Maneet FF JOURNEY CALLED LIFFE - Tr 1 - Compiling all 23 Parts (Old)

JOURNEY  CALLED LIFE (JCL):

inspired by  Tamil movie... "Rhythm".  imagining Maneet in it in a different way. 

No body knows what comes next...what lays ahead

We expect a lot out of LIFE but life always gives us surprises...some time sweet, some time bitter, Some times cruel.

LIFE doesn't have one definition...it has millions...and every definition is apt for it.

It's strange as you never know what happens next moment of LIFE...It makes you laugh sometimes...makes you cry many a times...hurts you and at times brings you to a situation where you don't know the difference between life and death...But LIFE goes on...

PROLOGUE:

At Delhi Airport...

Dev: Shona...Rothe Rothe vidha karogi?

Geet: Aur main kya karoon? Have you come across any newly wedded couple separated before even they get to start their new life together?

Shona...Do you think I want to leave you like this and go? I have got some emergency in office and hence I  have been asked to visit our Katmandu branch...Its just a matter of two to three days...and I am here right on the New year's eve to celebrate a new year and a new beginning with my beautiful wife.

Maanna padega...my wife is lucky for me...This is the first ever time I am going to board a flight and also, this visit to Katmandu will prove to be a turning point in my career.

Ab hans bhi do na please (Please smile now)

Geet blushes

Dev smiles and kisses her forehead... I will never disappoint you both

On the other side of Airport...

Maan: Jaan...is it necessary to attend your friend's wedding that's happening all the way in Katmandu? She is going to arrange for a reception in Delhi anyways...

Neha: Jaanu...try to understand...She is my close friend and none of our friends have agreed to attend this wedding as its happening in Katmandu...Agar main bhi nahin gayi tho bechari bura maanjayegi (If I  too didnt attend the wedding, then she will get upset).And she will not attend our wedding which his going to happen in next 2 weeks.

Main Yun jaaongi aur yun aajaongi (I will go and come back soon)...dont worry jaanu... smile now.

Maan smiles and kisses her forehead.

The flight was scheduled to depart on time...and announcement made...

Dev still looking at Geet

Neha still looking at Maan

Geet: Eise kya dek rahe hain Dev?

Dev: Bas Apni shona ko aakhri baar dekh raha hoon...Mera matlab hain,2 din ke liye jee bhar loo.

(I am looking at my sweet heart for the last time...I mean, to fill my heart for 2 long days)

Maan: Eise kya dek rahi ho Jaan?

Neha: Bas Apni Jaanu ko aakhri baar dekh rahi hoon...Mera matlab hain,  2 din ke liye jee bhar loo.

 (I am looking at my sweet heart for the last time...I mean, to fill my heart for 2 long days)

Both Dev and Neha board the flight.

The flight lands in Katmandu Airport...

Dev He calls Geet Immediately after landing...

Geet cries non stop

Shona...please don't cry and make my life even more difficult...its just a matter of 2 more days...I promise to be with you before the New Year eve begins.

Neha on the way to the wedding venue calls her family and Maan to inform about her safe arrival...

Jaan...please come back...I am not liking to be here without you.

Jaanu...I promise to be there with you before the New Year eve begins

Dev gets busy with his office work...Frequent Calls/SMS from Geet...

Dev replies back to one of the SMS and replies... "sweetheart...this is the hundredth SMS in last 2 hours"

Neha is fully involved in her friend's wedding...Frequent Calls/SMS from Maan...

Neha replies back to one of the SMS and replies... "Jaanu...enough...I guess that was the hundredth one" and blushes...

Two days were normal for any other human being but for these two love-pairs...it was worse than two hundred years...least did they know what comes next...

Dev and Neha board the same flight again from Katmandu to Delhi...The flight scheduled for early in  morning hours of 31st of Dec.

Their journey comes to a disastrous end in the mid air just before landing in Delhi Airport...YES...A PLANE CRASH which mercilessly took away all the lives of its passengers and flight board team.

LIFE never takes pity on anyone...it doesn't spare any one...

What happens to Geet? She is all waiting for a new start of her newly married life with her Dear Husband.

What happens to Maan? He was preparing himself for the most happening turning point of his life...his wedding with Neha.

(Authour's note: I think about the families and friends during such event than the person who dies...what goes on to their mind? )

Where do they stand 3-4 years later?...lets see.

CHARECTERIZATION

MAAN SINGH KHURANA:

28 Year old Business Entrepreneur, MD of Khurana Constructions.  Born Rich. He has anything and everything that Money can buy. But still missing the true happiness in his life. A Tough personality by nature.  He was a different person all together...soft, caring and loving nature... but one tragic incident in his life that happened almost 3-4 years back and it changed him completely. All he loves now is to be involved with his office work and that's the only way he can keep his mind busy.

Maan lost his parents at a very young age. His Daadi is the one who took care of him and his brother Vicky and sister Anvesha. Daadi has been his strong pillar of support throughout his life.

Vicky: 23 years old. Just completed his MBA and is willing to do something challenging on his own.

Anvesha: 20 years old. Undergraduate. She has been the youngest and most pampered kid.

24 years old. Young widow of Dev Sharma. Has been into Middle Class bracket through out her life. A jovial and fun loving girl...till the time she lost her husband in a tragic flight accident 3-4 years ago. Geet  and Dev fell in love  and got married, much against the wishes of both their families.

That one accident in her life has taken away everything...everything what belonged to her. Her husband...her family relations...but she is still alive and trying to be happy for the sake of her daughter...Komal the one and only reason for Geet to stay alive.

She never went back to her family nor Dev's family nor they bothered to support her when she needed them the most.

Dev's Picture

 

 

Please read the Prologue (above) before continuing to read the episodes

PART 1:

At KM...

Maan bete

Ji Daadima

Bete...I know that you will say no...but still would like to share it with you. I have got a very interesting alliance for you. The girl's family wants to meet you...shall I arrange for this? Please dont say no...meet the family and decide.

Daadima please, subah subah shuru math hoyiye (Dont start early in the morning)

I have told you million times and will keep on repeating it...

Ab kisi aur ladki ke liye mere dil main koi jagah nahin ban sakti (Its impossible for any other girl to make her place in my heart)

Bete...Eisa kab tak challega? (This will go on till when?) You need to move on with your rest of your life.

Maan doesnt bother to listen and leaves from there.

Nashtha tho karke jaao (Have your breakfast atleast)

Nahin Daadima...Bhook nahin hain...aur tho aur Ek urgent meeting bhi attend karni hain (No Daadima...I am not feeling hungry...moreover, I have an urgent meeting to attend)

Geet on her way to office in a taxi and now its waiting in busy traffic signal...every day is a busy day for her...first, get Komal ready and then, she has to get ready pack lunch for herself and Komal...uff...some time to relax when she is on the way to office. Before that, she drops Komal at her nursery...This has been her routine.

Maan's car is again stuck in the same traffic. Oh...this traffic signal takes too long. 

Next comes Maan's car that's waiting in the same signal. He remembers Neha used to love flowers like anything...he doesnt want to come across anything that reminds him about Neha. He doesnt even care to look at those flowers.

Geet enters her office...INDIAN PAINTS...

Good Morning Geet Mam...says the group of three...Pandeji, Romeo and Manisha

Good Morning! Good Morning every body

She gets into her cabin and calls the trio inside her cabin

Pandeji, I have been various complains from customers on the delivery part? Why we are taking such long time to despatch customer orders.

Madam, there has been too many orders and we are only  20 workers.

Pandeji, you are supervising this team's production. Its your responsibility to finish it on time. if required you people need to work over time...Please do it as It doesnt show good on our company reputation getting such complaints.

