Hi everyone, I'm new to writing but I've been inspired to give it a shot because of all the marvellous work I've seen in this forum. This will be a short SS on Maan and Geet. I aim to post new parts once or twice a week based on how busy my week gets. I'd love to hear your feedback and comments.
SS: Saathi
Chapter One
Maan was travelling to Hoshyarpur on a rainy summer day. He was lost in thoughts of his Daadi, Savatri Devi. She had always been for him. Daadi stood by him through every rough patch in his life. She raised Maan after his mother passed away during child birth. She helped him cope with his father's remarriage and abrupt death. And she constantly showered him with love when his step-mother Pammi neglected him for her own son Dev.
Daadi instilled Maan with her morals and values. She taught him to work hard, be honest and most importantly to value his relationships. Daadi was so proud the day Maan he completed his MBA. She handed over Khurana Constructions to him as his graduation present. Maan was overwhelmed with the responsibility but Daadi had full faith in him. And our Maan could never let Daadi's faith break. He worked day and night to make Khurana Constructions the best in country. Daadi was happy so Maan was happy. But their happiness didn't last. One night when Maan and Daadi were returning from an award function, their car met with an accident. Both were injured badly and taken to the hospital. Once Maan was out of danger, he was moved to Daadi's room as per request. She had also requested the presence of Mohinder Handa, the Khurana's family friend and Maan's business mentor. Taking her last breaths, Daadi asked Mohinder for his daughter's hand for Maan.
Geet. Daadi had loved Geet the moment she first held her. The Handas lived next door to the Khuranas for ages. However, after Geet's birth, Mohinder moved his family to England to open a new branch Handa Industries while his brother Brij managed things in Dehli. The families still stayed in touch. Geet and Maan rarely met but often heard of each other. There was always something or other keeping them out of each other's way. Possibly a ploy of universe if you can believe it but they didn't actually meet face to face ' not even once. Both were so busy in their respective lives - Maan trying make Daadi proud and Geet, her parents.
This one of the reasons Daadi loved Geet. She was just like Maan in everyway. She was honest, kind, humble, loved her family and knew how to fulfill her relationships. Each time Daadi met Geet, she knew more than before that Geet and Maan were made for each other. She wanted Geet as her Bahu and waited desperately to hear Mohinder's response.
Mohinder looked at Maan's state - Maan's body was terribly injured and his face was scarred. However, his decision simple. Mohinder Handa had always been amazed by Maan. This young man had built an empire with his honesty and hard work but was still so humble. He not only witnessed Maan become a mature and responsible man but also has seen the respect and love Maan showered on Savitri Devi. Physical wounds were nothing compared to gem of a person Maan was in the inside. Mohinder knew that there could be no better man for his daughter Geet.
Upon hearing his yes, Savitri Devi left the world in peace knowing that Geet would stand by her Maan and be his saathi for life.
Maan was conscious but silent spectator to this entire exchange. He couldn't move even if he wanted to. Watching his Daadi lay still, Maan cried silent tears while Mohinder tried his best to console him.
Precap: The dancing pari.
Thank you for spending your precious time reading my story. Please leave a comment and share your thoughts :)
Index
Part 1 - Page 1
Part 2 - Page 4
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