Blooming Season
"Koi event he rakh leyte!! Free ki raat ja rahi hai!" Maan made a face looking at the gathering from a distance.. He and Aliya were finally here but at a distance from the main area and so unseen by anyone..
"Enjoyement factor bhi hota hai kuch.." Aliya made a face and took few more steps to go when Maan held her hand and pulled her back.. "Kitne logon k khane ka order kiya hai tumne??" He asked..
"100 tak ka.. kyun??" She asked twitching her lips..
"Kyunki behna!! yeh 100 se zyaada ki awaam hai... Meri maano, nikal leyte hain chup chaap! warna yeh to koi nahi dekhe gaa k intezaam kiya hai! yeh dekhenge k kami kya reh gayi!!" He pointed out..
"Aur jo main itna tayyar hui hoon wo??" Aliya glared at him... "Mujhe mumma se milna hai!! yaad arahi hai unki.." She gritted her teeth..
"Subha mill lo gii to kuch nahi ho jayega!! Warna abhi tum shawk se jao.. main wapas ja raha hun.. bol dena tumhe bhej diya khud kuch kaam tha to Mumbai ruk gaya!" He cleared the street for her..
"Tch..." She huffed but then give it a thought... He was actually right about the food thing!! "Chalennn..." She yelled and turned back..
It was a cold and tiring day for everyone.. So people were free to choose if they want to stay inside or play or retire to sleep.. The fuss started when it came into notice that food is less and youngsters with whom Khurrana sir name was attached were asked to bear with the hunger and eat when everyone else were done!!
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By the next day, Main families, relatives and friends have mixed up quite well which was resulting in a blast... Several groups formed up as per their comfort level and common likes and dislikes.. Pooja and Engagement was at Night and workers were seen working here and there creating a misunderstanding between Nidhi and Sid's family.. Sid's family thought Nidhi's family had somehow managed to get the wedding planner team on board since Nidhi was smart and fimiliar with the group where as Nidhi's family thought Khurrana's have managed it. Anyways, everyone was so busy that no one asked anyone anything since monetary issue was settled before..
After the breakfast, people decided to explore coorg and different groups joined and headed different areas to visit.. Nidhi, being the bride was asked to sit back and Vikas had a great time last day so, Piya told him its her time to enjoy and he better sit back and take care of Aadi..
"Lekin Aadi mere saath tha kal!!" He argued..
"Isiliye to... baap beta ghar betho!!" She threw daggers at him and left.. It was no secret to Vikas that Piya wants to enjoy away from her oldage sasuralis including the great nani..
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"Please na bhaiii!!!" Aliya pleaded Maan to pick dresses of her from that shop while she attend her online meeting.. There was a great chance of rain today aswell..
"Dekha jayega.." He headed out while saying...
"Wow!!" Not just Geet, Each and every girl who was at that shop was staring at that beautiful lehnga which itself was simple, elegant and a unique piece.. Their faces flused when the salesman told them that its one and only and is already purchased...
"Insaan shaadi ki shopping yahan se kare..." Piya commented to which geet giggled and agreed.. Nandini on the other hand was busy looking at other different collection and taking few photoes which might help her later in her work.. This shop was looking fancy because they were not expecting anything like that in coorg..
"App he ka intezaar kar raha tha!! Ye saari ki saari ladkiyaan peeche parr gayi hain in kapron ke.." The sales man said as he saw Maan entering the shop.. "Huh??" Maan turned his face to see and immediately turned away.. "Baapre.. jaldi do bhae!!" No way he will get stuck in such crappy situation where every women in his life wants the same dress..
"Itne saare... Gadi mein rakhwa do..." Maan gulped down the lump under his throat when he saw so many dresses which were actually of Nidhi's.. The bill was already paid so salesman nodded in a yes and Maan literally ran off...
There were very less people present at the wedding place.. Most of Uncle Aunties were also out for site seeing.. But core Khurrana and Verma family were there and few ladies and gents who can't walk much..
They all were involved in discussing or doing somework and Nidhi and Vikas were sitting outside in the lawn with Aadi on the table playing with his toy.. "Yaaar!! bhae ye mujhse nahi hoga!!" Nidhi whined..
"Wo to mujhe bhi pata hai k tumse nahi hoga!!" Vikas ageed..
"Kya nahi hoga!!" She passed a grumpy look..
"Yehii... Dulhan ki tarah behave nahi hoga bhae!! Tum mein wo cheez hai he nahi!!" He made fun of her..
"Shut Up!!" Nidhi gritted her teeth and then shouted "Ahhh" as some tons of shoppers were dropped on her.. "And i want my money back!!" Maan pointed his finger on her..
"Tumhe to main!!!" Nidhi threw the bags away and glared at him...
"Hahahahah!! "Vikas laughed out... "Tum donow kahan se tapak gaye??" He asked.. They were not the kind of people who will he surprised or shocked on finding Maan or Aliya suddenly somewhere where they were not expected..
"They broke up!!!" Aliya announced chirping..
"Please tell me u have nothing to do with it!!" Vikas pleaded joining his hands together in front of Aliya... Last he could expect is that the Beach wedding couple Aliya was working for broke up because of some stupit stunt she pulled..
"Jee nahi!!! Pagal nahi hoon main!!" Aliya made a face.. "Mama kahan hain??" She asked..
"Ya to andar hongi ya ghoomne gayi hongi!!" Vikas told her after which she ran inside to meet her mom and everyone..
"Tumhe nahi jaana andar??" Nidhi asked mischeviously..
"Dill to nahi kar raha kuch khaass..." Maan made a face inticipating how he would be welcomed with taunts, complains and wedding work.
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"Hahahaha!!" Sight seeing got a halt in between when it started raining.. They all decided to stay under the shed of the nearest coffee cafe.. It got more colder than before and some of them have even became wet.. The manager of the place was happy to see this crowd of unexpected customer and hence switched on the heater inside to serve them best and make money..
Ordering coffee, they all got seated and started chatting.. They were lauging, having fun and planning when suddenly few sitting near Piya heard her saying "What the Hell??" She was frowing and got up immediately after that..
"Inko kya hua??" People thought she has disliked something and is walking away in anger.. Before anyone could ask, she opened the door of the cafe and was out.. The rain was certainly to its end but still raining slow..
"Arre??" Nandini and Geet looked at eachother confused..
Piya's action was so sudden that it made almost everyone confuse and quiet. They all watched her going away through the glass door..
"Yeh kahan gayi?" Sid who just returned from the coffee counter with his coffee saw Piya walking out and asked...
"I don't knw.. koi aisi baat hui to nahi buri lagne wali jo ek dum se uth k chali gayi.." Dev raised his shoulder in the air..
"Hain?? Piya!!" Sid went after her..
Sid followed her and people inside can see her walking, crossing the lonely street and then stopping at the lake side...
"Seriously" Piya arched her eye brow and said..
"Hi!!!" He turned around and smiled at her..
"Urghhh..." The gang gritted their teeth when they saw Piya stop at the back of a man wearing hoody and a toddler in his arms and when he turns, he was the Great Maan Khurrana.. "Ek to ye aadmi badnaam ho jayega agar kahin bata k ayega to.." Abhi gritted his teeth..
"Tum..." Before she would say any thing.. "A umm aa.." He shook his head in a no and pointed to a direction.. From a distance Piya can see three people doing some river rafting.. "Hawww... Mujhe bhi karni hai!!" She whined..
"Haan!! Baarish mein kabhi river rafting ki hai?? Nahi?? Well congrats! apke pati dev ne yeh suicide attempt karliya hai jis mein wo fail ho gaye hain!! Appko pass hona hai??" He asked sarcastically..
"Shut up!!" She punched him on his shoulder.. "Tumhare iss tarah k suicide attempts ginwane lag jaoon naa to din he khatam ho jaye!!" She made a face.. "Tchh!!! Mujhe bhi karna hai.." She jumped..
"Haan haan.. bilkul tumhe abhi karwata hun!!" Maan held her hand and dragged her so that she can climb up the side rocks to meet the level of the river.. "Kya kar rahe ho?" Piya scowled..
"Arre paani to check kar lo.." Maan forced her to touch the water and as soon as she did, Piya was found shouting and jumping... It was more than freezing.. "AAahhh!!!"
"Heee hehe.." Aadi started clapping and giggling when he saw his mother dancing like hell infront of him..
"Haww.. mama ko ka hogaya?? Abhi bhi karna hai??" He talked to Aadi and Piya at the same time..
"Shut Up!!! Itna thunda hai.. pata hai??" Piya was complaining to Sid now who joined them..
"Nahi nahi!! abhi bhi jana hoga!! I am sure Sid will love to join you!!" Maan patted Sid's back..
"Chup bay!! Shaadi karni mujhe!!" Sid pushed maan's hand away and gave his to piya so she can come down..
"Lekin uska to iraada nahi dikh raha mujhe.." maan pointed at Nidhi who was enjoying ther raft.. They were far on the other side but can be seen by the people standing near the river rocks.. like Piya Maan and Sid..
"Uski chor.. Tum log aye kab ho?" Sid frowned at him..
"Bata k to nahi ana naa bhai tum!! koi reaction ho jayega!!" Dev taunted.. The crowd just joined them..
"Ofcorse reactions he milne thai!" Maan frowned.. "100 logon ka khana kiya tha! Humay kya pata tha kal he poori baaraat le ao gay!! Nikal liye hum wahan se.." Maan revealed..
"Excuse me??" Sid shot him a look..
"Tumhara wedding planner to bhaag gaya tha!! Aliya ne kiya sab arrange!! Uss par bhi yeh thodi kisi ne dekhna tha k kya arrange kiya yeh dekhna tha k kya kum parr gaya!! So hum aye.. crowed dekha. aur wapsi ho liye!!" Maan completed the whole story..
"Uhh.." Rohail punched at his back.. "Tumhe pata hai?? hum bhooke rahe!" He complaint..
"Aur khud kya kiya?" Piya inquired laughing..
"Khud thodi khana tha humay.. hum to wese bhi pizza urraa k arahe thai!" He bragged a little only to tease the Khurrana's who stayed hungry..
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Since the time, Geet saw maan, her heart beats were uneven.. she was kind of scared to face him after all what happened on the phone.. She was quiet the whole time with the gang who were cursing Aliya, Vikas and Nidhi for enjoying the best.. The rain has stopped so no chance for rain and river rafting although, simple river rafting was still available but it was too cold and no one was willing to go adventurous like these three did and then caught fever..
Her heart turned up side down when it got necessary to change quick for the 3 to avoid illness since it was too too cold.. Nidhi and Aliya knew where to go, the cottage, the gang continued sight seeing and Vikas knowing things are not completely right between the two, trciked her.. Now she was left alone with Maan around that River..
Silence..
"So? Miss Woman Empowerment!" He started off when he found her shaky twisting her fingers in some weird manner..
She passed him a grumpy look to which he started laughing.. "Mazak kar raha hoon!!" He said and showed her the way to walk.. "So?? Enjoying?" He asked while taking a walk with her.. He didn't bring the topic ..
"Hmmm Thund ho rahi hai!!" She finally spoke out and he realised through her voice that her teeth were crackling with cold..
"To uss hisaab se kuch pehn k ati!!" He looked at her from top to bottom.. she was wearing a sweater but it was less than required..
"Mujhe thodi pata tha baarish ho jayegi!!" She pouted looking at his hoody and jacket from the corner of her eye.. For sure he wasn't feeling cold with what he was wearing.. Though, it was still stylish.
"Yahan kabhi bhi baarsih ho jati hai!" He told her as they walk..
silence..
"Wo..." Geet atlast built some courage to talk about that..
"Leave it!" He shook his head in a no.. "Raat gayi! baat gayi! nahi?" He looked at her to which first she got surprised but then feeling relaxed at the same time nodded in a yes too..
"Tum batao.. tumhe khana mila raat mein??" He teased her..
"Hahahaa!! Bechare!! Humay to subha naashte pe pata chala!!" Geet laughed out..
"Itni raat hogayi thi! Kuch arrange nahi ho sakta tha!!" Maan giggled.. "But naashte wale ko humne bol diya tha! so that subha masla na ho!" He told her more..
They kept talking general until they reached a near by market where he took her to a shawl shop and bought her one after which they had some coffee...
"Bhaiii!!!" Aliya yelled out as she enetered inside Maan's room.. She was all ready to go to pooja happening today before all wedding ceremonies at the wedding venue where everyone else were living except these two brother sister.. "Pooja hai!! mountain climbing nahi!" She gritted her teeth on seeing him dressed in his jeans and winter leather jacket..
"Agar mujhe sardi lag rahi hai to.. mujhe yeh baat accept karne mein koi sharam mehsoos nahi hoti k HAAN!! MUJHE SARDI LAG RAHI HAI!!" He retorted back.. "Fashion k naam pe mujhe sardi, zukaam, bukhar paalne ka koi shawk nahi hai!!" He made a face..
"Bhae u will look like an ajooba!!" She narrowed her eyes at him.. "I don't mind!" He raised his shoulders carelessly.. "Aur tum.." He turned towards her.. "Ek to apna makeup aur jewelery light karo!! Aur doosra.. yeh pehnna zaroori hai?!!" He ordered authoritatively and asked. This was the lehnga that old lady netted and Aliya asked the others to decorate with stuff that it should look like wearable in some wedding function or else it was just simple..
This was also the same lehnga every girl today in the morning was going gaga over at the shop.
"Main bilkul overdo nahi hun!!" Aliya pouted while looking herself in the mirror.. "Aur wahan sab aise he milenge appko.." she added..
"Then you should look difference!! Mauritius return types!!" He chuckled only to receive her glare.. "What so ever.. light karo sab kuch...Abhi mere saath jana hai!! to mere hisaab se chalna padega aur wese bhi.. Dulhan Nidhi hai tum nahi!! " He added while taking a last bite of his remaining apple...
