Maan & Geet - Midnight Sun ~2~ (Epilogue page 36)

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Hi everyone!

So I don't know how many of you are familiar with this show called 'Khuda Aur Mohabbat' - it's a Pakistani drama, I personally love it, & while I was watching it yesterday an idea struck me...
(this FF is not based on the show, just inspired by it)

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Geet Handa is a young 18 year old girl who lives in a strict patriarchal family in Punjab. Whatever her Darjee says, goes. No one dares to even speak out a word against his wishes.

Geet's parents passed away in a tragic accident when she was 5 years old... or so she's told.

The reality behind her parents' tragic death is that they were killed by none other than Darjee himself. Because Geet's mother and Darjee's daughter Rano, did the one thing she was forbidden to do.

Fall in love.

Which is what Geet finds herself falling into, when she meets Maan.

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Maan Singh Khurana, a 22 year old businessman, has distanced himself from everything & everyone he knows.

He's carried the burden of guilt, shame & pain on his shoulders for the past 8 years of his life.

Each day passes him by in a haze, he never stops to register emotions & feelings.

Maan has convinced himself he's never capable of happiness after the incident which left him mentally scarred for life.

Until he meets Geet.

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(I told myself I would stay away from the internet during exams, but I couldn't resist! I wanted to get this up before I forgot!)

For my Gharwali, Baharwali readers, that FF is still on hiatus until June, so hang on in there!

I hope I can run two FFs at a time & do them both justice! Fingers crossed

This FF is also on hiatus, for want of a better word. I promise that after 10th June, I'll be unstoppable & will ensure to bring you guys regular updates.

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INDEX

THREAD 1

Character Overview
Chapter 1 - Haunted By The Past
Chapter 2 - Guilt
Chapter 3 - New Beginnings
Chapter 4 - Cold Shoulder
Chapter 5 - Harsh Realities
Chapter 6 - The Pain In Your Eyes
Chapter 7 - You See Right Through Me
Chapter 8 - Silver Linings
Chapter 9 - Lurking Shadows
Chapter 10 - Saviour
Chapter 11 - Realisations
Chapter 12 - Unwanted Guests
Chapter 13 - A Way Out
Chapter 14 - Mind Over Matter
Chapter 15 - Optimism
Chapter 16 - Pillar
Chapter 17 - Nothing But Despair
Chapter 18 - The Longed Escape
Chapter 19 - Bitter Truths
Chapter 20 - Shelter
Chapter 21 - Torn
Chapter 22 - Darkness

CURRENT THREAD

Chapter 23 - In Times Of Need
Chapter 24 - Revelations
Chapter 25 - To Your Rescue
Chapter 26 - With You
Epilogue - Red Thread

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The Handas

Darjee - a 60 year old strict, Punjabi man who upholds the very roots of patriarchal society. He is determined to ensure that everyone within his household abides by his rules. If they even dare to step out of line, all hell breaks loose.

Uncle-ji - The brother of Mohinderlal, the uncle of Geet & the father of Brij, Rajji & Tito. A 40 year old man who's life has never been the same since his dear brother was killed by Darjee. He has always resented his father in law for killing his brother off, but has been unable to speak out against him due to fear and gratitude for allowing him to stay under his roof.

Tayyi-ji - The 37 year old sister of Rano, the aunty of Geet, mother to Brij, Rajji & Tito. Although she grieves over her sister's unlawful killing, she agrees with the fact that women should not put themselves in positions like Rano did which go against the values & traditions of the family.

Brij Veerji - Geet's 21 year old cousin brother, the younger carbon copy of Darjee. His job is to keep his younger siblings in line, especially Geet & Rajji. He shows very little sympathy for Geet's orphanaged situation & sees her as a burden who should be married off soon.

Rajji - Geet's 15 year old cousin sister, probably the only person in the house who Geet feels close to. She is loyal to her elder cousin sister yet fears the wrath of Darjee. She is oblivious to the fact that Geet's parents' murder was arranged by Darjee.

Tito - Brij & Rajji's loveable 8 year old brother, Geet's cousin brother. He sees Geet as a mother figure to him & is very close to her.

