Maan was no stranger to her...she had kept up to date with Maan all these years...she kept track of his success, the same success that Dev has his right on being part of Khruana's family. Their blood runs into his vein. After getting kicked out of the house by a 10 year old, she swore revenge..she wanted Maan to face the same hardship that she faced in poverty. All her plans and her hard work was gone to waist by a 10 year old in matter of minutes, dream of becoming a sole owner of Khruana empire.Her anger and hatred toward Maan grew every year and planned revenge with her son Dev but luck was not with them. Revenge required money, the money that they didn't have. Their first and most important priority was to survive, survive with the very little money they had, Dev worked day and night to gather as much as he could which always went toward the bills and clothes while she often worked as a house cleaner to pay for food.
Often, when no was looking she was even reduced to sell the stolen jewelry from each house she worked in. This new system allowed them a better life for both of them but still it wasn't good enough. She had watched in anger from afar when she saw Maan leaving the house in a car, living in a luxury home that she was once part of.
Now, when both finally got into the house, their plans don't seem to work. She has to build the same trust in Maan that she had before when he was little. She has to start being nice with that Geet and hopefully get her out of the way to destroy Maan. She smiled..when her thoughts went back to the conversation she had earlier on the phone...
"Hello" Pammi couldn't believe who it was on the phone..."You? How are you?"
"What are you doing inside the house?"
Pammi smirks "To finish what I started..."
"Listen you better not..."
Pammi: How about we talk in person? Tomorrow around 1pm? (She says while looking around to make sure no was looking or listening to her...)
"Okay...where?"
Pammi: At a XYZ cafe...can't wait to see you...(she smiles and hangs up the phone)
She looked at the clock..it was 10:30 now...and still no sign of Dev nor Maan...she punches her hand with her fist...she was getting worried if her plan had worked or not..she quickly turns around when she heard a car halt in front of the door..she walks toward the door and saw Maan holding Geet's hand as he led her the way.
She carefully looked at Maan...he was angry but not what she was looking for...behind his anger there was sense of calmness about him..he was holding her hand very gently while Geet just calmly followed him with no worry or fear shown on her face. She cursed herself for another flop plan...
Pammi: Geet beta finally you are home. I was so worried for you since the afternoon...
Maan (stops in his tracks and turns around to face Pammi) She has me to worry for her...you don't need to be worried Pammi Massi
Pammi: I know beta but what can I do...I am a mother and I love Geet like my own daughter
Maan (smirks) since you love her like your own daughter then am sure you wouldn't mind taking helping her to relieve some stress for her
Pammi (looks at both wondering what Maan is trying to say. She gives a small smile) Of course..anything for her
Maan: then can you make the food from now on...(she looks at her shocked) You see Pammi Maaassiii...I remember how well you cooked when I was little and I missed the food prepared by you so much...Now, not only will I, but Geet also, will get the opportunity to eat the food by you. (To Geet) you have to taste her food...its very good.
Pammi (Gives a nervous smile) me? come on..Maan...I am
Maan (interrupts her) Please..don't say no
Pammi (looks down having no other choice but to agree) okay
Maan (smriks) Good...we are actually very hungry right now...so can we have something quick to eat? (She looks at them with a fake smile) You know I like pasta and Geet only likes indian food...Rajma chawal...thanks
Pammi: Uh Maan where is Dev?
Maan: How should I know...I left work early when someone gave me false information about Geet missing...I won't spare that person that dared to mess with me..(he says while giving her angry glare. Pammi backs up a little pretending to be shocked)
Pammi: What? You serious? Who would do such a thing?
Maan: I don't know...(Maan decided to play along) but whoever it is..won't be spared for long...(he was about to go up with Geet..when police dropped by supporting Dev..Pammi was shocked to see him in such a beat up state. She goes up to him with tears. Geet was about to go down when Maan held her hand tightly shaking his head no. Maan watched the show from the stairs)
Pammi: what happened?
Police: We found him on the road...looks like someone attacked him for his money.
Pammi: Do you guys know who did it?
Police: It is hard to catch anyone..since this is pretty common..anyway here is your son
Pammi (held Dev...as he coughed) Dev are you okay? Say something
Dev (coughed and looks at her..) I can't talk much...(he says in a low whisper voice...)
Maan smirked as his plan worked...'This is only the beginning..consider this your first warning for saying Geet's name from you mouth..." The servants helped Dev to his room. Maan and Geet left the area leaving Pammi to rot away in anger.
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Pammi sat in the cafe looking at her watch...it was almost 1pm..she couldn't wait to see the person arrive soon..she waited for so many years to see him..and now her dream will come through. She kept tapping the table and shooing he waiters away or anyone for that matter that obstructs her view of the entrance. She smiles when she sees the person entering. She gets up in tears.
Pammi: I can't believe that you are finally here and is standing right in front of me Ranjvir...
He still almost looked the same as he once used to be. He had short hair with shades of white, which was recently cut maybe by himself. He was dressed in smile white t-shirt that hadn't been washed in a while and black pant could be seen easily has bee patched up in ripped places.
His was long with wrinkles, his cheeks hallow making it look like he hadn't eaten in ages, his goatee around his mouth concealed most of his age. His hands were dry, rough and even his skin cracked in some places. His eyes worn and tired making him look more older then his age. He sure wasn't the same Ranjvir Singh Khruana that once people feared.
Ranjvir (looks at her with anger): Why have you called me here?
Pammi: is this the thanks I get for bailing you out of that rotting hell?
Ranjvir (looks at her shocked) You?
Pammi: yeah me...what you thought that your so called son Maan will bail you out? (she laughs)
Ranjvir (looks down with sad and remorseful face): just get to the business
Pammi: I have no business..I just wanted to see you...
Ranjvir: I know you must have a motive...you don't do anything without motive.
Pammi (smriks) You know me so well...I will save the motive for later..lets catch up for now
Ranjvir: I have nothing to catch up on...I made a mistake once for trusting you but not again..I will make amends.I will ask for Maan's forgiveness
Pammi: And you think he will forgive you
Ranjvir: Yes..I will beg until he does and I will make sure you are punished for your sins
Pammi (looks at him with anger) Me and punished? Don't forget...you are as much a culprit in this as I am...
Ranjvir: I paid for my crime already..now its your turn
Pammi: Don't be so sure...(she sighs) lets not argue shall we...(she looks at the time) here is my private number..call me here...tonight..I will let you know of our another meeting...and have some reunion...
She smirks leaving the baffled Ranjvir..he holds the card in his hand...and crumbles it in anger. Unknown to them, someone in the corner of the restaurant..took pictures of Pammi and Ranjvir with a smile. He calls up someone as soon as Ranjvir leaves too
"Hello Sir..I have taken her picture...she met some guy...I will have the picture sent to your work as soon as I can..."
Maan (smirks) Good...I will send you your payment soon (He hangs up the phone..."Lets see who you are meeting with..." He smirks)
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