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Bani's POV

" Rishta jhutha hein toh uski jhuti nishani lagaakar kya karegi.. "

I heard Maa saying as we looked at her in shock.

"Chandrakalaaa! "

Dad raised his voice.

"Kitna chup karayenge aap mujhe.. Sach toh sach hein. Aur Bani Beta tumhe zabardasti ye sab karne ki zarurat nahi.. Teeranshu jald mil jayenga. "

She said and fury took over me.

What did she mean Teeranshu mil jayenge?

Matlab main sab bhoolkar phir Teeranshu ke pass chali jau.

Insaan hu ya khilona jo passing the parcel khel rahe hein mere sath?

I was about to answer when Veeranshu held my hand lightly.

"Maa.. Woh Bani bhuli nahi.. Pooja tha toh usne kaha ki Devi maa ke sindur se hi mang bharegi.".

Veeranshu said slowly as he helped me out of the situation and even politely answered Maa's accusations.

Maa scoffed.

"Accha ye le Veer, Bani ki mang bharde.. "

Bela bhabhi said trying to pacify the situation.

Veer took a pinch of Vermilion in between his thumb and index finger and filled my hairline with it.

This moment almost gave me goosebumps and I didn't even know why.
It was a wholesome feeling.

I then did the aarti with Veeranshu holding the thaal with me. Our fingers lightly touched and we looked at each other.

This was indeed a new beginning.
I then came forward and gave aarti to everyone.

I went in front of maa when she just walked away.

" Bani beta usse thoda waqt lagega.. "

Papa said.

I nodded.

"Accha Bani abb woh sab chodo, chalo tumhari peheli rasoi ki tayari karti hein"

Bhabhi said joyfully and I smiled.

That's when we heard Mihu's cry.

"Sona tum ruko, main mihu ko dekhta hoon.. "

Mahir bhai said and left kissing Bela bhabhi's forehead.

Awwwww.. ! That's the kind of love I always wanted.

Bas Bas Bani zyada tareef nahi. Apno ki nazar pehele lagti hein.

I thought when he said.

"Apno ki nazar nahi lagti buddhu.. "

Veeranshu said and I looked at him shocked.

Ye mindreader bhi nikla. Wohi toh sochu meri har baat kaise jaan leta hein.

"Nahi nahi mind reader nahi hoon, tumhara chehra padhna bas aasan hein."

He chuckled.

"TUMMMM...! "

I was about to say when the house bell rang.

"Itni subah.. "

Bela bhabhi said as Mahir bhai left to pick Mihu.

"Woh bhabhi maine bulaya hein..! "

Veeranshu said and went to open the door.

To my surprise Bhavya and Gauri entered.

"Humari chiraiyaaa...! "

Gauri said and immediately engulfed me in her arms.

"Gauri "

I said hugging her back.

"Mujhe kyun bahar choda hein.. ".

Bhavya said pouting like a baby.

" Come meri jaann.. ".

I said and three of us group hugged.

" I was really missing you guys..! "

I said being a little emotional.I really wanted to talk about everything that happened with my friends.

" We missed you too humari jaann.. "

Gauri said.

"Waise bhi you should be thanking Jiju.. He told us to come.. "

Bhavya said with a smile and I looked at Veeranshu.

"Umm.. Woh mujhe laga pehela din hein toh tumhe dosto ke sath acche lage.. I didn't mean to overstep my boundaries"

Awww, such a sweetheart he is. He gets tensed after doing such sweet gestures.
How can someone so mature, be so cute at the same time.

"Veeranshu, this is the best gift you could give me for my first day here. I really needed them.. ".

I said with a smile and he smiled back.

" Hello Bhavya and Gauri.. "

Bela bhabhi said with a warm smile.

"Hello Bhabhi! "

They said in unison.

" Bani wasn't lying when she said she has the prettiest Bhabhi.. ".

Bhavya said.

"Bani bhi na.. Aakhein wohi dekhti hein jo man main chupa ho.. Bani khud andar se itni khubsurat hein ki usse puri duniya khubsurat lagti hein.. "

Bhabhi said and I smiled.

Veer was also smiling and was about to close the door when somebody entered.

"Matlab Shadi kya hogayi, Dost ke muh par darwaja band kardega.. I am hurt.. "

It was Rudra. Fake crying.

"Tu yahan kya kar raha hein..?

Veeranshu asked.

" Dekha Om, abb humein ghar aane ki wajh bhi puch raha hein matlab Veer to paraya dhan  hogaya Om.. Paraya dhan."

Rudra said hitting his hand on Veer's chest.

"Tu pagal toh nahi ho gaya."

Veeranshu said and we chuckled at the sight.

"Tum log iss waqt yahan Om.. Main aane wala tha.. ".

Veeranshu said.

