Hello sweethearts!

A very happy Birthday to my sweetest reader Shubhangiv2. You are indeed a sweetheart. Have a great day! Lots of love and wishes.

A short gift from your writer's end. A final update.

Let's meet post Durga Puja or Nov first week if I can make it.

Love you all ♡

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Bani's POV

I entered inside Maa's room. I saw her seated on the bed seeing a picture.

"Maa "

I said and she put the picture inside the drawer.

"Bani tum.. "

She said slowly.

" Maa aapka fruit salad.. "

I said and she turned her face.

"Nahi chahiye mujhe Bani.. "

She said.

"Maa.. "

I said holding her hand.

"Suniye meri baat.. Aap mujhse naraz hein? "

I asked

"Nahi beta main tujhse naraz nahi hu. Tu toh mera chand hein. Main halatein se naraz hoon.. "

She said and I sighed.

"Maa abb halaton ko toh hum nahi badal sakte na.. Jo hona tha woh hogaya.. "

I said.

I had accepted my fate now.

Pain only reduces when we stop touching the wounds. In order to move on we need to learn from our mistakes and forget the other person's mistake along with that very person's identity in our lives.

"Nahi beta abhi bhi solution hein.."

She said

"Kya maa? "

I asked.

"Divorce Veeranshu Bani. "

She said and I looked stunned.

"Wh.. What..? "

I asked.

"Yes Bani.. Divorce him. He doesn't deserve you. You deserve the best in the world.

Main khud Teeranshu ke kan pakadkar tujhse mafi mangwaungi... Usse tujhse behtar koi nahi mil sakta. Aur zarur uski koi majboori rahi hogi. Woh suraj hein mera aur tu chand. Tum dono sath main hi meri duniya banate ho..

Par Veeranshu woh ek grahan hein jo ek baar phir meri khushiyon par lag
gaya.. ".

She said and I just couldn't digest what she just said. Listening about such harsh words from her about Veeranshu filled my veins with fury.

" Bas Maa.. Bas.. Bohot bol liya aapne aur bohot sun liya maine.. Aap mujhse pyar karti hein meri parwag karti hoon I can understand and I respect that. In fact jis din ye rishta juda tha ussi din maine aapko Maa ka darja de diya tha. Mujhe laga aap mujhe apna aur mumma dono ka pyar denge.. "

I said with tear in my eyes.

" Beta main tujhe apni beti manti hoon Bahu nahi.. "

She said interrupting me.

"Nahi maa aap mujhe beti nahi manti. Kyunki agar beti manti toh mujhe kabhi bhi aap uss insaan se nahi rishta banane kehti jo mujhe mandap par chod kar chala gaya. Aaj mujhse meri maa nahi balki Teeranshu Singhania ki maa baat kar rahi hein jo apne bete ke pyar main uski galatiyon ko nahi dekh pa rahi
hein.. "

I said in anger.

"Bani abb tum batameezi kar rahi ho.. "

She said being angry.

"Uss ladke ne tujhe bhi mere khilaaf kar diya na.".

She said shocking me more.

" Kiss ladke ki baat kar rahi hein aap , jisne aapki sab ki khatir ye shadi ki, jo aapki itni izzat karta hein aur aapko apni peheli mohhabat manta hein. Uss ladke ki? "

I said.

"Ye shadi usne apni khatir ki hein.. "

She said.

"Toh aapne shadi kyun nahi roki? "

I asked.

"Kyun chup rahi Aap? Let me guess kyunki aapki image aapko matter karti thi."

I said and she stood silent still in anger.
I respected elders but that doesn't mean accept things that are wrong.

Respect is earned more through actions than age or any other parameters.

I didn't know why my heart was breaking for Veeranshu. What if he hears all this.

"Maa mujhe maaf kar dijiye aawaz uthane ke liye lekin main galat ka sath nahi deti.

Ye rishta main nibhaungi aur agar nahi bhi nibha payi toh Teeranshu se toh kabhi bhi nahi jodungi.. "

I said and left from there as I came out a saw a tear stained and broken guy in front of me.