First of all, he was very tired when he got back home, Second! he had no idea about the pooja and Aliya just filled him in when he returned. Then she told him about the miscommunication which had happened!! The "Paneer karahi" has turned into "Karela paneer" which freaked him out but then it was better than nothing! If Aliya wasn't there to ineterfear and take matters into her own hands then nothing would have been arranged and he has so much other things to look at, that it was impossible for him to even look into these arrangement matters..
He was already hungry while getting up from the office and had no energy to wait for the night so he started eating fruits..
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"Mumma!! Its weird.. main kese.." Geet was found arguing with Smriti over something on a corner when Soha joined them.. "Geet!! meri baat samjho zara.." Soha tried to handle her own daughter in law..
"Dekho Maan to tum ab tak samajh he chuki hogi k duniya se niraale kaam karne hain ussne saare... Mushkil se haath ata hai!! Ajj haath aya hai aur yahan sab hain to please tum bhi thoda sa corporate karlo.. " She tried to make her understand... "Aur mujhe pata hai k tumhe adat nahi hai.. lekin main tumhe sab se milwa rahi baar baar kyunki main nahi chahti k tumhare aur Aliya k beech koi comparision ho!!"
"Par mujhe ajeeb lag raha hai!!" Geet made a face..
"Beta mujhe andaza hai!!! lekin sab se zyaada ajeeb cheez se to tum shaadi karne wali ho! so relax! yeh sab kuch nahi hai.." Soha shook her head showing her tiredness over Maan's antics..
"Hehehe!! Ab aisa bhi nahi hai.." Smriti laughed out..
"Arre beta haina mera!! rug rug se waqif hun main isski... " Soha made a face making Geet laugh inside..
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"Agar mera mazaak bana naa.." Aliya gritted her teeth while crossing the lidder river along with Maan.. They have taken a short cut for which they parked their car on one side of the lidder river and now they were crossing it while balancing over the huge rocks in between the river in this dark with just a light stick in Maan's hands.. "Did i ever told you how amaizing you look just the way you are??" He cutted her off..
"Huh??" Maan and praising Aliya!! That was surely a joke.. "How proud your parents are of you!! And how amaized Rohail and everyone else became when they saw your transformed version??" He questioned..
"Transformed version??" She looked at Maan with widen eyes while jumping at the other end finally... Now they just need a 5 minuted walk in the woods and after that they will be at the venue gate..
"Ab sab main bataoon acha thodi lagay ga.. Rohail se poochne wale sawal hain yeh!!" He smirked and started walking knowing how curious he has made her.. "Bhaaiii!!!" She pouted running after him to match his steps.. "Aur jo log tumhare baare mein ulta seedha bolte hain! wo tumse jalte hain!!" He announced in between the woods.. "And what makes you my favorite is... K u r independent and responsible! only when needed!! zaroorat se zyaada nahi! zaroorat se kum nahi but then... you are still a kid at heart!!" He praised her loudly without looking at her..
"Bhaii!! kuch gadbad mein daalne wale ho kya mujhe??" She narrowed her eyes at him..
"Haah!! I am just saying!!" He raised his shoulders... He was purposely openly telling her all this as he needed to make a light hearted conversation.. And for a change it was all true!! He can sense an eye on him from the very second he sat down in his car..
"Bhaaai!!!" Aliya finally stopped him as they both entered the wedding venue premises.. They were still a bit away from all the gathering.. "Itni free fund mein to app tareef kar he nahi sakte.." She frowned at him.. ..
"Aur deir se atay!" Rahul came running towards them..
"To tum kya soch rahe ho? main yahan yeh shaadi k kaam karne aya hun?"
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Each and every girl who was in that shop and have eyed the lehnga Aliya is wearing right now was now eyeing Aliya.. They tried so hard if anyone of them could get it but all went in vein and now Aliya was flaunting it around making them jealous of it..
She was chirping, moving around and mostly staying with her mum telling her all the way story how they get here and all..
"Cheez ho tum!!" Piya narrowed her eyes at Aliya and taunted.. Only Piya was the one with guts who can ask Aliya openly about the lehnga infront of all.. "Kyuuunnn???" Aliya asked dramatically..
"Appko pata hai?" Piya looked at Aliya's mom and said.. "Nazrein nahi hatt rahi thi kisi ki bhi iss lehnge se.. everyone wanted to buy it and u have it!" She eyed Aliya..
"To?? Jin terms and conditions pe bhai mujhe yahan le k aya tha i had nothing to wear for the occassion.. " Aliya was smart enough to shoo others away and have some fun too.. "So... maine sirf bhai ka sar khaya! thats it!!! He selected! he paid! he picked!! And i am just happy with the choice." Aliya chirped and jumped putting Maan in spotlight.. Now which girl will have guts to go to Maan and ask if something resembled alike can be found here or not?
"Really????" Piya exactly knew what Aliya just did..
"Really!!" Aliya chuckled enjoying the faces..
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"Maine mana kiya tha tumhe ye yahan pehnne se..." Maan gritted his teeth when Aliya told him that he selcted and bought her the lehnga story..
"To kya suitcase mein rakhne k liye khareeda tha maine?" Aliya frowned..
"Yahan ho tum donow??" It was Soha's voice..
"jeee??" Platering a smile on their not so smiling faces, they both turned towards the voice.. "Mom!!" Maan arched his brow.. That look on Soha's face was dangerous! Danger sign for him.. "Tum aur Geet bhi pooja mein betho gay!" Here comes the order..
Garbar ho gaye...seeti baj gaye...😉
"Umm par maasi!! pooja mein to sabhi bethenge naa!!" Aliya passed a stupid look only to get a light hit on her head.. "Mera matlab hai Sid aur Nidhi k saath saath yeh donow bhi bethenge!!" Soha explained..
"NO WAYS!! Shaadi un donow ki hai meri nahi!! main kahin nahi bethungaa..." Maan at front refused.. "Main tumhe bata rahi hun!! tumse pooch nahi rahi.." Soha showed a murderous look to him..
"Huh!! To phir inki shaadi k time pe opening pooja nahi hogi??" Aliya again asked.. "Ek to tum iske saath kum raha karo.. issi ki tarah hoti ja rahi ho!" Soha scolded Aliya on spot.. "Maine kya kiya?? aur yeh jacket jeans pehn k pooja mein bethege??" This time Aliya just couldn't control her laugh.. If Maan will actually sit in pooja then he will be an epic joker for the night..
"True!! Mom this is so not happening!!" Maan became stern with his voice.. "Aur har occassion collaborated wese bhi acha nahi lagta!! Its their wedding! Their start! Their moment!! Mujhe kyun ghusaya ja raha hai beech mein??" He had this habit to support his point with heavy context..
"Fine... mat betho!!" Soha shot a glare at him and left.. "O oo i know that look bhai!!! You are so dead!!" Aliya whispered to Maan..
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Everyone assembeled for pooja and this is exactly when Neha(Sid's Mom) called out for Maan loudly.. "Tum wahan ja k kahan beth rahe ho?? yahan a ke betho!!"
"Nahi!! Main yahan theek hun! I am comfortable! No problem! Thankyou!" He replied only make Aliya and Vikas laugh who were standing together behind his back.. "Yeh last time kab kisi pooja mein betha tha??" Vikas whispered to Aliya.. "i have.. no idea!!" Aliya tried to hide her smile.
"Lekin mujhe problem hai! idhar ao.. yahan a ke betho seedhi sharafat se!!" Who can argue with Neha Chachi and that too in front of all people :P Nidhi and Sid who were already sitting near the fire found it really hard to control their laughter..
Gritting his teeth he glared at Vikas and Aliya who were now trying to show him their possible innocent look.. Geet on the other hand was quite happy and cool with the idea since she was freezing and what better than sitting near a fire can recue her plus it was the first time she was asked to sit with Maan in some holy ritual and she was more than happy to do that..
"Bola tha naa.. jis ki hone wali hoti hai uski double band bajti hai!!" He almost yelled at Aliya attracting some more attention of Abhi and Rohail who were just passing by.. "Arre haan!!" Abhi stopped on his way with a smirk on his face.. "Tu mujhe bata last time kitne saal pehle kisi pooja mein betha tha??" He chuckled..
"Dafa ho jao tum!!" He scowled and hearing Neha again unwillingly started walking.. "Neha Chachi!! Mera huliya apko sach mein pooja mein bethne jese dikhta hai??" He tried one last time.. "Dil dekha jata hai kapre nahi!!" Neha too knew his tricks and pushed him down on his respetive place.. "Hogaya izzat ka faaluda!" He took a deep breath exactly knowing how hilarious this is for people who know him..
"Control kyun kar rahe ho?? Khul k hassoo!!" He yelled out sarcastically at Sid and Nidhi who actually burst out laughing... They were still giggling and he was controlling his temper when he felt Geet sitting down next to him.. "NO NO!! Issko to dekhna bhi nahi hai maine.." He told him self not to turn and look at her to avoid further tease.. If he will look at Geet, he bet he will start hearing whistles from all around by jerks.
Pooja finally started and there were only two people who were actually very considerate about it.. Sid was doing it from heart.. he was praying for his healthy and safe marriage to take place.. Geet was praying for a good start with Maan and wiping away all the misunderstandings whereas Nidhi couldn't just concentrate.. She was busy in laughing inside, her gaze was fixed at Maan who she knew was busy in cursing each and everyone responsible for making him sit in this pooja.. "Uhh kya yaar!! this is an epic moment! aur main yahan bethi hun!!" She thought but then her eyes fall on Dev who was busy clicking pictures from every angle of Maan and Maan shooting silent glares at him.. "Band baj gaya yeh to acha khasa!!" She bit her lower lip..
While speaking some mantras, the pandit gave something to four of them and then asked them to throw them in the fire.. The three of them did it as said and when same action didn't go by Maan they looked at him..
Mr Maan Khurrana was busy analysing what the hell is given to him to throw in the fire.. Only Akshay and Soha knew how they controlled their anger at him.. "Hmm.." Geet lightly brushed her shoulder against his to get his attention.. "What?" he gave her a look.. "Sab dekh rahe hain!!" She lightly whispered to which he made a face and threw the thing in fire like people throw flowers at someone instead of the actual holy way told by pandit and elders.. "Ahmmm.." Nidhi was sitting right in front of him and that makes her see him even more clear and try hard not to laugh.. "Kambakht!! Shukar hai FB id deactivate kar di thi warna abhi he tag kar k jaan azaab kiye hote yeh namoone!!"
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"Tum kar kya rahe thai wahan beth k?" Prem still couldn't just believe his eyes and so asked Maan as soon as he get to meet him after the pooja..
"Tujhe seriously lagta hai meri iss harkat k baad mujhe ab kisi bhi crowdy pooja mein zabardasti bithaya jayega?" Maan smirked and asked..
"Don't tell me tu ne jaan boojh k???" Prem's eyes popped out..
"You got that!!" Maan chuckled and Ranbir who was quite confused with this act on him and was feeling strange was just standing behind the two facing his back looking down at his phone, heard and couldn't stop but laugh...
Maan's continous absence was disturbing Ranbir and Smriti both being Geet's parents and no explanation was convincing them truely.. They didn't showed but were concerned.. Ranbir had this thought that he himself will have a chat with Maan and ask him to tell honestly if there is some problem.. He wanted his daughter to be happy at any cost and this busy Maan was showing a red flag to him.
"Yeh to gaya!" Prem bit his tongue as soon as Ranbir turned and faced the two.. "Ahem!!" A sudden cough escaped Maan's mouth as soon as his eyes saw Ranbir.. "To tumhe pooja mein bethne se bhi problem hai?" Ranbir questioned..
"App huliya dekhiye mera!! Yeh pooja mein bethne wala tha?? Ek banda yahan nahi bakshe ga mujhe iss k baad!" Maan replied making a face..
"Haaah.." Prem's jaw dropped down.. He just couldn't believe that Maan is so very casually talking to his to be father in law.. "Ummm.. main ata hun!!" Prem excused and almost ran away...
"Hehehe!!! Wese baat karni thi mujhe tumse kuch.." Ranbir smiled at then said to which Maan nodded and both of them started walking.. "Maan!! tum sach mein.. shaa..di k liye ready hona?" Ranbir asked softly..
"Hmmm.." He took a deep breath exactly knowing what is coming.. "Meri absence.. questions raise kar rahi hai!!" He pressed his lips together to which Ranbir stopped and nodded... "Dekho mujhe meri beti bohhat pyaari hai!! Bachpana karti hai, chirti hai, larti hai lekin samjhao to samajh jaati hai!! Tum agar itne he busy rehte ho.. to tum??" Ranbir left his sentence incomplete..
"Apki beti ka bachpana mujhe kitna bhari pada hai! u have no idea!!" Maan inhaled deep crying in his thoughts.. "Sir!! Family is been my number 1 priority always!!" Maan spoke out.. "Geet aur mera rishta... hmmm its" he pressed his lips together.. "Its complicated, sometimes awkward, sometimes really good!!" He tried to find the right word.. "Main hum donow ko... shaadi k baad he dekh sakta hun!! usse pehle its..." He shook his head.. "Mujhse zyaada expect karna bekaar hai aur fortunately Geet iss baat ko na sirf jaanti hai bal k achi tarah se samajhti bhi hai!!" pause "Lekin filhal.. main bohat kaam k pressure mein hun! My two hands.. donow chutti par hain aur apas mein shaadi kar rahe hain!!" He made a face pointing at Sid and Nidhi who can be seen on a side meeting people.. "I am sorry!!" He cutely apologized making Ranbir smile and convinced.. After all he was master in convincing people into anything.. He was got expertise in this area and so he again did it!!
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"You have been followed! kuch bhi bahana kar k niklo yahan se.." The officer disguised in caretaker said to Maan..
"Mujhe laga tha.." He replied back.. "Par mere yahan se jaldi jaane se kya hoga?" He carelessly raised his shoulders..
"Mujhe koi masla nahi hai.. infact yeh to acha hai k cornil ko yaqeen hojayega k kum se kum tum to kisi angle se culprit nahi ho.. lekin phir Nidhi ki ankhen bohat tez hain!! Wo pakar legi kuch na kuch and i think tum yeh nahi chahte!!" He allerted Maan..
