CHAPTER 2
"I'm sorry Geet, I totally forgot to get you a birthday gift," A 21-year old Maan apologized to the 15-year old Geet.
"It's ok," she meekly replied, plastering a smile over her face although inwardly, she was a bit down for she was really looking forward to what he would give her. After all, he was the one who convinced her *family* on having a birthday celebration for her, her first ever birthday celebration.
"Oh c'mon Maan, it's not a big deal. Geet, anyways, doesn't fancy gifts. She is all for simplicity, right kiddo?" Sam said, faking a sweet tone, wondering what was there to feel bad about, to which Geet simply nodded positively.
"I'm sure, she's not even liking all the attention she is being given. She knows she doesn't deserve this," Mr Sen added in disgust which Maan clearly chose to ignore. Had he not been Sam's father, he would have given him a befitting reply, he told himself.
"Well, I guess I can make up for that," Maan suggested as he bent in front of the teenage Geet.
Then, tapping his forehead with his index finger, he pretended to be thinking hard.
"Hmmm, how about I sing your favourite song," he suggested after few seconds and the glint he saw in Geet's eyes assured him that she really liked that idea.
"Wow!!! Will you really sing for me?" She asked for a confirmation.
"Koyi Shak???" He asked back to which she shook her head with a big smile adorning her face.
"So tell me, what's your favourite song?" He again asked.
"Hmmm, I really love Tu Tu Hai Wohi," she said in a low voice to which Maan just laughed after the initial shock washed away.
"Really Geet???!!!," he asked, "I meant ain't that a BIG song for a SMALL girl like you," he teased her.
She was NOT SMALL. She just turned FIFTEEN, she told herself, feeling a bit offended at being called small. Her Mom must had already given birth to Sam by that age, she concluded realising her Mom would have been 36 years old, had she still been alive as she mentally did her little calculation.
"Ok I'm sorry, I was just pulling your legs," Maan said realising she didn't like being called SMALL by observing her expressions. "So, Tu Hai Wohi, it is," he added as he playfully winked at her and successfully managed to bring a smile on her face.
Bringing his guitar which was in his car, he made himself comfortable on the sofa surrounded by the other 3 who were equally interested in hearing him sing. And then after getting the correct tune, he began the song.
Tu Tu Hai Wohi
Dil Ne Jisse Apna Kaha
Tu Hai Jahan
Main Hoon Wahaan
Ab Toh Yeh Jeena
Tere Bin Hai Sazaa
Hooo Miljaaye Iss Tarah
Do Lehrein Jiss Tarah
Hooo Miljaaye Iss Tarah
Do Lehrein Jiss Tarah
Phir Ho Na Juda
Haan Yeh Vaadaa Raha
Although he was singing for her, Geet knew the lyrics were directed to her sister, of whom he stole glances during the entire time he sang.
How she cursed herself for choosing that song, at that moment. The song reflected her state of mind, her thoughts and feelings, that's why without a second thought, she had asked for that song. She wanted to hear her feelings through HIS voice and how blissful it sounded coming from his voice. But only, it also reflected the feelings he harboured for *her* - for Sam. She didn't fail to catch sight of the blush which slowly crept onto Sam's cheeks as Maan continued the song.
Kissi Modh Pe Bhi Na
Yeh Saath Toote
Mere Haath Se Tera
Daaman Na Choothe
Hooo Miljaaye Iss Tarah
Do Lehrein Jiss Tarah
Hooo Miljaaye Iss Tarah
Do Lehrein Jiss Tarah
Phir Ho Na Juda
Haan Yeh Vaadaa Raha
And why not!!! Such was the effect of his gaze. With all the love and admiration he carried for *her* in his eyes, no wonder it could pierce one's soul. Except it was all for Sam and not her, she miserably thought.
The sound of claps broke her trail of thoughts making her realise that Maan had finished the song.
"You've got an amazing voice, boy," Mr Sen commented.
"Thanks Uncle. I've this dream of becoming a singer and that's why I've always worked on my voice modulations. And I'm happy I did that. At least, I managed to impress you all," he said with a wink.
"But let's see, if I've managed to impress our Chief Guest," he joked as he turned towards Geet.
"So Kaisi lagi?" He asked as he looked at her.
"You're an amazing singer Maan. It--it was w-wonderful. Thanks for t-this g-gift," she managed to say as she tried her best to prevent the tears which nearly blurred her vision from falling. She thanked her luck for the dimmed lights that prevailed in the living room. At least, he wouldn't see her tears-brimmed eyes.
"Thank you Miss," Maan said as he playfully bowed in front of her.
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A nudge from Jiya who was sitting beside her, brought her to reality.
Jiya lifted her eyebrows to her as if asking her what the matter was. Although she knew sooner or later they would all pounce on her for she did notice how 5 pairs of eyes were fixed on her a while back, she dismissed Jiya's query at that time with a light wave of her hand indicating there was no thing as such.
But there was... She knew that. And it troubled her. It troubled her seeing him as her Professor. Once the wave of shock she felt on knowing HE was their professor was washed off, a troubled feeling engulfed her. Why was he here??? As a professor??? Of course she remembers how he had gotten his much-awaited break for a song album. Sam did mention that to her 3 months after she left for boarding school when she prompted her although she never heard about the release. Well, that's another thing because in boarding school, any kind of entertainment were forbidden for them and Sam also never mentioned anything to her. And by the time she had returned from there, Maan was already a forgotten thing for Sam and by then, even Geet had dismissed the feelings she once felt for him giving them the name of infatuation. After all, she was just a teen, she convinced herself.
But the fact remains that all he ever wanted was to pursue a singing career. Then what was this 360 degrees shift in profession about. It hurt her because she knew how much he fancied the idea of becoming a top singer and create a name for himself on his known despite being the Only Heir of the Khurana Empire.
She also wondered whether he would recognise her. After all, all the grooming and puberty did bring out the best of her. She also turned into that *swan*, Sam was once considered to be, though she still felt Sam had an upper hand, yet again, over her as far as their physical looks were concerned. But I have a purer heart, she would always tell herself on being compared with Sam. But then, she thanked her stars that physically she looked different for she didn't want to face him as Sam's sister because she had read in old newspapers when she once came home for her holidays, how Sam had broken up her almost 2-years old relationship with Maan who loved her like anything. Now that was a record though, she remembered having told herself. 2 years was quite a long time. The reason was not given and it was even mentioned how it was Maan himself who didn't want to make the reason known for he didn't want to tarnish the image of Sam. She remembered how she felt jealous on reading that. He still loves her, she realised but at the same time she also felt happy. Not because she once loved Maan, but because she knew Maan deserves the best, and her sister was, definitely, not that. And then over the coming years, Maan had already become old news in the Sen household.
And despite having dismissed her teenage feelings, seeing him again after so many years, did bring back those butterflies in her stomach, that lump again returned to her throat, and her heart again started beating fast at his mere sight.
"Excuse me Miss?" She heard him say and then realised he was actually talking to her.
"May I have the attention of Her Highness, please???" He sarcastically added making her red with embarrassment as the entire class broke into a laugh with the exception of her friends.
"Huh...s-sorry s-S-Sssir," she managed to say in between stammers.
"Your name please," he prompted.
There!!! She, somehow, knew that would come. She cannot hide her identity for long now, can she?
"Geet... Geet Sen," she said the last name in a whisper.
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