MERI MISHTY KAUN?? ***Thread 2 **** 04/04/2021

My Dear friends,

Hi!

Is love based on physical beauty and attraction i.e. facial beauty, hair, fairness, large eyes etc. or one’s inner soul? Can physically two identical persons arouse identical emotional responses in their beloved i.e. love, jealousy, possessiveness etc.? This story is primarily from Maan’s point of view (POV).

I had read a story in Geet Forum few years back where Geet and her twin had same names as my story i.e. Geetanjali and Kavyanjali. I hope this story doesn’t resemble that story but incase this story does resemble in parts to that or any another story its unintentional, it just coincidental!!

As I have moved all my stories to FF module but as this story was half posted on this forum, I completing it here as well!

Please read and give your feed back.

Thank you,

LM

Geetanjali (Geet)

Kavyanjali (Annie)

CHARACTER SKETCH

SAVITRI DEVI KHURANA

77yr. old. She was Chairman of Khurana Industries i.e. Khurana Constructions, Khurana Interior etc. but has now given resposibilities to her son, Ranjit Singh Khurana. She is currently Chairperson of Khurana Hospitals. She is also heading Charitable Institutions and Trusts. She is also Chairperson of newly inaugrated Khurana Foundation (KF) and Khurana Hospital called “Dhanvantri”. She has two grandsons - Maan & Vicky! She likes Dr. Kavyanjali Mishra (FICTITIOUS NAME) very much as a doctor as well as a person; and as a future daughter-in-law of Khurana family.

RANJIT SINGH KHURANA (RK) :

59yr. old Chairman & CEO of Khurana Industries i.e. Khurana Constructions, Khurana Interior, Khurana Hotels etc. He is also MD of Khurana Constructions. He is a man of strong character. As Maan is not interested in Construction business hence Savitri Devi and Ranjit are trying to train Vicky. But due to Vicky’s immature and careless nature, its an uphill task! Initially Ranjit was a little disappointed when Maan didn’t want to join Khurana Industries. But Savitri Devi explained to Ranjit Maan’s mental and emotional stresses and tensions at that time and hence, Ranjit decided to wait!

DR. MAAN SINGH KHURANA (MSK):

35yr. old. Eldest son & heir of Khuranas. He is a famous Cardiac Surgeon and has recently joined in ROYAL NEW YORK HOSPITAL (RNYH) (FICTITIOUS NAME). He had migrated to US ten years back and now is a US Citizen (Writer's liberty!). He is being forced by his father and grandmother to return to his motherland, India and to Khurana Industries. He is an extremely strict and efficient doctor. Curing people and being a means to save their lives gives Maan an intense emotional and spiritual satisfaction. But unfortunately, Maan only believes in healing the patients’ physically i.e. their illness. Maan doesn’t believe in treating his patients’ as a whole i.e. diseases as well as emotions! He has looks that girls just die for! Tall, handsome, having sexy stubble on his face & well toned body with 8pack abs. Although he is not a "ladies man", but girls and woman cling to him for his looks, money and fame! He also doesn't mind giving an image of “playboy” to his family, friends and society. Although his father and grandmother are very distressed and unhappy by his this behaviour and have often tried to make him get married by talking to him with love, threatening him using emotional blackmail and even being furious with him but it did not help! Maan consciously promotes his this image of “playboy” and uses the girls as an arm-candy for helping him avoid questions about his marriage and if he is in a serious relationship??

Maan was a totally different person in his life with his immediate family and friends i.e. very loving & soft towards his family until in an accident his mother (who was his confiderate, councellor and guide) died. Along with this at the sametime he had fallen in love with a young, innocent and gorgeous looking fresher named Geetanjali Mishra (FICTITIOUS NAME) ten years back, when he was in his final year of MS (Masters in Surgery). Geetanjali also reciprocated his feelings but before he could introduce her to his family, she suddenly disappeared one fine day! Maan thinks that Geetanjali (Geet) has betrayed him, making him very cynical, harsh and rude towards the opposite sex after Geetanjali’s betrayal. As he had lost his mother very soon after Geet’s disappearance he has turned into an atheist, harsh, rude, woman hater and on personal level an emotionally broken man. Maan is certain now that the pure love of a woman and the image of a life partner that he had in his mind is impossible to get hence, he does not want to get married. As no girl until now has managed to touch his heart and soul like Geet had.

VIKRANT SINGH KHURANA (Vicky)

30yrs old. Fun-loving, jovial & a prankstar. He works in Khurana Construction as the General Manager of Khurana Construction as well as the Head of designing department. He loves to party and have a nice time. He is a big flirt but soft hearted! He can even flirt with his Dadimaa. He is in love with Meera and was heart-broken when she rejected his marriage proposal.

DR. SHASHANK GUPTA:

57yr. old. CEO & Head of Khurana Hospitals. He is a famous Brain surgeon. A very close friend of Ranjit Singh Khurana. Ranjit and Shashank were in same school and then college. Shashank was academically very bright. He was always interested in becoming a doctor and serving poor and needy. Hence he went into the field of medicine. He had topped in the field of medicine. But as Shashank lost his parent’s very early in life and his father’s cousins by devious means acquired Shashank’s father’s business, property and wealth leaving him just a farmhouse in suburban parts of Delhi. Hence, Shashank was left orphan and penniless at age of 14. Unable to see an innocent young and bright boy’s future get tarnished by his joining bad company, Savitri Deviji took Shashank under her wing. She considers Shashank as her younger son. Though Savitri Devi is Chairman of Dhanvantri (Khurana) Hospital but only for name sake, the main person behind it, is Shashank. Maan and Vicky address him as “Chachaji” (father’s brother). Maan may back answer Ranjit and sometimes even Savitri Deviji but never Shashank. Maan consider Shashank his role model. It was due to Maan’s hero worshipping Shashank, that Maan joined field of medicine. Shashank can never say “no” to Savitri Deviji and Ranjit. It was due to Savitri Deviji’s wish that Shashank agreed to marry and now is the father of Meera.

MEERA GUPTA :

28yr. old. She is Dr. Shashank Gupta's daughter. Meera was never interested in field of Medicine and graduated in field of Architecture hence, she is Chief Architect of KC. As Meera is the only child, she considers Maan as her elder brother. But with Vicky there is a non stop battle going on since childhood. Savitri Deviji, Ranjit & Shashank want Meera to marry Vicky. Although Meera loves Vicky but she keeps it hidden. She refuses to marry Vicky as she feels he is never serious about work and life! After knowing about all the hardships her father faced while growing up she is now even more adamant that she never wants to be dependant on anyone neither her father, nor her brother (Maan) not even Khuranas! Maan whole heartedly supports Meera’s decision to become independant physically, economically and socially! Maan also supports Meera against marrying Vicky. However, unknown to anyone but truth is that despite of Meera being confident, self respecting and independant she is also a traditional girl at heart!

