FALLING INTO YOU...
Geet was jolted out from her dream land ...where she was lost in the arms of her dream man...with the shrill sound of her intercom...
Maan:- Come in my cabin fast...
He burst at her and kept the phone down without giving a single chance to Geet to reply... He was very angry for some reason...she was sure of...So, without delaying, she took her notepad with herself and made a dash towards his cabin...
And she was proven right, once she entered his cabin...He was pacing in the office in anger...looking at her, his anger seemed to decrease a bit...Such was her charm...and he always wondered how come a mere sight of her, would always melt all frustration...all the anger and he always felt calm in her presence...He sighed and gestured her to sit...
Maan Singh Khurrana was a well-known advocate of the country...He was known for his wittily arguments inside court that almost have him all cases on his side...But, this case was different...It was a case of land that someone has filed against his client-Mr. Saxena...He needed the original land papers that he has failed to send on time and that has angered him...He almost was on the verge of losing his patience and was threatening of him backing away from the case if he didn't reproduce the papers by evening...To which Mr. Saxena has assured him that he, himself will arrange them and bring them to his office in the evening...
Geet Sinha, Assistant to Advocate Maan Singh Khurrana...She has joined him as a trainee but as the time passed and both grew fond of each other...with the mutual understanding Geet started as his Assistant in his agency...
Geet:- Its ok Maan Sir...Maybe..Mr Saxena has the papers...He might find them and get them soon...as he said so...
Maan:- No, Geet this is the height of irresponsibility...Here, we are working on this case days and nights and there he just nonchalantly says he will look at it in free time... Huhh!! Ridiculous... Actually, I will just back away from his case, right now...
Geet:- Maan Sir, plz don't do that... (She literally ran to snatch the phone outta his hands) Don't be unprofessional... He has said naa, he is coming and delivering them in the evening...Let the time come...If he didn't then you can do whatever you want...(She pleaded him and he looked at her)
Maan(sighed and nodded):- Thanks Geet... How will I manage without you...
It was true; if it wasn't for her...He was all the way going to do stupid things thanks to his short temper...Geet only smiled back at him and changed the topic...
Geet:- Did you take your lunch ???
Maan:- No...
Geet:- Shall I order???
Maan:- Hmm go ahead...
Geet:-okhh so today's lunch is of my choice then???(She reminded him)
Maan(smiled):- Yeah... Its your turn...
Geet smiled and placed the order... It was always like this between them...They shared everything...from their personal life probs to the food they liked and both got their turns everyday...In that way, both knew the likes and dislikes of each other... The only thing they hide from each other was...They liked each other...Though Geet always has dreamt of Maan...and would always remain lost in his dreamland till she was woken up from it...whereas Maan thought more of her like a friend in deed ... He didn't want to lose her-an-Assistant-cum-friend by proposing her...as she never showed any kinda weird behavior in front of him so he took that as her friendship...While Geet always had a hard time in controlling her feelings near him...but she has dodged successfully till now...and was sure she will always be able to...He was like a star she could never match up to...He was the only heir of a renowned family whereas she...she was an orphan...a poor girl, who managed to get on her feet crossing lots of hurdles and now was working with him...So, she didn't want him to think of some despo girl after his name and fame...she kept that simple ...in front of him...
Evening,
Mr. Saxena:- Am so sorry...Actually this land I had bought and gifted to my son-Rahul so, the papers were with him...That's why I got late in delivering them...Sorry once again...
Geet(took papers from him):- Its okhh Sir...But, Sir likes to be professional and you must be knowing he is a perfectionist in every case he takes up..So, he was like that...Sorry for the trouble you must have gone through due to this...
Though she was apologizing on his behalf but Maan didn't like that...She has nudged him once, before starting her sorry chant as to let him know she was going to handle this and he was meant to remain silent for a while...
Geet:- I will just copy them and come back shortly...Meanwhile, I will send tea and snacks for you...
Geet has left the office ignoring Maan's glaring eyes, that she very well know why were there...But, he was boss okhh...he could act rude...But, she was an employee and she needed to do the damage control...So, she took that way and left to call the kitchen and ask for arrangements for refreshments...
Maan didn't like Mr. Saxena's gaze that still lingered at the door where she has left...He has to cough twice to get that man back...and what he commented angered him more...
Mr. S:- Such a lovely girl... If you don't mind me asking, for how long this girl has been working under you???
Maan:- You talking abt Geet???
Mr. S(shrugged):- Who else??? Of course am talking abt her only...
Maan:- She is here with me for 3 yrs now...
Mr. S:- She is not married yet, right???
