PART 35
" Nandu !! Where are you yaar? I have called you so many times but you were not responding only. Are you okay? Sab thik hai na? " Abhi started his uncountable quires as soon as Nandini answered his call.
After that pathetic encounter with Manik , a heartbroken Nandini left the college without meeting Abhi. And she was so much shattered that she even didn't answered his calls after returning back home.
" home !!! " that word really shook her inner state.
" Is that her home? "
" Is she belong all these? "
" Does she deserve all these happiness ? "
" What's her actual identity? "
These all were haunting her like scary piercing thoughts. But then her mind came up with an answer.
" I am an orphan who has a father and an admirer who loves her world's king whom she accidentally bumped with and like a storm everything again return to the zeroth zone. "
She sighed on her life and then hung up the call giving lame excuses to Abhi.
***
It was 10 pm.
Manik was still not at home. After college she didn't came across him in any way . But that loneliness literally seemed to be a bliss to her as she had no guts to face Manik.
But as the time passes her anxiety mercury limit started increasing. She started became restless in his absence.
And even that lavish room , the comfy bed also started etching her heart. When she again tossed on bed , the clock stroke at 11 pm.
Neither Manik was seen nor her disgusting slumber who just flew away.
She just couldn't take it more and grabbing her browny just walked out of the room.
*****
CLUB
" hey Manik !!! How's life going man? What happened to you? You just stopped partying ? " his friends asked him meeting him after such a long period.
After his disturbing encounter with Nandini he directly came to attend his friend's party. Actually he wasn't planning to come but after that fight he needed some change some peace some alone time and most prominently Escape.
And it was truth you can run... you can hide... but can't escape !!!!
So he thought to find his peace on those neon lights, loud music but alas he wasn't yet successful. Her thoughts were just decided not to leave his mind. And the hidden truth was he himself didn't want them to leave him after all he loved her.
Yes he did. He loved her. But he himself didn't know how to express his feelings. But it really took time for him to understand and giving a proper name to his hard attractions towards her . But it was not like, those daily night sleeping cuddling with her or daily half jamming had made him fall for her or he was habituated but not loved her.
But it wasn't what it looked like. Her each move could force him to come on his knees. Yes. It was true that only that random countryside fan girl was awarded with the hidden wand of magic to make The Manik Malhotra bend on his knees in front of her. Her one mere drop of tear could drown him into deep deadly Atlantic ocean of pain. That much he felt for her.
But sometimes realisation was easier than acceptance.
He sighed a deep breath and replied carrying his aroma " Was stuck with life. But why the hell you expected me ? "
That's him . The arrogant brat. The rude dark Rockstar to the world.
Listening the rude comment his friend gave a pale smile and moved from him. He shook his head in disguise and again lifted the vodka glass.
" Hey Rock star !!! Kya halchal? " One of his band member and friend greeted seated beside him.
" Hey Bro Cabir . What's up? " he greeted back with there cool handshake.
" Yaar where were you? I called Aman twice for some important talk but you just didn't show up. Rahta kahan hai tu aaj kal? " Cabir asked patting his back.
" Malhotra Mansion " Manik replied finishing his glass with his don't care attitude. Then asking for more drink to the bartender he gave a smirk to Cabir. Cabir got a hint of his sarcasm then said again.
" you and your attitude !! " Cabir gave him a smile to hide his embarrassment then said in a serious tone.
" Okay listen. The Q label company is thinking of an album with you and they have asked me to contact with you as aaj kal toh Manik Malhotra just became the Eid ka chand . So what's say? I have already informed Aman but ush ke side se bhi when I didn't get any reply toh then I thought to ask you now here itself. So what's say are you in? Wasevi as I know we have concert in Bangalore next week then after that you can do the album no? "
Manik was least interested in his talks. His mind was full captivated by Her thoughts and that puffy big doe watery eyes. After the college fiasco he didn't even inform her about his late arrival or anything regarding him. He very well could sense how much worried she would be .
And then he started feeling guilty.
" Manik..Manik ,, are you even listening to me? " Cabir shook him to break his trances.
Manik then replied " Cabir why don't you talk with Aman about these? He is managing all my schedule. It's better you discus with him. "
" But Dude " before Cabir could finish his statement Manik interrupted him saying " Look it's past 1. I am tired. I am leaving. "
Saying he gulped his drink in a go and walked out of the club pushing all the drunk crazy girls who were ogling him from the past few hours ,, then jumped on to him for some luck just to get pushed away in unluck.
****
Manik Studio
It was already 2 am When Manik entered into his bedroom with the guilt how to face her and what he had seen really made him shock and terrorised as well.
