Brute's Paradise

Chapter 2 - "Brute's golden cage..."

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Cabir gives the last jolt into her and collapses on her upper chest after a satisfactory climax. Navya's fingers run through his sweaty wet hair. His hot exhausted breath is still lapping on her bare skin.

"Happy?..."

Navya asks in a mocking tone. Cabir lifts his head from her chest valley and meets her inquisitive eyes.

"Aren't you?"

He counters questions while lifting himself from her naked body and sitting on the bed. He grabs his discarded clothes scattered on the bed corner and starts putting on them. Navya covers her unclothed body with the duvet and replies,

"It doesn't matter that much. Anyway, Malhotra company has sent the contract paper to your office. Manik Malhotra's manager Mr Ayan Agnihotri requested you both to sign it. After that, I will resend it to Malhotra Office."

Meanwhile, Cabir has clothed himself properly. He bends to put on the shoes and asks in a sarcastic tone,

"Do you know anything other than work?"

In reaction, Navya only looks at the ceiling with a pale smile. Getting no answer, Cabir gets up from the bed, fully dressed to leave and turns at Navya.

"I will sign and will tell Dhruv to sign it too. In any case, Manik has called all of us the next Saturday at his party. I will discuss other things at that time. Anything else? I got to go."

He shows a hurry. Navya smiles at him and wobbles in denial. After uttering a small formal bye, Cabir leaves. Navya keeps on looking at the closed door for some time and mumbles in a raspy voice,

"I know so many things other than work, Cabir. Loving a heartless person like you is one of them."

She blinks to control the treacherous tears.

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"Look, Mrs Malhotra. I won't suggest you move Rishav from Manhattan at this stage of his treatment. For the last one and a half years, a remarkable improvement and changes have been noticed in his actions and behaviour that even we didn't expect. And fortunately, he is improving and progressing day by day. For this growth, regular counselling and special activities are very important. Do you want to stop this growth and progress at this stage?"

Dr Rowan Morgan meets Nandini's eyes above his glasses while asking in an authoritative tone.

"Definitely not, Dr. For that reason only I got him to the U.S.A. But...."

Nandini pauses for a moment as she is hesitating to reveal something. Then she says,

"Actually, our parents want to meet him. Even Rishav is getting restless to see them in person. So, that's why I asked you if we can visit India for some days..."

She slows down her voice. Dr Morgan places both hands on his desk and sways his head in disapproval.

"Wait for some time. In any case, I am increasing his counselling time from today. Now, he has to come thrice a week. I am changing his medicines too. It will soothe his nerves and reduce his agitation. Don't worry."

He starts prescribing his new medicines. Nandini gets all the other instructions and exits Dr's cabin. She has to pick up Rishav from the activity room and after that, she has to visit Manikya's Dr. But before that, she will be back at Angel Villa to drop Rishav and pick up Manikya. As she left, Dr Rowan taps a number.

"Hello...yes, I tried to convince her to not move Rishav from Manhattan."

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"Yeah, but what can I do? She is adamant."

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"Okay...Okay...I will. For now, I have changed his medicines. He will sleep more of the time. Meanwhile, let me plan something.

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"Don't worry, Mr Malhotra. I won't let her go anywhere. After all her brother is under my treatment...ha...ha...you just keep the amount in your mind. He...he...okay. Bye."

He cuts the call and mumbles in a sly manner.

"I am okay, Mr Malhotra till your obsession for your wife is beneficial for me. Money can buy everything. Even trust. Ha...ha.."

Author's note: So, Manik is trying his best and pursuing every possible way to cage Nandini in his paradise. But will he be able? We will meet some new people in the next chapter. Until then, keep reading. 🙏❤