Part 57
The party was going on full swing. Every body was enjoying. After months of spending the time in tension and now finally they all are at peace. The music was flaring up the mood of the people. The entire roof top was beautifully decorated with white orchids and red roses the favorite colors of the star couple.
The night was a beautiful clear starry night and Geet gazed at it. Maan had been observing a silent Geet from afar. He slowly approached her and kept his hand at her shoulder.
Geet:" Wow!! Oh Maan!! You gave me a fright"
Maan:" Are you happy Mishty?"
Geet:" I have never been happier Maan."
Maan:" You have been thinking something. What were you thinking?"
Geet:" Umm..."
Geet was blushing badly and Maan was really interested to know her thoughts now.
Maan:" Come on Shona,"
Geet:" You would laugh at me."
Maan smiled and brought her near. Then he whispered in a husky voice," Do you really think so...Ha Mishty?"
The voice was so sensuous yet sincere at the same time that Geet shuddered in response. Maan smiled and bit her ear lobe softly and Geet moaned," Ahhh Maan..."
Maan:" I love it when you call my name like that."
Geet had meanwhile broken out of the trance Maan and glared at him.
Geet:" Mr. Khurana...what were you thinking? We are here with people..."
Maan:" People who are equally busy in their own world."
She looked and found that Maan was right. Teji veerji, Adi sir and Shasha ma'am were busy chatting while all others were busy dancing with their respective partners.
Maan:" Geet. Come on tell me what you were thinking."
Geet:" Remember the first time I came here?"
Maan smiled. It was a fond memory.
Maan:" Of course I remember. It was the day you came to know me as Maan Singh Khurana. I can bet you were so mad at me."
Geet:" Yeah. But then I understood where you were coming from."
Maan:" I think that quality of yours drew me towards you. You are an understanding person and always give others a chance to explain themselves before jumping into conclusion."
Geet:" Armaan taught me to be that..."
Maan smiled. Finally he and Geet both had reached a place where they can remember Armaan with a smile instead of tears.
Maan:" Amy had always been like that."
Geet:" He got it from you I think."
Maan:" Huh?"
Geet:" You know the best part about you is that you are totally oblivious to the fact that you are an amazing person."
Maan smiled. He was uncomfortable with the compliment and switched the topic swiftly.
Maan:" But Mishty, you didn't tell me why you were blushing?"
The teasing tone of his made it more difficult for her as she blushed yet again and mumbled something.
Maan: " umm, Mishty... little louder please."
Geet:" That day I was at terrace enjoying the night sky. I had never really thought that one day this will be my home."
Maan took her in her arms and said softly," I am glad you think so Mishty."
They were lost in their hug when they heard a loud throat clearing. They broke out of the hug to find the entire gang looking at them with teasing smile.
Naina:" Why are you stopping lovebirds??? Feel free to enjoy yourselves."
Geet was mortified and hid her face while Maan glared and said," What did I ever do to you guys to deserve this?"
Adi:" Oh Maan!! Remember all your teasing to me and Shalu? Well payback time."
Everyone kept on commenting the group so Meera finally felt pity on them and shouted," Chalo, no more teasing. Come on Maan bhai, Geet ...join the dance floor."
Maan finally raised his hand in front of Geet and said softly," Geet... the last time we danced you were in trance not really dancing with me. So today am asking again? Will you dance with me...only me?"
Geet smiled softly and pressed a soft peck on his cheek not caring others and took his hand and said softly," Maan... Last time wasn't in my hand but from today forever and always I would love to dance with you in your arms."
Others kept quite. Meera went to change the music from the funky musics to something softer when Geet took her to side and whispered something in her ears. Meer smiled and winked at her.
Geet came near Maan and he took her to the center of the terrace turned dance floor. He took one of her hand in his while he placed his other at her waist bringing her closer to him as Geet whispered," Maan...this one is for you..."
They softly swayed as the sooft music and dim lights created romantic aura around them. Geet softly sang the lyrics to him along with the music...
Chahoon bhi toh main kaise kahoon
Saari jo baatein dil kehta hai
Lehar sapno ki kaise ginu
Dariya behta hi rehta hai
Keh rahi hai kya yeh suno, meri khamoshiyan
Raat se hai lambi kahin, dil ki yeh daastaan
Kaise kahoon
Chahoon bhi toh main kaise kahoon
Saari jo baatein dil kehta hai
Lehar sapno ki kaise ginu
Dariya behta hi rehta hai
Keh rahi hai kya yeh suno, meri khamoshiyan
Raat se hai lambi kahin dil ki yeh dastaan
Kaise kahoon... kaise kahoon...
Maan smiled and brought her near as they swayed around softly. He raised his hand as Geet twirled holding onto his finger finally reaching his arms as Maan almost lay on her supporting her on his knees and placed a kiss on her neck making her curling her fingers.
Geet continued with the lyrics as Maan raised her onto her feet.
