MG OS Mrig Trishna- The Mirage

Part-1

Maan Singh Khurana was happily married to his wife Geet for eight years now.. Both were blessed with a sweet daughter Nitya five years ago..

Maan works in a public bank. He is the Branch Manager..Hard working and efficient employee, thus getting the promotions at the right time.. Because of his Government Service they have to move from one city to another city in every three or four years..He was getting his postings in small towns and cities so they could find a specious house for his HRA (House rent Allowance) which bank was providing them..They were living nicely within their source of income

When they got married Geet was also working in private sector..She worked for two and half years after marriage but decided to leave her job one she got pregnant. She wanted to take care of her daughter herself. She did not want her to grow up in any Baby care center.. Maan though wanted her to carry her job as he thought that working woman are more active than housewives but seeing Geet not ready to leave Nitya alone, he agreed..

Geet was an intelligent yet homely girl.. Her parents had taught him the value of relations and other things. Maan was an public servant so he was not getting very handsome salary but he was getting so many perks other than his salary from the bank so they were leading a satisfied life when it comes to monetary grounds.. She was managing her house well in whatever they were getting..

Geet was from finance department so Maan had given her the responsibility to take care of their savings.She was managing that well too with other responsibilities of their home and family.

Though she was at home only but in efforts of taking care of everything she got exhausted and by the time Maan came back she was on his lowest level of energy..

Geet was a beautiful girl and Maan was flat on her beauty after their marriage.. She was quite energetic till she was working and as Maan had thought she was now getting ignorant towards herself..Maan many time had asked her to see some nearby Parlour to take care of her looks but she always gave him a sweet smile saying that she would definitely go some day when free..

And Maan always gave her a frown knowing her well that free time would never come.. It was not like he did not love her..He loved her but wanted to see her smiling when he was back from work and also wanted his wife to be present as beautiful as she was in actual... He was very well aware that she was the owner of immense beauty but was being inattentive towards herself in the pretense of being busy in taking care of him, Nitya and the home. She also was not the lady who liked to waste money in extra expenses which were not much needed..

She was never interested in buying expensive clothes or accessories for herself, yet lived nicely simply yet gracefully

She never lacked in taking care of Maan and Nitya.. Even if she was not well she tried her best to give Maan and Nitya healthy and homemade food..

Maan used to say that he would have his lunch at bank but Geet never listened to him..

But she always made him shut

" Maan you know na..I don't want you and Nitya to eat that oily and unhealthy food from the canteen.. and most important is that I too can have something in lunch. Otherwise I will have to cook for myself alone.. and when I have to cook anyhow so why not in the morning? We all will have proper meal"

and she always gave a sweet smile to him to which he always surrendered in front of her..

She was taking care of Nitya's studies well and as a result Nitya was one of the best students of her class..Teacher always praised her in parents' teachers meet and Maan and Geet always felt proud of their daughter.

In all we can say that they were living just the way a small medium class family lives normally.. They were happy with each other as they knew their limits..

This Year Maan's promotion was due and he was going to sit in the exams.. Geet's full support was with him as he had to take leaves to prepare for the exams and Geet always kept in her mind that he should not be disturbed while he was studying.. She even made Nitya agree not to watch TV in high volume as it would disturb her father..and Nitya being the daughter of caring parents remembered it and did not watch TV much..

Maan appeared in exams and after a month the result was out and like always he had cleared the exam and was called for the Interview.. He cleared it too with good score..

He was too happy when he got the confirmation of his promotion as well as transfer..

He shared his happiness with his family and they both too were too happy to know..

" Dad.. I want a treat" Nitya said with a pout "And tell mamma that I want that treat outside not at home by having the pizza made by her.''

And Geet looked at her daughter with open mouth and Maan while laughing kissed his daughter..

"Off course sweet heart.. We will be enjoying outside and you can order what you want."

" Sachhi?' Nitya could nor beleive

" Mucchi" Maan assured her and looked at Geet who was giving them a glare

"Come On Geet..We can do this for once..Nothing will happen.''

And Geet looked at father and daughter and gave a nod not trying to make the moment sad by her denial

And seeing her agree Nitya jumped on her and kissed

" Thanks Mamma."

And Maan seeing Nitya so much excited he too kissed her

" Thanks mamma."

And Geet eyes opened wide seeing him flirting in front of Nitya who was clapping and giggling seeing her dad kissing her mamma..

They spent their evening out .It was like a pleasant change for Geet too.. She also enjoyed with Maan and Nitya leaving everything behind..

They returned home tired

Nitay had already slept in the car so Maan put her in her bed and tucked her properly with the quilt..

Maan and Geet were in bed..

" Maan You did not tell where we are going after your transfer?" Geet asked and Maan with a smiled turned towards her , rested his head on his palm with his elbow on bed

That's an amazing place Geet.. I m sure we all will love it.

" Really? Now don't create suspense. Please tell na."

" Geet.. We are moving to Mumbai." Maan excitedly told her and Geet for a moment felt happy but next moment she was in thinking mode

" What Happened Geet? What are you thinking?"

Maan Mumbai is a very big and expensive city..Will we be able to lead a decent life there? I Have heard that it's not easy to get a house in Mumbai.. Many decent earning people live in chawls there."

" No Geet We don't need to live at any chawl.. Bank has built it's own society there and we can get a flat for ourselves"

" Oh.. That's good." Geet took a deep relaxed breath hearing Maan and he smiled seeing her getting relaxed

" When you will be going there to join?" Geet asked

" Coming Sunday." Maan replied

" What? So soon? Maan today is Friday itself.. Why did you not tell me before?" Geet complained and Maan smiled

" Why? Are you going to miss me?" Maan looked at her with intense eyes

" Obviously Maan.. Nitya can't stay without you any single day. What's is there to ask?"

"Only Nitya will miss me? You won't miss me?"

Geet pouted at his question and Maan pulled her towards him..

" As I m leaving for Mumbai soon so we should not waste our time in talking".

Maan grabbed her lips in his and she moaned under him

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Maan was ready to leave as his flight from Delhi was in the evening but he had to go to Delhi by cab as they were living 120 kms away from Delhi..

Nitya was crying..It was Maan's first posting after Nitya started to understand the situation.. Last time she was only 2and half years old when he was transferred.. So for Nitya it was the first time that Maan was going away from her..

" Dad Come back soon." Divya said crying and Maan kissed her

" I will Baby.. Till then take care of your mamma..See she will also start to cry like a baby..But Nitya is my big girl no? So she will not cry..Right?" Maan consoled both checking his own emotion within as it was really hard for him too this time to leave then as Nitya was crying badly..