Romeo ji...please get me the list of following clients file.

Manisha ji...

Yes baby...

Geet gives a tough look to him...he gulps and says Yes mam

You have taken enough of leaves...now no more leaves...is that clear?

Now, you all carry on with your work. Pandeji...remember, no more customer complaints..OK!

The day gets busier as it passes. Its 1:00 PM...Oops..Komal to be picked up.

Simultaniously, maan just finishes his meeting...and just comes near his car parked near the office building where he just finished his meeting.

Suddenly, he sees a football sized ball touches his shoe. A little girl runs to him...She is dressed in a light yellow frock with white lace frills and her hair cutely tied into a pony...her eyes twinkling...she looks at him smiling cutely and innocently. Mera ball...she says it with her angelistic voice.

The next minute...Maan grabs her in his arms, lifts her and kisses her on her cheek.

She too kisses him back on his cheek.

Aap...Aap mere PAPA ho na? (You are my Papa right?)

Maan is shocked with what this girl is saying?

Kya poocha aapne? (What are you saying) In a calm way

Meri Mummy kehthi hain ki mere PAPA jab aayenge, mujhe issi tarah apne goadh mein uttayenge aur kissi bhi denge. (My mummy tells me, when my Papa will come, he will lift me and kiss me...just the way you did)

Oh...Acha? (Maan is wondering what this little girl is saying. But doesnt want to discuss further on this)

Aap  ki mummy kahan hain? (Where is your Mummy?)

Mummy school katham hothe hi mujhe lene aajayegi. (Mummy always comes to pick me after school finishes)

He looks at the next building to the office where he attended the meeting. It was a nursery and primary school. Assumed this kid is probably studying there.

He continues to carry her and she is holding the ball in her hand.

Acha, Yeh batayiye, Aap ka naam kya hain? (Now tell me...what is your name?)

Komal

Sweet name...bilkul aap hi ki tarah. (Just like yourself)

Komal kisses his cheek again.

He gets into the school and drops her back.

Bye PAPA

He didnt want to stop her calling him like that...after all she is a sweet little kid.

He yells at the security guard. Aap log itne laparwah kaise ho sakthe hain? Yeh bachi gate ke bahar aagayi aur aap logon ko patha bhi nahin challa?(How can you people be so careless? This kid came all the way out of the Gate and you people didn't even notice?)

Maaf kijiye saab ji...Gate pe ek watch man beta rahtha hain par woh aaj chutti main hain.  (Sorry sir..the Gate watch Man is absent for today that's why)

Maan leaves from there. He realised on the way back to office that he found a glimpse of happiness after such a long time. All this while he has been just thinking about that little angel and her innocence...really apt for her name.

Geet comes to the nursery sharp at 1:30 PM...picks Komal and brings her to the Indian Paints office.

Komal was all excited...Mamma...Aaj patha hain kya hua?

Mmm...Hmmm... Just keep quite and finish your luch and then sleep...Mamma too busy. Will listen our long talk in the evening...Tik hain? It gets difficult on Geet when Komal starts talking, she goes on and on without any full stop.

Tik hain mamma...makes a baby face

That's like my cute girl.

Both have lunch together and Geet puts off Komal to sleep. Geet has arranged her a small bed with pillow and bed spread & sheet, in one of the least disturbed corners of her cabin. Komal sleeps peacefully.

Komal is a sweet heart of Indian Paints...all workers take their turn to spend good time with her during the evening time.

Komal is matured enough to not to disturb her Mamma during her office hours.

End of the day, Its a routine for Geet to call Yash, MD of Indian paints about the day's activity progress and simultaneously send him daily routine reports.

Ms. Geet Handa...how was your day? How is Komal Darling?

All fine...Komal is Mad Angry on you! You promised her to take her out last Sunday and you missed on it.

Sorry Geet...I had to be in Noida on some emergency work. I promise for the coming Sunday for sure.

I know my Komal darling...A box of chocolates is more than enough to manofy her.

They both chat for a while. Once done, Geet and Komal head towards home.

Precap: Maan is despirate to meet Komal once again.

Geet and Komal reach home

Pinky and uncle ji (Pinky's dad) were eagerly waitng for them

Aagaye tum log...hum kab se garma garam pakode lekar intezar kar rahen hain (We have been waiting for long with hot pakodas)

Pakode...Komal is all excited as she loves to have them with tomato ketchup

Geet smiles at her daughter's happiness.

Uncleji...kyon itni takleef utathe hain? (Why do you want to take so much difficulties?)

Takleef kya hain beta...mujhe kushi hothi hain apni Komal ke liye yeh sab karna (No difficulties  dear...I am happy to do this for my Komal)

Challo...chai banadetha hoon...(Let me make tea)

The four have a Tea session which is a usual evening get together.

Uff...this summer is really killing.

Thanks god...its a month of June and hopefully, the summer will slowly vanish.Geet...when will Komal's PreKG-1 will start? Did you check in her school?

Yes uncle...another 3 weeks to go. Till then she will continue with her summer education and activities in the same nursery and school.

That's good...I remember Komal was a little baby when you walked into this house for the first time...yeh 3-4 saal kaise challa gaya patha hi nahin challa.

Geet got quite again. Uncle sensed it.

Geet bete...tum ne abhi tak pakode nahin kaye...

Pakode...WOW

Yash bete...aao aao (Hey yash...come...come)

Pranam uncle ji...hello Pinky pulls her cheeks...hey Geet...how are you?

I'm fine Yash

Komal is still angry and gets up to leave to her room.

Yash clears his throat and tells...Aaj job hi ache bache hain unhen mujhe gale lagakar kissi deni hogi...aur jo acha bacha eisa karega...use yeh chocolate box milega (Today, all good children present here need to hug me and kiss me...and which ever kid does that...will get this box of chocolate)😉

Komal's eyes pops out by seeing the BIG Chocolate box filled with all her favourites. She runs to yash..hugs him and kisses him immediately.🤗

Everyone there were shocked...Maanna padega (Must accept)...Only Yash can handle Angry Komal.

Arre Komal ji...aap tho mujh se naaraz thin a (Komalji...you were angry with me right?)

Naaraz? Koun? Kab? (Angry? Who? When?) Tells Komal innocently holding the chocolate box with her kiddish greediness

So, what all happening in School Komal Darling?

Yash uncle...Yash uncle...guess whom I met today in School.

Everybody look at each other...who could it be...

I met my PAPA...says komal proudly and innocently with a  smile.

Geet couldn't gulp her tea further...her eyes opened wide...

WHAT? Komal...What are you saying?

Mama...I came to tell you this but you were busy at office.

Everyone looks at each other with shock.

Yash gestures at Geet to keep quite...So, how does he look? What did he say?

Oh...My PAPA...Most handsome and strong PAPA...He took me into his arms...lifted me and kissed me.

Yash...dont know who is this person...What's going on...oh no...I need to talk to her principal tomorrow.

Relax Geet...Lets find out more

I came out of school following the ball and that ball hit my PAPA. He lifted me kissed me and asked me where is mummy.

Geet is going blank in front of her eyes.

I told him she will come to pick me only after school gets over. And then, he dropped me back to school.

Komal..how many times I have told you not to interact with strangers. You are getting to be a bad girl...not listening to me atall.

Komal starts crying...Mummy I met my PAPA not a stranger.

Komal Darling...How do you know he is your PAPA?

Uncle...he hugged me...lifted me and gave me a kissy immediately after seeing me.

Geet was about to shout at her...Yash stops her.

Pinky..please play with Komal for a while.

Pinky takes her to the play area.

Geet...I think this person just got her back to school...that's it. Nothing to worry about.

