Hey, sweethearts ❤️ I'm back again with another chapter 💜

Singhania mansion at 3am :
Bani was sleeping peacefully in the room when Veer jumped on the bed and started waking her up.
Veer : Bani, wake up!! Wake up!! (He was shaking her shoulders)
Bani : Mumma, don't disturb me. (She turned towards other direction)
Veer : Bani!!!!!!!! (He shouted at her left ear and she woke up with a jerk)
Bani : Aaahhhhhhh!!!! (She screamed while closing her eyes)
Veer : Shhhhh! Don't shout.
Bani : What happened? Where am I?
Veer : You are in the cemetery, Bani. You passed away 2 hours ago. (He said in a serious tone)
Bani who was still in her sleep mode, believed his joke and widened her eyes in shock.
Bani : What? I'm dead?
She was almost to break down into tears but got distracted with Veer's laughter. Only then she realised that he was trying to pull her leg and immediately punched on his stomach making him groan in pain.
Veer : Ouch!!! Idiot!
Bani : Why the fuck are you ruining my sleep at this time?
Veer : Watch your language. (He raised his eyebrow warningly)
Bani : Fine. What you want now? (She asked exasperatedly)
Veer : I just want to inform you that our parents just left to the airport. Your mom tried to wake you up and inform before leaving but you didn't wake up so they asked me to inform you in the morning.
Bani : Oh okay. But why did you wake me up now?
Veer : Just wanted to inform you before you scream the hell out of me in the morning. (He chuckled)
Bani : Okay good night. (She said before dozing off again)
Veer : Crazy woman. (He left to his room)

Next morning at 8am :
Veer was having his breakfast at the dining table when Bani came there storming suddenly. She started smacking his head and Veer immediately held her wrists to stop her from chopping off the head from his body.
Veer : What's wrong with you??
Bani : Idiot, why you didn't tell me about the Holi Celebration at the college today?
Veer : Ufff, just for this small matter you have been reacting as if I illegally snatched your property from you.
Bani : It's not a small matter to me! If you had tell it earlier then I would have prepare myself mentally to celebrate it. (She sulked)
Veer : Why the hell do you need to prepare yourself mentally to celebrate Holi?
Bani : Shut up! Where is my breakfast?
Veer : Wait. Maria, can you bring Bani's breakfast here? (He called the servant)
The servant served Bani the breakfast on the dining table and Bani sat beside Veer and started having her breakfast as if she had been starving since months. Veer was looking at her weird behaviour awkwardly.
Veer : Bani, are you alright?
Bani : Shut up.
Veer : What's wrong wi.. hey wait.. are you on those days now?
Bani : I said shut up! (She glared at him)
Veer : Okay, relax. I understand now. Just calm down, okay? (He patted her back to get a deadly glare from her and he quickly took off his hand)
Veer's mind voice : Oh God!! I'm dead now. Her mood swings has started. Thanks to our parents for leaving me alone with this devil.
After Bani was done with her breakfast, they both drove to their college wearing white costumes to celebrate the Holi there. Bani was pissed off with Veer and she didn't utter even a single word during the whole journey. He understood her mood swings and didn't disturb her too.

At College :
Veer and Bani reached their college and parked their car at the students' parking slot and walked towards the entrance gate. The whole atmosphere was colourful as the students had already started the Holi celebrations earlier. Their friends were waiting for Veer and Bani to throw coloured dye on them. Bani's mood got better after looking at the environment and she started getting back to her old jolly and mischievous self. She took the coloured dye that she hid in her pocket and threw it on Veer the very next moment they crossed the entrance gate. Veer got shocked with her sudden action but then smiled looking at her who was giggling at him forgetting about her mood swings. He smirked naughtily and took out the colours he hid in his pocket while Bani who noticed that, immediately ran away from him. He was chasing her for the whole 5 minutes and finally caught her by her waist and applied the coloured dye all over her face. She first frowned at him then started to apply more colours on him. Later they joined their friends and started celebrating the Holi by chasing, running, throwing colours, taking selfies and etc.

