Rain is supposed to be romantic, it makes everything else so intoxicating. Nandini couldn't agree less. She was cuddled up against Dhruv during dinner, since it was so cold. She felt great sorrow when she realized that this was her last year at high school, so she would decide to make it her best.

But things would change.

"Definitely not! Navya would kill us if she found out!" Cabir's voice spoke. She turned her head to his direction, along with Dhruv. "It's going to cost you your life, mate". Dhruv said. He was stuffing a tiny chit into his pocket, and she didn't have to guess twice what it was. A Dare. Typical Cabir.

"What's the dare?" She asked him, seeing him turn her way immediately.

"Nothing ! He just has to make out with rose". Mukti explained, pointing to an attractive girl Nandini did not recognize. "It would be fun to see, but I don't think Navya would be happy with a person shoving their tongue in your throat". Dhruv chuckled, looking over at the rose and cabir.

"Remember that time with our gym teacher though? I already thought that was bad". Mukti said, a tiny smirk on her face that Nandini could hear through her voice. "Piss off, Mukti". Cabir chuckled, as everyone snickered around them.

 "Okay cabir boo". Dhruv teased, making Nandini, Mukti and Aliya laugh. Cabir rolled his eyes, biting back a laugh himself.

Nandini turned her head back while smirking slightly, scanning through the whole Malhotra Mansion. Currently she was in her boyfriends Dhruv's Mansion. Watching maids mind their own business could be very interesting sometimes. She could see some men arguing.

She looked over at the office room and suddenly caught eyes with a very handsome man that was supposedly her boyfriend's father. Six foot four, broad shoulders, brown hair, light brown eyes, Manik Malhotra. She frowned a little when their eyes met, wondering why he was staring at her like that. She could not see him very clearly, but it seemed like his eyes lowered to her body, and he seemed pissed off for some reason.

Manik had been of course, watching her ever since she arrived this morning. He hadn't seen her all summer, and it was the worst month of his life. Nandini and Manik didn't hate each other, if you'd ask her. It'd always make his day whenever she'd come to talk to them and he could have the privilege of looking at her up close.
Man he loved doing that.

Always looking at her thighs.
Wondering if he could fit.

Even though she had no idea why they were looking at each other, she curved her lips into a tiny smile, just to be polite. What Manik gave her back was more like an angry smirk. She was laying on Dhruv's shoulder, what else what he supposed to do? Be happy about it?
He wanted to hurt Dhruv more than ever, just because he was touching her. He hated anyone who touched her.
One day, it'll be his hands on her skin.
He knew for sure.

"Nandini?" Dhruv shook her out of her thoughts. She looked away from Manik immediately, and pretended that never happened. She knew how much they hated him. She never really had a problem with Mr.Malhotra. "Sorry Baby, what's up?" Nandini said, giving him a smile.

"We are all going to some place later, it's going to be hilarious, are you in?" Mukti said. She noticed the excited looks on Mukti, Cabir, Dhruv and Aliya's face. "Like I'll ever say no to that". Nandini grinned, still feeling a burn on her skin from someone's gaze, but she just shrugged the feeling. "What kind of place?" she asked, her voice filled with concern.

"Could be anything. but mostly entertaining for the rest". Dhruv said with a smirk. Nandini frowned at this. "I hope it doesn't involve those ridiculous Horror locations!" Mukti and Cabir chuckled. "No, love. We don't need such a place for this". Dhruv said.

"Are you coming too, Rose?" Cabir asked her, without smirking or sounding like he was making fun of her. "I don't think I am". Rose said sternly.

"Such a gentleman Cabir boo". Dhruv snickered, patting Cabir sarcastically on his back. Mukti was holding back a laugh. "What? I'm not the only one who is going!" cabir hissed at them. "We have more important stuff to do, like bullying ". Mukti spoke, nudging Cabir with a smirk on her face. "About that, dinner's over, let's go". Cabir added, turning to Nandini who took her head off Dhruv's shoulder. "You coming?"

Nandini got up along with them. "Is that even a question?" She smiled. "Of course I am".

Dhruv was still sitting down, but she definitely wanted him to come. She put her index finger underneath his chin and made him look up to her. "I sure hope you're coming, Dhruv?" Nandini asked him softly. Dhruv looked quite loss for words at first, but then grinned widely. "Of course I am, wouldn't want to miss it".

Nandini felt relieved about this, and smiled sweetly at him while he got up. "Rose, if you change your mind, you're always welcome".
she said, seeing rose get up too. "Thanks, but I'll be fine". Rose smiled before walking off.

"Alright, my friends, let's go". Cabir grinned before they all made their way out of the Mansion.

It was Manik Malhotra who sighed in disappointment again.

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Nandini wanted to say so many things but choose to remain silent, she was very nervous as the devil was literally a feet away from her and Dhruv right now. they all friends decided to hit a small pub tonight , and Dhruv's car never had a more perfect timing to run out of gas. pun intended.

"Dad , could you lend me your car keys for the night?" Dhruv asked Mr. Malhotra , while Nandini stood just beside him across the exit door. The Handsome devil sat on the leather sofa like an mighty king waiting to conquer the world , Nandini did feel that attractive aura this human carried can easily bring anyone on their knees.

Manik raised his eyebrows and looked at Nandini , spreading his toned legs a little wider making her gulp. " where are you'll going?" he asked curiously , eyes never moving away from her face.

"just to a small pub" Dhruv answered , already growing annoyed by the inquiry.

"alright!" Manik smirked as he stood up to his mighty height and stepped closer to Nandini, "Good Evening, Nandini!" He said in a low voice as he gave her a look once over, Nandini felt her throat dry after she saw Manik leaving the room after clearing his throat. 

Dhruv turned to face her , "Baby , could you please grab Dad's car keys from upstairs? I will be waiting outside with Cabir." Nandini's eyes widened, " but I- "

Dhruv was already gone.

Nandini felt her palm sweat on the thought of going upstairs in his room. She cleared her throat , internally shaking her head and paddled towards the stairs guiding upstairs.

She stood outside his room , slightly frowning when she saw the door wide open , the room appeared dark , she stepped inside assuming he's not present in the room. well that was a grave mistake.

She instantly spotted the keys on the table just beside the bed , she quickly moved towards it and caught it in her shivering fingers. as soon as she turned to run out of the room , the sight before her made her take a sharp gasp.

Manik Malhotra was leaning back in the armchair , legs parted as his amused and dark gaze landed on her. He had an expensive vine class in his right hand as his index finger of another hand circled around it's rim.

"First night out, yeah ?" He smirked making her almost pass out.

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𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄:This was originally planned to be an os, but now it's going to be a whole ff because of the reader's request. I am going to update whenever I have time. However I promise frequent updates from the month of July. Enjoy the book 🖤