Maan:- Yes...
Mr. S:- Who is in her family???
Maan:- No one...
Mr. S:- Oh!!! Is she an orphan???
Maan:- Yeah...Her parents died when she was young...
Mr. S:- Sad... Means, I will have to talk to her only...
Maan:- For what???
Mr.S:- For an alliance...
Maan(was shocked beyond word)::- What nonsense...Are you out of your mind...
Mr.S:- Arey!!! Why are you getting hyper for???
Maan:- Don't you feel shame or what???You want to marry her??? Have you lost your mind...She is of your daughter's age...
Mr. S:- Hang on!! When did I say, I will marry her??? I was talking abt my Son-Rahul...
Maan:- Rahul???
Mr. S:- Yeah. She is perfect for him...
Meanwhile, Geet has come back with a peon tagging along with refreshment items and she passed the file back to Mr. Saxena with a gentle smile which was highly disliked by Maan...
Soon Mr. Saxena left with a content smile on his face and Maan was all angry at him...Geet remained unaware of the things...
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Today, Mr. Saxena has invited both Maan and Geet for a party, as they have won the case all thanks to Maan's powerful arguments...Maan didn't want to go but Geet was going no matter what as Mr.Saxena has specially invited her and so, Maan was left with no other option... Geet has dressed to kill, she has worn a sari for the first time... and that too his fav white color, she was looking an angel...and to Geet's surprise he has worn black shirt, her fav color that she thought suited him the most otherwise she has always seen him in light colors and white in particular...
As they both entered at the party venue, hand in hands, everybody envied them both...for looking like a perfect couple...Even Mr S was a taken aback at the couple in front but he didn't think there was anything going on between the Boss and the Assistant and so he urged Rahul to go and take the girl for a dance..Geet has accepted his hand as he offered and Maan didn't have anything to say...
At the dance floor,
Rahul:- You are pretty gorgeous...
Geet(smiled politely at him):- Thank you..
Rahul:- So... what are your thoughts abt me...
Geet(was confused):- Am sorry ...what do you mean???
Rahul:- Haven't Mr. Khurrana told you abt me???Dad has told him...(He sounded surprised)
Geet:- Uhh!! No, I ...don't know...(she shrugged)
Rahul:- Okhh then...Let me just tell you now...
Geet:- Go ahead...
Rahul:- Dad wants us to marry each other...
Geet(was shocked):- What???
Rahul(was taken aback):- Why??? Am I that bad that you are reacting this way???
Geet:- Uhh!! No no...Am sorry ...I didn't mean that...I ...Don't know...
Instantly her gaze went on Maan, who was staring them both dancing together...At first, she just thought to get away from Rahul since she noticed how Maan's gaze held anger in it looking at them closely dancing...But, then she had to be polite and nice...since it was a party but the mention of marriage has rendered her speechless...Rahul, too seemed to notice her changed attitude and let his hold be gentle in case she wanted to get away...all of sudden she seemed uncomfortable...
Rahul:- Its okhh... If you wanna take time to think...I know this is sudden for you...
Geet:- Yes it is... I...I am not prepared yet...
Rahul:- Mr. Khurrana has told Dad that you are alone so we need to ask you for this...
Geet(sighed and spoke straight forwardly):- Mr. Saxena... I really appreciate this party that you have given for us...But, plz don't think this otherwise...There already is someone in my life...and since I don't share my personal stuff to my Boss so he also is unaware of my personal life...Am sorry but I decline this offer of yours... Plz try to understand my stance...
To her surprise Rahul has smiled and nodded in agreement and she was more than thankful of him...in return she too smiled at him...just then Maan approached her and Rahul gave her hand in Maan's...
Geet was looking at him as they danced and knew very well, something was in his mind but she was upset with him...Well, he could have told her that little convo he had with Saxena, she wouldn't have been so shocked and her reply wouldn't have sounded rude...as she thought so...
Geet:- You didn't tell me Mr.S has asked my hand for marriage???
Maan(was taken aback at her Q):-Ahh!! I forgot... (He behaved nonchalantly that hurt Geet..But, then he asked something which made her mum)What did Rahul say???
Geet:- He proposed me for marriage...
Maan:- And what did you say???(He knew he would ask that only so he was keen to know her answer but Geet didn't give away straight)
Geet:- Am gonna think over it ...
Maan:- Hmmm(was his answer) Geet... Can I ask you something???
Geet:- Yes...
Maan:- Do you have anyone in your life???I mean do you like someone...
Geet:- Why are you asking so???