It was Veeranshu standing near the door.

"Veer.. ".

I said softly and he tried hiding his tears.

" Wo.. Woh.. Main Rabdi laya tha. I will be back in a minute.. "

He said and left.

Woh apne aasun chupana chah raha tha.
Who wouldn't after listening to all this but I knew there was something that I was missing.

Koi maa yunhi apne khud ke judwa bacchon main itna differentiate kaise kar sakti hein?

Did Veeranshu do something like that? But everybody else in the family loves him and in fact in the last 24 hours I could feel that he had a heart of gem. Then why?

I didn't want to ask him this question now. I wanted us to work on our relationship.. this friendship I mean.. And then when he is comfortable he can open up to me.

But at this very moment I just wanted to stay for him.

Be there for him.

"Veer.. "

I said holding his hand with the rabdi in the other hand.

"Ba.. Bani.. "

He tried speaking.

"Come with me.. "

I said and brought him to the terrace.I kept the rabdi on the railing.He didn't utter another word and just kept following me like a heart broken child .
We reached the the terrace and he stood in front of me. He was not seeing in my eyes. I knew he was afraid and vulnerable.

"Veer suno.."

I said and he uttered something out of now where.

"You can divorce me Bani. I don't want to force you.. "

He said and I frowned.

" Shadi khel nahi hein Veer.. Kabhi tod lo.. Kabhi jod lo.. "

I said.

"Main tumhe takleef nahi dena chahta.. "

He said his voice breaking.

"Aur main tumhe takleef main nahi dekh sakti.. "

I said and he looked at me.

"Tumhi ne kaha tha na ki hum kabhi apne jazzbat nahi chupayenge..? Toh phir apne jazzbat mujhse kaise chupa sakte ho..? ".

I said cupping his face.

" I will try becoming more better for you.. "

He said and my heart broke.

"Veer, I am probably who doesn't deserve you.. You deserve the world. You have all the qualities which any girl will want to find in their partner.

Parwah karte, sath dete ho, samjhte ho, respect karte ho. Usse zyada aur kya chahiye.. "

I said still looking in his eyes.

" Tum grahan nahi ho Veer...tum toh tara ho. Woh tara jo suraj aur chand dono se bohot bada hein. Jo dur se bas tamtama rehta hein, apni chamak se duniya ko roshan karta rehta hein aur jab tut jata hein tab hi humare khwaishein puri kar jata hein.. "

I said and another tear slipped from his eyes.

He immediately collected me in a tight hug. Our chest collided and we could feel our heart beating in each other's chest. His one hand on my head and another on my back .

He was vulnerable but still I didn't feel uncomfortable rather I loved the warmth that his hug was radiating.

The hug was tight but the emotions were as pure as the first rain drops. Those drops that fill the circumambient with the aroma of emotions.

I wrapped my arms on his back and slowly caressed his back.

I patted him and he slowly calmed down.
We moved back from the hug and now he was red, looking embarrassed and shy.

Awww. How can someone be so pure.

" There is nothing to be embarrassed.. We are friends right..? "

I said extending my hand.

"Fr.. Friends..? "

He asked slowly.

" You don't want to be.. "

I asked teasing me.

"I would love to be.. "

He said holding my hand immediately.

I smiled.

We kept looking at each other when suddenly my phone rang.

"I will pick it up.. "

I said and he nodded.

It was Mehek's call.

So tomorrow was the annual fest in my college and we were doing a Dance Drama.

Laila Majnu was the play and she was doing the role of Laila.

"Yes Mehek.. Tell me.. "

I asked.

"Congratulations on your wedding ma'am.. "

She said with a heavy voice.

"Thank you dear but what happened to you..? "

I asked out of concern.

"No.. Nothing ma'am.. "

She clearly lied.

"You can't lie Mehek.. If you don't want to share I understand.. "

I said.

"Ma'am I am no more doing Laila's role.. "

She said.

