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Part 16
Khuranna's came to know about geet's return from Rano. Rano had informed them early morning about geet. They all were happy. Dadima's happiness knew no boundaries. She was just waiting for this day. Yes when she knew about geet going to London she was unhappy but now she was on cloud nine. She was sure tat geet loves Maan. But the words which Vicky said were haunting her, but she did not leave her hope. It was morning time and everyone was ready to go for their respective work when Dadi call all of them..
Dadima: I have agood news for all of you..
Everyone was surprised as she never have seen her so happy in this years after geet.
Dadima: don't look at me like tat. Geet is back
Everyone shocked and said wat..
Dadima: yes our geet is back.. so no going anywhere else and right now we have to go to Handa haveli.. Dadima looking at maan who was going towards the door.. Maan where are you going. I told you na tat we have to go to the haveli now..
Vicky looked at maan.
Maan: Dadima m sorry but I cant come. I have a meeting lined up. And I cant miss this one.
Ranjit: Meeting. As far as I know there is no meeting scheduled today. So which meeting rae you talking about.
Maan: no dad I just got a call from Adi tat the Gupta's have some problem so I will going there..
Dadima: Par bete. Geet has come after a long time , I think you should meet her first.
Maan: no dadima.. I cant miss this meeting and don't worry I will meet her later. You all carry on..
With this maan went to KC..
At Handa Haveli
The house was full with the Handa's and Khuranna's. It was not less than a festival for them. The happiness could easily be seen on their faces.. geet met all the of them.. she took blessing from the elders and first hugged Dadima. She was very close to her.
Dadima: How are you bete..
Geet: m fine dadima. You look very young even at this age dadima..
With asmall conversation with her she moved to meet all others. Her eyes caught meera with bulging belly. She did not knew tat she was married..
Geet: Meera yeh sab kab aur kaise?
Meera: tu yah anahi thin a, yaha sab badal juka hai.. haan geet m married to Dev and pregnant with his child.
Geet: Oh good I missed so much meera. Anyways how many months.. it must be amazing na.. after all you and dev loved each other..
Meera with a low voice: Ya its amazing.. its nice to be a Khuranna bahu where everyone loves me and I feel great for being a mother now. Anyways tell about you..
Suddenly geet's eyes fall on Vicky who was standing at one corner and observing her. She goes towards him and says Hi..
Vicky: Hi princess.. its nice to see you after so many years.
Geet: could sense the pain in his voice . she just hugged him and cried..
Dadima: Dekho un dono ko.. aate hi rone lage.. Pata nahi kya hai inki dosti mein ki jab ek rota hai tho dusra bhi rota hai..
Ranjit: Haan maa I m proud to have this children. I feel really happy tat they are very close to each other.
Mohinder: haan Ranjit tumne theek kaha. Indeed they are more close then we too are. I just admire their friendship all the type..
Rano and Shailaja together: Kyu aap sab humare bacho ko nazar laga rahe ho.
They all sit together and talk.. suddenly Ranjit ask
Ranjit: so geet wat have you decided about your future.. I mean career..
Geet: Haan dad. I had applied at the Singhania group of industries at London and I have got the job in their Construction Branch..
Mohinder: wat a job.. geet we have our own company than why this job.. you could also join KC.
Geet: its not about a job papa. I just want to prove myself so I have taken this job.
Ranjit: Kya beta. I had thought tat after you return you will join KC but my dream will always be a dream.. anyways Singhania's are also good there are very well kown and are ready for any competition with us. I have heard tat their new Md tat Mr. Akshay Singhania is very good at business and and very down to earth but a hardcore businessman. But you know our Maan ever leaves a stone for him. no mone can beat Maan Singh Khuranna. They is always this fight among them for different bids..
Mention of Maan's name made geet restless. She sensed the pain in her heart.. Vicky saw her and changed the topic.
Vicky: kya geet tune na saara maza khirkeera kiya.. maine socha tha kit um KC join karogi aur hum dono enjoy karege.. and winked at geet.
