"Care"

Manik, being stubborn yet caring, brought the angry Kavya to the room after a hot bath. He carefully placed the nude Kavya on the bed. Feeling extremely shy, Kavya quickly covered herself with a blanket. Meanwhile, Manik walked to the wardrobe, pulled out a pair of white jeans and a blue top, and handed them to her.

"Sweetheart, it's really cold. Wear these clothes quickly, or you'll fall sick," he said with concern.

Hearing this, Kavya angrily threw the clothes aside and snapped in an irritated voice, "I don't want to wear them. Anyway, you'll end up taking them off in a while!"

Manik, being shameless, was known for frequently undressing Kavya during the day. Hearing her sarcastic remark, a naughty smile appeared on his face. Placing the clothes back near her, he grinned, "Well... that's true."

Manik began dressing Kavya himself, but she resisted, stubbornly asking him to leave the room. "Please... leave me alone," she insisted. But Manik knew exactly how to handle her. He pressed her chest gently, leaned in closer to her lips, and whispered in a husky voice, "If you don't wear these clothes, I'll keep you like this all night... and tease you endlessly."

Hearing this, Kavya gave up and relaxed her body, allowing Manik to dress her comfortably. While dressing her, Manik couldn't help but chuckle. "Congrats, baby… you're the first girl I've ever dressed!" he teased with a smile.

Kavya, confused by his playful remark, just stared at him in surprise. Manik dressed her carefully, then dried her hair, and even attempted some light makeup — something he wasn't particularly skilled at.

"Wow, sweetheart… you look absolutely gorgeous," Manik admired with a proud smile.

Once she was ready, Manik took her to the dining table. He had already ordered food, which he reheated in the kitchen. Sitting beside her, he held a spoonful of food close to her mouth and softly said, "Sweetheart, you haven't eaten anything since morning… if you go on like this, you'll fall sick, and I really don't want that."

But stubborn as always, Kavya turned her face away and muttered bitterly, "You're just using me for sex…"

Hearing this, Manik felt deeply hurt. He quietly put the spoon back on the plate and said with a heavy heart, "If you think I'm using you for sex… fine. I won't ever come near you again. But promise me one thing — you won't leave me. You'll stay here with me in Bangkok… forever."

Kavya was stunned. His words hit her hard, leaving her speechless. She stared at him in shock as Manik continued with pain in his voice, "Stay here… live your life the way you want, go wherever you want… but just don't leave me. And definitely not to be with that idiot!"

Kavya's anger flared up at the mention of Vicky. She lashed out, "What is your problem with Vicky? Are you trying to get revenge by using me?"

Hearing this, Manik chuckled softly. "Sweetheart, if that were true, I would've destroyed him by now and thrown him far away from our lives. Anyway, now eat your food… or I'll have to force-feed you," he warned playfully.

Though annoyed, Kavya started eating, still wary of the man sitting across from her.

After dinner, Manik sat beside her to watch a movie. Suddenly, his phone rang. As soon as Manik saw the caller ID, his face turned pale. He silenced the phone and set it aside.

Just five minutes later, the doorbell rang. Realizing who it must be, Manik hurriedly took Kavya to the room. Before she could ask anything, Manik said, "Sweetheart, it's late. Just go to sleep. I'll be back in five minutes." He quickly shut the door from the outside, locking her inside.

When Manik opened the main door, a tall, handsome man stood outside, fuming with rage. The moment he stepped inside, he grabbed Manik and slapped him hard.

"You idiot! Where the hell have you been?" the man roared.

It was Manik's elder brother, Vivek, who had been trying to contact him for days. Nikhil had informed Vivek that Manik was in Bangkok, and that's why Vivek had stormed in, furious.

"I've been trying to reach you for so long! Where have you been all this time? And tell me honestly, what mess have you created this time?" Vivek demanded.

Before Manik could answer, Kavya's loud voice rang out from the room.

"Hello! Please… someone help me! He's locked me inside this room!" she cried.

Vivek froze, shocked by what he heard. Turning to Manik with wide eyes, he asked, "There's a girl with you? Is this the same girl you abandoned everything for?"

Kavya continued shouting for help. Manik couldn't help but laugh at her panicked cries. He hurriedly led Vivek outside and said, "I'll explain everything tomorrow at the office. Please, just go for now!"

"But first tell me… did you really lock her in there?" Vivek insisted.

Manik practically shoved him out the door and said firmly, "I'll tell you everything later. Just leave for now!"

Frustrated, Vivek walked back to his car. Shaking his head, he muttered, "This boy has lost his mind this time. I just hope that girl is safe…"

Meanwhile, Manik returned to the room where Kavya was still fuming. Smiling mischievously, he hugged her tightly.

"Let me go, Manik!" she yelled, struggling to push him away — but her resistance was weak.

Holding her face gently between his hands, Manik kissed her deeply. Kavya froze for a moment but soon found herself responding, despite her efforts to resist.

Suddenly, Manik remembered Kavya's earlier words. He pulled away and looked into her eyes with regret.

"I'm sorry… I shouldn't have done that," he said.

Ignoring his apology, Kavya leaned in and kissed him back passionately. Wrapping her arms tightly around his neck, she pulled him closer.

Despite trying to control himself, Manik couldn't resist her anymore. He scooped her into his arms and carried her to the bed. Their kiss soon turned into something far more intense, losing themselves in each other's embrace.

But while Manik surrendered to passion, Kavya's mind was plotting her next move.

"Now, he'll pay for everything... He'll regret this night…" she thought.

Meanwhile, Manik, unaware of Kavya's plans, was completely lost in her embrace — intoxicated by her presence.

What had startled Manik earlier? Why was he so scared that he locked Kavya inside? Was there a secret he was hiding?

Kavya was determined to find out. Was Manik truly in love with her, or was she just another pawn in his game?