Maan:- Nothing... Just curious... Maybe you like someone that's why you bought time from Rahul...
Geet:- No... I don't have anyone... (At least she couldn't lie this to him)
Maan(was happy hearing her):- This party is boring... Let's go somewhere else and have dinner together???
Geet(was shocked at the sudden idea):- But...Wouldn't Mr. S mind???
Maan:- I have informed him already... Shall we???
Geet has nodded, happy to go out with him...yet not wanting to tell him anything...Maan has arranged everything for his proposal...He has made special arrangements for the night...From booking a restaurant for dinner to his surprises...He just hoped she said yes to him...
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Geet was a bit scared looking at the arrangements...It was looking like a pre-planned date...Geet looked back at Maan, to find him missing...He was gone to take a chair out for the lady, hmm being a perfect gentleman...did suit him...she smirked at the thought and obliged to his gestures...
She looked at the dishes- all desi-unlike his taste... but well, living with her, dinning out with her, he has liked these desi cuisine... so she again smiled...Was he going to propose her???Suddenly, she got shy and scared at the same time...Shy, finally her dream was going to come true...and scared, for his family's reaction...was his family going to accept her...who was not upto his standards...
She came out from her thoughts as his soft hand touched hers, that was kept on table..
Maan:- Geet??? Where are you lost???
Geet:- Errmmm...No, nothing...
Maan:- Let's eat...
Geet:- Hmm..yeah, sure...
And then both busied themselves on the food...Geet's heart was pondering in her chest...thinking of the unthinkable...Maan, for the very first time was nervous...He was going to propose her, without thinking of the response he was going to get from her...Mustering courage, he finally looked at her...as both got done with their food...and now, were dancing on the slow tune...the dim lights added the romantic atmosphere...too appropriate for revealing their feelings...
Geet:- Thanks ...The food was really delicious...
Maan(nodded):- Geet, I...wanted to tell you something...
Geet:- Yeah...
Maan:- Actually, I don't know how to say it...I will try... (Seeing his nervousness she was pretty sure he was going to tell her what she wanted to hear...And she was anticipating that) Geet, it has been years we know each other...working with each other...We really know each other...
Geet(smiled):- Maan Sir, what are you try to tell???
Maan(cleared his throat):- I...I want to say... (He stopped dancing and gazed at her) I really like you...I don't know when...how...but, the more we have interacted with each other...the more I found myself lost in you...FALLING INTO YOU...(He took a long breath and then retrieved something from his pant pocket...kneeling down in front of her, he proposed her with a ring in his hands...the dreamily way, she always has imagined of) I LOVE YOU...WILL YOU MARRY ME???
Instantly her hands went on her mouth...as a gasp escaped...tears of happiness rolled down from her eyes, scaring Maan... who instantly, was up...worried of her reaction now...
Maan:- Geet, am sorry...If you didn't like it...I promise, I won't mind any of your decision...I know am late, but from the time I have known what Mr. Saxena was thinking for you...I have gone mad...I thought, am gonna lose you... But, I don't want to lose you without letting you know of my feelings for you...You got all the rights of accepting or rejecting my proposal...I won't force you...
Geet:- Will you let me speak plz??? (She cut him and he was stopped abruptly at that)
Maan:- What???
Geet:- you know what I told Rahul??? I told him, straight no...Coz I like someone...
Maan(was shattered hearing her):- But, you said, you don't have anyone in your life??
Geet:- Haan tou!!! When the man of my life, himself asks me...what else am I supposed to answer??
Maan(was confused):- What???
Geet(smiled midst of her tears):- I accept your proposal Maan Sir...Coz I have FALLING INTO YOU... as well... (she giggled saying that, and he sighed in relaxation)But...
Maan(looked at her in confusion):- But???
Geet:- Will your family be ok with that??? I mean...
Maan(didn't let her finish):- Of course Geet...Mom is going to love you, like your own mother would ever have and Dad, Dad will be happy ...
Geet:- No...Am not of your standard Maan Sir... What ppl will think of us... Boss married his Assistant...
Maan:- Why do you worry too much for everything Geet...(Before she could have retorted back, he placed his finger on her lips) Let's not think abt ppl...just us???
Geet smiled as the next moment, he wiped her face clean...and now, she could see, his shinning eyes, that showed many promises ...and she knew, without a doubt he would keep up to his words no matter what...So, she just closed her eyes as he hugged her to himself and went willingly in his arms...
The End...
Hey all...Had written this OS for GHSP's 9th Anniversary thread...So, few might have read this one... But, am not aware so I would like to know your views on this small piece of work...
Much Love Rose đ
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