Ch.5
Geet woke up the next day earlier than usual. She sat up and rested her head against the bed rest closing her eyes because she didn't really get any sleep last night after they finished talking. She was nervous about Nitya Khurana's decision; Maan seemed to sure that his mother was going to say yes and that too this morning.
"Morning Princess", Yash said as he came in and dropped a light kiss on her forehead.
"Morning Bhayia", she said in a low tone
"You didn't get enough sleep last night. Did you", he asked as he placed his arm around her.
It was useless to lie to her brother, she knew that so she came clean, "I couldn't sleep at all. And then I called Maan last night. And do you know what he said ? He said that his mom is going to agree for the wedding and that too today."
"Really?", he asked with excitement in his voice.
"Ya, he did but I don't know how he can be so sure? I hope he didn't say something to her to pressure her."
Yash grinned to himself and thought, Hell ya, he did something like that. He decided not to share with his sister because he knew she would disapprove. Maan kept Yash up to date with everything. "No Princess, I am sure he didn't have anything to do with it but instead he has faith in the relationship and love you two share."
"Hmmm, I hope so.", she said as she laid her head against her brother's shoulder. He held her tighter comforting her.
"Come on Princess, get freshened up. I am gonna start breakfast for us.", he said and left . Geet sat there a moment longer hoping and praying that Maan would call. When the phone didn't ring, her disappointment kicked in. Telling herself it was too early for him to call, she decided to get ready for the day.
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Khurana Mansion
I got of the bed as soon as my alarm rang off at 8; I hadn't gotten any sleep last night but I stayed in bed so it would look like my mother's decision didn't matter to me. But it did; our happiness depended on it; My Misiti wanted this and I could never deny her wishes. I am sure my mother is going to say yes; there is nothing more important to her than money and status. Grabbing my workout gear, I headed to relax my mind with my Tai-chi routine.
A while later
Showered and ready for work, I came to the table for breakfast. I went to take Dadi's blessing before I sat down. I looked around and saw no sign of my mother; her time is almost up. She better have made up her mind by now or else.
Just then, the woman he despised with all his heart but currently his life depended on it walked downstairs early in the morning all ready like she was going to a party. But there was a difference in her; I looked closely at her and finally saw her. Instead of the fake smile she wore everyday; she was wearing a frown. My heart did a little happy dance; she is going to say yes, she is going to say yes, I said to my heart.
I straightened my expression as she walked to the table and sat down. "Good morning Mom", I greeted her with a fake smile that usually belonged to her.
"Good morning Mummyji, Good morning Maan", she said with strained brightness. I was literally laughing on the inside but I hid it by smiling lightly. I sat and ate breakfast in silence not waning to force her to give her decision just yet.
As breakfast finished up, Mom was the first one up heading straight for the door. Honestly, why was she even trying?, I asked myself.
"Mom, isn't there something you have to say to us?", I asked still sitting down on my seat but she stopped in her tracks. Dadi ma gave me a confused expression and I nodded at her to just wait.
"Come on Mom, let's hear what you have decided.", I said as I stood up and walked to her. She looked at me with an angry expression. "Do you agree to accept Geet as a bahu of this family?"
"Yes, I do. I would love to see Geet become a part of the Khurana family.", she said through gritted teeth. Dadi Ma stared at her and looked to me with the happiest expression on her face. She came over to me and hugged me tight. I hugged her and then called out to my mother who was leaving.
"Sorry Mom, you can't leave just yet. There is someone else who is anxious to hear your decision.", I said.
"Maan, I am heading out right now for--", she started to say but I cut her off.
"What's the point of 'heading out' mom when you have no money to spend?", I asked her and she just looked at me with an angry expression but I went on. "Anyway, We are going to Geet's house to give her the good news. And along with your approval, there are other things you must say to her.", I said and explained the 'other things' in detail before we headed out for Handa residence.
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Handa residence
I walked back into my room after breakfast wondering if Maan called. I should have kept my cell with me, I thought to myself. I picked up and went to Yash bhayia's room.
"Bhayia, can you check if there are any miss calls from Maan? He said he was going to call."
