Manan SS : Love Diary part 14 & 15 on pg 77 (16 May) (Completed) - Page 5

Me and Mukti reached back to our apartment but I know she will not going to drop the topic of my sudden disappearance and tears...so as expected when we entered in she stopped front of me folding her arms...start, she ordered me.

I laughed nervously to ease the atmosphere but she raised her eye brows in a demanding manner.

I sighed in defeat...ok actually some drunk guy was troubling me so I went away and by mistake took a wrong way, I heard a crushing sound so entered inside a room, there was a guy, I don't know who he was but he looked very sad, expecting some one, maybe he gone through a breakup or something, but he was in so much pain I couldn't control myself so I tried to help him, you know how I m, I cry easily so I have no idea when my own tears started falling... that's it.

Ok... so that's a whole story, but thank god u r fine, btw who was the guy troubling you, tell me I will kick him...

No no its ok, there are bunch of these kind of morons; we can't do anything about them. Btw do you know who was the guy in that room?

How would I know, he can be anyone... now stop thinking so much, go and change.. we have a college tomorrow.

I nodded and went to my room, I quickly changed in my pajamas and climbed on my puffy bed, It's already late but I can't sleep...who was him? Why he was so sad, everyone enjoying the party then why he was alone in his room, who he was waiting for? I m sure someone he loves, his eyes were very expressive and had so many emotions...I don't know the girl or that stranger but I felt ping of jealousy inside me, that how lucky she is, someone loves her so much, I wish there is someone for me also, who loves me lot. I keep dreaming about my someone special' but still haven't met him.

Well god bless him and help him in getting whatever he wants... I don't know when I fell asleep, in a morning I woke up by loud sound of alarm clock, I hit the snooze off and fell back to sleep after few minutes I got up and dragging myself like a lifeless body towards bathroom but when I looked up at the clock, my speed suddenly fasten, I ran to Mukti's room to wake her up, I pulled her bed sheet which made her fall on the floor with a loud thud, I laughed to see her expression while she was giving me death glair rubbing her butt.

We got ready and headed to our car, college is not far from our apartment but today we are running short of time...college was as usual noisy and crowded, we made our way to the third period, I know u must be thinking why third because we are late and two periods already passed. When we were taking places someone tapped on my shoulder, I turned behind and found smiling Aman, he is my friend since the first day we met and he helped me in getting to the class, Mukti winked and moved away to take seat somewhere else, I narrowed my eyes to her but she just shrugged with a smile...

Hey Nandini, you are looking beautiful today...yes it's in his personality he gives me compliments a lot.

I replied thanks and we seated together.

In whole period I concentrated on a boring lecture just to ignore him so that he won't be able to start any conversation with me... after the class I stood up quickly and proceed out but I have no luck, he called for me, I stopped and thinking for a good excuse to avoid him.

Where are u going in hurry? He asked but before I could reply anything Mukti cut in and replied she must be going to the canteen because we have our next class off, why don't u join us? I gave her a warning look but she just smiled sweetly.

Aman replied happily, yeah sure because next class is Hindi and you know how boring the professor is.

Ahh don't remind me...replied Mukti with horrified expression, both laughed together but I just felt like killing someone.

Don't get me wrong I have nothing against Aman, he is good friend of mine and also a really nice human being, it's just awkward for me to be around him since he disclosed what he feels about me, I feel bad for him because I hate to hurt my friends, but what can I do I don't see him more than a friend. Mukti want me to get a boyfriend so she help all the guys who she think are nice and wanted to be with me.

We all seated in canteen while Aman went to take food for us, such a gentleman, I know.

Here he comes with grilled sandwich for Mukti and burger for me, he knows everything I like, I muttered thanks and we started eating our food, after few minutes Mukti got a call, to see her wide smile anyone can guess who is calling her, she excused herself and went to the corner to talk to him...

Now we are alone, another awkward moment...

So...he started talking first.

Hmm..I looked up to him.

Nandini I was thinking if u have time, can we go for a movie today? Just like we used to go before.

Yes we used to go to watch movies, clubs, beaches but that was all before he proposed me, we hang out as friends but now everything is changed and I m sure it will all count as date.

Ummm I would love to go Aman but u know I just moved in with Mukti so still many things are left to manage in the house...

His face fell but he quickly covered it with a smile and said, it's ok, some other time.

I nodded yeah some other time... I m feeling horrible to turn down his offer but it's for the best, if we keep going out and spend time with each other, his feelings were increase more.

Nandini...

Haan.

We are still friends right? He asked.

Of course we are Aman and will always be.

He smiled in relief which made me smile too.

It'd been 1 week since I met that guy but still can't stop thinking about him, this guy is really making me curious and restless, well maybe after one week, he must be fine and met with the girl he was waiting but what if not?

Mukti's voice brought me out from my train of thoughts about him, what happened?

We are going to another party at Abhi's house she replied with joyfulness.

I sighed but then thought about something, I quickly replied ok get ready which makes Mukti curious, how I agreed so easily, she gave me questioning look...

Ummm I liked that party and u were right it will be nice to open up a little. I tried to convince her.

She seemed to believe because she didn't push it further or say anything after that just smiled and clapped her hands together, yeyii lets go and find a dress for you...

