
Part 1
A girl was sitting on a bench in the park. that girl was waiting for someone ..
and was looking here and there.. suddenly her friend Sameera came there..she told that he is coming ..
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She was getting more nervous ..how she will handle all this ? she will be talking first time with a boy that too from her same class but from different section..she use to talk so less to boys ..may be coz of her shyness and also may be coz of her Daarji ..he was a very short tempered man ..on every matter he got hyper if something not happen with his choice ..
They were scared from him very much though she used to share with their mother if she wanted something ..but still kind of scary environment was their home ..her father was in export -import business so he used to travel a lot..
in that kind of atmosphere ..how could Geet even think to talk to a boy ? but she was Geet ..Geet Handa ..Don't know why ? but she thought that she can never been in love with anyone in her life ..but when she saw Maan Singh Khurana ..her classmate ..from different section ..she forgot what thoughts she has before ..and when she noticed that he also seems interested in her ..she became so happy ..like her wish was granted ..their classrooms were in front of one other ..the windows of which open to other side of class by which one can easily see in other class ..and she used to steal glance at him through free periods ..lunch break etc..though she didn't wanted to distract her mind coz of anything as she have heard through her friends that in love one loose concentration..distract from studies and aims ..and only the person who you love is on mind..she was scared of that thought too ..if Darji will come to know her lesser interest in study ..he will kill her for sure ..so her main aim was to be in top students always ..also she like to study ..she was an intelligent girl ..but was never been on top till now ..she was in top 5 but not no.1 and Maan was topper of school since he came ..she tried hard but could not help it ..she got attracted to Maan ..
also she could not able to ignore the fact that Maan also steal glances at her..it gave her hope too ..
and if sometimes she saw Maan and caught him to watching her ..looking at her ..she was all shy ..but she was that smart to not let anyone know except her best friend ..Sameera..
Sameera also gave her idea to met him once and talk and than she was already desperate to meet him once..outside school ..despite being so shy and never allowed to talk to boys much ..esp in front of Daarji ..she went with the flow of emotions and didn't thought much ..not even thought of the pros and cons. and it was very difficult but but she managed to do that ..
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They went to a near by park but it was not so crowded means they could easily talk there without fear..
She was sitting on a bench and than she got the info of him coming..her crush ..her liking ..may be her love too as she was not sure but she wanted to talk for sure..
Her friend winked at her and said "Jaa Geet ja jee le apni zindagi ..she laughed and went from there giving them space..
He came and sit ..it was looking awkward ..she was never been like this with anyone till now..
"Hi ..thanks for coming..words were not able to came out of her tongue properly ..he was too nervous ..it was not easy for him either ..he was always been in studies ..but now after seeing her ..something has happened to him also ..but he was not sure though what's it exactly ..
"Hi ..hey pls don't be ..i mean be comfortable ..Geet ..
Listening her name from his mouth was like another amazing feeling ..
"Thanks ..woh ..first time I am here like this na ..Daarji is too strick na ..i am not allowed to go ..
"I understand ..my parents too ..even after being a boy ..i have to follow some rules you know..
He smiled a lil ..she too ..they started feeling comfortable ..
"You too have to follow rules ..haye Babaji !! "
"Your voice so sweet ..
She was all shy hearing this ..
"And you too "he could speak hardly ..as he wasn't so sure of reaction..but he wanted to say that..
She blushed and he noticed ..
"Thanks ..
"My name is Maan Singh Khurana ..you know na ?
"Ofcourse ..how can I don't know ..you know when first you entered in school na than peon called your name ..and I was there ..i very much know your name ..and I liked it too ..by the end of sentence ..her lil loud voice became low as if she had said something wrong ..
"Haha ..you are so cute ..so you saw me there only firstly ..ok than call me by my name ..
She shyly said "Ma-a-n
She just said his name ..he wanted that too happen ..
"Wow..it sounds so sweet from you ..
She smiled ..
He forward his hand towards her ..more closer ..and kept her hand over her hand ..she began to shiver ..like an electrifying touch she felt..
He stepped back as he thought something went wrong but seeing her face crimson red ..he again touched her hand and said "Geet ..one thing I wanna tell ..our common friends arranged our meeting and ya honestly there is something about you which I can't explain but right now I can't tell its love or just infatuation ..i hope you are getting it ..but in any case we will be friends for sure ..and I am just saying this to not to hurt you by any means ..you yourself think and decide ..
