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Once again I am trapped within my family life...this time due to CV-19. Sometimes I feel why always me?😭...but this time, the entire world is suffering with this pandemic somehow or the other...and I am not an exemption.
I was about to give my next update 3 weeks ago ...but unfortunately, my kids schools are shut down for the last 3 weeks back and they are getting used to on line classes...and my hubby too working from home. The schools here might reopen only by Apr end. moreover, there has been emergency lock down in UAE (I live in Dubai) for the last 3 days due to steady increase in CV - 19 cases here and we had to adhere the norms of the authorities here.
Anyways, my next update is almost done.. I just dont want to type something and post here just to give an update for the name sake. will take one or two more day's time.
I am really very sorry dearies...this is something out of my hand...will revert at the earliest. 🤗
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My family is fine and safe so far. I live in UAE and here there's 2 weeks quarantine period which we are strictly following... We are managing to get basic necessaries...that way, no issues.
My kids are studying online. Here in UAE, Schools are open thro April- may- June. Summer holidays are during July-Aug and schools reopen during Sept. My hubby working from home...My work load has increased. I barely get 10 mins for myself .😒
Still managing to update my pendings... as I feel so incomplete with my incomplete stories...I am determined to complete it...against all odds🙏
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I am once again sorry to keep you all waiting... Last time, my daughter had influenza...but this time my updates got delayed due to COVID 19. my home management schedule has increased drastically due to COVID19 spread... My kids are studying from home and will continue to do so till June 2020. Also, my husband working from home... I live in UAE and its been a lockdown here too. (Please also read my reply to Abinash and Shivlok)
Life hasnt been easy for the last one month...hence there is a delay in my updates... I am a housewife with responsibility of two kids...and with this COVID taking over the entire world, we housewifes are the one who's responsibilities have increased 10 folded....I am still not giving up on my updates... Even though it has got further slowdown from my side...I will surely update... Thank you for all your kind support and understanding...Please bare with me once again. 🙏
I wish each and everyone of you are safe and COVID free... please follow the rules of social distancing and STAY HOME - STAY SAFE. 🙏
Hello Dearies... Before reading my update, please do read my notes which I have posted in this page and previous pages.
Coming to ORP... I had to break this part into two...I wanted to post a lot of happenings within this chapter but couldnt due to my very hectic schedule. Hence there's no maaneet Scenes. Many of you have again and again raised the issues such as...when will the misunderstandings end? When will Maan talk to Geet? When will she forgive him? .......PLEASE TRUST YOUR AUTHOR... and if you dont trust, I wouldnt force you to read my further updates... Hope you all understand and support me with the further continuation of this story.
I have again posted...without checking on edits and spellings ...will do it one by one.
PART 28
“Geet will not stay here any more. I have made up my mind to keep Geet away from this place. She will not stay here any more. ”
Daarji-Mohi-Rano-Rajinder and all present there were taken back with all what Maan just announced.
Daarji just sat back listening to this.
Maan: This is my final decision. Me and Geet will move out of here.
Mohi: Puttar...yeh kya kehrahe hain aap? Geet se ek baar pooch lijiye.
Maan: Since when her wish or opinion mattered to you all?
Rano: We all got to spend our time with her after one long year..please dont take her away like this.
Maan: Haan ma.....now you people are realising the value of this time? She came here not only to be here for Nandini's wedding but also spend that quality time with you all which she has been missing for one year..and what she has been getting here is...he clinches his fist to calm his anger thinking about all what has been happening here since the time Geet has arrived here and what happened today is just a limit. Geet has been having so much of love and respect for you all to an extent that one word against her family or any family member she would fight back like a lioness and also, she never exempted Manjeet. and look what she got from this family from the time she got associated here till date?
Mohi: Maan puttar...Yahan jo bhi hua main uskeliye bohuth sharminda hoon. Main aap ke haath jodkar binti kartha hoon... (Son, I am really sorry for all what has happened. I fold my hand and plead you.)
