NEW MG SS || CROSSING PATHWAYS || ON HOLD - NOTE PG 55 ||

He is perfect according to himself, his life is perfect too ; no compromises..no adjustments. If you don't compromise, life will be perfect for you as you will never be disappointed by your own choice. Compromises and adjustments don't exist in his world, according to him no one can be happy by giving up what they desire.! Is he wrong.?

She believes in living life for others. Happiness in life is when you see other people around you happy. She would do anything, be anything to make people around her happy. She believes in compromising and adjusting being necessary for two people to be happy and understand each other. Is she wrong.?

What happens when people living in two different worlds, having 2 different opinions about life fall in love. One believes in changing for others, one doesn't.. Will they ever be able to understand each other for the love to blossom.?

Or will their love always remain confined to crossing pathways without reaching its destination.?

Hoshiyaarpur...

Geet woke up lazily to the bright sunny morning that awaited her. The sound of the birds chirping away in harmony reached her ears, bringing a smile on her face. It was the best sound according to her in the world, peaceful as heaven.! The smell of the wet grass reached her nostrils confirming that the garden had already been watered and it was time for her to wake up. Lazily rolling around the bed, her eyes flashed towards the alarm clock that sat right beside her table. The moment she saw the time, her eyes widened in horror. Springing off the bed, she rushed into the washroom cursing herself for being late.

Papa Ji, I'm coming in 10 minutes.! She screamed out from her room and heard her dad laughing quietly at her antics.! Geet quickly got ready and rushed towards Tito's room to check on him. Tito was her one and only darling brother, the most irritating person in her life but he meant the world to her after her Papaji. Reaching his room, she saw him lousing around in bed. Irritated, she pulled the curtains of his room open, stirring him out of his sleep. Tito woke up, startled when she smacked him right on his back.!

Oye Khotte, kitna soyega.? Kabhi toh time pe uth jaya kar. Roz mujhe hi ake uthana padta hai, itna bada ho gaya par har cheez bacchon jaisi karta hai. Uth ja ab, warna Papaji se phir sunega. Phir soya na Tito, do lagaungi sacchi mein. Uth ab.! Geet scolded him, pulling the bed sheet off his face.

Khud toh inta late uthi aur mujhe suna rahi hai. Tito taunted her earning a glare from her.

Tu ruk, bahut zabaan chalne lagi hai teri. Baad mein mere paas pocket money ke liye aana, tab bataungi. Geet said pulling out his school uniform out of his cupboard and giving him a glare.

Oye Geet didi, tu toh bura maan gayi. Abhi tayar hoke aata hoon na. Doodh bhi piyunga aaj. Tito tried to pacify her to which Geet just grinned and signalled him to go get ready.

Ab aaya na bacchu line par. Geet giggled rushing out of the room into the kitchen. As she entered the kitchen she saw her dad engrossed into the newspaper, sipping his morning tea and shaking his head. Geet quickly rummaged through the kitchen, gathering the stuff to cook the breakfast.

Waise aaj humare ghar ka suraj itna late kaise utha.? Mohinder asked looking up from his newspaper and watching her hurriedly working through the breakfast. Geet looked at him apologetically and continued her cooking.

Sorry Papaji, raat ko ek patient ki file check karte karte kaafi late ho gaya. Itna complicated case hai ki kya kahun. Ek toh hamare gaon me ek bada hospital bhi nahi hai and patients ko yahan se wahan transfer karna aasan nahi hai. So bas uski chakkar mein late ho gaya and subah late ho gayi. Geet cribbed making Mohinder smile proudly at his daughter.

Koi baat nahi puttar.! Tu jo karti hai, sabke acche ke liye hi karti hai. Tujhse ek baat karni thi puttar. Yahan aake baith.. Mohinder gestured for her to come and have a seat. Geet looked at him in suspicion, she knew exactly what he will bring up but she couldn't refuse either.

Papaji, abhi nahi. Late ho jayega. Geet pleaded but he laughed.

Samajh gaya, Dr.Geet ke paas apne papaji ke liye time hi nahi hai. Puttar bas paanch minute. Tere paas apne Papaji ke liye paanch minute nahi hai. Mohinder made up a hurt expression. Geet rolled her eyes at him and took the seat in front of him. Mohinder held her hand and Geet sighed heavily preparing herself for the upcoming talk.

Dekh puttar. Tu janti hai mai kya baat karna chahta hoon. Tujhe Raj uncle yaad hai na, jo Delhi chale gaye the.? Unki beti anwesha ki shaadi hai na yahan pe, Mr. khanna ke bete ke saath. To woh sab yahan aayenge. Beta woh bhale hi bada aadmi ban gaya ho par dil ka bahut accha hai. Iss liye woh apne beti ki shaadi yahan kar raha hai. Woh bacchi bhi dil ki bahut acchi hai. Tu janti hai, woh mera dost hai and hum shaadi ki tayariyon mein unki help karenge. Woh sab log 2 din mein yahan aayenge, unka beta Maan bhi aayega. Tu jaanti toh hai use, bachpan mein khelti bhi thi uske saath. Woh abhi London mein Raj ka business handle kar raha hai. Meri aur raj ki badi khwahish hai ki tum dono ka rishta ho jaye, hum long tumpe koi zabardasti nahi karenge. Mohinder quietly explained to her. Her eyes widened hearing Maan's name.

