PARI 59
NYC
He finished his gym.. And headed back to his miserable loneliness. The Geet Handa who loved him for the past few months was gone. As fast as she told him that she would love him forever and after that, she was gone. Geet... his rock, his pari, ..the woman who went to hell and back for him. With that thought he hummed that song she taught him .. his fingers trembling on the strings of the guitar.. Looking up at the sky and shouting..WHY?? And tears kept coming. He had tried hard not shed tears and be strong. But moments like this made him weak.
His friends wanted him to move on. But he knows he would wait for her forever. Even if that meant lifetime.
Maan walked into his cabin .. flaring the typical aura as he walked in to the office in style. Simply a captivating person nodding at the receptionist, staff members and Sasha. The way he walked in with confidence, the way he smiled was captivating despite the personal trauma he was fighting. Everything about him was so perfect. Maan was the guy who was a born leader, even if he had no idea what he was doing. Because he was so confident, people follow. True charismatics appear to believe their own lies and show zero self-doubt. Maan was literally embodiment of charisma.
Maan - Call Mr Johnson about the evening meeting.. He ordered Sasha as he opened his cabin and found a slim tall figure standing by his window.
Then his heart hammered in his chest when he realized who it was.
He wanted to run to her and squeeze her into a breathtaking hug, thinking that she would just melt in his arms, like she always did in the past. But he knew he would face humiliation this time. Then he got that usual flicker of hope that she remembered even a fraction of their time together. Or she somehow felt their connection. Or she was even willing to work on it until she finally heals. He knew their last meeting didn't end that well in California. Was she still mad about the whole sex thing. Or did she come to him because somehow, she regained some memories back.. All these questions lingered
Maan - Geet
he said it ever so softly. .. so much of love, hope
She turned around and looked at him.
Geet - So this is what you did with my money?
Anger flared inside him again. Patience was not him. This Geet was such a jungli billi mode always. She doesn't miss a chance to insult him. If he had met her like this, he would not have fallen in love with her. But then, before his misty went away, she sort of warned him about this. He remembered what she said to him before she got into that stupid accident.
Always remember that I love you. I'll always be that girl who would do anything to make you happy. I want you to know, that even before I met you, you were the person I needed, the perfect soul mate I have been looking for.
Maybe this was what she meant. The old Geet Handa didn't have much faith in people, especially men. And maybe he did change her. Maybe he had a positive effect on her life, too. Exactly the way she had on him. He didn't want to give up on her. When she never gave up on him, on them. She patiently waited for him to come around, to realize that she was the one for him all along. And he must have broken her heart over and over too. But she never showed him signs of giving up. She stood strong. His pari.
It took a lot of heart and love to be this strong. He wondered how she was so strong then. Probably he should do the same. He would wait until she finally finds her way back to him. No matter how much she hurt him or shut him down, he knew this wasn't her. He knew this Geet Handa was just guarding her emotions from something she didn't understand, something she didn't know. But once she regained her memories of him, she would come back.
Geet - I don't see why I would be interested in these. I don't believe in someone else decorating my house. I would rather do it myself
Maan knew that about her. She was particular about her house. She wanted only certain things in certain places. He took a deep breath - I know. But you believed in me
She looked at him for a moment. He looked so handsome. Seeing him in office was totally different from all the previous encounters they had. His charisma was engulfing.
The way he held his head high and looked back at her. He didn't back down. Then finally, as if she couldn't take it anymore, she looked away.
Geet - I'm sorry, Mr Khurana, this is... not... working out for me
She said in an almost broken voice, as if she too, was not sure of what she was doing.
Maan retorted - what??
She turned her back on him - Call your lawyer. Let's try to do this as easy as possible. I'm pulling out my investment here.
Maan - lekin Geet..
He pushed his hair in disbelieve. What was he going to do about it. His business mind did all the calculations. He was thinking all the possibilities, accounting for all the deals in hand and the projects he has committed to. He couldn't believe this was happening! He cannot believe Geet could be this harsh. He will be ruined if she shuts his business down.
Sasha probably sensed something.. she came. Her eyes scanned the situation. She looked at Maan who appeared to be tensed and then at Geet.
Sasha - Good Morning Ms Handa
She was at most professional - I guess you also don't remember me.
Geet looked little puzzled.
Sasha - I am the working partner here.
Geet - Good thing you are here. I have no idea what went through my mind when I decided to invest in this. But now, I'd like to undo what I did.
Sasha spoke under her breath - Great! If only you can un-do my friend, too
Geet - excuse me
Sasha - Never mind, Just so you know Ms Handa, you're going to have to compensate Mr Khurana a lot for that. The contract states that you are to pay two year's worth of companies salary should you decide to pull the plug on us.
Geet was shocked - two years
She was not sure why would she sign a contract that would be so ridiculous.
Maan was confused - Sasha.. That's not true. Why would it be like that?
Sasha - I checked the contract Maan.
Geet - why would I agree to something like that
Geet called the bank and her lawyers. The answer she got was shocking to herself
Bank manager - you told me you genuinely cared for him
Sasha rolled her eyes - silly us, we believed you
Bank manager - I'll send you a copy of the contract Ms Handa
Geet looked at Maan for a second - I don't know him well enough to care this much
Her voice was confused and soft. Like she was not sure about anything anymore.
Maan could read her restlessness. He didn't want to say do anything to worry her further. He tried his best to handle the situation wisely.
Sasha was a good friend indeed. She knew Maan as charismatic, magnetic, electric and everybody admired him. When he walked in every girl's head turned, everyone stood up to talk to him. She always felt he became torn between being a good person he was and missing out on all of the opportunities that life could offer a man as magnificent as him. And in that way, she understood him and admired him more. She has been with different guys but Maan was someone she respected.
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muskan
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