Chapter 17

Chapter 17

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But what Geet did not know was that there were very small, minute things in his life that mattered to him. He knew Geet was far from those details of his life. Not minute, but there were also generic things about him that she had not shown any inclination to. Maybe those had not yet come to her notice, but they were important to him. In this situation, he knew that, for them to start this relationship as Geet wished, he had to take it forward without much expectation from her and be hers just as she wished. But doing that required complete surrender from his side and mental bandwidth to handle the heartbreak, which he lacked now, as his focus was on setting his foot.

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After a hectic four months of a trip, Geet took a break for a couple of weeks. She got minimal time with her husband during these months. Yes, they have interacted, but it was very minimal. She was busy, but Maan had been extensively exhausted in his work. She has started keeping track of how his work front was going on and was aware that he was doing great. Not anywhere near the business empire like Handa’s, but yes, he was doing good business for any middle-class man. She will always encourage him. If he wants to believe he will make an empire, she will be there to make him believe it. Her business empire is always there as a backup, and a position on the board of directors will always be available for her husband.

Geet knew Maan was brilliant but Maan’s thinking of making it so big as to create an Empire, that she thought was not as possible.

Now that Geet was on break, she wanted to focus seriously on her relationship. In these four months not only has she missed him badly but got enough lectures from her parents as well. Not only these but the relatives had started spreading the rumors again and this time it was spreading like fire among those who had their ears all set for this news.. And why not, Maan and Geet were seldom seen together. Last they were spotted five months back.

“Geet, work on your relationship with Maan dear. Work on bringing him into it completely. Not for your empire but as your life partner”

“Mom, what do you think, I am not trying. While he is always there for me in any ways I need but he doesn’t open up about himself”

“Geet,there must be some reason that you are able to discuss things with him but he has been unable to open up with you”

“Geet dear, be fully involved. Know him better, his priorities, what he is? Spend more time darling. What is the reason you have not started your relationship yet? What’s holding you two?”

“Mom…”

“Don’t answer it to me? Question yourself and try answering. If you need an answer from him, ask him. Talk. Ask him what he is expecting from this relationship? Is he considering otherwise”

“No Mom.. not at all. We both want to be in this relationship. He gets upset, even if I mention otherwise. He needs time”

“Something is stopping him Geet, he is not comfortable. Okay, do you know his family, his friends, his siblings”

Geet didn’t feel comfortable with that question

“Mom.. we will work on it. You guys do not worry. And for these rumors, we will make few appearances together, things will be sorted. However busy Maan is, he will do that for me”

Rano was not feeling comfortable with Geet’s running away from her questions

“Do you love him Geet or just want it to work because you need it too”

“Mom, the thought of being with him gives me a girlish feeling which I never had before. I do love him Mom”

“He is charming by all means Geet, it can also be your infatuation. Love asks for sacrifices, can you do any for him”

“Mom, don’t give me theoretical love guru expertise of yours. It’s not needed. Maan will never need any sacrifice from me. He is there like a protecting wall for me whenever I need, he will never ask for any kind of sacrifice.”

“Seems like, even without accepting it, he is more in love with you. Your is more of an infatuation Geet. Need to go deeper into the relationship”

Mr. Handa held Geet’s hand “Dear, it’s nice that Maan expects no compromises but if ever he asks something from you, do try to do it for him”

“Of course Dad. Anything he asks and if it’s reasonable, I will. You two are worrying too much. Maan and I, we have very pleasant conversations and my charm works on him as well. It’s all good”

Geet didn’t like that her relation with her husband was becoming the reason for her parent’s worry and the way things were spicing up among opponents.

These were just a few of the many reflections Geet had over the past few months. She was preparing herself to embark on her married life. Whether it was her need, her love, her infatuation, or his charm, she was determined not to delay any longer. If Maan had any reasons for postponing, he needed to be direct about it.

But where was he? As of now, the first thing that she wanted to do was just see him. Uff, if this is not love then what else can be.

“Ma’am, sir, go to Gym for a couple of hours on weekends,” Mina filled her in. Ohh that reminded Geet that she had been delaying her joining the Gym. Though her personal trainer was with her on her trips, she needed to get back into it properly.

Geet immediately headed for the best Gym in the city. Well she knew she could not find her hubby there as he will definitely go for much economical but she will soon find out where he goes. She will ask him to join the same Gym. At least they can have some time together. Also, she can get to see her handsome hubby gyming. Geet smiled at her own silly thoughts.

“Ma’am, come let’s take a seat inside” the high class Gym had a proper sales team.

