I know I know am super duper late this time. But today is my birthday 😊😊.. so I think maafi toh mil jaegi Na 😂.. seriously missing you all so much but time doesn't permit me to be with you all like before..

Chaliye aaj ke din to yeh line banti Hai "Duaaon Mei yaad rakhna"

Happy Reading!

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• He wants to suffer his part of punishment but Almighty has already terminated it after witnessing his innocence.. •

We can run far away from the world, we can hide ourself in a dark corner, we can do anything and everything to prevent us from facing the reality but we can never ever shut our soul who has already acknowledged the truth.

Going away, giving up, isn't meant you lost the battle but sometimes it also meant you are too tired to fight against your own self. Everyone is bound to pay for their sins, everyone has to go through the part of their punishment alone. People can listen or even understand your issues, your agonies, your pain, but they can never take the load of guilt off your heart. Pain of growth is temporary but Pain of regret is perpetual. It's you and only you who has to walk on the thorns to achieve something more precious than rare black rose..

Manik decided this time to go as far as humanly possible, he isn't right or wrong in his decision and he shouldn't even judge on that. His love for Nandini is selfless and in today's meaningful cruel world it's very rare to find.

Cabir: "Manik fir soch le. This is a huge step, you won't be able to reverse it back.."..being a true genuine friend Cabir has all the rights to be concerned for this new Manik, somewhere he knows that the old Manik could have handle such adverse situations more wisely but this Manik will surely break in zillion pieces after this.

Manik: "There is no going back Cabir. But the only peace in this hell is that you are with me."..there is a genuine smile on his face, although his heart is aching badly or perhaps it won't be able to sustain in the long run but still there is that soothing feeling as finally he is with his buddy, his brother.

Cabir: "I should have came long back.".. painfully he muttered, Manik who was sitting in the corner of the airport area which is strictly reserved for the VIPs turned towards Cabir and held his hand.

Manik: "I had given you all the reasons to not turn towards me, you weren't wrong but I was. We reap what we sow, and I received that only."..he explained in his calm voice which made Cabir speechless, he looked at that profound new Manik who has so much good inside him.

Cabir : "You were right that day when you said I don't know this person who is standing in front of me. Indeed I don't know who you are and what you have done to that old Manik but to be honest not even for a second am missing that old self of yours."..he confessed with true feelings in his heart and Manik in return gave a warm smile.

Manik: "Thank you for coming back but are you sure you wants to leave all because of me? My past record doesn't give any specific reason to back this idea of yours."..he asked in his agonizing voice after taking his eyes off Cabir.

Cabir: "We should not judge people on their past records but on the basis of their present personality. We all do something wrong in our life, no one is saint over here and similarly we all have something good in ourself, no one is Satan. Don't ever forget that."..he added with sheer seriousness in his tone, Manik smiled weakly but didn't said anything.

This is the final boarding call for passengers Manik Malhotra and Cabir Dhawan booked on flight 372A to Rome. Please proceed to gate no. 3 immediately.

They heard the final announcement for them, with that Manik felt a knot in his stomach, extreme pain in his heart. His hands are all sweaty and his breath is uneven.

It's the time. His mind reminded him but was he ready? For what? For living without her? ..his heart cried. Never in million years.. his broken shattered self screamed.

Cabir : "It's tough but remember we always have a choice."..he tried to explain him, he tried to make Manik have second thoughts but Manik was too adamant this time.

Manik: "In my case, there was never a choice."..he confessed with some unsaid emotions.

Manik knows everytime he'll try to start fresh, every single day some other thing from his past will come in front of him and reverse back all his initiatives. No matter how hard he tries but he can't erase his past mistakes or his sins. He knows no matter how much he repent he won't be able to forgive himself even if any day she forgives him.

Manik: "Let's go buddy."..he exclaimed with a heavy heart and both stood up and proceeded towards their destination which was forced on their by their destiny.

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Kajal: "If he leaves the country today, I won't be able to forgive myself ever."..she cried while sitting next to RJ, who was driving at the fastest speed than usual.

