chapter 10 part 2
This was a very different look for her, Geet conceded, examining her reflection in the mirror. With her hair freshly washed and curling softly together with the flattering clothes, she looked quite feminine. For the first time since the accident she opened her make-up bag and lined both her eyes with the kohl. The effect was startling. Even her damaged eye looked reasonably okay.
She was almost prepared to go commando in the respect and had left her eyepatch on the self. She was feeling positive right up to the moment when she slipped on a pair of jeweled sandals that had clearly been handmade to tone with the suit.
She was perched on the edge of the bed, admiring them…admiring the fit—
Spinging up, she quickly realized this wasn't a variety of clothes for a variety of guests young and old—or even for a selection of women of all sizes, as she had first suspected—but a very particular collection to suit and fit a particular woman. Every single piece of clothing and pair of shoes was in her size.
A thrill of triumph and relief rushed through her at the thought of all those women—defeated without a blow being struck—and another that Maan had done this for her. But that didn't let him off the hook. He'd made some pretty nifty moves to get all this in place in the short span of time from their first meeting at monseuir michel's salon to his boat slipping out of harbor, and yes, money could but most things and have them delivered to your door—but not her.
Stormy weather? Geet secured her eyepatch in place. Maan had better batten down the hatches; there was a hurricane on the way.
She looked like a fallen angel swooping down on him. When Geet stormed into the saloon to confront him he knew exactly what was on her mind. That was the trouble—they knew each other instinctively, but they had yet to get to know each other on a more everyday level.
He guessed Geet had been working up this tantrum out on deck—she was winswept. Her eyes were dark, with passion, and her hair framed her angry face like a thunder cloud.
She stopped dead in her tracks when she saw him comfortably seated on the sofa. 'come in,' he said as if all was well with the world. 'sit down,' he invited politely, indicating the sofa facing his. 'you look—'
'nice?' she interrupted.
'I was about to say—a little tense—'
'a little tense?'she roared at him. 'I know you planned this Maan—so don't you dare try to deny it. Not long in the planning? She flung at him with a bark of triumph. 'these clothes are all in my size.' Her tiny hand swept dismissively down the exquisite suit she had selected her to wear, with its priceless trimming of rare, cornflower-blue sapphires. 'how long would it take to put a collection like this together?' she demanded. 'you must have been planning this for ages.'
'you do look fabulous,' he said refusing to be drawn. 'I'm guessing each piece will suit you equally well.'
'I have no idea about that,' she said. 'I wouldn't be wearing any of it if I had my own clothes to wear.'
'but happily, you don't,' he said, and as he raised a brow he knew they were both thinking about her pirate queen get-up.
'this had better be the last surprise you spring on me, Maan'
'think twice before you say tht,' he warned.
Maan was curbing a smile while she was scowling—at the thought that he was right. He had surprised her, and she wasn't used to gifts on this scale. She had no idea how to deal with presents from Maan any more than she had known how to react when he'd given her that dress all those years ago. And now her emotions were all over the place. Everything was happening so fast. Maan should have warned her they were sailing—but she was glad she was here. She felt so close to him—and yet she didn't know him at all, and all this made her feel vulnerable. 'you cant lavish gifts on me for no good reason.'
'I cant expect you to walk around in a towel either,' Maan pointed out. 'so why don't we call it quits and go have lunch?'
' what happened to breakfast?'
'you missed that while you were choosing what to wear.'
Unfolding his athletic frame, Maan came to stand infront of her. Taking hold of her hands,he drew her close. 'I just wanted you to have some treats. When we reach delhi, things will be different.'
When had she heard something like this before? But she could only guess how different things would be for Maan, and had to force back tears when he tightened his grip on her hands.
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