Episode 3

Maan took a step back seeing Ranjeet Handa standing there with his gaze on frighten Geet.

Geet looked at her uncle who just asked her to joined the kids..

Geet was not surprised hearing it coming from him but like always she was scared , in his presence.. if that wasn’t enough , Maan was standing just there looking at her,

No..I don’t want to.. she fidget with her stole.

And then her brother just walked in giving her nasty smile, stood beside his father, she gulped hard, keeping her gaze down as she heard him,

She has her answer always ready dad, that no word is always there in her dictionary.

Rajeev!! Her uncle show him his big eyes stopping him to say further and he buzz off from there giving her furious glare.

Unknown to all , Maan was glaring at his back, his fist tightened without his own notice he was getting angry.

Geet beta, go & play.. don’t be shy..

Uncle’s soft voice touched her heart again making her at ease, she looked up trying to look into his eyes and answer softly, no..uncle..Its ..it’s fine..

Geet no argument..go.

Geet had no option but to go ahead . She took slow steps.. really uncomfortable to join those kids.. surely they won’t harm you geet but yeah make fun.. her mind taunted , she took deep breath .

Can I join you guys.. she so softly said that no one even hear her as all were busy making loud voices then sound of crackers.

Geet was on the verge of crying, what to do..she fidget with her stole, then there was a girl of 15 years,

She again asked only to get smile from the girl making her at ease,

Why not..

She handed her sparkler …Geet was hesitant, then as she lit the one, her eyes widen in excitement, she started waving it around, remembering her childhood, it’s creating dazzling shapes in the dark night.

She got busy with kids busting small crackers. ..then unconsciously turned around to see there was no one, no uncle nor MK.

She took a relived breath and got back to playing around.

Unknown to her two pair of eyes just staring her way, stealing her glimpses, with a smile lingering on his M shape lips.

He walked ahead, while Geet was lost busting fireworks, she put fountain, and lit it, stepping back hurriedly she threw burner stick away.

But in hurry she lost her balance going to fall back but that didn’t happen instead she bump into strong body in a jerk.

Her fountain lit up but the boys around were busting loud and large crackers. They lit up the cracker, and Geet’s eyes widen in horror, she quickly turned around hiding her face in his broad chest, then her body jerk up, with a loud sound of cracker.

She closed her eyes, shivering like hell. .

His hold tighten on her, securing her in his arms, as her soft lips touched his open chest, making both of them shiver with the contact.

Geet was pulled back to reality, her eyes widen in horror, what is she doing!? He is .. is he..??

She pulled back in a jerk looking at his face, with wide open mouth & eyes.

You loved to bust crackers & get scare also..

Strange, Geet!! He smirked playfully.

Geet, you here!??

Kunal barge into the scene leaving Geet startled, till then Maan had left her, and now when she give him fearful glance, he was having evil smirk plaster on his face.

I really forgot sometime before only you had walked out informing me.

Geet was flustered, as she stammered, um..hu..

What happened, Jaan!? You look scared.. he cupped her face gently, genuinely worried for her.

He tighten his fist in fury & looked away, before walking inside.

Kunal..I am really fine..she pulled back his hands, which were cupping her nape, as he tried to ease her, combing back her hairs.

It’s just I was busting crackers.

What!?? Really..

Geet gave uncomfortable smile before hear his chirping voice again..

So I know now my wifey to love to do something also.

Kunal plz.. it’s not a big thing . She was back to herself now forgetting her worries.

Kunal had somewhere come to know about how to cheer her up..

Well it’s big thing for me, I came to know new something about my wifey.

Geet kept mum, not knowing what to answer to his tease..

Let’s go then..what you was standing here & doing??

That question left her flustered, as she remembers her encounter with Maan.

Geet..

She looked at front, he was not there then she turned to the voice only to see him walking towards the kids with few different crackers in his hands.

She was not sure, but on his constant calling she couldn’t refused but walked ahead.

Soon both began to bust fireworks..it was fun with jovial Kunal at side, he was not giving her much attention but playing himself with kids giving her time to play on her own.

Someone was burning a lot in jealousy..seeing the scene, he slam his palm on the burning diya there in anger.

She was playing so happily with him outside, then what’s the problem with him, he couldn’t understand her..nor digest the thing which happening in front his eyes, it hurt his ego.

And he in rage or his own madness opened the window of balcony where diyas arrangements were done beautifully next moment the gush of wind came & everything was dark then..

….

Geet..Geet dear..

Both Kunal & Geet looked up to see little tense Dadi walking out,

What’s the matter dadi..why do you look so worried . Kunal asked reaching upto her.

Geet was waiting anxiously seeing her tense.

um, I am here ask help from Geet actually..

Geet looked at her,

Geet dear, can you just go up towards right corner balcony, there you see.. she showed her the balcony from down,

Both Kunal & Geet looked up , only to see the darkness. But unknown to three of them someone was hidden from their eyesight, eyeing the scene down.

there looks so dark, Grandma... Geet said out confused.

Yes dear, that’s what the matter..just go and lit up diyas, I really don’t know who opened that window, and everything us know dark.

Geet understand the thing and just nodded in acceptance.

sure Grandma, I will just come..

Thank you, dera..Grandma patted her cheek affectionately.

Why do you have to say thanks Grandma, you just have to order.. Geet said cheekily making both smile.

Kunal was just admiring her, how easily and affectionately she was talking with dadi.

Hayye..i am dead...seeing the shades of this girl.

Kunal teased as soon as Grandma was out of sight..

Kunal…Geet whined before rushing inside.

Do you want me to follow you inside, he shouted cheekily..

No need..I will manage, Geet turned and answers, and you finish those crackers..

Your wish..my command..he screams again not caring about the kids staring him weirdly.

to be continued....

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