Maan just holds back Mohinder's hand...aap ko sharminda hone ki koi zaroorat nahin hain. You will always hold that place of my parents...but what happened today shouldn't have happened and I have made up my mind that Geet will not stay back here.
Now, Rajinder speaks... Tho kya aap aur Geet Nandini ki Shaadi main nahin aayenge?
He Moves to Nandini who's face bent down and she is all in tears and her father Rajinder has now embraced her and consoling her...she will miss her dear sister how much did she wish to spend that quality time with Geet and its all washed away. Nandini... The moment he calls out her name, Nandni begins to sob even more. I understand my decision would have hurt you. But do you really want your sister to suffer here like this?
Nandini nods for a no....Nahin...Nahin Jiju...please take her back. I know that all elders here especially my mom has made her life a hell.
Every member of the handa family turn to look at Nandini's honest statement.
Meri ek hi khwaish thi ki di meri shadi main...she cries out loud...
Maan: Oh dear...She will surely be here during your wedding.
Nandini's excitement is back listening to this...SACH?
Maan: Yes...Its my promise..Geet will be back here for your wedding. but until then, she will stay away from this place...that's it.
Nandini holds his hand ...Thank you Jiju...
Maan Smiles at her. Now, please help your Di to get ready and pack her things.
Nandini moves to Geet's room...
Rano is also worried for Geet's exams...Par puttar aap donon istarah challen jaaoge tho, Geet ke exams..
Maan: Aap ko us ki chinta karne ki koi zaroorat nahin hain ma. There's no changes in what we both happen to chat and discuss in the morning. I will not stop her studies. And We wont be going back to Delhi. We are moving to khurana's ancestral farmhouse which is about 1 hour drive from here.
All elders present there look at each other listening to this. And around this time, Maan's mobile rings...it was a call from his Daadi and he takes excuse to take the call in privacy.
Maan: Hello Daadima..
Daadi: Maan...Yeh hum kya sun rahe hain? Dr. Nisha ne mujhe sab bata diya hain...Kya hua meri bachi ko? (What am I getting to listen? Dr. Nisha has just told me everything. What has happened to my child?)
Maan gets worried for Daadi as she seemed to be too tensed now. He tries to calm her down first...
Maan: Daadi...please calm down. Geet is all fine..
Daadi: I want to talk to her NOW...
Maan: Woh apne kamre main hain...Aur main baaki ghar walon se zaroori baat cheet kar raha hoon. (She is in her room at the moment and I am having some important talks with the family)
Daadi: I am going to talk to her for sure...but before that, you have to answer me.....Can you even understand how worried I am for her? We wouldn't have witnessed this day if and only if we all took good care of her during her last one year stay in Delhi....
Maan could seriously understand her concerns as its all pinpointing at him and his reckless behaviour with Geet.
Daadi: Being the eldest in the khurana Clan, I take the entire blame on myself. I got her married to you in spite of knowing what all consequences it will lead to...especially for Geet. All what she would need to face. But at that time I was so selfish to ignore this fact. I am the one who is responsible for her condition as I couldn't keep up my promise.. I am still feeling ashamed to confront her but I have to...
Maan is not able to take Daadi blaming herself. Infact he is the one who has been behaving with negligence and he is solely responsible for all what's happening in Geet's life these days.
Maan: Sure..please do talk to her but Please...dont blame yourself, if someone who has to be blamed, then, its me and only me.
Daadi: Maan bete, Ab tak us ke saat jo hua bohut bura hua...I have been taking all efforts to make sure about Geet's well being and all my efforts gets washed away mercilessly. I am seeing that things are not moving in the right track.. To begin with, It seems Dr. Nisha had some discussions with the other doctor there in HP and both of these Drs strictly feel that Geet needs a quite environment.. I really wonder how is it even possible when she is in HP?...and on top of that, she is preparing for her final year exams this year. And to make things worse, she has become so low in her immune...
