MaaneetFF: magical moments ch.1-22) - Page 40

Recap: Maan and Vicky plan to meet at seaside cafe to have a talk

Geet gets a love letter the stalker stranger

Seaside cafe

Vicky watched as his brother parked and was being led by the waiter to their table. He had purposely asked for a more private table. God knows how his brother will react to the truth of his life. His heart started picking up more and more speed as his BB neared the table.

"Hey BB, thanks for meeting me here",. He said nervously. "So what is that you couldn't talk to me
at home about?"

Just then as a blessing, the waiter made his grand appearance. "Hello, my name is Arjun and i will be your server. What would you like to have gentlemen?", He asked.

"I would like to have a black coffee with one sugar cube" said maan</font>

And for me-- god knows if I can eat anything.."umm..a strawberry shake with a chocolate pastry as
well.."

"Ok gentlemen, I shall be back with your orders.

"Ok BB, please know that this is very hard for me. But I have wanted you for the longest time. Bhabz reassured me that telling the truth would be the right thing to do." When he saw surprise cross his face upon hearing geet's name. He hastily contiuned, "but she doesn't know anything. I told her that I needed to tell you first."

Maan nodded and said, "vicky..Stop beating around the bush and just tell me."

Vicky took a deep breath and said: "BB, I am married...."

"WHAT", he said as he slammed his fist on the table.

Khurana constructions

Geet didn't know how long she sat in the chair staring at nothing. But when she came out of her trance; she noticed that most the office lights were out. Her natural fear of darkness made her ache for maan's comforting touch. She quickly grabbed her things and called him as she left the cabin. But his damn phone was turned off and geet started worrying about him. She made her way downstairs and surprisingly Raju bhayia was still there waiting for her. "Raju bhayia, what are you still doing here?" "Geet, maan sabab told me he was going somewhere and I was to take you
home. And here is your phone, I found it at the back."

She took the phone and saw five miss calls for him. She hadn't seen him all day and her heart ached for him. And that stupid stalker was ruining her peace of mind. This was serious and she had to tell maan about it. Raju bhayia pulled her out of her thoughts as he asked, "should we go geet ?"

Geet nodded. Hearing his husky voice of his voicemail, fresh tears threatened to hit the works again. Geet quickly let herself in the car anxiously to see the man who would give her peace.

You WHAT", maan exclaimed as he shot his feet. Vicky nervously looked around at the people who were now glancing their direction.

"Please BB calm down,everyone is looking." Maan sat down angrily, "Vicky, this better be some stupid prank of yours." Vicky took another much needed breath and said in finality, "n
BB, I am serious. I am married. But let me explain..please"

Maan shot to his feet once again, the hurt clearly evident in his eyes despite the anger. " Vicky,
there is no need to explain. Why is that both my brothers never fail to disappoint me?" With his last words of hurt, he left Vicky stranded by himself. Just then the waiter Arjun came back with his order, "here is your order." Vicky stared at the man with disbelief. Here his life was turning upside down and the man was worried about food. In anger, Vicky took the chocolate mousse caked that a passing waiter was carrying and slammed it on arjun's face, "enjoy" and walked out with the whole cafe staring at him.

Geet called Maan and Vicky numerous times with no luck. Tears of frustration threatened to overflow her eyes. She even debated calling Dadi ma but decided against it since she didn't want her to worry. Geet rushed out of the office with hopes of finding him at home. She needed to tell him about the stranger who wanted to make her life hell. He was going to find out who it was'

Maan walked back to his car in rapid anger. He couldn't, he just couldn't believe it that his younger
brother was married and on top on that he didn't even have the decency to tell him. How could he? He ranked his hand through his hair as he felt numerous emotions running through him: anger, hurt and frustration were just to name a few. He picked up his cell that he forgot in the cup holder and saw ten miss calls from geet. He needed to see her, talk to her, hold her, and feel her.
There was no one in world that could calm him down like she could. He quickly called her and hoped she picked up. "Hello geet" "hello maan" , they both said in unison as they breathed a sigh of relief. "Where have you been Maan? I have been looking for you everywhere. You didn't even
tell me where you were going. You know how worried I was? ", She rattled off in her famous HP voice laced with worry and anxiety. Maan quickly forgot about his anger when he heard her worried voice," slow down geet, I couldn't reach you so I left you a voice mail instead. Is everything alright?" "no--yes, I just need to talk you. Where are you Maan? Maan's encounter with Vicky came back to him but he didn't want to worry her since something was already bothering her. "Don't worry geet, I will be home in 30 minutes." Geet nodded, "Ok, I should be home by then too.