Singhania Group of Industries.. Construction branch
The next day geet went to the construction branch of Singhania Group of Industries. Akshay Singhania the MD has a keen interest in the construction line so he had his main office situated there. Even though he was tough competitor in the construction, line was a down to earth person. He was very humble and soft towards his staff. As geet reached his cabin, she knocked on the door
Geet: May I come in Sir.
Akshay: yes
Geet: Sir. M Geet Handa. I have been given the post of Asst. Architect in your construction branch.
Akshay: Yes.(He looked up at geet and just kept looking at her)
Geet: Sir, I Geet Handa
Akshay: comes out of the staring session. Yes Miss Handa. I have been told about you. You are welcome in the Singhania group. Hope you will give your best and enjoy your work.
Geet: Thank you Sir. Sir you can call me geet and I promise to give my best here.
With this brief introduction Akshay called his secretary and told her to show geet the office and tell her about the work and make her meet the head architect. Geet was impressed with the office environment and the people working. She instantly made few friends and the people there started liking her..
Days passed by Geet go used to the office and the people there. By now she was well settled and the people including AKshay were impressed with her work. She was perfect in her work and did not give any chance for anyone to point out any mistake in her work. Akshay started slowly developieng feelings for her. He became a nice friend to her. But still geet kept her distance.
After a gap of two months. The Khuranna's and Singhania's and bid for a Governemnet project. The project was very huge and only the best companies ahd bided. Everyone wassure tat Khuranna Construction will get the tender but alas the Govt officials werew upto something else. They had chosen both the Khuranna's and Singhania's for this project/ they very well knew abot the capabilities of both. Even though Maan was not interested to work with the Singhania's Ranjit Khuranna could not let go this project. It was their first ever project with the Government. So he instantly agreed to work for it. The Khuranna's and Singhania's had signed the project and the government very smartly put a clause tat only Mr. Maan Singh Khuranna and Mr. Akshay Singhania had to work for it. If either of them back out then they would have he right to take them to court and sue them for it. Both the parties agreed to it.
Singhania's were happy as this was there first big project. They wanted it to be the best. Akshay had called out for his best team and asked geet to join for the project. He knew very well tat geet would be the best and it would be aturning point for her carreer. Geet was very happy as she had got the best opportunity of lifetime. In her happiness she did not aks as to with whom they will work for the project. The project had to be started in a matter of two days.
At KHURANNA CONSTRUCTIONS
Finally the day of the project came. As per the MSK orders the Singhania's had to start the work from Khuranna Construction ( MSK kabhi jukta hau kya sivay GEET ke samne). So as per it Akshay along with geet and his temam headed towards the KC.. Akshay and geet were engrossedin their conservation..
Akshay: so geet you seem to be very happy.
Geet: Yes sir. Nd its all because of you. You have given me a lifetime opportunity my involving me in the project.
Akshay: you deserve it geet and I trust you tat you will not let us down. So now just chill and concentrate on work
Geet was overwhelmed with Akshay's confidence in her tat she did not see the route which the car was taking, it was then when the car came to hault tat she saw the big board of KHURANNA CONSTRUCTIONS. At a moment she thought tat she was dreaming but soon came to reality with Akshay's voice.
Akshay: so geet lets go..
Geet: sir why here?
Akshay: wat do you means geet. Now don't say tat you are unaware tat we are working with the Khuranna's in this project. So just come.
At tat particular moment geet felt tat her whole life turned. The very thing she wanted to forget had come in front of her eye. The very person whom she hated ro the core would be right in front of her. She could not say anything. She was frozen. Akshay walked a little far and called out to her. Geet slowly came out and followed him. she could not tell him now tat she did not want to work. She could not answer his question thereafter. So she decided tat she will work , she will work on this project and she cant let her past to affect her present and future and with this determination she walked inside.
Maan, Vicky and Adi were in Maan's cabin dicussing about the work. Maan was standing near the window when his eyes caught the sight of geet. he was shocked at the first place tat geet was coming with Akshay. He knew tat she worked with the Singhania's but wasunaware tat she worked in their construction branch. Maan just kept staring at his geet tat he did not listen Vicky and adi calling him.
