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Part -11
Geet was immersed completely in the files. There were so much to know and understand Geet did not know when it was time to go back. Vicky shook his head and said softly," Hey Geet!!! Its 6 pm. don't you want to head back?"
Geet:" Umm Vicky, I will take some half an hour more. You get going!!!"
Vicky:" You don't need to do all of it today, you know right?"
Geet:" Yep but Vicky I will have to glance through again before I can start and if I send a half an hour more I can actually finish it up."
Vicky:" As you wish, Geet!!! See you tomorrow."
Vicky left while Geet continued reading the file. Few people were still at their desks but mostly the office was empty. It took almost an hour for her to finish up and so when she left office it was 07.15. As she walked out of the office she was totally surprised as a black jaguar stopped in front of her. The glass slid down and there was Maan sitting on the driver seat and said just on short sentence," Please get in."
Geet did not know why she listened to him but maybe the sincerity of his eyes or the pleading of his voice made her do so. She made a grumpy face while putting on the seat belt as Maan drove on. Maan drove her to Khurana hotel in lower Parel, the same place she had stayed for initial few days. Once he had given the key to the valet for parking he took her with him to his private penthouse on the top floor with an open terrace. As much as Geet was angry with Maan the breath taking view from the terrace was too awesome to ignore.
The slight breeze and the beautiful starry night made Geet take a deep breath when she heard the most sincere voice saying," I am sorry Geet."
Geet turned and looked at him and maintained a neutral look urging Maan to continue.
Maan:" Geet I know I should have told you earlier that I am Maan Singh Khurana. But all I wanted was to be myself with someone. I mean had you known I am a multi millionaire would you have taken me to chaupatti? Would you have cribbed about your training programs had you known I am the owner of that company? Would you have told how much Naina had bankrupted her Veerji in one of her shopping trips had you known I am her veerji? I wanted you to behave like yourself with me. Only since I am not closely associated with the training programs and trust pinky to handle that I never figured out you will be working under me. I don't have many honest friends miss song, even less who has the guts to be their real self with me. I did not want to lose the one person I had."
Geet could hear the sincerity in his voice. She blushed hard remembering what she had cribbed about the training during some of their chat. He might have been laughing his head off.
Geet pouted and said softly," You had a nice laugh over my silly act."
Maan shook his head and said," No Geet. In fact I got a nice insight about the training programs in my company and all".
Maan winked making Geet pout a little more.
Maan:" Geet, don't you understand? I loved being a friend with you and I would hope we can continue. And I can never make fun of you."
Geet: "hmm."
Maan:" Geet, please forgive me. And promise me you won't stop being friends with me just because I happen to be your boss as well!"
Geet:" You mean to say, even though I have to listen to all your orders in the office, I can crib about my khadoos Boss later to you??"
Maan absentmindedly said yes and then said in a serious voice," So I am khadoos??"
Geet:" Do you have any doubt about that? You are the most akdu and sadu person I met."
Maan:" Really Miss song!!!! So I get you are not really angry at me anymore?"
Geet smiled mischievously and nodded.
Maan:" And chances are there that you were never really that mad at me?"
Geet smiled and said," You sounded cute in the texts. I was hurt Maan. I truly was. But then I thought back and tried understanding your point of view. You know someone had once said to me that if we keep ourselves in other's shoes then many fights would be solved and many relationships would be saved."
As she spoke she remembered her first ever fight with Armaan as a lover.
Armaan:" Geet grow up!!! Don't you get it?"
Geet : "I just get it that you and miss micro mini were flirting! FLIRTING!!!!! Did you forget you have a girl friend? "
Armaan took a deep breath. Geet has always had the knack of over reacting. Then he said," So this is the trust you have on me Geet?"
His tone, the way he spoke was like a slap to her. Geet said softly," I am sorry Armaan!! Don't know what came over me but I can't bear you with anyone else."
Armaan:" I understand Geet. You were jealous but don't you get it, I love you and nobody can take your place. But she is a friend and just because I love you don't mean I should stop being her friend Geet. How would you feel if I stop you from talking with Sid or Yash or be suspicious if you give a friendly hug to them?"
Geet understood his point and said," I am so sorry Armaan."
Armaan wiped away the tears that had sprang up from her eyes and brought her closer and said in a soft voice," Try keeping you in other's shoes then many fights would be solved and many relationships would be saved. Geet, I love you. But if there is no trust then no amount if love can save a relationship. I trust and respect you. Can you trust and respect me as well?"
Geet hugged him tighter saying," I trust you too Armaan, a lot more than you think I do."
A shake on her shoulder brought her back to reality.
Maan:" Earth to Geet, are you even listening?"
Geet:" Am sorry Maan. I just got lost in some old memories."
Maan:" The beautiful smile on your lips told me it would be a beautiful one. "
Geet:" It was!!"
Maan:" Geet, so since we are still friends lets dine together. What say?"
