Maan came home but was still thinking about his equation with Trisha. Now reflecting back it is always him giving and her taking. He looked outside and found Geet and Inu playing. He thought to give his mind a rest and go play with them too. "Hey, Maan so how was your date, She asked. "It was..fine, He said. "Did something happen...I'm sorry but I saw your girlfriend spying on you, She said shocking him. "Why were you there, He asked. "Well me and Inu were taking a walk there after returning from Pari's house...but really she is pretty, She said. "Hmmm...so did you talk to her, He asked. "I did, don't worry I didn't tell her about us being neighbors but I did tell her to go to you and not to doubt on someone who loves her, She said giving another shock to him. "So she doesn't trust me, He thought. "Hey where are you lost, She asked. "Ah, nothing just thinking about something. Geet tomorrow is my birthday and she wants me to celebrate it with her but I have taken a decision, He said. "Oh that is great...do you want any suggestion to make it good for her, She said. "No...I want you and Inu to come with me, He said.

"I don't think that will be a good idea and may be she will doubt you again, She said. "I have told us about us taking care of Inu, He said. Geet was shocked with the revelation. "Umm...I..I don't think it will be a good idea for your relationship...I mean she just bumped into me yesterday and I didn't tell her that I'm your friend you see she will take it in a different way, Geet said in a go. "Geet...I thought about many things and I need you both tomorrow with me as my friends...it is the first time I have made any friends in years after I had been with her, He said shocking Geet. "What do you mean...isn't Yash your friend, She asked. "He is...but have you ever seen him visiting ...I..she was very possessive and she won't let anyone near me not even Yash as he said something against her years back, He told.

Geet was shocked with this piece of information. "Didn't you feel caged in this so called love of yours...love lets you be free not caged is what I feel, She said. "I..I never really thought about it ...my mom is not happy seeing her around me ...she...only let you in this house as my female friend...as for Trisha she never allowed her in, He revealed. "Why, She asked. "She thinks Trisha is not good for me, she never liked me not making any friends due to her, He said. "And still you wanted to be with her...Maan just for your information...if that girlfriend of yours trusted you even an ounce she wouldn't have been spying on you when we met her yesterday...you know why I didn't tell her about our friendship...because you yourself never disclosed it to her on Inu's blog updates...I don't know why you want us there but alright then as your friends we will come tomorrow, She said. Maan was shocked by her revelations. "She is right...I have been a slave to Trisha than being her love...does she really deserve my affection for her...did I really felt any affection for her ever, He thought looking at Geet her words and her confession again played in his mind like a broken record making his resolve clear.
The following day Maan took Geet and Inu with him. Trisha was waiting for him. Maan asked Geet and Inu to stay behind and come out only when he called them. "You are late Maan, She said. "Wanted you to meet some friends of mine, He said. "Friends...but I thought we will celebrate it together, She said disappointed. "Why am I not allowed to bring my friend to my own birthday, He asked irritated. "No...I mean.. of course you can, She said. "Good then...let me introduce you to my friends Geet and Inu, He said giving Geet a signal to come out. Geet and Inu stepped out from the bushes and Trisha was shocked seeing her. "You...you are his friend, She asked. "Yes, and here this is Inu...we take care of him together, Geet answered. "Why are you so shocked Trisha and when did you meet her, Maan asked putting Trisha in a tight spot."I..I met her yesterday outside the cafe ...she might be spying on you, She lied.

"Really...and what were you doing...you think I'm a fool, He yelled making both the girls jump back and Inu barked at him thinking he is yelling on Geet. "What...do you mean and please stop this stupid dog...he is giving me a headache, She asked.
"His name is Inu...and to be honest I think animals understand people better, Geet replied not liking her addressing Inu in such a way. "You dare answer me back for this stupid dog, She said trying to kick Inu but was stopped by Maan. "You know what I didn't get what I saw in you or was I so blinded in your so called love that now when I think about it ...you make me feel like a slave...don't you dare try to hurt them, Maan said pushing her away. "You are pushing me for them, She was shocked by his rudeness.
"I'm doing what I should have done years back...you are not even worthy of my hate. You think I don't know about your other flings but did I ever for doubt on you once...but you have been spying on me and then blaming on her shamelessly, He said. "You spied on me, She asked. "Nope...I can't go down on your level but after you little stunt tomorrow, I thought to do a little homework on you...and here is my return gift to you on my birthday...I'm kicking you out of my life, He said shocking both Trisha and Geet. "I know this girl must have fed you some lies..., She said.

"You really are a shameless lady...do you think she is on the same level as you. This girl said she loved me but when I rejected her she still never left Inu and never demanded by love back nor did she fed lies into you when you were spying on me yesterday. I feel like a fool to have got into your fake love and not understanding her pure love...though my heart understood it but my mind accepted it later. So I think now you got my point so kindly leave as we have our own party to celebrate with our families and friends, He said. Trisha understood that her truth was out in front of Maan. "I hate you, She yelled. "Well feelings are mutual, Maan said making her leave. "You sure kicked her out in the rudest way possible, Geet giggled. "I think she deserved that treatment...I thought about what you said and because of her I lost my friends and social life ...it did somehow made me feel caged ...I'm sorry for hurting both of you...will you accept me back, He said. "I will think about it, let's go Inu, Geet said turning back leaving Maan gaping in shock. "Hey wait for me, He ran to catch up with them. They returned home and found their friends waiting, it was after years that Maan celebrated his birthday with his family and friends.
Epilogue
5 years later
"Will you marry me, Maan asked for the umpteenth time. "Inu what do you think, Geet said turning to Inu who dragged her indicating to accept the proposal. It has been a long time since Trisha was kicked out of their lives, but every time he asked her to marry in the past one year she refused. "Well alright then, She said. "Thank you my dearest friend Inu but you sided with me after years, He said. "Because I'm his favorite friend, right Inu, Geet smiled and Inu barked wagging his tail. "Ah...I should have known that, well anyway at least you agreed, He sighed. "Do you want us to change our mind, She said. "No, now lets go, Maan said.
So finally after years Maan and Geet were finally married of course with Inu by their side who had his own little ceremony too. Maan and Geet were blessed with a baby girl Rhea with Inu having 6 little puppies of his own. They all were a big happy family now. The friendship that started years back blossomed into love and companionship with the help of their cute little friend Inu who helped them to form a strong bond for the years to come.
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