Chapter 17

10 months ago

Anubhuti

@tellyme

Chapter 17

“Kyun”

Maan took a deep breath and sighed

“Geet, I have tons of work. If you want a break you can take a break today but can I catch up with some work, at least few important ones, please”

“Hmmm.” she nodded and left

**********

Geet in her cabin, not at rest. After he sent her off, she realized how she had been fighting with him since morning.

They have been engaged yesterday and she has been so immensely graced by God that she has been engaged with Maan Sir. Why is she pouring out frustration at him for not liking her?

She turned to get his view and a smile formed on her face -Maan Sir is her fiance… Ohhh.

“And idiot, you have been fighting with him. This way will you be able to turn his ‘not liking you’ to his ‘liking you’? No.”

Geet then looked at the ring in her hand and realizing that her Maan Sir made her wear it, a smile formed on her face.

“Jhalli, this is how you talk to your fiance on the first day?” She chidded herself. She then decided to make it up to him.

“A coffee should be a good one to start with.” She bit her lips at her own thoughts

“But now that he said yes, it’s your right to know his heart Geet.” She reminded herself

Geet was smiling at her romantic ideas of knowing his heart when Shasha saw her blushing. Her antenna got straightened. She entered her room to see Geet admiring a ring on her finger. Wait!!

That’s engagement ring

“So you got engaged? That is why you were on leave yesterday?”

Geet hurriedly got up and covered her ring. “Ji.. ji yes.. Woo”

“Why are you so nervous? Congratulations. At least now you will focus on only working with MK around you. Be loyal to your fiance. it's a wonderful period to be lost in your fiance and build up your chemistry with him”

Geet smiled “Thanks ma’am. I will take your advice sincerely”

Shasha left from there super relieved. Now that the danger is out, she can try to be good to this behenji type. MK is anyways annoyed with her for behaving rudely with this girl. She can gain some brownie points there.

On the other side in Maan’s cabin - He had been trying hard to focus on work but it was not happening. His Mom’s sweet advice that Geet was his responsibility now, was ringing in his brain.

“What have you been doing Maan? She has so many dreams from this new life and what you showed her since she is in office. The very next day after engagement, all she is getting is your harsh words.

All her life she has been yearning for love. And you were the one who had promised yourself that you will make sure she gets love in her life. Even if she is marrying you for your family, if you keep fighting with her, will she get the love and care that she deserves? She is getting connected to your family through you. It is thus your responsibility to ensure she gets all the love that she has been yearning for and all the love that she deserves.”

Maan paced two rounds in his office cabin

“You have lived a life where you have family love in abundance and I thank God for this. But Geet..” he looked at Geet

“This happiness has just knocked at her doorstep and instead of ensuring she gets full of it, you are one being hurdle in her happiness”

He made disgusted face to himself

“Chii Maan. Just because she loves your family and not you, you are becoming a hurdle in her life.”

“No Maan, even if she doesn't like you, if you have said yes to this relationship, you have to take the responsibility to ensure her life is filled with happiness. Maybe she may start liking you one day.”

Geet was about to get up to get coffee for Maan when the girls gang of Maan’s friends group barged into the cabin.

“Sameera ma’am? Pari ma’am? Pinky ma’am?” Geet got up surprised seeing all three girls in her cabin

They got in and Pinky closed the door of her cabin

“Geet, drop this ma’am” said Pari, coming to her

“Ji…” “ No ji and ma’am” repeated Sam

“Geet, you are engaged to Maan. So that makes you part of our core group.” announce Pinky

“Core group?”

“Yes - Adi, Pinky, Karan, Sam, Arman, Pari, Maan and now Geet” detailed Sam

“And with this, our small friend group family is complete” Said Pari with a smile.

“Small?” Geet murmured, surprised.

“Itni acche family, itne ache friends phir bhi kitne ukhre ukhre kyun hai” Geet said innocently and they all laughed

“Because you were not in life till now” teased Pari

“Uff.. I am so eager to see the romantic side of Maan. Kamse kam, Karan ke saath uska bromance toh kam hoga. Sometimes I feel like I am a kabab me haddi between these two”

Sam laughed at her own joke.