"Sure Princess", he said as he took the cell from me
"Let's see, you do have a voicemail. It's probably from Maan", he said as he accessed her voicemail. He handed me the phone just as his own cell phone started ringing. He picked up as he walked away.
You have one new voicemail- the machine said. Then she heard the voice she loved the most
"Hey my beautiful and adorable Misiti, like I promised I am calling you in the morning. Too bad that you didn't pick up the phone that's why I called precisely at breakfast time. Hehe, I am evil'. Anyway, so I called when I knew you wouldn't pick up is because I know you are going to panic. So here goes, Dadi, Mom and me are coming to your house in about a hour."
What!!! He is coming here in an hour with his MOTHER, Babaji, save me. I started pacing and placed my ear back to hear the rest but instead I just heard silence and then his voice came back.
"Okay, you are probably done panicking and praying to Babaji. I know you are going to be back in your room in about 10 minutes after I leave this voicemail. So that leaves about 50 minutes for you to get ready. But please please, don't worry about your appearance, you are beautiful just the way you are. And I love you very much. See you in 50. Byeee"
And then his voicemail ended. And my panic mode hit full-on.
"Bhayia, Bhayia !!!!", I yelled at the top of my lungs, I soon heard the running foot steps of my brother
"What's wrong Princess? Are you hurt?", he said in a worried voice as he held my shoulders.
"Oops, maybe I shouldn't have yelled that loud.", I said to him
"But what's wrong ? why did you scream?", he asked with worry still laced in his voice.
"Actually Bhayia, Maan said that he is coming here in 50 minutes with his MOTHER and Dadi ma. I can't read time but I know that's not enough time.", I said in a panicked voice.
"Relax Princess, there is nothing to worry about. That Nitya Khurana can't do anything to you. Me and Maan will take of her.", he said as his tone started sounding angry.
"Bhayia, we don't have time for you to get mad. Hurry; pick a suit for me to wear. Come on", I said as I dragged him to my closet.
"Ummm, let's see"
I tried to wait patiently as I tapped my foot, but time went by and he didn't pick anything. I gave up and smacked his arm lightly. "Bhayia, why are you taking so time? They are going to be here soon. I don't have time to make myself presentable"
He held my shoulders, "You listen to me Geet Handa, you are the perfect just the way you are. You are beautiful on the outside as well on the inside."
I held his hand at his reassuring words, "I know, both you and Maan say the same thing."
"Well, that's because we both know the value of the gem we have", he said
"Thanks Bhayia. I love you", I said as I hugged him.
"I love you too. Here is your suit. Go change quickly."
I ran into the washroom and changed quickly. Once I was out of the shower, I sat down for my brother to do my braid. Then I quickly applied some kajjal to eyes and light gloss to my lips.
"So what do you think? Do I look okay", I said as I stood in front of my brother.
"You look perfect", he said simply kissing my forehead. Just then the doorbell rang. "Looks like they are here. Don't worry, I am here with you", he said as he squeezed my hand.
"I know Bhayia, you are all I have", I whispered low enough so he wouldn't hear.
Yash Bhayia sat me down as he went to open the door.
"Hey Maan, Namasate Dadi Ma", I heard him say before he probably touched her feet. I also noticed that he ignored the third person that was present: Maan's mother. I stood up as they heard them approach me. I silently prayed to Babaji hoping everything would go well but my heart didn't seem to think so as it beat so fast that I was afraid it might stop soon.
"Oh I almost forgot, Yash, this is my 'lovely' mother", Maan said to Yash and I heard the strained niceness he was putting.
"Hello Auntyji",Yash bhayia replied back with forced brightness.
"Hello Yash, it's very nice to meet you.", Maan's mother said.
I felt Maan coming to stand next to me as he held my hand in front of everyone. "Namasate Dadi Ma, Namasate Aunty", I said as Maan guided me towards his Dadi Ma so I could touch her feet. She held me before I could touch her.
"No Beta, daughters don't touch feet, they belong in the embrace of their elders.", she said as she hugged me.
"Hello Geet", I said Maan's mother say to me.
"Shall we sit?", Dadi said as everyone took their seats. Maan and Yash Bhayia sat either side of me and held each of my hand. Babaji had been too kind to me; I thought to myself as the most important men in my life silently expressed their support.
