Destiny, Fate And Love Thread 3. Chapter 54 (C) - 68 (A).

DESTINY, FATE AND LOVE

THREAD # 3

The writer smiles at the viewer then look up.

Reads what is written up.

Third thread? Haila!!!!

She looks at the viewers and grin.

The writer gets up and start to dance around while shouting at the top of her voice, "Main Behosh Nahi Huyi! Main Behosh Nahi Huyi!" After jumping around like a monkey for few minutes, the writer calms down and sits back on her seat.

Hey Friends, How are you?

DFL was started on 16^th April, 2012. And today, on 16^th August, 2013 it completes 16 months and hence I have decided to start this thread today as a celebration.

Before the writer could say anything more, someone taps her shoulder. She turns around to see a teary eyed Khushi and crying Geet. The writer is surprised. Khushi speaks up, "Yeh kya kiya aapne, Writerji? Humaare naseeb mein Arnavji se juda hona likh diya! Yeh kyun kar rahi hai aap, Writerji? Kyun? Humaara dil todke kya mila aapko? Aur humne jo Arnavji se vaada kiya ki hum kabhi unke dukhi nahi hone denge, uska kya, Writerji? Bataayiye!"

Geet decides to share her woes too, "Kyun Writerji? Kya aap hum sabko khush nahi dekh sakti? Aapne mujhe Maan se alag kyun kiya? Kya bigaada tha mere Maan ne aapka? Aur maine bhi toh vaada kiya tha kabhi unko chodkar nahi jaaungi, is vaade ka kya, Writerji? Bataayiye!! Jawaab dijiye!"

Both the girls continue to sob and the writer is almost sad when a thought occurs to her. This is my story and I can write it the way I want, right!!

The writer rolls her eyes and tries to justify herself, "Dekho Khushi! Main jo bhi kar rahi hoon, soch samajh kar kar rahi hoon!" Khushi and Geet look at the Writer curiously. "Ab tumhaare Arnavji ko hi le lo, kitna arrogant hai aur tumpar kitna raub jamaata hain, uske is ghamand ko main thoda kam karna chaahti hoon! Par uske liye tum dono ka alag hona jaroori hai!" Khushi remembers how Arnav had harassed her on many Sundays and becomes happy at the thought harassing Arnav too. But she frowns as she remembers Geet, "Par Geet ko kyun yeh sazaa? Usne kya kiya hai?" The writer huffs, "Arre! Pagli! Geet ko Maan se pyaar kyun hua? Kyunki woh Maan ko apna fianc samajh baithi thi! Is pyaar mein uski apni koi choice nahi thi! Main Geet ko pyaar mein girne ka choice dena chaahti hoon! Is liye Maan aur Geet ko bhi alag hona padega!" Geet frowns but Khushi grins, "Hum samajh gaye! Jaise shaadi ke baad pyaar hone mein, patni ko aur koi choice nahi hota sivaay apne pati se pyaar karne ke! Aur jaise shaadi ke pehle waale pyaar mein, ladkiyon ko pyaar mein padne ke liye kitne saare ladkon ka option hota hai! Right!! Yahi aap kehna chaahti hain, haina!" The writer nods but Geet is confused (and the readers too), "Matlab?" Khuhsi rolls her eyes, "Matlab watlab kuch nayi! Tum bas yeh yaad rakho that in the end tum aur Maan saath honge!" Geet grins happily at that thought. Both the girls thank the writer and walk away.

The Writer turns back to her thread when her door is banged open. She whirls around in her seat to look at the entrance and her eyes widen in shock!

There in the doorway stand Maan Singh Khurana and Arnav Singh Raizada in full fledged angry avatar. Maan glares at the writer and the writer shrinks away. Arnav hisses through his teeth, "Toh tum ho woh jo mujhe aur Khushi ko alag karna chaahti hai?" Maan roars, "Tumne yeh socha bhi kaise ki Geet aur main alag honge?" The Writer gulps. Both the angry young men march into the room and tower over the writer intimidating her. The Writer starts hyperventilating and soon faints away in fear. Arnav raises an eyebrow while Maan frowns. Suddenly, both men are grabbed from behind and turned around. Right in front of them stood Geet and Khushi glaring at them. "Yeh kya kiya aapne?", Khushi questions. Geet narrows her eyes, "Writer ko behosh kar diya?" Maan shrugs, "Par yeh humein alag kar rahi thi!" Khushi slaps her forehead, "Hey Devi Maiyya! Humne Writerji se baat karli thi aur unhonein humein sab kuch samjha bhi diya lekin aap!" Geet continues, "Lekin aapne Writerji ko itna daraaya ki woh behosh hogayi!! Aap dono ko toh sazaa milni chaahiye!" Khushi nods, "Aur sazaa humne soch liya hai! Aapne writerji ko behosh kiya na, ab aap hi is thread ka intro kijiye!" "What the!", Arnav shouts. "Kya?", Maan roars. Geet rolls her eyes, "Haan! Ab yeh kaam aapko karna hai, Chal Khushi!" Both the girls march away angrily while Maan and Arnav stand stupefied.

After few minutes, Maan and Arnav look at each other and shrug miserably. They sigh and look at the viewers.

(Arnav fans start drooling while Maan fans swoon)

Maan growls: Main Maan aur yeh Arnav

Arnav smiles sarcastically: And we welcome you to the third thread of DFL!

Maan continues: Agar scenes achche lage toh taarif kijiye!

Arnav speaks up: Aur bure lage toh chappal phekiye!

In Unison the men turn and glare at the writer who is awake by now and smiling sheepishly. The men march away and the Writer notices the viewers.

Hey Bhagwan! Main phir behosh hogayi? Hey Babaji! Hey Devi Maiyya! Agli baar nayi thread ki naubat aayi toh please mujhe behosh mat karna!

Writer slaps her forehead, takes a deep breath and then smiles widely at the readers.

Hello people! My name is Kalpana and I am the Writer of Destiny, Fate and Love.

I am really thankful to all my readers for making my story reach third thread.

Thank you guys for your continuous support. I really love your reviews and appreciate the few moments you spend on not only reading my work but also pressing 'likes' and commenting on it. Thank you, guys! And thank you IF for making a fanfiction forum!

FOR NEW READERS PLEASE CHECK THE FIRST THREAD OR ELSE YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE A HEAD OR TAIL OF WHAT I AM BLABBERING IN THE NEXT CHAPTERS! THE LINK TO FIRST THREAD IS IN NEXT POST!

FOR OLD READERS GO AHEAD AND READ FURTHER!

Next post has the index where you will find the link to the last thread, new chapters and hopefully next thread too.

The third post has the wish list. Please check it out!

THANK YOU FOR READING!

Kalpana!

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CHAPTER 61. A DRUNK DEVDAS AND A TIPSY PARO!

Day 9 Tuesday

Place - Dev and NT's Room at Khurana Mansion

"NT? NT?", Dev called out as he entered the room. NT, who stood dressing in front of the mirror adjusting her Saree Pallu, turned around and rolled her eyes, "Dev! Aap itna chilla kyon rahe hain? Humein heart attack aa jaata toh?" She turned around and pinned her Pallu properly. Dev hugged her from behind and placed his head on her shoulder. "Chillaun nahi toh kya karun? I am so eager for today. Agar sab plan ke mutaabik chala toh humaare Dev Junior ko bahut jald uski Geet Taayiji mil jaayegi!", Dev said while patting NT's stomach. NT smiled at his words. She was five months pregnant and her stomach was showing it. She turned towards him and frowned, "Agar Vadde Veerji ko hum dono ke plan ke baare mein pata chala toh?" Dev gave her a smile, "Isiliye toh meri jaan tumhein is kaam pe lagaaya hai. With you being pregnant, Bro tumpe ghussa galti se bhi nahi karenge!" NT narrowed her eyes at him and swatted him on his shoulder. Dev smiled sheepishly, "Ab chalo! Office mein jaake next plan implement jo karna hai!" NT nodded and as Dev turned to walk away NT caught his hand while mumbling, "Dev Junior nahi! NT Junior hogi!" Dev shook his head and replied back, "Dev Junior!" NT argued, "NT Junior!" Dev argued back, "Dev Junior!" Both continued arguing as they walked out of the room.

Place - Dev's Cabin at Khurana Constructions

Geet entered the room after knocking at the door. Pinky had called her when she was in Sasha's cabin working, telling her that Dev Sir's wife wanted to talk to her. Geet was curious; what would Naintara want with her? She had met NT once or twice at her house but never got a chance to speak to her properly. Geet did not know but NT did not attempt to speak to her till now because she was sure that she would either blurt out the truth of Soni to her or start crying at her Veerji's situation.

Geet looked at the Dev's chair only to see a beautiful lady dressed in red Saree with sleeveless blouse and long hair smiling at her. When she got up Geet noticed that she was pregnant. Geet guessed her pregnancy to be around four or five months. She came and hugged Geet tightly; well... as tightly as her expanded stomach could allow her. Geet was confused but hugged her back. NT pulled away and smiled, "Aap humein jyaada nahi jaanti. Par hum aapko achchi tarah se jaante hain!" Geet frowned and NT explained, "Yaad nahi? Aap humaare ghar yaani ki Khurana Mansion mein thehri thi jab aapka woh accident hua tha. Us waqt humaari aur aapki beech achchi khaasi dosti hogayi thi! Par phir pichle saal ke us haadse ke baad humein aapse milne ka mauka hi nahi mila! Jab Dev ne bataaya ki aap yahaan kaam karti hain toh hum aapse milne chale aaye!" Geet remembered her situation and smiled back, "Aapse milke achcha laga!" Soon, they sat down and chatted along. NT asked Geet all about the Raizada family while Geet asked about her family. It was through NT Geet came to know about how NT and her brother was orphaned and how Daadima took them in. She gave Geet a brief about how she married Dev while Arjun married Annie. Soon, the topic of Maan's anger was broached. "Pata nahi NTji. Aap kitni bhi taareef karlo par aapke Vadde Veerji hain toh bade hi ghussail aur khadoos insaan. Har waqt daante rehte hai, kabhi mujhpe toh kabhi baaki staff pe!", Geet complained and NT smiled as she remembered a moment in the past when Geet had complained similarly about Maan. NT saw this as a right time to start her and Dev's plan; it was time to start the topic of Soni. She sighed sadly and mumbled, "Tum nahi jaanti Geet. Maan Veerji dil ke bahut achche hain. Woh toh bas Soni ke jaane ke baad se..." she trailed off deliberately trying to bait Geet. Geet leaned ahead in anticipation, "Soni? Soni kaun?" NT looked away as if she was in pain but inside she was smirking; Machli jaal mein phas gayi! She looked back at Geet sadly, "Bahut pyaar karte the Vadde Veerji Soni se. Aur Soni bhi bahut pyaar karti thi Maan Veerji se. Kabhi Veerji unke liye icecream date pe le jaate toh kabhi lassi pilaate. Ek baar toh paratha banaane ki bhi koshish ki thi kyunki Soni ko parathe bahut pasand the!" She looked at Geet hopefully; Shaayad ise kuch yaad aajaaye! This was Dev's plan; to tell Geet about her days with Maan and see if she could remember anything. But Geet's clueless expression disappointed her and she continued, "Phir ek din kuch aisa hua ki woh dono alag hogaye. Soni unki zindagi se kahin door chali gayi!" Geet hesitated but spoke up, "Kahaan gayi? Aur kyun gayi?" NT shook her head, "Yeh sab hum tumhein nahi bata sakte. Maan Veerji ne hum sabko kasam di hai ki hum sab Soni ke jaane ke baare mein baat nahi karenge." NT looked away. She was right! Maan had told them not to tell anybody that Geet was Soni but he never forbade anybody to talk about Soni to Geet. That was the loophole Dev found and convinced her to talk to Geet. NT felt sad; this plan had flopped. Geet did not remember anything. But then she looked at Geet's thoughtful face and paused for a moment. Nahi! Yeh plan flop nahi hua! Geet Veerji ke baare mein pooch rahi hai iska matlab hai ki woh Veerji ko jaanna chaahti hai. Aur koi ladki kisi insaan ko jaanne ki koshish toh tab karti hai jab uske dil mein us insaan ke liye kuch ho! Suddenly her face brightened up; Hum khaamakha pareshaan ho rahe hain. Lagta hai by hook or by crook Khurana khaandaan ki badi bahu toh Geet hi banegi! She smiled happily while Geet excused herself and walked away.

Geet walked to Sasha's cabin in haze. Mr. Khurana aur itna pyaar! Kya woh baahar se jitne kadak hain utne hi naram andar se hain. Aur main toh unhein kitna galat samajhti thi! Woh toh dil ke kitne achche hain. Kya woh kabhi mujhe...She imagined sitting in a restaurant with Maan spoon feeding pasta to her. She suddenly shook her head. Nahi Geet! Tu yeh sab soch nahi sakti! Geet puttar! Tu yeh sab sochna band kar! Tujhe do do mystery solve karne hain uske baare mein soch! But her mind drifted back to Maan's smile after he had bandaged her arm and she smiled dreamily as she walked away.

Place - At a bar in Dilli

Arnav wandered out of the bar as he took a swig from the bottle in his hand. The whole day Khushi's behavior haunted him. How dare she ignore him? How dare she behave in such a manner with him? Few days after his engagement, Arnav had locked away all his emotions keeping his focus on righteous anger he felt due to Khushi's betrayal. He had locked away Khushi's thoughts, the moments spent with her, every thought he had pertaining to her except her betrayal which kept his hatred burning. But the accusations Khushi had thrown at his face after the Sunday lunch unlocked all his emotions leaving him an emotional mess. And the crux of the matter was that she was not wrong; if he had wanted to he could have stopped the engagement and exposed her but he did not. He wanted revenge on her and had accepted the engagement just to spite and hurt her. Till now he had burnt in righteous anger, but now faced with her accusations he felt that all his anger had been robbed leaving behind nothing but pain and misery. And these feelings drove Arnav Singh Raizada back to the bottle which had first dulled his feelings and thoughts on the engagement night.

As a drunk Arnav got out of the bar, he looked around curiously. Where to go? He frowned and pouted all the while looking at the bottle in his hand as if it was going to answer him. Then he smiled, "Khushi!", her name came out in a whisper as his smile widened. Where else was he supposed to go? Arnav questioned himself. He spoke to the bottle, "Dard usne diya hai toh dard ki dava bhi wahi laga de!" He huffed and got in his car. He keyed the engine and shouted out loud, "My painkiller, I am coming!"

Place - Buaji's House at Laxminagar

Arnav grinned as he reached Khushi's house. He smiled softly as he remembered how he had once entered the house through the window. Suddenly he pouted, "No! Arnav! No daydreaming! You are in pain and Khushi is your medicine! GO! Meet your medicine!" He knocked on the door and grinned eagerly.

Khushi smiled sadly as she folded her clothes. Few more days and then she would be going back to Lucknow to start the preparations of her sisters' wedding. She frowned as someone frantically knocked at the door. Buaji? Itne jaldi aagayi? Buaji had gone with the nearby family to hospital as the daughter in law of the neighbour had gone into labour an hour ago. Khushi opened the door only to come face to face with a swaying and grinning Arnav, "Arnavji?", she whispered in shock. Arnav's smile widened and he mumbled, "Medicine!" Khushi's eyes widened while Arnav just waved at her, "How are you medicine?" Khushi's jaw dropped open and she whispered, "Aapne pee rakhi hai Arnavji?" Hey Devi Maiyya! Achcha hua Buaji ghar par nahi hai! Warna pata nahi kya hota! Arnav's eyes narrowed. I was asking her how she was and she is counter questioning me! How dare she! "Nahi!", Arnav shook his head violently while Khushi took a step back, "Nahi! Maine sharaab nahi pee! Bas thodi si davaai pee li!", Arnav mumbled and Khushi frowned. "Davaai?", Khushi whispered in confusion. Arnav nodded vigorously and mumbled, "Haan! Davaai! Jab dard hota haina toh normal log davaai peete hain. Tumhein nahi pata!" As Khushi continued to look at him in shock, he pouted, "Kya karoon Khushi?" He grabbed her by her shoulders and pulled her close, "Aur kya karoon Khushi?", his tone filled with sadness and pain, "Bahut dard hota hai! Bahut dard!" Khushi's eyes filled up at his expression and she mumbled, "Kkkahaan?" Arnav removed his hand from her shoulder and took up her hand. He placed it on his heart and gave her a sad smile, "Yahaan!" When Khushi's eyes widened in realization, Arnav pouted, "Kyun dard diya tumne Khushi? Aisa koi karta hai kya? Kise apne koi itna dard koi deta hai kya?" He pushed her away but fell back himself at the force. He fell on the floor and started laughing. Khushi's eyes started tearing up at his condition. Soon Arnav started hiccupping and his laughter turned into deep breaths. After a while, he looked up and glared at her, "How dare you! How dare you Khushi Kumari Gupta! How dare you!" He got up and grabbed her. He pulled her close and looked into her crying eyes, "How dare you do this to me! How dare you make me feel so bad for your betrayal?", he said referring to her accusation of being so righteous when he himself did not break the engagement. "Main sochta tha ki main sahi tha. Lekin tumne mera bhram toda kyun? Achcha bhala tha main tumhaare bin. Tum meri zindagi mein aayi kyun?", he proceeded to stare into her eyes searching for an answer.

Khushi broke away from Arnav and turned around trying to quell her tears but her tears refused to listen. After few seconds, Arnav turned her around and looked at her with such tenderness that Khushi felt her breathing stop. He gave her a sweet smile, "Tumne dard diya na? Ab tumhi davaai karo! There is no other option you see! You have to give me my medicine. Please mere paas aa jaao Khushi! Please! Yeh dard chala jaayega, I know! Just come to me." Khushi shook her head and pulled away from him. She ran into her room and slammed the door shut leaving behind a drunk Arnav hollering for her. She pulled her phone and dialed a number, "Hello Veerji!"

In next twenty minutes, Maan came and took Arnav away after enquiring whether she was alright. As soon as she closed the door on Maan and Arnav, she fell down on the floor as her whole body shook while her eyes cried the tears of pain.

Place - Arnav's room at Shantivan

Geet looked over as Maan adjusted Arnav on the bed. Maan had kept Arnav in his car and had driven around Dilli till it was late night and all of the Raizadas were asleep. After that, he had called Geet knowing she was the only one who had helped him last time and also had kept quiet about Arnav's condition. Geet had opened the door and had got them in. As she stood there staring, she realized that this drinking episode was linked to Khushi someway. She did not know why she thought that, but her gut feeling was telling her that Khushi was crux to her brotehr's problem. Aisa lagta hai jaise saari taale ki chaabi Khushi hai! Ab toh mujhe sab kuch pata lagaana hi hoga before AB's condition detoriates anymore! Maan walked away without giving her a glance while Geet stood there lost in her thoughts about her AB.

Day 10 Wednesday

Place - Buaji's House at Laxminagar

"Ab hum kya karein? Kaise pata lagaayein?", Khushi mumbled as she paced to and fro in her room. After last night's debacle she was worried about Arnav and wanted to see from her own eyes whether he was ok or not. As she paced around, she closed her eyes and prayed, "Hey Devi Maiyya! Humein koi raasta deejiye Arnavji ko ek baar dekhne ka!" As she opened her eyes, her eyes widened and she gave a grin, "Kanha!", she shouted and then ran around to get dressed for the day.

Place - Shantivan

Arnav was about to get into his car when he stopped as he noticed Khushi on her scooty driving towards his house. As she neared, she stopped the scooty and stared at him nervously. He felt the familiar anger bubble up in his heart and he threw her a glare. She got down the scooty and looked down nervously. She was happy to see him alright but now she realized that by coming here she had left herself open to his taunts. She gulped and looked everywhere except his face. He closed the door of his car with a bang and she flinched. He walked towards her and stood in front of her glaring at her menacingly. He looked at her scooty and then gave her a smirk. Her heart thudded in her chest. She knew that he will taunt her now. And as Khushi had guessed, Arnav opened his mouth, "Tumhein yaad hai! Hum dono... scooty pe... rasto ke khaakh chaante hue?" She glared at him as she dared him to say anything to make those moments cheap with his words. And he did not disappoint her, "Tumne toh bahut saare ladko ko scooty ke peeche bithaake ghumaaya hoga na?" As Khushi looked at him in horror Arnav came close and murmured, "Ya main pehla tha?" She pushed him away and tried to walk away when he caught her hand. She turned around only to feel her breath go away. He was looking at her earnestly almost pleading her to speak. When she did not say anything, his gaze hardened and he hissed through his teeth, "Lagta hai saare woh scooty pe bitaaye hue pal, sab fake the! Unmein koi emotion hi nahi the!" His words pierced her heart and she could stop herself from replying. She wrenched her hand away from his grip and answered back with venom in her voice, "Lagta hai aapko scooty ride mein bahut mazaa aaya Jijaji!" Arnav looked at her in shock but Khushi was not yet completed her with her words, "Don't worry Jijaji! Lavanya Di ko bhi scooty chalaana achcha lagta hai. Ek kaam kijiye aap! Shaadi ke baad Di se kahiye ki aapko Scooty ride pe le jaaye, Jijaji!" She turned around and walked into the house while Arnav stared at her stupefied.

Place - Dev's Cabin in KC

"Dev!", Maan called as he entered the office. Dev looked up from the files he was reading through and smiled, "Yes Bro!" "Sasha kahaan hai? I am not able to get her on her phone.", Maan asked. "She has gone to the site for some routine check! Wahaan signal nahi milta. She will be back in the evening." Maan nodded, "Theek hai! Ek kaam karo! Jab uska phone lage toh use kehna ki aaj Mr. Gupta ke saath ek dinner meeting hai! He wants to discuss the designs with us." "So?", Dev frowned. Maan continued, "So tell Sasha to be ready with the designs around 5. Main ek meeting mein jaa raha hun and will be back by 5 only. I will directly meet her in the parking lot to pick her up." Dev nodded and Maan walked away. Dev called the landline of the site and soon he was informing Sasha about the meeting and telling her to be back by 5.

It was around 4 in the evening, when Dev's phone rang. He picked it up and listened for a while. After replying to the phone, Dev kept the phone down and smirked. He replayed the conversation in his head, "DK! I am sorry but I won't be able to come for the meeting. There are some problems here. Do one thing Dk! Send Geet in my place. She has worked with me on this project so she knows the details too." Dev leaned back on his chair and looked up, "Babaji! You are simply too good. Hats off to you. Kya chance dhoondha hai Bro aur Bhabhi ko paas laane ka! Ab Bro aur Bhabhi ki date pakki!"

Place - Parking Lot at KC

Maan stared for few seconds at the person coming towards his car and turned around. He picked his phone and dialed a number, "Dev!", he spoke in a calm voice trying to keep his anger in control, "Maine tumhein Sasha ko bhejne kahaa tha. Yeh Geet yahaan kya kar rahi hai?" He listened for a while as Dev explained how Sasha was unavailable and how Geet was well versed with the project and then glared at the phone, "Dev! I can't go with Geet. Aur uska reason tum jaante ho right?" He heard Dev's reply, "Bro! This meeting is important and right now Geet is the only one who knows the details. You got no other option. You have to do this for the project Bro!" Maan gripped the phone tightly while closing his eyes trying to calm himself down, "Theek hai! Main iske saath chala jaata hun."

Place - A Hotel in Dilli

Geet sighed as she stared at Maan sadly. She checked her watch; it was nearing 9 PM. She had been so excited when Dev had asked her to go for a meeting with Maan. She had been so excited. She would spend some time with her Maan. But now she wished Sasha had gone in her place. The whole time in the car trip to the hotel, Maan refused to even look at Geet, forget about talking to her. After they reached the hotel, they were busy with the meeting. And once the meeting ended Geet was so happy that they were planning to have dinner too and she could spend more time with Maan only for her happiness to get spoiled because throughout the dinner Maan was talking to the client and did not even give her a single glance. And now as she sat at their table while Maan walked the clients to the car, Geet wished she was in her house. Atleast she would not be so sad. She picked the glass of water near her and drank it in gulp. After few seconds she looked at the glass and smiled. Yeh toh bahut achcha hai. She called the waiter and asked him to serve the drink again. What Geet did not know was that the waiter had mistaken while serving and had placed alcoholic drink which looked like water in place of water and Geet had drank that. Now hearing her order he politely poured her another glass of the drink.

Maan sighed as the clients drove away. He walked towards their table dreading every moment. He had to drive Geet home and that was something he was not looking forward too. At one side, his heart was too excited to spend some time with her but on the other side, his mind did not want to even stay near her. Listening to his mind, Maan had determinedly not given her even a single glance while driving earlier. But now, he was not sure how long he will be able to maintain himself. As he reached the table he murmured to Geet, "Chalo Geet!" He turned around only for Geet to grab his hand, "Nahi!" "Kya?", Maan asked as he turned around. Geet grabbed a glass nearby and drank the whole glass and then looked at him and smiled, "Mujhe nahi jaana!" Maan jerked his hand away from her, "Geet tum theek toh ho?" Geet shook her head and gave him a wide smile, "Nahi!" Maan lost his patience, grabbed her by her shoulders and made her stand up. She swayed in his arms and Maan stiffened, "Tumne sharaab pee hai!" Geet shook her head, "Nahi! Paani pee hai! Aap bhi peeyoge? Bahut achchi hai!" Maan rolled his eyes. He picked her glass up and sniffed it. Great! Lagta hai galti se paani ke jagah sharaab pee li isne! Now he had a drunk Geet to handle. Sober kya kam thi jo ise sharaab chada di! Ab main kya karoon? Ise ghar kaise le jaaun? "Maan!", Geet piped up and he looked at her in annoyance, "Aap kabhi achche kabhi bure kyon ho? Aap hamesha achche kyon nahi rek sakte?" He took a deep breath at her words. He made her sit and called Arnav. He informed Arnav of his situation and asked him to pick Geet up from the Hotel. He promised Arnav to stay there with Geet till he came.

Maan asked Geet to sit at her place and went to settle the bill. But when he came back, Geet was missing. He felt panic grip his heart. Yeh kahaan chali gayi? Hey Babaji! Ab main kya karoon? He looked around and started searching. He looked all around the lobby. While he was searching and asking around, one young waiter informed him that Geet was sitting on the steps of the Hotel front. Thanking the guy, Maan ran towards the Hotel's front only to see Geet sitting there with her sandles in her hand looking around in confusion. "GEET!", Maan roared as he neared her. He grabbed her by her arm and made her stand. She frowned and mumbled, "Maan!" Maan glared at her, "Tum ek jagah pe baith nahi sakti! Have you gone mad?" Geet pouted and mumbled, "Sorry! Par main kya karoon? Aapke baghair main bore ho rahi thi! Toh aapko dhoondhte hue baahar aagayi!" Maan shook his head. There was no use shouting at her. She was clearly drunk! Maan dragged her to the parking lot knowing that Arnav would meet them there. As he reached the parking lot, he did not notice that it was empty but Geet noticed it. She smiled and patted Maan's shoulder. Maan turned around with annoyance written on his face. Geet smiled at sweetly, "Yahaan pe koi nahi hai!" Maan looked around and noticed it, "Toh?" Geet giggled, "Hum dono ko koi aise idhar dekhlega toh kya samjhega?" Maan rolled his eyes, "Chup hojaao Geet!" Geet shook her head and grabbed his collar. She pulled him close, "Ek secret bataaun?" Maan was so lost in her eyes that he almost did not hear what she had to say. She grinned idiotically at him, "Aap ek dusht daanav ho!" Maan clenched his fists and gave her a sarcastic smile. Geet continued, "Nahi nahi! Aap ek Shaitaan ho!" Maan took a sharp breath at her words. Wasn't that what she called him when she stayed with him as Soni? She shook her head, "Par phir bhi I like you, Maan! I don't know why!" Her nave words made his heart melt. She looked at him innocently and mumbled, "I want to kiss you Maan. Can I kiss you?" Maan's eyes widened and he gulped. His eyes looked at her lips and back at her eyes. How many times he had wanted to kiss her? How many times he wished for this moment? But when this moment came he was reminded of his determination to stay away from Geet. He tried to push her away but stilled when Geet spoke his name in a soft way. He looked at her unsure what to do next. She pulled him closer while his heart thudded in his chest. Her eyes were luring him closer. Just right when she was about to kiss him, she fainted in his arms. Maan looked at her in shock. Before he could react, a horn sounded nearby and he looked up to see Arnav's car driving in. He exchanged few words with Arnav and after saying bye Arnav grabbed Geet in his arms, placed her in his car and drove away. Maan got into his car and banged his hand on the steering wheel. He was not sure whether he was angry with Geet being drunk and trying to kiss him or him not getting the chance to kiss her. Yeh achcha kaam mila hai mujhe! Arnav is drunk, Geet ko call karo! Geet is drunk, Arnav ko call karo! Yeh bhai behen ke beech mein main phas gaya hun! He banged his hand on the wheel again and started the car.