RJ: "Nothing will go wrong. Don't loose the hope."..he gave her some strength while focussing on the road although his heart is aching to hold her in his arms and cajole her. But right now he set his priorities, stoping Manik tops the list.

Kajal: "Have you seen that pain in Nandini's eyes today? There were several questions but on top of that there was that one fear which terrified me to the core RJ. The fear of loosing her only love. The fear of loosing Manik forever. It has shaken all my beliefs, all my faith."..she confessed her feelings without the shitty feeling of being judged.

Somewhere Kajal has the faith that with RJ she can share anything and everything without any second thoughts. She knows he won't judge her ever, this much honesty and trust is very rare to find in any relationship but if you find these two things in one single relationship then you surely doesn't require anything more than that.

RJ : "In adversity we can only hold on to hope. Rest should be leave in the hands of supreme power."..he explained calmly but Kajal isn't in the state where words can calm her down.

Kajal: "Manik we all love you. Please hold on to that.."..she said in her heart while a tear escaped out of her eyes.

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Mukti: "Dhruv please drive fast.."..she said this zillion times in just mere a minute. While Nandini is sitting on the back seat of the car with Navya holding her have and she herself gazing outside the window. There is that photo frame of MaNan picture in her lap while she is trying to connect some dots but failing badly every time.

Navya : "We will not let him leave just like that."..she murmured to Nandini with concern in her tone. But Nandini is all quiet, she didn't reacted a bit on her statement.

(Background Music)

Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka
Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka
Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka
Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka

Her breath are uneven, every single passing second is making her feel like she is nearing her death. Fear of loosing him clouding her heart and mind and all she could do is just nothing.

Nandini: "Manik Kyu karhe ho esa? Kya jarurat Hai? Jab pyaar Hai toh yeh duriya kyu?"..she cried in Jersey heart while looking outside the window. Her eyes are welled up with tears and soft cold breeze falling on her face is not soothing her wounded heart but definitely increasing the pain of not being able to be with him..

Meri Duniya Mein Aake Mat Jaa Mat Jaa Kahin Mat Jaa
Meri Duniya Mein Aake Mat Jaa Mat Jaa Kahin Mat Jaa
Meri Duniya Mein Aake Mat Jaa Mat Jaa Kahin Mat Jaa..

Nandini: "Mat jao Manik. Please."..her heart is crying every moment, she can see her world crashing down in front of her eyes.

His smiling face flashing in front of her, his eyes filled with so many emotions that she can never ignore, she recalls their meet on their birthday how that day he said he is her fan and today she knows she isn't only a part of his present but his past too. A past which perhaps breaking them apart and keeping their future in dark couple up with destroying their present.

Kya Maine Pa Liya Hai Kya Maine Kho Diya Hai
Shayad Yeh Soch Kar Hi Dil Aaj Ro Diya Hai
Tu Hi To Tha Mera Apna Kaise Phir Yeh Toota Sapna
To Jo Mil Ke Kho Jaayega Jeena Mushkil Ho Jaayega
Meri Duniya Mein Aake Mat Jaa Mat Jaa Kahin Mat Jaa..

Manik is walking silently towards the gate no. 3 as directed while Cabir is following him with only hope that Manik change his heart and stay back.

Manik : "Kaise jeeunga tumhare Bina Nandini? Kaise?"..his heart screamed at the loudest pitch but his mouth remain shut.

He recalled their happy days, when Nandini used to run behind him whenever he calls her maa , how he used to run in order to save his life.

He recalled how she was always there in his odds,when he used to be super angry or extremely ill. She was always there for him in his past but he ruined everything.

Her voice started ringing in his ears making him on the verge of breaking down right there.

Nandini: "Manik! Main humesha tumhare sath Hoon.."..

Nandini: "kyu Manik? Kyu Kiya? Bolo Na Kyu?"..

Nandini : "Bahut pyaar Kiya Maine tumse, bahut! Magar tumne Kya kiya? Mujhe Marne ke liye chor Diya?"..

Nandini : "Woh Nandini jisne kabhi tumse bahut pyaar Kia Tha woh mar chuki Hai Manik. Tumne maar Diya use. "..

Last sentence made him froze on his spot. He almost tripped when cabir held him in time.

Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka
Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka
Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka
Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka
Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka
Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka

Cabir : "Manik. Sambhal.."..he held him tightly by his shoulder, Manik gave him a weak smile but that smile only indicates one thing that he is falling apart from inside then how can he watch his steps.

Yeh Ishq Ki Hai Raah Mein Jin Pe Chal Raha Hoon
Is Aag Mein Na Jaane Kab Se Main Jal Raha Hoon
Main To Hoon Tera Deewana Tune Mujhko Na Pehchaana
Dilbar Mere Aisa Na Kar Chahat Mein Tu Ruswa Na Kar..

Manik : "Theek Hoon main.."..he whispered almost inaudibly.

Cabir : "Dikh Raha Hai mujhe.."..he answered after placing his hand on his cheeks which is wet with those tears which escaped without his acknowledgment.

Manik: "Ab yeh mat bolna ki inhe bhi koi hak nhi mere sath rehne ka, jese mujhe hak nhi uske pas rehne ka.."..his agonizing tone pierced Cabir's heart. He felt that longing in his voice, there is vulnerability in his eyes.

He is hurt beyond measures...

Meri Duniya Mein Aake Mat Jaa Mat Jaa Kahin Mat Jaa
Meri Duniya Mein Aake Mat Jaa Mat Jaa Mat Jaa
Meri Duniya Mein Aake Mat Jaa Mat Jaa Kahin Mat Jaa
Meri Duniya Mein Aake Mat Jaa Mat Jaa Kahin Mat Jaa..

On the other hand, Nandini is feeling like she is falling apart. Every cell of her body is aching today, yearning to see him once.

Nandini: "Yeh kaisi raat Hai humari Zindagi ki Manik Jo khatam he nhi ho rahi. Is raat mei mujhe apna Humsafar bana lo, mat jao Manik. "..she cried while Looking outside the window.

Dhruv stopped the car just outside the airport parking, Nandini noticed the huge crowd outside, she knows if she'll step outside people will surround her but right now she doesn't care about her security or rather to say she don't give too hoods to anything.

Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka
Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka
Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka
Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka
Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka
Ishq Ka Dard Hai Dard Hai Ishq Ka..

She opened the door and in a blink she stepped outside the car. Before anyone could stop her, she started running towards the main door where the guards are checking the airline tickets.

Mukti: "Angel stop.."..she shouted after coming outside the car but Nandini paid no attention towards her yelling.

People recognized her in a beat but what made all of them confused and stunned is those tears cascading down her hazel pretty eyes, that one frame in her hand which is moving to and fro while she is running as if she is chasing her life.

"Ma'am stop please stop.."..one of the security guard stopped her as she tried to walk inside the airport premises.

Nandini: "Listen. Please let me go in. I beg you please.."..she pleaded badly, guard looked all the more stunned once he recognized her as the famous singing superstar Nandini Murthy.

She again tried to walk in but this time female security stopped her from doing so, meanwhile Dhruv, Mukti, Navya ran to her. People started crowding Nandini but she looked totally unconcerned about it.

"Ma'am you could walk in like this. Plus crowd is getting heighten, it's not safe at all. Please walk out..".. security staff tried to reason with her but she is utterly broken, tears aren't stopping and her heart is scaring of the worst.

Nandini : "Aap samjh nhi rahe Hai agar aaj main andar nhi gayi toh main sab kuch kho dungi. Please let me go.."..she pleaded to that level that if this time they won't let her in she may fall on her knees right there.

Dhruv: "Let her in. She is not any random common person, she has a repo, she isn't here for exploding or something. Please let her in."..he explained and meanwhile people started gathering around, trying there best to reach out Nandini but airport security is keeping them away from her.

"Sir I agree. But we do have protocols which remain intact for everyone."..he calmly explained but Nandini isn't ready to buy this.

Nandini: "You know what, I didn't wanted to do this. But you left no option for me."..she said sternly which made everyone confused.

Before anyone could understand anything, she fetched the revolver from the security guard which was placed near his waist. Her this step horrified everyone. People who were near her they too step back instantly after finding gun in her hand.