" Nandini !!! " only word escaped from his mouth when he threw his car keys on the bed and rushed to the washroom to check on her.
He like a maniac started searching the each bit corner of the whole giant bedroom of him. But tracing no her, he checked the entire possible place of the lavish Studio apartment . But on his very bad luck she was no where.
Finally something stroke his mind and he ran to the guest room taking his life on his hand palm. And as soon as he clicked the nob of the room , he got his life back which was sleeping on the bed hugging the teddy bear.
He finally let the deep sigh escape from his heart and collapsed beside the bed on his knees. It was like finally his heart started beating which were harshly about to left his side not finding her.
***
For the next good minuted his dark deep chocolate brown eyes were just gawking her sleeping closely joined big eyelashes, the mole on her left eyebrow, her chubby cheeks, her little pinkish nose, her pouty lips.
He was admiring her like the very first time when he brought her in his house unconscious. That time he was unaware of her identity. And now he knew who was she. She was ' his life '.
Suddenly he felt something on the corner of his right eye. His fingers reached there and found a tear drop possessively kissing his eyes. He took the drop on his finger tip and waved in front of him.
He himself was confused was it of happiness of getting his life back or in fear of about to lose his life ??
He then again looked at her angelic yet pale sleepy face and got answers of his all dilemma.
***
NEXT MORNING 7 am.
The slumber started leaving her eyes and Nandini woke up. She pulled the duvet off her body and about to get up when something heavy on her waist blocked her wishes. Her hand slowly touched the heavy and what she felt made her stunned on that lovely morning.
" Manik !!! " a morning prayer came out of her heart as she turned her face little sideways and found Her world's king sleeping , hiding his tempting face in her hair. He was sleeping hugging her from back nuzzling his face on her nape and hairs.
She sighed a deep. She remembered their last day encounter.
And again recalled Manik's words of the day of her shifting there " So do you want me to shift with you in the guest room leaving this comfy bedroom ? "
And this was the day when he was sleeping cuddling her in the guest room leaving the most lavish bedroom and cozy bed of him. And it was all because of her. He left his comfort because of her many times.
She smiled then abruptly her smile got vanished and slowly she sneaked out of the bed moving him off her making sure not to wake him up.
She stood drinking the cuteness of that dashing attractive face of him being lovestruck for few seconds and then placed a stealthy peck on his forehead she slowly walked out of the room.
*****
SPACE
" I am Missing Dad "
Nandini's sudden statement made Abhi splash his juice in shock.
" but What? How? Why? " Nandini was awarded with his pile of wh questions.
" bus asehi. Don't know why " she replied hiding her turmoil state.
" Nandu sab thik haina? Is anything bothering you? Actually I do understand that something is wrong with you. And I really want to help you out yaar. But you only not letting me in. Please Nandu aub toh bol de yaar what's going on with you? "
Abhi being her best friend expressed his worries.
" Abhi life sometime gives you which you don't deserve and sometimes it just tries to play with you. "
Her diplomatic answer baffled him and he himself made a homework to discuss this with Shreeya to help Nandini.
But that time he just wanted to relax her mind from those silly diplomatic thoughts. So he said sarcastically
" kya bola yaar sidha sir k upar se bounce mara. Is your Manik giving you lesson of music or philosophy ? "
" kya Abhi.. Kuch bhi !! " she showed fake eyes to him in which he smiled and then said lowering his voice little bit
" By the way do you know you have became famous. "
" famous? Me ? " being confused with his word she asked him innocently.
" yes baby doll. Famous. But anti wala. Look around . All the girls are jealous of you and giving you angry glares? " Abhi said pointing out the others in the canteen who were just giving stealthy glare to them.
" What? Really? Jealous? Mujhse? Kyun? What have I done? " she was hell confused.
" Aree idiot The Manik Malhotra, the most handsome famous, richest eligible bachelor of town is your mentor. And you are the lucky one who is getting chance to be close to him. Toh obviously sab jealous toh honge na ? " Abhi replied with his ever happy tone. And Nandini's eyes roamed around the canteen which was proving his statement only.
" Really ??? " she sighed hanging her head down.
" now let's go. Workshop time. I am late. My mentor will sue me . I am not lucky to have The Dashing Rockstar as my mentor na.. " Abhi said sighing and got up.
" urrmmm Abhi you go. Mera thori der baad start hoga. " she hesitantly replied.
" but? " he quenched his brows in query then self concluded saying " ohh star power and all !! Rockstar hai toh thora pricey hona toh banta hai. Chalo fir. I am taking a leave. And you do concentrate on your class not his face . okayy " saying he winked at her and in a reply she gave a shy smile .
