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wow awesome

Wow, loved this update Reet!! 👏
Totally awesome, plz update soon!

awesome update...bt really eager to know how comesarjun k led geet nd on the other hand geet has no clue about him at all

Very well written n amazing update, loved d part where arjun explaind hr abt life's goal, well said buddy, keep writhing...

reet darling read ur PM...

wow...welcome back Reet. I read all ur FFs. I am very impressed with ur writing skills.I am really happy to know that ur continuing with ur other FFS. Congrats for the new FF. it's really interesting.Waiting to see what makes Arjun's odd behaviour towards GEET. Thank you for the update. can you add me to ur pm list.

weekend is coming...

chapter 4

Few days went on the same .one day after a meeting geet was casually sitting in the union room and flipping through a classnote that she already read.The day is taking so longer to pass..she surveyed the union room bored by the lazy noon ..arjun sir's class in one hour...after that she had to go library to issue some books for her thesis.

All her friends were much interested about the famous arjun sir...he was pretty popular in the block..sunanda and zaria always going gaga over him...

she listened to them with a pretension of indifference ..but herself never mentioned any of the things happened between arjun n her.from beginning they teased her seeing the haughty exchange between them...sunanda claims she had noticed geet staring at arjun...she had not...when did I stare at him...all rubbish.!! ..zaria even said arjun gapes her every now and then ...stupid isn't it ...making up stories...?...or does he really...? the thought sent butterflies to her stomach.!! Anyway she was very much cautious not to mention arjun in front of them..teacher student rumors were not good. this was just a rumor right...??

his smile had something magnetic about it...its like he compelled her to hold the gaze on him...? why does he look at me with that penetrating eyes..like he was trying to read my mind...like his eyes were always on me in the crowd..searching for me.. ...the way he smiles at me slightly lowering his head the boyish locks of hair falling on his face... ..like it has thousand meanings.could it be just my imagination or he behaves more than just a teacher with me...? the feelings fogged up her head every now and then ...could it be possible that he...she didn't want to complete the thought... felt her throat parched dry .the damn heart drumming in her chest ...she couldn't hear anything sitting on that busy rehearsal room except the erratic beating. she couldn't quite understand the guy ..neither she could understand herself...the anticipation..the nervousness around him was unsettling..even in the middle of the class ...all she could see was him...his voice filling her slowly..

she needed his help about her studies ..but as arjun never called her after that ..never talked to her after saraswati puja.. her ego stopped her from asking help..that too and she didn't trust herself around him.the restlessness...his thought always in the forefront of her mind...she never felt anything like this ever before..she didn't like it ..it scared her..he scared her..the nights were long...filled with thoughts of his ..why did he or why didn't he..is he..or if he..? thousand questions in her mind..the shuffling in bed before sleep cuddled her...she hated losing control over herself...thought may be few days distance will calm her nerves...

she repeatedly told herself its just gratitude she felt towards him...may be just curiosity that didn't get satisfied... it was just figment of imagination of my bored brain ...she admonished herself before thoughts could enter the danger zone...tried convincing herself that he behaves the same way with everyone..take dia for example... she was always after arjun to show him whatever bullshit she scribbled on her notebook. she knew dia was fascinated by him...why does he have to be such kind to that stupid girl ..always trying to hover on him like a fly.

later in the class arjun didn't look at her during the class even for a single instance ...sometimes in situations like this she thought it was all in her head ...she is the one obsessing over a normal teacher student relationship ...that was just simply concern of a good teacher .

she thought the space would release her from the tension ..but what didn't understand why did it make her feel disappointed... its all because of arjun sir...nothing would have changed if he had not come in her college...

arjun noticed geet lost in her thoughts..stealing glances at him ...she has not spoken a single word to him after the puja ..

soon after his joining seeing the surge of students gathering around him daily after classes or in lunch break the principle had allotted a separate room beside the teachers room to take the extra classes ..arjun started spending his free hours in that room reading books rather than be a part of gossips of teachers room..

later that day at lunch break geet appeared in his chamber... arjun was slightly surprised to see her there...

Geet needed some books for reference. But she already had enough extra books issued on her card ..suddenly it occurred to her she had seen those books in arjun's bookcase.he had a nice collection..she needed the books immediately and there was no hope of getting them from anywhere else so she appeared on his chamber with hesitant footsteps.

Can I come in ...

The surprise was masked under his poker face as he saw her ..Arjun nodded with his eyes fixed on her...

