There was a time in her life when she used to believe in each and every lies of his, there was a time in her life when she used to obey his each and every word, there was a time when she used to trust him blindly but she never realized that she was moving towards her destruction, she never knew that the one whom she is loving with every nerve in her body is actually going to break her in zillion pieces. The day she faced his true self she was shocked, hurt, and that was the moment she covered all her screams and cries in silence, she thought that's the best way to hide her misery but little did she knew that this silence is going to take her life bit by bit and one fine day she faced the thing she dreaded the most, her subconscious was still not over with him, every ounce of her body was still craving for him and then he stepped in her world once again with his redemption. And the story which was incomplete once got the chance to start afresh.

You've no right to burn the whole book just because of one bad chapter..

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Manik and Nandini walked inside holding each other's hands like if they're going to loose the grip then may be they'll fell apart, love has the tendency to break the spell of demons and a create the most strongest bond which can never be able to break by any spell of demons.

Kajal noticed Manik and Nandini walking together, holding hands, passing smile to each other there is only peace in their body language, their every move is clearly telling the story of their perpetual love. And this brought a big smile on her face, a real peaceful one. She instantly looked upwards and thanked heaven for making the most impossible thing possible.

Nandini : "Everyone is staring at us!"..she murmured to him softly and he smiled while roaming his eyes in the whole crowd certainly people are staring at the two.

Manik : "So you want me to beat them black and blue for staring at my girl.."..he teased but unknowingly he called her my girl which instantly made all the hair stand on her body and a rush of emotions flowed inside her.

Nandini : "Manik I.."..she tried to tell how she feels about him whenever he calls her or look at her but before she could finish it off, she heard a manly voice from her behind.

"Nandini Murthy!"..she turned around to find the person who calls her like he knows her since ages, but when she turned around she found a totally unknown face whereas Manik looks extremely horrifying after finding who just stepped in their lives.

"Finally got to see you it's more like a dream come true.."..he told her while she looks all confused. Manik tried to stop Nandini from talking to the person but she walked a little closer to him..

Nandini : "Do I know you?"..she asked with all the confusion In her eyes whereas Manik is scared to death. But her question made the person confused.

Manik : "Nandini, Mukti is calling you. You should go.."..he jumped in the scene to save some collateral damage but she looks confused.

Nandini : "But ma..."..she tried to counter question him but he stopped her by holding her hand and the person is instantly a forgotten case.

Manik : "Just go, I'll catch up with you later. "..his soothing voice didn't made her think even twice, she instantly​ followed his words and left from the scene without looking back at the unknown face for once.

"Now that's made me officially intrigued.."..the person commented evilly as soon as Nandini left, Manik instantly looked at him with venom in his eyes, Manik held his hand and dragged him outside the party.

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Manik : "What the hell you doing over here?"..he literally shouted on him once they reached in the garden away from the crowded area.

"Ouch! That hurts Manik, you forgot your long lost friend so easily? "..the man answered dramatically but his humor didn't well by Manik, he held him by his closer with furious expression..

Manik : "Before I kill you right here just get the hell of here Arnav Singh Raizada".. he said with gritting teeth and looking at him dangerously while Arnav is still smirking..

(Welcome back Arnav Singh Raizada)

Arnav : "Easy brother, easy!."..he made Manik take his hand off him and Manik too reluctantly took his hands back but only to give him his most dangerous look just like 4 years back Manik Malhotra's look..

Arnav : "You're still the same, impulsive, angry bird, infuriating and incredibly stupid. Now don't give me those looks am habitual of it, remember?"..he stated in his calm patience voice. While Manik is having tough time from not ripping his tongue right away.

Manik : "Listen to me very carefully Arnav.."..he walked dangerously closer to him while his eyes are only spitting fire... "I don't know what you are up to but if you mean any harm to her then I swear to God I will burn you alive in a heartbeat. Remember that."..he threatened him openly while Arnav looks very relaxed.

Arnav : "I had heard about your new make over but seems like you are still a monster in disguise. Ain't you?"..he tried to provoke Manik but Manik laughed at his misery.

Manik : "You've no idea what kind of monster I am, even though I've buried the awful part of me 4 years back but trust me on this when I say I won't take even a heartbeat to wake my worst demon and rip your head off. And my dear long lost friend, you know that very well that am capable of doing that.."..he threatened him in his cold tone and that anger in his eyes clearly signifies that he is on the edge.

Arnav : "Wohhhooo! you scared me.."...he answered in his melodramatic tone while Manik is looking least interested in his drama.

Arnav : "By the way, Why she didn't recognized me? and how she is still with you?. What's the scene Manik?"..his voice is as dirty as gutter while Manik looked at him with deadly glare.

