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Vani reached a mall and straight away walked towards the furniture shops without wasting any time due to Bani's eagerness. Veer was amused with her energy and enthusiasm as she had never shown this much of excitement in shopping before this. She was literally pulling Veer towards the furniture shops when he deliberately walked slowly to tease her.
Bani : Veeru, walk fast na. Why are you so slow? You are getting old already.
Veer : Woah sweetheart calm down first. The shop won't vanish from its place. Have some patience please.
Bani : No, I can't wait anymore.
They entered a furniture shop and first they started exploring the sofa sets. Veer looked for a simple yet cozy tuxedo sofa set whereas Bani looked for large sectional sofa set.

Veer : Bani, only both of us are going to stay there so why do we need the large sofa? This simple one is enough for us. (He said, pointing at his choice)
Bani : No, Veer. This large sofa will be suitable if we invite guests to our home. Even if our parents visit also it will be suitable for all of us to settle down.
Veer : We can buy extra 2 occasional chairs if we have any guests to visit us. We don't need the large sofa when we are going to have guests only once in a while.
Bani : No, you listen to me. Let's get this sectional sofa for us so we don't have to waste money in buying extra chairs. (She said in final tone)
Veer : Okay, fine. (He agreed unwillingly)

Then they started exploring dining tables. Here also they both selected different tables as Veer preferred to get a round glass table for 4 people while Bani preferred a marble table for 8 people.

Veer : Can you explain me why do you need a table for 8 people?
Bani : Ufff same reason, Veeru. If suppose your parents, my parents, Tapish bhai and Meera bhabhi decide to visit our home then we all can settle down together at once.
Veer placed his palm on his forehead.
Veer : Baby, listen to me first. We are not going to have guests for 365 days. We will have them only once in a while so we can just go with the simple dining table.
Bani : No, I want this dining table only. Please, Veeru. (She showed her puppy face)
Veer's mind voice : Oh God, this girl is going to be the death of me one day.
Veer : No, cannot. We selected the sofa set according to your preference so now we will select this dining table of my choice. (He said in final tone)
Bani : Patidev, please listen to me. (She made a crying face)
Veer : Oh God, Bani please stop embarrassing me here. The salesmen are looking at us. Don't create any scene here. (He whispered to her when he saw the salesmen were staring at them)
Bani : Okay, listen to me. Not your choice and not mine. We choose this table. Suitable for 6 people. (She said, pointing at the table for 6 people)

Veer stared at her in annoyance.
Bani : Please husband. Please please please???
Veer : It's unnecessary, Bani. (He sighed)
Bani : Please yaar Veeru. (She showed her puppy face again)
Veer : Hmm okay.
Bani : Yayyy thank you, patidev. (She kissed on his cheek and ran away while Veer shook his head in disbelief)

Bani : Veer, we are going to buy a TV right?
Veer : Yes.
Bani : How many inches one?
Veer : I guess 42 inch tv will make it, Bani. Anyway we will be watching tv in the evenings and weekends only.
Bani : 42 is too small, Veer. Let's go for 55 inch one.
Veer : Bani Sharma, can you please stop going for large things. We are going to stay in an apartment, not Sharma mansion or Singhania mansion.
Bani : Arghh!!!! If you want to choose everything as per your choice then why did you bring me here?
Veer closed his eyes, took a deep breath to calm himself first and opened his eyes back. He held her by her shoulders and looked into her eyes.
Veer : Sweetheart, I suggested us to live separately in a 3 bhk apartment despite having mansions built by our parents is because I want us to live a simple life first and upgrade our lifestyle gradually with our own effort. Do you get that? We aren't going to live under our parents' money anymore. Even now these purchases will be done with my own salary so let's spend it wisely, okay? (He explained in a simple manner)
Bani frowned and lowered her eyes.
Veer : What happened? (He lifted her face by her chin)
Bani : Hmm I have an idea. Why don't we use our savings given by our parents for today then after this we will manage everything with our own income?
Veer : No! (He exclaimed in a stern tone)
Bani : Okay, fine. Let's fix with the 42 inch tv as you said. Happy now?
Veer cupped her face.
Veer : Let's go with simple things which we can afford for now, sweetheart. Once we start to have sufficient income on our own then we can buy whatever we want.
Bani : Okay but let's choose the tv cabinet on my choice. (She said excitedly)
Veer : Yeah why not. (He nodded with a smile)
Veer's mind voice : God, please make sure I don't go bankrupt by the time we leave this shop.
Maybe God heard his prayer to which Bani chose a simple and decent wooden tv cabinet which is suitable for a 42 inch tv. This time Veer approved Bani's choice wholeheartedly.

