Chapter 53: Chapter 53

*Nipuna Pov*

“Why did she still didn’t return? Where did she say she was going?” I asked turning towards Dileep.

“She said she has some work and maybe she went to meet Manohar.” Dileep replied shrugging.

“Why do you think its Manohar?” Amrin asked staring at him.

“Because she likes him.” Dileep replied shrugging.

“I know she likes him and not Jay. But aren’t you guys supposed to be against Manohar?” Amrin asked frowning at us.

“Why?” I asked, frowning back at her words.

“Well, I have heard so many times of gold digging and all words from this family. And now when it is a male who is doing it, then it is okay?” she asked.

“Amrin! We are not getting your words.” Mridula said, frowning and everyone sat in silence to which she frowned.

“Manohar did everything for Kalpana to take Sudhir as his family and to get some property. Isn’t that gold digging?” Amrin asked with a confused look.

“Didn’t she know everything?” Dileep asked, turning towards us.

“I explained everything along with what Aahil heard when Manohar first came here and talked to Kalpana. I guess she must have slept off.” Mridula mumbled.

“Oh! Was I thinking wrong all these days? Then why did no one say anything when I was more into pushing her towards Jay?” Amrin asked frowning at us.

“We thought you are using some tactic to make sure Kalpana understand she doesn’t like Jay.” Aahil explained.

“I made a fool out of myself.” She said, groaning and I smiled.

“Throwing out a pregnant woman from a house can never be accepted by us. If Kalpana wanted Jay then we would have supported, but from our side, it wouldn’t have been any good response.” I said and felt Aahil stiffen beside me.

“You didn’t throw me, Aahil.” I whispered.

“But I made you leave.” He whispered back.

“But you still cared for me coming near doctor and not waited for some years and reach me only when you realize the truth.” I said pointing out.

“And he was supposed to be in love with her while you still didn’t know you love me.” I added, smiling hoping at least now he leaves off his guilt.

“So, Manohar didn’t want the money?” Amrin asked.

“He doesn’t need any money, Amrin. He achieved too much and by the time Sudhir born, the money that he can receive by using Sudhir can be earned by him in establishing another branch.” Dileep said.

“Really?” I asked him and he nodded.

“Yes! We all did some digging when Kalpana talked about Manohar. I told Mridula and then sent the details to Dileep.” Aahil explained.

“But not me?” I asked him frowning.

“I didn’t want to give any disturbance when you are bonding with your cousin and all this other man is secondary. Her having people as a family seeming to be primary.” Aahil replied and I sighed nodding.

“One day I will get information about something but I will never share it with anyone.” I said looking at all of them.

“All he wanted was some revenge to teach that woman a lesson and also to teach Jay for throwing Kalpana out.” Mridula said looking at Amrin.

“Really? Why do you think he decided to take revenge for Kalpana sake?” Amrin asked.

“Because he is still sensitive to the way Jay treated Kalpana. He didn’t say, but we saw.” Mridula said and nodded at Aahil.

“You guys did so much things.” I mumbled smiling.

“She is your cousin, Nipuna. She is our family through you only and this is all for you both. I know you feel sad thinking about your aunt.” Aahil said, placing his hand on my shoulder.

“I am glad she chose Manohar then.” Amrin said, nodding to herself and closed her eyes.

“She exactly didn’t choose.” I said, smiling and she immediately opened her eyes.

“What?” she asked, frowning.

“She is pulling herself back with some of the questions you had. She feels strong towards him, but is scared of what happened.” Mridula replied, smiling at me remembering our discussing from yesterday.

“Then tell her all this. She will not feel worried at all.” Amrin said smiling.

“We will not be there for the whole life to say each and everything. They both should talk and know than us interfering.” Mom said and Amrin slowly nodded before closing her eyes again.

“Speak of the devil!” I said, waving my phone as I am receiving Manohar’s call.

“Maybe he is calling to say she will not come here today.” Dileep said smirking and Amrin slapped his shoulder.

“Well, I need to give some lecture on responsibility and some other things. I mean she is younger than me and it will be like a practice if I have to do for my daughter.” I said smirking back.

“No one will be calling about Princess of Ivaan saying she will not be home no matter what.” Dileep said with a serious expression along with Aahil while Tajwar looked amused before going back to his normal expression.

I rolled my eyes and lifted the phone asking, “Yes?”

“Is Kalpana there? Her phone is switched off.” I heard Manohar’s voice and sat stiffly.

“What? Isn’t she meeting you?” I asked, frowning and immediately everyone got the alert.

“What? No! She called me afternoon saying she is going to meet Jay and said not to come to the house for today.” He replied and I gripped the table.

“Manohar! We thought she was with you and… and she still didn’t return.” I said feeling the fear inside.

“You are lying!” he accused suddenly.

“No! No!” I said and stared at everyone.

“I will be there.” He said and hung up.

“She met Jay today not Manohar. And he said her phone is switched off.” I said and Aahil nodded, removing the phone from his ear.

“Let’s move!” Dileep said, standing up and the three rushed out already calling some people.

“Oh god! Are they in trouble? What about Sudhir?” Amrin asked and gripped the table before closing her eyes.

“Amrin! Are you in pain?” Mridula asked, rushing towards her along with me.

“I was feeling it for some time but thought it was normal as there is still two weeks right. Last time it was about time and I thought it will same for this pregnancy also.” She replied, tightening her lips.

“Note down the contractions while your Uncle will get the car ready.” Mom said and we nodded.

“Oh god!” Mridula and I mumbled rushing her with Mom bringing the needed things.

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Again a part of Past or Present #1 story that is later series to this series...