Divya : Guys, I have got a surprise for you all. (She said excitedly)
Ponky : What is that?
Daksh : Are you getting married soon?
Bani : Who is that lucky guy?
Divya : Ufff, guys let me explain first. I'm going to introduce you all to my younger brother who is transferring to our college from london.
Nisha : Wow that's so nice. We are going to have extra member in our group. Btw, why he is transferring from london to our college?
Divya : He went to pursue his bachelor's degree there but since few days he said he has started getting homesick so he wanted to come back to India. Dad also agreed and he is joining our college from tomorrow. But today he is coming here to celebrate Holi with us.
Daksh : Oh good. How old is he?
Divya : Same age as yours, Daksh. He is 22 too.
Bani : Does he look handsome?
Veer : Here she goes. Divya, please ask your little brother to stay away from Bani or else he might join in her uncountable boyfriends list too.
Everyone laughed and Bani frowned.
Divya : Bani, chill yaar. He looks handsome too. My brother what! Maybe you can try him. (She winked)
Veer : Divya??? Are you serious? (His eyes widened)
Nisha : But he is younger than Bani right?
Bani : Age doesn't matter, babe.
Ponky : Bani, if you don't have a problem with age then why don't you try me? I'm handsome too right. (He blushed)
Veer smacked Ponky's head.
Veer : Oye, don't you have any shame? She is 2 years older than you.
Bani : Veer, that's okay. Even Ponky doesn't have a problem then why are you interfering? Ponky baby, you are my boyfriend from now onwards. (She said, wrapping her arm around Ponky's neck and he blushed)
Veer : Ponky, I'm telling you, please don't ever trust Bani. If she finds anyone better than you then she will ditch you.
Bani : Stop it, Veeru.
Veer : Don't call me that!
Divya : My God, guys stop fighting now. Wait, let me call my brother first. (She took her phone to call her brother but stopped when she saw her brother approaching them)
Divya : There he is! (She pointed at her brother)
Bani and Veer's eyes popped out looking at Divya's brother. Veer slowly moved near Bani and whispered to her.
Veer : Bani, I feel like I got see him somewhere.
Bani : Me too, that face looks very familiar to me.
Veer : Maybe he is in your boyfriends list too. Is he one of your boyfriend?
Bani : I think so. (She chuckled)
Divya's brother came near them and she started introducing them to him.
Divya : Guys, this is my brother, Jay Mathur.
Jay : Hello, everyone. (He greeted casually)
Veer : Bani, he is that guy! Our junior at school and your very first ex boyfriend.
Bani : Oh Shit!! Yeah, he is that guy. He is Divya's brother? I'm dead if she finds out this. (She started sweating)
Veer : Wow seems like your first love is back to you. Congratulations, sweetheart. (He chuckled and poked at her waist)
Bani hit on his chest with her elbow.
Nisha : Oye, Tom & Jerry, what are you both whispering there?
Veer : Actually Nisha that is..... (Bani covered his mouth with her palm)
Bani : Nothing. Let's continue with the celebrations. (She said, looking at Jay who was acting as he doesn't recognise her)
Ponky : Baby, let him talk na. Why are you covering his mouth?
Everyone : Baby??????????
Ponky : What's wrong? I'm her boyfriend now.
Daksh : Oye idiot! Stop making jokes. She is older than you.
Ponky : But she doesn't have problem with that.
Bani : Shut up, Ponky. I was just teasing you just now. (Ponky sulked and the others laughed)

They all continued throwing colours on each other and started running around to catch their target. When Bani was running behind Nisha and Daksh, she collided with Dheeraj unexpectedly.
Dheeraj : Hey, baby!
Bani : Umm, Hi.
Dheeraj : I was searching for you since just now.
Bani : Why?
Dheeraj : To apply this only you.
He said and started applying coloured dye on her cheeks. Bani, who was in playful mood, tried to apply back the colours on him but he ran away and Bani started chasing him. He finally stopped at the area where drinks were being provided and Bani caught him there and started applying colours on him.
Dheeraj : Okay, you caught me. Are you happy now?
Bani : Yes!!! (She giggled)
Dheeraj : Shall we take some drinks, baby?
Bani : Sure, baby.
He took two glasses of Bhang and passed one of it to Bani. She drank it in one go without realising Dheeraj's master plan behind it. He smirked when Bani was drinking the Bhang. Little does she know that he mixed a high dosage of drug in that drink to make her unconscious and fulfil his desires.
Bani : Okay, I'm done. (She said after finishing her drink)
Dheeraj : Do you want one more?
Bani : No, it's enough. Thank you. Bye.
She started walking from there but within few steps she started teetering and Dheeraj smirked knowing that the effects of the drug has started to work on her. He went behind her and held her when she was about to fall after completely losing her consciousness. He silently carried her in his arms and brought her to his hostel room nearby. No one noticed them because everyone were busy celebrating Holi at the campus which was very close to the boys hostel. On the other hand, Veer was searching for Bani as she was missing since a quite long time.

