Chapter 21

A/N: This part doesnt have maaneet scenes. But yes...Marks entry of two important characters.. MEERA and ANVESHA (Urf..Annie). Hope you enjoy it.

PART 19

Its Sunday morning. Geet's first week in Delhi. She just landed here last Sunday and so many changes happened between two Sundays...she joined her college, she got a job agreeing on a decent salary to live and save...what else she can ask for. Delhi proved to be a lucky place for her in deed. Even though she has got too busy in her life...She is happy for everything what she was desiring to have in her life.

G: Hey Pinky...Good Morning!

P: Good Morning Geet...What's up? You look so happy today.

G: Hmm...just like that...Just remembered my journey from last Sunday to this Sunday.😊

P: Arre haan...you have completed one successful week in Delhi...Must celebrate.😊🎉

G: Chal...Aaj poore Delhi ghoomthe hain...Its my treat😉

P: Kya? What about your university schedules? You have planned your smaller schedules during weekdays and longer schedules on Sunday. What happened? 🤔

G: I want to relax this Sunday yaar...Anyways, My course has just started and yet to get the schedule that I need to follow in the upcoming week..

P: Phir dheri kis baat ki? Chall...lets go...Pinky is busy preparing list of all eat-outs😆

G: Pinky...remember...I dont want to just dwell between one restaurant and another okay.😡

Pinky makes a baby face and Geet gets carried away.

G: Hey Pinky...I was kidding yaar...Will give enough time for your munching exercises...but remember, I want to explore Delhi and not only Delhi ke restaurants.

P: Tu bi na Geet..and she pulls Geet's cheeks gently....ok..I will just much some cornflakes at least.. and then start getting ready.

Pinky moves to temporarily pamper her tummy. Geet shakes her head amusingly and couldnt help smiling at Pinky's so much planning for food.. Right at that time, her mobile rings.

G: Hello

M: Oye Geet Madam...

G: Hey Meera... What a pleasant surprise!! How are you?

M: I'm fine dear and you?

G: Hmm..Good Going😊

M: Oh yaah...I was out of Bangalore for few days and you escaped to Delhi? At Least you should have waited till I came back to Bangalore na...This is not done yaar! And no phone calls...no emails.😡

G: What no phone calls? Can you imagine how much I missed you while leaving from Bangalore? I was trying to reach you by all means. Finally I met your mom and I was told that you have got a job in Mumbai and you are on a one month training. So, what's up?

M: Haan yaar...immediately after getting my BBM results, I had an interview with Indian Paints company. Their Head office is in Mumbai with offices in Bangalore, Delhi and Chennai. Its a challenging role as I will be all in all support to the Boss...Mr. Yash Malhotra. The day I got the offer letter in hand, the next day I was suppose to report in Mumbai...Didnt have time to even inform my friends and relatives...Socha tha email kardoongi sab ko...But didn't find time at all...Now, I have got a break for a week...I will be relocating to Mumbai in few days. Also, thinking of continuing with my MBA on Part time mode. Sorry Yaar...Couldnt call anyone...it all happened in a hurry-burry.

G: Its ok dear...Anyways, Congratulations and wish you a successful career life. Even I didn't have enough time to spend with my friends. I got the admission letter from Delhi University and then had to leave within short time frame. Also, I got a job within 2-3 days after I landed in Delhi.😊

M: Congratulations to you too darl👏

G: Thank You. Acha phir yeh bataao...How is your mummy-Pappa?

M: Mummy Pappa are fine...they were behind me to get me married soon...but I am no way interested. That's why I decided to take this job offer... escaping from Bangalore for year or two.😳

G: Haan Haan...I know what's your problem...you are not able do decide who is the best among the crushes you have.😏

M: Choo chweet...you are the only person who understands my plight.

