Chapter 12
'It was enough' Geet thought aloud, what was her fault in this, why was her life such a sham? Maan wanted her, so he got her then why the hell was he acting up now? Geet was in her old room in the Khuranna Mansion, the very room where Maan attacked her character. Being in the room brought forth all her miseries. What was she thinking, how can she forgive Maan? He sabotaged her character, ruined her chances of happiness and killed her spirit. If she forgave Maan then how could she answer herself or the any other women for that matter? Nakul Kaka was right, yes she needed to accept her new life in order to live a happy life, but in that wish she wasn't willing to lose her self-respect or bow down to his command. Geet was done with the nice girl image, no marriage hasn't changed her. But the experience, the insults, the attack has evolved her. Geet, the simpleton still lived but with a new found strength. Slowly, very carefully she decluttered herself from all the jewellery. Her wedding jewellery, she mocked. Was this even a wedding? Both were forced, Maan claimed to love her and the next minute decided he doesn't. Was love a game? Dev too assured the same but walked out on her when she required him the most and now Maan was ... 'Geet enough' she told herself, having enough for the day she decided it was time to bid goodbye. Tomorrow was a new day, where a new life awaited with new relations and new tests. Who would have thought it, this was her first night as a married women, as Maan's wife.
Maan seethed in anger, last night he couldn't get a wink of sleep. Her insults tormented him, her attack ruffled his self-esteem. How dare she raise her voice and insult his sister's? She's the one to blame, she caused both his sisters heartache and forced him to marriage. Geet was a like rose to him, beautiful yet with thrones were ready scratch his surface, his facade, his power. A man like Maan wasn't exactly open to changes. He needed to show where Geet belongs, but with her around he knew this would be difficult. It is easier to hate someone from a distance and to love someone up close.
'Ma'am you're up, can I get you something' said the household helper seeing Geet in the kitchen, she was in no mood to see Maan this early in the morning.
'Please ma'am no Mr Khuranna will get angry' the helper jumped after hearing Geet's intension of cooking. There was a set on rules in the Khuranna Mansion and no one ever disobeyed.
'But I'll' before Geet could persuade the helper Seema appeared informing Geet that Maan was calling her
'You called' Geet said looking above his head frustrating the already foul tempered Maan. Why could she just look at him for once? But seeing her with the magalsutra and the sindoor made him happy, peace settled over his heart. This is where she belongs, he thought as his wife, in his bedroom. But failed to see he was the one who kicked her out last night. However the same couldn't be said for Geet, she felt pain, hurt and repulsion over this Maan. If he apologised, maybe just maybe she may forgive him but his attitude, his aura, his power was destructive for her and him.
'Brij and Naina are coming over for breakfast, I want you to show them how happy you are. I don't want Naina suffering because of you' Maan dictated looking at her while she grinned, was it possible for a broken doll to laugh or smile. How? Was she a puppet! And Naina, how was she responsible for Naina's failures. But still being a girl who understood her duties she nodded her head indicating to him that she would abide. A little faking from her side could do no harm.
'Tum khush no na' Brij questioned Geet who sat at the end of the table near her brother. Pari was still avoiding Geet which both Maan and Geet noticed, he also noticed her silent cry and wish of being close to Pari once again. Immediately he realised it was his sisters, Naina's doing.
'Of course she would be, she's a Khuranna now. We have the best here, luxury, money, facility' Naina intervened laughing at the stupid question while Maan looked at his wife who nodded her head smiling sternly. Something in him stopped him from hating her, he fell for her from a distance and now being close to her, better yet knowing that she's his wife there was no stopping him from loving her. Apart from his ego, his pride and stupid sisters that is.
'Geet do you have any idea who talked to you last night, she was the wife of Education minister Mrs Sinha how could you just ignore her like that' Naina reprimanded wanting to create more rifts between the husband and wife.
'You can't go simply ignoring people like that' she continued seeing everybody quiet, Brij heard all but said none. 'She was the bloody bride' he wanted to scream but for the sake of peace left the topic as it is.
'You need appointments to meet her' Naina sniggered seeing the effects it had on Geet who looked uncomfortable, this was also noticed by Maan.
'And she's the wife of MAAN SINGH KHURANNA, if you need appointment to meet Mrs Sinha then you need status and luck to meet MRS GEET MAAN SINGH KHURANNA' his voice cut through silencing all, Geet looked at him in astonishment while he looked at her in pride
'One more thing Naina, Geet isn't a Handa no more who you can run over she's my wife and your bhabi so pay some respect' Maan finished and then stood up leaving a table full of surprised audience.
'How dare he? He has never raised his voice at me aur ajj. Just for that little tramp he said so much' Naina raged
'All that was an act, I can't get married I won't marry was a load of bullshit' her brother's word ripped her like an insult, Maan who never said nothing against his sister asked her, no no commanded her to respect Geet. To hell with Geet and her respect.
'Why are you so quiet, he ruined your life and nearly mine just for her, I won't let them live happily' Naina promised to no one in particular
'Why don't you let them be Naina, bhai did everything for us so if his happy with her then just leave them' Anni voiced, Naina was over reacting according to her. Anni was still getting over her heart ache and frankly speaking couldn't be bothered with the politics no more.
'Have you lost it, Dev left you for that girl'
'He never left me Naina because I was never his' she cried remembering her lost love while Naina consoled her baby sister once again. If Anni wasn't happy then Geet had no right to feel happiness either, Naina swore seeing her sister cry her eyes out once again.
Next: Reception and a forced 'I LOVE YOU', don't ask aur kitna 'Forced love' hoga after all it is 'FORCED Love' your reading :) hehehe
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