Part 10-
whatever Manik telling will be in blue color so that u guys won't be confuse between Manik and Nandini's POV.
He was silent for a while, I didn't know what to do, I kept holding his hand and gave his hand a light squeeze, trying to make him feel, I m with him.
One night that changed my life for forever. He whispered. I want him to continue so I didn't say anything.
He was a perfect son... A perfect brother, a perfect boyfriend and a perfect businessman. Everyone loves him... Manik spoke in a light tone, he wasn't looking at me just starring the window front of him, I was listening him silently.
It was a day of my college's farewell party and I went their without informing anybody, my brother doesn't like these alcoholic parties, he always lectures me about how I was wasting my life and I should be little bit more responsible but I never listened... I was enjoying a lot in the party, drinking and dancing, my brother loves me very much, if I go anywhere he keep on checking if I was ok or not, I usually get involve in fights and it always keeps him worried.
He called me when I was busy in dancing with so many pretty girls around me, I picked it and tried to assure him I was fine and not drinking too much but my cracking voice and hiccups were screaming my condition, he scolded me and strictly ordered me to do not dare to touch another glass of drink, he told me not to drive home, he is coming to pick me... after 15 minutes he was front of me wearing his elder brother angry look, I gave him my sheepish smile... I know tricks to melt his heart; he held me by shoulder and started dragging towards our car.
Just then I realized I forgot my mobile in a bar counter... I requested him to let me go, he thought I will go and get another drink or maybe will not come back soon if I get my friends there they would definitely stop me to enjoy the party with them, so he went inside himself and ordered me wait for him at the parking.
When I was walking towards our car I heard some voices... a girl's giggling and moaning sound, I turned my head and saw two couple making out in a backseat of a car, I shook my head laughing...hormonal youngsters... I walked ahead but my steps stopped by the familiar sound, I turned my attention towards the couple, glass of the car was full closed but one side glass was open slightly, I got the better look of the girl and my legs rooted at the place, I rubbed my eyes to get a better view, at the same time praying it is just a effect of alcohol I consumed. Nothing changed it is a same girl, I can't believe she can do anything like that. The guy pulled her back and started kissing her neck... she was moaning with pleasure, I felt my blood boil... how disgusting she is, but what I have seen after that was more than shock, I stumbled on my legs when I saw the guy, world started spinning around me, I didn't know if that was effect of alcohol or the scene front of me.
I could never imagine it in my wildest dream. You know who they were? Manik asked turning his head towards me...
I asked who?
He laughed bitterly... the girl was my brother's fianc, her name was Soha, they were classmate and were engage 2 years back from this incident, my brother was so much in love with her, so loyal and caring.
And the other guy? Who was he I asked Manik.
U couldn't believe I have seen that...Manik rubbed his face and replied... it was none other than Vikram... my cousin.
My jaw dropped by this information... Manik's cousin and his brother fianc, Soha was cheating on his brother and with whom, his other brother? I can understand how Manik must have felt that time.
Soha was some other girl but Vikram, he was my brother how could he do something like this to his own brother...Manik continued... his voice was furious.
U know Nandini Virkam was my chachu's son, he was 8 years old when his parents died, my mom and dad brought him home, they raised him like their own son, anything which they gave us, they equally gave it to him, three of us like BBF, we call is best bros forever, Vikram and Aarav both were 4 years older than me, they were in a same class and in same college.
Vikram, Soha and Aarav were classmates. After completing their studies, Aarav and Soha got engaged and Vikram and Aarav joined my father's family business, everything was so good until that day when I got to know Soha and Aarav were having affair behind our back.
I didn't want Aarav to see this, I knew it will hurt him, if I was feeling so angry and ditched how would he feel to see this, before I could walk away Aarav returned with my mobile, waving it to me with a smile... my heart broke in million pieces to imagine what would happen to this sweet smile after knowing about his fianc and brother's betrayal.
I stood front of the car like a barrier so that he couldn't see anything... both ditcher's were so lost in their own steamy world to notice our presence. My brother was suspicious about what I m trying to hide... he pushed me away and saw everything... the world front of me crashed...
Without saying a word he stormed away, I followed him... he sat inside the car and ordered me... get in, I stood still, he said louder this time... get in Manik. I opened the door and got in, his face was blank, it was tough to guess what's running in his brain, I have never seen my brother in this state before, I was feeling like all the alcohol drained away from my body.
he was driving fast but I was too terrified to ask anything... we were going and going, I couldn't handle this deadly silence anymore so I touched his shoulder in a comforting way. He looked at me and a tear dropped on his cheek.
Why Manik, why she did that to me... where I lacked in making her happy. I felt my own eyes tearing up when he was saying this to me, I haven't seen him crying or being so vulnerable and broken... u were not lacking in anything bro, u r the best I said.
