Chapter 27

Chapter 27

[NOCOPY]

He got up and went near her and asked her hand in his “Not ending our night this way. Let me pour wine for us. We have not danced for long. We are best dance partner, you remember right”

Geet laughed with shyness “Dancing in your arms have been my most treasurable moments”

“So let’s relieve it. I will set up the soft music and pour us some wine.”

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The soft music played on the terrace balcony of the bunglow, decorated with string lights and the balcony garden that Geet had worked hard on. From the top, the dim lights from the lamp posts on the grand lawn made a pattern on the grass.

Geet in the evening gown looked beautiful standing there lost looking at the ground. Maan poured the wine in the glasses for them.

“Hmmm” he gained her attention

Geet shifted her gaze towards him, making his heart feel a wave of desire. The soft glow of the dim lights caressed her flawless features, enhancing her beauty. Trying to keep hold of his heart which was falling weak by her seductress beauty, he offered her the glass. Smiling, she elegantly took the glass from him “Cheers to our pre wedding dance” “Cheers” she returned, a hue of shyness covering her face.

The music filled the already beautiful evening with the air of romance as Maan gently clasped Geet's hand, then with a swift motion, drew her close to him, her forehead resting on his chest.

Sipping the wine, they continued dancing for long hours. In his arms, she swayed like the music, he lifted her like a feather.It seemed as though she belonged in his arms, her delicate frame perfectly supported by his gentle strength. With one arm outstretched and the other cradling her petite waist, he gracefully moved her across the floor. Leaning over her, he guided her into a graceful dip, as if she were a wax doll melting into his embrace.

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After the long dance, they were standing still, drinking in the beauty of the silent night and the dreamy feel of each other’s arms. Maan’s hand wrapped around her, they stood close to each other.

Later, Maan picked her in his arms “Just few days “ he teased her as he lay her on the bed

Geet who was drunken in his dance and passion, also a little wine doing it’s trick, blushed and smiled

“What just a few days?” she sluggishly demanded an answer, feeling a little bold to listen to his answer

“You will soon know” he hovered over her, his deep intense eyes were making in hard for her to hold

“Maa-aan” her lips shivered. Maan was scared that, in this vulnerable state of theirs, they may cross the line so he wanted to leave but her shivering lips were asking him for something. It was not in him to decline her wish. He bent down and pressed his lips on hers. As if she burned from the contact, her lips parted and we went deep inside her. The passionate, desired filled kiss was shared. Maan’s hand slipped to her belly, Geet, filled with desire, sucked in her abdomen, bringing Maan to reality - it was so easy to lose. Gathering all the world’s control, he made the distance and stood up on his feet

“Good Night Geet” Geet smiled. “Good Night”

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Marriage function would start tomorrow so Maan was trying to wrap up his meetings today. Next day of marriage Maan and Geet would leave for Paris. They had plans to stay there for two months, spend some time together and also get Geet to work with Angelina. Two ladies have become best friends for now. Angel and Rick also wanted to throw a party in Paris for their friend's marriage.

Maan and Geet had also wanted Nyra to accompany them. But the family was not at all in sync with their great idea.

“Nyra would miss her school for two months, are you okay with it Geet? ”

Meera tried to reason

“Then we will go during her summer vacation.” Geet came with another idea making them literally hit their head

“NO” came straight from Annie.

“You both are going Paris right away and have your time together” Geet hesitated

“Why don't you trust us with Nyra?” asked Meera

“No of course. She is kid of this family”

“Then you are not interested in alone time with Bhai” asked Annie. Geet blushed and looked around, Mom and Dad were there as well

“Annie..”

And thus it was decided.

Mehndi and Sangeet would happen the next day. Today all girls, Meera, Annie Megha and of course Nyra had surrounded Geet, Kidnapped her and were pampering her. Geet of course had no say as one of the most enthusiastic was Nyra. She was all over and around Geet, bossing all. They were enjoying her antics. The girl who was on the verge of maturing due to discrimination of Ashish was now getting her childhood back as she is literally everyone’s princesses here.