He for one last time kissed Nitya and even Geet too and sat in the car and waved his hand to them..

" Bye Maan..Take care..and call me after you reach Delhi."

Maan nodded and the cab left from there..

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Mumbai (Maya Nagri)

Maan checked in to the guesthouse of the Bank where he had a booking under his name

He after getting fresh called Geet and talked to her..

" Are you settled Maan?"

" Yes Geet just had coffee and then called you..How is Nitya?Is she still crying?"

She has slept Maan.. She was tired after crying for you..then I had to take her to her friend's house.. There she after some time started to play and was normal..and now sleeping so don't worry about her. She would have been happy to talk to you but.."

" No problem Geet..Let her sleep ..and yes..Keep the door locked properly in my absence."

" Don't worry Maan..It's not the first time I m alone. I'm used to it Maan .So stop worrying." They chatted for a while and then called it a day..He was going to join the office next day.

Next morning he reported at the corporate office in Mumbai..

He after completing the joining formalities was led to his department..There he met the people. Few of them were much elder to him and almost on the verge of retirement..Few were of his own age group..

One of them welcomed him with a smile

"Hello Mr Khurana..Welcome to the office..Myself Dev..Dev mehra..You will be sitting near me." Dev informed him

"That's nice and please call me Maan". And Dev nodded with smile "Sure Maan Maan shook his hand with him warmly..

As they both were having their seats nearby so they could talk to each other a lot while doing their work..

Dev asked about his family and Maan told him about Geet and Nitya.. and Dev too told him about his family..His wife was Meera and he had a son of Nitya's age whose name was Ansh

By the end of the week they had become good friends..

Maan noticed something about Dev in this one week..He was a handsome man and he used to were expensive branded clothes and Maan could easily guess the cost of those clothes as they were the brands of elite class people and he was actually surprised to see him like that..but he was new there so did not say anything..

He was talking to Geet and Nitya daily after reaching the GH..

" Maan how is work going on? Geet asked

"It's good Geet.. Corporate office is just like an ocean where so many people are working..there are so many departments..It's in a huge area. And i have made few friends here." and Geet smiled

" Maan .. What about the house?" Geet asked

"Geet tomorrow we have holiday as it's second Saturday..So I'm going to see where the bank society is situated and in which condition the flat is.. If it needs some repair or not..so after that I will inform you.

"Ok Maan..Nitya is waiting to talk to you"

He talked to Nitya

"Dad ..I m missing you..Mamma doesn't allow me to play in park for long in your absence " and Maan smiled listening to the sweet crib of his daughter..

" Mamma is right Nitya..I m not there na so you need to come back to home early.Mamma has so many work to do alone so do what mamma says."

" Ok Dad. Love you" Nitya agreed

"Love you too baby"

Next day Maan went to the Bank Housing society but he was disappointed to see the size of the flat there..

It was a very small two bedroom set.It was too small in the comparison of their present house where they were living till now in Meerut

He thought to search the rented houses on his own but after hearing about the amount of the rent his courage gave up

No decent worth living set was less than 60 thousand.Bank was providing the amount of rs.30.000 as HRA

After roaming for the whole day he returned to the guest house dejected and frustrated. He called Geet

" Geet The flats bank is providing are very small in size..We cannot adjust our whole furniture and other stuff here "

" Oh..Now what?" Geet asked

" I tried to search private rented houses but they are on very high rent..Every decent worth living set is more that 60 thousand."

And Geet's eyes got wider hearing the rent "60 thousand?..That too par month? How can we afford this much rent Maan?"

" I'm also thinking the same." Maan worriedly told her And sensing his worried sound she thought for a moment and said

" Hmmm.. Maan don't worry.. Do one thing..Book the flat in the bank society..We will be shifting there only..We can't afford rented house at any cost"

" But Geet..How we will adjust?"

" I have a solution..We will dispose off some of our furniture..Will keep only what is required there minimum.. I can't see you this much worried for just a house. I want to shift with you as soon as possible..I think it's just first problem.. and I m sure there will be more problems too. Mumbai seems actually an expensive city. And we have to adjust in many ways there so I have decided to shift as soon as possible..We both will face the situation together."

" Are you sure Geet? Think one more time"

" I have decided Maan.. No need to think one more time.and most importantly me and Nitya want to be with you as soon as possible"

" Ok Geet on Monday I will give my confirmation for the flat. Though I m not satisfied but right now we don't have any other option."

Though Maan had agreed but he was not satisfied with the situation..Till now they were living in spacious houses as they were in small towns so specious houses were available at affordable rent but here in Mumbai he found it impossible to fine such an open house.

It was Sunday evening and Maan received a call from Dev

" hey Maan..Dev here.. What's up?"

" Nothing Dev.. Just watching the TV."

" Why don't you come to us? Join us on dinner..You will meet my family too."

Maan thought for a minute and said yes as he was getting bore in the GH.

He asked for the address and Dev sent him his location..Maan hired a cab and reached the place and found that it was not any bank society*

( Bank had many societies around Mumbai*)

It was a fully constructed house..He was received by Dev at the gate and was led to the first floor of the house..Maan was stunned to see the house..It was a three BHK floor ..Maan looked around and could not stop himself from praising it..

" You have a beautiful house Dev."

" Thanks Maan"

" Is it your parental house?" He knew that that a bank officer like him and dev could not make such a luxurious house with their loan limit also

" No Maan .. My parents live in Pune ..This is the rented house. and Maan was shocked to hear that

" Rented??..But Dev rents here are so high..How do you manage?"

And Dev smiled

" Not me Maan..My wife manages this."

Is she working in some private company? As i know people working in private company get a handsome salary"

And Dev laughed

" No Maan she doesn't work. She treats herself like a queen of the house. She loves to enjoy her life"

Maan was surprised to know

And few minutes later a lady entered the drawing room holding a trey with two glasses of water in it

Maan stood and folded her hands

" Namastey."

Before he could say anything else Dev stopped him

" Maan she is our maid Seeta"

And Maan was embarrassed

" Sorry." and sat back on his place.. Seeta served the water to Maan nad Dev

" Memsaab ko bhejo. Tell her that Maan is here."

" Ji Saab'

After few minutes another lady entered the room and Maan's eyes fell on her..She was a modern and fashionable lady.She came near them and Dev introduced her to Maan

" Maan meet Meera..My wife."

And Meera forwarded her hand towards him

" Hi Maan"

And Maan shook his hand with her

" Hi Meera.. This is for Ansh". he handed some chocolates to Meera and asked " Where is he?"

