I am very sorry for the late update but I had so much trouble writing this next part…my mind was completely blank. This update is small but I guess something is better than nothing…right?? Also this is my first attempt to put a song, so please be kind...😆
Sorry for any mistakes...
PART 36
Geet paced the room ….she had told Maan she had a surprise up her sleeve. But it was a spur of the moment. Seeing Sameera close to Maan had done something to her brain. Geet tujhe kya zaroorat thi muh kholne ki…Haaye Babaji… ab kya karoon.. She had send Maan to work making an excuse that she would meet him outside the office in precisely two hours. One hour had already passed and she was still working up her mind to come up with a plan. She had a surprise for him but didn't have any plans how to go about it. A talk with Daadi earlier had put her worries about Naintara to rest. She was glad that Daadima held no grudges against Naintara.
"Geet? Beta aap abhi tak ghar par hain? Hume to laga tha ki aap ab tak chali gayi hongi" Daadi entered the room and looked at Geer perplexed as she sat on the edge of the bed anxiously.
"Bas abhi jaane hi wali thi Daadi" she replied "lekin ja kar karoongi kya??" she twisted her lips.
Daadima knew the worry that plagued her daughter-in-law's mind. "Geet, whatever you do, he will love it. Don't worry. Your presence is all that he needs to make this day special. Trust me" Geet hugged the older lady, Daadima had unknowingly just given her strength.
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Dev sat in a dark room as he thought about all that had happened in the last few days. Naintara had chucked him out, his Daadi refused to help him. His so called brother was out to get him. He knew he was his step brother, he knew Daadi would side with Maan but he couldn't fathom the fact that his Tara had turned his back on him. Ever since he had known Tara, she had been a submissive girl, always listening to him, trying to please him in which ever way he wanted. She loved him!! She truly loved him for what he was. But everything changed. If that stupid Rahul would have kept his mouth shut, he wouldn't be in this mess, he rued as he gulped down the bitter liquid. It scorched his throat but it was nothing more than burn he felt in his heart. He had no one and he was in hiding. Hiding from everyone. Maan had lodged a complaint against him. If they found him, he would be jail for the rest of his life. Once again he was all alone.
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"Sir, are you sure about this?" Adi asked fearfully. Transferring 51% of shares to Geet would mean that Maan was no longer the major share holder.
"Adi.." Maan looked back at him "I have never being sure of anything else in my life."
Singing the papers he gave the file back to Adi. "Thank you for your concern. You already know Dev's intentions. If something bad happens, I want Geet's future to be secured."
Adi nodded his head in approval. "I shall send these papers to be filed." He stopped and turned around. "Sir, police station se call aaya tha, police has yet not been able to trace Dev sir"
Maan knew Dev was smart, he would make himself scarce as soon as he got the gist that Maan was onto him. "Don't worry Adi. He can run but he can't hide"
Pinky knocked at the door "Sir there is a parcel for you"
"Bring it in" Maan ordered without giving her a glance.
Maan looked at the piece of jewelry he had ordered for Geet and smiled. It was perfect just like her. He ran his hand over the piece and imagined how it would look around her slender neck. It was immaculate. He was lost in her thoughts when she barged into his office and threw her arms around him. She didn't notice the expensive necklace Maan held. She saw him. Her husband, her love, her life. He grinned at the love she showered at him and ran a hand over her spine. Turning her around he placed the necklace at its rightful place.
"Maan yeh kya---?" She protested
"Shhh…. Bahut bolti ho tum…." He grazed her ear with his lips which immediately shut her up.
He fastened the clasp and turned her around."Let me see, meri mishit ismei kaisi dikhti hai"
"Maan, birthday aapka aur gift mujhe?" she touched her stones as she looked at him in awe.
"Kya farak padta hai? Hum ek hi to hain" placing his hands around her waist, he hauled her closer.
When she didn't reply but blushed "haina?" he asked again nudging her with his nose.
She nodded as she placed her head over his chest and smiled. "Thankyou--- thankyou for everything" her eyes felt moist as her voice cracked.
He immediately pushed her away so that he could see her face "Hey…hey hey…dare you cry today" his eyebrows raised, he challenged her. She blinked back her tears and flashed him a smile.
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"Uffo Geet, hum kahan ja rahe hain?" he asked for the umpteenth time as Geet kept giving him directions. Maan knew they were almost about to leave the city but didn't understand where Geet was taking him.
"Main aapko kidnap kar rahi hoon" she grinned.
"Technically then car tumko chalaani chahiye" he retorted rolling his eyes at her tactics.
"Uff… bolte bahut ho aap. Chup chaap gaadi chalaaye na"
Two hours later they were at a cliff which overlooked the city. Geet had brought along a picnic basket with all the essentials. She took out a small cake, lit the candle and took it front of Maan.
"Happy birthday Maan" she wished him as he blew the candle and cut the cake. Having fed each other, they sat on the hood of the car. Maan looked at her as his heart swelled with love.
Maan walked back to the car and turned on the stereo and smiled widely as he asked her for a dance. Smiling widely from ear to ear she laid her hand in his out stretched one.
Mere Bina
Rehne laga hun
Teri hawaon me
Behne laga hun
jaane main kaise
tera hua hu
mujhe to lagta hai main shayad tere dil ki dua hu
Haan
He took her hand and slowly stroked the soft flesh of her palm with his thumb keeping her eyes captive. He placed one of her hands on his shoulder and other in his hand and swayed gently to the music.
Tujhko jo paaya ahan
To jeena aaya
Ab ye lamha theher jaye tham jaye bas jaye hum Dono ke darmiyaaan
Tujhko jo paaya ahan
To jeena aaya
Ab ye lamha theher jaye tham jaye bas jaye hum Dono ke darmiyaaan
His strong hands held her waist as he guided her and she followed his steps blindly. Enjoying the song, Maan twirled her away from him and then reeled her back into him tightly.
