monster to majnu

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As soon as he opened the door he saw nyonika standing there with pale face and manik got a big shock finding her there......the world stopped for him and he didnt know how to react he was just staring at his mother who felt immense love for him which made her take a step forward

Manik she sounded desperate and her voice had longing for him....opening her hands she was about to hug him when he all of sudden came out of shock and took a step back in haste and mumbled NAHII he said as he really didnt want to fall into trap again while nyonika just stared at her empty hands in air and her eyes went teary

Kia hai ye he asked in curt tone as he faced nandini who was standing there numb....finding his piercing gaze nandini tried to say something and her lips moved but no sound came from her mouth

Tmhe pta tha na....isi liye rok rhi thi mjhe sudden anger filled his mind as he looked at her with hurt expressions what I m even asking....tmhare involvement ke bghar to possible hi nhi he said in sarcastic tone and it showed disappointment too which made her worried....she could never see mistrust in his eyes

I can explain manik she mumbled in weak tone

What will u explain he shouted making her jump at her place

Manik I tried telling u nandini started but stopped seeing his sarcastic smile and she gave him a helpless look

Manik she was very disturbed during ur stay in hospital.....I couldnt get myself to act rude to her..... she missed u nandini said and manik raised his eyebrow as if he got really surprised at the new revelation

Wese hi miss Kia hoga jese tm mere sare baate maanti ho he gave nandini a sharp look making her look down embarrassed as she recalled his words about not bringing this matter again and there she not only defied him but also made him face his insecurities he was trying not to encounter.... they were just conversing ignoring nyonika's presence who was just standing at her placing adoring manik's face.....she looked at him he became so lean unlike other times she met him and his hair were also white, dark circles around his eyes and her heart ached seeing his state.... in distress she moved forward and placed hand on his bicep drawing his attention......he looked at her surprised but seemed like she went oblivious of everything as her focus was only on manik......raising her shaking hand she caressed his cheeks and though he wanted to back off but couldnt ,seemed like he was paralyzed

Manikkk she said as tears left her eyes and she kissed his palm and manik composed himself as he removed her hand from his and took a step back......he hated himself for acting so stone hearted but he wasn't ready to bear another heartbreak from her.....she would leave him and he would be vulnerable all over again which he never wanted

What's the matter he asked with stoic face this time directly looking into nyonika's eyes

Manik.... nyonika sighed bht yaad Kia mene tmhe the struggle of 15 years flashed b4 her eyes as she rubbed his arm but manik just remained expressionless