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PART 12
PRESENT
Maan came back to home with a confused state of mind. If Ami's pain had moved his mind, his behaviour towards Geet frustrated him to the core. He so much wanted to be the ruthless Maan but Geet, she still has the guts to trick him with her innocent looks. Thats how Maan felt. He went to the gym and started doing tai-chi taking out all his anger. A fresh wave of vengeance filled his air with all the immense pressure that he put on himself.

Next day Adi arrived early in the morning,
Maan : kya baat he Adi? Aj koi important meeting he?
Adi : nhi sir wo aj se photoshoot start ho rha he. So we have to go the spot.
Maan (irritated) : great! Ab kya ye bhi hume hi karna padega? Don't they have their team?
Adi : bilkul sir, Geet is already with the entire team. Lekin apney hi kaha tha kal that you want to keep an eye on the whole thing.
Maan : hmm, anything else?
Adi : sir wo Ramona mam ne message drop kiya tha that the design for the show-stopper piece will be completed by the end of this photoshoot. They are trying to incorporate your requirements.
Maan : end of this shoot? That means we have to wait for one more shooting schedule before wrapping up? Damn! Why is it so challenging to work at reasonable speed? And the designer! Do they forge degrees in the US too ? then I seriously doubt him!
Adi (murmurs) : ab angrezo ko thodi gulami ki adad he
Maan : kya kaha tumne?
Adi :k.k.k.kuch nhi sir, me keh tha we should leave now
Maan entered the shooting spot and looked everywhere. The camera-men, make-up artist, models, designers were all moving here and there. Yet his eyes searched or should I say scanned through the whole place and there among the group of designers and make-up artist he found his sole object of interest, Geet.
She was checking every minute detail correcting the looks and suggesting her opinion. After a few second she stood frozen at her place, feeling his gaze on her. She looked straight into his eyes. He didn't turn away, instead he shamelessly glared at her making her uncomfortable. Geet couldn't concentrate like before and she excused herself. She went to the caravan for the officials and top models and fetched for some cold water from the refrigerator. Maan came inside and closed the door. She turned back startled.
Geet : kya chahiye apko?
Maan(with a smirk) : Ms. Geet, I wanted to know about the schedule of this whole shoot.
Geet didn't expect this. His manner was intimidating. She could read that in his eyes but he talked as if nothing happened.
Geet : Can we talk outside? This is supposed to be a caravan for ladies.
Maan nodded and opened the door for her. Geet got outside and Maan followed. Romeo clicked a pic of " Maaneet getting their own time in the caravan during the busy shooting schedule".

Romeo's pic
Geet was about to walk towards the crew when he stopped her.
Maan : Xcuse me, I asked you something
Geet : oh, sorry sir. About this schedule, right?
Maan : yeah
Geet : This whole thing would go for about one week..
Maan : the whole "thing"??
Everyone present there turned their head towards them hearing Maan's thundering voice.
Maan : "thing" huh? Do you even know the budget of this whole "shoot"? This whole "thing" of yours costs me approx 30 crores. I could have sat bossing around in a comfortable office cabin to let this whole "thing" done. But I take care of every minute detail of all stages of my projects. I would have been doing the same thing even if it was not my money and I am working under someone.
Geet tried to argue, " I'm sorry sir. I didn't mean any insult to the project. It was just a slip of tongue..
Maan : Really? Slip-of-tongue, sorry.. you know what these are the most commonly used words by unprofessional workers like you! It shows how you treat the whole project. The "thing" won't hold any importance for you. The whole attitude is wrong! Thats why you were chilling out inside that caravan. You think this some vacation? This is serious business which involves a whole lot of money and hard-work of lots of people. And to understand that you need to have some commitment towards your work.
Manisha was there. He felt bad for Geet who was standing there her head down.
Manisha : MK, Geet really has a good track of dedication and commitment.
Maan : oh please! I know very well about the track of this lady's commitment.
Geet's eyes filled up at his taunt. But she tried her best to control them without letting anyone know. All these years she had worked so hard to build a reputation. Till date, no one spoke such things about her. She was known for her professionalism. Ramona trusted her with everything and for the same reason no one even dared to speak behind her. But one accusation from Maan and that too for nothing had tarnished it all.
Maan : Can I get someone who is serious about this profession?
Sasha couldn't be any happier.
Sasha : Maan, please calm down. We are extremely sorry for Geet's behaviour.
Geet glared at Sasha. She ignored her and tried to pacify her. Geet decided to leave quietly before further humiliation. Adi looked at her apologetically. She smiled and started to walk away. But Maan was not done yet.
He called, " I'm not done"
Geet stopped and turned around to face him.
Maan : brief me about the schedule!
Geet looked at him shocked. He was starting it all over again. Sasha frowned and stood there.
Geet looked into his eyes and replied with confidence, "The whole shoot is scheduled for three weeks. It is divided into three phase. First phase is the current one. We have models shooting in the office decor as the first phase, the second phase includes a bubbly shoot for young girls and the third is a sporty shoot with luxury cars and sensual models. Thats all for the first schedule. The second schedule will be arranged as soon as the designs are finalised.
Maan : I didn't ask you about the second schedule. Jo pucha he sirf uska jawab do.
Geet : ok sir
Geet again turned to leave.
Maan : Ms. Geet Khurana!
Geet : yes sir?
Maan : get me a hot cup of black coffee
Geet (shocked) : sorry?
Maan : what? Go get me a cup of coffee
Geet : me? Lekin mujhe wo crew ko monitor karna he
Maan : oh my God! Didn't you realise that you have already proved yourself unworthy for it.
Geet : matlab?
Maan : Sasha will take care of it from now on. Meanwhile you can make yourself useful.
