Here he had started moving towards her. Geet showed a little reluctance but she knew that now she can't back out and she has to answer Maan.
G: Maan ummm...ummm. Maan I am working in London.
M: I want the name of the organization. I know that you are working in London.
G: Maan you bought me here to ask this than I am going.
She started walking back to the car but Maan stopped her by putting his hands on her shoulder.
M: Geet why didn't you tell me that you are working in KC? I talked to you so many times but still you didn't tell me. Didn't you feel the need?
G: Maan if I had told you than you would have not reached these heights that you have reached till now...you would have left everything on the spot and would have come to London not taking care of anything.And as far as the voice call is concerned, now I am in front of you, you can give me any punishment.
After a pause Geet added..
G: But Maan please don't give any harsh punishment.
M: Why Geet. You're scared. I will give you the hardest punishment and that you will have to face the wrath, anger, love care, attitude of your dear Maan.
G: I accept your punishment, but on one condition. You have to tell me that where did you get this ring from??? Are you keeping it for the past 3 years in your pocket?
M: Umm yeah (a little embarrassed) It might sound stupid...I don't know I just knew that one day you'll appear out of nowhere and then I could propose you right at the spot and then you won't go away.
G: That's actually very romantic! Not bad for MSK. But this is not the answer of my question.
M: Geet actually this ring is very special to me. There was a jewel exhibition in Africa in my early years when I was struggling to make KC No.1 Company. This I bought from my first salary when I went there. When I saw this ring I knew that this is for your delicate fingers.
Maan smirked and said.
G: How Sweet!!!
M: So where was I...Yeah!!!...The Dare...
G: Umm... Maan (a little reluctant to her the dare as she knew that now she can not escape.)
M:Well that's very unlikely of Geet to run away from a dare.
Geet made a cute face
M: That won't work Darling! Now your dare is that tonight there is a latin dance night at La Bella restaurant and I want you to be my date there. There will be food and the best part dancing. (Maan smiled) Remember Geet that was my first ever dare to you. Well this time we'll do couple dancing.
G: Ahhh...
G (ST): What... I thought that he will give some very tough dare that I would not be able to do...
M: Geet where are you lost???
G:No where Maan...
M: Ok then where are you staying. We will pick your stuff and you are moving to my house.
G: Maan I was staying with my friend's uncle and aunty.
They both drive to her friends place and picked her stuff and reached Maan's Mansion.
Maan took Geet's luggage and came inside.
Geet was awestruck by the beauty of the mansion when she entered the gates. There was a garden with all the colourful flowers with a fountain in the middle and some benches were there for sitting. The voice of the water was too pleasant for her ears. When she entered in the house. The Mansion was well sculptured with huge vases in the corners.. Huge paintings on the wall by the famous painters. On the whole the mansion was simple yet classy. It was as if she entered a palace where she is the princess.
Maan bought her out of her thoughts.
M: Nakul...Where are you???
Nakul came running.
N: Yes Sir.
M: Keep Madame luggage in the guest room. Take her with you and I am coming.
N: Ok Sir.
Maan went to his room.
N: Come Madame.
Geet started following him and entered the room. Here again she was awestruck. The guest room was so beautiful yet elegantly decorated.
G: Thank you Nakul.
N: Madame if you want anything just call me through the intercom. The contact number is on the phone itself.
And nakul went from there.
Maan came after a few moments and knocked the door. Geet opened it. Maan had a packet in his hand which he hide from her. He then entered.
M: Are you comfortable here?
G: Maan your house is very nice. I feel like I am in heaven.
Maan didn't reply. He just was seeing her smile after so many years and promised that he would try to bestow her will all the happiness.
A little later Geet just closed her mouth and Maan didn't like that as her voice was the music to his heart.
M: Geet what happened??
G: Maan wo... actually Maan...ummm
M: Geet what happened tell me??? Is there any problem??
G: Umm Maan you said that we are going somewhere but I don't have anything formal to wear. I came in so much hurry that I couldn't...
As soon Geet asked him that he gave a packet to her and said
M: wear this. I am waiting for you outside.
Maan went outside and closed the door. Geet opened the packet and a very graceful off-shoulder flowy gown with embellishments on the top and plane at the bottom, rich off-white colour came into her sight. The packet also contained matching diamond jewellery and stilettoes.
