Kehna Hi Kya ... Falling for a Stranger
Somewhere near Hoshiarpur, a haveli was getting decked up with lights and flowers. Workers milled around the lawn arranging the furniture, inside the house decorating the pillars and stairs while kids ran around and aunties and uncles wandered around discussing everything from weather to Mr. Modi's current trip to USA. The house was getting ready for a beautiful wedding and in many of its rooms many ladies and young girls were also getting ready to dazzle the people around them with their grace, style and their attire.
In one such room a mother sat in front of the dressing table, decking herself with all kinds of gaudy jewelry, admiring herself in front of the mirror while her daughter, ready ages ago, sat on the bed nearby listening to her mother talk.
"Dekh Geet puttar! Ladke ke saamne sar neeche hi rakhna! Jab tak koi kuch sawaal na pooche apna mooh bilkul bhi mat kholna! Samjhi?", the mother ordered. The girl, Geet, quietly nodded her head. Dressed in a beautiful lehenga Geet looked ethereal even without make up. Her wrists were filled with colorful bangles and her neck and ears were adorned with simple but elegant jewelry. Her mother noticed her nod and continued with her instructions even though she knew that her daughter did not need it. Geet was very mature and sensible girl and hence did not need constant monitoring from her mother. But her mother continued to give instructions because the rishta that was coming for her daughter was one of a kind. The family was one of the rich and affluent families of Dilli and getting such a rishta for small town girl like Geet was a miracle as far as her mother was concerned and she did not want to loose it in any way. Infact, the only reason the rishta had managed to come their way is because the bride's family was related to them in some manner and Geet was noticed by the family for her sweet and demure nature. And Geet's mother was not going let such a good bridegroom get out of her hand. So she continued with her lecture.
Geet continued to nod but her mind drifted away. Aap meri shaadi uss raeeszaade se karwaana chaahti hain lekin maine toh apna dil kisi aur ko de diya hai. She smiled as she remembered the muscled arms, the walk of a tiger and face that was so handsome that it had been printed on her heart the moment she set her eyes on him. She still remembered the first time she saw him.
3 Days Earlier...
Geet walked towards the main door of the house as she looked around for the would-be bride. The bride was Geet's best friend and except the bride and her immediate family Geet knew nobody here. Her mother, wanting to help the bride's mother, had gotten busy with the preparations leaving Geet alone in the house. And the house which had seemed familiar to her since her childhood as this was the house she and her friend played around in summers, suddenly seemed scary and alone for Geet. Hence, with trepidation she started searching for her friend the moment she had placed her bags in the room.
As Geet continued to look around, her leg fell on something and she slipped. Hey Babaji! She closed her eyes and braced herself for the pain only to be grabbed by someone. She opened her eyes to thank the person who caught her in their arms only for her eyes to land on the most handsome man he had seen in her whole life. Geet's heart skipped a beat and then started beating so fast that Geet absentmindedly wondered if she was going to have a heart attack right then and there. His eyes stared at her intensely and left all her senses tingling. Geet swallowed at his heated gaze and would have continued to stare at him when -
"Geet! Tu etthe hai! Maine tujhe kidhar kidhar nahi dhundha!", a voice spoke up and Geet was jarred out of her thoughts. The spell was broken and the man pulled her up. Both looked away from each other just as her friend, the future bride, grabbed her hand and dragged her away chattering about showing her wedding trousseau to Geet. Geet let herself drag away but her heart was left behind with the man. She turned around and stared at the man. The man's eyes remained on her as he grabbed a nearby sack filled with onions and walked the other way. Their eyes remained locked till they were out of each other's sight.
Current time...
The day after she landed at the Haveli she came to know that the man was bride's brother's college friend and had come over few days early to help with the wedding. Guessing by his attire which was simple checkered half sleeve shirt and jeans, her friend speculated that he was middle class simple guy. Geet did not care! She was ensnared by his eyes and she did not care if the man was even a beggar.
The day after her arrival was the day for Haldi Function and she did not see him for the whole day. She did not know why her mind was consumed by his thoughts. Her eyes kept on searching for him and her heart thudded at every footstep she heard come her way. She could not understand what was happening to her and her confusion showed in the bumbling manner she conducted herself the whole day. Her confusion continued on to the next day and then went on till the evening where it all culminated into one conclusion that Geet never expected. It was the night of Sangeet and Geet's life was changed forever.
The Night Before...
