Hey sweethearts ♥️ I'm back after a long time. I'm sorry for the delay. My right hand got injured 4 days ago and I wasn't able to type 😓

It's finally Vani's Haldi and Sangeet ceremony. This ceremonies took place at Sharma mansion. Veer and Bani were getting ready in their respective rooms and they both were not allowed to meet each other until the haldi ceremony starts. They have been missing each other since 14 hours and were waiting desperately to meet at the haldi ceremony.

At Bani's room :
Bela and Meera were helping Bani to get ready while Bani have been planning to escape from them and meet Veer before their haldi ceremony starts.
Bani's mind voice : Oh God, please help me to send Bela and Meera bhabhi away for a while. I will quickly go and meet my Veeru and quickly come back here. Please help me today and I will serve you your favourite modak tomorrow.
Bela : Babe, what have you been thinking for so long? (She shook Bani's shoulder)
Bani : No, nothing. I'm just thinking which bangles will suit this lehenga.
Meera : But you are already wearing your bangles, Bani. (She raised her eyebrow)
Bani : Oh yeah. I...I mean... (She stopped when they heard Tapish's voice behind them)
Tapish : Hey girls, is my princess ready here?
Meera : Oh yes, your princess is ready here. (She said, moving aside to let Tapish look at Bani)
Tapish : I mean I asked about my one and only sister Bani. Where is she?
Bela : Bhai, here she is. Can't you see her?
Tapish : What???? You mean she is my sister Bani? I can't believe my own eyes. Wow she is looking so beautiful like an angel now.
Bani : Ufff bhai, enough. It's cringy. (She rolled her eyes)
Tapish : Okay, fine. I thought to make you happy by giving fake compliment but that's okay.
Bani : Fake compliment? Arghhh just get lost! (She pushed him out of her room)
Meera : Arre Bani, pity him. He was just complimenting you but you are pushing him away.
Bani : If you really care for your husband then please go with him. (She pushed out Meera and Bela too)
Bela : Hey babe, why are you pushing me? I didn't say anything.
Bani : I know how to get ready by myself. Get lost you both. (She slammed the door shut on their face)
Bani's mind voice : Ufff, Tapish bhai thank you so much for helping me with my plan unknowingly. I can finally go to Veer's room now.

Since Veer's room was just two rooms away from Bani's room, she climbed to his room through the balcony. At Sharma mansion they could easily get into different rooms through the balcony as all the balconies are attached to each rooms. She finally got into Veer's room balcony and slowly slid the door to peep inside. She saw Veer was all ready with using his phone while sitting on the couch. She was seeing him after 14 hours so she instantly ran inside and jumped on him. Veer startled with her sudden action and dropped his phone on the floor. She started kissing all over his face as if she didn't meet him for ages without giving him the chance to see who's on him.

Veer : Ahhhh!!! Save me!! There is a ghost in my room!!! Ahh!!!
Bani quickly shut his mouth with her palm and showed her face to him.
Bani : Shhhh!!! Veer, it's me!!
He removed her palm from his lips.
Veer : Sweetheart, what the hell are you doing here? We aren't supposed to meet before the haldi.
Bani didn't reply him instead she started kissing all over his face again.
Veer : Ahhh!! Bani stop licking my face like a puppy. (She stopped and looked at him with grumpy face)
Bani : You are so unromantic, Veer. I climbed through 3 balconies just to meet you but you are treating me unfairly. (She complained)
Bani got up from him and he also got up from the couch. They adjusted their clothes and Bani turned to leave but he held her hand.
Veer : Sweetheart, I'm sorry but we aren't supposed to meet before haldi. Why did you come here? The elders won't say anything without a reason and we must follow them for our own good. (He cupped her face and explained her)
Bani : Okay, fine. I'm leaving. (She said sadly and turned to leave)
Veer : Wait baby. Since you are already here so let's have some romance first. (He smirked)
Saying this, he instantly grabbed her waist and pulled her to him. She landed on his chest and he cupped her face with his other hand.
Veer : Sweetheart, you are looking so beautiful.
Bani : That's all?
Veer : Gorgeous.
Bani : That's all?
Veer : Your sexy off shoulder blouse is revealing too much. I guess you need to change it. (He said huskily while biting her earlobe)

Bani : Why should I change? I'm not going to change anything. (She released herself from his grip and pushed him away lightly)
Veer : Relax jaan. I was just kidding. You don't have to change it.
Bani : Btw, you are looking hot and handsome, Veeru.

