Secretly Smitten#8 (Thread 9 Link @ Pg 140) - Page 11

"Maan"

Geet took his name very after opening eyes in morning but didn't find him beside. The fear of his leaving without telling her came over to dominate her mind but then she saw his luggage was still at same place. She breathed in relief. But then where did he go? She thought. She came out to look everywhere. Both the floors were empty and her fear increased. She searched in balcony when noticed the door goes to terrace was opened, which usually used to be closed. She frowned thinking why it was open when suddenly thought crossed her mind to might find Maan there, taking two three steps at once she runs up and halted on the door.

Maan was talking on phone, with some Adi' she heard taking out his name. Maan was breathing hard seemed exhausted after deep exercise. He was wearing a vest over track pants and his body was showering in sweats. Geet gasped in remembrance. She recalled their night last night together, how she didn't want to leave him and how, Maan slept taking her in arms. Redness crept on her cheeks and she smiled, holding door frame in her loses hold when suddenly hairs of her body got alerted. She was certain with the happening of something for sure whilst her eyes were looking at the ground in anticipation when, in next second her nose smelled his scent. He was near, indeed very near that a finger raise could have touched him.

She felt his hand crawling over her face and then felt a pull in hairs and next moment she was in his arms. Then his lips touched her forehead and a calm sound hit her ears.

"Good morning Angel"

She smiled. His hand pulled her chin up to look him and when she saw, there were lots of emotions she found wondering behind those desperate eyes. Like he was waiting for something. It was the last hour they were spending together. She rose on her tip and kissed over his forehead as same as he'd done and whished good morning back.

"What you're doing here Maan?'' She asked breathing in his arms.

"Talking to Adi' my friend,. Some business propose"

She nodded.

"When Dad is coming Geet", he put few free strands behind her ears smelling in her hairs.

"In two-three hours" she was sad which she shouldn't have thinking her parents arrival but this time nothing could be thought besides Maan. She was hopeless.

"I should do hurry", Maan thought. He was sure Geet would need much time to behave proper in front on her parents after his leaving. "Can I get a cup of coffee",

She nodded. They left together on stairs holding their hands.

##

This was the time of Maan leaving. Geet was holding her tears back but little was spilling secretly which she was wiping by Dupatta. She didn't want to weak Maan again fearing with his previous night breaking down.

"Maan your car has arrived" She rushed up to inform him when saw him already coming down carrying bags. She stopped in middle of stairs. This moment was hard to pass in silence. It was hurting. Every little thing they'd spent together in three days came reminding in her mind, making her breathing impossible to continue. The Dupatta she was using as handkerchief refused to help her more and without any hindrance, tears made way out freely.

"No Geet, don't cry" He cupped her face reaching to her step. "You know, you're stronger than me, what if I start again like last night"

She tried to smile but it brought out more tears from eyes. Maan hugged her tight just with a hope she will be fine in his absence.

"I will be in Delhi Geet, I've rented a flat here. We will meet out, I promise" he kissed her hairs. She clutched him tighter not to leave him at any cost. She wanted to stop time. Nothing was feeling better than a thought of him not going away leaving her again with a long lasting wait which when will end, she don't know.

"I've to leave Geet"

She looked him and moved out. She was not any Angel but a common girl who doesn't possess any magic wand in hands.

And he left.

##

After few hours,

Maan was settling his flat when the call bell rung. He knew who it was and rushed to open.

"Hi Adi"

They hugged. "How are you?"

They chatted a few lines about happening in their life. Adi was surprised finding Maan in a flat when he knew, he could buy a Villa to stay even for one day. Other than it Maan being in India and didn't even inform him was suspicious. He always knew that Maan had possessed calm nature but this time a satisfaction adored his face, which was noticeable. He was looking happy than ever and his skin was glowing.

"Maan is everything okay?'' Adi couldn't hide his curiosity. Maan first stared him for a second then nodded. "Yes Adi everything is fine. But today I need your help"

"My help?" now this was a surprise for him that the big Maan Singh Khurana asking for his help. He sensed something was not as good as Maan was showing it to be happen.

"Adi .. " He hesitated for a while. Maan didn't like to open up before everyone but he knew, it was his need to tell Adi everything, for his own sake. He told his story from childhood up till now.

Adi shocked. He was speechless knowing how it can be possible what fell out but he knew as well that if Maan is telling this story, it must be a big truth of his life.

"So you need to establish your business here?

"Yes Adi and for this I need your help"

"Okay Maan I... "

Adi even could not express his view when suddenly Maan phone rang. It was an unknown number. Maan picked it up.

"Hello, Mr. Maan Singh?" Voice from another side came.

"Yes?"

"Well, this is Ravi Singhania, owner of Singhania Enterprises. I just hope you've been heard of this name"

"Of course I do. So what can I do for you Mr, Ravi"

Mr. Maan, I've heard you are wishing for extending your business in India. I've a big offer you. Can I have a meeting with you?"

"Yes of course" Without delay Maan replied. He knew Singhania's very well.

"Great. So hope to see you in Mumbai Mr, Maan. How about tonight as I'm leaving for US by next flight"

Maan had'nt time to think over the plan and he accepted.

"Thanks, see you tonight Maan"

"Sure Mr. Singhania"

They hung up. Maan told Adi everything and became busy to arrange ticket for evening flight.

##

Ravi Singhania dialed a number in his phone the next after cutting off from Maan.

"Hello, Yash Sir, Your work is done. I guess he will be ready for this offer"

"Thanks Mr. Ravi"

They chatted for some time and it ended with a winning expression of Yash face.

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