Maan was astonished to see her with a gorgeous outfit. He was mesmerized by her beauty. He kept staring at her. He was simply lost in her beauty.
'Maan, seriously is that you?' Geet spoke breaking the silence.
'Good evening Miss. Gorgeous!' Maan winked.
'Umm.. good evening.' Geet replied in a dull tone.
'Geet? weren't you expecting me? why you sound dull?' Maan inquired her.
'Of course I was! but...' Geet stopped midway. How can she say that she's been expecting him to be dressed in a formal wear which is some what pleasing & appropriate for a dinner date? Maan had simply crushed her hopes.
'What? were you expecting me to wear a formal dress like a businessman?' Maan popped up the exact, what Geet was about to blurt out.
'Umm..well. This is a dinner date right? Geet spoke in a low tone.
'So?' 'Does the kind of dress makes a difference?' He smirked.
Geet kept numb.
'Geet you look absolutely stunning & sexy with your gorgeous outfit!'Maan winked.
'Thank you!' Geet thanked in a dull tone. She was hell disappointed.
'You sound upset!' Maan came closer to her.
'Nothing.' Geet looked away.
'Geet' He touched her bare shoulder from her behind. She felt an electric shock going through her spinal cord. She almost felt her adrenaline hormone working out with this unexpected touch. It almost boosted her feelings.
'Geet..!' Maan repeated, as Geet was lost in another world. She was brought back to reality. Both of them exchanged an awkward look.
'Geet, I'm sorry if I'm hurting your feelings but honestly why do you expect to go on a dinner date with formal wear? I mean it's not like a prom right?'
Geet kept silent.
'Geet, isn't it too uncomfortable to be dressed up like that? come on we are going to relax! why not casual wear?
'Maan! just stop it! trying to be smart? what the hell? it's our first dinner out & you came up as if you are going to the beach! this is not a god damn trip! Do you know how much it is special for me? I chose the best outfit I have for the night! And you...! you just crushed away my hopes!'
Geet vented out her frustration on Maan. Maan was shocked to hear her response.
'Geet?'
Geet realized that she has blurted out something which wasn't supposed to let out. She didn't want to face Maan anymore. She didn't even have a courage to look back at his face. She wished she could vanish at once, without facing the embarrassment.
She hurried her steps towards the staircase ignoring Maan. She just wanted to lock herself in her room.She lost her balance on the 3rd step & was about to trip. In a swift, she was landed on his strong arms. Thankfully Maan could save her on time. Both of them kept staring at each other. Geet was wrapped with his protective arms. They shared an intense eye lock.
'Formal wear is troublesome! isn't it?' Maan whispered in her ear. Geet was brought back to reality. She released his grip. She looked down with embarrassment.
'Six inch heels don't always work on your favor, right?' Maan chuckled. 'Just leave me away!' Geet pushed him away.
'Oho! if I had just left you, you won't believe what would happen to you!' Maan winked.
Geet ignored him & started stepping up.
'Geet!' Maan called her, but she didn't pay attention to him.
'Geet! what about our dinner date?' Maan inquired.
'Forget it!' Geet shouted from upstairs.
'Typical girls!' Maan sighed.
Geet had almost spoiled Maan's plans. He was planning for a BBQ night at the lakeside. It was place rich with serenity, and was ideal for a romantic candle night dinner. Maan was different. He didn't like dinner dates which were packed inside five star hotels. He always cherished his privacy & freedom.
So their dinner date didn't work out as they wanted. Geet later regretted her decision of behaving badly in front of Maan. She was upset. Maan too felt bad for Geet. Trishna & Rajeev were disappointed too.
Days passed & both of them were busy in their lives. They just used to talk casually but both of them realized that their relationship as friends has been slightly changed. Though both of them talked to each other hardly, they kept missing each other badly.
An year passed & it was Ruhi's first birthday. Geet baked a cute cake herself for her little niece. Maan gifted another super gift. It was a toy car which Ruhi could actually get in.
'She still couldn't even make use of the previous gift you gave Maan!' Trishna giggled.
'Hahaha your incredible roller skate shoes' Geet smiled sarcastically.
'Don't underestimate my gifts to Ruhi!' 'She will grow up to be a smart kid! And she won't be playing with barbies & doing boring dress up games!' Maan winked.