Yash...I dont know who is this person...anyways...I am least bothered about him. How did Komal came out of school and no one noticed it. Thank god that this person got her back otherwise what would have happened? Yeh sochke main gabrarahi hoon (I am thinking about this and worried). What ever said and done...need to talk to the principal tomorrow. Will do it when I go to pick her.

At KM...

Maan was thinking about that little angel whom he met...She called him PAPA and surprisingly he was not angry at her...but why is he loving it? Mera us bachi ke saath kya rishta hain? (What is my relationship with that little girl?) Why am I miss her and willing to meet her again?

Next day, Maan visits that school again. He comes to the School reception and requests to meet the School Headmistress. He walks in and surprised to see the School Headmistress is none other than Nandini Ji, one of close family friend.

Arre Maan Bete...Aap?

Nandini Ji...Aap...He touches her feet.

Jeethe Raho bete..I am the headmistress here.

Maan...I am sorry for what ever happened beta...I wish you to carry on with rest of your life. Can you imagine how much your dadima is worried for you?

Maan keeps quite...

Acha, you have come here for some important work or it was a casual pass by?

Woh...I was passing by your school yesterday...I mean I had a meeting here in the next building and my car was parked near your school...one little girl came running to me following her ball crossing the school gate. She was  a cute little angel...I saw her and don't know what happened to me...I immediately lifted her up and kissed her cheek...she started calling me PAPA.

Oh...what's is that girl's name?

Komal.

Komal? Maan bete...I am sorry for this...she is a kid and wouldn't know anything what she is talking. Actually, she lost her dad when she was very young. She might have called you PAPA in a different context...sorry dear.

No no...I am not angry with her...Us phool jaisi bachi se koi naaraz kaise ho saktha hain?(Who will get angry with a little girl who is as soft as a flower) Infact, I have come here to request you if I could spend some time with her say just about 10-15 mins ' 2-3 days in a week.

Nandini was shocked to hear something like this and that too from Maan Singh Khurana.😲

Bete...I can understand your feelings. Am happy to see you happy after such a long time and Komal is the reason behind it. No wonder...Komal hain hi eisi (Komal is like that) ...even that little girl will be happy for sure. But I must  discuss this with Komal's mom. See...We are answerable to parents/guardians. If we hide this fact from Komal's mother, she might get upset with the entire issue. I will speak with her and let you know the outcome.  You can call me on my mobile this evening.

I appreciate your efforts Nandiniji. Even I dont mind if Komal's mom knows about it...I have one more concern...I came into the school yesterday and shouted at the security for being careless in giving enough concentration on the school kids of Komal's age. How can she come out of the school that easily? Please look into this matter.

Nandini was shocked...Maan has a point. Maan takes her leave and she calls the security guy on duty immediately after Maan leaves..she blasts him and warns him that such mistakes should not be repeated again.

Precap: Will Geet agree to what Headmistress requests?

Nandini was shocked...Maan has a point. Maan takes her leave and she calls the security guy on duty immediately after Maan leaves..she blasts him and warns him that such mistakes should not be repeated again.

After some time, she calls on Geet's mobile number

Hello

Hello...Am I talking to Komal's Mom

Yes

Hie..I am Nandini...Head mistress of "Kinder Garden Starters".

Geet gets up from her chair as if Nandini is standing right in front of her...Oh Hello Maa'm...Good Morning...I mean Good Afternoon...What a surprise..I was about to call you just now.

Oh...real co-incidence. ..Anyways...Need to discuss something with you. Can you meet me today before picking up Komal?

Sure Maam...but...hope everything is fine

Nothing to worry my dear...just a casual discussion...anyways, you too wanted to meet me right? So, lets meet.

Maan had to meet the same client near Komal's school and then on his way to meet another client.

Geet gets down from the taxi and going to cross the road to reach the school. She is an hour early as she has been called by the principal.

Geet: Dev...Look at that Dulha...and giggles😆

Dev: Geet...Comeon why are you laughing  at him? Bechare ki khushiyon ka anth hone wala hain aur tumhen hasin aarahi hain (Poor guy's happiness in life is going to come to an end and you are laughing at him?)

Geet: Arre Dev...I am not laughing at him...I just imagined how you will look in that "Dulha" attire covering your face with flowers and you sitting on that poor horse putting all your weight on it.😆

Dev: Udao aur mazak udao mera (Hmm...make more fun of me). But I am not like you...Looking at that Dulhan, I imagine how you'll look in that attire... "Dev ki hone wali Dulhan". (Dev's would be wife)... Dev takes her face in his hands and covers her face with her duppatta... "SO BEAUTIFUL" 😊

Geet blushes and not able to continue looking at his dreamy eyes filled with passion...but still continues to pull his leg

Geet: Oh yah...No wonder you'll not laugh at me...Dulhan thodi na Gode main bethkar aathi hain? (The bride never comes to the wedding by sitting on a horse). Accept the fact...you will look funny and I will look beautiful during our wedding 😛

Dev: Ruk...Abhi batata hoon...Dev chasing Geet and Geet laughing louder at his plight.

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Maan: Jaan...I have been observing for a long time...Why are you staring at that Dulha? I am feeling jealous now.

Neha: Jaanu... I was imagining how you will look in that "Dulha" Attire and your royal look when you'll  come sitting on that horse...Sooo Dreamy

Maan: Sacchi.

Neha: Hmm

Neha: Hamara yeh sapna poora hoga na? (This dream will come true right?)

Maan: Kaise nahin hoga...Aakir hum Mr & Mrs Maan Singh Khurana jo banne wale hain(Ofcourse...After all we are going to be Mr & Mrs. Maan Singh Khurana)

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Maan and Geet snap out of their past incident and turn to leave to their respective destinations...

Even though Maan doesnt want to be reminded of...some or the other incident drags him again and again about his past...yet he thinks about his promise to Neha of getting into Mr. & Mrs. Khurana which he failed to what life choose for them

Geet reaches Komal's school and meets Nandini

Namasthe Geet...Have your seat First.

Geet...to begin with, I am sorry for the carelessness of the security guy yesterday.

Geet was shocked...Ma'm how did you know I came to discuss this as one of the issue.

I know it dear thro another person.

Firstly, he was really upset with this fact that a student of that age was left unattended. I have warned the security guy today. Secondly, he told me that Komal has been calling him "Daddy"

Ma'm Komal told me everything what had happened yesterday. I know this person must be upset on this issue...Komal ke taraf se main maafi maangthi hoon (I apologize on behalf of Komal)

Not At all dear...He was not upset with her in-fact he liked her very much...he told me that Komal is an Angel.

He wants to spend some time with Komal daily.

Geet is rolling her eyes with shock not able to understand what to comment

Geet...He wants to  meet her during school break timing...May be half an hour a day/2-3 days in a week. I told him that I need to check with Komal's mother, i.e's you.

Tell me dear...what's your opinion?

Geet is not able to answer.

Geet beta...komal is also missing that father figure in her life. She misses her papa when other children gets dropped and picked up by their father...its natural for any child to feel that dear.

Tears roll down Geet's eyes

Geet...I am sorry for this...its ok...I will tell NO to this person.

Ma'm...No Ma'm ...I mean please tell him that its an YES from my side.

Nandini feels very happy after listening to this.

Ma'm Komal was at all praise for this person yesterday. I had my doubt about this person's intentions...but I really appreciate his gentleness in requesting my permission thro you and moreover, he had the same issue with the school security what I had...I have absolutely no problem in him spending some time with Komal.

Geet has tears in her eyes again...Ma'm I wanted to be Komal's Mom as well as her Dad...I never wanted her to miss her dad...but I failed...I cannot bring her dad back...but at least I dont want to stop her to meet a person in whom she see's her father-figure...especially when even that person is equally desperate to spend some time with my daughter.

