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"Veer kahan ho tum?!.. Jaldi aao na... Mujhe tension ho rahi hain yahan..."

Bani paced around the hall and kept repeating the same thing in her heart. It had been more than 1 hour that he left, and there was no trace of him till now. His mobile was switched off and his car tracker was not working. She thought to call the family members once but then stopped realising that they might get tensed unnecessarily. She decided to handle this herself and prayed for his safety.

B: Hey bhagwan, please Veer ki raksha karna... Pata nahi kaha chala gaya wo itni raat ko, batake bhi nahi gaya... Plz bhagwan, use sahi salamat ghar lauta dena, uski raksha karna... *closing her eyes and joining her hands* Bakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kurme Deva Sarva-karyeshu Sarvada...

She kept chanting the same prayer and hoped for him to return soon. Within few minutes, her mobile rang. She opened her eyes and ran towards the mobile expecting it to be Veer's call. But she got disappointed seeing Tapish Bhai calling her. Nevertheless, she thought of asking him once about Veer and picked up the call.

B: Hello Tapish bhai, aapko pata hai Veer kahan hai?! Aapke ghar gaya hai kya?!.. Woh actually, 1 ghante pehle wo bina batake ghar se nikal gaya, aur mobile bhi shayad low battery ke wajah se dead hogaya hai... Baat nahi ho payi usse ekbar to tension horahi hai... Aapko kuch pata hai ya koi idea hai ki wo kaha jaa sakta hai itni raat ko?!...

TS: Bani relax, relax... Calm down... Main yahi batane ke liye tujhe call kiya tha...

B: *sighing in relief* Oh, thank god... Kaha hai wo idiot aadmi?!...

TS: *taking a deep breath* Bani... Veer ka accident hogaya hai, wo abhi City Hospital mein admitted hai... Main bhi hoon yahan...

Bani sat on their sofa with a thud. The horrible nightmare about Veer's accident came back in her mind, and she shivered in fear. She held the mobile tightly near her ear and started asking numerous questions to Tapish without letting him speak.

B: *trembling voice* Tapish bhai, wo kaisa hai?! Bohot gehri chot hai kya?! Veer theek to ho jayega na?! Aapne pehle kyun nahi bataya?! Wo itni raat ko ghar se nikla hi kyun, kaha ja raha tha?!... *about to cry* Main abhi aa rahi hoon, abhi... Kuch nahi hoga use...

TS: *feeling bad* Bani, Bani shant... Shant hoja... Sun...

B: *anxious* Nahi nahi, time nahi hai... Main aa rahi hoon... Abhi aati hoon main...

TS: *shout* