Samjho Na! Part 10 Up on Pg 38! On 11th Feb!

Hello everyone,

Welcome to the fifth story in the "Dhoom Dhadakka Series", and sequel to "Kya Pyar Karoge Mujhse" and "Shaadi Waala Episode", "Samjho Na"! Hope you enjoy it as much you enjoyed its prequel!

If you have yet to read the first four stories in this series, check out the Index for its link as you won't be able to understand this story without reading that!

I have teased you with this story for a while and now it is time I deliver my promise to you. Watch as Geet asks for divorce on their wedding night, what will Maan do? What else will he do but plot and plan as usual! But what would he plan about though? That is something for me to know and for you to wait and read!

But that is not the only thing you will read in this story!

Unlike rest of my stories in this series, this is not a comedy with dash of romance story.

It is quite reverse actually!

This is a romantic story with a slice of comedy!

So go ahead and read, how Maan and Geet finally got together in "SAMJHO NA".

WARNING: This is not my usual Maaneet narrating to Mannat story as some of the scenes in the story is not something you would tell your kid (blush blush wink wink). Also, unlike my other stories in this series, we will see the story from the narrator's point of view and not from Maan and Geet's point of view separately like I did in earlier stories.

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Kalpana

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INDEX

Prequel to this story: Dhoom Dhadakka , Jab Se Tere Naina , Kya Pyar Karoge Mujhse , Shaadi Waala Episode

Prologue Right Below

Part 1. Reception Page 5

Part 2. Seduction 101 by Maan Singh Khurana Page 10

Part 3. Maan Relives Memories - I Page 13

Part 4. Maan Relives Memories - II Page 16

Part 5. Maan Relives Memories - III Page 19

Part 6. Teri Yaad Humsafar Subah Shaam Page 25

Part 7. Haan Seekha Maine Jeena Mere Humdum Page 28

Part 8. No More Plans! Pure Romance Page 33

Part 9. Maan says I Love You Page 35

Part 10. Epilogue! Page 38

PART 1. RECEPTION: KABHI JO BAADAL BARSE!

Maan sat down in front of the dining table with anger and annoyance written on his face. His Daadima frowned at his expression but shrugged it away. Must have been some deal gone wrong! It cannot be because of his marriage right? After all, he loved the girl, so what will be the problem there? Daadima smiled, "Aa jaao beta! Naashta kar lo!" Maan nodded but continued to remain angry.

Dev and NT rolled their eyes at Maan's angry visage. Both chalked it up to something Geet must have said to annoy him. They were well versed with Geet and Maan's fights by now. So they thought the couple fought again and did not look into Maan's anger further. They simply wished him good morning and waited for the breakfast to be laid on the table.

What none of them realised that the reason behind Maan's anger was not as simple as they thought. Maan had woken up in the morning with pleasant thoughts in his head which vanished when he remembered the evening before and Geet's demand for divorce. Every positive thought in his head flew away and hurt and pain took its place. He turned to look at the couch where Geet had slept the night before only to see no one there. He looked around in curiosity only for Geet to arrive in the room all dressed up in salwar kameez from the bathroom. He looked away not wanting her to see the hurt and pain in his eyes.

Maan watched sideways as Geet did not even acknowledge him and went about doing her work. Maan felt faint stirrings of anger inside him as he realised that his wife did not even like him enough to look at him. Of course, Maan did not know that Geet was ignoring his presence because she felt like she would burst out crying if she even took one look at him. So Geet ignored her husband in name and the husband felt anger at her ignorance. Maan focused on his anger and pushed the hurt and pain away. After all, it is easy to be angry than to be in pain.

And that is why Maan remained angry the whole morning till the breakfast and focused on his anger so as to not feel the pain. The breakfast arrived soon but Geet had yet to come. Daadima told them to eat as Geet is busy in the kitchen. The family nodded and started to eat. Maan was just about to put a spoonful of porridge into his mouth when ...

"Kya se Kya Ho Gaya Bewafaa Tere Pyaar Mein..."

Maan looked up in shock to see Dev sing while adding milk to his cereal.

"Chaaha Tha Kya Mila Bewafaa Tere Pyaar Mein...", Dev continued to sing as he added some fruits to his bowl.

"DEV!", Maan barked, "SHUT UP!"

Dev shut up right away and frowned at his brother. Maine kya kiya? He shrugged and started to eat his breakfast quietly.

Maan looked towards his breakfast and started to eat. That song hit too close to home for him.

Few minutes later, Maan remembered something and asked Dev, "Dev! What happened to that foreign delegation? It is coming today, right?"

"Yes Bro! It is confirmed. They will be coming today. You and I will be ready to welcome them when they arrive!", Dev replied. Maan nodded but before he could say anything else, Daadima spoke up, "Sirf Dev rahenge welcome karne! Not Maan!"

Maan frowned at his Daadima, "Aisa kyun Daadima?"

"Kyunki aaj aap Office nahi jaa rahe!", Daadima announced.

"What?", Maan roared in annoyance.

"Yes! Aaj aap Office bilkul nahi jaa rahe hain! Kal aapki shaadi hui hai aur aap apni patni ke saath time spend karne ke bajaay office jaa rahe hain?", Daadima scolded him.

Maan looked away. Yesterday he would have agreed with her but not today. Jab patni hi khud mujhse dur bhaagna chaahti ho, toh uske saath time kaise spend karun?

"Toh tum nahi welcome kar rahe Maan! Aur haan aaj shaam ko Reception party hai and I want all of you present there!", Daadima announced again.

Maan was aghast now, "Reception? Uski kya jaroorat hai?"

Geet, who had just arrived at the dining table holding a bowl in her hand, took in a sharp breath. Of course, reception ki kya jaroorat hai! Jo shaadi tikne hi nahi waali usko kya reception dena? Her mind snarled while her heart continued to weep at the situation. Geet did not show any reaction though. She remained stoic while family had yet to notice her.

"What do you mean uski kya jaroorat hai? Doesn't the media world need to know ki the business tycoon Maan Singh Khurana ki wife kaun hai? Don't speak rubbish Maan!", Daadima scolded him again.

"Par Daadima...", Maaan tried to explain but Daadima glared at him, "Bas! Aaj reception hogi toh reception hogi. Humein iske aage kuch nahi sunna!"

Maan huffed but did not say a word. Daadima threw the next bomb, "Ab chalo honeymoon ki baat karte hain!"

"WHAT?", Maan stood up in shock.

"Maan bete! Tum aise reactions kyun de rahe ho?", Daadima looked confused, "Shaadi ke baad reception aur honeymoon toh normal cheezein hai! Har couple shaadi ke baad reception karta hai aur honeymoon pe jaata hai! NT aur Dev bhi gaye the! Tum kyun aise fadfada rahe ho?"

Maan shook his head, "Reception tak theek hai Daadima! But I cannot go on honeymoon. Ek bahut important project chaalu hai! I cannot leave it in middle!"

Daadima opened her mouth to refute Maan when Dev butted in, "I am sorry Daadima but Bro is right! Yaad hai aapko do mahine pehle main aapke paas aaya tha shaadi ko postpone karne ko request leke because yeh project shaadi ke time pe bhi chaalu rahega and that's why Bro won't be able to go on honeymoon!"

Daadima closed her eyes as she remembered the request. Oh yes! He had requested that. And she had refused because she had thought it was just another ploy of Maan to cancel the wedding. She opened her eyes and huffed, "Lagta hai aapka honeymoon abhi nahi ho sakta Maan bete!" Maan looked away annoyed at Daadima for not believing him. Geet felt relieved. She did not want the honeymoon. She refused to spend alone time with a man who did not care about her!

"Main upar jaa raha hoon, uss project pe work karne!", Maan growled, not wanting to discuss his marriage anymore with Daadima.

"Par Maan bete, naashta toh khatam keejiye!", Daadima spoke.

Maan shook his head, "Bhook nahi hai Daadima!" and continued to walk off.

Daadima then noticed her bahu and saw the bowl in her hands, "Arre Maan bete! Geet ka aaj pehla din hai isliye meetha banaaya hai! Woh toh chakhlo!"

"No! Thanks!", Maan growled and stomped away.

Geet watched Maan walk away and felt her heart break once more. Daadima huffed in annoyance, "Use chodo Geet beta! Tum humein meetha khilaao!" Geet smiled softly and nodded but the sadness remained on her face. Everyone praised her dessert but Geet was not happy. The one person who was her world did not even try her cooking. What was the use of cooking it then?

Maan looked away just as Geet looked his way. It was late evening and they were at their reception party. Unlike the usual reception where the couple stood on the stage and posed while receiving gifts, Daadima had thrown a party welcoming her new bahu. Everyone mingled around and Geet and Maan were showered with congratulations. They had separated after a while and now both looked at each other sneakily while the other wasn't looking. As far as Maan was concerned Geet looked ethereal and breathtaking in her sexy white saree and Maan could not look away from her. And as far as Geet was concerned, Maan in his black attire only made her heart throb in pain as all the time her eyes betrayed her by looking at him. Both remembered the time several years ago when they were in same kind of party and the song that played was Kya Pyaar Karoge Mujhse...

Geet was brought out of her thoughts when NT came and demanded for a first dance by the newlyweds. Geet refused but when Dev started egging her too she had no option than to comply and nervously headed to the dance floor where Maan met her after being nagged by Daadima to dance with his wife. As music played in the background, Maan placed one of his hands on her waist making her take in a sharp breath. She placed her hand on his shoulder and the other hands joined at their sides. They started to sway with the music.

Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse

Main Dekhun Tujhe Aankhein Bharke

Tu Lage Mujhe Pehli Baarish Ki Dua...

Geet's eyes widened as the song reminded her of the moments in rain she spent with Maan few months back. They had hugged each other then.

Tere Pehlu Mein Rehloon

Main Khudko Paagal Kehloon

Tu Gham De Ya Khushiyan Sehloon

Saathiya...

Geet looked up and noticed Maan staring at her intensely. She did not know that he was reliving the same moments too. He spun her out and pulled her back in. His fingers brushed against her stomach and she sucked her stomach in, his fingers eliciting feelings she wished to forget. She felt his breath on her neck and she took in a sharp breath. Unable to be this close to him anymore, she pushed his hands away and tried to walk off the dance floor.

Koi Nahi

Tere Siva Mera Yahaan

He grabbed her hand stopping her right away. She turned around to look at him.

Manzilein

Hai Meri Toh Sab Yahaan

He pulled her back and she fell into his arms.

Mita De Sabhi Aaja Faasle

Main Chaahun Mujhe Mujhse Baant Le

Zara Sa Mujhmein Tu Jhaank Le

Main Hoon Kya

His fingers touched her bare back sending shivers down her spine. Maan frowned at her reaction. If she did not love him, then why did he affect her? He deliberately brushed his fingers against her back and she gripped his shoulder tighter. His eyes widened but by then she pushed him away and walked off swiftly to the sides. He stared after her in the middle of the dance floor.

Pehle Kabhi

Na Tu Ne Mujhe Gham Diya

Phir Mujhe

Kyun Tanha Kar Diya

What is happening here? She did not love him but she was attracted to him?! No! I am missing out on something, Maan thought as he left the dance floor.

Guzaare The Jo Lamhe Pyaar Ke

Hamesha Tujhe Apna Maan Ke

Toh Phir Tu Ne Badli Kyun Adaa

Yeh Kyun Kiya

Kyun Geet kyun? How could you fall out of love so easily? Maan wondered as he stared at his wife from afar.

Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse

Main Dekhun Tujhe Aankhein Bharke

Tu Lage Mujhe Pehli Baarish Ki Dua...

Tere Pehlu Mein Rehloon

Main Khudko Paagal Kehloon

Tu Gham De Ya Khushiyan Sehloon

Saathiya...

It was late night and Geet was already asleep on the couch but Maan was unable to sleep. He stood by the window looking out. Everything had left him confused. Geet reacted to his touch which meant she was attracted to him. But her love was gone! NO! I am missing something! As he remembered her reaction on the dance floor, another memory niggled at the back of his head. As it came to fore, some pieces clicked into place. It was the drunken dance he did in the club on one of Geet's birthdays. She was affected by him at that time too. Par tabhi toh woh mujhse pyaar nahi karti thi! That's when another thought struck him and after two days of being gloomy, Maan Singh Khurana saw a ray of hope in front of him. Geet was attracted to him then too. And he had made her fall for him then. She was attracted to him now too. Then why cannot I make her fall back in love with me? If I could make her fall in love with me then, why can't I make her fall in love now? Yes! Perfect idea! Aur abhi toh koi restrictions bhi nahi! She is my wife! I can do anything with her! Maan smirked. Mrs. Khurana get ready to be romanced by your husband! And I will romance you in such a way, that you won't even think of falling out of love again! Happy that his love life was salvaged by his sharp brain and fantastic plans, Maan went to sleep. Tomorrow it will be a new morning of his marriage!

Hello people,

How was that for the first part? Did you like the latest idea of Maan?

But what will Maan exactly do? That you will know on 16th of January!

Till then keep reviewing!

Happy New Year and see you Next Year!

Thank you, take care and have fun,

Kalpana

P.S. The song is from the movie Jackpot (2013) and is sung by Arijit Singh.

PROLOGUE

Maan's hands felt sweaty. His heart thudded in his chest wildly. His legs were jittery with nervous energy. Today was his wedding night! But that was not what had Maan nervous so much. No! It was something else that had Maan in such a tizzy!

Once Maan and his new bride arrived at Khurana Mansion, they were welcomed with all kinds of rituals. And now that the rituals and games were over, it was time for Suhaag Raat. NT teased him as she took his bride away to his room and now Maan paced in some other room where his family had sent him to rest while the bride got ready for the night.

But as I said, it was not the wedding night that had Maan nervous. During the rituals Maan noticed how Geet looked kept her head down and it clicked to Maan. Geet must be feeling nervous! I mean she does not know that I love her too right? Poor thing! She must be so nervous and scared! That is when Maan decided that he will confess his feelings the moment he entered his room for their wedding night. Yes! He will definitely do that!

So off Maan went, making excuse of visiting the bathroom, towards his room sneakily. He entered the room and walked to one of the drawers in his writing desk. As he picked up the small velvet lined box from his drawer he looked around the room and smiled. The room was decorated with flowers and the bed seemed to have heart made of rose petals. But that was not what had Maan smiling. It was the color of his room which he had gotten colored in shades of Geet's favorite color. It was the vase on the coffee table that held her favorite flowers. And it was the music system on a nearby table that Maan was sure Geet would enjoy. He smiled as he prayed to Geet's Babaji that she liked his effort to convert the room from his to theirs.

And we are back to Maan pacing in the other room. His hands brushed with the box in his pocket. It held a ring, a ring he had bought when he realised that he was in love with Geet. Yes! Maan bought the ring so long ago! It must have been few days after Geet's send off party. Now to the reason behind Maan's nervousness; he planned to propose Geet! Yes! You read it right! Forget about proposing a girl before the engagement, Maan is proposing after the marriage! Lets see how that goes!