AUTHOR NOTES

Sorry for the delay guys, but there was no net here for a while!

Oh and by the way, I won't be able to reply your reviews or mails for a while coz my net is still not alright! Will reply when it gets normal!

And the almost kissing scene is inspired from one of my favorite movie, The Mummy!

PRECAP

Geet finally falls in love with Maan while

Khushi finally decides to get away from Arnav!

CHAPTER 56. THE LEAP!

ONE YEAR LATER

Place - Airport in Delhi

"Aur kitna rukna padega?", mumbled Anjali as she looked here and there searching for her sibling. Right beside her stood Maamiji looking around eagerly, "Ab tak toh cushtum (custom) waala kaam bhi ho jaana chaahiye!" "Dheeraj rakho Manorama!", Manohar Maama replied while patting his wife's shoulder. All waited eagerly for the foreign return member of their family. Behind these three stood Aakash sighing and checking watch constantly, "Jyaada hi waqt hogaya nahi?", he piped up worriedly. Anjali turned around and nodded with worry on her face too. All four waited eagerly for the darling member of their family to return. Suddenly, Anjali spotted somebody and squealed, "Babyyy!" She got a squeal back in answer, "ADdd!" and a human hurricane came running and slammed into Anjali. The hurricane was none other than our very own Geet! Dressed in a sleeveless designer green chudidaar with goggles on her eyes and a Gucci handbag in her hand, Geet looked like a typical rich spoilt brat returning from her vacation. But that was far off from the truth. After her brothers' engagement, Geet renounced her surname and took upon Raizada as her surname. Soon, she joined Delhi University for her last year studies in Bachelor of Architecture after which Arnav got her internship in one of the renowned Architecture firm in London. Even though her results had arrived few days earlier she could not come home sooner. Today was the day she returned from London to her home for past one year, Shantivan in Delhi.

Anjali pushed Geet away gently and turned around, "Humein tumse baat nahi karni!" Geet pouted, "Par AD kyun?" Geet called Anjali AD from her childhood as Anjali Di was too long for a five year old Geet. Anjali replied sadly, "Tum apne Kanha ke janamdin pe kyun nahi aayi? Tumhaare bhaanje ka pehla janam din tha!" Kanha was Anjali and Shyam's son who had turned one year older few days back. Geet sighed, "I am sorry Di! But what can I do? Flight hi nahi mil rahi thi! I tried Di! I tried! Par yeh flight waale! Khasmaanu khaane! Ek bhi seat nahi mila!" Even after staying in London for few months and being the sister of Raizada brothers there was not one drop of arrogance in Geet! She was the same loud, sweet, humble, chirpy and swearing in Punjabi Geet! There were few minor changes in her like her dressing sense! Whereas earlier she used to wear simple salwar kameezes, these days she wore designer chudidaar mostly designed by AR. Even though she wore designer clothes and accessories and drove around in lavish cars, her nature had not at all changed in this one year.

"Arre Arre! Apni AD se hi milogi? Veere se nahi!", Aakash piped and Anjali smiled at Geet and nudged her towards Aakash. Geet hugged Aakash tightly and mumbled, "I missed you Veere!" From their childhood Geet and Aakash shared a strong bond. For Geet, Aakash was more of a brother than her own brother Brij was. The bond only grew stronger as they grew up. It was Aakash who motivated her to fulfil her dream of becoming an architect. Their bond was so strong that Geet called Maamiji and Maamaji as MJ and PJ respectively as Aakash at that time used to call Maamiji as Mummyji and Maamaji as Paapaji! Hence, MJ and PJ became short form for Mummyji and Paapaji! The irony behind this was that Aakash started calling his mom and dad as Mummyji and Paapaji because that was what Geet called her own parents. The whole Raizadas had laughed when Aakash and Geet declared the names they had kept for Mamorama and Manohar while Aakash and Geet had wondered why everyone was laughing! Geet had even gone to the extent of calling Naaniji as DJ as Daadiji was what Aakash called her!

"Bitiya?", whispered Maamiji and Geet pulled away from Aakash and turned around. She looked into Maamiji's tear filled eyes and hugged her tightly. "Ma!", she whispered softly. After her own family's betrayal, Geet was left heart broken. This was when Maamiji had stepped in the role of mother consoling Geet when she needed and cheering her when Geet felt down. While Geet still called Maamiji as MJ, whenever she felt emotional she reverted to the term, Ma! And as far as Manorama was concerned, Geet was her daughter from the time she stepped into the house as five year old kid. Manorama had always wanted a daughter after Aakash's birth but was declared as unable to bear children anymore. Geet was the daughter she wanted but never got. When Geet had to go to the court for giving the statement against her brother Brij, it was Manorama who became her biggest support. It was Manorama who cried in relief with Geet when Brij was sentenced to jail. Soon, the waterworks started by both the ladies while Aakash shook his head and Manohar sighed, "Aakash ki ma! Sambhaalo apne aapko! Warna make up kharaab ho jaayega!" That did the trick as Manorama pulled away from her foreign return daughter and wiped her tears. Geet stopped herself from giggling as Manohar winked at her. She hugged Manohar and mumbled, "PJ!" While Geet accepted Manorama as her mother, she did not allow anyone to take her father's place. Few days after the engagement, NT had mentioned something to Anjali which Anjali later informed Geet. Anjali told her that when Geet stayed in Khurana Mansion, her father had come to visit her and had handed over her certificates and documents and had asked her to move one with her life and also had warned her about the goons behind her. This had left a soft spot in Geet's heart for her father. While he would never get back the respect he had before her memory loss, her father would have a special place in her heart for supporting her dream and giving her back the most precious possessions of her life; the certificates which symbolized her education and her future.

Soon, the whole family marched towards the parking lot when Geet spoke up, "AB aur DJ kahaa hai? Aur SJ bhi dikhaayi nahi de rahe? Aur mera Kanha kahaa hai?" AB was short form for Arnav Bhai while SJ was short form for Shyam Jijaji! Before anyone could reply, a SUV came and parked in front of them. Anjali smiled, "Lo aa gaye tumhaare AB!" The car door opened and all of them got in. Maamaji sat in front while Maami, Anjali and Geet adjusted in the middle with Aakash seating himself in the back. Anjali spoke up, "Tumhaare Jijaji aur Daadi ghar par hain tumhaare laadle bhaanje ke saath!" Geet nodded.

Arnav started driving. Geet sitting behind him chirped up, "Hi AB!" Arnav rolled his eyes while mumbling, "Aagayi sar dard! Ab meri shaanti bhang!" Geet narrowed her eyes at him, "Kya kahaa aapne?" Arnav shrugged, "Sachchai!" Geet pouted, "Agar main sar dard hun toh aap aap..." she fumbled a bit, "Haan! Aap Mr. Akdu ho! Akdu Singh Raizada!" Arnav replied back, "Aur tumhaara naam Geet nahi Shor rakhna chaahiye kyunki tumhaare mooh se Geet nahi sirf noise baahar aati hai!" Geet's jaw dropped and she let out a scream, "VEERE! AD!! Dekhona yeh mujhe kya bula rahe hain!" Anjali quietly mumbled, "Chote!" Arnav turned around, "DI! Aap mujhe kyon bol rahi hai! Ise boliye! Kabse mera dimaag kha rahi hai!" "Shuruvaat aapne ki thi!", Geet shouted. "Bhai...", Aakash tried to get his word in but was cut off when Arnav glared at him through rearview mirror. Geet folded her arms and pouted, "Aane do Bhabhi ko! Lavanya Bhabhi se kahungi ki aapki khoob khabar le!" Arnav quieted down at those words. Amidst the happiness of the family he had almost forgotten that he was supposed to get married to Lavanya soon. Geet frowned as she noticed Arnav's silence. Yeh AB ko kya hua? Ab tak toh unka jawaab aa jaana chaahiye! Yeh toh humaara bachpan ka khel hai ek duje ko taane maarna! Toh aaj AB ko kya hua? She thought for a while. Shaayad Office ki baat se pareshaan honge! She shrugged and joined the ladies discussion over the latest designer jewellery.

Place - The Hall in Shantivan

Naani smiled as Geet reached the door of Shantivan. She took the aarti thaali from the servant standing by and took aarti of Geet. As soon as Geet entered the house, the first thing she did was that she took Kanha from Shyam standing nearby and hugged the boy. "Alle Mela Laajkumaal! Kaichcha hai tu?", Geet spoke in baby talk. "Maashi!", the boy garbled. "Kanha aapse naaraaz hai Saali Sahiba! Aap unke birthday pe jo nahi aayi!", Shyam spoke and Naani nodded, "Kanha bhi naaraaz hai aur hum bhi! Ek taraf udhar byaah ki tayyaariyon ki wajah se Gupta Parivaar nai aa paaye aur idhar aap nahi aayi! Apni maamiyon aur maasi ke baghair humaare Kanha ne apna pehla janamdin manaaya!" Naani sniffed imitating her bahu Manorama and Geet made a baby face. She handed Kanha over to his mother and hugged Naani from behind, "Aww! Meri DJ mujhse naaraaz hai! Koi baat nahi! Main apni DJ ko manaa lungi! Bas ek baar DJ mere haath ki Lassi peele woh sab ghussa bhool jaayegi!" Naani turned around and Geet was shocked to see tears in her eyes. "Daadiji!", she whispered softly and Naani smiled. She patted Geet's cheeks, "Aapan ko pata nahi ki tohaar DJ ne aapan ko kitna miss karat rahi!" Geet felt tears well up in her eyes. She hugged Naani tightly, "Maine bhi aapko bahut miss kiya DJ! Aap sabko bahut miss kiya!" Maami and Anjali smiled tearily at the reunion and noticing them about to start their waterworks again, Aakash announced, "Ab bas hogaya yeh mel milaap! Geet ko jaake fresh ho jaane do! Baad mein jitna baat karna hai kar lena!" Everyone nodded and dispersed off slowly all the while hugging Geet or patting her cheeks. Finally Aakash and Geet were only left behind. He smiled at her and hugged her tightly. He pulled away and mumbled, "Aaja! Tujhe tere kamre tak chod deta hun!" She smiled softly and walked with him.

Place - Geet's Room at Shantivan

Geet came out of the bathroom dressed in a bathrobe. She opened her suitcase to remove her clothes when her eyes fell on a letter wedged in between the pages of a book kept in the suitcase. She removed the letter and smiled at it. She remembered the phone call she had done few days back and reply she got. Main aa rahi hun, Mr. Dev Singh Khurana! She thought excitedly.

Place - The dining table at Shantivan

There was laughter and chatter galore at the table with the arrival of Geet. Her anecdotes of London had the Raizadas in splits. "Waise Di!", Geet piped up and Anjali looked up from feeding Kanha, "Mujhe toh shaadi ka ek bada tension hain!" Anjali frowned. Geet continued, "Agar shaadi ke din bhi mere dono bhai Office chale gaye toh?" She pointed with her fork at her two brothers who were focused more on their Blackberry Mobiles and less on the food in front of them. Anjali huffed, "Yahi tension humein bhi thi! Isiliye humne in dono par ban lagaayi hai ki jab tak shaadi nahi hoti tab tak ghar se kaam karenge aur Office sirf important kaam ke liye jaayenge!" Geet let out a giggle, "Bilkul sahi kiya aapne!" Then Geet noticed her brothers' focus on their Blackberry and smiled mischievously. She got up from her place slowly and walked towards her brothers. She stood behind them and winked at Naani and Maami sitting in front of the boys. Both hid their smiles behind their hands. Geet looked at her brothers who were lost in their Blackberry. Her hands moved swiftly and snatched the Blackberrys from their hands. "What the!" "Geetto!", her brothers let out their shouts while Geet ran and hid behind her sister, "Khaane ke table pe no kaam!" Arnav growled, "DI! Isse kehdo ki mere saath chedkaani na kare!" Anjali frowned, "Theek hi toh keh rahi hai! Khaane ke table pe no kaam!" Arnav glared at Geet, "Waah Di! Yeh chuhiya kya aa gayi aap toh apne Chote ko bhool gayi!" "Chuhiya?", Geet shouted indignantly. Aakash agreed with his brother, "Haan Di! Jabse Geetto aayi hai aap toh apne Chutke ki bhi sunti nahi hai!" Anjali rolled her eyes, "Tum dono ne yeh kaise keh diya? Humaare liye tum teeno ek samaan ho! Lekin Baby ne jo kahaa sahi kahaa. Khaane ki table pe on kaam! Chalo! Ab chup chaap khaana khaao! Humein aur koi behes nahi sunna!" Arnav and Aakash grumbled and glared at the sisters but continued eating while Geet gave a smug grin to both of them.

Place - Gupta House in Lucknow

While there was happiness at the Raizada House, Shantivan there was sadness spread in the Gupta House. Khushi wiped her tears and stared as the pooja for her father and uncle was being done. She and her whole family were dressed in white and all five ladies; Khushi, Lavanya, Paayal, Amma and Buaji shed tears for the ones who were gone. Exactly one year ago, the whole family had come home from the naamkaran of Kanha when Lavanya's father had got a call that his godown was in fire. The whole family was in panic as he owned a kirana store and all the wholesale stock was kept in the godown. This was a big loss for him. Khushi's Bauji had decided to accompany him to help him up and had asked the girls and ladies to keep Lavanya with them. The next morning the family had to go into mourning as the bus carrying Khushi and Lavanya's father had fallen down some valley and no one was left alive. Due to this incident, the weddings also had to be postponed as in some of the cultures it was a rule that in the house were death had happened there can't be any kind of celebration for a year.

Khushi stared at the fire in the havan kund in front of which Maan and Dev sat doing all the rituals. After listening to the news of their father's death, Lavanya and Paayal were devastated. Both the girls had hugged Buaji and Amma and had cried their hearts out. All four of them were too lost in the grief to take any decisions or think about their future. That is when Khushi came forward and made the decisions. She was only one less affected by the deaths as she had already gone through the tragedy of loosing her parents once in her childhood. She contacted the Raizadas and the Khuranas about the news with a plea of help as she was unsure as to what to do next. While the men of both the families went to retrieve the bodies, the ladies came forward to help Khushi take care of her family by consoling Amma, Buaji, Paayal and Lavanya and making sure that all of them did not go on empty stomach for too long. Soon, the funeral was arranged and that is when the main problem had come. It was the sons or the son-in-laws who did the last rites. But who was to do here? Before Arnav or Aakash could take a decision being future son-in-laws, Maan and Dev had come forward claiming to be the girls' brothers. This had earned the Khurana brothers undying gratitude from Amma and Buaji. Maan had not only done the last rites but he also offered to take care of the family financially. That was when Amma refused politely citing that her husband had left behind a mithai shop while they will also gain money after selling Lavanya's father's store. Khushi came out of her reverie as the pooja ended. Maan and Dev hugged all of the young ones while taking aashirwaad from the older ladies and soon they were off to Delhi citing business reasons for not staying back for a while.

Khushi sighed as she sat between her family listening to them talk about Buaji's Delhi waala house. So many things had changed in the house in this one year; Khushi mused. A month after the death of the family patriarch, Lavanya went back to her hostel to finish her last year. Khushi joined her College for final year. Buaji permanentely shifted over to Lucknow and helped Amma take care of the mithai shop while Paayal started helping with the accounts. While Khushi helped by delivering the mithai orders in the evening Lavanya also pitched in by making posters promoting the store in her spare time and mailing it to Khushi who posted them all over Lucknow. Hence, with the support from each other the five ladies continued to manage the store and their life smoothly.

Khushi smiled as the discussion turned towards the upcoming marriage. Buaji wanted lavish wedding for her nieces as money was not a problem now while Amma did not want to take too charity from the Khuranas. Khushi interjected claiming that they were not getting charity from Khuranas but the sons of this family were paying for their sisters' wedding. Even after hearing Khushi's words, Amma refused to budge. As the argument continued amongst Amma and Buaji, Khushi went back in past remembering the day some months ago when Maan had come to meet them wanting to check how they were faring.

Khushi had come home eagerly dragging an excited Paayal behind her. Maan was seated on the sofa chatting with Amma and Buaji. Khushi had burst out the moment she arrived claiming that they had made a huge profit due to a large order they completed on time last week. She showed the ladies the accounts book. Amma had eagerly replied that now she can start saving for both Lavanya and Paayal's wedding and later on for Khush's wedding also. Buaji had also become excited thinking that her nieces would get married with all the pomp they deserved. That is when Maan had intervened, claiming that he would take care of the expenses of Lavanya, Khushi and Paayal's wedding as he was their big brother and wanted to do something for them. Amma and Buaji had violently protested but their protests had gone unheeded as Maan refused to budge. In the end, both the ladies had to compromise. Hearing this, Khushi and Paayal got excited and started thinking of using the money for house repairs and shop expansion. When they conveyed their plans to their family, it was met with approval by Maan and reluctant agreement from Buaji and Amma. Soon, the house was whitewashed and painted while the repairs were done in each and every room. Gone was the dilapidated house and in place of it stood a proud house of Guptas. Khushi had even added more workers in the Sweets shop allowing Amma and Buaji to work in their own pace. Soon the sweets shop became more famous than it was during Khushi's father's time. Khushi was sure her father would have been proud in seeing his shop become so much famous. All three girls with their hard work and support had made for themselves a better lifestyle.

Suddenly, Khushi was brought out of her daydream by Buaji, "Ae! Titaliya! Ka soch rahi hai? Chal! Tayyaari nahi karni hai ka? Ek ghanta ma humaari bus hai!" Khushi nodded and walked off to her room. Khushi was going to Delhi with Buaji. As Buaji had shifted to Lucknow permanently she had wanted to rent her Delhi house in Laxminagar. As the house was under lock and key for a year, Buaji decided to take Khushi with her to help her clean the house and make it livable to the tenants. Plus, Khushi's sharp brain would also help her in deciding whether the tenant was right for her house.

Khushi sighed as she remembered the last time she had gone to Delhi. It was approximately one year two months to that day. Kitna sab kuch badal gayi is ek saal mein nahi? Hum Arnavji se mile, pyaar hua, dil bhi toota aur humaari dono behno ki sagaai hui! Phir humne apne Bauji ko khoya! Lagta hi nahi ki ek saal hogaya! Aisa lag raha hai ki ek janam beet gaya ho! She smiled sadly as Arnav's face flashed in front of her. Kaise honge Arnavji abhi? She thought about him as she often did when she was alone. Even though the Raizadas had come to visit them many times, Arnav always came when he was sure she was not at home. So in this whole year, she had not met Arnav at all. She sighed as she remembered that her sisters will get married in one month and soon she will come face to face with her Arnavji! Hey Devi Maiyya! Jab hum unke saamne honge toh kya karenge? But Khushi did not know that she would come face to face with Arnav sooner than she thought.

AUTHOR NOTES

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

I have exam on next Sunday i.e. 20^th Oct, so if my update gets delayed then please forgive me! If I do not update by Saturday then I will update till Monday!

But I might even update by Friday as I want to give my hand good rest a day before exam! So it will be either Friday or Monday! Please be patient! Thank you!

PRECAP

The parted lovers meet again!

And let the fun begin!

CHAPTER 65 (B). ARNAV'S AND GEET'S DECISION PART - II

Day 15 Continued...

Monday

Place - Geet's Room At Shantivan

For a while, Geet sat on the floor trying to understand what had happened. Main kya karoon Babaji? Mujhe kuch samajh nahi aa raha! Jahaan ek taraf jo baat uss Geet Raizada ne kahi thi woh bhi sahi hai par yeh bhi toh sahi hai ki Maan mujhe apni zindagi mein phir se shaamil nahi karna chaahte! Ab main kya karoon Babaji? Apne dil ke peeche jaaun ya Maan ki baat sunkar peeche hat jaaun? As she lied on her back on the bed, her hand hit something and that thing fell down. Geet got up to look at it and was shocked to see that it was Maan's Diary which she had carried home from Khurana Mansion. She picked it up and her eyes fell on the page open.

Tujhe Dekh Dekh Sona

Tujhe Dekhkar Hai Jagna

Maine Yeh Zindagani

Sang Tere Bitaani

Tujh Mein Basi Hai Meri Jaan

Jiya Dhadak Dhadak Jaaye

Main vaada karta hoon Soni jitna deewana tumne mujhe banaaya utna deewana main tumhein apna banaaunga!

Geet's eyes widened and her mouth hung open as she read Maan's promise to his Soni. Iska matlab Maan ne bhi itni aasaani se apne pyaar ko nahi paaya tha! Unhein bhi mehnat karni padi thi Soni ke dil mein apni jagah banaane ke liye! Slowly, a smile came on her face. Soon, the smile turned into full blown grin and she let out a squeal. She climbed the bed and jumped on it excitedly. She shouted as she jumped, "THANK YOU BABAJI! AAPNE MUJHE ISHAARA DE DIYA! AB MAIN SAMAJH GAYI KI AAP KYA CHAAHTE HAI! YIPPEE!" She stopped jumping and spoke in a soft voice, "Main ladungi Babaji! Apne pyaar ke liye main ladungi! Main jaanti hoon ki Maan bhi mujhse pyaar karte hain! Aur main unse yeh baat kaise na kaise bulwaakar rahungi! Ab shuru hoga Mission M! Kyunki M for Mohabbat and M for Maan!" With a grin, she jumped off her bed and opened the door. She was so happy that she wanted to hug everybody. She found her DJ First and she hugged her so tightly that Naani was sure that she would loose her balance pretty soon. Geet left her DJ and ran away to find her next victim.

Geet grinned as she entered her MJ's room. MJ aka Maamiji stood in front of her mirror applying lipstick. Geet ran to her and hugged her tightly not noticing that she had disturbed Maamiji's hand and now Maamiji's lipstick was spread on her nose and cheek too. She kissed her MJ"s other cheek and ran off leaving a baffled Maamiji behind. "Ee bitiya ko ka hua?", Maamiji wondered. She turned to look at the mirror and let out a shriek as she noticed her face. Geet ran to her AD's room but stopped from shouting when she saw Kanha sleeping in her AD's lap. Anjali looked up and put her finger on her lips motioning Geet to remain quiet. Geet gave her a wink, tiptoed into the room, hugged her Di and ran away. Anjali looked confused for a while and then shook her head. Her Baby was going crazy!

Geet ran into Aakash's room but stopped when she noticed him staring at Paayal's photo. Geet giggled quietly and tiptoed towards him. Aakash did not notice her as his back was facing her. Geet neared him and bent down to where he was sitting on the chair. She went close to his ear and shrieked into it making him topple off the chair. Geet started laughing when she saw her Veere's position. "Geetto Ki Bachchi!", Aakash growled as he got up and Geet let out a shriek. He was coming to get her! She ran away with Aakash hot on her tails. She ran and hid behind the bushes near the poolside as Aakash came there. He looked around for a while but then he got a call and walked away. Geet let out a giggle as she got up from her hiding place. Then she remembered her AB and went towards his door at the poolside to hug him too.

Geet entered Arnav's room with grin but stopped short of going in due to shock. Her AB, her strong AB was sitting on the floor sobbing his heart out. Yeh kya hogaya AB ko? Geet ran towards her AB and cupped his face. Arnav looked at her in shock. Shock turned into hurt and pain as he saw the compassion in her eyes. He lurched forward and hugged her tightly for once not wanting to be the strong Raizada brother. For once he wanted to be the Raizada brother who needed support and comfort from his family. Geet hugged her big brother back in shock. Mere strong AB ko kya hogaya? Her eyes fell on idol on the table and her brows furrowed. Devi Maiyya ki murti? Aur woh bhi AB ke kamre mein? Suddenly, Khushi's picture flashed into her mind. Arre! Khushi bhi toh Devi Maiyya Devi Maiyya karti rehti hai! She thought for a while and then her eyes widened. Hey Babaji! Kahin AB ki haalat us Khushi mystery se judi hui toh nahi? Jo bhi ho mujhe is waqt yeh sab nahi sochna hai! Mujhe AB ka baare mein sochna hai! Geet ignored her thoughts for a while and concentrated on comforting her brother.

After a while, Arnav pulled away and wiped his eyes. He looked away uncomfortable of the fact that he let his emotions out in front of his baby sister. As the two of them sat facing the idol, Geet slowly leaned and placed her head on Arnav's shoulder sideways. Arnav came out of his thoughts and looked at Geet. He smiled tenderly and placed his head on hers. They sat for a while in the same position when Geet whispered, "AB? Aap kyun ro rahe the?" Arnav jerked his head up and looked away. Geet pulled her head away from his shoulder and looked at him. She grabbed his chin softly and pulled his face towards him. He looked at her with sad eyes. Geet smiled sweetly at him, "Apni Motormouth ko nahi bataaoge?" Arnav shook his head like a petulant child. Geet laughed at his pouting face and mumbled, "Chalo! Aaj yeh motormouth kuch nahi bolegi! Sirf apne AB ki baat sunegi!" Arnav looked at a distance lost in his thoughts. Geet nudged him and mumbled, "Aaj yeh Geet jaanna chaahti hai ki Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada ke dil mein kya hai! Bataaoge na apni behen ko?" Arnav looked at her weighing his options. If he did not talk to her, he was sure she would go running to his Di and apprise her of his situation and he did not want that. He was sure that once the matter came out in front of his Di, his Di would blame herself for unknowingly playing a role in his engagement to Lavanya and he did not want that. If he spoke to Geet, atleast his heart might feel lighter. And who knows? Maybe Geet could find out a solution to his problems; an answer to his question. After all she was known in the family for her out of box thinking and wacky ideas. Geet waited patiently for him to sort out his thoughts. After a while, Arnav opened his heart and poured his heart out to her. He told her about his first meeting with Khushi, the name Afreen, the truth about her identity, his decision to hide his identity, their meetings. He even told her about his stubborn wish of meeting her even on a Sunday making Geet chortle with mirth. He told her of their dreams and wishes. When he told her about their Scooty ride and Bhutta eating, Geet stared at him as if he was an alien. AB aur roadside ke Bhutte? Waah! Khushi! Tumne woh kar dikhaaya jo aaj tak koi bhi nahi kar paaya! He told her about how they shared each other's pain of loosing parents. That was when Geet realized Khushi's value in Arnav's life because Arnav never discussed the day of his parents' death with anybody, not even his family. He told her the story behind the idol, the kiss on the cheek, rainy dances. He told her about the Saree, the rose garden, he did not leave anything out. Then came the most painful day of his life! As he narrated what had happened between him and Khushi before her almost kidnapping, Geet was shocked with how callously Arnav handled the situation. When he narrated the story behind his engagement and his subsequent reaction to it resulting into his taunts towards Khushi these few days, Geet wanted to either slap her brother or strangle him with her duppatta. Then finally he told her about what he came to know today and Geet shook her head. When did AB turned into an idiot! Sach kehte hain log pyaar logon andha hi nahi balki bewakoof bhi banaa deta hai! Ek toh woh Maan aur ek yeh mere AB! Dono toh jaise compete kar rahe ho bewakoofon ke Raaja ke title ke liye! Ek woh hai jise pyaar pe bharosa nahi aur ek yeh hai jise jisse pyaar kiya uspe bharosa nahi!

