Did you guys miss the story? I hope you haven't forgotten the track. This book is no more on hold but I also won't keep an update schedule. I will update but I cannot follow a routine now. Requesting your patience, I will try update as soon as possible.

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It was late at night, darkness was spread across the land. The sky was crying down on earth. Amidst all this chaos, a hooded figure was walking in the thick woods. His cloak was drenched but he continued to move. After hours of walking, he was tired. He reached a cave's entrance and breathed out in relief. He entered it and removed the hood off his cloak.

Karishma: Badi der kr di tune Shukla!! Kbse wait kr rahi hoon.

The man was Shukla, an old cheel with knowledge.

Shukla: Tumne mujhe koi walk pr nahi bheja tha, ye khaas jadibooti lane bheja tha. It takes time.

Karishma: Whatever! Jaldi do!

Karishma took the booti and mixed it with a potion that she was already brewing. Then, she moved to a body which was laying on its stomach. There was a dagger wound on its back. She poured the liquid on its wounds. The body remained motionless.

Shukla: Ab?

Karishma: Ab hum wait karenge. Waise ye hai kon? Aur is nag ko humne kyu bachaya??

Shukla told her the story of satyug and who Jai was. Yes, the man lying wounded was Jai.

Shukla: Ab smjhi? Aur Dushman ka Dushman dost hota hai. Singhania family has a lot of power. Veeranshu and Bani are the strongest cheel and naagin. Upar se Royal army hai us rajkumar ke pass and us Adi naagin ka nag lok se sambandh bhi hai, uska hukum koi nahi taalta. If we want to take down Singhanias, we need to pool in our powers!

Karishma nodded, understanding.

Karishma: Whatever! Just get me my Gandhak!

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Vani had a wonderful date. Post their love-making, they were sleeping in each other's arms. The next morning, Bani got up first. She looked at her clothes, or the lack of it. Last night's event flashed before her eyes and she blushed heavily. She turned and looked to see her husband was still asleep. His back was facing but glaring at her were the red marks on his back.

Bani: Oops, how wild Bani!! (she reprimanded herself and blushed)

She back-hugged and spooned him. She pecked her nail marks on his back and started to heal his wounds. Veer woke up meanwhile and realized what was going on. He quickly flipped.

Bani looked at him with love shining in her eyes while Veer glared at her. Or at least tried to but he looked visibly upset. She pecked his pout.

B: Kya hua?

V: Ye kya kr rahi ho??

B: (Shy) Vo kl raat, maine...mai bs..

V: Kya? Heal kr rahi thi scratch marks?

Bani nodded.

V: Those are from you, a mark of our first time. Tum inhe mujhse nahi cheenogi..

B: Veeranshu! Kbhi na kbhi to heal honge hi..

V: Jb honge tb honge pr tum inhe mujhse nahi cheen skti..

Bani rolled her eyes at his childishness but smiled.

V: Achha sweetheart, are you okay?

B: Mtlb? Kyu pooch rahe ho?

Veer gave her a knowing look and she felt very shy. She got up and felt a little wobbly. She sat back down.

V: Kya hua?

B: Vo- uhem! I can't feel my legs..

V: (Eyes sparkle up in mischief) Hahahah! Oops...should have warned you my love. Come I will guide you.

He takes her in his arms and twirls her. They dress back in last night's clothes and drive back home. Once home, Vani go to their room.

V: Sweetheart (looks sad)

B: Kya hua??

V: Vo- pata hai water scarcity kitni badh gayi hai..

B: I know! So?

V: We should save water na?

B: Haan, ye toh acchi baat hai. Save water.

V: So issi baat pe aaj se hum shower saath me hi karenge..

B: Aye!! Over smart Veeru, bhago yahan se..

Bani quickly rushed into the washroom and locked her. Outside her door, Veer screamed.

V: Tum na poori feeling ki hi maar deti ho.

B: Shut up! (she shouted back)

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Vani were sitting at the breakfast table with the family. Bani was telling them about what happened post reception and that Jai was now gone. They were all very happy. Dark magic on Chandrakala was also broken for which the family was again very happy. Despite what was decided earlier, they told Pawan and his kids about Karishma's escape. Balwant felt that she might attack and everyone needs to know so that they are prepared. They were sad but decided to be cautious. Veer also pointed out that Karishma was considerably weak as they made her drink a potion while she was in captivity.

