it was breaking her heart to know that they will forever hate her while she will always keep the memories she has in that house forever. She will never forget Maan's laughter, her talks with Dadima, her time spent with Madhuri while shopping and most of all she won't forget Ronit who helped her in this. She looks at the family picture with tears. Her friend comes and puts her hand on Geet's shoulder. Geet looks up and hugs her while crying.
Meera: Geet how long are you going to make yourself suffer like this?
Geet: I don't care..as long as Maan is safe..I will do anything for him and that family.
Meera: it is not right of what your mom-in-law asked you to do. How can you agree to her. How can you believe that you have a bad shadow?
Geet: What she said is right...ever since I entered that house only bad things have been happening...
Meera: But Geet
Geet: Meera..I don't want to talk about it anymore...do you have my ticket ready?
Meera (sighs) yeah...it is for tomorrow morning. That is the best I could do.
Geet (looks at the ticket and hugs her) Thank you Meera. You are the best. Ohh and please don't tell anyone where I am going. I don't want anyone to find me.
Meera: Okay I won't. I just hope you give this one more thought tonight and think it over again.
Geet (smiles) I have...this is the best option I have. Thanks.
Meera (hugs her) Okay..I will get some lunch ready for you.
Geet: okay...I will finish the rest of the packing. (Geet sadly looks at the ticket before getting up to do the rest of the packing...)
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Maan and Ronit had left the house in search of Geet. They had left the house in the morning. Maan felt so guilt for not being able to believe Geet or see through her act. He was angry more at himself then anyone. He didn't blame his mother, for she, was trying to protect him but how can she think that Geet would hurt him and the family?
He now knew the how Geet truly is and the sacrafices she made for him and for his family. He wondered if he will ever get her forgiveness. He didn't deserve Geet...he didn't have one good quality compared to Geet. If he couldn't see her truth behind her act then how can he ever be able to support her in the future? What if something like this happens again, will he be able to see the truth? Will he be able to give her the support she needs?
Ronit looks at Maan with sadness...he saw the guilt face...he knew his son was suffering all thanks to that Pandayji. He will make sure that he gets what he deserves for messing with his family. He will find him no matter what, wherever he is hiding and punish him the same way that he did to Maan and Geet. The driver stops the car in front of Geet's house.
Ronit: Maan beta we are here.
Maan: Do you really think she would come here
Ronit; yeah no other place for her to go besides her parents home. Come lets go. (Both got out of the car and went inside. They saw Anushka sitting there reading a magazine. She got up when she saw them coming...)
Anushka: Namaste. What are you guys doing here?
Ronit: Actually we wanted to see Geet.
Anushka (looks at him confused) Geet? Why would she be here? Is she not with you guys?
Ronit and Maan look at each other confused.
Maan: woh actually
Ronit (laughs) Maan I told you she is not here. Actually, what happened was that Geet went out today and she didn't say where she was going. So Maan became worried after half hour and insisted that we go find her. We thought she was here.
Anushka (laughs) don't worry...she only has one best friend that she can go to or hang out with. She will come back.
Ronit: Friend? What are her names? I just want to know so that in future we know
Anushka: Meera. Here let me give you her phone number. Try calling her if Geet doesn't pick up. That is the only habit I hate of Geet..when they are together she doesn't like to be disturbed so she turns her cell phone off.
Ronit (smiles) Thanks. See Maan I told you she is safe. Anyway we must get going now
Anushka: hmm okay. Come back again with the whole family.
Ronit; hmm we will. (Maan and Ronit quickly leaves happy that they at least got a phone number...a lead that could help them find Geet...)
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Meera and Geet ate silently...Geet forced herself to eat as she didn't want to disappoint Meera. Tomorrow she will be leaving this place forever. She wodnered what her tomorrow will hold. Tonight will be a really difficult for her to pass the time and sleep. She had nothing to dream about now. All her hopes and dreams were gone when she left the house. As Geet was putting away the dishes, someone rang the door.
Geet: Meera I will go see who it is
Meera: Okay (She smiles and clears the rest of the table. Geet goes to open the door and was shocked to see Dev there. Dev smiles and comes inside the house.)
Dev: Hi Geet...I finally found you.
Geet (looks at him weirdly) Is everything alright Dev?
Dev: yes Geet..I just wanted to know how you were doing. So I searched for you.
Geet: I am okay Dev. Thanks.
Dev: I am so mad at my brother and mom. How can they think like that about you? I decided to also leave the house. I cannot live in the same house who are your culprit.
Geet (looks at him shocked) You know?
Dev; Yeah I know. I know you can't do anything like that. I trust you. I just can't believe at my brother. How can he do that. Maybe he doesn't love you.
Geet (looks down sad) its okay. I don't blame anyone. Dev please don't tell anyone where I am. I will be leaving the town tomorrow forever.
Dev (looks at her with anger) leaving? Where? Why?
Geet (felt uncomfortable) I can't tell you.
Dev (sighs) Geet you don't have to leave. I am with you. I will help you.
Geet: Thanks Dev but I am fine the way I am. Thanks for stopping by.
Dev (force smiles) okay...promise that you will call me at least once and let me know how you are doing
Geet: Hmm I will.
Dev kicks the door outside of her house. "I won't let you leave Geet..I love you...I need you..."
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While Geet was talking to Dev...Meera recieved a phone call...
Meera: Hello...yeah this is Meera...Geet? (She looks at her talking to some guy) Yeah she is here..who is this?
Ronit: This is Ronit...Geet's father-in-law
Meera: Ohh its you guys that kicked her out of hte house based on some superstition.
Ronit; Listen I know what happend was wrong...we want to correct our mistake now. Could you please tell us where we can find her.
Meera: Why should I believe that? You guys will do the same thing again. Look she already went through enough...let her live the rest of her life the way she wants to. Let her move on.
Ronit: I could understand where your anger is coming from but please believe us...we will do anything to get her back. Please.
Meera; listen...(she stopped when she heard some different voice)
Maan: Hello this is Maan...Meera please tell us where we can find her..please..I want to ask for her forgiveness just once. If she doesnt' forgive me then I would understand. Please
Meera (sighs) she is leaving the town tomorrow forever. Catch her if you can at the train station in the morning.
Maan (smiles) thanks. (he hangs up the phone)
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