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CHAPTER 7. TO THE SAFETY!

Dev growled in anger as the report of Geet slipping out of his men's hands reached him early morning. He ordered them to search the Jungle but he had feeling that she would have escaped by the time his men scoured the entire Jungle. Geet was already resourceful just by herself but add to the mix, her smart sister Rajji and a stranger ready to fight, finding Geet would be like finding a needle in the haystack. But what Geet did not know was how much determined Dev was to find her. He would move heaven or earth but he would bring the girl back to Hoshiarpur and marry her. She had refused him and by her refusal she had insulted him in front of the whole Village. He had to take revenge and make an example out of her in front of the Villagers or pretty soon they would stop fearing him too and he would become a laughing stock in front of them. And that is something Dev never wanted! Geet Handa! Dev glared at Geet's picture in his hand. Tu jitthe bhi chali ja main tennu chaddaanga nahi! He struck a match and burned the picture.

It was early morning when the three stragglers started their procession towards the nearest town. As they marched to their destination, Geet continued to glance at Maan every now and then. She did not know why but from the moment they joked about marriage the day before, Geet started seeing Maan in different light. He already had her spellbound with his protector's avatar but seeing him joking and laughing brought a different side of him out. Geet was not sure but she had an inkling that she might be falling for him. But for once, she was not scared of this feeling. Infact, she was sure that falling for such a man would make her proud as Maan was a person worth falling in love with.

In the next two hours, they crossed the Jungle, ghats and reached the town. In few minutes, Maan had called his Office and another Jeep was ready for his travel. They climbed the jeep and drove off in the direction of Dilli. Maan sat in the driver's seat with Geet sitting beside him and Rajji sat in the back with both the girls chirping and chattering constantly. Maan also gave his input when needed but mostly he concentrated on driving. After few hours of travel and a break for Lunch, Rajji went to sleep while Geet remained staring ahead in silence. After few minutes, Maan murmured, "Tum sona chaaho toh so sakti ho!" Geet looked at him askance as she was pulled out of her thoughts by Maan's words. As the words penetrated through her head, she smiled softly but refused, "Nahi! Woh... jab tak hum Dilli nahi pahunchenge mujhe neend nahi aayegi!" Maan frowned, "Par tum toh raat bhar bhi nahi soyi!" Geet shrugged, "Main jab tak Dilli nahi pahunchungi mujhe Dev ka darr sone nahi dega!" Maan nodded and they drove in silence. As he drove, Maan noticed Geet being silent and looking sad. Till Rajji was awake, her chatter had deviated both the girls' minds away from their family's death but now it seemed Geet was relieving them. Maan wondered what he could do to divert her mind. Then his mind fell on the radio and he smiled. Generally he hated music but right now he would not mind it as long as Geet's mind was diverted.

Geet stared out of the jeep looking at the passing scenery when piano notes flew through the air. She looked at Maan in confusion only to see him adjusting the radio. Her eyes widened as she realized that Maan was putting on radio just for her. She looked at him surprised by his thoughtfulness while Maan continued fiddling with the knob of radio trying to fine tune the wavelength.

Kaun Mera

Mera Kya Tu Laage

Geet stared at him as she remembered his promise to deliver them safely to Dilli.

Kyun Tu Baandhe

Mann Se Mann Ke Dhaage

Her heart hammered in her chest as her eyes met his.

Bas Chale Naa Kyun Mera Tere Aage

Geet looked outside taking deep breaths trying to calm her racing heart.

Kaun Mera

Mera Kya Tu Laage

She closed her eyes enjoying the wind. Maan focused on his driving.

Kyun Tu Baandhe

Mann Se Mann Ke Dhaage

Geet could never forget the way they met; her begging him to help her and him refusing to help. But his refusal had sparked the rebel in her and she had fought the goons bravely. Geet smiled as she remembered him fighting with the goons when they became difficult for her to handle. A truck came from the front right towards them and Maan had to swerve sharply to the left. Geet grabbed Maan's arm tightly in fear.

Chhod Kar Na Tu Kahin Bhi Door Ab Jaana

Tujhko Kasam Hai

Maan applied the brake and the car came to stop. Maan feeling Geet's grip looked at her.

