Chapter 22

Chapter 22

At breakfast time in Khurana Mansion, everyone was gathering slowly. The house was filled with joy, talks and laughter. Megha, Aakash were there as well with Simmi.

Simmi was busy in Meera’s room admiring the little baby. The 3 year old felt like a big kid while playing with the newborn.

Megha and Aakash were in awe of the simplicity in nature of each member of this family which happens to be one of the top business families of the country. The class, elegance and affluence was dripping from every corner but the simplicity and grounded approach in each member was what made them unique in all ways.

The way they were welcomed like a family, just because Megha was Geet's best friend. Can Geet not see what she means to this family? She was already their family.

Megha and Aakash, after congratulating Meera and Vicky, were led to the breakfast table

Megha hugged Geet

“I know you are getting busy but you are not allowed to forget me” Megha complained in her style. Geet hit her in her arm “Shut up”

On the breakfast table, all took their seats and naturally, Maan and Geet eyes kept going to each other. Last night somehow they did not get a chance to catch up and obviously the hearts were trying to have some private time. But the lost souls did not have the idea that they were being observed from the corner of the eyes of cunning family members.

“Well, Geet dear” Raj spoke, gaining both Geet and Maan’s attention.

“Can I ask some personal question to you”

“Uncle, you call me family. Please talk with authority”

“Then dear, we are your family and as a family we sincerely think you should think about moving on in life”

Both Maan and Geet’s eyes widened while others were smiling within

“Ji…ji uncle”

“Yes bete… we have few very capable alliance which we think you would want to consider”

“Nahi.. uncle woo..” She looked at Maan, who looked at her

“Dad, where are you going suddenly? Why are you forcing her?’

“Maan, it's not about you. I am talking to Geet. We understand your non interest in moving ahead but this is not regarding you. This is regarding Geet. Or are you suggesting Geet does not move all her life as well?”

Maan looked at Geet “nahi uncle woo… I mean I want to focus on settling my career now. I think Maan mean the same”

Maan sighed in relief “yes, that is it… yes that is what I meant. She need to focus on career”

“Career and life go hand in hand dear Geet.” Added Sandhya

“Yes beta. Few very nice proposals caught our attention. We think no harm in meeting them. Just give a thought”

“Dadima.. Mom.. Dad… can you all please stop your terrain of thoughts for Geet. Okay, she is very happy that you think so much about her but please give her some privacy.”

“But we are talking to Geet, Maan”

“Yes, and I am talking on her behalf as her manners does not allow her to tell you elders up front that she is not interested in any alliance and will not go to see anyone”

“Geet dear, what kind of friend do you have? Stay away from him. He is so against you moving ahead in life.” Said Raj showing concern for Geet

“And Maan, you have a family. What kind of friend you are who does not want her to have her own family. She is all alone in life”

“She is not alone. I am always with her, by her side, in everything and this interfering family is already hers”

“And you can give the world a chance to talk about Geet. How many mouths are you going to stop, Maan? Unless this is her official family”

Maan did not say anything. He knew where they were going and somewhere deep down knew they were not very wrong.

“Uncle no.. I am all good”

“Dear, we are not saying you cannot lead the life all by yourself and that you cannot handle people but dear why? Since childhood you have led a lonely life, we want you to have a family that is yours, the one that you can claim as yours. A home where you can come and be surrounded by people of your family. But this selfish friend of yours doesn’t understand”

Maan got up “Fine” he went to Geet. All were wondering what he was up to now.

“Geet,” she turned to see him standing and giving his hand for her to get up. Geet held his hand and got up. Hands in hands, they stood close to each other, he looked straight into her eyes. Geet was confused, what was he about to say. Her heartbeat was internally raising with anticipation.

“Geet, are you mentally ready to bear this torturous, interfering, nose poking family all you life, day and night”

Geet’s eyes widened as his words sinked within her. All others, seated on breakfast table too, could not believe their ears

“Maan,” called out his Dad

“Could you not find even more unromantic ways to propose. Such sweet girl and this is how you propose her”

Vicky came running down “What did I miss?”

