Part-5
The car was very big & luxurious.It had comfortable seats,AC,music player & also a T.V.Geet was pretty excited.One could easily spend a day in this car (minus Maan) she thought.She felt an important person.She gazed outside the window as if the roads were only made for her to walk on them.Maan could easily sense her notion.He smiled to himself.
Just then the driver applied a sudden break.Geet landed her head right on Maan's chest.She looked up at him.There was no mischief but a little concern in his eyes.
"Tum thik toh ho?" he whispered.
Geet did not say anything.She distanced herself from him.The driver was heard muttering,"Phew!these roads,i tell you! "
When Maan was just about to start a conversation,Geet's phone vibrated.the name 'Karan' flashed on the screen.Maan saw it.Geet took the call.
Maan did not like it at all. Geet & that guy were not talking anything personal but were discussing something about a project.But still,Maan despised it.Each second was difficult for him.He was getting impatient.He constantly looked at his watch. Finally after three minutes,Karan rang off.
"What's the story between you and him?"asked Maan
Geet raised her brows "He is my project partner and anyways you don't have to know the story between him and me"
"No one can speak to others when i am there!"
"That's your problem!"
Maan didn't know what was happening.He was sure Geet did not have an affair with anyone but still...
Soon they reached Khurana Constructions.And the sight was to behold.Geet saw a red carpet laid all the way up to the entry into the office.There were reporters and journalists on either side.And they were waiting for Maan Singh Khurana who was sitting calmly by her side.She was nervous.
"Mr Khurana,i don't want to step out"
"What's up with you?"Maan was surprised
"I don't want to face the media..."
"What!!!" he stared at her in disbelief.Everyone wants to be associated with MSK. Girls want to appear with him to get their share of fame.And here Geet is just refusing him.
"But why?"he asked her
"Please..."
"Okay okay" he gave his goggles to her,"Here wear this.No one will come to know about you."
She wore them & heaved a sigh of relief.
They emerged out of the car.Maan held her hand tightly so that she doesn't get lost in the crowd.The reporters tried their level best to interview him but couldn't.Maan ensured that Geet safely went inside the office than he would talk to the media. Geet was awestruck she kept looking at him.She glanced at her hand which were held by him.Her thought was interrupted when Maan finally spoke.
"Geet,go to the fifth floor,i will come right away."
"I go alone?Will they allow me in?"Geet noticed heavy security at the entrance
"No one will eat you up.now go!" Maan laughed.
Indeed no one had stopped her at the entrance.She got in very easily.The office evinced all signs of discipline & strictness.The marble floor reflected the golden lights above making a perfect work atmosphere.But she noticed that the staff were a little nervous & were pacing here and there,some adjusting their ties while some adjusting the things around them.
Geet asked the receptionist what the matter was.She was told that MSK had come here in this branch for the first time since he became M.D three years ago.They had learnt that he was very strict.
"Strict & Maan!.These people have gone nuts!.Chaddo,mujhe kya!" She made her way to Maan's cabin.
Maan's cabin was fully air-conditioned.It boasted of a flat screen t.v, sofas,various flower vases.On his desk various things were kept in an orderly manner & his chair!.His chair was a magnificent one like a royal throne.
Geet straight away sat on his chair."Oh my! His chair is so comfortable.I can sit over here for hours long!"
When Maan entered the cabin,he sensed that someone was seated in his chair with it's back turned to him.He was furious.How dare can anyone sit in his chair!.Just then Geet turned.She had a huge smile on her face.Seeing her,Maan calmed down a little bit.
"Aww...i always wanted to sit in such a chair & revolve like this,Woh films mein dikhate hai na!"
"Ho gaya?Now get up!It's my chair!No one can sit on it!"Maan said inpatiently.
Geet was surprised.She estimated that Maan would pull her leg as usual.But he put a rather serious face
"Mein bhi nahi?" She turned an innocent face.
Maan ignored that question.He was busy searching a file on his desk.Geet walked towards the door & closed it noiselessly.
"Oh God! Where the hell is the file?"Maan was irritated
"It's with me!" She held the file in her hand.
"Then give it to me!" Maan said impatiently
"Not so soon."She walked towards him with a slight smirk on her face.
Geet was very surprised,Maan still did not show any signs of mischief.Geet moved two steps forward & he moved two steps backward.Utimately she made him sit on the chair.He was clearly not interested.
"Koi aandar aa jayega!"Maan said firmly.
"I locked the door" She said in a husky voice.
"Kya chahiye tumhe? Clients are waiting i have to leave.understand!"
Geet moved closer to him.Maan was a little taken aback by this reverse order.
"Just two questions!"
"I don't have time.It's not a child's play Geet.i have to go!"
"Soch lo!i have the file.I am not going to give you!"
"Quick!"
"first,why did you bring me here?"
"Maine kaha na dad told me!" He answered her carefully not looking into her eyes.His heart was beating fast.He couldn't understand why.He chose to ignore it.
"Mana bhi toh kar sakte the!"
"Next question,quick!"
"Why do you want to marry me against your own wishes?"she asked firmly
"So yeh baat hai"thought Maan.But he was not going to answer that.
"Don't you know our parents want that??"
Before Geet could argue,Someone called from outside saying that the clients were waiting.Maan pushed Geet.He was quick to take away the file.
"Buhot ho gaya drama! mein jaa raha hoon!"
He prepared to go.Geet was stunned,"Yeh Sirji ko ho kya gaya hai?And like a fool i thought he loved me!Mission Unsuccessful!"she stamped her foot.
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