Gumsum Gumsum Gupchup Gumsum Gupchup
Gumsum Gumsum Gupchup Gumsum Gupchup
Geet's eyes widened as she noticed the man who had made her speechless look at her with tender eyes.
Hulchul Hulchul Ho Gayi Teri Honth Hai Teri Chup
Khalbal Khalbal Hogayi Teri Baithi Hai Gupchup
She hid her face behind one of the ladies nearby; her stomach erupting in butterflies.
Pyaare Pyaare Chehre Par De Diya Ishaara
Dekha Teri Aankhon Ne Hai Sapna Koi Pyaara
Humse Gori Na Tu Sharma Kehde Humse Zara
Humse Gori Na Tu Sharma Kehde Humse Zara
Her heart thudded in her chest as she tried to look at him sneakily only to shrink back as his stare pierced at her. She ran away from there, not sure as to why she was overtaken by shyness suddenly, why her heart thudded and her stomach somersaulted even at his thought and why did he capture her every sense.
Kehna Hi Kya
Yeh Nain Ek Anjaan Se Jo Mile
Chalne Lagi
Mohabbat Ke Jaise Yeh Silsile
She finally found a secluded corner and hid there trying to control her breath.
Armaan Naye Aise Dil Mein Khile
Jinko Kabhi Main Na Jaanoon
Woh Humse Hum Unse Kabhi Na Mile
Kaise Mile Dil Na Jaanoon
What was happening to her? Why was that man causing so many changes in her?
Ab Kya Karein
Kya Naam Lein
Kaise Unhein Main Pukaaroon
Kehna Hi Kya
Yeh Nain Ek Anjaan Se Jo Mile
Chalne Lagi
Mohabbat Ke Jaise Yeh Silsile
She walked out of her hiding place only to come face to face with him.
Armaan Naye Aise Dil Mein Khile
Jinko Kabhi Main Na Jaanoon
Woh Humse Hum Unse Kabhi Na Mile
Kaise Mile Dil Na Jaanoon
She was unable to look away and neither did he seem to.
Ab Kya Karein
Kya Naam Lein
Kaise Unhein Main Pukaaroon
Someone grabbed her hand and dragged her away while talking to her but Geet was lost in the man and did not even notice what was happening around her. Geet's mind continued to sort the signals her body and her heart were sending but Geet was unable to make any sense of it. She looked behind and her eyes widened as she realised that the man continued to stare at her. His stare was so powerful that she could not look away. Soon she was seated beside the bride. She looked up and her breath stopped at seeing the man stand at one corner staring right at her. Her eyes dipped down as shyness overtook her again.
Pehli Hi Nazar Mein Kuch Hum
Kuch Tum Ho Jaate Hai Yun Ghum
Naino Se Barse Rimzhim
Rimzhim Humpe Pyaar Ka Saawan
She could sense his eyes on her but her shyness did not allow her to even look up. Nodding her head at something her friend said, she kept her head bowed down.
Sharm Thodi Thodi Humko
Aaye Toh Nazrein Jhuk Jaaye
Sitam Thoda Thoda Humpe
Shaukh Hawaa Bhi Kar Jaaye
She felt someone stand by her. She looked up and her eyes widened. It was him!
Aisi Chale
Aanchal Ude
Dil Mein Ek Toofan Uthe
He folded his arms, said Namaste and with mischievous smile on his face, he walked away. Geet was speechless!
Hum Toh Lut Gaye Khade Hi Khade
Kehna Hi Kya
Yeh Nain Ek Anjaan Se Jo Mile
Chalne Lagi
Mohabbat Ke Jaise Yeh Silsile
Armaan Naye Aise Dil Mein Khile
Jinko Kabhi Main Na Jaanoon
Woh Humse Hum Unse Kabhi Na Mile
Kaise Mile Dil Na Jaanoon
Ab Kya Karein
Kya Naam Lein
Kaise Unhein Main Pukaaroon
Feeling flustered, she scurried from there. Finding a corner, she stood there while talking to some ladies standing nearby, her back facing the curtains surrounding the pillars.
Gumsum Gumsum Gupchup Gumsum Gupchup
Gumsum Gumsum Gupchup Gumsum Gupchup
She sensed his presence right behind her and she froze.
Hulchul Hulchul Ho Gayi Teri Honth Hai Teri Chup
Khalbal Khalbal Hogayi Teri Baithi Hai Gupchup
She felt his hands caress hers and she took in a sharp breath.
