They were not in the hotel anymore. After the police raid, they had waited for two hours just to make sure everything was cleared. Once it was, Maan placed Geet on a wheel chair putting on a burkha and blanket making sure to cover her properly.
"Say good night dear"
He places a chloroform cloth on top of her nose and held it there until she passed out.
"Wake up dear"
Geet moves her head back and fourth. Her whole body hurt, her head was heavy throabing with pain. The last thing she remembered was being with Maan and the fight. The whole body ached to punch him again until he bled to death.
"Wake up"
She heard his voice and someone's hand, assuming its his, patting her cheek making her more mad. Slowly, she opened her eyes to see him, her enemy, sitting on the bed next to her, very close by the way, looking at her with a smile. Her hands twitched to punch him on the face but lucky for him her hands were tied.
Geet noticed the windows had bars and the only way out seems to be through the one door which she asummed leads to outside. She noticed there were no side bed tables or any other furniture other then the big king size bed. She cursed her fate for not having any opportunity but she wasn't the one to give up. There will be a way for her to escape. She knew her first target would be that assistant of his. He seemed innocent and naive enough to fall for her tricks like before.
"Geet, I am going to remove your cloth from your mouth for water. Promise not to yell or do anything crazy. Okay?"
Geet nodes her head slowly and watched Maan slowly removing the cloth that was tied around her mouth. Her blindfold was already off and she hoped that it stayed that way so she can figure out some plan to escape until then she would have to do what Maan says.
"Open my hands and I will drink it myself"
Maan smirks and Adi looks at Maan in fear. Adi know Geet is crazy and really strong for a girl. At this point, he doesn't even know if Maan sir will be able to handle her judging from the bruises he has around his neck and chest.
"You think I am stupid and a fool?"
"Well, if that's what you think of yourself then who am I to judge? Now, open my hands"
"Am sorry to disapoint but I won't."
"Ohh Maan Singh Khruana is scared of a girl? That's a breaking news" (She smirks looking at him knowing she just hit his ego. Maan puts the glass down opening up her hands much to Adi's dismay)
"Sir what are you doing? She is crazy"
"Adi you can go if you want"
Geet looks at Adi with anger scaring the poor guy. Maan notices and places her blindfold around her eyes.
"If you keep staring at Adi like this then I will have to keep your blindfol on until you learn to behave. Ohh and don't get any ideas of escaping. If you do, then we are going to move you to another room where it will be just the two of us. Understood?'
"yes!"
Geet says she sighs in relief when the rope around her wrists loosen. Finally, she could feel blood circulate a little, her legs were starting to pain as well but she chose not to say anything. Right now nothing mattered to her except to get out of here when possible. Maan places glass water in her hands slowly bringing her hands up toward her mouth helping her drink the water which was technically not from his hands.
"Geet I just want us to talk but until you listen to what I have to say you will stay here."
"My team will come you know and when they do you will know not to mess with us"
"I am looking forward to it then. Anyway, why don't you rest and I will be right back."
"open my legs and arms, it is starting to pain me"
"I will once I make sure to restain you. I know you hate me Geet but trust me I will let you go once we talk. Once you are ready to talk I, myself, will drop you home"
"Well, then looks like I will be here for longer period of time"
"Well, I don't mind..." (She felt his breath closer to her neck. He was gently blowing his breath all around her face stopping at her lips. She was thankful that she had blindfold on or else looking at Maan this close was begining to bring some feelings inside her that she surpressed with anger and hatered. She felt something soft touch her lips, slowly moving while she laid there trying to disipher what it was.) "mmm you taste good Geet. Pretty soon it won't be me that will be kissing you"
Maan looks at Geet one last time with pain. He didn't want to do this to her but she just wouldn't budge. He just wanted to talk, he missed her, he wanted to escape with her leaving everything but everything happened so quickly that nothing happened as planned. He admit trapping her at the hotel was a wrong move but he can't be blamed at all for this mess. If he had tried talking to Geet normally then she would've kicked him out without giving any chance.
She was in pain with the ropes his hands itched so many times to relieve her of her pain but the minute she is free of them she will leave no stone unturned to escape from here. He knows that well by now that she won't go down easy. His body was still in pain after their fight and he would rather not take that chance again until he could handle her.
Maan went out to see Adi preparing the dinner but more than anything his focus was on the door where Geet was held. Mana shook his head to see his partner, who is a police officer by the way, scared of someone. Well, Maan is scared too of Geet. She was an equal match for him but that is what makes his exciting.
Right now his main plan was to talk to Geet and make her understand. To make her realize how much he loves her and willing to sacrafice for her. He wanted to protect her from everyone and everything even if it means putting his job at risk.
"Maan bad news. Police are looking everywhere for you and your parents have been calling me regarding the drugs they found at the hotel"
"I know but I can't risk talking to them or else I will lead police to Geet and that is the last thing I want to happen"
"Just hand her in and make her confess to clear your name"
"Adi how can you say that? I don't care about my job and I am willing to risk it for her. As for where my parents are concerned then I know dad will say something to cover me up. They know I won't do anything of that sort"
"but..."
"Adi, I had told you before what risks are involved with this mission. I don't want you to suffer so if you want you can leave before it gets to worse. You have your own family to take care of. I won't mind."
"Maan I was not saying this because I am worried about myself"
"I know Adi you care but I came too far to stop now. Adi, I want you to go back to Delhi and try to sort everything with dad. Give me updates on what is happening outside. Until then, I will try and talk to Geet and make her understand."
