Chapter 9
'What?' both Naina and Maan questioned not liking the idea
'Look bhai if you marry Geet then Dev would be forced to move on'
'which leaves the door open for Anni' Naina finished trying to understand Anni's plan. The three sublings looked at one another trying to gorge in the information.
'bhai please, my life depends on it' Anni pleaded to Maan who looked like he'd seen a ghost, marriage was never on the cards. Could he sacrifice his life for his sister? Yes ofcourse but marrying Geet seemed way too far.
'Would it make you happy? Maan eventually questioned seeing his broken baby sister finally smile.
Brij was drained out and it didn't help with Naina constantly feeding him lies against his sister.
'NAINA GET OUT' he roared reaching the end of his patience
'HOW DARE YO' she stopped her shouting noticing her brother at the entrance, Geet who was about to intrude stopped seeing Maan blazing in rage.
'Bhai dekha apne, Brij was shouting at me and kal woh mujhpe hath utaya tha' she confessed digging into his embrace letting her tears wet his shirt, Maan never even raised his voice at his sisters' and here this poor excuse of a man tried to raise his hands at them. If he was angry before, then he was fuming now.
'Look Maan if you love your sister then I love mine too, so tell her to stop chatting shit about Geet' Brij explained with intensity but before Maan could even react he heard Geet.
'Brij veerji and Naina Bhabi please stop fighting, I'm leaving in a bit and hopefully with me gone your fights should come to an end' she informed to the surprised audience.
'woh Nakul kaka is coming to pick me up so you don't need to come with me veerji' she said hugging her brother dearly not knowing when exactly they would meet again because her chances of coming back to Delhi was close to zero. Never in her life time would return to this place, which took everything she once had, her fiancee; her dignity and her hope.
'Brij I need to talk to you' Maan ordered trying to take charge of the situation or else another plan would fail even before taking off and for that he needed to keep his temper in check.
'What's the need for that I'm going and then everything would be back to normal' Geet expressed looking at Brij but directing it at Maan. She didn't want her brother going anywhere with that criminal, god forbide what if he gets even on Brij for raising his voice at Naina.
'Beta its bussiness related, I'll be back in a jiffy' Brij tried to persaude Geet but she in return held him tighter, she didn't trust Maan or his intensions one bit so there was no way she's taking this chance. As it is Dev was out of her life and she didn't want him to vacuum out Brij as well.
'OK we'll be on the lawn, just 5 minutes away, atcha happy now' Brij said getting out of Geet's hold, Naina who was seeing all this was ouraged. Geet ruined her lifelong work of keeping Brij on a leash. Maan also walked away in anger, just what did this girl think of herself. First Anni's happiness was at stake and now Naina's, all because of this Geet Handa.
'So you want to marry my sister' Brij asked in shock while Maan looked at him in displeasure. What was about this day that was turning him violent?
Brij thought and thought about the prospect, finally coming to a conclusion that Geet hated Maan and for that reason and the fact that his rude and a jerk, Brij took statisfaction in refusing the alliance.
'Everything you own belongs to me Brij, be it your house, your job, your wife and even your daughter. So I don't think we're in a position where you can object to my decision' Maan spilled his venom, seeing Geet, his sisters and having no control was antagonising him.
'Now why don't we make it beneficial for the both of us, Geet marries me and you become 50% partner of the Khurrana Industries' he offered seeing Brij miffed
'Why?' Brij wanted to the reason. Maan wasn't the type to fall in love, he was the type to kill people in love, Brij thought sarcastedly. Nothing was making much sense but Brij had very limited options.
'Look Brij, in all honesty I've fallen for your sister. She's my type, quite; timid and scared but beautiful. The perfect wife material. You know me, Geet would be the first women in my life which can't be said for your sister, however I don't mind. I accept her as she is' Brij looked at Maan not knowing what to feel, is his sister lucky to get such attention or cursed, plus the hidden truant by Maan wasn't missed either.
'I want her' Maan specified to a mute Brij who knew that Maan got exactly what he liked.
'Look Maan, marriage cannot be forced. My sister won't simply accept, she hates you' Brij stressed calmly wanting to ingest the reality into Maan who looked at him with a smile, a smile too dangerous to fathom.
