ANOTHER CHANCE TO HAPPINESS:UPD P12-Pg 61 - Page 23

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Awesome...
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sry i wasnt cuming ol si hvnt read ny pm..juz read ur update n it was awesome...loved it bt feeling sad 4 geet..hope she dosent do nything again n i know maan will sooth her pain

great part..loved it...

superb update
cont soon
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emotional but nice update

Awesom update
Hope geet've ready to marry maan
amazing part
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Mauhhh

Part 9

In the end Rishab's firmness won and he did not want to hear anything about it. Not even Geet wailing stimulated him a bit neither pressed him to rethink his decision. He only knew that what was being done was for Geet's benefit. It was as if he had hardened his heart in the hope to give Geet the happiness of a lifetime. "She will be angry at first but later on, when she will realize that whatever has been done is for her good, she will relent" or so Rishab thought. Geet finally agreed to the wedding but no one knew what turmoil were going on within her. She only agreed because of the threats made by Rishab if ever she refused but still she was not prepared to get marry to anyone. In fact she would never be ready because she could never give the place of Rahul to someone else in this lifetime whoever he is, be it the mighty Maan Singh Khurana or someone else.

Geet had only heard about Maan Singh Khurana through newspapers and TV channels but had never met him. As far as she knew about Maan Singh Khurana was that he was a law upon himself. No one dared to mess with him. He made success at a very tender age and has been successful ever since. As the tabloids describe him, he is like a shark in the business world. Whatever failing company he touches can vouch for success in a very short period of time than no one can anticipate. Geet had seen photographs of Maan with beautiful models all around the world. He was a kind of playboy, till today no beauty has been able to influence him as much to tie the marriage knot and yet today he was here to be married to a widow when he could have all the beautiful girls at just one click. Geet could not derive the determination why her family wanted to get her married to Maan Singh Khurana or why the latter wanted to get married to her. It does not make sense. But nevertheless it will do no good for Geet to know the truth as she was aware of what she needed to do.

Geet was clad in a red lehenga sitting in front of the mirror. She remembered the first time she had sat like that. It was her wedding day with Rahul. Everything was the same except for one thing, her smile was amiss. Then she had been blissfully happy because she was going to be tied to her love for a lifetime in a sacred relationship and today she was making a compromise which will only break her heart and the promises that she ever made to Rahul. Her hands were coloured with the beautiful designs of the henna just as the last time yet it was different as this time round it was Maan's name which have been written on her palms. Renuka was with Geet seeing to the final touches that need to be done.

Renuka: Geet, you are looking so beautiful just as a princess and look at your henna. How dark it is. It looks like Maan loves you a lot. I just wish you to be happy Geet.

Geet: mum, I want to spend some time alone.

Renuka: but Geet''

Geet: please, just a little time in my room which maybe will no longer be mine after today.

Renuka: don't ever say that Geet. You have every right in this house. You are foremost my daughter then my daughter in law. And today Rishab and I will be doing your kanyaddan just as a parent should do. This house will always be yours. Even when you will be married to Maan, your ties with this house will never break. And as far as this room is concerned, this is your room and I will keep it as you always have for when you come to stay with us after your marriage.

Geet: thanks mum

Renuka: have your time alone now and I will come to get you when the pandit ji calls you to the mandap.

Geet only gave a nod and turned around when she saw renuka exiting the room. She then walked to the photograph of Rahul which was hanged on one face of the wall. She let her hands slide through the photo frame as if feeling Rahul in front of him. She leant her forehead against the frame with tears streaming down her face and whispered "I hope you find it in yourself to forgive me foe what I am going to do today. I promised you that I will never let my name separates from your name but today everything will change. I am going to share my name with someone else other than you. The right that has always been yours, would be someone else today. She folded her hand and beg for forgiveness from Rahul photo crying bitterly when she heard a knock at her door, it was Renuka who had come to fetch her to the mandap.

Geet: one minute, just a final task remains and then I'll be ready.

Maan was welcome as the groom with all respect. But as insisted by Geet the marriage was kept simple and discreet. In fact there was no one present except for the Malhotra's family and Geet side and Maan had only his most trusted employee Adi on his side. The mandap was set in the hall of the Malhotra Mansion. Maan was looking handsome in a deep green sherwani and he was smiling from ear to ear. He could not believe his luck when Rishab called him 2 days ago and told him that Geet was ready for the marriage. He would have bought the moon if Geet would have ordered but she wanted a simple wedding and thus here he was with nothing extravagant but simple yet beautiful. His aim now is to give all the happiness in the world to Geet. "She has suffered enough in this lifetime but now she will not shed a single tear" he vowed silently to himself. Maan was lost in his own world looking forward to his future with Geet when Rishab approached him to have a word.

Rishab: Maan beta, I am very happy for you and Geet. I know you are the best choice for Geet. I could not have chosen better. Even Rahul would never had wanted Geet to lead a life of seclusion. I just wanted you to know that I have raised Geet with great love and affection. I never let a shadow of sorrow touch her since she was brought to this house after her parents death but then later on I could not help after rahul's accident. But we always tried to bring her out of her depression and now I am handing you the piece of my heart to take care of. Please Maan promise me that you will always take care of her, that you will never leave her side, not for a single moment. If ever she errs, please do forgive her mistake.

Maan: uncle please you are embarrassing me. From now on you will not have to worry about Geet. I will take good care of her. You can trust me on that.

Rishab: I do. But you know that I am a father and we are suppose to get jittery at the wedding of our daughter more than the brides themselves.

Just then the pandit called Geet to the mandap to begin with the wedding rituals and asked Renuka to go and fetch Geet.