Nadini gets up to console her...no dear...its not your fault...By nature, its a challenging role be both mother and a father to a child... Please Don't blame yourself . I really appreciate your decision and the reason behind it.

Nandini hugs Geet and assures her that everything will be fine.

Geet picks Komal and both get back to Indian Paints

Later Nandini calls Maan and gives him the good news...Nandiniji..I just finished with a meeting in an office near your school. Shall I come and see you now?

Sure

Precap:  Maan Meets Komal and gives a Greeting card for her mummy.

PART 4

Later Nandini calls Maan and gives him the good news...Nandiniji..I just finished with a meeting in an office near your school. Shall I come and see you now?

Sure

Maan reaches the school

Maan Bete...there is a good news for you

I had called Komal's mom and spoke to her...made her understand about yours as well as Komal's situation. ...and she has understood it very well and agreed to it. Initially, she misunderstood you...but learning the fact that you dropped back Komal to the school and raised the issue of security carelessness...above all, you took the permission from the headmistress i.e ME, for meeting komal...which proved to her that your intentions are clear.

Nandiniji...you have made my day...thanks a lot

Anytime my dear...but let me tell you more about Komal's mom...just for your information.

It seems Komal's dad passed away when she was just less than a week old...from then till now Komal's mom tried her best not to make her daughter miss her papa...but still...kids are kids...when Komal got to see other children with their Papa..she also felt a need of her Papa. Komal's mom has understood the fact that whatever  best she can do for her daughter, she cannot bring Komal's papa back and doesn't want to tell a Harsh NO to Komal for meeting a person in whom she finds her "father figure".

Now, coming to the point... Komal's Mom said YES to you as she purely intends  of not snatching away this little happiness from her daughter as well as YOU.

Maan has been listening quietly whatever Nandiniji was telling...why destiny chooses few people to face all the sufferings of the world...like me, even Komal's mom has seen a lot in her life.

Maan bete...Are you fine? what are you thinking?

Oh..Ji Nandiniji...I was thinking how much of pain Komal and her mom has gone thro in their life.

Haan bete...she has really gone thro so much pain in her life...that's why I guess she  could understand YOUR Pain and your point of view that easily and agreed for yours and Komal's regular meeting.

That's really nice of her...I really dont know how to thank her for this.

Nandiniji smiles at him...I am sure you get that opportunity soon.

And you can meet Komal from tomorrow...with the following conditions...

You can meet her during the break time...i.e 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM...This schedule is till the summer camp is over and this timing is likely to change when once Komal starts with her regular schooling  which will begin in next 10-15 days. you can meet her all the days...but choice is yours as you need to concentrate on your business. You can meet her only within the school premises...let's start from here...later on I will allow you to take Komal out of School depending upon Komal's Mom's comfort level. I hope you understand these rules before you start meeting Komal.

Sure Nandiniji...I agree to your rules 100% with a smile on his face.

Bete...Keep smiling like this...You really look cute with this smile on your face.

Maan continues to smile and takes her leave.

At  Indian Paints...

Geet is quite thinking about what she discussed with Nandiniji...She's really guilty for not able to fulfil the gap of Komal's Papa...and she is missing Dev very badly at this point of time. Dev...how could you leave me and Komal like this...see what all we both are going thro without you.

Mamma...

Yes beta

Aaj Papa nahin aayen...she makes a baby face

Geet hugs her  and tears escapes from her eyes which she immediately wipes.

Zaroori kaam aagaya hoga...kal aajayenge. (Must have got some important task...he'll come tomorrow)

Mamma...aap ro kyon rahi ho? (why are you crying?)

Hey..noting dear...just a dust particle went into my eyes that's it.

She hugs Komal once again and cries silently and wipes her tears instantly.

Komal bete...finish with your lunch soon and then go to sleep for some time.

Ok Mamma

Komal goes off to sleep in her usual place within Geet's office cabin room

Geet gets a call from Yash

Geet...did you manage to meet the Headmistress?

Yah yash...In fact, she was the one who called me first.

What?

Geet explains whatever followed

Oh Geet...I really dont know what to comment...

You told YES without thinking twice...you should have taken some time

Yash...I didnt see anything wrong this person meeting Komal...He really doesn't possess any bad intentions...he gave the same complaint to the Headmistress regarding the security and secondly, I appreciate his gentleness of taking the headmistress permission before continuing to meet Komal.

Well Geet...I know you and you always take wise decisions...its just that I am little concerned for you this time.

Dont worry Yash...The headmistress has asked me to be rest assured

Anyways...I believe all is well that ends well...Catch you sometime later...bye

Bye

KM...

Maan was in best of his mindset... This was the happiest day that he got to see after 3-4 years of depression. This happiness is clearly visible in Maan's face.

Arre Bhai...Aap Aagaye? This is a usual happening when Annie eagerly waits for her brother till the time he enters the home

Maan hugs her with  a smile

Arre Maan Bete...Kya baat hain?...Aaj aap bohuth khush nazar aarahe hain! (What is it? You seem to be very happy today)

Daadi hugs Maan...Bete...eise hi muskurathe rahiye...yeh muskurahat dekhne keliye yeh aanken bechain rehthi hain (Keep smiling like this...I am always to curious to see this smile on your face)

Haan Bhai...What's up? Oh...let me guess...I think Vicky bhaiya would have called you and informed you... You are happy that Vicky is coming back soon after completing his studies...Am I correct?

Hmm...Haan Annie

He doesn't want anyone to know the true reason for behind his happiness

Annie...Give him some time to fresh up

Daadima, Annie...Will join you people at the dinner table in next hour.

Sure bhai...take your time

Maan gets into his room...He gets into a serious thought about what ever happened in that school today...About What Nandiniji told about Komal and her mom...He again feels bad for them... Anyways...he wants to tell  THANKS to Komal's Mom for her decision. He strolls for a while but unable to decide on anything...Finally, he gets an idea of buying her a Greeting

I have given a Greeting  Card only to Neha...How can I again give it to someone else?He again thinks for a while...Well...the purpose of giving  it is different this time...I will give her a THANK YOU Greeting card...that's final.

He finishes with his shower and joins Daadi and Annie who are waiting for him at the dinner table.

Next day...

Sharp at 11:30 PM...Komal just finishes with what her Mamma had packed in her tiffin box.

Komal is worried...Will I be able to meet my Paapa again? Was it a dream that I met him?

That's when the attender comes to her...Komal...Someone is here to meet you...the attender takes her to the play area and Komal is surprised with what she gets to see

PAAPA...PAAPA...

She instantly hugs him and Maan grabs her in his arms and kiss on her cheek.

She kisses him back

PAAPA...Main Aap se bohut Naraaz hoon

Kyon Kya hua?

She gets down immediately

Aap mujse kal milne nahin aaye

Maan kneels down to reach her level of height.

Oh Baby...I had lot of work...I have a big office to handle all alone

She is still not convinced...She goes and sits on the chair under the tree in the play area...Maan sits next to her.

Baby...Are you still angry with me?

She is showing a fake anger...still trying to look at him from a corner of her eyes...

I got something for you...Well, you are angry so I'll take it back to my office

He acts as if he is about to leave...she holds his hand with her tiny hand and smiles at him😊

Hmm...yeh lijiye...and gives her a box full of chocolates

WOW...Chocolates...

Aaan Haan...I will give it to you...but you have to do two things for me...

She is not convinced...Yash uncle has never put such condition on me before giving me chocolates...I will not say NO to my Paapa...otherwise, he will stop meeting me then

OK paapa...I promise you...

