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@ Nandini's Apartment:

The alarm blared and Nandini turned to switch it off. She lied down in the same position for a minute and then sprung out of bed. She saw the clock and it showed 7am. Collecting her clothes for the day she went on to complete her daily chores.

She dressed up in a red blouse and black pants. She applied kohl, mascara and eyeliner. Applying pink gloss to her lips she brushed her hair and tied them into a high ponytail. Wearing her heels she got ready for her first day at the office.

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Nandini's POV:

As I came down to the kitchen I could hear my heels click the floor. The house seemed unusually quiet. My phone dinged with a notification as I switched on my net. It was a message from my brother saying that he was going to stay over at Daniel's for two more days.

He apparently returned yesterday evening to collect his essentials. I was busy in my night shift job according to him aka the bar dancer one.

I decided to have cereals and hot chocolate. I had read somewhere that hot chocolate is good when you're sore and I was sore after a wild night. Last night was fun and filled with passion.

I made hot chocolate and filled a bowl with cereal and milk.

Finishing my breakfast I grabbed my bag and phone.

It was spring so I definitely didn't need a coat. I locked the door and called a taxi. I soon reached the magnificent building of Malhotra Enterprises. I paid the taxi fare and went inside.

I walked inside and awed at the plush ambiance of the place. I went to the reception hoping to see Jessica Stewart.

"Hi! Good morning! I'm Nandini Murthy, the new intern at IT. Can I meet Miss. Jessica Stewart?"

I asked. The middle aged woman passed me a warm smile and I found myself smiling back genuinely.

"I'm Jessica Stewart. Please wait at the conference room. Mr. Malhotra would address the interns."

She guided me. I smiled and said thank you. I went to the lift lobby and waited for the lift to descend. I entered and pressed the 16th floor button as instructed by Jessica. I reached the conference room. There was time for Mr. Malhotra to come, so I decided to call my best friend.

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A woman in her mid 20s was painting something on her canvas. Applying some strokes of red she gave the entire caricature a look.

"Damn! This looks like a piece of shit!"

The girl mumbled under her breath and took off the paper. She crumbled it and threw it away. For a while she stood in the same spot scratching her head. She went back to her seat and settled down. Just when she was about to take her phone, it started ringing.

"Finally the mighty Nandini Murthy has time to remember her best friend"

The girl answered the phone and welcomed the other person with a taunt.

"Sorry Navya! I was actually busy. But guess what?! I've got a job"

Nandini apologized and broke the news in a chirpy voice.

"Finally you quit that stupid bar dancer job. I'm so happy."

Navya exhaled listening to the news. She had taken a promise from Nandini that she would quit that job when she would secure a better one. Navya knew Nandini too well and didn't have to ask her if she quit or not.

Navya Naveli was Nandini's best friend. They both knew each other's secrets. Navya was in a secret relationship with a guy and Nandini knew about it. Even Navya knew Nandini's 1001 adventures at night. She could have helped Nandini with a job but their fields were completely different. Now she was happy that Nandini would have a stable life.

"Yup! But it wasn't a bad job though. I loved the benefits"

Nandini spoke from the other end winking and Navya could imagine that look in her face. They spoke for sometime and later Nandini cut the call as she was informed the boss would arrive.

Navya wished her luck and silently sent a prayer to the almighty to keep Nandini safe and happy. She continued with her work while Nandini here waited for the boss' arrival.

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@ Malhotra Mansion:

A man in late twenties slept on his large king sized bed. Since he was sleeping on his back the majestic lion tattoo on his neck was seen. He looked cute and innocent in sleep.

A man, who looked a little younger than the man sleeping sneaked inside the room stealthily. He slowly tiptoed towards the side table of the bed and picked up a water jug placed on it. He quietly opened the lid and splash! The entire jug was emptied on the person sleeping.

"Oh God! Flood... Flood....."

The man sleeping startled and started shouting. He turned to see the other man laughing his ass off.

"Cabir!! I won't leave you."

The man gritted his teeth and started chasing the other one whose name was Cabir. Cabir ran for his life being chased by the other. After fifteen minutes of running and chasing both of them slumped down on the couch.

"Calm down Manik! You don't have to chase me as if I stole your favourite chocolate."

Cabir breathed out. Manik glared at him for his explanation.

"Who in the world wakes up their brother like that?"

Manik asked and Cabir raised his invisible collars indicating an 'I do'. Manik rolled his eyes at Cabir's drama and left to get ready. But none could miss the smile his eyes carried.

"I'll make sure to keep you happy brother. Always."

Cabir muttered to himself. He had seen how Manik would drink or be melancholic when he remembered his love. It hurt him immensely to see his brother being a playboy. Praying that Manik would soon find his love Cabir too left to get ready.

Manik and Cabir both of them got dressed and came down for breakfast. With a chat on the stock market they finished their breakfast and left to the office together. Manik felt something different today. He would always have a stoic mood but apparently he seemed to be in a good mood today which amazed him.

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Manik and Cabir reached office. Manik and Cabir parted ways to their respective cabins. Inaya informed Manik that the interns were waiting and he left to the conference room.

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Manik's POV:

Inaya informed me about the interns and I left the conference hall to meet them. They would be directly reporting to me. I select all the employees and if an intern has to be permanent then I only handpick the best of all. I had trained many interns but never had the feeling I'm having today. It just felt like something good will happen as well as something bad. It is the same feeling I had that night.

I brushed off the feeling and continued towards the conference room. I opened the door and went in only to see her. After six years I saw her. My heart stopped for a second. She was looking more beautiful now.

"Nandini Murthy!"

My heart whispered. I could see her looking at me with those doe shaped hazel orbs which had widened now. She still had the power to make Manik Malhotra swoon over her and I hated it. I hated how my heart reacted to her.

Keeping my face straight I went to the head chair and started addressing them. I told them about their roles and how the policy of the company is for interns and they all seemed satisfied.

Something that astonished me was that time and again I maintained more eye contact with her. It kind of felt good but I decided to avoid the feeling. As the meeting got over all the interns left but Nandini did spare a second glance at me. A glance that conveyed to me which I wasn't able to decipher. She looked good and I hated that. I wanted her to suffer and now I waited for a chance.

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Nandini's POV:

It's official! I am mad! I wonder how I never thought that Malhotra can be Manik Malhotra himself. My only love! The man who broke me completely. I was looking at him with wide eyes and even he didn't seem to expect me. I just couldn't take my eyes off him. He still looked handsome. No negotiations at all on that. His voice still had the same effect on me. During the meeting I could see his gaze on me and damn! All I wanted was to hug him and tell him how much I love him and make love to him.

"Why me God!!"

I sent a silent cry to the Almighty preparing for everything that I had to face.

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