Destiny, Fate & Love Thread 2. Chapter 43 - 54 (B). - Page 16

Originally posted by: dreamymishti88

awesome

superb dear

loved their cute moments

continue soon dear

Originally posted by: Deelight

wow... jz luvd it ... waitin fa d sangeet... do add som more romance bet d couples along wit family members teasin the change the gals hv gt in arnav & maan(Rakshas & Dusht transformed into Ranjha & Majnu)... n do PM me...!!!!

Originally posted by: Zindagirocks_21

A fantabulous update !
Really liked it ! Through out the update I just couldn't stop smiling one because of maan and arnavs conversation , second kbushis and arnav , then anjali and maan ! And then the 3 overprotective bodyguards ! And lastly maan and geet scene + naintara ! They are just awesome ! Though arnav forgot about khushi and khushi being khushi got mad but accepted his apology because of jalebi lol ! Naam jalebi bhai (:
it's going to be a Dhamake dar updat for sure , Arnav and khushi at the same jewelry shop as the whole raizada family , lol I can't wait to see their expressions though for some reason I think Arnav will escape them ! And I am very very very eager for geet to meet the raizada family !
I actually thought it was so other zindagirocks , so I was kinda confused , that maybe it's someone else ! And don't worry you can call me zindagi rocks , I really don't mind ! Sorry if it offended you any way . And sorry for the late comment , I am moving and my house is a total mess right now , everyone in my house is being a lazy Ass and nor doing anything , it's me and my mom who are packing everyones clothes and all ! Too mch !Moving is just hectic ! My back hurts because of it.
Thank you for the update and the pm !
Continue soon ! Love ya <3 i feel like readng this ff from beginning actually I'm goin to do that now (:

CHAPTER 45. EMOTIONAL GEET

AND

CLUELESS KHUSHI

Place - Khurana Mansion

It was Friday morning and the Khuranas had just finished their breakfast. Maan and Dev were sitting on the sofa discussing about the upcoming meeting. As the meeting was at 10, both Khurana Brothers decided to go late to Office. Taking advantage of the extra time, Maan dragged Dev into ironing out few details before they present their proposal to their prospective clients.

After few minutes, Maan called for Geet. Geet was baffled. Why did Maan call her? She shrugged and walked towards him with NT following her. Maybe Maan needed help about some design. After all she had studied in architecture. As Geet stood by him, Maan engrossed in his work, handed an envelope to her. The envelope seemed heavy, she mused. She opened it only to be shocked. It seemed that Maan had brought her the brochure of the Delhi's Architecture College along with the admission form. She looked at Maan in shock. She had been thinking about continuing her studies but she never voiced her wish aloud. How did Maan know what she wanted! Maan sensing her question in her silence looked up and smiled. "Jab tumne mujhe apne certificates dikhaaye the tab tum un certificates ko bahut pyaar se dekh rahi thi toh mujhe laga ki shaayad tum aage padhna chaahogi." Geet vigorously nodded as her mouth split into a big smile. "Maine us College ke Principal se tumhaare Memory Loss aur kidnappers ke baare mein baat kar liya hai. Unhonein kahaa ki agar sab bhoolne ke baad bhi design banana yaad hai toh tumhein apna final year complete karne mein koi problem nahi hogi! Aur agar problem hui bhi toh teachers tumhein help karne ke liye ready hai." Geet excitedly gripped NT's hand and both grinned at each other. "Par Soni ek baar yaad rakhna, jab tak woh attackers pakde nahi jaate you have to be very careful. Tum seedhe College jaaogi aur phir direct ghar! No going anywhere else." Geet nodded but her excitement did not dampen. Maan smiled at her. "Theek hai! Ek kaam karo, Tuesday se admissions start ho rahe hain. Tum jaake Principal se milna aur phir apni admission karwa lena, Ok!", Geet nodded. Maan turned to NT, "Naintara if you don't mind tum bhi Soni, I mean, Geet ke saath chali jaao. Tumhaara outing bhi ho jaayega aur Geet ko Company bhi mil jaayegi." NT nodded. "You know what! Geet main abhi tumhaare liye kuch meetha banaati hoon. We have to celebrate this news.", NT said excitedly and walked away. Geet decided to assist NT and was about to walk away when Maan stopped her.