"Hmmm..." Running his eyes here and there Maan nodded.. "Aur wese to tumhe dekh k mujhe taras araha hai!! Achi phasane wali family hai bahe!!" He mocked at Maan's face..
"Tell me about it!!" Maan gritted his teeth and walked away...
"Hhehe.. so true!!" One magical voice caught Maan's attention and then world turned into slow motion.. Stupit not to notice before, she was looking so different tonight. There was some pinkish glow over her face, the long frock of pink and cream color combination was complementing her even more.. A light smile traced his lips watching her laugh and enjoy mingling around with other girls..
He also looked around here and there to not make it look like to anyone that he is watching her.. "U do know she is your fiance and its legal and okay to stare at her.." Piya lightly whispered in his ear from the side..
"Shut Up!!" He narrowed his eyes at her and said.."Maine to dekh raha hun k Issko bada maza araha hai sab se ghul mil k.." He gritted his teeth..
"Nai nai.. ussko larna start kar dena chahiye sab se.. " Piya made a face and shook her head.. "Sarru!!" She commented..
"Whatever.." He rolled his eyes..
"Khair.." She folded her arms against eachother.."Mujhe bhi Aliya jesa lenga leyna hai!!" She came on point..
"You do know i wasn't the one right?? Nd second!! Tumne karna kya hai? Aadi ka jehaz banana hai??" Maan asked mischeviously..
"Tum to jao yaar!!" Piya pushed him back making a face.. They both knew buying any heavy traditional dress will be a waste for Piya since it will be utilized no where and if she wants the same dress, she can simply ask Aliya for it! They do share these kind of dresses if needed.
He laughed as Piya went away, his gaze again wondered around to find her and he did.. She was not standing with Nidhi talking to her and...
Naina nu pata hai
Naina di khata hai
Nidhi said something to which Geet and all other standing around laughed upon.. Nidhi first shook her head over them and then that mischeviously smile of her which she tried to hide from all caught his attention..
Saanu kis gal di phir Mildi sazaa hai
His heart vibrated for a second for some unknown reason.. Sid said something to which all other hooted but Nidhi only smiled.. That look in her eyes for him and that smile!!
He blinked his eyes and focued them over Geet who also had a smile on her face but that was not something effecting him..
"No!!!" He said to himself as his heart skipped a beat again.. He knew it was time..
Time to Run...
Neend ud jaave, chain chhad jaave
Ishq di faqeeri jad lag jaave
Neend ud jaave, chain chhad jaave
Ishq di faqeeri jad lag jaave
He turned around, took out his phone with his shaky hand, put it over his ear as if he is talking to someone over the phone and started walking outside... 2-3 steps slow and then a fast walk..
"Dad!!" He stopped on seeing Akshay.. "wo.. sys.." His lips trembled.. "System mein kuch problem agayoi hai! i need to go.." And thats it! He didn't wait for an answer and taking more long steps started walking..
"Haan!! Maan se poochte hain!" Vikas said over something and looked around to find him..
"Abhi to wahan tha.." Piya pointed and all they found was him running away with phone on his ear..
Mast Maula, mast Kalander
Tu hawa ka ek bavandar
Bujh ke yun andar hi andar
Kyun reh gaya..
He needed to run and stop for nothing!! And that was exactly was he did.. He got out, looked back, held his breath and then putting his phone back in his jacket ran.. He crossed the lidder river by feet stumbling over rocks several time.. It was cold! damn cold but that was also what he needed..
Stopping at nothing, he ran into the greenry, over the grass to the cottage. Closing the door behind, took off his jacket, breath deep and next..
Re Kabira maan jaa
Re Faqeera maan jaa
Aaja tujhko pukaare teri parchhaaiyan
Re Kabira maan ja
Re Faqeera maan ja
Kaisa tu hai nirmohi kaisa harjaaiya...
With a splash of water, he jumped into that cold water river at the back..
"Nooo!!!!!" He shouted out loud as soon as he took his head out from under water.. "Tum ab ye nahi kar sakte!" He scolded himself. He was so so mad at himself only.. "You decided! You Ended! You moved on!!" He gritted his teeth and told himself..
"To phir ye... Buraaa kyun lag raha hai?????" He yelled out at himself and spalshing water with anger got out of it.. "Mujhe ana he nahi chahiye tha yahan!! Maine ghalti kar di!!" He breathed deep..
"Wo khush hai! Aur uski khushi se zyaada tumhe aur kya chahiye?" He reminded himself of a fact.. "Geet!!" He took her name loud and clear.. "In saare jazbaat par sirf uska haq hai!!" He told himself staright and clear..
It was freezing but not effecting him.. He needed to clear out his mind, get a grip over himself and stood straight and strong again like before..
...
It was ahead of midnight and he was again calm and composed the way he was.. He had a meet up with the officers regarding startegy and new updates after which he should be returning to cottage and try and catch some sleep but instead he found himself walking upto a huge unique rock in the middle of that lidder river...
His mind was currently filled with how to implement the plan he just discussed with those idiots few minutes ago...
"Huhhh Nidhi!!!" He closed his eyes on finding his way to her only and then sat down still with that feeling inside him.. That was Nidhi's favorite spot! She used to call it her thinking spot! He has never been there with her but he knew this is her spot..
She sits down there and witness sunset sometimes, she sits down there with a mug of coffee sometimes and comes up with such brilliant ideas and plans and surprises him everytime
"Kuch to ghalat hai!! Lekin kya?" He questioned himself.. He took out his phone and looked at the screen; it was 2:30am! His gaze was fixed on his speed dial 1 but he couldn't just press it... "Kya masla hogaya hai yaar mere saath?? What is wrong with me??" He again closed his eyes bending his head down on his knees...
Taking long and deep breaths, still with close eyes he was sitting still when the sound of few foot steps made him allert.. "Tum??" He felt don't know what on finding her there..
"Well relaxing spot to mera hai!! Tum yahan kya kar rahe ho??" Nidhi inquired while taking another step.. "Hehh.. pata nahi!!" He shook his head and sighed..
"Hmmm..." She sat down next to him and looked at front at the water..
silence..
"Achanak kahan nikal liye?" She asked about his sudden leave from the event..
"Suffocation!!" It just came out of his mouth.. He was simply gazing at water and looking lost whereas he was actually mentally putting himself on a test to overcome the emotions that rose tonight in the event..
"Kya??" She arched her brow..
"Huh??" He came in his senses.. "Pata hai kitna dhua gaya mere andar uss pooja mein bethne se?" He made a face and said.. He was back to being the MAAN KHURRANA he was infront of her as always..
"Hahahahaha!!! Tumne apna chehra dekha tha uss time?" she laughed..
"Very funny!!" He made a face.. "Aur tum yahan iss waqt kya karne ayi ho?? Shaadi se bhaagne ka plan bana liya kya?" He arched his brow..
"Maine to jo plan banaya ya nahi banaya.. tum kaunsi khichdi paka rahe ho?? Phele u r here! aur ab yahan!! Paka un jahillon se mil k areh ho!" She passed a suspicious look..
"Soch raha hun gay ban jaoon!! Let me just marry one of them only!!" He spoke out very seriously but she buurst out laughing "Hahahahaha!! indeed!!"
silence
"Am i really a marriage material?" She asked him still looking into the water... They both were silent and they both were lost.. "Hehh!!" He led out a laugh.. "Do u think i am a marriage material??" He counter questioned.. "Geet ko dekhta hun.. to uski ankhon mein mujhe expectations dikhti hain! Ajj poora time maine usse avoid kiya hai.. I just don't know how to meet those expectations!!" He sighed..
"Don't worry!! Tum uski saari expectations meet kar jaoge!!" Nidhi pressed her lips together smiling a bit.. "Par mere oppar ab question mark araha hai!!" She made a face..
"Question mark?" He arched his eyebrow at her..
"Haan... Expectation of girly stuff!! Main sharmati nahi; i don't blush!! Yeh recent complain suna hai maine.." She twitched her lips making him laugh.. "Hahaha!!"
"Sharmana! andheron se darr k kisi ki bahon mein chup jana! danger situations pe apne partner ki taraf BE MY SAVIOUR look dena!! Arre nahi hun yaar main!!!" She gave a tired look to him..
"Hahaha!!!" She really turned the table and was getting successful in pushing that sad feeling off from him.. "Ab in cheezon mein to Sid ko compromise karna he padega!!" He commented... "Arre wohi to problem hai!! Tum yeh sab karoge to you'll be a hero in girl's eyes! Romatic! Coz u r a guy!! Aur... Main being girl yehi kaam main karun to my partner will feel inferior!! Kyunki main ladki hun!!" She gritted her teeth...
"Hahaha bakwaas k expectations!!" He shook his head..
silence..
"I will always have your back!! you know that... So mujhse cheezein chupa k mujhe meri shaadi se interest loose karwa k apne peeche lagane k bajaye tell me the truth!!" She came on her point..
"Tum mandap se bhi bhaage gi to i'll help you! you know that..." He smirked only to get a smack on his shoulder..
"That is how we are yaar!! And it has started getting complicated ni!! I feel handicapped in stupit situations without you!! Aur hum donow he trouble magnets hain!! Life mein pangon k bagair to jese ab saans he nahi ayegi humay!! Yeh kese chalega shaadi k baad??" He questioned..
"Well..." She took a deep breath.. "Sid kehta hai k humari yeh life humari semi personal life hai!!" She quipped.. "Semi personal life??" He made a face..
"Yup!! Aurrr.. iss life mein hum donow hain!! Aurrr... jo humari personal life hai, wo deal karti hai humari family aur sid aur Geet se.." pause.. "Aurrr yeh sirf humari soch hai k yeh sab conflict karega.. uske hisaab se hum isko theek wese he tackle kar sakte hain jese hum apne office aur ghar ki life ko alag alag tackle karte hain!!" She presented Sid's logic to him..
"Wah!! kya kehne!!" He hooted.. "Isske saath to tum sab handle kar lo gii i am sure!!" He patted her shoulder.. "Lekin..." He took a deep breath.. "Lekin main Geet ko kuch bhi batane ka irrada nahi rakhta!! na usko na kisi aur ko.." He told her straight..
"Kya??" Nidhi's eyes opped out.. "Kyun??? Tum kyun usko itna under estimate karte ho?? tumhe kyun lagta hai k wo nahi samjhegi??" Nidhi felt aggitated..
"Arre nahi samajh ati naa wo ladki mujhe.." He frowned.. "Arre main khud ko khud samajh nahi ata jab uske saath hota hun to phir usko kya samjhoon??" He huffed..
"Pagal hogaye ho tum!!" Nidhi rolled her eyes..
"Haan hogaya hun!! yeh to aur bhi acha reason hai k usko mujhse shaadi nahi karni chahiye..." He gritted his teeth..
"Oh Shut up!! Tum sirf paranoid ho rahe ho aur kuch nahi!!" She told him on his face..
Silence
"Tumse kuch maangoo to do ge mujhe??" Nidhi spoke out softly after a long gap..
"Kya??" He narrowed his eyes at her..
"I don't wana loose us the way we are!!" Her voice turned shivery... "I want us to be able to sit same infront of all as we are now!! Mujhe humare oppar koi ungli nahi chahiye!!" She explained her part...
"Ab yeh bhi ek bohat bada problem hai k mera temper apne app se oppar pohunch jata hai if i hear rubbish about you!! Its like its built in in me and i can't change it!!" He made a face..
"And i love you for this!!" She smiled making the atmosphere light and placed a light kiss on his cheek.. "Rakhi bandhun tumhe?? Problem solve ho jayega!!" She teased him while giggling.. "Yahin se dhakka dun tumhe?? Mera bhi problem solve ho jayega!!" He hit her lightly on her head making her giggle more and more..
...
"Itni thund mein ab oppar pipe charh k jaoon?? nah!!" Nidhi made a face while looking up at the pipe and then the window she has sneaked from.. "Keh dungi paani peene ayi thi!! darwaze se he koshish karti hun!!" She gave it a thought and then turned towards the main door...
"Huhhh..." She led out a cool breath after finally succeeding in getting inside through the door and then turned towards the kitchen to fetch some water for herself..
Pouring out some water in a glass, she was drinking it when she felt someones foot steps and there he appeared.. "Sid??" She arched her eyebrow... He looked sleepy and was carrying an empty water bottle in his hands.. "Tum iss waqt yahan pe kya kar rahi ho??" He asked in his sleepy voice..
"Pani pi rahi hun!!" She showed her water glass feeling spikes of current hitting her.. "Hmmm.." He nodded in a yes and then moved forward to fill up his water and then pouring some more in a glass, sat down on the slab and started drinking..
"Tum soi nahi thi kya??" He asked after finishing the water.. he can see those eyes sparkling and he also knew that voice.. It wasn't a sleepy one..
"Mere saath chalo gay kahin??" Instead of a reply, she asked him biting her lower lip.. "Hain??" His jaw dropped down on her demand at this hour of the Night..
...
"And this is your thinking spot??" Sid looked over Nidhi who was smiling and playing along with the water.. They both were settled over a rock between the lidder river.."Hehe!! thinking spot nahi.. but i love this place" Nidhi inhaled the air while rubbing her hands togather..
"You know... i seriously can't believe hum subha ke 4 baje yahan akele beth k tumhara sceneic beauty view enjoy kar rahe hain!!" He commented shaking his head at her.. "And you don't like it??" She raised her eyes at him.. "Nah!!! neend arahi hai mujhe.." He led out a tired breath resting his back completely on the rock..
silence..
"So... tumhe shikayat hai k main sharmati nahi??" It was weird but Nidhi wanted to start the topic, she wants to know what he expects from her.. "Or may be someone told me i didn't gave you a moment to blush!!" A glint of mischeviousness can be felt in his voice..
"Hehh.." She shook he head lightly.. "Or maybe it doesn't come naturally to me?" She turned her face to look at him.. "Maybe not to feel those things have become apart of me!" She was not willing to provide him false hopes..