Geet dressed in the dress and when Maan looked at her he was mesmerised.
Her hair was up done with minimal makeup, and a clutch in her one hand and was picking the gown with the other. She was looking no less than a princess.
Here Maan also changed in a black tuxedo and was looking extremely handsome.
M: You are looking beautiful Miss Handa!
G: You too are looking extremely handsome Mr. Khuranna. I wonder how many girls will die today.
Maan laughed at that.
Both reached towards the car and asked the driver to drive.
The drive was silent. It was as if the silence was speaking an unknown language that only they could understand.
They reached their destination and Maan first came out and then offered his hand for Geet to come out.
When Geet came out she became a bit conscious her hand started sweating. Maan knew that this was his sweet innocent angel who from outside was all in the lioness avatar but from inside she was nave just like an innocent child.
Maan put his hand on the small of her back and started moving forward. This act made Geet a bit confident and then they entered the hall.
There were many couples there. And then Maan spotted his friend Adi.
M: Hey Adi! How are you? Its been a long time...
A: Yeah Maan really long time.
M: So who did u came with??
A: Oh..I came with Pinky
Geet as soon as heard Pinky's name exclaimed
G: PINKY!!! Really where is she?
A: Oh she is on the table.
Geet dragged Maan with her towards Pinky.
G: Pinky!!!!
Pinky turned towards the sound and she her very best friends standing with...MAAN!!!!!. At this point Pinky made a confused face. Geet came towards her and gave her a bone crushing hug.
G: Oh My God I can't believe it's you! It's been so long and after u shifted back to India we lost contact.
P: Yeah we did... but all is well now...Congrats to you...finally you both met after a gap of 5 years. Some where me adi knew that you two will meet.
G: Yeah destiny made us meet.
M: Ok girls...you can do your blabbering afterwards. By the was Geet have you forgotten something.
G: Oh yeah (mere whisper)
G: Maan r u really serious about this.
M: Yes Geet. Now will you...
Geet was lost in the thoughts that after that day she had not danced and she had forgotten a few steps.
M: Ok guys we are moving to the dance floor will you excuse us.
P and A: Yeah why not. Sure me and pinky are going to have soft dinks. Will meet you after wards.
Geets hands were sweating and when Maan took her hands in his in order to take her to the dance floor, he got the idea for geet's reluctance.
M: Do you trust me! If yes than I won't let you down to fulfil your dare.
They started dancing and after a few moments Geet started dancing as she has been doing all these long years.
They were looking an adorable couple. Everyone admired them and in the end only both of these were dancing and the hall clapped for a wonderful performance that they gave. Later they spent a hours talking to their best friends and later got to know that Adi and Pinky had got married about a year ago. Later both the couples bid good bye and moved to their houses.
On their way..
M: there is one more surprise left.
G: Maan how many surprises will you give. You know that I am really tired.. it has been a long hectic day for me.
Maan did not reply.
Soon they reached the mansion and Maan asked Geet to come to the terrace after changing her clothes so that she becomes comfortable.
Maan makes coffee for both of them and moves to the terrace. The terrace was adjoined to his study and the study was adjoined with his room. The teraace had plants at the side with a swing at one side and a coffee table where he had kept a few papers and a pen.
In the mean time Geet also came there. She was in her night suit with tweety trousers and and plain yellow shirt. She was looking extremely adorable.
M: Geet come.
Geet sat down on the swing and Maan bought the papers in front of her.
M: Geet can you sign these.
Geet started signing the papers without even reading.
M: Geet stop...atleast read them. You know it's a bad habit to sign papers without reading.
G: Maan you have read them na.
M: Yes
G: then...why should I read them.
Geet signed them all and Maan offered her coffee. While she was taking the first sip Maan thought of having some fun.
M: Geet you know these papers are related to KC.
G: So.
M: Geet you have resigned from your job in London.
G: (shocked) Why Maan. Why did you do this. I was so happy with my job. How can you do this without even telling me. You know I was on a very important project. My khurus boss will not leave me now. I had to leave tomorrow. Maan how can you do this. If it is not finished then KC's position will be on the stake.
M:Geet... Geet. ( Now she has started and now she won't stop)
M: Chup bilkul Chup. Can't you hear what I have to say.