Pyaare Pyaare Chehre Par De Diya Ishaara
Dekha Teri Aankhon Ne Hai Sapna Koi Pyaara
She looked sideways only to see him standing by her, staring at her, smiling at her. She looked away breathless.
Humse Gori Na Tu Sharma Kehde Humse Zara
Humse Gori Na Tu Sharma Kehde Humse Zara
She looked around when she did not sense him. She frowned when he was not beside her. Kahaan gaye yeh?
In Honthon Ne Maanga Sargam
Sargam Tu Aur Tera Hi Pyaar Hai
Aankhen Dhoondhe Hai Jisko Hardam
Hardam Tu Aur Tera Hi Pyaar Hai
She started to search for him in the nearby rooms, fear gripping her heart as she could not see him again.
Mehfil Mein Bhi
Tanha Hai Dil Aise Dil Aise
Tujhko Kho Na De
Darta Hai Yeh Aise Aise
As she entered the hallway, he stepped into her vision and happiness filled her.
Aaj Mili
Aisi Khushi
Jhoom Uthi Duniya Yeh Meri
Tumko Paaya Toh Paayi Zindagi
His eyes locked onto hers and refused to look away.
Kehna Hi Kya
Yeh Nain Ek Anjaan Se Jo Mile
Chalne Lagi
Mohabbat Ke Jaise Yeh Silsile
He stepped towards her. Shyness filled her but her feet remained frozen. He neared her and stopped very close to her.
Armaan Naye Aise Dil Mein Khile
Jinko Kabhi Main Na Jaanoon
Woh Humse Hum Unse Kabhi Na Mile
Kaise Mile Dil Na Jaanoon
Finally her shyness took over her still legs and she started to walk backwards.
Ab Kya Karein
Kya Naam Lein
Kaise Unhein Main Pukaaroon
Unable to face him anymore, she blushed and turned around.
Kehna Hi Kya
Yeh Nain Ek Anjaan Se Jo Mile
Chalne Lage
Mohabbat Ke Jaise Yeh Silsile
"Maan!", he spoke as she was about to run away. She froze.
"Maan naam hai mera!", he spoke and she took in a sharp breath.
"Geet!", she whispered back.
He stepped close to her and whispered in her ears, "Maan ki Geet! Geet ka Maan!"
Geet's eyes widened in surprise but by the time she turned around he had vanished.
Kehna Hi Kya...
And Geet knew. She knew that she was in love! She was in love with Maan! Geet was Maan's and Maan was Geet's! She grinned part in excitement and part in nervousness.
Current Time...
That night Geet dreamed of her marriage to him and their future life. She dreamed of her lifetime in that one night. She may not have known him and had only seen him few days back for the first time but she loved him with all her heart and dreamed to be his!
But on the day of the wedding all her dreams crashed. Her mother had come bustling in and had told her that some lady had chosen Geet as her bahu. Geet's world shattered that moment. She did not know what to do or say next and hence remained mum as her mother continued to give her advice. As her mother continued to blabber, Geet wondered how to tell her family that she was in love with Maan! If they asked her who was he, she would not be able to reply. She knew nothing except his name, and with just that information how was she to convince them that Maan was better husband for her than the rich fellow coming to see her. With her thoughts wrapped up in her confusion, she quietly followed her mother to the room where the boy and her family were staying for the wedding.
"Aao beta!", a voice beckoned Geet and she finally realised that she had reached the room of the prospective groom. She noticed a well dressed lady smiling at her. She quietly stepped towards her and took her aashirwaad. The lady was impressed and it showed on her face.
"Arre beta! Tum aagaye!", the woman spoke to someone standing behind Geet, "Aajaao! Yahaan tumhaare hi rishte ki baat ho rahi hai! Waise humein toh tumhaari pasand bahut achchi lagi! Bas! Geet tumhein dekhke haan kehde hum yeh rishta turant pakka kar denge! Aajaao! Geet se baat karo!"
"Ji Daadima!", a deep voice spoke and Geet took in a sharp breath. Is it him? Maan...
She turned around and her eyes widened as Maan stood in front of her. He smiled at her mischievously, "Maan! Mera naam Maan hai! Maan Singh Khurana! Aur aapka?"
Slowly her lips started to smile and she replied, "Geet!" and then lowering her voice she whispered only for him, "Maan ki Geet!"
THE END
Thank you for reading!
Maan's version will be up on 16th November!
Thank you, take care and have fun,
Kalpana
Edited by Kalpana_KaCy - 9 years ago
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