SS: Silence... UPDATED Epilogue - Page 10

Originally posted by: yappingduck

simply fabulous.loved it.

Originally posted by: sweetsampa39

Lovely update dear.

The sunrise scene fm the gate of the running train,hmmm,its really an experience of lifetime.I myself have experienced this while my way to kolkata.

The update gave a very happy and cheerful feeling.

Originally posted by: bhanu_rekhag

Awesome part .

Originally posted by: lenageorge

superb dear

👏

but u shud give m ore long updates

Originally posted by: preeti.1

superb update

Originally posted by: love2_soma

maan n geet k frndship...really enjoying it...

beautiful update...

loved it very much...

thank u very much fr d lovely update...

waiting fr d nxt prt eagerly...

continue soon plz...

Originally posted by: goldenmoon

loved it

Originally posted by: dqno1

Very nice story.

Geet seems to be very insightful

Maan is enjoying life a little being around her.

The friendship and love differentiation; I have to admit I never thought about things that way.

Please continue soon.

Originally posted by: kavya.sravya

beautiful story ! geet soo full of life !! will be waiting...

Part 6

Geet reached home only to find rano waiting anxiously at the door. She hugged rano tightly while rano placed a kiss on her forehead making her smile . Soon mohindar came and hugged his princess. Geet was truly a breath of fresh air in the house making it a home.

After breakfast geet went inside her room and started caressing her pillows, her study table, her teddy bear as if reminiscing herself of their essence.

Rano entered the room and smiled at her daughter. They have always been more of friends than mother daughter. She asked, " so geet, who is the guy?"

Geet turned back startled but soon retorted," what makes you think mumma it is a guy thing?"

" my dear sweetest daughter, as much as you want to believe that I am an oldie, I have been a teenager once and remember mine and your father's marriage was a love marriage?"

" of course I remember."

" I have gone through this phase. When my daughter is soo engrossed that she failed to notice that her favourite dessert gajar ka halwa is missing something has to bother her a lot. We had hidden the bowl to make you scream for it but you hardly noticed." And rano forwarded the bowl containing halwa.

For the first time in her life geet did not pounce on her favourite snacks but actually blushed a little with embarrassment. Rano added indulgently," come on sweet heart. Stop being over embarrassed and grab the bowl while you tell me who actually had this much effect to make you forget your halwa'."

Geet smiled naughtily grabbing the bowl and said," maan. His name is maan. I really don't know why I am thinking so much about him or what actually is bothering me. "

" tell me all of it geetu, only then can I answer your question."

So geet recounted their first meet, how he took her back to hostel safely and of course the train journey. Rano's expression changed throughout the narration from shock to worry to finally that of a neutral one'

Geet added at last," you know mumma I don't make friends easily. Don't know why I became his friend, even shared our phone numbers'I mean I am not that type who is eager to be in a relationship or something. I even don't understand why I keep thinking about him? Is something wrong with me mumma? "

Rano could not understand if she would laugh out loud at geet's innocent questions or help her out. She chose the latter and said," oh geetu! Don't worry so much. Nothing is wrong with you as it is perfectly normal at your age to get attracted to someone. All your whys will be answered in due time beta. Don't fret over them. The truth is only you can answer them. I can only help but only you can find out why it is that you can't stop thinking about him. So don't brood. This is the age to live your heart's choice so don't bind yourself. I know you won't break our trust so don't worry about it."

" how do I get answers to my question?"

" why don't you visit the place that always gave you solace my dear. I will arrange for your visit tomorrow"

Geet grinned widely as she said," early morning mumma. I don't wanna miss the morning puja."

Early morning next day geet ventured out alone for belur. It was a place that had always given her solace. It was quite far from her place and she had started at the break of dawn with their trusted driver dinalal ji.

Once she reached she went inside the main mandir. It was a ramkrishna mission and the students had come for their morning prayer.( Guys, I have never been to belur early morning so don't know if students and visitors are allowed together or if visitors are allowed but take it as my writer's liberty).

