Lucifer's Last Sin ✔️

• Chapter Eight •

"Why does Ram want Nandani killed?" Manik questioned, his curiosity burning.

"We don't give a damn, buddy." Cabir chimed in. "You know we don't ask our clients', the motive behind the killing."

"I... I can't bring myself to end her life," Manik confessed, his voice barely above a whisper. His breathing became erratic.

Cabir crossed his arms. "Care to share why?"

"Cabir Dhawan, I am your boss," Manik chastised, his tone firm. "Never question my decisions again."

Cabir offered a sincere apology. "Alright, then. What should I tell Mr Kapoor?"

"Tell him clearly that we're rejecting this contract," Manik stated, taking a sip from his beer glass.

"As you say. But let me tell you something," Cabir paused, his tone grave. "If we turn down this offer, he'll simply find someone else to carry it out."

"Why would anybody want to kill an innocent girl like Nandani? "She is as pure as an angel," Manik muttered to himself, but his best friend overheard him.

"Well, I'll just ask and come if you permit, Sir," Cabir retorted, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

"Oh, for heaven's sake, just shut up," Manik roared. "I'm worried here, and you're spouting nonsense."

Cabir chuckled. "Are you truly worried, my dear," he teased. "I understand you're head over heels for her."

Manik's anger surged. "I should leave before I end up killing you," he shouted, storming into his bedroom.

Lying on his back, gazing up at the exquisite chandeliers, he couldn't escape his thoughts.

"Nandani, what spell have you cast upon me? Why can't I just get you out of my head? It's as if you've woven a spell, captivating my every thought. I've never felt like this before. Never have I bedded the same woman twice? I don't even recall their names or faces. But with you, it's different. Your essence lingers, haunting my every heartbeat."

There was chaos in his heart and mind.  He hopped into his car and drove to Nandani's residence. He parked his car in front of her house. The apartment stood in darkness, its lights off.

Manik, waited all night, hoping to catch a glimpse of her. In the wee hours of the morning he reluctantly returned home.

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"Hey there, buddy," Cabir greeted him with a broad smile as Manik walked into the dining area, the aroma of breakfast filling the air.

"Good morning," Manik responded, settling himself at the table.

Cabir's curiosity got the better of him as he leaned forward, eagerly awaiting Manik's response. "So, my friend. What decision have you made?"

A mischievous glint danced in Manik's eyes as he replied, "We're taking this contract."

Cabir's jaw dropped, his eyes widening in surprise. "Whoa, hold up! How did you have such a sudden change of heart, lover boy?" he playfully teased.

Manik simply smirked, silently enjoying the suspense. He took a bite of his crepe.

Cabir, unable to contain his curiosity any longer, asked, "Are you planning to take matters into your own hands and end her life? Or do you want me to handle the dirty work?"

Manik's eyes gleamed with amusement. He paused for a moment, before responding. "Neither you nor I will be the one to kill her," he said.

Cabir's confusion grew. "What are you saying? Are you still under the effect of booze? Just a few seconds ago, you said we were taking this contract. Didn't you?" he probed.

Manik chuckled softly. "Yes. But where did I say that we'd kill her?" he countered.

"Wait a minute... Are you saying that we'll accept the contract, but spare her? That's a twist I wasn't expecting!" Cabir was astounded.

"Hey, we're back," a young couple chirped as they entered the dining area.

"Mukti and Abhimanyu, good morning. How did your honeymoon go? "Cabir greeted them with a mischievous smirk.

"Good morning, Biraaa. It was lovely "Mukti was flushed.

"So, I've heard you're in love. Is that true, brother?" Abhimanyu inquired of Manik, who had shot daggers at Cabir.

"I swear, I told them nothing," Cabir stammered.

"Shut up, you liar!" yelled Manik angrily. "Fuck you."

"Well, you're not supposed to fuck me. You're supposed to fuck Nandani," Cabir chortled at his execrable pun.

"I will kill you if you take Nandani's name again. Did you hear what I said? I'm going to blow your head open "Manik hollered angrily.

"Ahaan, somebody is too much possessive of his girl!" Mukti teased.

"Shut up, Mukti. I'm not in love with Nandani. Why can't you see that?" Manik stated vehemently.

"Liar, Liar. Pants on fire. You just told me a few moments ago that you weren't going to kill her, didn't you?" Cabir frowned.

"I did say that. But what does that mean, I've fallen for her?" Manik rebutted.

"Abhi, Mukti. You know, that girl Nandani filed a police complaint against this man, and as a result, he was imprisoned for ten hours," Cabir poked his finger in Manik's stomach.

Manik slapped his hand away, but Cabir continued unabated.

"And although she insulted him, Manik did not kill her. So, if this isn't love, what is it?"

"It's love. It's love," Mukti and Abhimanyu concurred.

"I won't kill Nandani easily, my plan is to inflict unbearable torture upon her," Manik said. "She made the grave mistake of messing up with the heartless mafia don, and now she shall bear the repercussions."

Cabir's eyes widened in disbelief as he exclaimed, "Are you kidding?"

A sinister smile played across Manik's lips as he replied, "Oh, my dear Cabira, I assure you, I am dead serious. Did you truly believe I would easily forgive that girl after she dared to defy me? Vengeance runs deep within my veins."

Curiosity mixed with concern, his friends asked, "What in the world is going through your diabolical mind, Lucifer?"

Manik's eyes gleamed with wicked delight as he revealed his sinister plan, "I shall break Nandani so badly that she will end her life. All you need to do is wait patiently, my friends, and witness the devastating spectacle unfold before your very eyes."