SASHA MAHESHWARI :

23yrs. Old. Works as an assistant architect. Very selfish and lazy in her work. Love to boss her juniors! Her main aim is to marry one of the Khurana brothers. But both Maan and Vicky ignore her. Vicky treats her like a piece of furniture in Khurana Construction. Maan has not been in India for past ten years but whenever he comes to KC during his vacations he sees right through her. He gives more importance to Rambharose, the peon then to Sasha! Besides Maan is not an Architect therefore his presence is more like that of a guest. Vicky is carefree and uninterested in business therefore unfortunately Sasha is forced to be in contact with Adi maximum and then Ranjit.

ADITYA SRIVASTAV (ADI):

35yrs. old. He is Head of Finance and Accounts department in Khurana Constructions. Very close friend of Maan’s! His father was loyal employee of Khuranas. After his father's death, Khurana's employed him. He is very loyal to Ranjit Singh Khurana and Khurana Industries. He is the true force behind progress of KC. Adi can do anything for Khuranas especially, Ranjit. Ranjit and Maan trust Adi the most professionally & personally. Ranjit and Maan wanted to make Adi, the Managing Director (MD) of Khurana Construction, but he is continously refusing saying that its Maan and Vicky’s right.

GEETANJALI MISHRA (FICTITIOUS NAME!) (Geet):

18yr. Old. (When Maan saw Geet first & last time!) Geet was an exchange student in same college as Maan in India. Geet is true definition of beauty & grace. She has a milky white complexion, hour glass figure with doe-like hazel coloured eyes. She is a genius and has photographic memory therefore she can remember things by just hearing / reading it once thereby making her a topper in her class. Due to her intelligence she has a mature approach to life thereby making her a worldly wise girl of very strong values and character. She never compromises on her self-respect, values and an extremely brave girl. Geet has an identical twin sister, Kavyanjali. Geetanjali and Kavyanjali’s father belonged to the town of Muzaffarnagar, hence Geet knows fair amount of Urdu as she was the apple of her father’s eyes. Geetanjali and Kavyanjali’s parents died a few months back in a road accident. Hence, both the sisters were forced make their cousin chacha and chachi live with them as they were young girls in Delhi and it was not safe for them to live in a big and dangerous city of Delhi alone. As her uncle and aunt have only one son, Kulbhushan Sharma (Bhushan) i.e. don’t have any daughters, hence they tried to adopt the twin girls in order to have control over their money and property. But as the twins were already 18yrs. old, they were no longer considered minor. Hence, they were no longer needed to be adopted. Geetanjali and Kavyanjali’s parents’ had left their property in form of a “trust fund” in name of both the girls but the girls could only use it when they turned 25yrs old or if either one got married! Geet and Anjali’s father, Lakshmi Narayan Mishra (FICTITIOUS NAME!) made his friend, Mr. Ram Kapoor the chief trustee of his daughters’ “trust fund” as well as Geet and Anjali’s gaurdian until the age of 25yrs. Although the girls were forced to stay with their so called chacha and chachi but their future was secured. Luckily, Geet was more worldly wise and practical than her younger sister, Kavyanjali. Geet knew that her so called relatives are only interested to grab their parents’ hard earned money. Geet was continously in touch with her father’s close childhood friend, Mr. Ram Kapoor (in US) regards their financial and personal life. But as the saying goes “Man proposes and God disposes!” Hence, despite of all her efforts, Geet could not stop the calamity!

DR. KAVYANJALI MISHRA (FICTITIOUS NAME!) (Anjali):

28yrs. old. She is 5minutes younger identical twin of Geetanjali. Anjali is a Hospitalist (Junior Attending Physician) in field of Gynaecology and Obstretics along with specialisation in Oncology (study of cancer) at ROYAL NEW YORK HOSPITAL (RHONY) (FICTITIOUS NAME). She is extremely confident and self-respecting girl. She is a US citizen. She is topper of her batch. She is an upcoming “Oncologist in Gynaecology*”. She is beauty with brains. Anjali has a milky white complexion, long and thick wavy hair with doe-like hazel coloured eyes. Being an identical twin of Geetanjali she is her carbon copy regarding looks and body structure. Although she was very innocent, impulsive, immature and child like when her parents and Geet were alive but after their death she was forced to grow up. To accept her tragic destiny and live a normal sane life, she took to prayers and meditation of Lord Shiva. Due to her tragic experiences she has become wary of love and emotions. Therefore, now she is extremely professional and emotionless with resident doctors, nurses, ward boys, interns and matrons. All male staff are attracted by her beauty but are scared of her icy “touch me not” aura. Female doctors and staff consider her snobbish due to her physical beauty and genius medical skills of a doctor. The only place where she is whole heartedly welcomed is the pediatric ward. Children adore her and look forward to her visit.

YASHVARDHAN KHANNA (Yash)

32yr. old Maan & Vicky’s first cousin i.e. Mama’s (Mother’s brother) son. He is an interior designer by profession. Maan’s Mama, Pitamber Khanna and Mami, Vaidehi live in US. They have helped Maan a lot since he moved to US but Maan refuses to stay with them at their home, as Maan wants his independence and privacy. But Maan does visit his Mama and Mami when he is free from his job. Yash is very close to Maan but around eight years back he was jilted in love and has still not been able overcome his rejection. Yash has not even been able to open up to Maan. While doing his internship in Mishra Interiors eight years back he met a young and beautiful girl in his office. The girl’s name was Kavyanjali or Anjali for short. Yash put two and two together and realised that Anjali was a relative of Mahalakshmi Mishra, owner of Mishra Interiors. Anjali’s innnocence and carefree nature drew Yash like a bee to the honeypot. For Yash it was love at first sight but for Anjali it was just friendship full of fun and enjoyment i.e. Yash bringing for her ice cream, chocolates, cakes, cookies etc. Then one fine day Mahalakshmi Ma’am had to suddenly leave for India as her parents-in-law were on their death bed. Few months later, Mishra Interiors’ staff heard the sad news of Mr. & Mrs. Mishra’s demise. Mahalakshmi Ma’am’s eldest daughter, Geetanjali was attending the office with Mr. Ram Kapoor and Munim Sadanand Vidyarthi to consolidate the business as there was no one to handle the business. Before Yash could talk to Kavyanjali or Geetanjali in privacy, he had to suddenly rush with his parents to India for the demise of Maan’s mother.