"Soni?" Geet turned around and looked at Maan questioningly. Maan handed her another envelope. Geet opened the envelope and was confused. The envelope contained a letter. She opened the letter and noticed the Khurana Constructions' letterhead on it. Letterhead means it is official, Geet realised. She started to read the letter. As she read the letter, her eyes widened in shock. "Yeh kya hai Maan?", she spoke. Maan looked at her and smiled, "Wahi jo tum padh rahi ho." "Par", Geet stuttered. "Par ismein toh likha hai ki main jaise hi graduation khatam karoongi mujhe KC main Junior Architect ka job milega aur mujhe Miss. Sasha ke under kaam karna padega". Geet voice still remained confused. "Achcha?", Maan said in confused tone. He continued in amused tone, "Agar aisa likha hai toh aisa hi hoga." Maan turned back to his work. Beside Maan, Dev rolled his eyes at his brother's attitude.

Geet looked at the paper in the hand with anger. "Mujhe yeh naukri nahi chaahiye.", she mumbled. Maan nodded his head but after a second looked at her in shock as her words registered into his brain. "What?", Maan asked in confusion. "Mujhe yeh naukri nahi chaahiye.", Geet repeated but in a loud and clear voice. Maan's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "Why? Don't you want to work once you complete your studies?", he asked, totally baffled by her behavior. "Mujhe kaam karna hai Maan!", Geet replied in a calm voice, "But not like this. Aap mujhe isliye yeh naukri de rahe hai na kyunki main aapki hone waali biwi hoon. Dekhiye Maan main jaanti hoon ke poore India mein mujhse kaee behtar, smart aur talented log berozgaar baithe hain. Don't you think they deserve this job more than me? I don't want this job just because I am your fianc. Give me this job if you think I deserve it; not because I am related to you." As she completed her speech, Maan shook his head and stood up. He grabbed Geet's shoulders and made her sit beside him. He spoke softly, "Is this how much you know me? Is this how much you know your Maan? Kya tumhein lagta hai Soni ke main itna unfair rahoonga ki tumhein isliye job doonga kyunki you are my future wife?" Geet shook her head. No, Maan was never partial, that much she knew about him. Then why this letter…. Maan spoke, "Humaare Office mein koi opening nahi hai iss post ke liye. Saare vacancies bhar chuki hai." "Phir?", Geet questioned as she stared at the envelope. "Tumhein yaad hai tumne mujhe ek design complete karne mein help ki thi?" Geet nodded. "Generally most of the simple designs mere Junior Architects hi handle karte hain. Lekin jab koi complicated design waale projects aate hai tab Office ki sabse Senior Architect Sasha us par work karti hai. Sasha ke parents bahut bimaar hain aur Mumbai mein rehte hain. Sasha us waqt unse hi milne gayi thi. Kai mahino se she wanted to transfer over to Mumbai Branch. Woh apne parents ke paas bhi reh sakti thi aur humaari Mumbai Branch ko bhi uska faayda hota. I was also ready to transfer her as long as she trains and readies someone else to take her place. But till now we haven't found someone of her level. None of the current employees or candidates we had interviewed has the creativity and the talent of her level. Sasha has been one of the pillars of KC from the time she joined. We have handled many difficult and crucial projects since she joined and we have never failed in our work. KC ko number one banaane mein uska bhi haath hai. Jab woh chuttiyon se waapas aayi aur tumhaara kaam dekha toh woh itna impress hui ki usne mujhse seedha demand kiya ki jisne bhi yeh kaam kiya use main turant job par rakh loon. Aur jab maine kahaa ki you are still studying toh usne kahaa ki jaise hi tumhaari graduation ho jaaye tum KC mein lag jaao. Infact usne hi insist kiya ki main tumhein abhi hi Job letter de doon. She thinks that she can train you for her post in six months; she was that impressed by your work."

