This is for all who encouraged me and it's longer than usual so i want long comments too please!!
Ignore mistakes as usual!!
Part 7:
With the wedding nearing Rosh, Varun, Geet and now Maan would be hanging out. After the kiss incident between Geet and Maan they had been meeting up along with Roshni at their favourite cafe when the girls came to shop. Geet was always hesistant but Rosh had become really good friends with Maan.
"Just because tum dono ne ek doosre ko kiss kiya hai iska yeh matlab nahi that I can't be friends with him. I won't tease you Geet tujhe pata hai na I find enjoyment with very few people and Maan and me get along really well. Plus, he's hilarious'.." Rosh had said to her.
Varun and Maan had become really good friends too. It was soo ironic a total stranger to them now a part of their daily routine.
A part of Geet always wanted to be with him too she enjoyed his company. Keeping aside her thuddering heart whenever he came and gave her that smirk looking straight into her eyes.
Just like now they were at the gym and all four sat at their usual coffee table. The big red leather couch. Maan had always gone to this gym so he took them all and now they came here very often.
After Rosh's wedding things would get hectic again as her and Roshni had to start Med school. For now it was relaxing time.
His little wink brought her out of her thoughts'.
"Wapas aajao Geet" he said holding back laughter.
"Kahan?" she said in a dazed yet confused voice.
"Duniya main'.aise lag raha hai you got stung by a bee" he laughed and Varun started to laugh too.
"Shut up!" she said in her usual tone with him.
Rosh smiled at them'.
"Geet'." He said like he was psycho.
"Kya hai ab?" she said irritated.
He held up the iced tea bottle he had in his hand'.with a mischievous smirk.
"Nahi Maan'.tum aisa" and she got up from her seat and he started to chase after her.
"Nooo'''Maan nahi" she ran up the stairs now.
"Hahaahaa" he said in an evil tone.
She ran towards the girls bathroom'
"No that's not fair you can't do that!!" he shouted just behind her.
As she was about to open the door.
SPALSH!!
The girl who looked like she spent hours doing her make-up in their was now covered with iced tea.
"Shit!!!" growled Maan.
Geet started to laugh.
"That's what you call aim?" she laughed continuously seeing the girl drenched with cold drink.
He glared at her telling her to shut up.
"I'm so sorry'." he started.
The girl went upto him and looked at him she went very close to him only about 5 inches away and folded her arms across her chest.
"Maan right?" she said softly.
"Yeah'but?" he started only to find the girls bring her finger upto his lips.
"Tumne drink girayaa hai toh help bhi tumhe hi karni chaahiye haina?" she said seductively.
And Geet clenched her jaw at that.
He smiled charmingly at the girls who was in a tightly fitted white track suit.
He put his arm around her waist and then came over to Geet.
"Yeh pakro I'll be back" he said irritating her.
Geet looked at him shocked.
"Iski itni himmat!!" she said ticked off.
He smirked at Geet's reaction.
"Shall we?" he said to the girl who looked like she was walking on water.
Rosh and Varun were now enjoying the scene.
"I swear movie ki kya zaroorat hai just get me popcorn here" she whispered to Varun who laughed.
After a few minutes when they came out of the GIRLS BATHROOM!! Maan and the girl were engrossed into a flirtatious conversation.
Geet was fuming now'.
"Bye'." The girl winked smiling at him.
He then turned to them.
Rosh and Varun who stood at the top of the staircase leaning on the railing and Geet who was still infront of the bathroom door just like before.
"Invitation doon chalne ke liye, ya utha kar le ke jaaon?" he said sarcastically.
Before he knew it a huge chunk of cold mineral water had smacked his face.
"Ab ja ke bulao usse so she can help you clean up, ya koi aur dhoond lo!!" she said fuming then stomped off grabbing Rosh's arm down the staircase with her.
Varun shrugged and Maan nodded his head completely shocked.
Geet and Roshni sat on the long stools outside the glass room watching the two men play Squash (a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets).
"Varun itna hot lagta hai jab woh koi kaam bilkul involve ho kar kare!" Rosh said not blinking once.
Geet laughed now.
