Destiny, Fate & Love: RomCom Ishtyle! - STORY COMPLETED! - Page 12

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CHAP 14. LET'S TALK!

Geet smiled as she got down the stairs of KC with Khushi. Yesterday Maamiji had heard Anjali and Geet's conversation and gave Geet an advice. And today Geet was going to implement that advice. The advice was quiet simple: Stop being a kabab mein haddi between Khushi and Arnav! What would happen then? The romance between them would bloom. Or atleast that's what Geet thought her MJ was telling them. Who knows what she was rambling in her broken English. But Geet got the gist and planned to leave them alone. She also had the perfect excuse ready for it.

"What the...! What the hell do you mean?, Arnav cried out once Geet told him her decision.

Geet rolled her eyes. Why is her brother so dense? "Arre AB! I meant exactly what I said! I am working late so I am not coming home with you!, Geet explained again.

Arnav growled, "What do you think I am? Your driver at your beck and call. Daily I leave my evening meetings and come to pick you up and now you don't want to come with me? Samajhke kya rakha hai mujhe!

Geet rolled her eyes again, "Offo Bhai! Its work. Kaam mein toh delay hoga hi na! Ab main kya client ko jaake bolun, I am sorry Sir, mein aapka design aaj nahi de sakti kyunki mera Bhai mujhe pick up karne aaya hai! How ridiculous does that sound!

"Don't argue with me!, Arnav growled.

"And don't you growl at me!, Geet hissed.

"I will. Kya karlegi?, Arnav frowned.

Geet smiled widely, "AD ko bol dungi!

Arnav's eyes narrowed, "Why do you always bring Anjali Di into this?

"Always? When did I do it before this?, Geet placed her hands on her hips and glared at him.

Just as Arnav opened his mouth to retort, a quiet voice spoke up, "Aap log please jhagda mat keejiye!

Arnav and Geet turned to look at Khushi who tried to make herself look smaller at their glance.

Geet huffed, "You know what, AB! Lets continue our argument in the evening. Right now mein jaa rahi hun, aap Khushi ko ghar chod dena!

Geet turned around to walk away when she heard Arnav roar, "What!

Geet whirled around only to see Arnav glare at her, "Why should I drop her?

Geet had the bad urge to strangle her brother. Uff Babaji! Yeh kyun nahi samajhte? Main inki life mein chaar chaand lagaane ki koshish kar rahi hun, aur yeh hain ki apne hi paaon pe kuraadi maarte hain! Ab kya jaroorat hai Khushi ke saamne uske baare mein itna rudely baat karne ki!

"Yes! You are dropping her and that's final!, Geet even stomped her feet.

"Or what? You will tell your beloved AD?, Arnav snarled at her.

Geet simply gave him a wide smile, "Nope! I will just tell Aakash that you refuse to drop his Saali. And then I will tell MJ and DJ about the way you treat the sister of their future bahu! And then I will even tell your idol Maan Singh Khurana and his family about it. Let them also know how rude and cruel their favourite person is!

Arnav gritted his teeth, "You are blackmailing me!

"Nope. I am negotiating., Geet retorted.

Arnav took a deep breath trying to calm himself down, "You drive a very hard bargain!

Geet smiled, "I know. Take Khushi to her house. I will come later with Aakash Veere. I will ask him to pick me up! Geet turned around and walked off.

Arnav sighed and then turning towards where Khushi stood, he spoke up, "Chalo Khushhh... He was surprised to see no one standing there. Where is this girl? Where did she go? He looked around in worry only to see her head off towards somewhere. Ab yeh kahaan chali? Uff! As if one mad Geet isn't enough, I have got another crazy girl in my hands too. Yeh Khushi bhi na!

"Hey! Where are you going?, Khushi heard Arnav snarl. She stiffened and then turned around, "Hum kahin bhi jaayein, aapko isse kya! Aapko toh humein drop nahin karna, haina?, Khushi snarled back.

"What?, Arnav was now annoyed, "What are you babbling about? Anyway, get in the car right now!

"Aap humein hokum de rahe hain? Aap hote kaun hai humein hokum dene waale?, Khushi's hands went to her hips as she glared at Arnav.

Arnav pursed his lips and took a long breath to calm himself down. He didn't have time for this rubbish, "Look Khushi! Chup chaap car mein baitho!

"Nahi!, Khushi huffed and even stomped her foot.

Arnav had enough. Khushi could only watch with wide eyes as Arnav grabbed her hand and dragged her off to the car. "Arnavji!, she squealed but it was of no use. He simply ignored her and almost threw her into the seat.

Khushi could only watch with shock as Arnav slammed her door shut and came to the driver's seat. She huffed and folded her arms against her chest. Agar inhein lagta hai ki hum koi gaai hain jise yeh kahin bhi aur kaise bhi ghaseet sakte hain, toh yeh bewakoof hain!

"Yeh kya kar rahe hain aap? Aapki himmat kaise hui humaare saath iss tarah badtameezi karne ki?, Khushi glared at Arnav but he totally ignored her. She huffed at his silence and decided to ignore him too.

Both remained quiet for a while and then Arnav stopped the car. Khushi could only watch with confusion as he stepped out and went somewhere. In few minutes he came back and Khushi's eyes widened. His hand held an ice-cream cone. She was surprised when he handed the ice cream to her and sat stiffly. She looked at the ice cream and then at Arnav. Kya inhonein humaare liye... She smiled softly. Yeh bhi na, ajeeb hain! Saary bolne ke jagah, ice cream thama dete hain!