" Tujhe Mahir bhaiya ne nahi bataya.. Humein ek din ki chuti mili hein. "

Omkara said.

" Chuti..? ".

Veeranshu asked being confused

" Haan chuti.. Jo tu toh leta nahi par abb mere orders hei  tujhe leni padegi.. "

Mahir bhai said coming in.

" Par Bhai.. ".

Veeranshu intervened.

" Par war kuch nahi.. Tu bhool gaya rasam toh aaj tujhe bhi karni hein.. "

Mahir bhai said.

"Kaisi rasam Mahir Bhai..? ".

I asked.

" Bani humare yahan peheli rasoi sirf Patni apne nayi parivaar ke liye nahi balki pati bhi apni Patni ke liye banata hein.. "

Mahir bhai says with a smile.

"That's beautiful.. "

I said.

"Chaliye Devarji.. Abb lagiye kam par humari Devrani ji ke sath.. "

Bela Bhabhi said teasing him.

"Aur usse bhi pehele dhokebaz ji humein andar toh bulaiye.. Subah subah pata hein kitna bada hadsa hogaya mere sath"

Rudra said dramatically.

"Haan nahana waqt isne chota sa makra dekh liya.. "

Omkara Said rolling his eyes.

"Chota makra.. Excuse me.. Woh makra Dinosaur itna bada tha.. "

He said we controlled our laughter.

"Woh toh accha hein maine biceps banaye hein.. Iss biceps se darkar bhaga diya usse.. "

He said running his fingers in between his hair.

" Arey woh kya hein... Makraaaaaa..! "

Bhavya said suddenly.

"Aahhhhhhhhhhh..... Kahananannn? "

Rudra said climbing over Omkara.

"Tu kya kar raha hein..? "

Omkara said.

That's when they heard our laughter.
Especially Gauri and Bhavya's.

Insert Ahem ahem in between.

"Tum yahaan.. "

Omkara said looking at Gauri.

"Hum yahan kyun nahi ho sakte.. "

Gauri asked.

" Aaj kal har waqt aur jagah bas unka hi chehra nazar aata hein, aaj samne aaye toh samjh nahi aaya ki humara khwab hein ya haseen haqqeqat.. "

He said looking at her.

And we all just kept looking at the duo.

"Haan ye karlo pehele yaahan bhai par jaan lewa hamla hua hein aur inko makde main bhi Gauri ji dikh rahi hein"

Rudra said.

And we all burst laughing.

Oh my god . This was hilarious.

"Aapko hum makdi lagti hein.. "

Gauri said.

" Bilkul makdi didi hein aap.. Spiderwoman "

Rudra said.

"Shut up Rudra.. "

Omkara said.

"Exactly Shut up Crybaby.. "

Bhavya said adding fire to the fuel.

"Excuse me.. Tum.. Tum yahan kya kar rahi ho.."

Rudra said moving towards her.

"Mere dost ka ghar hein.. Why can't I be here..? "

She said moving towards him too.

" Mujhe laga makdi bas jalon main rehti hein.. Yahan bich living room ghum rahi hei.. "

Rudra said.

"Makdi...? Abbb toh tumhari kher nahi.. "

She said and held his collar.

"Veer teri sali pagal hein.. Bachale mujhe.. Kuwara mar jaunga.. ".

Rudra said.

" Issi layak hein.. Meri saali ko sorry bol warna.."

Veeranshu said with a smirk.

"Accha matlab shadi kya hui.. Apne rishte bhul gaya. Kitni mehnat se pal pos kar bada kiya maine tujhe.. "

He said fake crying.

Veeranshu chuckled.

"Accha nautankibaaz.. Abb jhagda band karo.. "

Veeranshu said.

"Yes bilkul.. "

I said taking off Bhavya's hand from Rudra's collar.

" Dekha main jeet gaya.. "

He said and Bhavya was about to answer.

"Main Mihu ko turant sulakar
aa raha hu, agar Mihu utha phir Rudra teri kher nahi.. "

Mahir bhai said and Rudra didn't speak further.

"Bhaiya main kahan bolta hu.. Meri toh zubaan hi nahi hein.. ".

He said and even Mahir Bhai and Bela bhabhi laughed.

They all were so cute.

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I signalled Veeranshu to come to the kitchen while everyone were busy with their cute banters.

" Toh kya banaye? "

I asked him.

" Sabka ek favorite item bana de..? "

He asked.

"Tum bana paoge..? ".

I asked arching an eyebrow.

" Madam mujhe challenge mat kijiye.. Aap ugliyan chat ti reh jayengi.. "

He said .

"Dekhte hein.. "

I said with a competitive spirit.

" Dekhte hein.. "

He said imitating me.

We discussed a little and decided the menu.

Aloo puri and green chutney for Bhai and Bhabhi.