'Oh really? But Trish, you have to be careful about Ruhi's safety!' Because being too adventurous can cause negative results' Geet warned.
'Hey Ruhi! your god mother is so jealous of me' Maan spoke to his niece while taking her on his arms.
'No Ruhi! I can't simply make your god father spoil you rotten!' Geet replied.
'When she starts speaking, I'm sure she will tell how crazy her god parents are!' Rajeev chuckled.
Geet lit the candle of the cake. Ruhi seemed so excited. They all sang 'Happy birthday'& wished little Ruhi. Trishna cut the cake & served everyone. Soon Ruhi started playing with icing accompanied by her uncle, Maan.
Geet was peacefully enjoying a piece of macaroon which was made for Ruhi's birthday. Suddenly she felt somebody was rubbing her cheeks hard with something. Within no time she realized that it was none other than Maan who just ruined her cheeks, by applying icing.
'Maan!' ' I won't spare you!' Geet screamed top of her lungs. She too got a big amount on icing on her hand & ran behind Maan. She wanted to take revenge from him. Geet kept chasing him. They were running around the house like Tom & Jerry.
Ruhi started clapping with excitement. She was staring at her god parents who are running around the house crazily. They were Ruhi's ultimate source of entertainment. She kept giggling.
'Oh god!' Rajeev face palmed. 'Geet be careful you will slip! icing already on the floor'Trishna warned, giggling. 'Trish, have you noticed something?' Rajeev whispered.'What?' 'Look at Maan! he has changed a lot. He loves being around Geet!' 'Hmm yeah I too have noticed it. They are made for each other. Why not make it official? I need to talk about it with Geet soon.'
After a several rounds around the house both of them were tired.
'Hahaha Geet! you loser! couldn't catch me yet!' Maan kept teasing her. She was irritated. 'The game is not over yet Mr. Khurana!' Geet resumed chasing him.
In a swift, Maan slipped down due to some icing on the floor. Geet couldn't stop at once due to her high speed of running. She bumped in to Maan. She literally fell on top of him.
'Geet!' Trishna was worried. 'Shh.. don't interrupt their romantic encounter' Rajeev whispered. Both of them kept quiet & observed Maan & Geet.
Maan & Geet were staring at each other. They felt a burning sensation after colliding their bodies. Their bodies were wet with sweat & icing. They shared an intense eye lock. A strand of hair was falling on Geet's face. Maan slowly cleared it. He was almost caressing her face. Both of them were lost in each other.
Trishna & Rajeev exchanged positive looks with each other. It was clearly visible that love was about to bloom between Maan & Geet.
'Ahem..' Trishna cleared her throat. Maan & Geet were brought back to normal. Both of them looked at each other in embarrassment. Geet got up quickly. Maan extended his hand, expecting that Geet would help him to get up.
'Geet please help me!' Maan pretended to be helpless.
'No way! stand up by yourself.' Geet giggled.
'Hey! for the first time Maan Sigh Khurana is seeking help from somebody. You are lucky to be that one! So help me!' Maan winked.
'Oh really?' 'Hmm okay then.' Geet extended her right hand.
Maan touched it & pulled her back towards him.
'What the hell are you doing?' Geet shouted with embarrassment.
'It's not my fault! your hands are slippery!' Maan chuckled. 'You are the one who kept chasing me with a huge amount of icing!'
'Huh?' 'Then didn't you cover my face with icing?' Geet glared at him angrily.
'Haha that's just for fun.' Maan winked.
'Oh really? then Mr. Khurana, keep this in your mind! Every action has an opposite reaction!'
'Geet you sound like a freaking Physicist!' Maan laughed at her.
'Whatever!' Geet ignored him & went away to change. Her outfit was almost ruined with icing.
Ruhi's birthday was memorable with lots of crazy incidents. A week after Ruhi's birthday Geet received a shocking news which she could hardly believe.
Geet was busy working over time at her office on some urgent project work. She got a call from the Mumbai Police around 9 pm at night that Trishna & Rajeev had met with an accident & asking her to come there as soon as possible. This unexpected news shocked her to death. She rushed to the police station leaving her work behind.
