~pari~ part 64 page 133 july 25th - Page 33

PART 53

Maybe it's a good thing that she lost her memory. Because this way she could undo this foolishness without the complications of the so-called undying-love she apparently had for him.



MAAN'S POV

He went to the hospital every single day. But he never got a chance to see his misty. The doctors didn't encourage it until all the tests were done and they were sure about the gravity of her memory loss.
Raji - You should go back to Nyc. We will keep you posted, when she is ready to see you.

Maan refused and said he wanted to be here next to her. He felt maybe if she saw him... it would trigger some memories to come back.

Tim - We have to do this slowly, Maan

Raji sounded defeated - Only time can help Geet now.

He understood from others talks, sight of him was unsettling to his misty and it didn't help her recovery to be emotionally aggravated. But he couldn't help himself.

Just like the second day, when she was sound asleep, he went to her room. Tears welled up in his eyes as he saw her still in bandages.

He was so happy that she made it. He couldn't thank god enough. Even though she didn't remember him. His Misty was alive.

He leaned forward and rested his head on her hand. His tears just poured out. He wanted to feel her warmth. He wanted to feel her love again. But he probably had to wait some more. He knew deep inside that mind of her were her memories of him. And she would fight for her way back to him.
He took a deep breath staring at her peaceful, beautiful face. Geet.. his pari.. His rock. He will now have to be strong for their love. And he will wait for her, no matter how much it hurts.

Maan whispered - I love you misty

Then he leaned forward and kissed her forehead gently, still careful not to wake her up. Come back to me, misty.. He spoke as he kissed her.

He felt her fingers flinch a little. His heart pounded inside his chest in anticipation.

He knew she was not ready for him yet. And he didn't want to make things worse than they already were. So, slowly he backed down from the bed and tiptoed his way out of her room. He leaned on her door and banged his hand in frustration.

That's how Rano saw him.

She tried to smile guilt written all over her face.

Rano - Did she see you?

Maan just looked down defeated.
Rano lovingly patted his cheek - sab teehk ho jayega beta. Ussen thoda waqt dedo. Phir pagli tum se door nahi rah payegi

In spite of all their advice, he still went to the hospital every single day hoping to steal a glimpse of her. Once in a while, when he knew she was sound asleep, he would go to her room.

He would whisper I love you misty as he would kiss her goodnight before. He went back to Handa Mansion and cried his heart out in some dark corner.

A month had passed before she finally asked for him when he was waiting in his usual spot.

Nurse - are you Maan?
He was alone in the room. He nodded unsure.

Nurse - Miss Handa would like to see you.

Maan ran crazily to her room. His heart filled with lots of hope. He just hoped she remembered him.

He had to hold his breath to look composed. Geet was sitting on the bed. She looked little better now. Blue marks had faded few bandages were off. Her stitches look like they were starting to heal now.

His heart was thudding when he inched close to the foot of her bed. The nurse left them alone.

Geet stared at him for a long time. Like she was studying him. His heart pounded in his chest with all that mixed emotions, and he realized that he probably wasn't breathing properly.
When he looked into her eyes, he couldn't see the usual emotion she used to have whenever she looked at him. Her expression was void of love and tenderness. He couldn't hold himself..

Maan - how are you misty?

He went closer to her .. does it hurt a lot?

She inched back as a reflect action. And put her hand up in a cold demeanor. Maan had to press his fist tight to hold himself. After long pause she took a deep breath - well, at least you are handsome.

It definitely didn't sound gentle. He couldn't recognize the exact emotion in her voice. She sounded like she was angry, but she was also a little relieved.

Geet - You say you're my fiance?

Maan nodded softly
She smiled sarcastically - You lack conviction when you say that. It makes it harder for me to believe it.

Maan was took a deep breath again and then repeated - yes misty we are engaged

Geet - How long have we been together?

He sighed unsure how to explain all what they have been through in the last year - I don't know how to explain this. Unofficially, we've been together for about a year. But officially, it was a lot shorter than that.

How was he to tell her officially they have been together only 2 days and she has forgotten all about it.

Maan - We've been together for less than a week before your accident... officially.

Geet raised her brow - Officially?

Maan nodded - We've been pretending to be engaged for about year now.

Geet looked alarmed - Pretending?
Maan nodded - It's a long story.

Geet spoke with all arrogance - I'm sure! .. As you can see, I can't remember all the stupid things I did this year. So please... feel free to enlighten me!
Maan - Stupid?

That felt like a slap on his face. Did she think having him, as a finance, was stupid?

He could never control his temper.. His anger just raised

Geet - Yes. Why would I pretend to be somebody's fianc? Do I look like I couldn't get a guy to marry me for real?

Maan almost said - with this attitude for sure
Geet glared at him - what

Maan composed himself - misty baat tho suno

Geet - Just tell me Mr Khurana, why would I pretend to be your fianc?
Maan sighed - Because I asked you to. My ex-fianc cheated on me with my brother and I attended their wedding with you. You helped me out, so I could save my pride and my dignity in front my family.

Geet was totally confused now - Why would I do that?

Maan - Because... because you said you liked me. And that was your way to get to know me
Geet spoke blatantly - You mean I agreed to play along with your charade so I could get your business
Maan eyes widened - No, Geet. You would never do that. It was never about the business for you. You're... for real. You really cared about me.

Geet - Geet Handa couldn't care about anyone on such a short notice, Mr. I wonder what you did before that
Maan tried to remind her how they met .. yaad hain tumne kaha tha.. U felt this warm feeling when we met for the first time.
She stared at him. And then she laughed so hard it started to insult him. She shook her head.

Geet - Clearly, Mr Khurana, you are mistaken. That does not sound like me at all.

She got of the bed and stood close to him

His heart pounded in his chest as she approached him. She came really close so that she could take his warm fragrance. She looked into his eyes. Then he saw a glimmer of emotion there, some sort of recognition. But it was so short he thought he must have imagined it.

He couldn't breathe. She was standing too close. And it killed him to know that this was the same woman he loves, his misty... and yet she was so different and because of that, he couldn't get through her at all.

Her hand their on will. It raised to caress his cheek

Geet - men do blush

Maan dipped his head, remembering every time she teased him saying that
She pulled her hand away. he was not sure what he just saw in her eyes .. was it shame.

Geet lashed out bitterly - The person you are telling me about now does not sound like me at all.

He closed his eyes in disbelief. Then he took a deep breath and reminded himself that it was not her fault there was a stupid thing in her brain that veiled her memories of him.

Maan - Geet, I know this is too much to handle for now.

Maan realized Tim was right to keep him away from her for the past month.

Maan - misty ..Let's... take this slow.
Geet laughed irritated - Well, you should have told me that a year ago. Apparently, last year I did everything in super-fast mode. If you really know me, Mr Khurana, you know I don't fall for a guy that fast. I am not rash. More importantly, I am not gullible.

Maan nodded - I know that Misty
Geet - So can you just tell me what you want from me and we can end this charade now? My life is already complicated as it is.

Maan - misty..

He tried to say something.. But then his heart just shattered just with the thought.

What was she saying? Was she breaking up with him? Without her knowing him and everything that happened to them in the last year? That's so not fair.
Geet - What did you really want, Mr Khurana? Is it the money? How much?