Maan entered the room with trepidation. There she sat on their marital bed, her face hidden by her long ghunghat, her hands clasped in front of her knees, her knees pulled up to her chest, she looked the ideal bride. He sat by her on the bed and grabbed her hand. He heard her breath hitch and he smiled softly. He slowly lifted the ghunghat and there she was with her eyes down and a soft smile on her face. He placed a finger underneath her chin and lifted her face. Her eyes slowly raised and looked into his eyes. His heart skipped a beat at seeing the beauty in front of her. She looked so beautiful! He must have whispered it out loud because she shyly looked down.

Maan grabbed her hand and stood up from the bed. Geet looked at him in confusion. With a smile on his face, he walked away, his hand pulling hers. She got up from the bed at his pull with a surprised smile on her face. As she stood up in front of him, he knelt down. Her eyes widened in surprise but the smile remained on her lips.

"Geet!", Maan spoke, his voice whispering, but reaching Geet perfectly. Her smile remained but her eyes were curious now.

"Main tumse kab se pyaar karta hoon yeh main nahi jaanta! Kab tumhein dil de baitha yeh bhi nahi jaanta! Bas yahi jaanta hun ki jab se tumhein dekha hai, tabse tumhaara deewana ho chuka hun! I love you Geet! Will you be mine forever?", he placed the ring on her finger and looked up at her. Her face seemed to glow while her cheeks turned red. She nodded and he got up.

"Do you love me Geet?", Maan whispered and Geet nodded.

Maan frowned, "Sirf sir hilaane se kaam nahi chalega! Bolke bataana hoga!"

Geet looked away shyly.

"Bolo na!", Maan urged but Geet shook her head.

"Bolo na!", Maan urged again.

"Arre! Main toh kabse bol hi rahi hoon! Lekin aap hain ki pata nahi kis duniya mein khoye hue! Chaliye! Darwaaza kholiye! Aapke suhaag raat ke liye Geet kabse ready hue baithi hai!", came NT's voice.

Maan blinked in shock. Then he looked around noticing that he was back in the other room. Main yahaan kaise? That is when it clicked to him. He was daydreaming! He was daydreaming about his proposal! Maan chuckled at his own wild imagination when NT shouted from outside again, "Veerji! Kar kya rahe hain aap wahaan? Suna tha ki shaadi ke din ladke bade utaavle hote hain apni biwi ke saath akele time spend karne ke liye! Lekin aap ho ki iss kamre se baahar aate hi nahi!"

"Haan haan! Aa raha hoon!", Maan replied back as he walked towards the door and opened it.

"Aap bhi na ajeeb ho Veerji!", NT spoke as she grabbed Maan's arm and dragged him towards his room, "Ladkiyaan dulhe ka raasta rokti hai suhaag raat ke pehle, aur aap hain ki aapko ghaseetke uss raste pe chodna padta hai! Uff!"

They reached his room and Maan was pushed into the room by NT. He turned and looked at NT with shock but NT just giggled, "Enjoy! Aur kal subah tak baahar mat aana!" She ran off giggling after shutting the door and Maan shook his head. He turned back and his heart bloomed as he took in the beauty sitting on their marital bed with rose petals and flowers surrounding her. Her head was bowed down with her eyes cast downwards. She looked the perfect picture and Maan almost did not want to disturb it. But with a smile he stepped towards the bed. Today was his wedding night and also the night when he confessed his feelings to her. And he refused to let anything to stop him from expressing himself.

Maan walked to the bed and sat down right beside his new bride. With excitement thrumming through his veins, he opened his mouth to express his feelings. But before he could say a word, his bride raised her eyes and looked at him. Maan was stupefied. Her eyes, which he had been able to read since the day they met, were unreadable for him today. What had happened? Why there was a wall that kept her emotions away from him? Who could he not read her the way he was able to till now? What is wrong? Why he felt as if there was a big barrier between them? What is happening here?

Before Maan could question Geet, she moved off their marital bed and stood in front of it. Maan frowned as he also got up slowly. His curiosity was peaked. Something was definitely wrong. He stood beside her hoping that she would tell him what was wrong. And then Geet fulfilled his wish and told him what was exactly wrong but what she said to him made him wish he had lived in ignorance.

"Mujhe divorce chaahiye!", Geet whispered but her whisper echoed through the room. Maan looked at her with horror. What did she say? Before he could ask her to repeat herself, she spoke up, "Haan Maan! I want divorce!" Maan stumbled back a step but Geet did not notice it. She continued to look ahead lost in her own messy feelings.

"I know Maan, aapne kabhi nahi soch hoga ki shaadi ki raat aapki nayi naveli dulhan aapse yeh kahegi!", here Geet gave a humorless chuckle "Infact, maine bhi nahi socha ki main aaj raat aapse yeh kahungi!"

Geet paused for a moment and then continued, "Lekin shaadi ke kuch ghante baad hi mujhe realise hua Maan that we are not right for each other. Hum dono ek duje ke liye theek nahi hai! Aap iss rishte se kuch aur chaahte hain aur main kuch aur!" Tears rolled down Geet's cheeks but she left them unchecked. I wanted love Maan, not now then in the nearest future. But you, you did not even want that! Your actions since the morning have proved that you just want a trophy wife, it does not matter who it is! And that is something I cannot accept!

"Aap jo chaahte hain waise zindagi main nahi jee sakti! Aur main jaisa chaahti hoon woh ho nahi sakta! Toh behtar yahi hoga ki aap aur main Divorce le lein!", Geet said.

Maan sat down on the bed in shock. His bride, the love of his life wanted divorce! What was happening here?

"I wish mujhe pehle hi yeh baat samajh aa jaati toh shaayad main yeh shaadi hone hi nahi deti! But I am sorry mere yeh samajhne tak bahut der ho chuki hai!", Geet continued to say.

Maan wanted to stop her; he wanted to tell her that she was wrong. He wanted whatever she wanted. If she wanted that he stopped working and they live like hermits, he was ready to even do that. He was ready to forgo everything as long as she was with him. If she was not with him, then his life is worthless. How will I breathe without you Geet? How will I survive without you? He wanted to say those things but he could not.

Maan Singh Khurana's biggest fear was being told no, being rejected and his fear came to fore right now reminding him that if he said his thoughts outloud right now he might be rejected and that fear made sure that he did not express his feelings. At that moment, as the fear gripped him he did what every human being does when they are gripped by fear. Human beings panic and hence, Maan Singh Khurana panicked too. And when human beings panic, logic gets thrown out of window and people start grasping at the straws and end up doing things that they might end up regretting later.

" Kya? Divorce? Tumne yeh socha bhi kaise? Humaare parivaar ka kya? Tumhaari Ma, Papaji, Daarji, meri Daadima, Naintara in sab ka kya? Iss divorce se unpe kya guzregi tumne kabhi socha hai? Nahi! Hum divorce nahi lenge! Unka dil iss tarah nahi dukha sakte! How can we do that?", Maan asked aghast as he stood up. He tried to get a look at her face to know what was going on but she was facing away from him. We cannot get divorce because I love you, Maan wanted to say but his internal fear kept his mouth shut.

Geet never thought her heart could break more but Maan proved, even that was possible. The tears flowing down her cheeks stopped as she was left with no emotion. That's it? You did not once try to stop me! Not once did you say that maybe we could give this marriage a try! That's it? You are more worried about what our family thinks! Maan! I knew you were indifferent to me but I never thought I meant so less to you.

Geet took a deep breath, "Humaare parivaar waalon ko hum samjha sakte hain! Bata sakte hain ki hum dono compatible nahi hai! I am sure woh log samajh jaayenge!" Aur agar woh nahi samjhe toh main unhein samjhaaungi, kyunki yeh jaanne ke baad ki aapki zindagi mein meri koi bhi keemat nahi hai, mujhe iss rishte mein ek minute nahi rehna, Geet thought but did not say it out loud.

As I told you before, human beings in fear, panic and then they take desperate measures. Maan had already done that but when it did not work, he tried another desperate measure. But when you are just grasping at straws and speaking the first thing that comes to your mind instead of thinking through and making logical decisions, it is obvious that you will say something wrong. Right?

"What about my reputation? Tumne socha log kya kahenge? Maan Singh Khurana, a business tycoon, ki biwi use shaadi ke agli din chodke chali gayi! People will be disgusted! My reputation will plummet down. Aur phir KC ka kya hoga yeh main soch bhi nahi sakta!", Maan said as his eyes sparked with anger. No! He had to stop her! And he was ready to stop her with anything and everything.

Geet felt the knife that Maan had figuratively stabbed in her chest during the wedding, twist a little more. Reputation! Your reputation is more important to you than me! How could I even hope that one day you will love me? I must have been really blind in love to see the truth!

"Fine!", Geet spat, her pain coming out in the form of anger, "We won't get divorce tomorrow!"

Maan heaved a sigh of relief but Geet was not done yet, "We will get divorce after few months!"

Maan closed his eyes as his heart broke into pieces. He sat down with a thump and grasped his head in his hands. Geet continued, "Aur tab tak hum dono apne parivar ko bhi yakeen dila denge that we don't want to be together!"

Geet turned and finally looked at Maan. Maan, who sat with his head down, continued to look downwards hence neither of them could see the tear tracks on their faces. If they had, then things definitely would have been different. But alas, neither of them saw each other's face and Geet had her final word, "But yaad rakhna Maan, I want divorce! I won't accept anything less than that! Good night!"

Geet turned around and looked at the room. She spotted a couch in the corner and went to sleep in it. Tears trailed down her cheeks again as she finally mourned for her lost love and broken marriage.

Maan finally looked up and watched as Geet lied on the sofa with her face facing it and her back against him. So you don't even want to see my face? Maan wanted to roar but he remained seated. Why Geet? Why? What happened in last six months that the girl who claimed to love me does not even want to be in same room as me? What happened Geet? Did you fall out of love with me? Is it that easy to fall out of love? What did I do that in six months your love for me vanished? Because I know you love me! I saw you confess! That was not my imagination! I know you loved me! Then what happened Geet? What happened?

Maan lied on the bed as he wiped his face. But tears continued on as his broken heart beat reminding him every second that one girl he loved with his whole heart had broken his heart today.

As tears ran down her face, Geet wondered when her hope for this marriage died. Did it die when Maan placed sindoor on her forehead without even looking into her eyes? Or was it when he acted so angry all the while getting married to her? Or did it die ages ago and she was just living in denial? I so wish I realised that this marriage would not work before I got married. Would have saved myself a lot of pain! But she wondered whether this pain of unrequited love ever goes? She already knew that she will never be able to love anyone else the way she loved Maan. But she wished the divorce would help her ease the pain. May be the pain will ease once she stops seeing him on daily basis and that can happen only if she got the divorce!

O Jaaniya Ve...

O Saathiya Ve...

O Beliya Ve...

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

Maan closed his eyes as the song wafted in from the window. He guessed Dev was playing music from his music player. As the music played, Maan wondered why Geet did not understand his feelings. Why Geet? Why? Please! Try to understand me!

O Jaaniya Ve

O Saathiya Ve

O Beliya Ve

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

O Jaaniya Ve

O Saathiya Ve

O Beliya Ve

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

Maan sat up and stared at his wife's back. Wife? Only for few hours it seems!

Aalam Betaabiyon Ka Kaise Tumko Bataayein

Dil Ki Pecheeda Raahein Chaahein Tumko Chaahein

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

O... Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

Why are you doing this to me Geet? Why don't you understand me? Maan sighed.

O Jaaniya Ve

O Saathiya Ve

O Beliya Ve

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

Aalam Betaabiyon Ka Kaise Tumko Bataayein

Dil Ki Pecheeda Raahein Chaahein Tumko Chaahein

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

O... Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

Maan wondered what he did that Geet fell out of love in six months. Is it because he did not confess his feelings? Is it because he did not tell her that he loved her? But he tried confessing so many times. Is it his fault that every time he tried to confess his plans failed? And why did his confessing matter so much? She should know that he loves her! Why else would he say yes to the marriage?

Kai Baar Tumse Kehna Yeh Chaaha

Magar Keh Na Paaye Jaaneja

But then why does Geet want divorce? He did not even cheat her! He did not even look at any other girl! His mind reminded him of Pari but he push that thought away! Pari does not count!

Karo Na Karo Tum Humpe Bharosa

Humne Nibhaayi Hai Vafaa

Is this the same girl who sang Kya Pyar Karoge Mujhse few months back? Where did that love go?

Jab Dekhoge Dil Mein Gaur Se

Aayenge Bas Hum Hi Nazar

Dil Lagaaoge Kisi Aur Se

Toh Hoga Woh Pyaar Be-Asar

Maan closed his eyes. Why Geet? Why are you breaking my heart? I don't understand you!

O Jaaniya Ve

O Saathiya Ve

O Beliya Ve

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

Geet wiped her tears but they continued to flow. Why Maan? Why aren't you understanding me? Why cannot you see that I love you?

Aalam Betaabiyon Ka Kaise Tumko Bataayein

Dil Ki Pecheeda Raahein Chaahein Tumko Chaahein

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

Why Babaji? Why are you giving me this punishment? What did I do? All I did was love Maan! Was it that wrong? His love! That's all I asked. But what did you give me Babaji? Why? She closed her eyes willing that this nightmare ended right away but when she opened her eyes she was back to where she was. I don't know who to blame for my broken hopes and shattered heart? Maan or Babaji!

Yahi Baat Apni Samajh Mein Na Aayi

Mohabbat Hai Ya Hai Yeh Sazaa

Tumhein Chaahne Ki Sazaa Humne Paayi

Hui Humse Aisi Kya Khataa

Only I know how much I love you! I thought about you day and night! I prayed for your success! How much in pain I have been in since you broke my heart so brutally! But you don't even care for me Maan! Why?

Teri Yaadon Mein Katt Jaaye Din

Duaa Mein Saari Raat Guzre

Koi Jaane Na Humpe Jaaneman

Kaise Kaise Haalaat Guzre

O Jaaniya Ve

O Saathiya Ve

O Beliya Ve

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

Aalam Betaabiyon Ka Kaise Tumko Bataayein

Dil Ki Pecheeda Raahein Chaahein Tumko Chaahein

Maan prayed for some sleep but knew he would not any sleep tonight.

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

Geet prayed fervently that this nightmare ended soon but she knew it was not possible.

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

Maan wished that Geet would understand his feelings and forget about divorce next day.

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

Geet wished that Maan would understand her feelings and leave her alone.

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

That night two broken hearts prayed for some answers but they did not get it. All they wanted was for the other person to understand them but they fail to understand that unless you try to understand someone they will never do the same for you. Lost in their own problems, they never thought to think about others' problem.

Samjho Na

Kuch Toh Samjho Na

So my dear friends, what do you think of this update?

What will Maan do next? Because Geet is determined to get divorced!

But before Maan could do something Daadima threw another googly!

Which one? Arre! After marriage, reception nahi chaahiye kya?

So do come to reception of Maan and Geet Khurana on 31st of December!

Till then leave some reviews for me!

Thank you, take care and have fun,

Kalpana

P.S. The song is from Himesh Reshamiya's album "Aapka Suroor"

PART 6. TERI YAAD HUMSAFAR SUBAH SHAAM!