Arnav felt a smile come on his face as he saw Khushi smiling. He felt very bad at how rude he behaved with her by dragging her so roughly. So he had gotten her some ice cream hoping it would melt her anger. And obviously it worked.

Khushi ate her ice cream and couldn't stop herself from talking to Arnav.

"Waise yeh achcha tareeka hai logon ko manaane ka! Kisi ko ghussa dilaao aur phir ice cream deke use manaao!, Khushi commented.

"Manaao? Main tumhein nahi manaa raha!, Arnav commented, his body language stiff and his eyes looking straight as if avoiding Khushi's eyes.

Khushi smiled mischievously, "Arre! Humne kab kahaa, ki aap aisa karte ho! Hum toh bas aise hi bol rahe the!

Arnav rolled his eyes and Khushi giggled.

"Waise thanku! Kal ke golgappe ke liye! Humein bada mazaa aaya! Lekin aapko pehle wahaan se khareedne mein kyun aitraaz tha? Achcha toh the woh golgappe!, Khushi chattered.

Arnav couldn't resist from butting in, "How can you like those? They were roadside! Pata nahi kitne germs the usmein! Yuck!

Khushi huffed, "Aisa kuch nahi hai! Hum bachpan se khaa rahe hain raste pe! Aaj tak kuch nahi hua!

Arnav shrugged, "That's coz you are lucky! But I still stand by my words, yeh bahut dangerous hai!

Khushi chuckled, "Aap ameer log aur aapke chonchle!

"Its not chonch... What the hell was that?, Arnav frowned.

Khushi let out a laugh, "Chonchle! Arnavji! Chonchle! Yaani ki nakhre!

"Nakhre? I don't do nakhre!, Arnav pouted and Khushi had the bad urge to pinch his cheeks. Bilkul bachche jaise dikhte hain.

"Achcha? Toh roz ka aapka, "Main Khushi ko ghar nahi le jaaunga! kya hai? Sab nakhre hi toh hain!, Khushi commented.

"Listen! I don't do nakhra! ASR doesn't do nakhra! I have a style and status to adhere to! And I lack patience, that's all!, Arnav clarified.

Khushi shrugged, "Hum ise nakhre hi kahenge! Khushi didn't notice that for the first time she was speaking freely with Arnav. Every time she was in car with Arnav, Geet was around and she always talk about general things with other two. Also, with Arnav's rude behaviour, things were little awkward between them. But with Geet not there and the ice cream breaking the ice between Arnav and Khushi, Khushi was able to speak freely now.

"Its not nakhre dammit!, Arnav growled as he pointed his finger at her.

Khushi's eyes narrowed at the finger in front of her and she hooked her Index finger to it and pulled it towards her, "Nakhre! Nakhre! Nakhre! Sab aapke nakh... Khushi shut up as her pulling his finger had pulled Arnav towards her and he had turned to look at her in surprise. Their eyes clashed and words vanished from Khushi's lips.

Arnav couldn't blink, he couldn't think; he was frozen as he stared at Khushi. For few seconds he couldn't breathe as his eyes drowned into Khushi's eyes. Beautiful eyes! Is that hazel color or is it coffee? Arnav's thoughts went off into a tangent as he simply couldn't look away from Khushi. Khushi also felt her stomach somersault as Arnav's eyes captured her attention and she couldn't look away. She gulped and then wet her lips. Her action drew Arnav's eyes to her lips and then they flicked back to her eyes as if unsure of the emotions erupting inside him. His heart sped up and breath came out of his mouth in short bursts. He had the bad urge to lean forward and take her lips into his when suddenly ... Chalo Maiyya Ke Bhavar Bhavar Chalo Maiyya Ke...Khushi's phone rang, shattering the silence and bringing them crashing into the reality.

Arnav pulled away with a jerk as he blinked in shock. What the hell...? What did just happen? Meanwhile Khushi was also unable to understand what just happened. Why was she having trouble breathing? Why was her stomach doing somersaults? She was totally confused. Her phone stopped ringing and that's when Khushi noticed that her ice cream had begun to melt and was flowing down her hand. She grinned and licked her hand. Arnav saw her action and his eyes widened. Yuck! So gross! And I am going gaga over this girl! What the!

Suddenly, Arnav slammed on the accelerator and focused on reaching Khushi's home right away. I need to get away right now! Khushi blinked in surprise at how angry Arnav looked. Then she shrugged. Who cares! Waise bhi yeh itne nakhrebaaz hain ki inka kuch nahi kahaa ja sakta! Kab kis cheez pe ghussa honge, pata nahi! Before she knew it, the car reached her home and just as she got down, the car drove off not even allowing her to say thank you. Khushi simply looked at the car incredulously and then shrugged and walked off. Bade ajeeb insaan hain!

Geet sighed in annoyance as she cut the call. Its 9 in the evening. How the hell am I supposed to reach home? Geet might have used working late as her excuse but she actually didn't have anything to do in the office. So she had decided to go through some old files and check out the old projects. After all, working in KC had been her dream since her teenage and if she wanted to work here, she needed to be familiar with the company's work as much as possible. Before Geet knew it, she was lost in the world of architecture and was surprised to learn that it was almost 9 in the evening. Hey Babaji! She had gotten out of Sasha's cabin only to realise how deserted the office was! Only Maan's cabin had its light on and Geet knew that it was because Maan tended to work late too. She had trudged down then through lift and called Aakash only to come to know through his secretary that he was in a meeting and will be free after 10 only. And that is why Geet was worried. She didn't know how to reach home.

