PHCS – Part 39

Geet was sitting quietly, looking outside the window as Maan was driving on long roads. It had rained and the trees looked even fresh and green as they left the main city. The roads were cleaner. Geet was busy observing the pebbles which felt like moving due to the moving car. Her eyes then got fixed on the water droplets that were falling step by step from one leaf to another. It all looked fresh and soothing. The afternoon sunlight felt sharper due to clean air and low pollution outside the city.

“Seems like the scenery is more interesting than me”

“It’s so soothing and calm” 

“And I am?” “Unpredictable” came her one word complain

“Weather is unpredictable as well,” he teased. Then Geet realized they are on some different quiet road

“Where are we going” she turned towards him

“You like the way” “Yes, but where are we going?”

“Then you will like destination as well”

Maan stopped the car in front of the huge gate of his farmhouse. The keeper opened the door and Maan signaled Geet to step in

“Wow….what’s this place. It’s so beautiful. Can I see around”

“Our farmhouse, it’s all yours” He went to the keeper to give some instruction when Geet went to take a look around the farm house. It was vast and beautiful. At the start of it, it had a long running beautiful garden, the center had a beautiful fountain, with classic statues and a unique collection of pebbles, water kept flowing with soothing noise. Then there was a small deck which had stairs which led to  a Machan. She went there and could see the vast vegetable garden. Geet picked the binoculars placed there on a small table. She looked through it and could clearly see a horse stable and three horses there.

“Wow” came out of her lips and at the same time Maan slid his hand around her waist from behind her. She held his both hands and removed them from her waist

“I am sorry” he again placed his hand around her waist and placed his chin on her shoulder

“Why are you sorry? It was all my fault. I spoilt our special day”

He turned her towards him and pulled her closer “Sorry, Bola na. You know I don’t have control of my anger.” Her eyes filled with tears

“It was our engagement, I was madly waiting for that day. Wanted to spend some special moments with you… kya kya socha tha. And all I did was crave for your one look. Itna Gussa”

“Geet, this is one thing lacking in your Maan. I don’t get angry often but when I get, it’s not in my control”

She touched his cheeks lovingly “My heart goes away from me when you are upset with me. Your anger and my whole world looks barren” he placed his finger on her lips

“Don’t ever say that. I am here to fill your heart and life with love and happiness” She came closer and placed her head on his chest

“Just learn to handle my anger. Once in a while it just props up… kya karoon” Geet pouted.

To her surprise, he bent down and picked her in his arms. “Maa-aan” she felt shy, he smiled and went on walking down the Machan. Geet was very well aware of his one strong arm under her thighs and one one her back and her soft curve pressed on his chest. She was all conscious when their eyes met and to top on to her condition, he winked. 

“Put me down,” she said in an ever so low voice. Maan heard and smiled “ummm what did you say”

“Put me down, please” “Why … something happening… any trouble?” Geet pouted and turned her face. 

Later he took her to the stable and introduced her to his horses. 

“Are we allowed to ride them?” “They are mine now ours, you don’t need anyone’s permission. When we next come, we can ride them.”

All the while Maan was showing her all around, Geet would keep glancing at his face. Maan caught her and pulled her closer to him by her waist and raised his eyebrows with a smile on his face. Geet kept looking at his face for a while, as if absorbing him. She then tiptoed to bring her lips to his and placed a small peck, smiled and looked down blushing. Maan jerked and brought her even closer, held her nape in one palm and the other on her hip, made her bend backward and pressed his lips hard on hers. Geet opened her lips to give him a way. He pushed his tongue inside her and she did the same. They started slowly but increased the intensity and sucked each other long enough to get breathless.

They smiled and Maan pulled her completely close to him. He then turned her signaled his finger to show her the beautiful view of the sunset. 

Later when they were strolling in the beautiful farm house

“Thanks” “What for?”

“You got the best ring. It’s beautiful” “I got it customized. Did you see what’s engraved in the inner side”

She looked up at his face and nodded  in yes “Geet ka Maan” He again pulled her closer “By that, I handed my whole self to you.” Geet moved up and placed a kiss on his cheek.