Then why did they betrayed me like this? Am I not a good boyfriend? am I not the good brother? Vikram and Soha, I loved them both, I trusted them and what they have been doing with me...
We were so lost in our miserable world that we didn't notice the large truck coming towards us... I screamed in horror.. watch out... but maybe we were too late, truck was so close,
Last thing I remember was pushed out from the car and landed beside the road and then front of my eyes the car crashed with the truck...
Manik was silent, he just let his tears fall... I know how he was felling, recalling the most painful memory of his life... losing his brother, my eyes were also moist, I can't see him crying I moved ahead and hugged him to my chest... he hugged me back wrapping his hands around me, I patted his back, he made no effort to pull away maybe he needed me, we were like that for a long then we broke the hug... I cupped his face and wiped the remaining tears, he closed his eyes, I touched his long wet eyes lashes.
It happened because of me Nandini, he dies because of me, he could jump out from the car but instead he pushed me, I wish I never gone to that party, I wish he never came to pick me, I wish he haven't seen Vikram and Soha... he could be here with me.
no Manik its not your fault, you tried to keep him away but nobody can win over destiny...aur phir tumhe thodi pta tha ki kya hone wala hai, how could it be your fault then.
he nodded sadly and continued telling me...
U know what Nandini it was just a beginning, more bitter truth and betrayal's were yet to come.
I opened my eyes in hospital after two weeks, doctors said I was in mild coma because of hitting my head on stone at the road, my spinal cord and knees was injured... they said maybe I wll never be able to walk again, I have already lost the most precious thing of my life which was my brother and now this, everyone came to meet me but they were all very sad... when Vikram and Soha came to meet me with their fake worried faces, I wasn't feeling anything towards them, I was so sad and tired to do or say anything, somewhere I was still hoping it is all a dream, soon I will open my eyes and everything will be normal like before.
I got discharged from the hospital and went to home on my wheel chair, the house looked empty and hollow, completely lifeless, after coming back I spend hours and hours just sitting in Aarav's room.
After Aarav I have only one person who I can trust and share my thoughts and feelings, it was Riya but she didn't come to meet me even for once, I had no idea what happened why suddenly she stopped talking to me... and one day I got message we'r over' those two words stung to my chest... why? Why she said that? Maybe she got the news of me being handicapped but she could come at least for once to meet me, as friend just once she could ask me how I m feeling? but NO she had only one thing to say WE ARE OVER, just like that...
I waited and waited, many things coming in my mind, if she wanted to breakup then she should have come and say this on my face but she never come. It sounds clich but before meeting her I was a player, I play with emotions and break starts, love was just fun for me but after meeting her I understood what love is, she was so beautiful so elegant. I was madly in love with her... but maybe sometimes love is not enough.
He was looking straight so I was not able to see his expression but I can say they were full with sadness.
Manik was so much in love with her, I knew this already, 2 years and he still miss her, I have seen the pain in his eyes, the love and desperation, does he still love her like before... that one thought ripping my heart apart. I looked at Manik and our entwine hands, he hasn't loosen the grip on my hand... I could spend my whole life just sitting beside him holding his hand.
He continued after a minute... I was so angry on Vikram and Soha but what I heard that day... made me realize they doesn't even deserve my hatred, the guy I knew is not him... that Vikram who grew up with us, is not the same person anymore, he has changed or he was always the same but we never recognized his true face. When I was passing through the corridors I hear Vikram and Soha talking...
Soha: oh god he has to die like this? Kuchh din baad marta toh kya jata iska? At least main iss ghar ki bahu toh ban jati but now... Agrrr our all plans are flop Vik.
Vikram: don't worry sweetheart nothing gone flop, why don't u look at the brighter side?
Soha: brighter side?
Vikram: Yes... see Aarav was first choice of the board members for the post of MD of Malhotra industries, now he is no more, so the only option left is me, now I m the most deserving candidate.
Soha: And what about Manik, don't forget he is Malhotras own blood they will give him priority.
He laughed... are u serious? Manik... no ways!! He is handicapped and even if he would be able to walk in future, still many things are here to make me less worried about him, First of all he is a most irresponsible guy of the family, second no one can trust him over something big and Important thing like business, third, he doesn't know the B of Business and I was working with Aarav in Singhania industries from 3 years so definitely I m much more experienced than him, forth he is not interested in business he wants to be a singer so I will encourage him in making his carrier in music, he respect me and trust me, nobody knows about our real intension so there has nothing to be worried. Everything is set sweet heart...
Soha: Wow Vikram u r so smart, I thought after Aarav's death our dream of getting their property is ruined but no it's still on.
Vikram: of course darling, bas ek baar main Malhotra industries ka director ban jaun phir dheere dheere sab kuchh sirf hamara hoga.
AN: forgive me if u get mistakes.
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shreya
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