[MANEET] In Love With A Stranger | Part2 Pg6*10/07 - Page 4

A young girl was walking down the street; the little kid wrapped in a small dress was walking aimlessly. She didn't knew what she was doing or where she as going. The night have fallen the wind have got rougher. She was shivering; she was scared, cold and lonely. She looked behind her shoulder at the dark road with her tears filled eyes. She took her small steps forward and crossed the road, a bright light fall on her face as a screeching noise followed up.

Geet sat up straight on her bed with her eyes wide open, she look around herself to understand where she was. She saw Pinky sleeping on the bed next to her. Her body was stiffened after seen the nightmare which doesn't leave her. She got out the bed of the bed mechanically walking up to the table she grab her mobile which had laid on the table. She punch on to the screen and placed it on her ear 'Hello!' She said after a while.

In the hospital, Mohinder slowly enter into the room and his eyes fall on Ahuja who was lying on the bed, seen the weak man lying there Mohinder felt the guilt taking over him as he held himself responsible. The room was filled with silence accept the on going machines monitoring Ahuja health. As Mohinder silently sat next to the stool, feeling someone's presence in the room Ahuja gradually opened his eyes seen Mohinder a fade smile appear on his face. 'Mohinder…' he said in a whisper 'Ahuja I am really sorry all this…' began Mohinder but he was lost for words unable to make eyes contact with the ill man. 'Sir… please… this is nothing against what you have done for me…' said Ahuja 'because of you… I am alive today… my family is well thanks to you… I owe you my whole life… in world's eye I am you're body guard sir… but Mohinder because of you…' Ahuja stutter in between breathing heavily. 'Ahuja stop please… we are friends and we will remain friends… don't need to drag the past whatever happened has happened and been my body guard won't change this fact… please Ahuja you need to rest…' said Mohinder making his friend come Ahuja to take the rest which is vital for his recovery. 'Mohinder… please promise me one thing… no matter what please take care of Geet… her life is in danger and…' he said pleadingly to Mohinder while Mohinder was taken back to the incident which occur in the morning, he was glad that he didn't brought Geet along with him as he have promised, he had doubts of his decision earlier for stepping back from his decision but now he was more than glad that his daughter is completely unaware of all this. He quickly snap out of his thoughts seen ill Ahuja trying to put his feelings into words under such a condition, Mohinder couldn't watch this and decide to be strict with Ahuja for his own good. 'Ahuja please… I promise you… I will take great care of Geet… you're not well and you need to recover soon… so rest! I will be right back after meeting with doctor about you're recovery…' he said sternly, without letting Ahuja reply he walk out from the room as it was only way to shut Ahuja.

Front of Handa's Mansion, a bike came to a stop. Taking of the helmet, Rajji smile brightly at the two guards who were at duty in front of the main gates of the house. The guards recognize her straight away n moved to open the gates, restarting the engine of her small scooty Rajji went into the house garden giving a salute to both men thanking them before disappearing. As she stood next to her bike which was parked at the side in front of the big mansion she looked around, nothing have changed, everything was the same like it was before she left yesterday night after Mohinder's exit for today's conference. She has also notice there was less guards and the black BMW was not in front of the house which indicate Mohinder has not arrive home yet. Smiling happily as it was a bonus point for her plans she moves inside the room giving another bright smile to the security guards at the front door. While what Geet had said earlier in the morning repeat in her head.

'Seriously… if Mohinder uncle finds out Geet go out in the morning then how many peoples' jobs are at a stake… surprisingly Geet does make sense some times' she thought to her self as she burst into the house through the open main doors.

'Oyeh dolly, dolly, dolly, dolly, dolly, dolly…' said Rajji in typical Govinda style as she have recognize the slim women who was facing her back to her as she got on with her job on cleaning the dust in the house. Hearing her name being called out and the known vivacious voice she turned around almost immediately. 'DOLLY DI!!!' said Rajji running up to her giving a tight hug, the shock women also replied the hug with a warm smile across her face seen Rajji. 'Where is Geet?' asked excited Rajji. 'Actually… Geet baby and Pinky baby still sleeping…' replied Dolly. 'WHAT! How dare is she… she called me here and she is still sleeping? That's it! I will wake her up' said Rajji straightening herself and stomping towards the stairs.

Rajji walk up the stairs sprinting across the space balcony space leading it way on upstairs. She came to a stop in front of a closed door leading it way into another room. She slowly turned the doorknob of the door to Geet and Pinky's room and opens it leading her way into the room without any hesitation.

The bedroom was big and was just perfect. From each little object to the furniture were neatly placed appropriately with extra care. Everything had their own touch of modern, classy look complimenting with the look of fresh but pricey showing of the wealth with each curve and design in the room. The bedroom was divided although there was no significant proof of this it was clear as one side of the room has its bed covers to the pillows, show pieces to the curtain drapes were in green giving the feeling of the beauty of nature while the other side was baby pink. On the dazzling white painted walls these two colours were eye catching instantly. Rajji sneak into the room with her hand on her hip watching Geet sleeping sideways with the green bed cloth up to her nose while Pinky on the other hand sleeping peacefully unaware of her pink bed cloth is almost reach its way to the floor.

