Dedicated to Madhu who wants an update.
It was a beautiful village named Bhavanapuri.It's more like a forest.
Birds were flying.Small animals enjoyed on grass.
A dark complexioned middle aged lady was working in the open area.She was Rano.
"Geet".
Geet came running.
"Maa".
Rano:Why did you become late Geet?Did you supply milk?

Geet:Yes Maa.
Rano and Geet work in the rice fields and also sell milk.
Rano:Why do you look dull Geet?
Geet was gloomy:Maa...some people are still teasing me.

Rano:Don't get hurt Geet.Even I was taunted by people for my dark skin when I was young.Dark complexion does'nt make anyone ugly.You are pretty though dark.
She smiled:Really Maa?Am i pretty?
Rano:Yes Geet.You are pretty.
Geet ran towards the mirror and looked at it with a smile.
Geet:Maa...were you also pretty during your younger days?
Rano blushed:Your father used to say that i am pretty.
Geet:Guess he was flattered by your looks?
Rano blushed:Ya.He found my dark skin shiny.
Geet:Then why did he leave you Maa?
Rano became dull.

Rano:I don't know Geet.He married me in the temple.We were living together happily.But his mother fell ill and he went back promising to come back soon.But He never came back.People say that rich men cheat poor village women like us as there are many other women too in our village like that.But I won't believe that your father cheated me.He must have been forced to leave me.He loved me a lot.I am sure that he has not cheated me.
Geet:Yes Maa.My father can't cheat a nice lady like you.
Rano:I hope you won't face my fate.I am praying for that.I am sure that God will hear my prayer and give you a nice husband.Yes Geet..you will get a Prince who treats you like a Princess and those who made fun of your dark skin will not be able to face you.
Geet blushed.
She asked innocently:Really Maa?Will I get the Prince of my dreams?
Rano caressed her:Yes Geet.You will get.
Geet blushed.
A beautiful house...
Maan got ready and came for break fast.
Maan:Break fast is not ready?
Jhanvi:Maan...the table is full of different dishes.

Maan:Mom...you know that my taste is different.
Vicky:Only Naintara bhabhi can make Maan bhai's favourite breakfast.

Everyone smiled.
Naintara came with pancake:Here is your pancake Maan.
Maan:Wow..thank you bhabhi.
Maan tasted it:Yummy.
NT:But after your marriage I won't cook for you.Naina will make nice pancake for you.
Maan blushed.
Savitri:I can't wait for Naina to come here as the daughter in law.

Maan murmured:I too can't wait.
While serving breakfast Dev held Naintara's hand romantically.Naintara gave him a stunned look.
He winked at her.
NT whispered:Others will see.
Dev gave her a naughty smile.

Naintara pinched his hand.
Dev took off his hand.She smirked.
Tej:Maan..so today you are leaving for photography?
Maan:Yes dad.I am going to the Village Bhavanapuri.I need to take the best photographs for the international photography competition.

Tej:That's really good.All the best beta.

Maan:Thank you dad.
Jhanvi:Before going you will be visiting Naina.Right?
Savitri:What's the need of asking that?Maan will definitely visit his beloved Naina.
Maan blushed while all others smiled.
Naina got ready in a salwar suit.
Her mother Asha:What have you worn?You know that Maan is coming here.Why don't you dress up well?

Naina:Is'nt it neat mom?
Asha:It's not at all stylish and it looks traditional.Why don't you wear modern dress?
Her dad Roshan:Oh Asha...Naina is not a fashion designer like you.So she won't be as stylish as you.Let her what she likes.What difference does it make?

Asha:It makes difference.She is my daughter,so people expect some style statement from her.I designed so many nice dresses for her.
Naina:I do wear them mom.You know that.But i can't wear them to the office.Right?I need to go to office after meeting Maan.
Roshan:Exactly.
Asha:I am not arguing with father daughter.
Suddenly Maan reached there.They all smiled.
Roshan:Welcome Maan.Ready for the journey?
Maan:Yes Uncle.
Asha:Maan..you tell Naina to dress well.
Maan:Whatever she wears she looks beautiful.
Naina blushed.Maan and Naina exchanged romantic glances.
Roshan Asha smiled.They both walked away giving them privacy.
Maan:Naina..today I am leaving.I will miss you.
Naina:All the best Maan.Do well.
Maan:Your support is my strength.
He held her hand.They shared a sweet eye lock.

Maan travelled to Bhavanapuri.
Geet was walking through the green forest area.She saw some men staring at her with their lusty eyes.
She gave them an angry glare and walked.They came in front of her.
They:How can you ignore us?No one will even look at the ugly dark girl like you.But we are willing to adore your skin.
Geet fumed with anger:Cheee...I don't want anyone to adore my skin to fulfil their lusty needs.Dirty people!

She tried to walk away.But they pulled her towards them:How can you just go like that?
Geet bit their hands and ran.They chased her.Geet was scared:God..please save me.
Maan who reached there saw this and started fighting with the goons punching them.
They ran away.
Geet looked at him smiling.
Geet:He is a real Prince who saved me.
Geet remembered Rano telling that she will meet her Prince one day.
Geet blushed:Is he my Prince?
Maan walked towards Geet:Are you ok?
Geet was not taking her eyes off him.
Maan noticed her face.He was stunned.
He thought:Why do I feel that she resembles Naina?Only the complexion is different.
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