MG FF- PARINEETA THREAD #6 - Page 42

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Dia giggled and pulled Geet for the last phera…

"Om sakhi jaradastayahga."
[With this last Phera we forever belong to each other and will remain friends forever…]

Friends forever… and they didn't even realize when they had completed the pheres. They were brought back to reality when they heard everyone clapping… as puneet put the sindoor and the mangalsurta around rashmi's neck…

Geet took a step back…events of the past danced in front of eyes..that night.. she had seen him putting sindoor and mangal surta around anisha's neck..so lovingly..yet she was hiding..behind a pillar..watching him make his life… and then she had run away!!! She slowly took her steps back..and disappeared, leaving a happy Dia behind!

"A very wise person had once said friendship is the first and last step of love. What lies in between is the path of marriage. It was on the same lines that their lives were outlined!"

She ran out..and stood beside the fountain….and saw her own reflection. Tear stricken face…a droplet of tear trickled down and fell in the water...and then another…and one more… she closed her mouth with her hands to muffle her cry…the ripples created on the water surface by her tears blusrred her reflection and she saw another reflection behind her. she slowly turned around to see dadima standing… she cupped her face… and shook her head for a no! get hugged her tightly..and burst out crying….and dadima let her! she cried and cried and cried…. The loud wedding music engulfed her cries...still she cried! Her cries ceased after a long time… she found dadima wiping her tears.

Dadima: aise nahi rote beta…..hum jaante hain aap par kya beet rahi hain abhi..

[don't cry beta… we know what must be going on within you..]

Geet wiped her etars and sat with dadima beside the fountain, placing her head on her shoulder, "mein theek hoon dadima….."

[I am alright dadima..]

Dadima smiled and cupped her face, "ab apne aansu sahej kar rakhiye..kahin aapki vidayi mein kum na pad jayein.."

[please save your tears now…or else they may run out during your vidai..]

There was subtle naughtiness…yet a sincerity in her voice..that actually made Geet smile.

Maan was brought back to reality with all the hooting and cheering…but his eyes searched for her. he knew she was upset…and she was crying…and if she was crying..there must be some strong reason to it. he hated to see tears in her eyes..from the very beginning… and now..it just pierced his heart, seeing so much pain in them..he wanted to comfort her..tell her that she needn't cry…he looked around for her..but no avail. He walked further..looking here and there..and finally went out..probably his subconscious knew she must be there.. and he was right! She was sitting near the fountain…looking down at the water.. the moonlit sky sparkled..as they touched her soft skin… she looked some kind of a silver goddess sitting like a statue…

Dadima had seen Maan coming..and she thought it best to give them some time alone! So she excused herself..and went ahead. Maan went closer to her..still disturbed by her tears..geet ad always been vibrant..and even slightest of her tears always shakes him up. He called out softly, 'Geet…."

Her fingers curled into fists..hearing his voice…and tears spilled out once again, defying her! she bit her lips to muffle her cry…and didn't even raise her head up. No matter how much she smiled..there was always a slight pain beneath..and it was so strangely becoming impossible for her to hide her emotions in front of him nowadays! He inched closer..while she stood up, all ready to leave. She didn't want to face him like this… especially when she was emotionally so low!!! She was about to take a step further when his voice checked her, "Geet….look at me…"

He was so worried. His voice was stern! And when she didn't look up, he held her chin with his fingers and made her look up at him! He was shocked to see those red eyes…tears trailing down her cheeks! He gentle moved his plam across her cheek, wiping those tears…having no idea about what was going in her mind with his doing so!

She kept gaping at him..lost in her thoughts… it was him for whom her heart was crying..and it was him who was wiping her tears without even knowing that the reason was he and only he! Somewhere it felt nice…. More tears spilled out as she looked at his sincere expression.

"mujhe batao..kya baat hain…"

[tell me whats the matter…]

He was sooo gentle with his words…..so gentle with his touch…she couldn't help stop herself when she felt a tug on her hand..and the next moment she was engulfed in his warm embrace. She relaxed so quickly.. and his her face in his chest, shedding silent tears. He had probably realized that she was too disturbed with something..but he just couldn't see this side of hers. She wet his shirt..and he let her…. he kept caressing her until she calmed down.

