FF: Forever and Always........Updated link to Thread 2 - Page 10

Originally posted by: _lehar_

awesome part

loved it

sid trying to get out geet from her past but geet is geet she went away from there to take her morning walk

stranger once again saved her from accident

and he made her understand how important to live life fully

eagerly waiting for their another meeting

Originally posted by: sweetsampa39

BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!
BEEEAUUTTIIIFULLL Update.Beautiful is the only word I can thnk of after reading the update.The foggy dawn turned into a bright morning with Maaneet.Maan the stranger being successful in lighting the spark of life in Geet.The whole convo between the duo was so serene,so romantic.And I dont know why even I feel there was a strong connection b/w Maan and Armaan.Were they frnds or brothers or just... I dont know but the humming and smiling Geet brought tears in my eyes,tears of happiness.

Loved d part.

Originally posted by: punam2712

Don't just survive, live."

MAAN'S WORDS MADE AN IMPACT

THEY REMINDED HER OF ARMAAN WHO WANTED TO LIVE LIFE FULLY

AND SHE REALIZED THAT SHE WAS PUTTING HER ARMAAN TO SHAME BY JUST EXISTING AND WALLOWING IN PITY

Originally posted by: lenageorge

superb part
so our stranger made geet think deeply about her life
waiting for more

Originally posted by: Madhuri53

lovely part...everybody tried to get her out of her shell but the stranger, means maan, made more impact on her...seems maan to had lost loved ones...

cont soon

Originally posted by: -Mithuna-

Superb part

Loved the way sid was convincing geet

Stranger & geet convo superb

Eagerly waiting for the next part

Originally posted by: ambeern

Loved the update

PART 3

Geet knew what was going to happen even as she waited for the results. And soon the anchor announced," And the first prize for inter college painting competition goes to Miss Geet Handa from XYZ college. We request Miss Geet to come up on the stage."

Geet rose from her seat and proceeded towards the stage. The famous painter Savitri Devi had come to give away the prizes. Geet had always been a fan of her style of painting.

She always used to tell Armaan," You will see Armaan, One day I will receive prize from Savitri Devi. It is a dream of mine."

Armaan would always laugh and say," Of course you will my sweety. But who made you an engineer? You should have been a painter."

Geet would show her tongue and say," Oh Armaan!! Budhdhu! I love painting but I love physics more. All those quantum mechanics and Maxwell's equation and stuffs are my life. I cannot do without them."

And Armaan would laugh so hard that tears would come from his eyes.

The loud claps as she got on to the stage made Geet come out of reverie as she approached Savitri Devi. Savitri Devi was an aged person yet the elegance with which she carried herself showed her poise and class.

Geet reached her and shook her hand with the great lady. Then she bent forward to touch her feet. Once she got up she found herself watching a smiling and utterly pleased Savitri Devi.

Savitri Devi held the prize and said on the mike," I have been judge to various painting competitions but never had I found so much talent in someone. Geet, you are a very talented painter and your this painting had really touched my soul. Congratulations beta. Wish you a very bright future. And if you ever decide not to be an engineer remember you can always choose a different career path."

Geet smiled and received her award. Everybody was clapping hard with Sid and Meera hooting her name.

Geet was about to leave for her hostel when she was called by the college secretary at his office. She reached to find Savitri Devi sitting there. Once she reached the elderly women motioned her to sit beside her. Once she sat Savitri Devi spoke," Geet beta, Please don't take me wrong but I want something from you."

Geet:" Ma'am, I have admired you from the time I had started painting. You can call yourself as the inspiration for my painting. So please feel free to talk to me."

Savitri Devi:" Geet beta, I have seen your work and that is commendable. I have felt myself getting connected with this particular painting of yours the moment I saw it. Geet beta, can you please sell me this painting? Any price would be fine with me."

Geet was taken aback by the offer. She never thought her favorite artist will admire her work to this extent. But money was not something she was interested in. Geet very politely said to Savitri Devi, "Ma'am I am honored to get this appreciation from you. But I cannot sell my painting. It is a hobby for me and I had promised myself long back never to let it be anything else. But if you truly want it I will give it as a gift. I have admired you as a painter from the time I have started learning. It will be honor for me to give a piece of my art to you."