"Okay, Maan. As you wish. I will leave first thing in the morning and keep you updated. Anyway, now we have to think about feeding her. She is too stubborn"
"Leave that too me. Why don't you begin eating and I will go and feed her"
"okay, be careful. She is pretty strong"
"No one can match me, she came close but I have more strength"
"I don't know hatered and anger makes a person do even the impossible things."
"Why don't you eat. I will be back"
Maan left the table holding her food plate. Adi was right all I saw in her was hatered and anger for me for my betryal. I know she is stubborn and won't give in that easily but later on I hope she understands me and help herself get rid of that anger. There are so much pain inside her from her past, so much anger and betryal inside her that it is slowly consuming her. I need her to open up and let out all the poison she is carrying. '
She was still in that same position as before. Her body was stiff from the ropes, it pained me to see her like this. I hoped that she was asleep as I slowly began to take out the ropes. She gasps in pain and relief as I took out each knot. I couldn't tell if she had bruises or markes on her body since she is wearing skin tight leather pants which by the way I have to get her to change. I then moved toward her arms doing the same thing. As soon as I did, her hands went torward her blindfold but I was quick. I took my handcuff and tied her right arm to the bedpost.
"Sorry but I can't let you escape. This is the only way to keep you here"
She takes out her blindfold with anger.
"Sorry honey but I can't let you escape. Now, here is the food eat something"
"You are highly mistaken if you think I will eat something made by you after you kidnapped me"
"I know I know you hate me blah blah blah. All that can be discussed later for now you might need your energy to fight me"
"Get out. I don't want to see your face"
"Not before you eat" (He holds a spoon with rice and daal in front of her face.) "please..eat" (She looks at him with pain which also refelcted the same in Maan's eyes. He brings the spoon closer and she unknowingly opens her mouth while still looking into his eyes. After feeding her Maan sits down at the corner of the bed "Geet, I know you hate me and I know I betrayed you but please beleive me I had nothing to do with that arrest. I, myself, was going to turn my uniform in so I could be with you. Believe it or not I do love you Geet"
She turns her face away while lying on the bed, it was kind of hard to do since her hand was tied to the bed post restraining her. Maan sees the marks on her wrist caused by the handcuffs. He takes a deep breath before opening up the handcuff. She looks at him shocked.
"you can go. I don't want to cause you anymore pain Geet. I just wanted you to hear me out. The highway is near from this house. If you want, I could have Adi drop you home. After today, I promise not to come your way again."
Maan looks at her final time at the door with pain before closing the door. Geet lies down on the bed in tears and confusion. She didn't know what to do or say. Should she believe in what he said? Was he really going to do what he said he was going to do and that to for her? For their love? Her stiff barrier, the brick wall that she had built up since she was little was slowly crumbling away. Her pain, her fear and her memories were slowly seeping back in her heart as the bricks of her heart tore apart.
Maan sat on the floor outside of her door just thinking about his decision. He didn't want her to go but he couldn't see her in pain either. He regretted his decision of kidnapping her but he had no other option to make her understand. He got transferred here when he found out she was in this city. He always looked at her from far away not knowing how to face her on time. He always made sure she was not in any trouble and knew no matter where she is, she will strike again as the Bandit Queen; that is why he was at that part; to protect her. Now, his plan of her coming after, of him explaining what happend was all a waste. She hates him and has every right to do so as well and why not he betrayed her so badly.
"Maan what happened?"
He looks at Adi, his best friend at the moment who has been with him helping him in this plan not caring about anything. Adi is the only person he could count on for anything and everything. He knew Adi would never betray their friendship and brotherhood they have. When he couldn't count on his own family to help him, Adi was there for him.
"I let her go. You have to drop her back home. I don't think I would be able to do so"
"You what?! You know how dangerous she was even tied down and now you let that cat out of her hold?"
"its okay, she won't do anything. I know. Adi, I am going out for a walk make sure she is safe and call me as soon as you drop her home."
"But Maan"
Adi calls after Maan who was near the exit. Maan looks toward Geet's room door before leaving. Meanwhile, Geet sat on the bed listening to their converstation. She gets up from the bed wipping her tears making her way out the door where his friend stood. He looks at her with fear but tried to be as brave as he could. She smiles and makes her way toward the kitchen for a glass of water.
She turns her face toward Adi leaning against the kitchen counter while slowly taking a causal sip. Both look at one another, Geet with a smile while Adi with fear.
"So you are going to take me home?" (She takes another sip while looking at him. He nodes his head yes unable to say anything. He was all alone in this home, no one was here to hear his screams, no one. She puts the glass down fixing her outfit before walking towards him in slow steps)
"This is how it is going to go down, Adi. You are going to leave this house right now and if you even dare to tell anyone especially Maan what I told you to do then I will make sure to hunt you down and kill you myself. You understand?"
He nodes his head yes. She pats his face making him whimper in fear. "Good boy. Now, leave. I would like to be all alone with Maan."
She winks at him. She walks past him toward her room door shutting it quickly. Adi, comes out of his thoughts deciding on what to do. Should he be killed by Geet or Maan? If he gets killed by Geet then she would have no mercy on him if by Maan then at least for the sake of their friendship he would go easy on him before killing him. Ohh god what kind of friendship did I get stuck into?
