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Part 26
Sunlight streamed in through the open windows of their bedroom. Maan tossed and turned, disturbed from his sleep. Irritated he slid his hand around the bed for his mobile and a certain someone who had snuggled close to him during the night, much to his delight.
Surprisingly, the other side of the bed was empty. He sat up with a jump-start. Where is Geet?
His eyes frantically searched around the room, for a single glance of her beautiful face to sooth his rapid heartbeats. "Geet..." he called out, changing into a set of pants...shirtless though.
"Coming..." He heard a faint whisper and his shoulders visibly relaxed. She is here...safe and his. He slowly trudged to the bathroom, brushing his teeth...shaving and bathing...and finishing his other daily chores quickly to spend some time more with Geet.
A fresh scent of his cologne wafted into her nostrils, as he stepped out of the bathroom only in a trouser and no shirt. Geet breathed heavily at the heavenly sight of his chiselled body, secretly marvelling at those sexy hard toned abs. Maan hurriedly wiped his wet hair, as he took the breakfast tray from her...oh she made quite a meal now. Vegetable Khichdi... And a full meal.
"Are you planning to make me fat Geet?" He quirked an eyebrow, raising high up to his hairline. Geet glared at him, snatching the bowl from him; "It is just for me then..." She turned and stomped into the dining hall.
"Geet... Geet Listen.." He pulled her back by her elbow, planting a kiss on her cheek "I hope you didn't burn my kitchen" He chuckled clicking his tongue. She pouted at him for his mockery and sat on the chair with a thud. Maan sighed dreamily...oh they were already behaving like a married couple. The spoon loudly cluttered on her plate as she took a spoonful, blowing the hot air away and ate it, wiping every bit. She was quite hungry as she didn't have lunch or dinner last night.
Silently they both ate the breakfast, Maan giving her side-glances constantly. Conscious of his gaze, she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear as she picked up her empty plate. She needed more, she was very very hungry indeed. Maan still eating slowly, and watching her simultaneously. After another plate of Khichdi...her stomach was full... She gazed up at Maan, who instantly looked down at his plate as if it was the greatest thing in the universe to look at. Geet sighed and got up.
It seems he isn't going utter a single word for a while. She went up dressing in a purple kurti and her blue denim jeans, she was in no mood for a make-up. She just kept her look simple and professional. Having second thoughts, she pulled her hair out of the single ponytail, letting her hair loose as they slid down till her waist. Quickly she packed up her purse, and then pressing his shirt, she took it and his tie downstairs where Maan had just finished his breakfast.
Mildly surprised would be an understatement. He was shocked yet admired her adorable gesture, he raised his hands as Geet slipped the sleeves the shirts in, along his shirt. Slowly she buttoned up his shirt, coyly glancing at him. Maan looked on amused.
"What is bothering you Geet?" He asked, caressing her cheek. She leaned into his warmth, "I want to ask you something?" She whispered as she knotted his tie.
"I...wanted you...uh" She fumbled nervously, twisting the knots in the wrong way.
"You are messing it... Let me go...I-" He tried to release himself, Geet was visibly stunned at his words. Really she was messing the whole thing?
"I ... wanted.." She let go, turning around instantly, she closed her eyes and blurted "you to not take the pills till I get the okay signal from the doctor..." She said breathing heavily. Yes she was very very scared to ask him, knowing his bitter attitude towards Rehan. He gritted his teeth, stepping closer to her, breathing down on her neck, "Who..."
"You know who Maan" She whispered, her lips trembling a bit at her own anxiety. Maan slid his hand around her waist pulling her closer, "You are not meeting him again" he said in a dead-no-argument voice.
"I need to give him the money Maan" She lowered her eyes, "I will do it...but you are not meeting him" He glared at her, his eyes softening seconds later at her trembling form... "But I need to-"
"No... it's final...You are Not meeting that man" He spoke angrily, Geet rested her head on his chest, "It is for you Maan...please.." Her tears wetted his shirt as she snuggled closer. Ugh...she is crying...damn woman.
"Fine...but I better get a detailed account, but right now you are not meeting him at all" He pecked her lips leaving her smack-dabbed, "Now let's go office, we are getting quite late" He said looking at his watch. Geet hesitated, "I need to be somewhere..." She trailed off noticing his glaring eyes, "No I am not meeting him" She cleared his doubt still stomping her feet, annoyed at him for being so paranoid.