Saath Rehna Jo Bhi Hai Tu

Jhooth Ya Sach Hai, Ya Bharam Hai

Maan pressed his hand on her hand trying to assure her that everything was alright.

Apna Banaane Ka Jatan Kar Hi Chuke Ab Toh

Geet smiled at him and he smiled back.

Baiyyaan Pakad Kar Aaj Chal

Main Du Bata Sabko

Geet's eyes widened as the song's lyrics penetrated her brain. Geet pulled her hand away and looked down while Maan looked away awkwardly.

Kaun Mera

Mera Kya Tu Laage

Geet turned to look at Maan as Maan started driving.

Kyun Tu Baandhe

Mann Se Mann Ke Dhaage

She smiled at him tenderly as she wished the time stood still and she could stare at Maan forever.

Bas Chale Naa Kyun Mera Tere Aage

Maan gave her a glance and Geet looked away with a shy smile on her lips.

Kaun Mera

Mera Kya Tu Laage

It was few hours later when they reached Dilli, and one more hour before they reached Pinky's house. Rajji, who had woken an hour back, stared wide eyed at the house. She had never believed that they will be able to escape the Khuranas even though she was the one who encouraged her sister to run. But now as she stared at the one storey house of the Manchandas she felt tears well up in her eyes. She was safe! She was safe from the Khuranas! And most importantly her sister was safe from Dev! She looked at her sister and noticed that her sister too was looking at the house in the same way. After few seconds, Geet came out of her thoughts and they got down from the Jeep. Maan helped them with their bags and then Rajji thanked Maan with nothing but praise for him. Maan waved her compliments away and told her to live her life to the fullest. She nodded and dragged the bags towards the house wanting to give privacy to her sister and Maan. Maan and Geet turned towards each other and smiled awkwardly. Now that the journey was over both did not know what to say. As they looked around awkwardly, Geet wished that she had the guts to tell Maan that she was starting to have feelings for him. Maan looked at her and smiled softly and for a second Geet felt her hope rise that maybe Maan felt the same for her. But Maan broke her hopes by saying, "Goodbye! Take care! Chalta hoon!" Geet disappointedly nodded and waved him bye. She bent down to pick her bags only to notice that Rajji had already taken them away. Maan got into his jeep and started the engine. Geet walked towards the house only to stop when Maan said, "Geet! Suno!" Geet turned around wide eyed at him. Maan smiled at her tenderly, "Call jaroor karna!" When Maan realized what he said and how it could be construed he frowned and spoke sternly, "Job ke liye!" Geet nodded and smiled. She had forgotten that he had promised her job. Suddenly, the sadness she was feeling for leaving him, went away as she realized that they could still meet again. She walked towards the house with a spring in her step. Maan drove off as Geet rang the bell. The door opened and a chubby girl with a burger in her hand looked at them confusedly. Geet smiled and spoke, "Hi! Tum Pinky ho na? Main Geet hoon aur yeh Rajji! Pehchaana?" The girl frowned for a second, "Geet? Rajji?" And then her eyes widened and she let out a squeal. She hugged a shocked Geet and then hugged an equally shocked Rajji. She dragged both the girls in while hollering for her father.

It was midnight when Geet, Rajji and Pinky sat on Geet's bed in guest room. Rajji had her head in Geet's lap while Pinky popped in a chocolate into her mouth. Geet had just narrated the whole story of what happened to her and how she was saved. Pinky was looking at her wide eyed as Geet ended her narration with telling her how Maan had saved them and brought them here. Geet thought that Pinky was shocked due to all the horror which happened with Geet. But when Pinky opened her mouth, Geet was proven wrong, "Tujhe Maan Singh Khurana ne bachaaya?" Geet rolled her eyes. Ae le lo! Mere saath yeh sab hua us se isko koi jhatka nahi pahuncha! Maan ne mujhe bachaaya uska ise shock laga! But then that was Pinky! She was not there to feel the horror which Geet went through. For her, this was more of a fairy tale and less of a reality. Brought up in a city like Dilli, Pinky did not know what a girl in a village went through before she even hit 20. Pinky spoke again, "Tujhe pata bhi hai tu kiske saath aayi?" Geet looked at her in confusion, "Kiske saath?" "DD ke saath!", Pinky mumbled dreamily, "Mr. Dhak Dhak ke saath!" Seeing Pinky's sappy expression, both Rajji and Geet burst out laughing. Pinky frowned at them, "Are! Has kya rahe ho? Sab unhein office mein Dhak Dhak hi bulaate hain!" Geet looked at her amused, "Office?" Pinky nodded, "Aur nahi toh kya? Mere Office ke boss hain woh! Main Khurana Constructions ki receptionist jo hoon!" While Geet's eyes widened, Rajji sat up on the bed excitedly, "Sachchi? Phir toh Geet Didi apne Maan se jald hi mil legi!" Rajji nudged Geet and Geet blushed. Geet did not know that she was so transparent that even Rajji could see through her and understand her feelings. And the night passed with Pinky and Rajji teasing Geet about Maan and talking about things they could do in Dilli.