Papaji, woh sadu.?? Woh bachpan se hi khadoos tha papaji, usse khud ke alawa kuch nahi dikhta. Bas jeetna hai hamesha and doosron ko put down karna hai. Yeh kya kar rahe ho aap papaji. Geet sighed in exasperation.

Puttar, log hamesha thodi ek jaise hote hain.? Ho sakta hai ki woh badal gaya ho, ek baar mil toh sahi puttar. Woh log 15 din ke liye yahan hai, tu mil usse, accha lage toh theek hai aur nahi bhi lage toh main tujhse kuch nahi kahunga. Itna sa nahi karegi apne papaji ke liye.? Mohinder asked her emotionally blackmailing her at the end. Geet rolled her eyes and laughed at him.

Jaanti thi main, aap emotionally hi blackmail karoge mujhe. Geet chided making him smile widely.

Meri baat maan ja na puttar. He pleaded once more.

Theek hai papaji, rahega na 15 din yahan pe, dekhungi usko. Par main pehle hi keh rahi hoon, agar us khadoos ne wahi bloody foreign return ki tarah behave kiya aur mujhe dominate karne ki koshish ki toh main chup nahi rehne wali. Geet declared making Mohinder smile lovingly at his daughter.

Jaisi teri marzi puttar. Tu maan gayi, bas main isi mein khush hoon. He said caressing her hair. She smiled seeing him so happy. He meant everything to her, she would do anything for his smile.

Ab main jaaon.? Main clinic ke liye late ho rahi hoon papaji.! Geet said with a pout.

Maine tujhe kahan roka, ja tujhe jaana hai toh. He said making her glare at him. Geet got off the table, walking towards the kitchen when her eyes looked at the clock again. Her eyes widened in shock again. She looked towards Tito's room and screamed at him.

Tito, jaldi kar.! Tu late karwayega phir se, tujhe chod ke jaana hai mujhe. Kabhi toh time pe ready ho jaya kar.! Agar ab tu bahar nahi aaya na, pachtayega baad main. Jaldi kar.! She scolded him placing Mohinder's breakfast on his table and stuffing her breakfast while working in the kitchen. Mohinder looked in her direction and smiled proudly seeing his daughter, he was lucky to have a daughter like her, she could fill anyone's life with happiness.

Delhi...

Maan sat on the table across his parents staring at them in anger. Raj and Neena looked at each other fearing his reaction though they knew he wouldn't be tough to convince. He was in an exceptionally good mood as he came to India. Knowing Maan's nature, Raj feared to even bring up the matter but somehow he did and manage to pull it off well.

Mom, dad, this is the limit. Aap dono jaante hain that I only came here for Annie's wedding. Now what's with this marriage alliance.? How can you fix my marriage without even asking me. Is this why you called me here.? Maan asked them through clenched teeth. Neena smacked her head, this was the nth time she heard the same conversation. Maan refusing and Raj trying his best to convince his pampered son.

Maan, we haven't fixed anything yet. Just meet her, if you like her then only we will take this forward, if not then no one is forcing you. We are anyhow going to Hoshiyaarpur for the marriage, Mohinder uncle will be there and Geet will also be there. You have 15 days, meet her and if you like her that's good. Geet is a wonderful girl beta, you know her right.? You both were friends when you were kid.! What's the harm in meeting her once.? Raj tried explaining.

Ohh wow, so of all the girls you only found her.? She was a psycho at that time itself. She could be a totally gone case by now. Moreover, she is a village girl. Dad, please don't do this to me.! Can't I just enjoy Annie's wedding than getting into this mess.?? You know my nature, I hate adjusting or compromising anywhere. I won't change that for any one. Maan declared glaring at them.

Maan, people change beta. Why can't you just meet her once.? Then decide. If you don't like her, then we won't force you into anything. Raj tried persuading him once more. Neena looked in their direction from son to father trying to figure out who will relent in first. Maan sighed in defeat and squared his shoulders.

As you wish Maan.! Raj said and Maan breathed a sigh if relief. Finally he could breathe peacefully. He got and up and left the room. Neena glared at Raj.

Raj, I don't understand why you pamper him so much.? His attitude will end up leaving him alone in life. He is so stubborn, he won't compromise for anything, I am tired of his attitude. He won't adjust, if you are expecting him to change in these 15 days, he won't Raj. He won't compromise on any of his dreams or beliefs. Neena expressed her worry but Raj simply smiled.

