Hello guys!

A long chapter ahead.I hope both my Vani and Behir readers like it!

I am not getting the time to do proof reading, so please excuse me if you find certain typos.

Also, this chapter starts with what happened to Behir in parallel to Vani's date.

Happy Reading!

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As Bani left for the Office . Mahir also got ready to leave for Goenka Enterprises. He wore a black suit . His hair set in a neat way. His appearance looked like that of a model who was straight out of a formal shoot.

Mahir left for the office,his thoughts were continuously wandering in some other direction. He was thinking about Bela and her hurt expression while he accused her of faking her care and concern towards him. He desperately wanted to talk to her, apologize to her but how would he do that. The brief encounters which they had , definitely evoked certain feelings in his heart but their was a problem . He had given her his card but he didn't take her contact and considering the way he accused her their were very less chances of her contacting him. He sighed and continued driving.

Regret, well that was what he was feeling within himself. Those innocent eyes, those beautiful locks flashing over his mind.

Vikrant (Mahir's colleague) - Mahir..

Mahir doesn't respond as he was lost in his thoughts.

Vikrant - MAHIR!

Mahir - Ye.. Yeah Vikrant.. Tell me..

Vikrant - Humare new recruits aa gaye hein and Boss ne hum dono ko unhe divide karke guide aur train karne ki Zimmedari di hein.

Mahir - Ohh.. Okay..

Vikrant - Kya baat hein tu aaj bada khoya hua hein?

Mahir - Galati ka pachtawa ho raha hein(he mumbles)

Vikrant - Kya..?

Mahir - Nahi kuch nahi.. Chal recruits ko dekhte hein..

Vikrant - Cool!

Both of them reach at the spot where all the recruits had gathered.

Mahir - Hello guys! So me and Vikrant...

Girl - Excuse me!

Mahir turns as he hears her voice. It was her.
Those big black eyes..those long black locks and those plump lips. They made him forget everything around him. It was Bela.

Bela's eye was just focused on those pair of brown eyes. The eyes reminded her of all the feelings which she had buried deep inside her heart.
She finally averts her gaze from Mahir and he could clearly make out that she was upset with him.

Bela - Can I come in.. Sorry if I am late!

Before Mahir could say anything Vikrant bet him to that.

Vikrant - Come in Ms..?

Bela - Bela (she says giving a warm smile while shaking hands with vikrant )

Mahir felt a prick in his heart. He wasn't the usual jealous type but somewhere her not even sparing a glance at him was affecting him. He so badly wanted to be the reason of that warm smile on her face.

Mahir - So, as I was saying I am Mahir sehgal and that's Vikrant Chauhan. Firstly congratulations to you all and secondly we will be helping you with all the new projects which you will be tackling for Goenka enterprises.

Vikrant - All the 11 of you are great designers, and we would like to divide you guys in two groups so that we can focus on each one of you properly.

They start dividing themselves into groups and finally there was just one person left and that was Bela .

Mahir - Bela tum mere..

Bela - Vikrant sir.. Can i join your team? (Bela says royally ignoring Mahir)

Vikrant - Yeah Sure Bela, itni hardworking aur khubsurat ladki ko koi mana kar sakta hein bhala (he says in a playful tone)

Bela also gives a small smile. This scene though was not exactly sitting well with a particular someone . Her ignoring him was affecting Mahir. He knew it was his fault and he was determined to rectify it by apologizing to her but for that he needed to speak to her.

Bela and Vikrant were continuously working on the project. They were exchanging smiles and the look on Vikrant's face was clearly portraying his feelings. Mahir was feeling extremely uncomfortable watching the whole scene. He was feeling jealous and he had somewhere admitted it within himself.

Boss's PA: Mahir and Vikrant, There is an emergency. Today is the shoot for our Cover Magazine and one of the models have got into an accident.

Vikrant - Then our Shoot?

Bela - Is the model alright?

Mahir smiled listening to her. Well that was the difference between everyone else and his Bela while others were concerned about the project, she was worried about the person who got into accident. But wait a second did he just call her his's.

PA- Yeah.. The model's alright.. Chot minor hi hein par aaj shoot toh nahi ho payega...

Vikrant - I have a brilliant idea.. Bela why don't you join for the cover shoot!

Bela - Me..?.. I have absolutely no idea about all this.. Main designing tak hi thik hu..

Vikrant - No seriously Bela.. Please (he says making puppy eyes)
Mahir rolls his eyes

Bela - Alright..!

Boss's PA- We need a guy as well.. So

Vikrant - I would love to..

Mahir - I will volunteer! (He says cutting off Vikrant)

Vikrant - But..

Mahir - Vikrant someone has to stay with all the recruits and I think you are a great mentor.. So I think you should stay back.. I will help Bela out with the shoot.

Vikrant - Umm.. Okayy(vikrant says half heartedly)

Mahir - Chale Bela..