TRIVIA

The song is from the movie Special Chabbis (Year 2013) There are three version of this song; two female and one male. Both the female ones have same lyrics but the male one is different. This is the female one. Out of two versions, one is sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and other by Chaitra Ambadipuri. Even though Sunidhi is an acclaimed singer, I would suggest listening to Chaitra because her version is sung more beautifully!

I am off to recheck Chapter 8 once! Till then why don't you all enjoy the title track and the song in this chapter! And comment on the banner and the title track!

CHAPTER 8. A LOOK INTO MAAN'S LIFE!

Maan sighed as he drove towards his house. After dropping Geet and Rajji to their friend's house he had gotten a call from one of his sites and had gone there. It was nearly midnight when he was finally free to go home. Home sweet home! Maan smiled as his eyes reached the name plate of his house, THE GILL MANSION'. As his eyes read the name, old memories assaulted him. While generally this did not happen, but after going to Hoshiarpur, all his old memories had come to the fore. He remembered how as a confused 14 year old he had entered the house. His grandmother's village friend Jasleen and her husband Shamsher Gill had taken him in and brought him to this house. Both were prominent lawyers in their young age and hence by their retirement, they had enough money to afford a bungalow and best school and college for Maan and yet left with sufficient month to live wealthily. They were older than Daadi in age when Maan came to them but they had no kids and hence when Maan had entered their house, he had become the child they wished they had. But due to old age, they did not live for too many years. Jasleen Ma, as Maan used to call Daadima's friend died when Maan was seventeen and in two years her husband followed her. But before their death they named Maan as their heir and left behind enough money for his college and post graduation along with the house in which Maan lived. They also left him money so that he can start any business he wanted. And that is what Maan did; he started his own company, Khurana Constructions. Maan smiled as he remembered his Jasleen Ma and Shammi Daadu. They were the best thing that could have ever happened to him.