Ek minute! Geet snapped her fingers! AB! SJ! Yeh dono ko main call kar sakti hun! Yay! She cheered and dialled her AB's number! He might scold me a little and throw some barbs at me but atleast I won't standing in late evening in such a deserted industrial area. Just as the phone started to ring, the ringing stopped. She frowned. Yeh kya hua? She looked at the screen and her eyes widened. Oops! Battery died! Ab kya karun? Babaji! Help! She looked around in worry. I can catch a bus! Lekin mujhe toh yeh bhi nahi pata ki kaunsa bus Shantivan ke taraf jaata hai! Aur yahaan toh koi rickshaw bhi nahi! Lo! Chali thi AB ki madat karne aur khud ke liye hi musibat khadi kardi! She looked up, "Dekho Babaji! Yeh sahi nahi hai! Main toh kitna achche nek kaam kar rahi thi! Do dil ko mila rahi thi! Ek rishta bana rahi thi! Aur aapne mujhe hi musibat mein daal diya? Mujhe kuch nahi pata! Ab aap hi mujhe ghar pahunchaao! Ab aap...

"Geet! Kisse baat kar rahi ho?, came a voice and Geet whirled around. There stood Maan looking at her in confusion. Geet smiled, "Babaji se!

"Kya?, Maan frowned.

Geet's face lit up and she nodded, "Haan! Mujhe na Babaji se baat karne ka bada shauk hai! Woh toh mere best friend hain! Mere har problem ka solution wahi toh dhundhte hain!

Maan blinked in confusion and then nodded. Crazy girl! He walked off when suddenly he stopped, "Wait a minute! He turned around, "Geet! Tum yahaan kya kar rahi ho itni raat ko? He double checked his watch just to make sure he had the right time. I am right. Its after 9 PM. Itni raat ko, yeh yahaan?

Geet smiled uneasily. Ab inhein kya bataaun! Ki jaal bun rahi thi Bhai ke liye aur apne hi aapko phasa gayi! Uff! She noticed Maan looking at her expectantly and realised that he still wanted an answer from her, "Woh main... KC ke old files padh rahi thi aur usmein time kaise nikla pata hi nahi!

Maan nodded, "Aur ghar kaise jaaogi?

Geet bit her lip and looked at him sheepishly, "Iske baare mein hi Babaji se baat kar rahi thi! Unse keh rahi thi ki mere liye koi ghar jaane ka zariya bataa do! Lekin yeh hain ki kuch bolte hi nahi! She huffed as she glared at the sky. Maan stared at her for a second incredulously. I can drop her too! Didn't that click into her brain? Her solution is here and she is still wondering about it! And then unable to resist he teased her, "Are you sure tumhaare Babaji ne ab tak koi solution nahi bheja? Maan didn't know what got into him that made him behave so impishly. May be it was the innocent way Geet talked to her Babaji, or maybe it was her pouting expression or maybe it was the smile she tended to throw at him! Whatever it was, it made him leave his guard down and relax and joke around her. Maybe its because she is my best friend's sister and my best friend always makes me feel relax, Maan tried to reason. But in his heart, he knew being Anjali's sister was not the reason that made his serious demeanour vanish.

Geet broke into her thoughts by replying to his query, still looking at the sky, "Nahi! Babaji ne abhi tak nahi bheja! Ab main ghar kaise jaaun? She looked at Maan pitifully and Maan couldn't resist from chuckling. Geet frowned in anger, "Mr. Khurana! Aap mujhpe has kyun rahe ho?

"Hasun nahi toh kya karun Geet?, Maan chuckled again, "Tumhaare saamne main khada hun, theek usi waqt aaya hun jab tumhein tumhaare problem ki solution ki jaroorat thi aur abhi bhi tum yeh soch rahi ho ke tumhaare Babaji ne koi solution nahi bheja?

Geet's jaw dropped open, "Arre haan! Babaji ne solution already bhej diya! Aap! Aur main yunhi unhein kos rahi thi! She looked up sheepishly, "Sorry haan Babaji! Maan shook his head amusedly. Yeh Geet bhi kya ladki hai!

"Chalo Geet! Car mein baitho! I will drop you!, Maan said and Geet happily nodded. Before she knew, they were sitting in the car and driving off.

Geet remained silent for few minutes but then she couldn't resist. She had to speak! After all, she was seated beside her AD's best friend and her dream boss. And that's just not it. She was sitting beside THE MSK! He has such an interesting personality. Inke interviews toh hamesha hi hatke hote hain! And kuch bhi kehlo, magazines photo don't do him justice! And today I am sitting with him with a chance to pick at his brains! Hey Babaji! What more do I want!

So then Geet opened her mouth, "Waise kya aap Babaji mein vishwas karte ho?, the moment the question was out of her mouth, she cringed. GEET! Yeh kya sawaal pooch liya! Tujhe duniya ka sabse bada architect banna hai, Babaji pe thesis nahi likhni! THE MSK, Architect ke duniya ka King tere saamne hain, aur tu hai ki Babaji ka naam jap rahi hai! Tera kuch nahi ho sakta! Uff!

