Chapter 31
Daniel Lawson
has been spotted with renowned Geet Pearson of Pearson Designs. Sources state
the duo were only having lunch as he is once again getting his apartment
redone. Daniel has responded to our call stating it was just a lunch between
working partner and as usual Geet Pearson has refused to comment.
"Have you
seen the new article that was printed?" Sean questioned placing the
magazine down on the patio table as he joined Geet outside in the garden.
"The
bas***ds called me on my work mobile, they should've written what I said to
them" she muttered as she dug into her kale and mushroom salad.
"What did
you say?" he looked curiously.
"That this
call better be about hiring me to do their renovating or I'd be suing them for
harassment, mentioning that I've got a very good friend named Elisa Wyatt who'd
love to take on the case" Geet winked.
"You
threatened them?" Sean laughed.
"Indirectly"
Geet chuckled. "I don't see why these journalists don't focus on
highlighting issues with social issues, hunger, homelessness".
"People
love to be nosy and read articles based on gossip than real news" he
answered.
"What are
you two talking about?" Tara walked over joining them with little Theresa
resting on her hip.
"Just this
article" Sean pointed and took his daughter onto his lap. Theresa kicked
her legs excitedly reaching for his rough stubbled cheeks. "Hey baby girl"
he cooed kissing his daughter making her laugh hysterically at the feel of his
rough cheek tickling her.
"I'll pick
Nick up from nursery" Geet told Tara.
"You sure?
Don't you have any appointments?"
"I've just
got the one, I'll send Aryan or Zarina" Geet replied. "I feel as if
I've not spent time with my boo" she added.
"He's going
to be excited seeing you there" Tara nodded, "He was asking yesterday
when you're coming to see him".
"Aww, I
can't wait to see him as well"
"Bring him
straight home" Tara told her.
"No, I've
got something planned" Geet shook her head.
"Fine, no
sweets or anything. He told me his teeth's been hurting, he's got an appointment
on Monday to see his dentist".
"Okay"
Geet agreed to her sister's request.
After they'd had
lunch together, Geet hung around playing with her niece for some time allowing
Tara and Sean spend some time together.
Sean looked out
the window smiling as he watched Geet playing peak-a-boo with his daughter.
"Sean, did
you hear what I was saying?" Tara walked over placing the dirty dishes
into the sink.
"Sorry,
what?" he picked up the scrubber and started washing the dishes whilst
Tara started wiping down the appliances and counter.
"I was
asking, what are we going to get mum and dad for their anniversary" she
repeated, "Where are you lost anyway?"
"I was just
thinking about Geet telling me something the other day" Sean responded.
"What did
she say?" Tara inquired.
"That's for
me to know, love" he winked. If there was one thing he absolutely loved
about Geet it would be the fact that he could trust her to keep quiet about
things he didn't want to share with anyone, and she trusted him to do the same.
"Sometimes
you both are... so annoying with these secrets" Tara rolled her eyes, she
then looked at her husband seriously, "Do I have to be concerned?"
Sean glanced out
briefly stealing a glance of Geet then looked at his wife, "Nope, she'd
find her way as always" he smiled confidently.
"Thank you"
Tara hugged him from behind pressing a kiss to his cheek, "you've been her
support when she refused to indulge us in her secrets". Sean smiled gently
and laughed seeing Theresa catch Geet's hair into her tiny hands and wrap them
around her fingers completely. Geet winced however she laughed pretending she
was crying making Theresa laugh loudly...
"Gigi! Gigi
you came" Nick screeched excitedly as he ran out noticing it was Geet that
had come to pick him up and not his dad.
"Hey boo"
Geet crouched down lifting him up in her arms.
"Gigi I
missed you loads and loads" he wrapped his small arms around her neck
hugging her tightly. "You're not going out flying again are you?" he
pulled back looking at her curiously.
"Not for
another week, you've got me for one full week" Geet responded.
"Good,
you're mine then okay?" he grinned.
"Yours?"
Nick nodded
smiling sheepishly.
"Okay, I
agree to be yours Nick Jaxon" Geet responded.
"Let's get
married so we can be together forever and forever" Nick squealed.
"Shall we
run away into sunset?" Geet laughed as she settled him on his car seat
buckling him in.
"Yeah and
we have to have all my favourite songs and I want to wear my haribo ring"
"Oh I can
do that, I can get you the haribo ring but can you buy me my diamond?"
Geet asked as she climbed into her car and started the car.
"I'll get
daddy to give me some money" he responded making Geet laugh.
Maan looked at
the supermarket store from inside the car. It had taken 4 sessions with Shirley
before he had agreed to give it a try. Rajeev had kept quiet, he knew his son
enough to know that Maan right now was thinking and analysing his surroundings.