MR. RAM KAPOOR

56yr. old owner of Kapoor Constructions in US. He is married to Priya Kapoor and has a son Sahil. Ram and Priya treated Geet and Anjali like daughters they never had. Although Sahil had brotherly feelings for Kavyanjali but not for Geetanjali. He was in love with Geetanjali and has now totally lost the will to live after her death. Sahil has shifted to Switzerland so that his attitude and feelings are not displayed in front of his parents.

KULBHUSHAN SHARMA (Bhushan) (FICTITIOUS NAME)

40 year old man who is Lakshmi Narayan Mishra’s first cousin (father’s sister (bua)’s son), Surendra Sharma’s son . Surendra Sharma, Shashikala Sharma and their son, Kulbhushan Sharma wanted Mishras’ business, property and finances at any cost. Bhushan first tried to kill Lakshmi Narayan and Mahalakshmi but failed but then he tried again and managed to kill Lakshmi Narayan and Mahalakshmi but their daughters, Geetanjali and Kavyanjali were saved. Then he tried again to murder the twins, although this time Geetanjali was killed but so were his own parents!

*A ‘gynecologic oncologist’ is an obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the female reproductive system, including cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancers.

INDEX

THREAD 1

https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/5118672#151429233

Chapter 51, 52, 53 & 54 Pg. 01

Chapter 55(a) & (b),56,57 & 58 Pg. 02

Chapter 59 & 60 Pg. 03

CHAPTER 51

After sometime, Maan and Geet were breathless making them leave one another’s lips. “Geet agar tum tyaar ho toh mai tumhein hospital tak chod aata hoon aur wahaan se tum Adi ke saath Mishra Residence chali jaana.” (Geet if you are ready, I’ll drop you to the hospital from where you can leave with Adi for Mishra Residence.)

“Theek hai. Magar humare kapade?” (Alright. But what about my clothes and other necessities?)

“Ek dafa Yash shaant ho jaayega. Aur jab kal woh gehri need mein so jaayega toh mai tumhei phone kar doonga.” (Once Yash calms down. When he is sedate, I’ll call you.)

“Ji.” (Ok.)

“Abb chalo.” (Come lets leave.) Maan put his arm around Geet’s slim waist and they both left from the Farmhouse.

Luckily Shyamlal was driving as Maan was constantly getting call from Savitri Devi. Finally Geet said, “Suniye, aap hi mujhe Mishra Residence chodh dijiye kyunki Dhanvantri Hospital ulta raste padhta hai. Bass Adi Bhaiya ko humare ghar bhej dijiyega kyunki kuch rasamein unhein bhi karni hoti hai.” (Listen why don’t you only leave me at Mishra Residence as the Dhanvantri Hospital is in the opposite direction. Just make sure to send Adi Bhaiya as my ceremony can only be completed by him being there.) Maan nodded absent minded. “Suniye, agar aap chahein toh aap hummein apni samasya batta saktein hain? Who kaunsi baath hai jo aapko itna tense kar rahe hain?” (If you feel like you can share your problem with me. What is the problem that’s making you so tense?)

“Geet, Yash aaj kal bahut aggressive ho raha hai. Woh Annie se dur rehne ki baat sunn kar hi apne emotions par qaboo kho deta hai. Kal usne Mamaji par bhi haath utthaya hai.” (Yash has become extremely aggressive in last few days. The moment he hears that he has to stay away from Annie he looses his self control. Yesterday he even struck uncle (his father).)

“KYA?” (WHAT?) Geet asked shocked.

“Haan.” (Yes.) Maan said pressing his temples.

“Kya Yash bhaiya ke bachpan mein bhi unse unki manpasand cheez door huyi thi?” (During his childhood was he forced to leave his most cherished possesssion?)

“Haan bachpan mein Yash ka sabse pyaara pet yaani puppy ki death ho gayi thi jo woh seh nahi paaya. Magar studies, sports aur physical and mental adolescent growth mein Yash uss dard ko bhool gaya thaa.” (Yes during his school years his favourite pet which was a puppy passed away and he was unable to bear its loss. But after few years the pressure studies, sports as well as physical and mental changes during adolescent age Yash forgot the pain that incident caused him.)

“Aap galat hain ki Yash Bhaiya ne puppy ke bichadne ka dukh bhool gaye. Sach yeh hai ki woh kabhi bhi uss puppy ke bichadne ka dukh nahi bhool paayen hain. Apne Maa-Baap ke asamvedansheel sabhaav (unsympathic nature) ko dehte huye, Bhaiya ne apna dard apne dil ke kissi kone mein chuppa liya. Magar wohi dard aur abb Annie ke dur jaane ka dard dono ka samilith prabhaav ke kaaran Yash bhaiya aisa raudra roop le rahe hain.” (You are wrong to think that Yash bhaiya has forgotten the pain, loss and emptiness he felt after the loss of his puppy. The truth is that Yash Bhaiya was never able to forget that pain and feeling of loss after the death of his puppy. But he forced himself to hide those emotions seeing his parents unsympathic and rigid nature. But that pain has again came out with vengence when bhaiya felt the same feeling of pain, loss and emptiness when his parents asked him to sever all his ties from Annie. Now both these intense pains in his life is coming out as violence.)

“Lagta hai ki tum sahi keh rahi ho.” (I think you are right.)

“Humare khayal se aapko Yash bhaiya ko abb ek Psychiatrist ko dekhna chahiye.” (In my opinion, you should get Yash bhaiya examined by a Psychiatrist.)

“PSYCHIATRIST? Yash ko? Nahi mai apne bhai ko kissi shrink ko........” (PSYCHIATRIST? No never. I’ll never take my brother to........)

“Hummein aapse yeh dakiyanoosi baath ki umeed nahi thi.” (I’m disappointed at you that you can have such an old fashioned and petty thoughts.)

“Tumhara kya matlab hai?” (What do you mean?)