"Is it?" He slide his arm around her waist and pulled her a bit to face him.. "Are we still just house mates? You really wana marry me? Give me all rights over you?" He was looking in her eyes with an unknown aggression.. He was hell serious and she felt it when his hold around her got tighter...
The brave, never scared of anything Nidhi felt him sending a current through her veins.. "Is this also a part of you to hurt me? to push me away and walk over?" He questioned making her heart beat slow and officially making her intimidate of him..
"Sid.." Her breath hitched with this unknown terror inside her, she closed her eyes as his tight grip started hurting her now..
O... aake samaa bhi jaa tu
Mere adhoorepan mein
Main bhi teri lau se jalun
"Khud ko mauqa do Nidhi!" She heard his soft whisper over her face.. He loosen his grip around her and let her open her eyes.. "Nothing changes my love for you! Mujhe yeh jatana bund karo k tum doosri ladkiyun se alag ho!" He caressed her face lightly pushing the light strand of her hairs away.. "Haan tum mere liye alag ho!! You are special!" He saw a tear escaping from her eyes.. Her heart beat was slowing down, he was so close to her.. "I have waited for us for so long!! Don't spoil it.." He requested wiping her tear off and without wasting another second captured her lips for a smooth kiss he knew she wouldn't stop today!
Palkon ke saaye saaye
Ek tu hi humsafar ho
Har khwaab se aage chalun
Her eyes were closed and the lingering feeling inside her created a spell bound.. Her very First kiss and that feeling of shyness.. He parted away after a while for taking a breath joining their heads togather and when he opened his eyes, he found the girl in his arms still looking down and that shyness over her face.. She was blushing and he knew he can take his sweet time to admire it..
"GOOOD MORNING!!!!" A voice boomed in the room and next the blankets were down making two figures shiver with the sudden cool air.. "Uhh Bhaiii!!!" Both Dev Rohail at the same time shout out loud..
"GET SET GO.. YOU HAVE FIVE MINUTES!! KAL RAAT TO KAHAN MILA HOGA DHUNG SE.. LEKIN ABHI NAASHTE MEIN JHOL HO SAKTA HAI!! SO I AM OFFERING YOU A FAT HEALTHY BREAKFAST!!" He grinned and opened their suitcase kept on the side to take out their clothes...
"Hmmm yeh chalega!!" Giving a thought he took out two suits and threw at them.. "Yaar kya ye??" Dev made a face.. "Jungle se phool chunn k yahan sajawat ka kaam karna hai??" He asked before leaving..
"Uhhh.." Rohail made a face.. "Then i am saving you two!! 5 minute!!" He showed his five fingers to them and left the room.. It was too early about 7 and due to late night hungama and this cold, everyone was fast asleep..
"Tum kese uthi hui ho iss waqt?" Out in the lawn, Maan found Nikki dealing with her little baby girl.. "Bachon ki duty!!" Nikki sighed while shaking her head and making him smile.. "Good Good!!"He commented...
"Oh Shut Up!!" Nikki glared at him as he approached her.. He looked down at her cute little girl who seems pinkish white in color in this morning light and smiling while playing along with her hands..
"Khel rahi hai bechari chup chaap!!" He shook his head on Nikki who was complaining about her daughter a second before.. "Haan.. gowd mein hai to khel rahi hai!!" Nikki made a face.. "Aur wese.. tumhe ab shaadi k naam se bhaagna bund kar dena chahiye.." She next took Maan as her target..
"Uhh Please yaar Nikk!! Ab yeh shaadi ka lecture le k tum mat shuru hojana!!" He put his hands together infront of her.. "Ho to rahi hai meri shaadi ab agle 10 dinow mein.. bakshow mujhe ab.." He made a face..
"Tumhara kuch nahi ho sakta!!" Nikki shook her head at him...
"Hmmm.." He nodded in a yes..
"Hehehehe!! Wese tum pichli baar literally bhaag he gaye thai!! There wasn't any need to run!!" Nikki spoke out after a while with a light giggle in her voice..
"Pichli baar??" Confused, her arched his brow..
"Haan pichli baar!!" She smiled.. "You really think my father will try to set me up with someone and i wouldn't know about it ever??" She asked and witnessed his eyes popping out.. "Y..You knew??" His eyes widen up even more..
"Haah.." She rolled her eyes at him...
"No no no no!!! Don't take me wrong!!" He jumped up with horror... "There wasn't any rejection scene!! Arre mujhe shaadi he nahi karni thi uss time.. peeche parr gaye thai mere!!" He tried to explain... "Infact. maine to mom se promise kiya tha! Agar mere shaadi k mood banne tak tum kawari rahi.. i would be open to it! so.. maine koi reject weject nahi kiya tha tumhe..." His first instinct was to eliminate a misconception of rejection if its there in Nikki's mind..
"Chilll..." Nikki was surprised to see Maan getting so paronoid of this.. "I was your first ever Girl-Friend!! Pehli ladki, jisse tumne dosti ki thi... Do u think main tumhe jaanti nahi hun?? Kya humne kabhi discussions nahi kiye thai family aur shaadi se related cheezon ko le kar??" She inquired..
"Ofcorse kiye thai par... i mean mujhe laga... hmmm please tell me koi feeling weelings nahi paal li thi tumne??" He cried, he was actually very horrified...
"Hahahahaha!!!" Nikki started laughing.. "Shakal dekho apni!!" She laughed more.. "Pagal!!" She shook her head.. "Humay pata hai, how we became friends! Humay pata hai why we never disclosed it to anyone!!" She tried to calm him down...
"Haan to humay pata tha naa... Ab mom dad ko kya samjhata main??" He made a face.. "Oppar se mujhe yeh bhi pata tha k Abhi tumhare baare mein kitna serious hai aur sirf principal ki beti hone ki wajah se mu pe taala laga k betha hai!"
"And you really think ussne jaane se pehle mujhse koi baat nahi ki thi??" Nikki smirked..
"No ways!! Wo tumhe propose kar k gaya tha??" Maan's jaw dropped down..
"Tch.." Nikki raised her both shoulders in tashan.. "Matlab Love Story on thi!!" He was actually very surprised.. "Hehehehe!!" Nikki giggled.. "Tum to bhaag gaye thai!! lekin usske baad kya hua tha? You have no ideas!!" Nikki started opening up..
"Kya hua tha??" He bit his lower lip nervously but then kept quiet as he saw Dev coming out..
"Papa wanted me go in a family..." Nikki started.. "Ahm..."Maan tried to stop her as Dev was just a step away from them.. "Uhhmmm ussko sab pata hai!!" Nikki shook her head providing a 1000 volt ka jhatka to Maan.. "WHAT???" He actually yelled out..
"Bhai tumne sab ko dhakkan samajh k rakha hai?? She was your friend but how you do you think she became our friend??" Dev rolled his eyes at Maan as if this is nothing.. "Infact yeh to humay Vikas se kal pata chala k tumne Nikki ko kitna yaad kiya bahar reh k... har time shaadi k naam e 'Oh God!! Please Nikki ki shaadi hogayi ho!!" He gave a high five to Nikki and they both burst out laughing..
"Agay bako.." He felt his voice has flushed inside somewhere... "Bhae humare principal sir ko Nikki k liye ek sanskari family aur correct husband chahiye tha!!" Dev continued instead of Nikki.. "Aur phir 4 saal tak kuch na mil k finally Abhi sent an official proposal aur usspe infact Dad ne he kaha tha k yeh Maan se bohat behtar hai!!" Dev laughed joined by Nikki and made Maan frown.. "Sab ko sab pata hai!! very good!!" He gritted his teeth..
"Haan!! Hum logon ne maze le le k share kiya tha yeh apas mein!! Lekin tumhe batane mein kisi ko bhi interest nahi tha!! so nahi bataya!!" Nikki chuckled.. "Tumpe to direct attack karna tha!!"
"Ahmmm.." Maan cleared his throat.. "Aurr..." He took a deep breath.. "Aur Geet se humne kabhi discuss nahi kiya.. usko tumhare liye chor diya hai!! Tum shaadi k baad usko batana k kese tum kya soch kar bhaage thai pehle aur abhi bhi shaadi k naam se bhaagne ka plan rakhte ho! apni khud ki shaadi mein tumhe koiii interest nahi hai!!" Nikki chirped...
"So true!!" Dev cheered his glass of water with Nikki and started drinking it..
"Seriously???" Maan made a face.. He was shocked + Horrified + Surprised.
"Bhae dekho!! Open relationships jo hote haina? Wo close aur long lasting hote hain!!" Nikki kept her theory forward... "Ab socho!! Main Abhi ko yeh sab kabhi nahi batati.. phir agay ja k wo mujhse kabhi poochta nahi k meri tumse kese itni frankness hai?? Ya kabhi kisi ka slip of tongue nahi hota??" She questioned..
"Correct!!!" Dev supported Nikki...
"So.. jo baatein asaan hain!! mazaak uraane wali hain!! uraoo!! open rakho!!! Life easy hoti hai!!" Nikki chuckled and Maan became stiff from inside for a while.. He had something to give a serious thought on..
...
"Bhai!! tumne junglon mein bhi rehna shuru kar diya hai??" Dev taunted as the three of them stepped between the woods.. "Told u i am a nature loving person!!" He winked making them shook their heads... "Wese ek advanture to banta hai hum teenow ka?? whatsay??" Rohail questioned the two..
"Tu Aliya k saath coorg ghoom naa!! Aisa advanture life mein kabhi nahi kiya hoga!!" Maan laughed.. "Dekh bhai!" Dev kept his one arm around Rohail's shoulder.. " Bhai ko officially tujhse nafrat hogayi hai!!! Wo bilkul nahi chahta k tu ek din bhi aur zinda rahe!!" He added only to get a smack on his head by Maan..
"Chalo naa yaar!! Bhai kuch time nikalo naa!!" Rohail again spoke out to Maan.. "Abay kahan niklega time itne kaam k beech mere.. Oppar se wo jo poori baraat whana mojood hai!" He made a face..
"Arre dafa karo yaar... Kuch ghante hum teen gayab ho jaenge to kuch khass bigar nahi jayega!! Wese bhi.. aise ya wese jhaaar to parni he hai!! To better hai k kuch kar k pade!!" Dev spoke out making the other two giggle..
"Point to hai!!" Maan laughed..
...
"R U Kidding me???" Dev looked at the cottage area with wide open eyes.. He has heard from Abhi and Geet and now when he was witnessing it, he was actually unable to believe.. "Tum to waqai yahan kisi ko murder bhi kardo to door door tak pata na chale.. Aur kitni thund hai yahan!!!" Rohail commented while shivering.. Due to waterfall at the back, this area was colder than the rest...
Covering the huge green ground, the three of them walked inside the cottage where they found Aliya setting the table.. "Morning!!" She wished the two.. "Morning ki bachi!! kal tumhari wajah se karelekhane pade!!" Dev gritted his teeth..
"Huh!! Shukar manao izzat rakhwali ussne!! warna thenga khane ko milta baakiyun ko bhi!!" Maan defended Aliya.. "Huh!! bade aye!!" Aliya rolled her eyes..
"Kahan ki tayyari hai??" Rohail asked Aliya while taking a chair, Dev was checking out the whole cottage and Maan out of the sight.. "Meeting online!! Urghhh.." Aliya made a face making him smile and kiss her cheek lightly.. "So.. kya plan hai ajj ka??" Aliya asked finally getting done with everything...
"Ufff!!" Shaking his head at something, Maan too joined them on the table.. "Kya ho raha hai??" He casually asked..
"Plan pooch rahi hun poori shaadi ka.."Aliya pouted..
"Haan bahe!! Aur koi oot patang harkat planned hai to wo bhi bata do!!" He made a face making the two laugh soon to be joined by Dev... "Ek to kal wo idea kisko aya we have no idea!!" Rohail giggled..
"Sid ne jugaar mara tha pakka!!! Shaam mein he cheekhne lag gaya tha wo, sab ne itna dara diya tha usko pata nahi kya kya bol ke.." Dev said while taking a paratha in his plate..
"Haah.. darr se to shaadi kar raha hai!!" Maan mumbled...
"Ummm.." Suddenly the room became too quiet and Dev and Rohail were found looking at eachother as if discussing something through eyes.. "Aaa... what are we missing??" Aliya asked out loud..
"Ahmmm.." Rohail cleared his throat... "Abhi do din pehle.." He started... "Hum kuch dhoond rahe thai tumhare cabin mein aurrr..." Dev took it from there.. "Aur humay ek official letter Mrs Nidhi Khurrana k naam pe mila.." He pressed his lips togather making both Aliya and Maan look at eachother with widen eyes... "Haan to.. official documents pe kuch kaam karwaya hoga.." Maan tried to play..
"Do we look like foools???" Rohail arched his brows.. "Real story please..." He added..
Silence...
"Matlab gadbad pakki hai!!! warna tum donow khamosh betho!! impossible!!" Dev got the hint..
"It was my mistake.." Maan spoke out and then slowly narrated the whole story with a warning that now it won't be discussed with anyone.. "WTH!! Kya drama hai yaar??" Rohail's jaw dropped down on finding the full story how Aliya was liked and then Tulika and then Aliya's play to subside Tulika and Nidhi's entry finally to the picture...
"Let me faint haah!!!" Dev quickly took a sip of his coffee.. "Matlab.. jahan haath maaro nayi story nikal ati hai tum logon ki side se..." He added..
"Seriously.. Neha chachi would have slottered Sid into pieces!!!" Rohail then burst out laughing.. They both understood why it was kept as a secret and since they now know Nidhi really well and had a good idea about Maan Nidhi bond so they were able to understand what must be the situation...
"Urghhh!!" Nidhi was tired following instructions of these pathetic dance instructors.. Nidhi was a worst dancer ever and to dance with Sid tonight on their Sangeet will surely be a huge disaster she assumed!! Other poeple might be busy somewhere else or preparing their own performances and so taking the advantage Nidhi only agreed to even give it a try if they will practise somewhere no one will notice... "Abay sab apne mein lagay hue hain!! pata hai kitne kaam hain!! kaun pooche ga tum logon ko??" Vikas was the first one to comment and by default their dance instructor.. HE would miss a chance to pop up some romance between these two.. NEVER!!