Maan blinked in surprise. So many girls have tried to talk to me. Some praised my career, some went gaga over my body, some even asked questions about my family! No wonder I am fascinated by her. Sometimes she fights back against injustice and sometimes she bossily drags me to the dance floor. Sometimes she quarrels with her Babaji innocently and sometimes she ends up asking me a question that is totally out of box! Geet! Tum bahut interesting ho!

Geet frowned. Yeh kuch bol kyun nahi rahe hain? "Mr. Khurana! Maan Saab!

"Huh? Kya?, Maan came out of his thoughts.

"Maine aapse kuch poocha!, she said weakly, mentally still scolding herself for asking such a simple question when she could have asked so many other important things.

Maan nodded, "Haan! Main Babaji ko manta hoon! Lekin kabhi unse baat nahi ki jaise tum karti ho!

He looked at her with a smile and she smiled back.

"Waise tumne yeh sawaal kyun poocha?, Maan asked wondering.

Geet shrugged, "Bas aise hi! Mujhe na chuppi pasand nahi! Toh socha aapse sawaal poochke thodi baat cheet karloon!

Maan nodded and then frowned as a thought came to his mind. He decided to ask Geet about it, "Geet! Kya main tumse sawaal pooch sakta hoon?

Geet grinned widely, "Haan! Haan! Kyun nahi! Shauk se poochiye!

Maan took a deep breath knowing very well that his question was going to open the wounds that were just starting to close, "Tumhein darr nahi laga un gundon se bhaagte waqt? This was one question that intrigued Maan. The question was not about being scared. What Maan wanted to know was when others were ready to bow down to her family and accept their atrocities due to fear, how come Geet didn't bow down? Didn't she have any fear?

Geet understood his question and also the meaning behind it, "Laga tha! Bahut darr laga tha!, she whispered, "Lekin darr se bada dard tha, apni saheli ko marte hue dekhne ka dard, choti umar mein usse uske jeene ke haq khone ka dard! Aur phir mujhe AD aur AB ki kahaani yaad aayi! Kaise unke parivar waalon ne unhein unke ghar se nikaal diya! Aur mujhe realise hua, ki main AD aur AB ke liye kuch na kar saki! Lekin Channi ke liye toh kuch kar hi sakti hun! Uss anyaay ko rok nahi paayi, aur naahi Channi par hue anyaay ko rok saki! Lekin use insaaf toh dila sakti thi! Bas isliye lad padi!

For few seconds, there was silence and then Maan spoke, "You are very brave, Geet!

Geet whispered thanks and remained quiet. But after a while, she, as usual, couldn't handle the silence. Moreover, Maan's serious question had left an awkward vibe in the air and Geet wanted to desperately dispel it.

Par poochoon toh kya poochoon? Geet wondered. She turned to look at Maan as she wondered what question to ask him. And then an idea came and she blurted out, "Agar aapko main yeh kahoon ki uss waqt mujhe bahut darr laga, toh kya aap abh bhi mujhe brave kahenge?

Maan smiled softly, "Brave matlab woh nahi jo nidarr ho! Brave woh jo darr ke hote hue bhi aage badhe! He glanced at her and Geet smiling softly looked away.

"Waise..., Geet began, mischief shining in her eyes, "Aapko kabhi darr laga Mr Khurana?

Maan frowned, "Yeh Mr. Khurana kya hai?

Geet huffed, "Baat mat ghumaayiye Mr. Khurana! Aur aap mere boss ho, isliye Mr. Khurana!

Maan looked at her with pleasant expression on his face, "Boss office mein! Yahaan main tumhaari Di ka dost hun!

"Theek hai!, and then Geet giggled, "Maan Saab!

Maan cringed and Geet broke out laughing. Maan turned to glare at Geet for calling him with a name he hated the most only to be stupefied. Geet was laughing her heart out and Maan couldn't look away. His heartbeat sped up and Maan had to use all of his mental strength to pull his eyes away and focus on the road.

"Theek hai! Maan bulaaungi! Ok?, Geet finally spoke once her laughter calmed down, "Waise you have yet to answer my question! Aapko kabhi darr laga?

Maan hesitated and then nodded. Geet's eyes widened, "Kab?, she asked excitedly. She wondered what his answer would be. First presentation, first deal with International clients. No! Wait! His Architecture exams! When was he scared? She waited with bated breath for his answer.

Suddenly Maan mumbled something and Geet frowned, "Ki? I didn't catch you! Maan closed his eyes as if embarrassed and then opening his eyes, he spoke up, "Cockroach! I mean when I was a kid, not now... but I...! Maan couldn't say anything more.

Geet blinked. And then blinked. Her jaw dropped open. Maan glanced at her and then looked away. This is so embarrassing! And then Geet broke down laughing. Maan gripped his steering tightly as he glared at the road. But after a while even he couldn't stop himself from laughing.

Suddenly, Geet screamed, "MAAN! COCKROACH!

Maan rolled his eyes and grumbled, "Very funny Geet! Bachpan mein darta tha Geet! Bachpan is the key word here!

Geet started to laugh again and Maan also couldn't resist from chuckling. And off they went with laughter and talks to Shantivan where Maan dropped Geet. Geet didn't know but that was the night she started to hold a special place in Maan Singh Khurana's heart.

Aww! Wasn't that cute? What do you think people?