They already included Geet in their group and could share all their girly friend group things with her.

Geet felt overwhelmed. Such a wonderful family, such a great friend’s group. So many love to get, all due to her connection with him. And above all, getting him in her life. However he can shout at her, she knows he will be there for her in any situation. And her stupid heart beats for him in the night and silly her, fought with him on the first morning of their new relationship

“What about Sheetal?” Geet questioned out of box

“She is your bestie? Then of course included”

“But Geet, apart from this big group, we girls have our separate group gathering. We need gossip and plans to keep these boys under control” Geet laughed. Not believing how well they were including her

“Hey girls, let’s go and chat in cafe yaar.. Yahan iska fiance chaar baar idhar dekh chuka hai” teased Pinky to Geet. Natural blush appeared on Geet’s face. Even though knowing that Maan was only looking at her for some work but the mention caused blush on her face

“Can we sit after I give a cup of coffee to Maan sir” Geet said in low voice

“Oyyee hoyee” teased the girls

“Go, we will wait for you in the cafe” Sam calmed Geet, whose heartbeat was super fast due to being teased in regards to him.

Maan was in his cabin lost in self discussion

“I know, her eyes tell so many stories and Maan you deserve to know those stories hidden behind her captivating eyes. But not like this. You should say sorry for treating her like that, on the first morning of engagement”

Thus he had been practicing to say sorry when Geet entered in his cabin with coffee

“Sir, coffee” Geet said softly and moved forward to place coffee on his desk. Lost in his thoughts, Maan immediately got up from his seat.

Geet looked at him, confused. Maan himself thought of what stupid act he is doing. But he could not back out. So he moved to her. Geet kept looking at him

“Sorry…”

Geet kept looking at him. What is he saying ‘sorry’ for

“I am sorry” he cleared it again. Geet kept listening to it in trance not believing him saying so.

“Siiir…”

“Yes.. Now I told you sorry. That does not mean Geet, that you will expect this whole life”

Geet, who herself could not believe his apology, didn’t even know why he said sorry when she had been stupid. “Ji.. coffee” she smiled and quickly ran away

“Hmm…”

Maan was lost in her smile and running away when his friends entered his cabin

“Maan you are gone” Said Adi as they all crashed in

“That I know” he showed the ring on his finger and they all laughed

“Yes beta… but more because our girls gang included her in their gossip group”

“I saw that.”

“Unnn hnn… already started keeping tracks”

“She has the cabin next to mine. Anyways, let me tell you, the danger is more for you guys. You are underestimating Geet”

“Ohh hoo…” strongly patted Karan on his shoulders

“Matlab dil already gone… this cannot happen in a day… “

“Of course I know her, she is also my personal secretary, if you guys are forgetting, you were involved in appointing her. Ek baat manti nahi meri..”

“Because…” Adi pointed towards his ring “you know what this means… tumhe uski sari batten maani hai.. Usse nahi…. Yeh sara attitude, keep it in your pocket”

“I am not Aditya… I am Maan'' Maan gave it back in attitude

“So you are sure, you are going to rule” asked Karan

Maan thought of Geet and how she never listens to him. On top, his family is her big fandom

“haan haan .. it is time for equality… baat manne me burai kya hai”

“Bas… now you are on the right track.. Maan khurana or Karan Grover… that’s the mantra… remember brother”

They laughed and went out for boys time out.

Later in the evening, Geet was wrapping up her work to leave. She was every now and then sneaking a look towards his cabin through the blinds

“How does he finish his work when he is unavailable the whole day? Does he leave because of me? Geet, now try to be polite and behave. You are his fiance, learn to behave like one”

Cribbing to herself, she was packing her stuff when there was a knock. She looked up to find the one she had been cribbing about

“Sir… sir aap”

“Hmmm… ”

“You take a seat sir, I will bring coffee”

“No… Text your aunt and let her know you are going out with me… we will have coffee in The Evening Cafe”

“But sir…”

“Geet!!!”