That's like my good girl

Now the second one is...I have got this Greeting card for your Mamma...Dont forget to give this to her when you meet her...and dont dare to open it...Its for your Mamma and only she has to open it.

This condition is easier...Sure Paapa...I will give it to her the moment I meet her...i.e after school

Maan makes her sit on his lap and kisses her cheek again...You are a real good girl...a sweet angel.

They happen to play for few minutes...Didn't realise when the time struck at  12:00 PM.

Ok baby...will see you tomorrow...Have to leave now..

Paapa...such a short time...she makes a baby face..

He kneels down again to reach her level...baby, you have to get back to your classes...Paapa has to get back to his office...I promise to meet you tomorrow...and you dont forget your promises ...OK?

She kisses on his cheek...BYE PAAPA

BYE Baby

Later Geet comes to the school to pick up Komal Mamma...and she hugs Geet with lot of happiness

Geet is speechless to see this happiness in her face. Geet knows the reason behind it

Komal hands over the things to Geet after they reach Indian Paints.

Yeh lijiye...

She handsover the greeting card and the chocolate box to her.

What is this?

Today Paapa came to see me today

Oh really?

Yah Mamma...He gave me this chocolate box with a condition that I should take chocolates from this box only with your permission hence I am giving this box to you...Geet is shocked with such a condition and Komal agreeing to it...Uff...Only I know what I go thro when Komal consumes so much chocolates and I have to fight with her to stop it...I must agree..Komal's paapa is really smart...What? Why am I calling him Komal's Paapa? What to call him by the way?

Maama...Geet snaps from her imagination

Take this Greeting Card...this is for you...

For Me? She decides to open it after having lunch with Komal and after putting her to sleep.

Once done with her routine task with Komal, She is about to open the card when she realises...The last greeting card I got was from Dev...and now from this person...She is not sure to open this or not...Oh Geet, the reason to give you this Greeting card could be different...comeon open it.

She opens it to find a beautiful greeting with a THANK YOU message in it and a small note..."Komal ke Mamma...Thanks for everything...Its all because of you that I am able to see some happiness in my life...and I really wish you get all happiness in your life that you deserve"

Happiness? She takes a sigh...Babaji...do you really intend to give it back to me? Tears rolls down her cheeks.

NO PRECAP

Happiness? Babaji...do you really intend to give it back to me? Tears rolls down her cheeks.

Geet continues with the rest of the day with her busy office schedule. Komal wakes up later and has good time with Manisha, Pandeji, Romeo and rest of the gang till the time her mamma finishes with her office work.

Later in the evening, Pinky and Uncleji were eagerly waiting for them to have the usual evening get together.

Uncleji had prepared nice tea and served them with some readymade snacks

Pinky takes Komal to the play area.

Geet bete...I don't know why I am feeling this by looking at you today, I could make out some glimpse of happiness in your face...If my assumption is right, your meeting with the headmistress went on well yesterday. Geet lost in her own world of thoughts...Sorry bete...Myself and Pinky had to leave for that wedding and I missed to enquire about what followed in Komal's school...please tell me.

Geet tells him what ever happened yesterday and today in Komal's school

Hmm...so, this is the reason behind your happiness... I appreciate your decision...I know you so well...you are happy with Komal's new found happiness.

Uncleji...my life is over...If I am alive physically, its only for Komal

He rests his hand on her shoulder...Please beta...don't ever tell this again for god sake...you are a brave girl... just close your past chapter thinking bad days are over and happy days are here.

HAPPY DAYS? Hmmm...Geet has a sad smile...Lets see it uncle

Komal runs to Geet...Mamma...Can I get one chocolate please?

Uncleji couldn't believe what he heard... Arre Komal bitiya...Aap kab se chocolate khane keliye permission lene lagi? (From when did you start asking permission to have chocolates)

This is the strict order by her new friend...he has given her a box full of chocolates with strict condition that she has to take her mamma's permission.

Oh...that's good...Komal listens to whatever this new friend says...that's amazing.

Dont call him friend...he is my Papa Making a baby face

Geet gives her one chocolate and Komal back to play area

Geet bete...This person seems to be good...see, he is not trying to spoil Komal and seems he has a way to deal smartly with the kids... But I have only one concern...

Boliye Uncleji

What if there is a situation where this person has to stop meeting Komal sometime in future...I am worried as Komal is really getting attached to this person and She will not be able to face this grief of missing him...And...

Uncleji...I can understand your point...but what could I do? I cannot bring back Dev...Is it possible? And how can I tell this bitter truth and hurt that innocent angel who is the only happiness of my life? That's why I agreed to the Headmistress request...Over and above all, I heard from the headmistress that even this person has gone through with his tough life and has seen a glimpse of joy in Komal.

Par beta...

Uncleji... Babaji has not left me with any choice. What can  I do? At this point of time, Komal's happiness is what matters to me and I cannot hurt her at any cost...and cries endlessly

Uncleji hugs her immediately...Beta..I am really sorry...I didn't mean to hurt you...I was only worried about few things in this regard...

Main ne kaha na...sab tik ho jayega (I told you right...everything will get back to normal)...Please don't cry.

I am sorry if I hurt you...

Na beta

What to do? I am forced to take each and every day as it comes without worrying about my past and without expecting anything out of future.

Beta...Please give this card to papa when he comes to see you today.

Sure Mamma

And...Dont open it...Your  Papa is the one who will open it and Dont forget your papa will get angry if do so.

Komal Kisses her cheek and promise not to open. 

At Khurana Construction...9:00 AM

Pinky at the reception...And she stands up immediately after seeing Maan

Good Morning Sir...says Pinky

Hello MK...Good Morning says Sasha

Good Morning Sir says Tasha

Go...Go...Go...Good Morning Sir Says Aadi

Aadi, Sasha, you both need to meet me at my cabin in next  half an hour

They have a usual meeting...

MK...Good News is that our London project has got approved

That's good

Ok Guys...I have some task to complete...will be out of office for an hour...see you after 12:00 PM

Sure MK

At the school...11:30 AM

Maan and Komal meet...

PAPA...PAPA...and hugs him and kisses him

Papa, Mamma has given this for you...and hands over the Greeting Card to him

Maan was surprised...he was actually worried what if Komal's mom is upset with the Greeting...now getting a greeting card in return states that she is not angry with him...THANKS GOD

Ji Papa?

Kuch nahin beta...will open it later.

Now...be honest with me...Did you give the chocolate box to mamma?

Yes Papa...I did.

And you are taking chocolates with her permission?

YES PAPA... PROMISE

That's like my good girl.

They spend a quality time together till 12:00 PM and then Maan returns back to his office holding Greeting card between a file he was carrying...He calls Aadi into his cabin

Aadi...review this file and give me your opinion about this project

SS..Ss..sure SS..Ss..Sir

Aadi leaves and Maan just remembered the Greeting Card...Oh Dear...how did I forget that...I need to take it from Aadi.

Aadi gets back to his cabin and runs a check and finds a Greeting Card Enveloped in between the file. He takes the Greeting card envelope out and was about to get back to Maan's cabin and handover to him and just then Sasha walks in.

Arre Aadi...what is this?

This was in-between the file...I need to give it back to Sir

Oh Aadi...use your brain! Who will dare to give a Greeting card to him?

It might be some card from a client

Mmm..doesnt seem to be...There is no name written on the envelope...I dont think its from a client...let me open it and see

STOP IT  Sasha

Sasha and Aadi turn to look at Maan...he was fuming with Anger

Sasha...how can you open an envelope which belongs to me?

