First of all, I would like to thank you all for your wonderful response to this SS via comments and likes. I love reading your comments and I have replied to every single one.
Okay so in the last update I asked you all what you want to read in the next update as I had no clue what to include, many people said maaneet scenes, like an outing/date so that they can get to know each other and someone also suggested a phone conversation, so I hope this update meets your expectations.
And this is my 1st update as an IF Sizzler.. Yes I have finally turned an IF Sizzler =D
Part 11
A few days later both households were busy in making preparations as the wedding date was nearing. In these few days both the families got to know each other a little more and in the last meeting it was decided that the next day Maan and Geet will go shopping for their wedding outfits, along with Raj and Priya.
Geet was running left and right in her room, making sure she has everything she needs as the whole day she will be out shopping.
Geet (self talk): Geet hurry up, he should be here soon.
Payal (from downstairs): Geet, Maan is here, come down.
Geet (from upstairs): coming Bhabhi
****
Maan and Geet set off in the car to pick up Raj and Priya. Whilst coming out of their house Maan was walking ahead so that he can open the front seat car door for his Geet. Maan opened the door with a smile and turned around to Raj smiling at him.
Raj: thanks Maan (and he seated himself in the front seat)
Maan (thinking): you idiot
Maan turned around and saw Geet giggling whilst looking at him. He was embarrassed and looked away smiling a little. He opened the back door for both the ladies and Geet sat in first and then Priya followed.
Maan sat himself in the driver's seat and adjusted his rear view mirror in the car so that he can see Geet. Geet did not notice as she was busy talking to Priya.
The drive was joyful as they were all chatting, Geet whist chatting realised that Maan had the mirror positioned in a way that he can see her, she caught Maan staring at her, and she smiled and looked away. Priya noticed this.
Priya (giggling): ahem, Maan jiju, I know my friend is very beautiful and it's hard for you to keep your eyes off her, but as you're driving please concentrate on the road ahead.
Maan straightened himself immediately. Raj made fun out of Maan which made the girls laugh and Maan smiled seeing Geet laugh.
They arrived at the mall. Raj and Priya had a plan, they looked towards each other and winked, indicating to each other that it was time to put their plan into action.
Raj: umm Maan you and Geet go ahead and start selecting your outfits and everything.
He saw the looks on Maan and Geet faces, it was clear that if they were left alone, nothing will go to plan and today itself they have to settle the shopping business.
Raj: woh actually, I had promised Priya that I would gift her a diamond necklace of her choice, so I thought as we are coming here with you both, I would also get the necklace for her.
Maan: oh okay.
Priya: okay toh hum chalet hai, we'll meet up in like 2-3 hours for lunch and complete the remaining after that. What say?
Raj: sounds cool
Maan (having no option): okay
Geet just nodded.
****
Okay this might be surprising but Maan and Geet had actually completed a lot of shopping before lunch. They got along well and selected their outfits. Only Geet's bridal wear to wear on the wedding day was left.
Geet was going through a lot of bridal wear, but she did not find the correct one. Maan also had seen her checking the prices.
Maan (quietly): Geet you don't have to worry about the price, if it was in my hand then I would brought the moon for you. Whatever you like please choose it.
Geet was touched with his gesture, she felt like hugging him. She had tears drops clouding her eyes and spill out. Maan very gently wiped them.
Geet: Maan main humare shaadi ki din, aapki pasand ki bridal wear pehna chahti hoon.
Maan was speechless, she always left him speechless. He smiled and along with Geet he went through the selections that were there.
Maan: Geet how's this one?
Geet: it's nice, aapko pasand hai?
Maan: I like it, but I don't think this one is best for you.
Geet smiled and looked away.
After some more searching Maan came across a simple red bridal attire with simple but elegant gold work done on it.
Geet saw Maan looking at that one. Maan picked it up and showed Geet.
Maan: Geet yeh kaisa hai?
Geet was also loved the attire, it was elegant and simple just like her.
Geet: it's beautiful.
Maan: tumhe pasand hai?
Geet: ab se aapki pasand meri pasand hai.
She said with a smile and once again Maan was touched. He felt like crushing her in his arms. He smiled at her.
Maan (hesitantly): Geet will you wear it for me?
