Story setup: Continuation of Part 1: Veer and the Enchanted Moon

Everyone has come back home. The Cheels have calmed down knowing that Bani was ill treated only because Veer was under influence of Markaat. He was fine now and they dared not to say anything to him. Veer is feeling extremely guilty and he does not follow Bani as she goes back into her room. He goes to the guest room as he needs space to think and is shocked to the see the decoration he failed to see last time.

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Veer stood amazed at the sight before him. Bani had planned to confess her feelings to him. Nobody could deny that she liked him, maybe even loved him by the way the room was decorated. Red heart- shaped balloons, no longer in good shape, covered the walls. Melted away remains of candles could be seen in every corner and the scent of flowers lingered in the room. Veer closed his eyes as if in pain. Had he not left so hastily, he could have received a wonderful surprise. Bani had planned to make him feel special and he had ruined it. He recalled her mehendi with his initial and how she was trying to talk to him last night. His heart felt heavy with guilt.

He had to talk to her! Apologize! He was about to leave when he stopped. He recalled how he had told Bani that he hated sasta sa sorry bolkr move on krna. He had hurt her, even though unknowingly. He had gone behind all promises he made to her and he was going to make up to her. He went downstairs only to be stopped by Balwant.

B: Sun Veer, jaise bhi hua, accha hua ....ab tu uss naagin ko nikal bahar kr aur teri Maa ke us naag bete ko hum dekh lenge.

V: Jadu mujhpr hua tha to asar tum pr kaise ho gya Ballu? (He smirks and then says seriously) Dad, Agar mai apki jagah hota to Bani ke bare me sambhal kr baat krta. Na sirf vo sarvashresth Adi Naagin hai, but Cheelon ke Rajkumar ki Biwi bhi hai, meri sweetheart hai. Maine jo kiya vo mai dekh lunga....aur aap jaakr Meera aur Tapish ke shaadi pr phire is raite ko saaf kro.

Instructing them to help save Taras' wedding, he went out to arrange for the best surprise he could for his lady love with great determination.

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Bani was tired and sad. She had been emotionally very hurt by Veer's behaviour the day before and now when she knew the reason for his behaviour, she was ready to forgive him but he had not even come to talk to her. Was he still pissed about Jai?

Bani was wondering when she heard a knock. She opened the door to find no one but a simple box near the door addressed to her. She took it in. Inside was a letter addressed to her.

Sweetheart,

I know I have hurt you and gone back on my every word, every promise that I made to you.

Let me make up to you,

Veer

(Your gharwala)

Bani blushed and opened the rest of the package to find a beautiful red sari inside it. There was shimmery red blouse without sleeves and a simple, yet beautiful sari. Bani smiled and thought about all that they had been through. The times she had hurt him and the times that he had hurt her. She knew he loved her and her feelings were clear to her. She wanted to give them a chance because she knew her heart would never except another. The bad boy cheel had slowly crawled inside her heart and now he owned it completely. It was time she told this to him.

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Veer was overlooking the preparations. The table, the non-alcoholic champagne and a decoration that could cause the toughest person to melt. The tent for their stay was set up perfectly in case they got cold. He was straightening his suit and talking deep breathes to calm his nerves when he felt her presence. He knew she was here and turned to greet her.

Bani stood before him, few feet away. The sight of her blew him away. She looked like a dream in the red sari and minimal jewellery. The sight of her mangalsutra and sindoor always made Veer's heart roar. She stood there, shy with a single rose in her hand. She closed the distance and offered it to him.

Veer was moved by her sweet gesture, the child in him begging to be let loose and dance around like a boy who ate all the candy before dinner. Instead of taking it from her , he bent and took it his mouth and sat down on one knee. Bani gave him a smile and he forgot even his own name. She sat down on her knees as well and Veer's rose fell off his mouth in surprise. She giggled at this. She took out a small box. (remember she hid something in her cupboard at the night of Taras' mehendi) I wanted to give this to yesterday. Veer opened it up with hurry, there was small ring in it, similar to one he took from her. Only, it had Vani written on the inside. Bani offered him her hand.

B: Tumne to wedding ring pehen li thi, mujhe banaoge apna? Poora haq se?

Veer eyes shone bright as he made her wear the ring and kissed it.

B: Mai is shaadi me apni marzi se hoon Veer. Mujhepr kissi tarah ki koi bandish nahi hai aur na hi ye shaadi mere liye koi maksad ki taraf badhne ka zariya hai.

Veer made her stand up and hugged her close. She hugged him back. Both their eyes closed in content.

B: I love you Veer. Mai pyaar krti hoon tumse.

Veer broke the hug. His expressions changing a thousand times in seconds when they finally settled on happiness. The happiness a homeless man feels after a hot meal, he felt like he had been thirsty for eons and had just gulped water.

V: Bohot bold ho rahi ho sweetheart.