As Maan told her the circumstances for her getting the job, Geet's face bloomed into happiness. She did not know that she was so talented that an experienced person like Sasha would select her to be future Senior Architect. Suddenly, Dev piped up, "Aur Bhabhi Bro ne kisiko nahi bataaya ki aap unki kya lagti hai. Toh aap wahaan ek normal employee ki tarah hi work kar sakti hai. Koi aapko special treatment nahi dega." Geet grinned happily. This was the best news she had heard till now. No one will treat her differently. She will be just another employee. She will be able to prove herself. Dev cut into her thoughts, "Par Bhabhi bachke rehna. Bro yahaan jitne sweet hai wahaan utne hi sakt hai. Bahut chillaate hain aur daante bhi hain. I hope you can manage his anger." Maan glared at Dev but Geet was too much excited to pay heed to Dev's words. She just turned towards Maan, hugged him tightly, kissed his cheek and mumbling a "You are the best, Maan" she ran away. Maan was shocked. He smiled softly while NT and Dev hid their laughter behind their hands.

Geet ran into her room and kept all the documents and letters into the same bag which contains her other certificates.

Place - Arnav's Room at Shantivan

"Chote? Hum kya keh rahe the?", Anjali barged into Arnav's room. Arnav, who was getting ready, turned around and spoke, "Haan Di! Bolo." "Chote, hum sab aaj shaam ko Gehne ki shopping par jaa rahe hain. Tum aaoge?" "I don't think so, Di! Mujhe yeh sab mein interest bhi nahi hai aur mujhe aaj kaam bhi hai." Inwardly he smirked. Spending time with Afreen is lot more interesting than Jewellery Shopping, Di! Anjali shrugged and turned away. "Theek hai. Humein pata tha tum yahi kahoge. Hum bas formality ke liye pooch rahe the." Aur achcha hua Chote nahi aa rahe hain varna unki bored expression dekhke aur unki atrangi baatein sunke toh hasti khelti Khushiji bhi chup ho jaayenge. Nahi! Chote naa hi aaye toh achcha hai, Anjali nodded her head and walked away.

Place - Outside Khurana Constructions

Arnav smiled as he noticed his Afreen coming towards him. It was evening and he had come to pick her up to drop her home. He hoped she would not reject his offer to drive her home due to the fear of being seen by her family. He himself did not want to be seen by her family as he wanted to spend more 'couple time' with her before telling their family about them. He knew that the moment the families would know about their relationship they would invade their private time wherever they went; which he was sure it was something his sister would do and claim it as a prank. But just because of fear he did not want to cut down on their private moment; the only time they get to spend together.

Khushi walked as fast as she could towards Arnav's car but the moment she reached the spot instead of even saying a 'hi' or 'how are you', she marched past him, entered the car and started shouting, "Arnavji chaliye. Humein der ho rahi hai." "What the?", Arnav looked at her as if he saw an alien, "What?", he repeated in a confused voice. She shook her head, got out of the car, opened the door of the driver's seat and pushed him in. As she sat by him again, he still gave her a confused look. She huffed and spoke, "I am sorry Arnavji! Humein maaf kijiye. Aaj hum aapke saath waqt nahi bita sakte. Humein kisi kaam se jaana hai." Arnav raised an eyebrow. "Please chaliye na!", Khushi pleaded. Arnav wanted to get angry at her but stopped himself. Atleast she was coming with him unlike two days back when she screamed, 'Hey Devi Maiyya! Hum aapke saath nahi jaa sakte.' Plus there was also the fact that yesterday he had stood her up. After doing that he was in no position to demand anything from her. With a sigh, Arnav started the car. "Par jaana kahaan hai?" Khushi replied, "Ek jewelery shop! Hum aapko raasta bataate hain. Aap bas gaadi chalayiye." "Aur naam kya us shop ka?", Arnav spoke while concentrating on his driving. Khushi rolled her eyes, "Aap naam jaankar kya karenge? Aapko toh rasta pata bhi nahi hoga! Aap apne kaam mein itne uljhe hue hain ki aapko toh humse milna bhi yaad nahi tha! Aap kya khaakh yaad rakhenge ki gehno ki dukaan hai kahaan." Arnav rolled his eyes. She was right! What would he know where the shop was located! He did not even know the name of the boutique where his sister bought her jewelleries; forget about the directions! And his sister had been shopping there for years!