The family was chatting when mischief struck Veer. He looked at Bani and stared at her soft waist, bare because of saree. He traced it slightly using his free hand. Bani shivered and looked at him shocked. She glared at him and mouthed him to stop!

Veer continued testing her patience. He traced her feet with his, her waist with his fingers. He even faked a spoon falling and while picking it up, he quickly pecked her waist and traced her navel. Bani was trying to control.

She glared at Veer and realized how much fun he was having at her expense.

B: (Leans in and whispers) Stop

V: Or what?

B: Or..um..or I won't talk to you for a day.

V: Ha! Impossible.

B: I will go to my house for a day and won't pick up the phone.

V: Ban-

He was interrupted by Balwant.

Ba: Tum dono apni khusar phusar band karoge? Pawan kuch kehna chahta hai...

Pa: Thank you bhaisaab wrna mujhe laga ye dono ek doosre ke alawa kuch dekh hi nahi payenge..

V: Chachu, kyun meri gharwali ko shy feel krwa rahe ho, bollo na..

Pawan suggested a family picnic.

Pa: Tumhari aur Tapish ki shaadi ko abhi time hi kitna hua hai, upar se ghar me ye sb!! I think we should de-stress.

Everyone could see Pawan was trying hard to get his mind off Karishma. Her arrival had made all those memories bitter jinke sahare usne itne saal guzaar diye!

Everyone agreed.

Later at night: Veer lifted Bani in his arms and swayed her.

V: We'll enjoy tomorrow gharwali!!!!

B: Veeranshu pr abhi to utaro mujhe, mujhe chakkr aa rahe hai!!!

They goofed around before sleeping in each other's arms.

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The next day, Ritu and Mayank came to Singhania mansion.

R: Namaste Bhaisaab. Invite ke liye shukriya pr Meera ke papa ko kaam tha toh vo nahi aa payenge..

Mayank greeted everyone before flicking Bani's nose.

Mayank: Kaise hai buddhu bunny!

B: Ate hi shuru ho gaya Bandar!!

There banter started. The family ignored them. While Veer initially enjoyed it, now he was getting irritated because his wife's attention wasn't on him. They had rented a big bus so that they all travel together and were going to a theme park. Bani and Mayank entered fighting. Bani sat at the window seat but before Mayank could sit, Veer quickly sat.

Mayank gave Veer a knowing smirk and went to sit by Ponky.

B: Ye kya harqat thi?

V: Harqat to tum kr rahi thi gharwali! Mujhe ignore.

B: Dramebaz!

The families enjoyed on their way to the theme park. They cheered all the way down. Bani leaned her head on Veer's shoulder and thought how they had beautifully shaped their tale in kalyug.

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V: Gharwali? Utho

Bani had dozed off on his shoulder. Veer woke her up and the family went in. They enjoyed and had a great time there. Veer even teased her with light kisses when no one was looking. Bani was blush deep red. There small picnic cheered them all up. At some distance, Pawan was sitting. Balwant joined him.

Ba: Kya soch raha hai?

Pa: Yahi ki Karishma ne ..

Ba: Mt soch us aurat ke baare me itna...I'll tell you what will help. You had a loving wife Pawan. She died giving birth and you lived with her memories. This woman only looks like her pr ye shaitani jeev hai aur kuch nahi. Use poorani yaadon se mt jod. Tu khud ko sambhal..

Pawan and Balwant chatted away from the family. Chandrakala and Ritu sat down talking about different things while the younger ones played around. All in all, they had great family time.

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Jai woke up with a heavy head.

K: Hosh aa gaya is nag ko..

J: Kon hai? Chillao mt..

K: Abey teri jaan bachayi hai so tu-

S: Arey chup dono.

Shukla briefed Jai with everything.

K: Pr mere pass ab pehle jaise shaktiyan nahi hai, tu Buddha ho gaya hai aur ye nag ab pehle jaisa shaktishali nahi hai. Infact, he is still healing. How will we take down that family?

S: Mere pass ek idea hai. Hume kuch time tk apni shaktiyan ikathi krni hogi. Meanwhile, we have to separate Veer and Bani. Jb un dono me se ek ko hum khatam kr denge to hum ek saath humla kr denge...

J: (Coughs) Idea is not bad. I know what powers we need to collect but how will we separate them?

S: I have a great idea (he smirked)

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What do you think is Shukla's plan to separate Vani?

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