They took the seat “Okay, so I want you to assign me the best trainer that you have”

“Ma’am, all the trainers are good”

“There is always one - The best”

Sales rep sighed “ ma’am yes we have one but he does not do individual training. We have his class which is full”

“Do you know who you are saying No to”

“No ma’am, not at all. Am I even in position to deny you. But he is a freelancer. He visits for two hours daily for six days a week. One hour is for his own workout and 1 hour he takes class. This is not his primary earning, he just does it out of passion. He has announced that all his classes are full and we should not enroll anyone in his class”

“I am not compromising. I will go with the best. Tell him, it’s Geet Handa and he will make space. Or better, he can give me private lessons”

“He doesn’t take private lessons, ma’am. It is just his hobby and due to his classes, our business has reached new marketing heights. We can’t force on him. He does not need us, we need him. Mostly female members, it’s impossible, none will leave his class”

“Fine, know the consequences of this NO. I am not going for any other trainer”

“Ma’am, his class is going on. He won’t agree to us and may even leave this place after what I am recommending but still you cannot be denied. Do you want to talk to him? Maybe he cannot decline you”

“Of course he will not. You just wait, by the end of it, you will know he is ready to give me private lesson”

The sales rep knew it was not possible but why will he say anything to get his career ruined. Let her listen No by her own

“Sure ma’am. It’s your aura, who can decline”

“Now you are talking smart” And the sales rep led her to the room where the class of their best trainer was going on.

As the sales rep opened the door, he knew that distraction was not allowed but he did as he cannot deny Geet Handa. Poor guy was stuck between two warnings

“Ma’am, you can go in. I will take the leave”

“Hmm” she nodded

Geet was surprised to see the back of the trainer. “What? Really? No no Geet, stop thinking of him everywhere”

And next he turned “Maan?” their eyes met. Maan was seeing his wife after a gap of four months. He did not expect her to meet in his working place, though he knew if she really wanted something, like he was one of those things, she would not consider waiting. But he was also not expecting her to find out he was working here. These were just the classes he took for passion.

He looked at his class “Everyone, please continue with the workouts we just talked about. I will be back in fifteen minutes” he grabbed his shirt, while placing it on, moved towards her

Geet who had by now a big smile on her face. He looked so damn desirable. Well, so he was the best trainer? Hmmm

“Hi, you here” he whispered

“Well baat toh hai tumme. Whatever you do you are the best”

“Well baat toh hogi, or else just anyone doesn’t get the honor of becoming Geet Handa’s husband” he countered

They walked out “Well, you very well know you are much much more than just being Geet Handa’s husband”

“Nice, you really think I am more than that. I am honored”

“Taunts.. Hmm.. koi baat hai. Kuch kiya maine. Meeting after four months, Naraz ho?” While walking Geet saw the shocked face of the Sales Rep. She proudly raised her eyebrows to him. Poor guy smiled

“We want to talk for hours, can you show us a private area? Sure ma’am” The sales Rep led them to the private business room. After he left, Geet hugged Maan tight. Maan hesitated and then hugged her back

“You are not happy to see me”

“Of course I am. Bas, I keep reminding myself of who I am” Geet held his shirt in her fists

“For sure you are upset about something. I am ready to fix myself. You just tell me, I will change. Maan, I really want us to start this relationship. Anything stopping you, we can talk”

“Geet, you are Geet Handa and you should not plead this way. You are someone who people desire to be. Simplistic person like me got you as a wife. The only thing is my situation at present is not in favor” His heart cried to say he loved her. He had definitely missed her presence over the past four months. Though he knew she was not just his wife, Geet, but mainly Geet Handa, and he was her husband, Maan Khurana, still his heart was betraying him. His feelings for her were overwhelming, making it impossible to resist her pull any longer. He was aware of the potential consequences and was preparing himself to face them. Heartbreak was a strong possibility, but as his mother had always said, he couldn't let the fear of drowning stop him from swimming.

Maan brought smile on his face and moved his hand on the small of her back and with a jerk pulled her to him

“You are risky. But what’s the fun if one misses the chance to play with such beautiful risk”

Geet wrapped her hands around his nape “Welcome to the trouble world”

Maan had a side loop smile on his face “What made you come here”

“I was looking for best Gym trainer, had no idea I had one at home”

“Would you like to start afresh?” he asked, gluing her even closer to his rawness. Geet traced her hands on his chest

“I want a private lesson from the best instructor”

“Who can say no to Geet Handa, maa’aam!!”

“My class starts now?”

“After an hour. I need to finish this class”

She twisted her lips “I can see, your class is filled with beauties”

“I can smell wifey wifey…umm”

“No way, enjoy your class with as many. Geet Handa is Geet Handa. Okay, I will be back in an hour”

Geet left, placing a quick kiss on his cheeks.

Uff her acts , her charm .. definitely was seeping deep into his heart, silently. Maan very well knew, he was placing his hand in the fire.

Parwana khicha ja raha that shmme ki oor, Jalna toh tha hi, yeh usse bhi pata tha.

Maan went back to his class while Sales Rep went to Geet as she came out

“Ma’am, I am sorry. The trainer won’t listen”

“You can enroll me in a private class with him. After this class ends, I have private session with him”

“Ma’am… ma’am… he actually agreed”

“No one says No to Geet Handa” and she left. As she turned a smile adorning her face.