Pasta for Rudra and Omkara

Poached egg for Bhavya

Mirchi bhaji for Gauri

And fruit salad for Maa and Papa as they preferred it in the morning.

I thought of starting with cooking Kheer.

Maa always said that peheli rasoi ki shuruaat meethe se hoti hein taki puri zindagi meethi rahe.

I know thoda purana riwaaz hein par kuch pyare riwazon main logic nahi bas pyar aur khushiyaan dekhte hein.

Aur shayad Veeranshu ko Kheer pasand aa jaye .

I smiled and brought the vessels.

"So what am I cooking.? "

He asked putting his one hand on the counter.

"I think fruit salad will work for you.. "

I said with a teasing smile.

" Oh I see madam is still judging me.. "

He said and I smiled more.

" Tumhi choose karlo..this is what I planned.. "

I said showing him the list.

"Fine, toh main Aloo puri aur green chutney banaunga.. "

He said.

"All the best.. "

I said with a smile.

He boiled the potatoes while I started making the kheer.

I took the end of my pallu and put it in my waist.I could see him looking at me while cutting the chillies and coriander for the green chutney.

As I put the dry fruits in the kheer , I turned to look at him who was still looking at me.

He immediately turned and touched his eyes trying to cover up, not realising he had just vut the chillies.

"Ouchhh... "

He said and I immediately held his face in my plams.

"Lag gayi na mirchi..idhar aao pani se dhoo.. "

I brought him near to the basin and he washed his face. His eyes we're still red and moved a little closer to his right eye and blew air on it.

I did it few more times and asked.

"Abhi jal raha hein..? "

"Nahi.. Bilkul nahi.. "

He said looking at me with a smile.

Mirchi ke asar se kahi pagal toh nahi hogaya.

"Abb tum muskura kyun rahe ho? Kahan tha fruit salad banane par nahi tumhe apni expertise dikhani thi.. "

I said scolding him while he still kept smiling listening to my rebukes.

" I am good cook, it just that I have alot of distractions.. "

He said and moved towards the counter while untucking the end of the pallu that was in my waist.

"Hawwwwww.... Youuuuu... "

I was about to hit him when I touched the hot potatoes that he just took out from the container.

"Ahhh... "

I said as I touched it and that's when we heard Rudra saying.

"Ye Veer bhai aur Bhabhi kaisi aawazein nikal raha hein.. Om apne kan band
karle.. "

He said and we heard them chuckling.

"Shut up RUDRA!! "

They said in unison.

"Haan karlo mujhe shut up phir jab Kitchen se khane ke bajaye Omi chachu, Bhavu masi type bolne wala koi nikal gaya ya nikal gayi toh phir mujhe mat kuch bolna.. "

He said and Veer and me parted a little in shock, though he still held my hand.

"Uff.. Tumhara dhyan kahan rehta hein.. ? "

He said scolding me while holding my hands.

The audacity. Ek toh sab iske wajah se hua hein.

" Accha toh abb mera dialogue mujhi par"

I said.

He put my hand in a bowl filled with cold water while looking at me with concern.

"Zyada jal raha hein..? "

He asked.

Jalne se yaad aaya. Saree wali ke barein main puchna hein.

"Veeranshu you know everything about me but I don't know things about you.. "

I said.

"What do you mean..? "

He asked being confused.

" Wo.. Woh.. Whose your first love..? "

I said and again his expression changed , that smirk again formed on his face.

"Ohoo.. Yahan toh kuch nahi bohot kuch jal raha hein.. "

He said laughing.

" Excuse mee..! "

I said flipping my hair to one side.

"Excused.. Abb apne kheer par dhyan do warna woh bhi jal jayenga.. "

He said controlling his laughter.

"Tumhe toh main bad main dekhti
hoon.. "

I said and got my focus back to my Kheer.

The kheer soon got ready and even the aloo stuffing and green chutney.

Veeranshu was now kneading the dough while I was making the pasta.

Outside I could hear alot of funny banters happening.

I turned to again look at Veeranshu. Who was kneading the dough sincerely.

Ye mera sawal itna taal kyun raha hein.
Matlab kisi se pyar karta tha toh mujhe bata toh sakta hein kam se kam.

If he loves someone , she will be a really lucky girl. I will unite them myself if that's the case but for that he needs to tell me about her.

I was busy thinking when I saw him moving the few strands of hair falling on his forehead as the flour got smeared on his forehead.

I chuckled and he looked at me.

"Kya hua..? "

He asked.

I pointed towards his head but he touched the side where the flour wasn't smeared.

I nod my head and smile as I held my saree ka pallu and moved towards him.
I try dusting off the flour and showed it to him with a smile.

He also smiled.

I just hope he keeps smiling like this always.

I get back and cook the pasta.

Veeranshu made the aloo puris and was now making poached eggs..

I was cutting the fruits and making the salad for maa and Papa.