"He is watching his favourite cartoon show." She informed and asked Seeta to serve the dinner

Ansh joined them for the dinner and Dev asked him to wish Maan and he wished him animatedly as if he was not much interested to meet and wish him..Maan smiled to see him and talked him about his school and other things

He asked the name of his school and he told that he was studying in XYZ school

On the dinner table Maan could see many dishes and could judge that the food prepared was far more than needed. And he was surprised to think if they were going to use this food for next two days?

And even after having so many dishes Ansh was cribbing for not cooking his favourite food and Meera ordered seeta to prepare his favourite dish..

And he was more shocked when after the dinner Meera asked seeta to take all the leftover food to her home for her family..

After spending some more time with them he came to GH thinking about Dev's family which was quite opposite of his own family..

Next day Maan applied for the flat for his family but Dev's beautiful house was dancing in his eyes. He was feeling unhappy within while giving his consent to the flat

Maan applied for the leaves to shift the family and after two weeks Geet and Nitya were shifted to Mumbai..They had disposed some of their furniture and other things off before shifting.

And Dev invited them again on dinner as a welcome gesture..And like Maan Geet too was impressed with the beauty of the house and complimented Dev and Meera for maintain the house so beautifully.. and they both thanked her with a proud smile..

Nitya wished Dev and Meera even without being told by her parents. Ansh was still in his room watching his favourite cartoon show..

" Seeta take Nitya to Ansh's room..She can watch TV there"

" No Aunty I won't.. I have seen my favourite show..and I don't watch TV for long time..Mamma says that it harms our eyes." Nitya told and Dev was awe stuck by looking at that girl while Meera just shrugged her shoulders

"Ansh never moves from in front of TV until he watched his all favourite shows. He creates a mess if asked to study and play outside of in the park. I can't handle his crying to let him do what he wants."

Nitya does what me and Maan ask her to do..She never creates any problem to us'. Geet proudly caressed Nitya's cheek and looked at Maan and Maan smiled too

" Well. She is really very sweet kid Geet.. Ansh never listens to us in this matter" Dev said looking at Meera but Meera seemed unaffected by his look

Geet with a smile looked at Nitya.

" She know mamma talks for her good only."

Maan's eyes fell on Meera then he looked at Geet. Unintentionally Maan compare Geet and Meera.. Meera was dressed up better than Geet even though she was the host and Geet was the guest.

And on the dinner table Dev and Meera saw Nitya having the food silently and cleanly without spoiling her clothes..Where as Ansh was again making a fuss for having his favourite food..

On the way back to home Dev's family was the topic of their chat

" Geet.. We must appreciate Meera to manage everything so well.. Dev is earning as much as Iearn..Still she is maintaining everything perfectly..Can't we do the same?"

" I don't think the same Maan..We cannot afford so much luxuries within such limited source.. At least I can't maintain such high status.. We could not afford it even if we were in Meerut. I don't think they can manage this in their salary" Geet gave him a look

" What do you mean Geet?"

" I mean to say Maan that they may have some other source of income too.. Such luxuries cannot be obtained with your income alone."

" You mean to say that Dev has some other sources of income?"

And nodded "Not sure but I guess yes."

" I don't think so.. I never heard him talking to anyone on phone related some other money earning issue."

" May be Maan..But I'm not convinced."

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Their house was settled perfectly.. The search for Nitya's school was going on side by side..

Maan went to the school to buy the adimssion farm for her admission in which Ansh was studying..But when he inquired about the fee, the earth moved beneath his feet.. It was highly unexpected. Geet came to know about that and asked Maan to admit Nitya in some affordable school..

"But Geet.. Nitya will not feel good..How will she learn other things? Like extracurricular activities and other hobbies?"

" You don't worry Maan.. I will see other sources for those activities.. I m sure we can get some good classes for that in her holidays. it will save our money and I don't want my daughter to feel inferior in front of those rich kids who study in that high standard school. so she will go to the school where the kids of the parents like us study"

Maan looked at her for few moments and by a look on her face he knew that she would not listen to him now so they admitted Nitya in central school in their locality..It had good reputation among middle class society and was known for good results..

One day Geet said to Maan

" Maan now everything is settled in our life here..I think we should invite Dev and Meera on dinner.''

Maan heard her and thought for a minute

" Umm.. I will talk to Dev."

" OK." Geet got assured that he would invite them.But Maan thought otherwise

He compared his living standard with Dev and felt little inferior about himself..So he did not talk to Dev about it..

Whenever Geet asked him he excused every time with one or the other excuse.

And Geet believed him. She did not have the nature to have any doubt on him..Least she knew that her husband was changing with each passing day.

Maan and Dev were working one day and all of a sudden Dev said to him

" Maan.. today I m coming to your home for dinner."

" What?" Maan was shocked

" What happened Maan? You don't want me to come and join you and Geet for dinner? Actually Meera is at her parents' home and Seeta is also on the leave today.. But don't worry if you don't want then I.."

Before Dev could complete Maan stopped him..

" NO Dev ..Nothing is like that..You are most welcome.. I m informing Geet about you."

" Thanks Maan"

Maan informed Geet

He was little nervous while taking Dev to his house

He knew that Dev was leading a very nice life full of luxuries where as his family was living just like a bank employee lives..Simple and ordinary Life..

He knew very well about Geet too.. She wasn't a woman who liked to waste anything just because it was to impress others or show off. He was thinking about the reaction of Dev after seeing their house and food..

He pushed the door bell of the house and Geet opened the door..

And with a smile she welcomed them..

Dev gave a look to the house and with a smile said to Geet

" Nice home Geet."

" Thanks Dev . Have a seat and feel at home."

" Yeahh sure."

Maan and Dev settled in to the small sofa which was kept in a corner of the drawing cum dining room

" Where is Nitya?" Dev asked and Geet told him that she was playing in the park of the society with her friends

" Has she made friends here too? That's really quick. Ansh never tries to make friends." Dev said

" yeahh ..Because I send her daily to play in the park and make friends herself.. By doing this she learns to interact with people." Geet replied him and served hot tea for all of them..

Maan was sitting quite as he did was still not out of his inferiority complex. .The decor of Dev's house was playing in front of his eyes and he was now comparing the both..

Door bell again rang and Geet opened the door..It was Nitya ..She came in and wished Dev politely

" Good evening Uncle.. Where is Ansh?" Nitya asked him and he told her that he was at her nani's house

Dev handed a Barbie doll set to her and she gladly took that and thanked him..

" Woww it's my favourite Barbie doll uncle.. Thank u so much."

And all the elders smiled to see the excitement of Nitya..