G: Yeh lo...Get serious in life yaar...Atleast now, choose one good guy for yourself🙄

M: Kya yaar...itne saare ladke hain...par ek tho is layak ho jise main apne parents se introduce karwa sakoon. (What dear..There are so many guys but not even one of them is capable enough to be introduced to my parents) 😳

G: Dont worry yaar...I doubt if you have left any more decent guys to be drolled over in Bangalore...try your luck in Mumbai.😂

M: Good Idea...I will do full time job with this Indian Paints and Part time job with my headhunting task to source ideal life partner. Aur agar time mila tho MBA Karoongi😂

By the by, I just met your Appa-Amma yesterday... They told me you are continuing your MBA and you also got a job with Khurana Construction as a PA to MD...i.e Maan Singh Khurana! WOW...You are a lucky girl.😉

G: What? You know My Boss?😮

M: Haaye...unhen koun nahin jaantha?...The Rich & Famous, Handsome and the most eligible bachelor ...woh tho hum Punjabi kudiyon ke dil ke dhadkan hain (He is the heart beat of every Punjabi Girl)...he is sooo HOT yaar.😍😘

G: Meera...you have not changed even a bit...you used to have crush on so many guys at a time and you used to find them all Hot looking...Nothing worked out with those guys...and now you are eyeing on my boss? Bhagawane...Enna indha loosu kittendu kaapathu(Oh god please save me from this stupid girl)😖

M: Kya boli? Tu hamesha mujhe Tamil main gaali deti rahthi hain (What did you say? You keep speaking against me in Tamil Language).

I know I had crushes on many of the guys ... but The Great MAAN SINGH KHURANA is someone very special...Acha...yeh tho batao how is it working with THE MAAN SINGH KHURANA? Seriously yaar...I am jealous of you. 😖

G: Hah...consider yourself lucky to not work for him ...Have you seen a devil in real life? He is the one...huh...Too much demanding. He expects his tasks to complete in short time frame...Overall a challenging personality to work with.

M: Hey common...He is your boss not your husband...😄

Geet's eyes pops out when she hears the word "Husband"

M: What else do you expect out of him...He will only boss around...will not cutchicoo with you...😂

Geet imagines...Maan cutchicooing with her and immediately snaps out of her thoughts.

G ST: Chi chi bhagawane...indha meeravuda senda, naanum kettu poiduven (Chi Chi Babaji...If I mingle with Meera, even I will be spoiled and follow her track)😣

M: HELLO...Are you there?

G: Hmm...

M: Kya yaar...Mujhe pata hain...on one side you are pretending not to be interested and on the otherside, you are having all colourful imagination.

G: Chi .. Nothing like that

M: Oye Geet...I really wish I was in your place...always close to MSK...HAAYE.😉

G: Try your luck...If you want, I can quit my job giving a strong recommendation about your candidature for replacing my post...I can do atleast this favour for my bestie 😉

M: I know you Geet...you will definitely do this for me. She sighs...But its not possible. I have signed 2 year contract with this paint company. Cannot change from here. Abhi ke liye...Yash se kaam chalalethi hoon. (for time being I will take help of Yash )

G: Yash ?

M: YASH MALHOTRA...MY BOSS .... 🙄 MD of Indian Paints where I am currently working

G: Oh..Acha...sounds like a better option for time being.

M: Aur kya kar sakthe hain hum? One good thing is I will be traveling a lot and I will visit Delhi office sometime in near future. Will get to meet.

G: Hurray.....what else can I ask for?...And You remember Pinky, our school friend?

M: Haan...Kaisi hai woh? Your Amma was mentioning that you are staying with Pinky.

G: Its true...She is fine. Its a big home out here. You can stay with us. You know something...Pinky is working with KC as a receptionist and she is the one who informed me about the position I am currently working on.

M: Hey cool...Pinky is an All-Time sweet heart and Angel. So, my stay is taken care when I visit Delhi...Sure will have lots of fun...See you soon... Phone karthe rehna OK. Give my regards to Pinky

G: Sure...Take care...Bye

M: Bye

G: Indha Meeravuda phonela pesa aaramicha...Avalavudaan...Neram ponadhe teriyallai (I start chatting with Meera over phone...That's it...I never have track on time)

She opens her cupboard and Maan's hanky falls down. She just dumped it after showing it to Pinky on the other day...Makku...idhai ippadiya vetkaradhu? 😠 Azhaga madichu badhirama veyyi (Stupid...is this the way to keep it? Fold it neatly and keep it back in a safer place). She looks at "MSK" written on the hanky and her fingers gently caresses it and ...and suddenly few incidents flashes in her mind...the day she met Maan for the first time in Chennai...her interview with KC and meeting Maan after 2 long years...Maan challenging her to slap once again...His scoldings for silly things... His offer to drip her till university...his first visit to her home and saying SORRY...and all silly incidents here and there...Unmayale...Maan Bootham nalla peyar than 😀(Truely...Deer Devil seems to be a nice name for him)...She is drawn in her own world smiling beyond her own realisation...definitely Meera has added her share of Magic by mentioning MSK's name during their hot discussions.