Tumse mujhe yeh kehna tha woh keh raha tha hum-dum
Ho saamne toh kya kahoon, kya kehna tha hum-dum
Kaise yeh, jazbat hai
Iss dil mein toh, din-raat hain
Honthon pe kyun aane se yeh sharmate hain
Aankhon mein kyun yeh har ghadi aa jate hai
Chahoon bhi toh main kaise kahoon
Saari jo baatein dil kehta hai
Lehar sapno ki kaise ginu
Dariya behta hi rehta hai
The beauty of their dance and song made everybody teary. Meanwhile Maan and Geet were lost in their own world of love.
Geet's words, her emotions reflecting in her eyes were making Maan choked with emotion as he felt proud of the woman in his arms. He led them as he raised her and she supported his every move like the perfect partner she is. Geet finished off the song and thought to end the dance but Maan held her hand. Now she was encased in his arms with him behind her keeping his head at her nape singing to her the lyrics of the next part of the song surprising her.
Hum kyun kahe, jo unkahe, ik baat hai jana
Dhadkan kahe, dhadkan sune, woh raat hai jana
Dil bole bin, hai bolte
Sab raaz hai, yeh kholte
Jab khwaab hai, jazbaat hai, ehsaas hai
Toh kehna kya, toh sun.na kya, hum paas hai
Geet had tears in her eyes watching this unexpressive man try and express himself just for her. They swayed hugging each other completely as they both sang the last part together.
Chahoon bhi toh main kaise kahoon
Saari jo baatein dil kehta hai
Lehar sapno ki kaise ginu
Dariya behta hi rehta hai
Keh rahi hai kya yeh suno, meri khamoshiyan
Raat se hai lambi kahin, dil ki yeh daastaan
Kaise kahoon
As the song finished Maan pressed a soft kiss on her forehead as she hugged him tightly hiding herself in his arm. The hug spoke of love and companionship and their bright futures of a beautiful tomorrow.
Everybody clapped and that brought back Maan and Geet from their dream world.
Naina:" That was just beautiful."
Dev:" Yes bro, I never knew you could sing so well...same for Geet."
They both were blushing. Then Maan slowly turned to Geet and said," I have something to say to you Mishty..."
Geet blushed at his endearment and nodded for him to go on.
Maan held her by her shoulder and looked at her eyes and said," When I first met you I never knew how we had always been connected from the very beginning in number of ways. I just knew that the broken girl in front of me doesn't deserve this much pain. As we grew closer we became friends and then slowly lover. I hid things from you and you punished me for that but I would say in all this we grew closer and stronger couple."
Geet was watching him with apt attention. His eyes showed pain of watching her in pain and then later giving her pain. There was sincerity in his voice and a strange sense of commitment but above all there was love... Intense, powerful, overwhelming love for her. But Geet was confused as to where he was getting on with this when Maan bent down in front of her on his knees earning a loud gasp from her.
Maan continued in the most love filled sincere most voice." You taught me to love and live. You taught me to be a better person and brought me near to my family. You have helped me unknowingly and knowingly and I cannot do without you for even a second of my life. So Miss Geet Handa, will you do me the exceptional favor of marrying me and make me the most luckiest person in this entire world?"
Everybody was quite as Maan waited for Geet's reply. Tears were rolling down her eyes and her eyes were filled with love for the man in front of her. Geet slowly nodded her head as her voice was chocked with emotions. Maan slowly stood up and took out a small box from his pocket.
He slowly took her hand into his and made her wear the beautiful diamond solitaire pressing a kiss at the knuckles of her ring finger. Geet couldn't control herself anymore and hugged him tightly telling," I love you Maan. I love you sooo much. Please tell me that this is not a dream. How can I ever be so lucky?"
Maan chuckled softly and said," This is not the dream Geet. This is the sweet reality of our life. "
Everybody who had been silent till now suddenly came back to life and they were suddenly separated and being congratulated and all. Finally it was Meera's turn when Maan said softly," So miss Meera, are you happy or do I need to do something more elaborate for the proposal?"
Meera smiled remembering the funny bantering regarding proposal between them long ago. She just smiled and hugged Maan.
Meera:" Maan bhai, just be happy. You both have had more than your fair share of pain. I just want you to be happy now."
Maan:" I guess we have earned our right to be happy."
Meera:" Amen to that thought."
The party soon ended as it was decided that next day Maan would take Geet with him to mansion and formally introduce her to Daadima. Teji would be staying at Maan's pent house as would Meera and Sid but the rest just left for their respective home. Geet was still overwhelmed with her emotions and Maan was ecstatic with her his new status of being engaged. Meera was going to share a room with Geet while Teji will be sharing with Maan and Sid will be sleeping alone.
However Geet was seating quietly on the terrace and Maan approached her softly. He saw her smiling contentedly warming his heart and he decided to talk to her for a while away from the prying eyes.
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