She remained in his arms, silently crying her eyes out… so what if he doesn't accept their relationship… but he still cares… so what if he doesn't realize what was she crying for…but he still came for her… so what is he doesn't understand her pain… but he did wipe her tears….she held him closer and tight… feeling a calmness setting in! the wedding ceremony went on..and they stood outside all lone for god knows how long. When he realized she was calm enough, he asked again. "Geet..tell me what happened…"

She sniffed and clutched his sherwani tight over his chest and spoke, "umm..nahi… kuch nahi.."

[no..nothing..]

"then why are you so upset hmm? Did somebody tell you something?", he was sooo warm..and soo gentle… she never knew if he had this side too...and probably she loved being cared for.

"umm no..bas..", she didn't know what to say..she was soo overwhelmed by his care..his concern, "bas mumma ki bahut yaad aa rahi hain…"

[no..just..i was reminded of mumma..]

"itni si baat??? Geet… agar aisa hain tho we'll go to mumma's place once we reach Delhi okay… come on..now stop crying..and lets get back inside…"

She wiped her tears, feeling much much better…. She straightened herself and looked at him..he smiled a bit, "chalein?"

He walked a step further and realized she was still standing there. He turned back…only to see that forlorn look over her face. He realized she was still feeling low. He sighed and went closer and extended his hand to her. she looked at him..Awed by his gesture..he was smiling….and she realized he was smiling only to cheer her up. He still hasn't gotten over his sadness..still he came for her. she had seen that pain on his face during the pheres. She slowly gave he hand to him. He pulled her closer and walked inside. They entered together..and saw the newly weds taking blessings from the elders. There were people giggling, laughing, arranging for games they are supposed to play with the newly weds. He gestured Geet to join them..but she still looked lost. She wasn't even looking at him. Her eyes were stuck to the floor…and he knew she was still upset. He gently pulled her closer by her waist. She was startled by warm hand engulfing her waist. She looked up at him, trying to show she was okay.

"Geet….talk to them.. you'll feel better…."

She shook her head for a no..and rested her head on his shoulder, standing closer to him. She was in no mood to speak to anyone. She just wanted to be close to him…that was enough to calm her. he didn't say anything..rather just held her closer…away from the crowd. They stood like that for a long time..watching others..prepare for vidaai… silently pouring out their pain to each other. Rashmi's flight was in the morning around 10… so preparations were in full swing. No one slept the entire night, having fun..side by side preparing for the vidaai.

It was around 7 am..time for the newly weds to move to the airport. Geet was close to Maan throughout. The kids were asleep…and dadima was also in her room, resting!!! As everyone bid goodbye to their beloved friend, Geet couldn't stop herself. She hugged rashmi and cried with her..she was anyways emotionally low..so rashmi's vidaai was just another excuse to pour her heart out. Prem had to hold Geet, while rashmi got into the car. Punnet hugged his friends..and rashmi's too, as they had become quite close in these 5 days trip. He saw Geet crying..he gave her a side hug and whispered in her ears, "come on… saali ji..ab aap aise royengi tho mein apni biwi ko kaise le jaa sakunga..for god's sake aaj meri Sr hain…"

[come on saali ji… if you cry like this..how am I supposed to take my bride home? For god's sake tonight is my SR..]

A faint smile touched Geet's lips as she heard puneet. She side hugged prem as the car moved away from them. There was a sudden calmness all around.. everyone was in a sad mode..as guests started leaving. Everything became silent…! It was time for the friends to bid goodbye to each other and leave too. Geet carried her bag to the car..and just when she was about to move in, Maan pulled her by her hand and gestured at the other car, "we are going in that!!"

She knotted her brows… dadima was already in the car..and even the kids..then why was he taking her in another car?

"chalo tho..baad mein pooch lena…"

[lets go..you can ask later..]

She saw dadima smiling as their car moved out. She turned towards the other car when she saw her friends still there. She bid everyone goodbye and thanksed rashmi's parents for arranging everything so beautifully and sat in the front passenger seat. Maan hopped into the driver's dseat and followed dadima's car. She thought probably dadima wanted to travel alone and just kept looking outside the window. Reality struck when she saw dadima's car taking a different route..actually they had taken the different route than where they were supposed to. She looked at him quizzically..and then noticed some other cars following them too. Maan kept a stern face and kept on looking at the road, not meeting her gaze at all.

After a few minutes of surprise, she was surprised once again to see the dome of the golden temple ahead. She was sooo awestruck with everything… she again looked at him..but he didn't meet her gaze. he just wanted her to feel better..thats it! he got off the car and opened the door for her. she was just too lost to say anything. She kept looking at him…as he gestured Aryan. Roops, prem, anu and a few others to join them. They had been on different vehicles behind them. Prem winked at Geet , "kyun..surprise acha laga?"

