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Hello People! I am new to the world of writing. I have read so many works on Maneet and a big fan of all the writers on IF. If any of my post is similar to any of the works i am really sorry that's only because i have read so many works. This is my first time I am writing anything like this. I don't know how it turned out to be. Posting the first chapter. Do give it a try.
Sunrise- The Beginning of Hope
Hope is a little voice you hear whisper "maybe" when it seems the entire world is shouting "no!"
Part 1
Today the sky is again getting into tones of red and orange, which reflects the process of the sun going down from its zenith assuring everyone that the day will end at a sweet note and a next day will surely come with full new hopes and beginnings. Sometimes a person does not know what next day will bring with it. Sometimes it just takes a matter of few seconds of the day to turn your whole life upside down, whether it is in good terms or in bad terms.
Two people walking on the edge of the cliff, unknown to each other, seeing the sun set... how it changes into a sunrise the next day which predicts the starting of a new beginning. Both have a very different life in the morning but at the end of the day they are themselves.
A girl in black dress pants, white crisp cotton fitted shirt, her coat in hanging in her left hand, in other words fully in formal attire, after some time sits at the edge of the cliff seeing the whole world beneath her feet, thinking how life takes turns. She is thinking how the life changes within a span of 4-5 years. When she was smaller, she was the apple of her parents who fulfilled her every necessity, every wish and now no one is there to fulfill her happiness in life, no one is there is to protect her...shield her, her life. She is the same girl who was nurtured with a golden spoon, used to ask from her parents every tiny of detail... n they used to protect her from all the evils of this cruel world but now since they are not present anymore... life seems to have been changed. Now all her life seems to revolve around work, work and work as she had to fulfill her fathers and mothers last wish, which was to see their daughter well settled and their business flourishing. She had molded herself hard from outside that no one could say anything to her. Her image in front of others was of strong women who use to take all the problems as challenges...and use to solve them fully. No one knew that she was not so strong enough. The real self of the girl was only known to some who were very close to her. Who knew her for the past years and they could clearly differentiate between the two personalities.
She still remembers that it has been 4 years since she returned from London and that is when his father asked her to join their family business which was well renowned now. At that time she did not consider that job as her ambition but certain changes in life make those things nearer to you that you never have been serious on. She was still remembering how when she entered in her mansion, which was a huge bungalow, with roman architecture, beautiful arches, and given the touch of old roman catholic building, the walls were given an antic effect, with a garden on the sides of the bungalow which consisted of all the flowers in the world, with a beautiful sitting area and a fountain in between the garden. The voice of the water falling seemed so pleasant to the ears.
She still remembers how happy her parents were as their only daughter was returning from London after 2 years after completing her master's in Architecture. Remembering the day tears rushed into her eyes. Life seemed to have been so sweet at that time and now it seems to be clearer that happiness does not lasts for longer... Nothing stays forever.
From the first day when she returned she used to help her father in the office duties. After six months of her arrival, her life drastically changed. That is due to death of both her parents in a car accident. From that onwards she completely changed herself; she became completely ruthless for the real world. She showed no emotions...she turned into a body with no life in it...she forgot the meaning of fun which was the first word in her dictionary...she would never smile and even if she would smile it would be a formal one which would never reach her eyes.. Now she seemed to believe that whoever loves you more dearly leaves you. Everything now in her life revolved around fulfilling the last wishes of her parents.
No one knew the past life of this girl, but they knew the person who had achieved so much name and fame at a very early age in the business industry. No one knew that she is the same girl who for the public was stone hearted, strong, successful business woman, but still use to cry at night, got frightened from the darkness and thunder and lighting. Still she was waiting who could cure her pain, protect her from the cruel world, and treat her like she is a child, take care of her. She truly wanted to return to that life which she was living before, free from all the worries. She was never a materialistic person and would never be, she was the same girl who even now becomes happy by eating chocolates, who use to get happy by getting stuff toys from others as gifts, who use to love seeing children playing, who use to get hurt and cry to take her inner pain out. She never disclosed her real self in the public.
***
On the other hand there was a very handsome man standing, wearing black dress pants, and light grey shirt, with a blazer on the top and a loose tie hanging around his neck... the first few buttons opened, standing in front of his car looking at the world adjacent to him. His thoughts were also very similar to what that girl was thinking. He was thinking of how life teaches us to step forward even though one having a very unbearable, painful past and guilt. He was thinking how life took the person he loved more dearly from him, the person who was an inspiration for him .He was left alone with his grandmother and mother, who looked after him through all the hardships. His life completely changed. He also became from a kind hearted, fun loving person to a ruthless human being. His father was taken away from him when he needed him the most, at the stage when he was about to enter the business world, to teach him the ABC of business, God had taken his inspiration from him who would teach him how to take decisions right, the strategies to be used as this comes only from experience.
Flashback: (I will be using P for the person and PF for the person's father and PM for the person's mother)
He still remembers that he was given a golden spoon, the things he wanted came before he even demanded and because of this he had become a little spoiled. After completing his master's in Business Administration from a well renowned university he was asked to join the family business. He was reluctant to do it as he wanted to enjoy his life. He didn't want to take responsibilities at an early age.