Hope you like this chapter!

Thank you, take care and have fun,

Kalpana

Loved part 14 👏
Arshi and Maneet having conversation.
Eager for the next part.

Lovely update. One side Arnav and Khushi talking normally and other side Maan opening up with Geet. Geet's talk with Babaji and Maan's scene was super cute.loved it.

CHAP 15. NEW MATCHMAKING PLOT!

Few days had passed since Maan gave Geet a lift home and Arnav Khushi got a chance to spend time alone. On Arnav Khushi front, nothing much happened. Arnav had decided to stop his attraction towards Khushi in whatever way possible and for that he was ready to do anything, even going to point of threatening his family that he will stop picking Geet up if she stayed late and made him Khushi's driver. Anjali, Geet and Maamiji were naturally scared that Arnav and Khushi wouldn't get together unless they spent time together. So they decided that it was better that Geet remained kabab mein haddi as the alternative was not acceptable to them. But if they thought that making Geet stick around will support their cause then they couldn't have been more wrong. Arnav stopped talking to the girls totally in the car and when questioned, he would simply say he wanted to concentrate on his driving. Khushi had also stopped talking due to her starting to feel uncomfortable around Arnav as whenever she was near him, she felt butterflies in her stomach. So she was glad for the silence. The only person who was not amused by the silence was Geet. I do so much and these two always end up throwing water all over my plans! Kya Babaji!

While Arnav Khushi love story took a halt, Maan and Geet's story started to progress. As days passed, Maan found himself liking Geet more and more. Of course, he didn't realise it was happening. All he knew was that Geet's presence always brought a smile to his face and her mischief filled eyes had him grinning and when she smiled, his heart skipped a beat. But he was totally unaware of how he was slowly changing. But his family definitely noticed.

Daadima almost had a heart attack when she saw her grandson standing in front of mirror adjusting his look and hair for almost 10 minutes. Now if this was her younger grandson then she wouldn't have been surprised. But it was her elder grandson, MAAN! When did he start caring so much about his appearance? She was so shocked that she actually went and asked Dev if there was some very big meeting scheduled today and Maan needed to badly impress some client. Dev was naturally confused at the question as he knew there was no such meeting at KC. So he assuaged Daadima's worries but himself became suspicious. He didn't even tell his wife about the situation. He simply decided to observe his Bro! Who knows! Maybe Daadima was just reading into things that weren't there. But nevertheless, Dev decided to keep an eye on his Bro.

And then came the day when even Dev got a shock. Few days after Daadima spotting Maan in front of the mirror, Dev saw Maan grinning like a fool while looking out of his window. Dev's eyes widened. Bro? Grinning? How...? He even looked out of the window to see what was so funny. But there was nothing outside. From that day, Dev continued to see Maan grin randomly at any given time. One day he even grinned in the middle of the presentation. Poor his employee! He got so scared at MK's sudden grinning that he thought he did something wrong and ended up goofing up the whole presentation. Of course, he didn't know that Maan was grinning because Geet was sitting right in his sight outside of the conference room making faces at whatever she was reading. It was her expressions that had him grinning for many days. Not that he actually noticed it.

Once the presentation was over, Dev got another shock when Maan instead of scolding the employee for goofing up the presentation, as Maan normally was very strict about these things, ended up saying good job to the shocked employee. That day not just Dev but also the whole KC got a shock. What was happening to his BRO? Dev wondered. But he had yet to get his answers. What Dev didn't know was that today he would get the answers to all his questions. And then he would take one decision that would set the ball rolling and bring us all to one of the turning points of this story! What decision does he take? Read along and get to know!

Geet was lost in thoughts. She was totally worried. And her worries were legit. If Arnav and Khushi won't even look at each other, let alone talk to each other, how will they fall in love? Hey Babaji! Kuch toh help kariye na! She wondered what else could she do! Akele chodna toh rehne do! AB toh mujhe maar hi daalenge! Aur kya kar sakti hun main? Geet! Kuch soch! Or else...

Or else what would happen Geet didn't get the chance to think as just then she crashed into someone. Dev cringed as he watched Geet crashing into someone. But it was not just someone. It was MAAN SINGH KHURANA! Padi! Geet ko daant padi! Poor Geet! Dev shook his head. It was nice meeting you Geet! May your soul rest in peace! He gulped as he watched Geet stumble back and Maan grabbed her waist to stop her from falling. Dev raised an eyebrow. Aaj tak kisiko Bro ne girne se nahi bachaaya! Aur Geet ko kamar se pakda jaa raha hai! Interesting! And then Dev's eyes widened as something else happened. BRO! He mentally shouted in shock at what he saw. He simply couldn't believe his eyes! Maan should have straightened up right now! He should have started scolding Geet by now! Geet should have started to cry right away! But that didn't happen! Why? Because Maan was still holding Geet in his arms and didn't look like he was interested in letting her go anytime soon. Luckily no one was in the corridor so no one noticed Maan holding Geet in her arms. But Dev saw! Dev's jaw dropped open when Maan simply stared at Geet's face. Dev took few steps closer to try and understand the situation. He took in a sharp breath as he realised that Maan was staring into Geet's eyes And Geet was staring right back. Dev was so shocked that he ended up mentally shouting Arnav's catchphrase. What the! Idhar toh eye lock chal raha hai!