She couldn't believe the next news she received, that Trishna & Rajeev were no more. They had lost their lives from the tragic accident. The road accident has occurred while they were driving back home after a wedding of another friend. Thankfully Ruhi was not there as they had kept left at their neighbour's place.
Geet's world was shattered in to pieces. She couldn't believe what had happened. Her friend was gone. Her best friend whom she used to share everything was no more. Tears formed in her eyes in no time. They kept rolling down her cheeks. She felt that if she had lost everything in her life. Trishna is a friend that cannot be replaced.
Maan reached the place in a few minutes. He saw Geet seated on a bench near by & sobbing burying her head on her hand bag. He felt that something was wrong. He knew that they had met with an accident but was unaware about the fact that his cousin brother & sister-in-law was no more.
He put his hand on Geet's shoulder. Geet looked up with teary eyes. Maan leaned down near her. She moved her head signaling him that they are no more. Maan was shocked too. He was not able to believe. He stood up with teary eyes.
In the next moment Geet hugged him tightly & started weeping. He too hugged her back. Both of them felt that great loss in their lives.
The funeral of Trishna & Rajeev took place the next day. Little Ruhi was unaware about the fact that she has lost her parents. The little girl kept crying, seeking her mom's warmth. Geet took Ruhi in her arms & tried to pacify her. Maan too tried his best to console Ruhi.
After 2 days of Trishna & Rajeev's death, Geet & Maan were called upon by the lawyer of them.
'Good morning Miss. Geet Handa & Mr. Maan Sigh Khurana.' Rajeev's lawyer, Mr. Mehra greeted them.
'Good morning'
'First of all I'm sorry about your loss'
'Thank you Mr. Mehra' Maan replied.
'As you both know I called you to inform about the last will of Mr. Rajeev Khurana.'
'Yes sir.'
'As per his wish, if something would have occurred, you, Miss Handa & Mr. Khurana are appointed to take the custody of Ruhi Khurana.' 'Further more, Ruhi should be with her god parents at her own home.'
'I hope you got it.' Mr. Mehra spoke.
'Umm?' Geet and Maan were confused.
'That means, Miss. Handa & Mr. Khurana have to hold the custody of Ruhi, & should live together at the same house with her. Mr & Mrs. Rajeev Khurana wishes that their daughter should be at their own house.'
'Hope I cleared your confusion'
'What?' Maan was shocked to hear those words.
'Heck no!' Geet added.
'What do you guys mean? That you simply cannot take Ruhi's custody?' Mr. Mehra spoke in a surprised tone.
'Well Mr. Mehra, I agree with you. If it was their wish we can make it happen, but we simply cannot live together in a house!' Geet spoke.
Maan to nodded his head with agreement.
'Why cannot you? then how could both of you look after Ruhi? Mr. Mehra inquired.
'Come on Mr. Mehra! how could we? we are not man & wife to be in a house together.'Geet raised her voice.
'Then why not make it official for the sake of Ruhi?' Mr. Mehra replied.
'Mr. Mehra? I am surprised to see a reputed lawyer speaking like this! what do you think of us huh?' Geet was hyper. Maan tried to calm her down.
'Miss. Handa. I clearly understand about your future. I cannot interfere in your life, but this is a matter of humanity. Ruhi has already lost her parents. You are her godparents. Ruhi's parents' wish was if something happens, then her god parents would take care of her. It was their last wish.'
'But Mr. Mehra how could we?'
'Okay fine. If you refuse to do so, then I might have to consider about sending Ruhi to an orphanage. Mr. Rajeev seemed to be confident with his decision about Ruhi's custody. There is nothing mentioned what to do, if this request is refused to carry on.'
Both Maan & Geet were staring at each other. It was a big decision in their lives. They simply couldn't leave their little Ruhi alone. They couldn't break the trust of Rajeev & Trishna.They agreed to take to custody of Ruhi.
A week later they got married in a simple ceremony only with the attendance of Geet's parents & brother. Initially Geet's parents didn't like this decision as they felt that their daughter is sacrificing her life for her best friend's daughter. But Geet could convince them. There wasn't any reason to decline. Maan was financially stable & had the ability of keeping Geet happy.
Geet & Maan came to a mutual agreement that they would not take their relationship ahead as a physical relationship as a married couple. It was solely done for the betterment of Ruhi & they promised each other that they would remain as friends, & nothing beyond that.
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