MG SS: Battle of wits:On Hiatus - Page 12

"Well we are the best" Geet bragged in a cocky voice, "No one can beat Maan and Geet"

"True" Maan gave his trademark smirk while brushing away the lock of hair that dropped over her forehead. "though the menstruating comment was unnecessary"

"Oh and I am sure you needed to proclaim to the world that I was PMSing? Very smooth Maan, very smooth" Geet retorted though the glint in her eyes showed her amusement. "I am sure you didn't enjoy that at all. I should have slapped you for that"

"They would have loved that even more. A little violence gets everyone excited" Maan shook his head with a small laugh. "Well, regardless everyone fell for it. After all you are my arch-nemesis"

"Can you imagine their faces if they found out we are best buds?" Geet proclaimed, while both started cackling like crazy. Reaching over, Maan took Geet in his arms even as they were laughing. "It would shatter their views"

But suddenly both stopped as they heard voices outside the room.

"Shit" Maan muttered as they pulled apart. "It must be Vicky and Adi"

Like Maan and Geet, those two were also house leaders but of McKinnon and Carlton House respectively. And like rest of the school they were also dupped by the pair's facade. They usually took on the role of mediators, trying to keep "peace" between the feuding pair, not understanding the enjoyment the evil duo got from their efforts.

As Vicky and Adi entered, both were surprised to see the supposed arch enemies standing together in the room.

Reacting instinctively Geet slapped Maan across the face. Oppps!

But Maan wasn't the type to take things easily, especially a slap on the face. So he reaching over and pulled Geet's hair.

"Let go of my hair, you idiot!" Geet screeched as she tried to pull her hair out his grip and also reached forward to scratch his hand.

"Arghhh!" Maan yelled as he felt her sharp nails, "Jungli billi!"

Immediately the two boys attempted to break up the fight. Adi grabbed onto Geet, trying to hold her back from Maan, while Vicky got in front of Maan to block him from Geet.

"Calm down guys!" Adi exclaimed, "The new kids are here today, you can't let them see you act this way" He was the nice guy, never a harsh word and hated to see anyone fight.

"Honestly, it's like Middle East here" Vicky retorted. Vicky was a bit more sarcastic than Adi and even took some enjoyment from the duo's fights but also tried keep the peace along with Adi.

"Douche!" Geet gave a huff, "Whatever. He isn't even worth my time" With that she flipped her hair and started to walk away.

"Really?" Maan scoffed, " Ms PMS needs to have a look in the mirror!"

Vicky and Adi just looked at each other and sighed, too used to the evil pair's battles to be surprised at the insults flying around.

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The Handa Haveli, had retained his traditional charm despite the subtle changes associated with time and modern influence. There were not many people who could find fault with the beautiful place.

Geet stormed into the house in her usual rash manner, nearly tripping over the furniture. "Mama I am home!" She yelled at the top of her lungs.

"Lo, agaya meri shaitan" Rano mumbled while shaking her head, though there was a sparkle in her eyes hiding her happiness. "I've heard that you had another fight with Maan today. Kitni baar kaha hai ki maat laaro uske saath"

"It's not my fault!" Geet muttered, while trying not to laugh. She patted herself on the back for her outstanding acting skills, as she managed to look angry. "It's the idiot's fault"

"GEET!" Rano yelped at her comment, "Don't talk like that"

But another person started laughing. "Oh, Rano don't stop her. After all she isn't lying. That idiot boy of mine must have instigated her"

"Meher Aunty!" Geet's face broke into a big smile and she quickly went to hug her.

"Meher, don't encourage her" Rano spoke sternly to her best friend, Meher Khurana. "Poor Maan puts up with a lot from her. Apparently she started a fight with him in the school corridor." Turning back to Geet, Rano glared at her, "This fight between you two has been going on for two long. I want you to act mature and sort things out with Maan"

"That'll happen when hell will freeze over" Geet huffed out before giving a quick kiss on Meher's cheek.

The two women looked at each and sighed.

"I thought that this fight would have ended much earlier" Rano sounded said. "After being best friends since childhood, one would think that they would overcome this."

The Khurana and Handa family had been friends for over four generations. Balwant Handa, Geet's great-grandfather, and Vijay Khurana, Maan's great-grandfather, had initially been business partners. From then on the relationship had deepened till the two families had become family to one another. Indeed the Handa Haveli was next door to the Khurana Mansion.

This had meant that Geet and Maan had known each other their whole lives and it had been inevitable that they would become friends. Over the years they had grown to be best friends, bonding over mischief and the chaos they created.

However that all changed three years ago when a big fight caused the pair to break apart. None knew the reason for the fight but they all wished to end it.

"And we were thinking of them getting married one day" Meher sighed. "It seemed so perfect, they were so perfect for each other"

Three years ago, the Khurana's and Handa's had jokingly spoken about truly becoming family. Immediately they had thought what a great thing it would be if Maan and Geet got married as they were already so close. Even though it had started as a joke, their parents couldn't help but think of the benefits. However the duo quite soon after this had their fight and subsequent split.

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Geet ran up to her room, with an evil smirk on her face. Oh how gullible the world is! They fall for our act every single time.

She tossed her bag into her closet and then went on to change her clothes. Suddenly there was a tap on her balcony door. Hurriedly opening the door she wasn't surprised to see Maan standing in front of her.

As Geet's room was on the edge of the house, her balcony was quite easy for Maan to climb onto from his own balcony. It had been there way of sneaking since they were much younger.

Without any preamble Maan jumped onto Geet's bed, shoes still on his feet. Geet didn't even bat an eyelid, for this was their usual routine. While the rest of the world thought they didn't speak to each other, the pals would meet everyday.

"That slap was a bit harsh" Maan raised an eyebrow, though his lips were twitching. "Bitch"

"That's Ma'am Bitch to you," Geet smirked, "I can't deny I didn't enjoy smacking that ugly face of yours. I'll do it again if need be"

"You are generosity itself" Maan threw a pillow at her, "Anyways, is mom here?"

"Yeah she is downstairs talking to my mom" Geet sat cross legged on the best next to a sprawled Maan. "They were talking about your latest fight. Three years and they still don't have a clue"

Maan laughed, "You would think someone would find out but then again our plans have never failed before."

"At least they stopped discussed us getting married" Geet gave a mock shudder, "Honestly, how can they even think of us being together that way!"

Maan just smirked, "Yeah, why would someone as stunning as me be with an idiot like you"

"Bugger off Khurana" Geet elbowed him in the stomach.

Maan just pushed Geet off the bed in response.

Five minutes later both were laughing as they tried to tackle one another. It was the way they always behaved; fighting and making up.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door and then they heard Rano talk, "Geet, whats all the noise?"

"Nothing Mom!" Geet yelled back, while pushing Maan back onto her balcony, "I am just dancing by myself"

Maan mouthed, "Lame excuse" before scampering away.

Rano however was too used to her crazy daughter's weird behaviour and just said, "Come down soon for some tea."

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