As Maan entered the house, he wondered whether Gudiya was awake or not. Gudiya! His sweet sweet Gudiya, the light of his life, the humor to his seriousness, the one person who always stood by him and the one person who he promised to protect till his last breath. As he walked towards his room, the light flickered on and he saw his Gudiya dressed in her night gown, standing on the top of the stairs, her hands on her hips, glaring at him with anger. Maan frowned. Why was she angry? Then his eyes widened as he remembered that due to giving away his mobile phone to Geet he had not contacted Gudiya at all yesterday. And after getting the mobile back, Maan had ignored her calls due to the urgency of making sure Geet and Rajji were safe. Even after coming to Dilli, he did not inform her that he was fine. Maan puttar! Tu toh gaya! Ab toh teri joh band bajegi na utni toh Hoshiarpur ke gunde bhi nahi baja sakte! Gudiya thundered down the stairs in anger and stood in front of Maan. "Kitthe gaya the Veerji?", she asked in an icy calm voice. Maan gulped; only he knew how much anger was simmering under the calm voice. "Boliye! Humein bhi jaanna hai! Aisi kaun si jagah gaye the aap jo humein ek phone call tak nahi kiya?", the girl questioned him, her whole body language screaming that she would love to thrash her Veerji. Maan gave her a soft smile trying to appease her but his smile came out as a grimace seeing her seething form. For few seconds, the girl glared at Maan while Maan looked at her scared. Anyone would have found the scene hilarious; an almost six foot man cowering under the glare of a girl in early twenties who has a height that barely comes to his chin. After few seconds, the girl let out a sob and surged forward the hug Maan. She started crying earnestly while Maan hugged her trying to comfort her, shocked to hear her crying. He had expected her to worry and shout at him, but he never expected his fighter Gudiya to cry. After few seconds, the girl pulled away and pushed him away. She glared at him but her eyes showed the worry for him, "Aapne humein phone kyun nahi kiya Veerji! I was so worried. Pata hai poora time hum Devi Maiyya ke saamne baithke aapki yaad mein ro rahe the! Soch rahe the ki humaare Veerji theek honge ki nahi? Aaj toh humaare Office bhi nahi gaye hum! Aur aap? Aapne ek baar bhi nahi socha ki aapki Gudiya kaisi hogi? Aap hi kehte ho na ki hum sirf Khushi Khurana nahi lekin aapki hasi aur aapki khushi bhi hai. Hum khush hain toh aap khush hain. Toh aaj aapne humein rone kaise diya Veerji? Boliye na! Chup kyon hai?" Maan sighed softly and looked at her amused, "Tum bolne do toh kuch bolun!" Khushi huffed, "Theek hai! Theek hai! Chaliye! Baaki baatein baad mein kar lenge! Knowing you, aapne subah se kuch nahi khaaya hoga! Chaliye! Hum khaana garam kar dete hain!" Khushi turned to walk away when Maan caught her arm and pulled her near. He knew that flowing under her anger was her love and concern for her Veerji. He placed a kiss on her forehead and mumbled, "I am sorry Gudiya!" Khushi gave him a teary smile and walked off to the kitchen.

After a while, both sat at the dining table with Maan eating and Khushi staring at him in awe as he narrated the whole story of what exactly had happened in Hoshiarpur. As he ended his narration, Khushi excitedly spoke up, "Wow! Veerji! Aap toh ek dum filmy hero nikle! Phataak se ladkiyon ko bacha liya! Waise un dono ladkiyon mein se koi pasand aayi kya aapko?" Maan rolled his eyes. How predictable! Main yahaan do ladkiyon ko apni jaan pe khelkar Dilli laaya hoon aur iska pehla sawaal hai yeh! He shook his head. But then according to Khushi, at the age of twenty eight he was nearing the end of marriageable age and he was to find her a Parajaayiji as soon as possible. Maan was shocked when Khushi had voiced this idea first but nowadays Maan was immune to her marriage bak-bak. But he tolerated only her bak-bak! If anyone else tried to talk too much in front of him, he had no qualms in lashing out at the person. Then he smiled as he remembered Geet. He had not lashed at her even though she was as talkative as Khushi. He did not know why but Geet's talkativeness made her more adorable. Khushi grinned as she saw her brother smile absentmindedly while thinking about something. Ab toh confirm hai Devi Maiyya! Veerji ko dono mein se ek ladki toh pasand aa hi gayi hai! Ab bas kaunsi ladki hai yeh pata lagaana hai aur phir humaari Veerji ki shaadi! She sighed happily as she imagined her Veerji on a ghodi going to the mandap. Maan came out of his thoughts at Khushi's sigh and smirked seeing her stare somewhere dreamily. He never lost a chance to tease his sister and he won't loose it now. "Kiske khayaalon mein doobi ho?", Maan spoke bringing Khushi out of her dreamland. Maan spoke again, "Kahin tumhaare us deewane ke baare mein toh nahi soch rahi? Bechaara! Aaj tum Office nahi gayi toh bada tadpa hoga nahi tumhaare baghair? Kitni baar aaj phone kiya usne?", before he could say anything more Khushi burst out, "Bas kijiye Veerji! Naam mat lijiye us paagal ka! Poore din mein bees call kar chuke hain woh! Mann toh karta hai ya toh unka gala dabaayein ya phir unko zeher de dein!" Maan let out a laugh at Khushi's anger. Khushi pouted, "Aap unhein kuch bolte kyun nahi hain?", she whined. Maan smiled softly, "Main kyun kuch bolun? Usne galat kya kiya hai? Bas tumse pyaar hi toh kiya hai. Aur pyaar karna toh gunaah nahi hai! Aur waise bhi tumhein toh khush hona chaahiye ki koi tumhein itna pyaar karta hai. Aur rahi baat meri? Main toh bahut khush hoon kyunki aisa ladka tumhaare liye main chirag leke dhoondhun, phir bhi nahi mil sakta tha. Woh ek heera hai, heera! He loves you, he cares for you, he accepts each and everyone of your nakhra and he is ready to fulfil each and everyone of your zidd! Aur jo ladka tumhaare itne rejections face karne ke baad bhi tumhaare liye crazy ho aise ladke ko main kyun rokun? Dekh Gudiya! Itna pyaar karne waala ladka life mein baar baar nahi aata! Soch le! Ek din woh bhi haar maanlega tumhaare inkaar ke aage! And then he will move on to someone else! Phir pachtaaogi!" Khushi huffed, "Hum nahi pachtaayenge! Hum toh khush honge ki peecha chuta! Aur woh humein pyaar karein usse humein kya? Hum toh unse pyaar nahi karte! Humein woh ek nazar nahi bhaate! Itne akdu, itne ghamandi! Aise insaan se hum na pyaar karna chaahte hain aur na hi shaadi!" Maan shrugged, "Tumhaari marzi! I won't force you, doll!" Khushi smiled at him. She loved it when Maan called her Gudiya or Doll! It reminded her that she had a family too.