For a while there was silence and then Geet slowly whispered, "Yeh sab sunke mere dil mein ek hi baat aa rahi hain! Bolun?" Arnav looked at her sternly and raised an eyebrow. Geet slowly inched away from him and once she was sure she was far enough from him she smiled at him sweetly, "Aap na ek number ke ghadhe, ullu ke patthe aur khote de puttar ho!" "WHAT?", Arnav roared predictably and Geet flinched. As Arnav glared at her, Geet nodded and gathered her courage. She let out her thoughts bravely, "Aur nahi toh kya? Main toh Khushi se sirf kuch hi baar mili hoon phir bhi main daave ke saath keh sakti hoon ki woh kisiko dhoka nahi de sakti! Aur aap? Pyaar ka daava karte hain, upar se uske saath itna waqt bhi bitaaya hai aur aapko uspar ya uske pyaar par thoda sa bhi bharosa nahi?" Arnav's anger deflated as Geet's words registered in his brain. She was right! Totally right! If only I had trusted her! Trusted her love! Noticing Arnav looking down defeated, Geet knew that her words had affected him the way she wanted. She inched back closer to him and then asked him, "Ab kya karoge?" Arnav shook his head, "Kuch nahi!" "Kya?", Geet looked at him astonished. Arnav nodded, "Khushi sahi thi! I made my bed, now I should lie in it. Geet! Main uske pyaar ke laayak hi nahi hoon! Uske saath jo maine kiya uske baad mujhe use bhool jaana hi mere liye aur uske liye behtar hai!" Geet slapped her forehead and muttered, "Lo hogaya Siyappa!" She turned her body towards him and sat facing him with her legs folded in Indian style. "AB? Aisa koi karta hai kya?" Arnav looked at her, "Toh aur kya karoon?" Geet rolled her eyes, "Lado! Apne pyaar ke liye lado! Woh naaraaz haina tumse! Use manaao! Itni baar maafi maango ki woh thak ke maaf karde! Itna pyaar jataao ki woh majboor hokar aapke paas khichi chali aaye!" Arnav brightened for a second and then dimmed down, "Par 18 days mein meri shaadi hai!" Geet hit the back of his head lightly and Arnav flinched. She glared at him, "18 days is enough! Bas dil mein zidd chaahiye! Aur aap toh ASR ho! Jinhonein company kholne ke do saal mein AR Industries ko kahaan se kahaan pahuncha diya tha! Toh Khushi ko pataana kya cheez hai!" Arnav thought for a while and then shook his head, "Par baar baar main rejection nahi seh sakta!" Geet huffed and thought on how to convince her brother. Then she remembered her own love story and she smiled. She slowly asked him, "Aap jaante ho ki Maan ki Soni main hoon?" When Arnav looked at her, Geet noticed that he had no surprise on his face. And that's when Geet knew that Arnav most probably knew about Maan and Soni's love story. And she was now sure that Maan must have been well versed with Arnav Khushi love story too. Kaise dost hain yeh? Ek doosre ki madat karne ke bajaay apne hi per pe kuraadi maarke lete hain! She shook her head and started telling Arnav all about her 15 days spent in KC. She told him about how she fell for Maan and how she felt that Maan loved her too. And then she told him all about the morning incident. "WHAT?", Arnav roared in anger. He could understand Maan's reason behind rejecting Geet but he did not have to be so harsh with her. Geet rolled her eyes at Arnav's anger and Arnav noticed it. He glared at her, "Don't roll your eyes dammit. Usne jo kiya woh galat kiya!" Geet placed her hands on her hips and glared at him, "Toh aap bade doodh ke dhule ho!" Arnav looked away suitably chastised. He softly asked her, "Ab tum kya karogi?" Geet shrugged, "Wahi! Jo main aapko karne ko keh rahi hoon! Maan aur Khushi ne apne chaaro taraf deewaar laga rakhi hai apne dil ko dard se bachaaye rakhne ke liye! Main Maan ke deewaar par itne waar karoongi, itne waar karoongi, ki woh deewaarein choor choor hokar mitti mein mil jaayengi!" Arnav took a deep breath, "Idea toh achcha hai!" Geet beamed at him. Arnav frowned, "Par baar baar rejection kaise sahogi?" Geet smiled, "Jab pyaar pe aur jisse pyaar karte hain uspe bharosa hona toh sab kuch sahaa jaa sakta hai!" Arnav looked at her with wonder. Geet coaxed him, "Aap bhi ek baar bharosa karke dekhlona?" Arnav smiled and shook his head, "Kab tum itni badi hogayi Baby?" Geet shrugged and giggled. Arnav took a deep breath and thought for a while.

After few minutes, Arnav cupped Geet's face and gave her sweet smile. He knocked his forehead to hers and Geet giggled. They used to do that when they were younger and when Arnav was in good mood. Arnav moved away his hands and nodded slowly, "Fine! I will fight for my love!" Geet cheered and clapped. But Arnav was still looking sad. He whispered softly, "But how?" Geet smiled at him softly, "Simple AB! Itne din se... matlab... Sagaai ke din se aaj tak aapne sirf react kiya par ab aapko proactive banna hoga!" Arnav frowned at her. Geet nodded, "Ab tak aap ne dil se react kiya! Kyunki agar aapne dimaag se socha hota toh aapko kab ka yaad aagaya hota ki Khushi does not have one simgle dishonest bone in her. Ab tak aapne isko ek rishte ki tarah deal kiya. Ab aap isko ek challenge samjho. Aur jaise AR ke liye aap Strategies plan karte ho aur Competition ki band bajaate ho, waise hi yahaan par bhi plan and attack. Apne pyaar aur sweetness se Khushi ke us wall ko tod marod ke rakh do!" Arnav smiled at her words and then looked at her pleadingly, "Par tum mera saath dogi na in sab mein?" Geet nodded vigorously, "Of course AB! But yaad rakhna! Plan of action aapka hona chaahiye! I am just a helper!" Arnav nodded, "Deal! Aur iske badle mein main tumhaare help karoonga regarding Maan!" "Sachchi?", Geet looked at him with excitement. Arnav nodded. Geet squealed and literally slammed into him hugging him tightly. Arnav let out a chuckle and hugged her back. After few seconds, Geet pulled away and got up, "Achcha! Ab main chalti hoon! Aap apna plan of action ready kijiye aur main apna!" She ran out of the room and Arnav smiled at her retreating back. Then as he looked away his eyes fell on the smiling idol of Devi Maiyya. He stared at it for a second and then his eyes widened as he realized something, "Tumne yeh sab kiya hai! Right?" The idol just smiled back at him. Arnav looked at the idol akin to wonder, "Haan! Tumhi ne yeh kiya hai! Jab main tumse pooch raha tha ki main kya karoon, tumne Geet ko bheja right?" Arnav collapsed on the bed as the implications of what happened hit him. He looked at Dev Maiyya with tears in his eyes. He joined his hands in front of her and bowed his head, "Today you proved to me that you exist Devi Maiyya! Aaj se main tumhein..." He stopped and bit his tongue. He gave Devi Maiyya a naughty smile and mumbled, "Oops! Sorry! Tumhein nahi aapko! Aaj se main aapko maanunga aur aap par vishwaas bhi karunga!" As he said those words, the darkness which filled his heart from the day his parents died lifted away leaving nothing but light behind. Feeling light in his heart after so many years, Arnav gave Devi Maiyya such a wicked smile that Geet who had come back to check on Arnav, grinned in excitement from where she stood near the door. Yeh toh wahi muskaan hai AB ke chehre pe jo woh tab dete the jab woh Veere pe pranks khelte the! Unke ma papa ke death ke baad se yeh muskurahat toh kahin gaayab hogayi thi! Waah Khushi! Kuch bhi kehlo! Par tumhaare pyaar ne is ghar ko apna khoya hua prankster Arnav waapis de diya! Ab toh kamar kas lo Khushi kyunki tumhaare saamne khadoos ASR ya lover boy Arnav nahi aa raha hai! Ab tumhaare saamna hoga Anjali Di ke Chote se, jo wahi karta hai jo uska dil chaahta hai! Aur kisiki nahi sunta! Aur iss Chote ko toh uski Afreen chaahiye! Ab toh tum gayi! Geet giggled and walked away.

Place - Maan's Room at Khurana Mansion

Daadima entered Maan's room to ask him about something only to stop in shock. Maan, dressed upto nines, was packing his bag. Her eyes widened in shock and she mumbled, "Beta! Aap kahin jaa rahe ho?" Maan, startled out of his thoughts, looked at her in shock, "Aaa... Haan!" he went back to packing, "Socha Mumbai ka branch visit kiye hue bahut time hogaya hai isliye Mumbai jaa raha hoon!" Daadima entered the room frowning, "Par Beta..." Maan cut her off with, "Aur waise bhi Daadima, Annie Arjun se mile hue time bhi hogaya hai!" Daadima was well versed with her grandson to know that this was his tactic for avoiding something. But what? Daadima sat on the bed, "Aur Arnav Bete aur Aakash Bete ki shaadi? Aapko pata haina hum sabko atleast dus din pehle pahunchna hai? Saare rasmo rivaaz mein bhaag lena hai? Aur aap nahi gaye toh woh dono toh kisi rasm mein bhaag bhi nahi lenge aapke bina!" Maan nodded, "Annie aur Arjun jab shaadi ke liye wahaan se niklenge toh main unke saath aa jaunga!" Daadima nodded knowing that once Maan made up his mind no one could change it back. They started talking about other things but neither noticed Naintara sliding away after listening to their conversation.

Place - Geet's Room At Shantivan

Geet was pacing in her room excited about her decision when her phone rang. She picked it up and eagerly spoke, "Hello!" On the other side of the phone, Dev frowned. Ise toh rona chaahiye! Yeh itni cheerful kyun hai? "Hello Geet! You ok, right?" Geet frowned, "Haan! Main theek hoon! Mujhe kya hua hai?" Dev replied, "Nahi woh... Bro ne itna kuch bola tumhein...aur tum rote hue gayi toh..." Geet cut him off, "Woh... woh toh main kab ka bhool gayi. Abhi toh main plan bana rahi hoon aapke Bro ko line pe laane ka!" She felt Dev smile, "That's the spirit Geet! Achcha! The reason I called you? Bro Bombay jaa rahe hain kuch din ke liye!" "What?", Geet's face crumbled. She pouted, "Gaye mere saare plans Office Romance ke!" She heard Dev choke at her words and she giggled. Then an idea struck her and she brightened up, "Par Maan shaadi mein toh aa rahe, haina?" Dev replied, "Of course! Ten days baad jab aapko log wahaan se nikloge hum log yahaan se niklenge aur aap sab ke saath chalenge! But Annie, Arjun and Bro will meet us there directly." Geet smiled smugly, "Toh bas! Hogaya faisla! Shaadi mein main hoon aur aapke Bro hain! Un aath dino mein aapke Bro ko line pe na leke aayi toh main bhi unki Soni nahi!" She was surprised when Dev replied with, "Good Luck! Parjaayiji!" As Dev cut the phone, Geet grinned eagerly. Jaayiye Maan! Mumbai jaayiye! Aur wahaan pe jitna ho sake aaraam kijiye! Kyunki jis waqt se aap Lucknow mein kadam rakhenge main aapko chain se rehne nahi doongi! Aur yeh aapki sweet Soni ka nahi, ASR ki behen Geet Raizada ka vaada hai!

Place - Laxminagar

Khushi was walking towards the rickshaw when she stopped and turned to look at her house. As she looked at the house, she was surprised to know that she did not remember about her time spent at the house with her sisters. All she remembered was the encounters she had with Arnav at that house. Tears fell down her cheeks as she realized that now this house was tainted with his memories. Ab hum is ghar mein kabhi kadam nahi rakh paayenge! Kyunki jab bhi hum yahaan kadam rakhenge humein unki yaad aayegi! Aur yeh galat hai kyunki woh ab humaare nahi! Hey Devi Maiyya! Humein unhein bhoolne ki shakti deejiye! She turned around and climbed the rickshaw in which Buaji was waiting for her. Buaji decided to come with her to the bus stop to drop her off. As Khushi looked back at the house, she remembered Arnav entering the house on a Sunday to meet her, Arnav drunk coming over to plead with her and Arnav coming over in the afternoon wanting her to forgive him. She closed her eyes and wept for them. Goodbye Arnavji!

Place - Arnav's Room at Shantivan

Arnav stood by the poolside smiling as he looked at the sky. He looked at his watch and checked the time. As he noted that it was time for Khushi's bus, he looked up and smirked. Jaao Khushi! Bhaag jaao! Kuch din chain se rehlo! Kyunki jab yeh ASR wahaan aayega tumhaari neend, chain sab loot le jaayega! Aur yeh ASR nahi tumhaare Rakshas ka waada hai! Tayyaar rehna meri Afreen!

PRECAP

Next up is a leap!

Arre! Nahi! Ek saal waala leap nahi!

Dus din waala leap!

You see Maan and Khushi are out of town,

toh ab Dilli mein Arnav aur Geet kya ukhaad lenge!

So ten days' leap!

Next chapter we will meet our whole gang as they arrive at Sheeshmahal!

Be ready for some fun!

Take care and enjoy the weekend,

Kalpana

CHAPTER 66 (B) FIRST DAY AT SHEESHMAHAL CONTINUES!

Day 1 at Sheeshmahal

Friday

Geet ran down the stairs eagerly to have her first glance of Maan after nearly 10 days. As she neared the main door of the house her heart thudded in her chest. All the youngsters of Khurana-Raizada clan except NT were gathered on the threshold to welcome Annie, Arjun and Maan. She noticed Anjali hugging Annie and Arnav and Shyam shaking hands with Arjun. But there was no sign of Maan. She pouted. Mere Maan kahaan hai? She fiddled with the ends of her Duppatta while searching for Maan discreetly. Soon, Anjali asked the same question, "Maan Saab kahaan hai?" Geet looked on eagerly at Annie and Arjun for the answer. Annie frowned, "Yahin toh the!" Both of them looked around but they could not find Maan. After few seconds, Maan finally arrived and Geet's heart stopped. As others hugged him or shook hands with him, Geet continued to stare at him without blinking. Seeing him after nearly 10 days, Geet felt as if she was seeing him nearly after a decade. Above on that dressed in black Jeans and black shirt, Maan made her heart beat literally race. Haaye! Kaale rang se itna pyaar kabhi nahi hua jitna aaj ho raha hai! Suddenly, someone nudged her from side and she heard Arnav's voice whispering in her ear, "Motor mouth! Aur thode dair ghoorogi toh Di ko bhi poori kahaani pata chal jaayegi! Blink!" Geet looked away and blinked as Arnav's words registered in her brain. After few minutes, she looked back at Maan as Anjali mumbled, "Aayiye! Aap teeno ko hum aapka kamra dikhaate hain!" Geet's eyes widened. Uh oh! "NAHI!", she almost shouted and all assembled turned to look at her in confusion. Maan's eyes finally fell on her and he stared at her intensely but Geet did not notice. She started stuttering, "Mera matlab hai ki ...ki ... Haan ... aap kyun takleef kar rahi ho AD! Aap jaayiye aur Kanha ko dekhiye! Woh aapko miss kar raha hoga! In teeno ko room tak pahunchaane ke liye main aur Veere haina!" Aakash, who was standing behind her, cut her off with, "Main?", he looked at Geet in confusion. Geet and Arnav both turned around and glared at Aakash in unison and Aakash, seeing their glares, gulped, "Haan Di! Main hoon na!" Geet turned around and smiled sweetly at Anjali and Anjali shrugged, "Theek hai! As you wish!" Aakash and Geet beckoned Annie, Arjun and Maan and the trio followed the Raizada siblings while the rest of the clan members went off on their own. No one noticed Dev following Geet and the group. As they neared the floor Khuranas were staying, Geet whispered to Aakash, "Aap Annie aur Arjun ko unka kamra dikhaayiye main Maan ko dikhaati hoon!" Aakash nodded and took Annie and Arjun away. Maan stiffened at being left alone with Geet and looked at her suspiciously but Geet did not react and neither did she talk to him. Soon they reached his room and Geet pushed the door open and smiled at Maan. Maan ignored her and walked in. As he walked in Geet stood still waiting for the explosion. She did not have to wait long. "Yeh sab kya hai?", was Maan's first response when he first opened the wardrobe searching for his suitcase which he had sent along with Dev earlier. But when he opened the wardrobe, instead of finding a suitcase, he found all his clothes already arranged and that also the way he preferred. Naturally, Maan was shocked and looked at Geet with confusion. Geet gave him a sweet smile, "Maine kiya! Aapko achcha laga?" Maan felt happiness enter his soul at the thought of Geet arranging his clothes for him and he stared at her tenderly. Her words sent him back to the time when Soni had come to stay with his family and had selected clothes for him. Didn't she something similar to him at that time? He came out of his thoughts as the happiness gave way to anger as he remembered that his Soni was dead and this was Geet, not his Soni. He marched towards her and grabbed her arms. He pulled her close and glared at her, "Tumne meri cheezon ko haath lagaane ki himmat kaise ki?" Geet did not react to his anger leaving Maan baffled. She just smiled at him, "Arre! Main nahi karti toh kaun karta? Aap yakeen karo ya na karo par main aapse pyaar karti hoon aur aapki hone waali patni hoon. Aur yeh sab main roj karoongi. Aur yeh mera haq hai. Aap kya khud Babaji bhi Mujhe yeh sab karne se nahi rok sakte. Toh aap is sabki aadat daal lo." Maan left her arms and stumbled back as her words hit her. Those were the same words Soni had said to him a year ago.

Maan's mind flashed to day when he had shouted at her for choosing clothes for him. Soni's words echoed in his ear, "Arre! Ek na ek din toh humaari shaadi honi hi hai. Toh honewala pati kahoon ya sirf pati, ki farak painda hai. Ab aap yeh sab chaddo. Aap tayyaar ho jaao varna der ho jayegi. Aur aapko Office derse jaana pasand nahi hai.", she informed him while he looked at her incredulously. She walked towards the door but stopped at the threshold. She turned around and told him, "Aur haan! Yeh sab main roj karoongi. Kyunki aap mere honewaale pati ho. Aur yeh mera haq hai. Aap kya khud Babaji bhi Mujhe yeh sab karne se nahi rok sakte. Toh aap is sabki aadat daal lo." Unknowingly Geet had said the same words Soni had said to him a year ago. He looked at Geet in shock. Hey Babaji! Yeh kya ho raha hai?

Geet frowned at Maan's reaction and turned to walk away. Suddenly, Maan whispered, "Soni" and Geet's heart skipped a beat. She turned to look at Maan only to see Maan look at her with love in his eyes. She smiled at him breaking the spell and Maan masked the emotions in his eyes and looked away. Geet smiled; Main jaanti hoon Maan aap mujhse pyaar karte ho, bas darte ho! Don't worry! Main aapki life mein phirse aake rahungi! Maan got up and walked off to take bath wanting to avoid Geet. After few minutes of puttering around in Maan's room Geet walked outside. She met Dev outside who had listened to the argument and he grinned at her. Both of them high-fived each other and walked away. After a while, Maan came out of the bathroom with towel tied to his waist and stopped still in front of his bed. He stopped because right on his bed, his blue Jeans and white shirt was kept. He closed his eyes as he realized who had done this. Geet! Tum din badin Soni banti jaa rahi ho! Aisa chalta raha toh main apne aapko tumhaare hone se rok nahi paaunga! He trudged towards the wardrobe to pull out another set of clothes and changed into those. After few minutes, he pulled the clothes on the bed, hugged it and kept them inside.

Geet smiled sadly when Maan arrived dressed in Black Jeans and Dark blue shirt instead of the one she chose. Koi baat nahi Maan! Kabhi na kabhi toh mere pasand ke kapde pehnoge hi na aap! Main us waqt ka intezaar karungi!

Few hours later, the Guptas arrived on the doorstep of Sheeshmahal. The whole of Raizadas and Khuranas clan gathered to welcome them. While Paayal and Aakash smiled at each other the moment they saw each other, Amma and Buaji talked with the elders of the families, Lavanya looked around at the place and Khushi looked at everyone except Arnav. Paayal looked at Aakash and gave him a shy smile. Aakash signaled her to look at the hall. She frowned, looked around and it struck her that this was the place she met Aakash for the first time. She furiously blushed as she remembered how they had met and how Aakash had unknowingly proposed to her that time itself. Her cheeks turned fully red when Aakash mouthed to her, "Miss.Cham-Cham" Suddenly, Aakash was pulled out of his lala land when Geet pinched his check and playfully spoke, loud enough for the whole family gathered around to listen, "Veere? Bade pyaar se meri PB ko dekh rahe ho? Thoda pyaar shaadi ke baad ke liye bhi bachaake rakho. Ya sab abhi kharch kar doge?" Everyone laughed loudly as Aakash blushed mildly at Geet's words while Paayal hid her face in Khushi's neck who was standing nearby. Khushi frowned, "Arre! Humaari Jiji aur Jijaji ko chidhaayiye mat!" Aakash smiled at Khushi, "Dekho Geetto! Yeh hoti hai behnein! Tumhaari tarah nahi jo chidhaane nikle!" Geet's jaw dropped and she glared at him. Suddenly, Annie piped up, "Nahi nahi! Geet! Chaalu rakho! Main aur NT Bhabhi tumhaare saath hain!" NT nodded, "Arre! Aakash ko hum sab nahi chidhaayenge toh aur kaun chidhaayega!" Arjun put his arm around Aakash, "Aur waise bhi badi khichaayi ki thi isne meri jab meri aur Annie ki shaadi hui thi! Aur toh aur NT aur Dev ki shaadi mein Dev ko bhi nahi choda! Ab iski shaadi mein hum kaise ise chod dein!" Khushi huffed, "Theek hai! Aap Aakash Jiju ko chidhaayiye, humaari Jiji ko chod deejiye!" Aakash looked at her in shock. Anjali giggled, "Dekha Chutke! Chod diya na Saali ne saath!" Aakash pouted while Khushi and Paayal giggled. The whole family walked towards the hall giggling, laughing and chattering about the wedding. As Khushi passed Arnav, her eyes fell on him and Arnav felt his heart beat increase. Kitne dino baad tumhein dekh raha hoon main Khushi! Nahi! Khushi nahi! Meri Afreen! Khushi looked away and Arnav felt a pinch in his heart. Nazrein churaalo Afreen! Par ek din inhi nazron ko apne Arnav ko zindagi bhar dekhna hai! As Khushi walked away, Lavanya passed by him and gave him a smile. Arnav gave her a nod and mumbled, "Hi La!" Lavanya replied quietly, "Hi ASR!" Paayal, who was following La, frowned. Bas ek Hi mein kaam hogaya! Koi inhein dekhke vishwaas hi nahi karega ki yeh dono pati patni bannewaale hain! Lagta hai Lavanya se baat karni hogi!

After chattering for a while being seated in the main hall, Anjali asked them to take some rest and settle down in their rooms. Geet piped up, "Haan! Haan! Kyun nahi! Di aap dono chachiyon ko kamre tak pahuncha dijiye! LB, PB aur Khushi ko main dekh loongi!" Anjali frowned not understanding Geet's motive behind her command but shrugged and took the ladies away. The three Gupta girls got up to walk away when Geet hollered, "Arre! AB! Veere! Kya kar rahe ho? Jaao Jaao! In teeno ko apne kamre chod aao!" Everyone got what Geet was hinting at and laughed loudly at her smart plan while Aakash and Paayal blushed furiously. All five walked off to the rooms while Geet giggled along with NT and Annie.

After few minutes of walking, Aakash stopped and mumbled, "Bhai! Aap Lavanya aur Khushi ko unke room pahuncha dijiye! I will see to Paayal!" Khushi frowned but Lavanya and Arnav understood Aakash's plan and Arnav nodded. As the couple walked off, Khushi frowned, "Akele kya jaana? Rasta toh ek hi haina hum sab ke kamre ke liye?" Arnav shook his head at Khushi's naivette while Lavanya piped in, "Arre! Chamkeeli! Tum baat ko samajhti nahi ho! Ab toh Jiju ko thoda time lagega Di ko kamre tak pahunchaate hue!" Khushi looked at her in confusion but after few seconds she understood and blushed at the implications of Aakash's actions. After few seconds, they reached Lavanya's room and La excused herself and trudged off to lie down for a while as she was tired due to packing. Khushi nervously walked with Arnav to her room which was right beside Lavanya's room. They entered her room and Khushi looked around curiously. Suddenly, Arnav whispered in her ear, "Waise subah ka bouquet kaisa laga?" Khushi's eyes widened as she remembered the bouquet. She had forgotten about it totally due to the packing preparations and arriving here but now that Arnav spoke about it her anger surged inside her and she turned around. She glared at him with her hand on her hips. "Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada! Woh kya tha?" Arnav put his hands into his pockets adopting a look of nonchalance and shrugged, "What kya tha?" Khushi huffed, "Baniye mat! Aapne woh guldasta humein kyun bheja?" Arnav looked at her indignantly, "Arre! Kyun bheja matlab? Apni honewaali patni ko bouquet bhejna kya galat baat hai?" Khushi's jaw dropped as she stared at him, "Patni? Aapki honewaali patni humaari Lavanya Di hai, hum nahi!" Arnav shrugged again, "Aisa tumhein lagta hai! Lekin main toh pyaar tumse karta hoon aur shaadi bhi tumhi se karne waala hoon!" Khushi looked at him in horror, "Hey Devi Maiyya! Yeh kaisi baatein kar rahe hain aap?" Her horror changed into anger, "Dekhiye Arnavji! Bas kijiye aapka yeh naatak. Khel khatam ho chuka hai! Aapne apna raasta chuna aur humne apna! Ab hum dono apne apne raaste chalenge, samjhe?" She pointed her finger at him as she gave him her best glare. Arnav just looked at her dreamily, "Haaye! Tum ghusse mein kitni beautiful lagti ho!" Khushi's jaw dropped again as Arnav's words took her back to the world when he used to flirt with her and she used to rebuke him. Hey Devi Maiyya! Inhein ho kya gaya hai? Itne ajeeb kyun bartaav kar rahe hain? Arnav smirked at her confused expression and took a step ahead. Khushi stepped back in shock. Arnav took two more steps ahead. As he smirked at her, Khushi absentmindedly wondered as to how could Arnav look so handsome in just a black T-Shirt and blue jeans. Khushi kept on walking back and her back hit the wall. Her eyes widened in shock as Arnav came close to her. He softly touched her cheek, "Main tumhein apna banaake rahunga Khushi!" Khushi shook her head, "Nahi! Hum aisa kabhi hone nahi denge! Agar aisa hua toh hum apna naam hi badal daalenge!" Arnav shrugged and smiled at her amused, "Good decision. By the way, how is Khushi Arnav Raizada as your new name? Waise bhi shaadi ke baad tumhein apna naam badalke Khushi Arnav Raizada hi rakhna hai!" Khushi looked at him in shock for few seconds and then she let out a scream and stormed away in anger while leaving behind a laughing Arnav. He never enjoyed himself the way he was enjoying right now.