Daadi is blaming herself again and again...Dr. Nisha is still with her....Just a while ago when Dr Nisha had casually mentioned about Geet and then followed it by her health condition thinking that Daadi would be upto date with the happenings arround. She didnt expect that Daadi would get this hyper listening about Geet's condition and she curses herself for informing Daadi about it..
Maan: Daadima... Please shaanth ho jaayiye. He is not able to get the way out to console Daadi at this point of time.
Daadi: Kaise shanth rahe maan? Poor girl, why her life is like this?
Maan too feels for Geet...how she has been facing all challenges in her life ALL ALONE.
Maan: I left Delhi to HP with a promise that I will sort out everything between me and Geet.. I know its been quite challenging but these challenges makes me even more determined. ...
Maan gulps and tells her all what he has planned so that she can get a calm atmosphere to improve her health as well as concentrate better with regard to her studies and for time being, not mentioning all what dramas has happened here in Handa Haveli as this will lead to a severe outburst from Daadi as against Daarji and all Handa Members and will result in further severe health issues for Daadi.
Daadi is lost in her thoughts...Though she trust's Maan's decision, she is in mixed mindset
Daadi: Hmm..well.. Did you check with Geet on this?...I remember she wanted to spend quality time with her family. Mainly with her sister and cousins. It shouldn't lead to another disappointment or compromise for her.
Maan is aware of this but this quality time spent in HP also comes with a package of narrow minded elderly people being around.
Maan: I purely understand Daadi...but I am taking this decision considering so many other factors that are effecting her.
Daadi again thinks for a while and feels Maan's decision seems to be right one... Also, they will get some time to spend with each other. You need to make sure not to keep her under isolation and at the same time, do not force her into anything. She needs space not suffocation. You know what I mean?
Maan knows very well what Daadi is hinting about...I will take care of each and every aspect of my married life and my WIFE...be rest assured.
Daadi is feeling so relieved and happy to see these changes in Maan and over and above all he is referring Geet as his wife....at the same time, she is aware of Geet's current mindset as Geet has spent her maximum time with Daadi during her stay in KM.. and hence Daadi very well knows that It will not be easy for Geet to break the thick wall that has encircled her and come out of it.
I trust you that you will understand the sensitivity of the issue and act accordingly. do keep me posted. Daadi sighs with some peace that she has got...Now, let me have a chat with Geet...
He finishes with his call and moves back to the point where all elders are still present.
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Simultaneously at Geet's room...far away from the heated conversations between Maan and elders of the family.
(A/N: Geet doesnt know about all what Maan has been talking about her and supporting her...the main reason being she prefers to maintain the safe distance from him since the time she faced the worst side of him when he came back from London and she left from KM)
Geet rushed to her room and slashed down on her bed. For time being, this is the only place where she finds solace again. She couldn't control her tears...Ridzy and Rajji who were following her kneel down near the bed and consoles her...
Rajji: Di..Please dont cry...I told you yesterday na...I cant see tears in your eyes..
Rajji in her early teens and again grown up within this strict atmosphere, doesnt have further ability to understand what is actually going on...but she loves Geet so much and she is not able to see those tears.
Geet has almost given up on her self control. .. she is tired of this hiding game... She understands Rajji's state of mind and at the same time not able to control herself.. Meantime, Ridzy tries to calmdown Rajji...
Ridzy: Rajji, Dont worry...your sister just needs some time for herself and she will be all fine. Now, you stop crying. This will only disturb her further.
Rajji wipes her tears still trying to control her sobbing. Ridzy holds on to her shoulder and manages to divert her attention by assigning her an important task.
Ridzy: Well..I need a help from you...and again its not for me..its for your di..will you do it?
Rajji: Sure di..please tell me...
Ridzy: Can you make a hot cup of tea and some buiscuits for Geet?
Oh that's an easy request made by you... I make amazing tea...I will be back with it soon. Rajji is all excited and zooms towards kitchen to prepare tea. While Geet is wondering what's going on and Ridzy answers her with a smile.
Ridzy: Well Geet..its time for you to munch something...and take these medicines which Armaan and Maan jiju got it.
She shows the pack which Armaan handed over to her sometime ago.