She cleared her throat..already nervous by the stare ..like he could see her through everything..

Arjun waited patiently with his chin resting on his palm..

I need some books.library cards over issued .I think I saw some of them in your bookshelf can u lend them to me like for a day or so.i need them urgently for the thesis.she spoke in single breath.

Arjun suppressed the laugh seeing her talk so rapidly nervous by his stare...

He fished out his room key and kept in front of her..without a word.

She shifted her confused gaze between arjun and the key..

The key to my quarter . You can have any book you want..anytime .

Damn those butterflies...brain isn't acting again ...what should i do ..? geet stood infront him like a stupid not knowing what to say ...thank you or why r u being so kind?

Anything else I can do for you ...? arjun asked not shifting his eyes from hers.

Geet mumbled a thanks in her throat before picking up the key.

Not knowing what to say more she walked out..after she got out of from his chamber she thought she heard him saying ... "Always.."

Clasping the key in her hands she walked without realizing where she was going .head lost in the conversation ...that person just handed her the keys to his private quarter just because she needed the book urgently . what to make of this...geet's natural habit of quickly judging people was failing her. Felt lightheaded more she thought about this.she didn't want to know what she already knew.

Her daze broke when she discovered herself in front of arjun's door.

She hesitated a moment before keying the lock. But a feelings of right that have been passed to her by arjun overpowered her conscience and she pushed the door open. Entering his life.

The room was a mess. There were only a few simple furnitures. But there were books a lot of them.scattered everywhere , even piled on the bed...how does the man live...?sighing she picked up a few books from falling to the ground .. she quickly got engaged clearing up the mess..moved the books from their inappropriate places and stacked them on one side then cleaned up the rooms, folded scattered clothes, after a whiles work the room looked fit for human habitation .after that she started arranging the books. tagged sorted the books in order, clipped the notes neatly..doing which she appreciated his arduous work behind his every class.

She got so busy in arranging the books she didn't even notice arjun entering and admiring his own quarter.

She had no idea how time had passed until she heard someone clearing throat looking up to find an amused arjun looking at her with a raised brow.

hastily being self conscious she tried to get up.the clumsy movement made the books fall from her lap.geet quickly bent to pick up the books . at the same time arjun too bent to pick them up making their heads collide with a thud..wincing in pain she took a step back involuntarily .there was piles of books behind her on which she stumbled upon and fell.

an involuntary yelp escaped her mouth. she shut her eyes tight waiting for the harsh collision with the hard ground ..suddenly felt a pair of strong hands around her petite waist stopped her body from dropping .

arjun slowly made her stand on her feet ...yet not removing the hands from her waist.

His head told him to let go of her...his heart said never ..he wanted to ...but couldn't let go the soft feel of her warm skin through the thin material of her suit...her palm resting on his chest ..whether to stop him from advancing more or to feel him he didn't know...all he could feel her touch ..her breath on his chin.. her big almond eyes ...the dark lashes...how could one be so beautiful...soft supple lips slightly parted... so close to him he could kiss them..they begged him to touch. 'her irresistibly curved body flushed against his taut chest'.the dark allay of the cleavage between her insatiable mounds hypnotizing him ..the rise and fall of her chest due to uneven breathing 'he felt rush of desire course through him 'purring through him numbing all senses ''..desperately fought with the urge to lower down the mouth more to her to kiss her senseless... ..taste her olive skin. nibble it '...he could see only one thing on earth ...geet... there in his arms. Completely lost in him

geet slowly opened the eyes to find the amber eyes hovering on her...his warm breath glazed her skin...she was so close to him could see the creases on his red lips..for the first time she noticed they are so sexy'.the harsh stubble '...the ravenous urge to touch him at places that were simply raw for her taste...their lower part of their body almost pressed with each other'his strong abs flushed against her ..the feel of his big hands around her waist...his cologne filled the lungs..his lips coming down agonizingly slow...and it didn't even feel wrong '.her stomach clutched in anticipation of the meeting of his warm ...the warm breath on her chest burnt her...burnt her body soul and mind..burnt her will sense and everything ..nothing else mattered..

being there in his arms...like she belonged ..she could feel his heartbeat under her palm...drumming like her own heart ...

everything else eluded her mind..she had never been so close with any man in her life... and the man didn't look at her like arjun doing now...like his world ended on her...the eyes were dark in passion and a unnamed emotion..such strong that rushed through her...spreading in her veins like poison...snatching her from herself...

they stood there for how long they don't know...

slowly arjun forced his hands to detach from her body and put some distance between them.