It was late night when the family gathered around in the hall. The elders along with Anjali and NT were sitting on the sofa and the younger generation took up bean bags and floor. They had just eaten their dinner and now everyone was having icecream or coffee and just enjoying the happy atmosphere around the house. Suddenly, Maami piped up, "Hello Hi Bye Bye! Aakash bitwa! Sing a song far yor madar (for your mother)!" Aakash looked at her, surprised at her request and Anjali nodded, "Haan haan Chutke! Kuch gaao! Jaao Baby! Apne Veere ka guitar le aao!" Geet nodded and walked away swiftly. Anjali continued while wagging her forefinger at Aakash, "Lekin galti se bhi sad song mat gaana! Sad song sun sunke hum sab bore ho chuke hain! Pata nahi jab dekho sad song hi kyun gaate rehte ho?" Everyone laughed at her words and Arjun piped up, "Di! Aap samajh nahi rahe ho! Itne din apni Dreamgirl se dur tha na isliye sad song gaa raha tha! Ab dekho! Paayal ko dekhke kya gaane gaata hai!" All laughed while Paayal and Aakash blushed. Geet came back and handed Aakash's guitar to him. Aakash took his guitar and smiled at it softly. He had many memories attached to it. Anjali cleared her throat and Aakash came out of his thoughts. Suddenly, Aakash frowned, "Waise har waqt main hi kyun gaaun? Humaare ghar mein toh ek aur singer hai. Use koi gaane ko kyun nahi kehte?" The Guptas and Khuranas looked on curiously wanting to know who Aakash was talking about. Anjali smiled mischievously, "Baat toh sahi kahi hai Chutke ne! Aakash hi kyun gaaye har waqt! Is baar humaari Baby gaayegi!" "Geet?", Daadima looked at her future poti-in-law in shock while Dev and NT smiled at each other. Maan on the other hand winced. He did remember once when he was trying to apologise to Soni, how she had sung in a horrible manner to annoy him. Hey Babaji! Sabke kaan phatne se bacha lena! Geet smiled shyly but shook her head refusing to sing. Anjali frowned, "Arre! Aise kaise mana kar rahi ho! Hamesha gaane ke liye excited hoti hai! Aaj kya hua?" Geet shook her head. Suddenly, she was overcome with shyness to sing in front of Maan. Aakash smiled and pleaded, "Geetto! Aaj apne Veere ke liye gaa de!" Soon, everyone started forcing Geet to sing. After a while Geet spoke up, "Theek hai! Theek hai! Main gaaungi! Lekin Veere ko bhi saath gaana hoga!" Aakash smiled and nodded. Everyone let out a cheer and Aakash positioned his guitar. Geet thought for few seconds and chose the song she wanted to sing. Everyone eagerly looked at her and she started singing with her eyes down and fingers fiddling with the ends of her Duppatta nervously.

Kasam

Ki Kasam

Hai Kasam Se

Maan was shocked to hear her sing in such a pleasant voice.

Humko Pyaar Hai

Sirf Tumse

Everyone smiled at the choice of her song.

Ab Yeh Pyaar Na Hoga

Phir Humse

She looked at Maan and shook her head subtly. Maan looked away.

Kasam

Ki Kasam

Hai Kasam Se

Humko Pyaar Hai

Sirf Tumse

Everyone clapped happily as they enjoyed the song. Geet continued singing.

Log Kehte Hain Paagal

Hoon Main Yeh Bhi Na Jaanu

She shrugged and everyone smiled.

Dil Lutaaya Hai Maine

Ab Kisi Ki Na Maanu

She shook her head vigorously and pouted.

Chain Dekar Ke Maine

Bechainiyaan Yeh Lee Hai

She made a sad face.

Neendein Udaa Ke Maine

Tumse Wafaayein Ki Hai

She smiled at everyone around her and continued singing.

Kasam

Ki Kasam

Hai Kasam Se

She looked at Maan with pleading eyes.

Jee Rahe

Hai Hum

Tere Dum Se

Ab Yeh Pyaar Na Hoga

Phir Humse

Maan could not look away this time.

Kasam

Ki Kasam

Hai Kasam Se

Humko Pyaar Hai

Sirf Tumse

Everyone clapped at her singing and Maan and Geet looked away. She nudged Aakash to sing his part. Aakash looked directly at Paayal as he started singing.

Kuch Ishaaron Mein Tumne

Humse Jo Yeh Kahaa Hai

Ab Yakeen Aa Raha Hai

Tumko Bhi Kuch Hua Hai

Paayal blushed at his words while Khushi and Lavanya elbowed her.

Kyun Tumko Dekhte Hain

Kya Dil Mein Sochte Hain

Toofan Jo Uth Raha Hai

Hum Usko Rokte Hain

Paayal stared at him with love in her eyes.

Kasam

Ki Kasam

Hai Kasam Se

Aakash continued to look into her eyes as if there was no one around except them.

Yeh Milan

Hai Sanam

Ka Sanam Se

"Oye Hoye!", Arjun and Dev teased him and Aakash smiled sheepishly.

Ab Yeh Pyaar Na Hoga

Phir Humse

Geet and Aakash started singing one by one.

Kasam

Ki Kasam

Haan Kasam

Yeh Kasam

Di Kasam

Lee Kasam

Haan Kasam

Kasam

Kasam

Kasam

Both started singing together.

Kasam

Ki Kasam

Hai Kasam Se

Humko Pyaar Hai

Sirf Tumse

Ab Yeh Pyaar Na Hoga

Phir Humse

Soon claps and cheers filled the room as everyone praised the duo for their singing.

Place - Lavanya's room at Sheeshmahal

It was late night and Lavanya was sitting in front of the mirror brushing her hair when Paayal entered her room. "Arre! Paayal Di! Aayiye! Kuch kaam tha?", Lavanya spoke while looking at Paayal. Paayal gave a nervous smile and hesitated, "Kuch nahi... woh... bas kuch baat karni thi!" Lavanya frowned, placed her hairbrush on the dressing table and stood up, "Kis baare mein Di? Are you alright? You look nervous! Kuch problem hai kya? Are you having second thoughts about this marriage?" Paayal shook her head vigorously at the last line. No way! Second thoughts? Humaara bas chalein toh hum toh aaj hi Aakash se shaadi karlein! Lavanya huffed and dragged her sister to the bed and made her sit there. She sat on the bed beside Paayal and held her hand tightly, "Toh bolo na Di, baat kya hai?" Paayal took a deep breath and looked at Lavanya seriously, "Tum iss shaadi se khush toh ho na?" Lavanya looked at her in shock, "Yeh kaisa sawaal hai Di? Of course I am happy! Itne bade ghar ki bahu banne jaa rahi hoon. Aapke saath rehne waali hoon. What else do I want?" Paayal frowned, "Bahu aur meri baat kehdi par shaadi jisse kar rahi ho uske baare mein kuch nahi boli!" Lavanya looked at her amused, "Matlab?" Paayal cupped her face, "Matlab pagli yeh hai ki humein agar koi poochta ki hum is shaadi se khush hain ki nahi toh hum kehte hum khush hain kyunki humaari shaadi humaare manpasand ladke se ho rahi hai! Lekin tumhaara jawaab toh kuch aur hi hai!" Lavanya froze for a second as her sister's words pierced through the mask of happiness she was wearing for the world. Her expression changed to pain for a second but she masked it up and smiled. But her sister noticed the pain and spoke up, "Dekho Lavanya! Humse jhoot mat bolo! Humne dekha ki kaise tum aur Arnavji ek doosre se mil rahe the, baat kar rahe the. Tum dono kaun se bhi nazar se hone waale pati patni lag hi nahi rahe the! Humein tumhaari bahut chinta ho rahi hai Lavanya! Tum is shaadi ko nibhaaogi kaise hum samajh nahi paa rahe!" Lavanya rolled her eyes and stared at her sister, "Di! Aap bhi na ek baat ko kahaan se kahaan le jaate ho! Arrange marriages mein aisa hi hota hai Di! Time lagta hai ek duje ko samajhne ko! Aur ASR aur mujhe baat karne ko time hi kitna mila! Last whole year I was busy with my studies as it was my last year! Toh ASR ko phone toh kya unka naam bhi sochne ko time nahi tha! So we did not talk as much as you guys did! So we did not connect that much! But don't worry Di! I am sure main aur ASR shaadi ke baad sab handle kar lenge! You stop worrying!" Paayal bit her lip and looked at Lavanya worriedly, "Pakka na?" Lavanya huffed, "Yes Di! Infact I promise you ki agar shaadi ke baad kuch problem hua toh main sabse pehle aapke paas aaungi!" Paayal smiled at her. She cupped Lavanya's face with her both hands and kissed her forehead, "Devi Maiyya tumhein hamesha khush rakhe!" Paayal walked out of the room with relief in her heart. Her sister was fine!

Lavanya kept on smiling till her sister walked away. Once Paayal was out of the room, her smile slid of her face and she sighed softly. Ab main aapko kaise bataaun Di? Ki aaj bhi main apna toota hua dil liye ghoom rahi hoon! Mujhe toh laga tha ki main ASR ka haath thaam kar is dil ke dard se ubhar jaaungi! Lekin ASR ne toh kabhi apna haath diya hi nahi! Is ek saal mein hum dono ne ek doosre se sirf do baar baat ki! She felt tears course through her cheeks but she wiped them away. Par ab main is shaadi ko rok bhi nahi sakti kyunki ab sirf badnaami hogi! Mujhe badnaami se darr nahi hai! Badnaami hoti hai toh hone do! Atleast hum dono khush toh honge! Is unhappy marriage se toh badnaami better hai! Par iske baad main jaaungi kahaan? Mera saath dene waala bhi toh koi nahi! Toh jab zindagi ka hi koi bharosa nahi toh kyun main is mauke ko haath se jaane doon! Bhale hi mujhe ASR ka pyaar na mile par ek achcha parivar, apni Di ka saath aur ek behetar zindagi toh milegi na! I have to be happy with this because I don't have any other option. Lavanya took a deep breath and went to sleep. What she did not know was that next day she will have her option under the same roof! But the main question is then what will she do? Only Devi Maiyya knows!

TRIVIA

For those who have forgotten the older chapters (which is possible coz I wrote the first chapter nearly two years back) here are the details about the older chapters I am referring to in the story.

1. The scene which Maan is referring to when he thinks of Soni after Geet sets his wardrobe is in Chapter 21! Do read it coz it is one of my best written scenes in comedy!

2. The scene where Payash first time met is in Chapter 3!

3. The scene mentioned by Maan about Soni singing horribly is in Chapter 16!

SONG DETAILS

The song is from the movie Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon (Year ) sung by Chitra and Shaan picturised on Kareena Kapoor Khan and Abhishek Bachchan.

PRECAP

NK makes his entry and entertains everyone.

So tune in to DFL next week coz Nk is here to stir up things!

Take care and enjoy the Sunday,

Kalpana

CHAPTER 64 (A). GEET'S PROPOSAL AND MAAN'S REACTION!

Day 15

Monday

Place - Khurana Constructions

When Geet Raizada entered the Office, everyone could feel the change in her. She was more smiling, more eager and most of all there was this nervous energy around her which anybody could feel. From seeing her, they could understand only one thing and that was that something special was going to happen in Geet's life today. But what the staff of Khurana Constructions did not know was that not only Geet's life, their boss, Maan Singh Khurana's life was also on the verge of change today.

Geet eagerly stood by the reception waiting for Pinky to end her phone call. The moment Pinky kept the phone down, Geet chirped, "Hi Pinky! Mr. Khurana aaye kya? Mera matlab MaanSir aaye kya?" Pinky shook her head as another phone rang, "Nahi! Abhi tak nahi aaye! Strange! Humesha time pe aa jaate hain. Aaj nahi aaye? Shaayad koi meeting ke liye gaye honge!" Pinky turned to answer another call while Geet waved her bye and walked towards Sasha's cabin. Maan nahi aaye? Lekin aaj toh unka koi meeting nahi hai? Warna Saturday ko yeh nahi kehte ki woh meri design early Monday morning hi dekhna chaahte hain! Nahi! Kuch toh gadbad hain! She turned around and walked towards Maan's secretary and asked her. The Secretary told her that MK Sir did not have any meeting today. Geet frowned. Phir Maan hai kahaan? Hey Babaji! Main toh aaj Maan ko apne dil ki baat bataane aayi thi aur aaj woh hi abhi tak nahi aaye! She pouted. Babaji dekhlo! Aaj mere pyaar ka izhaar ho jaana chaahiye, haan?

Place - Khurana Mansion

Dev looked into the room from behind the door. After staring for a second, he felt a pinch on his waist and he nearly shrieked. But he controlled himself and turned around to look at the person who pinched him. His pregnant wife smiled at him sweetly and then whispered while glaring at him, "Kya hua? Kya dekha?" Dev shrugged and whispered back, "Bro exercise kar rahe hain." They both inched around and looked from their hiding place and saw Maan break an ice block. Both of them winced and moved away. NT poked Dev, "Yeh Veerji yahaan kya kar rahe hain? Inhein toh Office mein hona chaahiye tha na?" Dev nodded. NT questioned again, "Waise toh Office jaane ka bahaana dhundhte hain. Kal toh Sunday tha phir bhi chale gaye. Phir aaj kya hua?" Dev shook his head signaling that he did not know. NT bit her lip and questioned again, "Aapko pata hai kya? Ki kyun Veerji Office nahi gaye?" Dev just gave her a look; a look that said Are you that stupid?' After a second, NT's eyes widened, "Oh! Aapko pata hota toh aap humein jaroor bataate nahi?" Dev rolled his eyes. NT frowned, "Aap unse baat kyun nahi karte?" This time Dev just smiled sarcastically, "Main kya paagal dikh raha hun jo sher ke mooh mein jaake haath daalunga?" NT shook her head. Dev continued, "Itni tumhein fikar hai toh tum jaaona!" NT's eyes widened in shock and she shook her head vigorously. No thank you! She was not an idiot! They inched ahead and again looked at Maan. This time Maan broke a wooden block and the couple winced again. NT mumbled, "Bahut ghusse mein lag rahe hain Veerji!" She shuddered as she thought of the anger in Maan's eyes. Dev frowned, "Pata nahi kis wajah se!" They moved away to their room and sat in confusion thinking. After two hours of thinking, talking and brainstorming, NT got an idea. She called the Office to talk to Maan's Secretary.

Place - Khurana Constructions

Geet huffed as she paged through the file in front of her. Yeh theek nahi kiya aapne Maan? Aisa koi karta hai kya? Main apne pyaar ka izhaar karne aayi aur aap hain ki gaayab hi hogaye! Geet felt so sad. After waiting for Maan's arrival in Sasha's cabin for an hour Geet had again approached Maan's secretary asking for any news on Maan only to come to know that Maan had decided to work from home. Now, Geet did not know what to do. Ab main kya karoon Babaji? Aaj kaise apne pyaar ka izhaar karoon? Babaji! This is not fair! So not fair!

Place - Khurana Mansion

As NT kept the phone she smirked. She turned and spoke to Dev, "Humne abhi Veerji ke Secretary ko call kiya yeh jaanne ke liye ki Maan ne aaj Office na jaane ka kya bahaana diya!" Dev frowned, "Aur kya jawaab diya usne?" NT sat beside Dev, "Woh keh rahi thi ki Veerji ghar se kaam karenge!" Dev was in confusion, "Par Bro toh paaglo ki tarah ice aur lakdi tod rahe hain!" NT smiled smugly, "Aur iska matlab kya hai?", she asked teasingly. Dev let out a huff, "Bro ya toh kisi wajah se naaraaz ya frustrated hain." "Exactly!", NT spoke triumphantly. She grabbed his arm excitedly, "Aapko pata hai Veerji ki Secretary bata rahi thi ki Geet do baar aake Veerji ke baare mein poochke gayi!" Dev was puzzled, "Toh?" NT slapped her forehead, "Arre! Buddhu! Geet wahaan Veerji se milne ke liye bechain aur yahaan Veerji kharaab mood mein! Iska matlab kuch samjhe aap?" Dev's eyes widened and then he smirked, "Yaani ki Office kuch toh hua jiski wajah se Bro Geet ko avoid kar rahe hain!" NT narrowed her eyes, "Yeh theek nahi hai Dev! Aisa lag raha hai jaise jab bhi Geet aur Veerji ke beech mein nazdeekiyaan badhegi tab tab Veerji use avoid karenge ya use apnea apse door karenge!" Dev shook his head, "Par NT! Yeh baat toh humein pehle hi pata thi na! Ki Bro is rishte ko phir se jud ne se rokne ke liye bahut ladenge!" NT pursed her lips, "Ab hum dono ko hi kuch karna hoga, taaki inki pyaar ki gaadi line pe aa sake. Bahut hogaya yeh luka chupi ka khel! Sab kuch saamne aane time hogaya hai!" Dev looked at her curiously, "Matlab? Soni ki Sachchai?" NT nodded. Dev stared at distance, "Par kaise?" NT smirked, "I have a plan!"

Place - Khurana Constructions

Geet packed her bags as she pondered the phone call she had gotten. Few minutes back, Dev had called her and told her to bring certain files to Khurana Mansion as Maan wanted to work from home. Geet had agreed. But now Geet was not sure! Files chaahiye tha yeh theek hai, par mujhe hi kyun bulaaya? She thought for a while when suddenly hope filled her heart. Kahin Maan bhi mujhse milne ke liye bechain... Nahi Nahi! Geet! Tu Jhalli hogayi hai! Khair jo bhi hai! Mennu ki? Mennu toh isse matlab hai ki mennu apne pyaar da izhaar aaj hi karne milega! She giggled and packed her bag happily.

Place - Khurana Mansion

Dev waved as the car drove away. The car carried NT and Daadima away to NT's Doctor. For their plan to fulfil, NT had decided that Daadima should be away from the house because the confrontation between Geet and Maan would definitely be explosive. They did not want Daadima to interfere in it. So, NT had called her Doctor and booked an appointment. She dragged Daadima away claiming that she wanted someone elderly with her and not a simpleton like Dev. Daadi had agreed and now all Dev had to wait was for Geet to arrive. After fifteen minutes, Geet arrived and Dev smirked. Chal beta! Lag jaa kaam pe! Aaj tere Bro ko uski Soni dilaani hai!

Geet entered the house looking around with nervousness. Even though while getting out of Office she was excited for her confession now nervousness had pierced her heart. She was not sure whether her idea of confessing was good or not. Kahaan hai Dev Sir? Dev smirked from his hiding place and came out with his phone glued to his ear acting as if he was talking into it. He talked for a while and then acted as if he just noticed Geet, "Are Geet! Aagayi? Ek kaam karo upar jaao aur left mein jo kamra khula hai woh Bro ka Office hai aur Bro wahi hain. Jaao Upar aur file Bro ko de do!" Before Geet could say anything, Dev walked out of the house still talking in the phone. Geet bit her lip in nervousness. Ab kya karoon Babaji? Akele upar jaaun? Chal Geet puttar! Apne Maan se mil le! Aur Babaji ne himmat de di toh pyaar ka izhaar bhi kar lena! She trudged towards the stairs. Dev smirked from his hiding place. He had just acted that he was going outside but hid behind the door. As he stood there Dev hoped that Geet reached the right room. You see, the room Dev had told Geet to go was not Maan's study as Geet thought. It was Soni's room; the same room which Maan had kept locked for months and the same room which Dev had opened just today. Jaao Geet jaao! Aur milo apne ek aise chehre se jise tum bhool gayi! Milo mere Bro ki Soni se! Aaj woh bhi tumse milna chaahegi!

Geet climbed the stairs in trepidation. Main aa rahi hoon Maan! Apne dil ka aapko haal sunaane! She gulped and slowly climbed the stairs each step making her heart beat faster. By the time she reached the top, her heart was racing and her palms were sweating. Butterflies were flying around in her stomach. Babaji! Bacha lena! She took a deep breath and turned left. As she walked she passed a door but it was closed. The next door was also closed. She walked further to encounter an open door. This is it, Geet! Tere zindagi ka sabse important din aagaya hai! She smiled excitedly and entered the room only to stop in shock. Yeh kis kamre mein Dev Sir ne bhej diya! The room seemed like a normal bedroom but everything was covered in cloths as if to protect it from dust. From the bed to the cupboard, from the table to photos on the wall, everything was covered with cloth for protection. She worriedly took a step ahead. On her left she saw a table and she swiped her hand on it. Her hand was covered in dust. "Itni dhool!", Geet exclaimed in shock. "Yeh kamra toh kai dino se band kiya hua lagta hai! Toh phir Dev Sir ne mujhe yahaan kyun bheja?" She took another step ahead. "Kiska kamra tha yeh jise is tarah band rakha tha! Na koi cleaning or na koi dusting! Aisa hai kya is kamre mein! Store room toh lagta nahi hai!" Geet was confused but her natural curiosity came fore and she walked ahead to explore. Suddenly, she stopped as something came into her mind. "Agar yeh kamra band karna hi tha toh photos ko kyun yahaan choda! Kuch toh gadbad hai!" She trudged ahead and pulled the cover from one of the photo only to take a step back in shock. The photo was of Daadima, NT, Dev, Maan and herself. "Yeh kab ki tasveer hai?" Geet murmured as she pulled it from the wall. She did not remember taking any photo like this. She looked at the photo carefully. Daadima was seated on a chair while Maan and Dev stood behind her. Dev had an arm around NT while Geet stood beside Maan. She carefully looked at the photo Geet's dress. It was a dress she did not think she owned. She frowned in confusion when suddenly it struck her. This must be from the time of her memory loss. Didn't she live with Khuranas after she lost her memory? She smiled at that thought when her eyes widened. Iska matlab yeh mera kamra hai? She looked around excitedly. But then she stopped. Kahin main galat hui toh? She bit her lip and placed the photo on the table. She looked around her eyes searching for some concrete proof that this was her room. Suddenly, her eyes reached the wardrobe and she smiled. She walked towards it and pulled it open. Her eyes widened at the collection of salwar kameezes in it. She noticed the salwar kameez she was wearing in the photo hanging in the cupboard. She smiled softly. Toh yeh kamra mera hi hai! She closed the cupboard and she looked around wanting to know more about her life with Maan. She saw a big portrait hanging on the wall. She walked towards eagerly and pulled the cover away. What she saw took her breath away. There sat Geet on a chair like some princess dressed in a beautiful pink Saree. Geet's eyes wondered through the clothes and jewels the Geet in the portrait was wearing. Her eyes widened. Yeh Saree! Yeh toh wahi hai jo NT ne mujhe di thi pichle saal! She took a step back and loosing her balance she fell on the bed. She giggled eagerly. This was supposed to be her bed. She got up in excitement and looked around when her eyes fell on a book on the bedside table. She grinned. Is that the book she used to read here? She took the book and opened it and a gasp came out of her mouth. Hey Babaji! Yeh kya hai? She stared the first page in awe. There stood Maan dressed in black Sherwani with Duppatta over his shoulders. Hey Babaji! Maan kitne handsome lag rahe hain! Kahin inhein meri hi nazar na lag jaaye! She saw Maan Bro on my wedding day! This is his book!' scribbled below the picture. Lagta hai Dev Sir ne likha hai! She turned the page and giggled as she saw the next photo. It was of baby and below it was written, Mera Puttar Maan'. Maan kinne cute lag rahe hain! The next picture got Geet laughing. It was of Maan at the age of two but with a stern expression which she had seen on older Maan's face everyday. Bachpan se hi lagta hai yeh aisi the! She laughed again and started looking through the scrapbook. As she went through the photos, she sometimes laughed and sometimes smiled tenderly as she realized that the book was filled with Maan's young age pictures. Some were with his parents, some with his siblings, and some with his Dadi. There were some featuring NT and Arjun too. But after Maan's 12 year old pic there seemed to be no pic of him; only blank pages. Geet shrugged; Shayad jisne bhi yeh banaaya ho usne aur tasweer lagaane band kar diye! She was about to close the book when the book fell out of her hands. She picked it up and noticed that when the book had fallen some page had opened up. She realized that someone had written on it after leaving some blank pages after the photos. She went to the first page of writing and read through it.

Aaj bahut tanha sa hoon main! Lag raha hai ki zindagi mein akela hoon akela rahoonga!

Geet frowned as she read those lines. Handwriting to Maan ki hai! Bechaare! Lagta hai zindagi unki badi tanha kati hai! She sighed sadly and turned the page. Her eyes widened as she read the next lines.

Hai Kisne Taraasha Yeh Badan Marmari Sa

Yeh Khaabon Bhari Aankhein Yeh Chehra Pari Sa

Hey Babaji! Geet frowned. Yeh kiski baat kar rahe hai? She read further.

Meri Zindagi mein ek pari hai. Achaanak si meri zindagi mein aayi woh. Woh kaun hai main yeh jaanta nahi. Bas itna jaanta hoon ki woh bahut khoobsurat hai, ek dum Soni! Isliye maine use naam diya Soni!

Geet gasped. She remembered that Soni was Maan's lover who left him. Yeh Soni ki taareef kar rahe hain. Haayo Rabba! Suddenly she frowned; Par yeh naam dene ki baat kyun kar rahe hain? Kya uska naam Soni nahi tha? Aur kuch tha? She shrugged and turned the page.

Mujhko Jab Aise Dekhti Ho Tum

Rang Bhar Jaate Hain Fizaaon Mein

Kasmasaati Hain Aarzoo Dil Mein

Geet Ghul Jaate Hain Hawaaon Mein

Jaadu Bhari Aankhon Waali Suno

Tum Aise Mujhe Dekha Na Karo

Mat karo aisa Soni! Mat dekho mujhe is tarah Soni! Aise dekhogi toh pyaar mein girne se mujhe koi nahi rok paayega! Aur phir jab tum mujhe chodkar jaaogi toh main apne aapko nahi sambhaal paaunga!

Chodke jaaogi? Inhein aise kyun lag raha hai ki Soni unhein chodke jaayegi? Itna yakeen kaise hai inko is baat par? Lagta hai aaj iss Soni ki sachchai yeh diary hi mujhe bataayegi! She turned the page.

Tujhse Mila Toh Jaagi Duaayein

Aur Nazar Ne Sajda Kiya

Jannat Zameen Pe Aayi Utarke

Khushiyon Ne Jaise Chun Sa Liya

Tum zindagi main aayi Soni, aur zindagi khoobsurat ho gayi! Aur aaj jab baarish mein tum mujhse lipat gayi toh laga jaise sab kuch theek ho jaayega! Phir meri aankh khuli aur mera sapna toota!

Geet narrowed her eyes. "Lipat gayi?", Geet growled in anger. "Badi aayi mere Maan se lipatne waali?", Geet mumbled. After a second, Geet realized that she was jealous of this Soni and she burst out laughing. "Main bhi na Jhalli hun. Jo ateet mein hua usko sochkar jal rahi hun!" She turned the page to know more about this Soni.

Bin Tere Kya Hai Jeena

Mere Dil Ki Rani Tu

Meri Khushiyon Ka Mausam

Mere Khaabon Ki Taameel

Mere Sapno Ki Tasveer

Bin Tere Kaisi Yaar

Woh Jeet Ho Ya Haar

Tere Sang Hai Sab Kuch

Tu Na Ho Toh Bekaar

Aaj jab Doctor ne kaha ki tum coma mein ho Soni, toh main dang reh gaya! Tumhaare bin jeena mushkil hai Soni, jaldi theek ho jaao!

Haayo Rabba! Geet looked at the book in horror. Soni bechaari coma mein gayi! Bechaare Maan! Kitna dard hua hoga unko! Shaayad aaj bhi woh coma mein ho aur isliye log keh rahe hain ki woh unhein chodke chali gayi! Hey Babaji! Kahin Maan aaj bhi usse pyaar toh nahi karte! Phir toh meri prem ki naiyya chalne se pehle hi doob gayi. Geet hurriedly turned the page eager to know what happened to Soni.

Tum Jo Aaye Zindagi Mein Baat Ban Gayi

Ishq Mazhab Ishq Meri Zaat Ban Gayi

Sapne Teri Chaahaton Ke

Dekhta Hoon Ab Kayee

Din Hai Sona Aur Chaandi Raat Ban Gayi

Aaj mujhe ehsaas hua ki mujhe tumse pyaar hua hai, Soni!

Geet let out a sigh of relief. Pyaar ki baat kar rahe hain matlab woh Soni theek hai! She smiled thanking the Babaji to keep her Maan's love safe. Par aage kya hua? Woh Maan ko chodkar kyun chali gayi?

Tujhe Dekh Dekh Sona

Tujhe Dekhkar Hai Jagna

Maine Yeh Zindagani

Sang Tere Bitaani

Tujh Mein Basi Hai Meri Jaan

Jiya Dhadak Dhadak Jaaye

Main vaada karta hoon Soni jitna deewana tumne mujhe banaaya utna deewana main tumhein apna banaaunga!

