Ripped Apart... (Maaneet) part 18 updated - Page 29

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Part 9

"How ironical can things be!" he wondered as he surrendered himself to his emotions. Just a couple of weeks back when Anu had asked him about love he had called her silly and now he didn't know what he was supposed to do with himself and his new found feelings.

Geet was different from all those pretty-masked, gold-diggers that he came usually across. They swarmed around him because of him being a Khurana. But she was not like those. She was the only one who had the nerve to stand up to him and cared less of who he was. She was everything that a guy could desire... Innocent, Beautiful, Loving, Caring, Smart, Intelligent... She was everything that he had ever desired. Though he hardly knew anything about her, he knew that she was the only one who could claim his heart and soul for eternity. He knew it was all happening too soon but then wasn't life unpredictable? He knew what he felt was so deep and pure that he felt like holding on to it forever. While he was at Harvard, he had had his couple of flings but even then he was aware that they were not meant to last and so he could put them behind him easily and then none of it mattered. But when it came to Geet, it was painful to even think that she may go away. Yes he was in love with her. He closed his eyes and whispered, "I love you Geet" and then he felt himself engulfed in such bliss and joy that made his heart swell. It sounded just perfect and as natural as the universal facts of nature. And now he needed her at his side. He needed her to himself more than anything else. He needed the warmth of her love for survival. Life indeed was unpredictable! In less than a month's time, the girl, he didn't even know existed had come to become the core of his world.

And then he almost froze. What if she didn't reciprocate any of his feelings? From what he had seen of her, until this day, she had not shown any signs of admiration towards him. What if there was someone in her life? May be that Sahil or maybe someone else? "No!" He roared to himself as he clenched his fist hard. The thought was unbearably rude and brutal. He so wished to go to her now and confess his feelings... tell her what she meant to him... assure her of his love and ease out any of her insecurities and fear. But he knew he just couldn't. Not so abruptly. He would have to be careful as there was a lot on stake and he couldn't risk a single chance he had with her. There was no question of letting her go, he had to win her whether she likes it or not!

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Back to present

The sharp shrill of his ringtone brought him back from the memories of the bygone days. It was Mr. Gupta telling him that he was needed to be in office. He had neglected his work enough for a swindler. But no more... he threw the phone back on the bed and went to get dressed for office.

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Geet got off from the train and looked at the sign board that read, "New Delhi Terminus". She inhaled deeply as she took in the air and atmosphere of the city where she had spent her entire life. All around her, she observed the cheerful reunions amongst the loved ones. She remembered how her parents would always be waiting for her glancing over the shoulders for her whenever she returned from any school/college trip. Apart from which she had never travelled by herself. Her heart ached with the realization that there was no loved one waiting for her here anymore. She remembered the last time she had been here, panicked and scared when she was going to Hoshiarpur. If only Maan had been around then, she thought and then placed the dupatta on her head and partially covered her face as she moved out of the station. What if they had already reached here and were waiting to trap her again. She shuddered at the thought and hurried outside.

Taking a cab, she directed it towards her home. She took in each road, each landscape, each monument as her taxi passed through the bustling city. She was away from delhi for just a little over than a month, however it seemed like it had been ages. So much had happened in the past month that she was not even sure of herself now. As they reached the familiar lanes of Geet's neighbourhood, she left the taxi and cautiously looked around before she proceeded towards her home. Once she was sure that there was no one around, she took her keys and opened the door with trembling hands. This was not going to be easy. Her vision blurred as she felt tears stinging her eyes again.

As she stepped inside she looked around to have a panoramic view of her home. It was exactly how she had left it except for the smell of the still air. She shut the door behind and went towards Mohinder's favorite rocking chair and brushed her fingers over its arms trying to feel her dad's presence. "Geet puttar, go freshen up quickly, teri pasand ke parathe banaiye hai" she could still hear Rano lovingly calling out to her from the kitchen. She walked towards the stairs, "Arre arre arre, mera bacha kitna bahadur hai. Kuch nahi hua, kuch nahi" he remembered Mohinder cajoling her when as a kid she had fallen off a couple of stairs. She went upstairs to her parent's room. Each and everything was neatly in place. She went over to her dad's study where 'the best dad' and 'the best mom' trophies were vigilantly kept. She went over to their bed, and lied down placing her head on Rano's pillow and closed her eyes to remember the times when she would loving sleep in her mother's lap and Rano would stroke her to sleep. Hoping and expecting that tender touch and soothing voices would return to pull her out of her nightmare but they didn't. All that came back was the promise she made to her dad while he breathed his last, "I will live Bauji. Main nahi haarungi... I promise I won't give up" and she sat up with a start, picking up the picture frame of Rano and Mohinder that was kept on the side table, she hugged it tight drawing some energy and will to carry on. She had to survive. She had promised her dad that she would and she won't let him down. She held her tears back... she needed to be strong if she wanted to leave. She knew if she broke, she won't be able to leave the house at all.

