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Originally posted by: Athuathulya
Wow amazing prologue.. Waiting for the update
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Interesting prologue
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chapter 1 coming soon
Originally posted by: naina_16
Nice prologue I liked it
Thank you so much šø
Chapter 1 -
The rain was relentless, tapping against the windows of Khurana Mansion like a million frantic hands trying to break through. Inside, the atmosphere was suffocating - heavy with tension, filled with secrets that no one dared speak aloud.
Geet Handa stood in the grand, marble-floored foyer, her heart racing in her chest. Her palms were clammy, and her breath shallow. The massive chandelier above her cast long, haunting shadows across the walls, mirroring the darkness that had begun to settle in her mind. She had always imagined a place like this to be beautiful - powerful, even. But today, it felt like a gilded cage.
She was here, standing at the threshold of Maan Singh Khuranaās world, with no way out. She had come for one reason, and one reason only: money. And Maan Khurana? Well, he had made it clear he needed her for something else.
As she shifted uncomfortably in the sleek black dress sheād been made to wear, she couldnāt help but feel the weight of his eyes even before he entered the room. Maan Singh Khurana had a way of making you feel small, insignificant, even from a distance. His presence alone commanded respect, or fear, or both. She had seen him from a distance - at parties, at events - but never up close. Never like this.
"Geet Handa," his voice cut through the silence like a blade. Deep, cold, and calculated.
She turned to face him, her pulse spiking.
Maan Singh Khurana stood in the doorway, his figure framed by the dim glow of the hallway behind him. Tall, imposing, his expression unreadable. His eyes locked onto hers with an intensity that made her stomach flip, though she quickly masked the flutter of unease with a determined, if shaky, breath.
āYouāre late,ā he remarked, his tone indifferent, but his gaze sharp as ever. He was dressed in a dark grey suit, the kind that seemed to scream power, and a crisp white shirt that was a stark contrast to the darkness of the room.
āI... I apologize, sir,ā Geet stammered, not used to being in such close proximity to a man like him. But this was the deal - the deal. Money for one night. And she would make it through. She had to.
"You donāt have to call me āsirā,ā Maan said, stepping into the room, his footsteps measured, purposeful. āMaan will suffice.ā
She nodded, but her voice faltered as she replied, "Maan ji."
The way his name left her lips felt wrong. It didnāt sound like it belonged to her, like everything about this moment felt out of place, like a dream that was about to shatter.
Maanās lips curved into a small, knowing smirk as he walked closer, his presence pressing against her, filling the space between them. "I donāt like to waste time, Geet," he said, the subtle warning in his voice not lost on her. "You know why youāre here."
Geetās throat tightened, but she nodded again. The money she needed was in his hands - money that could save her family, pull them out of a hole theyād dug too deep to escape on their own. She could do this.
"I... I know why Iām here, Maan ji," she managed, forcing herself to look up at him, despite the nerves trying to overpower her. "Iāll do what you need."
Maan didnāt respond immediately. His eyes searched hers, almost as if he were trying to measure her sincerity. To see if she was truly ready to do whatever it took. She could feel the weight of his gaze on her, dissecting her every move.
āNot quite what I need, Geet,ā he said, his voice lower, almost a whisper. āWhat I want is... far more complicated.ā
Geetās breath hitched, but she didnāt break her stare. What could he possibly want from her that he couldnāt just buy? That was the whole point, wasnāt it? A transaction. Money for services. Simple.
But there was something in the way he looked at her now, something darker, that sent a shiver down her spine.
āYour body, yes,ā he continued, his voice growing colder. "But not just that. I need control. I need to see if I can bend you to my will. Make you crave it. You may be here for money, Geet, but youāll soon find out that I donāt do simple exchanges. Not with you.ā
Her heart skipped, the realization hitting her like a slap to the face. He wasnāt just here for her physical presence. No, he wanted something more. Something she wasnāt sure she was willing to give.
āI ...ā Geet started, but Maan raised a hand to silence her.
āYouāre not here for a choice, Geet," he interrupted, his voice dangerously calm. "Youāre here because you have no other options. And neither do I.ā
The words stung, but she knew they were true. She had no other way out of the mess she was in. He held the power. He always did.
Maan stepped closer, his body almost touching hers now, the air between them charged with unspoken tension. "Do you understand what this means?" he asked, his breath warm against her skin. "One night with me, and your life changes forever. The price you pay is far higher than you think."
Geet swallowed hard, the weight of his words settling deep in her chest. Higher than you think.
But she had already made her decision, and there was no turning back now.
"I understand," she whispered, her voice trembling despite herself. "Iāll do what you want."
Maanās gaze softened, but only slightly. He didnāt smile. He didnāt need to. His eyes alone were enough to convey the promise - this was just the beginning.
āAnd youāll learn to enjoy it,ā he added quietly, his words a silent threat as much as a promise.
Geetās pulse raced in her veins. She had come here for the money, but now... now she realized that what he had planned was more dangerous than anything she could have imagined.
And yet, the part of her that was scared felt almost... excited.
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It hadnāt always been like this.
In the beginning, Geet had only known Maan Singh Khurana by reputation - his name whispered in the halls of high society, in every business meeting, every corporate gathering. He was the powerful, ruthless CEO of Khurana Enterprises, a man whose influence stretched across the country. He didnāt entertain small talk, didnāt indulge in idle conversation. He made deals, built empires, and took what he wanted with little regard for anything - or anyone - else.
