Destiny's Play-Part XLVII,XLVIII (Pg 131,140)-10/3 - Page 30

Originally posted by: monikaseth

aww he don't have job ...please let him have job yaar,,wow maan ne fast kiya so sweet ,,,what is the problem with that ghadhi aunty...

awesome thank you for pm this part

Yes, as of now Maan doesn't have a job. That is not to say he will always remain jobless. Thanks Monika.

XXXVIII

One week later

Geet and Maan were getting ready to go to Lonavala for finalising the arrangements for Pinky's wedding which was to take place in three days. Pinky had already booked the hall in Lonavala. They needed to get there and ensure that everything is in order before making the payment. The past week had been hectic, getting the wedding invitations printed and distributed and shopping for jewelry and sarees for Pinky. The money Maan's father had set aside for Pinky's wedding was sufficient to take care of all the wedding expenses. When Maan offered to get Geet a saree for the wedding, she declined saying that she will wear her wedding saree for the occasion. They hired a Matador van and Maan's friends accompanied them to Lonavala. As Sameera's mother had to undergo some special therapy which required her daughter's presence Sameera had to leave for Bangalore. So she expressed her inability to attend the wedding. Manju and her family had promised to arrive on the wedding day. As Anwesha was close to her delivery time, doctors had advised her against travel. Rano had to stay back to take care of her. Arjun, as usual, cited business as an excuse for not being able to attend the wedding.

On arriving in Lonavala, they quickly got down to business. Maan's friends were of great help in arranging for the priest, the caterer, the light music troupe, the decorations etc. The sangeet and mehendi ceremonies were conducted with great fanfare. On the day of the wedding, the bridegroom arrived on a horse-back as part of the bharat ceremony. As Pinky did not have a mother, Geet welcomed him with the arti and applied the tilak on his forehead. The bride and the groom then exchanged the garlands and sat in front of the holy fire.

Just then they heard a lot of commotion at the entrance. Maan went to see what the fuss was all about. To his shock he saw a group of policemen who had come in and said that that they were looking for one Mr.Sushil Kapoor who works as a clerk in Madhavpur Co-operative Bank in connection with the ten lakhs of rupees he has swindled from the bank. They had also received complaints from two families that he has cheated them by marrying their daughters and ditching them after a month or two. They showed him the evidences they had, which included forged cheques, wedding pictures, bank statements etc. As soon as the bridegroom sighted the police, he tried to make a dash to the door but the constables who were standing there immediately nabbed him. Mrs.and Mr.Kapoor hung their head in shame but later tried to beg the inspector to let their son go. The inspector asked them to find a good lawyer as their son sure needs one considering that the case against him was fairly open and shut. Even as the shocked crowd who had assembled for the wedding looked on, the bridegroom was dragged out of the wedding hall, followed by a weeping mother and a humiliated father.

Maan later found out that the parents were well aware of their son's activities and encouraged him as they were equally greedy for money. They had reaped quite a harvest by way of dowry in the earlier two weddings. They were keen in this alliance because Pinky earned a decent salary and her father was also getting pension. That is why they did not hesitate too much to agree to the wedding even though they were told that she will continue to take care of her father after her marriage. Maan and Geet were shaken by the events of the day. Geet rushed to Pinky's side to make sure she was alright. Although she was shocked by the sudden turn of events, Pinky soon recovered and said that it was good that they came to know the true colours of the groom and his family before the wedding. Maan hurried to his uncle's side worried about the impact all this will have on him. Venkat told him that he needs to take care of the guests who were about to disperse realising that there was not going to be a wedding. He assured him that he will take care of Pinky's father in the meantime. Maan requested the guests to have their meal before leaving even if the wedding itself did not take place. He said that they were his guests and he could not let them go on an empty stomach. Although they obliged, everyone was heavy hearted, thinking about Pinky's plight.

Geet who felt suddenly claustrophobic inside the hall ran out into the lawns outside the wedding hall, weeping bitterly. Maan followed her worriedly and tried to comfort her.

"Maan, it is all my fault," she sobbed and buried her head on his chest.