"Tabhi tu itna khush hoti hai woh tere saath lagta hai bada involve ho kar you know'.." she laughed.
"Haan haan uda mazaak, but darling when you find your Mr. Perfect main dekhoon gi. Then you will forget to blink" she said gawking at Varun flexing.
That made Geet look over to Maan the sweat that trickled down his back'.that black muscle shirt'..DAYUM!!
Maan who was attempting to concentrate on the game'his thoughts went back to Geet and her reaction with the girl. It was true he had broken up with Rea and Geet had been completely normal. Was it because it had been a while she saw him with another girl. But why would Geet care? Was she jelous and before he knew it'
SMACK!!!
Just then they saw Maan get smacked in the face with the ball.
Varun ran to him.
Geet panicked Oh NO!! and she ran inside shouting ice laao!!
She rushed over to Maan who was now standing on his on the ground.
She bent down infront of him.
"Dikhao'." She said panicked.
"It's fine Geet" he said hissing in pain moving her hand away from his cheek.
"Kya it's fine?! Dekh ke nahi khelna aata? Aankhain hain ya button?!!" she shouted looking at his cheek.
Her touch made him loose control'she had really soft hands that tingled his senses.
"Hat jaao sab tumhari wajha se hua hai!!" he said shouting.
Varun who was surprised but loved the cute scene before him now laughed.
"Usne kya kiya Maan? Aur tum dono bilkul Tom and Jerry ki tarhah fight karte ho" he laughed.
Geet and Maan heard the comment looking into each others eyes her one hand on his thigh the other on his right cheek.
Just then Rosh came in to see the two. She winked at Varun and walked over to Geet.
"ICE!!!" she shouted breaking their session.
"Thanks" Geet said softly while putting the ice on his cheek.
"Dard ho raha hai?" she asked now sad.
"It's okay Geet aise hota hai, why are you being soo dramatic?" he said amused but in awe'she cared so much.
He just wanted to see her response to that and he loved this moment right now'.
She glared at him then turned.
"You know what? Tum khud laga lo!!" she said angrily getting up.
He pulled her back down.
"Doctor main hoon ya tum?" he said sweetly.
"Toh phir apne comments apne paas rakho" she said hiding her smile.
"Maan lagta hai ab tum jaldi theek ho jaao ge" giggled Rosh.
"Dude? You alright?" said Varun concerned.
"Fine, and haan agar Geet itna khayal rakh rahi hai toh theek to hona hi pare ga" he said smiling at Rosh.
Geet blushed. He saw that even though her cheeks were already pink from the heat in the room.
Right now mentally there was a party going on in his brain.
"She cares,she cares'." Over and over again.
As Geet went home she saw the email from her sis'
Hey, gorgeous!
I just got the letter from the huge University here in New York for your acceptance. Tujhe woh bhi email kar diya hai.
Before your holidays you said you would love to go to school here, dekh your wish came true.
Kaise na true hoti mere behen itni smart jo hai!! Congratulations!!!! Mama aur Papa ko phone kar ke bata diya tha magar tab tu ghar nahi thi. I'm so excited my little sis staying here. Kitna mazaa aagyega?!!
Aur bata kya chal raha hai? How are the shaadi preps going?
Acha Rohit kuch maang raha hai. Chal bye'call me okay?!!
XOXO
Mehek
After reading that email she felt a cold current pass through her body. She always wanted to go to university there then she would go to Med school there but why wasn't she definitely wasn't as excited as before.
She felt like she would choke. She was very happy she had gotten accepted but leaving everyone here'..why? she hadn't thought of that before'.before HE came into her calm and flowing life.
"Babaji main kya karoon?" she said a tear falling from her eye in frustration.
Just then her mom came in.
"Congratulations Beta!" she hugged her.
"Idhar aa beth mere paas" she took her over to the bed.
"Dekho Geet yeh tumhaara faisla tha wahan pe apni studies complete karne ka. Me and your dad are very proud. Mehek ne kaha tha ke who shaadi ke baad bhi apna CA complete kar sakti hai, and we agreed completely. Roshni who is just like my daughter decided she can complete her medical after marriage too and her parents agreed. We as your parents don't want to force anything on you. Yeh har bache ki individuality hoti hai ke uski capability kya hai. We totally respect your decision of getting married after medical school. Magar no later than that (she laughed)" with that Rano kissed her forehead leaving Geet in deep thought.
