Annika and Bani stormed downstairs leaving their husbands to their own thoughts. Veeranshu and Shivaay stared at each other.

V: We screwed up!

S: Big time!

V: Ugh!

He cursed himself for not trusting his wife enough. Shivaay ran his fingers through his hair.

S: We need to own up to our mistakes but we cannot let them get away! Come on man!

V: Yeah- BANI!!

They ran downstairs and noticed that the girls were not there.

S: Ye dono kahin firse-?

V: Not again! I cannot live without my wife.

S: Neither can I, without my to-be-wife.

They ran outside and looked around. The cottage was on outskirts so there wasn't much next to it. They ran around and called them to no avail. The number they had mugged off of Chandini wasn't serviceable either.

V: BANI! NO-no no no..

S: Annika! Kahan jaa skti hai ye? Wait- think of positives.

V: Kya khaak positive hai?

S: we need to think rationally if we have to find them. It is mountain place. Zyada transport hoga nahi. So ya to taxi stand ya bus stand- do hi ways hai unke pass...

V: Yeah....I will go to taxi stand..

S: Mai bus stop jaata hoon.

The men parted ways and searched everywhere for their wives but could not find them anywhere. They feared the women had already left in haste before they even got to the stands. They kept calling them every now and then but got only one response- number is switched off. They met at the main market and voiced their worries.

V: Oye ruk-

S: Kya hua?

V: I know my wife. She is very smart. More than I'd like at the moment.

S: kehna kya chahta hai, saaf saaf bol.

V: She must know ki hum unhe dhoodenge so vo kahin jayegi hi nahi.

S: Then?

V: They might have rented a place here. They might just stay hidden here, right under our noses...

S: (gasps in realization) where we least expect!

They called their men and asked them to search every hotel- even the smallest inns for their wives. While the men were at work, they also assigned some men to keep tabs over their activities.

S: I am worried Veere. They ran away without taking any belongings. What if they need money? What if they get stuck?

V: Concerned toh mai bhi bohot hoon but bright side would be ki unhe phone on krna padega...hopefully they took that atleast.

Their men did not bring positive news and they were getting restless. Both were enquiring about their wives in the streets and it was getting dark now.

Veer shows Bani's picture while Shivaay shows Annika's.

S: Apne isse kahin dekha hai...My gf!

V: Hey! Did you see this girl? My wife-

A man noticed and laughed.

Man: arey kiski biwi? Kiski gf? Dono ki hai kya???

His friends laughed.

V: OYE! ZABAN NOCH LUNGA.

S: Mind yourself!! They look the same.

M: Oho! Judwa?

His friend: ya shyd inko ullu bana rahi hai..waise maal toh kadak hai..

M: arey bohot kadak hai-

He rubbed his chest. Veer got furious at them for thinking of his wife in a vulgar sense.

V: Saale chup ho jaa!

M: (gets angry) wrna kya kr lega be???..

Veer closed his eyes which were red due to anger.

S: Shut up! Veer, chal yahan se- we got no time to waste.

M: Sunle apne chuze dost ki aur nikal yahan se..

He pushed Veer. That did it! Veer was beyond control now. He pushed the man back and he fell down.

His friends shouted in anger.

His friend: himmat kaise hui be?!

M: Arey iski biwi bhaag gayi kissi teesre ke saath, ab ussi ke pehle ashiq ke saath milkr dhoond raha hai-

S: How dare you!

He kicked the man. Soon, a fight broke out. Shivaay and Veer bashed the men but they were too many for them.

S: Veer! This is wasting our time!

V: Agreed! We need to get out of here..

He pushed the men away and saw one of them had his keys on the bike. He quickly got on it and Shivaay jumped on the backseat. They drove away laughing.

S: phew! Peecha chuta...sach kahun toh unhe peetkr saara frustration nikal gaya..

V: Haan...but ab wapis tension ho rahi hai..kahan hongi dono?

S: Chal unke cottage chalte hai. kya pta kuch clue mil jaye...

They entered the house and the scene shocked them.

S: What the-

V: Hell!

...........