"Why..? "

I asked.

"Ma'am Dehek is doing it..! "

She said and I felt like she almost cried.

"Who is Dehek..? "

I asked.

"Ma'am she is a transfer student.. "

She said.

"So what..? "

I asked.

"Principal sir said that she will be doing it.. "

She said.

"You relax Mehek, I will talk to principal sir. We have being planning the play since months and no one can do it better than you.. "

I said.

"Ma'am I don't want problems for you.. "
She said.

"Baby chill.. I will handle it. "

I said and cut the call.

Abb ye konsa naya siyapa hein. Uffff..

"What happened Bani..? "

Veer asked.

" Actually I have to go to college Veer.. Just for half an hour.I am really sorry.. "
I said. I knew he took a day off for me and now I wanted to go.

"You don't have to apologize sweeth.. "

He was about to say and stopped midway. My breathe hitched. He was going to calling me that.. that which Teeranshu called me.

Sweetheart.

" You don't have to apologize Bani.. "

He said.

"I.. I.. I.. "

I stuttered.

"Umm okay.. "

I said being a little awkward

"Can I drop you.. I am free anyways.. "

He said and I nodded.

"Sure.. Thanks.. "

He smiled.

We came down and saw the whole gang seated.

"Guys I am so sorry mujhe abhi college jana padega.."

I said.

"It's alright jaan.. We understand. Kuch urgent hi hoga.. "

Bhavya said.

"Aur waise bhi hum kahan bhage ja rahe hein phir mil lenge.. Aur abb toh humein tension bhi nahi.. Jiju tujhe sambhal lenge.. "

Gauri said teasing me.

" Veer kya sambhalega.. Woh Bhabhi ko dekhke pehele apni dhadkane sambhale wohi badi baat hein.. "

Rudra said and Veer's face turned red. He immediately threw a cushion at Rudra as everybody giggled.

"Ye kya atyachaar ho raha hein
mujhpar.. "

Rudra said dramatically.

"Yehi hona chahiye tere sath.. Mujhe iska koi malal nahi.. "

Omkara said.

"Malal kya hota hein.. Male ka plural..? ".
Rudra asked giggling and everybody else also laughed.

" Tu baksh de bhai.. "

Omkara said .

"Chale Bani.. "

Veeranshu said. We left.

~~~

We sat and Veer put the seatbelt. I also tried to out mine but it got stuck somewhere.

Way to embarrass yourself Bani. Matlab kya sochega woh.

"Main help kardu.. "

He asked.

" Trust me Veer.. Main sab kam akele karti hoon par pichle kuch ghanton main raita failaye ja rahi hu main.. "

I said and he chuckled.

"Koi baat nahi aapka raita sametne ke liye abb ek banda hazir hein.. "

He laughed and moved forward to put the seatbelt on me. I almost stopped breathing with the proximity. He put the seatbelt and our eyes locked.

Our hug came into my mind and also his lips that were so close to mine.

What the hell is wrong with me..?

He is unknown but why does my heart beat so insanely when he is around.
He went back to his place and started driving.

"Waise Bani.. I don't want to be the reason of rift between Maa and you.. "

He said and I looked at him.

"Veer dare you blame yourself one more time.. I told her the truth. I still respect her , she was always sweet to me but because I care about her I can't support her wrong decisions.. It's not your fault.. Okay.. ? "

I said scolding him like my students.

"Okay ma'am.. "

He said meekly.

I smiled a little and we soon reached our destination.

I opened the door and was about to leave when he said..

"Bani.. "

"Yeah.. "

I said and looked at him. He moved his hand and took off the pen from my hair. My locks fell on my face.

"Khule balon main behad khubsurat lagti ho.. "

He said and again everything paused for me.

This was the same thing which Teeranshu had texted me.

No Bani.. It's coincidence. You are thinking too much.

"Thanks and you can leave Veer.. Pata nahi agar mujhe zyada time lag gaya toh.. "

I said.

"Tumhare liye mere pass humesha waqt rahega.."

He said and again I don't know why my heart was alluring me towards him.
Why do I feel these words are his...

Kuch toh hein humare darmiyaann..

"Bani..! "

He said getting me out of my trans.

" Yeah.. Thank you Veer.. "

I said and got down.

The seed of doubt had already sown in my head and I knew I wouldn't calm down until I checked it.

I went inside the college, still able to see him and took out the phone.

I looked at the contact that I had .

Teer♡

That's how I had saved his number.

Note to self : Agar galat nikal ye experiment toh ye naam aur bagal ka heart dono block hone wala hein.
I called the number and my hands started shivering with anticipation.

Finally the phone ringed and I looked at him lifting the phone.

Was I RIGHTTTTTTT... ?

But he immediately lifted it and started talking to someone.

My phone was still ringing which means it wasn't his number.

I cut the call sadly.

Wait.. Why I am feeling sad?

It's okay Bani and really stop with this overthinking.

I sighed and got in.