(Bela looks at him for a second and nods)

Both Bela and Mahir leave for the studio where the shoot was scheduled. Mahir tries talking to Bela in the car but she wasn't talking to him or answering in nods.
They reach the studio and both of them are given clothes for the shoot.
Mahir was dressed in an orange Kurta while Bela was dressed in white saree looking absolutely stunning. As Mahir looks at her, a smile forms on his face. Bela also looks at him suppressing those feelings building inside her heart.

Photographer- Mam and Sir.. Pass main kadhe ho jaiye..

Bela and Mahir stand close to each other.

Photographer - Thoda aur pass Sir and Mam..

Bela gently puts her hand on Mahir's cheek where as Mahir puts his hand on her waist. They clearly looked like a match made in heaven.

Photographer- Wow, your chemistry speaks volumes.. Ye zaroor humara sabse successful cover shoot hoga..

(Bela slowly looks up and gets affected by their proximity. She instantly pulls apart , creating agony in Mahir's heart. She starts leaving and Mahir follows her.)

Mahir - I am really glad that you joined here (he tries initiate a conversation)
(Bela just nods )

Mahir - Dekhogi bhi nahi meri taraf..? (He says cornering her to the wall)

Bela doesn't answer though his soft tone was melting her anger already. She was really hurt by his accusations. She tries leaving but Mahir puts his hand on one side of the wall, she then tries leaving from the other side but he does the same thing, caging her between him and the wall.

Bela -Aap kya kar rahe Mahirji..

Mahir - I am sorry Bela.. Mujhe maaf kardo.. I shouldn't have accused you that day.. Specially when your care and concern was so genuine.. So pure.. Just like you...

Bela - Mahirji pata hein zakhm sabse zyada kon si cheez deti hein..?.. Zubaan se nikle huyi alfaaz.. Jinhein kabhi wapis nahi liya ja sakta..

Mahir - Janta hu aur manta bhi hu.. Par mujhe bas ek mauka chahiye Bela.. Humare bich..

Bela - Humare bich kuch nahi hein Mahirji.. Jahan bharosa nahi ho.. Wahann kisi rishte ki neev nahi rakhi jati..

(She tries leaving but Mahir holds her hand pulling her closer while looking straight into her eyes)

Mahir - Toh kehdo meri aakhon main dekhkar ki tumhe mere kareeb hone se koi farak nahi padta.. Ki tumhari dil ki dhadakne bas mere kareeb aane se nahi badh jati.. Ki tumhe un jazbaaton ka koi ehsaas nahi hota jo mere dil mein hein.. Kehdo.. Kehdo ki tum mujhse door hona chahti ho.. Meri shakal nahi dekhna chahti.. Wada karta hu tumhare samne kabhi nahi aaunga..

Bela doesn't say anything and turns while tears flow from her eyes. Mahir hugs her from the back.

Mahir - Please dont cry Bela.. I am sorry..! I really am ! (He says kissing her head)

Bela - Aapko pata hein mujhe kitna bura laga Mahirji.. Jab maine aapki aakhon Mai apne liye nafrat dekhi.. (She says sobbing)..

Mahir - Bela dekho meri taraf..Main tumse nafrat karu aesa iss janam mein toh possible nahi hein... Main Bani ko lekar itna pareshan hogaya ki mujhe samjh hi nahi aaya ki main kitna galat kar raha hu.. Please mujhe maaf kardo..

(Bela nods and Mahir gives a soft smile while wiping her tears. )

Mahir - Chale..!

Bela - Ji.. !

(As they come out it gets cloudy and it starts raining.)

Bela - Barish..!!

Mahir - Ek minute Bela.. Tum yahan wait karo Car mein umbrella hein main lekar aata hu..

(Mahir goes and gets the umbrella from the Car.He hands it over to Bela.They both come out of the the studio sharing an umbrella. They were really close to each other. That's when Bela slips a little while Mahir holds her waist preventing her from falling. They both look into each other eyes. There was a lot of heat building up between them .)

Mahir - Mera ghar pass hein.. Jab tak weather thik nahi hojata.. Tum chalogi..?

(Bela looks at mahir for a second and then nods.)

They get inside the car and leave for Mahir's house. Bela gets in and explore his house. It was a cozy place. Not very fancy yet comfortable.
Mahir guides her to Bani's room.

Mahir - Yahan Bani ke kapde hein.. Tum change karlo.

Bela nods. After sometime she comes out and goes to Mahir's room. As she enters she sees Mahir shirtless. His well toned was now on display and Bela turns around feeling shy.

Bela- Mahirji.. Woh sorry main..

Mahir - Mujhe dekh rahi thi.. (He says teasing her)

Bela - Nahi.. Main kyun dekhungi (she says turning towards him)

Mahir - Dekho phir dekh rahi ho.. (He says controlling his laughter)

Bela - Nahi.. Main.. Woh.. Aese baat nahi hein..

Mahir wears his shirt and comes near Bela.

Mahir - Main.. Woh.. Yeh kya bol rahi ho Bela.

Bela - Mera matlab hein ki main aa gayi.. I didn't have any idea ki you will be in this state..