Geet nodded with a smile, and went to the changing area, which Maan had specifically booked for her.
Maan waited outside. After a while Geet stepped out wearing the bridal wear and Maan was left with his mouth wide open. Geet looked beautiful just like an angel descended from heaven in a bridal wear.
They both were having an eye lock. Maaahiii
After a while they broke the eye lock, but were still smiling. Maan walked towards Geet and came behind her. He placed his hands on her shoulder and made her walk with him to face the huge mirror which was there.
Geet was wondering what he is up to. Maan picked up the dupatta which was hanging down at the back. He placed it very gently onto Geet covering her head.
Geet smiled at him, they both were having another eye lock but were looking at each other through the mirror. Maan's hands were on Geet's shoulder. They looked like a couple that was just meant to be. Both were drop dead gorgeous and together they looked heavenly.
Maan (romantically): Geet you look really beautiful, just like how I had imagined you to be.
Geet blushed, her cheeks were burning, and the red colour on her cheeks was the proof. Firstly Maan was standing so close to her and secondly he was praising her.
Maan: Geet today I feel like I am the happiest man on this earth, the woman I love has agreed to marry me and she is standing by my side dressed in a bridal attire of my choice.
Maan: Geet thank you so much for coming into my life, I don't know what I would have done if you rejected me.
Geet (emotionally): yeh aap kya keh rahe hai? I should be the one thanking you. You came in to my life and brought so much happiness along with you.
Geet: I must have done something really good, that God has sent you to me. I had never thought of marriage, let alone they guy I would marry but I just can't believe my fate. I am getting married to a person who only cares about my happiness and can do anything for me.
Geet had tears flowing down her eyes, Maan very gently wiped them away.
Maan: nahi Geet. I don't want to see these tears in your eyes any more. From now onwards you will only smile... for me please just one smile.
Geet gave him, her brightest smile and Maan also smiled whole heartedly. From both of their eyes one will be able to see the love and respect they had for one another.
Geet was really happy today, and she wanted to thank Maan. Even if she said thanks to him a million times, it still would not have been equal to what Maan has done for her.
They both were still standing in front of each other with a smile, Geet had to show Maan how she felt, so without thinking she stepped forward and hugged Maan.
Maan was taken aback for a while, and then smiled. He was a little hesitant to reciprocate the hug, he looked at the mirror and noticed that Geet's eyes were shut but a smile was playing on her lips.
It was then Maan knew that he was worrying for no reason. Geet was happy in hugging him so he should also reciprocate the hug and show Geet his feeling etc. he wrapped her arms around him and closed his eyes, taking in this serene moment.
They both were hugging each other for god knows how long. There was a knock on the door and they both broke away from the hug. Geet shied and looked down.
Maan went to check who it was, it was the designer asking if everything was okay.
Maan (to designer): yeah she just has gone to change back.
Maan: Geet tum change kar lo
Geet nodded and went back into the changing room.
****
They told the designer about the fitting etc and left the boutique, to meet up with Raj and Priya as they had called and said that they were waiting in the mall restaurant up on the terrace floor.
****
In the restaurant:
Raj and Priya were seated on a table for 4. Maan and Geet sat themselves down and they all started to chat. Just then Maan got a call and he excused himself.
Priya: Geet how much did you guys shop? I mean did you find most the outfits?
Geet: umm yeah, we selected all the outfits, sirf inki sherwani reh gayi hai.
Geet said looking towards Maan who was talking on the phone. Just at that moment Maan turned and saw Geet looking at him. He smiled and she smiled back.
Priya: acha, I'm sure we'll find the sherwani here too. This mall in known for the most exquisite and unique wedding attires for gents and ladies.
Geet was thinking back to the wedding attire Maan had selected for her.
Geet: haan, woh toh hai
****
The order had arrived at the table and they all started to eat, whilst discussing things about the ceremonies.
All of a sudden chocked on her food and started to cough. Maan was next to her within seconds and started to rub her back. He stretched out for the water glass and brought it forward to Geet's mouth.
She gulped down the water, her hand was placed on top of Maan's as he was holding the glass. Raj and Priya saw the expression on Maan's face, he was truly worried.
Maan (worriedly): Geet are you okay?