Geet gives a sad smile.... hmm.. How does it matters? Who seem to care if I am alive Or..
STOP IT GEET...Ridzy manages to stop her midway....and Geet starts to cry again.You are talking about Life & Death? How could you? You are a strong and Brave girl Geet....please dont even mention about such rubbish things ok? Remember what Saritha Aunty said? Its not good to take high stress and tension and these are the elements which makes you think negative. Please stay calm.
How can Geet stay calm? She suddenly feels there's no place for her to go. Nobody wants her in the vicinity of their respective lives... How many more compromises she still needs to give? How much more she needs to listen from the people around leaving aside her self respect? She continues to talk keeping all these bitterness filled in her heart and soul.
Geet in-between her cries and hiccups: You.. (Sob) You know very well that I am not talking like this due to my current health condition but due to people surrounding me...(Sob)... Everyone hate me...they treat me just like a burden...
Ridzy: But Maan Jiju is not like that...he loves you so much..Doesnt he?? Didnt you see the concerns in his actions? You see how he managed to give Tayiji a good peace of mind.
Geet holds on to the pillow tight... How can I even tell this to you Ridzy...Maan is the one who hates me the most. ..may be he posess more hateredness towards me than that of Tayiji. She just recalls all those moments in KM that she has spent in isolation in last one year... How much it hurts to even think that she just stands out as he hate her to the core and cannot bare to stand her even for a minute. She can no way tell all tthis to Ridzy..Infact, today she managed to convince Ridzy with great difficulty about how she is happilly married to Maan..Geet doesnt want to spoil Ridzy's opinion about Maan...after all Maan is Armaan's elder brother and in a sense he is Ridzy's would be Devar (elder brother in law). And in future, its not Geet but his lady love...his PARI will take the place of “Devrani” and Ridzy has to accept this fact. ... A fact which is killing her within but its a bitter truth and accepting it is the only way for everyone's happiness. She puts an end to her self thoughts by biting her lower lips to control her tears and to put a STOP to think further.
Geet: Yes...Yes...Ridzy...you are right..... What I meant was about my own family...their bitter attitude towards me and things has not changed even for a bit even after I have been married off. Its just got double folded. Why is my life like this?
Ridzy: I totally agree with you and can feel all by myself all what you are going thro at this point of time.....She holds on to Geet's hand firmly...Our friendship dates back to many many years and I have witnessed you getting humiliated in name of family tradition and discipline...but what happened today is totally not acceptable.
Geet quickly turns towards Ridzy and hugs her tight and cries...She is accumulating her words to talk
Geet: I..I am ...So sorry ...Tumhen itna kuch sunna pada, woh bhi meri wajah se..
Ridzy breaks away from the hug slowly and wipes her tears and it doesnt seem to stop…
Ridzy: Tum sach main jalli ho Geet...C'mon..I didnt feel bad for ME. I am feeling bad for YOU...the way YOU have been treated here.... And there is no change in their attitude and behaviour even after marrying you off. . I myself feel ENOUGH is ENOUGH.... She takes a deep frustating sigh...And today, they have pinpointed your self respect and dignity without considering the fact that you are someone's wife and DIL of a highly respected famiuly....and its totally not acceptable.
Geet is still recalling all what her Daarji was accusing her of. It really hurts her more than the beatings she has got from his bamboo stick. What to do? Babaji has choosen them as my closest relatives.
Ridzy: And same babaji has got you Maan as your husband...and you are really so lucky Geet.
Geet is unable to react and just says a hmm which was way too casual and passionless.
Ridzy feels Geet's emotions are out of track whenever Maan's name is taken. Given a situation, Any girl will feel crazy with excitement getting her husband's strong support and Geet is not any ordinary girl...she would go beyond craziness to express herself when it comes to close relationships. But then what is stopping her to express the same with Maan?
Ridzy: Sirf “Hmm”? You see your mom could come out of her shell today and in turn, you too poured out all your emotions that were trapped deep within yourself. I would say, the full credit goes to Maan Jiju..