Walking over to her mother's cupboard, she removed the travelling bag kept on the top most rack and then a few important things from the cupboard and hurled them inside the bag. She carefully laid her parent's picutre inside the back. Then giving a last look to the room, she quickly moved towards her own bedroom.

The once full of life and bright room was as gloomy as herself today. The flowers on her writing desk had withered away. Curtains allowed no light to enter the room and so it was dark. The still air here was eerie. She went over to the right side wall of the room, that she lovingly called the 'wall of mementos' the whole wall was a collage of her favourite pictures over the years and below on a wooden platform, she had neatly arranged the gifts that she had received from her near and dear ones. She ran her hands over the pictures and reminisced her childhood, her friends, her days at Khurana estate, etc. She then opened one of the chest drawers and removed a picture that was hidden underneath her books. It was a picture of them together. He was holding her in that picture from behind and his face was very close to hers, as he was murmuring something in her ear and she appeared to be coy. Anu had secretly taken this picture and presented it to both of them. He had been embarrassed and to hide it had pretended to be annoyed towards Anu for prying over them but she had instantly hugged Anu for it. The picture was very natural and she lovd it. She still remembered how he had rolled his eyes at the girls and had walked out of his own room. She smiled just a little and then turned and put the picture in her bag too. Going over to her cupboard she took few clothes and other important documents. She would need these documents to secure a job. She had thought over it all the way and had mentally prepared a note of all the things she would take before leaving Delhi. Once done, she went over to the phone and grabbing the receiver punched in the number and waited. However, she didn't have to wait long as the person received her call just after the first ring, "Hello... Hello... Maasi ji? Geet?" the person said, worry and urgency etched in his tone.

Zipping up the bag, she quickly made her way downstairs and went towards the small temple in the corner of the living rrom. Standing in front of Babaji's picture she prayed, "Mere is safar mein mere saath rehna Babaji" and after looking at the interiors of the house once again she quietly stepped out and shut the door behind her.

Once she got into taxi, she longing looked at the diminishing image of her home as they drove away, wondering whether she'll ever be able to come back to it or not. Shortly after, she was staring at the familiar sight of the long glass structure where the most beautiful phase of her life had begun. From the distance she looked at the security desk and the entrance of Khurana Estate. Lots of her memories were associated with this place. She looked around but didn't spot his car, and asked the driver to drive towards her next destination.

Sameera had called Nandita that morning to know if there was any news from Maan and was informed that he had met with an accident. She had secretly harboured feelings for him and had mistaken his politeness for something more. She was miserable when he didn't turn up for the engagement and then his accident news had got her worried sick and rushed to meet him. When she reached Khurana mansion, there was awkwardness in the air that didn't go unnoticed by her. Nandita came forward and apologized once again and took her to Maan's room. Maan was initially a little shocked to see Sameera and when he looked at the red-rims below her eyes, his discomfort was replaced by the guilt. Though unintentional but he was responsible for the pain and humiliation she and her family went through. Sameera sat on the couch while Maan kept his back towards her. "Maan", unable to bear the silence she called out. "I'm sorry Sameera. I didn't mean to hurt you." Getting up, she came to his side and said hopefully, "Main jaanti hu Maan. But now since you are back, I guess everything would be fine" Maan turned to face her, "I never knew Mom was planning all this or else I wouldn't have ever let her do that. Main tumse shaadi nahi kar sakta" Sameera looked at him shocked as the last fragment of hope slipped away and asked, "tum kisi aur ko pasand karte ho?" Maan turned away from her but didn't reply and she realized what the truth was, "Its ok Maan. Galati meri hai jo maine tumhare bina kuch kahe khud hi sab assume kar liya." The truth shattered her but she kept her composure as she didn't want Maan to feel guiltier. He had only loved someone, just like she loved him and that was no offense!

Mr. Gupta called yet again, informing him about the client's arrival and Sameera excused herself citing some emergency. Maan walked Sameera to her car and before settling in the backseat she said, "we'll still always be friends Maan." Maan smiled a little as he nodded in agreement before adding, "I assure you that" and as a friendly gesture to ease out the tension, Sameera hugged him and he reciprocated. After a while they parted and Sameera left from there.

Maan was about to step into his own car when sensing something he turned back with a start. Geet swiftly hid herself behind the gates and pressed her back to the adjoining wall. When she couldn't catch a glimpse of him at Khurana Estate, she instructed the cab driver to drive towards Khurana mansion. She didn't want to leave before seeing him for one last time. And when she reached here, she saw Maan and Sameera standing beside the car, smiling at each other before he took Sameera, his finace, in his arms. She was right! There was nothing left behind and hadn't he said the samething to her. Heart-broken and shattered she got back into the cab and headed towards the airport.