Geet was adorned in a white suite with red border making her look beautiful. She lowered her head in front of the deity and prayed earnestly," I have always found my solace here right from the time I have visited for the first time. I have always got answers here. Please show me a way. Why am I so confused? I have known maan for such a small span yet I feel connected to him. I have never felt like this for anyone ever in my life. What are these emotions? But whatever this emotion is I feel happy with him''' "

Geet continued praying in her mind for a long time before raising her head. She felt herself light after her prayers and decided to go to her favourite spot''''the garden on the bank of Ganges''.

The view from there is enthral'.the soft rays of sun caressed her face as she looked up to watch the Kolkata city in the opposite bank rise from slumber''With the durga puja almost knocking at the door everywhere around has a festive look. She could have sat there for hours watching the morning progress when a known husky voice spoke near her ears," princess, I never thought I would meet you here of all the place."

She looked up only to find maan watching her with a bewitched look in his eyes'..the look held respect, care, warmth and some unknown emotion she could not understand. Smiling widely she replied chirpily," beware!!! People might think you are stalking me?"

" who said I am not?"

" what?"

" who said am not stalking you geet?"

Geet looked up to see if he was kidding only to find him having a serious look. Geet felt a chill run down her spine as she realized she was all alone there. Her car was waiting at the opposite bank and so was dinalalji. It was she who was adamant to travel alone on the boat. She looked at him again but something in her told that the person in front of her can never ever harm her. She smiled and said," you are joking maan'"

Maan said seriously," I am serious geet."

They looked at each other's eyes . Maan's eyes were piercing deep into her soul as if trying to penetrate deep inside looking into each minute little secret yet it wasn't making her uncomfortable but making her feel protected. Geet on the other hand had a soothing look, one that of an assurance almost promising to be there for him.

Maan's laughter echoed breaking the silence. He said in between his laughter," got you there'I know you almost believed me".

Geet watched him laugh freely for the first time and noticed how his features softened as he clutched his stomach while laughing. She said almost unconsciously," laugh always maan. It suites you".

" but truly geet. This is the third time we are meeting. I think our friendship has a long way to go."

" well don't you know the meaning of friend?"

" meaning of friend?"

" few relationships in earth never dies"

" wow!!"

" yes'so Mr. maan you won't get rid of me anytime soon"

They got up. The beautiful morning was welcoming them. Geet left her sandal to walk bare foot on the soft grass.

" what are you doing geet? Something might bite you or you might get hurt."

" don't worry maan. When the soft dew soaked grasses touches your feet it feels great. In fact you should try it too."

" are you crazy geet?"

" no maan, I am simply living "

" walking barefoot can only be risky as your feet can get hurt."

" a person who has never tried it can only say so'."

Maan just stared at her while she smiled indulgently. He slowly opened his shoes and started walking barefoot. He slowly understood what geet was trying to convey. It feels awesome to have those soft grass tingling your feet. Geet had stopped and was looking at the opposite shore .

" what are you watching geet?"

" looking far away to the horizon."

" hmm."

" maan, the myth is that at horizon the sky meets the earth. "

" but you know that's not true"

" yes maan. I have studied enough to know it is nothing but an illusion of eye due to the round shape of the earth. But does it lessen the beauty of watching the sun set at the horizon?"

" no, not at all"

" you know that you can never count the stars but don't you feel like doing it on a starry night looking up on the sky?"

" hmm, as silly as it might sound geet, I really do it sometimes. "

" life is all about doing such silly things maan. You are too practical but remember, the best of our inventions have been once just a dream. If you don't dream how can you achieve. Life is short maan. Live it. You won't have a second chance at it."

Maan watched the girl in front of him. He had seen her child like antics and had been attracted to her innocence. But today she taught her again the importance of dreams with such simple words and he respected the maturity hidden beneath her childishness. He knew he was falling for her and first time in his life he wanted to let go of all the controls and just live the moment''..

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