" What should I do? Should I go to class or ..!! But what if Manik nehi aaya toh ?? but workshop toh I have to attend for attendance purpose. let's go Nandini. You have no choice. " she sighed and got up.
***
She was waiting for Manik and continuously praying for her courage to face him . But the more she tried to memorise the lyrics, the more she had started panicking. But that day she had promised herself not to let her world's king down.
She was in her own mind heart fights when suddenly a mesmerising captivating voice captivated her senses. She turned to welcome it.
" laal laal gaal jaise tamatar
Nandu ka gussa char gaya chat par.
Kaise manayu uuse lag ta hai daar.
Kahu kuch toh royegi woh balti bhar bhar. "
While singing Manik walked nearer to her. And she was stunned. She was shocked. She was confused. She was happy. She was baffled. She was surprised. She was what not...Every emotions were poking her at the same crucial moment.
" What ? Surprised ? " Manik kneeled down in front of her after giving a quick smooch on her right cheek.
" Mmmanikkk yyyeeehh sssaaab ?? " that confused soul some how uttered.
" kya Yeh sab? " he mocked then again said " What ? Are you talking about this yeh sab? " saying he again pecked her cheek.
But she was emotionless actually she was still in shock with Manik's entry that too a cute manofy song written just for her. And after yesterday she just started making understand her mind about the difference between the earth soil and the sky.
Manik understood her turmoil state and he was very much prepared for it from the morning when he found himself waking up hugging her browny instead of her. He understood what would be his next step showing thumb to his so called attitude.
" Nandini " Manik took her hands and entwined with his and continued locking their eyes.
" look I know kal what I did was very bad . So rude I was. You were hurt. I hurt you. Made you cry. And I am sorry for that . I know this little sorry was not justified to the tears of yours. But please can you pardon me for my mistake? I know I was very rude last day. But what I have done , I did for you. Yes I did for you to make you independent . To make you confidence enough. Nandini I know what I am to you. But I don't want you to live under my shadow but I want you to be my shadow who will walk with me taking same steps not an inch behind but step to step together. I want you to be an independent girl. I don't know anything about your past but I know your present and I want you to know and decide my future along with you. Samjhi ? "
He paused then inhaling some air continued
" Last day you were nervous. Okay I got that at one point but you were not confidence in front of me. It was really pissed me off. Nandini tum mere samne nervous thi yah fir Manik Malhotra , the Rockstar k samne? I know what was the answer and it hurt me. I always want you to consider me as only Manik not the Manik Malhotra. You are a good singer. and I really want you to be the best. And i you keep considering me the one you fan loved then you wont be able to be open up in front of me. Please Nandu ek bar , just for once take me without the 'The' tag and try to feel me. Then only you can understand why I was upset last day? Can you do it for me ? Can you do it for your world's king? "
Nandini was overwhelmed by his words. His each alphabet gave her goosebumps. The blood started running inside her veins very fast. The pumping of her heart started pacing it's normal rate. Happiness wrapped up in surprise made her vocals choke. Her body became paralysed only her eyes were active which were glued with him.
She actually could not make out what that guy was? Who was he seating in front of her on his knees ? Was he a human being or God himself ? Though she considered Him as her God from last three years but did it really made to be true one day?
" kya hua? Kuch bologi nehi? Are you still mad at me? " Manik asked her sensing her lost.
" Sometime I really feel what I have actually done to deserve you" Nandini finally spoke gazing deep into his eyes.
" shhh !!! " Manik shushed her placing his alluring index finger on her lips and stated romantically with deep admiration
" Ummhuuhh!! Tchhh.. Sometimes I feel what did I do actually to deserve you. "
Manik confessed so lovingly that Nandini couldn't just resisted but crushed on his embrace tightly.
And Manik !!! He was on cloud nine with the unsaid yet everything portrayed hug.
" Manik " Nandini after few minutes called his name still keeping her head on his board shoulder.
" hmmm" ed he caressing her back to shoot her pain so caringly.
" What I am to you? " she abruptly asked what she didn't even thought to ask not even in her dream.
Manik then and there broke the hug and looked at her. His sudden act scared her.
He then didn't uttering anything walked out of the room adjusting his hood leaving a baffled sacred heart Nandini.
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guyss xam sucks... still stuck !!! sorry for the late update .. dont blame me but my xam schedule. and sorry once again for the next delay in advance.
And Have faith i will disclose every secrets on time. as kuch toh secret rakhna parega for next updates hai na !!
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Edited by musicialtie - 9 years ago
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