She went over to her bed and decided she would think about it in the morning. Her head was spinning only one question kept haunting her.
"Who are you going to stay here for anyway? Someone who you don't even know loves you. And for someone who you aren't sure about?"
With that she silently fell asleep.
Today was a Sunday and with the total wedding preparation time of only one month with now only 1 week left they all chilled together. There was another reason behind that too.
Geet and Roshni would become very busy after this and they would not have time. After all becoming a doctor was not soo easy after all.
Maan and Varun had their careers too. They were young and they had a long way to go even though, both had family businesses.
They were now sitting at a table in the food court at the mall.
"Tumhari shopping kabhi khatam nahi hoti haina?" Varun teased Roshni.
"Tumhe shaadi ke baad inhi kaprdon ki taraha seedha na kar diya to mera naam bhi Rosh nahi!" she said threatening him.
"Isse zaida bechaare ko seedha kaise karo gi?" Maan chuckled.
Geet who looked disturbed just played with the French fries in her plate.
"Tum kyun itni chup chap ho?" Maan asked missing her laughter and remarks.
"Who I have to tell you guys something" she said looking up sadly.
"Kya baat hai Geet?" Varun asked casually putting an arm around Roshni.
Maan didn't like that look on her face. Her eyes were sad and her face didn't have that usual glow it had.
Just then his phone rang.
"Excuse me guys I'll just be back" he said getting up.
"Guys I'm going to New York to finish my studies tujhe toh pata hi hai na Rosh I always wanted to go" she said looking at their faces.
"Congratulations!!!" Roshni leaned over and hugged her.
Varun smiled.
"Geet all the best" he said.
Maan came back.
"Woh ek business client tha'" he said sitting back down.
"Tum ro kyun rahi ho?" he asked a teary Rosh worried.
"Geet got accepted into a University in New York!! I'm crying because yeh chod ke jaa rahi hai but I'm soo happy ke she finally got what she wanted!!" Rosh said through tears.
Varun massaged her shoulders.
"It's okay baby hum Geet ko visit kar sakte hain aur yeh humme" he said easing the tension.
Maan felt like he had been slapped hard on his face.
Geet looked at his expression.
"Congratualtions!" he said forwarding a hand.
Geet's heart pierced at that. He didn't care!?
She closed her eyes remembering their kiss or kisses and their fights.
He tried to breathe but he felt heavy-headed.
"Isko koi parvaa nahi maybe I was wrong she never liked me. I think I irritated her too much. Magar yeh kyun jaa rahi hai? Maan if she cared she wouldn't leave" he told his heart.
Why did he care? He always liked her and was stunned by her the minute he saw her but was there more? They always fought like cats and dogs'..nah! there couldn't be more. It was probably because they had become friends and used to each others company. Yeah that's it he would miss her because she was a good friend.
"Guys utho na ab let's go remember we still have some shopping left to do?" Rosh reminded them.
"Haan chalo" said Maan still in thought.
Geet thought if he was so casual with leaving then why should she care? They will remain like they did before'.just-sort-of-friends. But how could she forget that it was his nature to be all flirty with girls. He didn't like her.
With that thought she got up.
Rosh was with Varun choosing a tux for him while Geet looked at the watches in the store.
"Tumne kabhi bhi mere saath kisi baat pe agree kiya hai jo is baat pe karo gay?" argued a woman beside her.
"30 years I have spent with you magar tumhe abhi bhi lagta hai ke main tumhari baat nahi maanta!" argued the man beside her who was obviously her husband.
Geet looked at the elegant couple. The woman was in a blue saari with ash streaked hair and a bob she was still breathtaking even for her age and the man was in a suit. He seemed to look like a business man.
The woman held a Gucci watch diamond studded and the man held a gold Rado watch.
Just then she saw Maan approach them while smirking at Geet.
"Uncle yeh lardkiyaan aisi hi hoti hain inke liye jitna bhi karoo who kam hai" he said ignoring Geet.
The man smiled widely.
