Chapter 16
She remembered what her father told her then, what she wants, that's what she follow. She must be brave, not be affected by what others say.
But as she grew up, as she became aware of things in the world, she thought of hiding, being a coward because no matter what you explain, they won't believe you. They don't understand you.
She was even more discouraged when she lost Dad. No one to defend us, I was completely weakened, I lost hope to bring out who I really am.
Babe?’
Geet stopped from reminiscing when she heard Maan's voice. She smiled when he called her. He always has been calling her 'babe' since that day.
She didn't even want to admit that she was thrilled.
She looked at him and saw his irritated face. She laughs, ‘What?’
Maan frowned, ‘Are you listening to me?
Of course...
His eyes narrowed at what she said. He doubts her answer. She laughed even harder at his face. She couldn't stop it, she squeezed his cheek.
Irritably, he removed it and glared at her, ‘Stop pinching my cheeks! He growled.
She just shook her head and leaned against his chest.
They were currently sitting on his couch and watching TV in the bedroom. She felt his shock and his tenseness at what she did.
Geet just smiled. Until now, he is still surprised by her actions. Because she became even more attached to him, became tender. She made an effort to cook him food every day with a sticky note.
Aarmaan also noticed what she was doing but the only surprising thing was that he didn't talk to her about it. But maybe that's better.
She felt Maan's hand go around her shoulder and kiss the top of her head. Her heart beat faster.
She was now happy with their relationship. Relationship without label. They are like lovers in what they do, but both are happier when both feel the same.
'I want to date you, Gee. '
She heard him say so she looked up. ‘Really?
Yes, and I will talk to Aarmaan if I can go out with you.
Geet nodded and adjusted her seat ‘I'll help you. I hope we can get him to agree.
His chocolate eyes sparkled at what she said. He has this cute smile while looking at her.
He held her face and stared at her. It's like he memorizing every part.
Sam...’
She gave blank look to this words.
You really look like my Sam...’ He added and smiled as if delirious. She smiled back at him, a bitter smile. Something squeezed her heart because of failure.
S-Sam again? I thought, I made this clear to you last time? Forget about Sam because you will be more trapped in your past.’ She forced her voice to be full even though she was feeling crushed.
She felt like she wanted to lock herself in the bathroom and vent her feelings. She wanted to cry. It hurts to think that he is only doing all this because she look like Sam.
Just her name makes her feel sick, what will happen when they meet? She doesn’t think she can handle it. I think I'm going to die.
I'm trying, okay? But I can't, it's hard because I love her. She's the only one who can heal me. No one else, not Aarmaan and not even you.
Tears welled up in her eyes because of what he said. He said it was even more painful. It's like her heart was being trampled on, so was her whole being.
She doesn't know if Maan is numb or wondering. Can't he see that she was hurting? Does he not understand her feelings?
She took a breath and calmed herself; her eyes fell on her hand. ‘Y-You're just obsessed with her, Maan. You don't love her, you're just locking yourself in the lie that you have feelings for her. How can you say that? We're here to help you but she's still the you're looking for. Are you really like that, hm?’
So what are you trying to say?! He asked in angry tone.
Geet looked up when she heard the anger in his voice. He looked at her with glaring eyes. “I've gone crazy because of her! I've gone crazy because I love her so much! And then you will say that I'm not in love with her, that I'm just fooling myself? And what do you know about my feelings? You didn't even know me! You only know me by my name but you don't know my past! How I feel! He shouted.
At the same time as his tears were hers, he avoided looking at her and violently wiped his eyes. She tried to touch him but he avoided.
I'm sorry, Maan.’ That's all she can say. Maybe she was just so hurt that she said that.
He nodded and turned to her, frowning and she was surprised when his hand suddenly raised and wiped her cheek. ‘I'm sorry too; I just miss her that's why I said those things.’
Instead of settling down, her tears seemed to flow more and more. This is difficult when you love someone who loves someone else.
You will always be hurt but you have to bear it because it is your fault that you fell.
He came closer to her and hugged her. ‘Sshhh, stop crying. babe. I'm sorry...’ he said softly.
She bit her lip and hugged him back...let herself settle in while feeling the warmth of his body.
She smiled and closed her eyes. She hopes they can always be like this. If only time could stop so that they could always hug each other.
Maan stroke her back, ‘Do you want pasta? I can cook for you.’