Dinner was served and as Maan had thought Geet had cooked just two dishes with one dish of curd and salad Though it was sufficient for four persons but Maan felt little low as he was comparing the dinners they had at Dev's house, The crockery and cutlery was very ordinary too where as he clearly remember that Meera used expensive crockery and cutlery for them..

He looked at Geet who was busy in serving hot and crispy chapattis to them..

Dev started to eat the food and could not stop himself from praising the food..

" It's amazing Geet.. Food is just wowww.. I feel as if I m eating such a tasty and homely food after ages." Dev said while munching the food and Maan looked at him..He did not see any artificiality in his voice he was genuinely enjoying the food..

And Geet thanked him with a smile

" But Dev..The food we ate at your place was very nice and tasty too." Maan said

" You may have found that tasty Maan as seeta cooks good food..but the feel of love and care is missing in that.. You are really lucky Maan..Your family seems very cozy."

Dev said while taking a deep breath..and Maan took Dev's statement as his modesty as he thought that Dev did not want to show that he was leading a superior life than them.

After having the dinner Geet served them with cold fruit custard which Dev liked a lot and told that it was his favourite desert. Dev left after thanking Geet for a beautiful evening..

" Geet I think we should buy a nice dining set to serve the guests..This one is quite old now.. I clearly remember that it was given by your friends as gift in our marriage. "

Maan said looking at Geet and she looked back at him

" Why we should Maan? You know na that we don't have enough space to keep things and secondly this dining set has an emotional value for me..It makes me remember my friends whenever I use it." Geet replied to him unaware of anything running in his mind.

Though Maan knew that Geet was right and he also was aware of his financial status but he was not able to get rid of that inferiority complex which had captured his mind since he met with Dev and went to his house.. One thing he was not able to understand that how Dev and Meera were managing to lead such a good life

He once or twice tried to ask Dev indirectly the secret of his life style. Dev told him that it was all because of Meera that they were leading that life and thus Maan had started to compare Meera and Geet too

He knew that Geet was more beautiful than Meera but The way Meera presented herself in front of the people was much impressive than Geet.. He found everyone complimenting her for her nice sense of dressing and fashion and he could see a proud smile on the face of Meera and Dev..

It was a party hosted by the office on Diwali

All the employees with family were invited at that party.

He introduced Geet to his friends and colleagues and Geet met with all of them keeping a smile on her face..Nitya was with her holding her hand..She too greeted all of them with a smile and everyone praised that sweet gestures of Nitya. They saw Dev and Meera entering the party hall. Every eye fell on them..They walked inside of the hall with hand in hand and Seeta was following them holding the hand of Ansh..

Meera and Dev shook hands with everyone and Maan could see admiration in the eyes of his colleagues and jealousy in the eyes of their wives..

" Hi Meera.. Hi Dev " Geet greeted both of them and Meera replied with a smile

" Hey Geet..how are you?"

And they both started to chat..

Maan observed both of them from a distance where he was standing with Dev having their drinks..

Both of them were wearing sarees still both were looking different..

Geet was wearing a silk saree with a matching blouse stitched in a very simple way..Geet chose the silk saree because the party had a festive motive where as Meera was wearing a chiffon saree which was almost see thru and everyone could see the cuts and curves of her body thru her see thru saree and almost invisible blouse.

He did not have any bad intention for Meera in his mind as he knew that she was Dev's wife who was his friend. But he felt little jealous seeing Dev getting compliments from their colleagues for having such a modern wife. They also praised Meera for her capabilities to handle everything so perfectly..and Maan could sense the jealousy factor clearly in their praising. He himself was passing thru the same path..

He in his inferiority complex could not see that Geet had mingled with other ladies till now and was talking to them with a smile on her face.. Ladies were also talking to her nicely where as Meera was standing beside Geet sipping her drink.. She was not talking to them but just passing a short smile to them every now and then.

Nitya also had started to play with the children of her age where as ansh was still sitting with Seeta in a corner who was taking care of him. Ansh was talking to her with irritated face as if he wasn't happy to be there.

"I want to go back to home..I m missing my favourite shows..It's so boring here." He cribbed But some how seeta was managing him alone..Meera was not even looking at them..

Dinner was served and he saw Meera and Dev having their food together.. Ansh was being taken care by Seeta so they both were peacefully having there dinner while as Geet was sitting with him but her full concentration was on Nitya to see if she was having her food properly or not.. She wasn't in the mood to have dinner as she wanted to play with her hew found friends But Geet had caught her with her and insisted her to have her food first..Maan was little annoyed today at her as he was feeling jealous seeing Dev and Meera enjoying the time together. Today Dev has given him one more point to make him feel more inferior in front of him..

Party was over and they were heading towards their home..Geet praised the party as she felt good to be there for the first time after shifting to Mumbai.. She had made few good friends today with whom she could chat later on phone or meet because few of them was from their society only ..and she hadn't meet them as they lived in another block of the society

She found him lost while she was chatting to him only..Nitya had slept as she was tired..

" Maan.. Where are you lost?" Geet asked him when she found him lost

And Maan snapped out of his thoughts..

" It's nothing Geet.'He replied in short while thinking something in his mind

After a pause he said

" Geet.

And she looked at him..

" Ummm.. I want you to stitch some sleeveless blouses like Meera was wearing." Maan looked at her with a hope in his eyes as he knew that she loved to live simple

And Geet's eyes widened

" What? Are you ok Maan? She touched his forehead "No you don't have any fever." Saying this she started to laugh

" What's there to laugh? Maan asked feeling irritated

" What else I can do Maan other than laughing..? You remember when we were newly married? I had few low cut blouses in my wardrobe.. One day I wore one of them and went to attend a wedding at one of our relative's place..and that day you were so irritated as every male eyes was focused on me only. And you felt so protective towards me that you warned me not to wear such blouses ever in future.. Though I loved those styles but I accepted what you wanted and never wore any revealing dress.."

Maan now remembered that incident and smiled a little remembering those moment when he felt possessive for his wife

" Now what happened Maan that you saying me again?..But I'm really sorry Maan that I cannot do this again..You know today I could see everyone staring at Meera with weird eyes as if they were eating her with their eyes. I was feeling awkward for her but she and Dev were so normal..May be it's the effect of living in such a big city..I'm not used to it now Maan. I m really sorry"

Geet clearly told him and he realised in a way that she was right..She just was following what he asked her and it was not possible for her to accept his every command every time. She was not any newly married or a teenage girl and had her own individual identity now who knew what is right and what is wrong for her..