G: No. Maan you don't understand...
M: Geet ok can you read these papers for once. For me..
G:...(started reading the papers reluctantly)
G:these are ...
M: Yes stop assuming things from your own.
G: it says that I will be heading this new venture of yours.. related to interior designing.
M: Geet how can I forget that it was your aim to establish your company. Look I just wanted to give you the platform to demonstrate your skills. I knew this was your dream and I am only giving you a helping hand in it.
G: aww thank you so much Maan.
M: Another thing you are shifting your things back here and will join the office with me from next week. Starting this Monday!
G: ok boss. Anything else???( Geet raised her hand in form of saluting him)
M: You will also do my sectorial work as well as I want you to assist me in every project from now onwards.
G: ok boss anything else???
M:and our marriage date is fixed after 1 month.
G: ok boss. Anything (and bit her lips)
As soon as these words reached her brain...She instantly stood up and ran to the reeling as now she could not see into Maan's eyes. Here Maan clearly understood her inner turmoil and went after her. He snaked his hands on her waist and put his chin on her shoulder. Here Geet closed her eyes and leaned on his broad chest and put her hands on his hands. This was a very blissful moment. After moments of silence...Maan wanted to break the silence...
M: Geet are you not happy with my proposal?
G: Maan..ummm its not like that... its just that everything is happening so quickly...
M: (offensively) Ok 5 years is long... Sorry Geet but I cannot wait anymore..
G: No Maan you are taking it all wrong... I meant to say that from morning it has been so hectic for me... and now you have given too much responsibilities...and my little brain is all getting messed up...of what things need to be done first...
M: No more words Geet... You trust me na
Geet nodded.
G: Ok then now you have me I will tell you what you have to do...
Maan picked her up and started moving towards her bedroom. Here Geet was completely astonished by Maan's antics.
G: Hey.. Maan put me down ok...I can walk...
M: Geet just shut up...
G: Haww!!! Maan you have started dominating me before our marriage what will happen after it...
Maan didnot respond.
G:Maan plzzz
Geet was whining like a kid and in order to stop that Maan kissed her. The kiss started off really slow. At first Geet was stunned by this act of Maan and didn't know what to do. It was only Maan doing the job. Later she started copying him but couldn't do a well job. Maan by his act taught her and she copied and soon it turned to be passionate one.They were in separate world of bliss. Soon Geet started panting and Maan had to stop. He kissed her forehead and hugged her.
After a moment of silence
M: Geet haven't you seen any Hollywood films?
G: Maan what are you saying I am not understanding. Obviously I have seen them!
M: My innocent angel! you know you don't even know how to kiss! Par koi baat nahi tumhe practice karwadonga!
G: Haaw maan!(wacked his hands)
Geet hide her blushing face in his embrace! Later Maan again picked her and now she didn't say a word!
Maan put her on her bed ever so softly. It was as if he was handling a fragile doll made up of wax.
M: Now Geet you sleep...you are quite tired...you need rest... Tomorrow you will have to face the wrath of your boss if you are sleepy!
G: Ok boss...
Maan raised his eyebrows and Geet instantly shut her mouth.
Geet had a question...and did not know how to put forward in front of Maan. Maan saw discomfort in her eyes.
M: (concerned voice) Geet what happened? Do you need anything? Tell me?
G: Ummm Maan.. you said that you will tell me what I have to do... I just wanted to ask you what I have to do...
M: Geet now sleep...
Geet was about to say something...
M: No more words Geet
Maan sat beside her and kept on caressing her hair until she slept. He kissed her on her forehead and then her eye and then at the corner her lip.
M: Geet you are the reason for my success.Today when the reporter asked... your eyes came in front of me. They say true that behind every successful man there is always a women. Now I want my life to be successful and i can not do that without my reason for success.
After sometime Maan also went and slept waiting for a new beginning to start.
After 1 month Maan and Geet had a grand wedding with all the rituals. In between Maan and Geet use to have their nok jhonks but in the end, ended up manofying eachother. Maan took special care not to hurt her anymore now. Now they were having a blissful life. After two years they were blessed with cute twins. One boy and one girl.Now Maan thought that there family was complete and thanked God for such life.
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