It all began with her dialogue to the media that she does not need help or "saath" in keeping Dev in jail and that she is not going to back out. He was taken aback that she does not need his "saath" and challenges her saying he'll see how she can survive without him being around. Whereas what she understood of it was that he thinks she needs his support "sahara" to survive. There is a vast difference between saath and sahara which she fails to understand.
Looking at what's happening this week, one thing is clear. Maan is hell bent on making Geet's life miserable. But why? Only because he wants her to stand against all odds and win every battle thrown at her. Here's what I think about today's episode:
Geet- Meera conversation
Geet says he thinks she needs his "sahara" and so she is determined to show him she doesn't need his support.
His time alone
He only remembers the dialogues that stung his heart, that she doesn't need his "saath". He knows she has misunderstood the 2 phrases and resolves to teach her a lesson. He knows she makes mistakes, he knows she is ignorant, arrogant and stubborn. Everyone needs to fall and rise for themselves in order to grow. But seeing her fall in front of strangers is something that he cannot take. So he makes a resolve to teach her the lessons she needs to learn in his own way. And hence, his mission is Miss Geet Handa. He knows she will never lose against him, so he challenges her to difficult tasks that will only make her stronger.
When he sees her sleeping on her desk
He melted for a moment remembering the time he had spent with her. That time, he had offered his shoulder (i.e. help) so that she could rest peacefully. This time, he wakes her up by instigating her so she can face the day with zeal.
Task
He gave her a very difficult task. He knows she is capable of doing it. But he instigates her yet again saying she might need his "help" i.e. "saath" which according to her is "support". Hence she retorts again and takes the challenge.
When Romeo hints at the clients list
He was listening to her conversations with the workers when she was asking for help. Until then, he was quiet. But as soon as he saw that someone (Romeo) was trying to step in to help her, he cut him off. Why? Because he does not want Geet to win this so-called war with anyone's help. He wants her to win their trust, and fight the battle. That's another lesson for her which will only make her stronger.
Mirror scene
He still cannot see her tears which is a sign of weakness. When his first attempt to rile her did not work, he tried another route. He taunts her about finding refuge in tears instead of finding a solution to her problems. This is another lesson for her - that tears are not a solution to any problem.
Wiping tears
He intentionally moves his hand such that she would think he is going to wipe her tears. As much as he wants to, he doesn't. Instead, he gives her tissue so she can do it herself. This is again saying that although she doesn't need help in wiping her tears, it's good to have someone do it for you once in a while. He wants her to realize the "want" as opposed to the "need". This is the next lesson for her.
Tripping and clutching
She clutches onto him to avoid falling and again he asks her to admit she needs his help (read sahara by her). This is to say that it's not bad to hold onto someone in case of need and this is another lesson for her.
Last scene
Although he is happy (internally) that she was successful in getting her work done, he is upset that she chose the wrong path...that of emotional blackmail and sympathy.
Maan has not doubts she does not need him. She is capable of leading her own life. He wants her to realize she wants him. And in teaching her the lessons of life, he is going to realize that he, in fact, needs her.
Coming to love and ego - it appears he has a huge ego and that's what makes him do such things - making her life difficult, give her tough tasks and taunting her. But in reality it's his love for her. He doesn't want her to get hurt and learn hard lessons at someone else's door. While she appears to think she is all strength, she is very egoistic. And it will be him who will bring her out of this illusion also.
He was right - only time will tell who needs whom and who wants whom.
P.S. - most of the times what I think is wrong and rubbish. So if I have managed to get your attention this far, thank you for reading my gibber :-)
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