"Sh..., why are you blaming yourself, Geet?" he asked in confusion.

"Maan, if I had not interfered that day and made a case for the marriage, it would not have come to this. I should have let you break the nose of that senior Kapoor when he spoke so rudely about your uncle. We would have got rid of these hawks then and there."

Maan could not help smiling at her description of them. Wiping her eyes, he said,"Geet, none of us knew their true nature. What you did that day was commendable. You had Pinky's best interests in mind. It is our fortune that we came to know the truth at least now. Imagine what would have become of Pinky's life if we were to discover all this after the marriage?"

Just then Maan heard his name being called. He turned around to see a nervous Adi and a shy Pinky.

Adi seemed like he had something important to say but did not know how to start it. Maan encouraged him to open up. Adi stammered out what he wanted to convey.

"Mmm...Maan. Ppp..Pinky and I....I...have decided to get married. We need your approval and blessings."

Maan was shocked to hear this. Adi then explained how he was as indignant as him seeing the events of the day. He always had a soft corner for Pinky although he was not bold enough to express it. When he heard that her marriage has been finalised, he was happy for her and helped with the arrangements whole heartedly. However, he least expected that things will reach this point. He was upset by the fiasco at the mandap and wanted to make things right for her by marrying her but he wanted to ask her consent before he approached them. He met her separately and expressed his wish to make her his wife. He explained to her that he does not have much to offer her except his undying love. He had a job which paid a reasonably good salary with which he can ensure that she is provided a decent life. He also told her that he has the responsibility of taking care of his old mother who is nearly blind. As he was an only child who had lost his father at a young age, his mother was totally reliant on him. He was willing to let her bring her father along with her and take care of him. He also assured her that if she wanted to work, she can take up some job in Mumbai. All he wanted from her is a life-time commitment to be with him through thick and thin just as he will be with her. Pinky was touched by his simple, stitled, but heart-felt speech and had agreed to marry him.

Maan was pleased to hear that one of his close friends was marrying his cousin. He hugged and thanked him for everything. Adi said that it is he who should be thankful, as he was going to become a part of Maan's family. Before the guests could leave after their meal, Maan went back into the hall and asked them to wait as the wedding was not yet over. The guests looked at him in confusion. The priest was just washing his hands after the meal when Maan approached him and asked him to conduct the wedding of Adi and Pinky. The priest, although initially taken aback, gladly agreed to be instrumental in uniting two people who were well-deserving of each other.

Adi sat in his simple dress next to his bride who was blushing in happiness. The ceremony went off without a hitch and Adi and Pinky were finally united in matrimony. After the wedding, the newly weds first took the blessings of Rajiv Khanna, who looked relieved that his daughter's marriage went off well. They then took the blessings of Maan and Geet. Geet looked at Maan happily and he returned the look. Later the guests blessed them whole heartedly.

The next day, the bridal couple and Mr. Khanna came to Mumbai in a separate car. Pinky wanted to return later to Lonavala to wind up things there and take her belongings to Mumbai. Manju and her family returned with Geet, Maan and his friends in the Matador van.

Continued here

Adi and Pinky! Yeah yeah!!

nice part........in fact i wanted pinky to marry adi n nt someone else though i didnt know if he even existed...continue soon

Originally posted by: jazzerette

Adi and Pinky! Yeah yeah!!

Yes, Adi and Pinky have finally got together by the work of destiny.

Originally posted by: zahra15

nice part........in fact i wanted pinky to marry adi n nt someone else though i didnt know if he even existed...continue soon

I had introudced Adi during Maaneet wedding. I deliberately did not elaborate too much on this because I wanted to surprise you with their pairing in this fic.

adi and pinky ... wwoww...

Thank you for the pleasant surprise, Opti..woke up to two updates rather than just one..very nice updates..The way the couple understand and unconditionally support each other is so sweet..would have liked Maan to be more honest with Geet about his job situation..but then that is the way he is..more than an ego thing, I see it as a need to protect her..what men don't realize is that women are seemingly fragile but their sheer mental and emotional strength is incomparable..Am sure he will understand and open up in time..thanks again 😊