Geet stood there rooted to the earth .didnt move a bit after warmth left her...her head was blank...

Did you find what you are looking for ? he huskily said ..

Geet didn't reply .slowly lowered her eyes.. her overwhelmed state didn't go unnoticed by him'..

Geet... he softly called.

She looked up at him with a question in her eyes...a question to which arjun had no answer for ...a silent question about what was happening to her.it was only for her too find out the teacher cant help her finding answer of this question...the fright in her eyes as she was entering an unknown world...her virgin mind has been touched by him..the unfamiliar emotions raining down on her.

.arjun waited in breathless anticipation noticing tears in her eyes...

Geet ...he again called her to break her daze...this time louder.

Geet took a deep breath to make her tongue move..barely understanding anything '. .whispered faintly ...I don't know what I was looking for...i don't know what I got ...saying she walked out of the door in drunken footsteps'

.arjun stood there in the middle of the room alone lost in the zephyr of emotions..

Did he understand what she said..?

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Geet came back to her dormitory in dazed footsteps..something awakened in her that she did think have it within her..she was unsure to feel..or name the feelings.its just that the throbbing in her chest at his thought was not a fleeting sensation .it was settling in her ..spreading roots in her.

She leaned on the door after closing it behind her. Shut her eye to go back in memory. Relive the moment.

His face flashed in front of her shut eyes ..etched in her memory like a golden dream. His cologne was all over her ..shuddered at the remembrance of his leaning face on her .

Dragged her tired soul to the bed and slumped on it covering face in her palms.

He is arjun sir...my teacher...for god's sake what was I thinking .?its so wrong ..it feels horrible when I think I even had let the idea of kissing him run through me...

Ohh...god what's wrong with me..? I did know where all those frantic heartbeats leading to .all those excuses to meet him leading to..but yet I chose to walk on that path ..when did I cross the line and didn't even regret .

He was a dutiful good teacher. just being kind with me. How could I be so eluded that it didn't occur to me who he is.

How could I be hypnotized with kind gestures and suave looks so much I forgot admiring my teacher is a another thing and personalizing him is totally different..

Shame on me...!!regret run through her.

how could I let myself tangle in this path . I thought I promised myself not to sway with emotions over again.

Her thoughts flew backs to a moment of past..

Geet bitiya...open the door bitiya...her aunt's voice flew around her but not touching her.she stared blankly at his father's vacant bed..she should cry.cry and flood the world with tears. Soak herself in pain.but she cant.its too painful to breath .too painful to cry.what would it do.it wont bring back her papaji..her father is dead.she is much matured to understand her aunt's false words..why don't they say her simply he is dead.what ?they think she cant handle it.

She will handle it..

Geet bitiya...her voice again flung to her...seemed so distant like calling from another world...to distant to reach.

I hope she is alright ...geet's aunt murmured ..it had been 48 hours bauji ..she addressed her father in law who sat with pensive eyes..his youngest son died of cancer.and he is yet alive...he has to ..he knew his responsibility isn't finished .his son left geet ..

13 years old Geet sat like statue .. she wasn't handling it...grief was handling her..she had everyone of her large family around her ..but yet she couldn't connect.it was her ...always kept her isolated..overtly matured for her age..

you could have just stayed with me...papaji...she murmured rubbing her hand through the spread

Just...its so alone...so lonely like she is the only one alive in a graveyard .her mother left her the moment she opened her eyes to see the world.her father left her too...even her dog died last month..and him...he left her too.

Papa...you told he would come and always be with me when I needed him most..why did you lie papa.i watched you die slowly ...i fought alone..and he didn't come.i watched you leave me forever but yet he didn't come...he didn't do anything to stop you from leaving me'

Her early years of adolescence had been sweet.. Moments of storm whirl of newly discovered emotions..shy stealing glances '.feel of his palm on her tiny fragile hands '. lingering promises... wait for a certain face..the peeping from the crack of door ..his smile ..'the chocolates rained on her lap as he came from her behind'.her looking at them with awe'and his indulging her with fond smile'tugging her pig tails from nooks of home'the mesmerized eyes as she wore the red colour ... the day after the ceremony he went and never came back. Taking her belief on human relationships forever.

what did she do to be such punished?

i never lied. Never wronged anyone. Always done my homework's in time.so why did you snatch papaji from me god..why didn't MAAN came back after making such promises to her 'she had waited everyday for 3 years from dawn to dusk '.why did he abandon her such way after promising to fetch the moon for her'

Good works never get appreciated. Isn't it ?

