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Veer came out of the conference hall after the meeting which lasted for three hours. He took out his phone from his pocket and was abt to dial Bani's number but a call came disturbing him. He frowned looking at the caller id. It was from his DEAREST di, Meera singhaania Mehra. Since the day he married Bani, meera was always on Bani's side much to Veer's displeasure.

"Hello.... How come you called me today? Didn't your sister attend your call or what? " Veer asked mockingly.

"Veer... I am not in a mood to play sarcasm fight. I am so happy"

"Why? Why are u so happy? "

"Arre.... I know everything. Okay."

"What do you know Di... And what's up with you.... I don't have time to waste. If u want to say something, make it fast" Veer said. He wanted to call bani as he couldn't congratulate her earlier.

"I am so happy veer " Meera said after a pause. Her voice turned into a serious one.

"Did bani tell you everything? "

"Hmm.... She did.. Veer I just want a promise from you. Don't hurt her ever. She had gone through a lot in these three years. Don't hurt her again. Remember, she is your present and future. Okay? "

"Hmm."

"She cried for you... No she cried bcz of you... Your ignorance... Your harsh words... Your taunts .. Sarcasm... She bore every damn thing for three years. She is a gem. If you let her go, u will regret. I was always there for her in these three years. I know her inside out. I can understand her mood just hearing her voice. Be like that... Try to be her support system. Be the first person she would look upto when she is in any danger. Be her PERFECT HUBBY. " Meera said . Veer smiled. He will always be grateful to his sister for not giving up on her dumb brother. She literally lashed out on him several times because of his ignorance towards bani.

"Okay meri maa... Ab main phone katoon? " Veer asked.

"At least ask me "how are you "" Meera said.

"I know you would be fine. I should better ask jiju how he is doing. Tell Jia baby that her handsome mamu loves her a lot" Veer said while meera rolled her eyes.

"Whatever.dont forget anything what I told you just now. So.... Happy married life my dear brother" Meera said.

"Can you stop being so dramatic and immature. I wonder how you are handling Jia. You are worse than a kid" Veer said.

"Yeah yeah.... Look who is talking. Whatever I gotta go now. Bye. Take care of my sister "

"I guess at least for a formality you could say take care brother. Right? Don't you think so? "

"I don't "

"Whatever"

"What so ever. Bye" Meera cut the call. Veer rolled his eyes and went to his cabin.

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"No Rajeev.... You are not supposed to do so.... Do it again and yeah you have only three hours to do it, including lunch break" Bani said to one of the interns and went back to her cabin. As she entered inside she heard ringtone of her phone. She took the phone from the table . She was happy to see his name in caller id.

"Hey "

"Hello bani... Actually I was in a hurry. Meeting ended a few minutes ago only."

"It's okay veer. I understand."

"So.... Congratulations Ms. Fashion designer. "

"Thank you "

"You are most welcome. It's gonna be lunch break now. Right? "

"Yeah. "

"Kitna time ka break hain? "

"One and half hour. But what happened? "

"So now go and ask permission from your boss. I will be there in sometime. I wanna congratulate you by treating you to a meal. " Veer said.

"It's not needed veer. "

"Think of it as a lunch date then. You are coming with me and thats it. Okay? "

"I don't think I can win over you in argument. "

"May be.. I will be there in half an hour. Okay? "

"Yeah" Bani said. They cut the call. Bani had a satisfactory smile on her face. Finally.... Things are getting better.

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His car stopped right in front of her. Like a gentleman veer opened the door of passenger seat for Bani. After making sure, she is comfortably seated he closed the door and went to his side.

"How was the meeting? " Bani asked as he started the car.

"As usual.  Nothing interesting. Wasted three hours explaining same thing to the clients numerous times. Uff... Frustrating"

"You got the deal na"

"Of course. How can someone just deny me a deal. Come on... Look at me... It takes only a little effort from my side to make them sign the deal. " Bani raised her brows. "I just give them my killer smile and they will be flat " Veer winked at her. Bani laughed hearing him.

"Kuch bhi.. Haa"

"Arre... Sach main... Haa ho sakta hain men ke case main ye hamesha hota na ho... But in ladies cases, it's always true" Bani shook her head in disbelief and he chuckled.

"Where are we going? "

"There is a famous restaurant named silver moon. I hate the owner but the food is soooooo delicious. I am sure you would have a good amount of entertainment there " Bani didn't understand the meaning. She let it go and nodded at him.

