The Brutal Beast ✔️

Part 20

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I made up my mind to concentrate only on three things me, myself and I. After all selfcare is the best care. I have many plans in my mind for this day and I have to get refreshed to welcome this bright day. 

Once I took a shower and made my hair, I walked into my room and stared at Manik's private garden. My fence broke as soon as my eyes fell on Manik. He came back from his jogging in his sleeveless black vest and halted his steps and stared at me. We both looked at each other trying to find unanswered questions. 

My eyes sent numerous questions from my side but got silence as response. As soon as I felt my eyes getting wet, I shut the curtain on the window blocking him from seeing me anymore. After all, he is the reason behind my tears. I blinked rapidly and dried them successfully. 

I usually do not curse or swear at some one, but if I do I try to censor it. So for my satisfaction I will proceed to swear at Manik. Sorry, my dear audience, I will try to be as gentle as I can but I won't promise. 

Michin Dangnagwi!!!!

I could swear more but I care about others feelings unlike someone, so I am ending this show for now. Thank you.

After bidding a farewell to my imaginary audience I walked down the stairs and stood in front of the gates. Seeing Navya in fornt of the mansion door my mood changed and I went for a walk next to the garden. Point to note, it's next to Manik's private garden not inside, so there is still a BIG boundary between us. 

"Nandini!" I jumped hearing Manik's voice. 

What the hell is he doing here? This is not even his private garden, this area is used to clean the cars and rifles. Why can't he leave me alone? I ignored him and walked further taking huge steps but still got followed by Manik. 

"You need not remind me about your tall legs, Manik." I said and immediately facepalmed. What was that crap? I meant to say he is matching my steps with an ease due to our height difference. 

"Stop wasting time and hear me." His voice was gentle unlike last night where he pounced like a wild animal. 

Just because he changed his voice does not mean I will hear him. He called me, my family and my upbringing in a degrading manner. Only a half wit would forgive him and I am not. 

My eyes beamed with happiness spotting Harshad near the car we drove back the previous day. I need to escape from Manik as well so I shouted Harshad's name and waved at him. "Mr. Malhotra."

Harshad spared a brief glance at me and Manik behind me and wrapped up his talk with Dhruv. I thought he was going to talk to me when Harshad walked in my direction but he passed me and stopped in front of Manik.