Sasha was getting nervous now... MK...I dint know its yours...Moreover there is no name written on it and that's why I was trying to open it

Henceforth you find any letter or envelope which has no name mentioned on the cover, you should hand it over to me...IS THAT CLEAR? Maan gives a glare at her and snatches the Greeting card that she was still holding...and leaves from Aadi's cabin. She is wondering and despirate to find out the details wrapped up in that envelope... I am sure this card is from someone special If MK is so possessive about it.

He is opening it wondering what could be the content...It was a Greeting Card with "Thank YOU for your kind Gesture".

He instantly smiles and He opens the note...

"Dear Sir...Friend...Komal Papa...I am confused and  don't have a clue of how to relate or address you...But All I would tell you is THANK YOU"

Why is she thanking me? I am the one who is thankful to her. He continues to read.

"THANK YOU for being Komal's PAPA...She misses her PAPA...I can fight with this world to give her all happiness but not her PAPA as he is no more...I have hidden this harsh truth from Komal as her tender heart does not have the ability to face the loss of her father and to accept the fact that she will never get to see him in her life."

Maan closes his eyes to feel the pain in this note

"I have been in a helpless situation whenever Komal used to ask about her PAPA...God only knows how difficult it had been to lie to her... but what could I do...I was really HELPLESS...I have been telling her the lie that her PAPA will suddenly appear in front of her one fine day and the moment he sees her...he will take her in his arms and Kiss her...and she was living with that dream..."

Maan is gaining courage to read further...

"...and she found YOU in reality. I couldn't explain to her that you are not her PAPA..as she is not willing to believe...I left it as I am happy with her new found happiness..."

Finally, a smile appears on his face...

"I have one request from you...When the time comes where you plan to quit meeting Komal, please let me know sometime in advance so that I can prepare myself to handle the situation"

Why is she thinking in this term? Maan is actually worried

"I can make out that this sentence in the note might have hurt you...I am SORRY if I have hurt you knowingly or unknowingly...but believe me, I never intend to hurt you... Its just that I am concerned about my daughter...she is the one and only happiness of my life and I can never ever bare to see my little angle getting shattered"

Now he is able to clearly understand her point of view.

"Anyways...I hope my little angel is not troubling you...If YES, then I apologize on her behalf...The thing is she is very naughty and at the same time she is very very innocent. Please...Please share your true concerns if any. You take care, BEST REGARDS, Komal's MOM"

Maan runs thru a mix feeling... He is finding her pain to be much more severe than his own. For the first time, his mind is seriously thinking about something which is keeping him away from his past.

PRECAP:  Oops...Yash decides to sell "Indian Paints" 😲

PART  - 6

Maan runs thru a mix feeling...He is finding her pain to be much more severe than his own...For the first time, his mind is seriously thinking about something  which is keeping him away from his past.

Next day he meets Komal on the usual timings...

She seemed to be a little lost... one of her class mate was jealous with Komal seeing her spending time with her Papa and she tells Komal that her papa will stop meeting her soon.

Beta...why are you so quite today?

She remains quite for few more seconds and...

Papa...

Yes dear...

I wanted to ask you something...

She keeps quite for sometime...

What happened?

Papa, Where were you all these days? Why didn't you come to meet me? You know how much I missed you? She had tears in her eyes...Maan is really hurt with those tears...Didn't know what explanation to give...

I am SORRY...I had to fully concentrate on my business  and that's why I couldn't spend enough time with you.

Komal is still in tears...and he wipes her tears away...

Please dear...don't cry

She hugs him tightly and not able to control her tears...please papa...promise me that you will never  stop meeting me.

I Promise...I will never ever stop meeting you.

Sure Papa...she kisses his cheeks before leaving.

As per the usual routines, Geet picks up Komal and they both are back to Indian Paints office...

Mamma...Papa gave it...and hands over the letter to her.

After komal finishes with her lunch and goes to sleep...she tore the envelope carefully and opens the letter slowly.

"Hello Komal's  Mom...Hope this letter finds you all fine and blessed with good health. To begin with, you can address me with any name suiting your comfort level...But I prefer to call you Komal Mom...Just because you are her MOM!"

Geet has an unexpected smile on her face.

"Thank You for the Thank You Greeting...I almost went speechless for sometime after reading your note in the Greeting... All I would like to mention is...I am really proud of you for the love you have towards Komal and for hiding all your sorrows and tears just to see your daughter smiling...I can understand what it takes...I can understand what is going thru your mind at this point of time...Its not easy, I know that"

Geet stops reading for a while as tears rolls down her cheeks...

"I do not intend to stop meeting Komal... I can purely understand your concerns, I will be meeting her and I wish you will never stop me to meet her... Is Komal troubling me? The answer lays within your note that you had sent to me saying that Komal is a "Little Angle"...how can a Little Angle like her can trouble anyone? I am loving every single minute that I get to spend with her. Is she naughty? I doubt...I  guess all her naughtiness is reserved only for her mother she has never shown it on me."😉

Hmm...Again a smile on her face...😊

"And let me tell you...I never felt that I will find some happiness back into my life till the time I met Komal...and I am sure this will happen in your life as well... I could see that you are a brave woman...never give up on your hopes...You Take Care & Best Regards!"

Geet feels light at heart after reading this letter... For the first time, her mind is seriously thinking about something  which is keeping her away from her past.

Few days passes by...Komal is regularly meeting Maan and Komal has been a Mediator between Maan and Geet who successfully does a role of a pigeon, passing the letters between Maan and Geet every now and then...😳

One fine day, Geet gives a usual call to Yash from her Indian Paints office...

Hie Yash...how are you?

I'm fine Geet and you?

I'm fine too...Yash, I just called to update you with what all happened in office for the day...

Listen Listen Geet...Shall we meet today? Need to discuss something very urgent.

Are you coming to office now?

No Geet...Shall we meet for a cup of coffee? I will pick you up from home say around 6:30 PM.

Sure...But Yash...All fine na?

We will meet and discuss Geet.

Geet keeps the phone down...She senses something wrong. Geet and Komal get back to home. She requests Uncleji to take care of Komal for some time and she leaves along with Yash

At the coffee Shop...

Yash is quite for sometime...doesnt know how to start the conversation

Yash...please tell me what's the matter? I have never seen you so quite

Geet...I dont know how to begin...

My family in Canada needs me. Papa is not able to handle his business all alone...he has been facing problems health wise. Hence I need to go back to them.

No Geet...I have decided to sell Indian Paints operations...

What?

I have to Geet

Yash, Is that the only solution left? Believe me, I will take care of it here...

I have to get back to Canada and I have no clue when I will return back. Papa and Mamma has been constantly calling me to come back to Canada... After my Bro and Bhabi's death in that car accident 6 years back, Papa and Mamma have no body else apart from me whom they can rely upon...I have no other choice left...I need to go back along with my niece and nephew. ...they will continue their schooling from there. I also need enough cash reserve...

Geet is quite and depressed...as her contribution to Indian Paints has been limitless...she is personally attached to this organisation and yash as a wonderful boss

Geet...I can really understand your state of mind...But I am left with no other choice...

Istill remember the day we got introduced thro uncleji (Pinky's dad). it's been almost 3 years back...but seems as if it happened yesterday...I was really amazed by the way you handled my niece and nephew...I recall the plights of those people whom I assigned the responsibility of being the guardian of those two brats...But you have been handling them differently trying to deal with the situation understanding their child psychology...and slowly you transformed them to be such disciplined kids after you took the responsibility of being their guardian and also slowly helping me out with Indian Paints operations...I really owe you a lot Geet

Yash..Its  me who owe you a lot...I really fear my situation about mine and Komal's survival if Babaji didn't introduce me to Uncleji and you. But Yash, Are you sure there is no other alternative left?