In daze, Geet walked towards her room where she entered the shower and stood under it. One single tear dropped from her eyes and then another one and then another one. Slowly tears flowed through her cheeks and sobs wracked her body. Maan had left! After she told him that he had no right on her, he left! He simply left! She continued to sob as pain wrenched her heart and soul!

An hour later, Geet walked out of the bathroom wiping her eyes and her hair. Her mind was blanked out and she walked out in daze. As she entered their room, her eyes fell on a shirt neatly pressed and folded on a nearby table. It was Maan's! She went closer and touched it softly imagining Maan wearing it. She lifted it and hugged it. Just then her tears started flowing again. She had thought she had cried enough in the shower but now it seemed her tears had not yet dried.

As Geet sobbed, she hugged the shirt and went to sit on her bed. Why? Maan's voice taunted her in her head. Why are you crying? "Kyunki aap chale gaye!", Geet spoke out loud. Just then Maan appeared in front of her and she froze. It was clearly her imagination yet her eyes feasted on him and she refused to look away.

"Main chala gaya toh tumhein kya? Tum toh keh rahi thi ki mera tumpe koi haq nahi? Toh ab kyun ro rahi ho?", Maan spoke and vanished. Geet blinked. Sahi toh hai! Main kyun ro rahi hun? Maine toh kahaa tha mujhpar unka koi haq nahi! Toh phir main kyun aaj haq jata rahi hun?

"Kyunki", a soft voice spoke and Geet turned towards the bed. She was shocked to see herself sitting in the middle of the bed in her bridal wear looking a typical dulhan waiting for her husband. Geet realised this was how she must have looked the night she got married to Maan.

The dulhan looked at Geet and spoke, "Kyunki main apna haq chaahti thi! Main chaahti thi ki Maan mujhse kahe ki unka mujhpar poora haq hai kyunki woh mujhse pyaar karte hain! Haina?" The bridal Geet vanished and Geet threw herself on the bed and sobbed her heart out. Haan! Main yahi chaahti thi! Main chaahti thi ki Maan mujhpar apna haq jataayein! Mujhse kahein ki woh mujhse pyaar karte hain! Kya maine kuch galat chaaha? Main unki patni hun aur unse pyaar karti hun! Kya ek patni ka apne pati se unka pyaar ki ummeed karna galat hai? Geet continued to sob.

Days passed and then weeks and Geet slowly wilted down. The once cheery Geet started to look depressive. Dark circles highlighted her eyes and her skin seemed to pale and pale more. She lost weight and did not sleep well. The family members saw the change in Geet but simply thought that Geet was missing her husband and would be back to normal once Maan came back. They tried to keep her fed but other than that they could not do much for her.

But Geet being sad because of Maan being gone was just one of the reasons. She was sad also because in all these days Maan did not call her once. He talked to Daadima daily and even to Dev when he wanted to talk about business but never to Geet. Whenever Daadima said she would call for Geet to talk to him, Maan would refuse the idea citing he will talk to her at night. The family thought they must have spoken at night daily and hence did not force Maan to speak with Geet. But Geet was heartbroken because Maan never called at night. Maan was not speaking to her at all!

As the days passed away, Geet one day realised that this was the life she would have once she divorced Maan. The thought of not seeing or hearing Maan for a lifetime seemed horrifying to Geet. If the last few days were this painful, how will she live without him for her whole life?

While the separation left external impact on Geet, to an outsider Maan looked normal. But that was only to an outsider. If his family had been there, they would have noticed that Maan did not eat as much as he did at home. And Maan's exercise also suffered as he was filled with distractions and unable to focus on his practice. The only thing flourishing was his work life. The separation left him with sleepless nights as he speculated whether giving Geet space was the right decision or not. So to avoid sleepless nights he threw himself into the conference, tiring himself up enough that he could fall asleep right away and not be tortured by his thoughts. But even then he did not have good sleep some days as nightmares came in form of him going home and finding that in his absence Geet left him forever. And that is why he never tried to talk to Geet on phone. Because every time he feared that his nightmare might come true and Geet would tell him on the phone that she was leaving him. Thanks to that fear he avoided talking to Geet at all.

As days passed and the day of Maan's arrival came closer, Geet started to become jittery. The excitement of seeing Maan filled her mind and she became prone to accidents. One day she was about to put her hand in burning oil and only NT's quick thinking saved her. And then one day, she put salt in the tea for Dev instead of sugar. After few such incidents, Daadima banned her from kitchen till Maan came back. Daadima of course, did not leave the chance to tease her bahu about missing her husband so much that she did so many mistakes. Geet would run away after hearing Daadima's teasing, but not because she was feeling shy but because it reminded her that she had told him that he had no right on her before he left.

Soon the day of Maan's arrival came and everyone noticed how nervous Geet looked. But no one commented and they let her be. Morning turned to afternoon and afternoon turned to evening but there was no sight of Maan. In the evening, a call came. It was Maan calling. It was the month of baisakh and in Kolkata that brought storms of Kalbaisakh. And one such storm hit the day Maan was to catch the flight and not only his flight was cancelled but even the cell signal went weak. And hence, he could not call them sooner. And he did not know when he could come back as the storm was bad and he did not know when the flight service and train service would start again. As Daadima kept the phone and told the family what happened, Geet turned around and ran back into her room. She locked herself and started to cry.

Hey Babaji! Maan ko jald se jald ghar bhej do! Main unhein dekhe baghair aur nahi reh sakti! Main unke baghair ek saans bhi nahi le sakti! Maan! Ghar waapis aa jaao! Geet prayed as she sobbed.

The night passed and the next day came. And with it came another day for Geet without Maan. She sat on the window of her room watching the morning turn into noon and noon into evening. She only left the room to eat and rest of the time she remained cooped in her room, too lost without Maan to think of anything else. Agar chaar hafte mein meri aisi haalat hai toh Maan ke baghair zindagi bhar kaise rahungi? The question haunted her for the hundredth time. For days she pondered how she would handle the remaining life without Maan and she had yet to find a solution. As the sun started to set, Geet gave up. She gave up searching for solutions. She gave up her quest for freedom. And she made her decision. I cannot live without Maan for rest of my life. I don't care whether he loves me or not. I don't care whether he is mine or not. I don't care! All I want is for Maan to remain in my life. I cannot live my life without him. I cannot!

Geet remembered how months before her wedding, when her rishta got finalized with Maan, Maan had stormed away in anger. Us din jab Maan mujhse shaadi karne ki baat par Daadima se naaraaz hue the, maine usi din faisla kiya tha ki main yeh shaadi nibhaaungi! Bhale hi Maan mujhse pyaar na kare, main unke saath rahungi kyunki main unse pyaar karti hun! Uss waqt toh maine keh diya lekin uss waqt mujhe nahi pata tha ki aise rishte ko nibhaana kitna mushkil hai! Isliye shaadi ki raat main aur seh nahi paayi aur maine rishta todne ka faisla kiya! Lekin iss baar main apne aankhen khuli rakh ke yeh faisla le rahi hun!

Geet wiped her eyes. Rishta pakka hone waale din main nahi jaanti thi ki ek tarfa pyaar kitna dard deta hai! Aur shaadi ki raat jab dard saha toh main darr gayi aur maine unse alag hone ka faisla liya! Lekin ab jaana ki unse alag hone mein kitna dard hai toh sochti hun ki iss dard se kam dard bhara hai ek tarfa pyaar ka dard! Unse alag rehne se achcha hai, ek tarfa pyaar mein rahun! Aur ab toh ummeed bhi hai, ki shaayad woh bhi mujhse pyaar karne lage! Haan! Main iss ummeed ke sahaare poori zindagi jee lungi lekin unse alag nahi reh paaungi!

As Geet made her decision, she stared at Maan's photo on the mantel. As she looked at him, she softly started singing.

Meri Saanson Mein Basa Hai

Tera Hi Ek Naam

Teri Yaad Humsafar Subah Shaam

Teri Yaad Humsafar Subah Shaam

She got up from her seat and went to the mantel. She lifted the photo and looked at Maan. Maan! Ghar waapis aajaao! Main aapko bahut miss kar rahi hun!

Tu Mere Din Mein Raaton Mein

Khamoshi Mein Baaton Mein

Baadal Ke Haathon Main Bhejun

Tujhko Yeh Payaam

She hugged his photo as tears fell down her eyes.

Teri Yaad Humsafar Subah Shaam

Teri Yaad Humsafar Subah Shaam

Meri Saanson Mein Basa Hai

Tera Hi Ek Naam

Teri Yaad Humsafar Subah Shaam

Teri Yaad Humsafar Subah Shaam

Geet went to the window and sat on the ledge again. She placed his photo in front of her and stared at his face.

Gham Ki Hai

Ek Badli Chhaayi

Dil Deke

Maine Hai Paayi

She wiped her eyes but tears continued to flow.

Veeraani

Si Veeraani

Tanhaai

Si Tanhaai

She smiled at him through her tears.

Aankhen Bheege Dil Jale

Mile Yeh Chaahat Ke Sile

Lekin Tujhse Hai Mujhe

Na Koi Shikwe Na Gile

Mar Jaaun Toh

Bhi Na Lagaaun

Koi Tujhpe Ilzaam

Teri Yaad Humsafar Subah Shaam

Teri Yaad Humsafar Subah Shaam

Daadima called Geet down and Geet went running to meet her, the photo frame with Maan's photo still in her hand. Just as she reached the ground floor, Daadima smiled at her and informed her that Maan had caught the flight and would be arriving home soon! Geet felt her heart thud fast. Maan was coming! Maan was coming home!

Hours passed and with that Geet's excitement and nervousness increased too. Her Maan was coming home! She would have a look at him after 4 weeks! It was time for dinner but Geet refused to eat without her husband. She walked in the garden, her eyes stuck on the main gate waiting for Maan's car to enter. Maan! Kahaan ho aap? As she walked, she looked into the photo frame that she refused to put down since the evening.

Meri Saanson Mein Basa Hai

Tera Hi Ek Naam

Teri Yaad Humsafar Subah Shaam

Teri Yaad Humsafar Subah Shaam

She started singing again, her eyes eager to look at her Maan. She looked at his photo with longing.

Tere Bin

Kyon Na Ghamgeen Hun

Bin Tere

Kuch Bhi Toh Nahi Hun

As she walked, she wondered what she would do when she came face to face with her Maan.

Tere Bin

Main Tanha Jahaan Thi

Bin Tere

Phir Aaj Wahin Hun

She heard a car's noise and looked up but when she saw it was just a car passing by, she sighed in defeat.

Soone Soone Raaste

Hain Sabhi Mere Vaaste

Bojhal Bojhal Dhadkanein

Mere Yeh Gham Ke Din Ginein

Ab Aankhen Gham Ke Pyaale Hain

Pehle The Yeh Jaam

Teri Yaad Humsafar Subah Shaam

Teri Yaad Humsafar Subah Shaam

Just then a car's horn blared and Geet looked up with hope. It was Maan's car! Geet grinned with excitement as she started to walk towards him. Maan stepped out of the car and the driver pulled out the luggage. Maan froze when he saw Geet walking towards him. The driver walked by with the luggage towards the mansion but neither Maan nor Geet noticed him. Geet continued to walk towards Maan looking at him as if she could not believe he was here! Maan also could not move because he was seeing her for the first time in four weeks and did not want to move for the fear of her turning out to be a mirage. As she came closer, she realised it was really him and she started to run towards him. The photo frame fell from her hand but she did not care. The photo was nothing but a pale imitation of her Maan and she would rather be with the real one than sit and cry with the photo version.

Maan watched with wide eyes as Geet reached him and flung herself into his arms. Maan's hand moved to hug her out of reflex as he remained shocked at her embrace. But the moment he came out of the shock, he tightened his grip on her. As Geet hugged him, all she could think was that her Maan was back! And as he hugged Geet, Maan was still unable to believe that the woman who told him that he had no right on her was suddenly eager to be in his arms!

They remained in each other's arms till they were interrupted.

"Geet beta! Humein bhi apne pote se milne do! Aur kitni der gale lagaaogi?", Daadima's teasing voice came from behind and Geet took in a sharp breath. Her reality came crashing down on her. Hey Babaji! Jaane se pehle maine kahaan tha ki unka mujhpar haq nahi aur aaj unhein gale laga rahi hun! Kitne confuse honge woh meri harqaton se! Main bhi na, Babaji, Jhalli hun! She pulled away and looked down as Daadima hugged Maan. Just then NT piped up, "Geet! Itne der tak gale lagaaya! Kuch toh sharam karo! Saara romance abhi khatam nahi karna tha! Kuch bedroom ke liye bhi bachaana tha!" NT teased Geet and Geet felt her face burn at NT's comment. Unable to handle the embarrassment, she turned around and ran towards the Mansion.

"Sharma gayi!", Daadima commented as Dev hugged his brother. As everyone turned towards the house, Maan's eyes fell on something shiny. He frowned. Geet ke haath se bhaagte waqt kuch gir gaya tha! Lekin kya tha? Kahin kuch keemti toh nahi? He walked towards the thing and lifted it up. As he lifted it, he blinked in surprise. It was his photo! Geet was looking at his photo! A smile snuck on his lips and soon the smile turned into grin. She did miss me! Geet missed me! Maan could not believe it and let out a surprised laugh, feeling happy after a long time! My plan worked! My plan of giving Geet some space worked! She is falling for me again! Yes! With a grin on his face, Maan walked towards the house.

Hello people,

Hope you liked this update!

The song is from Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1988) and this version is sung by Alka Yagnik. There is happier version too sung by Udit Narayan!

Next up, a sweet dance romance as Maan launches his next plan!

Thank you, take care and have fun,

Kalpana

PART 4. MAAN RELIVES OLD MEMORIES - II

Geet had just said her goodbyes to her friend and opened the door when she froze. Maan? Idhar? She watched with wide eyes as her husband stood in front of her. He even smiled at her friend and did small talk with her. Geet was shocked. Hey Babaji! Kya ho raha hai idhar? Main koi alternative reality mein toh nahi aagayi?

Soon Maan smiled at her, "Chalein?"

Geet nodded hesitantly and followed him to the lift in a daze.

As Maan pressed the button for ground floor and the door closed, Geet spoke up, "Aap? Yahaan? Kaise?"

"Kyun? Apni biwi ko koi lene nahi aa sakta kya?", Maan asked her as he looked at her with smile.

Her heart skipped a beat and Geet had the bad urge to run away. This cannot be happening! Yeh mere dil ke taar nahi ched sakte! Especially jab inhonein hi iss dil ko kuch dino pehle toda tha!

Suddenly, the lift, which was going down, gave a jerk and both Maan and Geet stumbled a little. Geet froze as lift came to stop.

Unnoticed by Geet, Maan had a smirk on his face. Lift mein band waala plan in progress! When Maan had come to drop Geet, he saw the lift and remembered his lift plan. And that is when the idea sparked and he decided to bribe the repair guy and watchman to get the lift to stop for a while when he and Geet would be in it. But how to get Geet and himself in the lift? That is when it stuck him. Instead of picking her up from parking area he would pick her up from her friend's house! That way he and Geet would get to be in the lift together. And that is how Maan found himself standing by Geet as the lift came to stop.

He schooled his expression when Geet looked at Maan with wide eyes.

"Yeh lift kyun ruki?", Geet asked in scared voice.