Thus knowing he had no chance with Geet today, Maan was in office working with his security to keep tabs on all the other parties who may be affected by this marriage. He had been doing so for a while and had information about all of them.

He got a call from Dev “ hello Mr. Khurana”

“Yes, what made you call me Mr. Sharma”

Maan could sense he was drunk

“Well just wanted to congratulate you on occasion of marrying my wife”

“ mind your word Dev. She is no more your wife. Don’t ever dare address her that way”

“ Okay my ex wife. Happy “

“Her identity is way above you,and she is Geet and does not need to be addressed as your ex wife . Well you can be happy that she was once connected to you, even though that connection was meaningless. She was tricked in that relationship which meant nothing to her.”

“Then what are you doing marrying such a woman? Will you get what I didn't? She doesn’t have it in her”

“Do you have an idea as to whom you are talking to? Your mother begged for finance and I granted. If I pull back, you will be on roads and literally I promise ”

“I am sorry. I am drunk and in pain. I never fell in love with Geet so I don’t really care who she marries. We were both forced into the relationship. I divorced her for my better life and all that I got is a messed up life after divorce and she is shining from all sides. I was never bad to her. Though as a duty, I tried to do things for her. Knew she felt more trapped than me“ He was blabbering things in his mind

“Why have you called ?”

“I was trying to call her, but she is unreachable “

“All of your numbers are blocked. Hers is a private VIP number “

“Wow.. power of Maan Khurana’s partner. Anyways,Mr. Khurana, won’t you invite me”

“What’s the purpose?”

“Listen, I want complete closure. Like I don’t want to do anything with her life.As of now I keep comparing her growth and my failure. Once I see her in bridal attire for you, witness her becoming yours, wish her for her new life, I will get closure. She will be no one to me. I really want to wish you both and attend your wedding“

“Okay, let me check with Geet. if she is okay with your presence, I will send you an invite”

Maan thought for a while then dialed Geet. Maan’s number flashed on Geet’s cell and before Geet could reach her phone, Annie picked. Geet’s hands , legs and face all were in capture of beautician

“Hello Bhai… you are not getting Geet today”

“Dadda- Dadaa, I want to talk to Dadda”

“Annie, give the phone to Geet, I need to talk to Geet. It’s important” Annie placed Maan on hold and looked at Nyra who was jumping for the phone

“I wanna talk to dadda”

“Darling, you talked to your Dadda in the morning. Did you forget, it’s a girls day, today” Nyra pouted but she had to be part of the girls team, Geet’s team. “Okkaayyy” she said with heavy heart. Geet smiled and caressed her face

“Yes, Bhai. You cannot”

“Annie-Annie, please. It’s important. Promise not more than 2 minutes”

“Okkaayyy, but you owe me something special”

“Done. Have I ever denied you anything?” Annie gave the phone to Geet, she excused herself and moved to the private room

“Maan”

“Geet listen. I know this is not the right time to discuss this but Dev called - He want to attend the marriage and wish you”

“Dev? Why?”

“He wants closure. I think it is not a bad idea. Even you will be completely free from the past this way. If he wants, let him see you becoming mine”

“Hmm.. I don’t remember him at all. He is completely out of my mind but if he wants”

“Are you scared if he will make nuisance”

“No, Dev won't do that. He had never been bad to me Maan, actually supported me a lot. I think you should invite him, I will meet him as a friend and then maybe he will get the closure he is looking for.”

“Okay”

Maan had figured out that Aashish always had plans to move to the UK. He wanted Sam to be completely for him and his family. He had planned it all to keep Sam far away from Nyra. So a month after Nyra’s custody came to Maan, they moved to Uk. Maan was actually happy with it. It clearly showed how much Sam was just playing a role of mother to Nyra. She could not fight with Aashish for her own daughter.

He would have felt guilty of separating Nyra from her mother. But now he was happy. Nyra was in a better place and an excellent mother, Geet. Though he does not want Geet to shoulder Nyra’s responsibility, Geet and Nyra were mostly best friends with Geet taking her responsibility.

