Waqt ke faislay[ ON HOLD]

chp 16

As manik walked out of the shooting venue with empty pockets and shattered dreams his eyes stung as he wiped his brimming teary eyes.....he walked down the street as all his dreams and his brilliant performances appeared infront of his eyes with number of people praising him for it......but his reluctance in accepting offers when most of directors were ready to give him a chance considering his excellency at his work it brought his career at stake.....he regretted it....he regretted putting every offer down without giving a single thought.........he ruffled his hair as he sat outside a small dhaba........he was so lost in his thoughts when a waiter called him

Sahab Kia chaiye aapko (sir what's ur order) the waiter asked as he pulled out his notepad and looked at manik in a busy way......while on the other side manik's stomach growled as he looked around to see people having their meals.....it was past 5 and he didnt even drink water from the time he left soha's house

Pani mile ga he said with dried throat and the waiter ran inside to bring ice cold water for him while he waited patiently meanwhile checking his wallet....as he gulped two glasses of water straight the young waiter looked at him knowing that he must be very hungry

Sahab aur kuch he asked hoping to get some huge order considering his dressing.....it was still indicating of his gud background

Biscuit chai he said as his budget allowed him for that only and waiter made a face as he really thought about getting some big order from him.....but soon waiter shook his thoughts and quietly went from there.....manik feasted on his biscuits like it were some royal feast and spent a lot of time there....the crowd and noisy surrounding really helped him in venting out the hollow feelings inside him

At around 10pm manik entered into soha's house and he was planning to straight away went to his room which was upstairs without disturbing others but nandini who had seen him arriving mumbled loudly agye nawaabzade sarcasm dripping from her voice as she was irritated of her bhabhi giving extra protocol to a person like manik.....it caught soha's attention as she came out of kitchen and called him

Ao manik khana kha lo she could see how tired he was and manik just shook his head

Nhi he was about to add sth more but soha dragged him with her into lounge asking nandini to warm up food for him....and nandini irritatedly went into kitchen mumbling

Huh dramay she said in quiet rude tone as he was constantly denying to soha's offers even though they stayed awake for him to give him some food and there he was showing tantrums... and on hearing her statement manik pursed his lips a little more....it hurted his self respect very much but he had to bear it....he was staying in her home

Taking 2 or 3 bites just for soha's sake he pushed the tray back and soha asked in concerned tone

Manik Kia hogya hai....itne chup ho aaj khana bhi shi se nhi khaya she asked and manik halfheartedly stretched his lips to give her his fake smile

Nhi fit hn mein he said getting up and soha just stared at her brother who was quiet and serious so unlike him