Bani's POV

SANGEET

Today was my Sangeet and here I was getting dressed in a cream lehenga. I left my hair open and Meera di was now decorating it with flowers.

There was something very beautiful about flowers. A symbol of love that was given from a person's birth to their death. The sweetness and fragrance of flowers brought a smile on everybody's face while the thorns reminded us about how anything beautiful comes on expense of some adversities.

Our families had decided that all the rituals from now will be together.
Singhania's would be here any moment and I wanted to look perfect.

"All done..! "

Di said and I got up.

"Niche chale..? "

Di asked and I nodded.

I came down and saw the entire singhania family waiting for me.

"Hayee, kitni pyari lag rahi hein meri devrani "

Bela bhabhi said as little Mihu smiled.

"See even Mihu approves.. "

Everybody chuckled.

"Sachmuch beta.. Kahi tujhe meri hi nazar na lag jaye.. "

Chandrakala maa said putting kajal behind my ear.

That's when from behind Mahir bhai came along with Teeranshu and Veeranshu.

My eyes were locked on Teeranshu but I could feel a gaze upon me. I turned to look at the person but I only found Veeranshu seeing his mobile.

Maybe I am daydreaming.

"BANIIIIIII...! "

I heard a hustle and turned to look at my best friends- Gauri, Bhavya and Ishita .
I smiled and hugged them.

"Humari chiraiya kitni sundar lag rahi hein.. "

Gauri said excitedly.

"Really Bani you look fire.. "

Bhavya said putting her arm on my shoulder.

"Shouldn't we meet our BIL now..? "

Ishita said.

"BIL?? "

We all asked in unison.

"Brother in law "

She said normally and we laughed. Teeranshu was still busy on his phone.

Ye phone toh meri sautan ban gayi hein. Mujhe bhi toh dekhlo.

But I witnessed something else which I didn't expect.

The laughter that echoed all around, making me get lost in it. It was Veeranshu laughing his heart out along with others.

Come on Bani, focus on your Teeranshu.
Will my Teeranshu also look like this when he smiles. I thought and a smile formed on my own face.

"Arey jiju toh humein dikh gaye..!! "

Gauri said and started moving in Teeranshu's direction.

Bhavya and Ishita also followed her.
But they crossed Teeranshu and went and stood in front of Veeranshu instead.

"Toh jiju, kaisi lagi aapko aapki Dulhan..? "
They asked him and I immediately went to clear the misunderstanding.

Veeranshu didn't say anything and just looked at me.

"Arey Jiju ki toh bolti hi band hogayi.. Waise can't complain humari Bani hein hi itni pretty.. "

"Woh.. "

He was about to say something when I intruded.

"Guys tum log ye kya kar rahe ho..? "

I said.

"Apne Jiju se thodi bohot batein, kyun itne main hi jalan toh nahi hone lagi tujhe.. "

'Offo possesive haann.. "

They said laughing and teasing me and I saw something unexpected , Veeranshu's face was a little red.

Oh myy goddddddd!

HE IS ANGRY. I GUESSSS!

"Accha zyada jal mat.. Ye lijiye Jiju sambhaliye apni dulhan ko.. "

Bhavya said and put my hand in his hand. As our hands connected we
looked at each other.

This feeling. And that look in his eyes. What is that gaze? Why do I feel something is wrong.

Oh my god Bani. Stop. It's your wedding and you are nervous and you are Overthinking. That's it.

I instantly took back my hand and he looked down at his empty hand.

"Guys ye Veeranshu hein Teeranshu ka Twin.. "

I said and they got shocked.

"So sorry Veeranshu.."

Ishita said. And even others apologized. Veeranshu just nodded and left.

"Sorry Yaar humne raita faila diya.. "
Gauri said.

"You guys never listen to me.. "
I scoffed.

"Accha now smile and let's meet Jiju.. "
Bhavya said taking me towards Teeranshu.

"Teeranshu Jiju.. "

Ishita said with a smile as he looked at us.

"Hey.. Umm.. So sorry but I am having an important conversation.. "
He said and left.

RUDE.

Today also he is not thinking about us. He said he would take out time for us no matter how busy he was. Why is he acting this way.

I was a little embarrassed.

Before I could say anything. I heard giggles and turned to look at the people.
It was Teeranshu laughing with few guys. Maybe they were his friends. He had told me that his friends we're his life.

So he was busy welcoming them but he could have atleast greeted my friends.

"Bani Beta..! "

I heard Balwant uncle's voice.

"Bani beta come, I want you to meet few special members of our family.. "

I followed Balwant uncle.

"Beta this is Mr and Mrs Oberoi and Mr and Mrs Ranawat .. Our family friends..! "
"Namaste uncle and aunty.. "

I said joining my hands and greeting them.

"Such a lovely Child.. "

Mrs Oberoi said handing me a gift.

" So sorry beta, we couldn't make to the engagement.. "

Mrs Ranawat added

"It's alright aunty, I am glad you are here and I could take your blessings.. "

" You have made the best choice for Veeranshu."

Mr Oberoi said.