Geet's mind commands...Geetika...Please dont imagine anything beyond this level of mind...you will be the one who will suffer. On that day 2 years back...you did develop some feelings for him but now things have changed drastically. You didn't know this person on that day...but you know him today...he is THE MAAN SINGH KHURANA...YOUR BOSS...He has a very rich background...There is no match between you both what so ever. Better keep yourself away from these kind of thoughts...Dont forget that your priorities towards your own life has also changed.

She instantly snaps out of her world...

G: Chi Chi...Bhagawane...naanum enna enna yosikaren...yen manasulla appadi edhuvum illai (Chi Chi Babaji...What all I am imagining...there is nothing like that going on in my mind)

Pinky walks in to her room.. Geet...what happened? You are not ready yet? Kin khayalon main khoyi huvi ho?

Geet first keeps the hanky back to a safer place.

G: Sorry yaar...Meera had called. We couldn't meet when I left from Bangalore.😊

P: MEERA? How is she? Why you didnt involve me in your talks? 😟

G: She is fine...will give you more details about her and will also call her once more when we are out...tik hain? Give me five minutes to get ready.

Geet is all ready wearing a casual denim trouser with a nice Indian top with all embroidery works on it...Even simplest of the dress makes her look gorgeous. Also, pinky in her jeans and lovely T-Shirt. Both have a great time exploring places in Delhi.

At KM...

Daadi is waiting for Maan at the Breakfast table...she is still not able to digest the fact that Maan Actually went to Geet's home. She needs to know the truth from her Grandson. Pata tho karwana hi hoga ki chal kya raha hain? Kaise pata karoon? Kya poochen? (Must find out what's happening? What to ask? How to ask?)

Maan joins Daadi

M: Good Morning Dadima

D: Good Morning Maan Bete.

He just begin to have his juice.

D: Maan Bete..aap do dhin pehle Jhanakpuri gaye the? (Were you in Jhanakpuri area 2 days back?)

Maan spits out the juice he just gulped in.

D: Hmm...this reaction shows some indication of being cought.😉

M: Daadima...How did you know?😮

D: Thro one of my Kitty friends who happen to see you in that area😏

M: So, your kitty friends are so despirate to match me with their daughters/grand-daughters that they are now spying on me? 😡He is reacting in a way how a teenager reacts if his guardian asks an explanation about his girlfriend. Daadi is indeed enjoying his anger which is in a different form today.😅

D: No Beta...This Kitty friend of mine live in Jhanakpuri...she told me that she happen to see you visiting someone's home.

M: Aur koi kaam nahin rahtha hain is kitti friend ko? (Doesnt she have any other work to do?) She keeps peeping out her window/Balcony to see who is visiting her neighbourhood...dont they have anything else to do?

D: Arre Arre...kya hua? Itna gussa kyon ho rahe ho? (What happened? Why are you getting hyper?)

Maan tries to relax himself. Daadima, I was there only for some business purpose...that's it. Couldnt meet the client at office...so, he gave me an appointment to meet him at his home...That's all. He takes a pause and continues... Anything else you would like to ask?

D: Kuch nahin beta...I was just curios to know that's it. So what's your plan for today?

M: I have some office related work to be completed...will spend some time on it.

D: Beta aaj Sunday hain...Why don't you just stay back at home and relax for one day?

M: No Dadima...I have to finish with my office tasks...I wish Dev takes up some office related responsibilities...he is not doing so. Let him come back from Canada. Need to have some serious talks with him.

Daadi could really understand Maan in this regard. He has been handling such a huge business empire single handedly and Dev must understand this and contribute.

D: As you wish beta.

Just then they hear someone calling out for them...

DADIMA...BHAI...

