After dropping Mahir to the school Manik reached his office when he entered his cabin he saw his mother figure that is Swati Khurana waiting along with another woman and Aryaman with an upset yet angry face
Manik- ma you here
Swati- manik you are here ...come
Manik instead of going to the sitting area in his cabin moved towards his desk
Manik- ma please I have a lot of work ...anything else, we can talk about at home
Swati- Manik I am here because the matter is important you see I didn't want to bring this matter home because I am giving mahir time
Manik (sighed)- what is the matter
Swati (introducing the girl)- Manik she is Kaira Gupta...I met their family at the charity event recently, I thought she is perfect for you ...guptas and Khurana have been partners for a long time
Manik- ma you know I am not interested
Swati - Manik please don't be rude Kaira go on
Kaira(shaking hands)- hello Mr. Malhotra it is finally nice to meet you
Manik- same here miss Gupta but I am definitely not glad to meet you
Kaira- well we just met don't draw conclusions yet
Swati- I and Aryaman will leave you guys can talk
With that, she pulled Aryaman with her and moved out of the cabin
When they exited the cabin they saw Nisha rushing to meet Manik ....stopping her
Swati- Nisha please don't disturb them now
Nisha- ma'am it is really important
Swati(not letting her complete)- no whatever it is it can wait
Aryaman- don't behave like this mom ...this might be important
Swati- you shut up and don't interfere and you Nisha if you enter the cabin I will make sure you lose the job...whatever the problem is you find a way, they are paying you for that
Aryaman gave an apologetic look to Nisha
Aryaman- mom stop what if it is actually important and Manik is going to be very angry if he comes to know later( turning to Nisha) tell me Nisha what is the matter
Nisha-sir when I was leaving today I received a call from Mahir's school that he got into a fight with his classmate in the assembly ...they tried calling sir but they couldn't reach him
Swati- but why will the school call you and not me or Aryaman
Nisha- ma'am sir has provided my number in case of emergency
Swati- OK anyway don't disturb him I will go and pick up Mahir
Swati left without giving them a chance to answer
Nisha( to Aryaman) - sir what to do now
Aryaman-i don't know... let's wait till Mahir gets here
Nisha - yes and sir even Nandini went to pick Mahir
Aryaman - why
Nisha-actually sir when I received the call even Nandini was with me so when I told her the matter she left to pick him up
Aryaman (nodded but still unsure )- you carry on will see
Nisha nodded and left
Inside manik's cabin
Kaira - so Mr. Malhotra what should we talk about now
Manik- miss Gupta, I don't like to talk in circles...I will come straight to the point I am not interested in marriage so don't waste your time
Kaira - oh Mr. Malhotra who said anything about marriage... (Manik gave her a confused look) yeah I know Mrs. Khurana brought me here with that intention but I am not here for that, you know I am here for business. Mr. Malhotra, it is not very easy to meet you in fact I am trying to get in touch with you but couldn't so I thought through Mrs. Khurana... why not
Manik( just smiled) - so tell me what is your business
Kaira- I am an event Manager. My company name is dream events( forwarding her card) we are organizing a conference for young aspiring business man's... .we would really love you to be the chief of honor
Manik- oh I really appreciate that you thought I could be the chief guest but I don't think I will be able to make it
Kaira-Mr Malhotra, you are an inspiration for many businessmen out there, this conference focuses on mainly reaching out to investment for those businesses who have problems financially... you are a huge player in that field I think this is going to be a win situation for you
Manik - for now, I cannot guarantee anything since you have approached me I will definitely think about it
Kaira - sure Mr. Malhotra I will send you an official invite... (getting up)it was a pleasure meeting you. And don't worry about the marriage thing...
Manik nodded with that Kaira left...