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The Mehndi and Sangeet and marriage happened in a grand way. In Sangeet, Maan and Geet had their dance together and of course it was the best dance. Their tuning and co-ordination was simply remarkable and the talk of the evening. Everyone performed in pairs. Raj-Sandhya made some fun moves on ‘Munde Gali ke munde’ , Vicky-Meera danced on a couple of mixed numbers and Angelina and Rick joined a little later directly from the airport. Geet had especially designed the lehenga for Angel and Sherwani for Rick and they definitely looked like a beautiful couple, so much in love.

“So my free man is going to be tied” teased Rick. Maan just laughed and shook his head.”

The garlands were exchanged on the grand stage. The event was organized by country’s top event organizing company, the president of whom had great terms with Maan

All people who have been invited were present to witness the grand wedding ceremony.

Maan and Geet looked blissfully happy after the garland exchange.

Dev was standing beside his sister Megha.

“Wow grand” he commented

“Maan had been working in the background to make it exclusive. He wanted to make everything special for Geet” Megha filled him with further information

“Standing beside him on that grand stage there, Geet looks so unreachable to us”

“Yet still the same person. She still lets me boss her and I am still never uncomfortable throwing tantrums to her”

“ hmm.. knowing her, I will agree. Maybe she is standing there with Maan Khurana because of what she is” Dev added

“Is it friendship type of relationship, where they be partners of convenience or are they romantically involved “ Dev enquire further

“ Just the mention of Maan’s name and blush on her face says all the stories.Trust me bhai I never ever saw that blush on her face when she was with you”

“Why would she blush on my name Megha? We were zero romantically involved . Anyways, I think now it’s time, all of us should bury that past and move on. I feel for her just like an old acquaintance, nothing more. I think it’s the same for her”

“Yeah, and that makes this moment her first encounter with romantic life. Marriage for real” added Megha to Dev’s words

“hmm.. the glow on her face says it all. Excitement of becoming a bride for the first time. Well Megha, will you help me in wishing them. I don’t want to stay longer and be the cause of any controversy. Maan Khurana will ruin me if that happens, I don’t want that”

Megha went with Dev on the grand stage.

“Congratulations to both of you. Wish you both a very happy life together ahead”

He handed the bouquet and a gift box to Geet

“Thanks” both the bride and groom said together. Geet and Dev showed no emotion other than acquaintance as there actually was none. Dev left after that, completely putting an end to the past which was a mistake and meaningless.

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They later settled on the Mandap. Maan’s eyes could just not leave to drink the beauty of her, dressed in bridal , his bride. The feeling was unexplainable. With his constant look on her and people teasing her, Geet lowered her eyes, and the hue of shyness just increased her beauty.

Pandit Ji called someone from the bride’s side to do the gathbandhan. Megha and Meera came forward as Geet’s sister. Megha tied their bandhan, teased Maan a little to stop staring continuously at her friend. Maan whose heart was beating with fast rate seeing his bride looking so beautiful, clearly decline

“It’s not possible and not my fault. Look at her, you expect me to move my gaze away?” Megha laughed and Geet turned even more red with Maan’s comment. Today, the saying seemed actually true, she didn't need to look into the mirror to check if she was looking fine or not. His constant gaze on her told it loud and clear.

Maan was asked to bring his hand forward and then Geet placed her hand in his, giving herself completely to him. The feeling of bliss passed through them as their palms made contact, more so because of the reason for the contact;The initiation of the process of becoming one. Maan and Geet were feeling each process that was performed to make them one, they were elusive of the surroundings around them, just lost in the rituals, into each other and the feeling of becoming one in all ways.

They stood to take ‘pheras’ and along with it, the vows for each other. Promising each other to be each other’s support and strength in every thick and thin, Geet promised to give her love and respect to his family, Maan promised to fill her life with love , respect and happiness all through their life .

They then sat down and Maan made Geet wear the mangalsutra and sindoor. The close family who surrounded the Mandap, showered blessings with flowers but Maan and Geet were completely lost in each other and in performing the process that will make them man and wife.

After the rituals finished, They were asked to take the blessings of the elders. It was then they looked at everyone who laughed at them. Maan and Geet looked down with shyness, a smile forming on their face.

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