"But-" Maan protested.
"Nothing more Maan, I will tell you when time comes...I promise" She held his hand cupped within hers. Maan reluctantly nodded, still refusing to let her go. "I will be fine..." She assured him with her eyes.
"Okay...take the driver" Maan ordered, and Geet obediently nodded knowing he would be worried the whole day if she chose otherwise. Geet slowly trudged away, once again turning to look back at Maan...somehow she could feel he was very much distressed, she promised to relieve him of any of his worry or sadness...to be his shadow. Turning, once again, she ran back to him...Maan stood still, confused why did she come back.
Geet slowly lifted his hands placing them around her waist as she shifted close to him, their noses inches apart from each other, as her questioning eyes gazed into his tired ones.
"Give me your cell..." She asked boldly, sliding her hands into his pockets. He jumped up with a jolt, reeling from her bold move, giving her his mobile. She pulled out the second sim and inserted it inside her discarded mobile. "Call me if you need me, Maan" She pecked his nose, her eyes spoke the promise..that she would come instantly when he would call her, need her. Maan grinned widely at her, pulling her in for a fiery, passionate kiss and finally let her go.
She made a face at him, and then sauntered away...swaying her hips sexily for his benefit. Obviously his intense gaze burned her back, heating up in her unusual body parts.
"Such a tease" Maan murmured raking his fingers through his hair. Oh yes he was very hard and with no respite right now!! He needed her right now! Drinking in a glass of cold water he calmed himself down. He needed to be in right state of mind for his further activities in the day.
He tightened the knot of his tie, simultaneously enquiring with the security... asking them to keep the records for his viewing from now on and left.
He had to enquire about that man from Velligers who was harassing the staff in Handa Constructions.
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Geet quickly called up on the number, and- as she deciphered from the voice- a young girl of probably 17 years picked up the call. She informed the girl about the ward-boy, and suddenly she could feel the excitement in the girl's voice. What could have happened to make the girl so happy?
They decided to meet in front of the same hospital...and the girl asked her to be as discreet as possible. That's why she decided to stop one block ahead the hospital, giving the excuse of meeting some other friend...she maneuvered her way into the hospital through the back entrance, which was strictly for staff. Luckily the same ward boy was on duty and hence she got in quite easily.
A figure in burkha pulled her hand harshly, dragging her to a secluded corner. She lifted her veil, Geet could recognize her features...they were so familiar...like someone very close...she just couldn't put her finger on it.
"Who are you?" The girl questioned immediately, Geet was bit intimidated by her fierceness.
"G-Geet Ha-nda" She whispered, afraid someone might catch them together.
"Handa...?" The girl gasped in horror, gazing at Geet shocked. What was wrong with the girl? She called her here and now she isn't telling her anything.
"What did you want to tell me?" Geet spoke irritated, she wanted to get back to Maan soon, it was just a waste of time. She should just simply tell about the whole thing to Maan, at least he won't be suspicious about her whereabouts anymore.
"I am daughter of Niranjan Mallick" The surname did ring a bell, but the name didn't. Geet gave her a confused look wondering why she still wanted to talk with her.
"Who Niranjan? And what is your name?" Geet asked, now curious...she wanted now to see the patient. Her instincts told her to stay back, like it was going to give many of the answers of her life.
"Rosa... Papa used to talk always about you and Maan bhai on phone" She sighed sadly, holding Geet's hand. Geet felt too awkward to pull her hand away...
"Just wait for one more hour, till Ma goes away" Rosa said, biting her lips nervously. If she got caught, her mother was going to ground her forever. Still, they waited for an hour...
As soon Rosa saw her mother walk away, she pulled Geet's hand ran-rushing to room 207. "Ma doesn't like any Khuranas or Handas visiting Papa except Vicky Bhai...he is funding for" Rosa choked a sob and pushed Geet in the door and slammed the door loudly. This seemed to wake up the patient, as his fingers trembled. Slowly Rosa helped her father turn around and Geet gave out a loud gasp. She thought he was dead, that she had no one with her...that face...the man how could she forget him...or the innumerable times he had helped her to meet Maan.
