FF:Our Strange Journey-Step27 Pg71 (28/9) UPDATING - Page 16

Flashback...........

Geet, Pinky and Maan had stood there frozen. Although, Geet had initially been hugely terrified by the look in the eyes of her new found victim, she couldn't help but let out a little giggle which was soon turning into a fully fledged fit of laughter joined by Pinky who couldn't quite gather if she was laughing out of nervousness due to the situation or the fact that Geet's laughter was affecting her or perhaps that the new boy had just stood there lost- completely clueless as to what was going on around him.

Geet Handa's laughter was contagious to say the least and even our dear Maan had began to get a little bit of a giggle arising within him – only he knows how he managed to keep himself from bursting out with hysterics....but this was Maan Singh Khurana and nothing happens without his consent -so how could his laughter escape without his will? No matter how much he tried he could not get himself to remain angry towards Geet for more than 10 seconds if at all. Each time he looked at Geet, all he could think of was how feared she had felt when she realised her prank had been miscarried. He didn't like the thought of fear and sorrow in her eyes - for some reason which he couldn't quite seem to get to grips with. His mind was in turmoil, he couldn't quite understand why he was not able to go through with his temper and give this girl a piece of his mind about how "unhappy" he was at her act. But of course, he wasn't unhappy...was he?? Well obviously he didn't expect to be painted red that too on his first day but for some reason, he just couldn't seem to get his mind to agree that the girl was deserving of his temper. Her eyes seemed to convey that she needed comforting......perhaps laughing her head off was a defence mechanism....WHAT?? what are you thinking Maan?? You're going crazy......you need to get away from this ...this.......this girl or else you'll totally lose your wits. With that thought in mind, Maan made his way to the art room door to get out but stopped....

Geet: Hey listen.........*Geet shouted as she approached him* Erm you may want to clean that up before you go anywhere *she said pointing at his face*

Maan now was seething with anger.......not on her but on his inability to keep himself from losing it with her..........

Geet: Helloooooo *Geet waved her hand before him to get his attention* Ok look....I don't usually do this......but since it is my fault......I would just like to say....actually no wait.....it's your fault too.....

Pinky just stood there staring her friend, she had seen the anger in Maan's eyes and knew Geet was on the brink of unleashing something too dangerous........she tugged on her sleeve to get her to go, before anything else possibly went wrong, but Geet was nowhere near finished and freed her sleeve from Pinky with a hand up gesturing her with a don't-worry-I-got-it type of look . Pinky gave up knowing there was no use to argueing with her and went back to the table with the papers and began to tie an apron for herself before she too began painting.

Geet: yeh so where were we....hmmm yeah - look.......we both have done things to annoy the other, although mine wasn't intended but still it works out- we are even now........so it's best if we don't talk about it anymore and just forget this happened – you won't try to get me back and then I won't have to wrack my brain to try get even AGAIN with you otherwise this could go on and on and on and quite frankly – you don't seem to be the type of person who seems to be in these kind of "acts". Now come on let's help you out of this mess, before someone sees you and it goes horribly wrong.

*that said, Geet took Maan by his arm and pulled him over to the sink, to help him clean up his face. Maan just let her pull him wherever, he had just heard what she had said and was slightly taken aback with how comfortable she was talking to him, not knowing a single thing about him or knowing him at all yet she made him feel so welcome. It was only when she passed him a wet paper towel that he snapped out*

Maan: huh.........hmm.........What were you saying about being even? How are we even? I mean I haven't had my chance at payback so........ *Maan said as he tried to clean his face with the paper towels she kept passing over to him and followed her hand directions as to where the paint was on his face*

Geet: Well of course, look this morning you joined our class, right?? And since you are new, it's best if you become familiar with a few house rules......

Maan looked at her, trying to figure out if she was real – Rules and Maan Singh Khurana.....no way.......I set the rules – never followed someone else's rules...this girl really didn't know what she messing with.