Maan thought
about Shirley's words, he'd fought enemies, he's held a gun, he's shot, he's killed
however stepping into that supermarket alone made him more nervous.
He closed his
eyes for a moment recalling the sounds of his late chief who'd died in action.
One step
forward is all you need to be pushed in the direction.
One step
to overcome the first shiver, the silver of fear that tenses your entire body.
Take the
first step
It becomes
easier to take the second and third
Ignorance
at that time is bliss
Repeating the
words inwardly, he placed his hand on the handle and opened it.
Before he climbed
out, he turned to Rajeev, "Dad, why don't you head home for now? I'll call
you when I'm finished he shopping"
"Okay"
Rajeev agreed, he wasn't going to say much more as he knew this was taking a
lot of courage for Maan to even consider stepping inside and doing their weekly
shopping. Maan inhaled deeply then stepped out of the car and walked across.
Though Rajeev had agreed, he wasn't going to be leaving his son, he might not
be following him but he wanted to be there in case Maan wanted his support.
Maan didn't miss
the second glances he received as soon as he walked in, for a moment he
hesitated and had wanted to turn around returning to car. He took soft deep
breaths as he pushed himself forward, as his late chief officer had said -
ignorance is bliss. He ignored the second glances of strangers and continued
inside grabbing items from his mother's shopping list and placing them in the
trolley.
After he had
finished, he queued up in line to pay for the items, as it came to his turn the
cashier had smiled widely greeting him, the cashier hadn't blinked twice as he
scanned the items. As Maan went to pay, he noticed that the guy had 3 missing
fingers. He offered a small smile, it may be an injury that seemed small
compared to himself but it was an injury that was probably affecting the guy
and here he was working amongst crowds. "Thank you very much" Maan
thanked the cashier who'd packed the items in the carrier bags for him.
"You're
welcome sir, enjoy your day" he responded and passed Maan the receipt.
Maan pulled out
his phone to call his father when a horn sounded. He looked up to see his
father still waiting.
Rajeev climbed
out of the car and helped Maan place the shopping into the trunk.
"You didn't
have to wait,dad"
"I wanted
to" Rajeev responded. As they finished placing the carrier bags into the
car, Rajeev turned to Maan placing a hand on his shoulder. "I want you to
know I am so so prod of you, Maan" he stated.
Maan smiled
gently, "Thanks, dad. It means a lot" he nodded.
"Gigi can I
buy a toy?" Nick asked excitedly as he scrambled out of the car bumping
into someone's legs. Maan looked down at a familiar face and looked confused
wondering where he'd seen the young boy. Geet closed the car door walking
around and looked surprised noticing Maan and his father.
"Hi, I know
you" Nick tilted his head back.
"Hi"
Maan responded with a smile then looked at Geet who'd smiled politely.
"Oh, hi.
Sorry about my nephew, he's too excited right now" Geet looked
apologetically.
"No
worries, no harm done" Maan replied.
"Geet isn't
it?" Rajeev asked.
"Yes"
"How are
your parents?" he asked politely making conversation.
"They're
doing great"
"It's going
to be my papa's anniversary with my nana" Nick cut in.
"Oh that's
nice, what are you getting them?" Rajeev crouched down looking at Nick in
amusement.
"Well we
don't know yet, so Gigi is letting me buy my present first"
Rajeev chuckled,
"You best get going inside then, I'm sure there's some exciting toys
waiting" he winked.
"C'mon
Gigi, we gotta go" Nick glanced up at Geet, his eyes widened and his hands
clasping onto her wrist.
"Okay, okay"
Geet agreed happily and looked between Maan and Rajeev. "Bye, I'll see you
both around" she said and was dragged by an over enthusiastic Nick.
"The little
boy is cute" Rajeev commented as they climbed inside the car.
"Hmm"
Maan agreed, his thoughts however were on Geet. As always, she looked
impeccably perfect with her red blouse, black pants and red heels. She'd had
her hair in a simply pony tail today. He recalled the first time he'd seen her
as Kartik was looking through her instagram. He hadn't ever seen her in a state
where she had looked unpresentable.
He recalled the
thought that had once gravitated in his mind when he had seen her for the first
time. He'd wanted to reach out and touch her seemingly smooth skin, back then
he hadn't thought he would have come to such close contact with her but now,
she was going to soon work on his home. He still hadn't found out whether the
colour of her eyes were actually blue or not. He pinched the bridge of his nose
shaking his thoughts off and reminded himself of his achievement today. However
with that he was reminded of the achievements of Geet Pearson.
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