(She was continuously keeps speaking without any break trying to justify herself. Mahir was finding her act very very adorable. He couldn't resist himself further . Mahir lifts her head up, to face him. He then cups her face, she lifts her eyes to look into his'. He moves her lips to his. In a moment his lips are against hers. She initially doesn't respond and Mahir takes a step back thinking that he might have overstepped the line and made her feel uncomfortable.
Mahir starts to move away when Bela clutches his collar and pulls him closer. She kisses him passionately. Mahir tightens his grip on her waist and pulls her closer, trying to eliminate any space keeping them apart. He wanted to give himself to her, completely. She stroked his hair, running her fingers through them.
After some time they pulled apart, breathing heavily
As they move keep looking into each other eyes. Mahir's phone beep. )

Bela - You should check it out..(She says while breathing heavily)

Mahir -Ye..Yeah...(he checks the message)Woh.. Bani ka message tha.. She will get a bit late..

Bela - Ohh i think even I should leave now...

Mahir - Bohot late hogaya hein Bela.. I will drop you ..

Bela - No Mahirji.. You don't have to

Mahir - Bela please i insist and sath mai hi Bani ko bhi lekar aa jaunga.. So chale..!

Bela - Okay(she says giving a soft smile)
They both come out and that's when they see Veer and Bani moving towards them.

Vani /Behir - TUM DONO!?

Mahir - Bani ye tere sath kya kar raha hein..
Isne tujhe kuch phir kiya toh nahi??

Veer - Ye tumhare sath kya kar raha hein Bela.. Did he hurt you?

Mahir /Veer - I didn't!!

Bela /Bani - Shut up! Both of you!

Bela - Veer, main aur Mahir ek project ke kam se bahar gaye the aur barish hogayi and Mahir just helped me out.

Bani - Mahir bhai woh aaj office mein kam bohot tha so Veer just helped me out.

Mahir /Veer - Okay (they both say with a serious expression while Bela and Bani facepalm themselves looking at their over protective brothers)

Veer - Chalo Bela.. And bye Bani..

Mahir - Bye Bela..
(Both the brothers give each other a "if you hurt my sister I will kill you "look)
***
Bani - Dil ko karaar aaya.. Tujhpe hein pyar aaya.. Pehli pehli baar aaga o yaara (Bani hums the lyrics trying to tease Mahir)

Mahir - Bani..!

Bani - Kya hua Bhai?

Mahir - Mujhe pareshan mat kar..

Bani - Par maine kya kiya.. (She says trying to act innocent)

Mahir - Acche se janta hu tujhe..

Bani - So bhai aap apni love story khud sunayege ya mujhe aur pressure banane ki zaroorat hein..

Mahir starts narrating today's event to Bani as he knew his sister too well. She wouldn't leave him without knowing the whole story.
***
Elsewhere Bela and Veer were also having a conversation.

Veer - Bela..

Bela - Haa Veer..

Veer - Pasand karti hein usse..

Bela - No Veer what are you talking about? (She says nervously)

Veer - Bela tujhse jhuth nahi bola jata hein.. Also look at your face , how flustered you are just by the mention of this topic.

(Bela doesn't say anything and Veer smiles a little. )

Veer - Bela.. Just remember.. Whatever decision you take i will always be there for you. I have seen failed marriages (he says thinking about his mom and dad) and that is why I really want you to marry someone who you adore and love.

Bela - Thank you Veer. (She says, overwhelmed by his words)
***
Next morning
Bani gets dressed in an orange top and pants. She left her hair open today adding on to her beauty. She thinks about yesterday and a smile forms on her face. Yesterday was indeed a beautiful day for her. She was happy about this new connection that was developing between her and Veer.Though she had clearly tagged it as friendship.

She left for the company in a jovial mood.Throughout the journey she was thinking about their moments together. The way he scolded her while taking care of her, their dance, their jokes and most important of all their non-date.

She reaches the company and leaves for Veer's cabin. As she was about to enter she heard someone..

Girl - Veer Babe.. You know we are perfect for each other (the girl says in a seductive tone)

(Bani could not see Veer's expression as his back was facing her , the only one she could see was a girl dressed in a pink crop top and mini skirt. Bani felt a small prick in her heart but why was she getting affecting by the lovey dovey act of these two was the only question which she asked herself.)

Veer- Chandni.. You know I am not... (As Veer was about to speak he sees Bani's glimpse on the bulletin board made of glass in his cabin)

Veer - Bani..

Chandni - Whose that baby?

( Veer takes a step back , not letting her touch him and moves towards Bani.)

Veer - Bani... It's really not what you thi..

Bani - It's alright Veer, it's your personal space and i would never intrude in it.

(she says looking downwards, avoiding an eye contact with him and Veer didn't like that.He didn't want her to get overly jealous or possessive about him but her not at all being affected by him being with someone else bothered him.)

