Rule Breakers – Part 2

In a tight sports tank top, mini shorts, and a loosely hanging wool kuresia work shrug, and sports shoes paired with short sports socks, Geet landed at the Heathrow airport, with a little worry on her face. 

This was her dream destination for pursuing her higher studies. But now, it’s more like a forced decision on her. Like other students, she does not have to find her apartment, look for like-minded girls as her roomie, manage her own life along with studies, think about budget management, look for a nearby grocery store, or find an underground place to sneak for a car or a bike race, or find a second-hand car and bike to take a rough ride, find a hiking place and a bar to sneak out.

 All she has to do is stay with an extremely famous, rich, and out-of-her-league family, be a good family girl so that her deeds do not call into question the upbringing of her parents. 

Her parents knew her and even for her crazy shortcomings, felt proud of whatever little goodness that she had in her. They simply loved her unconditionally.

Nevertheless, her parents claimed but in reality, these people were strangers to her from a completely different class and way of life. She will be judged for her acts. If it matches or not with what they were expecting from the only child of Mohinder and Rano Handa. Her life is going to be restricted and judged. But this is what it is, and it’s just a matter of two years.

Geet collected her luggage and came out. She has asked her parents to let them know that she will reach the house on her own. Her parents did, but were not convinced that it was possible that Rajinder Bhai, as her mother called him, as if he were just any usual relative, would not send anyone to receive her.

Hoping that no one comes to receive and that she does not have to encounter her cage right away, she came out. But as she had expected, there was a well-dressed man in uniform, holding a placard with her name. She could not have missed it because the banner was too big and too exclusive. As if she were the most important person coming out. 

She looked around at other people who moved ahead towards the other place cards. Most definitely looked much more highly positioned in their job, but her welcome card was most exclusive.

This was her problem. These rich people made their child feel special without any significant achievement. And the same must be the case with the three elite boys she is bound to live with. Damn, she is so much hating this idea of day and night, bearing the pompous rich boys and witnessing them show off their achievements in a damn attitude, the achievements gained with little effort and more due to overflow of money. 

Especially one of them, Pinky said, one of them seemed like a troublemaker type, having some rumors around him. Well, she did not have much time to research the boys, as other issues took priority.

However, Geet reached the man with the place card. 

“I am Geet, Geet Handa. The girl in your place card.” The short man said nothing, just stared at her like she’d grown another head—first at her face, then at the picture card, like it held the secrets of the universe. As she felt more and more insulted, a tall, lean, and ridiculously handsome guy waltzed in and gave the short man a playful smack on the head.

“Nakul – what the hell are you doing?” The man then looked at her

“I am sorry. He is a little slow and doesn’t need any effort to act silly. Geet, right?”

She hesitantly nodded. He extended his hand in a full mannerism

“Hi, I am Dev, Dev Khurana. Welcome to London and our family, Geet.” She shook hands with him.

Well, the sucking formality already started. But Dev’s casual approach comforted her much more than her expectations.

“Madam, I am Nakul. They always say I am in a hurry and make mistakes. I was trying to be careful and match each feature of yours from this photo.” The man complained innocently, effortlessly bringing a smile to her face

“Geet, ignore him. Come with me,” He then looked at Nakul

“Will you manage to bring her luggage or…”

“Sab kaam main hi sambhalta hoon ghar ka” Nakul cribbed.

“Hmmm, pata hai,” Dev shook his head and turned to Geet. “Let’s go,” he said in a normal, welcoming tone, as if talking to a family member. Despite her guarded demeanor, she felt surprisingly comfortable walking beside him.

They reached the VVIP parking Zone, and another, much younger boy appeared with a smile

“Hi, I am Vikrant Khurana, the youngest of the three Khurana brothers. But you can call me Vicky as that’s what I am for my family and you are family now” he said with a very comforting smile and extended his hand for a handshake.

“Hi, nice meeting you Vicky. I am Geet” she gave her hand in his.

“Yes, I know. We came to receive Geet Handa,” he laughed, making her laugh at his silly joke

“Well, I can tell, we will be best friends. I am joining the same university for master’s as you” he said with a bright smile.

“Really?” Geet could not hold back getting loosened in front of down-to-earth and easy Vicky.

On the ride to her new place—well, it’ll be her place for the next two years—Geet was seated next to Vicky, while Dev was up front, and Nakul was behind the wheel.