Bani and Annika were sitting in the hall. Annika was sitting cross-legged while devouring some ice-cream. Bani was relaxed back into the couch, sipping coffee while their eyes were trained on the movie on the TV screen.

S: You-

V: Bani, You- yahan-

They were both in loss for words. They had spent the day chasing them throughout the city while they were here! All this time! Relaxing?!!?

Bani gave them a bored expression and paused the movie.

A: kyu aye ho aap yahan?

B: Yeah! Why? We think you guys should leave!

V: Bani! Humne kahan kahan nahi dhunda tum dono ko! You were here?!

B: duh-uh!

A: aap dono ki bina dekhe humare naam chillate hue bhaag gaye they...

S: tum dono bhi toh kbse chupi hui thi humse. Hume torture kr rahi thi. What could be make of you guys taking off like this?!

Annika stood up angrily.

A: toh kya chupa-chupi khel rahe they hum? Aap dono ki wajah se gaye they...you forced us by doubting us.

She jabbed a finger in his chest giving him a glare. Her moist eyes told her pain. Shivaay gulped.

S: Annika-

B: She is not Annika. I am..

S: wha-

V: Bani, ye kya bol rahi ho?

A: I am Bani..

Bani smirked at Annika and Veer saw this.

V: Kyu maze le rahi ho sweetheart. I know this is you and she is Annika.

B: Oh- you sure now!?

A: exactly! Pehechan liya hume?

V: Sweetheart! I am so so sorry. I admit meri galti thi pr aise taunt to mt kro..

B: waah! Tum dil tod do! Mujhpr shaq karo aur mai taunt bhi na karu...

She claps giving him a glare.

B: jao yahan se..

She flipped her hair and left. Annika too stomped her feet and 'hmph-ed' before marching off. Veer and Shivaay looked at each other. They felt sad, guilty and bad but at last determination took over. They ran towards their partners and picked them up. Veer picked Bani up and threw her over his shoulders while Shivaay lifted Annika in bridal style.

B: Ye kya kar rahe ho ?? Veeranshu! Let me down!!

A: SSO! Bimag phuss ho gaya hai kya?? Utaro mujhe..

S: Ye pakka meri wali hi hai..

V: And she is mine! All mine! I am sorry sweetheart. Maine bohot badi galti ki hai. tum jo saza dogi le lunga but khud se door nahi jaane de skta...

They took their partners and locked themselves in rooms. Veer went to the first room and Shivaay went to the one next to it. They locked the gate behind them.

.........

~Vani room~

Veer threw Bani on the bed and she glared at him hard.

B: Pass bhi mat ana mere...I said back off!!!

Veer did not listen to her and got closer. She backed herself into the head board while he hovered over her. She tried to get away but he foiled her escape plans. His body trapped her down on the bed.

V: Sweetheart....

B: Nahi hoon mai Sweetheart. Mai toh cheater wife hoon na...

V: Nahi ho..

B: Hoon!

V: No Bani..

B: To kyu kahan vo sb!?

Her emotions started to take over. She was hurt inside in reality and seeing Veer after so long was breaking her resolve. He pecked her red nose before saying-

V: I am really sorry baby. Mujhe tumpr shaq nahi krna chahiye tha. Pr tumhi socho. What are the odds of my wife having someone who looks exactly like her. Shivaay aur Annika ke pictures ne mere dimag kharab kr diya. I am possessive man and mujhe saha nahi gaya ki meri wife kissi aur se- I know mai galat tha baby. But trust me. Mai nahi reh skta tumhare bina. Maine tumhe wapis call bhi kiya tha. I could accept a cheating wife over no wife. But I should have trusted our love. Meri Bani aisi hai hi nahi. Mujhe maaf kr do sweetheart.

He pecked her forehead and cheeks. Bani broke into tears hearing his apology. Veer kissed away those salty tears. His own eyes moist. He felt super bad that he hurt his wife so much.

V: Sorry na..

Bani kept sobbing softly.

V: Dekho chup ho jao na sweetheart.

Bani sniffed but few sobs broke out.

V: wrna-

Bani looked at him wife big, red eyes. Her face was wet and flushed. She looked like an innocent angel. He couldn't resist and smashed their lips together. Veer sucked on her lips and Bani was shocked. She too had missed her husband's body and her own body could not control under his sweet torture. She kissed him back with equal passion.