Maan could not stop himself from sarcastically retorting, "Mujhe kya pata? Main kya tumhein lift repairman lagta hun?" Maan internally winced. Yeh maine kya bol diya! Romance ka chance tha maine use jung ka moment bana diya!

Right on cue, Mount Geet erupted, "Nahi! Lift repairman nahi! Aap na mujhe paagal lagte ho! Koi insaan kisiko pick up karne ghar ke darwaaze tak aata hai kya?"

Maan felt his anger rise too. Here he was, coming up to her friend's house to pick her up and she is showing him attitude! Granted, he did come to travel in a lift with her and relive one of his favorite plans but she did not know that right? As far as she knew, he came up the lift to 13th floor to her friend's house to pick her up and she should respect that, not get angry.

"Arre! Common courtesy dikhaayi maine! Tumhein ghar se pick up kiya! Aur tum ho ki thankful hone ke bajaay mujhpe naaraaz ho rahi ho?" Till now Maan had adopted a casual pose but right now he was facing her aggressively. Geet also turned around and faced him with her hands on her hips.

"Main kya paanch saal ki toddler hun, jo ghar tak aagaye mujhe lene? Neeche car mein nahi ruk sakte the?", Geet was annoyed right now.

Maan rolled his eyes, "Toh tumhein kaise pata chalega ki main tumhein pick up karne aa chukka hun?"

Geet huffed, "Maan! Mobile naam ki bhi cheez hoti hai! Aap mujhe call kar sakte the!"

Maan opened his mouth to argue and then shut and then opened again and then shut up.

Geet smirked in triumph and turned away to face the door. Maan sighed as he turned to the door too feeling a little defeated. He enjoyed their fights. He loved them. Kaash mere paas achcha response hota! Reply karta aur hum aur ladte! Sigh!

For few minutes there was silence, then Geet commented, "Pata nahi aur kitna time lagega!"

"Ek ghanta!", Maan responded absentmindedly.

Geet looked at him incredulously, "Aapko kaise pata?"

Maan bit his tongue as he realised what he had replied. Maan! You are loosing your touch! You can't even lie properly.

"Uh...", Maan stuttered, "Maine andaaza lagaaya tha!"

Geet narrowed her eyes, "Achcha lekin aap toh bol rahe the aap repairman nahi ho, aapko nahi pata lift kyun ruka. Toh aapne kaise andaaza lagaaya agar aapko maaloom hi nahi ki problem kya hai?"

"Oh for your Babaji's sake! Faaltu sawaal poochna band kardo!", Maan was beyond angry now, "Kya problem pata lagne se hi mujhe pata lagega ki kitna time lagega? Arre! Dilli ki repairmen ki timing mujhe nahi pata kya? Aane ko aadha ghanta, theek karne ko aadha ghanta!"

Maan moved towards her and towered over her, "Ek toh main tumhaari bakwaas sun raha hun aur tum ho ki mujhpe ration paani leke chade jaa rahi ho? Uff! I had enough of you!"

Geet gulped as Maan's anger filled eyes glared at her. He turned and took the other side of the lift and Geet let out a breath. Geet! Jhalli! Aise koi baat karta hai kya? Pooch liya inhein kaisa pata? Main bhi na! Ghusse mein kuch bhi bol deti hun!

Maan closed his eyes and hoped that Geet did not catch his lie. What if I was too defensive and she caught my lie?

Suddenly, the lift started to shake and Geet stumbled. She fell on Maan who grabbed her by her arms and both tried to maintain their balance as the lift shook. And just then the lift dropped and Geet screamed. They were gonna crash! She was sure of it! She embraced Maan just as the lift came to still with a jerk.

Maan smirked as he hugged his wife. Oh those days! When he had asked the electrician to jam the lift just the way he did it today! Maan felt like he was in past. Only difference was then she was just his employee and relative, today she was his wife. He hugged her tighter as he remembered how he had wished he had more time with her last time they were stuck in the lift. Chalo! Woh sapna poora hogaya!

Geet felt her heart swell at the touch of her husband that she forgot for a while that they were supposed to be getting a divorce. Geet felt a sense of contentment descend on her. She felt safe and content and she did not want to move from the position. She forgot that she and Maan were stuck in a lift and she was scared till then. She just lost herself in the sensation and smiled at the warmth Maan's broad chest gave her. Her smile widened when she heard Maan's heart beat.

"Geet!", Maan whispered in Geet's ear. Maan did not mind standing there with Geet for ages but he wanted to talk to her and spend some loving time with her. So he softly nudged and Geet pulled away. Maan felt his breath stop as Geet looked at him with such a wonder, happiness and love in her eyes. Suddenly, the lift gave a jerk and both came out of their thoughts.

Geet pulled away as she realised that she was in Maan's arms. You are supposed to divorce him Geet! Remember? Maan felt his arms empty the moment Geet moved away. He let them drop looking away awkwardly.

Maan checked the time and mused, "Bees minute hi hue! Aur pata nahi kitna time lagega!"

Geet frowned, "Haan! Khade khade toh mera pair dukh raha hai!", then she perked up, "Ek kaam karte hain neeche baith jaate hain!"

"Kya?", Maan looked at her horrified, "Yahaan? Neeche?" He sent a glance down and looked more disgusted at the dirt.

Geet rolled her eyes, "Hey Babaji! Neeche rumaal daal lenge! Itne se pe itna bada reaction? Ek kaam keejiye! Aap khambe jaise khade rahiye, main chali neeche baithne!"

She pulled a kerchief from her purse and after spreading it down, she sat on it.

Maan huffed as he stared at Geet sitting on the floor. For a second he stood there. Then giving up, even he pulled out his kerchief and sat on it. Pyaar ke liye kya kya karna padta hai! Yuck!

For a while both were silent but Maan could not help but broach the subject he wanted to talk about.

"Yaad hai Geet?", he spoke and Geet looked at him.

He smiled at her, "Aise hi pehle bhi lift ruk gayi thi humaare office mein! Tum aur main phas gaye the lift mein!"

Geet nodded and smiled softly, her eyes glazed over as she remembered those moments.

"Kitna darr gayi thi main tab!", Geet mused still lost in the thoughts.

"Aur phir light bhi chali gayi thi, yaad hai?", Geet was now looking at him.

Maan nodded. Of course he remembered. Infact that is why he ordered the repairman not to kill the lights. Last time he got no chance to look at Geet's expression. This time he wanted that!

"Aur uss waqt bhi darr ke maare tum mujhse chipak gayi thi!", Maan teased her.

Geet blushed and then replied haughtily, "Chipakti nahi toh aur kya karti? Kitna darr gayi thi main! Uss waqt aapke jagah aur koi hota toh usse bhi chipak jaati!"

Maan raised an eyebrow as jealousy flared in him at the thought of Geet in someone else's arms. That's it! She is not travelling in a lift as long as I am not around her! Agar main nahi raha aur yeh kisi aur se lipat gayi toh!

"Achcha hua Dev Jiju ne hum sabko bacha liya tab!", Geet commented pulling Maan out of his thoughts.

Maan looked at Geet incredulously.

"Dev ne kab bachaaya?", Maan looked at her in shock.

Geet shrugged, "Toh aur kaun tha jisne electrician ko bulaake lift ko time pe theek karwaaya?"

Maan opened his mouth to tell her he told the electrician to start the lift at certain time but shut up at the right moment. Maan! Tu kya kar raha hai? Saare plan abhi ugal dega kya? Teri biwi tujhe maar daalegi!

Geet continued to speak, "Hey Babaji!", she looked up, "Kuch bhi karo lekin watchman ko bataao ki lift kharaab hogayi hai! Taaki woh repair waale ko bula sake! Warna pata nahi kab tak yahin fase rahenge!"

"Waise...", Maan spoke half jokingly and half serious, "Dev ne bachaaya toh use hug mila! Ab jab watchman ne repairman ko bulaaya toh use jaake hug mat karna!"

Geet rolled her eyes, "Kyun? Aapko jalan hogi?"

"Kuch aisa hi samjho!", Maan mumbled thinking that Geet did not hear him.

He did not notice Geet's eyes widening or her looking at him in shock.

Hey Babaji! Yeh bol diya inhonein! Mujhe iss lift se jald se jald nikaalo Babaji! Warna inki baatein mujhe confuse karti rahengi! Geet prayed.

As it was evening, the temperature around the lift started to go down. Geet pulled her duppatta down to cover her arms but it was of no use. Maan noticed her warming her arms and could not resist from moving close. Geet turned and looked at him with wide eyes. But Maan ignored her look and moved close enough that their hips were touching. Then he pulled Geet close by putting his hand behind her back. Geet realised that he was doing it due to cold but could not stop herself from taking in a shaky breath. She was so close to him! Hey Babaji!

"Tum theek ho?", Maan asked softly as he looked at her.

Geet gulped as she noticed the closeness between their faces. If she leaned a little close she could kiss him. That sent a shiver down her back and she leaned back a little. She nodded and looked away.

Maan sighed. Yeh baar baar mujhse door kyun bhaagti hai? Oh yes! She does not love me isliye! Maan sighed bitterly. No! Aise nahi chal sakta! Mujhe kuch karna hi hoga! Aise dur dur main nahi reh sakta!

Geet was lost in her thoughts when Maan's fingers started to doodle on her arms. Her eyes widened and she looked at Maan in surprise but he seemed to be lost in his thoughts. She turned her head other side and looked at Maan's fingers which seemed to doodling lazily on her arm. Her arm broke out in goose bumps at his touch and Geet tensed. Then Maan pulled her closer under the pretense of cold and Geet felt her whole body stiffen as she realised she was almost in his lap. Hey Babaji!

Maan was enjoying this new awkward position he created and could not resist from taking it further. The hand hugging Geet sideways started to move and started to play with her hair. All the while Maan acted as if lost in thoughts.

Geet felt her heart beat built up as Maan's fingers played her hair. A longing like never before filled her and she realised with horror that she wanted to be touched more by her husband. Divorce hone waala hai yaad rakh! But as Maan's fingers left her hair and caressed her neck, Geet struggled to remember why she wanted a divorce.

Wanting Maan to stop it, she turned towards him. She wanted to tell him to stop it. She wanted to tell him to move away. But words stopped in her throat when Geet's eyes did not meet Maan lost in thoughts but Maan looking at her intensely. All thoughts flew away from Geet's brain as Maan stared into her eyes. He leaned forward and Geet froze. Every part of her screamed to get away, but Geet could not move.

Maan's lips came close to her and Geet's eyes fluttered close. She felt herself yearn for Maan's kiss. She waited with anticipation for his lips to touch hers. But she felt disappointment swell in her when Maan kissed her cheek softly.

Geet opened her eyes and her eyes showed nothing but hurt and accusation as Maan pulled away.

"Sorry!", he whispered to her, "Would have kissed you lekin lift move ho rahi hai! Gate kabhi bhi khul sakta hai!"

Geet's eyes opened wide as the bubble both were wrapped in burst open. She looked away as she realised what was about to happen. Aur main chaahti thi ki yeh ho? Hey Babaji! Geet felt her eyes well up in tears. She gulped trying to push her tears away. A hand came in front of her and she looked up to see Maan smiling at her. At that moment Geet felt as if he was mocking her. It felt as if he was amused at how easily she succumbed to her desires. She got up ignoring his hand just as the lift opened.

Geet stormed out as the humiliation inside her burned into anger. Maan walked behind her looking confused. Ise kya hua? Soon both were inside the car and they drove off. Both remained silent the whole trip and were consumed by their thoughts. Maan was confused as to why Geet looked annoyed while wondering how different this trip would have been if they had kissed. Geet burned with anger and humiliation at the thought of succumbing too easily to Maan's desires when he did not even love her. They reached the house and Geet literally jumped out of the car to get away from Maan leaving a confused Maan behind.

It was only later at night when Maan was in study and Geet was pacing in their room that her anger cooled enough to notice one thing. Maan wanted to kiss her! Hey Babaji! She sat on the bed in shock. Her husband wanted to kiss her! The man who was indifferent to her for so many months wanted to kiss her. Her mind went back to their almost kiss few days back when Maan had come out of the bathroom. At that time, Geet had thought it was her who wanted to kiss Maan. But today Maan's words practically told her that if the lift had not moved, he would have kissed her. He wanted to kiss her! Hey Babaji! Her heart filled with hope. Maybe... Maybe one day Maan would fall for her.

But then Geet shook her head. No! She cannot wait for him to fall in love with her one day! Who knows when that day would come! Knowing Maan he might confess when they crossed the age of 60! No! She cannot wait! Because after the entire wait, if he did not fall for her ever, she would be too broken to carry on. No! For her sake, she had to move on. Geet made her decision and schooled her expression to neutral but the seed of hope was sown. And even though Geet did everything to squash the hope down, it was there, ready to bloom at the next signal from Maan!

Hello people,

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BTW, the lift scene happened in Part 3 of Jab Se Tere Naina!

Next up, Maan relieving memories finally come to end with a twist!

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Kalpana

PART 2. SEDUCTION 101 BY MAAN SINGH KHURANA!

It was early in the morning when Maan Singh Khurana paced in the garden. He would have done it in his room but he did not want to make his wife suspicious. As he paced, he wondered what to do. Yesterday was the night of the reception, the night he realised that his wife was still attracted to him. And now he wondered what plans he should try to woo her. Now don't think that Maan Singh Khurana had no plans! He had many but he wanted to use only ones which would be effective! So he paced, picking one, thinking it through and then discarding it as if it was not perfect for the situation. As he went through all the plans that came to his mind, his mind went to the ideas he had tried till now to see if he could modify them to reuse them again. As he thought about all his plans, it ultimately led to all the moments he shared with his wife before their marriage. He smiled as he remembered some of them and shook his head at some of them. And then one moment he remembered made his eyes widen. It was the day he was exercising and realised that Geet was staring at him, literally in trance at seeing him shirtless. And then a smirk settled on his lips. Yes! If modified rightly that scene can be reused. Yes! Maan Singh Khurana had his plan. If this worked, he would just continue along till Geet was his.

It is right time to execute my plan, Maan mused as he slowly pushed the bathroom door open and looked out. Was his wife around? Nope! Where was she? As Maan pulled away and shut the door, he looked into the mirror hanging in the bathroom. He looked at himself and then tightened the towel around his hips. Hope my plan works, Maan wished as he kept his ears open for any moment outside the bathroom. It was the bathroom in his and Geet's room. Maan had come in after exercising and decided to execute his plan right away. He went to take bath and then once done he waited for his wife to come into the room.

Geet had already taken bath and gotten ready by the time Maan finished with his exercise and he had seen her go down to get breakfast ready when he went into his room. Now he waited for her. He knew that it was time for his breakfast and he knew his Daadima enough to know that she would send Geet to call him. How did he know that? Because Daadima used to send NT to call Dev once they were married.

With a grin Maan waited. Now she will come! Now she will come! Now she will... am I looking right? He looked back at the mirror. Then he frowned. Paani kahaan gaya? All the water droplets that had clinging to his body from when he took bath had all dripped down leaving his body dry. Oh no! He should look like he just came out of the shower. If he looked dried up she will doubt him. He opened the faucet and splashed some water on himself. Perfect! Just then Maan heard someone enter the room. He opened the door slightly and checked. Yes! Its his wife! Perfect!