After selecting furnitures for living room and dining area, they moved towards the beddings section. But here again their quarrel started due to their different preferences.
Bani : Veer, we have three bedrooms so we choose three king size beds for all the rooms. I want all three as poster beds so we can hang curtains around the poster. (She said excitedly)
Veer : Hmm I think we should get a king size bed for our room and a queen size bed for another room. The third room I'm thinking to make it as study room so that we can do our office work there. What say?
Bani : Good idea. Okay then, we will buy 2 king size beds for the 2 rooms.
Veer : No, sweetheart. One king size bed is enough. Even we can adjust with the queen size bed for us but since you are asking for it so I agree with one king size bed.
Bani : Why are you always opposite to me, Veer? I swear this is going to be the most horrible shopping experience ever in my life. (She sulked)
Veer : Don't argue here, sweetheart. We have already wasted 3 hours here. We need to purchase few more things too. (He said in a calm tone)
Bani rolled her eyes and started exploring the bedding designs.

A few moments later...
Bani : Veer!!!!!! (She screamed and Veer quickly rushed towards her)
Veer : What happened, Bani? Did anyone disturb you? Are you hurt anywhere? (He panicked)
Bani : No, Veeru. See here this hanging bed. It's so nice and comfy, yaar. We can rock ourselves to sleep in this hanging bed.

Veer : Bani!! (He glared at her)
Bani : Please jaan. This is the last thing I'm gonna ask you today. After this I will agree with your choices. I want this bed in our room please. (She tried to pull the best puppy face of her)
Veer stared at Bani for a good 1 minute and shook his head.
Veer : Okay. (He agreed unwillingly)
Bani : Yayyy!!!! Thank you so much, patidev. (She hugged him happily)
Veer : Drama queen. You do this always and make me approve your silly requests. (He taunted)
Bani ignored his comment and walked away. Veer couldn't help himself but smiled at her childishness.

After that, they explored the bookshelves section and selected a simple modular bookshelf and 2 study tables for each with cozy chairs for their study room based on their both preferences. Later, they went to purchase necessary electronic appliances for kitchen and living room. Finally, around 8pm they finalised their orders and gave their address for delivery.

Veer : We took almost six hours to shop everything, sweetheart.
Bani : I'm still disappointed, Veer. We should have purchased the single swing to place at the balcony. (She sulked)

Veer : Let's think about it some other day. Now we have to decorate our home with the furniture and other appliances we purchased. It's going to consume a lot of our energy and time. (He tried to change the topic)
Bani : But still I really wanted to have the swing, you know. (She pouted)
Veer stared at her in disbelief.
Veer : Bani, I'm sure you won't sleep peacefully before making me go bankrupt. Am I right?
Bani : Stop it, Veer. You are talking like we are from a poor family. We have ample amount of money to spend on.
Veer : But it's not earned by us.
Bani : So what? Our parents are working hard and earning for their children. We as their children, must appreciate their hard work and spend the money so that they will be encouraged to earn more.
Veer : Bani, I really have no energy to argue with you now. Let's have our dinner first and go back home to take rest. They will send our orders by tomorrow morning at 8 so we need to be at our apartment before that.
Bani : But I really miss the swing.... (She was cut by Veer)
Veer : Mataji, please I beg you. Stop trying my patience now and let's go to have our dinner first. Please don't kill me before I begin to live my life. (He joined his hands and bowed down)
Bani : Hmm okay fine. Promise me that you will buy that swing for our balcony by next month.
Veer : I won't buy. As you promised, you must join the office with me start from next Monday and automatically you can buy the swing next month with your own salary.
Bani : Kanjoos! (She murmured under her breath)
Veer : I heard that. I'm not kanjoos. I'm just teaching you how to live financially independent.
Bani smiled sheepishly as he caught her saying that.
They had their dinner at a nearby restaurant and went back to Singhania mansion.