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Part-2

Time was passing slow for Maan because even after his lot of efforts he could not be able to increase the standard of their lifestyle. Though Geet and Nitya were happy with their life They were loving this city now as they were able to explore so many things here..Nitya was learning new things everyday.. Geet's guidance was helping her to know every good and bad thing.. So opposite to Maan their time was passing fast..

Nitya's annual exams were over and she told Geet that her friends were going to join a summer camp where they had to stay for a week and at the weekend they would be joining by their parents to spend the weekend while camping and playing games and participating with them in some competition..

She handed her the pamphlet which was distributed in their school today..Geet checked all the details..The activities were nice and were going to help the kids in gaining their knowledge..But her eyes were big seeing the charges for registration for that summer camp..

Amount asked to pay was Rs. 50,000..

Geet was going to say No but she found Nitya looking at her with hopeful eyes..She thought for a moment and said

" Nitya..let's ask dad for it Ok?""

" OK Mamma"" she agreed and started to wait for Maan eagerly though she knew that he would be coming after few hrs as it was not even evening..Geet was observing her and hoped in her heart if she could fulfil her daughter's this wish..

Today Nitya did not switch the TV on even for her favourite cartoon nor she went to play out as she was waiting for her dad only.. Door bell rang and before Geet could open the door Nitya ran and opened the door

Maan saw her and picked her up in his arms..He caressed her face.

" Good evening dad."She greeted him warmly and excitedly ank kissed his cheeks

And Maan was amazed to see her like this

"Is something special today Nitya? You are showering extra love on your dad?"

" Nitya let dad get freshen first baby." Geet asked Nitya and Maan looked at Geet and asked her with his eyes to know what the matter was and Geet shook her head signalling her that it was nothing..

He went to get fresh and came back..Nitya was waiting for him impatiently.. Geet had prepared coffee for him and herself..

Nitya was looking at him and he realised that she was trying to tell him something

" Come to me Nitya" He said and she jumped into his lap.. forwarded the pamphlet towards him and he after reading knew what she wanted to tell him and why Geet was silent.

" Nitya.. you want to join this summer camp?"

" yess dad" Nitya got excited with his one question." My many friends are going to join it." She told him and she looked at him..Maan could see the ray of hope in those little eyes.. He knew that it was a huge amount for them to spend just for a week.. But Nitya was child and cold not understand their problem.. Already full of guilt Maan felt more guilty..He looked at Geet who was looking at him with worried eyes

He looked at her daughter and wife one by one and then said looking in to Nitya's eyes

" Ok Nitya..You can join this camp."

" Really dad?'' Nitays eyes started to twinkle..

" yes sweetheart." He kissed him and in return got a tight hug and kiss from his daughter who was so much excited after getting a nod from her dad while as Geet was still looking at Maan with worried eyes..

At night after Nitya slept.. Geet found Maan lost and she knew the reason

"Maan .. What are you thinking? About Nitya?'
Geet asked and he looked at her

"Geet she was so much excited that I could not say no to her..But the problem is that the amount is big and it will disturb our budgetof monthly savings..We have to deposit the money in our monthly saving schemes and medical insurance schemes and if we do not do it, all the benefits of the schemes will be forfeited.. I do not want this to happen either nor want to make Nitay sad..I'm really feeling guilty for not fulfilling the needs of my family.'' Maan said

And like always Geet was there with her suggestion

"Don't feel guilty Maan.. You are the best father any child can have..I too do not want to spoil her happiness.. I want her to join but know that it out of our affordability.. Umm Maan I have an idea.. What if I sell one or two of my rings?''

" What? Are you out of your mind Geet.?'' Maan asked with anger in his voice..Geet's suggestion made her feel that he was not able to keep his family happy that too for just for mare few thousands..

" What's the harm Maan?..They are lying unused in locker..At least one can be used for it..After all it's for Nitya. Though we have bank balance too but I don't want to use it for this purpose so thought to sell my ring.''

" No way Geet.. You don't worry..I will see in to this matter. Now sleep It's getting late.''

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Maan was sitting silently. His eyes were on Dev who was working in his system..He observed Dev from head to toe..Everything he was wearing was branded that too some elite class brands..From his specs to his shoes ..Everything was telling it's price itself..

and Dev noticed him starring at him self

" Maan.. Where are you lost today?''

"It's nothing Dev.''

"Come on Maan..I can see that your disturbed for something.''

" I feel jealous of you Dev.''

" What? Dev laughed " But why?''

" Because you are very lucky.''

" How do you know that I am lucky?''

" Just look at yourself and you will understand everything.'' Maan inhaled deeply

" But you know Maan? I think you are the luckiest man of the planet. You have such a cute and intelligent daughter and very understanding wife.''

" All looks good from far Dev but in real it's not. It's you who are the luckiest man who spends his life so comfortably with i limited sources of income where as me and Geet are hardly managing our normal life in my salary in this big city..Earlier it wasn't a problem when we were in a small town. May be Geet is not able to manage well here. "

Dev looked at him and asked

" is there any problem Maan?''

" Dev..You are my friend ..right?'' Maan asked Dev and Dev was surprised

" Off course I'm your friend Maan..You have any doubt?''

" Then please tell me the secret of your success..I m not able to understand the way you and Meera manage your life..This Mumbai is too much expensive but it seems it doesn't matter to you. You both are still living a very nice and lavishly life style.. I m tired of thinking how to improve the life of my family..I really want to follow you.'' Maan looked at him and colour of Dev's face paled

" I have already told you Maan that all you see is just because of Meera. She is the one who is responsible for this life of us'' Dev said in little low voice

" What do you mean Dev?''

" Nothing Maan..Now tell me why you are so much upset and asking me the tips to earn money?''

Maan pushed himself in to his office seat " Actually Nitya wants to join a summer camp in her summer vacations ..but the charges are quite high and I don't have this much spare money in my account. She is so much excited for this camp and I me and Geet don't want to disappoint her by our denial.'' Maan was little frustrated when he shared his problem with Dev

Dev looked at him for a moment and took his cheque book out of his bag and asked

" How much money you need Maan for Nitya?''

" What do you mean Dev?'' Maan was confused seeing the cheque book in his hand

"I asked how much money you need for that camp?I m giving it to you.''

" No Dev you are getting it wrong. I don't want money from you.. I will manage myself.'' Maan was ashamed of himself for sharing his problem with him..

" You just asked if I'm your friend or not.. Right Maan? And Now I m asking you..I 'm your friend or not Maan?''

Maan nodded and replied with a meek sound

"Yes you are''

. "So it's just like a friend helping his friend in his need..I m not donating it..I m lending this money to you..You may return it later when ever it's convenient for you''

Maan looked at him and then at the cheque in his hand.. He was going to deny but Nitya's innocent face played in front of his eyes and he held the cheque with a hesitation.

