MG FF-Till Death Do Us Part#8-Epilogue/Pg109/Jan14 - Page 17

Maan just kept a straight face – "Were…we were friends Samira. I don't think we have been in touch for quite some time and in college, everyone is everybody's friend"

Samira's ego was hurt by his words but she smiled outwardly. "Oh come on Maan….tum kabse prudish ho gaye ho….waise bhi I am here now so we will renew our relationship…and moreover as much as I know you, you never shy away from making friends with beautiful girls"

Samira stressed on the word relationship which did not go unnoticed by Maan. He gave an uncomfortable smile and removed her hand from his arm – "people change with time Samira"

"I should definitely tell Geet about her joining. But how will she react. I know she trusts me completely but still, how will she react knowing Samira is here in flesh and blood. It is different to accept that she is no more in my life when she is not in front of my eyes everyday but now? No no…what am I thinking. My Mishti trusts me completely. She knows Samira has no place in my thoughts.

But nevertheless it is such an awkward position. I myself don't want to be anywhere in her vicinity. But what can I do? I can't ask Dr Sood to release her as that would be very unprofessional. And it will hurt Dr Sood a lot if I myself look for a change. What reason will I give?

Arhhh….this is so painful dammit.

Calm down Maan. Just relax. Talk to Geet and do whatever she wants. After all nothing matters more than her happiness. I will do whatever will make her happy. Nothing else matters. She trusts you more than herself and has been your support when everyone was against you. So she will know how to handle the situation and you need to trust her judgment and love."

He reached home and smiled for the first time since morning looking at his angel sitting in the couch. TV was on and Geet was sleeping while hugging a cushion in her arms. Maan moved towards her and slid his fingers gently on her face to tuck her hair lock behind her ear.

Geet opened her eyes dreamily – "Maan….aa gaye aap….kitni der laga di aaj aapne….mujhe pata tha aap late aaoge but itna late…bilkul khayal nahi rakhte aap apna"

Maan found peace in her non stop chatter as she went about placing dinner for them and detailing about her entire day in office and at home.