Part 4
MAAN looked around the humongous lecture theatre. No glimpse of Geet. He shied.
It's been a whole week, he didn't know where the hell is she. Dev' s condition had not allowed him to leave his brother's side. Things had been so messed up lately. Naintara that woman had the guts to call His brother, Dev bhai again and what it had ensued? another suicide attempt? What could have happened if he hadn't reached at the time. He shivered. Maan didn't inform their parents this time but tied the noose around his neck too saying he won't survive if Dev not. Dev had instantly hugged his little bro. He can't let ANYTHING happen to his little brother. He felt Maan. How worried his entire family been all this while. He had acted as most irresponsible elder son. And here Maan, trying hard for everyone. Mummy and papa. Me. Dev kissed Maan's forehead, ruffling his hard. And He promised that he would never ever try to take his life. Come what may he would fight.
Next day Khurana mansion found the sun more bright with dev declaring he wants to join the family business. Sudha happiness knew no bound and so was Surendra. Surendra had always let his children choose their own path. He nodded. He knew Dev is reluctant to join college again. He doesn't want to face Naintara. Surendra wanted him to face her bravely. It's her who should cower and refrain from crossing Dev's path. But he kept his calm. Letting the storm pass.
The days that followed were like the olds days were back. Except Dev. He worked late till he exhausted every nerve. Sudha worried for him. But it was better to see him alive. She left it on time. He would heal eventually. Naintara called him few times but Dev remained aloof. Not taking any of her call. Maan knew Dev bhai cried in the confine of his room but he let him. Feeling shouldn't be bolted. With work pressure and new project Dev grabbed was like a balm to his wound. It seemed like he worked for months in just a week.
Now when life was taking it own course again, Maan realised that Geet hadn't called him this entire week. Not a single message. He tried calling her but her number only came switched off. Restlessness settled in him. Its unlike her. She never did that considering the chatterbox she is, she does call him atleast once in day. And its been whole week. Premonition plagued him. He prayed lets for change, Geet could be sulking but just let her to be fine. If anything bad to happen it should happen to him. Not his geet. Praying so he grabbed his bike key and left for the college.
"Did you see Geet?" Asked he, to the boy sitting beside him. After searching her in every possible place geet could found. His eyes searched for Sasha with whom geet hang around if not him, may be she could tell about her. But Sasha was jotting down notes. And when their eyes collided she royally ignored him.
"Have you seen Geet Handa today?" He asked again. The boy just shook his head. Then added "not this entire week"
Learning that geet hadn't showed up this whole week a new tension assailed him. Why do he take her for granted? He felt like crying and miserable. Not Bothering about the Professor and the lecture he left the class.
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