Veer : That's all? (He mimicked her)
Bani : Yes, that's all.
Veer : Ufff sweetheart, you killed my feelings. (He said dramatically while walking forward and Bani stepped backwards)
Bani : Veer, just stop there.
Veer : Why? (He pinned her between him and the wall)
Bani : What are you doing? Go away. (She tried pushing him away but he moved more closer to her)
Veer held her both wrists to stop her from pushing him and brought his face closer to hers. He gazed into her eyes intensely and kissed her forehead. He moved closer to kiss on her eyes but unfortunately Mahir and Tapish opened the door making them pull away. Veer and Bani were looking at them with big eyes while they were looking at Vani with 'o' shape mouth.
Tapish : Bani???? Aren't you supposed to be in your room? They all have been knocking your room door since just now. (He said being annoyed while Mahir was giggling at them behind Tapish)
Bani : Bhai...(Tapish interrupted)
Tapish : Just shut up! Learn to obey the elders first, Bani. Why are you being too playful all the time? Go back to your room right now! (He yelled)
The three of them were totally shocked as it was the first time Tapish scolded Bani. Tears rolled down Bani's cheeks. Tapish didn't notice that and he quickly left the room being upset with Bani.
Veer : Sweetheart..
Mahir : Bani? It's okay they were searching for you there that's why bhai got angry when he found you here.
Bani didn't reply them. She quickly ran back to her room with tears in her eyes.
Veer : I didn't expect this from bhai. I can't see her crying on our special day.
Mahir : It's okay, Veer. We will talk to her later. Just relax. (Veer nodded sadly)

After some time, they took bride and groom to the lawn to start the Haldi ceremony.

The ladies started applying haldi for Bani while the gents were applying for Veer. Veer tried to talk to Bani but she didn't even spare a glance at him. He knew she was feeling bad for getting scolded by Tapish as she's too sensitive and she can't take it when someone scold her. He tried to hold her hand but everyone started teasing them and he took back his hand.
Veer : Bani?
Bani : Hmm.
Veer : Sweetheart, I know you are feeling bad but please smile for me. I will sort it out with Tapish bhai later. Please enjoy our haldi ceremony because it's going to happen only once in our life. (He said, holding her hand this time)
Tapish also went near Bani and held his ears to apologise. Bani frowned at first then she smiled looking at Tapish's puppy face.
Tapish : I'm sorry, princess. I won't repeat it again. I'm so sorry for spoiling your mood today.
Bani : It's okay. I will forgive you today but next time don't repeat this. (She ordered like a queen and Tapish nodded obediently while applying Haldi on her nose)
Bani turned and looked at Veer for a while then winked at him. Veer checked his surrounding to ensure no one was looking at them and quickly kissed on her cheek making her chuckle but unfortunately everyone saw that and started teasing him more badly.
Chandrakala : Veer?? What are you doing there, beta?
Balwant : We are also here, Veer. (He chuckled)
Meera : Control yourself, Veer. There's still time for your first night.
Tanvi : Meera, don't embarrass my children. (She hit on Meera's shoulder playfully)
Bela : Bhabhi, I don't think so they will wait until their first night. Haina, Veer? (She giggled)
Mahir : Jaan, don't ask this to Veer. In their case Bani will be the impatient one so you should ask her.
Bani : Shut up all of you!

She frowned and then all of them started laughing including Bani. Veer felt happy and relieved to see her laughing there. He secretly thanked everyone inside his heart. Bani was back to full form and the child inside her was awakened. She took the haldi paste and applied all over Veer's face making everyone shock.
Veer : Bani, what's this behaviour?
She showed her tongue to him and everyone laughed at Veer.
Veer : This is too bad, sweetheart.
He smirked mischievously while slowly taking a mug of haldi water from the bucket. Before Bani could understand his intention, he quickly poured the haldi water on her and everyone were staring at them with wide opened mouth.
Bani : Veer!!!!!! (She wiped her eyes and glared at him while he was laughing at her along with others)
That was the trigger point for Bani. They expected Bani to take revenge on Veer but to their surprise, she poured the haldi water on all of them except Veer.
Mahir : What the hell!!! Oye idiot, why did you pour it on me?
Chandrakala : Bani beta, this is not fair. You can't do this to your mother in law.
Bela : Arghhh you just ruined my make up!
Tapish : Bani, I already apologise to you then why did you do this? (He frowned)
One by one started scolding Bani whereas Veer enjoyed the happenings while sitting peacefully there.
Tanvi : Bani, you..... (Bani screamed before she could continue)
Bani : Enough!!!! Stop scolding me. I'm the bride here and I have all rights to do whatever I want.
Saying this, she took another mug of haldi water and those who were staying alert ran away from there but Veer was still sitting there smiling at her like a mad person. She poured the haldi water on him making him get back to his sense and started running away from him. All of them were fully drenched in yellow by the end of the ceremony. They were completely drained due to running, chasing and dancing throughout the whole ceremony. The haldi ceremony ended by evening and everyone went back to their respective rooms to take rest and get ready for the Sangeet next day.