As they reached the place, Khushi got down, waved at him and walked into the shop. Arnav looked at the shop. The shop seemed posh. What would be Khushi doing in such a high class boutique? The cheapest piece would have cost her atleast 25000 Rs. He got down to check the place and entered the showroom. The showroom was big and there were many sections to it; many of them cannot be seen from where he was standing. As it was marriage season the place was filled with people. As he looked around, someone tapped him on his shoulder. He turned around only to be shocked. "Chote! Tum yahaan?" There stood his Di, giving him a confused smile. Arnav's breath was caught in his throat. Damn! So this was why Khushi was here; to shop with his family. He remembered his sister mentioning about it in the morning. He gulped as Anjali still stared at him waiting for an answer. Arnav looked around. What to say? Ab kya karoon? Think, Arnav! Think! Suddenly, he saw the section nearby which was men's section for gold chains and rings. "Di…..Woh…..Chain", Arnav mumbled while pointing towards the men's section. Anjali looked at him incredulously. "Aap Chain pehnenge?" Somehow Anjali could not imagine her Chote wearing a chain. Arnav shook his head frantically. No way would he wear a chain! He hated them. Suddenly, he remembered something and smirked, "Di! Akash ki sagaai ke kuch din baad Jijaji ka birthday haina! Aur unhein yeh sab pehenne ka shauk haina! Toh unke…liye...Aur aap sab bhi yahaan hain toh saath mein shopping ho jaati na! Isliye….." Anjali smiled as her confusion cleared. Oh! Toh Chote humein company dene aaye hain!

Anjali was about to say something when a voice called out to her, "Anjaliji!" She turned around to see Khushi coming towards her. "Anjaliji!" Arnav's eyes widened. Oh shit! He was doomed. Now he was a goner. He had to do something. He looked here and there baffled on how to save himself. This was not how he wanted Khushi to know about him. What to do! What to do! Khushi neared Anjali and both hugged each other. "Khushiji! Aap aagayi! Hum aapko hi dhoondne baahar aaye the!", Anjali spoke. "Haan! Naniji ne bataaya! Unhonein humein bheja aapko bulaane ke liye! Chaliye!" Anjali nodded and turned around only to see no one behind her. "Arre! Yeh kahaan chale gaye?", she mumbled. "Kaun Anjaliji?", Khushi asked as Anjali looked around. "Woh humaare Cho..", Anjali was cut off when Khushi's phone rang. "Haan Jiji! Boliye", Khushi spoke into her phone. After a while Khushi cut the phone and spoke, "Anjaliji Jiji ka phone tha! Unhein angoothiyaan pasand karne mein humaari madad chaahiye. Humein andar bula rahi hain." Anjali spoke, "Theek hain! Aap andar jaayiye hum abhi aate hain." Khushi smiled and wandered away and Arnav heaved a sigh of relief. He had hidden behind the nearest pillar and as Khushi walked out of the sight he wandered back to his sister.

Anjali turned around and gave a shreik as she noticed her Chote standing behind her. She placed her hand on her chest. "Tumne toh humein dara hi diya. Kahaan chale gaye the? Hum kabse tumhein dhoondh rahe the!" Arnav spoke, "Di main bas dekh raha tha. You know here and there! Achcha Di! Main chalta hoon. Aap andar jaayiye haan!" and tried to walk away. "Par Chote! Tumhaare Jijaji ki Gift?", Anjali questioned him in confused tone. "Di….Woh….Aap lelijiye! Woh……Office se urgent call aaya hai toh jaana padega! Toh aap please gift dekhlijiye." Anjali huffed but nodded in agreement. Arnav smiled and walked away. If he stayed anymore he would have been doomed. Anjali turned to go towards her family when a thought came to her, Subah toh humne Chote ko yahaan ka address bhi nahi bataaya. Toh unhein kaise pata chala ki hum sab yahaan hain? Anjali thought for a while but shrugged. Chote Arnav Singh Raizada hain! Aur wahin toh kehte hain ki ASR ke liye kuch bhi mushkil nahi! Toh humein dhoondne mein koi badi problem nahi hui hogi! Anjali shrugged and walked away.

