Part 36
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Next morning, Anita made breakfast for everyone while Rano fixed Geet’s room. Maan arranged whole house and then packed Geet’s lunch
“Why are you packing this lunch Maan” his Mom asked confused
“Geet. She need to go to office” he said still packing the boxes
“Geet? Office?”
“Why? Do you expect her to leave her job and sit at home?”
Rano came downstairs “But Maan beta, she is still sleeping”
“She is not sleeping, she is not wanting to wake up”
Both ladies were shocked to see this sudden change in Maan. Maan had been quietly observing Geet and both mothers pampering her pain. But all these were only making Geet sulk more on the incident.
Maan went upstairs
“Morning Jaan, wakeup. It’s already 8 am. Get up fast and get ready for office”
Geet sat down, looking at Maan confused “Office?”
“Kyun naukri chor ker ghar baithne ka irada hai. Come on, get ready fast. I have packed your bag and will drop you to office”
“Maan, office? How?”
“How? The way you have been going to the office every time. Now, come on, get up and get ready soon” he ordered and left.
Geet did not know what to do. How could she go to the office? How will she face everyone? What will everyone imagine happened with her? What has happened to Maan? He now doesn't want her around? He doesn’t care how she will feel?
“Geet, I am waiting downstairs” she heard him
Geet reluctantly gets ready as she has no answer to his question. She came down and Maan was standing with her laptop bag and lunch box.
She looked at him with pleading eyes “Maan”. He ignored her pleading eyes “Come, let’s Go”
Rano did not say anything. She had already handed Geet to Maan’s care. Rano Mohinder always trusted Maan with Geet’s life. He can be casual with his life but his maturity comes when Geet is the subject.
“Maan, once ask if she is ready for office yet or not” said Anita
“I asked her, she has no reason to not go to the office. And It’s her dream career Mom. Okay, I will ask in front of you”
He turned to Geet “Any reason dear why you would not like to go to your job?”
Geet came closer and cupped his face “Mujhe laga tum samjhoge. I am not comfortable”
“Why? Just let me know why you are not comfortable. This is your dream job Geet, you are in mid of critical research with your lead. Are you not missing the progress on it? Don’t you think you have the responsibility of work?”
“How will I face everyone?”
“Why? Did you do anything wrong? I don’t see. I see a brave girl who should be applauded for helping her own self in such situation”
“You think so” she was eager to know what he thinks
“Of course. I have already told you and can repeat it in a loop. I am very proud of you but very disappointed in the way you are taking things now”
“Then why don’t you come to me from last whole week” Geet was not even in condition to realize she was talking in front of their mothers. They quietly moved out, giving the two privacy.
“We will talk about that later.” He sensed, and could feel that mothers moved away.
“Now let’s go.”
He moved out without giving her any chance. Geet followed him.
Maan stopped at the secured gate of NASA. Geet got out and Maan took her in his embrace.
“Go inside with confidence. You are so brave”
Geet reluctantly went inside. The incident that had happened with Geet was hovering her mind, but not on everyone else. People were busy with important tasks. Friends who have witnessed Geet’s incident had kept the news only to them and only informed the authorities of her absence.
This was the US and here people were used to not talking on anyone’s personal issues. It was part of the code of conduct. Actions could be taken if such activities are found.
The HR department also played an active role in behavioral ethics.
However, Geet was very conscious as she entered the office.
“Hey Geet, how are you”
“Fine.”
“Okay, see you later, getting to the meeting” a colleague smiled at her and got busy. Geet was relieved. At least the first person she met forgot about her incident.
Before heading for the lab, Geet settled on her desk. See saw around. It was morning and everyone was busy with their own task.
Geet logged in and saw a series of work related emails. She started looking into them and then realization hit her. She has so much critical research work to proceed. There are some whose deadlines are going to cross and the next project has dependency on her work. There were many emails, awaiting her response.
So many important stuff completely kept her hooked. It was 3 pm and she was immersed in her files and reading
“Geet, you are back girl. Such a relief. You know I was regretting giving so many in one hand” said her Boss Jonathan.
