#devil's den#feeling CONNED?wait CON in progress

Another sweet episode. While yesterday we saw Geet admit she needs him, today we saw Maan admit that he needs her.

When Pindi Queen decides to have Geet work for her project with her, Maan refuses to oblige asking what he will do without her. He then elaborates that without Geet the company cannot be run for she takes care of everything by herself. Finally Geet got the well deserved appreciation from her boss, who acknowledged to his client that she was indispensible to him and his company and too in front of his staff, particularly Sasha and Tasha. This sure pleased Geet for it helped to boost her self esteem. After all she had always wanted to be recognized for her work and here he was doing just that. By saying that she does all the work by herself, he also indirectly admitted that she does not need his help to survive.

Seeing Pindi's adamancy in having Geet work for her, Geet agrees to do so along with her regular office work. One can see Maan's concern here for he does not want Geet to overwork in her condition but Geet's non-verbal assurance silences him.

We see a professional Geet dishing out instructions to her two lieutenants, Pandey and Manisha, before Maan comes there and shoos them off with just his 'aankhon ka isshara'. Not noticing them gone and assuming the entrant is Pinki, Geet asks her to give the file and stretches her hand to receive it. Maan notices the locket tied to her wrist and recollects the scene from the archives room. By the way, this flashback seems more elaborate than the earlier one and is definitely a blooper for it shows that Maan saw the ring slipping from Geet's hand whereas in the earlier scene they showed that Geet had hidden the ring under some papers as soon as she saw Maan enter the room. When the papers got strewn around because of the breeze, the ring was visible to Maan when he held her as she fainted.

He sweetly places his hand on hers, prompting her to turn her attention away from the call she was attending. She gets up in surprise and gets lost in his look till he turns his attention to the locket tied to her wrist. She tries to stop him from opening it but he removes her hand and proceeds to unearth the treasure within.

For those who felt Maan's bedroom eyes from earlier episodes were missing I would say that it was only to be expected. Earlier there was a strong physical attraction he felt for Geet and it was reflected in the lustful looks he was giving her. Now that he loves her, his eyes has to convey much more than lust and that is what they are conveying. There is softness and tenderness in his gaze as he takes out the ring from the locket and gentle states that inspite of fighting with him, she has bound his memories to herself. She may speak bombastic words before him but when alone, she sees her ring and thinks of him. He then could not resist teasing her, saying that it is not her fault since it is the magic of Maan Singh Khurana.

As expected she retorts that yes, a magician indeed he is, but does not care that she has kept his ring safe. Why would he care, because he has kept himself away from her. She then accuses him of even removing her Taabeez. Maan listens to all this but does not say anything, irritating her further but his eyes were speaking volumes. The way they caressed her as he seductively loosened his tie and came closer to her, ufff.

Understandably kuddi got nervous and backed off, wondering aloud what he was up to. When he said that he was doing what he has to do, she got even more nervous, thinking he may just ravish her then and there. She keeps asking him what he wants to do even as he starts unbutton his shirt. His reply that he was waiting for this opportunity only seemed to reaffirm her fears and she asks to stop. Finally when he pulled out her Taabeez and tells her that he wanted to show it to her, there is a sense of relief and joy on her face as she reverently holds the Taabeez in her hand.

She then tells him that although on the surface he kept showing his anger and troubled her all day but in the heart of hearts, he was thinking of her. She asks for a confirmation which he does not give but instead tells her that the ring should be in the place it should be. She slips the Tabeez back into his shirt saying that this also should be in the place it should be and she places her hand on his chest, across his heart. He covers her hand with his and kisses her with his eyes. He then proceeds to slip the ring gently into her finger while remembering the first time he did it. She, in turn, holds him as he does this, and they look at each other lovingly, lost in each other's gaze till they are interrupted by Pinki. Their embarrassed looks were a dead giveaway and suggested that they were up to something more than what they actually did. Before he left though, Maan gave Geet a look which seemed to say, 'Don't worry I'll be back for more'.

All that analysis of the first two scenes has made me quite tired so I'll close here for now and yes like Maan, I'll be back for more later.

Mr Mirchandani, StarOne, Nissar, CVs - Before I begin my take I wanted to talk about the Baby Track in Geet HSP. I was disturbed by some of the opinions viewers had posted on StarOne's website.

Baby Track

Viewers are giving their opinions on the baby track. Saw several quotes where folks wanted the baby to be eliminated.

I strongly oppose eliminating the baby. The baby is an important part of the story '

- Eliminating the baby from the storyline at this point would seem like Geet HSP supports foetal infanticide.

- This is an opportunity for the Geet team, PH and StarOne to show their support and let the baby be a girl'.sending out another message that girl babies are equally important and must be cherished.

- I have many friends who have adopted baby girls from Indian orphanages because they are against female foetal infanticide. I am so proud to be an aunt to those little girls and it's a joy to see them growing up happy in the care of loving parents.