Neena, why do you think I wanted Annie's marriage to happen in village.? Maan has never been to such places, he has only learnt to live his life according to his own wishes. He hasn't learnt to ever live his life for others. The change in atmosphere might change him, he is my son after all, he will change Neena. He will.! This will prove to be the best time of his life, trust me.! Raj assured Neena and left the place, leaving her pondering over his words.

Maan looked out the car window, admiring the beautiful landscape surrounding the village. It wasn't anything like the imagined, it was way more exotic than he thought of. After spending most of his life in London, he really didn't expect himself to like a village but much to his surprise he loved the place. Maan stopped the car infront of the house and saw his dad jumping out of the car and rushing in to meet his old friend.

Papaji, I will speak to the arrangers while coming back, you don't need to worry about it. Anyhow his house is on the way to my clinic, so I will get the details and explain all the stuff to him and then come back home. Geet spoke on as Mohinder listened on. She would hardly let him do any work, managing everything all by herself.

Theek hai puttar, tu hi baat karle. Jaldi aa jana Geet, Raj uncle wale bas aate hi honge. Tito toh wapas aa gaya toh uski fikar mat karna. Mohinder said when he heard some noises outside the house.

Lagta hai woh log aa gaye, mein phone rakhta hoon Geet. Mohinder hurriedly spoke and Geet could feel the excitement in his tone. She laughed as she could sense how happy her father was.

Ji papaji, main aati hoon thodi der mein. Geet said and disconnected the call. Just as Mohinder put the receiver back in the cradle, Raj entered the house happily calling out for Mohinder. Maan watched both of them excitedly hug each other and soon they got busy with their chats. All of them settled down and got chatting while Maan looked around the house trying to distract himself. Much to his surprise, he loved everything about being in a village, be it the surrounding or be it the atmosphere around the place. It was calm and peaceful contrary to his hectic life. The atmosphere was new to him, it was fascinating for him to be in such a new atmosphere. Maan sat admiring the house when he was distracted by Mohinder's question. Maan got engrossed in chatting with Mohinder when Raj suddenly interrupted them loudly.

Oye, yeh sab toh theek hai, par Geet kahan hai.? Kahan chupa ke rakha hai use.? Raj asked calling out for her.

Raj tu nahi badla. Woh abhi aa jayegi, clinic gayi hai. Bas aate waqt kuch arrangers se baat karke, ghar hi aa rahi hogi, Maine kaha usse main chala jata hoon, par sunti nahi hai. Kuch karne hi nahi deti, sab khud hi karti hai. Mohinder laughed.

Clinic.? Maan asked startled by his answer. His thoughts went to all the wrong places.! Raj and Mohinder looked at him questioningly.

Haan puttar, doctor hai toh wahin hogi na. Mohinder interrupted his chain of thoughts. Maan looked at Mohinder stunned by his answer. Geet was a doctor.? Although he hadn't thought very highly or low of her but he didn't expect her to be so high off either. Mohinder noticed Maan's vacant expression and looked towards Raj.

Tune Maan ko Geet ke baare mein nahi bataya kya.? Mohinder asked Raj. Maan glared at his dad, he had known everything about Geet yet he didn't tell him a thing. Only he knew how much he pondered over how she might be now. Watching Maan's fuming expression Raj laughed out loud amusing Mohinder.

Maine socha bacche khud hi mil lenge aur baat kar lenge. Vaise bhi yeh saab zaade jab se ghar se niklein hain, pareshan hai. Maine socha aur kyun karun. Raj said laughing followed by Neena and Mohinder. Maan rolled his eyes at his dad, he was such a sadist. He has been enjoying his restlessness all along and didn't even bother telling him a single thing about Geet. Just as they were about to continue talking, loud noises broke the silence in the room followed by a scream.

Tito, bas kar.! Geet screamed at him, taking fluffy and tuffy into her arms. She glared at him.

Didi, inko nikaal yahan se. Warna main na maar dunga inhe. Tito said scaring the poor animals away. They snuggled more into Geet's arms.

Tujhe na maar doon usse pehle main. Tujhse kisne kaha hai inke paas aane ko,? Jab dekho in becharon ke peeche pada rehta hai, koi kaam nahi tujhe.? Ja andar apna homework kar aur dobara mujhe inke paas mat dikhna. Geet glared at Tito who stuck his tongue out to the poor creatures and turned away from them.

Pata nahi kahan se utha ke leke aayi hai inhe aur sunati mujhe hai. Tito cribbed and stomped his way into the house. Maan stood at the entrance watching her, she had her back towards him and he tried to look at her face.

Geet Puttar, aa gayi tu.? Mohinder called out to her. Maan stood by them watching her caressing the puppies when she suddenly stopped hearing his voice.

Aayi Papaji.! She said and quickly let the 2 puppies off her hands who ran away into the corner near a tree. Geet turned around to find Mohinder standing at the door accompanied by a few others. Her eyes followed the people surrounding her father and stopped at one pair of eyes which were watching her intently.