Veer : Guys, where is Bani?
Nisha : She was here only.
Daksh : She was chasing us just now but I didn't see her after that.
Veer : Ponky, did you see Bani?
Ponky : No, don't ask me about her. I'm upset with her.
Veer : You!!! Shut up!
Ponky ran away from there.
Daksh : Call her and see, bro.
Veer : Her phone is in the car, Daksh. She left it in the car just now as she wouldn't need it here.
Veer's mind voice : Why do I feel like she is in danger? Hope she is fine.
Nisha : Veer, come let's play. What are you thinking there?
Veer : Nisha, let's find for Bani first. She might scold us for leaving her behind.
Nisha : No, Veer. She must be here somewhere or maybe with any of her boyfriends. (She chuckled)
Veer : She is currently having no boyfriends except your brother. (Something strikes him) Hey, your brother came today?
Nisha : Yup.
Veer : Where is he now?
Nisha : I don't know, Veer. Most probably he will be with his friends. (She went away from there)
Veer's mind voice : I feel like something is not good here. Oh God! Bani, where the hell are you? Your parents left you with me because they believed that you will be safe with me but now I have missed you.
Veer started searching for Bani around the whole campus but couldn't find her anywhere. He got panicked and started asking the other students but still no positive response from them. Suddenly, he saw a boy there who was walking from the hostel corridor and he thought of asking that guy about Bani.
Veer : Hey?
The guy : Yes?
Veer : Do you know Bani Sharma?
The guy : Yes, I know her. (Bani is quite famous in the campus for her mischievous and flirty attitude)
Veer : Did you see her anywhere today?
The guy : Yes, I saw her just now.
Veer : Uff, where??? (He breathed a sigh of relief)
The guy : She was going with a senior guy towards the boys hostel.
Veer : What? Boys hostel? Who was that guy?
The guy : I'm not sure about his name. He looks tall and has long hair.
Veer's mind voice : Tall and long hair? Is he Dheeraj?
Veer : Okay, thank you so much bro.
The guy : You're welcome. (He left)
Veer went towards Nisha and called her.
Veer : Nisha?
Nisha : Yes, Veer?
Veer : Your brother is staying in the boys hostel here?
Nisha : Yup. He used to stay there during weekdays and weekends he will come back home.
Veer : Nisha, a guy told me that Bani went with a guy towards the boys hostel. I guess it's your brother maybe because he is also missing here.
Nisha : What? It's impossible, Veer. Why would they go to his hostel when Bani herself explained him yesterday by saying she is not serious with him?
Veer : There's no time to discuss this, Nisha. Let's go and see there first. What's his room number?
Nisha : Come, let's go and see. I know his room.

