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11th May, 6am,
Malhotra mansion,
Manik was sound asleep dreaming about his shona, they were just about to kiss when his phone rang breaking his sleep. He bit his lips ruffling his hair, blushing slightly on his dream with a stupid grin. He frowned and picked his phone irritated.

Manik: *barked looking at the caller Id* What is it?

What the person said made Manik hell tensed. He immediately went to washroom and got ready in formals. Ranika were having their tea when they saw him rushing down and Nyo spoke worried.

Nyo: *seeing his speed on stairs* Manik dheere!

Raj: *to Manik* Whats wrong? *looking at his attire* Office itna jaldi?

Manik: *taking a glass of juice* Ya dad, its an emergency. Our system is hacked such that one wrong move and all our confidential details will be passed to hacker so I need to rush. IT team is waiting for me!

Ranika: What? *he nodded and rushed out gulping the whole glass*

Nyo: *looking up and joining hands* Rabji, raksha karna!

Cabir: *joining in* Whats up peeps?

Raj explained everything and Cabir too became tensed. He asked Raj not to worry as he will also reach to Infinity Industries as soon as his meeting gets over but Raj got a call that he needs to leave for Pune straight away as one of his business friend has met with accident so now Cabir has to handle all Raj's meetings too.

Infinity Industries,
Manik rushed in as soon as he parked to see whole IT team along with Khushi waiting for him. They immediately got to work. Manik had given all the other staff off as to not leak the news and moreover no data can be used.

Hiren (IT expert): Sir it seems that the person who has done it has very close contacts with the company, maybe an insider as the security password has been decoded.

Manik: *running his hand in his hair* Damn, but how is that possible, only a few knows about this password and they all are trustworthy members of my team so we cant pinpoint without proof. But is there no way to stop this hacker?

Sanya (another IT member): Sir there is but it is hacked such that if we lose this connection with hacker, along with him we will also lose the details and we cant open the file to create one more backup because as soon as we do that, he/she will automatically get the information.

It was afternoon and the team was putting their full effort to solve it. Cabir too gave a call and Manik explained everything while he send MI IT team there too!

While in London, Nandini woke up, got ready and was about to call Manik as she was feeling jittery and very uneasy but couldnt as she forgot to charge her damn phone. She immediately picked the charger, stuffing it in her purse along with her phone. She went to the stall temple in her place and prayed.

Nandini: *in mind* Ayiappa, I am feeling really uneasy today, jaise something is going to happen. Please keep everyone safe Ayiappa and be with me always.

She without having her breakfast rushed downstairs. She saw Arneha coming out of Arya's car as he pecked her lips. Nandu smiled remembering her and Manik's moments in ahis room on the day of her departure.

Flashback
Manik was helping Nandini in last minute packing as soon as they came from lunch. Nandini all this while was getting ready or rather looking at him from her pheripheral vision which he was very well aware of. He sighed, kept the bags near door and holding her hands pulled her closer.

Manik: Ok, just relax baba! You were the one who said no one will cry and now you are getting emotional? You are crying?

Nandini: *sniffing and hiding herself in his chest as he smiled at her cuteness and pulled her in his embrace* Mai nai royi! Yeh toh sirf water aa raha hai eyes mai se.

Manik: *chuckling, breaking the hug and holding her face in between his palms* And this water is directly landing on my heart and stinging me! You want that?

Nandini immediately nodded in a no and wiped her tears.... no no water! He smiled and started walking backwards towards the door as his gaze was fixed at her. She too turned but as she did, her leg twisted in the rug and she landed on the mattress. Manik who rushed to her, in an attempt to hold her lost balance and fell on her and BOOM! Next they knew, their lips landed on each others and both their eyes wide. None moved for their mind just froze. Manik distanced himself not wanting to make it awkward while she averted ger gaze. He didnt seem to like that so he held her chin, turned her face towards him as his orbs met hers asking the question which he was scared about! 'Was she uncomfortable?' But getting her answer he leaned forward again.

Manik: *pecking her lips* I dont regret any of it!

Manik winked while Nandini blushed profusely and pulled him down wrapping her hand around his back as she hid herself while he chuckled.
Flashback end.

It was evening and Manik's team was still working on the problem, having no positive sign yet. Nandini's uneasiness was increasing so she called him giving up but to her dismay he disconnected. She frowned and waited half an hour for his text as he would immediately text back if with Fab 5 and his phone is switched off if in meeting but none was the case here as she didnt get a response. She called him again but he again disconnected which made her hell tensed. She couldnt do anything other than wait. She called him after couple of hours again but he again disconnected. Now she was really worried and didnt wait before redialling because her sixth sense wasnt helping either.