A low sob escaped her lips, her legs trembling and finally giving out as she reached to hold his numb fingers within hers. Collapsing on the bed side, she held his hand as tear by tear fell down from her eyes onto his hand.
Rosa whispered "Papa..." In astonishment as the man's hand which was in Geet's, moved a little in perfect sync with the fingers.
Geet could feel him drawing an A' on her palm.
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Maan barked orders into the phone to not be disturbed. He was getting frustrated as neither Geet called nor Khan. He needed to know this thing about Velligers. Why would he want to meet Geet? What connection did he have with Geet? Why create a ruckus instead of threatening through letters or phone?
His phone rang, he barked into the phone "What?"
Her voice trembled before she spoke, "Maan... I thought someone would need me..." She tried to change her voice into a playful one. Maan gave out a sigh of relief. Geet... each minute away from her now felt like someone was taking her away from him and any moment he would receive a threat call about Geet.
"I do...there is so much work...I need you" He lied, he just wanted her to be close to him so that he can be ensured that she was safe and with him. "Come back now..." He ordered her angrily.
"Yes sire,..." She mocked, "What did I say about orders Maan?" She chuckled at him, as she heard his landline ringing. "Bye..." She laughed and cut the call, after hearing his frustrated groan.
Thankfully Khan called him at that moment, "You were late this time, Khan...It seems time is slipping from our hands". Maan didn't know why, even though Geet was there with him, he felt this sudden panic when she was not around. Like the whole world would conspire and take her away from him, if he didn't hold on to her...
"Rahul Shekhawat... Vice President of Velliger's Ltd... Arrived two days back in India, alone" Khan said in a professional tone, Maan stunned for a bit. Why did he come back? Was it for Geet? But why... His head seemed to pound in pain.
"Sir, I also enquired from your appointments... You do have a construction contract with the Velliger's... It seems so fishy, the CEO would rather send his VP who coincidentally is your brother-in-law?" Khan expressed concerned now about the Khurana empire, he was attached quite a lot to the Khurana family from providing security to Maan till now for investigating.
"I think...he wants to get Geet alone for...something...I just don't know what it is...But I have to make sure Geet isn't alone. Can you send a personal guard to her with a note of the orders being from me?" Maan requested, still thinking why would Rahul come over that too without his pregnant sister, Maanu.
"Yes I will do it right away..." Khan hesitated, "take care..." and the call was cut. Why did it feel like the whole world was closing in on them? Maan sighed wistfully. He enquired about this Velliger's and got to know, they had done another project with the Rathodes...that surname had left a distate in his tongue since his engagement...but still he needed to enquire. Their safety was more important than his distaste. He called in an appointment and instantly the meeting was fixed. However it made Maan suspicious, why in his office? And the appointment fixing so quick.
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"M'am please stop...Sir asked not to disturb him... He is in an important meeting" Adi said eyeing the lunch box in Geet's hands. He knew he couldn't stop her, but the threat that Rathode Ice Queen, Samira had offered made him cower in fear and try to stop her.
"With whom?" Geet gritted her teeth in irritation, she wanted to tell Maan as soon as possible about what had she found out and this Adi wasn't even budging out of her way.
"Ms. Rathode..." That caused Geet fuming in anger, that woman whom Maan met just before their engagement. Oh he is so dead now! Her devilish jealous persona spoke in her mind. She slammed his office door, storming in. She glared at him with so much of fury that he was sure he would be almost burnt into ashes. She placed the lunch box on his table, "At least don't starve and eat your lunch" She schooled her face, as she spoke icily near his ear, "Obviously you didn't need me today, and also..." She sucked in a breath, "on engagement day", Maan stiffened as Geet walked away stomping her feet angrily.
Maan heard a series of door bangs and then heels clicking away, almost mentally slapping himself.
"Who the hell does she think she is" Samira ranted, she hated people barging in when she was so close to her target. Be it a tender or a handsome man. Last time, she lost...but not this time, she was determined.
"My angry fiancee" Maan said distracted, before running behind Geet. He just hoped she didn't get into any of her weird attempts to get away from him. They had been through too much...he couldn't afford her distancing away.
Precap:
Rahul threatens Geet
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