- Some viewers are concerned about seeing hubby and preggy wife making out together. But you know what - That's life. CVs, PH, Channel must use this opportunity to educate the viewers that making out during pregnancy is normal. Use Geet's doctor in this series to give that education to Maaneet and the viewers.

- Geet in her proposal to Maan openly told him that the Waaris needs him and Maan accepted the Waaris. Now it is Maan's baby as much as Geet's baby even though he is not the biological father.

- We always knew that NT was after the baby ' why because she knows that the baby biologically being the first born, becomes the rightful heir of the KC empire. So whoever owns the baby with Geet has the upper hand in ownership of KC down the road.

- If CVs wanted to eliminate the baby, they would not have brought it out in the first place in yesterday's episode. In fact they should not have brought it into Geet HSP in the first place when Dev falsely marries Geet.

- Now if baby's life is in danger SuperDad Maan along with SuperMom Geet will fight for it.

- Ownership of baby will create interesting scenerios in the future in a legal battle.

- Showing Maan taking care of Geet as she progresses in her pregnancy will also create so many endearing scenes.

So now lets turn to today's episode. Finally we see continuation from yesterday.

Scene 1

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Loved the longing look in Maan's eyes when Pindi says Aa Gale lag Jaa and hugs Geet 😆

Khadi ho gayi dehatiyon ki union ikkaththi ! 😆 Sasha, aage aage dekh tera haal kya hota hai.

So Pindi wants to take Geet with her on her project. But Maan can't even think about it.

Geet ke bina mein karoonga kya'I mean'Geet ke bina yeh company kaise chalegi kyun ki company ka saara kaam Geet khud karti hai. In one shot he proclaimed to his staff that he know who does real work in KC.

Poor Maan. Abhi abhi to propose hua tha or accept bhi kar liya but nobody's giving him time alone with his Geet. Maan is becoming desperate.

Sheeghratam kijiye Manish ji ? 😆 Reminds me of the ghaas phoos ka professor in Chupke Chupke 🤣

Good to see Pandeyji, Maaanish and Pinky are now Geet's assistants.

When Maan walks in I loved the way he signs Pandeyji and Maanisha to leave the room.

Oye, Maanisha, did u touch Maan on ur way out ? Chance le rahe ho kya? 😉😆🤣

As Geet stretches out her hand for a file, Maan notices her heart shaped bracelet and remembers the archive FB. Notice Geet's hesitation when he touches the bracelet to open it'unsure how he would react'not knowing that Maan is already aware. With this scene one last secret between them is brought out in the open and laid to rest. Ring and Taveez loop has completed a full circle today.

We have been asking for this stage where Maan woos Geet. Today is just the beginning and I'm loving every moment of it. Geet has yet to get used to this new Romantic Maan. (MSK ka jadoo) She can handle the angry Maan but this is all new. Such an exquisite scene. Geet said 'Hai Rabba' for the first time when alone with Maan. Loved the nok-jhok. Loved the single minded concentration in Maan as he places the ring back on Geet's finger. Finally the ring finds its rightful place and the Taveez is with its rightful owner. Phew ! If only, Pinky had not walked in on the lovebirds. Did u notice the 'caught in the act' look on Maaneet's faces. But when Maan left he looked at Geet as though saying 'I'm not done with you yet'' LOL !

I don't know why but I keep remembering Maan's promise to Geet during the engagement 'remember the rose petal sauna scene ? When Geet had asked him innocently if he was afraid Maan had said now is not the time but when the time comes we'll see who is afraid. I guess that time has come'and this is just a sneak peak !

Maan -NT

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Well one of my doubts was cleared here. Maan was not a UDP'he was doing his homework on NT in the background. Super, super scene.

- Now we know why Maan was a little subdued when dealing with NT in the last 2 episodes

- Two strong actors. Powerful scene. Strong performances. Fantastic dialogues.

- NT is confident until Maan took the wind out of NT's sails when he completes her sentence with NT owning 25% shares.

- Now businessman MSK against NT.

- Why did Dev not sell 25% shares to pay his gambling debt? We got the answer today.

- NT yeh chuhe billi ka khel nahin hai ye business hai karobaar or mein dev nahin msk hooon....itni chaah hai na company join karne ki, to kar lo par ek baat yaad rakhna jitney shauk se, jitni beqarai (?) se iss company mein ghus rahi ho usse kai zyada teji se tum bach kar bhagogi ...aur us waqt mein tumhe bach kar bhagne nahin doonga...tumhara wo harsh karoonga ke tum meri to kya kisi aur ki kursi ko leneke khwab se ghabra jaoogi.. Loved to see the fear in NTs face after her cockiness of the past 2 days.

- She tries to fight back saying she wont go anywhere but observe the body language'.she is now afraid for as Maan advances NT retreats. Symbolism depicting the future. Absolutely loved the way Maan occupies his CEO chair.

