Destiny's Play-Pt LXV,LXVI,LXVII-126,133,138-19/3 - Page 41

Originally posted by: chubzy

I hope maan's ego never ruin their lovely relationship n hope tat he would cont to support hr in hr career.

Maan is not an unreasonable guy, just an impulsive one.

Originally posted by: sarita21992

The way sheikhs wife was eyeing maan made me remember ur recent os, i guess u called it temptation. Wondering if things will be going in d same direction.

That OS was an improvisation from a scene from this fic only. Since I have already written it, I'll not revist that scene here.

Originally posted by: star_777

Nice update ......waiting for next update

Thanks. Will post the next update tonight.

Originally posted by: PrithviSanyo1

nice, lovely part. loved it.
I guess this shiekh's wife will cause problem for maan.
update soon.

Thanks Prithiv. In the opriginal I brought back the sheikh and the wife later on but since I used that scene in one of my one shots, I'll not write the same here. In fact I'll close the sheikh chapter here.

Originally posted by: spvd

part 55
wow lovely part...............Maan is so proud of his wife Geet and also loves her so much....................the marriage and chickens sayings were so funny but liked what Maan said though...................

part 56
wow Maan punished her for keeping only him in the dark..............though the punishment was funny...................
Geet knows how to handle the family in crisis and also when they have money.................priorities accordingly she has formulated.................

part 57
wow Maan has got a female fan now..............hope she doesnt cause problem................Geet should put up the sign 'TAKEN' on Maan...................he he he...................with fame hope they dont drift from the other................both are clear and strong headed but still circumstances can tempt...................

cont soon dear..............

Originally posted by: preethia

lovely update........................i think i almost missed 8 parts during the weekend..............finally got time to read it................

omg i love their relationship building up.................well i think geet is more understanding and can accustom to things.............but maan always needs some one to knock off his brain................

well this noor seems to hv fallen for mk...............lets c whether she will b back or not.............i think definitely she will hv something to do with maan i guess.....................

Thanks preethia. Yes, Geet is by nature more adjustable. Maan needs to be given periodic knocks to get him on the path. Yes, Noor is attracted to Maan but will not reopen this chapter later on as I have already used that scene in another one shot.

Originally posted by: sharmake11

wow love geet with her possessiveness telling noori his already taken baby & geet teasing maan it was super fabulous update pls cont soonnnnnnnnn

Sorry, missed you out while commenting. Geet will never hesitate in claiming her right, although she knows her husband will never go astray. It is that confidence that prompts her to tease him.

LVIII

Three days later

Jai Hind chawl had the tradition of respecting and celebrating all the festivals of the residents. Hence it geared up to celebrate Lohri which is a festival to worship fire. Anwesha and Rano visited the chawl with Khuranji. A huge bonfire was started in the middle of the courtyard and people gathered around it, throwing til, puffed rice and popcorns into its flames. Prayers were offered to the bonfire, seeking abundance and prosperity and the residents danced the typical bhangra dance. Mrs. Vandana Malhotra, Rano and Geet sang traditional Punjabi folk songs. As the festival is auspicious for the new brides, Rano presented Anwesha, Geet and Pinky colourful salwar kameezes and makki ki roti and sarson ka saag, which are the traditional dinner served during the festivities.

Just as Pinky bent down to touched her feet in respect after receiving her gifts she fainted. Adi who was standing nearby, immediately carried her to the side and sitting down on one of the steps, he laid her on his lap. Manju ran in with water to sprinkle on her, saying that the fumes from the fire must have caused her to faint. Pinky slowly opened her eyes and looked around. Mrs.Vandana who has worked as a midwife in her youth, held her wrist and checked her pulse. She then asked something in hushed tones. Pinky nodded her head. Adi looked worried. Mrs.Vandana smiled and said that there was nothing to worry. It was in fact a cause for celebration. Anwesha, Geet, Maan and Adi looked at her in confusion. Rano and Manju understood her and while Rano blessed Pinky, Manju shook Pinky's and Adi's hands, congratulating them on their impending parenthood. Adi's joy knew no bounds. He kissed his wife's forehead. When Pinky tried to get up, he held her by the shoulders and gently lifted her up. Maan smiled broadly, patted him on his shoulders and hugged Pinky. Anwesha and Geet too hugged her and congratulated her. Manju then patted Maan on the back and asked him when he and Geet were going to give them the good news.

Before he could respond she whispered to him, "Maan, how long do you want to monopolise Geet and chew her up like a teething baby? Do let your baby do the chewing."

Maan turned red in embarrassment. Manju never minced words. He told her that he wanted to stabilise a little in his business before they start a family. Manju asked him not to postpone these things for too long. Rano agreed with her and said that she wanted to see her first grandchild soon. Hearing the mention of her grandchild, Anwesha was reminded of her own baby and her eyes filled with tears. Rano understood her feelings and quickly took her away to Maan's place where Baba was waiting for them.