Haaye! Geet sighed as read the words. Maan kitne romantic hain. Apne pyaar ke liye apne pyaar ko apna banaane nikal pade! Uff Babaji! Aisa hi pyaar woh mujhse karein! She giggled and turned the page.

Main Toh Bas Teri Chaahat Mein Chaahoon Rehna Sada

Main Toh Bas Teri Kurbat Mein Chaahoon Rehna Sada

Main bas tumhaare saath rehna chaahta hoon Soni!

Geet pouted. Kitna pyaar karte hai Maan apni Soni se! Aur yeh Soni hai ki unhein chodke chali gayi! She glared at the book while turning the page.

Dilruba Yeh Bata

Kya Karoon Tere Siva

Main Toh Tere Pyaar Mein Deewana Ho Gaya

Aaj jab hum long drive par gaye tab mujhe aisa kyun laga ki main tumhaare liye jo feel karta hoon wahi tum mere liye bhi feel karti ho! Soni, I am in love with you! Do you love me too?

Geet felt a pinch in her heart. She could not bear her love being in love with someone else. She made a face and read further. As she read she felt shock gripping her. Yeh meri handwriting yahaan kya kar rahi hain? Aur yeh kya likha hua hai maine?

Kaun Kenda Hai Ki Duniya Vicho Rab Gaya

Mennu Naina Vicho Tere Lab Gaya

- I found God in your eyes, Maan! Ab aap hi mere sab kuch ho!

P.S. Aap jo mere liye mehsoos karte ho Maan, Main bhi wahi mehsoos karti hoon!

Geet could not believe her eyes. Yeh kya likha hai maine? She turned the page to know more.

Khamoshiyaan Gungunaane Lagi

Tanhaayiyaan Muskuraane Lagi

Aaj yeh duniya bahut khubsurat hai, jaante ho kyun? Kyunki aaj maine use meri banne ko kahaa humesha ke liye aur woh ban gayi! Aaj maine usse jeevan bhar ka saath maanga aur usne haami bhar di! Bas kuch din aur phir bahut jald woh meri ho jaayegi! Poore duniya ke saamne main use ek nayi pehchaan dunga! Mrs. Khurana.! Mrs. Geet Maan Khurana!

Geet lost her breath and she dropped the book in shock. The words echoed in her head; Mrs. Geet Maan Khurana! Her eyes widened and her jaw dropped open. She could not believe what she had read. Hey Babaji! Yeh kya likh diya Maan ne? She picked the book to confirm what she had read. And it was true. Maan had written her name. Par Maan toh Soni ne pyaar karte the na? Toh beech mein main kahaa se aagayi! She turned the page to check the dates. All the pages were written within the gap of two months. Suddenly, something struck her. All the dates were of the time she lost her memory. She gulped. Yeh sab jab hua toh main yahin thi! Aur sab jagah jahaan Soni likha hai yahaan Geet likha hai! Yeh kya hai? She had to read further. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Tujhe aage padhna hoga Geet! Agar yeh kitaab tujhe Soni aur Maan kahaani suna rahi hai toh tujhe is kahaani ke anth tak jaana hoga! She turned the page to learn more.

Ek Din Aap Yun Humko Mil Jaayenge

Phool Hi Phool Raahon Mein Khil Jaayenge

Maine Socha Na Tha

Sach mein Soni, tum zindagi mein aayi aur meri zindagi mein khushiyaan hi khushiyaan bhar di!

Geet frowned. Soni? Phirse Soni? Kabhi Geet ki baat karte hain toh kabhi Soni? Ek minute! Hadn't she read few pages ago that Maan had named his lover? Matlab... Her eyes widened in shock. Unhonein mera naam Soni rakha tha! Kya main unki Soni hun? She could not believe it. There had to be some other explanation. She turned the page to clear her doubts.

Is Pal Mein Hoon

Ya Tum Bhi Ho

Ya Dono Ho Ke Bhi Na Ho

Aaj jab tum aayi mujhe neend se jagaane ki liye toh mere dil ne ek hi cheez maanga mujhse! Ki roz tum aao aur aise hi mujhe uthaao. Aaogi na Geet?

Geet looked at the book with wide eyes. This proved that Geet and Soni were same. Maan could not have talked about one girl in one page and other girl in other page especially when both the pages were written with few days' gap between them. She felt tears well up in her eyes as she realized the extent of devastation Soni's leaving must have created. Unhonein pata nahi aise hi kitne sapne dekhe honge Soni ke saath aur Soni ne unhein chodkar kitna dard diya hoga unhein. Maine unhein chodkar kitna dard diya hoga? Aur mujhe yeh sab yaad bhi nahi? Par Soni yaani ke main unhein chodke gayi kyun? She had to read more. So she turned the page.

Choo Liya Tu Ne

Lab Se Aankhon Ko

Mannatein Poori Tumse Hi

Tumne suna Geet! Ek mahine mein humaari sagaai hai! Aur do mahine mein Shaadi! Main aaj bahut khush hoon! Bahut jald meri Soni mere paas hogi!

Geet started weeping slowly as she read the pages. Kitni ummeed hai Maan ke in shabdo mein! Par maine! Par maine unka berehmi se dil tod diya! Unhein chod diya! Kyun choda maine unhein? Kyun? She turned the page still crying. As read the next page, her eyes widened in shock.

Ishq Mein Toh Har Cheez Mit Jaati Hai

Bekaraari Banke Humein Tadpaati Hai

Yaad Yaad Yaad

Bas Yaad Reh Jaati Hai

Kyun gayi mujhe chodke tum Geet? Tum toh meri Soni thi na? Mujhe akela chod diya is zindagi ko jeene ke liye! Barbaad kar diya tumne mujhe! Par phir bhi main waada karta hun tumse! Main tumhein nahi bhoolunga! Main sirf tumhein pyaar karoonga! Na pyaar phirse karunga aur na shaadi! Main tumhaari yaad mein jiyunga aur tumhaari yaad mein hi mar jaaunga!

Geet turned the page in hopes to read more but there was nothing written after this. She closed the book and slammed it on the table. Maine Maan ko chod diya! Par kyun? Kyun Maine unhein choda? Kyun? Suddenly, a thought entered her head and she checked the date of the last entry. Dread filled her heart as she realized that it was written the day she got up in the hospital after spending two months at Khuranas without her memory. Iska matlab main unhein bhool gayi isliye unhein lagta hai ki maine unhein chod diya! Maine unhein choda nahi tha! Main toh unhein bhool gayi thi! Aur is baat ka matlab unhonein yeh nikaala ki main unhein chod rahi hoon? Hey Babaji! Bas itna hi pyaar tha unko mujhpar? Ki mere unko bhoolne par apne pyaar ki haar maanli? Aur apni Soni ko mara hua maan liya? Main unhein bhool kya gayi unhonein mujhe apne se alag karne ka faisla kar liya? Bas yahi tha unka pyaar? She started crying. How could her Maan give up just after facing one storm in their life? There will be many storms in future. Will he give up everytime they face it? After a while she stopped crying. And then she started thinking. Lekin Maan aur karte kya? Shayad mere bhoolne se unhein itna dukh pahuncha ki unhonein mujhe mara hua sochna hi theek samjha? Maine unhein bhool kar kitna bada dukh diya hai! Toh asar toh hua hoga na?Mujhe is tarah unhein judge nahi karna chaahiye! Par yeh maine kya kar diya? Unhein bhool gayi? Unka toh bahut bura haal hua hoga na? Bahut toote honge na woh? She felt like crying again as she thought of Maan's situation. But then she frowned. Arre! Main bhool gayi toh kya hua? Unhein yaad dilaana chaahiye tha! Ya mujhe phir se apne pyaar mein paagal banana chaahiye tha? Aise kaise haar maan gaye! She wiped her eyes and stood up with determination. Bas bahut hogaya rona dhona! Bahut hogayi yeh judaai! Ab humein puraani baatein bhulaake aage badhna hoga! Even if he gave up on our love I will make sure that in future he won't have any chance to give up! Main unhein give up karne hi nahi dungi! She smiled softly. Main abhi jaake Maan ko bataa deti hun ki main bhi unse pyaar karne lagi hun! Ki yeh Geet phir se unki Soni ban chuki hai! Phir saari sadness khatam and only happiness shuru! She eagerly got out of the room and searched for Maan with the diary in her hand.

Place - Maan's Workout Room

Maan smashed another wooden block with his hand but his anger remained intact. He had been breaking the wooden and ice blocks from the morning but the anger and frustration he felt in himself refused to budge. And the worst part was that everytime he was breaking the block, Geet's face flashed in front of his eyes. Why? Why couldn't he forget her?

Yesterday's incident had left an impact on Maan. From the day a drunken Geet had tried to kiss him, Maan made a promise to himself that he would stay away from her. Of course his promise to himself was broken the moment Geet's leg slipped and she had a sprain the next day. It was only after she went home that Maan realized that he was again getting close to Geet. He had distanced himself again only to falter in his promise to himself in the lift yesterday when Geet had fallen on him. Nahi! Yeh nahi ho sakta! Main phir se uske kareeb nahi jaa sakta! Uske paas jaana yaani ki Soni ki yaadon se mulaakat karna! Jo main nahi chaahta! Mujhe apne is dil ko sambhaalna hoga! Geet se mujhe door rehna hoga! Mujhe phir se iss pyaar ke chakkar mein nahi padna! Pichle baar toh sirf dil toota tha, lekin iss baar agar Geet mujhe chodke chali gayi toh main hi toot jaaunga! NAHI! No more Geet! NO MORE GEET! Maan moved ahead and smashed another block in front of him. He started practicing tai-chi trying to immerse himself in it and trying to forget Geet when, "Maan!" a soft voice called him and Maan stiffened.

Geet was searching for Maan in the whole house when she heard the noise of something breaking from a nearby room. She neared the room and looked into it. Geet was left breathless at what she saw. There stood Maan in the middle of the room dressed in nothing but black pants practicing some moves. Geet just stood there staring at his body. Her heart started racing and her hands longed to touch him. Her body longed to be in his arms and she was filled with desire of being close to him. She was broken out of her thoughts when Maan smashed a block. Geet looked at the block and then at his hand in shock. Hey Babaji! Haath hain ya hathoda! She gulped and slowly entered the room. Bas Geet! Ab bol de apne dil ki baat! "Maan!", she spoke in a soft voice and saw Maan stiffen and stand still. She took that as an encouragement and started speaking.

Maan felt his heart race. Geet! Yahaan! Before he could turn around, she started speaking, "Aapki Soni aapse kuch kehna chaahti hai Maan!" Maan's eyes widened in shock. Soni?? Kahin Geet ko sab kuch yaad toh nahi aa gaya! His heart hammered in his chest with hope at that thought. Geet continued speaking, "Aapki Soni yeh kehna chaahti hai ki woh aapse bahut pyaar karti hai Maan!" Maan turned and looked at her with tear filled eyes. Geet also gave a teary smile. Maan walked swiftly towards her and grabbed her by her arms, "Kya tumhein sab kuch yaad aagaya? Kya tumhein pata hai ki tum meri kya lagti ho?" Maan looked at her with hope and happiness in his eyes. All he wanted was for her to remember everything. Geet shook her head, "Mujhe kuch yaad nahi!" Maan left her shoulders and stumbled backwards. He balanced himself before he could fall but his eyes showed the devastation he felt. "Toh... phir...", he mumbled in confusion. That is when he saw the diary in her hand and everything clicked in place. He schooled his expressions into a blank mask, "Oh! Toh tumne woh diary padhi!" He pointed towards the diary and glared at her, "Us diary mein mera past hai. Use yaad dilaake apne liye mere dil mein jagah banaane ki koshish na karo!" He turned around and placed his hands on his hips. Geet moved few steps ahead, "Par Maan is diary ne kuch nahi kiya! Isne toh sirf mujhe apna past bataaya! Par pyaar toh main aapse tabhi bhi karti thi aur aaj bhi karti hun. Haan! Mr Khurana! In kuch dino mein mujhe aapse pyaar hogaya! Aapki Soni phir se aapki hona chaahti hai!" Maan turned around swiftly. He grabbed her arms and shook her, "Naam mat lo Soni ka! Kyunki uska pyaar mujhe nahi chaahiye!" He left her and she took a step back at his words. He glared at her, "Soni mujhe bhool hi gayi! Kaisa pyaar tha uska? Jo mujhe bhool gaya! Ek jhoka aaya aur uska pyaar kamzor pad gaya! Tum bhi wahi karogi! Ek problem aayega aur tum bhi mujhe chod dogi! NAHI! Mujhe tumhaara pyaar bilkul bhi nahi chaahiye! Soni mar chuki hai aur main isi sach ke saath jiyunga!" He looked away. Geet felt anger well up in her at his words. Till then she wanted to convince him that she loved him but now! Now she would tell him what she felt about his love. She understood that he was hurt due to her forgetting him but questioning her love, how dare he! She walked towards him and pushed him back, "Kya samajhte ho aap apne aapko? Soni ke pyaar pe ungli uthaate ho? Aur aapka pyaar? Woh kaun sa mahaan tha? Main aapko bhool gayi toh kya hua? Aap toh aa sakte the na? Mujhe yaad dila sakte the na? Aur mujhe yaad nahi toh mujhe phir se apne pyaar mein deewana bana sakte the na? Lekin aap! Ek mushkil aur aap peeche hat gaye!" "GEET!", Maan roared at her. "Chillayiye mat! Chillaan mujhe bhi aata hai!", Geet glared at him. Maan looked away. Both of them were taking deep breaths due to anger. Maan closed his eyes and calmed his anger. He took a deep breath, "Tum yahaan apne pyaar ka izhaar karne aayi hona! Jaao! Main tumhein inkaar karta hun. Nahi pyaar karta main tumse!" Geet looked at him devastated. Maan looked into her eyes, "Mera pyaar usi waqt mar gaya jab meri Soni mujhe bhool gayi! Main tumse pyaar nahi karta! Mere dil mein tumhaare liye ab kuch bhi nahi hai! Jo tha woh Soni ke saath chala gaya! I don't love you Geet! I don't love you!" Geet stumbled back in shock at his words as Maan looked at her indifferently. She felt tears fall down her cheeks. She turned around and walked away with defeat written in her body language. Maan closed his eyes. I am sorry Geet! Par main apne dil ko aur dard nahi de sakta! Behtar hoga ki main pyaar se hi door rahoon!

PRECAP

Arnav comes to know that Khushi is leaving to Lucknow!

Ab kya hoga?

CHAPTER 66 (A) TEN DAYS LATER!

Day 1 at Sheeshmahal

Friday

Place - Entrance of Sheeshmahal

Anjali stood on the threshold of Sheeshmahal with tears in her eyes as she took in her childhood home in front of her. She had come here last year too but this year the significance of their visit seemed to make the house more special to her. She saw the hall where her Chote used to play, the balcony overlooking the hall from where her mother used to stand and call for them, the Mandir in the left side where daily whole family used to pray Devi Maiyya. She was brought out of her thoughts by a hand on her shoulder. She turned to see her Chote smiling sadly at her. She hugged him tightly and he kissed her head trying to comfort her. After a while, she pulled away and entered the house holding her Chote's hand. This house had seen nothing but pain but now Anjali was determined to fill it with happiness. Behind Anjali and Arnav, Aakash smiled as he remembered that this was the place, this very hall where he had first met his Miss. Cham-Cham. Will she remember it too? Following Aakash was rest of the family and behind them Daadima, Dev and Naintara entered. Anjali stopped mid hall and turned to smile at the both the clans, "Yeh hai humaara Sheesh mahal jise yahaan ke log pyaar se kothi ya badi kothi bulaate hain! Ab tak is ghar ne sirf dard dekha hai lekin hum chaahte hain ki is ghar mein kuch dino ke liye sirf hasi ki kilkaariyaan gunje! Toh aap sabko humse promise karna hoga ki aap sab in dono shaadiyon ko poori tarah enjoy karenge aur is ghar mein agle aath dus din ke liye khushiyaan hi khushiyaan hogi!" All of them listening to her, smiled and nodded. Anjali continued speaking, "Waise humne yahaan aane se pehle hi yahaan ke naukaron se keh diya tha ki ghar ki saaf safaai karde aur humaare Chote ke assistant Aman ke haathon sabke rehne ke liye kamro ka plan bhi bhijwa diya taaki saare kamre ek dum perfect aur aapke individual tastes ke hisaab se ho! Toh aayiye main aap sabko apna apna kamra dikhaa deti hoon!" She smiled at all of them and walked away with everyone following her. Sheeshmahal resembled a small castle and hence, had many floors each floor having many rooms in them. Anjali had made sure that all the families had their family members in the nearby rooms and Khuranas, Raizadas and Guptas had their own floor to themselves so that everyone would get ready for all the functions without any hassle. She even left some rooms in ground floor for far away relatives and some corporate clients.

As everyone followed Anjali, Naaniji grabbed Daadima's hand, "Maan Bitwa kahaan hai Savitri?" Geet perked up at the mention of Maan and listened to the conversation carefully. Daadima smiled, "Maan bete Mumbai gaye hain kuch dino se. Aajaayenge Annie aur Arjun ke saath!" Dev heard their conversation and spoke up, "Dadi moms! Aap dono Maan Bro ki tension mat lijiye! Meri abhi unse baat hui hai! Woh do ghante mein pahunch rahe hain Annie aur Arjun ke saath!" Geet grinned eagerly. Aayiye! Aayiye Maan! Aapki Geet aapki raah taak rahi hai!

After reaching their rooms, all took their own time to get fresh and then gathered in the main hall where the elderly sat on the sofas and chairs and the young ones took to the bean bags except Anjali and Naintara who took to the sofas as Anjali could not sit on the bean bags due to her leg and Naintara was pregnant.

While sitting down, Dev made sure he was sitting somewhere out of sight of the elders but near Naintara. As Geet passed by him, he grabbed her hand. Geet turned to look at him and he gestured her to sit near him. Geet sat nearby and NT winked at her. As the elders started chattering about the weddings and Aakash and Arnav discussed their work, Dev gestured Geet to come close and whispered, " You know Bro Mumbai jaane se pehle shaadi ke liye saari packing karke gaye the! Apne saath sirf do teen kapde leke gaye the!" Geet frowned, "Toh?" Dev adopted an innocent face, "Aur woh bag mere paas chod gaye the! Aur main us bag ko apne saath le aaya hoon!" Geet looked at him in confusion. Why was he telling her this? Dev rolled his eyes. Yeh samajh kyun nahi rahi hai? Then he remembered that she did not know everything about Soni and Maan's time together. Dev smirked, "Main yeh sab isliye keh raha hoon kyunki Soni jab humaare ghar pe rehti thi na tab woh hi Bro ka kamra sajaati thi, unke liye kapde choose karti thi, you know vagaira vagaira..." Dev trailed off but Geet got the hint. She grinned eagerly and then Dev spoke, "Toh chalein?" Geet giggled and they got up making sure no one noticed them. Dev squeezed NT's hand as he passed her and NT squeezed back signaling that she would cover for them.

As Dev guided Geet on the arrangement of Maan's wardrobe and room, he told her about how Maan had gotten confused when Soni had started choosing clothes for him because she thought it was her duty. Geet laughed as Dev imitated Maan's anger and both continued doing the work while joking about Soni's antics.

Place - The Gupta House at Lucknow

"Hum dekhte hain Amma!", Khushi hollered when the bell of their house rang. Her Amma, Buaji, Paayal and Lavanya were packing their things as they were to shift to Sheeshmahal in the evening. Amma had wanted to do her daughters' haldi, mehendi and marriage in their house but Raizadas and Khuranas had convinced the family that shifting to Sheeshmahal and doing all the rituals and wedding there would be convenient and less time consuming. After a lot of convincing Amma and Buaji had agreed and but kept a condition that the first thing after the marriage the brides and grooms will do is come to the Gupta House for Bidaai. Everyone had agreed to that and now everyone was packing and making sure nothing was left behind.

Khushi opened the door but there was no one outside. She frowned in confusion and was about to close the door when her eyes fell on a Bouquet on the floor. She picked it up and was shocked to see that it consisted of her favorite flowers, Red roses. She gulped, her mind immediately flashing to Arnav taking her to the rose garden after asking her her favorite flower. She stared at it for a second and then shook her head. Nahi! Yeh Arnavji ka nahi ho sakta! She closed the door when her eyes reached the card attached to the bouquet. She gulped as she recognized that it was Arnav's writing. As she looked closely her eyes widened to impossible proportions. There written on the card was "To the future Mrs. KKGSR!" Khushi gulped. Hey Devi Maiyya! Yeh Arnavji ne kya bhej diya! Her eyes filled with tears at the words and her mind went in shock as she mechanically placed the bouquet into her bag and packed it away. When her mother asked who was at the door Khushi lied that it was some kids playing pranks. But as the shock went away, anger rise to fore. How dare he! How dare he send her such a card when after 10 days he was going to marry her sister! Fuming in anger, she continued to pack.

Place - In front of Arnav's room at Sheeshmahal

Lunch had just gotten over and Arnav was about to enter his room for some relaxation before Khushi's arrival. He knew very well that she must be fuming in anger because of the bouquet he had sent. He wanted to take rest before he started his effort to win her over. Just when Arnav was about to step in, his arm was grabbed from behind and he was dragged away to the nearby balcony. He was in shock for a second as it registered that his assaulter was his baby sister, Geet. As Geet sat him down in a wicket chair in the balcony and took the other chair in front of him she excitedly questioned him, "Toh bataayiye! Aapka plan kya hai?" "What plan?", Arnav was genuinely confused. Geet rolled her eyes, "Arre! Khushi ka dil jeetne ka plan!" Arnav frowned, "Woh plan? See it is like this...", suddenly he paused, "Main tumhein kyun bataaun mera plan?" Geet rolled her eyes again, "Arre! Buddhu! Bhool gaye! I am supposed to help you!" Arnav shrugged, "When I will need your help, I will call you!" Geet narrowed her eyes, "Matlab aapke paas koi plan nahi hai!" Arnav glared at her, "When did I say that?" Geet pouted, "Main koi buddhu nahi hoon! Sab samajhti hoon! Aapke paas koi plan nahi hai isliye kuch na bataane ka naatak kar rahe ho!" Arnav scowled, "What? You know what! Forget it! Even if I wanted to tell you my plans, I won't tell you now. I am not going to discuss my plans with you!" He got up when Geet piped up, "Arre! Aapke paas plan nahi hai toh naaraaz kyun ho rahe ho! Nahi hai toh nahi hai! Usmein kya hua? Main hoon na! Don't worry! Mere paas bahut saare ideas hain!" Arnav rolled his eyes and looked at her skeptically, "Oh really?" Geet nodded eagerly, "Infact, here is my perfect idea. Khushi ko kidnap kar lete hain! Aur tum dono ki mandir mein shaadi kara dete hain!" "WHAT?", Arnav roared and Geet shushed him. Arnav looked around making sure no one was listening and angrily whispered, "Tum paagal toh nahi ho gayi ho!" Geet pouted, "Idea pasand nahi aaya? Mere paas aur ek idea hai! Aap na marne ki acting karo! Woh daudti hui aapke paas aayegi!" Arnav shook his head. He prayed to Devi Maiyya to make sure that Maan did not turn insane due to Geet's antics after their marriage. He turned to her and mumbled sarcastically, "Isse bhi jyaada filmy idea nahi hai?" Geet smiled happily, "Haina! Aap na Sheeshmahal ke sab se oonche tower pe chad jaao aur announce kar do ki agar aapki shaadi Khushi se nahi hui toh aap wahin se jump karke apni jaan de denge!" What the! Arnav looked at her scared. Has his baby sister gone crazy? Agar wahaan mera pair phisla toh? I will be a goner before anyone could say ASR! Yeh ladki mujhe marwaake chodegi! Before he could say anymore, Geet continued to chatter about the various other ideas she had. Arnav shook his head and pinched his nose. He was sure he would get a headache soon at this rate. "You know what?", Arnav roared making Geet pause. He glared at her, "I will be able to plan agar tum do minute chup ho jaao toh! Main jaa raha hoon.!" Geet pouted, "Par kahaan?" Arnav growled at her, "Bachpan mein jaise tumhaari bak bak se bachne ke liye apne aapko apne kamre mein lock kar deta tha, waise hi aaj bhi lock hone jaa raha hoon!" He walked away swiftly leaving a confused Geet behind. Maine kya kiya?

Arnav entered his room and locked it. After few minutes, he heard Geet calling him and knocking on the door. "Go away!", Arnav shouted but Geet continued to bang on his door. After few minutes, the knocking stopped and Arnav heaved a sigh of relief. Suddenly, he heard Geet shouting, "Agar abhi aapne yeh darwaaza nahi khola aur mujhe apna plan nahi bataaya toh main... main... haan ... main sabko bata dungi ki aapke dil mein kaun rehti hai!" Arnav's eyed widened. No! She wouldn't!

Geet smirked and waited but the door did not open. She huffed and shouted, "AD! AD zara idhar ...", she was cut off as Arnav opened the door, grabbed her arm and yanked her in.

Arnav glared at Geet while Geet grinned back. Arnav huffed and sat on the bed defeated. Geet grinned excitedly. AB was going to tell her the plan now! Yippee! Arnav took a deep breath, "Mera plan bahut simple hai! Main Khushi par itna pyaar jataaunga, itna pyaar jataaunga ki use haar maankar mere pyaar ko accept karna hi padega!" Geet frowned, "Par AB mujhe ek cheez samajh nahi aati! Aap Khushi ko manaane ke peeche itne kyun pade hain? Gharwaalon se ya AD se bol dete toh sab kuch do minute mein theek ho jaata! Gupta parivaarwaale Khushi se ek second mein haan bulwa lete!" Arnav smiled at her and spoke softly, "Yahi cheez main tumhein pooch sakta hoon! Tum bhi toh Di se kehke Maan se shaadi kar sakti ho, right? Di ke manaane par Maan bhi iss shaadi ke liye tayyaar ho jaata? Hmmm?" Geet smiled hesitantly as she understood the reasoning behind Arnav's decision. Arnav smiled sadly, "Hum dono unka dil jeetna chaahte hain Geet! Un par zabardasti apne aapko thopna nahi chaahte!" Geet patted Arnav' shoulder gesturing that she understood him and walked out of the room.

Place - Daadima's Room at Sheeshmahal

Daadima sighed sadly as she sat on the sofa in the room. NT, who was looking through the medicine box for Daadi's daily after-lunch medicine and Dev, who was lurking around his wife, looked at Daadima worriedly. She had been sad for few days and Dev and NT both had only inkling as to why Daadima was sad. They felt that Maan might have been the reason behind Daadima's sadness. NT took the medicines and the glass of water and walked towards Daadima. She sat beside her and handed over the medicines. Daadima had the medicines with water and NT got up to walk away when Daadima caught her hand and made her sit beside her. NT worriedly glanced at Dev. Daadima mumbled so sadly that NT had to strain her ears to listen to her, "Mere Maan bete ko kya ho gaya hai? Jab se Soni gayi hai tab se ek dum badal gaye hain! Ek dum ghussail, ek dum serious! Muskuraana toh jaise bhool hi gaye hain! Humein Babaji se kuch nahi chaahiye NT! Bas humaara pehle waala Maan humein waapis dila do! Please NT Beta! Hum humaare Maan ko haste hue, khush hote hue dekhna chaahte hain! Hum unki shaadi dekhna chaahte hain! Unki zindagi baste hue dekhna chaahte hain! Humein aur kuch nahi chaahiye! Aur kuch nahi!" Saying this Daadima hugged NT and started weeping softly. Seeing this Dev came running towards them and kneeled in front of Daadima. He shared an alarmed glance with NT and then after a second he nodded to her signaling her that it was time they told her everything. NT closed her eyes in relief and Dev spoke up, "Daadima! Hum aapse kuch kehna chaahte hain!" Daadima pulled away from NT and focused on Dev. Dev started telling her the story of Geet and Maan. He did not give all the details; just that Geet had fallen for Maan but Maan was not accepting Geet's love. He ended the narration with the fact that NT and Dev were helping Geet in winning Maan's heart back.

