Chapter 21

                    Part - 21

Next morning Maan wakes up before Geet ...

He just couldn't sleep peacefully for he didn't want her to wake up before him....

Maan looks at her sleeping on the couch....

Maan gets up and goes near Geet...

He doesn't want to wake her at all, he just wants to keep watching her all day....

But Geet will be upset if she is late...

Maan: utjao Geet

Geet turns around and continues to sleep....

Maan gently taps her shoulder to wake her ...

Maan: Geet, uttoh Geet, it's 6

Geet: 5 minutes

Geet pleads without even opening her eyes ....

Maan waits near her looking at her sleeping for another 15 minutes before he wakes her again....

Maan: Geet, Geet

Geet slowly opens her eyes and is startled to find Maan standing right in front of her ...

Geet: am I late?

Maan: not at all, just get ready fast and come down quickly, I'll wait for you

Geet: hmm, I'll be ready in 5 minutes

Geet gets ready in a jiffy and goes to the mansion where Maan is waiting for her at the dining table...

Maa is having his breakfast cereal...

Nakul didn't know that Geet would be joining Maan for early breakfast...

Geet doesn't like the cereals...

Geet settles for her chai with some biscuits...

They leave for the meeting which is held at a hotel...

Geet thought that the meeting would be in KC and the client will come there....

But here they are sitting in the lobby along with others waiting for their turn to give the presentation ...

Geet realises that they are competing with other giants for the contract of this project....

Geet is a little nervous and prays to babaji that they don't lose this one b'coz of her intervention...

She wished Maan came with the experienced Sasha itself as it looks like a tough competition....

Maan notices her worried face....

Maan: what's wrong Geet? Why are you looking tensed?

Geet: I think I shouldn't have interfered in Sasha's presentation, it's her job, she knows this better

Maan: I don't think so Geet, I think you would definitely rock this, you think with your heart Geet and this project is close to my heart, I don't see this as just another business venture, I want to do this for the bravehearts's families, I know their loss

Maan could easily connect to their loss for he too has experienced personal losses ....

Geet is now more worried that she shouldn't screw this up for Maan....

She looks around to see how many others are there....

Maan: why are you bothered about others Geet?

Geet: there are over 10 more competitors

Maan: I know we have the best design at the best price, so be calm

This is the first time for Geet, how can she be calm?

Geet: how can you be so confident?

Maan: b'coz I believe that you have got this

Geet: sachi?

Maan: haan

Geet: what if we lose?

Maan: we'll look for the next one, it's not the end of the world, but I know that it's ours

Maan is so composed and tries to help her get rid of her fears...

Geet is slowly beginning to have faith in herself as Maan trusts her so much....

Geet: we can do it, haina? Babaji, aap toh mere saath haina?

Geet starts praying to babaji...

Maan: Geet, it's time, come let's go

They enter the conference room and Maan briefs about KC and their inclination towards service rather than profit....

Maan then introduces Geet as his partner and not PA...

Geet's confidence doubles hearing that...

Geet does a great job with the presentation and everyone liked the ideas of Geet... That helped their design stand out from the rest...

Maan is impressed with Geet's work considering that this is her maiden attempt ....

As soon as they come out of the room Geet asks Maan how did she present the project details, did she miss anz poin and she was worried whether Maan is happy with her job....

In the end that's what matters the most for Geet... She only wished that she could live up to Maan's expectations ..

Geet: are you happy? Was that enough to so get the project? Did I do a decent job? I don't even remember what I was doing

Maan smiles..... : That was splendid Geet, they all liked your ideas aand they are also excited about it, it's a winner without any doubt

Geet: I hope this project comes to us

Maan: it will Geet, I want to take you out for a treat, you have really given your best, I couldn't have asked for anything better

Geet: let's wait for the results

Maan: that's not necessary Geet, they will let us know tomorrow only

Geet: what? Why?

Maan: Geet, you missed breakfast, you must be hungry

Geet: not so hungry

Maan: the roof top restaurant at this place is very good, you should try it as we are here

Maan takes her to the restaurant...

As usual Geet leaves it to Maan to order...

Geet is happy that Maan liked her ideas and also her presentation...

Maan is happy that everyone was impressed with Geet's ideas ....

Maan just wants her to succeed.... It's the first time for Geet...

She is so nervous that KC should not miss this project that is very important for Maan because of her lagging....

She doesn't want to let down Maan at any cost, he has shown genuine belief in her abilities and skills, he has encouraged her to give her best...

After a quick brunch, as Geet was more interested in sealing the deal rather than her hunger, Maan is ready to go to work...

Geet is not yet ready to leave unless she knows that they have bagged the project....

Maan: Geet, mujhe aur bhi kaam hai, chalo

Geet: aap jao, mein yahi wait karthi hoon

Maan: that's not necessary Geet, look everyone has left

Geet: so what? I won't

Geet is so adamant that Maan had to wait with her as he is not willing to go without Geet....

A few minutes later someone comes and inquires about KC and another big firms representatives....

Maan: we are from KC

Guy: good, we have short listed your company and xyz firm, our officer wants to meet you

Geet is very anxious... : Jao jaldhi

She thrusts the documents on Maan's hands.....

Maan: Geet? What are you doing?

Geet: now don't waste time arguing with me, you can't keep everyone waiting

Maan: you are also coming with me

Maan gives back the documents to Geet...

Geet: he called you, not everyone

Maan: you were the one who wanted to wait here, I was just giving you company, you should go otherwise

Geet: achha chalo

Geet drags him in.....

Officer: you are from Khurana Constructions?

Geet: yes sir, this is our MD Mr.Maan Singh Khurana

That officer is an old school man in his fifties.... He raises his head and looks at Maan in surprise....

Officer: so you are still here youngman? Why didn't you send someone else like others? 

Geet: he wants to do this project for the martyrs as a respect for their invaluable sacrifice

Maan signals Geet to keep quiet...

Maan: it's not just another project for us, this means a lot for us

Officer: let her speak, I like such honest people, it's very hard to find any nowadays

Geet:we are getting this project haina?

Officer: most probably

Geet: is there any problems with the design?

Geet looks worried....

Officer: not at all, it's very good and the other one too is good

Geet: but ours is better, haina?

Geet won't leave him until he hands over the deal to Maan....

Officer: if you say so

Geet is happy to hear that....

She looks at Maan convinced....

Geet: humme hi milega

Maan: do you need any other details?

Officer: I've got whatever I need, I am impressed that the MD himself is keen to work with us, I like your sincerity Mr.Maan, and to reward that we have decided to work with you

Geet: congrats Maan sir

Geet immediately wishes Maan, she is relieved that thay have finally got the deal....

As they come out Geet's mobile rings...

It's dadi...

She should be starting her inquiry session....

Geet: Dadima is calling

Geet picks up the call after they enter the car.....

Geet: halo dadi

Dadi: Geet, Maan kahan hai?

Dadi seems to be stressed out a lot ..

Geet looks at Maan worried....

Maan: what's the matter Geet? Is everything alright?

Geet: I don't know