"Ma'am give me that back."..,he tried to take it back from her but she instantly pointed the gun on her own head. Now this step of hers scared the shit out of each and everyone.

Mukti : "Nandini yeh Kya pagalpan Hai. Leave that now."..she shouted but she is scared to death.

Nandini : "I will shoot myself right here if you won't let me go in. Just let me in.."..she threatened them all but what terrified them the most is that fire, that determination in her eyes which clearly explains that she really mean each and every word of hers.

Kajal: "What the hell is happening over here?"..she murmured to herself as she stopped out of RJ's car she found Nandini with gun on her head.

RJ : "This is what they call....height madness in love.." ..he answered her with a playful smile. Kajal instantly looked towards him, he is standing right beside her and eyeing Nandini with a smile. Kajal chuckled at his statement and this drew his attention towards her.

RJ : "You should never stop smiling..".. he commented while eyeing her with captivating gaze. Kajal too looked in his eyes and she feels a magnetic pull as if he is trapping her in his spell.

"RJ..... OMG....Look there he is Rahul Jaykar..".. sudden sound of people broke their intense eye lock and brought them back to reality.

Kajal : "And this is what they call.. drawbacks of being a public figure.."..she teased after looking at the extreme crowd surrounding them.

RJ : "Very funny Miss. Oberoi."..he pouted like a small baby. And this expression of his made her go all awww on him.

Kajal : "We can continue this later on. Come on let's go. Otherwise god knows what that girl is going to do next.."..she pointed towards Nandini who is still holding gun on her head but the most terrified change is that she has loaded the gun and now her finger is on the trigger.

RJ : "Holy crap.."..he cursed underneath his breath and both some how ran towards Nandini. It wasn't easy to run towards her as the crowd is quite heighten but still somehow they managed to do so.

Navya : "Nandini please drop it. We will stop him but this is not the way.."..one more vague attempt to stop Nandini placed forward.

Nandini : "Let's not waste time, if I won't be able to go inside either way am going to die. So let's put it this way.. Either let me in or let me die here."..she threatened the security fearlessly.

RJ : "Nandini don't shoot. They'll let you in. Dekh Kya rahe ho? Let her go in.."..as soon as he reached there, he instructed the security guards and they too realized that indeed they do not have any option they can't let her die over there and on top of all she is The Nandini Murthy.

"Fine ma'am you can walk in but please leave that gun."..he finally gave her the consent and without even paying any heed to him she threw the gun towards him which he caught in time and ran inside the airport area.

As she ran in, her friends too followed her as they can't afford to leave her on her own at least not after this stunt she pulled. Sometimes little madness is appreciable and is mandatory also let, as it signifies your level of feelings and to what extent you can go.

"God! She is a paranoid..."..one of the female security guard commented after taking a sigh of relief.

"Indeed she is. But seems like she is madly in love with someone.."..the other male guard added with a smile which is genuine and filled with joy.

Joy of being in love and to be loved back is worth watching and worth experiencing. Agree! There see certain questionable things in love which we sometimes can't look past through it but at the same time love is like that adventure which you surely can't ignore as well..

Inside the airport,people are awestruck after find the gorgeous superstar running inside the airport. But till then airport has increased the security inside as Manik Malhotra too is there without any prior notice.

Nandini : "Kahan ho tum Manik?"..she thought with helpless gaze and stopped in the mid of the airport.

Nandini : "Manik!!!"...she shouted her lungs out which startled everyone including the one person who is about to board the flight. Who is standing on the last stair of the flight but ceased his step in the mid air as his heart recognized her presence, as his soul gave him the indication of her, as he suddenly felt his heartbeat back in his body.

Manik : "Nandini!"..he murmured softly and there inside the airport, Nandini felt like she heard him clearly. A soft cold breeze touched her face and she knows he is somewhere around, he is somewhere very close to her but far from her distinct vision..

Screen freezes on their love struck face which has so many mixed emotions, love, pain, guilt, anger, fear and what not..

Yeh ishq nahi asaan bas itna samjh lijiye, ek aag ka daariyan Hai aur doob ke jaana Hai...

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