Mohinderlal Handa - A young man who came from a very poor background. He fell in love with the beautiful Rano Handa who came from a middle class background. Their only daughter Geet was conceived out of wedlock, yet they secretly married in order to cover it up. Darjee, Rano's father was furious at first & proceeded to lash out at his daughter,. However, he appeared to have a change of heart & allowed Mohinder & Rano to stay under his roof once he found out Rano was pregnant. However, he had been plotting to separate them once Geet turned 6 years old. When the truth about their love affair came out 5 years later, & it was revealed that Geet was an illegitimate child, his fury got the better of him & he ordered for them both to be killed.

Rano Handa - The youngest daughter of Darjee who made the mistake of falling in love against her father's wishes. Once the truth came out a few years later, she met her grisly end along with her husband in a brutal murder, leaving their 5 year old daughter Geet behind.

Geet Handa - The 18 year old living existence of the tragic love story between Mohinder & Rano. Geet is oblivious to her parents' murder & has instead been told that they were killed off in an accident. She encounters hostility from Brij, who takes a dislike to her, & lives under the strict control of Darjee. The only thing she sees ahead of her is an impending marraige, the emphasis of which is placed on her everyday by Darjee, Tayyi-ji & Brij.

The Khuranas

Savitri Devi - a 60 year old woman, gracefully ageing yet still as youthful & beautiful as she used to be when she was younger. She brings up her two beloved grandsons, having experienced loss & grief along the way yet still strides to smile every day.

Maan Singh Khurana - The 22 year old angsty young businessman whose emotional scars show no signs of ever letting him free of the own web he feels trapped in. He carries a huge burden on his shoulders as he blames himself for something which happened 8 years ago. Although he is reassured by his beloved dadima that none of it was his fault, he can't help but feel responsible & shuts himself from the outside world, refusing to let anyone in.

Vicky Singh Khurana - the 19 year old wayward Khurana brother who shows no interest in the family business, as he seems content with his lifestyle of partying & girls. Yet he feels a strong love for his elder brother & like his dadima, wishes to see him smile again.

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Chapter 23 - In Times Of Need

Maan had been walking for what felt like forever, yet there was no end in sight to the jungle. It was now the middle of the night.

He pulled his phone out for the 5th time, contemplating on whether to call Vicky or not. Initially, he didn't want his family to know about the situation he was in, as he knew Dadima would do anything she could to bring him back. And he couldn't risk going back without taking Geet with him.

But now, he realised there was no other way out for him. He only had one battery bar on his phone left, so before he could change his mind again, he dialled Vicky's number.

"Bro, what on earth are you playing at?!" spoke an annoyed Vicky from the opposite end. "I called you yesterday & told you about Dadima, have you really become so careless?! You used to have a go at me for not being at home more often, & now you refuse to come back for your sick grandmother!"

"Vicky, I-"

"I don't want to hear your pathetic excuses, bro! Are you coming home or shall we just not bother worrying about you anymore?"

"Just listen to me-"

"No! Why should I? Dadima has been calling out for you, day & night! She won't let me take her to hospital unless you're by her side, and you're just hellbent on staying in that trash hole Hoshiarpur! God knows what you've found there-"

"Shut up!" Maan said angrily. "Just shut up! Talk to me with some respect, I am your elder brother! I called you because I'm in a jungle, beaten up & lost."

"What?!" Vicky asked, his voice filled with worry. "Bro, what do you mean beaten up, what happened-"

"It's a long story, which I'll tell you, I promise. I need you to do me a huge favour. Arrange for a car to be sent out to Hoshiarpur right away. I need to be somewhere."

"Somewhere? You need to be in Delhi, where you'll be safe."

"It's important that I solve the issues here before I come back home."

"... Why do I have a feeling that the so called issues are nothing to do with the land?"

"Look, will you send the car out or not?"

"Yes, but-"

"Don't let Dadima know about this, & don't come out with the car yourself. Send one of the drivers."

"Ok, as you wish. But bro, you haven't told me what you need to-"

"I have to go, my battery's running out. I'll be fine, I promise. You just take care of Dadima."

Maan cut the call, & tried to focus himself on getting out of the jungle. It was the only way he stood a chance of saving Geet.

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It was dark.

She was running through the jungle, towards him. Towards the one person who brought hope & happiness into her life. The one person whose arms she could engulf herself in & feel loved again.