Geet:" Not at one of your place. I want to eat and not worry about being all manners you know..."
Maan: "Ok, so let me order some pizza and soft drinks and we can enjoy them right here without bothering of any manners, what say??"
Geet nodded excitedly. As Maan was busy placing orders and freshening up Geet was roaming round the terrace enjoying the light breeze. She remembered all those chats they had. It was one sudden night that Maan had started their chatting with a simple hi but then they had continued.
Geet was lost in the thoughts when Maan suddenly called out to her and said," Hey Geet, pizza is here."
Geet turned and found Maan standing with his casuals on. He was quite handsome, First time ever Geet noticed this. But then she smacked herself in her mind to think on that line.
Geet:" Wow!! That was fast!!"
Maan:" I placed the order twenty minutes ago so it is not as early as you think."
Geet: "I am famished. You know my khadoos boss had given me so much work on the first day itself that I had to extend and finish up."
Maan smiled at this cute cribbing and said softly," But Geet, I am a friend of your boss MK and he said he has given you a week's time."
Geet smiled widely knowing he is playing along.
Geet:" But he knows the amount of information in those files Maan. And we are new. Don't you think we should have been given some more time?"
Maan:" Geet, do you really want the answer to that question or you want me to play along?"
Geet: "I like you playing along but I would be really happy to know the answer to that question."
Maan:" Geet, Khurana enterprise is a large company. It took me years of working and giving my heart and soul to raise and maintain it to the place where it is today. Naina and Dev weren't kidding when they said am a hard task master. I am Geet. You think that one week is a less time for the overview then what will you say when I might give you to analyze an entire project and report me within days? I am not an easy boss and I agree to this but at the end I can promise only one thing that you will learn many things about the true business world Geet. "
Geet looked at that man in awe. Then she said softly," Maan, I need to go back to hostel and don't bother dropping me because I am sure you know how near my hostel is. And please tell your friend MK that he will get hundred percent dedications from his intern Geet Handa!!"
Geet gave a soft smile while Maan looked at her incredulously.
Geet: "Night Maan."
Maan: "Good night Geet. At least let me escort you till the gates."
Geet:" Sure, I mean it's not every day that The Maan Singh Khurana escorts you till gate."
Maan:" You are impossible Geet but I am glad that I did not lose my friend."
Geet:" True friendship has the power and courage to forgive Maan."
Geet followed Maan and they parted at the entrance. Geet decided to walk back the little distance.
Once she was at room however a grilling session was ready.
Naina:" Oh so finally ma'am is back from office..."
Pari: "Don't tell me MK made you work over time on your very first day?"
Naina: "Knowing Veerji it is not impossible."
Geet:" Guys let me freshen up and then we can continue with your question bank. By the way let me tell you Naina that your veerji is a real taskmaster."
Once Geet changed she came and sat with her two friends. A part of her wanted to tell them about Maan and not hide about things. She cleared her throat loudly to get their attention and said,
Geet:" Guys, I just wanted to tell you guys something. Don't freak out okay?"
Naina and Pari:" Okay! "
Geet:" MK...I have seen him before today also.."
Naina:" Uh Geet, he is famous. Of course everyone has seen him before."
Geet:" Not like that Naina. I wish I had seen like this. Would have saved me a shock!! I met Maan the first day I came to Mumbai and we sort of became friends. We had exchanged numbers and had been chatting since then.. Only today I found out that he is the co-owner of the company I work in."
Naina and Pari were two shocked and speechless. Geet found them watching her with an incredulous expression on their face.
Naina was the first to recover and said," So let me get that straight!! You and Maan Veerji met on your first day you went out alone and ever since you guys are in touch? "
Geet:" Not exactly, we chatted only thrice during this period. I mean that is hardly keeping touch."
Naina: "Are you kidding me Geet?? Maan veerji actually chatted with you thrice? That is like eighth wonder of the world."
Pari: "Geet, you actually chatted with someone you don't even know? That is not you Geet."
Geet knew what Pari was suggesting. Naina doesn't know about Armaan but Pari knows. And she didn't know how to explain about her stance when she herself didn't know the reason behind it.
Naina:" Come on Pari, You know Veerji will never harm Geet."
Pari:"I don't mean that Naina. I mean that guy could have turned out to be anyone. Was it a good thing to do Geet? "
Naina: "Don't be silly Pari, life is worth to take the risk."
Pari: "Naina, Geet had a very tough time last few years. I won't be sharing that because it is Geet's call to share. And am not sure if Geet is at a point where sharing won't hurt her. But I don't want Geet to get hurt again. She has much more than her fair share."
Then Pari went and stood in front of Geet and caressed her cheeks lightly and said," Geet, I am glad that you have a nice friend and as much as I have heard from Naina MK seems a really nice person. But please be careful. You have just started to heal a bit and I don't want you hurt again."
Wordlessly Geet hugged Pari as she soaked herself in her care. Maybe being friends with Pari wasn't such a bad idea after all!!
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