She still remembered how he used to bring a single rose everyday & as fate had it was Geet who catered to his table by her small cute pursuing to her boss who was affectionate to the doe eyed 20 year old wishing to cater to table number 19 .
They never talked it was a mutual understanding , he left the Rose & she preserved it . It was a common occurring until 1 day he stopped visiting the cafe . At first Geet though he might be busy so skipped coming . However she waited . The cold months of Winter went by & onset of Spring was unveiling itself .
She heard rumors of his marriage , even certain pics of Maan with his "girlfriend" Lisa also caught her notice . But she was never perturbed as she always knew he would never want her . A man of his stature had class & she was just a pretty looking waitress who was working her days alongside college .
As time passed she understood he might have forgotten about this cafe only , she sighed n looked at those roses she preserved carefully wrapped in a cellophane paper . The door tinged but she din bother to turn around , in any case Mary was free to cater the customer when she heard the too similar deep voice "I'll have my order taken by Geet ... thank you"
He knew her name ! she whirled around only to meet the warm brown eyes of the man who was the cause of her restlessness , misery & longing under the veil of indifferent Geet Handa . As she approached him , she saw his hand wound in a crepe bandage & his head too having bandage with a deep bruise quite evident . Keep the pad n pen down she involuntarily touched his head , her eyes misting as she asked "how did this happen?"
Maan held her hand in his firm ones n replied ... "its Lisa ..."
Geet looked at him bewildered .
Maan sighed as he recalled the day ...
Lisa his would be fiance or so she'd like to believe herself was mad at him for not spending time with her . They were in-car & he was driving , she was constantly hinting that Maan does not love her & finally he complied that YES ! he does not love her but someone else . Not believing its true she lunged at Maan & he lost control of brakes resulting in both getting in a serious accident . Lisa is still being treated & Maan has recuperated just a while , precisely a day back , gotten home , sorted few things , talked with his mother about his decision to not marry Lisa or keep any relation with her & straight away came to the cafe .
Geet who was listening to all this quietly suddenly teared up knowing about his accident & hugged him with all her love . As she thanked Lord for keeping him safe Maan held her dearly with his good hand & inhaled the light jasmine smell of her hairs n lavender perfume , he parted himself , tipped her chin & brushed away the tears . He took out a Red Rose from his pocket & offered as proposal to Geet
" I am in love with you Geet , ever since I saw you . I kept the rose each day to see what you do with it ? To my relief I saw you keep it , your eyes told you are as much affected by me as I am but never could voice out me feelings for I feared that you are too young & I might be snatching your youth , all that you deserve , but my accident has changed my views I cannot let go of you without telling you that I LOVE YOU . And if you would have me I would love to cherish you for this life & seven more .
There were no words from Geet , as she closed the distance pressing her lips to his sealing off the love between them , their hands entwined around the Rose as they kissed & shortly united thereafter in sacred ties of marriage .
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I dedicate this OS to Rose who was a dear friend of mine . I interacted with her quite a number of times & she impacted my heart deeply ; how much deep I understand now . I value her friendship & love her . But I shall not let myself miss her as she will be alive in my heart with the loving memories we had shared . I have shed tears for her & this piece is dedicated to her as she was a die-hard fan of Geet-Maan , Drashti & Gurmeet . May she be happy & in peace wherever she is .
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