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Geet had two hours before the flight would take her away from Delhi, she closed her eyes but the image of Maan and Sameera kept coming back to her. She needed to get a grip over herself, she thought. After all she knew about his engagement. Didn't he tell her he no longer wants her in his life? Didn't Nandita Aunty tell her about Maan's engagement? Yes, she had known but nevertheless it hurt and seeing it for herself made it all the more real. "Baba ji, woh mere saath nahi hai toh kya, unko humesha khush rakhna" she prayed silently. The loneliness came crumbling down upon her once again as she saw a couple sitting across lost in their own sweet and warm world.

Flashback

Geet was fidgety the whole day. She was being extremely clumsy too, just like she had been on her first day when she had accidentally dropped the vase in her boss's cabin. All thanks to Mr. Almighty! Something that she had seen in his eyes had unsettled her yet she couldn't say what that was. His tone when he asked her to report everything to him had an edge that she was not able to define. He was authoritative as usual but his eyes were fire... as if he meant much more than what he said. The look on his face demanded a comprehension to which she remained clueless.

Even when Geet reached home that day she was a little lost and unusually quiet. Rano and Mohinder made unsuccessful attempts to talk to her but she soon retired to her room. She kept tossing in her bed for long but couldn't Maan's fiery gaze out of her head. She had waited for him in office today but he didn't come and somewhere inside Geet was disappointed. And now again she was thinking about him. "Urghhh! Sadu kahi ka.... I was right... he's a phantom! Tabhi toh aadhi raat ko bhi mujhe haunt kar rahe hai" saying she fell back on the bed and then finally hiding her face under the pillow went to sleep.

Sapna and Geet entered office together and begun the day with their usual non-sensical chatter. However when she realized Maan was in office already, Sapna dashed to her desk alarmed. And the moment Geet reached her desk, she was called in too. She took her notepad and pen and went into his cabin.

"Geet, yeh clientele data tumne collate kiya tha?" He asked without looking up from the file. The smile she had managed to put on her face vanished as she made a face and spoke to herself, "hello... hi... good morning ki bhi courtesy nahi hai... upar se yeh sadi hui shakal" Maan immediately looked up, "Excuse me?" startling Geet, "uh... wohh.. Sorry... haan". Slightly shaking his head, "Yeh file?" he asked, gesturing towards the file. Geet looked at him and replied, "ji... I worked on it" Closing the file, "Oh really? You mean u bleached the papers?" he asked sarcastically. "Huh? Matlab?" In reply Maan handed her the file and when she opened to look at it she was shocked to see the filed papers blank... "blank papers! (she exclaimed and continued) Yeh Blank Papers yahan kaise aaye?" she asked. Maan leaned forward, "You collated it. You should know". Taken aback, she excused herself and he asked her to get the organized file in 10 minutes.

"Yeh kaise ho gaya? I did print the reports yesterday" and then as she went through the documents on her desk she slapped her forehead "Papers yahan? Hey Baba ji main kar kya rahi hu? Printed data ki jagah blank papers file kar diye (she started putting them in order and file them) kya kar rahi hai Geet? Koi bhi dekhega toh bolega toh bilkul jhali ho gayi hai. Ab unko toh ek aur mauka mil gaya na tujhe baatein suna ne ka? Bewakoof kahin ki" organizing all the papers she headed back to his cabin. Once inside she apologized and handed him the paper.

He flipped through the file, "Hmm... Good work. Mujhe umeed nahi thi that I'll get the file today". Annoyed, "I think I apologized." Looking into the file, "That's no excuse. I'm still wondering what made you file the blank papers." Geet knew he was mocking her so she abruptly replied, "You! Yeh aapki wajah se hua" Maan looked at her questioningly while she continued her tirade innocently and looked away from him, "Haan aapki wajah se... aapki wajah se kal mera ek kaam bhi theek se nahi hua... Na aap kal mujh se waise baat karte aur na main yeh gadbad karti... pata nahi kya ho gaya tha aapko... mera saara din yeh sochte sochte khatam ho gaya ki aap kisi baat ko lekar naraz toh nahi hai... phir socha aap ayenge toh pooch lungi, but you didn't turn up (disappointment was etched over her face) pata hai aapko main office ke baad bhi aapka intezar kar rahi thi..." And then she stopped as abruptly as she had begun realizing she had said too much. She turned to look at him and apologize but the moment she turned she bumped into his chest and was about to loose her balance when he held her from around her waist protectively. It was now that she noticed that he was standing dangerously close to her. For a moment she remembered the first time he had held her in the dark corridors of the Khurana Estate on that night when they had met for the first time. His eyes again reflected that same intense emotion from yesterday that had disconcerted her.