She didn't care anymore if god didn't answer her.

She had asked dadaji later after some years..gathering much courage she finally uttered..

Dadaji...why didn't he come back...all these years..?

Dadaji snorted in reply ..fitrat bitiya'.!! he got what he wanted bitiya ..why would he come back...forget him ..that was most stupidest thing ever happened with you .. Your providence and the cunning chap.

She stood limply lowering her head dejected by his opinion ...

But papaji always believed..she murmured''

Dadaji didn't let her finish by raising his hand in air.. and said with much anger in his voice.

To hell with his belief..!!

Your father was the most stupid son one could ever had.i wonder if he was my own blood.first he married your mother and then this with you ...stupid and stubborn as hell! Always building relationships with lowlife beggars..he has done nothing but bringing the shame on the family ..

Don't let his doings affect you bitiya...his harsh voice softened instantly ...

You study hang around with your friends enjoy life..you are a raichanda ..raichanda's don't wait for anyone.what happened to you isn't even official ... I m sure he shares the same feelings.he feels no no obligation to you bitiya..you should feel the same too'I tried contacting him for your sake..believe me bitiya you are better off without him ..you shoudnt pay for my dumbass son and his whims '

Geet didn't waste time asking another word about him ever ...she didn't like her dead father being heckled for his doings ..like loving her mother.. .marrying her..or caring for his only child geet and taking some decisions..

What is the use...MAAN never remembered her ..contacted her..why would she care...

Her father might have chosen the wrong person ...but his intentions were to protect his geet from the inevitable trauma of his death.

But the hurt was there for a long time...he didn't come back ever looking for her ..hurt changed to anger after sometime..then it indifference all she had...

Thereafter she stopped thinking about him...it was young aged mistake...few meaningless insignificant promises that none of them valued anymore. She forgave and forget him finally .

After that she had never liked a person enough strongly to think about let alone feel...

But today again the same flutter of heart .. same wait for the heart to skip the beat ...why again ?

it is no way possible ...he is my teacher for god's sake .how could I even think of this..he would shame on me if he had known what idea's I m lulling in my head . Eventually he will leave as he gets good opportunity at somewhere else .i will be left behind with all those emotions burning my hopes...again alone.. everyone leaves...he will leave too.he is not even supposed to stay'''..

geet closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh.

What is the use of walking through a blind path .i must control my wandering emotions and close the door tight before the surge could flood me.

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Arjun sat in his desk .the image of her flashed again n again in front of his eyes. geet in his quarter making it home. Her touch was everywhere. From the tiny flower vas to the spread of the bed..he was afraid to touch anything scared of losing her touch.

Geet in his arms ...so close to his heart ...buried in daze ..he could swear that he saw his own emotions mirror in her eyes. Her lips quavering in anticipation of his touch. The flicker of desire in them. Her palm on his beating heart...

He thought the moment would never come..he would never see any emotion for him in her liquid malt eyes..so deep he feared he would lose himself in her.

He prayed the moment would never end..she will be always in his arms forever and ever.

Sweet scent of her lilac skin still lingered on his chest .

She could hear the music coming through the open window.this time She knew who was it.. expressing the inner turmoil through music ...geet sat still with her head leaned on bedpost .

I will just busy myself in life so that this stupid feelings doesn't get a single scope to trespass inside my mind. she was determined to keep her distance from arjun .

Next few days were absolutely silent for arjun..geet didn't ever neared him neither talked to him.he noticed her gossip with friends casually sit and laugh in the cafeteria. Her voice flew to him from union room often. Its like she was there living her life fully as before not aware of arjun's presence .she was so distant that he wondered anything ever happened that night.she totally ignored his being..even in the classes she sat still with her head buried in the copy taking notes .never lifted her face to look at him...he waited for a single glimpse to her eyes...a single eye contact ..so that he could see those eyes again ..may be a glimpse of himself.he hoped every time she will look at him ..

But she didn't ..like he was nonexistent to her.

Anger or hurt which seeped through his brain he didn't know...just he fought with the desperate urge to ask her why isn't she talking to him ...

Few days when he had no class of her batch ..the day felt so long to him.

It was the seventh class of his from that day but she ignored him .