Geet bit her lip as she wondered why her husband had yet to come down. No! Not husband! Pretty soon they will be divorced and living apart. She would better not get used to calling him husband! But where is he? Ab tak naashte khaane kyun neeche nahi aaye? She entered the room with worry.

Maan smirked as Geet entered the room. He checked himself once again through the mirror, making sure he looked his best, and then straightening up, he walked out.

Geet was just about to knock on the bathroom, wondering if he was inside when it opened and her breath caught in her throat. There stood Maan in nothing but a towel around his waist. As he stood there, Geet simply stared at him. His face looking fresh made her heart skip a beat. Then her eyes wandered from his face to his lovely hair which looked all messed up due to shower and Geet had to control her hands from reaching up and threading her fingers through them. Unable to control her hands, she looked down from his hair only for her glance to reach his chin from where a drop of water slid down. Her eyes followed its trail and watched it slide down his throat. Geet felt her heart skip as she imagined her lips on his throat and had to control herself from throwing herself onto him.

Maan watched Geet stare at him. As her eyes travelled from his face to his neck, he suppressed the urge to smirk. Oh my Geet! You are crazy for me even now! Then why did you fall out of love with me?

Geet did not know that her mouth fell open a little as her eyes followed the droplet from his neck to his chest, his oh so strong chest that glistened due to the water droplets on them. She gulped as treacherous thoughts swirled in her mind, all easily crossing PG rating. She wanted to look away, get away from Maan but she could not. Her legs were rooted to the spot while her eyes refused to look away from fine specimen of male form standing in front of her. Geet was sure that if it were upto her eyes they would feast on this view without even blinking.

Maan cleared his throat and was amused to see Geet look at his face in shock and then turn red. Perfect! With a smirk on his face, he started to walk towards her. Geet took in a sharp breath at his movement and took a step back hesitantly. Maan continued to walk ahead, his steps long and purpose filled, the water drops still dripping from his body, his hands itching to pull his wife close.

Geet stumbled back as Maan continued to walk towards her. Her heart thudded in her chest while her brain egged her to run away from there. Maan was danger, Geet's mind told her. Walk away, her mind told her but the command had no effect on her body, which yearned to be in the embrace of the fine specimen of mankind in front of her. Her hands longed to touch the biceps that flexed as Maan walked. Her lips wanted to do nothing but kiss the face that even put Adonis to shame. Her eyes wanted to do nothing but stare at Maan. Her whole body wanted Maan in any and every way while her heart yearned to have its love returned and not remain unrequited. Only her brain felt the situation was dangerous but it was overruled by the heart and body which were quite happy with the way the situation was going on.

Geet gulped when her back hit the wall. Her breath came in short gasps as Maan reached her and placed one hand on the wall near her head. Her lips parted at the sight of him so close and he was unable to stop himself from flicking his eyes at her lips before looking back into her eyes. Geet noticed his eyes go to her lips and unable to stop herself, Geet's tongue slipped out a little and wet her lips. His other hand slowly moved to her waist as they stared into each other's eyes. His hand gripped her waist and she took a sharp breath in. His hand, gently caressing her waist, made all kind of feelings spread through her body. She wondered absentmindedly if instead of salwar kameez, she had worn saree, how would his hand feel on her bare waist? Butterflies erupted in her stomach and she felt her knees weaken. She was sure that if she had not backed upto the wall, she would have fallen down.

Maan was unable to believe he was so close to his wife. How many times had he dreamed of such moments? Too many times to count! Now if only he got to kiss her, he would be in seventh heaven. He leaned closer and saw her tremble a little. His hand on her waist, continued to caress her, while he took his other hand from the wall and let it slide on her cheek softly. She closed her eyes at his touch and her hands clenched her dress, instinctively realizing that she was about to be kissed by Maan. Breathless with anticipation, Geet waited for his lips to touch hers.

Maan was unable to remove his eyes away from wife's face. Her rosy cheeks, her pink lips, her eyes closed and her expression showing anticipation, Maan was sure this moment would be burned forever in his memory. He leaned closer with his lips barely a inch away from her, his heart thudding as it awaited for the moment to come. Just as his lips about to touch her, just as he was to brand her as his through her lips, the phone rang shattering the moment.

Geet's eyes opened as the moment passed off. She looked at Maan with wide eyes as she realised that what was actually happening and what was about to happen. Her brain reasserted itself right at the moment and she blurted out, "I am sorry!" Maan frowned as he looked at her in surprise. Geet shook her head as tears welled in her eyes. "I am sorry.", she repeated as she pushed him away and ran off. Nahi! Yeh main kya karne waali thi? I was about to kiss him? How could I do this to him? Especially when he expected nothing from this relationship! Geet conveniently forgot that it was Maan who caged her and tried to kiss her. All she remembered that she wanted to kiss him when he wanted to do nothing with her. How could she try to kiss him? She was wrong. One sorry was not going to cut it! She made a big mistake. With that thought in her mind, Geet ran, wanting to get as far away from Maan as possible.

Maan was stunned. He stared at the place uncomprehendingly where few minutes ago Geet was standing. What just happened? And most importantly, why the hell did she say sorry? Kiss toh main karne waala tha toh yeh sorry kyun bol rahi hai?

The phone that had stopped ringing a second ago, started ringing again and Maan came out of his thoughts. Wait a minute! I was just about to kiss my wife! I was seconds away from it! But because of this phone call, my plan got destroyed! He looked at phone incredulously. Just one phone call and all his hard work since the morning gone down the drain! He looked at the phone with wide eyes and then his eyes narrowed as his incredulity turned to anger. Who damaged my chance to romance my wife? Who dared to do that!

Somewhere else Sasha waited for MK Sir to lift the phone as she had some matters to discuss. Soon her call was picked up but before she could say even the M' of MK Sir, a loud voice came raging from the other side, "SASHA! KYUN MUJHE SUBAH SUBAH DISTURB KAR RAHI HO? Tumhein subah subah aur koi kaam nahi hai kya? Aa raha hoon na thode der mein Office? You don't have patience to wait that much? Dekho Sasha! Agli baar mujhe phir se disturb kiya na toh tumhaari khair nahi!" With that he cut the phone and Sasha's jaw dropped open. Yeh MK Sir ko kya hogaya hai? Pehle kya kam ghussail the jo ab aur ghusse waale hogaye? Log kehte hain ki shaadi ke baad gents thode sweet ho jaate hain! Yahaan toh ulta hi hai! Uff! She smiled as she remembered how sweet Geet was when they met at the KC Office first time! Poor Geet! Kis khadus se paala pada hai!

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Kalpana

PART 3. MAAN RELIVES OLD MEMORIES - I

Maan paced the room in annoyance as he wondered what to do next. Achcha khaasa seduction ka plan banaaya tha! All went to drain thanks to that phone call! Aur ab Geet mere se aise dur bhaagti hai jaise mujhe chicken pox ya malaria hogaya ho! After the seduction plan, Geet evaded Maan so much that Maan decided to not implement anymore plans till she became normal. But even after almost a week Geet continued to avoid him, Maan had enough. His patience was gone and he made his decision. He was implementing his next plan whether Geet liked it or not.

As Maan paced he wondered what plan to implement next. Seduction is out of question. What else to do? As he thought he remembered the first time they met, how he slowly fell for her and then how she slowly fell for... Idea! Maan grinned in excitement not remembering that he was in his Office.

Dev was about to enter Maan's cabin when he saw him grin. Dev gulped. Bro? Grinning? Kuch toh gadbad hai! He did an about turn and scrambled off.

Geet walked towards Maan and her room when she crashed into someone. She fell down and brought the person down with her. She closed her eyes the moment she felt herself falling and now lying on the top of the other person she opened her eyes. And then her eyes widened. Hey Babaji! Yeh toh mera husband hai! No! Wait! Future Former husband! Divorce hone waala hai, remember Geet?

"Dekhke nahi chal sakti? Andhi ho kya?", Maan spoke softly and for a second Geet felt like she was 18 again and had crashed for the first time into Maan during her sister's wedding. He had said the same thing that time too. But unlike last time when Maan spoke the same lines harshly, this time she was looking at her sweetly and had said the same line so tenderly that Geet could not look away.

"You know what Geet?", Maan whispered and Geet looked at him with curiosity.

"Kai saal pehle aise hi hum takraaye the, yaad hai?", Maan said softly and Geet nodded.

Maan continued to speak, "Uss waqt maine tumse poocha tha ki uthogi ya godh mein uthaaun? Yaad hai?" Geet nodded wondering where Maan was taking this conversation.

"Iss baar soch raha hun, woh offer hi na dun!", Maan looked amused, "Tumhein godh mein utha hi dun!"

Geet's eyes widened and she started to get up. But she was unable to as she realised that something was holding her down. Maan! Maan was holding her in his arms! His arms were snaked around her waist and holding her tightly to him. Hey Babaji!

"Chodiye!", Geet whispered as she struggled to get away.

Maan shook his head.

Geet felt her anger brew, "Maan! Chodiye! Warna mujhe ghussa aayega aur main lad padungi aapse!"

Maan smirked at her, "Achcha?", Maan looked amused, "Tum auratein apne aapko samamjhti kya ho? Jab dekho ladne ke liye ready rehti ho! Lagta hai ladne ke siva kuch aata hi nahi hai tumhein!"

Geet's jaw dropped open as her mind remembered their second crash when Maan said the same thing to her! Hey Babaji! Yeh kya ho raha hai!

Geet had enough, "Dekhiye Maan! Mujhe chodiye! Varna..."

"Varna kya?", Maan cut her off, his expression and voice still reflecting laughter and amusement, "Kya karogi? Mujhe maarogi, peetogi ya kiss karogi?"

Geet felt her breath leave her as she remembered not just the moment in their third crash when he had said the same thing but also their almost kiss a week ago.

"Maan! Aap mujhe chodte kyun nahi?", Geet almost whined.

Maan simply smiled at her, "Kyunki tumne please nahi bola isiliye!"

Geet's eyes widened. Hadn't he said the same thing in their third crash during NT and Dev's wedding? Yeh kya ho raha hai yahaan? Babaji! Aisa kyun lag raha hai jaise main chaar saal peeche gayi hun! Jaise main apni Di aur Jijaji ki shaadi mein hun aur Maan se pehli baar mil rahi hun! Maan yeh sab anjaane mein bol rahe hain ya sab jaan boojhkar? She continued to look at Maan with shock and speechlessness.

After thinking a lot, Maan had realised why the seduction plan failed so badly. It had failed because he had jumped directly to seduction. As far as he remembered there were many things happened before his Shirtless waala plan as he had dubbed it. Using that plan right away was wrong, Maan realised. It took her four years to fall in love. He cannot expect one plan to make her fall again. He had to ease Geet into it. He had to do it step by step. And Maan decided he would do exactly the same thing he did last time, same plans he used then and in the same sequence so that she will fall in love with him the same way she fell for him six months before the marriage.

But Maan was not interesting in waiting for 4 years before anything happened between them. No thanks! Already the wait was long enough! No need to double it! So he decided that he would choose only some of the plans and go through it faster than he did last time! So crash waala plan it is! And if I get to keep her in my arms, that's just bonus!

So here was Maan Singh Khurana, lying on the floor, holding a baffled Geet in his arms and quite happy with himself. And to this scene Daadima arrived.

"Yeh kya ho raha hai yahaan?", Daadima asked as she looked at them with confusion, "Neeche letke kya farsh saaf kar rahe ho? Aur Maan, tumne Geet ko aise kyun pakad rakha hai?"

Both looked at Daadima with wide eyes and then looked at each other. Maan let Geet go and with embarrassment on their faces, both scrambled to get up.

As they stood up, Maan looked away while Geet fiddled with her dupatta, both looking distinctly red. Daadima finally realised that she must have intruded in some private moment after taking in their expressions and looked at them knowingly, "Arre bhai! Romance karna hai toh kamre mein karo! Yeh raste pe kya hai? Aur kamre mein bistar hai! Farsh pe letne ki zaroorat nahi hai!"

That did it! A red faced Geet ran away from there. As Daadima observed a running Geet, Maan sneaked away. Daadima shook her head. Kya paagal hai dono! Kamra chodke hallway mein romance kar rahe hain! Uff! Kya karein hum inn aaj kal ke bachchon ka!

As Maan walked off, he had a smirk on his face. He did it! His first plan to relive moments was successful! Geet remembered the crash! Now next plan! Which one should he use? Hmm...

Two days passed as Maan waited for the right opportunity to implement his plan. And finally the day came. Maan overheard Daadima and Geet talk and he knew his opportunity has arrived. Geet was asking Daadima's permission to go to her friend's house to meet the friend's newly born baby in the evening. Perfect! Maan smirked and first sent a call to Dev's secretary and made sure Dev's schedule was full in the evening. Busy raho Dev beta, warna Daadima tumhein meri Geet ko chodne bhej degi! Aur yeh main hone nahi de sakta! And then he happily gave all the drivers leave for the evening. Aur meri Geet ko toh driving aata nahi! Ab aayega mazaa!

Evening time came and Maan arrived home early only to get a request from Daadima to drop Geet at her friend's house as rest of the drivers had gone home and Dev was busy in the meeting. Maan grumbled a little but agreed and swiftly walked to his car. If anyone would have seen him, they would have seen a happy smirk on his face.

As Maan and Geet drove off to Geet's friend's house, Maan spoke up, "Kya tumhein yaad hai Geet?"and Geet looked at him. Till now she avoided looking at him, but at his voice she could not avoid him anymore.

"Kya?", Geet asked in confusion.

Maan smiled tenderly and for a second Geet felt her heart skip a beat, "Kuch saalon pehle main tumhein aise hi College chodne aaya tha! It was your first day of college here! Yaad hai?"

Geet nodded but did not smile and Maan mentally sighed. Plan flopped. Lagta hai maine jo tease kiya itne saalon pehle woh ise itna bura laga ki it is not a good memory for her! Koi baat nahi Maan! You have other plans too!

As Maan drove, Geet looked out of the window and remembered that day when Maan had dropped her. She smiled as she remembered how on the first day he had teased her that she will be ragged in the College and everyone speaks English only. At that time, Geet had been so scared. And then when she came to know that Maan had pranked her she had gotten so angry. But today remembering that moment only brought a smile on her face. And before she knew it, Geet started laughing.

Maan blinked in surprise as he heard Geet laugh. He turned around and saw her laughing, "Geet! Kya hua?" He asked in worry. Geet shook her head and bestowed him with the brightest smile. Maan felt his heart skip a beat at that.

"Aapko yaad hai Maan? First day of college, aapne mujhpe kya prank khela tha?", Geet asked with twinkle in her eyes.

Maan's eyes widened. She remembered! And she is laughing about it! Yaani ki plan worked! He gave a relieved laugh and was surprised to notice that Geet was laughing with him.

"Maan! Aap bhi na! Koi aisa prank kisi ke saath karta hai kya?", Geet pouted and Maan shrugged, "Arre! Main kya karun! Tum itni dari hui thi! Main kya aisa chance chodta!"