Just then Maan's phone rang and Dev could only continue to watch in shock as Maan, after coming out of his trance, gently straightened Geet up. Dev gulped as he noticed the gentle way in which Maan pulled his hand away from Geet's waist. Dev wanted to scream, Bro! You are in public place, kuch toh sharam karo! And then Dev almost fainted. Because Maan Singh Khurana had actually smiled as Geet apologised and walked off. Suddenly everything clicked into place and the puzzle called MSK's weird behaviour got solved. Oh ho! Toh yeh chal raha hai Bro ke life mein! Dev walked to his cabin in shock as he tried to digest the news. There is something going on between Maan and Geet! Maan was definitely feeling something for Geet! The words ran through his brain in loop as he sat down on his chair. He blinked a few times and then a grin started to make its way on his face. Geet aur Maan! Oh sorry! NT, Bro ko kya bulaati hai? Yes! Veerji! Veerji aur Parjaayiji! He frowned. Na! Bro aur Bhabhi! He blinked and then nodded. Yes! Perfect! Geet Bhabhi!

Suddenly Dev got very excited. Oh man! This is such a big news! He stood up in excitement. I cannot believe this! He suddenly starting dancing. Maan ki banegi Geet dulhaniya dulhaniya! Saajan ki hogayi sajaniya sajaniya! He even sang mentally. He danced for another few minutes and then started to pace around, his hands jittery with excitement, his lips spread in a wide grin. Ab kya karun? Ab kya karun? I have to tell somebody. Kisko toh yeh baat bolni hi padegi! Par kise? Daadi! Yes! He turned and walked to his mobile on the desk but then stopped. Nahi! Daadi se pehle NT ko bataana hoga! Uska toh sapna tha, ki ghar mein uski Parjaayi aaye! Kitni mannat maangti thi woh ki uske Veerji ki shaadi ho! Haan! Pehla news NT ko! Get ready NT! Devrani banne ke liye!

NT was looking through some fashion magazines when her phone rang. Her face lit up when she saw her husband's name on the screen. Haaye Dev! Kya aap humein itna miss kare rahe hain!

"Hello Dev darling!, NT flirted as she giggled.

"NT. Suno! I..., Dev tried to say but was cut off again.

"I know. I know! Humein pata hai aap kya kehne waale hain!, NT broke in.

On the other side, Dev eyes' widened. Isse pata hai? Kaise? Kab? Kahaan? Then he frowned. Aur isne mujhe bataaaya nahi? His eyes narrowed, "Tumhein pata hai? Toh tumne mujhe kyun nahi bataaya? Jaao! Main tumse baat nahi karta!, Dev pouted.

At home, NT blinked. What?! She looked at the mobile for a second in confusion. And then placed it back on her ear. Has her husband gone mad? Or was he pranking her? Her eyes narrowed too. He was pranking her, obviously. She huffed, annoyed that he was pranking her, "Paagal hogaye hain kya aap? Nahi, hogaye hain toh bataa deejiye! Hum Maan Veerji se kehke aapko Paagal Khaane mein dalwa dete hain!

"Paagal? What?, Now it was Dev who was confused.

"Aur nahi toh kya?, NT growled, "Aap pooch rahe hain humein kaise pata! Arre! Aap humse pyaar karte hain, yeh humein nahi pata, toh kya aapki secretary ko pata hoga! Aur yeh kya hai?, she imitated his voice, "Mujhe kyun nahi bataaya?, she huffed and reverted back to her normal voice, "Arre! Aapne I Love You bola tha College Days mein aur ab pooch rahe hain aapko kyun nahi bataaya! Sachchi keh rahe hain hum! Humaari shaadi ek paagal se hui hai!

"Wait a minute!, Dev mumbled, "You are talking about this?

NT rolled her eyes, "Toh aur kya?, she snarked, "Dopahar ko, kaam chodke, aap humein call karoge, toh hum aur kya samjhe? Yahi ki aap humse I Love You kehna chaahte ho!

"What? Nahi! I don't want to say that!, Dev groaned.

NT pouted, "Nahi? Why?

"Why?, Dev frowned and then shook his head, "Woh sab chodona! Its not that important! Ab meri baat..., Dev was cut off.

"Not important?, NT shrieked, "Humaara pyaar not important? Hum phone rakh rahe hain!

In Office, Dev was annoyed. Main yahaan itne important topic pe baat kar raha hun and she is talking about I Love You. Uff! "Theek hai! Rakhdo phone! Main bhi nahi bataaunga tumhein ki tumhaare Veerji ne tumhaare liye Jethani dhundhli hai!, Dev shouted.

At home, NT shouted back, "Theek hai! Mat bataao! And then her eyes widened as Dev's last words went through her brain. KYA? "Dev! Dev! Ek minute!, she shrieked into the phone but Dev had already cut the call. She looked at her phone in shock. Jethani! Yaani ki Parjaayi! She let out a loud squeal.

Meanwhile Dev grinned as he cut the phone. Ab aayega asli mazaa! NT would be so annoyed. She will call me non stop now, I am sure! But main nahi pick up karunga! Mujhe paagal khaane bhejna chaahti hona! Ab tadpo suspense mein! He chuckled.

After an hour, Dev's secretary blinked in surprise as NT stormed towards Dev's cabin, annoyance written on her face. Poor DK! May God protect him!