She could make him out, his arms open, as if he was waiting for her. She picked up the pace, willing her feet to move faster so she could be with him.

She could picture his dark brown eyes, the eyes which held nothing but love & desire for her.

Her fingers itched as she reached closer. Only a few more feet & they would be together...

Then a piercing gunshot was heard from behind her. She gasped as the bullet pierced her lower back, she could feel the blood dripping, oozing onto her clothes.

"MAAN!" she called out, her one hand stretched towards him before she fell onto the ground.

Geet's eyes shot open. She was breathing heavily & the sweat was sticking to her from her nightmare.

She tried to sit up, but realised her whole body was aching profusely. Her limbs felt stiff, and it was painful for her to even move them an inch.

Wincing in pain, she laid back down. Her eyes were burning, her mouth felt strange and she felt like the energy had been drained out of her.

She tried to call someone, but realised that the doors were locked & it was unlikely that anyone would hear.

The early morning sun was beginning to seep in through her curtains. Geet prayed silently to Babaji that someone would eventually come into her room & be able to help her.

She closed her eyes shut, remembering Maan's face, his helpless body lying there as she was being dragged away. She clutched her bedsheets at the painful memory, her heart feeling like someone had placed a thousand tonnes on it.

Only a few minutes later Rajji appeared with a tray. She didn't notice Geet at first, as she attempted to close the door behind her with a tray in her hand.

But when she walked towards Geet's bed & saw her sister, the tray of food dropped, the milk spilling all over the floor.

"Geet!" she gasped, running to her. Geet looked like she had been dragged through hell & back - her eyes had deep black circles under them & looked hollow, her face was a ghostly white, her lips were dry. Rajji felt her forehead & snapped her hand back immediately; it was scorching hot.

"R-R-Rajji," Geet whispered, realising her throat was so sore that it was too hard to talk.

"I'll get someone," Rajji said, trying to fight back her tears. "Someone, please, help!" she called out as she rushed out of the room.

Geet's legs felt like they were burning; she started thrashing them around in the bed, trying to make the uncomfortable feeling stop.

Tayyi-ji & Uncle-ji ran in to see a deathly looking Geet kicking her legs around, wincing in pain.

"Geet!" Uncle-ji called out as he rushed to her left. Tayyi-ji went to her right, placing her hands on her cheek.

"She has a very high fever," she said, almost sounding worried herself. "We-we'll need to get a doctor. Rajji, go & inform Darjee."

"I-I don't want to leave Geet di," she pleaded as she cried.

"Just do as I say! Quickly!"

Rajji ran out of the room, placing her dupatta over her mouth to control her sobs.

"Geet, say something," Uncle-ji pleaded as he held her weak hand.

"Maan," she whispered, her eyes beginning to close.

Tayyi-ji glanced at her husband, who gave her a knowing look back.

"Geet, stay awake," Tayyi-ji urged. "Shall I massage your arms?"

Tayyi-ji reached out to Geet's thin arm but Geet managed to use her right hand to slap hers away.

"D-don't... touch me," she rasped.

Darjee burst into the room, followed by Brij & Rajji.

"Darjee, she's very ill," Uncle-ji said.

"She looks terrible," Brij stated, his eyebrows into a frown as he looked at his sickly sister.

"This is all because of you!"

4 pairs of eyes turned at Rajji, who had an angry expression on her face. "You tortured my sister! Right from the beginning, you punished her, made her do all the work, made her feel like a prisoner! As she got older, your behaviour towards her got worse! You beat her up if she even said a word! You forced her into a proposal, you locked her in a room! She's suffering because of you!"

"Oiii!" Darjee bellowed, slamming his stick onto the ground. He turned to face Rajji, menace in his eyes. "We did nothing wrong. You need to keep that mouth of yours shut! We gave you privileges and this is how you repay us?!"

"Take back your stupid privileges! Take everything back! I don't want any of it!"

"I have never laid a finger on you, Rajji, but the day you push me to the edge is the day I will lose my temper. And I won't look back," Darjee warned.

"Leave the room," Brij said to her. "Leave!"

Rajji took one glance back at Geet before walking out of the room, hearing the door shut firmly behind her.

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Precap: "I know the truth."

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Chapter 24 - Revelations

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