Manik : "Am warning you this time, next time I won't come out to warn you but I'll take the law in my hand and don't take it as a hollow threat, I hope you remember the old me."...he walked out after shooting daggers on him while Arjun is still standing there with an evil smirk on his face.

Arnav : "Out of sight, Out of mind my dear friend. Now I'm looking forward to see the old you. Bring it on, devil is back in form."...he thought with something very dangerous playing in his mind..

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Nandini : "But Manik said you were looking for me.."..she is standing with Mukti, Cabir and Navya in a corner while all seems confused by her sudden encounter.

Mukti : "Angel, it's okay you go and get ready for the performance."..she tried to cover up as she got the hint that Manik lied with some good reason.

Navya : "Come with me.."..she instantly took Nandini with her.

Cabir : "Here he is back in his old self, lier Manik Malhotra.."..he curtly answered with only hatred in his eyes, Mukti exhale a deep breath.

Mukti : "Cabir, I know you've all reason to hate him but please don't be so blind in your hatred. Even I did the same mistake now I request you not to walk on my path as you'll get nothing. Try to look at things from different angle just a friendly advice.."..she told him in her friendly tone while Cabir is looking at her like her words have left a great impact on him.

Just then Manik reached there, he looks really tense but the tension is only for Nandini as they all know doctors has secretly told them all to keep her past away from her otherwise consequences will be very harsh.

Manik : "Mukti where is Nandini?"..he look terrified and concerned beyond measures.

Mukti : "Slow down Manik, what's wrong?. She is with Navya in green room but what happened?"..she too look worried now while Cabir is silently observing Manik's behavior.

Manik : "Mukti, don't leave Nandini alone at any cost. Please."..he literally pleaded to her with helpless eyes this made Cabir and Mukti more worried, they've never seen him this much concerned and worried or may be they Never saw this Manik ever..

Cabir : "Manik! Baat Kya Hai? Atleast tell us, you are scaring us.."..he asked softly and Manik looked at him with soft eyes.

Manik : "Arnav is in the party, he met Nandini sometime back. Am sure he is up to something, don't let him come near her please. He is the only person who can......"..he stopped as the thought of loosing her again scared the hell out of him. His statement left them shocked and worried as well.

Cabir : "I'll kill him.."..he muttered in sheer anger and started to walk but Manik instantly stopped him by holding his hand.

Manik : "Calm down, as far as we all are near her he won't be able to do anything. Please don't loose your temper."..he calmly explains him but Cabir snatched his hand from him leaving hurt and depressed Manik behind.

Cabir : "You better watch your back Manik Malhotra. Your rivalry has nothing to do with us, I won't spare you if he harm her this time."..he threatened him with only hate in his eyes while Manik was silently drinking his venomous words.

Mukti : "Cabir tum...".. before she could scold him Manik stopped her by holding her hand and nodded a no to her.

Manik : "Cabir, even if my shadow mean any harm to her then I swear I'll destroy my whole existence..".. he tried to make him believe on him but Cabir is actually in denial.

Mukti : "Manik, you have your performance. Go. Nandini must be waiting for you.."..she sent him because she was able to see that pain in his eyes which Cabir is not ready to witness. Manik nodded to her and left by taking a last glimpse of Cabir.

Mukti : "What is wrong with you Cabir?. I can't believe it you've stored so much hatred in your heart that it actually has taken the power of rationality from you. Open your eyes Cabir for heaven sake before you remorse.. "..she told him angrily and left out from there while Cabir took aback by her words, he can't believe that she is the same mukti who once use to hate Manik from the bottom of her heart.

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Kajal : "What the hell he is doing over here?"..she saw Arnav walking through the door in the crowd, all she is able to feel rage inside her that's it.

Dhruv : "Who is he?"..he asked in totally confusing state as he has never witnessed Kajal to be in this much anger before.

Kajal : "A blast from the past!"..she muttered while burning in anger but her statement only confused Dhruv, before he could interrogate her she excused herself and walked straight to Arnav...

Dhruv : "Now where this story is going?"..he murmured with confusion and tension.

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No footnotes now a days right? 😖😖. I hardly get time for anything else, it's peak time for me but I have one great news for you all 😅😅. I got job in my dream company ✌✌ yippee!! And am going to join in the last week of this month which clearly means I'll be less available, will update less, will not be able to be in touch with you people 😖😖 and this thought is hell depressing trust me!! You people have become an integral part of my life without which everything is incomplete.

But am not saying I'll leave wattpad or end my stories abruptly,of course not! Am not going to ruin anything, but I'll write less and will update less.

Just want to tell you people that I really really love you all, thanks for everything you people has given to me, your words, your appreciations, your blessings makes my day and I love you all.  ❤❤😘😘

Take care. Loads of love and care
Yours truly
Storyteller ❤❤