter Two" bhi dekha hoga jaha pa Pennywise chota hota hota mar jata ha.

Abhi:- Opsy. Seems like someone is in bad mood today. Okay relax, I am going. Bye.

Abhi came out of the room and went to Raj who was still reading that newspaper sitting on the couch. Seeing him coming down this soon Raj said,

Raj:- What happened? Did he hurt you again?

Abhi:- No Mr. Malhotra. Seems like he is so sad today. By the way today is his birthday right? Doesn't he like to celebrate his birthday?

Hearing this Raj's expression changed into anger which wasn't unnoticed by Abhi. Raj was always calm and compose person but seems like this topic is really very sensitive for him.

Raj:- We don't celebrate his birthday as it's someone's death anniversary today.

Abhi:- Someone's death anniversary is more important than your son's birthday? That person must be someone really very special. Anyways can I talk to Nandini? I need ask her few questions about Manik.

Raj:- Nandini is in the garden. Wait I am calling her.

Abhi:- It's okay Mr. Malhotra. If you don't mind I would like to talk to her alone.

Raj:- Okey.

Abhi went to the garden and saw Nandini watering the rose plants.

Abhi:- Seems like someone loves flowers.

Nandini:- Yeah. Gardening is my hobby and when I see flowers in the plants, I became happy.

Abhi:- That's good. Nandini right? I am here to talk to you about Manik.

They talked for a while and then Abhi left there.

At Night

Manik was sitting on the floor of his balcony when Nandini came there and closed his eye from behind.

Nandini:- Happy Birthday Manik.

Manik:- Chalo kisi ko to yad ha ki aj mera birthday ha.

Nandini:- Don't say like that. Anyways there is a surprise for you. Come with me.

Manik:- First open my eyes otherwise how will I follow you?

Nandini:- No no. It's a surprise so I can't open your eyes.

Manik:- Okey then.

Nandini was closing his eyes by her hands from behind so Manik stood up, held her waist and picked her up.

Manik:- Now guide me.

Nandini:- (laughing) Manik you are crazy.

Manik:- (smirked) I know right?

Nandini lead him to the terrace which was decorated with balloons already. There was a table and a cake.

Nandini:- Now you can put me down. But dare you open your eyes before I say, okey?

Manik:- Okey.

Manik put her down. She went to the table and light up the candles. Then she said,

Nandini:- Now you can open your eyes.

Manik opened his eyes slowly and mesmerized by the decorations.

Manik:- (excitedly) You did this?

Nandini:- Yes.

Manik immediately hugged her tightly and said,

Manik:- Thank you Nandini, thank you so much. You know why you are so special for me? Because It's only you who loves me and care for me.

Nandini:- Manik let it be. See I brought cake for you. Come on make a wish and blow the candles.

Manik:- (pouted) My wishes never comes true.

Nandini:- Okey then tell me your wishes. I will become your fairy godmother and will fulfill your wishes.

Manik:- Then I want this fairy godmother with me always forever humasha.

Nandini giggled at his silly wish. Then she made him blew the candles and cut the cake while singing,

Nandini:- (sang) Happy Birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Manik! Happy birthday to you!!!

Manik first feed the cake to her then she also feed him. Then they both sat there for a while gazing at the stars when Nandini said,

Nandini:- Manik it's too late. I have exam tomorrow. Let's go downstairs and sleep.

Manik:- You go and sleep. It's so peaceful here, I will sit here for a while.

Nandini:- Okey.

Nandini left there and Manik kept sitting there for a while. Then Manik came to his room when he saw a 4/5 years old boy was sitting on the floor and playing with his Pennywise. He looked at Manik and said,

Boy:- Ara Manik you got a new toy and didn't share it with me, very bad.

Manik immediately snatched that Pennywise from him and said,

Manik:- It's mine. Dare you touch my toys, I will complain to Dad. 

Boy:- Dad loves me a lot so he won't scold me.

Manik:- No Dad loves me.

Boy:- Whom you are trying to fool ha? Dad doesn't love you.

That boy stood up and started running around him while shouting loudly,

Boy:- Dad doesn't love you, Dad doesn't love you, Dad doesn't love you.

Manik fall on his knees and holding that toy near his chest, he started crying badly.

Manik:- Why Dad? Why? Why don't you love me? I am your son, you should love me then why don't you love me? Why do you love him more than me? Why? 

Manik cried a lot and fall asleep on the floor only.

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