Vicky and Dev gave her a high-level tour guide as they passed through the city. It felt so comforting, as if she were talking to new friends. She sighed; at least they did not treat her as an alien. 

“You look smart and sporty. Are you into sports? “

Geet didn’t prefer to open that side of hers. Her parents have strictly asked her to not indulge in such activity

“Yeah, just casually. Once in a while in university.” She shrugged off.

“I actually won the Miss University pageant before the culmination of the session.” She changed the direction of their thoughts about her

Geet was relaxed by the time they neared home. The car took turns and slowly merged into the quieter suburb

“Our property starts from here” Vicky stated

And from there, the car drove for about half an hour through this stunning area that was full of natural beauty, switching the view between these massive, heavy trees and long stretches of grass and bushes. One could feel the richness and class way before even entering!

The car stopped at the grand patio of a grand Khurana Mansion.

Geet was again nervous seeing all the elders, who didn’t look like elders by any chance. So well-maintained they were. Even granny and grandpa looked so straight, fit and smart, waiting to welcome her.

They all warmly welcomed her with open arms. Geet felt a wave of surprise as she saw the excitement on the faces of the people she had been running away from meeting.

She was totally blown away by the aarti, big warm hugs that she got, and the uncles, they were simply buzzing with excitement. Having a girl, a daughter, was such a big deal for them. How could Geet even think about complaining now? The family with three boys was just on cloud nine to welcome a daughter into the mix!

“Come dear,” warmly called in a lady, physically very fit, with beautiful features, beautiful hair, elegantly dressed in a fine silk kurti

“I am Sandhaya. Badi Mummy of Dev and Vicky.”

She then introduced her to Rajendra, Sukhinder, Gauri, and Savitri Devi. Everyone welcomed her with love and excitement, while Sandhya declared Geet to be her daughter in the house.

As they settled in, Geet wondered how wonderfully this big family stayed together. In India, she lived in a nuclear family with her Mom and Dad, and they had sent her this far away, scared of her own Daarji and Brij Veerji, son of her Tayaji.

In India, she lived in a nuclear family with her Mom and Dad, who strangely felt compelled to send her away, fearing her own Daarji and Brij Veerji, Tayaji’s son, were somehow plotting to prove she was a danger to herself and her family. They seemed to believe that she couldn’t possibly be trusted to live freely; according to them, her every action could at any moment jeopardize her and her family’s safety.

This was just their way of trying to hook her up with a totally forgettable minister’s son, Sujeet, just to keep their business stuff running smoothly. Sujeet had been all over her ever since he spotted her in Hoshiarpur. And it wasn’t just him— her relatives were annoyed with how she managed her freedom, different from what a typical girl expected from a good family.

Additionally, Geet was doing nothing to help Mohinder and Rano save her. She always did something or the other and gave them reasons to prove their point.

Her act, six months back, of breaking the traffic signal to chase Sujeet’s men and hit the hell out of them with her girls and boys gang had landed her in the police station, giving Darji and Brij Veerji reason to show their rage and conveyed that Sujeet and his men will kidnap her and that will not be good for her, family reputation and their business relationship.

But on the request of Mohinder, Darji confirmed that he will work with the minister to avoid any chance of her kidnapping if Geet is married to Sujit after the completion of her graduation.

Additionally, if Geet involves herself in any unexpected task in between, they will get her married immediately 

Her parents had to agree to this to buy some time. After which, Geet was strictly instructed by her parents to behave civilly.

But Geet being Geet – gave a damn about Sujit or Brij.  She and her biker buddies were capable of handling such goons. 

She, on the last day of her exam, witnessed a boy body-shaming and mocking a junior. Geet lost her temper, and then the stupid boy was lying on the ground with his nose bleeding.

Well, it was Geet’s hard luck that she always ended up taking fights with kids from influencer family.

Complaint went to her parents, warning given for strict actions against her and disqualification from the contest.

But as a huge population of students, coming in support of her, management had to take back the complaints.

All these incidents ultimately lead to sending Geet to the most secure abode – stay with Khurana’s.

Two days passed, and everything seemed to be going exceptionally well for Geet. She was being showered with kindness and attention, yet a weight began to settle on her shoulders as she grappled with the pressure of living up to expectations. She worried that if she made even the smallest mistake, it would not only disappoint her parents in front of this gracious family but would also let down those who had extended their love and trust to her. This deep affection made her aware of her responsibilities and the impact of her actions.