"Same here ..me too wanna meet you and wanted to tell you about my feelings but I am also not sure that its love or not ..but my heart said to meet you once and talk face to face.. I so wanna meet you ..
"Main bhi Geet ..and wow ..that's great ..we have similar thinking ..that is awesome ..now I can clearly tell you what I think about all this ..see our board exams are approaching and other than studies ..i have no priority this time but ..but you are making place in my heart ..
"I also want to study with utmost sincerity but.. but same here as you said ..and my Darji too want only a topper for me ..nothing less than that..you know ..Daarjij said this clearly ..study come first and if you get good marks ..you can settle yourself much better and also good alliances also will came of toppers ..intelligent boys for you ..
He laughed at how she described all this ..
"Kya hua ..kuch galat kaha kya ? "
She made baby face..
"Nahi nahi ..its just ..arre tum bolo na ..i can listen to you whole day ..
He pressed her hand lil more and he felt like he is touching some thing so delicate ..
"My Daarji wants toppers only and you are a topper too so I was thinking its my luck or coincidence?
"Hmm..i think its destiny if we meant to be together..but ye jarur hai k is se Daarji ki taraf se prob nahi hogi at least !!he asked
"Haan wohi toh Babaji mera itna dhyan rakhte hain na ..bas ..unhone ne hi ye sab kiya hai..
"Bilkul ..Babaji apne maanne walo ka poora khyal rakhte hain..but abhi hum sure nahi hain na..toh thora time dete hain..waise bhi exams aane wale hain toh ..
He again saidWaise agar main topper na hota toh tum mujhse nahi milti ?
"Nahi nahi ..aisa nahi hai..phir main ..,main kuch sochti aur babaji mujhe raasta dikhate..aur haan main tumhe bhi kahti k topper nahi ho to kya hua ..topper bano..is se tumhara hi fayda hai na aage..
He laughed at her talks ..he was liking her even more now ..
"Tum bahut pyari ho..i never thought main kisi ladki se aise baat karunga kabhi..but I like it ..meeting was good idea..accha ok ab toh main topper hoon toh wo baat toh clear ho gayi..
So if you agree na ..we can give ourselves a chance ..sometime and till than boards we will not meet outside anywhere ..but will concentrate more on our studies ..and by this time ..we will able to be sure about our feelings ..right ..aur tum bhi dhayn rakhna ..meri mom ko bhi toppers pasand hain..he smiled and teased her ..
"Hey Babaji ..tumhari mom ko bhi ?? waise toh main top 5 main hoon but agar is baar main top main anhi aayi toh ..
"Geet ..relax ..i was just kidding ..but haan Mom too want an intelligent ..topper girl for me ..aur tum top main toh already ho ..bas thora time aur do study ko ..
Don't worry ho jayega ..meri taraf se ye key ring tumhare liye ..mera fav hai..
"Thanks for this Maan..i will keep it close to my heart ..and from my side ..this book ..my fav..
"Thanks Geet ..me too will do the same ..and yes all the best for exams..
"All the best to you too Maan..
They shook hands with each other ..
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Meeting ended but before that we talked about some more topics too ..about studies ..about ourselves ..Our hobbies ..our fears too ..it was all crazy to meet like that ..to share with a boy but but I was comfortable with him and he was comfortable with me ..i was coming home with sweet memories of that meeting and was getting teased by my bestie Sameera ..and I am sure his bestie Lucky also will be teasing him ..about that meeting ..
"Bata na yaar kya kaha Shri Maan Singh Khurana ne..??
"Yaar bata toh diya ..
"Tum dono bade smart wale lovers ho ..pahle top karoge studies main ..phir love main..maan gaye ..
"Maan ..woh kaha se gaye ..
"Stupid Maan and maan gaye means agree kar liya ..tu jarur top karegi ..she laughed and I got irritated more ..
"Main jarur karungi ..Daarji ke liye ..Maan k liye ..apne aur apni family k liye
"Oye hoye ..kya baat hai..jhappi paa..she hugged her and both smiled ...
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Maan's POV :
After that short but sweet meeting ..we saw each other in school but not talked in alone like that one ..just with friends sometimes and those moments were like dew in desert ..they gave us hope to meet soon ..and ya ...we were doing it for each other ..for ourselves and also our family..parents..too..