- Jaane se pehle darwaza band karte jaane aur aainda mere cabin mein aane ke pehle appointment lekar aana'..ha ha ha 25% owner put in place by THE BOSS !

Scene 3

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Now that he knows Geet is his, Maan cannot do even a single moment without her and he is not ashamed to show it. You pours out his longing for her and how much he missed being with in this scene. To bahana hai dictation ka'his response to the client's apology. But in reality Maan's waiting to hear Geet those 3 magic words. Super dialogues. Super direction. Super performances. Loved the adoration and worship in Maan's eyes as he kisses Geet's ring finger.

Any thing I say will not do justice'you have to watch this scene.

Scene 4 ' An interesting new twist

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So Pindi Queen is in cahoots with NT and the target is Geet and her baby. Another indication that in the coming days the baby track will also gain importance.

Why do I get the feeling that Pindi may come around when she sees the love between Maaneet or Pindi may have been planted by Maan too....remember Maan's convo with the BODs that was interrupted. Besides Maan is not a UDP...he is on to NT's ownership game. Maan also said yesterday to Pindi that "hum pehlebhi mil chuke hain".

I loved today's episode. ⭐️ Quoting Geetakshi, 'Dil hamara garden garden ho gaya'. I'm really looking forward to the gradual build up of the romance to crescendo before the actual CONsummation.(within the confines of Indian TV standards of course)

Nissar, Swati, CVs, Barry, Hrishikesh - Hi 5 ! Great job ! 👍🏼👏

Gurmeet, Drashti, Karishma - Outstanding performances ! 👏👏👏

-Pandeyji thinks tehre is sumthin cookin between them so he nudges Manishaa but he is too busy dirnking KC ka free Paani😆...and doray daloing on Maan..

-Party SHARTY do I see Kurbaan hua being recreatedd againn..AHAA excited noww to see how theyy tackle da situationn
Jyots now I see why you were crying tht day abt da baby..I think I will hav to prepare myself coz I knw wat is cuming my way it is not gonna be very easy for meee...

-It was MAAAAHIIII Fulll ONNNN todayyChillaying Atman wen will u eva be tired...

Sohni Kudi ka Sohna Munda,

Company ki baaton ne sab kar diya changa….

Pindi Queen chahe apne kaam mein,

Geet ke haat ka Kamaal….

Geet hui door to ho jayega,

Maan ka haal behaal….

Tum bin kaise chalega KC ka kaam,

Ab japtaa bas Geet, tumhara hi main naam…

Kuch logon ke chehre pe hariyali hai chayi,

Kapde bhi hare aur rangat bhi hari..

Jalan ke mare Tasha-Sasha hain mari….

Geet hai masroof Pindi ke kaam mein,

Maan aaye bas Geet ke dhyaan mein,

Haat mein diya haat paas bulane ke liye,

Nazrein hain jhuki haami jatane ke liye...

Paas bulane ka andaaz hai vaapas aaya,

Kalayi par bandha dil hai nazar mein aaya...

Nazdikiyon ka yun shuru hua phir silsila...

Angoothi ko phir ungli ka saath mila.

Door hoke bhi kareeb the...

Taveez aur angoothi ek duje ke prateek the...

Yaad jab bhi aayi tumhari...

Dil se lagayi wohi nishaani tumhari...

Jaadoo hai dono ka ek duje par,

Hai ek duje ke pyaar ke saugaat ki kadr,

Isliye hi rahenge angoothi aur taveez,

Dono ke dil ke kareeb....inhi se bandha inka naseeb...

Udaan tum bhar rahi ho bahut oonchi,

Maine bhi tumhare par kaatane ki hai sochi...

Tumhari rag rag se main nahin anjaan,

Kuch bhi kar lo…. bura hoga tumhara anjaam...

Nazroon se mere kuch bhi nahi hai chupa,

Har halaat mein milegi tumhe apne kiye ki sazaa...

Izzat ke naam par di tumne ek massom ki kurbaani...

Isse khel mat samajhna nahi chookoonga main…

Yaad rakhna meri yeh jubaani...

Laut nahi paaogi tum is baar,

Aisa hoga tumhara samhaar...

NT ne Pindi queen ko hai apna paasa banaya,

Geet ko barbaad karne ke liye hai bulaya,

Hotel Chain banvaana hai bas ek bahana,

Maqsad iska Geet aur ajanme bacche ko nuksaan pahuchaana...

Maan chaahein Geet ka saath,

Isliye dictation ke naam par hogi mulaqaat,

Maafinama mujhe bahut pasand aaya,

Maine jawaab dene ke liye hai bulaya...

Ched chaad mein apna pyaar jataya,

Tum sang samay bitaane par hai mera dil aaya...

Jaane kya kya nahin beech mein humare aaya...

Rahenge sada ek dusare ka hum 'humsaya'

Pyaar rahega hamesha barkaraar....

Aur hamein rahega inki nazdikiyon ka intezaar....