Geet realized, everyone in the office was busy meeting their deadlines.
“And, Come to my office in half an hour if you are not that busy”
“I will be there John” he smiled and left
In John’s cabin
“Geet, this is something I cannot talk about in open space. Hope you don’t feel uncomfortable with my words”
Geet gave a faint smile. Ohh, now it was coming
“Listen, I am just conveying the HR content as it is my duty as your supervisor”
“Yes please”
“HR has a third party, which helps people come out of such trauma. They guide you with all conflicting trauma after any such incident. Many such incidents happen Geet and such institutes help you meet with other victims and talk in groups. But this is optional. My duty is to convey to you that we have such groups but only in case you want. If you can recover emotionally with the help of your family, that is on you. This is just extra”
Geet nodded
“And you rest assured, no one is talking about the incident behind your back or will even mention it to you. We have restricted the news from spreading and whoever knows will not do so due to org policy to protect employee privacy.This is the last time I have mentioned. This was just my duty ”
“Thanks John. This was so relieving. I was so scared to come.”
“But your boyfriend forced you” he laughed
“How do you know?”
“He called a couple of days ago. He found my number and talked directly to me. I assured him and informed him of our policy. Trust him always.” Geet nodded and left
Geet got busy at work and lost in thinking about Maan.
“Why was he so much in hurry to send her out”
“Does my pain distracts him from work”
“Is he trying to avoid me”
“He does not even try to come close these days”
Geet was lost in her own assumptions. It was stuck in her mind as to why Maan would trust her. And she was building all her thoughts and his acts around her assumption.
It was 4 pm “Maan for once call Geet and check on her”
“Mom, she is in the office and I have my work to look into. Why would I disturb her?”
“Then let us call her”
“No one is calling and making her feel she is being taken care of as a special needs person. We do not need to make it a huge thing. It was an incident and it passed” He declared and left.
Maan locked himself in the room
“What has happened to you Geet. Why don’t you trust my trust in you.”
He sat on the chair and threw his head back “Why am I failing with Geet? Why am I not able to win her trust? Why this distance Geet. ”
After office, Maan picked Geet. As they entered, they saw the house was empty. Mothers were not there. Maan immediately called
“Mom, where are you guys”
“We were getting bored and went shopping. We will be late at night” They have left the couple to spend some time together.
Maan kept the phone and hugged Geet tight
“Jaan, missed you whole day” Geet did not say anything
“Kuch toh bolo Jaan. Jab pass aata hoon toh kuch bolti nahi”
“I am tired Maan. Let me check if there is something to eat”
She removed herself from him and moved further. Maan held her wrist and pulled her to him and held her by her waist and smiled at her face
“So why am I here? I will get something for you and then give you a super good massage. later we can go on a drive” he kissed her lips. Maan was feeling bad that he forced her in the morning. But he thought it was needed
“What if I am lying that I saved myself”
“You are not. You cannot lie to me. And I don’t care about that incident at all. You are safe in my arms is all that matters to me” Of course the incident had moved Maan up and down. The only thought of, ‘if something had happened’ made him shiver. But he would not show his fear to Geet. She will take it completely in a different angle.
“You really trust me? ” she asked again. Maan smiled and pulled her closer and placed his lips on hers and placed his hands on her buttons. Geet held his hands to stop him but Maan ignored her hesitation. Geet kept looking at him as he continued to undress her. He picked her in his arms and laid her on bed. Geet eyes were fixed on him as he undressed her and himself and laid on top of him. He kissed every spot of her skin and very deeply on each spot that had wound. Tears were flowing down Geet’s eyes. Maan moved ahead, kissed her eyes and then lips and went inside her. He kept on moving slowly inside her. Geet closed her eyes to feel him inside her, feeling his trust on her. Maan kept on moving inside her in Rhythm. At this moment he did not know what was wrong or right, all he wanted to do was convince her of his feelings for her.