She immediately separated from his hug and looked at him. ‘Will you cook for me?’
It felt like something warm caressed her heart when he nodded. She stood up and pulled him with smile on her face, ‘Let's go!’
He laughed at her reaction. Who wouldn't be happy if someone you love cooks for you?
After both went down to the kitchen, she saw Nanny and Rohan currently resting while talking at the table.
When Nanny looked at them, Geet smiled and came closer. She glanced at them both.
‘Good afternoon, Nanny. Have you eaten yet?’
She gave her a smile and nodded then looked behind her at Maan.
Good afternoon to you too, Geet, Maan Sir. Would you like me to cook you a snack? She was about to stand up.
Geet immediately grabbed her arm and stopped her from standing. She shakes her head, ‘Don't worry. The thing is that Maan will cook.
Nanny's eyes widened and she looked happy. ‘Really?
Geet nodded, ‘Yes.
Well that's good. Would you like my son to help you, Maan Sir?
Geet looked at Rohan who was currently staring at her. So when she caught his gaze, his face turned red again.
No need, Nanny. I can do it by myself. And please, don't call me Sir, just Maan.’ Maan said with his cold voice. Geet snorted and glanced at him.
She saw his irritated face again. She wondered but didn't ask.
She only looked away from him when she felt the two(Nanny and Rohan) stand up. She frowned as looked at them both.
‘Geet, M-Maan. We still have something to do at the warehouse, we'll go first.’
Before Geet could say anything, they left. She looked at rohan and found him nervous.
Why is Rohan always like that? It's like he really doesn't like me...
Geet just stopped thinking when suddenly someone flicked her forehead. She snorted and frowned when she looked at Maan who was frowning.
Stop staring at him. I want your eyes only for me.
It seemed like he didn't say anything and then turned away.
Geet was left stunned as was deafened by the force of her heartbeat.
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As the days and months pass, Maan's condition was getting better. Geet really feel that he is in good condition not because he doesn't gone wild like before.
She will not trigger him not because he will definitely hurt himself like what happened before.
Geet?
She looked up when she heard someone speak. She saw Aarmaan looking at her and watching what she was doing.
What are you doing?’ He asked and sat in front of her. She was here now in the big living room of their house. She left Maan in the room, who was currently sleeping.
Reports...’ She replied sparingly and fixed it because she was done.
He nodded and he glances up before turning back to her. ‘Where is Maan?
In his room, sleeping, Why? Geet asked.
Aarmaan shrugged and adjusted his seat, ‘Can you wake him up for me?’
Geet frowned, ‘Why?
‘I just need to talk to him.’
‘It can be later, right?’
Her eyes widened when she said that she saw his smile. Why did she say that?!
‘W-Well... I mean...’ Her explanation was cut off when she saw him shaking his head.
‘It's okay, I know you care for him.’
She felt her face heat up at what he said. Come on, Geet!
But... I just need someone to talk to. I'm broken hearted. He sighed.
Geet stopped and stared at him. She just noticed his appearance. His black hair was a mess; he looked like he hadn't slept well in days. There was some stubble on his face; she guessed he didn't even bother to fix himself.
His eyes were so sad that couldn't stop asking, ‘Why?
‘Little fight with my girlfriend.’
Her eyes widened, ‘You have a girlfriend? Is that the one you showed me last time?’
Aarmaan nods sadly, ‘Yeah...’ He said then stood up. She followed him until he entered the kitchen.
She sighed and stood up. She was still hesitating if she should wake up Maan, but poor Aarmaan, maybe he really needs someone to talk to.
She didn't wait for Aarmaan to come back and she went to his brother’s room. She slowly opened the door and put what she brought on the side desk.
Geet sat on the edge of the bed and watched the sleeping Maan. She even smiled because he was hugging a pillow and his mouth was slightly open. He's still like a child.
She raised her hand to stroke his hair. This is how she wakes him up. He stirred a bit so she spoke. ‘Maan...’
He moaned and reached for her hand. He moved her hand to his lips as he gave a light kiss to the back of her hand and then opened his eyes.
Her heart warmed and smiled at him. ‘Sorry for waking you up. Aarmaan said to wake you up. Your brother is broken hearted.
He smiled at her and she was surprised when he pulled her to his chest. She fell down and felt its heat because he was half nà ked.
5 minutes, babe...’ He whispered at her using his hoarse voice. Her cheeks warmed and she just let him do what he wanted to do.
She listened to his heartbeat. Strong and fast. She smiled because both felt the same. But maybe, she was just being carried away by her imagination because she was far away from the reason.
Geet got up from him and adjusted her seat. She heard his complaint and was about to pull her but she immediately avoided it.
Maan glared at her but she just shook her head at him. ‘5 minutes is done, come down now. Your brother needs you.’
He took a deep breath and stared at her while sitting on the bed, ‘Damn that Aarmaan’
He looked at Geet, ‘Tie my hair, baby.’
You have no hands?’
Then I won't go downstairs. He looked away.
Fine! Stand right there!’ geet gave up into his demand.
No. I changed my mind. I'll just go back to sleep.
‘Maan Singh Khurana. Don't be lazy or I'll sleep in the other room!’
And she was not wrong because he immediately got up and glared at her. ‘Geet!’
She laughed softly and went to him. He was sitting at the foot of the bed.
She immediately grabbed his hair and tied it with her hand.
She heard him tsk-ed and then suddenly he wrapped his arms around her waist and buried his face on her stomach.
She stopped what was doing and looked at him. ‘Maan?
I'm still sleepy, babe...’ he complained.
‘You can go back to sleep later. Poor Aarmaan, he needs someone to talk to.’ Geet said softly.
Tsk. That sonofabitch. He cursed.
Your mouth, Maan! She glared at him.
He looked up at her and frowned. ‘What?
‘Stop cursing, it hurts my ears.’
Tsk, whatever. He rolled his eyes.
Geet tried to remove his hands from her waist but he held her even tighter. She just stopped when the door suddenly opened. She heard Aarmaan’s big grin as he looked at maaneet.
“That's why…’ he said meaningfully. Her eyes widened and her face got hot from embarrassment. Aarmaan caught them in this situation! What's even more embarrassing is that Maan still doesn't want to let her go from the hug.
Hey, brother! Go downstairs, drink with me.’ He said and closed the door.
Drink with me? Don't tell me, will they drink? Is Aarmaan's brain broken?
Maan separated from her so she retreated. He stood up and Geet looked up at him, he grinned at her and planted a kiss on her lips.
‘Maan! She blushes.
Gosh! My heart is beating so fast!
He just laughed and went straight to the bathroom. She just fell in love with his charm that she also likes.
Geet left the room and went downstairs again. She saw Aarmaan at the kitchen counter holding a glass of wine. He looked at her. There's his grin again. ‘By the way, you didn't even tell me...’
‘Stop already Aarmaan.
‘Oh, Why are you making Maan drink?’
Aarmaan grinned widely, ‘Don’t change the topic, Geet. I know what's happening between the two of you.
You're good that you know coz I'm not. She said sarcastically.
Aarmaan chuckled, ‘I never thought that you're a joker, Gee. Is that how my brother affected you?’
‘Ammy! Stop it.’
She heard footsteps so turned behind her. Maan frowned as he walked towards them.
He immediately grabbed her waist which surprised her, what is he doing?!
‘Why are you talking to him, babe?
Geet feel like run away and hide because she doesn't seem to have anything to face Aarmaan.
Aarmaan laughs, ‘Relax, bro! I won't steal Geet from you.
‘Shut up! And stop calling me bro!
Geet closed her eyes at Maan's voice. It's like he swallowed a microphone.
‘Yeah, yeah, whatever. Join me here, I'll get you drunk.’ Aarmaan said and geet frowned, ‘He can't drink yet, Aarmaan.
He grinned and shakes his head, ‘Oh, don't worry, Geet-ah. Trust me, he can. I'm his doctor so I know that.’
Geet was speechless and looked up at Maan by her side.
Maan looked back at her, ‘It's alright, babe, I'm not going to get too drunk. Go up to the bedroom, you're the one who can't drink.
And why is that?’
Because I said so. Go upstairs and sleep. I know that you're tired. Don't worry about me, I can handle myself. He smile and kissed her forehead.
She pushed him away from her when she heard Aarmaan's stupid scream.
It's up to you. If you fall there, I won't help you! Saying so, Geet turned away. She even heard their laughter while she was full of anger.
She was just worried about Maan but he seems to really want to drink. It's up to him! She will just sleep. Hmph!
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Precap ;-