MAHIR'S SCHOOL
Nandini reached the school and asking directions she reached the principal's office to see Mahir sitting with his head down and opposite to him sat a woman with another boy
Nandini called out his name and Mahir let all his emotions through his eyes which started pouring the moment he saw her
Nandini reached him but before she could bend down Mahir hugged her waist and nandini started patting his head and whispers calm down
Principal - hello miss
But the women did not let the principal speak
Women- don't you teach your son manners
Nandini- excuse me
Women- no I am just wondering if it is you who teaches him to fight in school ...see(showing his son's face) what he has done to my kid
Nandini(turning to Mahir)- did you do it Mahir(Mahir nodded his head slowly) why did you do it
Mahir- he was teasing me saying that my mom doesn't care for me ... I felt like crying and I didn't know when I started fighting
Nandini- Mahir ...it is not always good to fight ...maybe we can just talk it out ok...sorry bolo
Mahir(turning to the boy)- sorry
Nandini(to the boy)- now come on you also say sorry
Women- why should my son say sorry
Nandini(clearing ignoring the women)- unknowing you have hurt Mahir with your words so that in future you both don't hold any grudge towards each other that is why now come one say sorry
Boy- sorry Mahir
Mahir- no problem
The woman took her son and left the premises
Nandini (to principal)- can I take him
Principal- yeah sure and may I know your name
Nandini- Nandini
The principal nodded because he has never seen Mrs. Malhotra before as soha never attended any of Mahir's school functions so seeing Nandini's attitude towards Mahir so the principal assumed that Nandini is Mrs. Malhotra and Nandini left with Mahir
Soon after the duo left Swati reached the school and went towards the principal's cabin and on talking with the principal
Principal- oh Mahir left with his mother
Swati(shocked)- what
Swati thought that soha picked up mahir so she panicked
In this panic, she called Manik and informed him that soha picked up Mahir from school
And Manik felt like his soul disappeared from him and all the flashbacks about how Mahir withdrew himself from him came like rushing wind ....without giving another thought he rushed...
Seeing him rush Nisha also went behind him .. even after calling him Manik didn't stop and rushed to his car and moved ...without having any option Nisha called Aryaman and informed him
Manik soon reached the school and Swati was waiting for him, meanwhile, Swati tried contacting Soha but soha did not pick up her call ...on seeing Manik coming she rushed to him
Swati- Manik...now what do we do
Manik- trust me ma ...if she has any bad intention I am going to make sure that she doesn't have a peaceful life
Swati nodded her head sadly
Manik went to talk to the principal ...on seeing manik in the school at first he was surprised ... I mean why not Manik being one of the trustee members and being a famous businessman
Principal- Mr. Malhotra ...what brought you here
Manik- where is my son
Principal- oh Your wife took him
Manik- my wife whose guts my son hates to be with and you are telling me that Mahir went with her
Principal- yes Mr. Malhotra in fact Mahir was very happy going with her
Swati- Manik I think something is wrong why will Mahir go with Soha
Principal- wait now who is this Soha
Swati- Soha as in manik's wife
Principal- no that is not the name of the person who took your son
Manik- then who took my son
Principal- I think the name was Nandini
Manik after hearing the name took a relief sigh
Swati- what is this you send my grandson with some unknown woman
Principal- no Mrs. Khurana Mahir was actually very happy to go with her and the way she handled the matter was great so I assumed her to be Mrs. Malhotra ... I am really sorry for that
Manik- no don't be actually my son is safe with her
The principal nodded that both Swati and Manik moved out
After coming out Manik took a deep breath but Swati was still in panic mode
Swati- manik who took mahir
Manik- someone whom Mahir loves to spend time with
Swati - what do you mean by that and where is Mahir and who is this Nandini who says herself as Mrs. Malhotra
Manik- ma didn't you hear what the principal said he assumed her to be Mrs. Malhotra
Swati- yeah whatever let's go get my grandson
On the way, Manik dialed for Nandini
Manik- hello miss Murthy is Mahir with you
Nandini- yes Mr. Malhotra didn't Nisha inform you ...actually I tried calling but couldn't reach
Manik- not an issue where are you now
Nandini- we are home
Manik- ok will meet you there
The call ended
Soon both of them reached Nandini's apartment ... all through her way Swati was worried about this new lady in manik's life ...
In front of Nandini's apartment
Before Manik could ring the bell Swati stopped him
Swati- manik how can you send Mahir with just anybody
Manik- ma please calm down there is nothing to worry
Manik rang the bell and soon Nandini opened the door
Nandini- hello Mr. Malhotra i see you are here so fast and(seeing Swati) brought a guest as well
Manik- yeah this is Swati Khurana more like my mother (saying that he entered inside)
Nandini- come inside Mrs Khurana
Swati( also entered)- where is Mahir
Nandini- he is inside
Manik- what is he doing
Nandini- see for yourself
With that, Nandini moved inside followed by Manik and Swati
Seeing Mahir Manik starts giggling to himself and Swati was shocked to see Manik laughing.
Long time, I tried updating sooner, but for some reason, Wattpad was not ready. Hoping that this will not happen, I am updating it.
Anyway, how was this chapter?
The story gets better after this, are you guys ready.
Happy reading.,
Love.,
Nandini.,