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A small clarification for everyone who are confused - Mr. Malhotra is Harshad Malhotra and The Boss is Manik Malhotra. They are brothers but since Harshad is not from mafia he don't have any mafia designation. Hope it's clear, if not you can ask me and I will explain further. 

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What in the Romeo and Juliet universe is happening here? I am his? When? 

Manik did not elaborate his actions and proceeded to watch Navya's punishment. She was trying her best to escape by calling out Mr. Malhotra and Niyonika. They did not dare to stop it due to the wrath of Manik. 

I had enough of this violence. Innocent women were beaten till they lost their consciousness, I am being accused theft and Navya now about to burn. Why is nobody speaking and coming to conclusion like normal people?

I freed myself from Manik's hold and ran towards Navya. I held her tight adding weight to pull her away from the fire. We were just a feet away from the giant fire. "You can not just burn someone without giving them a chance to explain, Manik." I heard soft gasps from the soldiers, one because nobody calls The Boss by his name and two nobody rebels against The Boss. I did both and their reactions are expected. 

Manik sent angry glares from where he stood at me. The guards stood frozen waiting for Manik's order now that Manik announced I belong to him. If it was any other situation they would not hesitate to burn me along with Navya. 

"Enough!" For the world record Harshad spoke out loud. Navya, Niyonika and my eyes went wide hearing Harshad speaking finally. He walked so casually as if there was no murder attempt happening around and stood in front of Manik. "If you care so much about a mere servant who belongs to you, then how much should I care about my mother's would be daughter in law?" 

Harshad turned towards us and pointed at Navya before speaking, "She is my would be wife  arranged by our father. If you have any amount of respect towards our father you would not touch her." 

Both the men stared at each other, one of their eyes glowing with fire and other with cold ice. There is no need to explain who got what as it was clearly evident with their personality. 

Manik passed by him bumping Harshad's shoulder and marched towards me. He ordered Cabir with his eyes to stop the punishment and lifted me from the ground by my arm. This time his hold was very tight almost hurting me. I tried my best to match his pace but his tall legs took huge steps. 

Navya whimpered and leaned on Harshad earning for his comfort but he just loosened himself from her. He did not even touch or console her after all this scenario? His duty was fulfilled by Niyonika. She hugged Navya and rubbed her back as Navya broke in sobs in her arms. 

"It's unfair, Manik." Harshad started again and our steps halted. "If wrong doers must be punished don't you think it must be your servant who must be burned for stealing the heirloom?" 

Harshad out of all people is voting for my punishment! He doesn't console Navya but he wants me to be punished? On whose side does this man even belong? "Mr. Malhotra, trust me I would not -" 

My voice was cut short with Manik's action. He pulled out the thin, gold chain with an eagle pendant from his neck and held it in between is five fingers. Tilting my head towards his side he made me wear the chain. Now my neck is adorned with the Malhotra Empire's heirloom instead of my family's pigeon symbol or bare neck as servant. 

Niyonika left a soft gasp while Navya forgot all about the punishment of being thrown into the fire. Her eyes went wide for a second and instantly held her head. She took her balance on Niyonika trying not to fall on the ground in shock. 

"Would you like to repeat what you just said, Harshad?" Manik questioned still staring at my face making me uncomfortable with the intense gaze. 

Nobody would dare to raise their voice against me now that I have Manik's heirloom around my neck. As expected Harshad raised his arms in the air in defeat. 

Satisfied with Harshad's response Manik resumed his long strides dragging me along with him. We entered inside the mansion with our hands interlocked. This time I did not sneak or enter through some vegetable barrels instead I walked as if I am a wanted and invited guest. Like someone who need not be afraid of the outcome. 

I felt safe walking through the huge white mansion with golden border. All the feeling of safety went out of the window as soon as I followed behind Manik into his bedroom. He locked the door with his left hand while still holding me with his other hand. 

Unknowingly my thoughts went to the time he called me 'his'. Goosebumps appeared behind my neck as the feeling of the metal on my neck was more prominent. The chain which was on his neck until a few minutes ago was now around me and it literally made sense to his powerful word 'She is Mine'. 

Snap out of your thoughts Nandini. He is a monster with just an above average face, height, body, hair. Okay, shut up!

I tried to remove the chain so that I could break free from my thoughts but his look stopped me. "That stays there." I obediently put it back. 

But why am I even following his orders? He is surely a great magician. 