Next day, the Sangeet function started at 6pm. The main hall of Sharma mansion was separated into two portions which was for males on the left side and females on the right side. The seniors were engaged in chit-chatting while the youngsters were engaged in drooling at the girls who were putting mehendi on their hands. Veer was sitting beside his cousins and friends but his eyes were frequently stealing glances at Bani who was having mehendi in her hands.

After some time, Bani noticed that Veer was glancing at her but when she turns, he used to pretend like he didn't see her. He did that repeatedly for a few times making her letting out an exasperated sigh. She thought to ignore him at first but then changed her mind and decided to play along with him. She quickly changed her seat when Veer was not looking at her and made Bela to sit at the place where she previously sat. Bani hid behind Bela and the mehendi artist while enjoying the way how Veer was searching for her with his eyes desperately. She smirked victoriously looking at his desperation but soon it ended when he found her as Bela got up when Meera called her. The smirk on her face was wiped off and she quickly composed herself by pretending to be focusing on her hands. After few minutes, Bani looked at his place but couldn't find him there. Suddenly she startled listening to his voice beside her.

Veer : Searching for me? (Asked with a smirk)
Bani : No, why would I search for you? (She rolled her eyes)
Veer : I caught you, sweetheart. Stop lying and admit that you were searching for me desperately few seconds ago. (He whispered huskily, blowing air on her ear making her gasp)
Bani : Just shut up, Veer. I didn't search for you. I have an important work to do here rather than searching for you.
Veer : Are you sure, sweetheart? Thinking twice before lying to me.
Bani : I'm not lying so you.... (She stopped and her eyes widened when she felt his cold fingers on her bare waist)
Veer : Continue it sweetheart. I'm listening to you. (He said huskily, knowing his effects on her)
Bani's dupatta was blocking the view from letting others to know what Veer was doing on her bare waist so he took it as an advantage to trace his fingers on her navel. Bani was not able to push away his hand as her hands were stuck with the mehendi artist.
Bani : Veer, take off your hand from there. (She whispered)
Veer : From where?
Bani : Please, Veer. You know where I mean.
Veer : I don't know, sweetheart. Just say it directly. (He smirked at her and she glared at him)
Veer was making circles on her navel and Bani had goosebumps due to his touch. He slowly traced his fingers upwards from her navel and she started breathing heavily.
Bani : Veer... (She tried to call him but it came out as a moan)
Veer : Stop moaning my name, Bani. There is still time for you to moan my name. (He chuckled)
Bani : Shut up. Please stop doing it, Veer.
Veer : Doing what?
He traced his fingers under her blouse at the front making her eyes get even more wider. She looked at Veer who was smirking at her while tracing his fingers more inside her blouse. There was only few inches left to reach her cleavage line and Bani immediately got up with a jerk making him remove his hand automatically. The mehendi artist was looking at Bani as if she saw a ghost there.

Mehendi artist : Ma'am? Are you alright?
Bani was busy glaring at Veer who was smirking at her with an innocent face. Suddenly she shifted her attention on the mehendi artist who screamed there.
Mehendi artist : Oh shit!!!!!
Bani : What happened?
Mehendi artist : Ma'am, your design got ruined by your sudden action. See here. (She said, pointing at Bani's left hand where the design which was supposed to be in a leaf shape turned into two parallel lines)
Bani : Oh no!!! Can you please do something? It's looking ugly. (She panicked)
Mehendi artist : Don't worry, ma'am. I will try to fix it.
Chandrakala quickly rushed there listening to Bani's voice.
Chandrakala : Bani, what happened dear? Are you alright?
Bani : Aunty, please ask your son to go away from here. He ruined my mehendi design. (She pouted, showing her hand to Chandrakala)
Chandrakala : Oh God!!! What is this? Hey Veer, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be with the boys?
Veer : I just came here to accompany Bani, mom. (He smiled sheepishly)
Bani : Did I ask you to accompany me? You just ruined my mehendi design now!
Veer : What???? What I did? It was you who woke up with a jerk suddenly.
Bani : It was because of you!
Veer : What did I do?
Chandrakala : Yeah, what did he do?
Bani : You know what you did, Veer. Just go away from here. (She yelled, avoiding to make the eye contact with him because she knew he was smirking there)
Chandrakala : But Bani, what did he do to you?
Bani : Nothing, aunty. (She sat back exasperatedly and asked the artist to draw a new design)
Chandrakala : Veer??? (She raised her eyebrow at him knowing that he did something but Veer quickly walked away from there)
Bani huffed at his antics.
Chandrakala : Don't worry, dear. She will fix it.
Bani : Aunty, your son is really annoying me too much. I guess it will end up in me divorcing him before getting married.
Chandrakala : Yeah, yeah sure. You can divorce him first and then get married to him. (She said sarcastically and hit Bani's head slightly before walking away from there)

