In Malhotra Mansion:

Everyone was shocked and confused because of what happened few minutes back. They were staring at the phone which was now disconnected.

Navya:(confused) So all that happened from last few days all that was just an act? Manik blaming Nandini and behaving rude with all of us was this all just an act?

Alia: (shocked) I am still processing what he just said few minutes back.

Abhi: I told you guys he must be hiding something from us otherwise he would never behave like that.

Mukti: Just let him come back I will not leave him today. We are his family and not even for once he thought to share his problems with us?

Dhruv: Mukti you can do whatever you want after he comes back but I am happy that finally now everything will be back to normal.

All this while Cabir was silent and was lost in his thoughts.

Navya: Cabir what are you thinking?

Cabir: Manik was going through all this then why did he not share it with me? No matter whatever the situation is he always share it with me.

Mukti: Cabir didn't you heard properly what he said that someone was spying on us so isn't it obvious that if tells you everything Harshad will know about this.

Even though he was not that convinced but still he took the situation in a positive way and was happy that finally things were getting better.

Cabir: I am stunned that Harshad had guts to control Manik's life but now am sure Manik must have made his life worst than hell. Alia turn on the tv.

Alia: Why?

Cabir: If Manik has played his move it means that it must be something very big so it's obvious that media will show it on tv. So now just do as I say.

They all were excited to see what Manik must have planned which they knew must be something very big because this time someone had targeted his family for which he will never forgive that person.

Alia turned on the tv and switched to news channel and what they saw shocked them.

In Manan's car:

Manik was driving somewhere far from city area and Nandini was enjoying this ride afterall after a long time things were getting normal between them and she was very happy for that. As she was in her own thoughts suddenly Manik stopped the car in between the woods.

Nandini: (confused) Why did you stopped here?

Manik removed something from his pocket.

Manik: (showing) For this.

Nandini: Blindfold?

Manik: Yes now that we are about to reach I want you to wear this.

Nandini: (pouts) Why are you creating so much suspense?

Manik: Just 5 more minutes and you will get the biggest surprise of your life but-

Nandini: But?

Manik: I don't know if you will like it or not.

Nandini: (smiling) If you have planned something I am sure I will like it.

Manik nodded and blindfolded Nandini and they again started their journey.

After 5 minutes they reached somewhere inside the woods where you can see a small house. Manik got down from the car and carefully helped Nandini get down and guides her inside the house.

Nandini: (excited) Did we reach? Can you remove my blindfold now? I am so excited.

Manik: (chuckles) Yes we reach and wait for some more time I will remove your blindfold.

He then take her in one room.

Manik: Ok now I will remove your blindfold and then you can open your eyes slowly ok.

She nodded. Manik then removed her blindfold and stood beside her looking at her expressions. Nandini opened her eyes but again closed her eyes because of the bright lights. She then slowly opened her eyes again and looked around her and then at the surprise which shocked her.

Back to Malhotra Mansion:

Mukti: (confused) Cabir you were telling that Harshad will be on the news headlines then what is this? There's no such news.

Cabir: Even I am thinking about that. How is it possible?

Navya: It might be that they will show it after sometime.

Cabir: No Navya. Malhotra's and Saxena's rivalry is something news channel waits for it and even if there's a smallest thing or even if they both are spotted together it becomes a news headline.

Abhi: So what does this means?

Cabir: It means that Manik was lying?

Dhruv: Now I am having a bad feeling about all this. Nandini is with Manik and we don't know where they went.

Navya: Cabir....Cabir Nandini? Nan..Nandini will be fine right? She..she (crying) Cabir please bring her back.

Cabir was completely blank seeing this so Abhi took his phone and tried calling Nandini few times but couldn't connect.

Abhi: I cannot connect with Nandini's phone.

Alia: Try calling Manik.

He tried but it was switched off.

Abhi: His phone is off.

Dhruv: What do we do now?

Mukti: Call the police.

Cabir: (suddenly) Arghhhhhh how can I be so careless. I knew that something was wrong still I let Nandini go alone. (shouts) How can I.

He threw a flower vase which was beside him and everyone got startled.

Navya: Cabir calm down.

Cabir: I fucking knew something might go wrong and still I just- Arghhhhhhhhhhhh.

One by one he kept throwing things that were placed in living room.

Abhi: (stopping him) Cabir don't worry we will find them I will call the police right now.

Saying he called the commissioner and told the details and the police force started with their investigation.

Alia: Why is Manik doing all this? Even though if he under any kind of pressure why is he hurting Nandini?

Mukti: I don't believe that Manik put Nandini's life in danger. That's impossible. Even after all this I cannot accept that he will hurt Nandini in any ways.

Dhruv: Let's just wait for any kind of information from police.

Back to Manan:

Nandini screamed after seeing her surprise. It was not because of excitement or happiness but out of fear.

Nandini: (pointing in front) Th...This.

Manik: Oh you still not got what is this? Ok no problem. (shouts) BOYS PLEASE CLEAN IT A BIT WITH WATER.

Those men brought a bucket full of water and threw it on the person who was tied with rope.

Nandini: Da..Dadda?