'Wah… Good morning Miss Sleeping Beauty and Miss Soree Hoor…' mocked Rajji. Geet in reply snuffle more on to the side covering her whole body from head to toe. Pinky woke up lazily as she watched Rajji with dreamy sleepy stare which put off Rajji for a second or two. As Pinky realize she is no more dreaming of her Mr. Charming, she opened her eyes wide stretching her hands wide open. 'Hey Rajji what have you done with my Dhanno today?' she asked sheepishly. 'Oh Miss Soree Hoor I don't want to do anything to your dhanno… OK? And mind it I have my Krrish…' said Rajji defensively. 'yeh, yeh that khatara scooter…' shot back Pinky in reply as she sat straight on the bed with feet on the ground. 'Even though it's a khatara scooter it's mine…' she said proudly as a small disappointed look took over Pinky's face. 'Excuse me what did you mean…?' Pinky asked hurt as she walks up to Rajji who was standing in the middle of the room with her hands folded across front of her chest.

'Oyeh stop your family conference guys!' shout Geet taking both Pinky and Rajji in surprise. Geet sat upright on the bed with both arms falling to her side and her eyes were still tightly closed as if she was sleep talking. 'Now common don't fight like kids... Go on handshake and be friends… Rajji ke haath main Muski ka haath ho… saare jannathe Geet ke saath ho…' Geet spat out opening her eyes slowly, ending her line it with a little song line. 'What are you talking about Geet we weren't fighting…' said Pinky confidently hugging Rajji side ways with Rajji replying back as she held her hand and looked at Geet sternly. 'Now get up! You're making us late… get ready we have to go!' shout Rajji making both Pinky and Geet to look at each other blankly unable to understand what she was telling them. 'Yaar… Geet, Muski there is town mella today remember and we are going…' Rajji said in reply to help both Pinky and Geet with their confused state. After a second both Pinky and Geet watch each other faces before bursting out into a fit of laughter while this time Rajji watched them confused. 'Rajji... sweet heart… Too good… you said the best joke in a century!' Pinky replied trying hard to control her laughter. 'In short ONLY IF Dolly Didi let us go we will be able to go na and I don't think it will happen any time soon... remember its like we are in house arrest' said Geet pouting to make hurt Rajji feel better to some extent. 'I don't want to hear anything you guys are coming that's it!' Rajji said stomping on spot. 'OK, OK… you guys go downstairs I will come in 10 minutes OK? We will see what we can do! NOW SHOOO' said Geet trying to calm down Rajji and shooed both Pinky and Rajji out of the room. As they forcedly exit closing the door behind, Geet collapsed back on the bed trying to finish the dream she was seen of the tall dark and handsome angry young man

Nearly after 30 minutes Geet came out from her bedroom almost dragging her self out, closing the door behind her which made a huge thumping noise but little did she cared. She walk downstairs as if she was still in sleep, half closed eyes, sleepy expressions, banging on to expensive, modern furniture which were place beautifully around each rooms or banging on to the off white walls on her way. She step down on the wooden stairs making a creaking sound each now and then while she stare around the modern yet traditional beautiful interior designs which she sees always and now almost tired of it. She steps down onto the cool tiled floor from the last step. She looked at chirpy Rajji helping out Dolly in the open kitchen, knowing why exactly Rajji was trying to impress Dolly a smile irrupt on her face, but a loud deep programmed like sound interrupt her whole beautiful morning.

She looked at the living room to find Pinky watching TV and that too NEWS in high volume. Geet pick up her speed while she sprints towards Pinky who was glued to the TV watching the man reading off the news like a robot. Geet quickly grabbed the remote which was lying next to Pinky and pushed the mute button. 'I sometimes wonder why people watch NEWS early in the morning… why are they so keen to ruin their mornings?' questioned Geet looking at Pinky with squinted eyes who was trying to fight for the remote. 'Because some people want to know what happen in the country, town they live unlike you…' bark Pinky in reply. 'Look I don't care what you say but we are not watching this! Common let take breakfast…' said Geet calmly trying to move Pinky's attention from the TV but seen crossed Pinky she knew it wont be easy 'OK baba! We will leave it mute and if we see something good we will watch it! Pakka!' promised Geet, after arguing for a while Geet won the battle and both moved to the dinning area to have their breakfast leaving the TV in mute mode.

But little did they knew that what was showing on the news as they exit had changed many peoples' lives and families and Geet's was one of them. The scene shift from the news studio to another reporter who was standing outside a building which had 'MISHRA' written on. It was followed by Mohinder helping out a man to walk towards the exit of the hall as a curtain which had caught fire came falling down. Ahuja came running towards both Mohinder and the man to rescue them and pushed both of them away but he wasn't quick enough to save him self and got under the fire caught curtain. The camera which had caught all this soon fall on to the ground and laid there clearly showing that this was one of those cameras where the owner had left it on as he rushed out of the hall to save his life.