Veer - Get inside and play along.. Agar tumne meri har baat par Yes bola..toh I promise ki main apni zid chod dunga (He says holding her hand and taking her inside the cabin)

Chandni - Veer Baby.. Whose she (chandni says scanning Bani from head to toe)

Veer - She is mine.. (He says with a smirk)

Chandni - What!?

Bani - Yes ..I am his secretary.. (Bani says giving a smirk to Veer as she fulfilled his condition as well as saved the situation )

Chadni -Ohh I see(she says rolling his eyes).. Cool then yahan kyun khadi ho.. Go get me and Baby a coffee.

(Veer was about to speak but Bani bet him to that.. )

Bani - Main sir ki secretary hu, aapki nahi Ms..

Chadni- Whatever (she rolls her eyes).. Anyways Baby..

Veer - Chadni look.. I don't like you.. And for the sake of God this is the last time I am telling you to leave me alone..

Chadni - Veer Baby.. We are perfect for each other.. Can't you see..

Veer - Do log perfect hokar bhi ek dusre ke liye imperfect ho sakte hein.. Kyun Bani? (He says looking at her,reminding her to play along)

Bani - Yes sir..

Veer - Tumein koi kharabhi hein.. Main aesa nahi bol raha hu.. But hum ek dusre ke liye nahi bane hein..Nahi Bani?

Bani -Yes sir..

Veer - And honestly you also don't love me.. It's just an Imaginary world which you have created in your mind.. Where you see us as couple goals or something.. Deep down even you know how different we are.. Logon ko dikhane ke liye tum zindagi bhar jhutti muskurahat ke sath rahogi?.

Bani - Yes, sir is right (she says genuinely after hearing Veer's thought)

Chadni - Ohh please.. You just shut up.. What do you know about our world.. Cheap middle class..

Veer- SHUT UP CHANDNI!(he says losing his cool as she speaks to Bani in that tone ) . .. Okay listen to me .. You want to know why I am rejecting you right ?. Firstly cause I hate superficial people like you and secondly cause I love somebody else..

(He says catching both chadni and Bani offguard)

Veer- Did you understand ..? Get the hell out of my office. RIGHT NOW!

Chadni - Veer Babyy .. Don't do this to us.. I know you are lying.. You .. (She says moving towards Bani).. You are his secretary right?..Is he actually dating somebody.. Have you seen her?

Bani - (she looks at Veer for a second) Ye.. Yes. (She was feeling Bad for chadni not because she faced rejection but because of her mindset. How desperate she was to look perfect in the eyes of the world that she was even ready to sacrifice her self respect)

Chadni - You are lying.. Who is that person.. I have never seen her..

Veer - I am dating and that's the truth and that person is.. .. Bani (he says interlocking his fingers with hers)

Bani - Yes sir!??

Veer - See... She said Yes. . Leave before I really lose my temper chandni.

Chadni- Ismein aesa kya hein jo mujhmein nahi hein, I am hot and happening and I can be perfect for your world and her.. Just look at her.. (She says looking at Bani ).. Na class.. Na shakal.. Bloody gold digger.. You seriously want to be with her...

Veer - CHADNI... (he says hitting his hand on the glass table . Veer was really angry and a tint of fear was clearly Visible in chandni's eyes)

Bani - Veer... (Bani says holding the side of his shirts sleeves and looking at his hand) .. Calm down and let me handle it..
(Bani says and veer tries gaining his composure)

Bani - So Ms Chadni.. Kya baat kar rahi thi aap.. Ohh yeah.. Class ki? Toh logon ka class unki shakal nahi balki unki akal se tay hota hein and coincidentally mere pass ye dono hi cheez aapse kayi zyada better hein.

Chadni - You!!??..

Bani - Chillana mujhe bhi aata hein Ms chandi (she says loudly)..Meri zubaan pe bas mere man ki baat hoti hein aur fareb main na toh bahari taraf se karti hu aur nahi hi andaruni taraf se... Aapke liye mujhe bura lag raha tha.. Kyunki aap dusro se izzat ki ummed toh lagakar baithi hein par uss process main aap khudki izat karna hi bhul gayi.. Mujhe aap gold digger bula rahi hein.. Ek baat batayi aapke pass toh paise ki koi kami nahi.. Toh aap nakhush kyun hein? Paison se ye branded kapde kharide ja sakte hein par pyar nahi, dosti nahi, sukoon nahi.. Woh humein khud kamana padta hein..

(Chadni becomes numb listening to Bani. Her heart knew that whatever Bani was telling was right and that realization was not letting her speak.. . )

Chandni - Mei.. Mein ja rahi hu (she says with teary eyes)

Chandni starts leaving but slips and bani saves her.

Bani - Sambhalke.. Yun giron ki toh chot phir bhi bhar jayenga chandni par ek baar hum apni nazron main gir gaye na.. Toh kisi ka sahara.. Kisi ka sath koi kaam nahi aayega..

Chandni- Tum ye isiliye keh rahi ho kyunki tumhare sath Veer hein, jo girne pad tumhe sambhal lega .. Dard main tunhare aasun piche..Tumhe woh bacha lega.. Tumhe koi dar nahi.. Koi chinta lene ki zaroorat nahi.