Aayi, khushi ki hai yeh raat aayiSajdhajke baaraat hai aayiDheere dheere gham ka saagarTham gaya aankhon mein aakarGoonj uthi hai jo shehnaaiTo aankhon ne yeh baat bataayi

Geet clad in the bridal dress was getting down the stairs with Renuka in tow. Everyone was beaming with happiness except for the bride herself who was faltering in her steps to go towards the mandap which will change her destiny for ever.

Hamesha tumko chaaha aur chaahaAur chaaha chaaha chaahaHamesha tumko chaaha aur chaaha kuch bhi nahinTumhe dil ne hai pooja, pooja, poojaAs soon as she entered the mandap, the pandit beckoned Maan to stand up for the exchange of the garlands. Maan and Geet both put the garlands around their partner's neck. Maan was admiring the flawless beauty of Geet while Geet had her eyes on the floor all the time.

Aur pooja kuch bhi nahinNa na nahin, na na nahin nahin nahin nahin nahinKuch bhi nahin, ho kuch bhi nahinOh, kuch bhi nahin

The pandit asked them to sit and to put offerings into the following fire. The pandit kept on chanting the holy mantras that would complete the wedding ceremony. Geet had tears in her eyes and was remembering her time with Rahul when they got married.

Khushiyon mein bhi chhaayi udaasiDard ki chhaaya mein voh liptiKehne piya se bas yeh aayi ' 2

Soon it was time for the kanyaddan. Rishab lifted Geet's hand and placed them into those of Maan. Geet was as if in a trance not understanding what was happening. She lifted her eyes to the person who was sitting beside her. It was not Rahul but someone else but then this was rightfully rahul's place then why was he not here.

Jo daag tumne mujhko diyaUs daag se mera chehra khila
Rakhoongi main isko
nishaani banaakarMaathe pe isko hamesha sajaakarO preetam, o preetam bin tere mere is jeevan meinKuch bhi nahin, nahin, nahin, nahin, nahinKuch bhi nahin

The priest then asked Maan and Geet to get up for the pheras. Geet raise her eyes to Rahul photograph which was on the wall in front of her. She looked at the photo which pleading eyes as if asking it to come to her help. Seeing Geet remain seated in her place, Renuka went to help Geet get up and placed her hands and her shoulders. As soon as she got up, 3 pheras were taken with Maan in front of Geet. After the third phera, the priest asked Geet to step ahead and overtake Maan to complete the ritual. Geet was to take 4 pheras but at the last phera her steps started to falter. She shot a glance at the open dooeway with tears in her eyes as if anticipating that from nowhere Rahul will appear and stop this wedding. Her trance was broken when Renuka touched her arm and urge her to complete the round. With this completed they again sat down and this time round the pandit handed over the mangalsutra and sindoor to Maan for him to make Geet wear them. When Maan tied the mangalsutra around Geet's neck, a fat tear escaped her eyes and rolled down and fell on Maan's hand as he withdrew them away from Geet. Sensing as if something has fallen onto his hand, Maan looked at it. He was surprised to see a drop of water. "Was Malhotra mansion leaking" he thought and then he found out the source of the water when he looked at Geet's face. Tears were streaming down her face. Her eyes were full of sorrow. How could Maan have missed such an important point. He had been so blind in his own happiness than he could not see Geet sorrow but maybe she was unhappy because she was leaving this house and this family. It is the prerogative of a bride to cry on her wedding day. Maan brushed away his doubts. The priest pronounce the wedding to be completed and requested the couple to take blessings from the elders.

Beete lamhon ki yaadein lekarBojhal kadmon se voh chalkarDil bhi roya aur aankh bhar aayiMann se aawaaz hai aayi

Maan and Geet took the blessings from Dadima, madhuri and Vinay first then Geet proceeded towards Rishab who hugged her tight and who too had tears in his eyes. He folded his hand in front of Maan requesting him to keep his daughter happy for a lifetime. They then turned to Renuka who hugged both of them in turn. Madhuri came with a platter full of rice as it time for the bidaai. Geet filled her hand in the rice and threw it behind her till she reached the door which will mark her exist from this house.

Voh bachpan ki yaadeinVoh rishte voh naate voh saawan ke jhooleVoh hasna, voh hasaana, voh roothke phir manaana Voh har ek pal mein dil mein samaaye diye mein jalaayeLe jaa rahi hoon main le jaa rahi hoon main le jaa rahi hoon

She turned round and looked at the house which has been evidence of her every happiness, which still held the presence and fragrance of Rahul. She looked at it to her fill as she knew that it will be the last time she will be seeing this house. The next time she will come here, it will be in the form of a corpse. She looked at her family members for a last time with teary eyes. He turn round and was about to step outside the threshold when her head started spinning. Her vision become blurred and she fell with a thud on the ground.

O preetam, o preetamBin tere mere is jeevan meinKuch bhi nahin nahin nahin nahin nahinKuch bhi nahinHamesha tumko chaaha, aur chaaha chaaha chaaha Aur chaaha chaaha chaaha - 2Haan chaaha chaaha chaahaBas chaaha chaaha chaahaHaan chaaha chaaha chaahaAur chaaha chaaha chaaha - 2

As soon as Maan saw Geet falling in a heap at his feet, he quickly bend to catch her in his arms and crouched on the ground. Rishab came forward to see what was wrong with Geet. They were surprised to see Geet slowly closing her eyes and blood dripping from the corner of Geet's mouth

"Adi, get the car out quick" Maan cried in panick'..

Hope you all like this update. i tried to do my best but if it is not up to standard, please forgive me.

awesome...
o o she drank poison...
maan will not let anything happen to her...but how will he take this act of geet...
he is not even aware of her state of mind...
plz continue soon