Place - Khurana Mansion

It was Saturday morning when Geet wandered into Maan's room to select the day's attire for him. After choosing his attire she was about to walk away when she noticed a book beneath all those clothes. She had seen it many times but never looked into it. But today she decided to look through it. What if it was private? Her hand stopped from touching the book. Par main toh unki honewaali wife hoon na! She knew that Maan might get angry but she was his future wife and she had the right to know everything. She smiled, Aaj main ismein kya hai dekhke hi rahoongi. She pulled out the book and sat on the bed. She opened the book and smiled as she came across the first page. There was a photo of Maan dressed in a sherwani with the duppatta draped over his shoulders. The whole sherwani was in black colour which added royalty towards Maan's persona. The photo seemed a bit old and this was confirmed by a scribble below the picture 'Maan Bro on my wedding day! This is his book!' She realized that Dev must have attached the picture there. She turned the page and her eyes teared. It was a baby photo but this was not what made Geet go teary eyed. It was the inscription hand written below 'Mera Puttar Maan' Geet touched the picture softly and gently. Maan ki Ma ya Pappaji ne likha hoga, Geet mused. She turned the page and started giggling. It was Maan's two year old picture but Maan had this stern expression that the older Maan had when she first met him. But the stern expression which scared Geet, when used by a baby Maan, made him look cute and funny. As she went through the pictures she sometimes smiled and sometimes went emotional as she realized that the book was filled with Maan's young age pictures. Some were with his parents, some with his siblings, and some with his Dadi. There were some featuring NT and Arjun too. But after Maan's 12 year old pic there seemed to be no pic of him; only blank pages. Geet shrugged; Shayad jisne bhi yeh banaaya ho usne aur tasweer lagaane band kar diye! She was about to close the book when the book fell out of her hands. She picked it up and noticed that when the book had fallen some page had opened up. She realized that someone had written on it after leaving some blank pages after the photos. She went to the first page of writing and read through it.

Aaj bahut tanha sa hoon main! Lag raha hai ki zindagi mein akela hoon akela rahoonga!

Geet frowned as she read those lines. She realized that Maan had written them. Main hoon na, Maan! Aap akele nahi ho!, Geet thought. She noticed the date and it came to her mind that it was written before she entered his life. She turned the page and froze. There written on the page was:

Hai Kisne Taraasha Yeh Badan Marmari Sa

Yeh Khaabon Bhari Aankhein Yeh Chehra Pari Sa

Geet's eyes widened. Who was Maan talking about? She read further.

Meri Zindagi mein ek pari hai. Achaanak si meri zindagi mein aayi woh. Woh kaun hai main yeh jaanta nahi. Bas itna jaanta hoon ki woh bahut khoobsurat hai, ek dum Soni! Isliye maine use naam diya Soni!

Geet blinked twice. Maan had written about her! She turned the page eager to read more.

Mujhko Jab Aise Dekhti Ho Tum

Rang Bhar Jaate Hain Fizaaon Mein

Kasmasaati Hain Aarzoo Dil Mein

Geet Ghul Jaate Hain Hawaaon Mein

Jaadu Bhari Aankhon Waali Suno

Tum Aise Mujhe Dekha Na Karo

Mat karo aisa Soni! Mat dekho mujhe is tarah Soni! Aise dekhogi toh pyaar mein girne se mujhe koi nahi rok paayega! Aur phir jab tum mujhe chodkar jaaogi toh main apne aapko nahi sambhaal paaunga!

Geet wiped her eyes as tears started to flow from them. She remembered the song Maan had mentioned here. It was played on the radio the day Maan took her to the park. She knew that Maan was scared that she might leave him one day. She had seen the fear in his eyes when she had mentioned to him that she knew everything about her past. But she did not know how deep the fear was. She did not know that her leaving him would almost destroy him. "Main vaada karti hoon Maan, Main aapko chodkar nahi jaaungi!" She sniffed and turned the page. On the next page following words were written.

Tujhse Mila Toh Jaagi Duaayein

Aur Nazar Ne Sajda Kiya

Jannat Zameen Pe Aayi Utarke

Khushiyon Ne Jaise Chun Sa Liya

Tum zindagi main aayi Soni, aur zindagi khoobsurat ho gayi! Aur aaj jab baarish mein tum mujhse lipat gayi toh laga jaise sab kuch theek ho jaayega! Phir meri aankh khuli aur mera sapna toota!