Yash nods sadly for a NO.

 

Yash... you carry on with your procedures... I am still there to support you.

Thanks Geet

Who is buying Indian Paints?

I will be advertising it news papers tomorrow...I will meet few people and then decide...When I meet the right bidder, I will explain them about you so that you and Komal so that you continue to work with the same pace without any disturbance.

Dont worry about me Yash...I am worried about your papa's health... please ask him to take care and convey my regards to him...And dont forget, I am always there to help you.

Yash holds his hand on hers...THANK YOU GEET...I am really lucky to have a friend like you...I will miss you and Komal when I get back to Canada.

Me too Yash.

Next day...

At KC...

Maan calls Aadi to his cabin...

Aadi...read this news paper post...Call this person and fix an appointment...

Ssure Sssir...But why are you interested in buying a paint company? Is it worth it?

Its simple Aadi...When we have our own paint company, our future construction cost tend to reduce when we combine the operations of both the entities (Khurana Constructions and Indian Paints)

Precap: Maan and Yash Meeting...and Maneet Meet...lets see how their first meeting turns to be 

Please note: Had to steal some scenes and dialogues from GHSP Nov 2010 episodes...but my story line still remains different.

Yash has been meeting few people who positively responded towards the advertisement. But he was unable to strike the right deal...He expects at least 1.25 to 1.5 crores but he was not getting any serious buyer till now.

Finally, Aadi fixes up a meeting between Yash and Maan Singh Khurana. They decided to meet in a cafeteria and then discuss. Yash is so excited with the fact that the great business tycoon is interested in his business.

Hello Mr. Maan...Pleased to meet you. I have heard a lot about you. Well...I thanks for your response towards the advertisement...To introduce about my company...

I know very well...Indian Paints company, its clients, and its line of business as we cater to the same market...would not like to waste my time on it.

Yash remains quite...

Coming to the point...I have got the full ground work and I know the net worth of your company including the land value, fixed assets, capital value, Business and stock market levels and so on...I would say I would give you 2 crores for this...

2 crores? But Mr. Maan...

Take it or leave it...

What is this man upto? I have calculated 1.25-1.5 crores and this man is offering me 2 crores..that's 50-75 lakhs more than I expected? Has he gone nuts?

But Mr. Maan...let me explain you something...

Mr. Yash...you might have high expectations but I can pay you the actual value for your business and that's final...have no time for argument...I have to leave now as I have some other commitments...

Yash gulps his salaiva...FINE...I am fine...I am ok with it. So, when shall we sign the documents...

NOW...

But Mr. Maan...I needed 2 days time to arrange for the documents...

Mr. Yash, When I am interested in a deal, I sign it immediately without thinking or even postponing to the next day...I have these key documents are prepared by my lawyer...Lets sign on it now and we shall sign the rest of the documents in next one or two days.

Both sign the documents. Maan gives a check to Yash with 2 crores written on it and signed by Maan. Yash takes it and looks at it in amusement.

Is all fine with the cheque? Do get back to me if any problem in debiting it into your account...Hmm

YYES...Mr. Maan...So when shall I take you to my company?

Your Company?

I mean Indian Paints Company

Mr. Yash...its no longer your company...Its MY Company from this moment...

But Mr. Maan...I am suppose to show you the company, introduce you to my employees and...

I will get it done myself...THANK YOU.

But Mr. Maan...you are trying to push me off completely...I still have some rights till all the documents are signed.

Mr. Yash...the key documents are signed between us...and henceforth if you interfere in Indian paints business then you will be dragged to court.

Wait wait Mr. Maan...Oh friend, why do you get so angry that easily? Fine...I will stay away from this business completely.

He  holds Maan's hand...But Mr. Maan...Would like to tell you something about my staff and labours...I am emotionally attached to them...I consider them as a part of my family

Mr. Yash...I am not interested in emotional talks.

But...

Mr. Yash...I am a strict business man...I dont want my time to get wasted further...

Ok...Mr  Maan...as you wish

Maan leaves from there leaving a confused Yash behind...This person is so rude...how will Geet manage to work with him...How will she manage taking care of Komal? Oh god!

Maan manages to be in Komal's school on time...he finishes spending some valuable time with her and then he gets back to Khurana Constructions...

SS...SS...Sir...how was the deal?

Aadi...I got it signed...Now Indian Paints company belongs to us.

That's great SS..Ss..Sir.

Hmm

But Sir...you need a secretary to support you now as our business operations are growing.

Yes Aadi...I have been avoiding this...but now I would need a secretary for sure.

Shall I arrange for an interview session?

No Aadi...not now...wait till I let you know.

OOk Sir...

Now...Let me visit this Indian Paints company

At Indian Paints...

As per the usual schedule, Geet and Komal finish with the lunch together. After komal goes to sleep, Geet goes to the Store room on the first floor to check on stock.

All the labours were about to leave for their usual one hour lunch break. One of the labour has seen the stock room open and he locks the room from outside.

Geet didn't realise this...she finishes with the stock checking and she comes near the door  and found it to be closed. She knocks the door but no response.

Oh no...all labours would have gone for their lunch break...what to do now? Komal must be all alone.

Maan gets into Indian Paints office. He asked his body guards to wait near the reception area and he carries on with the office sight seeing...

Geet is still stuck in that stock room...

Babaji...what shall I do? I need to go back to my cabin..

She finds a rope in one corner of the room which was strong and long enough. She ties the rope to the window peeping into the big office of the first floor. She ties the rope to the window base and slowly climbs down...

Maan is just standing close to that rope but did't notice it as he is busy observing the office. Geet slowly climbs down and at one point of time her feet touched Maan's shoulder. They both turn to have an intense eye lock...she loses her balance and falls on him...and with  a thug...both fell down to the huge pile of loose cotton arranged near by.

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Dev: Namasthe

Darji:  Namasthe...Aap Koun?

Dev: Ji...sometime back you had approached an engineering company to renovate your haveli...I am the engineer who has been assigned to do this work.

Darji: Oh..Aayie (Please come in)

Darji introduces Dev to all male members of the family...

Darji: Brij...inko zara apna haveli ghumao (Show him our haveli)

Brij: Ji Darji

Brij shows the haveli for sometime...

Dev: Brij ji...mujhe ek glass paani chahiye (I need  a glass of water)

Brij: Paani kya...lassi hi le aatha hoon (What water? I will bring butter milk for you)

While brij leaves from there...Dev takes a look at the haveli...Suddenly he hears a voice...

Rajji: Didi...Mera kitab vapas karo (Return my book)

Geet: Nahin doongi...Terah Saal ki hi huyi ho aur tumhen Mills & Boons kitab panda hain ?(I will not give you...you are 13 and you're reading Mills & Boon)

Dev is lost in her looks...she was the most beautiful girl he has ever met in his life.

Rajji: Didi...I want to improve my English...That's why

Geet: Oye Hoye...Aur koi kitab nahin mila iske alava? (You didnt get any other book apart from this?)

Geet is holding the book in her hand looking at Rajji and teasing her by showing her tongue...and runs without looking ahead...and Bang..

Geet banged Dev with such intensity that both lost balance and fell on the floor...They both are lost looking at each other's eyes. Geet's one hand is on his shoulder and the other hand on his chest where as Dev's hands are covering her waist... their touch sending such shivers into their body which they never knew it existed in the first place.

They snap out slowly listening to Rajji...Didi...

Rajji: Didi...Aap tik hain na

Geet nods her head..she is not able to utter a single word with what just happened...She is feeling shy to turn and look at Dev...But wondering who is he. Geet and Rajji start moving from that place before anyone sees them talking with a stranger.