At Dheeraj's room :
He brought Bani inside his room and gently placed her on the bed. He got up from the bed to latch the door but Bani clutched his shirt tightly not letting him go. She was in her subconscious state of mind and she thought it's Veer not Dheeraj.
Bani : Veer! (She muttered)
Dheeraj : Baby, I'm not Veer. I'm your Dheeraj.
Bani : Veer!
Dheeraj : I'm not Veer! (He shouted)
Bani : Why yo...you shouting, Veer? (She asked unconsciously)
Dheeraj : Dammit! I'm not Veer!
Dheeraj's mind voice : Why the hell she keep uttering his name? Arghhh she is really testing my patience. I will make her mine today and let's see how she is going to utter his name after this.
He smirked thinking this and started kissing her neck. Bani lost her consciousness completely and Dheeraj took advantage of the situation. In the process of forcing himself on her, he forgot that he didn't latch the door. He unzipped her dress and removed it in a swift manner, leaving her in her lingerie and pants. He started biting her neck wildly and she was groaning unconsciously. He kissed all over her face and was about to kiss her lips when he heard a voice screaming at the door. He immediately turned towards the door and got the shock of his life to see his sister, Nisha looking at him disgustingly with tears and Veer beside her fuming with rage.
Nisha : Bhai!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dheeraj immediately got up from the bed and looked at them embarrassingly.
Nisha : What the hell are you doing with her?
Veer immediately rushed inside and felt angry to look at Bani's condition. He started tapping Bani's cheeks to wake her up but then he realised that she was not in her consciousness there. He quickly made Bani to sit in his embrace and wore her dress which was thrown on the floor. Nisha entered inside with a disgusting look on Dheeraj and clutched his collar.
Nisha : What the hell are you doing with her?
Dheeraj remained silent and fixed his gaze on the floor as he felt guilty to look at his own sister's face.
Nisha : I'm asking you!!! Answer me! How could you misbehave with her? Bani, what the hell are you....
She stopped when she looked at Bani's condition who was sitting unconsciously with Veer's support and he was wearing the dress on her.
Nisha : What happened to her? What did you do to her?
Dheeraj still remained silent and Nisha started shaking him holding his shoulders.
Veer : Nisha, she is not in her consciousness. I think she is high now.
Veer laid her back on the bed and adjusted her dress pulling it down her knees. Then he turned towards Dheeraj and started punching him.
Veer : What the fuck were you doing with her? Why she is in this state now? What you gave her?
Nisha : Bhai!!!! Chi! For the first time in my life, I'm ashamed of myself for being your sister.
Veer : Dheeraj!!!! We are asking you right! What you did to her? Why she is not waking up? (He asked, punching his face repeatedly but Dheeraj didn't utter a single word from his mouth)
Nisha : He is not going to answer now! I will complain to the principal right now.
Veer : Nisha, no please! Don't do it.
Nisha : No, Veer. He should know the consequences of misbehaving with a girl that too with someone who is in the same age of his own sister!
Veer : No, Nisha. Everyone knows well about Bani's character. If we tell this out then they won't blame your brother instead they will blame Bani and judge her character with this.
Nisha : So you want me to leave this issue just like that? Then he will try to do the same thing with another girl again.
Veer : Nisha please. Let's leave it right now. There couldn't be anymore punishment for him as his own sister saw what he was doing here. He will never be able to forget it until his last breath. (He said disgustingly looking at Dheeraj who was staring at the floor)
Nisha : Chi, I'm feeling disgusted to look at your face. I will surely tell this to our parents today. (She said, hitting her brother on his chest but he still remained there as a stone)
Veer : I'm taking her home now. (He lifted Bani in his arms and left the room)
Nisha : I hate you, bhai. Don't ever show your face to me. (She pushed him and left the room)
Nisha : Veer!!! (She called, running behind Veer and he stopped with Bani in his arms)
Veer : Haan?
Nisha : I'm extremely sorry for what that psycho did to her. I'm so sorry, Veer.
Veer : It's okay, Nisha. I will take her home first. You take care and be safe. (He walked away from there)

At Singhania mansion :
Veer took Bani to his room and placed her on the bed. He was worried about her condition and called his family doctor. The doctor arrived within 15 minutes and started checking Bani.
Veer : Doctor, she is not opening her eyes since just now.
Doctor : How did she lose her consciousness? Were you guys playing Holi today? (She asked, looking at their clothes)
Veer : Yes, doctor. We were celebrating Holi at our college and she suddenly fell down unconsciously. (He lied)
Doctor : I guess she is drunk. She is high now so let her take some rest first. She will wake up after some time then give her this medicines to sober up. (She said, writing the prescriptions)
Veer : Okay, doctor. Nothing serious right?
Doctor : No, it's just common. (She smiled and left)