“Ji… abhi??..” She was confused. Whole day he was not there and now he is asking her out

“Yes.. this is the best time… Office hours I am packed with meetings”

“Ji.. wooh.. We two.. My aunt will deny”

“I am not asking to take her permission, just text and inform her. I am your fiance and they are not your parents or even worth being called guardians. Text her”

Geet pulled out her aunt’s number and , knowing her aunt did not know what to type. Maan took her phone from her her typed

“Will be late.Going out with Maan. He will drop me”

“Siirr’ Geet said, all nervous. Maan looked at her and pressed the send button and switched off her phone.

“Siir.. they will make big fuss of it”

“With what rights? First you are an adult, second you are independent and supporting yourself, on top you also contribute your share in that home. And me, being your fiancé has no right to ask you out for a coffee ?”

“Itna dant ker kaun apna fiancé ko coffee pe le jata hai.. dusta”

“ I can hear you very well. I know you do not like me, so you can stop being innovative with my nomenclature”

“No.. no sir… sir you are a very nice person..”

“Really ?” he said sarcastically “nice person.. Yeh kaisa compliment hai” he thought in his mind.

“Anyways chalen?”

“Per sir..”

“Geet… no more words now. I know you do not like me, doesn’t mean you have to openly show it. Anyways, I do not expect much from you but we need to talk”

“I do not expect much from you… kyun main itni buri hoon… Khaddos..” she murmured but he heard

“Great going…you already gave me two wonderful names, even before we settle in the car”

Geet bit her tongue. Why can’t she think in her brain

“No no.. sir…I didn’t mean that at all … really sir, you are a very nice person.. Really”

“Nice person…” Maan repeated “Ise aage kuch milega bhi…” he thought

“Let’s go”

While on the ride, Geet was worried thinking about the ruckus that her family will create. How she wished she could cherish this. Maan sir is for the first time taking her out as his fiance but she could not give him her attention knowing the drama that she has to face later.

Maan, on the other hand, also decided to be polite to her. He is inviting her out with him, taking her out as his fiance for the first time, he should keep his temper in control and it is his duty to make her feel good. With Geet around, getting diverted was easy, so he took on himself to keep her from diverting.

After half an hour's ride Maan stopped at a posh cafe. He decided to keep his calm with her blabbering

“Sir here?’

“Hmm.. come”

Maan took her to the private section so that they could talk peacefully

“Sir, such a big cafe and why this private area… aise alag alag sab logon se..”

“Kyun, daar lagta hai tumhen mere saath akele.. For God sake Geet, I am your fiance and not any villain”

“No sir… daar nahi lagta… Sir I am comfortable…” she sat on the chair

“See, I am so comfortable… and why will I be scared… you are such a nice person sir… why will I not be comfortable”

“Nice person…” Maan murmured to himself and shook his head

“Good evening Sir, Good Evening ma’am. What would you like to order” interrupted the waiter, handing them two menu cards.

“Be back in five minutes. We will take a look”

“Sure sir, take your time”

After the waiter left “Check for order” he said and turned his focus to his menu card

Geet looked at the menu item, the items were great but the prices were even great. Any item she placed her eyes on were priced way beyond her acceptance range

“Hmmm tell me” Maan said, placing hsi menu card on the side. He was done making his decision

“Sir, I am fine. Not hungry at all”

“Geet… I am not talking about a full dinner. What would you like to have for a drink and snack?”

“Drink and snack…Itne mein toh .. we will get a full course dinner. The restaurant near my home.. Why did you bring me to such costly place sir”

“It's a treat from my side, you order” Maan was crisp in his answer.

“Sir.. this is too high end… they price high for no reason, I am telling you”

“Geet… Is it necessary for you to argue with me on everything? Ek baat bhi kyun nahi maanti meri” He gave her a helpless look

Geet again checked the menu card and her eyes went on price “Sir.. wohh… too highly priced”

Maan took the menu card from her and looked at it himself “waiter!!” he called out

“Yes sir”

“One coffee- Black Eye and One milkshake - Blueberry cheesecake and two Italian sandwiches. That’s it.”