Savitri Devi turned to him “the most unromantic proposal”

“BHAI!!!...”

“Geet you are not accepting this proposal” announced his mom. Maan looked at them in horror. What type of family does he have? They want him to propose to her and when he is doing it, they ask her to not accept it.

“Maan, plan a date for her and propose to her in a romantic way” ordered his Dad.

Maan looked at his Dad. His family was his enemy. But they loved Geet so much, that filled his heart. Maan looked at them and then at Geet. How could he snatch such family love from her?

“My family is impossible. Do you see them?” he asked Geet

“Yes Das is right. Nothing less than a Proper proposal” Declared Vicky and the added

“and Bhai, you will plan a date under my supervision. We do not trust you”

“She trusts me. Geet?” he turned to Geet

“I trust Maan more than myself,” she said candidly. Did she realize, by saying so she already accepted his proposal. Sandhya and Savitri Devi gave a hidden smile to each other.

Geet looked around and seeing the smile on everyone’s face, the reality of the situation dawned on her. She looked here and there and ran away.

Geet sat on the bed and closed her eyes tight. Shyness covering her, heart beating extremely fast. She held the rim of the bed tight as if trying to control the situation.

Maan on the other side was looking at his family with his anger filled glares

“See, you all embarrassed her. She ran away and you all are smiling here”

“Then, what are you doing here” asked Sandhya

“What do you mean, Mom”

“Bhaiiii” Vicky hit his head. He signaled to the direction of her running away “Gooo” he mouth

“Hmmm” Maan straightened himself and left for Geet's room.

They all laughed after he left. Maan, who had the capability to get into the skin of people and decode people’s intentions, always fell trap to the tricks of his own family.

Geet was still catching her breath, trying to get hold of wavering nerves when she felt a strong arm on her shoulder. Knowing very well who it was, she took a deep breath and opened her eyes, got up, and turned to him. Not having guts to meet his eyes she hugged him

“Well, they are right. You deserve a much better way than the way I brought it up” Maan, whose own heart was beating fast at the moment, tried to lighten the atmosphere.

Geet further dipped her head in his chest

“I know I am not a perfect partner for you but…” This made Geet look up and place her index finger on his lips “Don’t ever say that.. No one can be as perfect as you, for me” she added the last words in low tone

Maan smiled, “What do I get out of that?” he teased. Geet smiled, blushed and looked down

“Whatever you feel like,” she said murmuring into his chest, her warm breath falling on his open chest, filling Maan’s heart with sensations.

He slowly spread his arms and wrapped around her “Still you deserve a better one. I was pathetic”

“No..” she nodded into his chest

“Yes he was” came the voices of two young females from behind. Maan and Geet turned to see Annie and Megha on the entrance of the room

“What?” came out from Maan

“Yes it was pathetic, is what we meant”

“My brother and such a lame proposal” Said Annie coming to them

“And Mr. Maan Khurana, my friend deserves a much better proposal, don’t you think” came from Megha as she held Geet’s shoulder from behind. Geet spanked the back of her palm. Shy smile and blush, not leaving her face.

Megha and Annie left after teasing.

Before leaving, Maan bent to Geet and whispered “I know you deserve much better. Promise I will make it up for you” he left, leaving Geet’s blushing heavily.

Maan had busy days. He was working with his advocate diligently to make his case strong in all ways. He knew Ashish wanted to get done with Nyra. But still, the cunning and jealous man that Aasish was, Maan did not want to keep even a single loop hole.

So his advocate friend Arman Sehgal and his team were looking into every detail minutely while Maan again left for his europe tour. Once he is back, they will initiate the process of custody.

Geet was busy working on her designs. Maan had sanctioned money for her to hire some talented designers and other helpers for her. Rick has sanctioned money for the interior of the main office in Mumbai and the workshop setup.

Angelina was in India helping Geet with the interior and workshop setup while Geet was working for their first exclusive launch of clothing designs.