But one thing is sure ..we were started missing each other more and when ever we saw each other ..there was an urge to meet again ..we used to see and touch the gifts we gave to each other..when ever we missed each other more..and her lovely talks ..her smile ..took my heart ..and I started realizing it that it wasn't just infatuation.. and same was happening with her too ..which she told me later ..
Than Board exams started and we were studying hard ..and prayed for each other too ..
After exams ..we got a sigh of relief that at least now we can meet but Babaji didn't wanted that I guess that's why I had to go to Delhi with my mom to my Nanaji's place ..and I came just before result was about to come ..and I already gave Geet ..the msg and both of us were counting days to meet again and confess our love ..
When result was out ..we met in school and yayy!! We both were toppers list..she improved too ..and gained 2nd position ..and me Ist ..she was jumping with joy ..not only for me but for herself too..she was a jolly natured girl..knew to be happy in every situation..i loved her more and wanted to talk to her in alone ..we again made a plan..this time we only knew we were going at some lonely place..
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Geet and Maan's meeting ..
"Geet ..you know for how long we are waiting for this moment ..i can't believe ..we did it and see now we both are toppers ..it means our love was that strong ..it even helped us not distracted us ..hai na ..
"Maan ..it means tum maante ho ..hum me pyar tha ..sirf infatuation nahi ..!!
"Geet ..wo mera matlab ..i mean ..ok fine ..ya I know it now ..i am in love with you ..I LOVE YOU GEET
He hold her hand ..kneel down and said ..and gave her a rose ..picking out from his pocket ..
It was a surprise but pleasant one ..she didn't expected it on that day atleast ..
"Maan ye ..
"Geet ab tum bhi apne dil ki baat bata do na ..tell me your feelings na..
He stood up and whispered in her ears..in this corner of his lips touched her earlobe and again an electrifying sensation gone down her spine and not only her he too not remained unaffected by this ..
He was just staring at her ..lost in her innocent beauty ..
"Maan ..i also feel the same ..its not mere infatuation ..its its..love..I LOVE YOU MAAN "she said quickly just that if she could not say this time ..she can never say it again..
"Oh!! Geet ..we are in love ..we are yes ..and it's the most b'ful feeling ..let's celebrate ..
In excitement ..he hugged her and she too without hesitation.she too reciprocated ..as she was dying to be in his arms ..though cautiously she was aware of what she should not do but their love was calling so they just lost in it.. they got parted after few min and in this time something happened which made them both
embarrased ..but than they laughed too seeing each other faces and roam there for more time discussing about various things and also they ate some snacks which Maan brought from outside the park from snacks vendor ..keeping Geet sitting on a chair in the park ..they were in the dense area ..full of big bushes and trees ..and they did their private party ..enjoyed chatting with each other and decided somethings for future too ..it became memorable meeting for them..
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Geet's POV :
After that meeting ..Maan and me decided to tell our moms at least and we did too ..and thanks God our moms are not hitler types and they only became happy that we told them ..than we let our moms met and they became friends soon ..
They often went to Gurudwara and we along with them went there too ..
After prayer ..we used to do seva in Langar and than spent sometime with each other ..while our mothers also had great time ..as they also became very close friends ..and supporting us in every possible way..
One day we were celebrating Maan's b'day ..that day moms could not come but they had given us permission to meet ..we had great time ..we sat in the same park where we first met ..did our party..cut small muffins ..as cake we could not bought..drink softdrinks ..i gave him a woolen jacket which I have made in holidays ..he was so happy ..and he gave me a b'ful purse ..as return gift..he bought for me from Delhi..and yes he kissed on my hand too and I can't explain that feeling ..that was that was..no I have no words..
So ya till than no prob and our love story was going smoothly ..
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Love story could go more smoothly but but than someone came ..he was Dev ..an NRI who came to India and his Dadaji was so close friend of my Daarji ..and he wanted to join the college here ..as his father said to live sometime in India ..he was missing India too much and Dev also loved India and wanted to study here ..even after facilities given to him to study anywhere ..
My Daarji was very happy to see him ..and he used to go and meet Dev and his family and they do vice versa too ..i was afraid what if Daarji by any means started thinking about my marriage with him than ?
I was shivered with the weird thought ..and also I was scared more coz Dev also was topper.