At that moment Venkat arrived there with the two boys who had earlier dragged their father to the nearest store to get them chocolates. Seeing them, Manju said to Maan and Geet, "See these two little mischievous brats. They drain us out every day and yet we can't imagine a life without them. Children are the blessing of any marriage." She picked up Anu and kissed his cheek. Maan caressed the little boy's head and assured that they will soon give her the good news she wants. Satisfied with his answer she wished them all the best and after inviting them to her house the next day for Pongal celebration, she left with her husband and children to their house.

Anwesha and Rano left with Khuranaji that night. Although Maan and Geet requested that Baba be left with them, Rano told them that since they were planning to move to a bigger flat, it would be less cumbersome for Baba if he directly moves into the new flat. Till then he can continue to stay with them as his presence seemed to work wonders for Anwesha. Maan reluctantly agreed.

The next morning Maan and Geet visited the Iyer's residence to celebrate Pongal. The entrance of the house was decorated with an elaborate and intricate kolam (rangoli). Geet asked Manju to teach her to draw such kolams. Manju nodded and said that these things should be child's play for an accomplished artist like her. After the usual puja, Manju mixed rice with finely chopped ginger, cumin seeds, pepper, cashew nuts and ghee in a brass pot and let it boil over as per the custom. This delicious dish was then served to the guests. Geet asked her what this dish was called.

"This is called ven pongal. We also add jaggery or sugar to make sarkarai pongal which is sweet pongal. Pongal means boiling over. We let the food boil over to indicate abundance and prosperity. Pongal is a harvest festival and is celebrated over four days. Here in the cities we do not have time to observe all the days. Hence we only celebrate it on one day", she explained.

Adi and Anu begged their mother to give them sarkarai pongal. Manju smiled and brought out the sarkarai pongal which disappeared into their little tummies within minutes.

"See, how fast they eat sweet stuff," she remarked to Geet.

After breakfast, Venkat gave them pieces of sugarcane to bite and chew. He chopped off the hard exterior and gave the softer inner portions to his sons who happily munched them before spitting them out. They later bid goodbye to their parents, Maan uncle and Geet aunty and ran off to play with their friends.

Geet looked at her piece of sugarcane, wondering how to bite it. Maan showed her how, by biting into his piece. After trying to rip off the hard skin a couple of times and not succeeding, she gave up. Maan took the piece from her and ripped off the hard exterior with his teeth and gave her the inner portion which she then chewed to a pulp before spitting it out. Some of the sugarcane juice spilled from the corner of her mouth as she chewed on the cane. Maan caught the dripping liquid in his index finger and sucked his finger. Geet playfully slapped Maan's hand. Manju and Venkat who were watching this, looked at each other and smiled.

Once the sugarcane biting, chewing and sucking were done, Manju requested Geet to sing for them.

"Tomorrow I can tell my colleagues at school that the new singing sensation, Geet Khurana sang exclusively for me," she said.

Geet smiled and sang one of the songs from the album. Both Manju and Venkat rose and gave her a standing ovation when she finished the song. Maan smiled at her proudly.

That evening there was a kite flying competition in the chawl on the occasion of Magar Sankranti which is celebrated on the same day as Pongal. The kids in the chawl got together and flew colourful kites. They offered a kite to Geet too but she declined saying that she does not know how to fly it. Maan offered to help her. He held the ball of string and asked her to hold the kite facing her and the wind. He then unwound the string for about 30 yards or so and signaled to her to release the kite. When she did, he quickly drew in the string towards himself to launch the kite. Once the kite was in the air, he loosened the string to let it fly higher. He then asked Geet to hold the string. Standing behind her, he too held the string and helped her move the kite around. Soon the kids brought their kites closer to hers and tried to cut off her kite. Geet got excited and in trying to avert them, moved backwards, tripped and fell on Maan who, in turn, lost his balance and the two of them went crashing to the ground. Their legs got entangled in the string and their kite came down with a thud. The kids laughed merrily at the spectacle. Pinky and Adi who had come down to watch the competition could not hide their smile. Adi walked up to Maan and lifted him up. Maan then pulled Geet up.

"Kya, yaar. You are a disgrace to men. You lost to small bachchaas?" he pulled his leg. Maan scratched his head and said that his better half literally brought him down this time. Geet glared at him and stomped off with a sullen face. Seeing this, Maan excused himself and ran behind her to appease her even as Pinky and Adi laughed loudly.

Continued here

how beautifully you potray all the festivals

Ooh noor seemed interested in maan who couldn't care less and haha geet was enchanted by her beauty and awe love maan fir encouraging her to sing it's really sweet of him anyways

Awe the festivities were so nicely described and ooh baby talk already and congrats to pinky and adi and haha loved the kite scene I was cute but oh oh maan has to manofy geet
another great update can't wait to read more 😊