Pehle se zyada
Main jee raha hu
Jabse main tere dil se juda hu
Rahon pe teri main to chala hu
Tu meri manzil hai tere kadmon pe bas rukne laga hu
The words portrayed his inner feelings to the hilt. She felt she was the happiest person on this earth as Maan hugged her and swayed gently side to side.
Tujhko jo paaya ahan
To jeena aaya
Ab ye lamha theher jaye tham jaye bas jaye hum Dono ke darmiyaaan
Tujhko jo paaya ahan
To jeena aaya
Ab ye lamha theher jaye tham jaye bas jaye hum Dono ke darmiyaaan
He grazed her temple with his lips and placed a gentle peck before he twirled her round and around. Her lips curled into a huge smile as Maan held onto her strongly with his one hand.
Teri nazar me nayi si adaa hai
Naya sa nasha bhhi ghula hai
Kayi dino se bandha tha baadal jo
Tere hi baalon me khula hai
Teri hadon me meri basar hai
Ab tujhe bhi
Janu kidhar hai
Jahan rahe tu main wo jahan hu
Jise jiye tu main wo sama hun
Teri waja se naya naya hu
Pehle kaha na maine ab ye tumse kehne laga Hun..aaa
He pulled her towards him as he cupped her face and looked deeply into her eyes. He saw the passion, love and shyness that were meant just for him, only for him. The spark in her eyes filled his heart and his stomach flipped involuntarily.
Tujhko jo paaya ahan
To jeena aaya
Ab ye lamha theher jaye tham jaye bas jaye hum Dono ke darmiyaaan
Tujhko jo paaya ahan
To jeena aaya
Ab ye lamha theher jaye tham jaye bas jaye hum Dono ke darmiyaaan
She moved closer inviting him in, giving into her desires as their lips slightly grazed each other, Maan's thumb stroked her earlobe sensuously and Geet for a moment forgot the reason they were here for. Maan embraced her and she melted instantly in his arms.
"Maan aapko gift nahi chahiye?" Geet turned her face to look at him. It was a mistake, she realized when she saw Maan's eyes shine with mischief as he leaned closer.
"Maan, main us ki baat nahi kar rahi thi" she spoke exasperated at him and sat upright.
He sighed loudly but then grinned as he heard Geet's groan of frustration.
"Sorry baba… achcha chalo mera gift do"
Geet took a small box which had a small red ribbon on top of it from her purse and handed it to him.
Maan eagerly took it and carefully opened it to find a small perfect silver rattle inside.
He looked at her surprised and then laughed "Geet, main ab bada ho gaya hoon… tumhe nahi lagta I am a bit old to be playing with rattles?
She smacked her forehead. She looked up at the sky and muttered" babaji… help"
"Maan yeh aapke liye nahi hai." She inched closer to him and placed her head gingerly on his upper arm.
"To kiske liye hai ?" he stopped suddenly as realization hit him like a ton of bricks. "Oh My God!!" He spoke. He looked at her as if seeing her in a new light. His gaze fell on her tummy and then back again. Geet saw his eyes water with tears of joy and so did hers. She was scared of his reaction. She didn't know if he was ready like she was. They had never talked about kids. The topic had never come. Seeing the result of the pregnancy test, she had done in the morning; the raw emotion that passed through her had been so powerful that she could hardly breathe. But now seeing him ecstatic, she let her worries fade away as she drank in the sight of her happy husband.
Maan cupped her face "You are pregnant" he finally spoke.
"I am pregnant" happy tears fell from her eyes.
Tears made their way down his face too.. "You are going to be a mommy"
She tried to smile between the tears "I am going to be a mommy"
He placed his forehead against her "I am going to be a Daddy"
She sniffed and let out a soft chuckle "Yes, you are going to be a daddy"
He took her hands gently in his and brought them to his mouth and kissed them and placed them on his chest under his wildly beating heart. His eyes gleamed and Geet's heart skipped a beat.
And then he kissed her. It was light, sweet and gentle. It was filled with love, with passion and desire. Their happy tears mingled together as Maan kissed every inch of her face tenderly. When he kissed her forehead, she chuckled "I thought you said no crying today"
He let out a chuckle and suddenly picked her up and twirled around, she shrieked as she clasped his shoulders with her hands and laughed.."Maan…put me down..Maan!!!!"
He brought her down; her body flush with his and kissed her again. "I am going to be a dad!!" the thought lingered in his mind as he continued to drive her out of her mind.
Geet's heart swelled with joy and wonder. Maan kissed away her tears and cradled her close to him. They were about to start a new phase of their relationship. They had created a wonder together, they had created a new life, their kid, symbol of their love and they were going to be responsible for this little angel.
They stayed there for a while longer, with Geet laying on his arm over the hood. The news had brought a certain peace over Maan, one he had been missing ever since he came to know about Dev's involvement. Maan didn't want the night to end. It was the best birthday he ever had. As his hand caressed carelessly over Geet's arm he spoke. "We are going to celebrate each and every single birthday of our kid. We will never ignore him over our silly fights."
Geet swallowed the lump in her throat as she nodded her head. She would do anything, just anything to see her Maan happy. She had now learnt that conversation was the key and trust a foundation of a happy married life. She was crying again, silent tears made their way down her cheek as she spoke, "Anything you want Maan. Anything"
"This baby is pure joy. I cannot tell you how happy I am today" he replied as he pulled her closer hugging her sideways. He didn't need to because she already knew.
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Ok…I know this rattle idea has been used a million times but as I said…I was out of any fresh ones... sorry if this update didn't live up to your expectations...
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