My take from page 2 😃
When Egos clash II: Maan strikes first and strikes out?
Geet's very public outburst can be boiled down to two things in Maan's POV: 1) she refused to marry him and 2) She proclaimed that she doesn't need him, and therefore questioned his importance in her life. To an individual like Maan, who gives little significance to what others think, Geet's public humiliation is not the problem. He doesn't care that it happened in front of the world, but he cares what it revealed. Geet's did more damage to Maan's ego than his reputation. That is the thing Maan can't wrap his head around. He can't fathom the fact that Geet had to audacity to reject him, question his motives, and deny his importance in her life. Basically Geet hit him where it hurts most- his ego.
Since the separation, Maan has been adamant about figuring out how Geet can not only survive but move on without him. While Geet misses Maan, she has moved on with her life. But Maan on the other hand, is stuck in a vortex that is his wounded pride. In yesterday's episode, he wanted to watch from afar and observe Geet (That is the nice way to describe stalking). But today, he just could not help himself; he wanted to let Geet know that he was her boss, again. Maan seemed like a kid who received his birthday present a day ahead and had to wait till clock strikes twelve to open it. He was itching to rub it in Geet's face. Maan wanted to let her know that he has left her no choice but to work for him and be dependent on him. He was impatient to let her know that he once again had the upper hand; the question is for how long?
Maan's arrogance towards Geet comes from a place within him where his wounded ego lies. He wants to prove Geet wrong; he wants to prove that Geet needs him. But the truth is he needs her; but he is too busy feeding his ego to realize her importance in his life. He is fighting an internal battle between his love for himself, his ego and his love for his life, which is Geet. Today, we saw a glimpse of his love for her seep through his gigantic ego. His concern for her after the fall and also the fact that all his arrogance towards her is only in the presence of just the two of them were evidence to that. However, Maan will soon realize that his love for Geet is more than his pride. I feel that Geet will fulfill any challenge Maan throws her way and prove him wrong. Not only that, she will act indifferent to his arrogance. Her indifference will pain Maan more than her words ever did, and he will realize that he is fighting a losing battle.
Finally to address my title, Maan did strike first. But he made a critical mistake. His impatience will cost him this battle. Had he waited on the sidelines and watched, it would have been more of a battle (because even then Geet would win). But in his impatience, he showed Geet all his cards (unless he's got another surprise up his sleeve). Now all Geet has to do is play the game HER way. Also, this Indian Paints company seems like a DOA investment and it will be Geet who saves it for Maan. However the story unravels, Maan is losing; his ego that is, his love on the other hand, is all set to win.
Note for the episode: Yash better NOT be leaving 😡😡😡
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