He gave that cheque to Geet and Geet looked at him baffled seeing it

"How did you manage?'' She looked at him with some worried eyes

" Don't look at me like this Geet..I haven't stolen it.. Dev had money in his account and he helped us'' I will return his money in installments and Geet was more shocked

" Maan don't you think that there is something fishy?''

" What do you mean Geet?''

" I mean to say Maan that he may have been doing something wrong.'' Geet put her doubt and Maan snapped at her

"Come on Geet. If someone is leading a happy and comfortable life which is better than us that doesn't mean that he is doing something wrong to avail that..it can also be possible that his wife is more smart and intelligent who is managing this much with his earnings. It also may be possible that you are not that smart to manage your house well. Otherwise the difference could not be this big between them and us.''

and Geet was stunned to hear him.. He was indirectly blaming her for their ordinary life style..She felt the core of her eyes burnt but controlled her.

" I m really sorry Maan.. I did not mean to hurt you. I will deposit the registration charges of that summer camp tomorrow..Nitya will be so happy..Thanks for arranging the money.'' Saying this Geet left to kitchen to prepare dinner..

That evening was spent silently in that house..It was the voices of Nitya who was so much exited to hear that she was going to join the summer camp.

Geet was noticing that Maan was behaving little different from many days but today she understood the reason of his frustration. She did not want to increase his frustration so she kept mum. But somewhere in her heart she felt hurt.

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Nitya had gone on her summer camp which was going to be continued for one week..At Friday nights the mothers of the kids were to join them to spend the night with their kids and on Sat the fathers were asked to join them as there were few games and competitions which was going to be joined by the parents and At Sunday the kids were to be leaving to their homes with their parents

Nitya was not at home and Maan was coming late from office to avoid Geet. Somewhere in his mind he knew that he was wrong for accusing her but he was not ready to accept that. Geet was feeling alone these days. She daily waited for him but he looked tired and frustrated when he was back from the office so Geet did not disturb him much..

It was Friday and Maan was ready to go to office

" Maan.. Today I have to go to Nitya's summer camp.. I will not be at home in the evening..I m giving you the duplicate set of the keys. You don't have to worry about your dinner I will keep it in fridge You just need to warm it.''

Maan was listening to her talking to him but he did not respond in return..

Geet kept telling him

" and please keep in your mind that you too have to join me and Nitya tomorrow as there are few games and competitions in which kids have to participate with parents''

She came near him holding the keys and the Photo ID Card provided by the camp authority for the parents. While taking the keys and card Maan's eyes fell on her..She looked little low and sad and he realised that he was not talking to Geet nicely since the day they had that argument but she was behaving very normal with him and he was neglecting her for that whole week..In spite of his negligence towards her she did not complained for anything..He felt bed and a strong guilt feel hit him..He took the keys from her and left to go

" Maan..Me and Nitya will be waiting for you tomorrow.. She will feel happy to see you there.''

He heard Geet and without uttering a word he entered the lift. Geet felt her eyes wet but she ignored his indifference and got busy in her work as she had to prepare something for him to have in dinner in her absence

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It was evening and Maan returned from office..He pushed the door bell but there was no response ..He pushed one more time but when the door did not open he remembered that Geet told him in the morning about her going to the summer camp.. He searched the keys in his bag and entered the house after opening the door.. He after freshening up went in to the kitchen but empty house was not bearable..He wanted to make coffee but he was feeling not to make it for himself.. and he thought to join Dev and Meera for the evening. He thought to inform Dev but then changed his mind.. He decided to give a surprise visit to them..

He pressed the bell on Dev's house and after two or three bells Dev opened the door and seeing Maan on his door his face became pale and he looked little tensed

" What happened Dev? You don't seem happy to see me?

" You did not inform me before coming here? Dev asked and Maan was shocked to hear him but smiled at him

"There is something Dev which is called surprise. And Surprises are not to be told in advance. And secondly friends do not need to inform in advance He laughed and he entered the house and he was shocked to see the condition of the house..

Everything was scattered here and there..Not a single thing was at place.. Carpet of the drawing room was not at actual position. It was lying under the table with the folded edges . Cushions of sofa set were lying on the floor..Ansh was crying loudly as he was hungry and wanted to eat his favourite pizza..Few used cups were kept here and there..Crushed biscuits were lying on the floor..It seemed as if house was not being cleaned for many days

" What's going on Dev? Where is Meera? Why the condition of the home is so much disturbed? Is she fine? Maan could not stop himself from asking few questions..

Dev who was tired of something.. He took a deep breath and told him

''Meera is not at home..She has gone to beauty parlour.

" at this time?''

Maan looked in to his watch it was quite late and Meera was not at home when her husband and son were hungry and tired after a long day..

" Yeahh because she has some kitty party tomorrow morning.''

" And seeta? Where is she?'' Maan asked

" She is on leave of two weeks as she goes to her hometown for two weeks every year''

" If Seeta is on leave then Meera should have take care of home and family''Maan looked at him feeling pity for Dev

"I wish she could'' Dev was frustrated "but you know she doesn't know how to make a good coffee or tea leave food aside''

"What? Maan was hell shocked "But you always gave her the credit of your happy life Dev? What was that for?''

"Yes I gave all the credits to her but not for our happy life Maan but for making my life hell with her nonstop demands for getting all those luxuries. I just did not want to make my life a joke in front of all so I was hiding everything from all of you''

Till now Dev was successfully was presenting himself and Meera as great couple but sudden arrival of Maan unveiled everything..He knew that he could not hide it any more from him

And Maan could not believe his ears .Dev looked at him and gave him a mocking smile

''You must be wondering Maan that how I was managing my luxurious life? Then listen Maan...Everything you see is on loan and credits. My whole salary is flushed out in the first week of the month only. I have taken maximum personal loan from office too to fulfill our needs that too on a high rate of interest''

Maan could see a completely dejected Dev in front of him..He was sounding too much frustrated as if he was tired of his life. That's why he was spilling beans in front of him as he had seen the actual state of him and his house..That's why Dev always told him to come to his house after informing him only.

"But Dev if you have so much problems with Meera then why you are fulfilling her all the illogical demands? Why don't you tell her that you can't afford them?''

"Because I can't do that.. I love her and we had a love marriage..She is from a rich back ground..After our wedding her family broke their ties from us.. and I promised her to take care of her, to fulfil her every demand..and see this is the result of that promise. Her family after two years accepted us seeing us leading a luxurious life''

"If you are so much in financial problem then how did you help me that day?''