Geet: I'm fine, (she said with a smile to reassure him)
Maan: you sure?
Geet nodded and held his hand, to give surety to him that she was totally fine.
Geet (whispered): aapki hota hue, mujhe kuch nahi ho sakta
She smiled and shied, Maan just loved this quality about her, she was an innocent angel who can make you lose your senses by her sweet talks. And Maan being in so much love, would easily lose himself (not that he has not already).
****
After lunch they all made their way to the gents designer sherwani boutique to look through the samples.
They went through a lot of selections, and Maan being Maan was very picky. He either did not like the colour of the sherwani, or the style. Or something or the other was wrong with all the samples.
Raj (tired): Maan please hurry up and select one man, we have been through all the samples. Aint there any which you like.
Maan: no dude, you know my choices are unique and the best (he said looking towards Geet, she understood and pretended like she was not listening).
Maan smiled to himself as he knew that Geet understood what he meant. Just then Maan got a call it was from Dadima.
****
Maan: Dadima just rang, she has called us home immediately. Naintara has been taken to the hospital. She had some sudden pain.
Geet: kya, woh theek toh hai na.
Maan: pata nahi Geet. Dev is with her let me ring him.
Maan rang Dev but his phone was switched off.
Maan: it's switched off
Priya: we should make a move.
****
They all went to the hospital straight from the mall, they saw a worried Dev and tensed Dadima waiting impatiently outside the room. Geet went straight to Dadima.
Geet: Dadima, please don't worry everything will be fine.
Maan placed his hand on Dev's shoulder.
Maan: don't worry.
Geet: woh Ahana kaha hai?
Dev: ghar mein, Anwesha ke saath.
Just then the doctor came out of the room.
Dev: doctor, my wife and baby...
Doctor: don't worry Mr Dev, everything is under control.
They all sighed with relief. The doctor explained that it was nothing serious but as the pain was sudden they had to examine why exactly the pain had aroused. But everything is okay now and they don't need to worry.
Doctor: but we have to keep her under observation for tonight (doctor left).
Dev: Dadima, you all go home, I'll stay here tonight.
Dadima: okay beta, but call whenever you need us.
Maan: don't worry, everything is fine.
Raj placed his hand on Dev's shoulder to give him courage, as Dev was shaken seeing Naintara scream in pain. Plus she did not have this pain in her earlier pregnancy.
They all left the hospital leaving dev by a sleeping Naintara. Maan dropped off Raj and Priya first, and made his way to Geet's house.
Geet: Dadima, Ahana will be fine right, I mean she won't cry without her mom tonight. I can keep her with me tonight.
Dadima and Maan were touched by Geet's gesture. She was so innocent, so pure just like an angel. Maan smiled at her through the rear view mirror.
Dadima: nahi beta, don't worry. Ahana will be fine.
Geet: okay
****
They arrived outside Geet's house.
Geet: Dadima you won't come in?
Dadima: nahi beta not today, Anwesha and Ahana are home alone, and they will be worried. Please say sorry to Gayatri and I will call her once I get home.
Geet: Dadima, there's no need to say sorry. Maa will understand.
Dadima placed a kiss on Geet's forehead. Geet stepped out of the car, and made her way in. Maan drove off as soon as he saw walk through the door.
****
At night:
Both Maan and Geet were wide awake, sleep was miles away from them. They were thinking about their moments spent together today, their first hug. It felt so wonderful. Maan remembered Geet's words, which were so magical. Geet remembered Maan looking at her trying to hide away from the rest but Geet knew that his eyes were on her.
Just then Geet's phone rang and screen flashed Maan, she picked the phone up quickly and spoke with a smile.
Geet (happily): you are gonna live a 100 years as I was just thinking about you.
Maan (surprised and happy): really?
Geet (thinking): Geet control yourself, not get out of this situation.
Geet (stuttering): woh umm.. I meant..
Maan (understanding Geet's plight): Geet its okay. Any ways I don't wanna live those 100 years unless I have you by my side.
Geet smiled, she could just listen to him all day.
Maan: Geet kuch bolo gi nahi?
Geet: woh, how's Nainatara now? Did Dev call you?
Maan: she's doing a lot better, there's nothing to worry about.
Geet: and Ahana, how is she?