B: Maine socha veer. Satyug se kalyug tk sadiyan beet gayi. Bohot intezaar kiya hai maine apne saathi ka. Satyug me tumhare pyaar ko pehchan na saki pr vo samay to beet gaya pr ab kalyug me bhi maine tumhe bohot hurt kiya, tumhe galat samjha.....bohot time waste kr diya maine, ab aur nahi krta chahti mai....ab tumse door nahi hona chahti...humare beech me pyaar ke siva kuch nahi aane dena chahti....

A tear escaped her eyes and Veer kissed it away.

V: Pr ye date maine tumhare liye set up ki hai sweetheart. Mujhe bhi to kuch krne do.

Bani smiled and Veer continued.

V: I am sorry Bani. Maine tumhe hurt kiya pr mera yakin karo, tumhe ek kharonch dene se pehle mai khud mar jaana pasand karunga. Mai hazar maut mr skta hoon but tumhe hurt nahi kr skta...Shhhh (he stops her from trying to console him)... I know tum kya kahogi. Markaat ...jadoo...pr aaj mai humare siva kissi ki baat nahi krna chahta. Jo beet gaya vo beet gaya, pr ane wala kl humara hai Bani. I love you. (He shouts with open arms) I LOVE YOU SWEETHEART

Bani giggles and runs into his arms and hold him tight.

B: Mai bhi tumse bohot pyaar krti hoon Veer. Meri zindagi me tumhare awala ab kissi ke liye jagah nahi hai. Aaj se pehle mujhe kabhi pyaar nahi hua, sirf tumse hai.... (she kisses him lightly on the cheek and Veer closes his eyes in pleasure and joy)

He kisses her cheeks, then her nose. Soon he is just pecking her face with murmurs of I love yous and Bani keeps on laughing. She felt ecstatic. Veer continued like a broken record. The joy of finally having his sweetheart on the same page as him was consuming him. He lifted her up and laid her on the table, a gentle hand underneath her neck. Bani held on to him and they both stared at each other. Veer closed down on the distance and breathed her scent. Bani closed her eyes as unknown feeling entered her. She felt Veer's eyes on her and opened her eyes. His eyes were shinning with raw passion and love.

Veer too was blown away at the intensity of love radiating from Bani's passionate gaze. They were looking at each other, the world forgotten when a drop of water dropped on Bani's face and she blinked, breaking the staring competition. Soon, other drops followed and it began to rain.

V: Chalo sweetheart, tent hai wahan...

B: Aaj bheegne to Veeranshu. Aaj sb accha lag raha hai..

She said and held his arms. He smiled at his wife who now was truly his. He felt great joy at the fact that the woman he loved held him so close to his heart at well. He twirled her around and they danced in the rain.

(Playlist: Roshni se bhaare bhaare- you can refer to your own song too)

Veer lifted Bani and turned her around. They cold drops hot on their skin. He put his large hands on her wet, warm waist and pulled her close. Her sari was sticking to her like second skin and they danced together. Bani put her arms around him and signed happily, content. The joy of finding true love changing her entire aura. For Veer, this weight had been longer. He had always longed for her when she never understood his love, always over looked it. Her acceptance meant the world to him. He had wanted to hear her say that she was not with him by force but her love confession was much more that what he could dream of. They hugged each other close, neither wanting to let another go as they swayed in the rain.

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Veer and Bani finally broke off. Both worried ki kahin doosre ko thand na pakad le and hurried inside. Veer bought a extra sheets. Bani put the sheet on veer's head and wipped away the excess water whereas Veer put the sheet on Bani's exposed waist and whipped away the drops of water. They both dried each other the best they could with it.

V: Maine kaha tha Bani, pehle aa jate. Dekho tum bheeg gayi sweetheart.

B: Sorry Veer, tumhe bhi thand lag rahi hogi.

V: Mere pass kapde hai sweetheart jo mai yahan pehen kr aya tha.

B: (Giving him a shy smile) Jo tumhara vo mera?

She smiled at him and took away his shirt and left him with his dry trousers.

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Veer was standing, bare chest in just his pants, and trying to light the small fire place in the tent. Bani slowly moved towards him and hugged his back. Veer lit the fire and held her hands. His heart was pacing at an abnormal speed. He turned towards and his breath hitched at the sight of Bani in nothing but his shirt. It fit her loose and ended mid thigh. To him, this was the most endearing sight. He sweetheart; in his arms; in his shirt, blushing like a tomato. He kissed her cute nose and placed a slow, soft kiss at the corner of her mouth. Bani's caught her breath and hugged him close. Putting her face in his neck, she sucked at it sending pleasure-shocks to Veer.

He picked her up, his delicate Naagin and placed her carefully on the bed.

V: Tum sirf meri ho Bani, sirf meri..

B: Only yours..

She simply said and pulled her love towards her. Veer leaned into his world. He could right now and have no qualms. His entire existence, now filled with meaning as the two souls merged into one and became VANI

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GurpreetKaur10 Hope you like the confession I tried to incorporate with this story.
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