“Jaise jab kissi bhi aadmi yaa aurat ko dil mein taqleef hoti hai woh ‘Cardiologist’ ke paas jaata hai, peith mein dard ho yaa ulcer ho toh woh ‘Gastroenterologist’ ke paas jaata hai. Ussi tehre agar kissi ki yaadein yaa uski kharaab bhavanaein (negative emotions) usse pareshaan kar rahi hain toh hummein usse ek “Psychiatrist” ko dekhna chahiye. Patta nahi India mein kyun Psychiatrist ko itni negative feelings ke saath dekhte hain. Humne aapse jo khudh ek doctor hain unse aisi umeed nahi thi. Aap battaiye ki aap kya chahte hain ki Yash bhaiya ka behaviour aur violent ho jaaye jiss se woh kissi ko buri tehre hurt kar dein? Jaise murder?” (When a man or a woman have heart problem they consult a ‘Cardiologist’; and if they have a stomach problem or ulcer they consult a ‘Gastroenterologist’. Similiary if one has troubled memories and negative emotions they should consult a “Psychiatrist”. I don’t know why its considered such a taboo to visit a ‘Psychiatrist’? But I never expected this kind of a bias from you who is a doctor himself. Anyway what do you all want that in order to satisfy someone’s false ego, Yash Bhaiya’s behaviour becomes more and more violent day by day thereby harming someone critically? Maybe even murder?)

“GEET!!”

“Agar Mamaji, Mamiji aur aapne apni aisi hi choti soch rakkhi toh aap Yash bhaiya ko kho bhi saktein hain. Khair, humara ghar aa gaya hai. Hum chaltein hain. Bye!” (If Uncle, Aunt and you still remain in your old fashioned and petty thoughts, you may end up loosing Yash Bhaiya. Anyway my home has come. Good bye!) Maan was too deep in thoughts at Geet’s hard hitting words and just said, “Hmmm.”

Geet entered Gharonda, and found it extremely quite contrary to Khurana Mansion. Before Geet could cross her maternal home threshold Dulari came rushing and said, “Betiya, tanik thero. Chaukhat matt laangana. Gudiya, Bhabhiji, aawa, aawa. Badi didi ‘pag phera’ ke liye aawa. Betiya, Damadji naa aayi bei.” (Wait a minute my dear. Don’t cross the threshold. Gudiya, Bhabhiji, come quickly! Geet didi has come for ‘pag phera’ ceremony. My dear son-in-law has not come?)

“Kaki, unka zaroori operation hai.” (Kaki, he has an important surgery.) Geet lied subtly. By now Priya and Annie had come.

“Guddo, Maan beta nahi aaya?” (Guddo, Maan hasn’t come?) Priya questioned but Geet looked at Annie and then at Priya. Understanding the seriousness of the situation, Priya started the ceremony, “Accha Annie abb tum........” (Ok Annie, now you......)

Fifteen minutes later, Geet was lying on sofa with her head on Priya’s lap. “Guddo, black coffee mangaaon?” (Shall I order black coffee for you Guddo?)

“Nahi Maa. Aaj adrakwali chai aur pakodi khaane ka mann kar raha hai.” (No. I want to have masala tea and pakodi.)

“Didi, adrakwali chai aur pakodi aap khaayengi?” (Didi, you want masala tea and pakodi?) Annie asked surprised.

“Haan Annie mujhe aaj dophar se bahut bhook lag rahi hai, patta nahi kyun?” (Yes Annie. Since afternoon I’ve been feeling very hungry.)

“Bhook toh lag rahi hogi. Poora din operation aur marizon mein busy rehti hai. Shaadi ke baad bhi damadji ke saath kuch bhi samay bitaane ko nahi mil raha is doctari ke peishe mein. Dulari, jaayiye aur Geet ke liye adrakwali chai aur pakode laayiye.” (Off course you will be hungry. Whole day you are surrounded by patients and surgeries. Even after getting married, you have not got even a single day alone with just son-in-law because both your medical profession. Dulari, please bring masala tea and pakodi for Geet.)

“Ji bhabhiji.” (Yes Ma’am.)

Once Dulari had left, Geet got up and said, “Papa, kahaan hai Maa?” (Where is Papa, Mom?)

“Woh apni Yoga kar rahe honge magar chalo abb free honge.” (He was doing Yoga sometime back, but I think he must be free by now.)

Once Geet had met Ram with lot of love and affection, Ram, Priya and Geet were sitting. Annie had gone for her nap. Geet started, “Maa aur Papa, abb situation tense ho gayi hai. Abb hum sabko.............” (Maa and Papa, now the situation has become extremely tense. Therefore we all have to...........) Geet in detail narrated the next plan of action.

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CHAPTER 52

Location: Khurana Mansion at 07:00p.m.

Maan entered Khurana Mansion and found as if pandamonium had broken loose. “YEH KYA HO RAHA HAI?” (What’s going on here?) Maan thundered in anger quitening down 4 elders and Yash immediately.

“Abb mai jo bol raha hoon ek doctor ke taur se bol rahan hoon. Iss liye jisse yeh baat sahi lagti hai woh Khurana Mansion mein reh sakta hai aur baaki sab apne ghar jaa saktein hain.” (Now what I’m going to say is as a doctor. Hence, if you think I’m right you can stay in Khurana Mansion otherwise you can leave.)

Looking at his grandmother and father, Maan ordered, “Dadimaa aur Dad, aap dono apne bedroom mein jaayiye.” (Dadimaa and Dad, please go to your room and rest.) Both of them gladly left seeing Maan in charge.

“Yash, go and rest in your room otherwise I will be forced to give you a sedative.”

“Yes Bhai.” Yash left the room with his head bent down.

“Mr. And Mrs. Khanna, I’m telling you once and for all, now what medical science can do for your son’s welfare. Whether you accept it or not is your perogative. However, now your son is longer welcomed in Khurana Mansion without any proper medical treatment as I can’t have my family in close vicinity to your son’s anger and violence.”

“What medical treatment?” Pitamber asked.

“Yash Khanna needs to consult a “PSYCHIATRIST” ?”

“PSYCHIATRIST? But.........”

“I’m not finished. As neither you both as parents are willing to given in nor is your son willing to given in, as well as I cannot have my home turned into a battle field constantly. Where every time in order to control Yash we have to inject him with tranquilizer. Last time Dadimaa and my wife were in firing range of his violence which you both conveniently blamed it on my Dadimaa and my wife saying it was figment of their imagination despite of seeing the CCTV footage. But yesterday you were in firing range of his temper as well Mr. Khanna. It is not very far before he may harm someone critically i.e. murder!” Pitamber and Vaidehi gasped. “Things are getting bad to worse which unfortunately as parents you both refuse to understand.”

“Maan beta, baat yeh hai ki hum Annie ko kaise apne ghar ki “bahu” banna ke liye ‘haan’ kar dein? Ek ladki jo......ek mentally........” (Maan, how can I make Annie the daughter-in-law of our home? A girl who is..... mentally........)