Maan was enjoying her discomfort. She stared back at him wide-eyed as she gulped a lump down her throat. She was trying to pry his hand off her but his grip was too strong. "Umm... Sirr..." She called out to him and he slowly slid his arm off her waist but didn't move away. She took a step back but she was backed against the desk. She stared back in confusion. Maan didn't avert his gaze and asked in a voice that was nothing more than a whisper, "Tum mera intezaar kar rahi thi?" Geet faltered, "Nahii... wohh..." He cut her in between, "Kya poochna chahti thi?" when she didn't say anything he coaxed her again, "Bolo Geet... kya poochna tha?" Geet blinked her eyes and started looking around as she tried to come up with something that would sound reasonable enough to ask, "Uh... sandals?? woh sir aapne Sapna ke sandals dekhe?" As Geet's words registered in his mind he backed off suddenly looking at her oddly. Geet too realized what she said and got embarrassed for making a fool out of herself "Sandal? Sapna ke sandal? Yeh kahan se aa gaya Baba ji?" she asked looking upwards nervously. Geet had really loved the footwear sapna was wearing and had made up her mind to go and shop a pair for herself. It seemed that it still lingered at the back of her head. But wasn't she supposed to ask him something reasonable?

Maan rolled his eyes at her and shook his head. He marveled at the bizarre choice of his heart and turned towards his desk. Immediately straightening up she tried to rectify herself, "ump.. mera matlab woh nahi tha... bas muh se nikal gaya... main yeh keh rahi thi ke... ke.." she was searching for the words when Maan spoke, "Geet, go back to your desk... I need to finish something important". Geet half turned to leave but then started again, "main toh sirf yeh keh rahi thi ki..." Taking a deep breath, "Geet... leave" Maan said sternly and as Geet turned completely looking towards the heavens she walked right into Hiralal who was getting in the coffee for Maan. Maan shut her eyes and took a deep breath as he heard a gasp followed by "Hai Rabba!" and she looked back at him fretful and teary. Trying hard to keep his calm, Maan looked at her and said through gritted, "Leave!" with finality and Geet practically dashed off from there.

Hiralal stood there looking at the mess that was made and scratched his head and when he looked up, he found Maan giving him a defiant stare, "hou... hooouu... hhoouusee Keepinggg" he called and fled too.

Maan ran his hand in his hair in frustration. He was enjoying the moment. She was so close to him and from what he could see, his proximity was affecting her. He was affecting her and she had sensed the change in his deneamour right away. He knew she was looking for an escape but what did she come up with? For heavensake! What did he have to do with Sapna's sandals? He wondered what he was supposed to do with her!

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Geet on the other hand was confused. She just couldn't comprehend his actions and moreover her own reactions! Why was she constantly making a fool of herself in front of him? And what was the need to blabber so much in front of him? "Geet log pair pe kulhadi maarte hai, lekin tu... tu toh sabse alag hai na... tu kulhadi pe jaake pair de maarti hai." Sitting on her desk with her chin resting on her palms, she chided herself. And just then his cabin door opened. Intuitively, she knew he would look at her and so Geet ducked herself to shield herself from his sight. But this action of hers was not missed by Maan, he had seen her doing so from the mirror on the opposite wall and however annoyed he was, he couldn't help from smiling before he walked away from there.

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awesomeeeeee
hope maan realized wt geet wanted 2 tell
bt in present feel sad tht geet misunderstood tht sam n maan r engaged

res2

awesome update!!!

sapna sandle...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

aur kuch nahi mila geet ko...sach me jhalli hai...lolz

bt m very sad that geet is going away from maan...😭

pls update soon...!!😊

awesome update
abt the flashback...
u portrayed maan's feelings very well...his fear..his love 4 geet..superb..!!!
n geet finding herself in trouble due to her talkative nature was too good..hilarious...!!!
coming to the present part..
it was very sad..geet going away 4m maan...
loved the moment when maan turned back with a start n geet swiftly hid herself behind gates..
gave us a bit of hope..
plz do continue soon
thanks 4 pm...

awesum update

lol. sapna's sandals. 😆

Awe great loved it and Woop maan accepted his fallen in loe with geet anyways back to the present there seems to be a misunderstanding created unknowingly or knowingly between maaneet as something happened in geet life to cause them two to separate and awe poor geet she wanted a glimpse and saw sameera hugging maan and that too when she wanted to see him for the last time before leaving and awe she thinks their engaged and awe back to the past geet being clumsy but maan enjoying the fact he has an affect on her anyways great update and can't wait to read more 😊

Did she able to leave city or country..... I quetion was on my mind after reading present i think maan saw her...... Loved it.