But for Geet, Maan Khurana had always seemed like a distant, unreachable shadow. Until that day.
It was a sunny afternoon when their worlds collided for the first time. Geet was just an ordinary girl, working at a small cafe in Delhi to help support her family. She had dreams, yes, but they seemed so far removed from the reality of her life - a life defined by struggle, sacrifice, and relentless survival.
That afternoon, she was serving a table near the window when he walked in. Maan Singh Khurana. The man of every woman's whispered fantasies and every man's fear.
At first, she hadnāt recognized him. His face was partially obscured by the thick black sunglasses he wore, but his presence? That was impossible to ignore. The air seemed to crackle with power as he moved toward the corner booth, his expensive shoes clicking against the polished floors, his posture demanding attention without a single word.
Geet, busy with her orders, hadnāt been paying much attention. But as fate would have it, she accidentally spilled a cup of coffee. And it was no ordinary spill - it landed right on the pristine suit of Maan Singh Khurana.
The room went deathly silent. Geetās heart stopped as she looked up, her eyes locking with the cold, icy gaze of the man who seemed to own the world. She immediately froze, her breath caught in her throat.
āIām so sorry!ā she stammered, frantic. āI didnāt mean to - ā
Maan didnāt move at first. He simply watched her, his expression unreadable, those dark eyes piercing through her as if he could see every single flaw she had.
For a moment, she thought he would lash out. The anger simmering behind his gaze made her feel small, insignificant. But then, to her surprise, his lips twitched upward into a faint, almost mocking smirk.
āSeems like youāve got a habit of creating messes, Ms. Handa,ā he said, his voice low, smooth, almost dangerously calm.
She had no idea how he knew her name, but that wasnāt important. Geet just wanted to disappear. The whole cafe was watching, and she could feel her cheeks burning in humiliation. She could already imagine the damage this incident would cause to her job, to her reputation.
āIām really sorry,ā she repeated, her hands shaking as she grabbed a napkin to clean the mess. āPlease, let me - ā
āNo need,ā he interrupted her, his voice sharp but with an edge of amusement. āIām sure your apology is sincere, but it wonāt fix the damage.ā
Geetās face flushed in embarrassment, but she wasnāt about to back down. She glanced up at him, forcing herself to speak. āI can pay for the dry cleaning, if you want.ā
The words had come out before she could stop them.
Maanās smirk deepened. āOh, Iām sure you could. But Iām not interested in your money, Ms. Handa.ā He leaned back in his seat, studying her with an intensity that made her feel as though he was peeling away layers of her, exposing the very core of who she was.
āIām more interested in your time, though.ā
She blinked, unsure of what he meant. Her heart skipped a beat as she tried to process the sudden shift in the conversation. Was he mocking her? Or was he serious?
But before she could say anything else, he handed her a business card. The black-and-silver card gleamed in the dim light of the cafe, his name etched in bold letters across it.
āIām sure we can come to an arrangement, Ms. Handa,ā he said, his voice low, commanding. āCome see me at my office if you're serious about making amends.ā
With that, he stood up and walked out of the cafe, leaving Geet standing there in stunned silence, the business card still clenched in her fingers.
---
Days laterā¦
Geet hadnāt planned on actually going to his office. She hadnāt even wanted to. But the weight of her familyās mounting debts - the pressure of the life she had been trying to escape - had forced her hand. After all, what did she have to lose?
When she stepped into the sleek, marble-lined lobby of Khurana Enterprises, she felt like an intruder in a world that didnāt belong to her. She had always known that Maan Singh Khurana was a man who held the world in his palm. But she hadnāt realized just how powerful, how untouchable he truly was, until she stood before him, in his vast office overlooking the city, where the world seemed to shrink beneath his feet.
āMs. Handa,ā he had greeted her with his usual cold, calculating stare. āI see you decided to take me up on my offer.ā
Geet had been nervous, unsure of what to expect. But what he had proposed was beyond her comprehension at the time.
āYou have two options,ā Maan had said, sitting behind his desk, his voice like a velvet threat. āOne, you can repay your debt the usual way - by working hard, living in poverty, and watching your family struggle. Or two, you can accept my terms. You work for me. For one night.ā
His words had struck her like a blow. But the desperation in her heart pushed her to agree, even though every instinct in her screamed to walk away. She had thought it was just a business transaction, an arrangement.
What she hadnāt anticipated was that one night would turn into something much more complicated.
And now, here she was - standing in his mansion, her future hanging by a thread, wondering if sheād just walked into the lionās den. How he knew her?
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Why maan choose her
Kya geet ko debt maan ko pay Krna hai
Interesting but confusing š¤ too
Chapter 1
Intriguing and very Curious Start !!!
Maan Singh Khurana ..... how did he know Geet Handa
especially the fact that he talks to her by name
when she had spilled Tea on him
Maan actually wants to spend one night with her and it seems like all
her family debt will be paid off
wonder if he will ever fall for her
Originally posted by: priya_21
Why maan choose her
Kya geet ko debt maan ko pay Krna hai
Interesting but confusing š¤ too
For that - wait for Chapter 2 
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