Dev: Ji Rukiye...

Geet and Rajji stop

Dev: Aap ka kitab (your book) He hands over the book to Geet with a soft touch...Once again sending shivers into their body.

Just then Brij comes there with the glass of water and lassi

Geet: Bhai..Mera book is upar wali kidki se gir gaya tha...usse lene aaye the. (My book fell down from the top floor window...just came to pick it up) She makes sure her brother doesn't see the book.

Dev is amused with her presence of mind...

Dev: GEET...very nice name as beautiful as her own self.

Brij turns to Dev

Brij: Dev ji...aap ko kahin chot tho nahin lagi?

Dev: Ji...main tik hoon (I am fine)

Geet: DEV...Hmm...nice name

By next day, Geet and Dev get to know more details about each other...

Geet is a BA student studying in a college on Hoshyarpur-Amritsar Highway

Dev is an engineer who has been assigned to do the renovation work.

Their first encounter marked the beginning of a new phase of their life...least did they know what lays ahead...what life and fate has decided for them.

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Daadi: Maan Aap abhi tak tayar nahin huye hain? (You are not ready yet)

Maan: Daadi...mujhe yeh sab pasand nahin (Daadi...I dont like all this). I dont want to think about marriage for another one or two years.

Daadi: Maan Bete...Aaj hum ne kapoor family se milne ka vaada kiya tha...Aap ko yaad honi chahiye ke Khurana khandan main vaade nahin todthe (Today I had promised to the kapoor family that we'll be meeting them...to remind you, khurana family never break their promise)

Maan: Par daadima

Daadi: Maan...I am just asking you to come along with me and just see the girl...we are not getting the engagement or marriage done today right?

Maan keeps quitefor sometime...

Maan: Tik hain daadima...I am coming down there it doesn't mean that I must like the girl...OK

At Kapoors...

Aayiye Aayiye...Mr. & Mrs. Kapoor welcome Daadi and Maan

Mrs. Kapoor takes their leave as Mr. Kapoor keeps Daadi and Maan busy with his talk...

Mr. Kapoor: Maan beta...just go straight ...take left and keep going till you get to see the last door...that's the wash room

Maan leaves from there...reaches the wash room and freshens up by washing his face...While returning back to hall...he passes by a room where two ladies are talking...it was Neha's room and Mrs. Kapoor is getting her daughter Neha ready...

Neha: Yeh kya ma...I am not a show piece...Why are you decorating me like this?

Mrs. Kapoor: Are beta...they are coming to see my daughter...she should look good enough right?

Neha: But Ma...why so much jewellery? You said its a casual meeting and nothing else...but you are dressing me in such a way as if its my wedding today and you will send me off along with those people who have come to see me?

Mrs. Kapoor: Par beta...they are khuranas...You don't get such alliances every now and then...I don't want my daughter to look small in front of them.

Neha: Ma...I dont want to get into a relationship where my husband or his family rank me based on my appearance...Moreover, I have been telling you that I am not interested in getting married now...I want to complete my studies...please ma...I am taking this meeting as a casual one nothing else...and remember, you told me to meet them...that's it and it doesn't mean that I must say YES because they have come all the way to see me...please understand its not only my marriage, its going to be the beginning of my new life and I need to see my comfort levels with that person whom I am going to get married to.

Mrs. Kapoor removes all the jewellery from her and keeps it as simple as possible as per her daughter's wish...she is happy that atleast she has accepted to meet Maan

Maan smiles at whatever he has been listening...His first impressions about Neha has been impressive...and also  she wouldn't mind to wait for the marriage for another year or two. He tries to catch a glimpse of her if possible but failed. He leaves from there and joins Daadi.

In next 10 minutes...Neha comes down to the hall and Mrs. Kapoor accompanying her.

Mr. Kapoor: Yeh lijiye...Yeh hain meri badi beti Neha (She is my daughter Neha). Aur Neha bete...yeh hain Savithri Devi aur yeh hain unke pote Maan (She is Savithri Devi and he is her grandson of Maan)

Neha and Maan look at each other and happen to miss their own heartbeat.

Mr. Kapoor: Neha Bete...Daadi ke peyar choovo (Touch the feet of Daadi)

Neha comes near Daadi and Daadi holds her by her shoulder

Daadi: Is ki koi zaroorat nahin bete...

She looks at Neha

Daadi: Badi pyari bachi hain...aayiye...hamare paas betiye (Such a cute girl...come sit next to me)

Neha smiles...and sits next to Daadi

Both Maan and Neha stealing glances

Neha: Hmm...he is really handsome...will he like me? Accept me even if I am willing to continue with my education?

Maan: She is really beautiful...She seems to have all qualities that are essential for a Khurana Khandan Bahu. But wonder what she is thinking about me.

Daadi: Neha bete...apne bare main kuch batayiye

Neha: Ji...

Neha feels shy and smiles

Neha: Ji ...My parents and my younger sister are my world... I agree to what ever they say...

Mr & Mrs. Kapoor feel proud to hear this...

Neha continues...I am very simple by nature and have very few friends. I am currently doing my BA second year...aiming to complete my graduation with good marks.

Daadi: Hmm..interesting...Even I prefer to get my grandson married to an Educated girl.

Neha smiles and feels happy about what she heard from Daadi.

After some time...

Mr. Kapoor: Neha Beta...Maan bete ko hamara ghar ghumake dhikhao (Show Maan our home)

Neha: Ji Papa

Neha and Maan leave from the hall where all the elders are seated. Neha begins with the ground floor and then takes him to the first floor. Where there are 2 rooms for guests and a big terrace.

Neha:  Ji...Aap ko hamara ghar kaisa laga (How did you like our home?)

Maan: Hmm...bohuth acha laga (liked it very much) ghar bhi aur ghar wale bhi ( the home and even people living in it).

They look into each other to have an intense eye locks. Neha blushes thinking what he is trying to say...Moreover,  this is the first sentence he spoke and that was enough to make her shiver and she remains silent for sometime.

Maan: Neha ji, I am not a person who is talkative but when I talk I am straight  forward...I have liked you and found that you have all qualities to be my ideal wife.

Neha is restless...and she is really shy to turn back and look at him and unable to utter a single word.

Maan: why are you quite all of a sudden?

Neha: Ji...main woh...I

Maan: Neha Ji...you can rely and talk to me what's in your mind.

Neha: Ji main woh...apni padai (My studies)

Maan: Hmm...you want to complete your graduation and then get married...am I correct?

Neha: Ji...aap ko kaise...

Maan: Well...I got to listen to your mother-daughter talk when I was passing from the wash room.

Neha remains quite... amused with his understanding.

Maan: I have no problem in waiting for a year or two as I need this time as well. and WE both need this time to understand each other. Now tell me...you are interested in me or not

Neha's joy knew no bounds and her happiness was clearly visible in her facial expressions. What else she could ask for...Maan was the ideal match for her in all terms and moreover he is willing to wait ...how nice of him.

Maan: Shall I take your silence as acceptance?

Neha bluses and nods for an yes.

They spend some time on the terrace

Neha: Now, I will take you back to the ground floor. Will show you my garden..I love gardening...Neha and Maan are near the stares taking them to the garden...have lot of flowers planted and I take care of themmm...

Their first encounter marked the beginning of a new phase of their life...least did they know what lays ahead...what life and fate has decided for them.

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Maan and Geet lost in each other's eyes... Their lips were too close... A very strange attraction builds in but a glimpse of their own past incidents block their mind to imagine any thing further.

Yeh kya...how can I see that incident repeating with another guy...no way

Both immediately snap out of each other.

Precap:  "Who the hell are you to talk to me like this?"

                 "I'm your BOSS"