“Mrs. Khanna, look around you and tell me who is “mentally unstable”? Who is the one throwing things? Who is the one harming their near dear ones? Its certainly not Miss Kavyanjali Mishra but Mr. Yash Khanna. Anyway, I have said what I have to say. Geet and Annie have left Khurana Mansion and will soon be leaving Delhi as well. But because of your illiterate, superstitious and rigid thoughts I’m not going to let my grandmother, father, wife, brother and sister’s life be in danger. Therefore you three are only welcomed in Khurana Mansion once your son’s mental health is improved and stable! Namaste!” Furious and irritated Maan walked out of family room to his bedroom.

Pitamber and Vaidehi were stunned hearing Maan’s ultimatum.

Maan went to Yash’s room and found Yash sitting with his head in between his hands. Hearing Maan approaching, Yash got up and said,“Bhai, kya Mom aur Dad........?” (Bhai, have Mom and Dad........?)

“Yash, I understand your plight but I cannot drill sense in your parents.”

“I know bhai, that’s why...........”

“ I know Yash. I’m not finished, please hear me out.” Maan indicated to Yash to sit down. “I promise to get you married to Annie but you have to follow my instructions.”

“Yes I know bhabhi told me to be patient. I was being patient but when Mom and Dad started showing me prospective brides photographs I.......”

“Yash, do you still miss Benny (puppy)?”

“BENNY? Why are you asking me this? After so long? Benny has gone leaving me all alone.” Yash’s mouth quivering like a 6yr. old.

“I’ll promise to get you another Benny but you have to come with me to a doctor.”

“Doctor.........but why?”

“Yash do you remember how in anger you hurt Annie, Dadimaa, Geet and now even Mamaji.”

“Yes bhai. I’m sorry. I will learn to control my anger.”

“Getting angry is not wrong but hurting someone in your anger is wrong. The doctor I’m asking you to meet will show how you can get angry but not hurt anyone.” Maan’s words were hitting home as Yash was in deep thought.

“Bhai how can I......”

“Yash you have to do it for Annie. Because she is so scared of your anger and violence that she shivers when she hears your name.”

“Ok. I’ll go and meet the doctor but with you not with Mom and Dad.”

“Ok. That’s fair enough. I’ll fix an appointment and let you know.”

“Bhai, can I please meet Annie? I promise not to hurt her.”

“Yash, Annie is no longer at home. She has been hospitalised.”

“HOSPITALISED?”

“Due to the wound give by you. That’s why I’m saying, you meet the doctor and take care of yourself. Meanwhile Annie will also get better in a month’s time. Two months from today I’ll get you both married.”

Four hours later, Maan was in his bedroom missing Geet. Pitamber and Vaidehi left Khurana Mansion after Maan’s outburst! Yash asked Maan to give him a sedative as he is not being able to sleep since he heard about Annie’s ill health. Now Maan was all alone and decided to call Geet when his phone rang. He answered without seeing the number flashing so he was elated when he heard, “Aap sooye nahi?” (You have not slept as yet?)

“Nahi. Woh.......” (No. I......)

“Kya aap abhi humare paas aa sakte hain humara kuch saman lekar? Humne apni list aapko WA ki hai.” (Can you please come to me with few of my things? I have WA you my list.)

“Kahaan aaon? Mishra Residence?” (Where to? Mishra Residence?)

“Haan please. Agar itni der raath nahi hoti toh hum hi aa jaate.” (Yes please. If it was not so late in night I would have come.)

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CHAPTER 53

Location: Mishra Residence at 12:00a.m.

Maan had packed Geet’s clothes and necessities. Maan also packed few of his essentials for the night because he knew, he wouldn’t be able to leave Geet tonight. Maan drove himself. He had just reached the main door with Geet’s suitcase and other necessities, but before he could knock on the main door, Geet opened the door and pulled Maan in. Both hugged each other in tight embrace and then Geet took Maan to her room. Once they were in Geet’s room, Geet made two mugs of steaming black coffee. Once Maan was sipping his coffee and was relaxed, Geet broached topic, “Yash bhaiya kaise hain?” (How is Yash bhaiya?)

“Same. But Yash has agreed to meet a Psychiatrist.”

“Magar aap toh Psy.........” (But you felt Psy.......)

“Geet tum sahi theen aur mai galat thaa. Tum hamesha Yash ko le kar fikarmand theen magar mai hi nahi samajh paaya. Tumne toh mujhe humari shaadi ki ceremonies ke during hi warn kiya thaa magar mai hi nahi samajh paaya. Khair, guzra waqt toh mai palat nahi sakta magar aaj se aur abhi Yash ka treatment shuru hoga. Abb Yash bhi samajh gaya hai ki usse professional help ki zarurat hai.” (Geet you were always right and I was wrong. You were always worried about Yash’s well being but I didn’t understand your worries. You had also tried to warn me during our wedding ceremonies but I didn’t pay heed to them. Anyway, I can’t reverse time but Yash’s treatment starts from now. Now even Yash is aware that he needs medical help.)

“Aur Mamaji andMamiji?” (Uncle and Aunt?) Maan stiffened so Geet decided to change the topic. “Suniye, Dadimaa ke consulting physician kaun hain?” (Who is Dadimaa’s consulting physician?)

“Kyun? Kya hua?” (Why? What happened?)

“Hummein lag raha hai ki Dadimaa ki blood pressure ki medicines react kar raheen hain. Kyunki shaam ko mujhe unka phone aaya thaa ki BP medicines khaate hi unhein beichani hoti hai. Woh aapse kuch bol nahi paayeen kyunki aap Mamaji, Mamiji aur Yash Bhaiya ke saath busy the.” (I suspect that Dadimaa ki blood pressure medicines are not suiting her. She had called me today evening that she feels uncomfortable and restless after having her BP medicines. She wanted to tell you, but you were busy with Uncle, Aunt and Yash Bhaiya.)

“You don’t worry I’ll handle it.”

“Accha Vicky Bhaiya kaisen hain?” (How is Vicky Bhaiya?)

“Theek hoga. Kyun?” (He must be fine. Why?)

“Please unhein ignore matt kariyega Mamaji, Mamiji aur Yash Bhaiya ke jhagadhe mein.” (Please don’t ignore him in this fight between Uncle, Aunt and Yash Bhaiya.)

“BASS! Abb baaki sabki baat kar li, abb sirf hum dono ki baat hogi.” (Enough! Now we have spoken enough about everyone else and now we will talk only about ourselves.) Saying this Maan gathered Geet tightly in his arms and started nibbling her ears, giving open mouthed kisses on Geet’s collar bone, her nape and finally ravishing her mouth. As expected one thing lead to another and passion took over Maan and Geet.

