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PART 49
Maan was in the attic. A piece of cotton was wrapped around his wound but it was still bleeding as he was not giving any rest to it. His upper body was bare and he was wearing his black track suit. His body was sweating profusely with the strenuous work-out that was going on. He continued tormenting his body in every possible way.
Downstairs Geet was waiting in the living room for Maan to come back. Didn't he say he would get her out of this mansion once she met dadi. And now after four hours of those unfortunate turn of events Maan was nowhere to be seen and she was sitting all alone in a couch while Annie was busy with Ami. Did Annie know? Did dadi tell her? Geet didn't know. But from the looks of it, no one else in the house knew. And Maan may be he is still in shock. OK, that's a lot to take in and she had given him enough time to get the fact in. That's all that happened in the past and now there is no use grieving over it. This is the way things are and they need to accept it. Atleast he could message the address to his apartment and Geet would leave with Ami. She haven't yet decided on a job. There was so much to sort out and Maan where was he?? Her patience was starting to die and she decided to go and have a look at him. The door to the attic opened with a creek. It still smelled of damp, dust and a bit of pigeon feather deposits. Geet could clearly hear the voice of hands moving in air and his grunts. Unlike the other rooms with centralised heater this one was deadly cold. In no time her teeth chattered. And then suddenly out of nowhere a white pigeon flew past her. A cool wind brushed her as it flapped its wings. Geet shuddered and moved in the opposite direction to the pigeon and saw him. He was leaning a step backward aiming to break a pile of wooden planks in front of him. Geet's eyes fell on the bare sweaty back of his and the muscles which flexed with his movement.
She felt a dejavu when she first saw him and felt this different way about him..the day he returned after his studies. It amazed her how things have gone from then to now. When they never said a word, they knew how much they loved each other. Then, there was the time when they talked and talked yet drifted apart. If something remained unfazed it was this swoosh of emotions that came into her mind whenever she saw him like a huge wave hitting the seashore. Her feet moved on their own and hugged him from the back so tightly that she forgot to breath for a nanosecond. Then she took in his raw scent. Maan's body stiffened by the sudden intrusion but when he realized who it was, his muscles relaxed. He gently touched her palm,hugging his bare chest , with his. Geet could feel him disentangling her grip. He made her stand facing towards him and his hand tightly wrapped around her waist. Geet didn't have the nerve to look at eyes and when she did that she wished she hadn't.
His eyes spoke volumes. There was guilt,pain, anguish, shame and love..it was like a whirlpool in a dark deep ocean.
His voice trembled when he spoke at last, "it..itna pyar k..kyu karti tum mujhse Mishty? Huh? Me is laayak bhi nhi..
At this she kept her finger on his lips. She could feel him quiver at her touch.
Geet : chup bilkul chup!!..jo ho gaya so ho gaya..Ab un sabke baare me sochke waqt nhi barbaad krna he hume! Mene apse kal bhi kaha tha na, hum present me jiyenge past me nhi!! Ateet ka saya zarur rahega humare sath lekin uske dar me aj ko barbaad nhi krna he hume!! Samjhe ap
Maan kissed on her forehead lovingly, "theek kaha tumne Geet. Jo hua usey me badal nhi sakta lekin jo agey hoga wo bilkul sahi hoga. Ab har galti ko me sudhaarunga Geet! Aur uski shuruvat aj balki abhi karunga. First you are going to live in this mansion!!
Geet's eyes popped out in shock, "KYA!! Ap na kabhi sudhroge..me apse itni pyar se baat kr rhi hu aur ap..mujhe yeha nhi rehna he. Ghutan hoti he in deewaro ke beech mujhe..
Maan : You told me you would let go of the past. Then it has to start from here where it all started. Is ghar me rehne ka haq tumse zyada kisi aur ko nhi he Mishty!!
Geet : ap mujhpe hukum chala rhe he!! Kya samaj rakha he apne? me apki katputli hu!! Me yeha nhi rahungi nhi rahungi nhi rahungi nhi..
He closed her mouth with his and her protests were muffled under their kiss.
