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CHAPTER 29
"Sister . . . Oops" Maan mumbled much to his own self and it goddamn struck him . . . He had actually hit Geet's brother . . . HER BROTHER! Well now he sure as hell has no chance with her. Holy shit! Here he had been planning a second Date, this time a good one at that, and even before he had the chance to counter check the arrangements he had very nicely and effectively ruined it for himself. Great! He had to act like a hot headed moron and chew (as in practically destroy) his cute little thing with Geet which hadn't even begun in all literal sense. Come to think of it, what a first impression he had made over Geet's brother. Couldn't she tell him she called her brother AS? By the way, what the hell was the logic behind calling her brother AS? She told him she calls him Veju, where did this AS calling thing hop in. Anyway, how does that matter now. Not like he could undo the black eye and bloodied lips of AS any which way. But Maan had to give it himself, he was a good beater . . . He had indeed beat Arjun like he had a janam-janam ka dushmani with him.
"AS we need to go to the doctor NOW" Geet said breaking Maan's chain of thoughts.
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"Please" He sat beside her on the bench as she stood up and sat on the opposite side.
"Please" He got up as he yet again sat next to her and she got up to sit opposite to him yet again. Frustrated he ran a hand through his hair . . . He was done pleading sorry.
God! This girl was as stubborn as him. She just wouldn't listen to him. What did he do to deserve her indifference? Fine he had hit Arjun on the face, he'd punched him in the stomach, he'd kicked him couple of times and he'd beat him black and blue. And Arjun was in hospital cause of him but still he did not do it on purpose. He got carried away as. . . Fine he was Jealous and he got carried away in a fit of jealousy but his mistake wasn't that big which could possibly deliver him such coldness. For crying out loud, he was Maan Singh Khurana and going after a girl that too pleading sorry was not something which came in natural to him and here he was, begging forgiveness though he wasn't really remorseful at his behaviour. After all, it was not like some inane force would descend down from heavens and tell him he was beating the guy whom Geet saw as a brother and that she said love you as in sister love. . . not his fault . . . now was it . . . Hell yes. Even if he didn't know couldn't he just act civilised and do away with a punch or maximum two, what the hell was the need to blow lines of thumps at Arjun. But what was done was done. He couldn't possibly go back in time and do things differently. Damage was done and now he needed to so some repairs. That is if she let him, leave alone letting him apologise she wasn't even looking at him, how was he even supposed to think about damage control.
It was then Arjun walked out of the doctors cabin, bandaged all over . . . His wrist . . . knees . . . elbow . . . and his one eye was black and he also had a band aid covering his nose and his cheeks were blue, so were his arms. Well, that's just it, if there weren't any internal injuries as well.
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With watery eyes, she hugged Arjun as she saw him come out of the doctor's cabin all bandaged. She heard a yelp and instantly she cringed, realising she is not supposed to pounce on him yet.
Seeing the extent of his injuries, her insides fumed as the scene flashed in her mind.
~Flashback~
Arjun stumbled backwards as a punch was hurled his way and he was pulled away for her. She stared wide eyed at the horrific scene her eyes were witnessing. Maan was ruthlessly beating her AS . . . Pari's brother . . . her BROTHER.
"STOP IT" she billowed more in horror than in anger.
Maan's hand froze mid air as he heard the terror stricken voice of Geet. She watched blood ooze from the corner of Arjun's lips and reflexively her hand reached out to hold him. "Oh my god, it bleeding" And she ALMOST fainted.
~Flashback Ends~
Arjun smiled at her, to ensure her he was just fine but Geet being Geet, would have none of it and she started crying rather wailing.
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"Geet please sweet heart calm down . . . I am ABSOLUTELY fine" Arjun said holding her close to himself.
"Mr Singhania" Maan spoke as he walked towards the brother sister duo. Instantly Geet's wailing subsided and instead her cheeks flushed in anger as she turned to come face to face with her I-Beat-People-Black-And-Blue-for-The-Heck-of-it Friend. Maan cleared his throat as he desperately wished for words to bloody come out.
"Maan you better leave" She warned throwing him a menacing look.
"Geet I didn't know he is your brother"
"You know Pari is my friend"
"Yes but what has this got to do with her?"
"AS is Pari's elder brother so he is my brother"
"I didn't know Pari was his sister either"
"You don't know anything"
"How will I? Unless you tell me"
"I don't want to talk with you"
"Geet please"
Arjun watched in utter amusement, the exchange between THE Maan Singh Khurana and Geet. Wow! It was then it hit him . . . He smiled as he realised how Geet managed to win over the heart of the man with a reputation of a misogynist. From what it looked like, and from what his instincts told him was this man who stood pleading before his sister was genuine in his affections. So the beating Arjun had gotten was because Mr Khurana was certainly jealous and possessive. Indeed it was a bit too much, but considering the darling that Geet was and the fact that no one would want to share her any which way, Maan could be given benefit of doubt this one time. Besides, Arjun hadn't missed the way Geet treated Maan . . . Like she had a right to be angry on Maan. So his little cutie, liked someone. Interesting! Wait a minute! What when Yash found out. He would blow a fuse invariably.
But Arjun had always wanted Geet to have a normal life like any other ordinary girl and that sure included some dating and letting go of a few inhibitions. She deserved a chance to make a few choices of her own. And he decided he would not tell Yash anything for now.