Raju pulled up at the

Khurana Mansion and geet quickly let herself out anxious to meet Maan and to
tell him about the calls and letters from a stranger. She was about to go in
when she saw a dejected Vicky sitting on the swing. She pushed her own problems
aside as she walked up to him and placed a gentle hand on his shoulder. "What's
wrong Vicky?" Vicky snapped out of his thoughts as she stared at her with teary
eyes and suddenly he flung his arms around her waist to hug her and find
comfort. Geet was startled by his sudden actions but she stroked his hair and
asked him, "what's wrong Vicky?" when he said nothing , she tried again, "Come
on Vicky, won't you tell your Bhabz what's wrong?" They pulled apart and geet
sat down on the swing and waited for him to say something. Vicky wiped his
tears and said, "didn't you say the truth was important in a relationship" Geet
nodded "Then why is that BB didn't even give me chance to explain anything. Huh
Bhabz. BB is one of the most important people in my life. He is my father in
reality and the only reason I didn't tell him is because I was scared of his
reaction. And now he won't even talk to me." Geet reached over and squeezed his
hand for comfort, "You know your BB, and he will come around in time. By the
way, what did you tell him that upset him so much?" "Promise me that you won't
get mad, please." Geet smiled and placed her heart over her heart to promise.
"Bhabz, I told BB that I am married." Geet face went into a :O mode and she
struggled to find words. "Oh'umm..ok.." "trust me Bhabz, I had a good reason to
marry her without telling anyone." Geet nodded, "Ok so tell me about your
reason."

"Here goes"'Vicky's story condensed

"My wife's name is
Annabelle, I like to call her Anna and she is Irish. Anna and I were doing MBA
together. She was a very shy and quiet girl who never talked to anyone.
Initially, I found her extremely beautiful and tried my hand at flirting with
her but she never gave in to my advances. But over time, we became great
friends .I told her everything about my family and friends, likes, dislikes'pretty
much everything. But whenever I asked her about her personal life, she clamped
up. Sometimes, I would notice bruises on her arms and legs that would accidently
get exposed, but whenever I asked she always made up excuses. I knew something
was wrong in her life. One day, I got her address from one of her friends
because I needed some notes. When I got there, I heard yelling and things
breaking out the house. And I saw from the window that some man was beating Anna
up horribly. I couldn't help myself so I broke the window and knocked the man out
and called the police.I took Anna to my house despite her protests. I later
found out that the man beating was Anna was her abusive father, her mother had
died when she was only 5 and Anna had a hell life for years. I cared for her
and I refused to let her go back to her father. Anna refused to live with me
'without a relationship' and I told her I would marry her. We got married the
next day and we sent Anna's dad was sentenced to 7 years in prison. I became
her only support in the world. Over time, we fell in love with each other. Whenever
I would call BB, I planned to tell him the truth but I couldn't. But now that I
am back, I had to tell him and look what I got. My brother refuses to even talk
to me."

Geet was amazed at her
devar's kind heart; he married a girl just to keep her safe. She could
understand Vicky's feelings but at the same time, she knew Maan's feeling were
also right. He cared for Vicky like a son and he had a right to be upset. She
was torn between the two men, both who she understood. Geet patted Vicky's
head, "Vicky, I am so proud of you, you stood up for what was right. And you
saved a girl from abuse and you married her. That was kind of you." "I know, I
initially married her so she wouldn't be alone. But now I love her very much.
She only has me; she wants to be a part of the Khurana family, to know what it
feels like to be a part of a real family. And I can't do anything to give her
what she wants.", Defeated, Vicky sobbed into his hands. Geet placed her arm of
his shoulder to condole him and Vicky placed his head on her shoulder. "Don't
worry, Anna will be a part of the Khurana family. I will talk to BB and I will
make him understand. Don't worry." Vicky glanced up with a ray of hope in his
eyes. Geet nodded. Vicky threw his hands around her and hugged her with all the
might. Geet stumbled back with the force but she couldn't help but hug him
back. "Oh my Bhabzzzzz, I love you so so so so much. Do you know that?" Geet
laughed as she broke the hug, "Yes I know, and I love you too. You are like my
brother I always wished I had." Vicky shook his head and left Geet confused,
"Correction my dear, I Am the brother you always wished for. Seriously Bhabz,
you are the best." Vicky pulled Geet into another side hug.