"Yes, I can already feel they are so compatible "

Mr Ranawat added.

"Ye humare Teer ki dulhan hein.. "
Chandrakala maa said immediately.

OH..!

Came a monosyllabic response from them. I suddenly felt someone's warm presence behind me. I knew who it was. I guess Teeranshu had comeback to apologize but I was wrong ..

"Hello Veer beta..! "

I turned to look at him.

"Hello Uncle , looking more young than the last time I saw you.. "

He joked and everybody laughed

"Chal jhutha.. "

"And Aunty.. I am telling you kuch saal late hogaya warna shadi toh aapse hi tay thi.. "

He said and everybody smiled.

He was such a charmer who brought a smile at everybody's face. Even mine.
My eyes wandered to Teeranshu, who was so busy with his friends that neither he looked at me nor his family.

I mean friends are important. I love my friends too but may be he could involve them with us.

I was lost in my thinking when three guys held Veeranshu from behind while covering his eyes.

" Om, Ru, Ak.. Pata hein tum ho.. "

Veeranshu opened his eyes and they hugged. I looked a little confused as my gaze met with Veeranshu's.

"Bani..! "

For the first time he called out my name and I just kept looking at him. I didn't even hear my name from Teeranshu's mouth till now.

"This is Omkara Oberoi , Rudra Oberoi and Aakesh Ranawat. My family friends and also busy partners. "

"Nice to meet you all.. "

I smiled.

"Chandani nahi dikh rahi hein..? "

Chandrakala maa asked.

" Meri behen filhal apne All girls Paris trip ka dream pura kar rahi hein... "

Aakesh said.

" Woh aur uska dream check list.. "

Veeranshu said and laughed.

Okay so guessing by the conversation she is Aakesh Sister, so Chandani Ranawat.. And also Veeranshu's friend... Or maybe more than that .

Wait why Am I thinking about this? How does this matter?

This is all Teeranshu's fault. Am I nagging too much?

Main aaj khud pagal ho jaungi.

"Waise ye meri friends hein - Gauri, Bhavya aur Ishita.. "

I said and both the trio looked at each other.

" Yun toh bas Sansein thamne par hi jannat ko dekh pate hein, shayad isiliye upar wale ne reham kar zameen pe unhe banaya hein.. "

Omkara said in a go looking at Gauri.
Woah.. That escalated really quick.

Even Veeranshu was looking at him with open mouth.

" Om Tu parayi ladkiyon se flirt bhi karta hein, I thought it's just me ..!! "

Rudra said and we laughed.

"Dur reh.. "

Omkara said and we laughed even more.

"Mera Om Paraya dhan hogaya.. "

He fake cried.

" Ye bade baal wale manushya thik toh hein na..?"

Gauri asked.

"Bilkul nahi.."

Ishita said.

" Kya hua inhe..? "

" Love at first sight.. "

I said teasing her. It was my turn now.

"Hawww.. Kisse? "

Gauri asked. She was our innocent yet fiesty cutiepie.

"Tujhse buddhu.. "

Bhavya said and Gauri became red.

"Waise Gauri ji I know mere samne kisi aur ko dekh pana mushkil hein par main ye kurbani apne bhai ke liye de rahe hu.. "

Rudra said to Gauri.

"Aap pehele thoda bade toh ho jaiye.. ".

Gauri said and boom. Roasted.

" Ru aaj ka hogaya.. "

Veeranshu said.

" LOSER.. "

Bhavya whispered.

"I am not a loser Ms Bhavana.. "

Rudra said.

" I am Bhavya! "

"So sorry couldn't remember your name.. "
Rudra smirked.

" Loser toh the hi abb Gajni bhi hogaye.. "

They said fighting like two kids.

Me and Veeranshu stood between them trying to calm these grown up babies.

"Chalo phir shart lagi.. Let's see who wins the sangeet.. "

Rudra said challenging Bhavya.

" Hum ladki wale hi jeetenge"

Ishita spoke finally.

"Sorry to break your bubble love but that's not possible.. "

Aakesh said.

" Ji bilkul nahi bhaiyan.. "

Gauri said.

"Jeetenge toh hum hi.. "

Om said.

"Accha fine!!! Toh abb less talking and more dancing ! "

Veeranshu said.

DONE!!!

Everybody agreed and started preparing for the dance battle.

" Your friends are lovely. "

I finally spoke to Veeranshu.

" Yours too.. "

He said and smiled.

" So I never asked Teeranshu but whose elder between you two ? "

I asked

" I am five minutes elder.. "

He said

" Umm.. If you don't mind can I ask you something? "

I asked

"Yes Sure..! "

He asked as if he already knew something was in my mind.

" Is Teeranshu fine? "

I asked and he looked a little taken aback.

"Why are you asking that? "

He asked

"He just seems a little different.. "
I said.

Though I guess the right word was Distant.

"I th.. Think it's just nervousness before marriage I guess.. "

He fumbled a little.

" It's just that he seems so lost.. "

I said and stopped midway.

What am I doing? Complaining about him to his twin.