[why..did you like the surprise?]

"yahan..tum sab..i mean…"

"relax…relax.. you were feeling sooo low this morning.. so we all decided to cheer you up..and Maan came up with the idea of getting you here…", prem spoke, really impressed by Maan when he had put forward his idea.

She was sooo touched by this simple gesture…she didn't know what to say now. She looked around only to see him walking towards the entrance. She looked at everyone in gratefulness and ran towards him to thank him. But words failed as she reached closer… he was sooo mysterious..the more thought she knew him..the more she got confused! Yesterday, after seeing him so emotional during the phere…no one would actually believe that he'd do so much for her…..she wanted to tell him so many things..but she just couldn't. she kept on looking at him..hoping at least she could catch his gaze..but there was no reaction from him.

He felt her walk beside..and he wanted to give her all the time to calm herself down… he had never seen her break down like this… yeah she did cry now and then..but seeing her upset was something he could never buy..since the first time he had met her. even he wanted a little solace from all the thoughts running in his mind. She was sooo touched with everything…as she pulled over her dupatta over her head, she saw him kneeling down and praying to babaji! She just kept looking at him and kneeled beside him. She felt the corners of her eyes burn…and finally closed her eyes in gratefulness and devotion.

He slowly opened his eyes and looked beside him..only to find a calmed Geet… he was blown away by the innocence that radiated off her face… and for some reasons he just kept looking at her. soon they were joined by their friends and that broke his concentration. They slowly walked out..all set to get on their own ways. He walked ahead, leaving her with her friends..bidding them a goodbye.

She looked around for him… but he was no where to be seen. She looked here and then and moved ahead, leaving her friends behind.. searching for him… but she got restless not finding him around… she didn't know why but there was a sudden storm inside her..as if he was the only one who could calm it down. Not seeing him beside her even for a second just made her panic….and not finding him around made her go mad. She looked here and there..and ran..searching for him madly.. as if her life depended on him.

She didn't even realize her tears wetting her cheeks!!! She ran like a lunatic..and the next moment…she found a figure that she was sooo searching for!!!!

He was walking slowly..giving her space, thinking about his own past when a warm hand slipped gently between his..and he needn't even put an effort to recognize that touch! His grip tightened around her and he turned to look at her fear struck face.

"Geet..you okay?", he panicked seeing her in that state, "what happened?"

She shook her head and clung on to his arm like a baby, scared to be left alone. He gently caressed her palm that clutched his shirt tightly…and slowly walked out. She held him all the way through..tighter and tighter. He made her sit in the car and bid goodbye to his friends and drove off. The drive was silent all the while. She was looking out of the window, he noticed and the next moment she was fast asleep. She was hell tired after a whole lot of 5 days fun and sleepless nights.

she didn't even know how she landed up in the flight..she was just too tired. The last she remembered was walking to another car. Maan rolled his eyes..wondering how much she sleeps.. he sent off the driver who came to pick them up at the airport and drove himself. It was already evening by the time they had reached Delhi. She lazily opened her eyes and looked around..it was sooo familiar. She closed her eyes again..and the next moment snapped them open..her sleep just jumped out of the window..as she found herself in front of her own house. She looked at him in surprise..his expressions were unreadable!!!

He stopped the car infront of her house and opened the door for her. madam was too shocked to even move. He gently pulled her outside and led her towards the hall. Jasmeet was sitting with her lappy in the hall when she saw Geet running towards her. she was surprised too..when Geet hugged her tight.

"mumma..i really missed you sooo much…"

'how was your trip beta?"

And that's when jasmeet noticed Maan standing by the door..with a smile teasing her lips, his hands crossed over his chest. She was just tooo happy to see that from him… jasmeet's happiness knew no bounds. She welcomed them..with a small arti..afterall her 'damaad' had come to her home for the first time, though she didn't make it obvious knowing their situation. She faked it saying they came home after a long time that's why! Geet was way too touched to say anything to him..as least now. She chated with her mom while he made his presence felt in his office after a gap of 5 whole days. Jasmeet insisted on having dinner..but Geet's phone rang which namra's cry..they wanted their angel home. Jasmeet finally packed them dinner and sent them off… happy to finally see a ray of hope in their relationship!

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