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Chapter - 8
"Is this actually happening?!", was the only thought going on in Geet's mind.
"Is it really her?", Maan thought to himself, while looking into her eyes.
They continued to stay in that pose, lost into each other's eyes.
"Ahem! Mr.Khurana, meet Ms.Geet Handa, our new HR Manager.", Mr.Chopra said, while looking at them, amused.
" Perfect!", Maan whispered while looking at her.
"Excuse me?", Geet whispered in a dazed state, while staring into his chocolate brown eyes.
"Umm…shall we get started Mr.Khurana?", Mr.Chopra asked chuckling a little. "It looks like Mr. Khurana has taken a liking to Ms.Geet.", he thought to himself.
Mr.Chopra's voice brought them out of their reverie and Maan helped Geet to stand.
"Sure, let's get started Mr.Chopra.", Maan said, looking at Geet while she looked away, feeling a little uncomfortable with the way he was looking at her.
The meeting started. Geet explained the company profile, their developments and achievements, core strength and specialization of the company, add – on services and facilities, their profits and how both companies would benefit from the forth coming project.
Mr.Chopra was very impressed and gave himself a mental pat on his back for selecting Geet as the HR Manager of his company.
Maan was amazed at how much she knew about Chopra Industries, that too being a new comer. He was lost in admiring her, the way she spoke, what she said, and paid attention to every little detail, be it her looks or what she said.
Finally, after about an hour of discussion, the meeting came to an end. The group from KC was very impressed with the presentation.
"What do you think Adi?", Maan asked.
"I think we should sign the deal sir. I am sure that both companies will benefit a lot from doing this deal, the main reason being the location which has been chosen for this hotel and its facilities.", Adi said.
Going by the presentation, what he thought about it and listening to his chief accountant, Maan was very satisfied. " Okay then, let's go ahead with the deal.", he said.
They signed the contract.
"We can start working on the project from the 10th of this month.", Maan said.
"That sounds great. Looking forward to working with you Mr.Khurana.", Mr.Chopra said, forwarding his hand.
"Same here.", Maan replied, while shaking hands with him.
~*~
The staff of Chopra Industries collected their files and made their way out of the conference hall.
"So we meet again Ms.Geet.", Maan said, coming towards her from behind.
Geet who was taking her hand bag, got startled when she heard his voice. She looked back to see that Maan was still there in the room.
She heaved a sigh of relief seeing that it was only him and smiled. "We sure do.", she said.
"Looks like destiny wants us to keep meeting each other often.", Maan said looking into her eyes.
"I'd rather call it a coincidence.", Geet said, looking down uncomfortably.
"Twice, then yes, so would I, but this is the fourth time we're meeting.", Maan said looking at her intently.
"Fourth time?", Geet looked up at him, confusion clearly written in her eyes.
" Yes. The first time was in Shimla.", Maan said.
"Shimla…", Geet said in a broken whisper. The very name of the place brought back all those memories which she had tried to bury in her heart.
Maan noticed the slight film of tears forming in her eyes. He was taken aback. He didn't realize that mentioning the name of the place where he first saw her, would hurt her.
"Are you alright Geet?", he asked, his concern for her clearly showing in his voice.
"Huh… yes I am okay. I should get going now Mr.Khurana.", Geet said.
"Please call me Maan.", he replied.
"I'd prefer to call you Mr. Khurana.", Geet said. "See you soon.", she said while smiling weakly, and made her way out of the conference room.
"You're not okay Geet. I can see that clearly.", Maan said to himself. For some reason, it disturbed him to see her so hurt.
~*~
"Shimla….", Geet murmured, sitting in the company car which was making its way to the Chopra Industries office.
"Kyun Babaji? Whenever I try to forget my past, whenever I try to move on, why does something or the other always come in my way and remind me of everything I try so hard to forget?", she thought to herself.
Her mobile started to ring. It flashed 'Meera'.
Geet remembered everything that Meera had told her about being strong, moving forward and making an identity for herself. "Nahi, ab main kamzor nahi pad sakthi.", Geet told herself, determined to make herself stronger. "I can't afford to let my past affect me, affect my future. Just the mere mention of Shimla made me so weak, made me recall my past. I can't allow myself to become weak again. I won't", she said to herself, determinedly.
She picked up the phone. "Hi Meera!", Geet said, trying her best to sound chirpy.
"Kya hua Geet? Are you okay?", Meera asked. The minute she heard her friend's voice she knew that something was wrong. "Did someone say something? Did the meeting go well?", she asked worriedly.
"Calm down Meera. I am perfectly fine. The meeting went really well. We even signed the deal. Looks like my first day at work in shaping up well.", Geet said.
"Are you sure? You know that you can tell me everything, no matter what it is.", Meera said, sounding concerned.
"Yes Meera. Nothing happened. I am fine, really.", Geet said reassuringly.
"Okay, if that's the case then it's good. I just wanted to know if the meeting went well.", Meera said.
"The meeting went very well, after all maine jo presentation diya.", Geet said with pride, lifting her imaginary collar.
"Haan, haan, that's why I was worried and called to know just in case you messed it up.", Meera said sarcastically.
"Meera ki bacchi! Just wait till I get home,", Geet said, pouting.
"Yeah, yeah! Now quit pouting and do well at work. Oh! And don't forget to come home early.", Meera said.
"I remember meri ma.", Geet said. "Ab rakthi hoon. I've reached my office."
"Okay! See you in the evening.", Meera said.
"Bye!", Geet said and cut the call.
Geet made her way into the building. "Babaji, the meeting went well. I just hope that the rest of the day goes smoothly here.", Geet prayed while getting into the lift.
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