My mom said that she will tell Daarji now about my alliance with Maan ..she will talk to him in other manner ..and than Maan's mom will send rishta for me ..but when Mom went to talk to Daarji ..he was talking to Dev and his family who were just came..we got relieved when no such thing happened and Darji didn't talked about any alliance with Dev..but still we were worried ..next day Daarji went out of town with Dev s Dadaji ..meanwhile Maan could not control himself ..he was not agreeing to be keep quiet ..he was waiting for us for so long and now suddenly Dev is in picture ..we were more worried coz Daarji always praise Dev a lot ..he was so impressed with him ..
I agreed with Maan but its just that in hurry we could not take any imp decision..now when Daarji will come and when Mom will talk to Daarji..we were waiting for that..
We were in same college ..Dev ..me and Maan ..eventually Dev and Maan were in same cricket team ..
Maan asked him while practicing in lunch break that what is the scene ? why he is going to my home [Geet's home] so often ? what is his interest ? angry young man Maan singh Khurana straight forwardly asked him and he have no answer ? as he first got shocked but after words he burst out laughing ..
Maan got more angry ..but he kept his hand on her shoulder and let him calm ..
"Arre Maan ..don't get hyper mere yaar..but Maan turned around and his back was in front of him..
"Maan singh ji ..gal toh sun lo ..tusi bhi na ..see bro no such scene is going on yaar..Geet is like my lil sis ..
I have a girlfriend and that too abroad ..you wanna see ..see than ..he fished out mobile from his pocket and show a girl's pic ..Maan's anger settle down a lil..
"How can I believe ?
Oye hoye ..sacche aashique ho lagta hai ..you are really a true lover Maan ..but I am also in love with Michelle ..and we will get married after studies will complete..she is also coming to India in few months ..my mom-dad know about us .. so pls believe me and just tell me what's the scene between you and Geet ? may be I can help you ? but only if you are interested ..he raised his hands and gave look like I am just asking ..and I am genuine ..
After lil more effort Maan told him everything [at first he was not ready to trust him but than he did ]and he promised to help Maan ..Maan became happy now ..he got a new friend too plus he teased me that day on phone that he got a new bro-in -law..
"Maan ..tum bhi na ..itna gussa kya karna ? mom dekh leti na ..Daarji aane wale the ..i understand but wo toh Dev accha insan nikla ..agar wo Daarji ko bata deta toh ?
"Toh main chupchap dekhta rahoon sab kuch..aur tumhe koi le jaye ..ye mujhse nahi hoga ..
"Aww Maan ..but tumhe lagta hai k tumhari Geet aise hi kisi k saath chali jayegi ..
"Nahi Geet ..woh mujhe gusaa aa gaya tha ..par dekho na ..hume kuch help hi mili..aur haan Geet Handa k otoh ye Maan singh Khurana chup bhi nahi kara sakta ..le jana toh door ki baat hai ..uski marji ke bina ..
He was in pacifying mood and began to tease me too ..i was no less ..
"Maan singh Khurana ji ..apni help se help leke jaldi is Geet handa ko lene aao warna ..mujhe ilzam mat dena agar mujhe koi aur pasand aa gaya ..
"I will kill that ...he left incomplete coz he understood that I was just teasing him..
"Oh mere angry young man ..ab gussa choro ..aur aage ki planning karo ..
aur waise bhi ab phir se exams aa rahe hain ..
"Haan who toh hai ..toh phir karte hain wohi ..study ..study and only study..sirf yaadein liye ..study k liye jalayenge diye ..raat raat bhar aur milenge exams khatam hone par..
He said in such a way that I could not stop laughing but also became emotional than ..we decided diff plans during exams but every time we noticed that our love grew more stronger ..not lesser ..after meeting so long ..this time also we were going to do that ..not only for us but also for our parents who supported us in thick and thin and we could not let them down in any way and we had trust on our love ..
"Wah wah shayar saheb..bahut acche ..ab itne acche exams bhi dena ..best of luck ..
"My best of luck is you ..so I will just see you in my mobile and I got my luck ..
"Maan ..I gave him a flying kiss ..he too..
"All the best to you too ..
"Mine also same Maan ..i have your pic ..my luck...chalo milte hain phir..exmas k baad..
"Sure and meanwhile our moms will fix our alliance I hope ..
"Fingers crossed ..
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