PART 6
Geet was still recovering from the shock after the Principal had left the stage. She saw the whole college rush up on the stage to hug and congratulate Maan. She quietly came down avoiding the emerging crowd, and was taken in a rib crashing hug by Dev and Tara.
"Wow Geet, you and bro, i am sure you guys will rock as a team, this year, the college newspaper will rock. I'll just go and register us three for one issue each, or else, we'll have no issue left for us", saying this, Tara rushed off to the office of the college.
Dev understood Geet was disturbed by something, but couldnt catch the real reason, so he placed his hand on her shoulder, and started leading her towards the exit. Geet also walked with him like a puppet. As they were moving, they were stopped by someone.
"Hi Dev, hey Geet, congrats for your success", Maan put forward his hand, as he gave a smile to Dev and Geet. Geet came out of her trance, and saw Dev looking suspiciously at a grinning Maan. She saw Maan's hand, and said,
"Kya hua, are you hurt?", Geet asked inquiringly, Dev gave a loud laugh, while Maan pulled back his hand sheepishly. It seemed as if Geet hadnt heard what Maan had said. She was still looking first at the laughing Dev, and then at Maan. After feeling very embarassed as Dev kept laughing, finally Maan decided to speak up.
"Ah Geet, since we will have to work together a lot now, can i have your number, so that i can reach you anytime?", Maan asked Geet, and this led to Dev's laughter immediately being shut up. He was about to speak something to Maan, and Geet sensed it, so she immediately pulled his hand, and spoke up,
"Yeah, sure, write it down, i'll speak", Maan had seen Geet pull back Dev, but he chose to ignore this, n took out his cell,
"Shoot"
Geet spoke the number as Maan feeded it,
"So, hope we can do well together", Maan again put forward his hand, and this time, instead of Geet, Dev took it.
"Dont worry, Geet does well whatever she does, now bye", saying so, Dev pulled Geet and she walked away with him. Maan felt something stir in his heart, as he saw her leave with Dev, but since he didnt know the reason for it, he decided to ignore it.
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Dev led Geet to the garden, at their favourite place, the fountain in the garden. he sat there besides her, with a frown on his face. Geet knew she was in for trouble this time, Dev wont leave her without answers.
"Uh Dev..."
"Geet, how could you do this, i mean, i just didnt expec this from you, of all the people i know, it couldnt be you, how could you..."
Geet lost track of what Dev was saying as she thought about answering him. She knew he would've noticed of how much tensed he was after the names for the editor ans EA, and perhaps now she would have to reveal to him the reasons of her worry.
"... how could you even think of giving your number to him, a guy like Maan Khurana..."
"Phone Number?", Geet asked with a shock on her face,
"Yeah, phone number, havent you been listening to me, i have been asking since so long that why did you agree to give your number to him, just give me one reason", Geet was glad to give him any reson to distract him from even thinking about her situation.
"Um, he asked for it", Geet tried being cheeky to calm him down, but this had the reverse effect instead, Dev started shouting at her.
"Stop giving me those one liners, do you understand, 'he asked for it'. If anyone, and i mean anyone comes and asks for your number, do you give it away, aise hi. For God's sake Geet, you do know of his reputation, and still, i just dont believe it, how could you..."
Geet was having a silent laughter as she heard Dev banter. She was actually enjoying Dev lose his temper this way. After she had her heart's fill, she finally decided to stop him from further torcher, or perhaps, stop herself from anymore torcher.
"Dev, SHUT UP", Geet's sudden scream quitened Dev immediately, and he immeditely closed his mouth, putting a finger on his lips.
"Now listen to me you Mr Dev Shukla, I dont see any harm in giving my number to Tara's brother. Tara, remember, your girl friend, and my best friend, who was ready to fight her brother for me. When i have Tara on my side, why should i be scared of any reputation her brother's got. Moreover, i gave him my landline number, so just chill, ok?", she finished off, and looked at him for a reply. He spoke nothing, and she was irritated,
"Dev, OK??? (again, he spoke nothing) Dev, are you even listening to what i just spoke, why cant you reply, huh, speak something, will you?", she shouted,
"Because you asked me to shut up, isliye", he finally put his finger down, and spoke, which made Geet burst into laughter.
"Geet, enough of your speeches, now, i need an answer from you", Dev said,
"FYI Dev ji, previously also i was answering your question only", she smirked,
"Geet, i am pretty serious, so just come out of these one liners, and answer me. Why were you so worried that the principal chose you, and i want only the truth, please", Dev spoke softly,
Geet had thought ki he might have forgotten, but looked like he hadnt, and she thought perhaps it was time she told him.
"Dev, i was worried, because i am scared Dev"
"Scared of what Geet?"
"Scared of disappointing everyone, all those who love me, and have placed their hopes on me. Everyone looks upto me, because i am Abhinav Handa's sister, they all expect me to be successful like him. But fear that if i fail, everyone will raise their fingers at Abhi bhai and Bade Papa, Badi Maa, and my whole family. They will say that i failed because i am not their blood..."
"Geet!", Dev spoke in a shocked voice, which made Geet stop immediately, seeing her state, Dev continued,
"Geet, i dont believe it, how could you think all this, i can see how much you've hurt yourself by thinking all this. Geet, why do you think you will disappoint people, trust me Geet, you are the best at whatever you do. And even if you fail, which is not happening, no one will ever stop loving you, because we love you too much..."
Just then they saw Tara coming, Geet pleaded with eyes not to mention anything, and Dev agreed. Dev noticed that Geet seemed much more relaxed than before, and hence did not start this topic again.
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At night, there was a party at the Handa house celebrating Geet's first step towards her success. Geet first felt awkward, and slightly hesitant, but later on, she realised the happiness around her, and her heart gave a silent consent to the things around her.
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They both were sitting under the shady tree, discussing about hteir next step. Suddenly, a fruit from above fell down, hitting him on the head. It was a light fruit, but due to its sudden fall, he felt the pain a little more. But even before he could reach his head, her hands reached there, and caressed him. He was lost seeing the worry and concern in her eyes for him. After a few seconds, when she noticed his stare at her, she also lost herself in him. She had held his head in her hands, and slowly and quietly, without breaking the eye lock, she shifted his head in her lap. As soon as his head found a place in her lap, her hands moved from his face, to his hair. She moved her hands gently, creating an unknown sensation in him. All this time, neither had broken the eye lock.
"Geet", he whispered huskily,
"Maan", he heard his name for the first time from her, and it felt just perfect, too complete. He couldnt control any more than he already had, and getting up, he slowly brought his face closer to hers. Her hands were still moving, and he also brought up his hands, to caress her face, lovingly. She immediately shivered at his touch, but this did not stop the either of them. Their faces came closer, he was so close to her, that he could feel her breath right on his face. He stopped a second, to have a look at her. She had closed her eyes, and was waiting for the big moment. He saw how beautiful she looked, and moved forward to kiss...
"OH FREAKS", Maan got up from his sleep with a jerk. He couldnt have, he just couldnt have had that dream, and that too, with Geet, no, no ways, no blo*dy ways. It was just not possible to have dreamt like that about Geet. Just thinking about the dream made him uncomfortable, a blush crossed his cheeks as he thought about it to himself. And may what have happened, his heart couldnt deny the fact that thinking about her just felt perfect, a little too more than it should have felt.
"I need to meet you Geet, i really need to", saying this, he decided to be punctual to the college for atleast once in his life.
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