"What do you like about me?"
Maan looks at her confused. What kind of question is this? I just told her that Iike her and in return she is asking me what I like about her? Isn't it enough that I like her and want to be with her? Wants to get to know her?
"Well, am waiting. Forget what you like about me what about what do you know about me?"
"Are you challenging me Ms. Geet? Within minutes I will find out everything about you"
"I know you can and I don't doubt you one bit but will that really answer my question? What do you like about me?"
"Your eyes"
"My eyes?"
"Yes, they seem so familiar as if I had seen them somewhere before. These eyes have been haunting me ever since that night in the rain. Remember? Those eyes are the only things that I notice. They are full of innocence and pain for some reason espcially when am near you. Why do you get nervous when am around? Why do you tend to run away from me?"
Geet heart starts to beat fast as he steps closer and closer towards her in slow deliberate moves to pay attention to her experissions. Her back hits the cold wall but all of that didn't matter. Maan was so close to her that she could feel his body heat making her more nervous. His face was mere inches away from her, leaning more and more closer. She avoided looking into his eyes knowing she will melt like the old Geet. She raises her hands to push him away but he only held them pushing her toward him.
"Now, its your turn to answer my questions Geet."
Both look into each other's eyes waiting for answers. Loud shrill of noise brought them out of their world. Geet pushes him away running toward the bathroom to collect himself. He goes back outside toward the table where Raj was sitting.
"Hey, good to see you here. What's your name again?"
"Ohh hey, its Armaan actually. Let me guess Mr. Khruana right?"
"Maan. You can call me Maan. I came here for lunch meeting when I saw you. I hope uhh I didn't disturb you or anything"
"No, not at all. I came for a lunch with my finance she is in the bathroom right now. Why don't you join us?"
"No, that's quiet alright" (He saw Geet coming out of the restroom walking dazed) "Well, if its okay with you"
"yeah this way you can meet my finance."
Geet looks at Maan who was sitting at her table. Now, she was trapped again and that too in front of Raj. His answer to her question was still lingering in her mind making it impossible for her to concentrate on anything else. She quietly goes to the table thinking of some excuse to make to leave as soon as possible but then again Raj would be left alone. He took half day from his busy work schedule just to see her for lunch. Having no other option she sits back on her chair trying her best to ignore Maan.
"And here she is, Geet. My finance and Geet this is"
"I know who he is. He is currently my client for the business party I told you about"
"ohh you didn't tell the name. Well, I guess you two will be meeting more offten then" (Geet drops her fork on the plate hearing those lines while Maan smiled)
"Actually, I placed Pari in charge of this project. I have other clients and priorities that needs my attention."
"Ms.Geet the contract was between you and me. I hope you know I like my things to be perfect" (Maan says with little bit of anger)
"Actually, Mr. Khruana the contract was with my company and I don't think there was any clause in the contract that states I will be working alone on this project. I have full faith on my team and if anything goes wrong I will be there" (Raj laughs out loud hearing the conversation)
"Maan let it go. No one can win against her and once girls make up their mind there is no turning around."
"hmm alright. Let's see how your team does the decorations."
Geet looks at Maan for a brief second before getting up.
"Raj, I have to go run some errands."
"Actually, I have to go as well before my hospital girl friend gets mad at me. I will drop you to your work."
"hmm thanks"
"Nice to meet you again Mr. Khruana ohh and don't worry about the party. Her team is the best, believe me." (Both shake hands before leaving. Maan looks at both of them with a smirk.)
A problem. Well, if that is what she wants then I make sure you come to the party and decorate yourself. I will give your team a hell.
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