******* 

Later Maan dropped Geet to Pinky’s house before it would be their dinner time. Geet went out to see him off and had a little walk. She came closer and held his arm by her hand

“Don’t go,” she said, complaining. He rubbed her arm “I can’t stay here in Pinky’s house.” She made a face  “ and also there are few important stuff to look into”

She made her face. “And You are starting the office from Monday. You got a little too much leeway, now you have to seriously learn the work.”

******* 

Monday – Geet reached office. She had to report to Adi. Maan was not in office and Adi kept Geet busy the whole day. Geet could not understand why Adi sir is always after her to make her work always. Poor Adi had strictly been asked by Maan to keep her completely busy.

While Geet was cribbing in the office due to sudden workload; Other side-

Maan pushed the door to the dark room.

“Leave everyone!!!” came his authoritative command. Everyone left and the last one closed the door behind him.  He dragged the chair nearby from his one hand, turned it around to bring it in front of the round table. He placed himself on the chair and his legs crossed each other on the table.

He kept looking at Dev who was tied with chains and in a worn state. His men had already done their deed on him

“leave me… i am sorry, please leave me.” “Sorry… hmmm… you will now be”

He moved forward and rubbed his hand roughly on a fresh wound on his hand. dev hissed “Did my men take good care of you?” He pressed hard on one of his deep wound

“Leave me please… please forgive me…”

“I don’t know that word when it’s regarding my loved one”

“I will never ever come near her, I promise”

“I promise, I will make sure of it.” saying so he got up and took his belt out and he had most cunning smile on his face

“No please” Dev closed his eyes but Maan was unmoved when he poured his anger and hatred on Dev

After he was done pouring his anger on Dev leaving him in a half dead state“Be thankful, I do not take law in my hand.”

Dev was shocked to see this side of Maan. He had done all study on Maan and he had found that he was a very calm and composed, sophisticated businessman. He knew that Maan was powerful but did not have an inch of idea of his ruthlessness. He would have planned otherwise, had he got any idea.

This side of Maan was reserved for those who would lay hands on his loved ones. 

“Your bail has been canceled, so you can rot in jail again. And I will make sure of proper arrangement for you there”

His men had already gotten information from Dev regarding all those who had helped him come inside the venue in spite of such a high security system in place. 

******* 

These days, Geet became close to Pinky and Mr Rajesh Shah, now her uncle. They were fun people and kept the environment lively. At night after dinner, daily they would sit down and have family time, teasing each other or would try their hands at different recipes. 

Pinky, very well took the place of sister and made it easy for Geet to not miss Nandu and Rajji. She would keep pestering her to tell about MSK aka her Jiju now.

Maan was again busy, with his business and on the other side working on making life hell for those all who had helped Dev. Their business was drowning and they very well knew whose act it was but they had no single clue to raise a finger on his side. It all came out as their own wrong business planning. Many started getting government notice for their illegal holdings as well, which otherwise would have never happened.

Geet was not aware of any of these nor was his family.

****

It was Saturday and Geet’s eyes opened  with a beep on her phone. “Coming in half an hour. Geet ready” Smile formed on her face.

Geet got ready and came out

“Geet breakfast,” Pinky interrupted her. She came closer and whispered in her ears

“Going out, he is waiting” “oyee hoyee… go” She made face

“But haww, I had planned for our shopping day out but I better not expect much from a girl having a fiance in the city” Geet pulled her cheeks and ran out.

Maan reached exactly as Geet came out. She went around the car and settled in the passenger seat. Their eyes met, smiles exchanged. Smiling, he placed his eyes on the road and started.

Geet was seeing him after a week but she did not complain. It was a fact and she did not want to bind Maan to her to make him change his lifestyle. He was hers and always made sure to give her time as much as possible from his busy schedule.

“I miss working under you. Missed you in office” He looked at her complain

“Enjoy your time. I am a tough boss. And what I have heard from Adi about how easy you take your job, you don’t want to work under me”

“Adi sir complained about me. That was in HP. I was mostly disturbed by your anger. I am working hard now”

“Don’t you think others have personal problems? If everyone pushes their job aside just like you, how is office gonna run”

“You got me out to scold me?” 

“So you want me to always sweet talk with you? Don’t expect that from me Geet.”