Veer's hands travelled south and caressed her soft curves. He dragged his lips down and sucked on her neck.

B: Oh Veer!!!!

They submitted each other to their spouses' mercy fully.

~Shivika room~

Shivvay sat Annika down carefully who glared and looked away.

S: Annika

A: ---

S: Annika

A:---

S: Ann-

A: kya hai!?

S: suno-

A: Kyu? Apne suni thi??

S: So-

A: Sorry toh mt hi kehna..

S: I apologize..

A: zyada dedh-shyane mt bano billuji-

S: aaj ye nickname bhi bura nahi lg raha...

A: apko kyu lagega bura? Apne toh dhadalle se mujhe kya kuch keh diya. Bura lgta toh kya keh paate?

S: Annika, I'm

A: Nahi..aap!

Shivaay grabbed his girlfriend's body and smashed his hands on her mouth. Her eyes widened.

S: (pecks her head) sorry love pr tum aise sunti hi nahi ho...bilkul nahi bolne deti..

Annika tried to lick his palm.

S: Kuch bhi kro lo, mai nahi chodne wala.

Annika gave him angry eyes.

S: Mujhe maaf kr do Annika. I am sorry. Mai ga- galat tha.

Annika was astonished. She knew SSO and his apology struggles.

S: Mere andr ka jealous monster uth gaya tha Bani aur Veer ki wedding pics dekhr. Mujhe lga tum isliye mujhse shaadi nahi kr rahi thi and that you were only stringing me when I was so madly in love with you. But I was wrong. I should have trusted my khidkitor gf! Tum sirf sheeshe, log aur cheeze hi todti ho, dil nahi. You are too sweet for that.

Annika melted and looked away. She had tears in her eyes.

S: chod dunga to katogi to nahi na..

Annika glared again. Shivvay laughed and let go. She acted as if she will bite him and then hugged him tightly. He chuckled at her silliness and hugged her close apologizing over and over. She pulled out and slapped his chest.

A: pr saza milegi!

S: Manzoor hai.

A: mere liye roz aacha accha khana banana padega.

S: Manzoor hai.

A: Apki dramebaaz PA- vo Tia! Usse door rahenge aap

S: Consider her demoted to someone else's department.

A: aap meri language pr koi gyaan nai denge.

S: Done!

A: Mai apko jb chahe billu ji bula skti hoon.

S: Manzo- Annika!

Annika laughed.

Oh Veer!!!!

A: Ye kya tha?

S: Did I hear????!- OH GOD!!

They both became red in the face as they heard loud moans coming from the next room.

.....

Next morning, over breakfast.

Shivika teased Vani over their last night shenanigans. Vani blushed. They girls forgave their men. Veer promised Bani a getaway trip while Shivaay succumbed to all of Annika's demands. Vani came back to Mumbai while Shivika went back to Delhi.

Balwant took Veer's class while Gauri took Shivay's case. Their partners showed them their tongues when they thought they'll help them. Serves them right! But hey, all well that ends well

............

~ONE YEAR LATER~

Bani's launch had been a huge success and she made a name for herself in short span on time. In six months, her company not only met what they had invested but made twice the anticipated profits. At a success party, Vani announced their relationship status shocking the world. Few months after that, another good news entered their lives- Bani was pregnant!

Elsewhere, Annika had met her modelling contract and shortly after that Shivaay placed a ring on her finger making them official. Annika and Bani became friends in the whole confusion mishap but later they found out they were actually sisters, separated few months after birth as their parents had died. They rejoiced at finding a blood relative. Now, at three months pregnancy, Bani was attending the marriage of Shivika at Delhi and doing the kanyadan of her sister, Annika.

The misunderstanding had shook them but succumbed in front of their love, leaving happiness and strengthened bonds in its wake

~The end~

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This marks the end of the book. Sending hugs to everyone who stuck till the end of the story. I hope you liked it. Thank You for bearing with my irregular updates and writers' blocks. You guys were my only motivation to write.

All my Vani books are complete now. Do check out others if you haven't already. You'd find them on my profile.

Bye~

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