When they parted breathless Geet muttered her face buried in his chest, "please Maan..mujhe yeha nhi rehna!!"
Maan : Geet, please..ek mauka do mujhe apne apko sudhaarne ka..
Geet : There is no point..kya mil jayega mere yeha rehne se!!
Now she was looking at him eye-to-eye stepping away from his embrace. Goshh he loved it whenever she had this angry kitten look on her face. Focus Maan, he reminded himself. He had tasks to complete.
Maan : Yeha rehna tumhara aur Mia ka haq he!! If you have a problem with other people living here, me sabko aj hi Pitampura wale villa me shift krne ko bol deta hu.
Geet looked at him with disbelief, "This is ridiculous!! You have lost your mind!!"
Maan : Jo sochna he socho lekin hoga wahi jo ..
Geet : AP chahte he, he na?
She glowered at him her cheeks turning deep pink in anger. His tremendous will was preventing him from scooping her in his arms and taking her away from everyone else in a world of theirs.
Maan : nhi..ab se wahi hoga jo sahi he!
Geet : aur sahi kya he?
Maan : Sahi ye he ki tum aur Mia aj se mere kamre me shift honge aur me servant quarters me!!
His tone was final and Geet knew it he would never ever change his mind.
She sighed in defeat. She stomped out of the room muttering, "inka kuch nhi ho sakta...lagta he sadma ho gaya he. Servant quarters me rahenge!! Itna bhi easy nhi he..aur wo rhe to rh me kyu unke kmre me rahungi!! Hey babaji..rehem karo na mujhpe..inka gussa aur pyaar dono niraala he!!"
Maan smiled seeing her silent acceptance. But his jaw tightened as he thought of the next task that he had to do. After a quick shower, he dialled Adi's number without thinking and then shut his eyes as he realised the guy got married only a day ago. Too late, Adi was already on the receiving end, "Adi..I know I'm bothering you but I don't really have a choice."
Adi : No problem sir.boliye
Maan : Within 24 hrs I want you to make sure that Dev Singh Khurana don't have any kind of access or possession of Khurana Industries property or our bank accounts. No need of sending any explanation or initmation just cut him off completely.
Adi : Sir..umm..are u sure!!
Maan : ofcourse!! Oh yeah..uske UK holiday ka advance paymement tha na..pay them extra if you need but make sure all of it are cancelled as well.
Adi : Sir..that would be a problem...If we cancel the tour, unka return ticket bhi cancel ho jayega.
Maan : thats exactly wat I want. I dn care whether he lives or even dies in a dungeon..HE and his bitch of a wife can go to HELL..
Adi shuddered at Maan's stern voice. He realised there was something really horrible behind this or else Maan would never do this to his brother. Dev's share in Khuranas have been diluted long ago due to his irresponsible wayward methods. Over the years it was Maan who developed the Khurana empire. Still he never differentiated and shared all the profit equally among the siblings. However he had the central power just in case to put a hold on their expenses if they went reckless like Dev in the past. This was the first time Maan ever used his power over their money that was provided to them by his hard work.
It was half past eleven at night. Maan had talked or rather announced to every one Geet would be living with them once again. Vicky was delighted but Annie was only happy because she knew it made Maan happy. Dadima's health miraculously improved with this news. She and Ami had hit it off very well and as always the adorable Ami was staying with her big dadi tonight. All that meant that at this time Geet was sitting all alone in Maan's bedroom on his bed. The very same bed which she decorated for his marriage night..OK may be not coz this room was so different now. Before she could stop herself old memories came crashing down to her. Surprising herself it was not the ones with Pari. Instead she vividly remembered they very first night she stepped into his room and every night that she spent with him..even the room has been redecorated and now had a much uptight look, those beautiful days were well alive in her mind. how they couldn't keep their desires to themselves yet felt obliged to do so. The memories of the those moments of anticipation caused a tingle in her spin and current sprang from her toe spreading all over her legs and finding its way to lit up her stomach with fire. Geet got one more reason to be pissed off at him. She had told him she wont stay here and now in his room breathing in his scent she was acting like a teenager and her body hopelessly craved for him. These feelings were supressed by years of effort and they resurfaced just like that out of nowhere. Ok may be not no where. The knowledge that Maan knew the truth took off a heavy weight off her shoulder. It was like some kind of stone stuck in her throat which was operated out today. Now that he knows, she knew he would be there always. His guilt pained her..his actions at present were out of her rational mind but deep down she knew that he was desperate to make up for everything and he was trying hard. Oddly enough he changed the subject whenever she tried to bring up Dev or NT for that matter. But his eyes gave away. It was murderous hatred. She knew it very well because once she had seen that in his eyes for herself. The craving took a back seat when her mind was again clouded. Wat if she committed some other mistake or he misunderstood her like before. Would he hate her again? Will she be abandoned again??