Dev was pleasantly surprised to see his wife in his cabin and also amused when instead of greeting him, she went right to the point, "Kaun hai meri Parjaayi? Kahaan hai woh? Aapko kaise pata? Woh dono kaise mile? Maan Veerji ne kya kahaa? Kab shaadi karenge woh? Aur sagaai? Karenge ki direct shaadi? Aur haan...

Dev cut her off as he placed his hands on her arms, "Calm down NT! Relax! Deep breaths dear! Deep breaths! As NT took deep breath to calm herself down, Dev explained what he saw, but not before starting with Daadima's query. NT's eyes widened and widened as Dev narrated Maan's actions for last few days and then Geet and Maan's eye lock. He even explained what should have been Maan's reaction and how Maan actually reacted. Once Dev finished with his narration, NT got lost in her thoughts. For a while Dev watched her but then he became impatient as the excitement of his Bro's wedding got to him.

"Toh kya kehti ho NT? Kisko pehle bataayein? Daadima ko ya Annie ko? Daadima ko na? After all, rishte ki baat toh wahi chalaayengi!, Dev spoke.

NT came out of her thoughts and frowned at her husband, "Rishta? Don't you think you are too fast!

"Matlab?, Dev frowned.

"Yahaan toh pyaar ki bhi chingaari nahi lagi aur aap shaadi ki baat kar rahe ho!, NT explained.

Dev was confused, "Pyaar ki chingaari?

NT shrugged, "Arre! Aapne dekha ki Veerji pyaar mein gire hue insaan jaise behave kar rahe the! Lekin kya Geet aise kuch signs dikha rahi thi?

Dev frowned as he thought. He remembered how Geet had casually said sorry and walked off. NT was right. Geet didn't seem to be as affected as Bro. His realisation must have shown on his face because NT smirked, "Ab samjhe?

Dev nodded and the pouted, "Agar Geet Bro ko pasand nahi karti toh iska matlab mujhe meri Bhabhi nahi milegi?

Dev looked so adorable that NT couldn't resist from pinching his cheeks, "Oh humaare Rajkumar! Humne aisa toh nahi kahaa na?

Dev raised an eyebrow and NT smirked again, "Just wait dear hubby! Aapne apna kaam kardiya humein sab bataake! Ab humaari baari! Hum banaayenge Geet ko humaari Bhabhi!

Two hours later, Anjali frowned in confusion as she waited for NT's arrival at a restaurant. It was the same restaurant in which she sat with NT and Geet few weeks back planning her Chote's love life. She wondered why NT specifically chose this Restaurant. And why did she sound so smug and arrogant when she asked, no demanded that Anjali meet her ASAP at this restaurant? Baat kya hai? Just then NT arrived and Anjali was shocked by the way NT sat with pride in front of her. Normally NT met her like friend, hugging her and giggling excitedly but today she reminded Anjali of those snobbish ladies she met at the social functions. And then NT spoke and what she said shocked Anjali totally.

"Hello Anjali! Or should I say Samdhanji?, NT spoke.

Anjali blinked in confusion, "Kya? NT! Tum theek toh ho?

NT huffed, "Yeh tum kya hai? Aap kaho Anjali! Aakhir ladki waali ho aur hum ladke waale!

"Kya?, Anjali could only repeat herself as she stared at the weird version of her friend.

NT ignored her question and continued to speak, "Hum aaj yahaan aaye hain, aapse aapki behen, aapki Baby ka haath maangne humaare Veerji, aapke MS ke liye!

"KYA?, now Anjali was shrieking. The expression on Anjali's face was so comical that NT couldn't hold onto her act of being snobbish anymore and broke down laughing.

Anjali thought that NT was pranking her, "Uff NT! Aapne humein dara diya! Mazaak ki bhi had hoti hai NT!

NT smirked, "Lekin humne mazaak toh kiya bhi nahi!

Anjali was once again confused, "Matlab?

Finally NT took pity on her best friend and explained to her what she heard from Dev. Anjali was left with her mouth hanging open. It took her few minutes to come out of shock, by then NT had already ordered for both of them and sat drinking coffee.

Anjali finally came out of her shock, "Matlab humaari Baby, Maan Saab ko usse pyaar hua hai?

NT nodded and giggled. Now that she had shocked her friend, she threw off her pretence and behaved normally, "Haan! Aur Anjali Di, best baat toh yeh hai ki, jin lover boys ki woh mazaak udaate the, aaj unmein se ek ban gaye hain humaare Veerji! She giggled as she remembered how her husband used to be mocked for drooling all over her. Ab hum aapko chedenge Veerji! Mazaa aayega! Anjali also chuckled as she remembered how MS used to mock Shyam for singing songs in her praise. Shyamji ko Majnu bulaate the na aap, MS, ab hum aapko Majnu, Romeo, aur pata nahi kya kya bulaayenge!

Anjali looked at NT excitedly, "Hum kya keh rahe hain, NT, tum jaldi se jaake Daadima ko bataao, aur hum Naaniji ko. Dono ka rishta pakka kar dete hain! Phir engagement hogi, shaadi hogi! She sighed dreamily as she imagined her Baby in shaadi ka joda. Then suddenly she snapped her fingers, "Idea! Kyun na MS aur Baby, aur Chote aur Khushiji, ki shaadi ek hi din hojaaye! Kya mazaa aayega nahi! Double shaadi! Anjali giggled and clapped excitedly.