Damn the girl makes him feel like a teenager ..spun by gust of emotions .hurting him over and over again .how many times he had to be affected by this girl to understand it over and over again that she didn't care...he never existed to her...why the hell I don't get this and get the damn heart out of it . I m not here to be pained geet...he slammed the book shut sitting alone in his chamber...he had another class of her batch in afternoon which he had no desire left to take.

Sir...may I come in ...

His heart skipped the beat thinking it as geet ..

yes...?? he lifted his expectant eyes at the door.

But it was not ...dia entered the room with a lots of copies and books in her hand...

He managed to smile and put some enthusiasm in his voice...

So show me what notes you have made...!!

After a long hours constant talking , and overlooking dia's twirling her locks and battling eyelashes he got rid of her.

Geet had looked at his retreating back after he walked out of the class.the broad shoulders of his, the poise in his walk always made her remember of her father ...it is the only moment she allowed herself look at him...

earlier she had felt his eyes linger on her tad more than usual in the class.

But she controlled herself not to get swayed by every time he looked at her.

She was lost in her thoughts when she felt Sunanda was saying something for a long time ..but she couldn't hear anything . all she could see her lips moving ..

So what do you think geet ...? she could hear the last bit of her question ...beside her vikas was sittng on zaria's desk ..while zaria stood beside him gaping him wide eyed..she had a not so secret crush on him for a long time...vikas had played along without giving her much hope .but its not geet's matter to interfere..zaria was adult.

Tell na...what do you think about it ..

What of ..? geet asked not able to understand what she was referring to.

Where have you been yaar .you haven't heard a single word I have said..didnt you ...?/ sunanda asked exasperated..

Yeah ...she has been doing that a lot lately zaria exclaimed...

While sunanda gave her a pointed look...what is it geet ...?

Seems like you have been touched by cupids arrow finally .vikas clapped grinning wide...after all how long you would make me wait ...he winked at her.

Yeah vikas ...i have been dying to tell you that all this time ...geet quickly covered her lost state and reverted back to her normal charms.she exclaimed holding vikas's hand between her palms..her voice soaked with love'.i feel so lost without you this days '

Huh..!!!!. all he could say was that...staring at her with stunned eyes

Oh geet ...finally ...how long you could have survived my charms ...i knew it ... Vikas stammered at her sudden advance...much happy with the change..

Laughter managed to come to her after such long brooding days.. geet's throat ..but she managed to keep her love struck puppy eyed look intact..

You are so intelligent vikas..and so dashingly handsome..i could not take my eyes off you recently..i have realized its only you who suited beside me...

Vikas clasped her hand between his own and said ..you have done the right thing saying this before my birthday ...is the most amazing gift ...geet you are such beauty to be wasted alone baby ..

So you would wear that black hot dress to my party ...?oh we will rock it totally ..!!.

Yes vikas I would wear everything you ask...just for you my love ...she battled her eyes at a clueless vikas.

So it's a date ...!! .vikas couldn't believe his own luck totally oblivious to geet's joke.

Arjun couldn't believe his own ears...

He has heard the conversation while he was at the door...couldnt believe his own ears . he clenched his teeth in utter fury.

He had heard enough .. entered the class with a loud bang on the door...interrupting geet's making fun of vikas...so vikas went back to his seat grinning wide ...

Zaria looked at him and whispered to geet ...Do you realise he didn't get your prank ...?

Sunanda and zaria were unaffected by geet's sudden declaration of love..because they had known it geet had no intention of dating him ever. Actually they often makes fun of him at his futile attempts of wooing her. pranks like this was not new for geet ...she was infamous for all these stunts ..

I do ...geet whispered back suppressing a giggle...

Miss Zaria .sorry to interrupt you !. please come here and share the matter of your urgent discussion with us...arjun icily bit out..come ...i insist ...! miss geet you must accompany her ...

The whole class was in pin drop silence being aware of arjun's sullen mood. He is known for humiliating the shit out of a student when he is mad at him.

Astonished by the flare of anger in his voice geet glanced at him ...she was immediately rewarded with pool of hatred and resentment.what had she done now'

Sorry sir...zaria uttered with her head hung to her chest ...while geet didn't utter anything at all...stood with her head lowered...she was much more affected by the hatred in his eyes than the bitter words he uttered.the same eyes that had adored her endlessly a few days back ..

Arjun looked at her ...he waited for a obstinate retort that didn't come..

Exasperated he asked both of them to sit down...