"Tea?", I heard the maid Naintara ask as she set the tray down.
"Well, I would prefer coffee if that's not too much trouble.", Nitya said.
"Of course not Mrs. Khurana, we carry coffee in this house you know as both me and Maan are coffee drinkers.", I heard my brother reply with bitterness. I squeezed his hand to quieten him.
"While the coffee comes mom, isn't there something you would like to ask Yash?", Maan asked his mother.
"Yes of course, it's just that I was wondering...I was wondering if you would be kind enough to give your sister's hand in marriage to my son Maan?", she asked like every word was hurting her.
"Well, are you sure Mrs.Khurana. I mean our status isn't as high as yours, and either is my bank balance. And my sister's blindness isn't a problem for you anymore.", my brother said with venom in his voice. If my brother could, he would rip the woman's throat out but he was not doing anything because she was Maan's mother and soon to be my mother-in-law.
"No no Yash, we just would like to have Geet as our daughter-in-law", she said with a sweet voice.
"It will have to be my sister's decision. I am happy as long as she is happy", he said as he put an arm around my shoulder. "What do you say Princess?"
"Yes, I want to marry Maan", I said quietly.
"Wonderful, just wonderful. Maan have Nakul bring in the packages." Dadi said with excitement as she hugged me tight and fed me sweets.
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Sweets went around as everyone fed each other. I carried a piece to where my mother was standing. "Here Mom, here is to your son getting married", I said I held out the sweet for her. She took a mouse bite and fed me some too before she went back to standing with her arms crossed. I nudged her shoulder and gestured towards Geet. She flashed another famous fake smile of hers before she walked towards her.
"Congrats Geet, Thank you for saying yes", she said as she fed her. Geet touched her feet and smiled brightly at her. I frowned and thought to myself, My Misiti doesn't even know that the woman doesn't even possess the power to love.
"Yash Beta, please accept the small gift from us", Dadi said as she gestured to the packages containing sweets, clothes, and jewelry"
"Dadi Ma, But this is too--", Yash started to say but Dadi cut him off
"No beta, this is customary. A small thank you for giving us your precious Princess.", Dadi said as she held Geet's hand. I watched as Yash's eyes welled up with tears and Geet could feel it as she reached up to wipe them off before Yash enveloped her into his arms holding her tight.
"Don't cry Bhayia", she whispered to her brother.
Everyone sat down to discuss the wedding in which my mother put in the least input possible. I guess we would need to have another talk soon. Dadi wanted to have an engagement as soon as possible but Yash said that he needed some time to get things together. They decided a week later would be good for the engagement.
"Well now that is done, I think we should get going", my mom said as she rose. Dadi Ma nodded as she hugged Geet.
"Now, Geet belongs to us Yash", she said as she hugged Yash as well.
Just as the goodbyes were being made, I watched my mother make her way to the door ready to leave.
"Just a second Mom", I said and she turned around knowing exactly what I stopped her for. "Isn't there something you forgot to say to Geet?", I asked nicely. She wriggled her hands as she made her way back.
"Umm, yes..actually there is..i wanted to...I..I..wanted to say that I am s---sorry", she said as she literally choked on each word. Geet looked surprised as she held her brother hand. Yash grinned full on not bothering to hide the pleasure he felt.
"sorry for...", I promoted
" I am sorry for the way I behaved yesterday, the way I insulted you. I shouldn't have behaved the way I did. Please do forgive me.", she said acting to have the remorse I know she didn't feel. But my Misiti was fooled.
"It's okay Aunty. I am just happy that you have accepted me in your family.", she said as she held my mother's hands.
Soon we left Handa residence as I headed to Khurana Constructions and Dadi ma and Mom towards home. While I was driving, all I could think of was that I never got to celebrate with Geet. Soon, I turned the car around.
Pre-cap: wedding prep to start and Maaneet engagement.
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Well folks..here it is...Maaneet engagement and wedding is fast approaching...i had originally planned to make this 3-4 parts but i have already passed that point. Now the question is if you all want me to finish off with the marriage or go with post marriage???
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Reya <3
Edited by maankigeet4ever - 14 years ago
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