So, Nidhi took them towards the cottage where Aliya was found just finishing her work.. Nandini and Geet just tagged along because they wanted to explore a bit but when Geet heard on the way about cottage and this dance stuff, she chose to not stop by and go along with all...
"Oho!! kaam ho raha tha!" Vikas lightly patted Aliya's cheek... "Arghhh mat poochiye.." Aliya closed her eyes and shaking her head bend it over Vikas's shoulder.. "Ajj to nashta bhi banana para mujhe... chaar logon kaa!!" She cried fake only to make him hoot loud.. "Oho ho!! chaaar logon kaa.. hospital nahi pohunch gayi tum??" He made fun of her..
"Abay.. tum yahan reh k bhi hospital nahi pohchi kal raat!! yeh cottage to freezer bana hua hoga raat ko.." Sid commented loud.. "Very Funny!!" She rolled her eyes..
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"Urghhh!!" Nidhi was tired following instructions of these pathetic dance instructor 'Vikas' who was sitting on a corner and enjoying himself making life hell for Nidhi.. Piya soon joined him outside with Aadi in her lap.. She was laughing passing her comments aswell while feeding Aadi with his cereal.. Aliya and Nandini found their common interest in badmanton and so were busy playing on a side whereas Geet was sitting down on the grass along with Piya..
"Mazak bana rahe ho tum teenow mil k mera!! Maine pehle he kaha tha mujhe nahi ata hai dance!! Main nahi karungi!!" Nidhi looked hell annoyed..
"Abay oye chup!!" Sid frowned at her.. "Khabardaar jo meri shaadi ka ek bhi event spoil kiya to!!" He pointed a finger at Nidhi.. "Itna he dance karne ka shawk ho raha hai to..." Nidhi gritted her teeth.."Aliya k saath kar lo!!" She just took the name whatever came infront of her and practically pushed Sid away towards Aliya..
"Actually Ni.. problem naa.. tumhare dance mein nahi!! dance partner mein hai!!" Aliya teased Sid..
"Chup haaan!!" Sid rolled his eyes..
"Hhehehe!!" A giggling Geet sat down on the grass beside Vikas .. "See.. you can't dance because you have got a instructor like him!!" She told Nidhi while pointing at Vikas.. "Haan haan!! Tum to bohat pohchi hui choreographer ho!! Ni k hazar nakhron k saath ek bhi step final karwa k dekha beta!!" Vikas retorted back..
"Huhhh!! Whatever.. This is a last try and i am off!!" Nidhi gave her final verdict and before they would start, finally an easy step officially agreed by all present there was told to Nidhi..
Holding her hand, Sid pulled her forward towards himself and then twirl her twice.. "Do aur.." Piya was having so fun in it and so she added only to get a light hit on her head from Vikas but the twirl did its work and Nidhi, not balancing good was about to fall down when two hands grabbed her by her shoulders... "Fursat mil gayi tumhe!!" She gritted her teeth.. Even without turning and hearing, she knew who it was.. "Seriously?? You and Dance!!" Maan arched his eyebrow giving a horrified look to Nidhi..
"Dekha!! Yeh bhi keh raha hai k mujhse nahi hoga!!" She stormed at others.. "Aur ab jab yeh keh raha hai to maan lo!! nahi hoga!!" She gave her final verdict..
"Abay tum kahan se agaye yaar?? Kahan to tumhe phone uthane tak ka time nahi tha!!" Sid complaint.. "Yahan mojood kisi k aadmi ka phone uthane ka matlab hai kisi nayi musibat ko apne gale lagana!! which i am in no mood!!" Maan made a face.. "Aur tum teenow ka phone number to wese bhi Danger Allert hai!! Kya pata kab news ajaye.. "Maan!! Nidhi shaadi se finally bhaag gayi!!" He jumped high as if this is the most rocking news ever..
"Asaar to ussi k lag rahe hain!!" Vikas passed an innocent look while rolling his eyes.. "Shut Up u two!! Kyun bharka rahe ho ussko??" Piya glared at both Maan and Vikas.. "Aur tum sunn lo bahe.. " Piya turned her face towards Geet.. "Yeh bhaag sakta hai!!" She warned about Maan.. "And i'll help him!!" Vikas added with a smirk..
"Hahhh meri kismat!!" Maan took a deep cold drmatic sigh..
"Meri bhi Kismat!!" Geet passed a poor look making all of them laugh expect for Maan who was making faces at the moment.. "Oye!! aur tum bhaagi nahi abhi tak.. Maine sab arrange kar k rakha hai" He pushed Nidhi a bit with his own shoulder.. "Tumhara he intezaar kar rahi thi main Maan!! Akele bhaag k kya khaak naam hoga!! Do log saath mein bhaagte hain to zyaada naam hota hai!!" She spoke out sarcastically.. "Silly!!" He hit on her head lightly.. "Do kuwaron ka saath mein bhaagna to common hai!!! Isse kya khass badnaami hogi??" He questioned rolling his tongue inside.. "Tum Vikas ko le k bhaago!! phir dekho kesa naam hota hai!!" He added..
"Tch!! Ladka ladki ka saath mein bhaagna is too common!! uss mein bhi koi khass badnaami nahi.." Vikas added while passing a disspointed look..
"Tum Piya ko le k bhaag jao!! Naam he Naam hoga phir..!!" Sid sorted out the equation better and with a huge sound all burst out laughing... "Hahaha!!!" Mauritius gang was just laughing but for Geet and Nandini this was out of limits.. They were rolling with laughter trying to control it and their stomach started to ache..
"Lo... yahan badi hassi arahi hai sab ko!!" Loud roar of Dev was heard and there they saw Dev and Rohail coming.. "Tumhe pata tha naa lunch time over ho chuka hai buffet khatam hogaya hai wahan!! issiliye humko wahan utaar k yahan agaye tum!!" Rohail stormed over Maan...
"Donnn't look at me!!" Aliya warned in advance before an order would be placed at her to cook food.. "Tch!! kesi mangetar hai tumhari!! Koi roab he nahi hai tumhara!!" Sid showed a pity look to Rohail..
"Oho!! tere bade ache halaat hain!!" Rohail retorted back..
"Haan bus dance k mamle mein thode.." Sid made a face..
"Acha wo.. Aliya!!" Maan got up from he grass and turned to Aliya.. "Koi brown color ka envelop dekha hai ttumne andar??" He inquired..
"Haan!! drawer mein rakh diya maine!!" Aliya guided..
"Wese main intezaar kar kar k thuk chuka hun!! baat cheet bhi hoti hai tum donow mein??" Making a face, Vikas pointed at Maan and Geet..
"Hahahaha!!" Dev burst out laughing.. "Inki ek doosre ko bhao na deni ki policy hai.." "Chup oye!!" There came a slap from Maan on Dev's head..
"Wese beta! teri khud ki kaali zabaan hai jo phasa hai aise!!" Vikas shot a mischevious look to Maan... "Humne.." He turned to look at all.. "Kitnii koshish ki thi k isko set kiya jaye kisi k saath." Vikas made a face.. "Lekin kismat kharab hai iski!!! Jis ladki k bhi saath isko seriously set karne ki ya rumor uraane ki koshish ki jaye.. wo direct, indirect iski bhabhi he banjati hai!!" Vikas commented and all others burst out laughing.. "Hahahahaah"
"To yeh betha PS pe busy tha aur maine tung a ke poocha k Maan!! kya masla hai?? Kisse shaadi karoge tum??" Vikas repeated a long ago act.. "Aur wahan corner pe wall pe family pictures lagi thi.. yeh game mein busy tha issne nahi dekha but he actually pointed at Geet!!!" Vikas disclosed a new story making everyone laugh... "Oh Shut up!!" Maan was so not agreeing to it.. "You Shut up!! Tum to game mein busy thai, tumne mujhe tapane k liye uss side pe point kiya tha!! But you actually pointed at Geet i swear!!" Vikas giggled...
"Whatever..." Maan rolled his eyes while opening his brown envelope and took out a white paper from it.. "Ahan.." His brow arched up as he started reading it... "Chalo.. kabhi kabhar sawant ki taraf se achi khabrein bhi ati hain!!" Maan commented out loud while looking at Nidhi who smiled back at him..
He was putting the paper back in the envelope when he realise something is inside.. He took it out and saw 5 movie tickets.. "Hehh!!" He chuckled throwing the tickets at all.. "Movie agle adhe ghante mein start ho jayegi!! Jo jaana chahe shawk se jaa sakta hai!!" He smiled biting his lower lip.. He was his own plans to catch some sleep..
"Cheating hai yeh!!!" Almost everyone was ready to see the movie and just 5 tickets!! "What so ever.." Ignoring everyone he took Aadi in his arms and tossed him in the air.. "Ahh... Nidhi ki bachii!!" He almost danced out as tickling him a bit, she got a hold of his mobile taking it out from his pocket and ran aw ay to dial someone..
"Jao... ab sab he jao!! only if u can make it in 30 minutes!!" He taunted out loud.. He exactly knew who she was dialling from his phone.. She do knew how to get things done when they are impossible!!
"See.. done!!" Nidhi came back with a chirpy smile and threw Maan's phone at him.. "Huh!! Tum kese jaogi??" Maan asked Piya while showing Aadi to her.. "Tum karoge naa baby sitting!!" Piya passed a sweet murderous smile to him..
"Haan!! mere paas koi kaam to hai nahi... Aur tum saare k saare 3 ghante k liye gayab ho jaoge! peeche jhaar kaun sune ga??" He questioned out loud.. "TUM!!!" Sid, Nidhi, Dev and Rohail said out loud together..
"Excuse me!!" He narrowed his eyes at all.. "Excused!!" Piya gave him Aadi's bag, Nidhi took out car keys from his shirt's pocket and everyone got up to go.. "Kum se kum jhoote mu he mujhe invite kar leyte!!" He spoke out sarcastically..
"Tumne kaunsa movie dekhni hai?? sone he haina! yahan so jao!!" Sid patted his cheek lightly and Geet Nandini were keeping quiet the whole time.. They were a little low at this much frankness..
Everyone started marching out on his face when he grabbed Geet's hand and stopped her.. "Tum Shahrukh Khan ko dekh k kya karogi? Mujhe dekho!! we have a fight to continue!!"
"aHMMM HEhhee.." Vikas bit his tongue..
"Excuse me!!" Geet frowned at him...
"Excused!! chalo.. jao tum saare!" Looked at all showing them the way to which they all obyed obediently and left... "Jhagra!! pakka!!" Nandini commented as soon as theyw ere out.. "Lo.. to jo ek cheez karni ati hai wohi to karenge!!" Dev patted Nandini's shoulder to whcih everyone giggled and sat down on the jeep..
"Lesson no 1! Kabhi Kabhi mu mein jaata niwala bhi sacrafise karna parta hai!!" He turned to look at her and said.. "Matlab??" She passed a grumpy look to him..
"Matlab yeh k socho humne ek holiday plan kiya, tickets bhi agaye lekin humay ruk k kisi aur ko holiday pe jaane diya!!" He smiled at her.. "I am in a position where not all the times lekin kabhi kabhi i do need to sacrifise my happiness for others!! Aur mujhse shaadi kar k by default yeh sab tumhare hisse mein bhi ayega!! So... learn how to drink your anger!!" He chuckled..
"Hehh.." She looked at him for a while and then smiled.. "Hassne ki zaroorat nahi hai!! dikhta easy hai!! hota nahi hai!! pros and cons of a joint family!!" He raised his shoulders carelessly and started walking inside the cottage along with her..
"Apko nahi lagta k apne apna impression khud he aisa set kiya hai k log apko seriously na lein... I mean you were busy! you needed to be on work lekin Piya bhabhi ne bagair kuch sunne aadi ko apko pakra diya!!" Geet questioned..
"Well.. Tum yeh sab tab tak nahi samajh sakti jab tak tum uss zone mein na ao!!" He tried to explain her.. "Our equation is like..." He pressed his lips together.. "Wo meri shakal dekh k bata sakti hai k main kab seriosuly busy hun aur kya kaam nahi kar sakta! Its always a give and take!!" pause "Mujhe pata hai... how much she is a fan of SRK-Kajol aur so i cooperated!! Kya samjhi??" He asked while sitting down on a sofa..
"Sounds sweet!! Lekin abhi jab yeh zor zor se rone lagay gaa and you won't be able to handle him then??" She raised her brows at him..
"Tumhe bache pasand nahi hain!! haina???" He gave her a suspicious look.. "Khelne k liye har kisi ko bache pasand hote hain!! sambhalne k liye... No!!!" Geet shook her head..
"Isska aur mera bhaagwaan he jaane ek saath kya hone wala hai!!" Already cold feeted over wedding, Maan thought.. "Aur kya kya nahi pasand tumhe??" He asked casually.. "Apka itna non-interested attitude humari shaadi ko le k.." She threw it on his face..
"Tum dua karo tumhe mandap pe main he milun!!" He gritted his teeth.. "Piya wala haal na ho tumhara!!" Maybe she was right on her part but here it was on his life and others are concerned about his non involvement in his marriage preprations.. Thats pisses him off when he hear such stuff..
"Huh???" Confused, Geet looked at him..
"Apni shaadi se 15 din pehle.. tumhare bhai ne mujhe bulwa liya tha!!" Maan started.. "Khud office mein jutt gaya warna shaadi aur honeymoon ki chutti nahi milti aur mujhe driver, shofer, decorater, carpenter even body double tak bana daala!!" He made a face making Geet giggle.. "Aunty Uncle ko shopping karwana, peeche bags le k chalna, tarah tarah k suits try karna!! aur sirf yehi nahi... curtains change karna, phool lagana!! Taara aunty aur Jay uncle ne bhi koi murawat nahi dikhai.." He gritted his teeth.. "So in 15 dinow mein piya total confuse hogayi thi bhale sagai ussne Vikas k saath he ki thi lekin uski shaadi kis k saath ho rahi hai?? Mandap mein atay hue Megha(Piya's Bhabhi) usse daant rahi thi k neeche dekho aur wo baar baar idhar udhar dekh rahi thi k kahin se usse dikh jaye k mandap mein kaun betha hai!!! Phir ussne mujhe saamne khade dekha aur uski jaan mein jaan ayi!!" He completed his story and Geet burst out laughing.. "Hahahahaha!!! Seriously??" She asked..