Both turn around to see Anvesha urf Annie...Maan and Dev's Sweet little sister. Anvesha runs towards them to give a tight hug to both of them.🤗

D: Annie bete...kaise hain aap? You were scheduled to return tomorrow.

An: Ji Daadima...Our camp instructor got this idea to leave on Saturday night so that we can reach Delhi on Sunday Morning...take enough rest and start fresh from Monday morning.

M: Annie...you should have called me..I would have come to pick you from the school.

An: Bhai...I wanted to surprise you all that's why. One of my school camp friends agreed to drop me home. So, no problem.

D: Kaisa raha Aap ka Camp?

An: Daadima Bohuth maza aaya. There were whole lot of activities...got to meet so many people.

D: Naye friends banaye? (Did you make new friends?)

An: Nahin Daadima...You know me na..I dont make new friends that easily. I take time. But yes, I did have good time with new people around.

D: Gr8...now, fresh up fast. Will arrange for your breakfast.

An: Daadima...I just finished with my breakfast.

D: Go to your room and take rest...will have lunch together then. Your room is clean as Nakul has been Maintaining and cleaning it daily.

An: OK...See you at lunch. She partially hugs Maan...See you later Bhai...Annie Leaves from there

M: Daadima, even I have to take your leave now. See you in the evening...Bye.

Daadima kisses on his forehead and Maan leaves from there.

D ST: Tho Maan bete...It was obvious that you were lying to me...could clearly make out from your face expression and the kind of anger you showed after you are cought...you were not talking to me looking straight into my eyes.

Need more inputs. Whom shall I trust in this regard?🤔

"AADI" she screams his name with the idea.

She calls Aadi on his mobile...Aadi on the other hand is nervous to get a call from his boss's residence number

A: Gggood Mmmorning Sssiirr

D: Aadi..hum bol rahe hain...Maan ki Daadi

A: Daadi...I mean Madam...Aap?

D: Are Aadi bete...How many times to tell you. You can call me Daadima.

A: Ji Dddaadima..Aadi is still nervous why she is calling him

D: Aadi...I wanted to ask you something.Is there someone by name Geetika working in our KC office?

Aadi is shocked...why is daadima asking about Geetika😳

A: Ji Daadima...She joined few days back. She reports to Maan Sir as his PA cum Business Analyst.

D: So, how good is this girl? Is she able to cope up with her day to day job responsibilities?

A: Daadima...Geet is a wonderful girl...Interlligent and well organised. Its been just few days and she is handling her job so well. Aadi tells her about Geet's 2 rounds of interview...her first day at her work and her points raised during the project meeting...her first client meeting, Maan mistaking her...and then what all followed.

D: Hmm...sounds interesting. She seems to be an intelligent girl.

A: Yes Daadima...But Sorry to ask this...I am a bit confused why are you enquiring about Geet? Are you upset with her by any chance?

D: No Nothing in particular. I got to know that this girl has joined KC and that too assisting my grandson. Knowing my Grandson's anger level, I was curious to know if this girl is able to cope up with.

A: Yes..Yes.....Maan sir still gets angry. But I have noticed, Maan Sir is quite understanding towards Geet. There are times when he was angry with her but again he acknowledges her good work. Also, Geet works as per her boss's requirements...so, no worries what so ever.

Daadi cuts the call and keeps thinking. Maan smiling the other day...assuming the day he met Geet at his office. Maan acknowledging her work..Saying sorry to her by going all the way to her home...eisse tho pehle kabhi nahin huwa...Something is happening for sure...need to find out more. But one at a time. 😉

Geet and Pinky are having fun roaming around the Historical places in Delhi, clicking snaps, Shopping and tasting the best of the best available in Delhi Streets.

P: Geet...chal na Gol-Gappe khathe hain...😋 pointing out to a Chat-Stall close to the traffic signal.

(A/N: I request Non-Indian readers, please google Gol-Gappas to know what it is)

G: Bas kar yaar...Jahan Gol-Gappe dekhthi hain, shuru ho jaathi hain😳 (Stop it yaar...where ever you get to see Gol Gappas, you start all over again)

P: Please Yaar...hum kahan eise roz aathe hain is taraf?(We cont roam around like this every day.😞

G: Oh Baby...I was just kidding...dont get upset...😊 Even I am going to have one more plate..My appitite is high these days as I am with you. 😂

Geet teases Pinky while Pinky takes it as a complement.