"No." I cleared my throat gaining his attention. "What was all that? And what do you mean by... I am yours?" My voice went so low at the end. 

Really, Nandini? Get a grip.

"Simple. You are mine." He answered nonchalantly while looking for something in his cupboard next to the mirror. 

I gave a sarcastic laugh. "Really? Thank you for simplifying it Manik. All this while I am going bonkers for such a simple issue. Now I can live peacefully." 

"You are welcome, dear." I can feel his smirk through his words. 

I folded my arms over my chest. "Manik, I am serious. What was all that?"

He finally pulled out a first aid box with rolls of cotton and some orange liquid. Orange water maybe? He kept the box open on the table next to his bed and pulled me with him through my folded hands. He nudged me a bit and I landed on the soft cushion with a great fall. Manik sat beside me and tore a tiny piece of cotton and dipped it into the orange liquid turning the cotton orange as well. 

He pulled my face closer and tried to dab that cotton on my lips but I pushed his hand away. "I need answers, Manik."

He looked at the cotton the ground for a second and proceeded to tear another piece of cotton and dipped it. Before he could even lift it flicked the cotton away. I saw him tightening his jaw but he still proceeded to tear another piece. "I need an answer." I screamed.

"Sit straight for a second, dammit!" he screamed too. 

I am not going to lie I really want to sit straight and get my lips tended with the cold liquid as they are still burning but its really not worth it without my answers. "Manik, answers! Manik, answers! Manik, answers!" 

I started yelling while running around the room as he tried to catch me with the cotton ball in his hand. He clearly looked pissed off and I am scared about his next move. We are locked in his room after all and this would make him high handed. 

Accidently, I kicked the orange liquid bottle making it fly across the room and the contents in it were empty. Okay, now we are surely in danger. 

As soon as his eyes locked with mine I shivered. "Chill Manik! I can surely make you another one. I just need water and ..." What can we add to make it in orange color? 

In this silent room his footsteps which were directed towards me can be heard crystal clear. I tried to unlock the door but it was a failure since I am in The Boss room. Everything will run according to his wish. 

I turned back to apologize but he was already an inch away from me. Our noses brushed and I tried to mingle with the door but it never happened. He put both his hands on the wall either sides of my body caging me with his form. There was no chance to escape. 

I started breathing heavily as his calm but warm breath fell on my face. The chain on my neck moved up and down as if the eagle on it was flying with my breathing. I gulped my throat and opened my eyes to look at him. I was surprised to see naughty glint in his eyes instead of 'You-are-dead-and-I-will-eat-you' look. 

Manik's emotions Manik's wish. Who are we to stop? His eyes slowly moved from my eyes to my lips and stopped there. His entire concentration was on my lips. I wet the burning feeling with my tongue so that it could stay cool. 

I need to get away from this situation so I looked into his eyes and started, "Manik, you -" My sentence did not even begin and his warm lips crashed onto mine. 

My eyes flew as wide as possible. No air passed through the tiny space between us leaving me like a fish out of water. He closed his eyes taking his time to feel my lips on his and slightly opened his mouth letting his warm tongue slid over the cut of my lips. Surprisingly, it felt so good. The burning sensation stopped every time his lips or tongue was on the right spot. 

There was a different feeling in my stomach as I tried so hard not put my fingers in his smooth hair and pull him closer so that he could heal me more. But I stood strong and scrunched my dress in my fists. Slowly my nerves relaxed and went erratic at the same time. So this is how a kiss feels like, Wow. Just Wow! 

Just as I was liking the feeling of a kiss he pulled back. I sulked. I opened my half drowsy eyes to find him raising his eyebrow. I took a huge air finally and frowned my eyebrows. He brought the cotton ball in front of my face and pressed it on my lips. 

And it burned like hell!! How wrong was I to think that innocent looking orange water could pain me while this monster looking man could heal me. I actually prefer his lips over this liquid. 

Wait! Was I actually craving for another kiss? 

Realization hit me and I covered my mouth as he smirked. I closed my eyes not wanting to see him but opened them again not wanting him to mock me. Oh, I am in such a mess.

He removed my hands from my mouth and kept the cotton again on my lips and a shooting pain passed my body. In a second I did what I must have done earlier.

I slapped him. 

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Precap

Who's that lady in the precap? 

Where did Manik and Nandini got their first aid training? We must pretty sure stay away from them!!

And Harshad finally spoke!!!! 

Nandini is now on the top level of mafia hierarchy. Yayy *happy dance*