The class continued without any further interruption...but geet couldn't join her mind to it ...she sat oblivious to his voice...his one look again made her drop into that whirlpool of emotions that she had thought she has shut successfully .

After a certain amount of time arjun started his usual questionnaire..geet didn't hear a bit of anything he said...sat blank with her eyes fixed on the wall opposite to her.

He has noticed geet to be lost in her thoughts .which infuriated him more..

Geet could hear dia's voice in background but couldn't hear it..

Dia said something to his question...and then she could hear her name...

Miss geet ...so what do you think Milton meant by the line?

Geet ...!!!

She was oblivious to the calls..

A piece of chalk struck her forehead causing her to wince. which broke the trance .

Geet raichanda...i m talking to you ...!! arjun shouted losing temper ...

Suddenly she realized whole class is looking at her including arjun...

She raised from her seat .

Care to share your reverie...?

Geet stood with lowered head having no answer to his question..

Please narrate the part we have read in this class...arjun knew it very well she hasn't heard a bit of it ..

Oh ...you might have been writing your own paradise lost in your mind...please share it with us... we are all ears ...thats why Milton wasn't admirable to your ears...

Whole class broke into laughter which they quickly suppressed awarded by arjun's glare...vikas was the only one who didn't join the laughter he was busy shooting daggers to him.

She again had no answer to this..

Why do you come to the class if you don't find it worthy enough to listen ...? why are you even here ...why don't you say good bye to all this joke and enjoy the parties that you rock...dont let us keep you here miss raichanda...

Geet shut her eyes tight at the utter humiliation in front of the whole class..

Just get out of my class...now...! arjun pointed his index to the door.

Without a single word geet picked up her belongings .before walking out of the class geet looked up to meet his eyes ...to witness the resentment for her...when the bell rang announcing the end of geet's misery.

Arjun was punched in his gut as he saw in her eyes...

The soulful eyes had so much hurt in them that made him remorse immediately everything he said...

Whole class went out leaving the two of them alone in the middle of the classroom..

Geet slowly neared his table. He had his eyes fixed on the table in front of him when geet kept two books on it and said in a small voice .

Your books ...

arjun didn't reply to that.

Wait...

Geet stopped in her track.

Slowly turned to face him and asked ...is there anything left to say ?

Arjun gaped her pensively.. He had asked her to wait .but is there really anything to say..?

He had nothing to say .. neither she did say anything . he gaped her like she was the only thing he was holding onto..

His eyes had that look ..that look always clenched her heart. They were not hateful to her anymore. Just a quiet hurt ...mirroring her own..eyes that spoke volumes..

She knew he was pacifying her. she took the humiliation he meant for her .but not the pacifying after that..She could feel tears pricking in the corners of her eyes..

Geet raichanda never lets anyone see her tears ..she abruptly walked out of the room without waiting for his permission .

Arjun took a deep sigh .he sat there quietly in the vacant classroom .

The whole thing was watched by a single person who had a confused frown on his face.vikas was waiting for geet to console her and help her plotting against him.but what he saw in that silent conversation , made his pea sized brain suspicious

The next day arjun found the desk belonged to geet was vacant .she didn't attend the class.

After class he quietly replayed the whole day . the grudge was personal. He should not have over reacted that way just because she had decided to date vikas.

he hadn't have much sleep last night . he was waiting to see her again . if he could tell her anyhow ...damn ..what would he say to her geet I lost control as I heard your love talk with vikas...

He slammed his fist on his table..

.darn girl always managed to bring out the worst in him.he always lost control when it came to her.

Somehow deep in his heart he was waiting for geet .though he fully aware of her self-esteem. she wouldn't ever appear on his doorstep if not been called.

Then he would call her ... he cant let everything go to ashtray just for that ruffian vikas .

Geet was sitting in the union room when the peon informed her she has been called by arjun. She dwelled on the thought decided not to meet him. But her tentative footsteps brought her to his .

You asked for me...?

Her voice made him look up from the book in front of him.

Sit... he pointed the chair .

She neared the table tentatively but didn't take the seat.

Sit ..he said again.

I m fine.

I m not...

Her eyes shot to him for a quick glance

Take the seat geet ...

She didn't object this time.

You haven't attended the class today .

Geet didn't reply to the statement.

What happened?

Had a party... geet retorted remembering his words .

Really ...?who threw it ? vikas...he played along.

Geet was mum for a moment..she didn't understand where vikas's name came from ?