Bani - Sahi kaha tumne mujhe dar nahi kyunki aasun pochne ke liye log dusron ki raah dekhne lagte hein par bhool jate hein ki do haath unke pass khud hein... Raha sawaal sambhalne ka toh uske liye bas thodi si himmat ki zarurat hoti hein... Aage sab khud hi thik hojayega..

Chandni - Thank you... Mujhe girne se bachane ke liye... Bas abhi nahi shayad zindagi bhar ke liye.. (She says and leaves)

Veer was just standing an admiring his sweetheart.
Shayad koi aur hota toh woh bas chandni ki bezatti karke usse bhaga deta ya phir kuch keh tha hi nahi. Par Bani, uski baat toh kuch aur hi thi... Usne chandni ko data bhi aur usse uski galati ka ehsaas bhi kara diya.
Veer was very proud of her. A soft smile formed on the corner of his mouth, only if he knew that now it was his turn to get his share of scoldings.

Bani - Tum kyun has rahe ho? (She says moving towards him)

Veer - Main kaha has raha hu..!

Bani - Dekha maine.. Aur tumne usse jhuth kyun bola (she takes a step further while he takes a step back)

Veer - Woh.. Ye idea tumhi se toh mujhe aaya tha.. Kal tumne ye fake date logic restaurant main lagayi thi toh aaj maine apply kardiya (he says giving a fake laugh and trying to save himself from the wrath of his sweetheart)

Bani - Matlab ismein bhi meri galati hein..? (She says moving a step further and putting her one hand on the wall, now Veer's back was touching the wall and a complete role reversal scenario was created. )

Veer - Nahi .. Obviously not..

Bani - Good.. Ab hath do apna..

Veer - Iraada kya hein.. (He winks) .. Sweetheart (he whispers slowly in her ears)

Bani - Batau.. (She says slowly moving closer to him)

Veer - Hmm.. (He says ..his gaze fixed on her lips)

Bani- Isse thik karne ki.. (She says getting his hand in the middle). ..

Veer (coming out of the trance)- kya..?

Bani - Aapki chot sir.. Matlab had hein uss din mujhe itna daat rahe the khayal nahi rakhti apna and all aur tum batao apna dhyan rakhte ho?.. Matlab har baat ka gussa khud par kyun nikalte ho..?

Veer - Tum dant te huye aur bhi khubsurat lagti ho.. (He says looking at her)

Bani - Accha khun karte waqt aur bhi acchi lagti hu.. Tumhara kardi (she says giving a fake laugh)

Veer - Hum toh pehele se aap par marte hein.. Aur mare huye ko aur kya hi mara jaye.. (He says smirking)

Bani - Dhat.. (She says hitting his hand a little , hiding her blush)

Veer - Ouch ...

Bani - So.. Sorry.. Tum thik ho..(she says holding his hand, blowing air on it)

Veer - Abb thik hu.. (He says and bani looks at him with a different emotion in her eyes)..

Bani - Tum bhi na Veer... (She says bandaging his hand.).Well sorry if I am getting personal par woh thi kon..?

Veer - You don't have to apologize.. After all we are friends right..?

Bani - Ye.. Yeah.. We are friends.!

Veer - She was my childhood friend ... She wasn't like this from the beginning....time ke sath pata nahi kya hogaya usse.. Duniya ke samne perfect dikhna aur ye dikhawat pata nahi kahan se aagayi usmein..!

Bani sees Veer feeling a bit bad about the entire situation and she tries lightning the mood.

Bani - Waise i didn't know that Veer singhania can have such deep and thoughtful conversation.. I mean can you believe for entire 5 mins everything which you spoke made sense and was absolutely right..!

Veer - Haha.. So funny (he says giving a fake laughter)

Bani - I know. . Veer you don't have to worry or be guilty and to be honest ek baar usse normally milkar baat kar aur ek dost ke tarah samjhao usse.. Tum bure nahi ho par tumhara gussa kabhi kabhi Tumhein control karne lagta hein. Aag ko aag kabhi nahi bujha sakta.. Isiliye kabhi kabhi shant hokar socha kar.. Kisi aesi cheez ke barein mai socha karo.. Jisse tumhe sukoon milta ho..

Veer nods listening to her carefully.
Somebody knocks on the door. Veer still keeps looking at her.

Bani - Veer door ...

Veer - Huh..

Bani - Door..

Veer - Yeah.. Come in

Vivaan enters

Veer - Vivaan..

Vivaan - Sir.. there is a problem.

Bani - You guys continue .. I will take my leave.

Vivaan - No Bani, you have to be present here..
*After sometime *

Bani was gulping over her food where as Veer was looking at her gulping his saliva as he knew that she was going to blast at him very soon due to what Vivaan said.

Veer- Bani..

Bani - Hmm..

Veer - Tum tab se kha kyun rahi ho..?