It was early morning next day and Maan stood in front of his floor length mirror adjusting his shirt. As he made sure that his shirt looked crisp and was without any wrinkles his mind wandered over to Geet as it had been doing for the last few hours. He had dropped her at her friend's house yesterday and her thoughts started haunting him from that time. Even now Maan stood still remembering Geet's smile when he had asked her to call him. Suddenly, he came out of his thoughts and shook his head. Yeh kya ho raha hai mujhe? Main baar baar Geet ke baare mein kyun soch raha hoon? He had to distract himself! He had to distract himself before he went crazy thinking about Geet. He looked around hoping for some distraction when his eyes fell on the nearby stereo. He walked towards it and turned on the stereo.

As some RJ mumbled about the next song, Maan pulled out his vest from the cupboard and started to wear it.

Kaun Mera

Maan was shocked for a second.

Mera Kya Tu Laage

Maan whipped his head towards the stereo. Great! Yahi gaana mila tha ise bajaane ko!

Kyun Tu Baandhe

Mann Ke Mann Se Dhaage

Maan stilled in midst of buttoning his vest as he remembered Geet's hand holding his arm in fear.

Bas Chale Na Kyun Mera Tere Aage

Maan shook his head trying to focus on buttoning his vest.

Kaun Mera

Mera Kya Tu Laage

Kyun Tu Baandhe

Mann Ke Mann Se Dhaage

After buttoning his vest, Maan wore his socks and shoes as the music started played through the room. Then he turned towards his tie. Choosing one from his wardrobe, he walked over to mirror and started tying it up. Suddenly, a hand caught his tie holding hand and he turned around surprised. He froze in shock as Geet stood in front of him smiling at him. She pushed his hands away from the tie and started tying it for him.

Dhoondh Hi Loge Mujhe Tum Har Jagah Ab Toh

Mujhko Khabar Hai

Maan stared at Geet with wide eyes. He continued staring at her as she tied the tie.

Ho Gaya Hoon Tera Jab Se Main Hawaa Mein Hoon

Tera Asar Hai

Noting that his tie was done, Geet turned to walk away.

Tere Paas Hoon

Maan grabbed her hand.

Ehsaas Mein

He pulled her close.

Main Yaad Mein Teri

She stared at him with a smile on her face.

Tera Thikaana

He hugged her softly and closed his eyes.

Ban Gaya Ab Saans Mein Meri

Maan opened his eyes only to see him still standing in front of mirror, his tie still untied.

Kaun Mera

Mera Kya Tu Laage

Maan worriedly looked at his image in the mirror. Yeh mujhe kya ho raha hai?