Savitri Devi had admired Geet's work the moment she saw it. But right now she admired Geet much more than her work. She was different. Savitri Devi smiled and said," Thank you Beta. Here is my card. If you ever come to Mumbai do visit me. I will love to know you more."

Geet smiled and nodded while keeping the card in her purse. Then she said to Savitri Devi," Ma'am I must get going. It was really nice meeting you but I have to go back to hostel on time. "

She turned to Secretary and asked him to pack her picture and send it across to Savitri Devi. She took leave only to find the roads almost deserted. She was about to venture out alone when she heard Sid calling her,"GEET!!"

Geet stopped and waited for Sid to come and meet her. Sid came and hugged her saying," Wow!!! Geet. I am so proud of you and the painting was simply superb."

Geet smiled and for the first time in three years teased Sid saying," What has happened Sid babu!! Is this pampering and praising for making Meera agree for a date with you?"

Sid: "You are impossible Geet!!!! I was praising you genuinely and you are trying to find some motive to that."

Geet:" Okay Baba! No need to pout so cutely. I will ask her but I won't pressurize."

Both of them started walking towards her hostel when Sid asked suddenly," Geet, Why are you so late? You should have gone back with Meera."

Geet slowly told him about her encounter with Savitri Ma'am.

Sid:" Are you kidding me Geet? She offered you a fortune for your painting and you did not take a penny? Why?"

Geet:" Have you noticed the painting Sid?"

Sid:"What about the painting?"

Geet:" The painting had Armaan's eyes in it. I would never be able to sell it. However if I had kept it with me it would have haunted me. So I was planning to give it away anyway. So why not to her who knew to value it?"

Sid realized her getting teary and hugged her from side and said," I know it is not easy but move on baby. He would want you to move on."

Geet mumbled in a low voice," I know Sid, Armaan would have wanted me to move on and be happy. And I am trying. At least I started trying from today. But it is not easy. "

Sid smiled and said," I know dear it is not. But I am glad you are trying. Today after years my best friend actually teased me and smiled. It means you are trying."

Sid left Geet at the hostel gate and left from there towards his hostel. He had a feeling he might finally get his best friend back. Armaan would always be in his heart but he will never be able to forgive himself if he allows Geet to wither away in Armaan's memories.

Geet came to the room and stood at her usual place beside the window. Final year was about to end. She had kept herself too busy with her project work and various MBA entrance exam preparations. Meera came and stood by her and said," Geet I am so happy for you. I was sure you would be first."

Geet turned back and gave her a genuine smile instead of the fake one she used to give all these years. Meera smiled and said," Welcome back Geet."

Meera went back to her laptop making herself busy with the presentation due next day. Geet thought how lucky she was to have friends like Meera and Sid. All these years when she was not herself they had silently been there beside her, supporting her. And today they are rejoicing and accepting her with open arms as she returned back to herself.

Many things had happened in this one day. She sighed and brought her diary and opened it.

Dear Armaan,

Today was an eventful day. So let me start with the very start of the day. I met that mysterious stranger again. Coincidently this time also he saved me. I am sorry Armaan, I was not being reckless. I was just a bit absent minded. You know he saved me and scolded me but there was a strange sense of security around him. He reminded me of you a bit. No Armaan, don't think for a moment that I am attracted towards him or something. I cannot be. I love you and will always love you. But it is his eyes that had so many emotions. I looked at him and found that care and security like the one I used to find with you. I hope you understand what I mean. He told me thing or two about life but most importantly he told me to live. I think Meera, Sid and him all are right. I can't stop living Armaan. I am sure you would have wanted me to live as well. I won't let you go Armaan I am not ready for that yet but I will do better than just surviving.

Guess what Armaan, I won the first prize again for competition. Savitri Devi had come for judging and she praised my work. You remember Armaan how excited I used to be over her. My dream came true Armaan , only you were not here to witness it. Savitri Devi wanted to buy my painting. But how can I sell anything that has a part of you in it? I gave it to her as a gift from my side. I miss you Armaan. Especially, in such moments when you were supposed to be beside me instead of just being in my memories. I Love you Armaan.

Forever and Always,

Yours Geet

Geet closed her eyes. Tomorrow is a new day again.

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