At Singhania mansion :
Vani reached the mansion at 9:00pm. They entered inside to see Ballu and Chandu waiting for them in the living room.
Chandrakala : Hey guys, how was your day? Bani, did you like the surprise?
Balwant : Chandu, let them sit first. They are looking so tired.
Chandrakala : Haan, you both sit first. I will bring water for you both. Did you guys have your dinner already?
Veer : Yes, mom. We just had our dinner. I want some cold water please.
Chandrakala : Bani, what about you? What you want to drink?
Bani : I don't want anything, mom. (She sat there grumpily beside Ballu)
Balwant : What happened, Bani beta? Did Veer scold you? (He caressed her hair)
Veer : Dad, why always me? (He raised his eyebrow)
Balwant : Then tell me why my daughter is not happy?
Chandrakala came with cold drink for Veer and passed it to him.
Chandrakala : What happened to my baby? Why she is so angry today? (She sat beside Bani and asked her)
Veer : Yeah, you guys keep pampering her always and forget about me. Such an attention seeker. (He taunted)
Bani : Mom, ask your son to keep quiet. I'm already upset with him.
Balwant : What happened, beta? You told us that you guys are going to purchase furniture for your new home. Don't you like the new home?
Bani : Like huh? I loved it dad. It's so beautiful but I don't like my husband. He is so kanjoos. (She showed face to Veer)
Veer : Yeah, kanjoos. That's why you swiped 6 lakhs from my credit card today. (He snapped back)
Chandrakala : What?? Only 6 lakhs? Bani, you really disappointed me. I thought you would at least spend 20 lakhs today. (She chuckled)
Bani : It's all because of your kanjoos son, mom. He didn't buy anything based on my preference. He chose everything as per his choice only.
Balwant : Veer!!! (He narrowed his eyes)
Veer : Dad please. And Bani Sharma, you better stop lying to my parents. We bought the sofa set, that useless hanging bed and most of the kitchen appliances as per your choice only.
Bani : But still you didn't buy me that swing. (She complained again)
Veer : I told you to buy it yourself next month.
Ballu and Chandu were looking at their kids in amusement. Their banter was such entertainment to them.

Bani : Mom, dad, I'm telling you please don't ever go for shopping with him. It was the most horrible shopping that I have ever went in my life. He always had a problem with whatever I select and he selected everything opposite to my choice.
Balwant : Veer, why did you behave like that? I told you right to buy whatever my daughter prefers.
Veer : Dad, please! We have already discuss about it. I wanted to teach her how to become financially independent but this idiot is still thinking about wasting money without earning it.
Bani frowned and made a cry face to gain sympathy from her in laws.
Bani : Mom, your son doesn't love me anymore. He is always scolding me nowadays. He is not doing anything I ask for. (She rested her head on Chandu's shoulder)
Chandrakala : Veer, why are you making her cry always. What you said on your wedding day, huh, that you will take care of her like a Queen but I don't think so you are proving it with your actions. (She scolded Veer while caressing Bani's hair)
Veer : Mom? I'm still treating her as my Queen but that doesn't mean she will waste money uneccessarily without earning it. I want her to become a successful independent woman but she is trying to become an incapable person who depends on someone throughout their entire life. You both please stop supporting her blindly. (He sighed and went upstairs to his room)
Balwant : I just don't know what to do with this guy. (He shook his head in disappointment)
Chandrakala : It's okay, dear. You don't worry. You will get that swing before you shift there. It will be my gift to you, okay? (She smiled and kissed on Bani's forehead)
Bani : Mom, really? (She asked excitedly)
Chandrakala : Yes. Haina, Ballu?
Balwant : Yes, Chandu. Bani beta, you will have the swing tomorrow. Don't worry about it anymore. If you want anything means ask us directly. Don't bother Veer anymore.
Bani : Yayyy!!! Thank you so much mom and dad. You guys are the best parents ever in the whole world. I love you both so much. (She hugged Chandu and Ballu respectively and showered her sudden love on them)
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To be continued....

PRECAP :
Bani : And Mr Kapoor, you are fired! (She exclaimed and walked out from the conference room with a devil smirk)
Veer, Balwant, Aayush, Tapish and the other employees in the conference room gaped at Bani's dominant attitude.
Balwant : The ruler is back. Aayush, we can finally leave our business to our children, especially to Bani. (He breathed a sigh of relief)
Aayush : Yes, Balwant. Our Queen is back in action. (He chuckled)
Tapish and Veer glared at their fathers.

With love,
Author 🖤