Bani opened her eyes slowly and found herself caged in veer's arms. Bani recollected the events and blushed on the memory of veer addressing her as baby. Not that bani loves these cheesy baby, babu -shona etc... But it felt really good. Bani looked at veer. The man who have hurt and gave her sorrows for almost three years. She can't thank the God enough for making him understand the value of Bani. She would really have left him that day because it was getting so much for her to take care of. Battling with the one she loves is nothing but a painful feeling.

Bani felt a movement beside her and she came out of her thoughts. Veer opened his eyes slowly and saw bani.
Bani smiled at him and kept her head on his chest. Veer caressed her hairs.

"Dar gye the? " Bani asked after a while.

"Hmm... Bohot"

"I didn't want to let you know. "

"Sweetheart... Look at me... Dekho meri taraf " Bani looked at veer.

"No matter what... I repeat no matter what... You should let me know abt your fears. Kya kya nhi pata mujhe tumhare bare main. I feel miserable bani... Honestly.... I failed as a husband. Even though I had my reasons I shouldn't have treated you like that. I couldn't even know abt your Astraphobia. It would have been so hard for you. You should have let me know abt it earlier "

"Kis haq se veer? " Bani asked. "Kis haq se main kehti ye sab.... Tum jaante ho ki hum kaise the.... Jis insaan ko meri hone ya na hone se bhi farq bhi padta... Main usse kya bolti... Aur kyu bolti.... Veer... It really did hurt me. I wanted you to be there for me just like my dad used to do. I wanted to hide in your warmth and let myself unfold. I wanted to do a lot veer..... But I couldn't.... And this Astraphobia would have seemed to you as an easy way  to stick to you . You would have made fun of me. Kaise bolti veer"

At this point veer knew, every word she uttered was right. Veer closed his eyes. Everyday he was discovering new things abt her and it was making him pathetic. He wanted to go back to the initial days of their marriage.

Veer came back to reality when he felt something soft on his eyes. It took a moment for him to realize that it's nothing but bani's lips. Even though they kissed each other on cheeks and forehead, this was something new. A rush of heat hit his cheeks making it adorn a hue of crimson red. He opened his eyes when he felt her lips move away. His eyes got locked with a pair of chocolate brown eyes which had nothing but love in them.

"Veeranshu.... It's okay... Everything is fine. There is nothing to worry" Bani said. Veer nodded his head. That moment felt so good. The day was about to end. The sun was about to settle in horizon. Veer opened the curtains using remote and the evening sun rays falling on the glass window imparted a different color to bani's face. She looked ethereal. The hair tendrils falling on her face escaping from the messy bun she had made earlier. Her eyes lowered under his intimidating gaze. Her lashes fluttered. Her lips curved upwards a little. Her cheeks adorning a red hue. Veer wished the time to stop. He could bet no artist can capture the beauty of the moment even if infinite tries were made. The moment was soothing, electrifying yet calm.

Veer felt a sudden urge to kiss her. He called her name as softly as possible. Bani lifted her face and one look into his eyes, she could see the desire.

Is she ready for it? Does she need time? Isn't she sure abt them...... Yes... Yes... Yes.... Her heart screamed to go with the flow and she did it. Bani leaned closer, giving him sign to start. Veer turned their position and placed his lips on hers. It felt good.... Incredibly soft ....her lips felt against his not so soft lips. It felt good. Everything felt good. Veer sucked her lower lip and bani did the same with his upper one. As they were busy Kissing bani's hands made their way into his hairs.... Travelling through the black hairs her hand stopped at places when veer tried to enter in her mouth. Veer's hand caressed her hip under her crop comfy top. Bani moaned a little and veer took this opportunity. After kissing for a good amount of time, they finally parted away. Bani and veer, both had a sweet smile playing on her lips. Veer joined his forehead with hers . Both had their eyes closed. Enjoying their we time.

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"Uff veeranshu... Ye bhi boring hi hain" Bani said snatching the remote from his hands.

"Uff..... Toh tum hi rakhlo kuch... Waise b ismain kuch interesting chal nhi raha... Theek h... " Veer said in defeat. Bani was complaining abt every programme the TV showed.

"Haan.... Main rakh loongi. Hhmm.... Bhut time se maine koi movie nhi dekha. Toh koi movie doondti hoon wait... Bani after a few minutes decided on one and they started watching it. It was the hindi dubbed version of the Tamil film Raja Rani.

As the movie progressed they could feel a connection with that film. The leads getting married and giving no importance to the marriage. The only difference was, in vani's case bani had always been trying hard to mend their relationship. As the movie ended veer was having an inner conflict. Unless he comes clean abt his past they can't enjoy their present and future completely. He knew...

He decided in his mind to tell her everything.

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"Veer..... Want ice cream? " Bani asked. They were going to their room after having dinner. Veer nodded his head negatively. Bani took some for herself and went to their room behind veer. She could understand that he was trying to say something. Bani sat beside veer kept her hand on his shoulder. Veer looked at her. Bani blinked her eyes assuring him that everything is fine.

"Bani.... I.... Want to tell you about aasta" Veer said.

"You want to? " Bani asked. She was happy that finally veer is going to share his past with her.

"I know unless I tell you everything, we can't live our life happily. You have the right to know " Veer said. Bani smiled.

Aasta.... I saw her when I was in college doing PG, she was doing her UG. Same department. Everything started on the day when I saw her dancing gracefully on a function took place in our college. Aasta was a popular student just like me. She was a beautiful woman with a kind heart. Everyone loved her. So did I. It was just a typical love story.... I proposed her, she accepted after two days. I couldn't be any happier sweetheart... Honestly.... I was like.... As if I am the king of the world... We went on dates... We both had decided not to take our relationship to next level before marriage as both of us were from traditional families for whom the traditions values a lot. So..... Everything was going good. Apart from small fights, we didn't even had a huge fight. One day we met at our favorite place. Caffee green garden. Aasta had taken a scooty two weeks before our meeting in coffee shop. So she insisted on coming by herself and so I let her do that. That day.... I proposed her for marriage.... She was so happy. I had brought a customized ring for her. Our initials were engraved in it. The whole cafe was cheering for us. That day when I got home I tried to call astha but I didn't get any answer. I would have accompanied her till her home but as mom had a fever suddenly I couldn't do that. Dad was on business trip and di had her exam coming up, so I had to take care of mumma. Later I got a phone call from city hospital and you know what might have happened..... It seems typical. But every death, even if the way is typical or not.. Certainly traumatize the loved ones of the deseased. . ... Every phone call, every message seemed like her's.  I shut myself in my room and cried my heart out. I was angry on everyone and everything. And then you came into my life. I couldn't actually figure out what should I do with my life.... I.... I... I am sorry sweetheart... " Bani looked at the man in front of her keenly. Bani pulled him into her chest while he clutched her dress.

"Ssh..... Veer.,...... Veer.... Ssh..... It's okay..... Veer it's over now... Veer.... Baby it's okay "  Bani said caressing his hairs.

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I know after so long...