MG FF-VIVAH - Thread 9 - Page 15

Originally posted by: ritzy09

Guys my nanny took an unplanned leave...so very busy till she comes. Need to somehow manage my kid along with my work.

So I am not sure if I will be able to update today. If she comes by noon and my work is manageable I will update the status and update later in the day else tomorrow...

Thank you friends for your lovely comments.

Neha – I am so sorry girl to not include your request…I already made them come back home in the last update na….but I promise to give you this sequence in my next FF which I am working on…will that work!!!

Anu – A very sweet request from you too…LOL…I was so tempted. Ok see, Maan putting head on Geet's lap and talking about his dil ka haal, I already did. Now as far as terrace is concerned, well…surprise…there is actually a very very important terrace scene I have already written down. And in a way it is all about "haq" but definitely not with same execution as Vivah movie. So you read it and let me know if after that you feel I did not do justice. And if you feel so, I promise, I will add a sequence in my new FF……I promise.

As to when new FF comes…only after I finish Vivah. I am still typing up draft outline so need some time to get story straight in my mind.

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Chapter 56

Tum na hoti to shayad tanha jee raha hota

Tum pyaar ka aitbaar na karti to ye dil tut jaata...

Par ab Tere hone se zindagi mehekti hai

Tere pyaar se hi meri saasein chalti hai...

Pyaar se pyaar ko rang dunga ab mein

Khushiyo ko tere mathe pe sajaunga mein...

By mishtiritu

Two days later, Geet came home very excited. She could barely contain the news but wanted to share with Maan first. As soon as he entered, she held his hand and took him to living room. Maan was first surprised but then could see that she wanted to say something.

Daadima – "Kya baat hai beta"

Geet smiled and then sighed as if preparing herself for a battle – "Maan, Daadima…everyone. I have some great news. IIT Delhi is conferring me with a special teacher's award this year on their foundation day which is next Friday. It is only awarded to one professor every year based on inputs from students and teachers and this is the first time that a part-time consultant teacher will be getting it. I am so excited as it is a real big achievement from me."

Everyone was thrilled and hugged her (except for Maan…he can't share his hug yaar). Geet looked sideways at him and was amazed at sense of pride she saw in his eyes for her. After everyone had hugged her, he hugged her too sideways, and her hand on his chest could feel his heart beats. He looked down at her lovingly - "I am so proud of you. You deserve it as I have myself seen what a wonderful teacher you are. It doesn't matter it is Vicky or IIT students, your practical approach and dynamism just shines through."

He squeezed her tightly to him and somehow controlled himself from hugging her completely as everyone was still present.

Being with you today,
Is like a dream come true,
For the moments we had today,
It's no dream but moments true.

Your being gets me alive,
Thrusting at the slightest touch,
Your smile makes me alive,
Shivering at your mere touch.

By Abby

Vicky – "Bade Papa, we should go outside to celebrate. Tayiji ko na gol gappe bahut pasand hain toh chat khane south ex chalte hain."

Dev made a face – "Chat…street food…bhai nahi challenge…let's go to some Italian restaurant."

"No Dev, aaj hum Vicky aur Geet ki pasand ki jagah par hi challenge…so Bengali Sweets it is."

Maan ruffled Vicky's head and just nodded as everyone shouted in excitement.

They all went to the corner shop serving all kind of chats. Maan knew that they used only mineral water and was hygienic to some extent.

Geet, Meera and Dev started with gol gappe. Maan, Daadima and Vicky refused due to spiciness but stood with them.

Maan watched as Geet opened her mouth completely and stuffed a puffed gol gappa. Geet closed her eyes relishing the burst of flavor and Maan could do anything to see that unadulterated smile of bliss which adorned her face at that point. He noticed that a trickle of water had come out of her mouth. He slightly brushed his thumb against her mouth to wipe it jolting Geet to his presence. She thanked him and then asked him to try one. She asked the seller to make one with only sweet chutney and less water. She then fed him with her hand as Daadima smiled at her grandson's antics. But suddenly everyone stopped laughing as Maan's eyes started watering because of spice level. Geet immediately took a papdi and dipped it in yogurt and gave it to him. Maan felt better and assured her that he was ok and she should continue. But Geet felt guilty and kept on fussing over him and simply asked everyone to move to next item. She gave instructions to the seller to make pav bhaji and dahi-bhalla chat with no extra spices. She stood with Maan, eating from his plate as he ate. Maan told her many times to eat whatever she wanted but she just did not budge from his side for a moment.

After Maan finished chat, Geet shared aloo tikki with Meera. They finished their dinner with a round of hot jalebis which off course Maan also relished.

Friday – Award Function Night

Geet was vey excited about her award. She sat in front but all her attention was at the gate to see her family. Mohinder, Rano and Rahul came first and she waved at them. They settled in the third row which was designated for special guests. Later Dev, Meera and Vicky also came and Geet waved at them. They waved back but did not miss the question in her eyes about Daadima and Maan. She waited for them to greet her parents and brother before settling in their chairs.

She texted Meera – "Daadima aur Maan kahan hain? Kuch kaam aa gaya kya? Woh aa toh rahe hain na?"

[Where are Daadima and Maan? Are they stuck in some work? They are coming right!!!]

"Maan Bhai and Daadima will not be able to come. Don't worry, but something very urgent came up. You enjoy and will tell you the details later."

Geet felt all her enthusiasm draining away and tears prickled her eyes. But she consoled herself – "Don't be sad Jhalli. He was so excited for you. Must be something very important."

She smiled and tried to get involved but her heart was no more in the function. Like an anticlimax, she felt deflated and suddenly very depressed.

Award ceremony started and she went to take her award amidst a thunderous applause. There were few students who had come on the stage before her to give small speeches on her teaching style and accomplishments. As she took the award, there were whistles and hooting of appreciation and she felt overwhelmed at the respect and love her students showered on her.

After the ceremony, her parents gave her a tight hug and congratulated her.

"I am so happy beta…congratulations."

"Thanks Dad"

"Acha hota agar Maan aur Maaji bhi aa paate but Meera ne bataya ki unhe kuch zaroori kaam ki wajah se program cancel karna pada. Maan ka toh phone mujhe 3 ghante pehli hi aa gaya tha that he is at home and all ready to come. But well…I am sure he will be waiting for you at home."

After having dinner and saying bye, Geet returned home in her own car along with Meera while Dev and Vicky went in another one.

As soon as they started, Geet could not contain herself - "Kya hua Meera….aisa kaun sa kaam aa gaya tha"

She could feel hesitance in Meera's voice as she replied - "Woh Geet…actually some guests came over at the last moment. It was important so Daadima and Bhai had to stay back."

"Guests?"

"Haan…woh…please Geet tum gussa mat hona. Ghar jaake baat kartein hain…please"

Geet was surprised at Meera's words "tum aise kyon bol rahi ho? Why will I get angry? Yes, I am feeling bad because I missed them but I am sure something important must have come up."

"Nahi bas…woh…please Geet. Let's not talk about it now. Btw, function was so good. And did you actually…."

Meera diverted Geet's mind towards some of the incidents her students had mentioned in the speech. Geet realized her efforts and let it go. But Meera's diversion tactics just made her more restless and she prayed to Babaji that everything was ok. She drove as fast as she could.

Finally they reached home and Geet entered along with Meera.