Nandini looked at Manik with a apologize while he nodded in acknowledgments.

She was about to walk to him while someone pulled her back.

Abhi: Let me talk to my bestfriend alone.
He said slyly looking at Nandini and then Manik.

Nan: Bhai, let me explain...
She was cut by him simply showing the direction to the car.

Unwilling she walked up hill still looking backward.

When she was completely gone Manik walk towards Abhi.

Man: Listen to me first.
He tried to explain while he simply showed his hand.

Abhi: I don't want to listen anything.
He said looking at him normally as if nothing had happened.

Man: Abhi...
He said being confused by his normal behaviour but was cut in between by him.

Abhi: I knew this was going to happen sooner or later. So not a big deal right.
He said casually smiling at him while Manik frowned.

He walked towards Manik with a smile and then hugged him making him more confuse.

Abhi: I am so happy for you and Nandini. Bus abb bol de shaddi kab karni hai.
He said looking at him with never-ending happy face leaving Manik in dilemma.

Man: Are you serious ?
He asked frowning while taking his hand away from him.

Abhi: Don't I look like one.
He asked while Manik moved alittle away.

Man: No, what's going on ?
He asked him straightforward, bluntly while Abhi looked away.

He forgot they were bestfriend knowing each other inside out.

Abhi: What do you mean, isn't my sister the best mate for you. Then why are you looking so surprise ?
He questioned him in return with his all time straight face as if nothing has happened.

Man: It's not about Nandini here. What's wrong with you ? Why all of a sudden change that too such a big one Abhi. According to me you would be the last one to say Yes for this relationship.
He asked getting frustrated.

Abhi: Why would I say No. My sister wouldn't find a better husband than you and moreover she has things for you. Isn't that great. My bestfriend with my sister all my worries and tension long lost.
He asked him innocently as if there was no big deal.

Man: You can't be serious. Tell me everything. Stop this lying to me, right now. What's going on in your crooked brain.
He asked him angrily.

Abhi was making him frustrated, he was a game player from start and knew how to manipulate things very well. He establish such a big businesses alone that had itself proved how well he knew to control stuff and people.

Abhi: There is something wrong with you, not me Malhotra. Kya kitna sooch raha hai. Maria will be happy with Nandini, Nandini will be happy with you, and if Maria is happy then you are happy. It's a win win situation think about it brother.
He said patting his arms while smiling at him making Manik forwn more.

Abhi: Or wait should I call you brother in law.
He joked while laughing casually.

Man: Stop pretending Murthy.
He said gritting his teeths in anger.

He was testing his patience now.

What was he thinking of him to be a naive, immature man who wouldn't understand his hidden agenda behind all this and he was forgetting he has played these games too.

Man: You are forgetting who I am Abhimanyu. I can catch lies by click on my fingers. So stop this show off game, of you being happy and let start talking what made you take this drastic step.
He asked walking to him while holding his shoulder and gazing him sternly.

Abhi: Is it so important of me telling you. Can't we just not pretend of everything being happy and jolly.
He asked him rubbing his forehead.

Man: NO
He said coldly with death tone.

Abhi: My sister will be save and happy with you. You will protect her always isn't this reason not enough for you.
He asked calmly knowing he was daring to make him lose his patience and cool.

Man: Well in that case his brother can too take care of her way better like always he has done. Right ?? What's the need for her to marry me.
He asked sarcastically.

Abhi: She like you Manik isn't that sufficient.
He justified himself again.

Man: She likes me not love me Abhi. Your likes change after sometime. Aren't you acting like some crazy psychopath.
He asked jerk him alittle away.

Man: Now tell me what's the issue so we can sort it out rather than making such stupid decision.
He asked looking at him angrily.

Abhi: Don't you like my sister Manik. You getting married to her will sort out everything.
He asked while Manik looked away.

Man: Abhi you are not listen what you are talking right now. I don't want you to regret on your decision. Hear me for once. Nandini likes me that doesn't mean she will marry me. And I am still married if you get that, Soha won't give me divorce so easily. And what about all your other worry's of not dragging Nandini into my matters of life. You understand, right now you are sounding hypocrite.
He made him understand holding his shoulder again while looking straight into his eyes.

But Abhimanyu Murthy was on different track what he had thought he wouldn't give up so soon, how couldn't he put it in action.

Abhi: Divorce is a problem right, Soha will get ready to divorce you tomorrow itself trust me. I will handle her and next week you and Nandini can get married till then your parents too will get time to come here. And they can finally attend their son marriage with you not been force into this like last time.
He said making plan with a smile.

While Manik frowned more has someone done some kind of magic on him that he is acting like a fool, is he compelled.

Abhi: I will get time to make this wedding super awesome. After all it's little sister and my bestfriend marriage. What say....? You don't get it kya I am so happy.
He said dreamily making more plans while Manik stared at him in disbelief.

He walked out from there as he knew this man was not in his proper sense right now.

Abhi: Where are you going ?
He asked him catching his arm while he jerked him off angrily.

Man: You can't make decision for me or Nandini. And I won't let that happen. You get that ? Take your time and get your crazy head sorted. And then we will talk. 3 hours is quite enough for you to come and tell me what's wrong with you. And if you think Nandini marrying me will let Trilok stay away from her so you have highly mistaken. There are chances he will approach her more easily. But there are chances I won't let him come near her shadow too if I want so,but for that you need to be on my side. And tell me everything.
He said making him shock.

Manik smirked on his expression.

Man: What do you think I am so stupid, I informed you about them been here so won't I get information about Trilok too.
He asked him with rage.

Man: Talk to me everything that going on in your head. Orelse shut up till then....last thing.... Nandini won't be force to do anything without her will you get that....and if you do something  stupid like this with her then you have to face my wrath first.
He patted his shoulder walking back up hill.

Abhi too smirked back and murmured

Abhi: Manik you too are forgetting what I want, I get it. And by end of the day you will agree with me for sure. I am not your enemy but your friend.
He said to himself while watching him go away.

Back to Nandini,

She walked up to find her brother car parked behind Manik's car.

Her thoughts were still down what would be happening between Manik and her brother.

She should have kept her mouth shut, what was she thinking while she said that all out to Manik.

What would he think about her, what if he thinks she was so desperate bimbo girl who is behind him for his looks and status. And never talk to her again.

What would she do then, if now he rejects their friendship too.

How can she be so stupid to say all that, she pulled her hair in frustration and anger. While tears welled in her eyes.

Next what worried more was Abhi and Manik friendship what if because of her stupidity something wrong happens between them.

She knew what her brother could do for her, to what extent he could go she had no idea.

And in that what if something wrong happen between both the friends.

She never wanted to come between their friendship, this was a biggest fear which was coming true today because of her not keeping her mouth shut.

She was regretting each and every word she spilt out and her actions how can she force herself on Manik like that and make him feel guilty now infront of her brother.

She had put him in an awkward position.

Soon she realized in this all she forgot about Maria and worried drawn in her.

Without thinking twice she ran towards Manik car to see it's empty.

And the tears which were flowing silently moved more aggressive down her cheeks and she shiver in fear.

Where did she go....???

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Where did Maria go ??

Don't worry I am not sending her anywhere away but more close to Nandini.

Was it a shock ?

Abhi what is going on in his mind ?

Will Abhi really succeed in changing Manik mind.

Till then wait

And surly,

Take care 😊😊😊

I will update soon.