Why have you been avoiding me...geet ? arjun couldn't stop himself from asking that..the question was itching his tongue for a few days now.

She looked straight into his eyes .trying to fathom the words hidden in his question.

Why would you think that.

thats not what i asked ..answer me geet ...

she sat there playing with her fingers.

When are you going to show me the thesis.. he changed the subject .

I don't understand you ..she blurted agitated by his constant prodding..a moment you despise me like virus the moment next you ask me if I m avoiding you like you were expecting me...decide your mind sir...what you want to do with me...

The innocent yet daunting heart spoken nature of hers always impressed arjun.. in the process not what the words meant in reality ...he couldn't suppress the chuckle.. what he wants to do with her...bad question geet..!!

Seeing his smile geet was more angered...

i m gonna go bow sir...need to be somewhere'

What ? a date ? arjun asked cutting her midway while rubbing his chin with the thumb..the whole time gauging her with scrutinizing eyes.

I don't have a boy friend sir ..she stingily retorted emphasizing on boy friend.

Arjun was immediately relieved even though his questions were still hung in the air

Really ? why ? you don't find anyone worthy of you ...?

Geet had trouble finding the answer...no matter how odd the timings are ...her heart taking up the pace ...why is he asking these questions...why all of a sudden behaving like this..what is he getting at ?

Arjun noticed the frown to appear on her face...

What about vikas...!!

What about him ? Geet dumbly asked still not getting the origin of this scrutinizing sessions about her boyfriend.

Suddenly the whole matter was clear to her in a flash.

Arjun noticed the confusion to wipe out and the realization dawning upon her...he cursed his extremely nosy question ..he knew geet's transparent way of talking ...he wouldn't have a single answer to it ...damn jealous heart ...!!!

She put her arms on the table looked pointedly at arjun whilst he pretended to flip through the pages...she was about to say something when dia entered the room along with another girl..

Arjun mentally gave thousand thanks to his savior of the moment ... however vikas didn't matter much to him at this moment given her attitude.

Sir the paper ...is it ready ...how did I score..?

From the further conversation geet understood dia was giving preparation tests arranged by arjun.oh so he was private tutoring her.an wave if irritation flowed through her immediately. How convenient for dia.is she that shallow'.!! Most importantly why arjun allows her near him'has she gone to his quarter and got rewarded with "that" moments '..!!!she flinched at the thought which didn't escape arjun's eyes'he cursed dia for being so desperate 'but she was indeed a brilliant student ..if a hardworking student asks for a teachers help it's a teachers duty to oblige her/him.

Damn geet ..how do you know he doesn't treat her specially '.may be she has been allowed in his quarter ..she too can get any book anytime she wants'the room is suffocating me..

How come he never asked me..oh wait he was busy following my private life...though she wanted to feel the anger...all she felt a sudden lift of weight from her chest ..it wouldn't be far stretched to guess that he was jealous ...well may be a little jealous...would it ?

But he could help me in studies..Enough of it geet 'you were never around him .carefully avoided a single chance to face him .what was he supposed to do 'ask you geet come to me..i want to help you '

Well he did..a couple of times..isn't it .even after my spiteful words.

I would bring the papers to you tomorrow after the afternoon period .you don't have any classes that time. Geet addressed arjun getting up from the chair..

Okay..he instantly said relieved to escape her gauging eyes..

How can you sir...you have given us the time to discuss the questions you have mentioned in last class ..you know the day of the horrible fiasco ...dia looked at geet meaningfully...while standing at the side of arjun's desk almost trying to fall on him...

Geet felt an nasty urge of slapping her. she clenched her teeth and shooting a pointed glance at her,she turned to keep her out from side view'..

well sir I wouldn't interrupt your business anymore' you seem to have no time for me..i mean valuate the papers ..she added quickly corrected herself ..i will just take your leave then..she wouldn't wait and stand all these obscene efforts to woo her arjun sir...

Her arjun sir...? where did that come from ?? she should leave now before she goes fully freaked.

She was about to bolt out when arjun's voice drew her attention .

Wait ...dia so bring everything tomorrow I will check the paper by then..do you have anything else to ask.?he said meaningfully almost asking them to leave geet and him alone..

Dia might be shallow but wasn't stupid to understand that it was her cue to leave..

After she left there was an odd air thickened between them .arjun was the one who broke it.

bring the papers today after class...bring them to my quarter..

Geet stopped for a moment before thinking ..the mention of quarter made her envisage the last encounter ...

