Hi guys! This is my version of Manan. I love them like crazy. I read almost all of the FF, SS, OS. The stories I read here are beautiful. This FF is a mix and match of all the novels I read. If you love this, like me, Enjoy. Feel free to criticize. Everything is welcome.
Just a moment before you read- This is a story of Nandini Murty and Manik Malhotra. Both of them have their own baggages in the past. They have their own way of dealing with them. So, this story is about them to, be together until they find solace. i.e., until they move on from their past and their past leaves them to peace.
This is not a dark story. Neither of them are broken. They are pretty much normal.
Passion
Pre-Chapter 1:
So you are here to read my story! Welcome! Before we go into the story, lets have a day out. so you could know me better.
Come let's get started then.
Again a new day. I woke up as usual by 3:30 A.M. Yup, you read it right. I do start my day by 3:30. Completed workout and set ready to go. As usual Tilak is waiting for me to drop me in my SUV.
Tilak: " Good Morning Manik!" with a warm smile
I wished him too before getting in for the ride. I know he still see me as the same kid, whom he used to drop to school every day. But still I am not the same. He knows that, still he is the only one who recognises the kid in me. We had arrived to M-Square, or I can say my empire. All by me, except for the name. Ironic, isn't it? It is named by my father, Mohit Malhotra. He had studied Civil engineering and on top of it had management degree. He thought constructions is the firm for him. He had started Malhotra Constructions from scratch. His first complex is "M-Square". As in a cue, he started a very big project to build economical 1BHK's around 100 as a gated community. He had started on a major scale, luring people to book for their houses. Suddenly one of his partner died, and his brother refused to invest further. Still my father continued. But then a major earthquake, shaken all the foundations. Everyone wants their money back. Instead of facing them, he committed suicide!! We lost everything. I still remember everything followed after that. How can I forget?
And then I built all again from scratch. Though I started Malhotra Constructions again, I had started chain of hotels, gyms, bars, pubs.. what not. You name it, I have my hand in it. Here I am all successful!!
I had entered the lift, inserted my key in the hole and pressed 20. My office! I don't like the time that is gone waste while the lift stops at all floors, that is why the key. Though it is Saturday, still I can see people working in the offices of all floors. Yup, you are thinking right. I am a workaholic. and I am proud of it!
I'll tell you about me, while the lift is moving. I am, you know, The Manik Malhotra'. I know what you are thinking, the way I told my name. You may think I am arrogant. I can't help it, instead I like it. Arrogance comes at a price. Basically, I like power & control. And I'll never like to waste time. And yeah, I don't, pretty much, want anybody in my life. Sorry not interested.
"Manik, The notification for the tender, to our new vine to be launched is ready." Aman said as I entered the office.
" Ok. Aman, place it on the table. What about the list of names for this vine, I had asked ?" I inquired
"Yes, It's already on the table, Manik. Mr. Sharma is already in the cabin to discuss about the land, you had finalized. Sharp at 10, our new investor Mr. Singhania have an appointment. He wanted to discuss his issues with you before proceeding. And then at 3 you have to go to Mystique as they will be electing a new chairperson today" Aman voiced out my schedule.
" Ok. Hold my calls, till I say." I said with a warm smile.
Ajay Sharma, my friend and legal adviser. His presence is enough to lit a smile on my face. And yeah, I forgot to mention, Mystique' is my chain of Hotels.
As I entered my cabin- "Hi Ajay"
"Hey Man! That's it, Just Hi? Last time when I was just 3 mins late, you barked me for whole 10 mins. Now, when I am early than you, only Hi??" Ajay bickered as usual
"...
The meeting continued...
At 10 A.M when I am waiting for Mr. Singhania, Aman came running to me, clearly scared. I immediately understood the not so pleasant news coming its way.
" Manik, Mr. Singhania's P.A had informed us that he will be late by 45 mins due to personal emergency" Aman pronounced the last part as a whisper.
Poor guy, he gets intimidated by my looks even now. and No, I don't shout. Atleast not on the ones I like. Yes, I like Aman. But, 45 mins like seriously. I can turn the world upside down in that time. I was about to order him to cancel the appointment, but on a second thought I looked around. And spotted a woman near the reception, looking at me. You can imagine anyone you want. Clearly, I care a damn about her features. I just wanted a stress release. As I looked at her, she came to me and
" Hello Mr. Malhotra. I am Dolly .I am a freelance reporter. I..." She is saying with a secret smile, but then,
" Come on." I had to cut her in middle. I am not interested in knowing her.
I had 45 mins, more than enough for my work. I had taken her to one of my hotels, where there is one room for me permanently. I was at the middle of my duty' with her , my phone rang.
After answering my call, I came to her. I can see she is clearly disappointed, but then who cares.
"You can leave, after tidying up. My driver will drop you." I told her and left, without giving a glance at her.
That is how I am. You must have got a better picture , by now!
At 3 PM, I am in my car, near the entrance of M- Square. Tilak was about to start. Then I saw her. The first thought is like a magnet, she will pull me with her'. She is coming in my direction. I had asked Tilak to wait, as if she is running to me. Wait, why is she running? No jogging.. That's what I could conclude from her appearance. Pink sweat shirt on the black tee with black tracks. Seriously at 3 in the mid day, in this outfit that too near M- Square? What is she up to?
She stood beside my SUV, watching M- Square first with a frown and then with an awe on her face. Her face, oh my god, she has big round eyes like rabbit, cute little chubby cheeks, and her lips.. Ahh her lower lip is little more plump than her upper one, as if inviting me to deflate its plumpiness. But then, she didn't give a glance at me, yet! It is because of the tinted window, otherwise I know I am irresistible.
Where had she gone?' inside? how come? Does she work in this building? She definitely does not work for me? Ahh..there are 19 more floors with other offices. What is she doing on Saturday afternoon in tracksuit in M- Square?
I need to find out.
"Tilak, wait till I come" saying that I moved inside towards her. Obviously not realizing that I will be late for the meeting in Mystique.
P.S: This story is mostly in Nandini POV. But some times there will be Manik. In very rare cases you can see both.
Index
Chapter -1
Promo
Fan Fictions
Anupamaa