Geet nudged him lightly while pouting and Maan chuckled. With lighter mood, both reached Geet's friend's building. As Maan drove into the parking lot of the building, Geet gathered her bags to get down. As Geet was about to get down, Maan grabbed her hand. Geet turned and looked at Maan with wide eyes. He gave her a tender smile, "Main tumhein ek ghante mein pick up karne aaunga!" Saying this, he placed a kiss on her hand. Geet's eyes went wide and pulling her hand away, Geet ran off.

Geet felt her heart beat increase as she ran into the building lift. As she pressed the button rapidly so that the lift door would close faster, she saw him stare at her intensely. Geet gulped. Hey Babaji! Yeh kya hua tha! Mujhse shaadi karke khush nahi toh haath kyun chuma? Aur iss tarah kyun dekh rahe hain abhi? Maan! Please don't play games with me! Kabhi baahon mein lete ho, kabhi haath ko choomte ho aur kabhi dil aisa todte ho ki main use sau saal mein bhi na jod paaun!

As the lift door closed, Maan wanted to bang his head on something. Kya bewakoof hoon yaar! Achcha khaasa has rahe the, baat kar rahe the, yeh kiss ki kya jaroorat thi! Hui na uncomfortable woh! Bewakoof Maan! As he berated himself, he looked up and noticed the lift door close. Lift door! Idea! Next plan ke liye idea aa gaya! Perfect! He dialed NT's number and asked the flat number of Geet's friend. As the call disconnected, Maan smirked. I am coming to get you in one hour Geet! Aur building kya, tumhaare friend ke ghar ke darwaaze pe aake tumhein pick up karunga!

Hello people,

What do you think of Maan's plan?

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BTW, the crashes happened in Dhoom Dhadakka series and the dropping and pick up thing happened in Part 9 of Jab Se Tere Naina.

Next up, Maan reliving memories continue!

Thank you, take care and have fun,

Kalpana

PART 5. MAAN RELIVES OLD MEMORIES - III

Maan watched with bated breath at the scene in front of him. It was mid afternoon and Maan was hiding behind the pillar on the first floor waiting for his wife to come by so that his plan would be executed. As he waited, his mind reminded him of a similar situation. He chuckled as he remembered that day few years back when he had strewn marbles all over the floor only for Geet to see them and pick them up. Tab giri nahi tum Geet? Aaj gir jaao please!

Maan's eyes went to the water spilled in front of him. He had spilled it there with hopes of getting Geet to fall. If she fell, I can catch her and lift her! Maan huffed as he remembered another one of his flop moments! He had made the lamp fall down near her feet, just so that he could come and save her from the glass. But the plan backfired and Geet came out looking like the hero. Maan looked up and prayed to her Babaji that atleast this plan did not fail. And then as an afterthought he also prayed that he would be able to grab her before she slipped so that she did not get hurt.

Just then Geet arrived and Maan did not even notice that he was holding his breath. Her leg fell on the water and she slipped and Maan finally let out a breath. He scrambled forward to grab her but before that she managed to stabilize herself by holding the railing of the first floor. Geet! Tumne yeh plan bhi flop kar diya! Maan glared at the girl. All you had to do is allow me to grab you before you fell. Itna bhi nahi kar sakti!

Geet took huge gulps of air as the slip had scared her. Luckily for her, she grabbed the railing nearby and managed to save herself from falling down and getting hurt.

"Tum theek ho na?", Maan asked with real concern. He did not want his wife to get hurt but if she did get hurt he might get his chance to lift her in his arms.

When Geet shook her head, Maan sighed in sadness. Kyun Geet? Why don't you allow me to lift you? No! I won't let this ruin my plan. Aaj main apni biwi ko godh mein uthaake rahunga!

"Geet! Are you sure you are fine?", Maan asked with wide eyes.

Geet nodded again but Maan shook his head.

"Geet! I am not sure! Is tarah se phisli ho! Jaroor chot lagi hogi!", Maan spoke with alarm.

Geet shook her head, "Nahi Maan! Main theek hun!"

"Kya theek hun? Tumhein kya pata ki tum theek ho ki nahi?", Maan blurted out.

"Kya?", Geet was confused, "Mera shareer hai! Toh kya mujhe pata nahi hoga ki mujhe chot lagi hai ki nahi?"

"Nahi Nahi Geet! Tum samajh nahi raho!", Maan tried to steer the conversation back to where he wanted it to be, "Main yeh kehne ki koshish kar raha hun ki andhruni choton ke baare mein tumhein kya pata? Woh toh Doctor ko pata hai na? Tumhein kya pata?"

Geet nodded, "Haan! Yeh bhi sahi hai!" She thought back to how she slipped and how for few seconds there was no ground under her feet. She shivered as she thought of that moment. Then she remembered how while grabbing the railing, her wrist twisted a little. Agar kuch sprain hogaya toh! Dard toh nahi ho raha! Phir bhi...Hey Babaji! Doctor ko dikhaana hi theek hoga!

"Toh phir chalo kamre mein! Main Doctor bulaa deta hun!", Maan spoke and Geet nodded.

Geet was about to start walking when Maan bent down to lift her. She took few steps back rapidly and squeaked, "Yeh kya kar rahe hain aap?"

Maan looked at her as if she was an alien, "Kya kar raha hun ka kya matlab? Godh mein utha raha hun!"

"Kya? Par kyun?", Geet was confused once again.

"Arre! Tumhein chot lagi hogi? Main tumhein uthaake le jaata hun!", Maan told her and once again bent down. Geet sprang back again. Nahi! Yeh mujhe uthaayenge toh main inke ek dum kareeb ho jaaungi! She imagined how close she would be to him in his arms and she shivered. She decided she would not allow him to pick her up. She cannot handle this closeness. She cannot!

"Rehne deejiye Maan! Main theek hun!", Geet murmured in worry.

Maan shook his head, "Tumhein chot lagi hogi Geet? Mujhe tumhein uthaane do na!", he bent down once again and Geet skittered back once again. Why did he feel like Geet was a rabbit and he was a hunter? Maan wondered.

"Nahi Maan! Main theek hun! Maine railing pakad li thi!", Geet spoke as she gulped.

"Par tum neeche girne waali toh thi na! Mujhe tumhein uthaane do na!", Maan bent again and Geet jumped back again. Maan sighed. Yeh jyaada hi kuch ho raha hai!

Geet shook her head vigorously, "Girne waali thi! Par giri nahi! Main theek hun!"

Maan felt his anger spike in annoyance and he glared at her, "Arre! Pati hun na main tumhaara, toh mujhe tumhein uthaane do na!"

"Kya?", Geet was shocked by his reasoning but before she could jump back or react in any other way, her feet left the ground and she was swung up. She looked at her husband with wide eyes as he lifted her in bridal style. As he adjusted the grip on her, she automatically put her arms around his neck.

Geet watched Maan with unblinking eyes as he took her to their room. She could not look away from him. Pati hun na main tumhaara, toh mujhe tumhein uthaane do na! His words resonated in her mind and she flinched. Pati... that was one word she never thought he would associate with himself. She remembered the indifference and anger he showed at their wedding and looked at the man carrying her. She never thought that the man who showed no emotion except anger on their wedding day would be so eager to express his position as her husband to her today.

They entered their room and Maan gently placed Geet on the bed.

"Tum theek ho na?", he asked her softly, the concern in his eyes clear for her to see.

Geet nodded but her mind was stuck on the concern she saw in his eyes. He walked off to call the Doctor and inform the family and she observed him as he walked off.

Geet looked at her hands where the engagement ring still remained. How indifferent was he during their marriage! And how caring he is now! Her mind went to the event a day back when they were stuck in a lift. Then he wanted to kiss her! Today he wanted to lift her in his arms! And now he was showing concern for her! Hey Babaji! Yeh kya ho raha hai? Kahin Maan ko mujhse pyaar...

Geet felt her heart thud in her chest as she realised that Maan might be falling in love with her. Before her heart could bloom with excitement another thought entered her head. But what if she was wrong? Geet's eyes widened. What if he just cared for her as a friend? She remembered how few years back he made tea for her because she was studying for exams late night! Tabhi bhi toh concern dikhaaya tha! Par tab toh pyaar nahi hua na? Toh ab kya guarantee hai ki pyaar hoga!

The Doctor arrived and checked Geet but Geet was still lost in her thoughts. She replied the Doctor's questions half heartedly but her mind kept on going back to her confusion. Nahi! Yeh pyaar nahi hai! Yeh sirf ek dost ka dost ke liye concern hai! Of course, a voice sounding similar to Maan whispered sarcastically, Main toh apne har ek dost ko kiss karne nikal padta hun right? Geet jumped at that thought only to realise that rest of the family had arrived by then and worriedly sitting by her as the Doctor ordered brace for her wrist and declared she was alright.

"Tum theek ho na Geet beta?", Daadima asked and Geet smiled. Her family started to chatter around her and her eyes raised and then widened when they fell on Maan who seemed to be intensely staring at her. Geet looked away. Ok! So Maan tried to kiss her! But that only means he is attracted to me! Pyaar ki baat aayi kahaan se? But Geet could not deny that hope was blooming in her heart that her husband might love her. She shook her head. She had to squash that hope. She had to kill it before it turned into wave and crashed right into the rock of unrequited love.

Lekin agar yeh sach mein pyaar hua toh? Geet's heart taunted her and Geet felt uncertainty again. Evening turned to night but Geet remained confused. She did not know whether to remain by her decision to divorce Maan or take a chance with him. It was after dinner time and Geet was walking up the stairs to their room. Her confusion had slowed her steps and with a puzzled expression on her face she walked up. As she looked up, her eyes fell on the door to her room and she stilled. She was about to go to their room. It was the place he would be. Woh wahaan honge! She took a step back just at the thought. She cannot face him. She cannot face him when she was feeling so vulnerable. She cannot face him with all the thought about her decision racing through her head. She turned around and ran down the stairs. The thought of facing Maan scared her and without her realizing she headed towards the one room in the whole house that gave her the feeling of security and stability, Daadima's room.

Geet reached Daadima's room and closed the door.

"Arre Geet! Tum yahaan kya kar rahi ho?", Daadima asked as she sat up in her bed.

Geet jumped and turned to look at Daadima. She had unknowingly barged into Daadima's room.

"Da... Daadima... woh... Maan!", Geet could not explain.

Luckily for her, Daadima misunderstood her predicament, "Hum samajh gaye! Jaroor Maan ne jhagda kiya hoga haina?"

"Huh!", Geet looked at her and then realizing that Daadima unknowingly gave her an excuse nodded vigorously.

Daadima huffed, "Yeh Maan bhi na! Ghussa toh naak pe rehta hai! Geet beta! Tum yahaan humaare saath aaj raat so jaana! Kal tak Maan bete ka ghussa thanda ho chukka hoga tab unke paas jaana, theek hai?"

Geet nodded feeling relieved.

It was nearing 12 AM. Where is she? Maan sat waiting on the sofa in their room. After their first night when Geet spent the night on couch, Maan made sure he came to the room earlier than her just so that he could take the couch and leave the bed for her.

Geet! Kahaan ho tum? Maan was worried. Even if there was too much kitchen work Geet and NT always retreated to their rooms around 11. And he heard NT talk with Dev as they entered their room half hour ago. Agar NT aagayi toh Geet kyun nahi aayi?

Maan stood up worried for his wife and went out of his room to search for her. In the next half hour he searched through all the rooms in the upper floor but did not find her. He went downstairs to check kitchen but the lights were off. Toh Geet hai kahaan?

Just then Daadima's room opened and out stepped Geet with an empty water jug in her hand obviously out to fill it.

"Geet!", he stumbled towards her, "Tum Daadima ke kamre mein kya kar rahi ho?"

Geet looked away as if avoiding his eyes. But Geet was not avoiding him right?

"Woh... Main...", Geet murmured as she side stepped him and walked into the kitchen, "Kuch nahi!"

"Kuch nahi?", Maan spat in confusion as he followed his wife into the kitchen, "Geet! Main tumhein pooch raha hun ki tum Daadima ke kamre mein kya kar rahi ho aur tum kuch nahi bol rahi ho!"

Geet filled the jug and turned around only to come face to face with Maan, "Ho kya raha hai yahaan?", he looked at her in confusion and then confusion cleared and in its place arrived worry, "Daadima toh theek haina?"

Geet nodded and looked away, "Haan! Daadima theek hai!"

She escaped the kitchen and Maan followed her. Feeling annoyed, he grabbed her arm forcefully. The force turned her around and she looked at Maan with shock.

"Geet! Mujhe sahi sahi jawaab do! Tum Daadima ke kamre mein kyun so rahi ho? Humaare kamre mein kyun nahi aayi?", Maan spoke in agitated voice.

A normal Geet would have stammered out an excuse and scurried away to Daadima's room. But this was not a normal Geet. This was a confused Geet, confused due to the emotions Maan's actions for last two days caused in her. This was a frustrated Geet who could not understand her husband and his actions at all. This was a heartbroken Geet whose love was unrequited thanks to the man standing in front of her. And this was a hopeful Geet who still yearned for the love of her husband. All these emotions jumbled up and turned into a dangerous cocktail of emotions that was threatening to explode inside Geet the moment her control over her emotions broke. And right then when Maan glared at her, her control broke and the tumult emotions on which she was sailing turned into a storm and unleashed on Maan.

"Kyun nahi ka kya matlab?", Geet glared at her husband. Maan opened his mouth to calm her but Geet started to retort sharply not letting him even speak.

"Kyun nahi ka kya matlab? Hote kaun hai aap mujhse yeh poochne waale? Pati hain sirf naam ke! Divorce hone waala hai humaara, bhooliye mat!", Geet pushed him back and he stumbled. He watched aghast as Geet continued her rant letting out all the emotions bottled up inside her.

"Aapko koi kaq nahi banta mujhse yeh sab poochne ka! Koi haq nahi! Aur poochne ka kya, aapko koi haq nahi banta mujhe kiss karne ka ya godh mein lene ka! Aapko koi haq nahi! AAPKO KOI HAQ NAHI!", she burst out crying and fell on her knees, the water jug having fallen down from her hand during her rant and spreading water on the floor and all over her salwar. But Geet did not notice as she continued to sob.

Maan felt his heart break at seeing his wife cry. Her sobs wrenched his heart and for the first time Maan realised how his actions must have affected Geet. She was overwhelmed by his actions, he realised. The kissing, the lifting all must have been too much for her to take in! He placed his hand on her shoulder to comfort her but she shrugged him off. She looked up and glared at him. She stood up, "Haath mat lagaana mujhe! Aapko uska bhi haq nahi!"

Geet turned around and stormed off to Daadima's room while Maan stood there in shock. In a daze, he walked up the stairs and into his room. As he sat on the bed, he realised that he pushed Geet too far. He came at her too fast for her to handle. One day he tried to kiss her, next day lifted her in his arms, all this must have been too fast for her. She was overwhelmed! In his impatience, he scared her off. Ab kya karun?