"Come with me "

He said and I followed him.

"Teer.. ".

Veeranshu said in a serious tone and Teeranshu looked at me.

"Veer Bhai... "

"Whose this gorgeous girl! ".

One of his friends asked and I didn't like his look.

"That's Bani Sharma.. "

He said plainly. What's gotten into him.

"Woah Bro.. We are getting such a beautiful Bhabhi and you are sulking that you are getting tied to one woman.. "

His friend said and I got shocked while
Veeranshu kept glaring at Teeranshu.

" Stop joking Ponky.. "

"Bani .. These are my friends - Ponky, Daksh and Monil. "

He said.

" Hello.. "

"So Bhabhi what do you do..? "

Daksh asked.

"I am a lecturer in Literature.. "

I replied with a short smile.

"Woah... So Romeo and Juliet haann..? "

He said and Teeranshu laughed with his friends.

Why the hell is he laughing? He knows how important books are for me. He knows why I pursued Literature. Then how can he laugh.

Before I could say anything somebody else stepped in for me.

"Literature is more than that, Sometimes as we slips through few pages we find ourselves in it. Books answers those questions which we could never dare ask ourselves. Books let us live thousand lives in one life.. "

He said and I looked at him with warmth in my gaze. This was something which I expected Teeranshu to say but here.. Veeranshu was taking my side.

I respected Veeranshu but at the same time last six months were wandering in my mind.

In these six months I had fallen for Teeranshu and his pure heart but now he seemed almost like a stranger.
I am sure there is some reason. And I will find it out. I think My Teeranshu is in some kind of trouble.

~~~
Finally we all assembled and the performance started.

I was hella excited.

Gauri, Bhavya and Ishita came on the dancefloor And Rudra,Omkara and Aakesh on other side as the song played.

The girls grooved on "Nachne de saare"
Teasing, giggling and dancing with full josh. .

While the guys grooved on "Dil chori saada hogaya "

They were teasing me and Teeranshu while also hitting on my best friends, who might hit them any moment.

I was smiling but I noticed that Veeranshu didn't dance.

Finally, Teeranshu's friends also started dancing on "Bachna ae haseeno" as Teeranshu joined them.

I cheered for him along with others.
The lights became dim and we all were waiting for the next performance.

As we saw two people dancing , it was Balwant uncle and Chandrakala aunty dancing on "Humein tumse pyar kitna".
Everybody were so happy seeing the love between them.

Soon Bela bhabhi and Mahir bhai came on the dance floor along with Meera Di and Tapish Bhai.

The girl gang brought me and Teeranshu too on the dance floor as "Tum kya mile " Played in the background.

Teeranshu held my hand while I rested my other hand on his shoulder. His other hand was on my waist as I looked at him with love in my eyes.

We swayed with the music as he gave me a soft smile.

That smile was worth everything for me.

"Teeranshu... "

I said softly as he kept looking at me.

"Hmm.. "

He replied.

" Are you alright..? "

I asked with genuine concern.

" I.. I.. Am fi.. Fine.. ".

He stuttered.

" Liar.. I can see you are not. You can share it with me Teer.. "

I said placing both my hands around his shoulder as I saw his gaze softening.

" Bani I.. "

The rhythm changed and Teeranshu twirled me around. I was about to land in his arms when..

"TEERRR! "

Daksh called him suddenly and he left me from the grip. I closed my eyes expecting a fall but instead I felt two arms around me.

I slowly opened my eyes to see a similar face but with different emotions in his eyes.

Veeranshu saved me from the fall. I was tightly holding his shoulder while he had a tight grip on my waist.

I could see his eyes we're a little wet. Was he upset?

"So Sorry Bani..! "

We heard Teeranshu's voice as we came out of our trance. Veeranshu slowly pulled me up as I balanced myself.

"DHYAN KAHAN THA TERA...? "

Veeranshu scolded Teeranshu. He was very angry.

"Veeranshu.. It's fine.. "

I said slowly tugging the corner of his sherwani.

I could see him calming down.

"Be careful Teer.. "

Veeranshu said softly.

"It was by mistake bhai.. And.. "

Teeranshu said coming beside me and holding my hand.

"I can handle my wife to be.. "

He said completing his statement.

Handle? I didn't like his choice of word.
Veeranshu didn't say anything further.

"Anyways guys ye toh batao jeeta kon ? "
Rudra Asked.

I was about to move beside the girl when my bracelet got stuck with Veeranshu's kurta's button.

That bracelet was Very special.I would say Extremely special because Teeranshu had gifted it to me.

But here it was stuck in Veeranshu's button.

He kept looking at me with an unknown expression.

Sab ulta pulta ho raha hein.

"Jeet toh pyar ki huyi hein.. "

Ishita said and me and Veeranshu together turned to look at her.

~~~

How was the Sangeet?

All of them look so goodddd😭❤

Veer ki parwah >>>>

Why do you think Teer is acting this way?

Which friend of Bani did you like the most?

Which friend of Veer did you like the most?

Which friend of Teer did you hate the most? I guess sare 😂