Thank you for all your comments on the previous part.❤

My draft got deleted and rewriting just doesn't feel the same. I still feel the original draft was better but I cannot bring myself to write all the details again.

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Veer bought Bani to the Singhania Mansion and bought her to his room. Her settled her luggage and asked her to get comfortable. He went out to instruct the staff. He called his trusted female housekeeper.

V: Aaj se aapki salary double aur aap ye kaam nahi karogi. You will stay near Bani but don't stifle her with your presence. Just stay close by and help her when she needs. No staff should gossip or ill-treat her. Aur haan, koi bhi, kuch bhi bole, mujh tk khabar aa jani chahiye...ab aap jaa skte ho..

The woman nodded and left.

Meanwhile, Bani was sitting quietly near the table. She opened her wrist and saw the blade that Ritu had given her. Her palm was bleeding but so was her heart.

You don't deserve Veeranshu

Tu bhoj hai

You don't deserve Veeranshu

Tu bhoj hai

You don't deserve Veeranshu

Tu bhoj hai

It is your fault

YOUR FAULT

The words rang through her minds. She shut her ears.

B: Nahi hai meri fault...nahi hai..

She remembered how she was touched and felt filthy. She went to the washroom and began taking a cold shower. She scrubbed her body till it became red and the body wash was finished. She kept crying in the shower and rinsing. Soon, her body was sour due to all this. She wrapped herself in a towel and walked out weakly.

She moved to table to pick the blade but she could not find it.

'Kya dhoondh rahi ho? Isse?'

Bani turned quickly, her eyes wide open. Veer was sitting on a chair with the blade in his hand. His expressions were grave and tears were threatening to come out.

B: Ma-mai vo..Sorry

V: Nahi, don't be sorry. Sahi soch rahi ho tum...ek kaam krta hoon, mai khud try kr leta hoo isse ek baar..phir tum krna..okay?

Bani rushed to him and threw the blade from his hands.

B: Nahi!!! tum kuch mt kro..mai nahi dekh paungi..

V: Aur mai? Mai dekh paunga aise tumhe?

B: Mai..

She looked down. Veer kept a hand under her chin and made their eyes meet. He said sincerely.

V: Bani, I love you. I love you because you are funny, smart, compassionate, loving and the best human out there. I will run out of reasons but not my love. Jo bhi hua, you are still you. It does not change my feeling for you. I want you to spring back to your old self but I also know you need time. But please, for me Bani. I beg you, for me, please try. Don't give up. You still deserve the whole world at your feet. Don't let orthodox, narrow minded people tell you otherwise.

Bani was overcome by emotions but vowed in her heart to fight her sorrow for Veer.

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Balwant and the rest of Veer's family were very patient and nice with Bani. They understood she needed space and them being a house full of men, they were cautious around her. Soon, Bani started to open up a little more. One day, Ritu came to visit and told her why she was still living and why did she not kill herself? Balwant heard this and bashed Ritu. He broke all his and Bani's ties with her and threw her out of his house. He consoled Bani.

Ba: Beta, tum brave ho. Aur tumhari bhi ek hi toh life hai. Aise logon ko iska part mt banao jinhe tumhari padi hi nahi hai. Log kya soch rahe hai usse tumhe kya? Tumhari Chachi tumhare liye important hai ya hum sb..

B: Aap sab daddy ji..

Ba: Ab daddy ji kehti ho toh iss baap ki bahadur beti banna hai tumhe. Aise logo ke liye koi ansu nahi lana hai....Tum lachaar nahi ho Bani. Tumhare sath galat hua hai pr uss lamhe me jee kr un logon ko jeetne mt do..

His words gave her strength. She knew Veer was always by her side but hearing this from someone else made her happy. She hugged and thanked him.

Later, Veer took her to visit a place. It was dark and dungeon-like.

B: Ye konsi jagah hai Veer?

V: Shh...come. kuch logon ke liye jahanum hai.

Veer bought her to a prison cell. Five men were chained to a wall. The moment Bani saw them, she recognised her kidnapper and hid behind Veer. The men also started to cry.

Men: Sir, humse galti ho gayi...hume chor do...madam..hume jaane do..

Bani looked at Veer. Her fear clear in her eyes.

V: Sweetheart, vo neech nag ko to maine pehle hi bohot maar diya tha. I wanted to rip him pr mere admi usse pehle hi maar chuke they..Vo bhi bohot gussa they..

B: Kyu..

V: You'll someday be their queen. They could not think of you in pain. Us nag ne galat kiya pr ye log bhi utne hi galat hai. They helped him. Aur inke kacche chitte bohot kale hai. Isse pehle bhi kayi zindagiyan kharab ki hai in logon ne.. They are your culprits Bani. Go ahead.

Bani mustered up some courage and came from behind Veer. He held her one hand and squeezed it, offering support. Bani stood in front of the men.

Soon, the moments began dancing before her eyes.

B: Ugh!!!!!

She yelled and smacked one the men. He hissed in pain. She slapped them all and let go of her hurt in her aggression. Her hands became red but she kept hitting. Veer kept a hand on her shoulder and hugged her tightly.

V: (Guiding her outside the cell, he turned to his men) You know what to do...

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That night, Veer went to Bani with an ice pack.

B: Veeranshu..

V: Hath do apna Bani mujhe..

He applied the ice-pack. He didn't say a word and they fell into a comfortable silence. After he was done, Bani took the pack from him and put it on his hands. Veer winced and looked at her in surprise.

V: Tumhe kaise?

B: Unki shakal dekhi thi maine, aur tumhare hath bhi...

V: Mai khud ko nahi rok paya unhe maarne se..mai-

B: I understand.

She kept her head on his chest and thanked her lucky starts for sending her the best of them all.

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AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH

Bani scream filled the room. Veer, who was sleeping on the couch woke up with a start and rushed to her.

V: Shh, love...it's a nightmare. Mai Veer hoon...tumhara Veer..aur mai tumhare saath hoon..

Bani woke up..

B: Tum Veer ho, mere Veer..

Veer nodded. Bani sat and hugged him.

B: I am sorry.

V: Bs Bani, ye bolkr mujhe paraya mt feel karwao..

He made her sit in his lap and began singing her to sleep.

Dil ibadat kr raha hai..
Dhadkane meri sun..

Soon, Bani drifted off to sleep. Peacefully this time. Veer rocked her for a while before gently laying her back down. Respecting her, he again went to the couch as he did not want to lie down next to her without her consent.

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A few months passed by. Veer had shifted the date of their marriage so that Bani was comfortable with it all. He did not want to rush her into things. Slowly and gradually, due to all the acceptance and love from the family, Bani broke off the shell. Now she wasn't constantly watching her back. She still hated to be alone in the dark but it was a manageable fear.

Veer couldn't have been more proud of his love. Bani joined gym with him and he taught her basic self-defence moves. He knew knowing them will make Bani feel safer and so he made sure to do everything right. Bani couldn't have been happier with her fiancé.

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Finally, Vani were married. It was simple wedding with close family and friends. Bani wore a beautiful gold lehenga and Veer wore a black and gold attire.

Later that night, Veer took Bani to her room. He kissed her forehead. In all these months, she had gradually opened up to his touch again. Bani turned and their lips met. It was slow and soft. He hugged her from behind and kissed her neck.

B: Veeeer..

Bani moaned. Veer removed her veil and ornaments. Now she was wearing her blouse and lehenga-skirt only. She removed his sherwani and ornaments. He removed his lower and hers as well. He laid her down gently kissed her neck, caressing her stomach. Veer moved on top of her and undid the first two buttons of her blouse and looked at her.

Bani stilled. The moment she saw a man on top of her, something triggered inside her. She could not see it was Veer. She was overwhelmed by a great sense of fear.

B: Nahi ...nahi...hato mere upar se....nahi..kuch..

Veer's lustful expression changed into deep sorrow and worry. He got off her and put a gentle hand on her cheeks.

V: Ye mai hoon Bani...Tumhara Veeranshu..

B: Veer..

She hugged him.

B: I am so sorry Veer. You don't deserve this. I don't deserve your love..I cannot even give you..

V: Give me what Bani? Tumhe mai itna cheap lgta hoon? Yes you are beautiful and sexy but tumhari ye body na bhi hoti, tb bhi mai tumse pyaar krta. Tum bolo Bani, kl ko meri shakal badal jaye to tum mujhe chor dogi kya? Mujhe tum hot lgti ho, attract hota hoon mai tumse pr pyaar mujhe tumhare dil se hua hai.. I love your soul Bani. So what if you are feeling scared now? I will wait for you..Pr usse mera pyaar km nahi ho jayega..

B: Oh Veer.

She hugged him tightly.

B: You are the best Veeranshu Singhania. The best. Tumne hr kadam pr mera saath diya hai, bina kahe meri har baat ko samjha hai...tumne mere saath itna patience dikhaya hai...mujhe support diya hai, pity nahi. I love you Veer...maine zarur kuch bohot bohot accha kiya ho past life me jo bholenath ne tumhe meri zindagi me likha...

She held his hand and initiated a gentle kiss. Veer told her it wasn't necessary. If she was not comfortable with physical intimacy then he will wait but she said she was sure. Veer was vary but complied. He was exceptionally gentle with her.

He undressed himself first so that she doesn't feel conscious when he undresses her. He caressed her body slowly and with love. The entire time he looked into her eyes with love. His love for her comforted her. He sucked her folds gently, making them wet. He saw her breathe hitch when he got on top so he got down again.

B: Veer?

V: You get on top of me..

B: Kya?

V: Yes..

Veer knew that him being on top, a male in power position was triggering something in her subconscious mind. So he made her sit in his lap and gently lowered her onto his shaft.

B: ssss...

V: Bs sweetheart...

He kissed her lips. As the pain subsided, Bani began to hop in his lap. Veer held her ass and pumped into her. That night, they made soft, sensuous love.

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In the aftermath of the passionate love, Vani laid cuddling.

B: Tum best ho gharwale...the best...tumse accha partner mujhe mil hi nahi skta tha..

V: (Hits her head softly) Bs kr pagli, rulayegi kya?

B: Tum bhi na...

They laughed softly.

V: Waise gharwali, aaj toh slow kr liya hai tumne...pr yaad rakhna...aaj jo hua hai na, tumne ek sote hue sher ko jaga diya hai (points at his shaft) ab ye tumhe life long satayega..

Bani blushed and hid her face in his chest. Veer kissed the top of her head and they slept.

The unfortunate incident, buried deep in their memories and long forgotten. They moved ahead in life with their love and support. It is true, times bought something really painful to Bani but it is the hardest of times that reveal the deepest of love.

Bani knew that a man like Veer was a gem and his love of her wasn't just for her looks or only for talks. His love was pure like a melody and she was the luckiest of them all to be his beloved.

~~~~~Fin~~~~~~

Phew! It was a heavy write.🙈

Upnext: Drunk Love

I'll start on that in day or two though. Been so quick with updating this track, I need a small break ♡

See you soon
Love~