Maan stood up worried. He had to give her some space. Yes! That's the right thing! He had to give her time to understand his love for her! He had to give her some breathing space so that she could understand her own emotions! But how can I do that while staying in the same house as her? Maan wondered. That is when he got the idea. He had a conference due for four weeks. He had refused to go when it was offered wanting to spend time with his wife but now he decided to take the chance. He would go away from her for their own sake. It will give her breathing space and he won't be tormented by the fact that his own wife was not in love with him. And when he came back, maybe she would have missed him. Yes! Going away is what is best for both of us!

Maan made his decision and started to pack.

Geet woke up late in the morning. She blearily looked up at the time and sat up in shock. It was 8 AM! Maan would be ready and sitting at the dining table for the breakfast. But she had been sleeping and had yet to make the breakfast. Hey Babaji! She scrambled off to the main hall only to see NT serve the family. NT noticed her and smiled at her. After serving her husband, NT walked towards Geet and hugged her.

"Di! Aapne mujhe uthaaya kyun nahi?", Geet asked in worry.

NT smiled, "Geet! Daadima ne humein bataaya ki tumhaara aur Veerji ka jhagda hogaya hai! Aur Daadima ne tumhein rote hue bhi suna! Isliye hum sabne tumhein sone diya!"

NT's words triggered last night's memories and she was reminded of her and Maan's fight. On impulse her eyes searched for him and came up empty. Maan kahaan hai? She did not even notice that she blurted the question out loud till NT answered her, "Woh toh chale gaye! Kolkata! Kisi conference ke liye! Chaar hafte mein aa jaayenge! Par hum yeh sab tumhein kyun bata rahe hain? Woh toh tumhein bataake gaye honge na?" Saying this NT walked away, but Geet stood there in stupor.

In daze, Geet walked towards her room where she entered the shower and stood under it. One single tear dropped from her eyes and then another one and then another one. Slowly tears flowed through her cheeks and sobs wracked her body. Maan had left! After she told him that he had no right on her, he left! He simply left! She continued to sob as pain wrenched her heart and soul!

Hello people,

What do you think of the twist?

Maan left the city for few days!

Ab kya hoga!

The scene of godh mein uthaana is in Jab Se Tere Naina!

BTW, readers, does anyone remember that at the end of Dhoom Dhadakka and even at the end of Kya Pyaar Karoge Mujhse, Geet talked about Maan giving her so pain because of his plans. This was the pain she was talking about. Instead of confessing he played games to win her and during that, he made her cry a lot. And that is why in next sequel she will make her own plans to get revenge from Maan. And that sequel is going to be really funny, people!

Of course, Geet does not know that Maan does all this because he thinks Geet fell out of love with him. See, how misunderstanding creates more confusion! But then if there was no misunderstanding and confusion, where would your writer be?

Thank you, take care and have fun,

Kalpana

PART 9. MAAN FINALLY SAYS I LOVE YOU

Maan drove towards home with a smile on his face. Only 2 months left! 2 months before our first wedding anniversary comes up! Maan sighed and remembered their marriage. 10 months had passed since the day he got married. So many things had changed since then. His love life went through many up and downs. First Geet had demanded divorce at the first night. Then he had decided to fight for his love. So many plans made to woo his wife! And then he had left her alone for few weeks only to come back to a wife who had missed him. And then the night came when she had confessed her love for him. That was also the night they had consummated their marriage. As Maan thought of those moments, a certain regret popped up in his brain. Don't take him wrong! He didn't regret his married life. What he regretted was that he had yet to tell his wife that he loved her.

Yup! You read it right! Maan Singh Khurana had yet to tell his wife the three magical words. They had made love, been together for so many months and Maan Singh Khurana had yet to say those words! But that doesn't mean he never showed it through his actions. Everyone who saw Maan and Geet together could tell that Maan was madly in love with his wife. He was highly possessive and overprotective of her, always attached to her hip and whenever away from her, his eyes always searched for her. Yes, the world knew that Maan loved Geet like crazy. But did Geet know? Maan was not sure! He knew he showed it through his actions but sometimes actions weren't enough, Maan felt. But what was Maan supposed to do? He just didn't get the right moment to confess.

Maan mused that he could have confessed it on the night Geet confessed too. But at that time they were lost in the moment and Maan never had the time to remember that he had yet to say I Love You' back. Next day he remembered the fact but he never could find the right moment to say it. Before Geet and Maan had even got up, his family had arrived back home. The rain fall on the night before had turned the grounds around their farmhouse into muddy areas and going out to picnic there was not feasible. So the whole family was back before Maan could even wake up his sweet wife with a kiss and an I Love You'. And since then Maan had yet to find a private moment to confess his feelings. It is not that there was no private moment for him and his wife. Its just that any private moment he got, the family barged in before he could even kiss his wife, forget expressing his love. And in nights, he was too lost in her to remember that he had yet to say certain words.

Maan sighed as he drove towards home. How stupid does it sound? He married his wife 10 months back and its been months since they got together but Maan Singh Khurana had yet to express his feelings to his wife. Pathetic! Fun fact was that Maan was not the only one who thought the whole situation was pathetic. Geet thought the same.

Geet sighed as she folded the clothes. She had gotten a news recently that should have made her happy but all it seemed to do is make her sad. Two days back, Geet had fainted in kitchen and NT and Daadima had taken her to the Doctor, both worried for her. When the Doctor expressed that Geet might be pregnant and to get the requisite tests done to confirm the news, NT and Daadima had decided that they would keep this news from the menfolk of the family till everything was confirmed. NT had two false pregnancy symptoms and Daadima didn't want Maan to face the same disappointment that Dev faced the two times. So Geet had to keep the possibility of being pregnant from Maan till everything was confirmed. But today it will be out. Daadima had gotten the call in the noon that Geet was pregnant and now Daadima and NT sat in the main hall eagerly waiting for Maan to arrive so that they could tell him right away.

Geet had decided to not stay in the main hall. Daadima had wanted her to deliver this news to Maan but Geet had refused. NT commented that Geet must be feeling shy and Geet didn't correct her. So when the time for Maan's arrival from office came, Geet snuck into her room under the pretence of folding dried clothes. The reason Geet had refused to stay in the hall was that she was scared of Maan's reaction. What if he was not happy with their baby's arrival? They hadn't discussed babies. Forget babies, Geet, huffed, Maan ne toh mujhe I Love You bhi nahi kahaa! Geet heaved a sigh and focused on the clothes. As she folded the clothes, she felt sadness overwhelm her. Geet had never felt this uncertain as she felt today. Her heart was filled with fear for her future. Somedays, Geet felt Maan loved her; especially when he showed it through his actions like bringing her flowers or trying to keep her safe by sticking to her side in parties. But the three magical words were never said by him! And till he said that, Geet knew the confusion and uncertainty hanging over her head would never go away. Maan if you love me, let me know! Khatam kardeejiye yeh confusion aur mera yeh darr! Please Maan! She prayed as she did everyday. What Geet didn't know was that today her wish was going to come true!

"Kya?", Maan looked at his family in shock. Daadima nodded eagerly while NT looked excited. Slowly a grin spread on Maan's lips. His wife was pregnant! They were going to have a baby! He was going to be a dad and Geet was going to be a mom! He hugged his Daadima and then NT in excitement. Then he looked around with happiness, "Geet kahan hai?" Daadima chuckled, "Use sharam aa rahi hai isliye woh upar chupi hui hai! Tum dono ke kamre mein! Jaao! Usse mil lo!" Maan didn't need to be told twice. He took off from there in a run, climbed the stairs and stumbled into his room. There his wife stood, in front of the window looking out of it, her whole body tense. He took in a deep breath as he stepped forward. He slowly walked towards her. She straightened up and he realised that she had sensed his arrival. He walked towards her gently. The excitement left his body and bliss took its place. He felt content with his life. He had successful business, a beautiful wife who loved him and now he was going to have a family of his own too. What else did he want in life! He reached Geet and enclosed her in his arms from behind.

When Maan hugged her, Geet relaxed. If he hugged her that means he was ok with the baby. She closed her eyes and leaned on him. Her body sagged in his arms and feeling his strong arms engulf her gave her a sense of peace.

Maan felt his wife relax totally in his arms and suddenly the moment seemed perfect for expressing his feelings. He slowly leaned down and whispered, "I Love You Geet!"

Geet's eyes snapped open. And then a grin spread on her lips. She closed her eyes again as the weight of uncertainty and fear lifted from her shoulders. Suddenly, the restriction she felt due to her confusion and fear was broken and she felt like a free bird.

Maan smiled as Geet snuggled into his arms. Yes! Life was perfect!

Err... That sounded a bit less excited, eh? But what to do? I have read enough stories where the guy goes gaga over his wife being pregnant and lifts her up and dances around etc. that I got bored of them. So gave them something simple. And with this ends the story. Next update we have the epilogue! Keep an eye open for that. After all, it is the link to the sequel Band Baaja and Maan.

Thank you, take care and have fun,

Kalpana

PART 8. NO MORE PLANS! PURE ROMANCE!

(WARNING: INTENSE SONG SEQUENCE AHEAD! ONLY FOR 16 YEARS AND ABOVE)

(The adult part would have a note at the start and the end so if you are below 16 you can skip the adult part but read rest of the story)

Geet smiled a little as she adjusted the pallu of her Saree. Once done, she looked at herself from head to toe in the mirror. Yes! She was looking perfect; just like a newly married bride. If only Maan would arrive! And maybe he might even be stunned a little by how gorgeous she looked. She blushed softly and then she sighed. Yes, she and Maan were getting close recently especially after that sweet dance they shared but was he falling in love with her? She did not know. After that dance, she and Maan had shared many secret looks and even soft smiles but other than that Geet had no proof that Maan was falling for her. Geet looked down sadly but then looked up and frowned at herself in the mirror. Geet puttar! Aise sad hona nahi hai! Aaj raat ko Maan aur Jijaji ke client ne jo party throw ki hai tu uspe focus karegi! Toh tu client ke farmhouse pe jaayegi aur poore family ke saath party ko enjoy karegi! Aur tere saare dard aaj raat ke liye side pe rakhegi! Samjhi! Nodding to herself, Geet turned around and walked out of the room.

Geet smiled as she got down the stairs with an overnight bag in her hand. It contained her and Maan's clothes for the night. The party was supposed to go on till 1 at night and Daadima didn't want Maan or Dev to drive after midnight especially with the roads at the outskirts of Dilli being so rough and there being no lights on half of the roads. Hence, they all decided that once the party was over they would simply move to their own farmhouse few miles away and stay there for the night. Daadima had enthusiastically added that they could do a picnic in the morning and come back by afternoon. Infact, Daadima had even given all the servants leave as no one will be at home till the next afternoon.

"Geet beta! Kise dhoondh rahi ho?", Daadima's words broke into Geet's thoughts and she realised that she was standing at the bottom of the stairs and subconsciously searching for Maan. She smiled at Daadima uncomfortably and then looked away.

NT giggled, "Samjha karo Daadima! Shaadi ko kuch hafte hui dulhan kise dhoondhegi?",

Daadima's eyes widened and she looked at Geet with amusement, "O ho! Toh Maan bete ko dhoondha jaa raha hai? Aajaayega! Dev bete ka phone aaya tha! Dono ko aane mein thoda late hoga! Humein toh lagta hai ki ab tak toh dono Office se nikle honge! Haina NT?"

NT nodded and smiled at Geet but Geet ignored her. She continued to look down with her fingers fiddling the end of her Pallu. Just then Dev entered the house and NT called out his name with a smile. Geet looked up eagerly. Jijaji aaye hain toh Maan bhi aaye honge! She looked at the door eagerly wanting to see Maan's expression when he first time saw her. Will he be stunned? Will he notice how pretty she looked? Or will he ignore her? Or maybe, maybe he might even praise her! Geet felt her cheeks blush but her eyes refused to move from the main door. When few minutes ticked away and Maan did not come, her enquiring eyes turned towards Dev. Daadima verbalised Geet's question and Dev replied, "Maan Bhai bhi na! Uff! Ek client ne call kiya ki dinner meeting karni hai! Aur Bhai maan gaye!"

Daadima frowned, "Lekin kya unhein pata nahi ki aaj party hai?"

Dev scoffed, "Bhai bhool gaye Daadima!"

Daadima slapped her forehead while NT shook her head. Geet's cheerful eyes turned downwards again in sadness.

Daadima frowned, "Ek minute! Dinner Meeting? Matlab kya woh ghar late aayenge?"

Dev nodded, "Gyarah toh baj jaayenge Daadima!"

Daadima huffed in worry, "Phir toh unhein keh do ki party mein na aaye! Raat ke gyarah baje uss raaste pe gaadi chalaana theek nahi! Nahi! Maan bete ko kehdo ki woh ghar par hi rahein!"

"Lekin Daadima, hum sab toh kal dopahar ko aayenge! Unka naashta aur khaane ke kya? Kal shaam tak toh naukron ki chutti hai!", NT muttered worriedly.

Daadima sighed, "Woh baahar se kha lenge! Waise bhi hotel mein khaane ki use aadat hogayi hai! Ek aur din baahar khaa lenge!"

As NT, Dev and Daadima were talking, Geet had by then walked to a nearby sofa and sat on it with sadness on her face. Maan was not coming to the party! He will not be there to dance with her in the party! He will not be there to enjoy the picnic with her! Forget about dance and picnic, she had dressed up so beautifully just for him and he is not even going to see her! Geet felt tears trickle down her eyes but she paid no heed to it.

Daadima and Dev were lost in their discussion and didn't notice Geet's tears but NT did.

"Daadima! Hum kya keh rahe hain?", NT interrupted Daadima and Dev, "Hum kyun na Geet ko yahin chod dein?"

Daadima frowned, "Kya? Nahi Nahi! Yahaan rehke kya karengi woh! Wahaan party mein enjoy toh karengi! Yahaan toh bore ho jaayegi!"

NT huffed and sat beside Daadima and spoke in furious whisper, "Arre Daadima! Pati ke baghair kya party enjoy karna! Samjha karo aap!"

Daadima frowned and Dev, who was listening to the conversation shamelessly sat down by Daadima, "Daadima! Arent you seeing? Ek khaali ghar! Naukar sab gaayab! Gharwaale baahar! Aur ghar ke andar newly wed couple akele! All alone! You get me Daadi?"

Comprehension dawned in Daadima's eyes and she looked at Dev with wide eyes. Dev nodded and when she looked at NT she nodded too, "It will be our plan for Maan Veerji and Geet!" Daadima blinked, "Lekin Geet ko kya kehke yahaan rokenge?"

NT smirked, "Woh aap humpe chod deejiye!"

NT spoke in loud voice, "Haan Daadima! Aapka decision sahi hai! Geet ko yahin chod dete hain! Veerji ko kal subah ka nashta aur lunch banaane ke liye koi toh chaahiye! Haan! Yeh theek hain!"

Geet looked up at her name's mention and wiped her eyes. Now she looked at Daadima with wide eyes who with smile ordered her to stay behind. Geet felt hope well up in her heart. Maan will get to see her in the Saree after all! But then she pouted. By the time he would come, her make up would have faded, her hair style would have been disarrayed. Chalo chaddo! Koi nahi! Unki car ki aawaaz sunte hi make up retouch kar lungi! With a grin, she agreed to Daadima's order. NT heaved a sigh of relief. Chalo! Geet khush hai!

The evening passed away swiftly with NT, Daadima and Dev leaving the house for the party and Geet looking around the house with sad eyes. She was alone in the house till Maan arrived. Hey Babaji! Soon time for dinner came and Geet sat at the dining table eating all the while wondering what Maan must be eating at his dinner. After dinner she retired to her room but soon got bored. She sighed. Ab Maan ke aane tak kya karun? She looked around and her eyes fell on the music player. She grinned and switched it on. Songs started playing and she went to the window while listening to it. As she looked out of the window, she noticed the swings and suddenly had the urge to sit and swing in it. Maan ko aane ko gyaarah baj jaayenge! Tab tak kyun na main thode maze le lun! With a grin she turned to her music player. She cranked up the volume and let it blast loudly through the house. Giggling with mischief she ran out of her room, down the stairs and out of the back door to the swings. She sat on them and with squeal she pushed the ground and let the swings take her high up.

"Lekin Daadima...", Maan trailed off as Daadima ordered him not to drive late night to the farmhouse. Maan huffed as his dreams of spending quality time with his wife went up with a puff. Aur karo meetings! Maan! You idiot! Bahut shauk tha na yeh deal crack karne ka! Ab raho ghar mein akele while your wife is somewhere else! Can't one thing go right in my life? Maan sighed just as he said goodbye to his Daadi and was about to cut the call. Just then, Daadima stopped him from keeping the phone because she wanted to let him know something. Maan frowned. There was a tinge of excitement in Daadima's voice like she had played some prank. Daadima! What are you upto at the party? But before he could enquire Daadima announced that she left a surprise for him at the house and cut the call! Maan blinked in confusion. Yeh kya tha? With the question still lurking around his head, he turned into the street leading to his house.

As Maan parked the car, he sighed sadly. Yeh kaisi life hai humaari Geet? Main tadap raha hun tumhaare saath waqt bitaane ke liye, lekin lagta hai waqt ko yeh manzoor nahi! Kaash Geet main tumhaare saath hota iss waqt! Party bhi enjoy karta aur yeh raat yahaan iss ghar mein akele toh nahi bitaata! As he neared the house, he frowned. Yeh music ki kahaan se aawaaz aa rahi hai! He knocked on the door before remembering that all servants were given leave. He pulled out his keys and opened the door only to be surprised. Yeh music itna loud! Kaun ghar pe itna loud music chala raha hai? Especially jab ghar pe koi hai hi nahi! He continued to walk into the house and the song got louder. It was some new song that Maan didn't recognise.

Ata Pata Rahe Na Kisi Ka

Yehi Kahe Yeh Pal Zindagi Ka

Ki Khudgarz Si Khwahish Liye

Be-Saans Hi Hum Tum Jiye

Hai Gulaabi Gulaabi Samaa

Suraj Dooba Hai Yaaron

Do Ghut Nashe Ke Maaro

Raste Bhula Do Saare Gharbaar Ke

Suraj Dooba Hai Yaaron

Do Ghut Nashe Ke Maaro

Gham Tum Bhula Do Saare Sansaar Ke

As Maan stood in the middle of the living room, he was surprised to realise that the music was actually coming from the upper rooms. Wahaan hai kaun? Out of curiosity he stumbled upstairs.

Matlabi

Ho Ja Zara Matlabi

Duniya Ki Sunta Hai Kyun

Khud Ki Bhi Sunle Kabhi

Yeh aawaaz aa kahaan se rahi hai? Aur ghar mein hai kaun? Ghar mein koi chor toh nahi ghus aaya? Maan continued to climb the stairs.

Chale Nahi Ude Aasmaan Pe Abhi...

Pata Na Ho Hai Jaana Kahaan Pe Abhi...

Maan reached the first floor landing and looked around with hands on his hips. Left side or right side? Kahaan se aa rahi hai aawaaz?

Chale Nahi Ude Aasmaan Pe

Pata Na Ho Hai Jaana Kahaan Pe

Ki Be-Manzilein Ho Sab Raaste

Duniya Se Ho Zara Faasle

Kuch Khud Se Bhi Ho Dooriyaan

Maan closed his eyes and tried to focus on the song. Suddenly he popped open his eyes. Unbelievable! It was coming from the direction of his room. That's when he remembered the music stereo he bought for Geet before their marriage. Does that mean...? He grinned widely. Ab pata chala Daadima ka gift kya hai! Geet ghar par hai! He sprinted towards his room eagerly.

Sooraj Dooba Hai Yaaron

Do Ghut Nashe Ke Maaro

Raste Bhula Do Saare Gharbaar Ke

Sooraj Dooba Hai Yaaron

Do Ghut Nashe Ke Maaro

Gham Tum Bulaa Do Saare Sansaar Ke

Maan flung the door open with a grin on his face. But his grin dimmed and then vanished. There was nobody in the room! Only the stereo played the song to an empty room.

Ask Me For Anything

I Can Give you Everything

The song continued to play but Maan tuned it out as he walked to the bed and sunk into it. He grasped his head in his hands as disappointment spread through him. Geet was not here! He was really alone! The stereo must have been left on or something. He continued to sit there for few seconds. Just then the song ended and the next one was about to start. He got up to stop the stereo from playing when his eyes fell on something that made his heart stop for few seconds and then start beating fast. A word fell from his lips, "Geet!"

Geet sighed as she swayed on the swing wishing badly that Maan would come home soon. Aur kitni der jhoola jhoolun? Just then two things happened. First the song ended and the new song started playing. And other thing was that it started raining. A wide grin spread on Geet's lips. Baarish! She sprang up from her seat and ran towards the middle of the lawn. She spread her hands, lifted her head up and spun around in the rain.

Mujhse Hi Aaj Mujhko Milade

Dekhoon Aadaton Mein Tu Hai Ki Nahi

Har Saans Se Pooch Ke Bataa De

Inke Faaslon Mein Tu Hai Ki Nahi

Maan stared at the scene in front of him. Was Geet really here? Or was it his imagination?

Mujhse Hi Aaj Mujhko Milade

Dekhoon Aadaton Mein Tu Hai Ki Nahi

Har Saans Se Pooch Ke Bataa De

Inke Faaslon Mein Tu Hai Ki Nahi

Daadima's words of surprise flashed through his brain and he realised. It is her! Geet is Daadima's surprise! Meri Geet yahin hai! Mere paas!

Main Aas Paas Tere

Aur Mere Paas

Maan turned around and ran out of the room.

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

He turned a sharp left and ran towards the stairs.

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

Maan ran down the stairs. His legs stumbled and he almost fell but he didn't care. He simply corrected his steps and continued to run down.

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

Maan turned towards the backdoor and ran out of it.

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

Maan stumbled to a stop the moment he reached the lawn and simply stared at his wife swaying in the rain. The music continued and Maan continued to stare.

Meanwhile Geet stopped swaying as her mind went to the last time she danced in the rain like this. She felt sadness run through her as she remembered the almost kiss. It reminded her of the sorry state of her marriage and her enthusiasm to dance in the rain vanished. With a sigh, she walked towards the tree at the side of the lawn and leaned her back on it. She closed her eyes not noticing her husband standing just few feet away from her and looking at her.

Daudte Hain Khwaab Jinpe

Raasta Woh Tu Lage

Neend Se Jo Aankh Ka Hai

Waasta Woh Tu Lage

Maan finally took in her get up. Her Saree clad figure stole his breath. Her dripping hair, the droplets on her cheek, her red lips, the Saree clinging to her curves enticed him and he slowly walked towards her.

Tu Badalta Waqt Koi

Khushnama Sa Pal Mera

Tu Woh Lamha Jo Na Thehre

Aane Waala Kal Mera

Maan's mind flashed to the last time they were in the rain. He had almost kissed her.

Main Aas Paas Tere

Aur Mere Paas

The moment, the song, the rain made Maan forget himself.

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

He grabbed Geet's arm slowly.

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

Geet's eyes opened in shock and her eyes widened when she saw her husband standing in front of her.

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

Geet felt her heart skip a beat at the expression on his face. His eyes were filled with emotions she couldn't fathom. He was staring at her with such an intensity that she could not look away from him.

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

Maan slowly leaned towards Geet. Her breath hitched as she realised what was happening. She closed her eyes out of nervousness. For a few seconds, there was no movement and Geet almost believed that she had imagined Maan near her. She was about to open her eyes when his lips finally touched hers. A bliss spread through her and she was unable to stop herself from grabbing his shirt up front. His hands moved to her waist and she felt shiver go through her as his fingers grazed her bare skin. When air became an issue he pulled away. They breathed harshly and for few seconds there was silence. And then Geet broke the silence, "Maan! I love you!"

In Labon Pe Jo Hansi Hai

Inki Tu Hi Hai Wajah

Maan's eyes opened in shock and he stared at Geet in wonder.

Bin Tere Main Kuch Nahi Hun

Mera Hona Bewajah

Geet felt a relief flood through her now that she had blurted out her feelings to Maan.

Dhoop Teri Na Pade Toh

Dhundhla Sa Main Lagun

She didn't care whether Maan loved her or not. All she wanted was for him to know how she felt.

Aake Saansein De Mujhe Tu

Taaki Zinda Main Rahun

Maan couldn't believe it. He did it. He made her fall for him again. He grinned eagerly and leaned down to kiss her again.

Main Aas Paas Tere

Aur Mere Paas

Geet's eyes widened as she realised what Maan was about to do. But a sudden shyness swept over her and pushing him away, she ran off into the house.

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

Maan couldn't resist smirking as he followed her. He made her fall for him! He did it!

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

She reached the stairs in the hall and squeaked when she saw Maan following her with a predatory look on his face.

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

She reached up the stairs and right into the first room that came in front of her.

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

He followed her and was surprised. She had entered his exercise room!

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

He entered the room and frowned. Geet was nowhere to be seen! Where did she vanish?

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

He walked ahead and started to search for her, pushing away the curtains and looking behind the pillars.

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

His eyes lit up as his eyes fell upon a hand on a pillar. She must be hiding behind it.

Tu Hai Ki Nahi

He grabbed her hand and pulled her in front of him just as the song ended.

He walked towards her and she started to walk back. Her back slammed into the pillar and her eyes widened when he caged her by placing his hands on each side of her. He leaned forward and she gulped, "Chodiye! Koi dekhlega!", she whispered. Maan looked at her mischievously, "Koi ghar par ho tab dekhega na?"

Geet's eyes widened and she grabbed her pallu tightly, "Koi naukar aa jaayega!"

"Bhool gayi, naukaron ko chutti de rakhi hai!", Maan smirked. Geet squeaked and Maan let out a chuckle, "We are alone Geet! Aur aaj toh tumhein galti se bhi nahi chodunga!" Geet felt her shyness overwhelm her and she leaned ahead and hid her face in his shirt with her hair shielding her face like a curtain.

Boond Boond Karke Mujh Mein Girna Tera

He pushed her hair away from her face.

Aur Mujh Mein Mujhse Zyaada Hona Tera

He cupped her face with his hands and pulled her away from her hiding.

Boond Boond Karke Mujh Mein Girna Tera

She kept her eyes down still overwhelmed with shyness.

Aur Mujh Mein Mujhse Zyaada Hona Tera

He tugged her face up and leaned down to kiss her.

Bheega Bheega Sa Mujhko Tan Tera Lage

She pushed him away and turned to run away.

Aaja Tujhko Pee Loon Mann Mera Kahe

He grabbed her hand from behind and tugged her. She whirled around right into his arms.

Main Na Bacha Mujh Mein Thoda Sa Bhi

Dekh Tu Na Bacha Tujh Mein Bhi

He hugged her tight and she hugged him back.

Jalne Laga Garm Saanson Se Main

Tu Pighalne Laga Mujh Mein Hi

He pressed his lips on her shoulder making her shudder. She pulled away from him once again feeling the pull of shyness. Her eyes fell on the freezer bag filled with ice that Maan kept around. She grabbed the ice from the bag and threw it on Maan. She giggled as Maan hissed at the coldness. She started laughing not noticing Maan coming closer. She also didn't notice Maan grabbing few pieces of ice in his hand. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her close.

Qatra Qatra Main Jalun

Sharm Se Tere Milun

Jism Tera Moum Ka Pighla Dun

She froze as he rubbed a piece of ice on her lips. He traced the ice from her lips to her neck. As his hands started to move downward, she shivered and looked at him with wide eyes. She grabbed his hand to stop him.

Karwatein Bhi Tang Ho

Raat Bhar Tu Sang Ho

Tere Har Ek Ang Ko Sulga Dun

She grabbed the ice from his hand and hid her hand behind her while shaking her head. He gave her an impish look and showed the other pieces of ice in his hand. Her mouth dropped open before both burst out laughing.

Bheega Bheega Sa Mujhko Tan Tera Lage

The Laughter died off just as Maan's icy hands grabbed her hips.

Aaja Tujhko Pee Loon Mann Mera Kahe

She shivered at the cold touch and was overwhelmed. She turned to move away only to feel herself tugged by her pallu.

(Warning: Intense scene ahead)

Main Na Bacha Mujh Mein Thoda Sa Bhi

Dekh Tu Na Bacha Tujh Mein Bhi

She turned around to see one of the cufflinks hooked into her Saree pallu.

Jalne Laga Garm Saanson Se Main

Tu Pighalne Laga Mujh Mein Hi

He tried to remove the pallu from the cufflinks but Geet felt a sudden bout of boldness. She trudged forward and grabbing his shirt started to unbutton them. Maan looked at her with surprise but Geet simply ignored him and continued to unbutton his shirt. She removed the shirt and threw it away. As she threw it, along with it her pallu slipped away. Maan was taken aback by the desire lurking in Geet's eyes. She stepped ahead undeterred and pressed a kiss to his chest. Maan took in sharp breath. Geet placed another kiss and Maan was unable to control himself. He grabbed her by her hair and tugged her up. He roughly pressed his lips to hers.

(Warning: Intense scene ended)

Hone De Kuch Galtiyaan

Rengti Yeh Ungliyaan

Jism Ke Tu Darmiyaan Thehra De

He poured his desperation into the kiss trying to let her know how much he wanted it.

Lamha Koi Garm Tu

Ya Ubalti Barf Tu

Mujhpe Hoja Kharch Tu Yun Aake

Her hands wound into his hair and she pulled him closer.

Bheega Bheega Sa Mujhko Tan Tera Lage

He pulled away and stared at her.

Aaja Tujhko Pee Loon Mann Mera Kahe

Her lips all red, her eyes wide and her pallu pushed away revealing her curves. He was unable to stay away from her anymore.

Main Na Bacha Mujh Mein Thoda Sa Bhi

Dekh Tu Na Bacha Tujh Mein Bhi

He stepped ahead and picked her up bridal style.

Jalne Laga Garm Saanson Se Main

Tu Pighalne Laga Mujh Mein Hi

He walked out of the room and towards their room. Geet looked at him with anticipation, longing, love and apprehension, all mingled in her eyes. He took her into their room and that night the two lovers became one.

SONG DETAILS: All songs from the update are from the movie Roy (2015).

So how was the update folks? Hope the last song sequence wasn't too vulgar. Please let me know what you think about it.

Thank you, take care and have fun,

Kalpana