He lay beside her “I love you Jaan. Don't ever raise a question about it. How can I even imagine not trusting you. I would prefer not to live anymore”
Gee turned and placed her palm on his lips
“Don’t say that please, I will die. I know I am hurting you. I am not able to make sense of anything” He cupped her face
“Will you do one thing?”
“Whatever you say”
“For a few days, just let me decide for you. Chor do apni saree fikar mujhper.” She nodded for okay
“Okay, now let me get something for you, for the service you provided me” he winked.
For the first time she smiled and waked him “You provided me that service” He laughed
“Ok Ma’am. Let me head for other service”
Maan got up and Geet held his wrist “Maan”. Maan raised his eyebrows and sat beside her
“I am so blessed to have you by my side”
He placed his hand on her cheek “I am blessed to have you with me from childhood. Warna kya hota mujh jaise nikkame ka. Whatever I am today Geet, it’s all because of you. You are a strong and solid pillar of our relationship. I will always consider myself secondary.”
“Hmm... Between us you always underestimate yourself.”
“Bohut ho gaya. Let me get something for your belly” he gave her a forehead kiss and got up getting into his track pants as Geet took his shirt.
Maan was working in the kitchen when Geet hugged him from behind. He turned to see her in her mini shorts and his shirt.
He jerked her closer to him “What’s the plan ma’am. Kuch kerne layak chorogi yaa nahi” Geet was lost admiring Maan when there was a click on the door and mothers entered. Both immediately separated while mothers turned with smiles on their faces. Maan ran to get his T-Shirt on him.
“Aunty, Mom.. woo.. I was making something for Geet. umm… you were going to be late” Maan turned and closed his eyes not getting what he was blabbering. Rano came to him and caressed his cheeks
“You are with her, that’s why I don’t have any worries about Geet.” Maan nodded but was blushing hard for being caught. Geet had her eyes grounded in front of Anita.
Anita cupped her face “Darling your happiness is all that matters to us.”
The week passed. Geet went to the office regularly and the environment there started helping her recover. She got busy with office assignments and deadlines.
Maan got busy with his work as well. Though it was getting tough for him to manage the high profile projects from here. But he was utilizing this time to see opportunities to set his foot properly here.
Though between all this, he took time to go out with Geet and spend some quality, cozy and naughty times with her.
Family were relieved to see progress in Geet. They were now thinking of Maan and Geet marriage but Maan was not ready yet. Along with the whole family, even Geet wondered why.
Maan had his own thoughts on this. Geet and he himself have just started their career and it has just started taking shape now. They have recently got acceptance to their relationship from the whole family and he wanted them to enjoy this period without the sense of responsibility.
Especially for Geet. It has just been a few months of her joining NASA, which was her dream. He wanted her to enjoy her dream and their love before she takes on the role of wife and Daughter in Law. Life would not be exactly the same after marriage and responsibilities related to new relationships will come up. And Maan was further pissed off as everyone wanted them to get married as an after effect of that incident. He did not want that incident to be a decision taking factor of their life. They would marry when they were ready.
But Geet was confused with Maan's clear denial for their marriage as of now.
After more than one week, Rano and Anita had to leave for India.
After two weeks, Maan’s need to be in India became urgent as important stuff piled up. He asked Geet if she was comfortable. Though Geet wanted Maan to be in front of her eyes, how fair was it that she was pursuing her career here and he was compromising his for her career.
“Maan, I am all good.” “I would have not but it’s getting a bit urgent now, Jaan. I will call you daily, do pick up.” “Sure”
Precap : - “So now you think that it is not yours”
“Damn, how can you even think that Geet. Of course it’s mine and only mine”
“Are you kidding me Maan? Why would you ask me to drop it if you know it is yours”
“Geet, how can you even think, I can even have the tiniest of doubt that it is not mine. I will die before that”
“Stop this drama Maan. You asking to drop it is enough for me to understand. How could you say so? How could you?” she dropped the phone crying.
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Anu 
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