44. Unexpected.

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Nandini POV

"No one is dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away." -by Terry Pratchett. This was the amazing quote that I could refer to the present situation. Currently I am in the funeral ceremony of the most unexpected person. When I woke up, I got the news that Mr. Azad. Khan was shot near the heart. He was at the hospital for about 3 days, even then the doctor couldn't save him. After all the post-mortem and further procedure we finally got his dead body.

I still couldn't believe he is no more. Doctor has strictly advised me not to stress myself, but the situation is really stressing. Mr. Atif. Khan is really upset, but somewhat happy that Varna's mystery is solved. Vibha is not herself. I still remember the last moments with Azad uncle in hospital.

FLASHBACK

"Vidya and Nandini!!" the nurse called us from the ICU where Azad uncle is being treated. We both rushed towards the ICU with all the hospital gowns and masks. "Hello uncle" I greeted him to which he smiled at us. "I don't have much time. I will talk you both and you will listen. Nandini, I vow you my life. You proved my love is innocent, you changed the situation and I am very happy. Please don't ever regret investigating about this case. The people who used to curse Varna are wishing for a daughter like her. Thank you so much Nandini."

"Vibha, I wanted to tell you something. You knew your story of how you are connected to us. When I first saw you, I just wanted to protect you from all the evils of the world, but I had my ego with me which blinded this feeling. When I lost Varna I was like a living corpse, then you came like a light, you were my only light then. I named you Vibha for a reason. 'V' for Varna which is starting letter. 'A' for Azad which is the last letter. You were met because of Varna, but I wanted to be a part of you. You gave the wonderful relation, that is father and daughter, but please take care of yourself. Varna and my unborn child is calling me I have to go."

Vibha started shouting and I called the doctors. We were escorted out of the ICU and he was treated for half an hour. Then we heard the terrific news of him being dead.

END OF FLASHBACK

Azad uncle's dead body was being taken in a decorated box like thing. I don't know what they say for that thing but everyone were upset. Vibha has been a robot after this and talked only when necessary. Manik, Kabir, Abhi, Druv lifted his body to take for the burial. I held Vibha who was finding tough time in controlling herself. I remembered the words of Mr. Atif Khan who warned us about the consequence. I wish I had listened to him then but at least Azad uncle was happy while leaving us.

After all the effort, Vaseema escaped but police are trying their best to find her. They have captured some men of hers and investigating about all the places she could be. Manik's cell rang which showed the called ID commissioner uncle. He had left his cell as he was going to burial. "Hello sir, this is Nandini, I am Manik's girlfriend." I said as I received his call. "Nandini, Vaseema has surrendered us she has accepted all her deeds." I was shocked and even Vibha was shocked hearing it.

"I will inform this to Manik and others. thank you for informing sir." I said and hung up. "What are you gonna do?" I asked Vibha she wiped her tears "I don't know my course is about to complete and I don't want to be here. It reminds of everything, I want a break." she said sobbing slightly.

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"So you want to do journalism?" I nodded at my uncles question. After a month of rests, classes and leading a single hand life as I was shot at the shoulder he had restricted the movement of my hand too. I explained my dreams to my family and now facing the questions. "I know I restricted you but if you are so adamant then ok you can go. Abhi's father informed me all your sting operation and I think you can do this better that interior designing." I hugged him as soon as I heard the golden words.

"Thank you so much!" I told them as they were with their big smiles. The rocky relation between my Amms and me is not so rocky. She asked me sorry for all the things, when I was in hospital. It is not easy but I am trying to adjust to her love now.

I called Manik to inform him about the good news but I got the another good news that he is going to Delhi with me regarding a project which of 3 years. Now I need to prepare for entrance exam of the academy which is in Delhi. I hope everything goes according to plan.

"Vibha when is your course going to end?" I asked. "It will end in next six months. Why dis you ask?" I gave her my most innocent smile and handed her the appointment letter of the job in Oberois. Her wide eyes was the reaction that I got from the letter. "You need break right, so confirmed your job at Delhi." she sighed and finally smiled which was forced.

I had promised Mr. Aditya. Oberoi that I will be his cupid and I am sure he will make Vibha normal. After the death of her father Atif uncle tried to take her responsibility but she denied saying she is adult and she is cable of taking care in most polite way. Even Varna's parents and Varna's brother tried but she refused to go with them. Now, Mr. Oberoi is the only option left.

"So you we will be living together in my apartment." Manik said while bringing the flight tickets. "Yes and No. We will be living together along with Mukti and after six months Vibha will also be present." I said and he made a bad face. "Why is Mukti coming?" he asked with annoyed face. "Abhi has opened the branch of 'Prachiti' in Delhi and according to his father Mukti is cable of taking care till it reaches certain level. Mukti wants to try long distance relationship." I said.

"I love you" he said suddenly. "I love you too." I said and pecked his lips.