'You two stay here while Geet, me and Rajji go inside' ordered Pinky as she took hold of Geet's elbow. 'But mam… Dolly told us to…' one of the two bodyguards started, 'oh so you now follow Dolly Di's order is it…?' questioned Pinky stunned at the bodyguard's reply. 'Obviously mam… I mean Mohinder's sir's orders which come through Dolly…' said the other bodyguard trying to defend his fellow colleague. 'And who is she…?' questioned Rajji pointing towards Geet. 'Miss Handa…' he replied confused at what Rajji was getting at. 'Well that means you also follow her orders... right?' Explained Rajji much more calmly than Pinky. The two confused bodyguards gave a little nod 'So her order is to you to stay out here till we back… you see we don't like disturbance…' reply Pinky feeling very sure, Geet to gave a slight nod agreeing with Pinky trying very hard to suppressed her smile. 'see now bye, bye!' said Rajji as she grabbed Geet by her other elbow and the trio walked away leaving the confused guards at the entrance of the town mella. As they made their way more into the carnival gradually they disappeared from guard's eyes leaving behind all the tension of having to look different from other people.

As they have realized they have left all the tension at the entrance, they all break into laughter not caring of people who were giving them a wired look. 'Seriously you two should be lawyers' said Geet in between her laughter giving both Rajji and Pinky a pat on the back. 'Geet you are so unpredictable… at home you're such a jungly billi and out here such a bheegy billi… what is wrong with you?' complained Rajji mockingly. 'MEOW!' replied Geet with a typical cat act before all three once again began to laugh. 'Don't forget it's a "Good Girl" reputation' said Pinky getting herself into a fit of giggle as she held on to Geet's shoulder for support. 'Thank god Dolly didi didn't come... no wait thank god she sent us with these two' said Rajji perplexed about what emotion to show. 'I wonder what she is doing at home…' Pinky questioned. 'Thank god that call came… whoever it was THANK YOU! Made it easier for us to run away… without having to 'explain' much!' Geet said with happiness written all across her face. 'Yeh but I guess we will have to do some explaining when we go back home!' said disappointed Pinky. 'Arey yaar! Forget it for now… common lets go this is a lifetime achievement' said Rajji bringing back the fun filled atmosphere for Pinky and Geet as they link arms and walk into the carnival.

The happiness was visible on Geet's face as her smile reach from one ear to another. It wasn't her first time at a carnival but it certainly was after a long time, she was taken back to her childhood where her friends and her dad, Mohinder used to go somewhere twice or thrice every week she wish those days come back again but now her father is more concern and prefer her to stay home all the time. Even though it was something hard to do she knew it was for her best. The girl who was happy as she entered the carnival with her friends by her side was now sitting on a bench alone hugging herself as tears roll down across her cheeks. She sobbed quietly after realizing she was lost in the crowd, Rajji went to get her ice cream while Pinky went after a old friend of hers both warned Geet to not tot move but she being herself she wonder off by herself and now sitting on a dusted bench she cried quietly.

She lift her head up realizing sitting there quietly crying wont be the solution she got up instantly, clutching on to her phone which had run out of battery she decide to cross the narrow road and to ask someone how to get to the entrance of the carnival, even though she was lack of confidence to talk to a stranger she wiped her tears away and crossed the road. As she took her steps she stop on her track hearing a roaring noise of a jeep, her head shot up to see the jeep coming towards her. Her feet froze on the middle of the road her brains stopped thinking as her nightmare reflects in front of her. As an auto repulse she covered her face with her hands hoping this will stop her fear as she felt her head spinning around unable to think or do anything.

There was a stop, no feeling, just silence no roaring sound of engine but jut the usual carnival noise of people chattering. She was confused at the sudden change. Behind her hands, tightly closed eyes she was wondering for the reason.

'Maybe I am already dead…' she said in her head. With a fear she pulls her hand down slowly. Her tears were smudged and due to that she can see blurred outline of a man, sitting on the jeep just a few feet away.

As she wiped away her tears she noticed his dark blue eyes sinking on to hers, he couldn't stop himself from drowning in the beautiful hazel eyes of hers. Geet watched the young man in front of her, every feature of his gave him the strong look, and the well built body, his broad chest under the opened button white shirt, rolled up to his upper arm. The sharp eyes, his gaze which aren't moving away from hers, the tightly clenched jaw, with his lips set into a thin line. The short cropped hair ruffled as the wind hit them both and to top his bad boy look the light unshaved bearded.

She stares at him as she moves away her hands from her face slowly. She can see his eyes moving to one feature to another of hers as her hands slowly lowered. His gaze was too strong, the anger compassionate stares of his which filled with mix emotions. His eyes moved away from her green almond shaped eyes gradually to her lips, to her lightly painted lips which were standing apart from each other. They lost in each other as the second passed, the light breeze hit them sending a shiver down their body. Both were holding some unknown strange thoughts in their eyes but somewhere something seemed perfect as if they knew each other from before.