Geet: NAHIN
Geet is not agreeing to this..she just stands up and moves towards the window to breath in fresh air. Ridzy is again dumb stuck..
Geet: This is the burden piled up since my younger days...and today, It just found the way out naturally....that's it. It would have resulted in the same outcome even if Maan wasnt here... she thinks to herself... he was never there for me...and will never be. And she has come to a standstill point in her life where she doesn't expect him to be and how can she accept any of his help and support when he has showcased only negligence since the time she has got married to him?
(A/N: I know my readers would not like this increasing distancing between Maaneet...TRUST your Author..she is doing this as it will lead to strong bond in future. For time being, please understand Geet's POV. She is really gone thro an emotional roller coaster ride especially in the last one year. )
Ridzy is astonished with Geet's reaction and Geet explains her further.
Geet: Woh I mean, This burden belongs to me and I would live with it..I never shared it even with my parents, my siblings and to that matter, even with Maan
Ridzy holds on Geet's shoulder...Why Geet?
Geet is far determined to make a fresh start with her new life and she doesn't want to carry forward anything. doesnt want to carry this burden within her heart taking Maan's help, support or anything relating to him. As in near future she has to leave him and she will not be in a position to return this favour . Already, he has done so much since the time he has been in HP and it was the least expected out of him...of course he has been doing a great job showcasing himself as an ideal husband. I really wish he would have done such show-offs in KM...over there he made it so obvious to everyone that he hates me the most and doesn't care or even address my presence. A rueful smile adorns her lips..and tries to cover up again.
G: Well..you know the answer Ridzy...that's the kind of environment I have lived with and that has shaped me up this way.
R: But you cannot carry on with it thro out your life my dear... and I seriously feel that you need a complete makeover... And I have a superb idea to make it happen.
Geet looks at her curiously...
Ridzy: Why dont you move into my home till the time you complete your exams..? I know you love everything about my home..moreover its a calm place...far from the hustle and bustle of a crowded city like Delhi...and no single person around with narrow mindedness.
Ofcourse that would be a wonderful idea for Geet...but Geet cannot accept it as it will completely go against her family values. What ever said and done...she still has that respect for her family and she can never let it down..
She nods for a No..and Ridzy takes a frustrating sigh and continues to make her understand by taking her hand into hers.
R: Geet..please you need a calm atmosphere not only for your studies but also for betterment of your health.
Geet: I understand that today was one of the weakest days for me both physically and mentally...but I am all fine now. Dont worry about all this..I have been facing it since my childhood and I can face it for another 3 weeks.
Ridzy: I understand that these are not the only reasons for you to say NO..You are more concerned about Maan Jiju's stay. Dont worry...both of you can stay in our home peacefully. And my Dad will be much more than happy if you and Maan stay with us.
Geet is not sure...and that too moving with Maan? No ways...she is still trying to find an answer for what got him to HP in the first place and that too forcing himself to stay in Handa Haveli? With all what happened just a while ago...the way he shouted at her to “Shut Up”, and his alarming voice just bought about the outburst of his anger....Ofcourse this is what is expected out of him...
If he was all the time being high tempered while in KM amidst that luxurious life, then how can he continue to live in this atmosphere even for one single day? his daily routine has gone haywire by staying here in HP ...here, there's no basic necessity which he is so used to it...and over and aand above all, MY presence in his surroundings would surely be hitting his nerves. . . Even little bit of this closeness between him and me has been giving him only emotional torture. She pauses for a while by inhaling some fresh air passing in thro the open windows.. I am used to this kind of a life in HP...but Maan is not used to all this... What ever may be... I cannot see him coping up with this situation and taking in so much of mental pressure. and why he needs to take all this? Its better if he gets back to Khurana Mansion and back to his regular life. YES...that's the best solution possible... She looks up and prays...Babaji...I cannot see him going thro all this and all because of ME. Please let him get back to KM.