"Pooch leyna!!" He narrowed his eyes and then turn to pick his mobile which started ringing.. "Lo... Think of the Devil and.." Exhaling a deep breath, he picked up the call.. "Hello!!"
"Bhae movie dekhne gaye hue hain... tumhara call kyun uthaenge aise waqt pe??" Geet can hear the one sided conversation.. "Aadi ka kya? Aadi meri gowd mein betha hai!" He talked more.. "Ahan.. Theek hai! i'll see.." He said last and hung up..
"Kaun tha??" Geet asked..
"Ishan tha.." He told her while keeping his mobile away from Aadi who was now after it.. "Sab kuch chahiye tumko.. hain??" Maan shook Aadi making him giggle..
"Ishan??" Geet again asked..
"Arre tumhari bhabhi ka bhai!! Piya's brother!!" He explained..
"Aapki unse bhi dosti hai???" Geet's eyes widen up..
"umm dosti??? keh sakte hain!! Hum donow ne saath mein bohat jhaar khai hai.." He stretched his lips.. "Wo white flowers idhar.. purple udhar!!" He mimicked..
"Hehehe.. that would have been fun!!" Geet giggled..
"Exceptionally!!!" He rolled his eyes while getting up and giving Aadi to Geet who wiggled and attacked first on her hairs which she smartly pushed aside.. "Bilkul nahi!!" She shook her head looking at Aadi.. "Bus chahiye kuch na kuch mu mein hain???" She played with him in a kiddish tone..
"Apko bhook nahi lagi??" Geet asked after a while..
"Tumhe lagi hai?" He asked..
"hmmm.." She nodded in a yes...
"May be an outing would help!!" Maan gave it a thought since he had no plan of holding her hand and stopping her but he just did because in that one second his brain told him that Geet should be around him more and more..
"Chalte hain.." He smiled to her and she got up... "Eeehhh..." Aadi yelled out trying to pounce over Maan from Geet and he giggling, took him in his arms..
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They took some time to normalise and sort out their differences after which he carried a sleeping Aadi in his arms and they both finally walked out of the cottage which they decided to leave almost an hour ago...
"Abhi kahan ja rahe hain??"Geet questioned..
"Office mein thoda kaam hai mujhe.. Tum aadi ko sambhalo tab tak.. phir chalte hain!!" He smiled at her to which she nodded and they started walking...
Geet played along with Aadi for a while sitting in his cabin and he got engrossed in his work.. "Sir! yeh C1 Nidhi mam ka review tha aur yeh F1 singh sahab ka.." An assisstant of Maan, was standing infront of him and telling him all about something.. "Theek hai!! C1 bhejdo.. aur F1 kal dekhte hain!!" Maan gave back a file to the man and sent him away..
"F1 bhi to reviewed tha.." Geet generally asked... "Kuch kaam baaki hai uss mein abhi.." He just said it anyways hiding the real reason..
"Arre tumhe bhook bhi to lagi thi.." He suddenly remebered.. The did walked out from the cottage for lunch but ended up in his office because he received the call in the middle..
"Aapka kaam to khatam ho jaye!!" She spoke out sarcastically making him shook his head and got up from his chair.. "Chalo.." He took Aadi from her and now he was planning to attack some street food..
Tere bina jeena nahi ve soneya
Tere bina jeena nahi ve soneya
It was a famous chaat stall, he brought her to and his eyes soon came out on the way she attacked almost everything... "Yeh itna sab tum khao gii??" He arched his brow at her..
"Kyun?? apko khaali paani puri pasand hai??" She asked taking past one experience into account where they only went to a paani puri stall and enjoyed.. "Paani puri ki baat nahi hai, tumne almost sab kuch order kar diya hai!! kitna khaogi??" He shook his head at her..
"Watch me.." She chuckled making him smile...
It was time to get dressed and be ready for the engagement and sangeet ceremony.. Geet was carrying altogether another glow on her face.. She just couldn't believe what she was keeping in her heart for so long just came out infront of him so unplanned and unwillingly.. She never thought she'll be so frank and free to tell him all this..
People have decided to get ready in turns and Nandini was the last one to use the bathroom.. "Yeh peeche se bund karna.." She requested Geet after coming out of the bathroom.. Other girls using the same room were already done and out.. Now it was just Geet and Nandini getting ready.. Piya was ready but sitting down on the bed feeding Aadi.. "Tung to nahi kiya tha issne zyaada??" Piya asked Geet after a while..
"Ahan.." Geet shook her head in a no.. "Mujhe lagta hai Maan se kuch zyaada he dosti hai.. meri gowd mein nahi tikta yeh itni deir.. Infact beech mein ro raha tha! unhun ne gowd mein liya to ek dum chup! so gaya!!" It was clear in Geet's voice how surprised she was..
"Haan naa... Aadhi neend to ussi k paas leyta hai!!" Piya smiled.. "Raat k 10 baje nahi k Maan sahab ko neend aani shuru hojati hai.. Issne bhi aisi timing banai hui thi k 10 baje tak yeh bhi sojata tha aur phir uthta tha beech mein 12 baje.. to shuru mein yeh Maan k saath so jata tha! phir 12 baje uthta tha jo k mere sone ka time hai to phir main le ati thi room mein!!! Phir doodh pee k so jata tha aur subha he uthta tha... Ab dekho ja k kya timings set hoti hai inki!!" Piya lightly caressed Aadi's hairs..
"Bhabhi!! Aap logon ka sangeet kesa hua tha??" Nandini asked while applying some lotion on her face..
"Baap re... main to confuse he hogayi thi k meri shaadi kiss ke saath ho rahi hai!!" Piya made a face and that made Geet laugh.. Maan just told her everything in the morning..
"Really??" Nandini's mouth hung up when Piya told her the whole story..
"Hmmm.." Piya nodded in a yes.. "I was so pissed off!! Jab jo kaam ho.. Vikas ki jagah Maan milta tha!! Uss hisaab se wese Maan ne kuch bhi nahi kiya hai Vikaas k saath!!!" She supported Maan..
"Hehehe!!!" Nandini giggled out loudly..
"Aur honeymoon pe kahan gaye thai??" Geet inquired while wearing her slippers..
"Wo bhi ek scene tha.." Piya shook her head making her eyes wide.. "Ek to maine itni close dosti kabhi dekhi nahi thi!!" She admitted.. "After all this stuff, Vikas sir pe charh gaya tha Maan k.. where is my gift?"
"Hahahaha!!! gift?" Geet laughed..
"Haan.. aur as a gift ya zabadasti keh lo.. Vikas k hisse ka ticket Maan ki jaib se aya tha!! Aur sirf yehi nahi.. jitna time hum bahar honeymoon k liye rahe wo Mom Dad k paas he raha!! Aur phir jis din hum log wapas aye hain wo dus gaaliyaan de k Vikas ko wapas gaya hai India!!" Piya giggled and so as the other two..
"And i was so freaked out by this k main Vikas se kehti thi k aisa nahi hota!! And he is always like.. tum chup betho! Tumhe nahi pata hai kuch!!" Piya smiled remembering those moments...
Hearing a knock on the door, they stopped talking and turned their faces towards the door.. "Curling iron hai kya yahan kisi k paas???" It was Aliya's voice and so Geet opened the door and let her in.. For Tonight, Aliya packed all her dressing stuff and came here to get dressed instead of getting dressed in the cottage..
"Kyun tum apna nahi layi??" Piya generally asked..
"Mera??" Aliya's expression's turned stern... "Yeh ek suit case hai!! Aur donow ka samaan issi mein jaye gaa!!" Aliya gritted her teeth mimicking Maan.. "Hehehehe!!" Piya started laughing..
"I tell you bhai naa.. kabhi kabhar zich kar deta hai!! Larr bharr k ek he suitcase mein phir samaan.. Wo to mujhe baad mein yahan a ke pata chala k adha samaan to yahan cottage mein he tha!!" She made a face..
"Cottage mein aise he?? chori wori ho jaye to??" Nandini interuppted..
"Kapre aur perfumes kaun churata hai?? Pehle to wahan koi pohunch he jaye bohat badi baat hai!!" Aliya sighed while parting her hairs to curl..
Geet was almost done, Nandini doing her makeup and Aliya was now curling her hairs.. "Pata hai.. wo basket client haina??" Aliya looked at Piya through the mirror..
"Hmmm.." Piya nodded in a yes.. There was a client of the company Maan works for and whenever he has to visit them in India, they as a token of gift provides him with Gift Baskets.. In the beginning they were of chocolates and chookies which everyone in Mauritius enjoys.. Then once it was of perfumes when again everyone shared!! "Hehehe!! Rohail bata raha tha.. Last se last time shayad soaps aur handwashes ki thi!! Keh raha hai bhai ghar he le aya aur usske baad se humay dobara soaps ki shopping karne ki naubat nahi ayi!! hehehe.." Aliya giggled and so as Geet and Nandini with her..
"Tumhari engagement k time pe.. Baby products aye thai!! Powder, lotion and all.." Piya informed.. "Haan wo pada hai apke room mein all packed!!" Aliya replied.. "But listen naa.." She continued.. "Iss baar.. There are some branded bags!! And according to bhai.. Main inhe daan kar dunge lekin tum logon ko nahi dunga!!" She made a face..
"What?? Kyun??" Piya frowned..
"Branded bags ko daan karenge??" Nandini's eyes popped out..
"Arre... tumhe koi idea nahi!! Bhai k saath survival is hell sometimes!!" Aliya giggled looking back at Nandini.. "Tch!! best of luck!!" Nandini teasingly patted Geet's shoulder..
"Khair maine bola k samajh mein ata hai humare pass bohat hai isliye app chirre hue hain!! Nidhi ko he gift kardo.. shaadi hai!! Nahi to bhabhi ko dedo!!" From Bhabhi, Aliya meant Geet.. "Lekin nahi bhae.. ussko lock he kar diya ander!! Isska kuch bhi karunga lekin yeh tum logon k haath nahi lagay gaa kisi soorat!!" Aliya humped..
"Lo.. to kya achaar daalein gay uska??" Nandini made a face...
"Tum samajhti nahi ho bhai!! Shaadi k baad paise bachaiga!!" Piya teased eyeing at Geet who was busy in correcting her lipstick.. "Huh!! kya bharosa..." Aliya raised her shoulders in the air..
The more Geet hears the fun side of Maan, the more it makes her curious how is it possible.. Unlike others, she do looks at him in a different way.. Unlike others, she tried to read his thoughts, question his logics, wants to know the story behind his each experienced way of dealing life or performing any work..
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"Sss..arghh!!!" Mr Maan Khurrana was dealing with a mess.. In order to change the medicines, Cornil has been feeding children, he took a huge risk today by sneaking inside and performing his task.. It was very important that children shouldn't be under any drug effect when the National Security team will start their actual work..
Done with his job when he was returning, he got stuck and had to climb up and then jump off a tree to keep himself hidden, in the process he got hurt at the back.. It wasn't painful but it was bleeding and his hands were not reaching back to apply anything to stop it.. "Ek yeh musibat aur ek wo..." He cursed the situation under his breath.. "Ye sab ulta ulta kyun ho raha hai??" He clentched his jaws.. " Ab yeh to tum bhool he jao k filhaal wo tumhari life se alag hai aur Shaadi k baad tumse jurre gii!!" He told himself.. "Without any effort, khud he kese hota ja raha hai sab kuch??" He scratched his head.. "Usske saamne bus he nahi chalta hai mera.. kuch ka kuch ho jata hai!!" He scolded himself...
"Khair ab jo bhi hai.. phas to app gaye hain uncle jee!! kuch ho nahi sakta hai ab!!" He shook his head and once again tried to look back through the mirror.. "Idhar bhi sambhalo aur udhar bhi.. kyunki run away option to hai nahi!! Aur Nidhi ko zyaada tung kar nahi sakte.." He sighed..
Dressed between dark shades of green lehnga with golden patches in between, Nidhi was actually carrying a different and killer look.. She was never seen in this kind of avatar by Sid and he felt dead when he saw her appearing out.. Her grace, her eyes, her overall look!! It was magical..
"Meri call kyun nahi utha raha hai??" While practising dance, Nidhi's kangan given by Neha over her roka was disturbing her and so she has taken it off and safetly kept inside Maan's drawer.. Now she was calling him almost since an hour to bring it along but he wasn't just picking up..
There Sid was busy admiring her from the corner, not just Sid but everyone was looking at her and there, she was not concerned about anything.. Maan not picking up her call was a danger sign and she was tensed all inside because of him... "Ab kis gadbad mein phaase ho tum??" She gritted her teeth inside and smiled out looking around as Neha came forward and started praising her..
Showcasing a light smile on her face, Nidhi was mingling along with everyone and inside, she was burning like a fire.. "Yeh aya bhi nahi hai abhi tak.." She can actually feel like her glucose level going down.. "Main.. abhi ayi.." Nodding in a on going conversation, Nidhi tried to make an excuse and headed towards the water table showing as if she needed water.. "Arghhh!!!" Once again she tried him and he was unavailable!! "Agar ye signal ka masla hai, tab bhi... aya kyun nahi yeh abhi tak??" She clentched her jaws again and then suddenly stopped.. "Tum!! i know you..." Nidhi narrowed her eyes at the disguised officer in waiter avatar..
"You know every worker here..." The officer rolled his eyes at her and keeping the tray on the table started putting water glasses on it one by one.. "Ab dhyaan se meri baat suno!!" He started.. "Kuch panga hua hai Khurrana k saath.. Wo medicines jo bachon ko di ja rahi thi high drug doses thai!! unhe rokna zaroori tha aur Khurrana k ilaawa aur koi uss ghar mein ghuss nahi sakta tha dikhe bina.."
