~pari~ THREAD 3 updated new thread 29th april - Page 68

PART 40

He turned his back on her and headed towards his front door. He knew he could himself back anymore.

then he heard her say - merin aur Aryan ke bech koch nahi hain

Maan instantly turned around to look at her - What?
she took a deep breath and took a step closer to him - jab aap uss din merin office aayen the, it was just a formal handshake and hug after signing the deal. Nothing happened between us. He wanted me to invest in his business venture, and as I told you I was looking to expand into something different from my business so I did.

When Maan finally met her eyes he could see some hope.

Geet - you know I don't like guys like Aryan

Maan took a breath absorbing everything she just spoke - It's actually none of my business. Why are you telling me this?

Geet - Because I want to know why you came to my office that night

She looked up at him with so much hope in her eyes and he couldn't deny.

Geet - the truth Maan. I think I atleast deserve that

The intensity of her look and her voice almost scared him and made him want to run away

Maan - I wanted to get my answers.. I mean.. He cleared his throat .. I wanted to know what we are... what we could be...

Geet gritted her teeth - but you went out on a date

He surely could sense his tigress annoyed.

Geet - wo sab kya tha maan. Were you opening yourself up to a possibility of a relationship

Maan's shoulders shrugged - I don't know Geet. It was all big mess. I went out with my friends and then .. he just sighed I guess I just wanted to prove to myself that... I was single.

Geet spoke agitatedly - You weren't single, Maan

He looked down at her in shock. She held his collar in anger

Geet - we are in a relation for months.. You were in a relationship... with me.

Her voice and words made his mind go blank.

Geet shook him - You were just too stubborn to admit it, Maan .. and I put up with it! I waited! Until you'd finally be ready to admit it to yourself

He couldn't believe what he was hearing. It wasn't all fake for Geet. It was easy enough for her to treat him like her jaan, to answer to his whims... because for her it was all real.
Then her expression softened as her hand slipped around his waist - And I would never touch Aryan in any other way ...Because I would never cheat on you, Jaan

Her soft ragged breath soothed his soul. Yet he was more confused now than few moments ago. Now, more than ever, he did not know what they were anymore. There was a thin line between pretending and reality. She took a deep breath and stepped out of the hug.

Geet - Maybe it's time we finally settle the score. Here. Now

Maan looked down at her perplexed.

Geet - Are you ready to have a relationship, Maan?

She asked seriously
He took a deep breath and nodded. Because, honestly, he thought he was.
Geet - Are you ready to be with me?
She asked him the question he wanted to ask her. He knew the answer to that question now more than ever. In spite of all his fears, all his insecurities, all his uncertainties, he knew what he wanted now. It may be a dream, but he wanted it. She may be a person living in a fairyland but he knew what he wanted. And he knew in his heart, that he had to fight for it. Because Geet was really worth it.

But when he looked down at her cold expression he couldn't voice himself.
Geet - Do you even want to be with me? She rephrased her question seeing mum.

Maan still couldn't answer.
Oh she looked so angry, frustrated, and broken all at the same time. She shook her head in disbelief and then turned to walk away.