Dev stammered hearing his question

"Aac..actually that day I had some money in my account for some reasons so thought to help you. You were in dire need of money''

Maan's head was spinning listening to Dev..He one more time looked at the condition of the house.He was not able to stand there anymore.He wanted to puck to see the condition.. It was not like any dream house ..For him it was some litter house at that moment. He wanted to run from there as soon as he could.. He excused himself from there and returned back to his own home..

He opened the door and a gush of cosiness spread thru his veins as he had a look on his neat and clean house. Geet was not at home but he could feel her thru the tidy condition of the house. Everything was on it's place and that view made him to feel good and cosy..He went in to the kitchen and found a sticky note on the gas stove from Geet

" Food is in fridge..warm it in MW before eating and keep the leftover food back in to the fridge.And Maan please try to come to the camp tomorrow ..It's for Nitya.''

- Geet

He moved his fingers on her name and felt as if she was in front of him and he regret in his mind for hurting her for her no fault..

He ate the food and felt satisfied after eating it..Though it was cooked in the morning but it was giving him an unknown sense of satisfaction which he could not describe in words..

While lying in his bed he was thinking not about Geet but himself.. Today he realised that he was behaving like an idiot. He was like that deer in the desert who assumed the shining sand as water and feeling thirty. He ran toward it to quench his thirst but when he reached at that place he found it again far away from him and he ran again in search of water. But to his bad luck he could never find it and finally he died with thirst..

In the same manner he was running after to get a luxurious life which was nothing but only a mirage. He thanked to his stars that he realised it before he could die of the thirst for money..He was actually feeling lucky for himself that he had Geet in his life who would not let him rum after that Mirage..

The mirage,which had created an illusionary and imaginary world around him in which he was almost trapped and had started to hurt his wife.

He turned towards another side and looked at that side of the bed..it was Geet's side but today she wasn't there.He moved his hand on her pillow and felt as if she was there and was looking at him with a smile

He blinked his eyes to check if she was there in actual or if he was just imagining her..He again found her smiling at him..He put his hand on her face he closed his eyes feeling his soft skin under his palm

" I am sorry Geet.''

He opened his eyes but she wasn't there.. and he smiled at his stupidity..How she could be there? ..She was with Nitya today..He was now waiting eagerly for the time when he would be joining his family at summer camp.

Next day Maan went to office and he was going to join Geet and Nitya after the lunch..
Dev was working silently today..He did not have anything to show in the name of high status today. Maan knew the truth of his life now and he saw Maan working with a smile on his face..

" Maan you look happy today ..Anything special?''

" No Dev... Actually I m waiting for the lunch time to be over..I m going to join Nitya and Geet on camp ..We will stay there only for the night''

" That's great.'' Dev replied "I m sorry Maan''

Maan heard Dev and looked at him

" Why Dev?''

" For whatever you saw yesterday''

" Oh for that? No Dev you don't need to be. I m actually thankful to you''

And Dev looked at him shocked and Maan smiled

" Forget what ever happened Dev..I promise I won't share it with anyone here.'' and Dev smiled

They were working and there was sudden movements..Before they could understand anything they saw few policemen coming towards them..

"Mr. Dev ..You are under arrest ''

And not only Dev's colour went pale but Maan was shocked too..

Dev gulped his saliva

" But for which crime? What I have done?'' Dev asked and he looked at Maan who was looking at him with his wide eyes

And they both heard the police inspector

" For creating the forgery in accounts of the customer to cheat them for money.. Crime branch was keeping an eye on you since long and finally we have full proofs against you.''

And Maan felt as if he was pushed from the edge of the cliff..He could not believe that Dev was a fraud.

Dev did not have anything to say. He came near Maan and said

" I know Maan what are you thinking right now about me..Whatever I did was my own need but I never cheated you in friendship..I know that the money I gave you was not earned by good source..it was the same money which i earned by cheating the customers..But I consider you my good friend that's why I did not tell you how I earned the money even you asked for it..I did not want to another Dev to be born.. You are very lucky Maan that you have Geet with you. She is your true life partner who knows how to live happily in her life without having big dreams and desires.. I will always pray for you and your family's bell being..and I m not feeling guilty for what I did because I knew well what I was doing. I was well aware of the outcome of my deeds and the result of those frauds'' He said looking at the police inspector. Then he looked back at Maan."If possible. Take care of Meera till I come back. Good bye Maan''

Maan was looking at Dev like a dumb and watching Dev moving ahead towards the police inspector..

And they all moved out of the office by keeping Dev with them..

Maan was not in the situation to understand anything. The turns of the events were so much fast that he was feeling stuck between them.

He just wanted to rum from there.. Everyone was discussing about Dev in office and he not able to hear them anymore came out of the office to take some fresh air..

He was waiting for the time to fly and to join his family..

Finally it was lunchtime and he almost ran towards his car. He just wanted to hold his family near him to feel little peace after witnessing that ugly side of the life

He reached the camp and showing his ID card to the guard he entered the camp area.. and he felt good to see the arrangement..It was decorated with so many colourful themes. And it was situated at the sea shore on a safe distance from sea water..

He searched for Nitya or Geet.. He asked someone and was informed that one competition was going on there..He was directed towards that side..

He reached and could not stop himself from smiling as Geet and Nitya both were running holding hands.. A spoon was held by it's stick between their lips and a lemon was kept in the spoon and they both were walking very carefully to protect the lemon from falling..Other kids and their mothers were walking faster than then but by doing so one of them was not able to hold the lemon in spoon..so one by one many pair of kids and mother eliminated..there were three pair of kids and their mothers were left..Geet and Nitya were one of those..

"Come on Nitya..Come on Geet..Buck up fast''

Geet and Nitya heard Maan and their enthusiasm was double now. And near the end line of the race the girl of other pair who was walking parallel to them lost her balance and the lemon was on the ground.. Geet and Nitya were declared the winner

Nitya came running towards him and he picked her up in his arms

"I missed you Dad.'' Nitya told him and he reciprocated her feeling

"I missed you to baby.. So How was the stay here?''

"It was so good dad..I enjoyed here. But missed you and mamma a lot''

Geet too came near them and smiled seeing at him..and in return he smiled back.

