"WEB 🕸️" -' Interweaving

Chapter 17

As they all sat down and enjoyed a meal together, chatting and laughing throughout the dinner, a sense of camaraderie and companionship filled the air. After dinner, Manik took out a photo and said to Harshad "His name is Abhimanyu Takkar, we have to find him."

Nandini asked to see the photo and upon viewing it, she struggled to remember where she had seen Abhimanyu Takkar before.

Harshad noticed her confusion and asked, 'Nandini, have you seen him before?'"

Nandini couldn't believe her eyes as she looked at the photo, recognizing Abhimanyu Takkar, a former college bus driver. She remembered him as the one who had fled the scene during a bomb blast incident, leaving the students in the bus stranded.

Manik's eyes widened in shock as he asked Nandini "Are you sure?" Nandini replied with certainty, "Yes, Manik. How can I forget that incident, it was a nightmare that still haunts me till this day.

The room fell silent as everyone processed the new information about Abhimanyu. After a moment of thought, Manik broke the silence, "We have only one clue right in our hands, Cabir. We should keep an eye on his every move and if possible, try to hack into his information to find out more about Abhimanyu."

Harshad said, "I can try to access his social media and see if I can find any leads." and others also agreed with the plan, they all decided to start their investigation as soon as possible and hoped to get some answers.

After finalizing their plan of action, Manik dropped all of them off at the entrance of their colony, said goodbye, and left."

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Soha walked into Nandini's home with a big smile on her face, greeted by an overjoyed Devika, who was ecstatic as she had just won a lottery for a vacation and was happily discussing potential travel destinations with her husband Ram, as he excitedly scoured the internet on his phone for the most picturesque tourist spots.

Nandini begged her mother Devika, "Maa, please, you can go next time, not this time please," her voice filled with a mix of emotions such as hope, longing and a bit of pleading.

Devika stared at Nandini in disbelief, her expression a mix of shock, disappointment and frustration, "Are you gone nuts? Do you think we will get such opportunities again and again? If it comes next, you go alone," her voice filled with a hint of anger, "This time we want to go, and that's it," she then turned to Soha with a disappointed look and said "Your friend Nandini has gone mad.".

Soha smiled and nodded her head in agreement with Devika, but Nandini glared at her. Sensing Nandini's disapproval, Soha quickly changed her nod to a shake of her head, indicating her disagreement. She then smiled, but it was a confused smile, as she struggled to find a way to reconcile the conflicting views and emotions of the two women.

Devika ignored Nandini words " Leave it Soha, if are free will you come with me to pack my luggage"

Devika, dismissing Nandini's words, offered Soha, "Leave it Soha, if you're free, would you like to come with me and help me pack my luggage?"

Yaa, Aunty sure," Soha said, holding her ears in a gesture of apology to Nandini, as she walked behind Devika, feeling guilty for not being able to reconcile the conflicting views and emotions of the two women, but at the same time, trying to be helpful to Devika, and happy that she helping her brother.

After helping Devika pack her luggage, Harshad, Soha and Nandini traveled together to the airport to give Devika and Ram a send-off, as they dropped them off for their vacation.

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As per the plan, Mukti decided to go to Karan Varma's office, and analyse and to get more information about the people who meets and who are them.

Mukti, sticking to the plan, decided to visit Karan Varma's office in order to analyze and gather more information about the people he meets and who they are, as she planned to do.

Mukti walked towards Karan's bedroom door and softly knocked, calling out "Uncle" in a gentle tone,

Yaa! Baby" Karan responded as he looked at Mukti.

I'm bored, can you take me to the office with you?" she asked

After going to the office, you'll say I am the king of boring uncles, this is boring, that is boring, you'll probably even fall asleep on my desk" Karan said jokingly, trying to convince her not to come with him to the office in a funny way, knowing full well that she would probably find the office environment dull and uninteresting.

Please uncle, pleeease," she whined cutely, batting her eyelashes and making her best puppy-dog eyes, in an attempt to convince him to take her with him in a fun and playful way.

Alright, I understand," Karan said, reluctantly agreeing to accept Mukti's decision, even though it may not have been his first choice.

She playfully tugged on his cheeks with a grin and affectionately said, "you're so sweet, I love you uncle," expressing her fondness for him.

He smiled.

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Manik went to Karan's company in the afternoon, and Karan didn't interrupt him as he thought that Manik was there to ask for a date with Mukti, showing a misconception about Manik's intentions.

After getting into the car, Manik turned to Mukti and queried her with a sense of urgency in his voice "Did you manage to gather any new information?" showing the importance of the task at hand and the eagerness to move forward in their quest for answers.

Mukti shook her head and said, "No, I didn't get any information," conveying her disappointment and lack of progress in gathering any new information.

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The days are passing fastly, Frequently, Cabir would come to the office seeking information about various office-related matters, however, Soha would consistently neglect his inquiries and evade the topic. Even when he would extend an invitation for a date, she would decline and use her new position in the company as an excuse, citing the need to focus on work-related responsibilities as a reason for not going out with him.

Harshad, with his keen observation and protective nature, ensures that Soha is not subjected to any uncomfortable situations by keeping a close watch on both Cabir and Soha

In addition to ensuring Soha's well-being, Harshad is also actively trying to gather more information about Cabir and Abhimanyu Takkar, as he works to connect the dots and understand the situation fully.

While Mukti, Harshad, Manik, and Soha are all focused on uncovering clues to solve the situation, Nandini is also determined to effectively manage the company and clear up any doubts she has with Manik. Despite not discussing their feelings for each other yet, Manik has chosen to give Nandini space in order for her to gain a deeper understanding of him and herself, showing the group's dedication to finding solutions and self-discovery.

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The evening was calm and serene, with a cool breeze blowing through the air. The sky was painted in hues of orange and pink, signaling the end of another day. The sun was slowly setting, casting a warm glow over everything in its path. The birds sang their last songs of the day and the world around was bathed in a golden light. It was a peaceful and soothing time, perfect for relaxation and reflection.

Soha was unwinding and indulging in music when Raj entered the room, observing her with a smile, feeling a sense of relief that he hadn't experienced in a long time. As Raj walked towards his room, Soha suddenly heard a noise coming from upstairs, specifically from the penthouse, which made her curious and alert.

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Chandanakshi