Geet was confused. Why Maan was writing verses from Bollywood Songs? She was sure, being Bollywood Song lover, that the first verse written was from the song 'Phalak Dekhoon' and the verse written in this page was from the song 'Tera Deedar Hua'. What were significances of the songs mentioned? What Geet did not understand was Maan was just not writing any songs. These were the songs which were being played on the day Maan's emotions changed; like the day he met her for the first time, the day in the park was the day Maan felt attracted towards Geet for the first time and the day they hugged in the rain was the day Maan realized how strongly he was attracted towards her. Geet turned the page and read more.

Bin Tere Kya Hai Jeena

Mere Dil Ki Rani Tu

Meri Khushiyon Ka Mausam

Mere Khaabon Ki Taameel

Mere Sapno Ki Tasveer

Bin Tere Kaisi Yaar

Woh Jeet Ho Ya Haar

Tere Sang Hai Sab Kuch

Tu Na Ho Toh Bekaar

Aaj jab Doctor ne kaha ki tum coma mein ho Soni, toh main dang reh gaya! Tumhaare bin jeena mushkil hai Soni, jaldi theek ho jaao!

Geet sniffed as she realized that Maan was mentioning about her going into coma. She did not know her being in coma affected him so much. She wiped her tears which kept on flowing and turned the page.

Tum Jo Aaye Zindagi Mein Baat Ban Gayi

Ishq Mazhab Ishq Meri Zaat Ban Gayi

Sapne Teri Chaahaton Ke

Dekhta Hoon Ab Kayee

Din Hai Sona Aur Chaandi Raat Ban Gayi

Aaj mujhe ehsaas hua ki mujhe tumse pyaar hua hai, Soni!

Geet giggled and turned the page eager to read what was next.

Tujhe Dekh Dekh Sona

Tujhe Dekhkar Hai Jagna

Maine Yeh Zindagani

Sang Tere Bitaani

Tujh Mein Basi Hai Meri Jaan

Jiya Dhadak Dhadak Jaaye

Main vaada karta hoon Soni jitna deewana tumne mujhe banaaya utna deewana main tumhein apna banaaunga!

Geet giggled again. "Aapka vaada poora hua Maan!", she whispered and blushed. She turned to the next page.

Main Toh Bas Teri Chaahat Mein Chaahoon Rehna Sada

Main Toh Bas Teri Kurbat Mein Chaahoon Rehna Sada

Main bas tumhaare saath rehna chaahta hoon Soni!

Geet smiled softly as she remembered the day she was brought back home from hospital and how Maan had carried and made her feel comfortable. The verse was from the song played that day from the stereo provided by Dev. She sighed and turned the page.

Dilruba Yeh Bata

Kya Karoon Tere Siva

Main Toh Tere Pyaar Mein Deewana Ho Gaya

Aaj jab hum long drive par gaye tab mujhe aisa kyun laga ki main tumhaare liye jo feel karta hoon wahi tum mere liye bhi feel karti ho! Soni, I am in love with you! Do you love me too?

Geet turned the page but that was the end of it. There were no other song verses written in it. She closed the book and kept it in its earlier place. As she walked away from Maan's room, Maan's question kept on rolling in her mind - Did she love Maan too? Yes, No, Maybe. Geet was not sure.