After the mehendi session, they continued with Sangeet function where all the youngsters joined the stage to dance. First the function started with girls who performed for a group dance where Bani was leading while the others were following her steps. Veer was shocked to see her performance as she planned to surprise him so she didn't inform him about it before. He was gazing at her lovingly by observing her each and every steps as she was dancing there elegantly. Bani smirked at him while dancing. After the girls were done with their performance, the boys joined the stage for their turn. Mahir, Ponky and Daksh performed together at the beginning and unexpectedly Veer joined them and started leading the dance. This time it was Bani, whose jaw dropped and was drooling at Veer's performance whereas he was grinning at her in his each movement.

Once the boys were done with their performance, the youngsters dragged the elders and made them dance together with their partners. After that, Behir and Tara dragged Bani and Veer to the stage to performance couple dance which was totally unplanned. They just swayed along with the music in each other arms.

Veer : Sweetheart, I didn't know that you could dance so well. It was quite impressive. Bani : How was the surprise, Veer? Did you like it?
Veer : I just loved it, baby. (He turned her into a back hug position)
Bani : I enjoyed your performance too, Veer.
Veer : Thank you, madam. I know it was unexpected for you. How was my surprise?
Bani : Actually you are wrong. It was not unexpected because I knew it earlier that you were going to perform with the boys.
Veer turned her to face him in a swift movement and wrapped his arms around her waist whereas Bani's hand were on his shoulder.
Veer : How did you find it out? (He asked disappointedly)
Bani : Well, it's a secret. (She chuckled and tried to move away but he tighten his grip around her and pulled her closer to him)
Veer : Baby, please tell me. How did you find out?
Bani : I saw you practicing with your boys just now, Veer.
Veer : But how? We practiced at Singhania mansion and you were here. (He frowned)
Bani : Ufffoo, my naive baby... Do you remember just now Mahir was on video call with Bela while you guys were practicing behind him?
Veer recalled the moment and nodded.
Bani : So connect the dots, honey. Bela was in front of me at that moment so I just peeped on the screen when I saw you practicing behind Mahir. (She giggled and Veer sulked disappointedly)
Veer : That idiot just ruined my surprise.
Bani : Awww don't feel bad, sweetheart. It was still a surprise for me as I didn't expect you to be a good dancer. (She winked at him and he grinned)
Veer : Good dancer. Ahaaan. Not bad huh. You are judging my dance already. (He smirked mischievously while leaning forward)
Bani : What are you doing? Our parents are here. Just leave me. (She said, leaning backwards)
Veer : Since you have appreciated my dance with your words, now I need a reward with your actions.
Bani : Huh? (She raised her eyebrow)
Veer : Come on, connect the dots honey. (He mimicked her)
Bani : Stop it, Veer. Let me go. The song is going to end now.
Veer : No. Give me my reward first.
Bani : Uffff, okay fine! What you want? Say it fast.
Veer : You knew it. (He said with a smirk while gazing at her lips)
Bani : No way. There are people around us.
Veer : I don't care.
Suddenly they heard a few voices saying "But we do care". Veer and Bani got startled and quickly moved away from each other's embrace. They turned behind to see their both parents smirking at them.
Chandrakala : Bani, give him the reward he was asking. Pity my son. Don't make him beg you, dear. (She said dramatically)
Bani : Aunty!!!
Veer : Mom, please. Give us some privacy. (He rolled his eyes)
Balwant : My son, please wait until you both tie the knot tomorrow.
Aayush : Don't expect for privacy until that. (He continued Balwant's sentence)
Bani pouted while Veer lowered his head in embarrassment.
Tanvi : Yes, they are right. And also you both are not allowed to see each other until tomorrow evening so I'm taking Bani with me now.
Veer/Bani : Until tomorrow evening? (They asked in unison)
Chandrakala : Yes. Tanvi, let's take Bani with us now.
Bani : Aunty, this is not fair. I'm not coming anywhere. (She grabbed Veer's arm tightly)
Tanvi : Shut up and come with us now. (She removed Bani's grip on Veer's arm and the both ladies dragged her to the room)
Aayush and Balwant were chuckling at Veer's condition.
Veer : Dad?? (He uttered disappointedly while Balwant patted on his shoulder with a teasing smile and left)
Aayush : I'm sorry, beta. (He shrugged and walked away when Veer looked at him with puppy face)
Just like that, they again separated the two love birds from each other for that night.
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To be continued....

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