This time my dress is less exposing, it's a long top reaches to mid thighs with a matching short leggings.

We reached to his house, seems like he loves throwing parties, Mukti and Abhi went to the corner for seeking some alone time for romance which was fine with me, now I have an opportunity to check on the guy without facing any question from Mukti or Abhi about where I m going.

I quickly made my way upstairs and pushed the door slowly, this time room is not fully dark but lights were dim, I entered in...

What are you doing in my room? Someone snapped and I looked up. He was the same guy but looking sober today, I was terrified by the intensity in his voice.

I... I was just... I stuttered.

You were just? He asked his beautiful brown eyes cold...because I swear if you were going to snoop in my room...he replied angrily but I cut him off in middle and replied...

Snoop in your room?? I think I have better things to do than spying on a stranger, I arrived here by mistake, I lied because this guy is so arrogant.

He scoffed, like you don't know who I am?

I gave him confused look.

You don't? He really looked surprised. He was angrily starring the wall while I checked him out, he is looking different from the last time, his hair not messed but neatly combed. He is wearing black shirt and blue jeans, few upper buttons of the shirt were opened giving the nice look of his broad chest.

I came in senses why I m still standing here when the owner of the room definitely don't want me here. I m sure he doesn't remember a single thing about last Sunday night, why not, he was badly drunk after all.

Well, excuse me...I turned to leave...

Wait... he said and I turned to him, who are u? I haven't seen u before, he asked with curiosity.

I m Mukti's friend...

Oh, he replied...he seemed to know her...

U know her...I asked?

How come not? I have to hear a lot about her day and night, he said with a bored expression and sat down on a couch.

If he knows her why doesn't she know him? What's your name? I asked.

He looked surprised that I don't know his name, then he replied, Manik... Manik Malhotra.

Goshhh his name is equally hot like him and his voice is so charming...I mentally slapped myself, make a hold on yourself Nandini.

I m Nandini, I introduced myself.

Do I care? He asked rudely...

No I guess u don't.

After few seconds of silence I asked, is this your house? He looked at me like I have two heads.

Of course it's mine...he replied in a tone of how obvious it is.

Then it must be your party? Why'd you throw them when you just sit up in your room, I asked confused. If I was popular and invite people I'd be down there with them and enjoyed this.

I don't like parties or socializing with people, they just piss me off, a lot of them are stupid, drunk idiots and the other half are girls who are brainless chicks, who doesn't think above brands and makeup, it annoys me.

So why do you have parties then?

It's because of my cousin, Abhi, he likes it so I let him throw it. He looked slightly embarrassed like he had said too much which he shouldn't and then it quickly covered with stony expression...

Oh so he is Abhi's cousin Mukti was talking about...

Can you answer me now what were u doing in my room, when u have no idea who I m and you were not snooping as u said, he asked in demanding tone.

I was getting bored and too much loud music giving me headache so I was trying to search a place where I can sit peacefully and that's how I end up entering here because I can't go back without Mukti.

Its truth that I wanted to get away but it's a half truth, because I didn't want him to think I m some nosy girl who is so interested in some stranger's life for a fun. But why do I care about what he think of me, I really don't know.

He seemed to believe me because he just nodded, wow Nandini u r not such a bad liar, I mentally patted my shoulders.

Well, I m so sorry, I think I should just go. I turned to go again.

Wait... u can sit here until your friend Mukti decides to go back, this room is far away and soundproof too.

This guy is really confusing, first he was angry on me for entering inside then being arrogant and now offering me help, does he have multiple personality disorder or something.

Without saying anything more I took a seat at nearby chair. I looked around and asked why lights are so dim here?

Because I like darkness...he replied simply.

Umm would you plz switch on the full light?

Why? Are u scared?

I laughed... of course not, I don't like darkness that's it, it.. it makes me feel sad.

He didn't say anything after that, just got up from his place to grab a remote and switched on the full lights. I looked around to get a better view of his room, it was big and painted in a combination of white and brown, all curtain and cushions were chocolaty brown, just like his eyes. In a center round king size bed was placed, room is looking well arranged not messed like last time.

He grabbed his bear bottle and took a sip, his eyes caught me starring, he stopped and offered me, do you want?

I shook my head, no thanks; he turned his attention back to the bottle and took another sip. I wanted to stop him so tried to start a conversation.

You really like drinking. Aren't you?

he stopped and shifted his gaze on me, yes I do...he said emotionlessly and starred at the wall front of him as if thinking something... after few minutes of silence he said...Nandini...god my name from his lips looks so different or can I say special.

I asked yes...

U r so brave...

And which gave you this idea?

U r here in a soundproof room, far away from the party crowd, alone with a stranger and door are closed, aren't u afraid? what can be happen.. You know I can do anything with you and nobody would get to know. He said in a threatening manner.

Because I know you won't?

And which gave you this idea? He back fired my question to me... I don't know the answer but just trust him, he doesn't seem like a guy to hurt anyone, maybe I met him only two times, but felt an unknown connection with him.

I m waiting sweetheart. He smirked.

Omg every word he use to call me giving me goose bumps, he have to stop doing that.

Well u r not appeared to be that kind of guy, u look from a nice family.

Family...he muttered softly and his expressions suddenly changed into cold again.

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