In between their important schedules, they did not get time to think about each other but they could not get over their mind about what conspired that day. How in the sprung of time he made a unique proposal and how she unknowingly kind of accepted it.

After a month,

The stage was set, a press conference was set and words spread about the new company ‘Synthesis’.

But before that there was a grand launch at day time. Geet, Rick Angelina were obviously there additionally also their near dear ones were present, prominent partners of Maan, Megha and Aakash with Geet, Khurana Family for both Geet and Maan, Rick and Angelina’s few close family and business partners.

It was only Geet, for whom this was a first launch, her first step to entrepreneurship in the field she loves. Thus her getting anxious during the event was natural. She was rubbing her hands as the final touch to the garlands, bouquet and seating were getting done.

Geet was lost in her nervousness when she felt warm yet strong palms took her palms in his. Knowing who it was, she turned to him and smiled with relief

“Maa-aan!!”

“Congratulations!!” he said, raising his brows slightly, bringing smile on his face, bending towards her and pulling her palms closer to him

“Hi… how was your flight” she asked, for a moment giving her own nervousness a backseat.

“Fine. and sorry for arriving at the last moment”

“No Maan, you should not. Whole world knows how busy Maan Khurana is. Khurana Enterprise is at its glory, it’s all your hard work. But Thanks, you still managed to be present here. I so much needed you at this moment”

“Stop being thankful. Start demanding my time. Beautiful girls sometimes need to be ‘not understanding’ and just place their demands. Anyways, claiming myself as largest partner in this, it is also my duty to be here”

Geet looked at him, how handsome he was. And his words made him even more desirable. Her eyes went on his M shaped lips, those lps have beautifully kissed her a couple of times, taking her to the world of insanity.

“Look around” he broke her trance “See your success and your bright career at your doorstep”

“Maan, I would have not even dared to dream all this. This all was beyond my imagination. It’s actually happening. It is all because of you..” Maan placed finger on her lips, sending sensation down her and bringing physical tension between them.

He soon recovered from the sensation.

“It’s all your hard work. Give yourself credit. I am an investor and I place my money in a place where I know I will get good returns. You, with your caliber, have won the trust of this investor and made him your partner… Now Enjoy” Geet smiled. Does he have any idea, his encouraging words though coming in such simplicity made a strong impact on her nerves.

Then Rick and Angelina joined them too. Couple did not leave a chance to tease the duo.

“Geet, did this slow man propose to you, yet?” asked Angelina out of blue.

Geet’s eyes widened and color of her face reddened with embarrassment and shyness

Maan shook his head “Gosh… why is this whole world trying hard to ruin her life.”

Maan knew Geet needed a family, he was also aware of her strong pull towards him like he had towards her. He also knew she deserved his wonderful family but he was still unsure if he himself would be able to keep her happy. Sameera had left him because he did not have time for them. He was even more busy now due to exponential expansion of his companies and partner companies. But then, if he has proposed to her and if for all the other reasons, it was good for her to come into his life, he will do anything to give her the happiness that she deserves.

“Man, you cannot run away” Rick prompted him

“Maan Singh Khurana, doesn’t run away. Just wait and watch” Geet’s eyes widened, what did he mean?

The launch happened in a grand way. Whole family and friends congratulated them. Maan’s presence there definitely made a big impact on the business group present there.

In the evening, The press conference happened. Rick, Angelina and Maan addressed people. At the end Angelina called Geet on center and praised her for her unique and innovative creativity. Geet spoke a few words too. Her down to earth talks, accompanied by her confidence in her work, impressed everyone there.

Question answers happened. Then there was a small fashion show. It was at a small scale, but Geet’s hard word and creativity spoke volume and at the end it turned out to be the center of talk among all.

People simply poured in to Geet, to congratulate her for her work, asking her inspiration and what not. Maan had many times tried to talk to her but seeing her being kept busy by people’s enthusiasm, he let her enjoy her first success. This would let her know her worth.

She was a gem, he had found it and now he felt so proud that this gem was his. She was his. Natural smile formed on his face.

Here is the next part of you all. ENJOY!!

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