"Forgive him sweetie" Arjun stated.
Maan looked at Arjun Singhania dumbfounded, he had hit this man black and blue and yet Arjun was siding with him. Bless him!
"Sorry" Maan mouthed looking at Geet while she stared on with a stern face.
Geet thought about it and looking at Maan's pleading face, her heart melted as a slow smile appeared on her face. But she was quick to hide it before Maan or AS had a chance to notice it. She looked at Maan with a straight face as she said "Why should I forgive you"
"Because I am your friend" Maan replied in a low tone, still wondering if he should have said that.
"Friends hai toh mafi toh banti hai" Arjun smiled. He knew Geet was just eating footage.
"AS aap na chup raho" Geet whined.
"Geet you talk with your friend I have to get going." Arjun said, wanting to leave the two alone and also he was late for his date which he doubted was still on. He wasn't sure if she would chide him for being late and walk out on him or would she sympathise with him for his haalat. Come to think of it, there was a greater possibility she would laugh at him. They had discussed him getting thrashed but they hadn't thought it would like this. Anyway, he could only know her reaction when he met her.
"You are not in the right condition to go anywhere"
"I am fine sweet heart . . . I just have a black eye . . . and a few cracks." Arjun replied, "Will meet you tomorrow. Bye"
Before Geet could protest Arjun was gone.
"No one listens to me" Geet grumbled.
God! She was a cutie was all Maan could think of. He wanted to pull her cheeks and squeeze her to him but he sure as hell couldn't do that. Not when she was seemingly mad at him.
"I will do whatever you want" Maan tried.
"Anything" Geet rolled her eyes.
"Absolutely" Maan smiled. He knew she was coming around.
"You'll show me around" Geet spoke while she tried hard to keep the smile from appearing on her face.
Maan wanted to practically pounce at her. He had been thinking ways to spend time with her and bang on! She herself asked him so! This was the best punishment ever.
"Starting now" Maan replied.
"NOW" Geet exclaimed in excitement, her eyes glinting.
"If you would like that"
"I would love that" Geet pounced on him as, clinging to him real tight. Maan was too shocked to react initially but soon his hands found their way to her waist as he seized her in his embrace. The hug was erotic . . . Definitely but more so it was darned soothing . . . Like he just wanted to hold onto her forever. God! This little unnamed thing he felt for Geet gave him tingles. And he bloody loved the feel of it!
And then she broke away from him as she demanded "Promise me you won't hit anyone without a reason."
Maan chuckled softly as he brought her hand to lips and kissing the back of his palm whispered "Promise"
Geet gulped as she felt Maan's lips press against her hand. It was a simple kiss yet it made butterflies flutter in her tummy. She would have to ask Pari about the lurching feet. Anyway that was for later.
"Where are you talking me?" she said lacing her fingers with his.
"Dinner then I'll show you India gate. It's a sight to behold at night" He replied as he thought of the evening, which he knew would be wonderful, ahead. But of course, in his mind he did correct the word dinner replacing it with date. Though she needn't know that!
It was then that his cell phone chimed.
Maan groaned inwardly as Geet pulled her hand away from him while asking him to answer the call. He mentally cursed whoever was the caller. He excused himself as he attended the call.
"Bro where are you" he heard Vicky ask.
"Tell me this isn't a bogus call" Maan gritted his teeth as he conjured an image of strangling Vicky in his mind if this turned out to be time pass call.
"Bro I just wanted to know where you are"
"WHAT! . . ."
"Missing you bro"
"Get down to business Vicky"
"Seriously I am missing you"
"Good for you . . . Bye"
"Bro don't cut the call"
"Vicky I am busy"
"Just tell me where you are. I won't come running."
"Why . . ."
"Please . . ."
"Still why . . ."
"Because I want to know about my brother's whereabouts"
"Don't get on my nerves"
"You are not on a date are you?"
"Uh . . . NO . . . Bye" Maan flushed as he cut the call. But as soon as he looked at Geet's perplexed expressions, he quickly got a hold of himself as he smiled at her.
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Vicky smirked as he cut the call. He had called as he had nothing better to do! And also he wanted to confirm whether his brother would really go out with Manish. And since upon being asked about the date Maan fumbled, he never fumbled, that clearly meant, he was going on a date . . . With . . . Uh . . . Manish oops Manisha. Anyway, Maan was happy-happy . . . Vicky was happy-happy . . . Even Dadi ma would be happy-happy and Bari ma and Annie would also be all happy-happy. Then he decided why not go and see his brother being happy-happy. He did realise he was using the word happy too much in his mind.
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"Let's go" Maan said as he held out his hand for Geet to hold.
Geet held his hand as she walked with Maan, all the while grinning.
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Cho m back . . . really sorry guys for the delay but I have my reasons . . . My net ditched me and even my lappy did the same. I did put a note from the cell informing the same but I doubt if many read that. Anyway once again I am sorry and I hope you guys have put down your sandals and the tomatoes are back in the kitchen.😆 If not let me hide behind Di (where are you) Oh yes! I am getting broadband connection tomorrow (HOPEFULLY). Same Precap! I know, but since I kind of RUSHED with FO I do not wish to do the same here. Will include the Precap in the next update PROBABLY . . .
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