On getting her continous calls, he picked up highly irritated and blasted off before she could say anything.

Manik: *rudely shouting* What the fuck is wrong with you Nandini! Why are you being such a disturbance! When a person is not picking up or disconnecting isnt it clear that he doesnt want to talk to you! Stop behaving like a nagging wife!

He disconnected without even listening to her. Nandini had tears rolling down her eyes, she was hurt. No one ever talked to her like that and Manik was the last person she thought would do that. Nevertheless, composing herself she called someone. Khushi who came with his coffee heard it and understood it was Nandini but stayed silent for the moment. Hiren too entered as Manik asked everyone not to knock today.

Hiren: Sir we have a solution, its a very new software and we can recover the data from the hacker but...

Manik: *with hope* But?

Hiren: But its highly risky! We only have 10% chances!

Manik: *thinking for a while* Do it Hiren, its not like we have any other option.

Hiren nodded and he with the help of MI team started with the process. All were hell nervous about it especially Manik. After good 10 mins Hiren shouted happily.

Hiren: *shouting* Its done sir! *looking down for shouting* Sorry sir!

Manik: Its Ok!

He thanked everyone and MI team too. This time they set new system with password known only to Manik. He even asked them to find the culprit as soon as possible to which they nodded. All left and he sat down with a sigh. He felt a hand on his shoulder and saw Khushi glaring at him. He became confused and raised his eyebrows.

Khushi: *glaring* I dont know how you can talk so rudely with your wife bhai! I would be really hurt if I was in bhabhi's place.

Khushi left saying this when realisation dawn upon Manik. He didnt wanted to tell her the situation and make her tense but her frequent calls made him frustrated. He cursed himself recalling his words.

Manik: Oh fuck! Why cant I control my anger! Never in my dreams I thought I would talk to her like this and now.... She is my shona, how the hell did I do this? *closing his eyes* I am sorry love, I really am!

He was hell angry at himself. He broke the glass he was holding as the pieces pierced through his skin but he could care less. He immediately called her. She on the other side was truly hurt and didnt wanted to pick up but she did and spoke in a cold tone which made his heart pain.

Nandini: Hello Mr Malhotra?

Manik: *closing his eyes tight* Nandu I am sorry! I know I behaved like an ass and I regret it very much! Please forgive me!

Nandini: *again in a cold tone* Who am I to forgive you Mr Malhotra, infact its my fault. I shouldnt have been like a nagging wife and call you again and again. I guess I was worried but I dont think I have that right. So I am sorry for being a disturbance! Now I have patients to look after so if you need anything give me a call, I myself wont disturb you henceforth.

She disconnected whilst Manik was drowning in the pool of guilt. Sometimes anger overpowers our thinking capabilty and the results are always the worst. He held his head in his hands as tears flowed from his eyes. He truly was feeling guilty and it was killing him now.

Cabir who entered the office came to know about the issue being solved and he happily moved towards Manik's office when Khushi stopped him. She told him about Manan fight while Cabir nodded entering his cabin.

In London,
Nandini's appartment,
Nandini's POV,
Ayiappa kyu kiya unhone aisa, it hurts, and more than his words, his actions does. He should have told me about the issue, woh toh Cabir bhai ne bataya tab pata chala. He doesnt consider me worthy to let me know his pain, his problems rather he would suffer all himself. Today he failed me as a wife, as a friend. Yes his words did hurt me initially but talking to Cabir bhai and knowing about his hacking issue it kind of subsided a little as I know how angry he becomes in frustration and he never means anything he says in anger because he always regrets later like he did today. His voice sounded so genuine when he apologised. Ayiappa you know na, I cant be angry on someone for long aur Manik... unse mai do minute bhi gussa nahi ho sakti uff kyu hu mai aisi?

But Ayiappa, did I say too much to him when he called? He was already worried upar se mai yeh.. I need to know if its solved or not and I cant call Manik, I told him I wont disturb him... Ya I should call Cabir bhai.
POV end.

Here in India Cabir entered the cabin to see Manik holding his face in his palm. He went and kept his hand on his shoulder. Manik looked back to see Cabir and immediately hugged him tight.