PF: Child why don't you join the family business?
P: Come on Dad I don't want take responsibility of large empire at a very early age. You know that I want to enjoy my life first.
PF: But child you will have to take it some time. Though I don't want to force you but still.
P: I don't want to join it. And that's final.
PF: what are you saying? I have built this empire not for myself but for you, for my grandchildren.
Soon this talk turned out to be a heated argument.
P: I am leaving... My friends are waiting for me at the club. And don't wait for me at the dinner I will come late.
PF: You are not going anywhere until you answer my question... When will you join?
P: Dad I don't want to answer your questions.
PM interrupted the heated argument between father and son and son left from there.
PM: Please don't stress yourself. Already you are not feeling well. He will take his responsibilities very soon. After all he is your son.
PF: No... I want him to take responsibilities right now so that I can help him. You know handling such a large empire is not easy. One has to be very careful while doing business deals.
PM: You don't worry, he will understand.
PF: Can you take me to the doctor as I am not feeling well. I don't want him to see me in this condition. I don't want to tell him that I am a heart patient.
PF already had 2-3 light heart attacks before and the doctor had told him that stress is not good for him. He hadn't told his son about this.
And he already started moving towards the door oblivious to the entire talking taking place. As soon as he moved towards the end of the corridor to move out he heard her mother's and grandmothers' scream. He rushed back and saw his father's one hand on his heart and he was on the verge of falling down. He rushed towards him and asked his mother to call the ambulance. This for the first time tears gathered in his eyes. But since the ambulance was taking too long he rushed his father to the hospital on his own car.
Soon he reached the hospital and rushed towards the emergency ward where the doctors took control immediately.
Soon the person's mother and grandmother also reached the hospital in the other car.
The person's father was in a very critical condition. This is when his mother told him that his father was a heart patient.
P: Why didn't you tell me?
PM: Your father asked me not to tell you, he wanted you to take responsibility.
P: But...
The doctor came outside and informed them that he was in a very critical condition and may not survive more. The doctor also told that he murmuring his son's name again and again. He rushed inside ICU.
P: Dad I am here. Please talk to me... I will take my responsibilities seriously but please don't leave me.
PF: Son I just wanted to hear these words from your mouth. Now I can leave this world peacefully.
P: No dad you cannot leave me. You know that I need you...
PF: Child I don't have much time. I want to tell you a very important thing. Listen to me carefully.
PF could not speak much but still started to tell him though he was having a breathing problem.
PF: Son I wanted to tell you that I had a best friend who helped me a lot during my hardships. Once when you were 7 years old, although you don't remember much but my business suffered a lot of loss, and we were on the verge of coming to the road but it is he who helped me pay up for all the loans etc. But after that he just stopped contacting me and then I didn't know where he went. 2-3 days before I came to know that he and his wife died in an accident. But I don't believe it. They also had a daughter. I don't know whether she came back from London after completing her studies... But child let me tell you... I owe that person a lot. He helped me and my family when even our own relatives did not helped us. I ask you to find out about their daughter and help her... Protect her... She was so innocent... please will you keep your promise child!!!!
P: Yes Dad I will. I will find their daughter. What is her name?
PF: I don't know her name but everyone in her family called her angel and many times I have heard her parents saying angel. She is the one and only daughter of my best friend.
P: Are they the same people who we used to meet up at the beach?
PF: Yes child they are the ones.
As soon as the person's father uttered the words he started to take deep breaths...
PF: annnddd...childdd... Also takeee careee of ...your... Motherrr... And Grrandmother...
P: Yes Dad I will.
As soon as he uttered these words his father expired and he rushed out of the ICU... crying... It was very hard for him to cope for him after the loss of his father as he considered himself as the killer of his father. He felt really guilty after that incident. He changed completely after that day... He tried a lot to find about the Handa's in London but he couldn't find them... but he didn't knew that he was searching for angel at the wrong place as after completing her studies she had returned to her homeland and was in the same city as he. He never asked his mother and grandmother about their best friends as his father asked him not to tell it. She could not take this as his mother and angel's mother had a deep friendship and his mother would not be able to bear with this bitter news. So he kept quiet. Also he did not want to lose his others support. So he thought that it's better to keep quite.
After his father's demise he was officially announced as the owner of the business empire. He was a completely changed man now... He took everything very seriously... no one can identify him as the previous one. He used to work late at nights for the projects of the business. He wanted to take his family business to reach the peaks where his father wanted it to see. From that day onward he had nothing to do other than work and to make his family business number one. He could do anything for the success of the business.
***
Where he was standing no one would recognize him neither that girl that they were most wanted by the media. They had never shown their faces or identities in front of the media. The girls died to see the glimpse of a handsome businessman and the boys used to wait for one glance of that girl. Only their names were visible in the headlines whenever any major business milestone was created by both the companies.
These two companies were rivals of each other but till now there were not any clashes. Although both of them used to keep a watch on the others business activities but never came up fighting for similar projects.
Yes the man was none her than the great Maan Singh Khuranna the owner of the" Khuranna Group of Industries" well renowned in the whole business industry internationally.