NT looked at her friend incredulously and then slapped her forehead. When Anjali frowned at her actions, NT looked at her pityingly, "Anjali Di! Kya aapki gaadi har waqt shaadi pe hi aake atakti hai?

"Matlab?, Anjali asked.

NT huffed, "Arre! Romance naam ki bhi kuch cheez hoti hai!

"Hum kuch samjhe nahi!, Anjali pouted.

NT rolled her eyes, "Arre Romance! Uske liye inhein waqt denge ya humaare Veerji aur Parjaayiji ko shaadi ke bandhan mein turant baandh denge?

Anjali shrugged, "Usmein kya hai? Shaadi karwaa dete hain! Uske baad jo romance karna hai karne dete hain!

NT resisted the urge to roll her eyes again, "Arre! Shaadi ke baad ke romance mein kya mazaa! Mazaa toh hai woh chhup chhup ke milne mein,, NT was the one now sighing dreamily as she remembered her college days, "Woh aankhon ka milna, woh sharmaana, woh sharmaate hue unka haath pakadna, saath ghoomna, raat ko phone pe ghuspusaana, ek doosre ke favourite color ka dress pehenna, unka favourite dish banaane ki koshish karna, woh parties mein unke saath dance karna, the thrill, the fun, oh Anjali Di, woh excitement uff!

NT looked at Anjali with dreamy eyes and smiled as she saw Anjali blushing. Oh Yes! Even though Shyam and Anjali had arranged marriage, they did have their own secret meetings, all orchestrated by NT, Dev and Aakash. Because it was obvious Maan and Arnav were too overprotective of Anjali to let her alone with Shyam till they got married. Even Daadima, Naaniji and Maamiji had been fed up at their protectiveness and supported Dev and Aakash when they planned to let Anjali and Shyam meet alone. That was one of the few times when both the families had joined hands to fool ASR and MSK. Everyone were in on those plans, even the servants!

"Yeh baat toh tumne sahi kahaa! Shaadi ke pehle ke romance ki baat hi kuch aur hai!, Anjali agreed.

NT nodded and then she shrugged, "Aur waise bhi, Geet ke side se toh kuch confirm nahi hai! Aur upar se humein bhi yeh bhi pata nahi ki Maan Veerji ko apne feelings ka ehsaas hai bhi ya nahi, aur agar hai toh kab woh apne feelings ka izhaar karenge!

Anjali looked down sadly, "Iska matlab hai ki yeh love story bhi humaare Chote ki love story ki tarah total adhoori hai! Aur as usual ismein bhi humein hi taang ghusaana padega! Kaash hum Baby ko ismein involve kar sakte! Matchmaking ki kya kya ideas aate hain usko?

NT nodded, "Haan! Lekin uski hi yeh love story hai!

Both were silent for a while and then NT spoke, "Lekin ek baat different hai iss love story mein!

"Kya?, Anjali looked on curiously.

"Unlike Arnav Bhai's love story, jahaan, Khushi is not that impressed by Bhai aur Arnav Bhai ko pyaar aur shaadi se total nafrat hai, yahaan Geet Veerji ko bada respect karti hai! Aur Dev bataate hain ki Veerji Geet ki badi taareef bhi karte hain, ki kaise usne apne parivar waalon se lad liya sachchai ke liye! Aur Veerji ko shaadi ya pyaar se koi problem nahi! Aur Geet bhi ek dum waisi hai jaisi life partner Veerji chaahte hain!

"Toh?, Anjali asked.

NT smiled, "Toh iss love story mein itni mehnat ki jaroorat nahi padegi jitni mehnat Geet Arnav Bhai ke love story mein kar rahi hai!

Anjali nodded, "Haan! Yeh baat bhi sahi hai!

"Lekin kuch toh karna padega na?, NT sighed.

Anjali was confused, "Kyun? Kyun kuch karein? Agar Baby aur MS ek doosre ko respect karte hain, aur office mein saath time spend karte hain toh yeh love story toh apne aap apne mukaam pe pahunch jaayegi! Humaare interference ki kya jaroorat hai?

"Jaroorat hai!, NT spoke worriedly, "Dono sirf office mein milte hain, ek doosre ko sirf professional setting mein milte hain! Dono mein baat bhi hogi toh jyaada se jyaada office ke kaam par! Humein lagta hai humein kuch karna chaahiye, aisa kuch ki Veerji aur Geet Professional setting se baahar nikle! Ek doosre ko alag se dekhein! Thoda bahut saath mein waqt bitaayein! Aur Veerji aur Geet hi kyun? Humein kuch aisa karna chaahiye ki dono couples yeh day to day routines se baahar nikalkar milein!

"Lekin karein kya?, Anjali wondered.

NT huffed, "Arre! Isliye toh humne aapko bulaaya! Kuch toh idea deejiye!

Anjali looked at NT sadly, "Abhi toh kuch idea nahi aaya! Lekin humein sochne ke liye thoda time do! Aur tum bhi socho!

NT nodded and both thought for a while. Suddenly Anjali snapped her fingers, "Ek idea! Perfect mohol hoga dono couples ko romantic setting mein ek doosre ko dekhne ka!

"Kaise idea?, NT was excited too.

Anjali explained the plan and NT clapped excitedly, "Perfect! Ek dum perfect! And both started discussing the plan minutely.

So readers, what do you think about this new twist?

Do let me know in your reviews!

Thank you, take care and have fun,

Kalpana

Loved part 15👏