Geet did not say anything. 

After some time, Geet realized they were in a long drive. He stopped at the Dhabba on the highway

“Come” And there was excitement in Geet’s eye “Wow Dhaba, I love having food in Dhaba”

“I know” he pulled her closer and placed quick kiss on her cheek

Geet hugged him immediately “Geet, it’s Dhabba” he reminded her. She reluctantly separated “I thought you are upset with me”

“Not with my fiance.” he said, pulling her closer from the side. They settled on Khat – the four legged bed type seating, made with thick rope in criss cross. He kept holding her one hand in his. He then looked at her 

“Geet, I have no problem if you just want to work so we can spend time together or if you just want to work to keep yourself  busy, I am ok with that. My everything is yours and you do not need to work for money but if that is the case, you can let me know clearly. You can very well enjoy your position, you are my fiance and future partner in the company.”

“Why are you saying so? Have I disappointed you so much?”

“If you want to work seriously for your career, then yes Geet, I don’t appreciate your attitude towards your work. But it’s ok if you are not planning to take your career seriously. Everyone does not need to be careeristic and I am ok with it. Just let me know how you think about your job”

The server comes with menu card “Will you be able to eat here” She was not sure, knowing his sophistication

“You order, I will love to enjoy what my Mishti enjoys” she ordered her favorite, Butter roti, butter chicken, Tadka dal and palak paneer and freshly crushed green chutney for them and server left. Maan kept looking at her, surprised at the variety of orders.

“Mishti?” she questioned about her new name “Sweetheart” he winked

Geet blushed and looked at the other side.  

They were having lunch when she said “I seriously want to work on my career. I want to prove myself and get a position on my own, with your guidance, of course.”

“Are you sure? It won’t be easy learning business with me” he warned

“Yes. At the most, I have to face your anger. I am already used to it by now”

“Seriously??” he laughed “You know you are going to make lag”She made face

“With your high standards to meet” she shook her head 

They then after 6 hours drive stopped at cottage in Lanesdown “Wow such a beautiful place. Wow this cottage” But then it started raining and made the whole environment even more beautiful. Geet ran in the rain, opened her arms to feel the rain pouring on herself and Maan ran inside the shade

“Geet come inside,” he called out. But Geet kept dancing and Maan got lost in her serene beauty. 

But rain started pouring and Geet kept enjoying the rain. Maan had to later go ahead and simply picked her in his arms and took her inside the cottage. As he closed the door “Ahhchhooo” Geet sneezed 

“Very well, caught cold” he taunted. She nodded for no but her sneezing kept on and on

“First go get dry and change. It’s cold here and you are all wet. Go, I will place fire by then in fireplace”

Geet went inside but did not have any change of clothes. “Aaachchoo” Maan heard outside and ran inside to check on her. She was still in her wet clothes

“I don’t have any change of clothes. ” Maan kept looking at her and then started opening buttons of his shirt and moved towards her with his slow lion strides, his eyes continuously on her. Geet moved backward “whaa… what are you doing”

By the time he reached her without bothering to answer her, he had his shirt in his hand. Geet kept looking at him gulping her saliva as he was standing in front of her in his black inner vest. He threw his shirt on her “Go change into this” 

She looked at the shirt “Into thiiis” she hesitated “Achchooo” 

“You go quick or I will do the honors” he warned her. Geet immediately ran to the washroom. This weather, beautiful location and this cottage anyways was not helping her situation and on top, his ways were making her lose control of her overflowing desire for him.

Geet stripped completely in the washroom as each piece of her clothing was completely wet. And with cold catching her, all she had left to wear was his shirt, which was much drier, thanks to his running in the shade. She placed his shirt, filled with his body fragrance on her. She felt shy within herself, imagining not his shirt but him wrapping her this way in his arms.

Geet slowly opened the door and came out, only in his shirt. She reached the living area of the cottage and peeped in to see him setting the fire. His well muscled body glowing with sweat in the fire. Geet’s all turned on heart led her forward. He sensed her and turned his face, their eyes met and stayed locked and then simultaneously scanning each other from top to bottom. His look from top to bottom on her half wet self, only in his shirt froze Geet in her place. Maan got up in trance and moved towards her.