"W H A T ???" Nidhi jerked up.. "Kab ki baat hai yeh??" She actually felt like beating the officer up..
"Thodi deir pehle ki.. lekin yeh sab choro tum!! Usse chot lagi hai yeh mujhe pata hai!!! Lekin hum mein se koi cottage ki taraf jaane ka risk nahi le sakta hai.. Tumhi ko kuch kar k jaana hoga!!" He placed the real situation..
"Tumhara dimagh sahi hai?? Main kese jaoongi?? thoda pehle batate to main kuch kar paati!!!" Nidhi panicked.. "Nidhi!! we are stuck hum kisi kism ka koi risk nahi le sakte.. Tumhari sirf itni help kar sakta hun.." Saying so.. he dropped the glass filled with orange juice over her dress.. "Ohh... i am really sorry mam!!" The officer did his work and smirked at her..
"Idiot!!" Nidhi cursed him under her breath.. "Thats ok!!" She faked and turned to leave.. "Wo.. juice ghalti se girr gaya mere dress pe.. mein wash kar k ati hun!!" Nidhi went again towards the crowd of family and made her excuse.. "Haww.. chalo mein help kar deti hun!!" Arohi, her sister volunteered..
"Nahi.. theek hai!! just thoda sa he hai.. main bus kar k ayi!!" Nidhi argued and before anyone could say anything, she was already going inside..
"Huhhh..." Exhaling a deep breath, dropping the lehnga under which she was already wearing jeans, she opened the back window and before she could plan anything, she found another officer setting the wooden ladder for her.. "Huh!!" Nidhi huffed and taking the lehnga in her hand, started stepping down.. "Wese impression acha set hoga agar cornil follow kar raha hai to.." The officer chuckled.. "A Run away Bride towards her Love!!" He mimicked and laughed..
"Do thappar lagaenge naa.. akal thikaane ajayegi!!" Nidhi shot fireballs at him and then threw her lehnga at him.. "Isska stain wash kar k press kar dena!! Main wapas aoon to mujhe correct haalat mein milna chahiye!!" She clentched her jaws at him and ran away..
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"Seriously??" Nidhi was now standing on Maan's head looking at the wound.. It was quite deep.."Haath to sahi tha naa?? phone kyun nahi uthaya??" She yelled out.. "Phone ki aur mere dimagh ki, donow ki battery down hai!! Aur kuch??" He gritted his teeth at her.. "And look at you!! tum literally bhaag k ayi ho!!" He glared at her.. "Kisi ko pata lag gaya to??? "
"Tum zinda raho filhaal yeh meri priority no 1 hai!!" She retorted back and started clearing his wound.. "Vein pe ja k laga hai ek dum... Itna khoon beh raha hai!!" Nidhi was feeling like beating him up.."Dukh to nahi raha hai??" she inquired while trying to stop the blood which was oozing out nonstop..
"Nahi.." He took a deep breath.. "Lekin mera dimagh uraa hua hai.."
"I think vein pe halka sa cut hai isliye dard nahi ho raha.. lekin khoon dekho kitna beh raha hai!!" She pressed her lips together.. By the way, they have become self halfdoctors for eachother in all these years..
"Kyun?? ab sab theek thaakk ho to gaya!!" She frowned aftre a while on recalling his previous words still while working on the wound..
"Arre yeh sab nahi... Wo Geet wala area bohat kharab hogaya hai mera!!" He shook his head in frustration.. "Sab ulta pulta hogaya hai!! Aur ajj..." He stopped and shut his mouth up..
"Ajj ussne akal thikane laga di tumhari??" Nidhi arched her eyebrows..
"SHUT UP!!" He rolled his eyes..
"You shut up!! Jab manage nahi ho raha haina.. to let it be the way it is going!! Faaltu k attempts mat daalo tum!!" She warned him again.. "Aur yeh hogaya hai!! ab shirt pehno aur chalo.." She almost ordered while closing the Medicine box.
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"Wah!!!" Maan mocked at the face of officer and Nidhi.. He was giving her back her lehnga and Nidhi was taunting him.. "Maan!!" Nidhi glared a him to which he shut his mouth and let her climb up the ladder and go...
"Wese tumhare dimagh ki daad deni padegi!!" The officer praised Maan.. "Tumhari checking kar k agar Cornil 20% sure hua tha to Aliya k background check mein 100% hogaya hai!!" He smirked..
"Checking ki ussne??" Maan arched his brow..
"Yup!! we found the traces in data!! Aur to aur usska encounter bhi hua tha ek churiyun ki dukaan pe tumhari behn k saath!!" He further informed..
"What??" This was a shock to Maan..
"Hmmm... And trust me! tumhari yeh bhabhi/behn jo bhi hai!! Issko bargaining mein koi nahi hara sakta!! Chup karwa diya issne ussko!! Ussko ab kabhi tum logon pe koi shuk nahi hone wala!!" He officer grinned.. "Aur abhi bhi gar ussne nigah rakhi thi naa?? 110% usse tujh pe taras araha hoga!! Dramatic Love Affair!!" He smirked only to get a tight slap on his back from Maan..
"Dramatic Love Affair!!" Maan repeated letting him know why the officer got a hit for.. "Itna evil sound karne ki zaroorat nahi hai!!" He scolded him.. "Aur ab yeh seedhi hatao aur phutto.." He patted his back and left...
"Nidhi!! Tumhe koi pareshaani to nahi hui andhere mein??" Nidhi's mom asked her making her confuse.. "I think wo fuse mein kuch problem hogaya tha!! lekin caretaker keh raha hai k ab sab theek hai!!" Sara (Nidhi's bhabhi) spoke out which made Nidhi put 2x2 together.. It was that officer's work to create a light issue so that no one will go insearch of Nidhi or question her about her lateness..
"Hmmm bachat!! Chalo koi kaam to dhung ka kiya!!" She mentally thanked the officer and once again plastered a smile on her face.. This time it was geniun..
"Tum kahan reh gaye thai bhae??" It was Maan's time to get attacked.. "Kahin nahi.. a to gaya!!" Maan too took a breath of relief. Quickly looking around, he scanned the whole area and people he need to meet and greet..
"Yeh koi waqt hai?? tumhe shaam se yahan par hona chahiye tha!!" Arjun scolded him as soon as he met him.. "Chachoo!! main chutti par nahi hun!! Aur main bhi kisi k under kaam karta hun.. wholelly boss nahi hun!!" Frowning, Maan replied and stopped as he a waiter came forward ofeering drinks to Maan and Arjun.. "No thanks... wahan poocho sab se.." Arjun declined the offer and pointed towards the other side... "Sirrr ..." The waiter deliberately pointed at a drink towards Maan which he took it knowing waiter is an officer.. He sipped it with hesitation and realised that it was glucose.. "Thank you!!" He geniunly thanked him.. He do needed it after so much of running and blood lose..
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Baadlon mein dekho kaise chand chamakta
ShMaaaye.. muskuraaye..
It was time for Sid to slip down that engagement ring into his already Wife's finger and he was so so happy to do it!! Till now there was no moment where she hasn't challanged him or excited him.. He must have gifted her things uncountable times but this was still special!!
Mere sang kadam-kadam tu chalta.. hi jaaye
Muskuraaye..
What makes Sid even more proud about Nidhi is that despite being more independent and stronger than him, she never ever let him down or made him feel that there is no need of him, she can do it all by herself!! "To kya hua agar wo baaki ladkiyun se mukhtalif hai? to kya hua agar wo auron k saamne sharmana aur ghabrana nahi jaanti? To kya hua agar usse apni ladai larni ati hai!! Wo mujhe, mere gharwalon ko izat deti hai! Unki khwahishon ka khayal rakhti hai!! Wo rishton ki, mohabbaton ki kadar karna jaanti hai!! Wo aise he pasand hai aur main usse aise he chahta hun!!" Giving it a thought while looking at his beautiful wife, Sid smiled out and slipped the finger down in her ring finger..
mann mera ye kahe
Rab se tu maang laaun
Hu-ba-hu maang laaun
Padh liya hai maine ishq da kalma
This ring was choosen by his mother and Nidhi without a word let her.. She said it on Neha's face that any choice of her would be great and she is sure she will love it!! She has no objection in giving a right to her Mother in law to choose anything she likes for her.. Only he knows how happy his mother was and free from any insecurity that her only son would be stolen..
"Hmmm.. finally!!" Nidhi pressed her lips together looking all around where everyone was clapping for them and then at last her gaze stopped on a face she knew is the happiest guy of all for her.. 'HER BEST FRIEND' He was smiling at her and eyed her to stop observing him and complete the task..Shaking her head, Nidhi looked down and slipped down the ring in Sid's finger and that was it!! She can hearing hoots, clapping and what not..
"Mujhe literally aisa lag raha hai jese mere kandhe halke hogaye hain!!" Maan heard Vikas behind his back and smiled.. "Dill ka bojh halka hogaya!!" He laughed out.. "Abay haan!! witness to hum he thai!! guilt he se marr jaate kuch bhi oot patang hojata ho.." Vikas shook head head..
"Hmmm.. celebrate karte hain!!" Maan was back in his cheerful mood!! "waiter!!" He called out loud showing his hand and as soon as the waiter came near him, he took away two glasses of fruit champagne.. "Cheers!!" Both the boys tossed the glasses together and took a sip..
"Kis khushi mein extra celebration ho raha hai bahe??" Abhi apeared from behind and patted both Maan and Vikas's shoulders lightly.. "Maaan Bechelor's party plan kar raha hai!!" Vikas grinned.. "Chup bay!! " Maan sided him with his elbow..
"Kyun?? infact acha idea hai!!" Abhi sided with Vikas.. "Haan.. aur isko ttumhari aur Sid ki collaborated kar dete hain!!" Vikas chirped..
"Wo shaadi kar raha hai!! zindagii bhar k liye sannyass nahi le raha!!" Maan commented making a face and both Abhi and Vikas burst out laughing... Maan Khurrana and his one liners.. "Hahahahaha!! Maan please nahi sudharna!! tum agar shaadi k baad ghalti se bhi sudhaar gaye naa?? to ghar pe udaas ho jaenge saare!!" Abhi laughed and suggested..
"Don't worry!! Bohat chunn k issne partner choose kiya hai!! wo nahi sudharne de gi!!" Vikas giggled.. "Wo dekho.. wo rahi!!" Vikas pointed beside Aliya at a distance and after his arrival tonight, it was the first time he saw her..
Drapped in a cream white saree with silver border around, Light jewelry and makeup and makes her look decent and perfect!!
Geet was dressed in a perfect way where you can identify her as a guest not the bride like many other girls around.. He never actually gave it a thought, its her decency he likes or her essence..
Tere bina jeena, nahi ve soneya
Tere bina jeena, nahi ve soneya
He looked away immediately before she or those two idiots beside him catches him... "Oye compliment kiya ussko??" Abhi his at the back of Maan's head lightly.. "Kis khushi mein??" He frowned..
"Lo.." Vikas hit his head.. "Abay airi ghairi nahi hai!! kuch hai aur kuch hone wali hai!!!" He added.. "Haan!! aisi ladkiyun ko agar wo achi lag rahi hon to compliment karna chahiye!!" Abhi glared at Maan.. "Tumhe shawk ho raha hai!! tum de ao!!" Maan rolled his eyes and walked off..
"Sss... Maarne ko dill karte hai kabhi kabhi mujhe.." Abhi gritted his teeth as Maan walked away.. "Confuse kar k rakh diya hai achi bhali ladki ko!!"
"Hahaha trust me!! Poori Khurrana family kO karta hoga!!" Vikas chuckled.. "Meri postion yahan ake thodi baised ho jati hai!! isliye main nahi bol sakta!!" He sighed..
Tere rang rangi gayi ve soneya
Main te hun main na rahi ve soneya
He moved out passing no interest in Geet's beauty from Vikas and Abhi because he felt the fruit champagn was not a good choice.. He do surely need some rest and Nidhi was right before when she said that this much amount of blood loss can make him go dizzy.. He was actually feeling weak and dizzy..
Not to show or let anyone know but she had that feeling inisde her that she wants to look good for him while getting ready.. Its not every day that they push away all the awkwardness and get along like actually a couple.. Her face glowed when she saw him entering, she noticed that frown on his face when Prem pointed at his hairs which looked messy..
The smile on his face when he corrected them and asked Prem if it is alright! He do also looked tired she noticed and also that grumpy look when he was called as 'late lateef and Guest of Honour'.. She didn't knew about him but she was feeling shy to go infront of him..
"Ajeeb hai k har mulaqat ki shurat aise lagti hai jese pehli mulaqat ho!!" She thought smiling at herself.. They were so close few hours back and now again it looks like the first time she is seeing him... He wasn't but she was playing that hide and seek with him right now..
"Ahmm.." He shook his head trying to push away the dizziness off him when her voice made him close his eyes.. "Apki tabeat theek hai??" She couldn't just stop herself from ending the game when she felt he is fighting something and not looking so good..
"Ummm.. just tired!!!" He shook his head inhaling deep, Even the pain has started now.. "Nahi app kuch??" She looked at him with narrow eyes.. She was even confused when her eyes followed him and found him trying to escape and then sneaking behind the heavy green bushes in the dark.. She first listened to her brain and let it go but her heart didn't allowed her to ignore it.. She was watching him, observing him from the minute he entered the venue and she has seen something.. She wanted to know and ignoring all other thoughts, just escaped out silently after him to check..
"Hhhmmm.." He breathed deep as now it wasn't in his control any more.. The pain was hitting him and when he was mingling around and people as casual patted at his back and he was walking and running too.. That made the bandage loose..
"Maan??" Concerned she asked when he just grabbed her hand and pulled her aside completely behind the bush where no one will see them..."Ahh..mmm i was.." He pressed his lips together.. "I met small accident!! I need your help!!" He atlast requested..