"About my boss..... How do you know him? "

"Haha... Kaise nhi jaanta hoga.... Woh Meera di ki super senior the. He had a crush on di. As you know my di, she never gave him attention. He tried every possible way and as he failed in everything, he sent his parents to our home. That was the first time I saw my di getting nervous. That day a lot of drama happened. Di lashed out on Devansh for sending his parents to our home. Next day she brought jiju to our home and introduced him to us. I can never get over the view of my di scolding Devansh. I got to see some drama because I tagged her along. Haha... It was actually fun. By the way is he married? "

"I  am not sure. He spends half of the working hours talking to someone on phone. I think he has a gf. "

" That's grt..... Hey we are here. This is silver moon restaurant. " Veer said and bani looked out . The hotel seemed elegant. They came out of the car and went inside. As veer had already booked a table, the waiter led thm to the table.

"What would you like to have? " Veer asked.

"I am not sure... I have never been  here so I don't know which is the best dish here. You choose for me . "

"The fried rice and chilli chicken is amazing. Is it okay for you? "

"Yeah. "

Veer placed the order. Bani was telling him about her new designs, when they heard a sound.

"Oohoo... Look who is here. The grt Veeranshu Singhania" Jay mocked him.

" Good afternoon dhabewale " Veer said with a fake smile.

"Who is this girl? By the way Ms. Don't waste your life hanging out with him. Okay? I know him from 1 st standard. Trust me... You will find a better man than him" Jay said while bani looked at both of them confused. They are classmates???

"Woh gf nhi, wife hain meri... Aur dhabewale.... Tu apni shaqal mat dikha mujhe... Jaake khaana leke aa... Customers ko zyada wait karaoge toh business dull hojayega. " Veer said. Jay was about to reply but his phone rang and he had to attend it.

"You guys are classmates? "Bani asked veer.

" Unfortunately yes. "

"Why do you guys fight like this... Though it's entertaining, it's not good to fight like this. It's his restaurant. He has a reputation to maintain. Right? You shouldn't make fun of him here"

"Haww.... You are taking his side... You know what? This man annoy me to that extent where I would lose myself. Since the time we met in first standard we are like this only. It all started with a fight in school. He took my seat without asking me... That was my usual seat. This man... He joined first standard in our school midway . Ab tum batao... Kaun sahi tha? Main ya woh? " Veer asked and bani looked at him. He was looking adorable while complaining. Veer raised his brows. Bani smiled nodding in a no.

"It happened years back. Right? Ye sab kaun yaad raktha hain? "

"Main yaad raktha hoon. And haa uske bare main baat karna hi bekaar hain." Veer said. Soon their food arrived.

"Taste it " Veer said serving her.

"Ummm..... Yummm" Bani said.

"Haina? This is the only thing I like about him. His cooking skills. Honestly no one can beat him in cooking. He has secret recipies which makes the dishes super delicious. " Veer said stuffing more rice in his mouth.

"Hmm... By the way thank you for bringing me here. From now on, I will suggest this restaurant for company dinners. "

"So... Indirectly I am helping him in his business... "

"I didn't know you would be like this... Like seriously" Bani asked to which he shrugged his shoulders. They finished the food talking abt random topics.

"Hey dhabewale.... " Veer smiled giving the card to him.

"How was the food? "

"Better than before. I must say you are improving"

"I guess it's my fault that I asked. Ms?

" Bani. " Bani smiled at him. Jay returned it with a warm smile.

"So... How was the food? "

"It was amazing. Truly the best" Bani said . Jay grinned looking at veer.

"She is that kind of person who wouldn't want to hurt anyone by giving honest opinion. That's it. Now make it fast.... We are getting late"

"Hope to see you again " Jay said to bani giving her some candies. Veer narrowed his eyes at Jay which he royally ignored.

"Thank you. And yeah I would like to come here often. " Bani said.

"Bye bye dhabewale.... Hope we don't meet again. "

" You come here almost every month and say the same thing while going. Hope we don't meet again. My foot"

Veer just ignored his words and took bani's hand in his. When he was coming out of the restaurant he had a smile on his face. No matter, how much they fight, the other one have a place in their hearts.

Jay smiled and went back to his work.

To be continued....

Precap: what the heck....