Chapter 3
The entire afternoon, poor geet was going thru a turmoil. Even while she and Maan were having lunch with the family, then the discussion regarding her marriage with maan, the girl wasn't able to concntrte. But everyone was so caught up with their plans, that they did not seem to notice her state of mind. But how long could she stay quiet, geet wondered. She would have to tell maan what was in her heart, she had to tell him the truth. She was sure that once her friend realised her true love for dev, he wud get him out of prison, convince Daarji and get them married at the earliest. After all, there is always a hope for everything right? Geet decided that she would talk to maan in the evening, as they were going to be married day after tomorrow. She did not have much time. Making up her mind, geet gathered all the things needed to run away from home and then waited silently, until the afternoon sun sunk low and a faint darkness began to fall everywhere. Then she showered, changed and walked towards maan's room in order to talk him out of this wedding. Poor girl, she had no idea what was going on in maan's mind at that very moment.
Maan was inside his bedroom, he had finished his gym and was relaxing after a long cool shower. Just then, there came a knock on the door. Maan frowned and said, " come in."
The door opened very softly and Geet came inside the room. She was dressed in a fresh and cool looking mint colored salwar suit. Her long silky hair cascaded down to her shoulders. Her purple eyes were filled with questions. Maan simply stood rooted to the spot,
unable to think of anything to say seeing his love looking so earnestly at him. Geet hesitatingly took a few steps forward. Maan closed the distance between them a bit, and smiled at his little princess. Geet blinked once then looking straight into maan's eyes,
said clearly, "Maan hum tumse shaadi nahi kar sakte. Humein ye rishta nai karna. Tum please Dad aur Daarji ko mana kar do. I don't wanna marry you." Hearing these words out
of her mouth, maan was shocked. He felt as if the ground had slipped away from beneath his feet. His eyes widened in fear, maan blinked in confusion and stared at geet as if he had not heard her properly. Ye sab tum kya keh rai ho geet, are u aware ki tum kya boli jaa rai ho? Maan asked her aghast. Shona, aisi ajib si baatein nai karte hai shaadi ke pehle. Maan slowly walked forward and placed his arm around geet's delicate waist pulling her close, geet flinched a little, maan smiled seeing his effect on her. He helped her sit on the couch and landed beside her softly, cupping her cute face with his palm. Geet was staring at him.
Mishty, tumein pata hai na main tumse kitna pyaar karta hoon, aur ab to wo dev hamesha ke liye chala gaya hai. Ghar mein sab log hamari shaadi ke liye maan gaye hain. To ab tum ko kya hua? tum suddenly aake bolti ho ki shaadi nai karna tumhein? Aisa kya ho gaya?
Geet's eyes shone in tears and she blurted out, " Maan hum dev se aaj bhi pyaar karte hain. Hum tum ko request karne aaye hain ki please dev ko tum- Maan silenced her with a hand and said, " Ki main dev ko jail se release kar ke uski tumse shaadi karau, phir gharwalo ko batayenge,right? Geet nodded and maan retorted, " but it is not possible jaan, kyon ki dev ne apne saare crimes confess kar liye hain aur ye bhi kaha hai ki wo tumko sirf handa property pe possession ke liye use kar raha thaa. Scanning her doubtful face, maan went and opened the study table drawer, taking out all the legal papers and handed themto geet. She read thru all of them very carefully. Maan was right, dev had confessed his crimes and detailed accounts of his conspiracy were recorded in writing. Dev had signed it himself. She knew his handwriting very well. Geet was shocked and numb after reading the papers. She could not stop the flow that dropped from her eyes, dev's betrayal was a big blow to her trust, her pure love and her innocence mostly. Maan felt his heart breaking when he saw his mishty in tears. He just took her in his arms as she sniffled and caressing her soft head, whispered in her ears, " Main jaanta tha shona in papers ko read karke tum par ye asar hoga. Is liye maine tumein yaha laane se pehle kuch nai bataya kyon ki tum se ye baat bardaasht nai hoti. Jis baat ki tumne us neech aadmi se umeed bhi nai ki thi, aaj uski wo kaali sachaai tumari aakho ke saamne hai. Geet was silently staring at the wall, dev's face was flashing in front of her eyes again and again. She cud not believe that he had betrayed her. Sighing, she raised one arm and circled it around maan's shoulder giving herself into his arms, she needed him close to her right now. Only her friend could soothe her pain. Maan engulfed her more closely in his embrace, eager to wipe out all the pain from her soul.
It was a very long time since both friends were huddled together. They did not want to think of anything else. Their closeness was enough for them to understand each other. After a minute geet loosened her hold and said, " Maan please humein maaf kar do. Hum tumein kitna galat samajhte rahe par tum bas humari parva kar rahe thye. Tumein hamari kitni fikar hai, par humein lag raha tha ki tum humein dev se dur karna chahte ho. Tum really hamare sabse ache dost ho." Geet finished with a smile on her lips. Hearing her innocent words maan smiled and removing his arms from her waist, looked into geet's eyes. They were shining with love and pride for him, which he looked on happily.
"Ab hum shaadi delay nai karenge maan, said geet. We will get married on the fixed date itself. I'm sure ki tumne sab kuch prepare kar liya hoga. Maan smiled and said, " haan mishty, maine saari taiyari pehle se hi kar li hai. Grinning widely he reached into his track pocket and took out a delicate diamond ring. It was so thin just like a string of gold, and the little white stone studded in its middle shone brilliantly. Geet's eyes were filled with admiration for the beautiful ornament. Maan noticed it and slowly slipped it on her middle finger, enhancing its beauty more than before. Geet could not stop staring at the ring, when maan's words brought her out of the reverie."Mishty, is ring ko itna mat ghur ke dekho. Tumari is khubsurat ungli par aisi aur kai cheeze achi lag sakti hai. Tumein pata hai, tum ne pehen li to ye anguthi pehle se zyada achi lag rahi hai. Maan praised his shona's beauty, making her blush. Her cute creamy cheeks turned a raspberry pink color, making him smile widely and kiss those delicate paddies. Shying away profusely, geet hid herself in his arms, scarcely able to conceal the happiness she felt in her maan's arms.
The next day was going to be a beautiful one, for both maan and geet. As they both drowned in their love, the friends were dreaming of a delightful life ahead.
Sorry i updated late, was held up. Please like and comment. And ya, do you guys want maaneet's romance and wink wink SR in the next update? I'll give it only if you guys give enough likes and comments. So now lazy hona stop karo and start typing out your comments.
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