Place - Outside KC

Arnav started the car while Khushi started excitedly chattering about the necklaces and earrings bought for her sister by her in laws. Arnav let her mindless chattering wash over all the tiredness he had feeling the whole day. It was evening and he was back here to pick her up. He smirked as he remembered yesterday how his quick thinking saved him from getting caught. Who would have thought that all the quick thinking he did for pranking Dev, Akash, NT and Annie during his childhood would become so helpful! Who said pranking was waste of time! It is really helpful when someone wants to keep their love story private from prying family members. As they travelled towards Khushi's house, Khushi's chatter continued when suddenly Khushi screamed, "Bhuttaaa!" Arnav stopped the car in shock. "What the!", Arnav looked at Khushi in shock. What was wrong? Was she hurt? As he looked at her, Khushi turned towards him and frantically pointing outside she started shouting, "Bhutta Arnavji, Bhutta! Makke ka bhutta!" Arnav looked outside and rolled his eyes. Bhutta was being sold on the street by street vendor. "No way! Afreen! Tum road side ki cheesein nahi kha rahi ho!" Khushi pouted. "Please Arnavji!" "NO! It is unhygienic.", Arnav almost shouted. Khushi glared at him and without warning got out of the car. Arnav did not even notice when she had removed the seat belt. "Khushi!", he shouted after her but she ignored him. Arnav shook his head and got down from the car. This girl was going to give him white hair by the time they would get married. By the time Arnav reached the stall, Khushi was already eating the bhutta. As he reached her, she gestured him to eat some. He refused as he was more interested in watching her enjoy the Bhutta as if it was some rare delicacy. But Khushi wanted him to eat some, "Khaayiye na Arnavji! Bahut tasty hai!" Arnav refused but Khushi kept on insisting. As Arnav tried to give some excuse, he noticed the stall vendor applying chilli powder on the corn cob. "Afreen Main theekha nahi khaata!" Khushi pouted but filed the information in her head. She ate while she thought of the way to get Arnavji to taste such a yummy Bhutta. Suddenly, she snapped her fingers and spoke to the vendor, "Bhaiyyaji, ek aur bhutta dijiye. Lekin theekha mat daaliye. Sirf Nimbu lagaake." Poor Arnav! Had to buckle under Khushi's pressure and few minutes later both were eating makke ka bhutta. Arnav had to admit that the Bhutta was tasty. Maybe after marriage he can ask Khushi to make some at home. As he ate he had an idea. He was sure his family would be happy with what he had planned. Few minutes later, both Arnav and his Afreen were back in the car driving towards Laxminagar with Khushi chattering non-stop but this time about the virtue of delicious Makke Ka Bhutta.

Place - Shantivan

Anjali and her family were sitting in the living room having biscuits and tea discussing the plans for the engagement. Mami was telling Anjali about the decoration she saw in one engagement she had gone to and how she wanted the same decoration for Akash's engagement too. Anjali was jotting down the description given by Mami while Akash and Shyam discussed the names of their clients to be called for with Mamaji noting down the name. Nani was making sure that everything has been planned properly and that no one was left from the invitation list. While all this planning was going on, Arnav entered the house hollering for Hariprakash. The family stilled their work as they noticed Arnav handling a polythene bag in his hand, the ones which are kept by the road side vendor, to the servant. When Arnav noticed the family staring at him, he smiled slightly and told them, "Raste pe Makke ka Bhutta dekha toh socha aap sab ke liye le chalun. Theekhe hain toh I can't eat. But aap log kha lijiye." Arnav walked away leaving his family shocked. "Hello Hi Bye Bye! Ee Arnav Bitwa ko ka hua? Humko toh pata bhi nahi tha ki Arnav Bitwa ko Bhutta ka hai ee pata bhi hoga!", Manorama Mami exclaimed while looking shocked at Nani. Nani spoke up, "Anjali Bitiya! Jara jaake dekho ki Arnav bitwa ko hua ka hai." Anjali nodded and was about to get up, worried for her Chote, when she remembered Maan's words 'Dekho Angel, jo ho raha hai, hone do! Bhagwan pe bharosa haina! Toh bas no more worries.' She sat back down and replied, "Rehne dijiye Nani! Agar kuch baat hoti toh Chote humein jaroor bataate. Hum sab aise hi pareshaan ho rahe hai. Chaliye hum sab tayyaariyon par dhyaan dete hain." Anjali went back to her work not noticing Akash, Shyam, Mama, Mami and Nani staring at her. What was going on? Arnav, who hated street food, bought home Bhutta from road side while Anjali, who got worried the moment Arnav had a small sneeze, just ignored his out of character behavior. What was happening? The family was baffled.

AUTHOR NOTES

I am not happy with the scene where Geet goes through Maan's special book. I mean the photo part was okay but the song verse part did not seem well written for me. What do you think?

PS. Next update will be before 22^nd on the month.

DEDICATION

The scene where Geet goes through Maan's childhood photos is dedicated to Mina420. I had planned only song part. The childhood pictures were her idea. Thanks buddy!

PRECAP

The chapter we all are waiting for! Geet acknowledges her love for Maan. Finally!

And tells Maan indirectly!