P: Sach? Chal na😋

Geet and Pinky are relishing every gol-gappa...Sach yaar...road side Chat-Shops have real amazing taste to the chat verieties.

The traffic signal shows red sign.

Maan's car is also waiting in this signal. He just left from his office finishing few important tasks. It was Sunday and the whole office was empty. Finds it strange as Geet was not there to help him with daily tasks. Its less than a week since she joined but looks as if its been ages. He was missing her to the core. But again he is just in the beginning of his denial mode... He does the maximum work possible and leaves from his office due to his restlessness.

This signal was a lengthy wait if you get stuck. He just happens to look around and surprised to see Geet at the Chat-Shop near by. Is it her? He rolls down the window...and scanning her from top to bottom...she is wearing a different outfit which he has never seen her wearing before...noticing her wiping her lips that are filled with the gol-gappa paani .the way she was relishing every poori set in her plate by closing her eyes and relishing the taste...Maan is lost in her and smiles without his own knowledge. Why is that I get to see her wherever I go...Is it her or my imagination? 😳He just choose to divert his attention from the chat-shop and to concentrate on the signal.

On the other end...Geet seems to have lost in some other world and suddenly she happen to see Maan sitting in a car and waiting for the traffic signal to get cleared. She is just shaking her head to make sure if it was him...How can that be? The otherday, he dropped me in a different car. 😯

I dont know why am I thinking so much about this Deer Devil...Also, I am seeing him every where. Why this Deer Devil is following me even on Sunday? Wonder what's happening to me since morning. 😰Geet snaps out of her thoughts when Pinky calls her...Chal Geet...now lets move on to witness some of the landmarks of Delhi.. Geet and Pinky finish the Gol-gappas in one go and leave from there.

Maan happen to see the Chat shop once before the traffic signal clears. He's surprised not to find Geet. Huh...yeh ladki mujhe sachmuch paagal kar degi. Sunday ko bhi mera peecha nahin chodthi 😳 (This girl is driving me crazy. Not leaving me even on Sunday)

By the end of the day, Geet and Pinky reach home fully drained and exhausted...with hands full of shopping bags...Really wish if the next day was also a Sunday and they could take rest for the whole day 😂

Precap: routine office works with Cute Maaneet. 😂😍.

A/N: One of my Favourite song coming up in next page (Before I type PART 20) Hope you enjoy .

Sharing one of my fav tamil Romantic song.

Movie: Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)

Song: Nenjukkul Peidhidum Mamazhai (Its raining in my heart)

Singer: Hariharan

Music: Harris Jayaraj

Star Cast: Surya, Sameera Reddy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzLpP8VBC6E

Meaning of the song

(A/N: May not be perfect one but I have tried to translate to the maximum possible)

I feel the rain in my heart
Like Lotus is sinking in the water
Sudden change in climate
Girl, fault is on your side as its all happening because of you.

huge Waves never stop
You swim in my heart girl
You shine like a golden beauty
girl, you are as beautiful as a princess

oh shaanti shaanti oh shaanti...you carried my life
why did you go after me
you are my chapter hereafter

Something attracted me
you add mystery in nose tip
Your natural smile is like boganvilla

The place you stood can fetch more price
The path you take can become ice bars
come with me to visit my home
you see my home and will start liking me too !

I dont know who she is
my heart, dont follow this girl
cant make it whether this is true or false
my heart, dont follow this girl

You took my sleep away
You made to long for you
When i cross you
I can feel the air is different

If you say stop, my time doesnt move
the flower which you put on your hair never falls down
love never asked me before entering me
if one doesnt propose, that is not love

You are my life
i felt that at this very moment
if you refuse
i cant bear it at all

I feel the rain in my heart
Like Lotus is sinking in the water
Sudden change in climate
Girl, fault is on your side as its all happening because of you.

huge Waves never stop
You swim in my heart girl
You shine like a golden beauty
girl, you are as beautiful as a princess

oh shaanti shaanti oh shaanti...you carried my life
why did you go after me
you are my chapter hereafter