Veer took his bath, changed his clothes and went to sit beside Bani. He started rubbing her palms and feet to wake her up but still she didn't wake up. He dipped a cloth in warm water and cleaned her face, hands and legs with that to get rid of the colours. He noticed a mark on her neck when he was wiping her neck and understood what that could be. He felt bad for not being there for her and started crying holding her hands in his.
Veer : I'm sorry, Bani. I shouldn't have left you alone just now. I failed to notice that Dheeraj's intentions all these days. I'm sorry for pushing you in this situation today. (His tears fell on her hand)
Veer fell asleep there holding her hands and after few hours, Bani stirred from sleep. She slowly opened her eyes, feeling her head heavy and her hands were locked there. She saw that Veer was holding her hands tightly and was sleeping beside her. She doesn't remember what happened and how did she reach home but she knew that Veer will be the one who brought her home. She slowly took off her hands from his hold and started caressing his hair. Veer woke up when he felt her touch on his hair and saw her smiling at him.
Veer : Bani, you are awake? Are you alright? Are you feeling pain anywhere? (He asked, cupping her face)
Bani : Veer, relax. Why are you asking so many questions?
Veer : Tell me, Bani. Are you feeling better now?
Bani : What happened to me, Veer? How did we reach home? How come I don't remember coming back home?
Veer was about to answer her but he realised that she doesn't remember anything so he decided to hide the truth from her.
Bani : Veer???????
Veer : Bani?
Bani : Where were you lost? I asked you something.
Veer : Nothing, Bani. First, answer me this. Did you eat or drink something at college?
Bani : No. Why?
Veer : Are you sure?
Bani : No.. Hey, wait. I drank Bhang there. Yes, I was chasing Dheeraj then we reached the place where they were providing Bhang so he gave it to me and I drank it. And then I was walking from there and..... (She held her head and started recalling what happened after that but Veer distracted her from that)
Veer : Bani!!! Bani!!!! Yes, you are right. You walked away from there and came to me. We both drank 3 glasses of Bhang and you got high since it was your first time. Then I brought you back home since I don't want your boyfriends to see you in high state. (He giggled)
Bani : Shut up! But why I don't remember all that? Arghhh my head hurts!
Veer : Sweetheart, don't think too much. Wait here I have got medicines for you. I will bring lemonade and you take medicines first then you can get rid of your headache.
Bani : Awww Veeru, since when you started taking care of me like this? I'm so impressed with your behaviour. (She said with puppy face)
Veer : Idiot! How many times should I tell you to don't call me with that name?
Bani : Then why did you call me sweetheart? I told you right don't use that name to me!
Veer : Why? You haven't tell me the reason yet. Why you hate that word this much?
Bani : None of your business.
Veer : Then I will call you sweetheart until you tell me the reason. And yeah one more thing, I'm taking care of you since your parents left you here in my responsibility so I'm doing this to get a good name from our parents.
Bani : Selfish! Get lost! (She pushed him from the bed)
Veer chuckled at her as he successfully diverted her and left the room to bring her lemonade and medicines. Bani went to her room to take shower as she was looking messy with the colours on her body and clothes.

Some time later, Veer went to his room with the lemonade and medicines but he couldn't find her there. Then he saw her footprints from his room to her room so he understood that she has gone to freshen up and he decided to wait for her in his room. Bani freshened herself and came back to Veer's room again.
Bani : Veer, can I ask you something?
Veer looked at her nervously and nodded.
Bani : Who cleaned my face, hands and legs from the colours?
Veer : Who else it could be other than this so kind human being standing in front of you?
Bani : Really? You cleaned me? Wow I can't believe it. (She said sarcastically)
Veer : If you don't want to believe me then it's your wish. (He rolled his eyes)
Bani : Okay fine I believed it. Then how about this?
Veer : What?
She pointed at the bite mark on her neck. Veer gulped his saliva not knowing what to tell her.
Bani : Now please don't tell me that a mosquito bite me here.
Veer : Leave that, Bani. Come and drink this lemonade first.
Bani : I know what happened, Veer. (She said in serious tone)
Veer : What????
Bani : You were the one who bite me right? I know your teeth are poisonous so you took advantage of me being in high and tried to kill me by biting me here. Am I right?
Veer : My God!!!! Bani, you are seriously unbelievable! How could you imagine so much like this? My teeth are poisonous? Am I looking like a vampire to you?
Bani bursted into laughter looking at his eyes which were popping out from his socket.
Bani : Of course you are looking like a vampire. Are you expecting me to tell it from my mouth?
Veer : Oh really? Then let me show you what can a vampire do.
He smirked naughtily and Bani's eyes became wide. She slowly stepped backward and he stepped forward towards her. She started running around the room while Veer was chasing her and finally he caught her by grabbing her arms. He took her both hands behind her and held them tightly standing behind her. She was wriggling to release her hands from his hold but he held her tightly.
Bani : Veer, I'm sorry. You are not a vampire. You are human. Please leave me.
Veer : No way, darling.
Bani : Please Veer!!!
Veer : Never! (Saying this, he bite her shoulder and she screamed)
Bani : Ahhhhhhhh!!!!
Veer : Hahahaha! This vampire has marked his target. You can't escape anymore. (He released her hands and laughed evilly)
Bani : Ahhhh idiot! It's painful!! (She started punching him)
Veer : Okay, enough. Drink the lemonade first.
Bani : Heartless Devil! (She said making a face and drank the lemonade with medicines)
Veer : Good girl.
Bani : Get lost! I want to sleep.
Veer : Oh hello, madam! For your kind information, you are in my room now.
Bani : Ufff, bye! (She stomped her foot and left to her room)
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To be continued...

PRECAP :
Veer taking care of a sick Bani.

Author's note :
Hey sweethearts, I'm sorry for the late update but I have already informed in my previous update that I will post on Tuesday only so as I said, I posted today. Hope you guys liked this part ❤️