Maan: she has gone to sleep.
Geet: okay
****
There was silence again.
Geet: woh, umm I did not know you choice would be so great.
Maan: meaning?
Geet: I mean the wedding attire you chose for me, I just love it. (She said happily).
Maan: it's not the attire but the lady wearing it that makes the bridal wear look out of the world.
Geet blushed; Maan never left any chance to praise her. She tried to change the topic.
Geet: but what I had heard about you, I thought your choices will be more like you know..
Maan (curious): what did you hear about me?
Geet: umm nothing.
Maan: Geet ab itna kuch bol diya hai, ab aage bhi kehdo...please
Geet: woh actually, I have a friend Pinky who works at Khurana Constructions as a receptionist. And she told me how strict you are with your decisions. And that you are very choosy...(she trailed off).
Maan: acha..
Geet: haan, and your lady employees, do you know what they call you?
Maan: what?
Geet: Pinky told me you they all call you DD.
Maan (confused): DD meaning?
Geet: after hearing about you, I thought it meant something like dusht danav..(she giggled).
Maan (still confused): dusht kyaa...?
Geet: umm kuch nahi.. woh um they all call you DD meaning...
Geet (thinking): now how can I say the meaning of DD to him? Babaji please help
Maan: Geet, you there?
Geet: haan
Maan: tell me the meaning of DD.
Geet (got an idea): okay have you seen that Madhuri Dixit movie, Beta with Anil Kapoor?
Maan (very confused): Geet what are you saying, me and Indian movies..
Geet (shocked): you don't watch Indian movies?
Maan: Geet stop changing the subject and tell me the meaning.
Geet: okay in that movie there was a song..
Maan: song..
Geet: yeah that song became really well known, and Madhuri Dixit is known as the DD girl.
As Maan had his laptop near him, he started to search something.
Geet: umm I can't say anything else, now you try finding the meaning.
Maan: DD matlab Dhak Dhak... haina?
Geet: OMG you figured out so quick, what did you do?
Maan: kuch zyada nahi, just typed into google 'the most famous song from movie Beta'
Geet: acha..
Maan: the lady employees call me Dhak Dhak.. I knew they always started me but Dhak Dhak, now that is something I could not think know.
Geet: even if you did know, what would you have done?
Maan: nothing.
Geet: kya, matlab you would have let all them ladies call you Dhak Dhak
Maan (fumbling): nahi, I meant..
Geet: haan haan mujhe pata hai what you meant..
Maan: Geet..
Geet laughed.
Geet: I wish I could see your expressions right now..(she laughed)
Maan: you were just joking?
Geet: of course I was...
Maan: so you don't have any problem, with ladies calling me Dhak Dhak?
Geet: no not at all, why should I have a problem, their hearts are gonna break soon as you are marrying me.
Geet: so let them live a few more days in their dream land, after you will only be mine.
It sunk into Geet later what she said, they have been talking for so long and she was broke out of her shell and talked with him so freely and now she stuck herself in another situation.
Maan was surprised with Geet's open declaration; he was lost in the moment, just smiling.
Geet (fumbling): woh mera matlab ta.. I meant good night..
And she cut the call off immediately and hit her head slightly and hid herself under the blanket out of shyness. Just then her phone beeped, she had got a message. Geet saw that the message was from Maan, she opened it up with a smile, feeling shy at the same time.
The message read:
Yes my darling Mishti, I am yours only yours. Not just from today or the day we will be united as one but from the day I first saw you. I gave my heart to you that day itself.
Geet I love you, I love you a lot..!!
Tumhara..
Sirf Tumhara ..
Maan
xXx
Geet was on top of the moon with this message. She got off the bed and started to dance without music. Music was not needed; her heart beats were playing the lyrics of a love song. She was over whelmed today. She felt like the happiest person alive, all because of Maan, her Maan.
Precap: None
Okay guys, this was the longest update I have given, over 3000 words and 10 pages on MS Word. I thought I'd give you all a treat from my side as I turned an IF Sizzler. I hope you all like the update, and it met your expectations.
A Note: and for those who are thinking why hasn't Geet confessed her love yet, then I would just like to say I have thought of a special way for that so you will have to wait for that update to see the love confession, so till then stay tuned.
Thank You.
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