Uffff... Everything was done now. Just the mirchi bhaji was left.

I cut the chillies and get the basan.

I was putting the basan around the chillies but my hair was again and again disturbing me. I tried putting them back but I couldn't do so due to the basan on my hand.

I didn't even realise when suddenly Veeranshu stood behind me. He slowly held my hair and moved them up in a bun. I could feel his breathe on my neck and gaze upon me. He then took out a pen from his pocket and put it in my hair.

"Thank you.. ".

I said as I took out the last set of mirchi bhaji but he still didn't move.

" Maa.. "

He said.

"What..? "

I asked being confused.

" Maa.. My first love. "

He said and left with a smile. While holding few food items in the tray.

I brought the food items with a smile of relief.

Wait a minute relief? Why am I relieved to hear that he doesn't love someone else.

Bani you and your overthinking!!

Everybody smiled as we entered.
"Offo Bhabhi such an amazing smell.. "

Rudra said.

"Really Bani smells deliciously.. "

Mahir bhai said

"Veeranshu ne bohot madad ki.. "

I said.

"Offoo.. Kya baat hein..Pati ki tareef haannn.. "

Gauri said and Veeranshu smiled a little.

" Ohho Veer Tu khana banate banate khud tamatar ban gaya...Kitna laal lag raha hein".

Rudra said and everybody laughed.
Me and Veeranshu looked down being embarrassed.

"Waise excitement main maine ye toh oucha hi nahi... Ishu kahan hein..? "

I asked.

"Haan Maine bhi nahi Pucha Ak kahan hein..? "

Veeranshu asked.

" Went on a Date "

Four of them answered together.

"Matlab Aakesh aur Ishita dono date par gaye hein.. What a coincidence.. "

I said.

"Coincidence nahi bhabhi bada incident hone wala hein.. Kuch toh gadabad hein Om.. ".

He said like ACP Pradyumnan.

" Dal main pakka kuch kala hein... In fact puri dal hi kali hein.. Hahhaha.. ".

He continued.

That's when Omkara and Veeranshu hit him on head.

"Owww.. "

He said.

"Abb nashta kha.. "

Omkara said.

"Ye nashta ke sath mar free tha.. ? "

Rudra said and we laughed.

"Guys, I have an important  call to make .. Tum log khana shuru karo.. Main abhi aata hoon.. "

Veeranshu said.

"Kya kaam Veeranshu? "

Mahir bhai asked.

"Bhai chota sa kaam hein abhi aata
hoon.. "

He said and left.

"Waise Maa aur Papa..? "

I asked hesitantly.

" Papa ko fruit salad main dekar aa jati hoon Bani.. Woh Mihu ke sath khel rahe hei.. "

Bela bhabhi said and I nodded.

"Main maa ko dekar aaunn..? "

I asked.

"Sure Bani, you don't have to ask. Maa sakht zarur hein par unka dil moom ka hein.. Aur tumse toh woh itna pyar karti hein tumhe dekhkar zarur pighal
jayega.. "

Mahir Bhai said and I nodded.

Me and Bela Bhabhi took the fruit salads and started walking.

"Bhabhi.. I wanted to talk to you.. "

I said and Bela Bhabhi nodded.

"Haan bolo na Bani.. "

"Bhabhi kal ke liye I am sorry.. Mujhe aapse aese baat nahi karni chahiye the.. "

I said.

"Arey bacha tumhe maafi mangne ki zarurat nahi hein. Main khud ek ladki hoon main samjh sakti hoon tumpe kya beet rahi hogi. Meri baat galat nahi thi par baat kehna ka waqt hota hein. Shayad Devarji ki parwah main zyada bol gayi.. "

She said and I smiled.

She was indeed an angel and I was blessed to have her.

"I love you Bhabhi.. "

I said and smiled.

"Love you too Devraniji..."

She said and we left for the rooms.

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Veer's POV

Here I was making her favourite Rabdi's. I know a huge smile will form on her face once she sees this.

I made an excuse of call so that I can make this for her after all.

After sometime, I went outside.

Everybody's breakfast was almost over.

"Bhai kahan chala gaya tha tu.. ? "

Rudra asked.

" Woh.. "

I tried saying.

"Offo Devraniji ke liye.. "

Bhabhi teased me.

"Woh bhi Bani ki favorite Rabdi..! "

Bhavya said.

"Dekhte dekhte Bacha kitna bada hogaya humara.. ".

Rudra Said and everybody laughed.

" Rudra Baba ki jai.. "

Mahir bhai said and again everybody laughed.

"So where is Bani..? "

I asked.

" Maa ke kamre main.. "

Bhabhi said and I moved towards Maa's room but I didnt know what shock was waiting for me.

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"Divorce Veeranshu Bani! "

Maa said and I felt like my legs almost stumbled waiting for her answer.

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