The answer was a knock on the window leading to the balcony. Geet looked at the direction of the noise in alarm,"kaun he waha?"
A husky whisper was the answer, "Me hu Geet...darwaza kholo"
Geet was surprised to see him yet she let him enter inside and welcomed him with a pout.
Maan : abhi bhi naaraaz ho?
Geet didn't look at him and stood facing away from him.
Maan : tum theek to ho na Geet? Mene bina soche tumhe yeha rukhne ko bol diya..lekin phir mujhe samaj aya ki is ghar se is kamre se jo buri yaadein tumhare mann me he unhe bhulana tumhare liye asaan nhi hoga.
Geet's heart was starting to melt at his earnest plea but she wasn't going to let him off that soon.
Geet : humesha se hi sab kuch apke barey me hota he..he na Maan? Apka pyar, apka gussa, apki nafrat aur ab apki galti sudhaarna..in sab me kahi Geet aur Geet ka pyar peeche reh gaya..he na?
Maan stood looking at the ground but Geet knew him well enough that his eyes were filled.
Geet : waise bhi me yeha apke liye nhi ruki hu. Ami ka parivaar he ye. Uska haq he. Wo me ussey nhi chheen sakti na! Aur ye kamra ye maahol..is dard ki ab mujhe aadat ho chuki he Maan. They can't hurt me anymore.
Maan : Geet, I know mera kuch bhi krna meri galti sudhaarna nhi he..Dev ke barey mujhe beshaq pata nhi tha lekin tumhe to me jaanta tha..Mujhe pata hona chahiye tha ki Maan ki Geet kabhi kuch galat kar hi nhi sakti..bharosa krna chahiye tha..lekin..un haalat me..me andha ho gaya tha gusse se..Lekin iske baad aisa kuch nhi hoga Geet. Tum aur Ami ke liye me apni puri zindagi dene ko taiyaar hu..
Geet : yehi jatane ke liye ap servant quarter me ruke huye he? Apko bas itna hi pata he..ki me apke kehne pe us kamre me rukhi thi. Trust me Maan that was never any sorrow for me. Is ghar se nikalne ke baad jo din mene dekhe he ap kabhi usko samaj nhi payenge. Wo dard jo ek maa ko hota he jab usey pata he ki agla nivaala uske bache ko dene ke liye kuch nhi he uske paas..na ek chhat. Mujhe aj bhi samaj nhi ata ki Arjun ke bina me kya karti us time. Uske baad..ek single mother hoke mene Ami ko jo bada kiya..har kadam har mod me pata nhi kaisi kaisi pareshaaniya dekhi! Kya ap un sabki bhi bharpai karenge? Nhi kr skte ap...kabhi nhi kar payenge..Just because apko laga ki mene apko dhok diya, meri takdeer hi badal gayi! Thak gayi hu me yu apke sath judke...kabhi apka pyar mujhe is tarah kisi alishaan mahal ki raani bana deta he aur kabhi apki nafrat mujhe sadak pe laa deta he. Kya bharosa kal koi aur apse kuch bol dega aur ap phir se mujhe paraya kar denge!!
Maan : Geet pleasee....he smiled sadly..lekin tum bhi to galat nhi ho..mene kiya bhi to yehi he..lekin Geet iske baad me tumhe aur Mia ko shikayat ka koi mauqa nhi dunga. Ye mera waada he tumse!!
