MG FF-Till Death Do US Part Thread 3 - Page 55

Originally posted by: ritzy09

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Chapter 59 – Melting Ice

Maan has not liked that he had been tricked to come KH but was shocked when he saw the contents of the DVD. Raj and Rishab expected him to hit roof but Maan just sat calmly. At the end, he just got up and started to walk out.

Rishab cried as he put his hand on his shoulder while standing facing Maan's back – "Maan, beta she said she was in love with you. I am sorry beta"

Maan did not respond but continued walking.

Juhi tried to stop him – "Maan beta…kahan ja rahe ho…please wapas aa jao"

Maan just ignored. His face was expressionless. As he was stepping out Annie hugged him. "Please Bhai…we are sorry for not trusting you"

Maan said coldly – "Kya farak padta hai princess. At the end my past does not let anyone trust me"

Raj could not stop himself. His heart ached with pain as he spoke out – "That's not true Maan. Whatever happened has nothing to do with your past. Anyone in this situation would have gone thru the same accusations. As a matter of fact you are lucky that there is one person who trusts you unconditionally. She trusts you so much that she even put her dignity at line for that trust"

Annie sobbed – "Please bhai…kal Diwali hai…aur teen din baad bhai duj…mera bhai duj ka gift samajh lo…Please ghar wapas aa jao"

(Those who are not aware- Bhai Duj is a festival celebrated two days after Diwali….It is similar to Rakhi where in Sister does Brother's puja followed by Tilak. She makes food for him and Brother gives a gift pledging to take care of his sister always.)

Maan closed his eyes in anguish and hugged her back. He could not deny what his sister asked him for the first time ever and that too on her own. He kissed her forehead. "I will get my stuff when I come back from hospital"

Saying this he walked off.

Diwali Day

There was a buzz in both KH and KM. All were busy in decorating the houses as finally there seemed to be a reason for celebration. At forefront were Geet, Pari and Annie who drove all crazy in making things ready. After a long time Geet felt she could breathe and she kept on pointing that it was Pari's first Diwali and they had a lot to catch upon.

But Maan stayed aloof from everything. He went to hospital in the morning and came back in the night only after calls from Annie begging him to come home. Geet had called him umpteen times but he didn't even pick up her phone.

As he entered KH, he noticed a brightly decked up haveli. He had expected everyone to be at KM and was hence was surprised when he bumped in to Geet as he entered the house.

Geet looked beautiful in a white churidaar with red trimmings. She was wearing the ruby maang tika Maan had given her before Karwachauth and her face glowed with love.

He held her by waist on instinct to save her from falling. Geet felt his warm and firm hands through her clothes. She looked up at him expectantly to feel his breath on her face.

For a moment Maan yearned to pick her up and take up in her arms. To hug her so tight that they become one. Instead he pushed her slightly to making her stand straight. His face a mask and his eyes cold.

Geet tried to remain unaffected by ignore and coldness she was receiving from Maan. She knew he needed some time to get back to himself. She gave him a bright smile and said chirpily – "Are Maan aap aagaye…sab aapka hi intezaar kar rahe hain…aayie".

Saying this Geet held his arm and dragged Maan to puja room where all were waiting in front of a beautifully decorated puja room.

After Puja, Rishab said – "Chalo, now let's go to KM and do Lakshmi Pujan there also"

Maan – "I am really tired so I will not come"

Geet tried hard to control her emotions but could not prevent from becoming little teary. She indicated to Pari who came and held Maan's arm– "Kya Maan…meri pehli Diwali hai…please chalo na…thodi der ke liye…please. Waise bhi Geet ne aapki favorite Kheer banayi hai….chalo na. Dekho aap nahin aaoge to mujhe bahut bura lagega"

At Pari's insistence, Maan went with all half heartedly. Whole night, Geet and others tried their best to cheer him up but Maan stayed quite impassive. He retired early and settled for a restless night in his old bed.

Nine Days Later

Geet paced her room furiously as if trying to burn a hole in the floor. "Kya karoon main Babaji…kya karoon…jo samjh mein aaya sab kiya par Maan hain ki kuch farak hi nahin padta in pe….Khadus…Dusht Danav"

Finally she sat down on the bed and tears started flowing on her cheeks – "Kyon…aisa kar rahe ho Maan….kaise manaoon aapko jab yeh bhi nahin jaanti meri galti kya hai…kaise…I want to live again but How….How?"

Geet was really worried with Maan's demeanor. She along with entire family had decided to give him some time to come out of his depression. But even after so many days Maan seemed to be still brooding and lost in his world. Everyone including Geet and Rahul had tried but nothing seems to be working. He barely talked still even with Adi. He spent entire time in hospital and specially went out of the way to avoid Geet.

Geet continued with her self thought – "Kuch to karna padega lekin what"

She frustratingly closed her watery eyes. She suddenly jerked her eyes open thinking of something. She made up some calls and finally called up Adi asking him for a favor.

Next Day

Adi had dragged Maan to his house and left him there alone to face Geet.

Geet – "Maan aap yeh sab kya kar rahe ho…ab to sab thik hai na"

Maan started walking off – "Please Geet…you deserve someone much better…don't waste your time on a looser like me"

Geet turned him forcefully to face him – "Maan please…don't do this…I love you and whatever you may say or do is not going to change it. Your attitude is paining me…tell me Maan…does my tears don't affect you any more…does this pain not affect you anymore"

Maan just stood silently.

Geet's eyes filled up – "Maan!!!!"It was just a whisper….a painful whisper

Maan just turned around. She came in front of him and cupped his face – "Thik hai Maan…but for us…for our love….will you do one thing….just one thing…at least you owe me this much?"

Maan looked into her eyes. Her pain just strengthened his resolve to stay away from her but somewhere the fear of loosing her, living life without her scared him too. He simply nodded.

Geet took his hand – "Toh chalo mere saath"

Saying this she drove him. He tried to understand where she was taking her but the area looked new to him. She finally stopped at a clinic which said – "Dr R Mehta"

Maan was surprised – "You got me to see a psychiatrist!!! There is nothing wrong with me"

Geet turned to face him– "Exactly Maan, there is nothing wrong with you. I have got you here to prove that only."

Maan turned his face furiously but then he heard Geet's .voice.

Geet sniffled – "I was in college second year when one day my classmate was assaulted by some goons while returning back home. Today she is happily married with two kids and settled in Canada. Her family and later her husband supported her thru this. But I know another fact that she could not have healed back if not for Dr Mehta."

"Please Maan…this is what I want you to do for us…you need to understand that you were the victim and not the perpetrator…please…just once….meet him once for me. I will not ask you anything more."

Precap – Session One