Also, this was the wonderful opportunity life was offering her to transform and grow. Ultimately, she has the chance to excel in her career and find a wonderful partner, not merely a boy, but a truly admirable man. A man who is mature and composed enough to help her thrive and feel grounded.

She can’t put pressure on her parents to deal with another kid like her.

Only this path will ensure she is not a burden on them anymore. 

So, Geet chose to embrace the girl they envision – decent, playful, and dedicated to her career, effortlessly connecting with everyone in a lighthearted way. And why not? This positive approach will surely enhance her career as well!

She was happy that the family here was simple unlike her assumptions and even boys were no red flag, all grounded by nature even if they naturally carry the aura of affluence. These people, comparatively simple by heart won’t challenge her decision of being a simple girl. Though she has not yet met one more member of the family. But now, after seeing the whole family, she was rest assured, he will not be very different. She can be just friends with him like she is with Dev and Vicky.

Geet decided to leave that dangerous take on life and stay away from any red flag.

“Geet” Geet turned with the sound of compassionate yet strong voice

She turned to see Rajendra there “Uncle?”

“Am I disturbing you?” he asked humbly

“No Uncle, please come in”

Raj entered the room “Come sit, dear”

“How are you feeling here”

“Missing my home but felt very welcomed here. Thanks to you all.”

“Just wanted to say, my dear, consider this as your home. If there’s anything you desire or long for, please feel free to ask. You’re always welcome to take what you need, as you have every right to it.”

“Sure uncle. So nice of you”

“No need for formality here. I truly cherish having you in this house, dear. Just be with me as you do with Mohinder and Sandhya, and like you are with Rano Bhabhi. We’ve been childhood family friends, and our bond is one of those friendships that remains unchanged by time or wealth.”

“Alright, Uncle, brace yourself for some delightful chaos coming your way!” she laughed

“Ser aankhon pe bachcha,” he gently placed his hand on her head, tenderly caressing her hair. Geet could truly feel the warmth and love of a father’s touch, bringing her comfort in that moment.

Geet answered with a grateful smile

“I know, mine one is away but are you gelling well with the boys”

“Yes. I had not expected to get along so well with the such high-profile Khurana boys, but they made me so comfortable. No attitude” she sain with genuinity.

“They all have attitude but they are very well aware that you are a family. And with family, they will just be a family”

“I am feeling very comfortable here, so do not worry. Aunties came to ask the same.”

“Fine. I just wanted to tell you, that live here without any concern, like you do in your home. Express anything that you need, wish or anything that bothers you.  And your protection is my promise to your parents. We have securities for you but if you feel uncomfortable with them around you or if they make you feel that your privacy is hindered, we can just have them look at your security without interfering your privacy. Still, till you are not comfortable with security, boys are there to protect you. They have all given me promise to keep your safety as their top priority”

“Uncle, you are doing so much for me”

“You have no idea how close Mohi and I am? It’s our fault to keep away for so many years. But you are nothing less than my own daughter”

“Thanks Uncle”

“And yes – You are going for admission with Vicky tomorrow, right?”

“Yes.” She paused for a moment to thing

“Uncle, I have a question. What if I’m not really the type of girl you had in mind?”

“Don’t your parents know about your plus and minus? Don’t they still love you?”

Geet smiled

“So, do you really think all the kids around here are perfect? They totally have their annoying habits. Sure, I get a little frustrated at times and yell at them sometimes, but can I ever stop caring about any of them? And yeah, you’re part of that ‘them’ too!”

“They are all nice” 

“You have not yet met mine one. He is one of his kind.” Raj said thoughtfully. Not giving much into it. He didn’t want her to make an image of his son based on his view.

Geet smiled, not giving much into his comment about his son, whom she has not yet met.

After a nice talk, Raj left.

The admission process kept Geet busy while she maintained a low profile, and Vicky was a helpful and friendly tour guide.

Precap – Oops!! A surprising forbidden apple! She was doing just fine—until temptation walked in looking like a Greek god

Author’s note – If I get 50+ likes, I will make next chapter password free. If it stays low, I will password protect it for only who have liked here. More comments can balance for few lesser likes. In short – I want to see your interest. Or else, only for those who are reading..

Additionally – Silent Whisper Chapter 26 is ready.I am reviewing it. After I get some good response on this one, I will post it.

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