Bani - Khane se my tendencies to murder
someone reduces .. So yeah..!

Veer - We can sort this out.. (He says giving a small fake laugh)

Bani - Really?! Chadni ne tumhari mausi yani vivaan ki mom ko ye bata diya ki hum date kar rahe hein aur kal choti diwali ke din woh humse milna chhati hein aur tum unhein sach bata nahi sakte.. Toh sab sort out kaise hoga.. ! ?

Veer- Kitna gussa karti ho yaar tum..
Vivaan (in mind) - Boss toh aaj gaye..

Bani - Gussa!!!.. Kon karta hein.. Main!??.. Matlab hypocrisy at its peak wala situation hein ye..

Veer - Okay I am sorry sweetheart.. I know mujhe tumhe ismei involve nahi karna chahiye tha.. Main unsein keh dunga sab kuch sach sach... (He says in a low tone)

Bani - Main help kardungi.. (She says slowly)

Veer - Really? (He says holding her hand and smiling like a kid)

Bani - Yeah.. (She says holding her smile).. That's what friends are for right..!

Veer - Ye.. Yeah.. Friends!
***
The next day

Veer was going to pick up Bani. She was very very nervous. She really didn't want to mess up the situation or hurt the sentiments of Veer's mausi. She gets ready and the door bell rings.

As the door opens Bani sees Veer looking dangerously hot. She once again gets infatuated by his chiseled jaw accompanied by a devilish smile on his face and his grey eyes holding a childlike mischief in them.

Veer also looks at Bani and admires her beauty. Her eyes. Her eyes was something which always captivated him. He felt like those eyes stored a lot of stories and mysteries in it. They were beautiful .. dangerously beautiful.

Veer - You look beautiful..! (He says softly)

Bani - Thank you and you too look great!

Veer - (smiles) This is for you (he says giving her a lavender bouquet)

Bani- Lavender!! I just love them ! Thank you

Veer - I know..

Bani -What ?

Veer - I mean that's such a coincidence and your most welcome!(He says covering up)

Bani- Veer..i am really nervous..

Veer - You don't have to be sweetheart!.. Main hu na tumhare sath.

(He says extending his hand. Bani holds his hand. There fingers interlock as they leave for their destination)

They reach at Manyata's house and ring the door bell.
A lady in cream saree opens the door.

Veer - Manyata maasi..! (Veer says hugging her)

Manyata - Veer bacha.. Kaise ho?

Veer - I am not bacha masi ..

Manyata chuckles and Bani smiles looking at them.

Manyata - Mere liye tu bacha hi rahega.. So milwayega nahi humein..

Veer - Yeah.. . Manyata masi that's Bani and Bani that's Manyata masi.

Manyata - Hello beta.. Andar aao na (she says with a smile)

Bani - Hello aunty..

Manyata - Aunty nahi bacha tum bhi mujhe masi bula sakti ho..

Bani - Okay Maasi. (She smiles)

Manyata - Aao baitho dono..
(They settle down)

Manyata - So abb batao tum dono mile
kaise?

Veer - Office mein

Bani - Hotel mein . .
(Both of them answer together and later look at each other while manyata was confused)

Veer - Matlab ki main office ke ek meeting ke liye Kohinoor hotel gaya tha aur wahi humari peheli mulaqat huyi.. (Veer says saving the situation) ..

Manyata - Interesting.. Toh love at first sight..

Bani - Nahi.. In fact pehli sight mein toh shayad humne ladai ki thi.. (She chuckles).. Par phir baad mai maine Veer ke ek dusre hissa ko dekha.. Woh hissa jo woh sabse chupa kar rakhta hein.. Iss tough guy ke piche ek softie chupa hua hein.. Jissee farak bhi padta hein aur jo parwah bhi karta hein..
(Veer keeps listening to her , everything felt way too real now)

Manyata - Aur Veer tumhare liye..?

Veer - Mujhe peheli nazar se hi swe.. Mera matlab hein Bani ke liye ek khichav sa mehsus hota tha par woh feeling time ke sath badhti chali gayi and i didn't even when that attraction turned out to be something more meaningful..

(He says avoiding eye contact with Bani. Manyata was assured that these two were clearly in the process of love and that brought s smile on her face)

Manyata-Aur pehele propose kisne kiya..?

Bani/Veer-Isne! (They say pointing fingers at each)

Veer-Ohh please.. Sach sach bata do ki mujhe tum resist nahi kar payi..

Bani-Dream on.. Tumne toh just kaha ki tumhe mein peheli nazar se pasand thi.. Mujhe toh phir bhi tumhare arrogant singhania wale phase se tumhein nikalna pada..

Manyata -Accha baba.. Abb chup karo dono.. Main khane ki tayari karti hu..
Bani- Main bhi aapki help kar sakti hu masi?

Manyata-Sure Beta.

As Manyata and Bani leave for the kitchen, veer gets a call from Vivaan.