Kyun Tu Baandhe

Mann Ke Mann Se Dhaage

Maan tied his tie and sat on the bed nearby in confusion.

Bas Chale Na Kyun Mera Tere Aage

He took a deep breath and got up. Bas Maan! Bahut hogaya! Us ladki ko bhool aur kaam pe dhyaan de!

Kaun Mera

Mera Kya Tu Laage

Maan entered Khurana Constructions with stern expression on his face. As he passed the reception, he stopped for a second. Pinky was missing from her seat. That was new. She had to deliver incoming mails daily morning. So her being not in her place was common but what Maan noticed was that her bag was also not in its place. Maan glared at her seat angrily. While Maan was not a strict boss, he was a man of discipline and he hated it when people came late. He walked into his cabin but not before ordering his staff to send Pinky inside the moment she came. His staff members gulped and prayed that Pinky would survive MK's chewing out. As Maan sat on his chair and leaned back, his eyes fell on a scar on his hand. He smiled softly as he remembered how his hand was nicked while fighting against the goons. As was its tendency since yesterday, his mind wandered towards Geet and he absentmindedly wondered what she was doing right now. Will she be resting or will she be already planning to come here? Suddenly Maan sat up straight. What if she is coming here? He adjusted his tie and shirt making sure that he was looking better. Suddenly, he smiled and shook his head. Why was he acting like a school boy with a crush? Suddenly, a whirlpool named Khushi stormed into his Office followed by a young dashing fellow. "VEERJI!", Khushi let out a shout and Maan looked at her in amusement. Chalo! Aaj ka entertainment ka dose mil gaya! She pointed her thumb to the handsome fellow behind her, "Inse keh dijiye ki humein follow karna band kare!" The young fellow huffed, "Khushi ke veerji! What can I do? Kal yeh Office nahi aayi and I missed her. So I decided to pick her up today!" The young man looked at Khushi, glaring at her as if it was her fault that he was following her and Khushi glared at him for almost stalking her. Maan looked at both of them amusedly and tried to control his smile. After he made sure that his face expression was neutral he spoke up with laughter in his voice, "Good morning Khushi! Good morning Arnav!" Khushi winced as she remembered that as Maan had come to office early morning they had missed each other and she was facing her brother for the first time today. She smiled sheepishly and mumbled, "Good Morning Veerji!" Arnav replied from behind her, "Good Morning future brother-in-law!" Khushi turned around and glared at him with her hands on her hips, "Woh aapke brother-in-law nahi hain!" Arnav looked at her with a smirk, "Isliye toh future kahaa!" Khushi's face crumbled and she whined looking at Maan, "Veerji! Inse keh dijiye ki humaara peecha chod de!", she complained whiningly. Maan shrugged, "It is not my fault that you decided to do your internship at AR Industries!" Arnav adopted Khushi's tone of speaking and complained to Maan too, "Dekhiye na Maan! Khushi mujhe ek chance bhi nahi deti apna pyaar jataane ko!" Maan shrugged again, "Ab Khushi ka dimaag kaise chalta hai mujhe nahi pata! You will have to talk to her Devi Maiyya for this!" Seeing both the men conversing as if she was not at all in the room, Khushi let out a loud shriek and stormed away leaving behind a grinning Arnav and a laughing Maan. Arnav winked at Maan and followed Khushi out of the room and building. Maan just shook his head and looked at the file in front of him. And the entertainment is over!

SONG TRIVIA

This is the male version of the song played in last part. I thought it would be funny to play Male Version for Maan and Female Version for Geet. This Version had different lyrics. It is from the movie Special 26 (Year 2013) and it is sung by Papon. If you want to enjoy this chapter, play the song while reading the song sequence. I tried and I loved it!

Hey guys, if you people find Khushi and Arnav a bit out of character then check the intro post, I have explained why they are like this. And also, Khushi speaking style will be a mix of her usual style of speaking hindi, Dilli Hindi and a pinch of Punjabi as she has been raised in Lucknow & Dilli and also with Maan as a brother who is Punjabi!

PRECAP

Geet re-enters Maan's life and Khushi and Arnav's backstory is revealed!

That's all for today folks,

Take care and wait few days for next update,

Kalpana