ONE AND A HALF MONTH LATER

It has been one and a half month since Geet left with Ram, Priya and Annie for Darjeeling. Geet had left her address with Maan and had asked him to keep it somewhere safely so that Yash doesn’t find it. Geet and Maan use to talk on the phone but slowly it had reduced as Geet had got busy with looking after Annie, and Maan was busy with Khannas. On Yash’s insistence Maan use accompany him to Psychiatrist, Dr. Harshad Bhargav. Pitamber (Mamaji) and Vaidehi (Mamiji) finally accepted reality but after a harsh shock. Especially Vaidehi understood the seriousness of situation when Yash hit Vaidehi so hard in his anger that she fell near a coffee table and her head was hit by the corner of the coffee table leaving a deep cut requiring stitches! Vaidehi couldn’t complain as she was cause of this outburst as in her over enthusiasm she again brought up the topic of Yash’s marriage, despite of Dr. Bhargav’s warning her not to do so!

Since past two weeks Maan has been worried about Geet as she is not answering her phone and also whenever he calls Darjeeling cottages landline number, Ram or Priya change the topic or give a logical excuse for her absence. Maan was planning to leave this weekend for Darjeeling as Yash was now more stable. Vicky was also relaxed as Meera’s health had improved and she was attending KC for past month. Maan was still in his thoughts when Dr. Vijaylakshmi walked in anger, “MAAN, WHERE THE HELL IS ANJALI?”

“Aunty......Ma’am, can I help you?”

“Anjali, had left six weeks back saying that she needs leave for US for her treatment. For first two weeks she kept in touch with me and now no news. She has also not reported in RHNY (Royal Hospital of New York) for her check up. Youngsters now-a-days are so irresponsible. Especially at this high risk pregnancy she.........”

“PREGNANCY?? Who is pregnant?”

“Anjali was two weeks pregnant when she last came for her check up that means she is eight (8) weeks pregnant now.”

“You mean to tell me Ma’am that my wife is eight weeks pregnant and is all alone in US.”

“YES. You mean to tell me that Geet has not told you about her illness?”

“No Aunty she.......”

“Vijaya, what’s wrong with Geet? I have a right to know as Chairman of Khurana Hospitals.” Savitri Devi spoke. “Vijaya, kindly be seated.” Seeing Nakul there bringing glasses of water, Savitri Devi ordered, “Nakul, ek coffee, ek masala chai aur ek black coffee aur nashta.” (Nakul, one coffe, one masala tea and black coffee with some snacks.)

“Ji Badi malkin.” (Yes Ma’am.)

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Read all the 3 parts. Yash agrees for treatment. What is wrong with Geet she is sick and also pregnant. Why did she not inform Maan and his family. Why did they shift to Darjeeling and now her doctor says US. Waiting for the next update.

CHAPTER 54

Location: Khurana Mansion at 07:45a.m.

Once everyone was served their beverages, Savitri Devi again spoke,“Vijaya, I repeat what’s wrong with Geet? I have a right to know as Chairman of Khurana Hospitals.”

“Ma’am, Anjali came to me eight weeks back when she was feeling unwell and throwing up. Anjali was aware that she has concieved but was not 100% sure. Therefore we did tests. As routine, along with pregnancy test few other tests are done. In these test we found that she has a growth in her uterus. If growth was not treated she could definitely loose the baby. If growth was treated then also she may loose the baby. I think it was this fear of loosing the baby, that she didn’t tell about her pregnancy to Maan or the family. Besides since it was such a high risk pregnancy and stress is a major cause of miscarriages in such cases she decide to take minimum one month of leave but she will keep in touch with me. As in Khurana Hospital she was the only oncologist as well as there was extreme stress currently going on at her home which was not conducive to her health she decided to move to her maternal home for few days. She was considering getting her treatment done in Delhi, but there would have been an additional stress on the Khurana family besides the already ongoing stress Khurana family. Therefore, she decided to go to US as she is a US citizen plus she has good friends in the medical fraternity in the US. Anjali kept in touch with me for first two weeks but after that........Initially, I didn’t give it much thought as I thought she must be busy with her treatment but now a month has passed without any news from her.”

“But Aunty she could have told me. I’m not a layman but a doctor.”

“Maan, unfortunately male doctors are the worst patients and worst fathers’ outside a delivery room. Anyway, the reason I think she didn’t tell you was because of stressful environment at home due to a certain family member’s ill health. Also in her current delicate physical health she could not bear the stress of her twin sister’s constant monitering as well as a certain family member of Khurana’s violence which could harm her unborn child.” Making Maan and Savitri Devi truly understand the reason for Geet’s leaving Khurana Mansion and not returning even before leaving for Darjeeling and then US.

“Anyway, I’ll leave now Ma’am and Maan as I have patients to attend. I apologise for loosing my cool.”

“Vijaya, thank you for coming and telling us about Khuranas daughter-in-law’s whereabouts. We would also like if you would have breakfast with us.”

“Thank you Ma’am but I really need to leave for the hospital.” Saying this Dr. Vijaylakshmi left folding her hands in front of Savitri Devi.

Once Dr. Vijaylakshmi left, both Savitri Devi and Maan were in a state of shock and finally Maan started thinking aloud. “Abb mujhe samajh mein aaya ki meri Mishty itni darri huyi kyun thee jab maine Yash ko Psychiatrist ko dekhane ke liye manna kiya thaa.” (Now I understand why my Mishty was so petrified when I was not agreeable for Yash’s visiting a Psychiatrist.)

“Haan beta, aapne bilkul theek kiya Yash ko Psychiatrist ke paas le jaa kar.” (Maan, you were absolutely correct to take Yash to a Psychiatrist.)

“Haan Dadimaa maine Yash ke liye toh sahi kiya magar apni patni aur bacche ke liye galat kiya. Jab unn dono ko meri sabse zyada zarurat thi mai unke paas nahi thaa.” (Yes Dadimaa, I took a correct decision for Yash but I did wrong against my wife and my unborn child. When both of them needed me the most, I wasn’t there.)

“Maan, abhi bhi der nahi huyi hai. Aap US jaa kar Geet ko dhoondhiye. Aur derdh mahine (one and a half month) tak unke saath rahiye. Kyunki derdh mahine (one and a half month) baad Geet ke Pregnancy ke pehle teen mahine (three (3) months) khatam ho jaayenge jo pregnancy ke sabse sensitive months hote hain.” (Maan, its still not too late. You go to US and search for Geet. Then stay with her for one and a half month. Because in one and a half month, Geet’s first three months of pregnancy will be over. For any woman first three months of the pregnancy are the most crucial and sensitive phase of pregnancy.)

