MG-FF What does she want? Part 37 page 139 - Page 50

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As he went to their room to freshen up he overheard ask Geet "Geet are you sure Maan will like this food? I mean do people actually eat this food? Is it not very bland?"

"Yes Mumma. People in big cities like Delhi like continental food. You know when I used to go out with my friends they would always order this type of Italian food. Not me though...you know I like my chat pata chana" she said smiling and winking at her mum.

"Geet stayed in Delhi? Why? When? " Maan thought to himself. "There is so much I don't know about her. I must ask her about it later."

While he was changing into some casual clothes, his phone rang. He smiled as he saw the caller ID. "Yes Daadi. Missing me so much? It's only been a few hours since we talked last" he answered.

"Of course I am missing my favourite pota. Any doubt about that? But you do not miss me...a poor sick old lady like me..."

"Daaadiii" Maan interrupted. "Any problem? Are you okay? We just spoke a little while ago...has something happened" Maan asked anxiously.

"I am fine Maan. The reason I rang was that I would like you to meet a friend of mine in Amritsar tonight. He is flying out of the country in the morning, so it will be the only opportunity. It is very important to me, that you meet with him."

"Of course Daadi. What do you want me to meet him about?" Maan asked.

"It is about a proposition I am interested in. He will give you more details when you meet him". Daadi cut the call after providing Maan with the details of where to meet her friend. As she put the phone down, she said "YES" out loud, scaring Nakul who was standing nearby.

She quickly dialled a number "Haa, Surinderji, Maan will come and meet you tonight. Let him spend some time with your daughter. I am sure he will say yes. Ok, we will talk tomorrow. Bye"

"Nakul, I have a good feeling about this. Surinder's daughter is beautiful, well educated and from a very good family. She will look so good with Maan" Daadi said dreamily.

Nakul looked at Daadi and walked away shaking his head, thinking, "Madam, when has he ever listened to you about women?"

Maan changed into his formal attire and came down the stairs into the dining room. "Sorry, Mummyji, I won't be able to stay for dinner. I need to meet a friend of Daadi's in Amritsar." Turning to Geet he said "it will be late by the time I return, so please don't wait up"

"But Maan beta, Geet made this lovely lasaaagna for you," Rano said.

Maan smiled at Rano's pronunciation. "I am sure I will be have many opportunities to sample Geet's cooking in the future."

Geet pouted and sat down visibly disappointed. She was grumbling silently "Not only will he not eat the food cooked by me but I won't get a chance to speak to him tonight"

Maan looked at Geet. She looked to cute talking to herself, but he felt saddened to see disappointment in her eyes. "Come to think of it Geet, I have a little time before I need to leave. Maybe I could have some lasagne before I go?"

Geet's eyes lit up. "Of course" she said as she ran to the table to get him some. She observed him nervously as he ate.

"Wow, Geet. This is the best lasagne I have ever tasted. You will need to cook this again, when we get to Delhi. Even Daadi will be impressed" Maan said sincerely.

Geet smiled and blushed at his complement.

When he was finished, he said "I better leave now. I don't want to keep Daadi's friend waiting". He brushed past Geet on his way out and leaned towards her whispering, "Maybe I should kiss the hands that..." making Geet run out of the room. Maan chuckled at her shyness.

A few hours later, Maan was ranting in the car to himself on his way back from Amritsar. "What a waste of time. Why did Daadi not tell me? I should have known! Did Daadi really think I would go for a woman like that? Has Daadi even seen her? Does she know the girl has had some major plastic surgery done...and not done well! Also I am married now...although Daadi doesn't know that yet...but still...does she think I am desperate to get married? It is too late to ring Daadi now, otherwise...tomorrow morning Daadi, I will give you a piece of my mind!!"

When he got back to Handa Haveli it was after midnight. He was let in by the servant, who was the only one still awake. He made his way to his room. He opened the door and found Geet sleeping peacefully in the middle of the bed. She looked so calm and contented. Her hair was loose framing her face which was highlighted by the stream of moonlight coming in through the window. "She is beautiful" Maan thought. "Not like that cheap plastic girl I just met!" He sat at the side of the bed, just looking at her. "Geet there is so much you don't know about me. I have a past...I have a broken family...I have a great Daadi...well she is usually great, just not when it comes to match-making...I have spent the last few years isolating myself from people and closing my heart to emotions. You are full of life and spirited...you make me want to feel again. I am sexually attracted to you...who wouldn't be? But having a physical relationship is the easy part. Having an emotional connection is the difficult part, Geet. I don't know if either of us is ready for that yet, but I am willing to work on it. I have married you and I plan on honouring my commitment to you". He got up from the bed, changed his clothes and slipped into the bed beside her. He fell into a sound and peaceful sleep, the most peaceful sleep he had in a long time.