Yes the person in front of her was none other than Manik all bruised who was unconscious till now but because of the water slowly he start opening his eyes slowly.

Manik: Did you like the surprise?

Nandini was totally confused right now and scared too. There were two Manik in front of her. She didn't knew what was going on.

Nandini: (totally confused) Wh..what?

Manik: You wanted to meet you loving Dadda na? So see I fulfilled your wish.

Nandini: Then who are you?

Manik: Oh I am such a stupid person not even introducing myself. Hello (sliding his hand in front of her for handshake) myself Harshad Saxena. Nice to meet you.

Manik who was now fully awaken and saw Nandini's back facing him.

Manik: (slowly) Nan...Nandini?

Listening her name she turned around and saw Manik who had dried blood marks all over his body and purple bruise on his face which for sure must be paining him right now. Unknowingly a tear drop fell from her eyes and was about to go towards him but Harshad hold her wrist.

Harshad: What's the rush babe?

Nandini: (trying to free her hand) Please leave me.

Manik: (shouts) Harshad leave her.

She looked at Manik who was desperately trying to free himself from the ropes.

Harshad: Wow just one touch and you got strength to shout. Till today I had just heard that love gives you power but now I saw a live example. I am impressed.

Manik: (gritting his teeth) Just free me once then I will show you the real power of love.

Harshad: Oh I am scared. Please Manik please forgive me.

He started laughing maniacally. Finding a chance to free herself she bites his hand thinking he will let go her hand but it did nothing but triggered his anger.

Harshad: You bitch.

He slapped her hard.

Manik: HARSHAD. I WILL KILL YOU.

He kept trying hard to free himself but failed.

Harshad: (grabbing Nandini) Oh lover boy is getting angry ha. Ok now enough of the fun lets talk about something serious. (in a serious tone) Give me what I want and you are free to go.

Manik: What do you want?

Harshad: Your property. Your business. Your everything.

Manik: (chuckles) In your dreams.

Harshad: Is that your final decision?

Manik ignored his question. Once again Harshad slapped Nandini hard because of which now the corner of her lip started bleeding.

Manik: You bastard.

And one more slap.

Harshad: Chose your words wisely Manik. This was only warning. Next time I won't show mercy.

Saying that he grabbed the knife from the nearby table.

Harshad: So what's your answer now?

Manik: Harshad one scratch on Nandini and I will show you the living hell.

Harshad: (smirks) You are not in the position to challenge me Manik. I have your life in my hand. So what's your answer?

Manik was thinking about a way to get out of this situation but seems like Harshad patience was on a thin line today. He grabbed Nandini by her neck around his arms.

Harshad: Seems like your Dadda doesn't love you enough.

He slides the knife deep in her arms making her bleed. Nandini screamed because of the pain.

Manik: (panicked) Fine I will sign the papers.

Harshad: (stops his action) Good decision. I will get the papers ready.

Nandini: (crying) (to Manik)No don't.... Please don't do this.

Harshad: Seems like you have forgotten what happened few seconds back.

He was about to stab her arm once again but Manik stopped him.

Manik: Harshad don't. I have agreed with your conditions right then don't hurt her.

Harshad: Well then just make this thing clear to her too.

Manik: Nandini... Bacha look at me.. I am there na. Everything will be ok, hmm.

Nandini: (to Harshad) Pl..please can I meet him? Please.

Harshad: Fine.

He then went in the corner to talk with his lawyer about the paperwork while Nandini slowly moved towards Manik.

Once she was in front of him she couldn't help but tears started forming in her eyes. Slowly she moved her hand to touch his face. As soon as her hand touched Manik's cheek he closed his eyes feeling her touch, her presence. Nandini bent down upto his level and suddenly hugged and cried a lot.

Manik: Nandini please stop crying. See you are a strong girl right. (whispers) Bacha listen to me. Don't move and try to open my rope. Don't let anyone know.

Nandini slightly nodded and carefully tried opening the knot without getting noticed by Harshad's men. She was almost successful but Harshad pulled her back.

Harshad: Enough of your meeting. Now its business time.

Nandini: Business? Is this how you do business? By kidnapping successful people and then acquiring their business. I have never met such a useless person like you living on others money.

Harshad: YOU- (he was about to slap her but someone holds his hand)

Manik: Not this time.

And he punched on his face.

Manik: You think you will do anything you want I will just sit and watch. *punch* You are so wrong *punch*.

He kept on punching and kicking his till he almost lost his conscious that's when Harshad's men invade in between. As they weren't much in number it was easy for him to fight them.

After he was done he immediately went towards Nandini and hugged her tightly who in return hugged him back with same force. After around 5 minutes Manik broke the hug and pecked Nandini all around her face.

Manik: I missed you. (again hugged her)

Nandini: (sobbing) I missed you too.

Their moment was disturbed by clapping sound.

Harshad: Such a beautiful scene. It's feel so good to see two lovers meeting after so much of struggle and specially when I am the reason for it.

Manik hides Nandini behind him. Just when he was about fight with him again someone opened the room door with a loud voice.

That's all for today. Hope you like it.

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