Even after continuous calls when Maan did not respond back Vicky wentnear him. he saw tat Maan was looking at something and followed his gaze. He was surprised to see geet in KC but when he saw her with AKshay he came to know tat she will be working with them. Vicky was happy tat without doing anything god had brought Maan and Geet in front of each other.
Vicky: Bro aap kitna bhi dur jaye par aaki zindagi aapke paas aati rahegi.
Maan: came out of his stare and looked at Vicky.
Vicky: Dekha bro bhagwan bi yehi chate hai ki aap dono ek saath ho. Isliye shayad na chate bi geet ko aapke samne la khada raha hai. Ab aap kaha dur bhagege bro.
When reality stuck to Maan he sent Adi out and told him to make the Singhania's comfortable in the conference room.
Maan: Vicky I want you to handle this whole project on you r own..
Vicky…. Bro
Maan: No vicky not again.. just listen to me.. I want you to handle this. And don't worry adi will ahelp you in all and I m also there but I will officially not handle this project anymore..
Vicky: Why re you running bro anf from whom. Why do you torture yourself.
Maan: no questions Vicky. Just do wat I say and its an ordere from you boss.. and now go.
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Conference room
As per Maan's order Vicky handle the situation for time being..
Vicky: hello Mr. Singhania. M Vicky Singh Khuranna..
Akshay: Hello and its only Akshay. Its feels odd when you call me Mr. Singhania. So only Akshay..
Vicky this he shakes his hand with Vicky..
Vicky looks at geet and smiles. Akshay introduces Geet and his other staff and so does Vicky.
Akshay: Vicky I think it was Mr. MSK was suppose to wok on this project, so where is he?
Vicky: You rae right. But since Bro is occupied with some other important work I will handle it for time being.. so can we start now..
Geet on other side was getting restless and just staring at Vicky. Vicky just gave a faint smile.
Vicky (ST): I know geet wat are you thinking. But don't worry bro will never come in front of you. He will never want you to see pain in your eyes by seeing him.he will never geet. but please geet try to understand before its too late. Late before you both loose your love. Only you can bring bro out of his guilt geet, otherside I m sorry geet you will loose your love forever. Please geet for god sake try to understand the truth.
15 days had passed with the project but therewas no sign of Maan. Everytimr Akshay asked Vicky about him he would givehim excuses. This news of Maan not handling the project had reached the Govt officials. They at once took an action against the KC. They had sent them a court order asking them to justify their behaviour or be ready to get sued. This was the limit for Ranjit Khuranna. He could not handle this. It was not a matter of maney or contarct but his reputation. He could take this and went straight to Maan's cabin where Vicky was present.
Ranjit: Wat the hell is this Maan? And throws the court order towards him. I did not accept this from you.
Maan reads the papers and keeps quite..
Ranjit: why don't you speak out damn it. How do you explain this ..
Maan: Dad its nothing.. I will handle
Ranjit: Handle wat will you when you have been so irresponsible about the work.
Maan: No Dad.. its not like tat. I just don't have an interest in this project.
Ranjit: from where does your personal interest comes..
Maan: Ok fine I don't wont to work with the Singhania's. That's it.
Ranjit: its not working with them but its your ego Maan. Just come out of it..
Maan: I don't mind for tat dad and as far as profit is concerned we can get tat from other projects.
Ranjit: Profit. You very well know Maan tat I don't believe in all this but for me KC repuattaion does matter. I cant just people let spoil the Khuranna's name which my Bauji has created with pain and struggles. And you are hell bent on destroying tat name.
Maan: No dad. I will never do it..
Ranjit: so wat can we derive from your odd behaviour.. and wats the difference between you and dev.
Maan: dad please..
Ranjit: Stop it Maan. I don't want to listen to anything else. Its final you have to wi=ork on it..
Maan: No Dad.. I wont and will never.
Ranjit: Maan don't forget tat m still the boss here and my decision is final. I wont change it and you have to work. Vicky just inform the concerned people about this and personally apologise on behalf of me.. It's a shame for me tat I have to bent down my head because of my sons.
Maan: Please Dad don't say tat.
Ranjit: if you really care for me and my words than listen to me fo the last time. I wont ask you anything else Maan.
Maan: halfheartly says Yes.
Precap: first face to face meet.
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