After Maan was done with his class, he came out along with others. In his workout area, he was relaxing, having his energy drink and getting ready for his stretches

“We are happy you said yes to Geet Handa. We would have been in fix otherwise. Declining Geet Handa, such a big name would have not been good for us. Sill surprised , you agreed”

Came from the head manager who was informed of the incident by the Sales Rep. He didn’t want to lose his job

Maan gave a smile “I sensed that. I am strict with my rules but cannot put such big risk on the place which has given me opportunity to destress and enjoy my passion”

“Thanks a lot for your understanding Maan” Maan nodded “That’s fine. No one says No to Geet Handa. Now if you can excuse me, I can start with my workout”

“Sure, carry on” and he left

This was a general workout area where so many other Gym members were doing their workout as was Maan.

He was checking the the weights on the weighing bar when he felt a soft feminine hand on his biceps

“Tempting!!” he smiled and looked up at her

“Shall we start?” he asked

“Can’t wait..” was her prompt answer

“Let’s start with stretches” They started with stretches. Maan looked at her doing few of the stretches he suggested. She was pretty good, well she herself was Gym freak but definitely he found few scope of improvement

He held thighs “Now keep this straight and stretch your body up”

“Help me get into the perfect shape where my husband just cannot get his eyes off from me”

He placed his hand on her back and straightened her shoulder

“I bet he still cannot. Well, should we not discuss your bedroom stories during our session?”

“Bedroom?” she looked up at him

“Keep your head straight or you will get jerk on your neck bone”

She kept her face straight, bent on her on knees, stretching other leg and lifting the weight straight up in parallel above her head

“I hope things reach there” She said maintaining her position

Maan smiled, knowing she is not going to stop teasing his senses

“Now as I do my routine by your side, you do the same. We have gone through them all with you. We will do the same ones”

She twisted her lips “Okay fine, Mr. sincere”

It was Sunday and on breakfast table, Maan was with his fruit bowl and whites of boils eggs as then the attendants placed several items for Geet’s breakfast

“Good morning hubby” Maan smiled “Good Morning” he then showed all the fancy items on the table

“What’s this?”

“You are my hubby here, do not interchange your role”

“Well, I think your Gym trainer should give you the diet chart”

She threw the fork at him which he caught in the air “Can one not cheat on Sunday. For your information, my diet and eating habits are already very healthy”

“Hmmm hmm, per your convenience.” She gave him an angry glare

“ Well, I am kidding, enjoy your breakfast”

“You sure. Maan, I really don’t want to eat boring on Sunday” she made her face

“I am sure. You anyways have god gifted physique”

She pointed to him, moving up and down “See, who is talking?” They laughed and started their breakfast.

“Geet after breakfast, can we have some talk”

“Of course. "

Maan was waiting for her in the living area when Geet settled next to him

“Hmmm..”

“Geet, you want us to start our relationship. Even my parents and family are asking me questions on my delay and with such a beauty inviting me into something, which man has tolerance of denying for long” he said with the tinge of tease

“You are a big flirt. No wonder you have so many girls in your class, though I hate it”

“Insecurities don't suit you. Trust is the basis of the relationship you are asking us to enter.I will never ever look towards any woman the way I look at you. No one can have this place ever.”

Geet came close to him, cupping his face “I trust you beyond anything, Maan. Just that I don’t like…. Okay leave it”

“What…”

“Nothing… just can’t bear anyone looking at you that way”

“In that case, my insecurities should be bigger. The way you are surrounded by people, more well do to and high class men, to be specific”

“You wanted to talk about something. “ she changed the topic

“Hmm”

“Then like hubby-wifey, should we not talk in the bedroom” she said with a naughty glint

“My room, it may not be that sophisticated arrangement”

“When do I want that with you around? You won’t come upstairs so we have to go to your room” she said nearing him

“Your room??”

“Maa-aannn”

“Okay let’s go” They went to his room, which was filled with systems and books all over.

Maan started cleaning the room

“I’ll call Minu”

“Won’t it be more hubby-wifey if we do it together. Do you really want Minu between us?” he suggested.

She raised her eyebrows, with a teasing smile “Wow!!” “We will do it together, come”

Maan was just teasing her. He could see how uncomfortable she was to do such stuff on her own. He made her sit and himself fixed the room

“I can do”

“I don’t want you to do it. Just sit there. You look good to me this way”

Later they settled on his nested bed arrangement. What Geet could not see was that he was still leading a bachelor's life. His no expectation in their relationship was the big gap. Geet was far away from learning the real meaning of this relationship.

But Maan wanted to give her chance to learn

“Geet, as we are thinking to start our relationship, I wanted to start by keeping you updated about my plans”

“Really? I am so happy, at last you are including me” and she circled her hands around him

“Tell, I can’t wait to hear”

“So, next week I am planning to visit my family. I thought, if you would want to accompany me. Just so that you can know my family. What do you think?”

Geet loosened her hands from him, brought a smile on her face “Maan… wooo..”

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