“Pehle mai Ram uncle aur Priya aunty se poochta hoon woh kab Delhi aa rahen, Uncle ke follow up ke liye?” (I’ll first call and find out when Ram uncle and Priya aunty are arriving in Delhi for Ram Uncle’s check up?)

Maan called and it was fixed that Ram, Priya and Annie will be there in two days for Ram’s check up and after couple of days they will all leave for US.

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CHAPTER 55(a)

It was five days since Maan came to know about Geet’s pregnancy and now 5 of them i.e. Maan, Ram, Priya and Annie with Sharda were on their way to US. After Ram’s check up, Maan had told Ram and Priya that he was aware of Geet’s ill health and pregnancy. Maan was surprised to know that Geet had also hidden the news of her pregnancy from Ram & Priya as well. Before leaving, Maan decided to let Yash and Annie meet. Maan went to Ram & Priya. He requested, “Uncle and Aunty, kya mai Annie se akele mein baath kar sakta hoon? Aap dono ke bina magar Sharda, Annie ke saath reh sakti hai.” (Uncle and Aunty, can I meet Annie in privacy away from your presence. However, Sharda can be with Annie.) Ram gladly agreed but Priya was sceptical.

Once Maan and Annie were alone, Maan asked in English, “Chutki, do you still miss your Yogi Bear?” Annie was quite. “Chutki, you can tell your Maan bhai the truth.”

“B..b...bhai, I like and miss my Yogi Bear but last time, he hurt me. I don’t think Yash likes me anymore.”

“You are wrong Annie. He loves you to point of insanity. It was because his parents were against both of your marriage, Yash reacted the way he did.”

“Bhai, what if he reacts next time also like this when things don’t go the way he wants?” Maan was shocked hearing Annie talk in such a mature way. He was confused why people consider Annie immature and childish! “I can’t answer that Annie, only Yash can. Will you agree to meet Yash for five minutes as he wants to apologise to you?” Annie was again quite and looking a little scared.

“If you want I can be in the room with you.” Annie nodded. Maan said, “Chutki, life often makes us come at crossroads regarding decisions but we have to always choose what is most important for us at that time. Just like you had asked me to protect your Geet didi and which I have done many times and will continue doing so. Similarly you supported Geet by letting her go alone to US for her treatment. But now I have to go to US and be with my pregnant wife and look after her.”

“PREGNANT? Di is going to have a baby. I’m going to become a “Mausi” ?”

“Yes.” Maan said with joyful tears shimmering in his eyes.

“Maan bhai you must go. You want me to meet Yash so that he doesn’t behave like a spoilt boy? Don’t worry I’ll handled him.” Annie said with so much authority and confidence that Maan was stunned but today he was first time seeing the true Annie. “One more thing Annie.”

“Hmmmm...”

“Yash wants to marry you asap.”

“WHAT? But what about his parents?” Annie asked shocked.

“He is not bothered about their approval.”

“Bhai, you don’t worry you go and look after Di, I’ll tow Yash in line, like I’ve done before.” Annie winked and left the room.

Next day, Maan took Annie to meet Yash. Although Priya was not in favour of this meeting, but Maan explained to Priya practically that Geet is unwell and needs someone with her. At present, Priya can’t look after Geet as both Ram and Annie need her help. Maan cannot be with Geet until he settles Yash emotionally before leaving for US. Although Maan was sceptical of leaving Annie with Sahil (after fiasco which happened three months back) but currently Maan is needed more by His Geet. Seeing how things are with Geet, Maan thought he will call Annie where Geet is!

Maan decided to make Yash and Annie meet in a five star hotel near the hospital where Yash was admitted. Maan had booked a suite so he could hide in one room along with Dr. Harshad Bhargav. As Dr. Bhargav also wanted to see how Yash reacts to people besides his parents. Because with his parents Yash was still getting very violent but with the puppy, Benny (Maan has bought Yash a puppy as promised. Its was Yorkshire Terrier breed as he was small enough to fit in any home big or small) he was very gentle.

Although Yash had legally and formally said in written documents that he wants Maan to take all decision for Yash’s emotional welfare as he doesn’t trust his parents anymore but Maan could not take his Mamaji and Mamiji’s right as parents to be aware of their son’s welfare. Maan was slowly understanding why parents are so over protective about their off spring as he was also developing over protectiveness about his unborn child. Hence, Maan went and told them Yash is going to meet Annie soon under Dr. Bhargav’s supervision. But he witheld when and where.

Leaving Yash alone in the room with Benny, Maan posed to have left whereas Dr. Bhargav was already present (unknown to Annie and Yash) in one of the bedroom of the suite. Soon bell rang and Yash opened the door and saw Annie standing there wearing a white pant style churidaar.

It was emphasising Annie’s slender figure, youth and innocence. Seeing Annie hesitant, Yash opened the door completely and said, “Anju, tum darro nahi mai tumhei kuch nahi karoonga.......I promise.” (Anju, don’t be scared I’ll do nothing to you........ I promise.)

“Theek promise karte ho toh mai andar aati hoon magar darwaaza nahi bandh karna.” (Alright I’ll come in but don’t you dare shut the door.)

“Magar.....” (But.....) Annie turned and gave him a glare. “Theek hai, theek hai jaisa tum kaho. Mai darwaaza nahi bandh karoonga.” (Alright, alright I’ll do as you say. I won’t close the door.) Leaving the main door open, Yash rushed behind Annie.

“Bolo hummein yahaaan kyun bulaya hai?” (Now tell me why have you called me?)

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CHAPTER 55(b)

“Bolo hummein yahaaan kyun bulaya?” (Now tell me why have you called me?)

“Anju, I love you. I want to marry you. Do you love me Anju?”

“Before I answer your question, I want to know what kind of behaviour is this? First you hurt me; then Dadimaa; then Di and now even your parents?”

“I know I was wrong Anjie but everyone was trying to seperate us.”

“So this is what you are going to do? Harm them. If after our marriage, if again things don’t go the way you want, you will attack me and my Di?”

“Anjie.... no...I....”