Next competition was to make a sand castle and both the parents were to help their kids in that work. Maan and Geet both were trying to make the castle.. Geet was little successful in making little bit base of the castle but Maan unexpectedly sneezed and the plastic bowl which he was holding slipped from his hand and fell on the base and all the work done by Geet was in vein now..Nitya and Geet looked at it once and then at Maan with little anger to which Maan gave them an apologetic look

" Sorry..I didn't know how it happened''

Geet and Nitya shook their heads as nothing could be done and started again to built the castle again.Maan let Geet and Nitya lead in making the castle and he followed what they told him to do as he did not want to repeat his blunder to spoil the efforts of his two girls

After the hard work of more than two hrs the castle was ready.. It was looking like a palace. Geet had brought a doll family set with her to decorate the castle.. It was a set of three doll which included a male, a female and a baby doll..

Maan saw that dad, Mamma and Nitya was written on those dolls respectively. Geet placed the dolls in the castle..and the castle was looking like a home now with the family members sitting in it..

Maan had a look at it and a wide smile played on his face seeing the efforts of Geet.. He knew that she was the perfect wife and perfect mother along with a nice human being who knew only to make other smile forgetting her own miseries..

Geet's eyes met with him and she could see some admiration in his eyes for her.and she instantly forgot everything which happened in last week...She felt good to see him smiling

" Mammaa they both heard Nitya and looked at her.."It's so beautiful mamma.. I m sure we are going to win..Just look around. Our home is most beautiful home''

Maan took her in his lap as they were sitting on the sand

"You are right Nitya..Our home is the most beautiful home of the world because it is made by your mamma.'' and he looked at Geet as if he gave all the credits to her for making their home most beautiful..Geet looked at him confused..She was thinking in her mind

''What happened to him? he was so much upset with me for many days and now he is smiling and praising me?''

Nitya was sleeping She was tired of the activities of the day so was in deep sleep..She saw Maan after one whole week so slept in his lap only..He settled her in the bed made on the floor inside of the tent and tucked her nicely as it was the sea shore and was bit cooler than the day.. He was silent and lost in thoughts. Geet noticed his silence and she called him

" Maan''

" Hmm'' He responded and looked at her

"What happened?'' She asked

"Geet.. Can you come with me for few minutes?''

And she nodded

They looked at Nitya once and found her sleeping hard

They walked out of the tent.

"Maan we can't go far.. Nitya can wake up and look for us''

"Ok..We will be right here only.. Can we have small walk?''

They were walking and Maan was still silent..Geet noticed his silence

"Maan.''

He looked at her

"Want to say something?''

And he halted at his place and than only Geet realised that he was holding her hand .She also stopped and looked at their entangled hands first then at him. And now she was worried..She came closer to him and looked in to his eyes..

before she could ask him she heard him

"Geet..You were right''

"About what Maan?''

"About Dev and Meera''

"Dev and Meera?''

"Today police arrested Dev''

"What?.. But why?'' Geet was shocked

And he narrated everything..Geet was listening to him silently..

He told her everything. She could feel remorse in his voice.

" I'm sorry Geet''

And she was surprised to hear his sorry

"Why you are saying sorry Maan?''

And she was startled when he pulled her to him..He hugged her tightly and hid his face in her shoulder

"For hurting you Geet. For getting angry on you. For comparing you to that unworthy Meera. For everything. I'm really sorry Geet.''

Geet smiled hearing him..It was night and all tents were closed so no one could see them.. She consoled him by moving her hand on his back and then she parted him away..

"It was your right Maan to get angry on me as I have given you only that authority to hurt me. Because I belong to you and you have every right on me.''

"You are not angry with me?''

"No.''

And Maan was amazed at her softness.. He felt so light in his heart

"But why?''

''Kyunki agar Subah ka bhoola agar sham ko ghar wapis aa jaaye to usko bhoola nahin kahte''

"to kya kahte hain?'' He asked in a naughty tone

Geet with a smile on her lips said

"usko Maan kahte hain'' Saying this she tried to run but she found him holding her hand

"it's late and cold here Maan..let's go'' saying this she moved but he did not let her

He came near her ..Her loose strands were playing with the wind on her face..He tucked them behind her ear and Geet closed her eyes feeling that cold touch on her ears..

"Maan'' she called him slowly

''Hmm''

"We will return Dev's money''

And he looked at her

''I don't want my daughter to enjoy on the money earn by unfair means''

"but''

"No if or but...I will give you my rings. And I have decided so don't try to say anything.''

He felt a determination in her voice and he also knew that it was the only way left so he gave up. He looked at her with a smile

"Why are you looking at me like this?''

"I love you Geet.''

He confessed his love to his wife of 8 years old marriage as if he was confessing it for the very first time

And Geet looked at him with widely open mouth at his open confession in the midst of the summer camp of their daughter. She was surprised to hear those words as Maan was not a man of words she knew..She looked in to his eyes and found various emotions in his eyes as if she was seeing them for the first time..

And she found herself pulled towards him.. His one hand was on her waist and other was on the back of her neck..He was pulling her towards him..

"Maan. Someone can come here.''

"No one will come Geet..Everyone is sleeping''

His eyes were speeking in volumes to her and she surrendered in front of him.. He softly grabbed her lips

And Geet clutched his shirt in her fist

And the kiss which was soft and slow in the beginning turned in to a deep and passionate one..He felt himself lucky to have a wife like Geet as he knew that she would not allow him to go on any path which is not right for them..

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Wow os was very realistic and I just love geet maturness & understanding lady.she was very clever & doing which was good for her family,maan want fulfil their wishes & give luxury life but true his lady love & cute daughter was happy in their present state. Dev & meera entry totally affected to maan, Dev life make him jealous ,he was not person jealous with anyone but situation made like that. I love geeet reply after dev left maaneet house had his dinner.. every scene was realistic rashmi di & geet never angry with maan even his ignorance not tolerate one, maan compared her with meera.,sometime man behaved like dumb yaar. He only said don't wore revealing dress after seeing meera dressing, he insist wore stylish dress ,geet reply so matured .Dev was not wrong person ,he love his wife so much insake of love he went to wrong path but he should his wife rather went to wrong way.yeah I love geet way of growing her child, nithya so sweet..now days children more addicted to mobiles & games..but geet send to park & create & teaching beautiful bonding with other children..its very important for children future. If one lady not in our home, that home not home anymore.. I read this story ..i just imagined my mom in geet character. True fact men got respect or humiliation by outside because of their woman activity ,meera was responsible of dev humiliation & ansh stubborn nature and same way geet making her home to heaven. I love every secenes ..time god maan realised thanks to dev ..he did not reveal his hell life .maan also follow dev life..maan life become horrible one nothing happened.oh god maan said i love you to geet after 8 year..last part so cute & romantic one. totally i love it

Thank you such a wonderful social awareness story.. this story very useful for my future life.. I always remind this story like one of guide of my life .

Thank you rashmi di 🤗