The rain crashed down on the car like it wanted to drown the entire world. Thunder rumbled in the distance as Manik’s black SUV sat parked on the completely deserted hill road. The party they had left two hours ago felt like another lifetime now.

Inside the car, the air was thick with anger, hurt, and something far more dangerous. “You are unbelievable, Manik!” Nandini shouted, her voice cracking. Her wet dress clung to her curves from the short dash they had made from the car park to the vehicle earlier. “You glared at every guy who even looked at me. Then you dragged me out like I’m some possession you own!” Manik’s knuckles turned white on the steering wheel. His jaw was clenched so tight it looked painful. “Because you let them, Nandini. You were laughing, touching that fucker’s arm, letting him whisper in your ear. Right in front of me.” “I was being polite! Unlike you who behaves like a caveman!” she fired back, turning her body towards him.