~~~
After sometime I came out and saw that he was still waiting.

I got inside the car and he looked at me.

"Kisne pareshan kiya meri biwi ko..? "

Meri biwi, this hit really different. He had called me that earlier too when he was narrating his story but this time his tone had a level of right in it.

"This whole society..will you punish them ?"

I said and he sighed.

"Even if you said whole world.. I would burn it down for you sweetheart.. "

He said looking staight into my eyes.

Fuck.

Shit did I just swear.

Shitfuckkkk.

I stopped functioning for a second.

What happened to my sweet innocent Veer?

Yours? My heart smirked.

Shut up heart not the time for this.

And suddenly Veer started laughing.

"Why are you laughing.. ? "

I asked

"You should have seen your face.."

He said laughing.

"Tum kitne bure ho.. "

I said pouting like a child.

"Accha baba sorry... "

He said.

"And don't call me that.. ".

I said. I don't want any reminders of him and his deception. This world was like a swear word for me now..

" Toh gharwali chalega.. "

He said again teasing me.

"Veerrrrr...! "

I shouted.

"Accha okay.. Abb pakka no teasing.."

He said.

"So tell me what happened?"

He asked

"Meri ek student hein Dehek.Kal humara annual fest hein and we are performing a play and she is supposed to be our lead but a girl Dehek who is an exchange student and also happens to be the daughter of our trustee is taking her place.Principal sir don't want to go against the trustee.. I mean like what the actual hell.. "

I said in a go being frustrated.

"Name..? ".

He asked.

" What..? "

I asked being confused.

"Her full name. "

He said.

"Dehek Gupta.. "

I said.

Veer immediately held his phone in his hand and called a no.

"Vivaan .. "

He said.

"Yes sir.. "

The person answered.

" Buy the college in which my wife works.. "

He said and looked at him shocked.

"Whatttt...? ".

I said whisper yelling.

" And talk to Mr Gupta.. And please convey that his daughter is getting detention for two weeks. And also if anything happens to a student named Mehek.. Even if a silly prank is being pulled against her by any one in the college... Remember I said ANYONE... then we will no longer be a share holder.. "

He said and cut the call and I just kept looking at him. My mouth open with shock.

Who is he? What happened to Veer? Did someone kidnap him by the time I came..?

"Bani what happened.. ? Are you sad due to my move. I am so sorry Bani but I can't tolerate injustice and especially you being so worried.. "

He said.

"Veer ye puri property kam se kam 1 crore ko hogi.. "

I said trying to make him understand.

"What 1 crore????? "

He asked in shock.

Abb samjha ye. Puri jaankari toh leta pehele invest karne se.

"Yeah..so cancel it n...

I was about to complete my sentence when he send something even more astounding.

" Bas Itna hi.. Mujhe laga aur zyada hoga.. ".

He said casually.

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How was the chapter?

What do you think is the secret? Why is Chandrakala like this?

Veer and Bani's emotional moments?

Veer's new side? ;)

Veer can fight with the world but for his family he is such a babyyyy.

Stay tuned ;)