Just then, they heard a
car pull up and it was Maan's black Porsche. Vicky looked at Geet with fear.
Geet quickly told Vicky to get going before Maan saw him and that she would
talk to Maan. Vicky thanked her and ran.

Maan got out of the car

and was about to rush to the outhouse to see Geet when he heard her call his
name from the garden. Maan quickly rushed to her and pulled her into his arms.
Geet tightened her hold around his waist and sighed, finally she felt content;
she felt the peace she had been craving. Maan cupped her face in his hands as
he kissed her forehead, her eyelids, and her nose and was about to kiss her
lips when she blushed and placed her fingers over his lips. Maan kissed her
fingers instead and pulled her back into his embrace. They both sighed as they
were in each other's arms. Maan broke the hug after a few moments and sat on
the swing as he asked, "Oh Geet, What did you have to tell me ?" Geet's own
worries about the stalker came back but she decided not to tell Maan about it
yet; she needed to help Vicky first. "That's not important but don't you need
to tell me about your day.?"

Deep down, Geet felt bad for keeping Maan in the
dark because honesty was so important in their relationship. But she wanted to
help Vicky and Anna first and if she told Maan about the stalker then he would
spend every minute of his life hunting the person down. Maan thought about it
and finally dawned on him what Geet was asking about. He stood up and said
angrily, "so he told you.." Geet was not offended by his anger, she knew very
well that it was greater hurt below it; she got up and hugged him from the back
to comfort him, "Yes he did" When he attempted to break their contact, she
quickly tightened her hold on his waist, "He told me the story but you didn't let him let him explain, she said
emphasizing the word whole. Do you really think he wanted to upset you. When I
came back, I found him crying here. Concerned for his younger brother, Maan
turned around to face her and asked, "Was Vicky really crying?" Geet nodded,
"He really was upset and he didn't want to tell you because he knew he was
going to upset you. Maan, just for one second, try placing yourself in his
shoes and think why would Vicky take such a big decision to get married without
telling you or Dadi. Trust me, he had a reason but you need to hear it from
him. Maan nodded, "you are right. I will talk to him after dinner. Geet smiled
and hugged him in return.

"Maan, I need to go to the outhouse to freshen up, I

will meet you at the house soon." Maan held her wrist before she could walk away,
kissed her inner wrist and them pulled her towards him, "What the need to go to
the outhouse? We could just shower together in my ..i mean our washroom", he
said in a naughty tone. Geet blushed and smacked his chest lightly. "Geet, you
spent all this time pleading your case for your devar but didn't you realize we
haven't seen each other all day. You know how much I missed you. Geet nodded
and kissed his cheek lightly. Maan picked her up in his arms and carried her to
the swing. Geet tried to get up to sit next to him but Maan held her tight in
his lap. He placed his head on her shoulder and sighed, "I missed you misiti ,
I miss you so much. Today, I realized how incomplete my life would be without.
Your famous HP voice going on with your nonstop FM radio, your beautiful face
and your feather-like touch make my life worth living. Without you, there is no
Maan Singh Khurana. Touched once again with his sweet words, she kissed his
cheek and hugged him tighter. "By the way Geet, did you decide where you want
to go for out post engagement honeymoon?" Geet looked at him and laughed, "Mr.
Maan Singh Khurana, there is no such event. There is only a honeymoon which a
married couple goes." "So, I told you, we can be the first couple." Geet
giggled, "Ok, I am ready, but you have to ask Dadi Ma." Geet knew Dadi would
never agree to such a thing. Maan arched his eyebrows as he questioned while
wrapping his hands around her waist, " Really, so Dadi says yes then we can
go." Maan on the other hand thought who had to tell Dadi Ma the entire truth.
Geet blushed and nodded. "Come on Maan, let me go, and do you need to talk to Vicky?
Maan nodded as he headed to the main house and geet to the outhouse.

Precap: Maan forgives Vicky???

Precap 2: Geet hurt ?