'Then its upto you to make her agree, on one hand I get Geet and you get to keep your family and become my partner or on the other hand you loose everything you have which includes Naina and Pari and I still get Geet' Maan emphasised his power scaring Brij. Who knew the power this man processed better than him. Was it not a better option to agree to the first, for his family, his future and for himself. But with his and himself, he left his sister behind, she was sold for a better prospect for him. With the decision made, it was clear that Geet would be sacrificed either which way, and Maan loved Geet. So in the long run she'll have a family, its like an arranged marriage, with time his sister will too adapt. Again failing to notice that this was the same man who ruined his sister's chance of happiness.
'No veerji, never' Geet cried in agony. Her brother was her sole strength and now he too questions her clarity.
'Veerji app janti he, main aessi larki nahi hu. I will never do such a thing that points a finger at my father's upbringing' she sobbed dissolving into new tears.
'I trust you beta, but my life is in your hands. If you reject this proposal then I loose everything that I have, my job, my house even my wife and daughter' Brij grieved being in such a position where he had everything yet nothing.
'Nahi veerji, I'm sure bhabi won't allow it. Please I can't marry him' she cried louder this time
'Haven't you seen it over the weeks, everything her brother says goes in this house. So if Maan decides Naina to leave me, she will. Her love for her brother is greater than the love she has for me, can you not do the same for your brother' he requested folding his hands infront of her, pleading for her mercy.
'OK we'll hold the engagement in two days' Maan annouced shocking all members. Geet stood at the corner feeling no emotions, she was too exhausted to think anything. Brij felt guilty to put his sister in such a situation but he had no other option. Maan, Anni and Naina were happy that finally everthing was falling into place.
'Geet bitiya' Nakul kaka annouced his presence hearing such a declaration, Geet had informed Nakul kaka everything and he was here to take his daughter away from all this agony. But here the situation was changed and this decision was shocking. Nakul kaka also came with the mind to explain Dev everthing and play the refferee, he was sure with him around Dev and Geet with become one again but now he wasn't sure. Geet ran to him, feeling happy to have someone by her side, maybe Nakul kaka can sort out her falling life.
'Hi Dev, I called to invite you to my brother sngagement' Anni said innocently very well knowing what the man at the other end is feeling
'Maan bhai finally decided to get married and do you know who the lucky girl is, Geet. Can you believe it, I was shocked but they love each other and you know... Dev are you there' she aked hearing no response, how cruel could her so called love be? Here Dev was just starting to think that maybe he should speak to Geet due to Nakul kaka's incessant request but now everything changed. He finally made his decision.
'Kaka, I don't want this to happen' Geet cried telling the only person that truelly cared what she felt.
'Beta, I told the truth to Dev. Now if he comes then good, if he doesn't then take it as fate. Maybe this man is your partner' the wise old man said helping the young girl. He was a firm believer in destiny, not everyone is born with a golden spoon and Geet unfortunately is one of those child who will have to fight for what she deserves.
'Beta, lets leave right now' he suggested seeing his girl cry. No father can tolerate his beloved child in pain, and Nakul kaka was more of a mother who nurtured her.Protecting Geet from all evil then how can he leave her with a man like Maan who was the king of all things evil.
'Nahi veerji's life is at stake' she was adament to make at least on of the siblings life worth living.
Nakul kaka loved his child, for the strength she held, for the decision she made and for the selfishness she held. He only hoped Maan was a man who valued her, if not then she always could come running back to him.
'Beta if ever you think it's getting too much or your not happy, then I'm always there. Remember you've got a house in Hosyarpur wanting for you, I'll be waiting for you' Nakul kaka said before leaving for Dev's place, he needed to try one last time. The father or mother in him won't rest until he hadn't tried every possible thing there is.
The engagement was a grand affair, close friends, family and mainly business assocaites were invited but media were kept at bay. It was hush affair, guests were told not to discuss anything with the reporters. As fas as the media were concerned, it was a business party. The atmosphere was much the same, like a corporate party, this engagement too lacked life and joy. Geet was again clad in an heavy attire, she again was to be engaged but this time even with her groom present, it didn't feel the same. She was a mirage of that Geet, her smile, her dream, her entire being was gone when he put that ring on her finger. Dev stood at the back seeing his beloved become someone elses, in his depression he failed to notice that the Geet that stood wasn't his happy and ever helpful Geet but a more subdued and damaged girl, who's life was marred so simply by the man who made her his in front of the world.
Next: Backlash and a Brothers' show 'DOWN'
Breaking and Separating
Note: I'm really trying guys but I can't tap into her emotions, hopefully you like it. Please tell me what you actually feel because like I mentioned this Geet and Forced Love is becoming really hard for me. I need comments and likes to help me lol.
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