"Accident!!??" Geet's eyes came out.. "Shhh... no body should know it!!" He warned her while crying in pain.. "Tumhe mera bandage theek karna padega!!" He said while taking the support of the side wall..
"Ahmmm.. Fine but.." Geet looked around, she was in a panic; she has never been in such kind of a situation.. "Yahan kese?? " She asked looking at his state..
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Somehow he made it inside and Geet too acting quick and following his pleads, didn't tell anyone and just tried to help him out.. "Apko proper medication ki zaroorat hai!! septic hogaya to??" She adviced while trying to set the bandage right.. "I have been to doctor, tum bus bandage sahi karo..." He lied and was now regretting for involving her in this tragic problem of his.. "Control loose karne ko wohi time mila tha??" He was cursing himself inside.. Now that Geet has finally kept the bandage pad right on wound, he was feeling relieved! Pain killers were already taken by him when he was in the cottage..
"Hua kese yeh??" She asked and gave him another reason to hit his head against his palm.. Now he has to make a story.. "Ahmm.." He cleared his throat.. "Aur kisi ko batane mein kya ja raha hai? Atleast they will allow you to rest!!" Technically, Geet was scolding him..
"Main theek se nahi dekh raha tha, girr gaya tha darakhton k beech!!" He told her whatever came in his mouth.. "And please i request you.. Main theek hun!! Don't try to spoil someone else's function because of me!!" He once again requested..
"Apko araam karna chahiye.." Geet frowned at him and turned around to grab her bag.. "Bandage apni jagah se hile ga to phir dard hoga.." She took out a small juice box and gave it to him..
"Hmmm..." He led out a deep breath tired of listening her constant lectures and instead of lashing out started smiling... "Mere liye itna concern acha nahi hai!! I like adventures aur uss mein choti moti chotein lagti rehti hain!!" He explained..
"Hhh.." She led out a deep breath shaking her head at him and then stepping forward sat down along with him.. "Main ya koi aur apki jagah hota tab bhi yehi kehte??"
"Koi aur kyun?? tum apni baat karo.." His eyes displayed a mischevious light in it.. "Meri baat to app na he karen.. Mere paas boaht sawal hain aur apke paas ek he jawab! Shaadi k baad.." She was giving him all on his face since morning..
Tere bina jeena, nahi ve soneya
Tere bina jeena, nahi ve soneya
"Achi lag rahi ho!!" He commented..
"Yeh topic change karne ka naya tareeka hai??" She arched her eyebrow while getting up..
"Bohat achi lag rahi ho!!" He again commented increasing his smile a bit..
"Yeh pakka topic change karne ka tareeqa hai!!" She too smiled lightly knowing now he is doing all purposely..
"Mere saath dance karogi?" He too got up from his place keeping the empty juice box aside..
"Humne practise nahi ki.." She faked her anger crossing both her hands against her chest..
"Phir koi aur dance karega, mera bandage hatt gaya to??" He had that mischevious look on his face..
"Aapki chot bahar ajayegi!!" She commented rolling her eyes..
"Dekhte hain!!" He smiled biting his lower lip while stepping back towards the door.. "Kya tum raaz rakhna jaanti ho?" She can see a challange and mischevious grin both on his face.. "Kya tumhe raaz rakhne atay hain??" He stepped back more till he was out of the room...
"Dekhte hain!!" He winked at her and left.. She kept looking at him going away smiling inwardly..
The Sangeet ceremony was on its full swing, everyone was dancing, there were many performances and Maan was avoiding as much as possible.. To cover up, he was busy in hooting and clapping trying to divert other's attention from him and Geet..
Unfortunately he has landed into a critical situation.. On his right Nidhi was standing along with Sid, on his left Geet was standing and Aliya was at his back fighting with Rohail.. "Tum jiske saath chaho ja k dance karo meri bala se.. Lekin mujhe yeh faaltu k excuses mat do!!" She yelled out..
"Aliya!! tum pagal ho gayi ho!!" Rohail yelled back.. He was just helping a cousin in a dance move and it was very unfortunate for him that the same cousin taunted Aliya for something about an hour ago and now she was her biggest enemy..
"Kyun kaan kha rahe ho ek doosre ke??" Sid finally jumped in between...
"Tumse baat ki maina?? nahi naa?? hattoo side pe.." Aliya didn't gave a damn about Sid.. "Uss waqt to kuch nahi bole thai jab wo mujhpe taunt kar rahi thi!!! Wohin khade thai naa tum!!" She pointed a finger at him.. "Aur tum!!" Again Rohail was at target.. "Bada shawk tha naa usski side leyne ka jo zabardasti mujhe peeche khench liya?? Ab kya masla hai?? jao raho ussi k saath!!" She yelled out at him..
"Aur bhai!! mujhe saath le k jaana.. Main nahi rukungi yahan pe raat mein!!" She kept her hand on Maan's shoulder and made him turn.. "As u wish!!" Maan agreed immediately..
"Arre.. tum isse samjhane k bajaye support kar rahe ho!!" Both Rohail and Sid turned to him..
"Hhhmmm.." He opened his mouth to say something but then again shut it down knowing there is no use of saying what he was about to.. "Kyunki unke kaan kal bhi khule thai aur ajj bhi khulle hain!! Unhe bhi sunai deta hai!!" Aliya lashed out at the two and marched out from there..
"Arre yaar..." Rohail held his head in his hand.. "You don't know the whole story!!" Maan once again turned back saying so a bit.. He and Aliya had a huge discussion over this tauntful stuff yesterday when they were walking back to cottage after pooja.. They both have heard alot about eachother from corners and mostly it was sarcastic and they have no idea why coming up.. It was Sid and Nidhi's wedding but they don't know why they were made the talk of the town just because amongst all they were busy?? Or what? because they were not living there?? Or that Aliya was more fun and chirpy now? Or her dresses??
Maan and Aliya did had a fight in Mauritius about the wedding dresses.. Aliya had nothing in Mauritius, no wedding stuff as there was never a need... She wanted to atleast inform her mother about her arrival so that she could arrange dresses for her but Maan was not ready to let anyone know about their visit to India and that too a week back before wedding..
When they landed in coorg, as per his promise to arrange things, Maan took Aliya to one of his friend's factory which was in coorg; his work was to design and make dresses here and then sent them to mumbai and other places in different outlets of him..
Aliya was flattered over when that friend of Maan offered her to visit the factory where old and young women works and creates such beautiful dresses and they let Aliya choose and discuss and go for customize dresses.. If Aliya's dresses were magnificient, it was because of her ideas and good attitude that those ladies were more than happy to make dresses for her on such a short notice.. The price was good because that friend of Maan was not taking any profits from Aliya and she was so excited that even ordered dresses for herself that she will wear on Maan's wedding...
Aliya was the one who paid for all, from her own pocket and if she was carrying things gracefully and has maintained her figure and is looking beautiful and getting all the love and support from her close ones and is even their favorite then this was not her mistake!! No one has the right to turn it all dark and taunt her that she is flaunting her money and trying to show off and bla bla bla...
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"Apne sangeet mein khud bhi naachna parta hai!!" Youngsters were after Sid and Nidhi now.. "Umm.. mujhe nahi ata yeh dance wance.." Nidhi winced making Sid a bit grumpy..
"Kyun free fund mein tappa rahi ho usse??" Maan atlast broke his silence and whispered to Nidhi.. He knew she dances well and was purposely doing blunders in the morning.. "Tumhe pata hai kyun tappa rahi hun!!" She gritted his teeth at him.. Miss Nidhi Verma was actually very shy of performing with only Sid in between this crowd of family and friends.. One can name it shyness or fear or what so ever but it was awkward for her and so instead of saying a clear cut no she tried and showed her failiur..
"Aur meri kum apni zyaada fikar karo.. tumhe araam ki zaroorat hai!! bandage apni jagah se hill gaya ya behosh ho gaye to leyne k deyne parr jaenge!!" She warned Maan..
"Wo to parr chuke hain already!!" He sighed and her eyes widen up..
"Yeh bhi lecture deyne mein master hai wese!!" He snored eyeing at Geet and a wicket smile broke out over Nidhi's face... "Very Good!! Tum yehi deserve karte thai!!" She chuckled and marched out..
The hoot and performaces kept going and then at the end eyes finally targetic Maan and Geet.. "Ohh.. tum to nahi karogi naa dance?? mana kar do!!" He smirked at her..
"Maza araha haina appko??" She can clearly see how much he was enjoying her concern towards his wound.. Before they would exchange more of words, the loud sound of music caught their attention and it was Mahi Ve time.. Strated by Vikas and Aliya..
The track dragged Sid and Nidhi and atlast Nidhi was dancing and actually dancing!!! They also dragged Piya and then how can he be saved?? It was fun to see for all because there was so much of Madness in this mauritius gang in which Aliya was on Maan's side clearly ignoring Sid and Rohail was out of question..
O.. tere hi noor se hai
Naino ko baandha maine
Kuch na dikhe tere siva
She was showing him a grumpy look but then she was pulled right into his arms.. The track has dragged everyone into it at the end and they were definitely not in anyones notice.. Her inward smile came out when he twirled her around and whispered.. "Sach mein bohat achi lag rahi ho!!"
"Lekin phool to nahi diya!!" She bit her lower lip teasing him about their first time when they went on a date and instead of directly praising her he gifted that open boquet in which there was a single red rose amongst other while lilies.. It was his way of complememting her..
"Tumhe samajh agaya tha!!" He arched his brow passing a surprised look to her..
"Nahi ana chahiye tha??" She asked smiling and biting her lower lip..
"Hehhh.." He smiled pulling her more closer to him by her waist.. "To kya mujhe raaz rakhne atay hain??" She asked mischeviously..
"Hmmm.." He passed a thoughtful look to her.. "Kya pata!!" He whispered bringing his mouth near her ear and planting a light kiss on her cheek backed out.. "Abhi to raasta lumba hai!!" He commented with a chuckle and winking at her started taking his steps back.. It was time for him to end the party and go to sleep or he knew what the exertion will do to him..
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It was time for lights to get off outside and everyone move inside, change and sleep.. Sitting down on the grass, almost all the youngsters were busy laughing and enjoying talking and cracking jokes.. Maan and Aliya were long gone and Rohail was highly Disturbed because Aliya was seriously not talking to him and was even angry on Sid..
"Chalo bhae.. raat bhar yehi bethe rehna hai kya??" One of the elders said out in a loud voice after which slowly everyone started getting up and going inside.. Next day was haldi in the morning and Mehndi at Night.. It would be busy and so everybody needed a good healthy sleep..
"At last Nidhi!! Tumne perform nahi kiya!!" Vikas lightly hit her head to which she made a face.. They all had worked so hard on Nidhi for that couple dance in the morning but the result came out zero... That performance didn't take place..
"Huh!! Dill ke Maan ansoonow mein beh gaye!!" Sid sang out making Vikas laugh and others laugh.. "Uhh!! Nidhi made a face and turned to walk towards a tree side where she has kept her pencil heel sandles..
The last of the people got inside and the lights finally went off making it dark outside.. "Arre.." Realising Nidhi is still outside, Sid flased his mobile light and went back from the door only to find her standing still in some thoughts..
"Tum sach mein itne desperate thai uss dance k liye??" Nidhi asked Sid in a low voice as she saw him coming towards her.. "Koi shuk??" Sid arched his brow going more closer to her..
Aaja tu sath mere
Chahat ki intehaa par
Saari hadon ko tod daal
"Dance to acha khasa kar leyti ho tum!! itne nakhre kis liya hain phir??" He questioned incircling his one arm around her waist.. "Shayad mujhe sab k saamne nahi karna tha!!" She smiled locking her arms around his neck..
"Pakka bhaagne ka koi iraada nahi hai??" He teased her making a dance move to which she responded immediately.. "Depend karta hai tum wajah dete ho ya nahi.." She bit her lower lip and matched his another step..
"Tum har cheez mom ki pasand k hisaab se kar rahi ho!! Itni obedient kab se hogayi??" He smirked.. "Wo khush hain aur iss baat se tumhe bhi khushi milti hai!! Phir kya harj hai thoda sa obedient banne mein??" She matched another step with him.. "Aur tum??" He asked softly..
"Mujhe shaanti se khushi milti hai!!" She giggled making him smile and twirl her around..
Pyar ki justju hai
Yaar jo roobaru hai
Padh lia hai maine ishq da kalma
"Thank You!!" Sid whispered out softly near her ear... "Tumne mom ko aag lagaon aunties ki baaton mein nahi ane diya.. Unhe shikayat ka mauqa he nahi deti tum.."
"Sounds weird but apni sasu maa kaafi pasand hain!!" Nidhi chuckled... "Baaki aye hue rishton ki tarah unhun ne na mujhe job chorne ko kaha, na salary poochi aur kuch bhi to demand nahi kiya!! Unhun ne mujhe wese he pasand kiya jesi main hun!!" She looked up in his eyes... "Unka beta mujhe itna chahta hai k laakh koshishon k bawajood bhi main khud ko usske pyaar mein parne se na rok payi.. Thoda to return gift mujhe bhi dena chahiye naa!!"
"Hehh soch lo.. khud par saare haq dene ja rahi ho tum mujhe!!" He mischeviously spoke out pulling her more closer to him..
"Tum bhi soch lo.. Gun shot yaad hai??" She teased him about the time when she shot that theif and Sid became patrified..
"Sab yaad hai!!" He lightly hit his forehead against her.. "Larrunga, jhagrun ga, shayad gussa bhi karun ya kabhi kuch zyaada he panga ho jaye Lekin... Tumhara saath nahi chorunga kabhi!!" He made a promise to her..
"Hehh..." A light smile appeared on Nidhi's face... "I Love You!!" She whispered out and kissing his cheek hide her face in his chest..
Tere bina jeena nahi ve soneya
Tere bina jeena nahi ve soneya
I am so so sorry because u guys are actually the one who deserve quick updates but i always get stuck into something..
I'll try to update fast and all what i have written quick so that you guys can match up ArSh version and i can update both at the same time..
Sameera😊 
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