On the other hand was the Geet Handa the owner of world famous "GH group of industries".
Both were construction companies and they had also a range of other ventures.
Geet was also the owner of a few boutiques around the world but she never communicated this side of her personality to others. The media only knew that she is the owner and the dresses designed are through different other designers under her. Although this was to some extent true but sometimes Geet herself use to design the very special orders. No one knew that the great Geet Handa was designers as well expect her parents and a few friends. Her boutiques were known as "GH Boutiques "and after her parent's demise the passion for designing started to fade a little but still when she used to get fed up from her daily routine she use to design.
Maan on the other hand was also the owner of many hotels around the world such as in London, Sydney etc. He had a chain of hotels named as "Khuranna hotels"
Here Maan was unaware that Geet Handa is his angel as he was oblivious of the fact that the letters GH' stands for Geet Handa and that is why his all efforts in finding his angel went futile.
***
After spending some of their time, when the sunlight completely drifted away, they had to leave. Here Geet stood up and brushed her hands to get rid of the mud. On the other hand Maan went back into the car thinking that he would come again as it was his daily ritual.
As soon as Geet stood up she was distracted by her cell phone ringing. She knew that it could be none other than her friend Pinky who stood up all against the world for her.
Pinky was Geet's childhood friend who became a shoulder to cry on when no one was there to help to get her out of the pain. And she knew that she will be always there when in need. She wiped her tears which were rolling on her cheeks and attended the call. Pinky was also her most loyal employees in the office.
P: Where are you??
G: I am coming... (In a broken voice).
P: Were you crying???
G: No just coming... And I am not a kid that I will be crying!
P: Geet you know na that you can't lie form me. Tell me what happened?
G: Just remembering my past.
P: Just forget your past and see what future holds. When your mother and father will see you they surly will be proud of you. Now just forget all that. I forgot to tell you that you have a meeting in the next hour. Everything is prepared...you just have to present to the clients the main elements of the project.
G: Yeah!!!! I am coming.
Geet ended the call and made her way towards the car.
***
On the other hand Maan also go an important call from the clients and moved toward the car for the meeting.
Both Maan and Geet used to come over the cliff everyday but never saw each other. The cliff was situated in such a way that there was sea with a beach on the left hand side and where the sea ended on the corner the cliff started. It was very long.
Geet found that place when she returned from London and Maan was coming to that place from his childhood. Whenever you are alone, one find's a place to share your pain with the nature. The gushing sound of the water helps soothe the pain that your heart holds.
After a long tiring day both went to their mansions. By saying they had all the luxury to spend a peaceful life but, as they say material possessions do not make life peaceful. There are also other things that a person requires for peace in heart.
As soon Maan entered his mansion... Which was a very beautiful bungalow... designed by his mother, and was built by his own company. When he was smaller his mother had made the design of the mansion.
After entering the mansion he was greeted by his grandmother and mother. They talked on the new business venture which the company was about to launch, ate their dinner and went to their respective rooms. The entire mansion was really big with uncountable rooms, outhouse, swimming pools, lovely gardens and every corner decorated with the classy decorative pieces. Maan went into his room and crashed on his bed for sleeping but seemed like that sleep was nowhere to come. Therefore he started to do his work on his laptop. Later he slept.
While Geet after attending the business meeting and obviously getting the contract of the project went to her home. As soon as she entered she could hear and see the images of the laughter of her parents as they have never left her alone. As if they are congratulating her for her success. She had tears in her eyes remembering those memories.
Soon her most loyal maid came and took her bag and coat from her.
Mary: Would you like to eat something Ma'am?
G: (in a stern voice) No...Not right now.
M:(sighed) Ok Ma'am..
Here Geet went away in her room for sleeping and relaxing as tomorrow again her robotic routine would start.
In the meantime Mary asked Stena, another maid to clear the table.
Stena had been working as maid and joined recently. Since she was scared to voice her thoughts to her boss. She hesitantly asked Mary
S: Mary, I cleaned all the rooms today, but the last room on the right in the upper floor was not opening. Also I couldn't find the key to it.
M: OH!!! That room...Nobody has ever gone there for years. And the key is only with Geet Ma'am.
Stena got a little curious as why no one has ever gone there. So she asked Mary again
S: What's in that room?
M: It's her childhood room. After her parents expired she locked this room and now she rarely goes to this room. There are many memories attached with that room.
S: ohm! I see!
In the time being both Maan and Geet landed to their journey of dreams did not know that the upcoming days would change their life completely. Again happiness would knock in their lives.
Index:
Part 1: Page 1
Part 2: Page 1
Part 3: Page 1https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/91506136
part 4: Page 3
Part 5: Page 4
Part 6: Page 5
Part 7: Page 6
Part 8: Page 8
Part 9: Page 9
Part 10: Page 11
Part 11: Page 13
Part 12: Page 14
Part 13: Page 16
Part 14: Page 17
Part 15: Page 19
Part 16: Page 21
Part 17: Page 24
Part 18: Page 26
Part 19: Page 26
Part 20: Page 29Part 21: Page 30
Part 22: Page 32
Part 23
https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/post/110357238
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