Geet couldn't believe what she heard.
Maan (louder): GO!
Sasha walked towards the crew with a smirk on her face. Geet went to fetch coffee for Maan.
That was just the beginning. After coffee, Geet was made to collect all the clothes as the models changed. Maan almost made her attend the models if not for their assistants. The day seemed longer and longer to her. The only relief was the 2 hour break that he took on lunch time.
Geet wondered kahi kanhaiyaji ne koi nayi gf to nhi bana li lunch ke liye?
When Maan came back after his lunch, he found that Geet had sincerely finished all the works that Maan had assigned to her. He wanted to find at least a single fault but she left no chance. He again loaded her with more work. Finally when she was about to leave at 9:00, Maan called her.
Geet : ji sir?
Maan : Rossa Vault!
Geet : pardon?
Maan : I want Rossa Vault!
Geet(self-thought) : wat does he think? I'm a pimp or what?
Maan : She is a top class model. I want her..
Geet : ji?
Maan(smirks) : for the sports-car shoot! I want Rossa Vault only, got it?
Geet : yes sir, lekin third phase will start in a week's time. Itney short-notice me..
Maan : just make it happen or else I'm calling off the whole deal!
Geet : You won't need to do that. I will get her!
Maan stood there contented as Geet left.
Maan(self-talk) : huh..Geet ab tum pachtaogi ki Maan Singh Khurana se panga kyu liya tumne!!
The first week of the shoot passed with Geet having a heavy work-load. Meanwhile she was rushing back and forth to get an appointment with the model, Rossa Vault. Thanks to Maan, she even skipped her lunch and Maan would be regularly out for 2hrs!
Finally it was Saturday,
Geet and Ami were chit-chatting in the kitchen when the door bell rang. Lisa opened the door as a bubbly Pinky came hopping and junping all the way to kitchen. She gave Ami a chocolate and a new barbie and Ami got busy with Liny. Geet smiled and asked, "kya baat he Pinky badi khush lag rhi he?"
Pinky : baat to he lekin meri chhod pehle tu bata. Pata he purey week office ki saari ladkiya yehi baat kar rhi thi ki tu Sasha aur tu kitni lucky he jo DD ke sath kaam kar rhe he!
Geet :DD?
Pinky : arey Maan sir! Office me saari ladkiya unhe DD bolte he dhak dhak..
Geet : ab kya batau Pinky wo sach me DD he
Pinky : sachi
Geet : ha lekin dusht-daanav!!
Geet narrated all those incidents of the whole week to Pinky. Pinky didn't know anything about Geet and Maan's past. All that she knew was Geet is a single mother and a great human being. She consoled Geet.
Pinky : tu pareshan mat ho Geet sab theek ho jayega.
Geet : kya theek? Wo babbar sher to meri khaal kya haddi tak ukhaad ke hi chen se saans lega. Acha meri chhod aur apni baat bata
Pinky : wo..ha actually I have a date tomorrow!
Geet(excited) :wow!! Who????
Pinky : wo..Aditya..Adi
Geet : Adi sir?
Pinky nodded blushing.
Geet : kaha pe ja rhi ho madam, huh?
Pinky : Central Park
Geet : wow, go ahead..
Pinky : Geet u bhi chal na mere sath
Geet : what? Arey pagli tu date pe ja rhi he picnic ke liye nhi!
Pinky : pata he yaar. Lekin papaji ko tu janti he na. Mene kaha girls'day out to kehte he drop kar dunga. Ab tu nhi ayegi to me mar jaungi chahe to Ami ko leke a jaana
Geet : na na..meri bachi ko in sabme nhi aney dungi. Par tu fikar mat kr. Me chalti hu. Ab tu hi kabab me haddi daal rhi he to me kya karu?
They both giggled. Pinky hugged Geet.
PAST
Maan : Geet apney book par dhyan do.
Geet : ji..lekin Vicky..
Maan : tumne suna nhi mene kya kaha
Geet looked at the book immediately but she couldn't concentrate. Vicky was sobbing at the peak of his voice. Maan had scolded him badly.
Maan : Geet question tags complete ho gaye to active and passive ke excercises kar lena.
Geet : abhi nhi hue
Maan : nhi hue? Tum itni slow kabse ho gayi? Tumhara dhyaan kaha he ?
Geet : ab ap usey chup karaiye na
Maan : let him cry!
Geet : Maan sir...
Maan : to abhi dudh peeta bacha he aur ladkiya taad rha he. Aj nhi daata to bada hokey kya karega
Geet : usney us ladki ko bas ek red rose hi to diya he
Maan : aur wo note "Be my sunshine"
Geet : how cute!
Maan : GEET!!
Geet : agar ap usey abhi dara dogey to phir wo kabhi apney apko express nhi kar payega!
Those words were far deeper than any of Maan's imagination. He nodded and went to console Vicky.
Later Geet was leaving after her tuitions; Vicky was sleeping on Maan's lap.
Maan : Thanks Geet!
She smiled and left.
As days passed Geet was blending into the mould of Khuranas yet she didn't leave her down to earth nature. Under Maan's training she not only learned English but also developed the base for a brilliant personality. She passed her test and was promoted to 10th. The day arrived when Maan had to leave abroad for his studies.
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PRECAP: Jai Jai Shiv Shankarrr, kaata lagey na kankad ye pyaala tere naam ka piya...😲 😳
Okk stop bashing our Maanuu.. 😡 becahara 😆
He is like either love o hate I want Geet ! 😳
thnk u so much for the encouraging comments. I'm lovin it. Keep supporting me. Thats the only motivation and motto for which I write. 😊
Edited by madhubala123 - 12 years ago
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