Geet: Ridzy... I am really blessed to have a friend like you and I know that you want to help me by all means...but...she gulps and continues making sure she doesnt end up putting Ridzy into Confusion with what she is going to say.. but...if I shift to your place along with Maan, then, it will definitely considered as an insult for my family. What ever said and done.. they have raised to what I am today. and I cannot see their self respect getting into stake....and ...and coming to Maan...its better he will move back to Delhi.
Ridzy: What? Why are you saying this?
Geet: because he wouldn't be comfortable here. He is so used to that class and Life style...here, I could see he is struggling to meet even his basic needs. You see...I am used to living a life like this...but he is not.
Ridzy: Geet...He might have got used to it but what I see is he is matured enough to adapt himself to any given circumstances.
Geet: All what you are saying could be right but 3 weeks stay here for him is way too much..I dont want him to face so many compromises just by staying back here. You see...its not even 2 days completed since he has come over here and he is going thro so many problems and its all because of me..
Ridzy: C'mon dear...I understand your concerns but why are you blaming yourself for everything? You are not at fault ok?
Just then, Nandni rushes into the room... and pants and manages to talk in one go holding on to her chest......Di...Woh Maan jiju has decided to leave this place.
While Geet sighs with a relief thinking that finally her babaji has listened to her silent prayers.. Ridzy looks back at Nandini and then Geet with her mouth wide open... and she is even more shocked to listen to what Geet says further.
Geet: Very Good. ..He has decided to get back to Delhi. You see.. That's the best decision he has taken by him as ...going back to Khurana Manscion is the only best option for him.
Geet is truly happy for Maan as he will get back to his routine ...I have been the only hurdle in his life and I will ensure I will never get back to KM and by this way, he will get back to his peaceful life which he had lost track almost a year ago....
Ridzy being is the only one who has been so close to Geet and she is so well aware of all happenings in Geet's life and only exception to it is her life after marriage and Ridzy is still finding some weirdness in Geet-Maan relationship and she is seriously trying to make herself understand that its all her false assumptions but with the sweet surprises that she is getting from her dearest friend, her each and every assumption feels so true.
Ridzy: What? You are trying to say that he is a coward running away like this and that too leaving you behind? I dont believe this. And if its true, then, this is not atall expected out of him.
Geet: There is nothing wrong in it dear. He has his main business operations in Delhi and I have to stay back here for next 3 weeks.
Ridzy rests both her hands on her hip to relax herself...Dhek Geet...If this happens to be true, then all what you informed about your understanding between you and Maan Jiju shall be termed to be Void by me. And..And..I will really get mad angry on him and I wouldnt care even if he is elder brother of Armaan.
Nandini: uffo aap donon bhi na??? Please allow me to finish and then continue with your fight..
Geet & Ridzy immediately halt their argument..making way for Nandini to complete all she has to say...
N: How can you even think that Jiju will leave you and go? Ofcourse he is moving out of this place along with you.
Geet: What? I bet you are mistaken.
N: Di...He himself told me this. and he also assured me that he will bring you back here during the time of my wedding.
Ridzy takes a sigh of relief. As per her, Maan has taken the right decision while Geet, she is not able to think straight. As if her life has become a game where she has to find the best exit out and its getting complicated and jumbled with every passing second.
Geet ST: He is moving out of here and that too taking me along? That means, even I am going back to Delhi?...She bites her nails and not able to decide how to react on this......hey babaji...What I asked you and what is happening? NO...I will not go back with him...He cannot take this decision all alone...I have to make him understand....
With no second thoughts, she makes her way to the ground floor...Nandini and Ridzy tries to stop her but she doesn't stop.. just then, Geet's mobile which was left back on the bed rings out loud...
Nandni takes it and calls out for Geet when she is getting down thro the stairs.....
N: Di..you have a call..
she doesnt listen and goes ahead...
N: Di...The caller ID says … “Daadima”...
Geet just stopped then and there in-between the staircase... DAADIMA?
Without any second thought, she takes a U turn...grabs her mobile from Nandini and moves to a secret place to have a private talk.
(To be continued...)
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