Geet : I'm sorry Maan. Mujhe ap se is tarah bolna nhi chahiye tha..me apko hurt nhi krna chahti thi..wo to bas..yeha akele bethe bethe dimaag pata nhi kya kya khayal aya...
Maan : Geet, agar tum sach me yeha rehna nhi chahti to hum kal subah hi apartment me shift kr lenge.
Geet : Sach me?
Maan : bilkul..ab se sab kuch tumhare mutabiq hoga Geet!
Geet smiled and walked closer to him. She took his hands and wrapped it around her waist.
Geet : to phir me ye chahti hu ki ap jald se jald mere Dushtdaanav wale Maan bane..yu sad sad ache nhi lag rhe ho ap. Aur agar mera rehna will make you feel better..to me yeha rukti hu!
Maan : I love you Geet..
She hugged him without giving any reply to him.
Maan (self-thot ) : aj itne dino baad tumhare darr ko tumne mere saamne rakha he Geet, phir ek din zarur ayega jab tum khud bina kisi bandish...mujse phir se pyar jataogi Geet...
Geet parted herself from him with a blush.
Maan : to phir me chalta hu!!
She looked at him her face had a tinge of disappointment and worry.
Geet : will u be ok?
Maan raised his brows.
Geet : nhi..waha room heater bhi nhi he aur is thand me..
Maan smiled, "I'm fine Geet as long as I know that you both are sound and safe"
He kissed on her cheek and left watching her smiling at him.
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She walked down the lane in quick steps. Her breathing became faster not just because of the speed but the anger that was welling up in her brain. Marrying Dev Singh Khurana was one calculative move that NT had ever regretted. Five years back it all seemed to be perfect. He was the second of the Khurana clan. The first being out of her limits, NT voted for the second. She judged or rather misjudged that once Dev gets on his life there would be no stopping to them. The Khurana Industries was always on the ups. NT was always fascinated by the aura that Maan Singh Khurana possessed. It was natural to assume that soon his brother would join the league to. But things turned out that Dev could not even play the second fiddle. If only that happened everything would fall into place. Maan's married life was a hell. In course of time Dev and her kid will be the heir to all of the Khurana properties as Annie would be married off and the girl was not even interested which was even better from Nayan Tara's pov. Vicky can always be the next second fiddle she mused with pleasure. But today NT was certain that she went wrong. Somewhere she had went terribly wrong. Dev was always callous and casual towards everything. With all that tedious medical treatments and stuff they were yet to get a child or rather NT didn't have a hope now. She had been lying to the Khuranas about the world tour and was under treatment for about 8 months. But no fertility clinic proved worth to their money. She was thinking about surrogacy as a last measure. But then Dev out of the blue suggested lovingly that they should spend some time together and give it a rest for the time being, always relaxed than necessary sighed NT. If only he could be a bit more competitive..if only he resembled his brother at least by a fraction. There was her first mistake..trusting and expecting something from Dev. Then letting him remain quiet and being quiet herself after that idiot girl Geet left with his illegitimate kid. She never thought it necessary to follow Geet and ensure she never returned. She concluded that Maan and Geet were separated forever, second mistake. And then it was a matter of time when she came to know that Maan shifted to Geet's house. After all she had hired a detective for this purpose. The kidnapping was a fool-proof plan. The blame would go on Maan and again the love birds will be separated. Ignoring the importnce of the kid, her third mistake. Maan and Geet trusted each other and they planned to get married!! So much for her idea of separation.
The detective was left out as they came back to India. Trailing Maan Singh Khurana in India became even more difficult and she was so busy with her treatment sittings that she lost track after they reached Delhi. But today when she made payment for her limited edition Harry Winston jewel, NT was reminded with indignation once again that look of the sales lady when she informed her credit card no longer worked. Either Dev had spent all the money in some stupid casino or something really terrible has happened. She need to know, NT thought as she reached the end of the lane where their luxury resort was situated.
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PRECAP : Dev - NT return to India.
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