Geet pouted tehn walked over to the women.
"Auntie these men just want us to do whatever they want whenever they want!" she said glaring at Maan.
"Dekha koi toh meri baat manta hai" the woman gave her husband an attitude filled look.
"Jab aap ki watch clearly better hai toh main kaise na kar sakti hoon" said Geet now ignoring Maan.
"No uncle ne peheni hai toh phir unki choice honi chaahiye na?" said Maan defensively smirking at Geet.
"Bilkul Beta! Exactly!!" the man's eyes lightened up.
"Pata nahi yeh lardkiyaan kyun hum logon ko control karne ki koshish karti hain HAMESHA!" said Maan now fully speaking to Geet.
"Koshish! Aur hum kabhi kabhi inke jaal main phas bhi jaate hain" chuckled the Uncle.
"Lardkon ki aadaton ko dekh ke hi humme control karna pardta hai" stomped Geet.
"I know besides har kamyaab aadmi ke peeche ek aurat ka haath hota hai" said the auntie proudly.
"Kyun ki auraton ko pata hota hai what man has potential" said Maan smirking at Geet.
Now Rosh and Varun were howling with laughter along with the other sophisticated people in the shop.
"Acha?" Geet said coming face to face with Maan.
"Exactly!" he said in an equal tone facing her too.
"Toh phir shuru shuru main jhoote wade kyun karte ho? Darling tumhari khushi main meri khushi!?" Geet imitaded.
"Kyun ki hume nahi pata hota ke tum lardkiyaan itna selfish ho ke ek baar bhi hamaari nahi maano gi!!" he said putting his hands inside his pockets.
"SELFISH???"
"Umar ke saath hearing bhi tumhari kamzor ho gayi hai!" he said sarcastically.
"Uh guys I think'..humme chalna chahiye chalo" said Varun breaking the fight.
"Tum sab ek jaise hi hote ho jab dekha ke ek mushkil main hai woh bhi ghalat baat pe toh you guys get all defensive!" she shouted.
Maan came closer now glaring at her. She glared back.
"Jab dekha ke baat nahi ban rahi toh phir aggressiveness shuru haina?" she said sarcastically laughing turning her face to one side.
He jerked her close.
"Isse aggressiveness kehte hain!!" he said staring right into those eyes.
"Main tumse darti nahi hoon!"
Now people were enjoying the scene.
"Lagta hai dono ek doosre se bohat pyaar karte hain?" a man whispered to the salesclerk.
Maan looked into those eyes and remembered those eyes would be far away from him a matter of days.
He softened his expression.
"Lekin hum lardkay hi hote hain jo sab se pehle jhukte hain, hum hi pehle sorry kehte hain" he said now teasing her.
She looked at him and just kept looking into those eyes. His cologne was soo attracting!
"Tumne un dono ke beech jhagra karvaa diya na tum ghar chalo main tumhe batati hoon!!" the auntie threatened her husband.
"Yeh lo please aap inki pasand ki watch pack dar dijiye!!" the man quickly said scared and looked at his wife smirking in victory.
"Aap dono kyun nahi le lete?" the salesclerk asked.
"Kyun ki jo suit yeh pehen rahe hain uske saath yehi achi lage gi!" the woman said haughtily.
Everyone broke into laughter except Maan and Geet.
"Dekha hum bechaare toh mazloom hain ek threat sun ke pigal jaate hain" he said sighing.
"That's because you guys fear sleeping on the couch!" laughed Geet moving from his grip.
This time the men in the store looked down in shame and the women cracked up.
Maan walked over to a laughing Geet and kissed her cheek. She looked up surprised.
"Hum hare aap jeete"he said smiling.
"Bhagwaan aap dono ko khush rakhe" the women said now wiping the tears from her eyes. She was laughing too hard.
Maan and Geet both looked at each other in confusion.
Teri yaad mein paagal pal pal rota hai
Bin tere na jaage ye na sota hai
Aksar tanhaai mein tuhe pukaare
Na zor dil pe chale
Haare haare haare hum to dil se haare
Haare haare haare hum to dil se hare
Rosh sang this nudging Varun who couldn't help but softly laugh at her enthusiasm.
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