“Yash we always knew that your parents will never accept me as I don’t conform to the traditional Indian rules of a “sanskaari” bahu. Di and I was always brought up to think and feel from our heart and not our brains! Clothes were only needed to cover our bodies and they don’t define us! But unfortunately due to that monster of as man called Kulbhushan, our lives took a 360 degree turn. Di who was always full of life and carefree turned into a workaholic machine. A girl who cried for 4days and refused to eat food on passing away of her favourite puppy didn’t shed a single tear when our parents passed away. Di who always wore jeans, crop tops, halter neck and off shoulder gowns has turned into a “sanskaari” bahu wearing only sarees with head covered only due to those old fashioned, superstitious, money minded and cruel Chacha, Chachi and their monster of a son.” Maan and Yash were stunned hearing about Geet and Annie’s life. “Di, never bought anything luxurious except books for herself. She use to always spend every single cent of her pocket money on me, your Anjie. From the day our parents have died, each day Di has come in between my death and me. And you attacked my Di. I’ll never forgive you for t...t...this Yash.” Annie burst in tears.

“Anju, I’m sorry. I just couldn............”

“Shut up Yash, grow up and be a man! Stop ruining lives of people who love you. Do you know its because of both of us that Maan bhai has not gone to US to be with Di when she is unwell as well as pregnant!”

“Bhabhi is pregnant!”

“Yes why else do you think that Di has not even once entered Khurana Mansion whenever you were there. She was petrified of you and your violence whenever you were angry. What if in your anger you harm her and her unborn baby during her pregnancy?”

“Anjie, I......”

“Yash, stop wallowing in self pity. You want to marry me? Very well I’ll marry you but only on paper. You may not want but I’m traditional girl at heart and want a traditional wedding with suhaag ka joda, mangalsutra, sindoor and the works!!! So our Hindu wedding will be once Maan bhai and Di are back from US and hopefully by then your parents will also give approval to our wedding!”

“But if Mom and dad again.......”

“Once we are legally married, no other girl’s family will want to touch you with a barge pole!” Annie said sticking her tongue out in a childish gesture.

“Anjie you.......” Then started the Tom and Jerry show.

After 15minutes, Maan entered the living area whereas Dr. Bhargav quitely slipped away locking the door behind him. “Congratulations Yash and Annie!”

“Maan bhai, you know?”

“Yes. I’m really happy that my Chutki is soon going to be married.” Just then the bell rang and Adi, Pinky, a lawyer looking man, Romeo and Pandeyji entered carrying a suitcase and few bags. “Advocate Gupta, kya aap tyaar hain?” (Advocate Gupta, are you ready?) Maan asked.

“Ji Dr. Khurana. Dulha aur Dulhan kaun hain?” (Yes Dr. Khurana. Where are the bride and the bridegroom?) Maan indicated towards Yash and Annie. “Theek hai. Agar aapko maala-waala arrange karni hai toh kar lijiyega mujhe thoda samay lagega.” (Alright. If you want garlands, please arrange them as I’ll take some time to complete the legalities.)

“Fine. Adi can you please.......”

“Annie, tum mere saath chalo, hum........” (Annie, come with me. We have to.......) Pinky held Annie’s hand but Yash stopped, Annie with his other hand, “Annie kaheen nahi jaa rahi.” (Annie is going nowhere.)

“Yash yeh kya kar rahe ho? Koi Hindu dulhan safed kapodon mein shaadi karti hai?” (Yash what’s wrong with you? Which Indian Hindu bride’s wedding is dressed completelty in white?) Maan said getting annoyed.

“Na..hi...Nahi.” (No...I....) Leaving Annie’s hand.

Half an hour later, Yash and Annie were standing in front of Advocate Gupta ready to sign. “Pehle Dulha sign karega.” (Ask the bridegroom to sign first.) Yash signed eagerly grinning ear to ear. Then he gave Annie his pen, when the Registrar of Marriages said “Abb Dulhan sign karegi.” (Now ask the bride to sign.) Annie blushingly signed. Pinky and Romeo witnessed from Annie’s side and Adi & Pandeyji signed as witnesses from Yash’s side. “Chalo abb tum dono ek dusare ko mala pehanao.” (Alright now make each other wear garlands.) Maan instructed. While Yash and Annie were putting garland around one another, Romeo was busy clicking their photos.

Then Yash asked Romeo to click their photographs in different poses. While Maan paid the Marriage Registrar hefty amount along with few gifts and packed him off. Then Maan ordered tea, coffee and snacks for Adi, Pinky, Romeo and Pandeyji. An hour later Adi, Pinky, Romeo and Pandeyji had left leaving only the newly weds and Maan.

Maan went and hugged Yash and Annie from one on his right and one on his left. “Yash if you remembered I had promised you that I’ll get you married to Annie in two months time and I have done so.”

“Yes bhai I remember. Thank.........”

“There is no need to thank me. You both are adults and legally allowed to marry whom so ever you want. But having said that there are few realities which you both will have to face. You must have noticed that I didn’t witness your marriage. The reason was that I didn’t want Geet or Mamaji and Mamiji to feel that I went against their wishes and got you both married behind their backs.”

“But Bhai.......”

“Annie, Geet loves you a lot if I may say so sometimes more than me.”

“No bhai that not true. But as you are aware, “Life experiences teach us a lot!”

Maan again gave Annie a side hug with shimmering eyes and said, “Now both of you listen, I’ve something important to tell you.” Maan said in a stern voice i.e. a teacher ordering his students. Hearing Maan’s voice both sat down on the sofa quitely. “Annie and Yash, you both are aware that Mamaji and Mamiji, especially Mamiji will not readily accept this marriage.”

“Yes bhai, I know. I so much wanted Mom and Dad to.........”

“Listen Yash, somethings life experiences can only teach as Annie rightfully said. Yash you have to promise if not for me then for Annie and Geet’s sake.”

“What promise?”

“First, no matter how much your parents irritate you, instigate you or annoy you; you are not to loose your cool and attack them.”

“I know bhai but......”

“Second, they should not come to know about Annie and your Registered Marriage under any circumstances otherwise I’ll have to rush back home leaving Geet in US.”

“But bhai, Mom again and again starts showing me girls photographs.”

“So what either ignore them, or pretend to go to sleep and if you feel insecure you remember that you are married.” Maan said showing Yash his marriage certificate. Before Yash could take the certificate, Maan said, “This certificate will be with me. Because currently your room, cupboard, suitcase etc. is all being supervised by Mamiji.” Yash understood Maan’s unspoken concern.

“Last and final thing, as a bridegroom you have to go to bride’s home and bring your bride to your home after marriage. Therefore you have to be patient for three months until your formal wedding. Yash I have done everything you have wanted now don’t go and spoil it by being insecure and childish. Remember that law is with as long as you don’t break it. I’m waiting in the next room to take Annie home, please say your byes. I’ll give you 15mins.”

Fifteen minutes later, a happy but sad Yash and a blushing Annie went to their respective residences. Yash with Dr. Bhargav went to hospital and Maan went with Annie to Gharonda (Mishra Residence).

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