Geet ignored his look and carried on: Well...let's start with the basic one, the table where you sat today, that is where myself, Pinky *pointed towards her* and Adi sit – I don't think he's in today but you'll soon meet him, he's one of the quiet types.....really into his work and all. Anyways.......where you sat - that chair belongs to me and has done for the past so many years....no one and I mean ABSOLUTELY no one sits there so when I saw you this morning there, I really wanted to..........*but stopped short seeing the anger rise in his eyes* ok........but when I realised you were new, I thought I'd give you chance....afterall you didn't know.......but now you do so this is my first and final warning to you – DO NOT sit there......it's Geet Handa's and shall always remain that way.

Geet Handa.........the name played about in his head, he had heard that before....but where....Maan got out of his trance

Maan: So that's why you treated me as your canvas and painted on me..........so much for giving people a chance..........*Maan snorted as he threw the last of the paper towels away and made his way towards the door*

Geet: Oi......no one and I mean no one walks away from Geet Handa....mister...erm what's your name??....oh whatever...now you listen *As geet got a little annoyed at the fact this nava nawela munda was judging her already* I told you, this wasn't intentional, I mistook you as someone else, and as I said this was a mistake......and I also helped you clean yourself....so get over it...it's only a bit of fun

Maan stopped and looked over at Geet once, expressionless and without a word again turned and had only taken a step further when he saw the look of disgust written all over the girl who had been a silent witness to this all – for how long, no one knew but looking at her face, you could tell that however much she had seen was enough to aggravate her and give deathly looks towards Geet.

Girl: MK!!!.........

Geet: *now noticed the skinny, medium height girl standing at the door trying one of her cheesiest smiles at the dude in front of her.

*thought in her mind* She would never change.......always trying it on with the guys......thank Babaji he had truly only created one of this piece....Sasha.......the class flirt. *Geet turned to her*

Geet: What??? What's emmkay Sasha? *ignoring the looks she was receiving from her*

Sasha: No you silly girl....M.K – that's the name........

Geet: the name???

Maan turned towards her......: My name....MK *as he held out his hand for a handshake, this time with a smile*

Geet: Oh......*also smiling, out of relief or pure embarrassment for being so stupid – Tishuu couldn't tell* Hi, M. K *emphasising the initials now* Nice to meet you, welcome to DPS.....hehe...I'm....

Maan: Geet.....I know.......*reading the confusion across her face* I believe you have said your name a few times already over the course of the last few minutes... Nice to meet you too

Sasha just stood there, surprised at what was happening.......MK was smiling and treating this ...this ...this Geet so nicely........whenever he didn't even give her two looks when she had introduced herself earlier in the class.......how could he .........she had to do something.....

Sasha: MK!!! *startling Maan and Geet* Mr. Smith is looking for you, he wants to talk to you...*mellowing down her tone now*.........he sent me here to get you..........so...we should go........*grabbing his elbow and puling him away from Geet*

Maan: Erm....Sasha...right *thinking in his head trying to make sure he had the right name, which was confirmed when she nodded* do you mind........LET GO of me...........I don't appreciate being pulled about like a kid......

Sasha was stumped..........this guy was talking to her ...the SASHA ...like this...........so rude!

Geet on the other hand was stumped too............this was the first guy she had met who wasn't clean bowled by Sasha's "charm"......wow.....she could tell already they were going to get on well....oh this was going to be an interesting showdown..........she stood there trying hard to keep from laughing.....

Sasha: hmm....yeah ok....can we go now?

Maan: sure.......*turning to Geet and whispers in her ear* by the way, sorry would have been nice.....but since this was your first time, I'll let you off JUST this time.........but mind you.....this is MK's first and final warning.......*and with that he left with Sasha leaving behind a shocked Geet......who was both, surprised at the Sasha showdown but also peeved off at what he had just said.

"Is it true?"

"Yes"

"Do you like him?"

"No"

"....*silence*...."

"........I Love Him!"

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