“Sure sir” and the waiter left

Geet kept looking at him with wide eyes. He ordered from an exclusive section for her. Maan ignored her looks

“Now Geet, can we do the thing that I invited you here for” Geet again looked at him confused

“What.. what sir.. What’ thing’ to do?????” she asked in a low voice

Maan gave her an angry glare, clearly telling to keep her thoughts in control. Sensing his anger Geet gave a silly laugh “Hehe… I meant to ask.. What are we here for”

Maan was quiet for a while and took a deep breath before speaking

“Geet, now as we are going to be tied in a bond for life, So I think we should talk. I have few questions for you”

“Ji…”

“Then tell me Geet, why did you say yes for this marriage. Just for my family, I do not agree”

Geet felt caught off guard. How can she say, how she has given her heart to him. He will then come with another set of questions

“Sir family is a big thing for me, I already told you. And you are a nice perso….”

“Geet… bas” Maan stopped her in mid

“By now I have no doubt that I am a very nice person from your perspective.. Iske aage kuch bologi…? Why did you say ‘yes’? I would have not questioned you saying yes for family had it been anyone’s else’ family. Yeh jante hue ki main hoon, I cannot accept you saying yes only for the family. Aur mujhe to kuch khas pasand nahi kerti tum.. Yaa koi aur baat hai?”

“Kya baat hai.. What do I tell him.. That I dream of him daily.. That I feel blessed that I am going to his… that I have given my heart to him… yeh sab bolun inse???”

As usual Geet murmured to herself but she was in flow and Maan heard it

“No… no… I am not expecting such high of me from you Geet.. you do not need to tell all these lies… but you have to tell me why did you say ‘Yes’”

“Bas… now he is stuck at one point.. Kya bolun main” Geet again murmured but her heard

“True… tell the truth.. Because you are hiding some story behind, my questions are troubling you”

Their food arrived. Geet was hesitant but now it was ordered and Maan had to pay. So she should respect and eat. The sandwich and milkshake were really so nice, Geet had never had such a nice rich milkshake and tasty sandwich.

“Thank-you sir. It’s really nice. Thanks for bringing me to such a nice place.”

“Geet, you may not like me as a partner but you are going to be my partner. This is my first time bringing you out, not as my Personal Secretary but as my fiance. Acchi jagah hee laonga… itni samajh hai mujhme. And anyways, I won a big bid today, we were able to grab a fifty million dollar project from a big MNC. We got the news when I was with my friends. I informed Mom and as per her, you are lucky for me”

“Congratulations sir, a big congratulations. You are so brilliant. But sir, what do you think?” Maan made a questioning face

“Sir you are so brilliant, you are starting up this company, winning such big projects and me… I am just your personal secretary. That is why I am asking sir, Aunty thinks I am lucky for you. What do you think? Also sir, this is the reason you too need to answer me, why did you say ‘yes’ ”

“I will answer your questions Geet but only after you answer my questions. Well, before that, I wanted to tell you, you have one chance Geet, this last time I am giving you this chance. If for any reason you think I am not the right partner for you, you can back out of this relationship. You won’t have to answer to anyone, I will handle it all. If you do not like me, do not come into this relationship Geet. Bolo. After today you will not get chance to back out”

“Hmmm.. that is why this big treat, right sir. You want to come out of this relationship, but you want me to do it, right? If you do not like me even this much, why did you say ‘Yes’ sir” She had tears in her eyes

“Geet.. hold on, it was for you. If you are fine with it, I am not forcing you to opt out. I am just giving you a chance. Last chance Geet, after today you won’t be able to back out”

“Why will I back out sir?” Geet said a little loud in anger

“Okay okay… so today it is final… humara rishta pakka hai '' he got his hanky out and wiped her tears and got up. But Geet stayed seated

“Chalen?”

“No, first you promise, you won’t ask me to break the relationship, ever. You are free to do it, but don’t ever ask me”

“Fine, I won't.” She got up

“But Geet, my question of why you said yes is still on.. Aaj nahi toh kal… jawab to tumhe dena padega”

Geet did not say anything.

By the time Maan dropped her home it was 9pm.

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