At first, Daadima was shocked at the news and then happy that Geet fell for Maan again but was angered at Maan's reaction. It took her a while to understand the reason behind Maan's rejection and when she realized it she took a deep breath and asked Dev to call Geet in. After few minutes, Geet arrived with Dev. In the way, Dev had explained how Daadi knew everything and how she was worried for Maan. As Geet walked into the room, she kneeled in front of Daadima and gathered Daadima's hands in her hands, "Aapne mujhe bulaaya Daadima?" Daadi smiled at her future Daughter in Law. She cupped her face and gave her a kiss on her forehead. "Beta! Aaj hum aapse kuch baatein karna chaahte hain aura apse kuch maangna bhi chaahte hain!" Geet gave a sweet smile to her, "Kahiye Daadima! Aap jo kahengi main woh sunoongi aur aap jo maangegi woh main doongi!" Daadima smiled at her bahu and spoke, "Humaare bete Maan bahut achche insaan hain! Sabse achche bete hain, sabse achche bhai hain! Aur humein poora bharosa hai ki jab unki shaadi hogi tab woh achche pati aur achche pitaah bhi saabit honge!" Geet smiled shyly at her words. Daadima chuckled at her reaction but then grew somber, "Par humein ek hi baat ka darr hai ki kahin woh apne parivaar ke liye apne khushiyon ka tyaag na kar de!" Dev and NT looked at each other sadly while Geet frowned confused at Daadima's words. Daadima smiled sadly at her and spoke slowly, "Humaare Maan ne apni zindagi mein sirf dukh dekhe hain! Jab Maan chote the tab humaari bahu cancer ki wajah se chal basi! Marte marte Maan se kasam le gayi ki woh Dev aur Annie ka khayaal rakhenge! Tab se Maan ne Dev aur Annie ke liye hi jiya hai! Kabhi bhi apne sapne ki ya apne ichchaaon ki fikar nahi ki! Dev aur Annie ne toh kabhi Ma ki kami mehsoos hi nahi ki Maan ke hote hue! Humne bahut koshish ki, ki hum Dev aur Annie ka dhyaan rakh sakein lekin Bahu ke maut ke baad humaare bete ek dum toot gaye aur humein KC ko sambhaalna pada! Aur is wajah se Maan ne apna sab kuch Dev aur Annie pe kurbaan kar diya lekin apne baare mein socha nahi! Phir jab hum NT aur Arjun ko is ghar le aaye unke Ma aur Papaaji ke maut ke baad, toh Maan ne inhein bhi apnaake apne upar aur zimmedaariyaan le li! Phir jab humaare bete ki maut hui woh bhi isliye kyunki woh apni patni ke baghair nahi reh paaye, toh Maan ne poori tarah ghar ka zimma liya aur humne KC ka! In sab mein kisi ne yeh dekha nahi ki Maan ek 15 saal ka bacha tha aur uski umar khelne koodne ki thi, apne bhai beheno ko sambhaalne ke nahi! Aap samajh rahi ho na beta, kyun humaare Maan itne serious aur mature bartaav karte hain? Kyunki bachpan se unhonein yahi seekha hai! Atleast Arnav apne ma papa ke maut se pehle haste the, khelte toh the, humaare Maan ko toh woh bhi karne ka mauka nahi mila! Phir ek do saal baad humaari tabiyat kharaab hui aur Maan ne poori KC apne haath mein le li jab ki tabhi woh college bhi jaa rahe the! Itni sab zimmedaariyaan lete lete woh toh hasna toh kya, jeena bhi bhool gaye! Wahi kiya jo hum sabke liye theek tha, apne baare mein socha hi nahi! Ab toh aapko samajh mein aa hi gaya hoga ki Maan itne strict aur serious kyun hai?" Geet nodded and smiled sadly, "Haan! Daadima! Main samajhti hoon!" Daadima smiled softly, "Phir humne unki shaadi humaari saheli ki poti Sameera se tay kardi!" Geet looked at her in horror. Was her Maan married? Hey Babaji! Yeh kya jhatka de rahe ho mujhe? Daadima looked amused while Dev & NT chuckled at her expression. Daadima smiled, "Aap dariye mat Geet beta! Aapke Maan ki shaadi nahi hui!" Geet heaved a sigh of relief then promptly blushed as she realized that Daadima, Dev and NT could understand her feelings so easily. Daadima continued, "Shaadi ke din Sameera apne sapno peeche bhaag nikli aur humaare Maan ko mandap par akela chod diya. Hum bahut guilty mehsoos kar rahe the us waqt kyunki Sameera humaari pasanad thi. Is guilt ki wajah se humein heart attack hogaya! Us waqt se Maan aisa koi kadam nahi leta jiski wajah se hum mein se kisika dil toote!" Geet looked at her in horror as she connected the dots and realized what impact Soni's forgetting Maan must have had on the whole family, "Aur maine... Maine aap logon ko bhoolkar, Maan ko bhoolkar is ghar ko kitna dukh diya hai! Ab main samjhi ki Maan kyun mujhse door rehna chaahte hain! Maine jo kiya uske baad woh toh mujhse nafrat kar rahe honge!" Geet felt tears well up in her eyes as she realized the consequences of her memory loss. Daadim shook her head and patted Geet's cheek, "Arre Beta! Aap galat samajh rahe ho! Maan aapse bilkul naaraaz nahi hai! Woh toh bas darte hain apne dil ko kisi ke hawaale karne mein. Aap jab unhein bhoole tab unhein realize hua ki dil tootne se kitna dard hota hai. Ab humaare Maan us dard se darte hain. Kyunki Soni ne jo dard diya usse woh mushkil se ubhar paaye hain." Geet nodded as tears coursed through her cheeks, "Bas Daadima! Main aapka ishaara samajh gayi! Main samajh gayi ki aap nahi chaahte ki main Maan ki zindagi mein phir se aaun. Haina?" NT and Dev looked at Daadima in horror while Daadima chuckled and tapped Geet's cheek lightly, "Kamli hogayi kya aap? Arre! Aap humaare Maan ki zindagi mein aayi tabhi toh Maan hasne lage, pyaar karne lage, jeene lage! Aur sabse badi baat apne liye sochne lage! Apno ke liye jeena chod, aapke aur unke future ke liye jeene lage! Hum aapko kaise Maan ki zindagi se jaane dein? Hum toh yeh bataane ki koshish kar rahe hain ki Maan aapke pyaar ko kyun thukra rahe hain! Haan! Toh hum kahaa the? Oh yes! Maan dil tootne ki darr se aapse door reh rahe hain lekin woh ek baat bhool rahe hain ki is baar unhein darne ki jaroorat nahi hai! Kyunki jab aapko unhein bhoolne ke baad bhi unse pyaar hua toh iska matlab toh yahi hai aap bani hain unke liye! Is baar toh aapko juda karne waala bhi koi nahi haii kyunki khud Babaji ne aapko milaaya hai!Aur humein poora yakeen hai ki aapke parivar waale bhi is rishte se khush ho jaayenge!" Geet smiled at Daadima's words. Daadima grabbed Geet's right hand, "Toh hum yeh kehne ki koshish kar rahe hai ki Maan ka darr bebuniyaad hai lekin woh yeh nahi samajh rahe! Unhein aapko samjhaana hoga!" Geet looked at her wide eyed. Daadima nodded, "Ji Geet beta! Aapko Maan ko samjhaana hoga. Waada kijiye humse ki aap Maan ka haath kabhi nahi chodenge! Jab tak woh aapko apna banaayenge nahi tab tak aap koshish karti rahengi! Iss raaste mein aapko bahut niraasha milengi beta kyunki Maan ek bahut ziddi insaan hai lekin aapko koshish karte rehna hoga! Waada kijiye humse, Geet Beta, ki aap humaare ghar Khurana khaandaan ki bahu bankar jaroor aayengi, humaare Maan ki dulhan banke jaroor aayengi!" Geet smiled through her tears but nodded, "Ji Daadima! Main waada karti hoon! Tab tak koshish karti rahungi jab tak main jeet nahi jaati!" Daadima smiled proudly at her. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door and they turned to see Arnav standing there. He smirked at Geet, "Oye Motor mouth! Tera Mission Mohabbat Sheeshmahal ke darwaaze pe khada hai!" He smiled at others knowingly, showing that he was here for a while and he got a basic gist of what must have happened in the room and walked away. Geet grinned eagerly and then turned to look at Daadima. As she caught Daadima's knowing look, she promptly blushed, "Main jaaun?" Daadima chuckled and nodded. Geet ran away still blushing while Dev got up and walked behind her saying that he wanted to welcome Annie and Arjun. Daadima smiled happily as she realized that soon her Maan's life will be set too. NT smiled, "Daadima!" Daadima turned to look at her. NT spoke eagerly, "Woh ek saal jo bura tha woh chala gaya! Ab achcha waqt aaya hai, haina?" Daadima nodded and they hugged each other happily.

TRIVIA

For those who have forgotten the older chapters (which is possible coz I wrote the first chapter nearly two years back) here are the details about the older chapters I am referring to in the story.

1. The scene where Khushi is referring to red rose garden is in Chapter 48!

2. About Dev and Geet's discussion, they were talking about Soni's action in Chapter 21!

WISHES FULFILLED

Today I fulfilled a wish! Here is the detail!

1. Wish by Spvd (Deepa) on Page 18 of Thread III - To see Arnav and Geet together and Arnav bechara gets tortured by Geet's bak bak. - Fulfilled today!

Ok guys! I am taking a break from DFL writing for one week as I have two exams on this Sunday and both are the toughest! Once it is over, I will get back to my darling DFL! (LJ will continue coz I am using LJ as a stress buster plus I promised myself I will end LJ before this exam) Also it will take me some time to put up next update! So expect an update directly on 16^th March! Thank you for understanding and please be patient for a while coz next when I start writing I won't take a break till DFL ends!

And the reason this chapter is divided into two parts is because I want the whole first day at Sheeshmahal in one chapter but did not want to put more than 4000 words in one update so had to divide it! The remaining part of the first day at Sheeshmahal will be continued in Chapter 66 (B) on 16^th March!

Take care and be patient,

Kalpana

CHAPTER 68 (A). ANTAKSHARI PART I

Day 2 at Sheeshmahal

Saturday

It was almost 5 in the evening when every person residing in the house was informed by the servants that they were supposed to assemble in the lawn as per Anjali Madam's instructions in 10 minutes. Worried for Anjali, the whole family, including her husband with their son on his hip, scrambled into the lawn only to see Anjali sitting on a bed placed in the lawn leaning on a pillow. All of them looked around in shock to see lamps placed strategically to provide maximum light all over the lawn with beds arranged in the lawn in a circle with throw pillows placed on them. "Anjali Bitiya! Ee sab ka hai?", Naaniji voiced the question which was on everyone's mind. Anjali just grinned, "Yeh tayyaariyaan hai!" NK frowned and scratched his head, "For what Di?" Anjali kept on smiling, "Khel ke liye!" Arnav rolled his eyes, "Di! Motor Mouth jaise answer mat do aur saaf saaf bataao!" "Hey!", Geet objected and glared at him. Anjali pouted and mumbled, "Humne socha ki dono parivar ek saath hai toh kyun na Antakshari khela jaaye!" "ANTAKSHARI!", Geet exclaimed and let out a squeal. She ran towards her sister and hugged her, "AD! You are simply superb! Kya idea socha hai!" She looked at others eagerly, "Chalo sab log! Antakshari khelenge! Bahut mazaa aayega!" Nk looked at her confused, "Antakshari? Means what?" Khushi looked at him excitedly, "NK ji! Antakshari matlab... Matlab... Haan! Iska matlab hai Last letter! Is khel mein har gaane ke last letter ko leke usse next gaana start kiya jaata hai!" Arnav raised an eyebrow at Khushi; Why is she so eager to explain things to him?

"Then I can't play coz I am feeling jet lagged and tired too. So I am going up!", NK explained and before anyone could stop him he was gone. "Hello Hi Bye Bye! Ee toh khel start hone se pehle maidaan chod gaye!" Anjali giggled, "Arre! Nk ko chodiye! Woh thake hain par hum sab toh theek haina? Chalo hum sab khelte hain! Waise Paayalji toh dikh rahi hai par humaari La Bhabhi kahaan hai?" Amma answered, "Uu ki tabiyat kharaab hai! Thoda bukhaar hai unko! Davaai de di hai! Theek ho jaayegi!" Anjali huffed; she was so excited to play with her brothers and Bhabhis and one of her Bhabhis was missing. Ab kya fun bacha? Geet noticing her sad face hugged her; don't worry Di! Aapki dono Bhabhiyaan toh yahi hain! Bas aap jise apne Chote ki hone waali wife samajhte hain woh nahi aayi! Asli hone waali wife toh aayi hai! Geet giggled and her sister cheered up seeing her giggle. Both the girls looked at the families standing near the mansion looking at them nervously. Geet and Anjali looked at each other and rolled their eyes. They turned back to the rest and Anjali piped up, "Ab kya special invitation dena hoga ki aap bhi aake baithiye?" Everyone was brought out of stupor and they were about to march ahead when Arjun spoke up, "Ek minute!" Everyone stopped in their places and looked at him in surprise, "Baithe kaise? Teams toh banaaye nahi! Hum sab toh apne apne team ke saath baithenge, right?" "Haan!" "Haan!" "Haan!" Everyone agreed and looked at Anjali who shrugged as she had not thought this ahead. Annie piped up, "Kyun na girls versus boys karein?" Girls cheered but Dev, Arjun and Aakash booed the plan. Dev spoke up, "Aap sab ki sab singers aur humein do kachche limbu thama diye?" "Kachche limbu?" Aakash asked and Dev shrugged, "Are you seriously expecting Maan Bro and Arnav Bhai to sing?" Everyone realized Dev's point while Maan and Arnav glared at Dev for calling them Kachche Limbu. "Phir kya karein?", NT asked. Naani mumbled, "Ee sab toh theek hai Anjali bitiya hum badon ko is khel mein naahi kheecho toh behtar hai!" Amma and Buaji nodded while the youngsters looked sad. "Yeh theek nahi hai Naaniji! Aap log nahi kheloge toh khel kaisa?", Khushi pouted. Daadima shook her head, "Nahi beta! Yeh sab khelne ke din humaare gaye! Hum toh sangeet mein perform karenge, wahi bahut hai. Ab yeh sab nahi!" She turned and walked towards some chairs and sofa placed nearby and sat there. Naaniji, Amma and Buaji followed her and took a seat near her. Maamaji followed them and Maamiji followed him. Geet sprang up from her place and caught Maami, "Arre! MJ! Aap kahaan chale? Ab aap bhi apne aapko old kehlaaogi!" Maamiji looked at her and Geet was shocked to see her blush. She looked at all of them shyly and then mumbled, "Hum ko inke saamne gaane mein sharam aavat hai!", and to everyone's surprise she hid her face in her hands and ran towards her mother-in-law and hid her face in her shoulder. Naaniji smiled and patted her face.

Anjali had enough of this drama, "Ab bas hogaya! Kabse bol rahe hai ki aake kheliye! Aur aap log hain ki aa hi nahi rahe! Ab jaldi jaldi team banaayiye aur aake baithiye!" Shyam quietly walked to Naani and placed his son in her lap while everyone stared at him. He walked towards his Rani Sahiba and sat beside her, "Ab humne humaari team chun li! Ab aap logon ko jo karna hai kar lijiye!" Suddenly, Dev piped up, "Hey! Why not make couples team?" Everyone got excited. Aakash shook his head, "La Bhabhi nahi hai toh Bhai ki koi Jodi nahi aur Maan Bro, Khushi aur Geetto toh single hain! Kaise couple ki team banegi?" Everyone sighed as they realized the flaw in Dev's plan. Suddenly, everyone started discussing on how to make teams. As all this was going on, Arnav and Maan remained silent and just observing the cacophony. Arnav turned to Maan and whispered something and Maan nodded, "Ek idea hai!" Everyone stilled and looked at both the clan's elder brothers. Arnav smiled, "Why don't you make two teams? Khurana versus Raizadas! Problem solved!" Everyone looked at each other excitedly. Was the solution so easy? "Aur humaara kya Arnavji? Boliye Veerji?", Khushi looked annoyed at them and they realized that Paayal and Khushi were neither Raizadas nor Khuranas. Maan smiled at both the girls, "Tum dono toh meri behne ho toh obviously humaare side hogi!" Khuranas cheered at having Khushi and Paayal at their side. Anjali butted in, "Toh ek kaam karte haina! Instead of Raizada versus Khurana lets have Bride side versus Groom side!" "Arre haan!" "Kya idea hai!" Everyone cheered up and walked towards the gaadis on the lawn floor except Maan and Arnav. They walked towards the sofas were the seniors were seated.

"Arre! Aap dono kahaan chale?", Anjali asked and Maan and Arnav turned around. Others also stopped walking and stared at the duo. Arnav shrugged, "Baithne!" Geet huffed, "Toh antakshari kaun khelega?" Arnav looked at her in shock, "You expect us to participate?" Geet nodded and Arnav shook his head, "What the! We are business tycoons! We are not playing these kind of games! And you have already said we are Kachcha Limbus! So we are of no use there!" Maan nodded showing his agreement to Arnav's words. Geet's mouth dropped open, "Hey Babaji! Toh kya Shyam Jijaji, Devji, Arjunji, Veere, yeh sab log kaam nahi karte?" The above mentioned people looked at Arnav and Maan with a glare and Maan and Arnav looked at each other nervously. Maan stuttered, "Humaara yeh matlab nahi tha!" "Aapka matlab hum sab khoob jaante hain Maan Saab! Ab mooh band kijiye aur aake baithiye!", Anjali ordered and both men looked at each other unsure of what to do next. Dev spoke up, "Bro! Aajaaona! Waise aapko kitne june gaane pata hai! Even if you are unable to sing, you might be able to help us when we are stuck!" Geet ran upto Arnav and whispered in his ears, "Kya AB? Achcha khaasa chance mil raha Khushi ke saamne baithne ka aur aap hain ki wahaan jaa rahe ho! Mauke ko samjho aur faayda uthaao!" Arnav's eyes widened and he nodded at Geet. He looked at his Di, "You know what Di! I will join you!" Maan looked at Arnav in shock as Arnav walked towards his Di. Maan looked at Geet in confusion wondering what she told him but Geet just gave him a mysterious smile and walked away. Maan shook his head; if Arnav is joining, he had to join! Others won't leave him!

Soon everyone started taking seats. Khuranas' had seven members consisting of Maan, Dev, NT, Annie, Arjun, Paayal and Khushi while Raizadas had five members consisting of Arnav, Aakash, Anjali, Shyam and Geet. While Paayal and Aakash were sad to be separated they made sure they were sitting right in front of each other. As Khushi had taken place right beside Paayal, Arnav sat beside Aakash making sure he was right in front of Khushi. He gave her a smirk and she looked away. Arnav was sure he was going to have a lot of fun tonight! NT sat beside Paayal and Dev took a seat beside NT. When Maan went to sit in the back, Dev pulled him towards front and made him sit beside him. Poor Maan! He had no choice than to sit beside his brother. Annie and Arjun took a seat behind NT and Dev. Right in front of NT was Anjali with Aakash on one side and Shyam sat behind her. Geet eagerly sat beside Anjali happily giving Maan coy glances and Maan looking away everytime she did that! Arnav and Geet were having their time of their lives as they got to stare at their love nonstop while Maan and Khushi felt uncomfortable but refuse to back away. Soon everyone was seated when Arjun teased the other side, "Arre! Aap log ke team mein kitne kam log hain! Kisi ek ko bhej doon kya udhar?" Aakash looked excitedly at the prospect of a person coming over from the other side. Please let it be Paayal! Please let it be Paayal! Anjali volleyed back, "Arre! Itne fikar karne ki jaroorat nahi! Humaare paas Geet aur Aakash hain! Humaare liye wahi dono dus ke baraabar hain!" Both the sides traded cheers and boos and the game started on a high note. The persons who sang were Dev, NT, Annie and Arjun from the brides' side and Anjali, Aakash and Geet from grooms' side. On bride's side, Paayal and Khushi gave ideas but did not sing as Paayal was feeling shy and Khushi was not interested in singing when Arnav was staring at her so intensely. Maan remained quiet but he did suggest old songs to Dev when they were stuck. On grooms' side Arnav remained quiet as he did not know much songs and Shyam only sang when the team got stuck. As the game went on for a while, at one time, the Brides' side got the letter "D" and they got stuck! Even Maan, Khushi and Paayal could not give them a song. Everyone thought for a while for a song which started from D while the grooms' side eagerly looked on hoping that the other side looses. If they could not sing a song in five minutes of getting the letter, countdown started from 1 to 10 and then the team would loose. Suddenly, Dev started singing.

Dekho Dekho Tum

Hogaya Main Gum

Kitni Haseen Raat Hai

He pointed at his wife and continued singing.

Tere Kurbaan

Tu Hai Meri Jaan

Teri Kurbaan

Tu Hai Meri Jaan

Arre! Teri Kya Baat Hai!

Dekho Dekho Tum

Hogaya Main Gum

As he stopped singing everyone clapped but Aakash stopped them by raising his hand, "Aap sabko pata hai? Yeh gaana Dev ne NT ke saath College ke ek competition mein gaaya tha?" Everyone looked at Dev and NT in surprise and the couple gave all a smile and looked at each other as they remember those old days. Arjun spoke up, "Aur pata hai? Is gaane ke end pe Dev ne NT ko propose kiya!" "Kya?", Paayal, Khushi, and Geet simultaneously spoke as they looked at the couple in surprise. Rest of them were well versed with this story but not the three girls. Geet suddenly piped up, "Phir toh gaane ko poora karna padega!" Khushi and Paayal agreed with Geet while NT and Dev refused. But after a lot of pleading for Geet, Khushi, Anjali and Paayal, Dev and NT agreed and Dev started singing again.

Dekho Dekho Tum

Hogaya Main Gum

Kitni Haseen Raat Hai

He nudged his wife and smiled at her.

Tere Kurbaan

Tu Hai Meri Jaan

Teri Kurbaan

Tu Hai Meri Jaan

Arre! Teri Kya Baat Hai!

Dekho Dekho Tum

Hogaya Main Gum

He kissed her cheek and she blushed. He sung the para.

Teri Aankh Mein

Jo Sharaab Hai

Mujhe Thodi Thodi Karke Pila

He got up and pulled her up too.

Mere Rooh Mein

Yeh Jo Pyaar Hai

Use Haule Haule Aake Jaga

She grabbed his hands into hers and started singing.

Mere Haath Mein

Jara Haath De

Aur Dheere Dheere Mujhko Bata

She left his hands and placed her hands on his chest while he held her by her waist.

Maine Chu Liya

Tere Haath Ko

Tujhe Kuch Kuch Hone Laga Kya

He swayed with her slowly and sung further.

Tere Kurbaan

Tu Hai Meri Jaan

Teri Kurbaan

Tu Hai Meri Jaan

Arre! Teri Kya Baat Hai!

She pulled away from him as she sung.

Dekho Dekho Tum

Hogayi Main Gum

Kitni Haseen Raat Hai

She pointed at him and sung further.

Tere Kurbaan

Tu Hai Meri Jaan

Teri Kurbaan

Tu Hai Meri Jaan

Arre! Teri Kya Baat Hai!

Dekho Dekho Tum

Hogayi Main Gum

He pulled her close and pinched her cheeks while he sang the para.

Tere Pyaar Mein

Woh Adaa Si Hai

Mujhe Chori Chori Loot Gayi

She smiled at him and he kissed her forehead.

Main Machal Gaya

Tujhe Dekhke

Koi Nayi Nayi Baat Hui

She pushed him away and frowned at him as she sung.

Naa Mile Kabhi

Naa Toh Baat Ki

Abhi Pehle Pehle Baat Hui

He looked at her amusedly and she grinned back at him singing further.

Yahaan Mit Gaye

Sabhi Faasle

Koi Soyi Soyi Aag Jagi

He pulled her close and sang.

Tere Kurbaan

Tu Hai Meri Jaan

Teri Kurbaan

Tu Hai Meri Jaan

Arre! Teri Kya Baat Hai!

She took his hands in hers and she sang the next lines.

Dekho Dekho Tum

Hogayi Main Gum

Kitni Haseen Raat Hai

Tere Kurbaan

Tu Hai Meri Jaan

Teri Kurbaan

Tu Hai Meri Jaan

Arre! Teri Kya Baat Hai!

He continued singing as they swayed to the song.

Dekho Dekho Tum

Hogaya Main Gum

Kitni Haseen Raat Hai

Tere Kurbaan

Tu Hai Meri Jaan

Teri Kurbaan

Tu Hai Meri Jaan

Arre! Teri Kya Baat Hai!

Dekho Dekho Tum

Hogaya Main Gum

The song ended and everyone clapped bringing the couple out of their own world. They smiled at everyone as they took their seats and soon the antakshari continued. Soon came a time when the Raizadas got stuck. Anjali bit her lip nervously as the last song ended with S'. It was their turn to sing from "S' Till now it was more than an hour into the game and most of the popular songs were exhausted by the teams and all were turning towards less popular ones. Anjali closed her eyes and tried to remember a song which started with S'! Suddenly, a song struck her and she wondered why no one had sung it till now as it was quite popular song. The opposite team was about to start counting from one to ten when Anjali burst out singing, "Soona Soona! Lamha Lamha! Meri Raahein Tanha Tanha!" Geet crooned along with her.

Aakar Mujhe Tum Thaam Lo

Manzil Teri Dekhe Rasta

Mudke Zara Ab Dekhlo

Aisa Milan Phir Ho Na Ho

Sab Kuch Mera Tum Hi Toh Ho

Annie and NT started singing along with Anjali and Geet.

Bepanaah Pyaar Hai Aaja

Tera Intezaar Hai Aaja

Ooo... Bepanaah Pyaar Hai Aaja

Tera Intezaar Hai Aaja

Soona Soona Lamha Lamha

Meri Raahein Tanha Tanha

Just when the girls stopped singing and the boys thought the song was over, Khushi started singing the para in her horrible off key tune. While everyone knew Khushi was a dancer, no one knew that she was tone deaf and were taken by surprise.

Bichde Bhi Hum Jo Kabhi Raaston Mein Toh Sang Sang Rahungi Sada

Kadmon Ki Aawaaz Sunke Chalungi Tumhein Dhoond Loongi Sada

Geet started singing along with her and the boys either shook their head or slapped their foreheads as Geet decided to match Khushi's off key tone deliberately leaving their listeners shocked with their screeching.

Bhooli Mohabbat Ki Yeh Khushboovein Hain Hawaaon Mein Faili Hui

Maan and Arnav looked at their lady loves as the old memories assaulted them.

Choo Kar Mujhe Aaj Mehsoos Karlo Woh Yaadein Meri Anchui

Maan closed his eyes trying to forget those memories while Arnav smiled and wished to have more memories like this.

Aisa Milan Phir Ho Na Ho

Sab Kuch Mera Tum Hi Toh Ho

Bepanaah Pyaar Hai Aaja

Tera Intezaar Hai Aaja

Ooo... Bepanaah Pyaar Hai Aaja

Tera Intezaar Hai Aaja

Soona Soona Lamha Lamha

Meri Raahein Tanha Tanha

Just when the boys thought the song was over, Annie started singing the next para making the boys wonder when will the song end?

Yaadon Ke Dhaagon Mein Hum Tum Bandhe Hain Zara Dor Tum Thaam Lo

NT gave Annie company in singing it and the boys gave up complaining in their mind realizing that there was no use complaining, this song will keep on going.

Baahon Mein Phir Se Pighal Jaane Do Mujhko Phir Se Mera Naam Lo

Geet looked at Maan wanting to melt in his arms but he ignored her. NT and Annie continued singing.

Main Woh Shama Hoon Jo Roshan Tumhein Karke Khud Toh Pighal Jaaungi

Anjali leaned back and let her husband's arms hold her as they enjoyed the song.