Manyata-Accha beta.. Tum zyada kuch mat karo.. Veer ka favourite kuch banado.. Trust me dil ka raasta pet se hokar jata hein.. (She says teasing Bani)..aur tumhara favourite main banaugi.

Bani- Okay maasi.

Bani(in mind) - Veer ka favourite khana.. Par woh toh mujhe pata hi nahi hein..

Manyata - Kya hua bacha?

Bani - Masi woh mujhe zara washroom jana hein..

Manyata-Arey haa na.. Bas yahan se left jao..

Bani-Thanks Masi..

Bani immediately goes to the washroom and calls Veer.
Veer who was talking to Vivaan on the call, sees Bani 's call incoming.

Veer-Accha Vivaan mai baad main bat karta hu abhi bohot important client ka call aa raha hein..

Vivaan-Konsa client sir?

Veer-Bohot bade client hein.. Tumhe baad main batata hu.. (He says and picks Bani's call)

Veer-Haa sweetheart boliye..

Bani-Tumhe khane main kya pasand hein?

Veer-Tumhari daant khana aaj kal accha lagne laga hein..

Bani-Veer!!!

Veer-Arey tum pyar se khilao sweetheart.. Hum zeher bhi khalenge..
Bani -Tumse na baat hi nahi karna mujhe..

(She says and cuts the call where as Veer chuckles. He loved irritating her. She looked even more cute while pouting in anger)

Manyata - Aagayi..
(Bani sees Manyata making Aloo paratha.)

Bani-Masi aapko kaise..

Manyata -Veer ne bataya aur sath mein ye bhi kaha ki tum duniya ki sabse khubsurat ladki ho(she smiles).. Kabhi kabhi toh yakeen nahi hota ki ye humara Veer hein..jisne khudko akela kar diya tha.. Tanha kardiya tha.. Woh humesha se aesa nahi thi.. Par uss hadse ne... (She says getting lost in her thoughts)

Bani - Kis hadse ne Masi?

Manyata - Woh sab baat chodo.. Important ye hein ki abb tum uski life mein aa gayi ho.. Aur abb sab thik hojayega (she says cupping Bani's face and Bani gives a feeble smile )
After sometime they come to the dining room.

Veer - Khushboo toh behtarin aa rahi hein..

Manyata - Aaj aapki hi madam ne banaya hei kha na aapke liye(she says winking at Veer)

Veer - Masi !!
Manyata - What Masi.. I am a super chill person you see (she chuckles) .. Chalo abb khao..

Bani serves the food to Veer but what he sees fades the colour from his face.

Bani - Here, it is Mushroom Brushetta!

Manyata - Mushroom par Veer toh usse allergic hein.. Tumhe nahi pata beta!?

Bani - Woh masi.. Actually (she was all nervous now)

Veer - Thi maasi abb nahi hein.. Bani ki hathon main hi shayad jadu hein.. Isiliye jab last time iske sath khaya tha toh i realised ki abb ye allergy khatam hogayi hein..

Manyata - I am happy beta.. Par phir bhi mujhr chinta hogayi.. Mujhe yaad hein bachpan main tumhari kya halat huyi thi ye khakar..

Veer - Masi aap chinta mat kijiye..!

Veer takes the spoon and building up a lot of courage eats the food where as Bani feeling extremely guilty couldn't even digest a bite.Thats when Manyata gets a call and she goes to pick it up.

Bani - Veer jhuth kyun bola kyun kha rahe ho isse? (She says taking the spoon from him)

Veer - Maasi ko shak ho jata bani and i didn't want her to be disappointed.. Look how happy she is..

Bani - Veer but..

Veer - It's okay.. (He says holding her hand reassuring her)

Manyata - Bachon actually humare NGO ki ek board meeting aa gayi hein and i have to leave urgently.. But..

Veer - It's alright Masi, you can leave.

Bani - Yeah Masi work comes first.

Manyata - Accha thik hein.. but kal Diwali ke din both of you have to come again alright.. Vivaan aur Bela ko bhi lekar aana aur tumhare bhai ko bhi Bani, I would love to meet him..
Bani nods
Manyata leaves.

Bani - Veer matlab sach mein bas dialogue marna hota hein tumhe.. Zeher bhi khalunga tumhare haath ka.. Matlab tumhe itna nahi bataya gaya ki tumhe mushroom se allergy.. Tumhe kuch ho jata toh.. (Bani turns and picks up the dishes)

Veer - Tum har waqt daanti ra.. Raho (he feels dizzy and holds his head).. Ba.. Bani..

Bani turns around and looks at Veer falling. She swifty goes and tries holding him. He ends up falling in her lap on the ground.

Bani - Ve... veer.. Get up... Veer look at me..! (She says tears pooling in her eyes)

Veer - Swe.. Sweetheart don't cry... (Whatever condition he was in but he could never ever accept tears in his sweetheart's eyes)
Bani quickly runs and gets water from the kitchen.
Bani - Veer ye piyo...

Veer drinks it looking at all the care and concern in Bani's eyes.

Bani - Come with me. Main tumhe room main lekar chalti hu..

