IT'S NOT OVER

Chapter 103

The Vanishing Act

Nandini stood outside the door of her apartment, her heart racing with excitement. Manik had told her that he had planned a surprise birthday party for her, and she couldn't wait to see what he had in store. She took a deep breath and opened the door, expecting to be greeted by the smiling faces of her friends and family.

But as she stepped inside, she was met with silence. The lights were off, and the apartment was empty. Confusion and worry gnawed at her as she called out for Manik and Raj, but there was no response.

She checked her phone, but there were no missed calls or messages from either of them. Panic began to rise in her chest as she realized that something was terribly wrong. She frantically searched every room of the apartment, hoping to find some clue as to where they might be, but there was nothing.

With trembling hands, she dialed Manik's number, praying for him to pick up. But the call went straight to voicemail, adding to her growing sense of dread.