Subah Ka Suraj Tumhaare Liye Hai Main Hoon Raat Dhal Jaaungi

Khushi felt sad as she realized that she was the dhalti raat, the past in Arnav's life while her sister was the present, the Subah Ka Suraj!

Aisa Milan Phir Ho Na Ho

Sab Kuch Mera Tum Hi Toh Ho

Geet, Anjali and Khushi joined NT and Annie and all five sang the off key deliberately making the boys wince and cringe. Paayal just smiled but did not join them in their screeching.

Bepanaah Pyaar Hai Aaja

Tera Intezaar Hai Aaja

Ooo... Bepanaah Pyaar Hai Aaja

Tera Intezaar Hai Aaja

Soona Soona Lamha Lamha

Meri Raahein Tanha Tanha

Mudke Zara Ab Dekhlo

Aisa Milan Phir Ho Na Ho

Sab Kuch Mera Tum Hi Toh Ho

Girls grinned when they saw the boys cringe. They sang more loudly all the while grinning.

Bepanaah Pyaar Hai Aaja

Tera Intezaar Hai Aaja

Ooo... Bepanaah Pyaar Hai Aaja

Tera Intezaar Hai Aaja

Soona Soona Lamha Lamha

Meri Raahein Tanha Tanha

Everyone cheered as the song ended as the girl were proud of singing it in such a way that freaked the guys out while the boys cheered because the song was finally over. The Antakshari continued the same way with fun and merriment but went into pause in fifteen minutes when the Raizadas' song ended with S'. As all the popular songs were already sung, the Khuranas were confused as to what to sing next. Suddenly, Khushi remembered a song and she whispered the song in her sister's ears. Paayal whispered, "Toh gaa na!" Khushi pouted, "Mujhe pehli line hi aati hai! Poora mukhda nahi aata! Aap gaao na!" Paayal shook her head vigorously. How can she sing in front of her fianc, sister in law, and future family? She felt embarrassed to sing in front of them. Anjali noticed them whispering and frowned playfully, "Kya baatein ho rahi hai wahaan?" Everyone looked at the Gupta sisters and Khushi could not remain quiet, "Jiji ko S se gaana aata hai! Bas sharma rahi hai!" The brides' team looked at Paayal in annoyance. Annie piped up, "Arre! Aata hai toh gaao na! Kyun humein haraa rahi ho?" Paayal shook her head and kept her head down. Khushi defended her sister, "Jiji ko sharam aa rahi hai!" "Hello Hi Bye Bye!", came Maami's voice from where she was sitting, "Gaane mein kaahe ki sharam! Dekho bahuriya! You have to sing it! And eet eez a Sasuma Order!" Paayal gulped while Anjali and Geet giggled at the Maamiji's hypocrisy. Didn't Maamiji refused to take part in Antakshari just a while back due to the same reason? Paayal took a deep breath and sang in a slow and sweet voice hesitantly.

Sajna...

Sajna... Ooo...

Sajna...

Sajna... O...

Main Teri Tu Mera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Main Teri Tu Mera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Ab Toh Mujhe Hai Tujhe

Har Sukh Dena

Everyone clapped as they noticed her sweet voice. Geet burst out, "Arre! Yeh toh Veere ka favorite song hai bachpan se! Pehla song jo unhonein poora by heart kiya!" Khushi chirped excitedly, "Kya? Jiji ka bhi favorite hai Unko bhi poora gaana aata hai!" Paayal looked at her sister and glared at her while Aakash looked at Paayal with surprise. He did not know that! Everyone smiled happily as this was the song they had heard and loved in their childhoods. Naaniji spoke up from her seat, "Toh theek hai! Dono gaao... uu ka kehte hain... Haan! Dono duet gaao!" Everyone laughed and cheered while Paayal blushed and Aakash grinned. Khushi prodded Paayal and Paayal started singing shyly.

Main Teri Tu Mera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Main Teri Tu Mera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Ab Toh Mujhe Hai Tujhe

Har Sukh Dena

Main Teri Tu Mera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Main Teri Tu Mera

Paayal took pause and Aakash started singing.

Sajni...

Sajni...

Sajni...

Sajni...

Tu Meri Main Tera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Tu Meri Main Tera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Ab Toh Mujhe Hai Tujhe

Har Sukh Dena

Aakash stopped singing and Paayal took up the next line.

Main Teri Tu Mera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Main Teri Tu Mera

Everyone clapped and asked them to sing further. Paayal shyly grinned at Aakash and Aakash grinned back. Paayal started singing the para.

Saath Phero Waali Saari Rasmein Nibhaaungi

Paayal blushed as she imagined their wedding.

Saath Phero Waali Saari Rasmein Nibhaaungi

Doli Chadke Main Aayi Kaandhon Pe Jaaungi

Aakash gave her a smile and sang the male's part.

Main Bhi Deewani Saari Kasmein Nibhaaunga

Ab Na Kabhi Bhi Tujhe Dukh Pahunchaaunga

Paayal closed her eyes as she concentrated on the song and sang the next lines.

Jo Tu Nahi Kuch Bhi Nahi

Tu Hi Toh Hai

Mere Dono Jahaan

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Main Teri Tu Mera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Main Teri Tu Mera

Paayal opened her eyes and smiled at her fianc as her fianc took up the next part.

Sajni...

Sajni...

Sajni...

Sajni...

Tu Meri Main Tera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Tu Meri Main Tera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Ab Toh Mujhe Hai Tujhe

Har Sukh Dena

Paayal sung once again.

Main Teri Tu Mera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Main Teri Tu Mera

By now, everyone was mesmerized at the way Paayal and Aakash's voice complimented each other and how beautifully they sang. They waited with baited breath for Aakash to sing next para.

Sukh Mein Bhi Dukh Mein Bhi Saath Nahi Chodunga

The couple smiled at each other and Aakash continued to sing.

Sukh Mein Bhi Dukh Mein Bhi Saath Nahi Chodunga

Ab Toh Kabhi Main Tera Haath Nahi Chodunga

Paayal went teary eyed as she sung the next lines.

Meri Kismat Thi Jo Maine Tujhe Paaya Hai

Muhko Toh Tere Liye Rab Ne Banaaya Hai

Aakash gave her a tender smile as he sung the next lines.

Dil Mein Hai Tu Jaan Mein Hai Tu

Teri Bina

Ab Jaana Kahaan

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Tu Meri Main Tera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Tu Meri Main Tera

Paayal shyly sang the next lines.

Sajna...

Sajna... Ooo...

Sajna...

Sajna...

Main Teri Tu Mera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Main Teri Tu Mera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Ab Toh Mujhe Hai Tujhe

Har Sukh Dena

Main Teri Tu Mera

Duniya Se Kya Lena

Main Teri Tu Mera

The couple went quiet and it took a while for others to realize that the song was over as they were lost in the song and the couple's voice. Suddenly, all of them started clapping and Paayal and Aakash realized that they were getting the loudest claps and cheers. The game continued with many more songs but those songs will be in next part of this chapter!

SONG DETAILS

1. First song taken from the movie Nishchaiy (Year 1992) picturised on Karishma Kapoor and Salman Khan sung by Kavita Krishnamoorthy and Amit Kumar. Salman Khan fans, have you heard this song? It is one of his best.

2. Second song is from the movie Krishna Cottage (Year 2004) picturised on Isha Koppikar and sung by Shreya Ghoshal.

3. Third Song is from the movie Beta (Year 1991) picturised on Madhuri Dixit Nene and Anil Kapoor and sung by Anuradha Paudwal and Suresh Wadkar. This is a truly beautiful song so if you haven't heard it, do hear it once! You won't regret it!

WISHES FULFILLED

1. Maria_awan: Page 2 of Thread II : Romance on the song of Salman Khan

Fulfilled with the song Dekho Dekho Tum!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next update directly on next Sunday, coz I will be busy with some personal work this week plus I have to work on the new thread. So have some patience and wait for me please!

And as you may have noticed, I have to reply many reviews in this thread! Just because I am starting a new thread, does not mean I will not reply those reviews! I will reply them when I get time! If you are one of those whose review I have not liked', then your review is yet to be read or I want to reply it. Keep checking this thread for a while for the replies!

HELP

Hey guys,

I have found the perfect song for the title track of DFL which I will put in the intro of the new thread but the song has two versions. While the lyrics and singer are same, the music in both the songs is different; one is classical and other is rock version. So I am unable to decide which song I should play as DFL's title track! I have put both the songs below. Just press the play button and listen to both the songs and then inform me your choice through review. The version which has the majority of vote will be chosen! You have time till Thursday!

The song is sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Saab and is from the movie Dil Kabbaddi (Year 2008)

PRECAP

Last Letter continues but in a new thread and someone gives their family a Jhatka!

Take care and enjoy the day,

Kalpana

CHAPTER 59. A MOMENT WITH YOU!

Place - Shantivan

It was around 10 in the morning, Arnav noted as he absentmindedly checked the time while adjusting his tie. For last few days he had been working from home but today one of his important clients were coming to office and hence he decided to personally go and meet them. As he sat down to tie his shoelace, he heard giggling coming around from the poolside. Arnav stiffened. Yeh kaun hai? He got up in confusion and wandered to the poolside. His eyes widened as he noticed Khushi playing with Kanha by the poolside. He blinked twice but the vision was still in front of him. But the moment he realized that Khushi was here, anger surged through his veins. Kyun? Dammit! Kyun? Kyun aajaati ho baar baar mere saamne mujhe apne dhoke ki yaad dilaane ke liye! He opened the poolside door harshly and Khushi looked up. Her eyes widened. Yeh yahaan? Anjaliji toh keh rahi thi ki aaj yeh Office jaayenge! Isliye toh hum aaye yahaan pe! Warna hum toh inke yahaan hote hue is ghar mein kadam bhi na rakhein! Hey Devi Maiyya! Ab hum kya karein? Raksha karna humaari! She gulped and turned her attention towards Kanha.

Place - Aakash's Room in Shantivan

Aakash fiddled with his media player on his computer. Where is that song? He wondered. Today morning a song started in his head and started haunting him and he wanted to play it so that he can get the song out of his head. Agar is meeting mein main gaane ke baare mein sochunga toh Bhai mujhe maar daalenge! Behetar hoga ki main yeh gaana yahi sun loon aur is gaane ko dimaag se nikaale dun! He nodded and searched through his computer for the song.

Place - Poolside

Arnav walked towards the poolside all the while glaring at Khushi. As he neared her, Anjali came in to pick up Kanha. Arnav stopped at her entry. Anjali and Khushi chatted for a while and Arnav glared at Khushi as she let out a laugh. Yahaan mera dil jal raha hai aur tum has rahi ho! He did not notice when his hand grabbed a glass kept on a table nearby. As he watched Khushi giggle and laugh, his hand gripped the glass tighter and tighter and soon the glass broke.

Khushi and Anjali looked up at the noise of glass breaking and Anjali shouted, "Chote!" As she walked towards her Chote, she did not notice the broken glass on the floor. Khushi stopped her just when she was about to step on a glass piece. She pulled Anjali away while Arnav stood there staring at his hand in shock. "Aap jaayiye aur Kanha ko khaana khilaayiye! Hum Arnavji ko dekhte hain!", Khushi ordered Anjali in a concern filled voice but Anjali hesitated. Khushi gave her a reassuring smile and Anjali walked away with Kanha but not without giving Arnav a teary glance. Khushi turned towards Arnav and walked towards him all the while skirting around the glass pieces on the floor. She had sent Anjali away because she knew that Anjali would have gone towards Arnav without caring that she might get hurt too. As Khushi reached Arnav, she noticed Arnav staring at his hand. She softly grabbed his hand and he looked up with a glare. His hard gaze softened when he noticed the tears welling up in her eyes. She quietly dragged him to his room and made him sit on the bed. He stared at her as she pulled out the medicine box nearby and started cleaning the wound. Arnav felt his heart fill with love as she did the cleaning. Looking at her tear filled eyes and concerned expression; he did not have the heart to taunt her today. As he stared at her, she applied medicine in his hand and then started dressing it.

Place - Aakash's Room

Aakash smiled as he finally found the right song. Perfect! He pressed the play button and sat down to enjoy the song.

Place - Arnav's Room

Aa...

As the notes of Violin floated into the room, Khushi concentrated on bandaging Arnav's hand.

Do Pal Ruka

Khaabon Ka Carvaan

Aur Phir Chal Diye

Tum Kahaan Hum Kahaan

Arnav stared at Khushi as she bandaged his hand.

Do Pal Ki Thi

Yeh Dilon Ki Daastaan

Aur Phir Chal Diye

Tum Kahaan Hum Kahaan

Khushi felt Arnav's eyes on her but she concentrated on the hand she was working on.

Aur Phir Chal Diye

Tum Kahaan Hum Kahaan

As the bandaging was done, Khushi got up to walk away when Arnav caught her hand in his. Veena was being played in the song when Khushi turned to look at Arnav; her expression showing vulnerability at the thought of getting taunted by him. Notes of Violin wafted through the window as Arnav got up from the bed still holding her hand.

Tum The Ke Thi Koi Ujli Kiran

Tum The Ya Koi Kali Muskaayi Thi

Arnav slowly pulled her close and she complied like a puppet.

Tum The Ya Sapno Ka Tha Saawan

Tum The Ke Khushiyon Ki Ghata Chhaayi Thi

He slowly cupped her face with his uninjured hand.

Tum The Ke Tha Koi Phool Khila

She closed her eyes at his touch only realizing now how much she missed his touch.

Tum The Ya Mila Tha Mujhe Naya Jahaan

He placed a kiss on her forehead.

Do Pal Ruka

Khaabon Ka Carvaan

Aur Phir Chal Diye

Tum Kahaan Hum Kahaan

She opened her eyes and stared at his love filled eyes.

Do Pal Ki Thi

Yeh Dilon Ki Daastaan

Aur Phir Chal Diye

Tum Kahaan Hum Kahaan

He gave her a sad smile.

Aur Phir Chal Diye

Tum Kahaan Hum Kahaan

She looked down confused by his sudden care for her.

Aa... aa...

Aa...

Aa...

He nudged her with his hand to look up as again notes of violin filled through the air.

Tum The Ya Khushboo Hawaaon Mein Thi

Tum The Ya Rang Saari Dishaaon Mein The

Her eyes filled with tears at his loving expression.

Tum The Ya Roshni Raahon Mein Thi

Tum The Ya Geet Goonje Fizaaon Mein The

He wiped her tears away and shook his head slowly signaling her to not cry.

Tum The Mile Ya Mili Thi Manzilein

He gave her a smile and she could not resist herself.

Tum The Ke Tha Jaadu Bhara Koi Samaa

She got on her tip-toes and hugged him tightly.

Do Pal Ruka

Khaabon Ka Carvaan

Aur Phir Chal Diye

Tum Kahaan Hum Kahaan

He hugged her back, his hold getting as tight as possible.

Do Pal Ki Thi

Yeh Dilon Ki Daastaan

Aur Phir Chal Diye

Tum Kahaan Hum Kahaan

She shed tears of joy at finally being his arms.

Aur Phir Chal Diye

Tum Kahaan Hum Kahaan

He felt as if everything was right as long as she was with him.

Aur Phir Chal Diye

Tum Kahaan Hum Kahaan

She felt as if she was home.

Suddenly, they heard Anjali calling for her Chote. Now that her Kanha had been fed, she was more worried about Arnav and came to see him. Khushi realized in what position they were and pulled away from Arnav harshly. She looked at Arnav in horror and ran away. Arnav felt as if his life was leaving him. "Khushi", he hollered and she stopped at the door. "Ab aap pe haq humaara nahi, kisi aur ka hai!", saying this Khushi ran away. Arnav stood there aghast at her behavior. He felt his anger bubble while confusion clouded his mind. What the! What was that? Ek taraf pyaar se haath pe marham lagaati ho aur doosri taraf dil jalaati ho! Why is she confusing me? Jab dressing kar rahi thi ek pal ke liye laga ki woh bhi mujhse pyaar karti hai, par phir ab kyun aisa kahaa? What the! Ek taraf mera dil todti hai aur doosri taraf pyaar bhi jataati hai! Kya hai yeh sab Khushi? Tum chaahti kya ho? Mujhe kuch samajh nahi aa raha! Arnav sat down on the bed holding his head in his hands. I fell like you still love me then why? Why did you break my heart? I am so confused Dammit! Mera dimaag kehta hai that I should hate you for what you did to me but my heart... My heart says something else! Damn you Khushi! Damn you for getting me confused! Damn!

Place - Khurana Constructions

Maan waited in his cabin for Dev to arrive. It was lunch time and both of them were supposed to have lunch together. As the cabin opened Maan got up to blast Dev for coming late. They had a meeting in next hour and his brother was dilly dallying around instead of coming for lunch. But his words dried in his mouth when instead of Dev, Geet came in. Maan's eyes widened. The whole morning he had done everything to avoid Geet but it seems his good luck had stopped right now. Maan sat on his chair and browsed through the papers unwilling to even look at Geet. Geet frowned at this. Hey Babaji! Ignore toh aise kar rahe hain jaise main unki koi ex-girlfriend hoon! She glared at him. Right behind Geet, Dev entered. Dev ushered Geet in when he noticed Geet standing by the door. "Arre Geet! Andar aao! Andar aao! Ise apna hi cabin samjho!", Dev piped up. Maan looked up at these words and glared at Dev for uttering them. Dev gulped and gave him a smile, "Bro! Woh Geet ki lunch partner Pinky aayi nahi! Toh bechari canteen mein akeli baithi thi! Toh maine kahaa mere saath chalo aur lunch karo! Mere best friend ki behen ko aise akela thodi chod sakta hun!" Geet gave Dev a smile at those words while Maan glared at him for even thinking about such ideas. Geet noticed Maan's glare. Itni nafrat mujhse! Ab maine kya bigaada hai inka Babaji! Sach mein Babaji, duniya ka sabse bade khadoos hain mere boss! She thought this as she recalled the movie she had seen with her Veere when she was small and had come to Shantivan to visit the Raizadas. The movie was called The Grinch Who Stole The Christmas. She glared at Maan. Nahi! Khadoos nahi Mr. Grinch hai! Woh Grinch jisne Christmas churaaya tha! Aur yeh hain jo KC ke employees ki hasi churaate hain! She made a face and sat down in the chair in front of Maan's desk with Dev sitting beside her.

For a moment there was no talking as waiter came from the nearby Hotel serving them with food while Geet opened her small tiffin carrier which Anjali had lovingly packed for her. As they started to eat, Dev noticed the tiffin and smiled, "Yeh Anjali Di ne pack kiya hoga na?" Geet smiled at him and nodded. Dev started speaking, "Mujhe ab bhi yaad hai. Jab hum log School mein the tab aisi hi ek carrier Aakash leke aata tha school ko!" Geet giggled, "Yeh wahi hai! Veere toh ghar jaate hain khaana ke liye aaj kal! Toh AD ne yeh mujhe de di!" Dev nodded while Maan glared at Dev for making Geet talk. He also felt jealous when Geet gave a wide smile to Dev. His glare soon started alternating between Geet and Dev as he continued eating. Dev and Geet both ignored his glare and Dev piped up, "Waise lunch mein kya hai? Di ne kya banaaya?" Dev hoped it was parathas knowing very well that his Geet Bhabhi loved eating parathas. Hence, it was a surprised Maan and Dev looking at Geet when Geet replied, "Pasta, my favorite dish!" Maan's heart skipped a beat as he realized that Geet was calling his favorite dish as her favorite too. Dev looked at Maan in surprise and then back at Geet. Unable to stop himself, Maan spoke up, "But tumhaari favorite toh parathe hain, with lassi!" Geet finally deigned Maan with a smile, "Haan! Accident ke pehle toh thi par pata nahi kyun accident ke baad se mujhe pasta pasand aane lag gaya!" As she continued eating, Dev smirked into his food while Maan was lost in his thoughts. Soon, the lunch ended and Geet wandered away with her tiffin carrier. Dev finally gave his opinion to Maan. He smirked at Maan and mumbled, "Aap toh keh rahe the ki Geet aapko bhool chuki hai toh aaj kya tha Bro?" Maan looked at Dev in shock as he understood what Dev was implying. Dev gave him a smug smile, "Face it Bro! Geet bhale hi aapko bhool chuki ho lekin aap uske zehen mein itne utar chuke ho ki bhoolkar bhi woh aapko khud se alag nahi kar paayi!" Dev left the cabin leaving behind a confused and shocked Maan.

Meanwhile, Geet who was about to enter Sasha's cabin stopped for a moment. Lekin Mr. Khurana ko kaise pata ki I like Parathas. She frowned for a moment then shrugged. AD ne bataaya hoga! And she entered the room forgetting the lunch discussion not knowing that some cabins away a certain Mr. Khurana was thinking about her.

Place - Khurana Constructions

It was a beautiful Saturday, Geet thought as she got down the stairs in hurry. She did not see Maan at all the whole day and had successfully avoided her Khadoos Boss. But now she wanted to hurry home because she was already working late in the Office. Infact, she was sure that except her, Sasha, Maan and Dev no one was there in the Office right now. But that was not why she getting down the stairs in a hurry. She wanted to reach home faster today as she and Anjali were planning to go on shopping and it was already 7 in the evening. The lift was under repair and hence, she was using the stairs to get down. She did not notice that almost ten minutes after her departure Maan had followed her foot steps and decided to go home.

As Geet got down the stairs in a hurry, she lost her balance and slipped few steps. She rolled down the stairs and fell flat on her back. For a moment, she stayed like that unable to comprehend what had happened exactly. After few seconds, she realized that she had fallen down the stairs because of her own stupidity. She slowly tried to sit up and realized that she was alright except for few scraps on her body and breathlessness due to fear. She took a deep breath trying to calm her running heart when suddenly she heard someone shout her name, "GEET!" She looked up and there stood Maan Singh Khurana on the top of the stairs fear and shock written on his face as he stared at her. As soon as he noticed her looking up at him, he got down the stairs. The moment he reached her, he crouched down and hugged her tightly. Geet's eyes widened in shock. Yeh Mr. Khurana ko kya hua? He pulled away and checked her face looking for some injury. Then he gave her whole body a glance and then he cupped her face, "Are you alright? Tum theek toh ho? Jab maine tumhein neeche girte dekha toh main bahut dar gaya tha! Tum theek toh hona Soni? Tumhein chot nahi lagi na Geet?" He hugged her again. Geet did not notice Maan calling her Soni. All she noticed was that Maan was worried for her. She felt her stomach erupting in butterflies as she hugged him back. Her heart started beating faster as she realized that this was the first time her crush was so close to her. She closed her eyes wanting to enjoy this moment.

Geet was so lost in Maan that she did not notice Maan pulling away. She did not notice Maan scolding her for being so careless. Maan kept on scolding her but she just stared at him lovingly. He got up and dragged her up too. He noticed her arm bleeding a bit and he dragged her to his Office. But she did not noticeit. She just stared at him lovingly as she realized how much he cared for her. She felt as if she was seeing him for the first time. She did not know till now that he had a kind heart hidden behind his hard exterior. She wanted to know him more, understand him more, learn him more. As she stared at him, he dragged her into his Cabin. He searched for the first aid box in the room and after finding it he brought it near her. He made her sit on the chair and started cleaning the box.

Both Geet and Maan did not know that Dev who was in his cabin was listening to music while finishing his pending work. Dev had a habit of playing the songs loudly when Maan was out of Office. As Maan started cleaning the wound, notes of piano mingled along with flute wafted into the room through the open cabin door.

He...

La la la la...

La la la la...

La la ...la la... la la...

La la la la...

La la la la...

La la ...la la... la la...

Dekha Jo Tum Ko

Yeh Dil Ko Kya Hua Hai
Meri Dhadkano Pe Yeh Chhaaya

Kya Nasha Hai Haan

Maan attended to Geet's hand treating it as if it was the most precious thing in the world.

Dekha Jo Tum Ko

Yeh Dil Ko Kya Hua Hai
Meri Dhadkano Pe Yeh Chhaaya

Kya Nasha Hai Haan

Geet stared at Maan lovingly with a small smile on her face as he tended to her arm.

Mohabbat Ho Na Jaaye

Deewana Kho Na Jaaye
Sambhaalu Kaise Isko

Mujhe Tu Bataa

Maan looked up and his eyes clashed with Geet's eyes. They stared at each other lost in each other's eyes.

Mohabbat Ho Na Jaaye

Deewana Kho Na Jaaye
Sambhaalu Kaise Isko

Mujhe Tu Bataa

Geet felt her heart beat speed up at the love she could see in Maan's eyes.

Dekha Jo Tum Ko Yeh Dil Ko Kya Hua Hai

Maan looked back to her hand and started applying medicine.

Meri Dhadkano Pe Yeh Chhaaya Kya Nasha Hai

Geet stared at Maan's face wishing they could stay this way forever.

As the music started, Maan kissed Geet's hand and pulled her up. She looked at him in surprise. He pulled her close and placed his hands on her waist. She placed her hands on his shoulder. Slowly they swayed to the music. As they swayed, Maan smiled at her. Geet shyly smiled back.

Bheegi Bheegi Alko Se
Chori Chori Palko Se
Kyon Mera Sapna Churaaye

Maan kissed her forehead.

Jhuki Jhuki Ankhiyon Se
Dheeri Dheeri Batiyon Se
Kyon Mujhe Apna Banaaye

Geet shyly looked away.

Meri Nazron Pe Chhaye
Khushboo Ke Jaise Aaye
Mera Tan Mann Mehkaaye

She looked up at him and tried to move away.

Saason Mein Yeh Pal Pal
Jaane Kaise Hulchul
Kuch Bhi Samajh Mein Na Aaye

She turned to walk away but Maan caught her hand.

Shararat Ho Na Jaaye

Mohabbat Ho Na Jaaye
Sambhaalu Kaise Isko

Mujhe Tu Bataa

Maan pulled her close and hugged her tightly.

Shararat Ho Na Jaaye

Mohabbat Ho Na Jaaye
Sambhaalu Kaise Isko

Mujhe Tu Bataa

Suddenly, she felt her hand pain a bit and she looked in front. Maan was sitting there applying medicine to her hand. She blushed as she realized that she was daydreaming about their dance.

Soon, the music began and Maan put band-aid on her hand. He got up and was about to walk away, when someone caught his hand from behind. He turned around only to see Geet standing there with love in her eyes, the same love he saw in Soni's eyes. His breath caught as she smiled at him.

Meri Hai Yeh Mushkil
Ab To Yeh Mera Dil
Bas Mein Huzoor Nahi Hai

She came close to him and cupped his face with both her hands.

Itna Bata De Mujhe
Kaise Samjaaon Tujhe
Mera Yeh Kasoor Nahin Hai

He kissed one of her hands and she smiled at him with tears in her eyes.

Chaahe Hum Chaahe Bhi Toh
Pehre Lagaaye Bhi Toh
Kaise Din Raat Ko Roke

He shook his head and wiped her tears away.

Aag Bina Yeh Jale

Zor Na Koi Chale
Kaise Jazbaat Ko Roke

She hugged him tightly and he hugged her back.

Yu Chaahat Ho Na Jaaye

Someone tapped his shoulder.

Mohabbat Ho Na Jaaye

He looked ahead to see Geet standing in front of him.

Sambhaalu Kaise Isko

Maan looked away as he realized that he was daydreaming about Geet remembering him.

Mujhe Tu Bataa

Maan walked away from the cabin and stopped by the door.

Yu Chaahat Ho Na Jaaye

Geet looked on as Maan walked away.

Mohabbat Ho Na Jaaye

She placed her hand on her heart which was beating pretty fast. Yeh mujhe kya ho raha hai?

Sambhaalu Kaise Isko

She wished he would turn around once.

Mujhe Tu Bataa

She looked at him full of hope.

Dekha Jo Tum Ko

Yeh Dil Ko Kya Hua Hai

She smiled softly as butterflies fluttered in her stomach.

Meri Dhadkano Pe

Yeh Chhaaya Kya Nasha Hai

Maan turned around to look at her once.