NO...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..she almost shrieked making arjun jump out of his skin.

I wont ...i mean I cant ...i mean ...she took a deep breath to sort out the words...i m very busy tonight ...i cant ...see you later sir...

Saying she bolted out of the room without waiting for his permission like she was being chased...

Well she was...the vision of his face bending down on her mouth was the only thing she could remember ...

Geet sat below the sprawling neem tree for hours...looking at the dying sun...trying to reach out to her give last ray of optimism..optimism hope trust these are tricky things ...serves the lucky ones.

The setting sun always made her remember her dad..in his sick days he always talked with her even though he had trouble even breathing ..he wouldn't care ..he would just talk pretending to be fine to cheer up little geet clung to his arms.

Oddly arjun always reminded her of him.. his gestures had that concern for her that she couldn't really shake off..he had his way of making geet follow his wishes ...same like his dad..

geet couldn't really figure out arjun's true intention towards her'sometimes it felt like he was sailing on the same boat like her .like today the way he repeatedly dragged the boyfriend topic 'it seemed he was seeking confirmation ..the name vikas sounded differently from him like he was ..jealous..is it too presumptuous of her to think he was jealous of vikas?

Wasn't he..? that only explains that he has overheard their conversation and the jealousy made him react this way ..well if it was before then she wouldn't have said it . arjun was always known for his temper at an inattentive student in his class..he took much effort preparing notes foor them answered their queries untiringly gave equal importance to each classes and each students but in return he sough undevided attention to his lecture'geet knew it very well ..but his today's behavior was outrageous ..specially after sharing the moment that night' ...

all of a sudden she had a distressing feeling arjun might have shared the feelings she was going through ..though it was not obvious from his behavior'it might be she was seeing it because she wanted him to share the feelings'but it could be.

is there a possibility that '?

She sat motionless staring at the magenta sky 'The feelings made heart heavily pound in the chest..the anticipation,the rush of adrenalin was wearing her off her judiciousness..the expectation 'the need to search in his heart and see if it was more than the plain teacher student relationship.moreover ..it was herself..she wanted to know exactly what she felt admiration or something else'just hormonal infatuation or something stronger'.she hoped it was not ..she sat Obliviously surrounded by the layers of dusk .

What should i do ..?keep my distances from him ...or...

Who had seen the fickleness of future more than me.why cant i be happy in this moment..cherish the moment and just be in it ...her heart whined ..

but what is the use..? there can never be anything between them..he will go away at the second best opportunity and I will be left alone..

Why does there have to be anything...why cant this be just the way it is...someone to care for me..why cant I live in the moment ...? seeking straws there honey ?the heart taunted her..

But how can I forgive that arrogant jerk for his behavior...geet herself didn't understand...since when she had become such forgiving...why after all of these a few kind gazes makes everything alright..or the pull that she cant escape.

Why is he drawing me like this...how desperate I have become to be swayed by him even after the sheer mortification..

Where m I leading myself to...the path of hurt and unbearable sufferings...

I have tried staying away...i have tried keeping distances..nothing worked...except that the hurt was always there...he was just in front of me yet so away. I couldn't even look up to face him.. while he waited for single glimpse of me ...

He waited for me...? what the hell m I thinking...?

Why cant he wait for me...? is it that impossible to want me...? the bitch in the name of heart droned again.

Oh god..! she clutched her head within both of her palms..

She is even not sure if arjun shared any of these damn thoughts ... she was donning conclusion out of nothing.

do i have to say who is maan ???

chap 5

i m sorry for the late update...but hope now you are satisfied with the legth of it ..thank you so much ..tomorrow i will do the pms

thank you !

Originally posted by: mannubhardwaj

long long and superb update👏

O mere dil ke chain...
chain aye mere dil ko dua kijiye...
o mere dil ke chain...


i loved it.. it was perfect for situation...

arjun knew geet as quite girl.. koi gahra raaz hai...

arjun made geet aware that without her surname she is not nothing..
he is so affected by geet...
looking forward for this story..

P.S. as for low response i would say, maaneetians love ur work. but many of them donot know that u r back with another story... people hardly visit FF forum it's mainly geet forum..

thank u for writng story for us...😊

aww ...sweet !!!

thank you for such a lovely reply ...
haan raaz to hai koi...dekhti hu smajh payo ya nahi is chapter me...
i m logging in in if after 2 years so ..compltely out of touch with maneetians..may be you r right..
however thank you !