Manik: *weeping* Cabir, maine kya kar diya... how can I talk to my shona like this! Woh kitni hurt hai, mai I dont know what to do! I..I cant lose her, agar usne mujhse baat nahi ki toh... no no no yeh nahi ho sakta! Mai nahi reh paunga without her... she is my life! Aise kaise hosakta hai.. no she will have to talk to me!

Manik was blabbering anything by now which made Cabir break the hug and made him sit. He looked for water but saw the glass broken as blood was dripping from Manik's hand making him widen his eyes.

Cabir: *checking his hand* Manik pagal hai tu! What the hell, you are bleeding...

But Manik was least bothered, he was continously blabbering that she cant leave him. Cabir jerked his shoulder to bring him back in his senses.

Manik: Cabir, woh mujhse baat nahi kar rahi, I wont be able to take her ignorance.. I called her but she talked in a cold tone and then she is not picking up anymore. I love her Cabir... I cant lose her!

Cabir: Ek minute.. did you say you love her?

Manik: Yes.. yes I love her more than my life's worth and I did this to her!

Cabir: Does she know about this?

Manik: *irritated* Yaar ofcourse not.. apni interogation bandh kar ab aur kuch soch... I have to manofy her.

Cabir smacked hard on his shoulder making Manik pass a glare but before he could say anything Cabir's phone rang. It was Nandini, Cabir informed her about issue been solved. Manik was trying to snatch the phone but Cabir didnt let him and hung up.

Manik: What the hell, salle baat kyu nahi karne di?

Cabir: Because you need to give her time. Manik you need to be patient. Do you really think she wouldnt talk to you? She just called to ask about the issue even after your anger and clearly wanted to ask about you but couldnt gather up the courage.. I dont know what you said to her but she was the one who called me and pleaded that 'Manik needs you!'. Just give her some time, manofy her!

Khushi interupted with a knock and informed something which made Manbir jump in excitement.

Next morning,
London,
Nandini woke up feeling much better, after yesterday's fiasco, she had great difficulty sleeping, she needed support, she needed her Amma's warmth, her advice but alas she was all alone. She did call Ishita last night but didnt tell her about their fight, just talking to her made her feel light! That is why its said na, Mother is an angel in disguise! Her hand reached her phone first thing to call Manik but it came switched off, then she remembered she told him she wont disturb. This did made her feel horrible but nevertheless she freshened up. Today was her off day so she was taking her time getting ready. She was having breakfast when she got a call. She picked up seeing Navya's name flashing!

Navya: Hi Nandu, how are you?

Nandini: I am good Navu, tu bata? How's everyone there?

Navya: We are all good, actually I called you as we need your help!

Nandini: Help? Ya tell me...

Navya: Wo we have a client whose daughter is getting engaged in london, we got invitation but its there so we cant come but they got to know that Murthy's daughter is there, I mean you so they have insisted on you joining them. Appa and Abhi is busy so they couldnt tell you earlier.

Nandini: *thinking* Ok I will, when is it?

Navya: Today!

Nandini: What? Navu aaj nahi yaar please, mera bilkul mann nahi hai!

Navya: Nandu clients are important please chali jaa, just congratulate them and come back, mai konsa 2-3 hrs rukne ko bol rahi hu?

Nandini: Fine, I'll go, text me the address and timings.

Navya: Ya I will, acha sun wear something heavy.. actually tu rehne de, I know when you are not in mood you wont bother so mai Keerti di ko bolke clothes bhijva dungi! Acha I need to hang up, bye!

They hung up, Nandini tried to pass her day chiling but just couldnt, she gave up and called him but it was again switched off. She was worried, she thought may be he is angry with her for talking so yesterday but then he could be in a meeting too! Such an innocent soul! Soon it was evening, Nandini got ready in a simple blue saree with a heavy blouse sent by Keerti! She straighten her hair, did a full face makeup, wore her heart chain, a bracelet and her silver stilletos. She was looking drop dead gorgeous. She reached the venue and asked about it at a reception of the hotel. They guided her to a roof top terrace. She opened the door to see it completely decorated with fairy lights, candles and roses giving a perfect romantic ambience. But what stunned her was that no one was present except a figure standing at the railings with back towards her.

Nandini: *skeptical* Excuse me!

The person turned making Nandini gasp in shock as she covered her mouth.

Author's note: Hey guys, how's the update? What part do you like or dislike?

Who do you think, Nandini saw? Harshad? Or Maddy? Or someone else?

Manan's first fight! What do you think? Anyways before you all say anything let me tell you that I wont drag it much as I feel like none is at fault here, its the situation!

Ps. Sorry for the note above once again!
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