Mohabbat Ho Na Jaaye

Deewana Kho Na Jaaye
Sambhaalu Kaise Isko

Mujhe Tu Bataa

Her eyes widened as she noticed him looking at her. She did not know why but she felt content and happy with his glance.

Mohabbat Ho Na Jaaye

Deewana Kho Na Jaaye
Sambhaalu Kaise Isko

Mujhe Tu Bataa

Maan smiled absentmindedly and walked away.

Place - Somewhere in Dilli

"Waah AD! Mujhe nahi pata ki AB doubles up as a driver also!", Geet giggled as she, Anjali and Khushi sat in the back on Arnav's car. Arnav glared at Geet through his rear view mirror but remained quiet as Geet and Anjali chattered on. He noticed Khushi avoiding his eyes which made his anger stronger for her. He gripped the steering wheel tightly while focusing on his driving. Anjali wanted to go shopping for Kanha and had dragged Geet into the plan. The plan was made in the morning itself. Geet had come home later but Anjali was still adamant to follow her plan. As their car passed near LaxmiNagar, Geet stubbornly demanded that Khushi also joined them. And hence, here he was being driver to Geet, Anjali and Khushi. Soon, his two sisters had decided that they would buy one dress for all three of them just for fun. Khushi kept on refusing for any new cloth but the Raizada sisters were as adamant as Arnav and soon they wore down Khushi's resistance.

As soon as the car reached the stores, Geet got down excitedly and Anjali followed her excited sister. By the time Khushi could get down, both the sisters had vanished into the stores. As Khushi was about to get down, Arnav piped up, "Waise Saaliji!" Khushi's heart throbbed painfully. She disliked it when he called her Saaliji but wasn't that her relation to him now? She looked at him well aware that he would not loose this chance of taunting her. Arnav gave her a lazy smirk, "Aaj bhi aaun tumhaare liye kapde chunne ya koi aur ladka chaahiye tumhein iss baar?" Khushi looked at him confused. He glared at her, "Arre! Waah! Itne jaldi bhool gayi! Jo engagement mein tumne pehna tha woh meri hi toh choice thi!" Her eyes widened as she remembered shopping for Sharara and buying a blue and white one. She remembered how she had seen Arnav and thought of it as imagination. That was not her imagination! He had actually been there. Arnav gave her smug smile, "Lagta hai yaad aa gaya! Bataao na! Aaj main aaun kapde chunne ya iss baar koi naya ladka chaahiye?" Khushi felt her breath leave away as the implications of his words hit her. Bas hogaya! Ab hum aur nahi sunenge! She got down the car, slammed the door and marched away without showing any reaction. In the car, Arnav slammed his hand on the steering wheel' angry due to her no reaction. Itne jaldi main tumhein chodunga nahi Khsuhi! Main tumhein utna hi dard doonga jitna tumne mujhe diya hai!

AUTHOR NOTES

And that covered Day 5 & Day 6. Next up Day 7 i.e. Sunday and

Day 8 meaning Monday!

SONG DETAILS

The first song is from the movie Veer Zaara (2004) picturised on SRK and Preity Zinta sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Sonu Nigam.

The second song is from the movie Kasoor (2004) picturised on Aftab Shivdasani and Lisa Ray sung by Alka Yagnik and Kumar Sanu.

PRECAP

Geet hears about a girl called Soni and gets curious about it

while Khushi fights back against Arnav's taunts!

So tune in to IF for an interesting Chapter of DFL next Friday night!

Have a happy weekend and Happy Deepavali!

CHAPTER 63. GEET'S DECISION AND ARNAV'S BROKEN HEART!

Day 13

Saturday

Place - Arnav's Room At Shantivan

"Chote? Chote!", Anjali entered Arnav's room calling for him. Arnav looked up from his laptop and smiled at his Di. "Achcha hua Chote tum yahin mil gaye. Ek kaam kardo na humaara!" Arnav nodded, "Haan Di! Bolo na! Anything for you!" Anjali smiled sweetly at his answer. Her Chote loved her so much. "Chote! Aaj hum Mandir jaana chaahte hain. Humein wahaan chod dijiye na! Aate waqt Shyamji humein pick karlenge. Aapko bas humein drop karna hai.", Anjali pleaded. Arnav rolled his eyes, "Di! Jitna aap Mandir jaati ho aur jitna time aapudhar spend karti ho na, I think mujhe ghar ke baahar hi ek Mandir khadi kar deni chaahiye!" "Chote!", Anjali whined and pouted. Arnav shook his head and smiled at her, "Fine Di! I will take you there!"

After a while, when both were seated in the car, Arnav started the car with Anjali sitting beside him. "Chote! Car ko Laxminagar ke raste se le jaayiye!", Anjali murmured as Arnav drove. Arnav's clenched the steering wheel tightly as dread filled his heart. He kept him voice calm as he asked his Di, "Kyun Di?" His Di smiled and replied, "Khushiji ko pick karne. Woh bhi humaare saath aayenge!" Arnav had only one thought in his mind. Dammit!

Place - Near the Temple

Khushi sat stiffly behind Anjali as the car drove towards the Temple. Anjali was seated in the passenger seat in the front with Arnav driving. When Anjali had picked Khushi up, Khushi was shocked to see Arnav there. Dread filled her soul as she realized that even today she was not safe from Arnav's taunts. Her dread increased when Anjali asked Arnav to stop the car and got down to buy some flowers for Devi Maiyya. But her dread turned into shock when Arnav did not once taunt her or say anything to her. She was tempted to ask him what was wrong. But she was not an idiot! She knew when to keep her mouth shut. But the confusion remained. Why had Arnav not taunted her once yet? She answered Anjali's questions quietly but her mind remained on the man driving the car.

The moment the car stopped, Anjali got down the car eagerly and walked ahead. Khushi, seated in the back seat, tried to open the door to get down but she could not as the door got jammed. Arnav noticed her struggle and looked behind. Khushi stilled in fear. She waited with baited breath for his taunt but the taunt did not come. All Arnav did was that he got down from the car, came to her side and opened the door for her. She looked at him in shock and got down the car with the pooja thaali in her hand. She thanked her Devi Maiyya for saving her from his words and started walking. She passed by him when suddenly she felt something tug her Duppatta from behind. Arnavji! She stopped and took a deep breath scared that the moment she turned around Arnav would lash her with his bitter words. She turned around slowly and looked at Arnav only to be shocked by the expression on Arnav's face. She blinked twice to confirm what she was seeing but the expression on Arnav's face did not change. His body language screamed of defeat and his face showed intense pain. When he raised his eyes to look at her, she gasped in shock. Tears had welled up in Arnav's eyes. Her eyes went towards his hand holding her Duppatta and seeing her glance he dropped it. She took a step back and he whispered, "Khushi!" She felt tears well up in her eyes too as she realized that Arnav's voice also sounded broken. She blinked and let those tears drop from her eyes and seeing this Arnav took a step ahead. He murmured softly, "Khushi! Aaj main tumhein kuch nahi kahunga. Kyunki tumne bhale hi mujhe dhoka diya ho lekin tumse jab bhi main badla lene ki koshish karta hun dil mera hi aur tootta hai. Isliye aaj se main tumhein koi aur taana nahi maarunga. It is a promise. Lekin ek sawaal hai jo main tumse poochna chaahta hun!" Khushi looked at him with immense sadness in her eyes. He continued speaking, "Actually main tumse nahi tumhaari us Devi Maiyya se poochna chaahta hun. Kya tum mere liye yeh ek sawaal poochogi?" Khushi nodded softly and Arnav gave her a sad smile, "Unse sirf itna poochna ki unhonein mere saath aisa kyun kiya? Kyun mere pyar ko mujhse door kiya?" Khushi let out a sob at his question. Arnav turned away, "Theek hai! Main unhein nahi maanta toh mera poochna galat hai. Par tum toh pooch sakti ho na? Toh tum jaroor poochna. Ki tum jis Devi Ma pe itna bharosa karti ho, jis pe tum jaan chidakti ho, jiski tum sabse badi bhakt ho use uske pyaar se kyun alaga kiya?" He looked at her with anguish and she ran away from there sobbing because those were the same questions she herself wanted to ask her Devi Maiyya.

Place - Khurana Constructions

Maan entered the Office and nodded as everybody greeted him. He entered his cabin and called Sasha. He asked her to bring details about their new tender. After few minutes, Geet entered his Cabin with a grin on her face. She handed him the files and turned to walk away. "Geet!", he called her and when she turned back he ordered her, "Ek kaam karo! Sasha se kehna ki kal jo maine use file di thi use complete karde!" Geet gave him a megawatt smile and Maan blinked in shock. Geet chirped happily, "Woh file? Woh file toh maine thode der pehle hi complete kardi thi. Sasha Ma'am busy thi toh maine kar diya. Main abhi use laayi!" Like a whirlwind she went and she came back after few minutes in the same manner, "Yeh rahi woh files!" Maan took the files and looked at her suspiciously. Normally, Geet was efficient but today she seemed extra efficient. What is going on here? Maan chalked it up to her usual antics and went back to work. Geet stood there for a second and then she piped up, "Sir! Kal aapne mujhe ek project ke design banaane ko kahaa tha. Woh maine bana diya. Aap jab free ho toh bata dijiye main tabhi design dikhaane aajaaungi!" Maan frowned, "Itne jaldi bana diya?" Geet nodded eagerly. Maan nodded, "Theek hai! Jaake Sasha ki help karo model ready karne mein! Clients ek ghante mein aa rahe hain!" All this time, Maan spoke, he spoke with his head down in his work while Geet stood staring at his face. Geet nodded and walked out of the cabin. The moment she walked out, Maan looked up, "Ise ho kya gaya hai? Itni mehnati? Yeh kabse hogayi?" But then he shrugged, "Mujhe kya? As long as mere upar na gire aur apna kaam karti rahe mujhe is ladki se koi lena dena nahi!" He shook his head and went back to his work.

Outside Maan's cabin, Geet grinned eagerly. Her plan was working. Maan was getting impressed. Yesterday when Geet had realized her love for Maan, she sat and thought long about how to tell Maan her feelings. Looking at his concern, anyone could tell he felt something for her. But yet he tried to keep her away from him. Why? That's when it struck her. Maybe he was seeing her as his friend's little sister. And that is why he is staying away from her. So she decided to show him that she was a grown up and independent woman. She can be mature and she can be wise. And she was perfect for him. With these ambitions in her mind, she decided that she will show Maan how hardworking, wise and mature she was. And by the looks of it, she was succeeding. As Geet got lost into thoughts of being with Maan, she forgot everything about the investigation she was supposed to do about Maan's Soni and the rift between Arnav and Khushi. All that lurked in her head and her heart was Maan Singh Khurana and her desire to have him reciprocate her love.

The whole day passed with Geet surprising Maan with her efficiency and quick decisions. She even shocked him when he saw tea placed in front of his chair at exactly 3 PM courtesy of Geet. By the end of the day, Maan was baffled by the change that had come into Geet. What was happening here? He wondered. But then he decided to forget it. Next day was Sunday and he was sure that by the time Monday came Geet would be back to normal.

Day 14

Sunday

Place - Geet's Room at Shantivan

"Lo hogaya siyappa! Ab ise maine kahaan rakh diya?", Geet grumbled as she searched her whole room. She looked under the bed, she checked the vase on the table, she even checked through her wardrobe but she did not get what she was searching. Anjali entered her room only to stop and stare in shock at the mess Geet had made of her room. "Hey Devi Maiyya! Yeh sab kya hai?", Anjali asked worriedly. Geet poked her out of her cupboard and huffed, "AD! Main use dhoondh rahi hun par woh mil hi nahi raha!" She went back into her wardrobe and Anjali rolled her eyes, "Par kya dhoondh rahi ho yeh toh bata do Baby!" Geet's muffled voice came out of the wardrobe, "Mera Mobile! Pata nahi kahaan rakh diya!" Anjali raised her eyebrows and then asked, "Kya tumne mobile pe call kiya?" Geet peaked out of the wardrobe with a horror filled expression, "Yeh toh maine bilkul bhi nahi kiya!" Geet scrambled out of the room to call her mobile from the landline while Anjali stood by the door of the room shaking her head. Hey Devi Maiyya! Is ladki ka kuch nahi ho sakta! Then she took a look at the mess in the room and sighed. She tied her pallu end around her waist and bent down to pick up the mess. Yeh Chote bhi aise hi hain aur Baby bhi aisi! Hamesha jaldi mein bhaagte rahenge aur inke peeche peeche humein chalna hoga inke saamaan uthaane ki liye. Shukar hai bhagwaan ka ki Chutke ko aisa nahi banaaya warna in teeno ke peeche peeche bhaagte hum paagal ho jaate! Chalo Anjali beta! Kaam karo! Kuch saalon baad Kanha bhi apne Maamu aur Maasi ki tarah cheezein bikhraake yahaan wahaan bhaagega aur unke peeche bhi humein hi daudna hoga! Uff! She continued cleaning the room.

Geet called her number from the landline and waited for it to ring in the house. The ring went on but she could not hear any ringtone from nearby. She roamed the whole house while calling her mobile but nothing worked. Where was her Mobile? She wondered. Suddenly, someone picked up her phone, "Hello?" Geet bit her lip. Yeh aawaaz toh jaani pehchaani nahi hai? "Hello! Kaun bol raha hai?", she mumbled. "Memshaab! Main Khurana Constructions ka watchman bol raha hun! Aap kaun bol rahi hai?" Geet furrowed her brow for a second. Mera mobile Office mein hai? Then it struck her. Yesterday she was talking on the phone while packing her purse. She must have left it there while coming home. She closed her eyes and shook her head. Geet! Tu na ek number ki Jhalli hai! She replied, "Main Geet bol rahi hun! Yeh mera mobile hain jo main Office mein bhool gayi thi! Use sambhaalke rakhiye. Main kal subah aapse le lungi!" Pat came the reply, "Arre! Geet Memshaab aap! Theek hai! Theek hai! Kal subah aapko aapka mobile mil jaayega!" Geet kept the receiver down and slapped her forehead. Hey Babaji! Main bhi kya jhalli hun, nahi? She was walking away when a thought struck her. Office toh Sunday ko locked rehta hai aur watchman generally Office ke baahar rehta hai! Toh ise kaise mera mobile mila? Mera mobile toh main mere desk pe bhool aayi thi? She went back to the phone and called her mobile again. When the watchman picked up she nearly shouted, "Yeh mobile toh maine desk pe rakha tha! Aapko kaise mila? Office toh aaj band hai aur aap toh baahar baithte ho?" The watchman let out a laugh, "Woh Khurana saab aaj kisi kaam se Office aaye hain toh Office kholna pada. Kab se aapka phone baj raha tha toh Saab ne bola kaun hai dekhlo! Toh humne phone utha liya!" Geet felt excitement bubble inside and she asked eagerly, "Kaunse Khurana Saab?" She prayed that it was that Khurana which she wanted. The watchman replied, "Bade Saab! Maan Saab!" Geet let out a squeal and then remembering the watchman on the other end of the phone she composed herself, "Theek hai! Main abhi aati hun phone lene!" She went to keep the phone when the watchman's voice came, "Lekin Memshaab aap kyun aa rahi hain? Hum haina! Hum phone ko sambhaalke rakhenge!" Geet shook her head, "Nahi! Nahi! Main aa rahi hun! Woh kisi ko phone karna hai aur uska number phone mein hi hai! Main aa rahi hun!" She kept the phone down and turned around to see Anjali there. "AD! Main Office jaa rahi hun. Mera phone wahin hai!" She let out a squeal and kissed her AD's cheek as she ran away. Anjali stood there stupefied. Yeh Office jaane ke liye itna uchhal kyun rahi hai? Aur woh bhi Sunday ko itni excitement? Poor Anjali! She was totally confused.

Place - Khurana Constructions

Geet got out of her car excitedly. Main Maan ko aaj bhi dekhungi? Haaye! Aaj toh meri chaandi hai! Thank you Babaji! Thank you! She ran towards the building only to stop in shock. There stood the watchman grinning with the mobile in her hand. Hogaya Siyappa! She thought as she walked towards the watchman. That's it! Maan ko dekhne ka chance gaya! Ab yahin se ghar jaana hoga! Kyunki upar jaaungi toh Maan kyun main aayi poochenge aur mere paas upar aane ka koi bahaana nahi hai! She pouted sadly. As she took the mobile and morosely went back to the car a thought struck her mind and she grinned eagerly. Maan had asked her to submit the new design on Monday. And she had decided to come early on Monday and do it. But what if she wanted to work on it today? Geet sighed. All the documents related to design was in the Office na? She made a sad face. Then she had to go into the Office to get it right? She mock pouted and then grinned. Perfect idea Geet puttar! Very good! She mentally patted her back and turned around. She went up the lift and entered the Office. She went to Sasha's cabin and picked up the files she needed for the Project. While taking the files, Geet kept on glancing towards Maan's cabin hoping for his one glimpse but Maan was seen nowhere. After a while, Geet had enough of searching and taking the files, she walked out towards the lift. Her eyes focused in the files in her hand, she forgot about Maan but what she did not notice was a figure walking towards the lift. It was Maan. "Geet!", she heard Maan's voice and looked up to see Maan standing in the lift. Her eyes widened in shock and she trudged towards the lift happily. Chalo! Aakhirkaar Maan ka deedar ho hi gaya! Thank you Babaji! She entered the lift. "Tum yahaan?", Maan asked her. Geet nodded, "Kal aapne mujhe ek design banaane ko kahaa tha uski files main yahin bhool gayi thi. Wahin lene aayi thi. Aap yahaan kaise?", she spoke up trying to make small talk. Maan looked straight ahead not giving her a single glance, "Ek urgent mail bhejna tha aur documents Office mein the!", his voice was stern and Geet gulped. Lagta hai Maan aaj baat karne ke mood mein nahi hai!

Suddenly, the lift started shaking and Geet got scared. Maan also looked around worriedly. Geet grabbed Maan's arm in fear. Maan looked at her in shock. Just like it started, the lift stopped shaking and came to a stop and the lights went out. "Hey Babaji! Yeh kya hogaya?" Maan rolled his eyes, "Babaji ko kya pooch rahi ho? Babaji ki electrician hai kya?" Geet whipped her head around and glared at Maan. Maan ignoring her glare pulled his mobile out and called the security office. Soon, he was talking to the watchman and explaining the problem. Watchman promised to call an electrician and Maan pocketed his mobile. Meanwhile, Geet slowly got closer to Maan. By the time Maan had ended the phone call, Geet was clinging to Maan. Maan glared at her, "GEET! Yeh kya kar rahi ho?" Geet looked around hoping to see something in the darkness, "Sir! Mujhe bahut darr lag raha hai!" Maan's eyes softened at her words and he tenderly replied, "Don't worry Geet! Thodi der mein electrician aake sab theek kardega!" Maan felt Geet nodding against his arm. They stood there for a while and then Maan suggested they should sit down as their legs might start paining soon. Geet agreed and they sat down. Maan got a call from the Watchman that electrician was here and claim to repair the lift in few minutes. As Maan relayed this to Geet, Geet felt disappointment well up in her. Bas kuch aur der! Phir main Maan se phirse dur ho jaaungi! Kyun Babaji? Kyun yeh electrician itne jaldi aagaya! Thoda time nahi laga sakta tha? Jaise filmo mein hota hai waisa mere saath kyun nahi hota? She pouted and sighed.

After twenty minutes, the lights came on and Maan smiled. He stood up making Geet stand up too. "Dekha Geet! Light aagayi!", Maan murmured looking around waiting for the lift to start moving. Geet morosely nodded. Suddenly, the lift started moving and not expecting this Geet lost her balance and fell on Maan. Maan fell on the lift's wall and slid down with Geet in his lap. Before they could move, they were lost in each other's eyes. Their hearts started beating fast and taking a breath seemed an effort. As they sat there, Maan cupped Geet's face and his thumb traced her lower lip. Geet closed her eyes at his touch. Maan leaned in towards her when the lift opened bringing them out of their dream world. They both scrambled to get up and as soon as the lift was open Maan briskly walked out angered by his behavior. Yeh kya kar raho Maan? Tumhein Geet se dur rehna hai kuch bhi ho jaaye!

Maan walked away but Geet remained behind. She was in shock at Maan's behavior. She took few steps behind and her back touched the wall. She slid down and sat on the floor as her mind relieved the moments where she was about to kiss Maan. No! Kiss main nahi woh karne waale the! Ek minute! Suddenly, her brain started working. Maan mujhe kiss karna chaahte the! Yaani ki woh bhi mere liye wahi mehsoos karte hain jo main unke liye mehsoos karti hun! She grinned eagerly and got up. Gaye kuve mein Maan ko impress karne ka plan! Main abhi jaake Maan ko apne dil ki baat keh deti hun! She ran outside in search of Maan only to see Maan's car drive away. She huffed in anger. This is not fair Maan! Ek bye toh bolke jaate! She took a deep breath! Koi nahi Geet puttar! Kal Office mein aate hi Maan ko apne dil ki bol de! Then she let out a sad sigh. Poora ek din Maan se dur rehna hoga! Hey Babaji! She sat in her car and drove away.

Place - Living Room of Shantivan

Arnav was sitting in the living room along with his family when the door bell rang. He looked up to see Khushi enter the house along with Buaji. He looked away. He did not want to see her. He did not want to see her at all. The pain was too fresh right now. The wound was too raw at this moment. He got up and walked away to his room. Khushi had her eyes down and the family members were greeting Buaji happily that no one noticed Arnav sulk away. After having small talks, Buaji got to the main point of coming to the place, "Hum aap sab ko mithaai dene aaye hain!" Buaji grinned happily while the Raizadas looked confused. Suddenly, Khushi was brought out of her thoughts by Buaji elbowing her, "Ae titaliya! Bataao apni khabar!" Khushi looked at the family as if she was a deer caught in headlights and blinked twice as if she had just come back to this world. Then she gave all of them a smile, "Humaari TYBCom ki result aayi thi kal shaam! Hum iss baar bhi top kar gaye!" "Top?", Buaji exclaimed. Buaji looked at the family and exclaimed proudly, "Poore Lucknow University mein Top aayi hai!" All of them excitedly congratulated her and Buaji asked her to distribute mithaai. Khushi eagerly pulled out a dabba from her bag and distributed the mithaai. She even fed the sweets into Anjali's and Aakash's mouth instead of just handing it to them. Then she pulled out another dabba from her bag and handed it to Anjali, "Arnavji ke liye sugar free mithaai!" Anjali pushed the dabba back into Khushi's hands, "Toh humein kyun de rahi ho? Jaake apne Jijaji khud de aao! Chutke ko apne haathon se khilaaya na toh Chote ko bhi apne haathon se khilaao! Aakhir woh bhi tumhaare Jijaji hain!" Others agreed and egged her to go and feed Arnav. With dread in her heart Khushi climbed the stairs and neared Arnav's room. Behind her, Anjali and Geet were asking Aakash to sing and entertain Buaji.

Place - Arnav's Room at Shantivan

"Arnavji?", Arnav heard Khushi whisper and tightly closed his eyes. Why was she here? Khushi stood on the threshold of the room and stared apprehensively at Arnav who was seated on the bed working on his laptop. She spoke quickly scared of his anger, "Arnavji! Woh hum TY ki exam top kar gaye hain isliye mithaai laaye the. Aapke liye sugar free waali laaye hain." She wandered in, placed the dabba in front of him and turned around to run away when, "Ruko!", Arnav spoke. Khushi stilled in her place scared of what would next come out of his mouth. "Aakash ko apne haathon se khilaaya! Mujhe nahi khilaaogi!", Arnav whispered his eyes still on the laptop. Khushi's eyes widened; Matlab Arnavji ne neeche kya hua yeh dekha bhi aur suna bhi! She slowly turned around and looked at Arnav with trepidation. Arnav just murmured, "Khilaao!" Khushi swallowed but walked towards him. She nervously sat beside him. Suddenly, they heard guitar being strung alongside Aakash's voice humming.

Tu Ne Jo Na Kahaa

Main Woh Sunta Raha

Khaamakha

Bewajaa

Khaab Bunta Raha

She pulled a Jalebi out of the box and Arnav took a small bite.

Tu Ne Jo Na Kahaa

Main Woh Sunta Raha

Khaamakha

Bewajaa

Khaab Bunta Raha

Arnav's pain filled eyes met Khushi's sad eyes.

Jaane Kis Ki Humein Lag Gayi Hai Nazar

Iss Sheher Mein Na Apna Thikaana Raha

Dur Chaahat Se Main Apni Chalta Raha

Khaamakha

Bewajaa

Khaab Bunta Raha

Arnav ate the remaining bite of Jalebi and Khushi got up to walk away. Arnav caught her hand from behind. "Khushi! Mere paas baitho! Kuch der ke liye hi sahi! Please!", the devastation in her voice compelled her to turn around and sit beside him.

Dard Pehle Se Hai Jyada

Khud Se Phir Yeh Kiya Vaada

Khamosh Nazrein Rahein Bezubaan

Khushi felt tears well up in her eyes as they sat there in silence.

Ab Na Pehle Si Baatein Hai

Bolo Toh Lab Thartharaatein Hain

Raaz Yeh Dil Ka Na Ho Bayaan

Arnav placed his left hand on Khushi's right. Khushi took a deep breath at his touch.

Ho Bayaan Ke Asar Koi Humpe Nahi

Hum Safar Mein Toh Hai Humsafar Hai Nahin

Khushi pulled her hand away and got up from the seat.

Door Jaate Raha Paas Aata Raha

Khaamakha

Bewajaa

Khaab Bunta Raha

Arnav caught her duppatta and stopped her from moving. "Khushi!", he softly called her. Khushi turned to look at him. "Pichli saal tumhein jab results mile the...", Arnav mumbled while looking down, "Toh tumne mujhe kuch diya tha?" Khushi's eyes widened as she remembered. He looked at her and delivered the line, "Kya is baar mujhe woh nahi milega?" Khushi's eyes filled with tears as she sat back beside him.

Aaya Woh Phir Nazar Aise

Baat Chhidne Lagi Phir Se

Aankhon Mein Chubta Kal Ka Dhuan

She placed her hand on his shoulder and leaned closer to him.

Haal Tera Na Humsa Hai

Iss Khushi Mein Kyun Gham Sa Hai

Basne Laga Kyun Phir Woh Jahaan

She kissed his cheek softly.

Woh Jahaan Dur Jis Se Gaye The Nikal

Phir Se Aankhon Mein Karti Hai Jaise Pehel

She pulled away and they stared at each other.

Lamha Beeta Hua

Dil Dukhaata Hua

Khaamakha

Bewajaa

Khaab Bunta Raha

She broke the eye connection first and looked away.

Tu Ne Jo Na Kahaa

Main Woh Sunta Raha

Khaamakha

Bewajaa

Khaab Bunta Raha

He tried to stop her but she was faster this time. She got up and walked away.

Jaane Kiski Humein Lag Gayi Hai Nazar

Is Sheher Mein Na Apna Thikaana Raha

Dur Chaahat Se Main Apni Chalta Raha

She turned at the threshold and looked at him. He smiled at her sadly and she ran away.

Bhuj Gai Aag Thi Daag Jalta Raha...

AUTHOR NOTES

I am happy to announce that this is my last Author Note because from now on whatever I want to inform you guys it will be posted in my Index Thread. For those who don't know, I have starting posting in My Index Thread about the progress I make with my stories. This is not a once in a while thing. It is a daily update thing. Daily before going to sleep I post the progress of the current chapters I am working on. So bookmark the pages and check it daily for you will find something new daily!

This is not for your benefit only! It will benefit me too! For example, I can ask for your opinions too by posting there. So keep it bookmarked. In short, this is my way of communicating with each and everyone of you!

Thank you and Enjoy!

Kalpana

SONG DETAILS

The song is from the Movie New York (2009) picturised on John Abraham, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Katrina Kaif sung by Mohit Chauhan!

PRECAP

Geet confesses her love to Maan and

Arnav comes to know that Khushi is going to Lucknow!