She takes him to the nearest bedroom. She tries loosening the buttons of his shirt.Veer was sweating profusely.

Bani - You need an Antiallegry pill Veer..

Veer - Abh.. Abhi itni raat ko .. You don't have to ..

Bani-Veer you dont have to think about all this.. Please rest karo..

Veer - You will not go anywhere.. (He says holding her hand firmly)

Bani - Veer..

Veer - Bani please..

Bani - Alright sleep..
Veer - You won't go right ..? (He asks slowly like a child)

Bani shakes her head in denial. She was constantly by Veer 's side slightly caressing his hair while he was holding her hand. Almost an hour later Veer fell into slumber sleep. Bani keeps looking at him. He looked so pure and pristine. So innocent. She didn't know what came into her as she kisses Veer's forehead.

Bani - I will be right back.. (She says slowly, removing her hand gently from Veer hold)

***
Bani comes out on the street to go to a pharmaceutical shop. She finds one near to the house and gets a medicine for a Veer. As she tries coming she gets interrupted by few perverts.

Guy 1: Areyy oo chokri kahan chali..

Bani - Mera toh pata nahi par agar tumne apni gandi zubaan wapis kholi toh tum kahi chalne ke layak bachoge nahi..

Guy 2: Uff.. Itna gussa.. Humein toh pyar ji ho gaya aapse madam (he says laughing like a maniac)

Bani - Gussa accha laga.. Toh ye lo abb ghusa bhi khaoo.. (She says holding his hand and twisting it backward while throwing a hard punch on his face)

Guy 3 : Teri himmat kaisi huyi..

She takes advantage of the situation and hits one of them in the gut.
Bani kicks the guy in front of her hard. The guy falls. Another guy tries attacking her from the back but she strikes him with her elbow and pulls him in front, kicking him in the crotch.

Bani - Tum jaise ghatiya logon ki yehi halat honi chahiye... Ladkiyon ko kamzoor samjhna tumhari sabse badi bhool hai...

(Bani always believed that every girl needed to be strong both physically and mentally to fight such monsters in the world.As she was about to leave, a fourth guy who was hidden since some time tries attacking her from back by a rod . She gets shocked and tries defending herself, but that's when somebody holds the rod. His eyes fuming in anger. It was Veer.)

Bani - Veer... Tum yahan..

Veer - Tumne toh apna kaam kar diya sweetheart and I am hella proud of you but thodi khatirdari toh meri taraf se bhi banta hein kyun haa na..?

He says a hard punch lands on the guys face.

Veer - TERI HIMMAT *punch*KAISE HUYI*punch*..

Guy- Mujhe chod do (blood was oozing out of his lips due to the intensity of the punches.)

Veer - Meri sweetheart pe haath uthayega... *punch *.. Abb tu kisi bhi ladki ko kabhi ched hi nahi payega*punch*.. Kyunki tu zinda hi nahi bachega *punch *

Bani had first time seen Veer like that. She was kinda scared but she realised that it was only she who could stop Veer now. She goes and holds his hand.

Bani - Veer please... Gusse par kabu karo.. Maine tumhe kya kaha tha.. Shant hojao.. Unke barein mein socho jinsein tumhe sukoon milta hein.. Please..

Veer closes his eyes trying to calm himself down. He leaves the guy and gets up. All of them run away.

Veer - Bani.. Sweetheart.. Tum thik toh hona (he says cupping his face )..

Bani - Tum thik ho.. Yahaan tum kaise..

Veer - I am a very attentive while sleeping too Bani.. Mera kaam hi kuch aesa hein ki kab kon kahan se waar karde pata hi nahi chalta..

Bani wanted to ask him to stop all this work but seeing his condition she didnt want to bother him for the moment.

Bani - Ye tumhari dawai .. (She gives it to Veer) .. Abb tumhe better feel hoga..

Veer takes it from her hand .

Veer - Tum meri baat kabhi nahi manogi na...?.. Kahan tha na tumhe nahi jane ko.. Janta hu bohot strong ho tum par mujhe parwah ho jati hein.. Tumhe kuch ho ye khayal bhi mujhe..

Bani - Tumhe kya..?
Veer doesn't say anything.
Bani - Accha ek baat puchu..

Veer - Hmm..

Bani - Tumne jab shant hone ke liye apni aakhein band ki toh tumhare chehere ke samne kon aaya..?

Veer - Maa aayi..

Bani smiles

Veer - Arnav bhai, Bela.. Vivaan aur ..

Bani - Aur..

Veer - Tum...
(Bani halts at her place listening to his words)

***
Ye raasta hein pyar ka
Mohabbat sa lagta hein
Ye dil hein majboor sa
Sulagta hi rehta hein!

Hello dear readers!
I hope you guys liked the chapter!

Did you guys like the brewing romance between Behir and Vani?

Did you like the way Bani tackled Chandani and those goons?

Someone is going to enter in the Diwali party :/Guess who!

Love you guys!
Stay tuned ;)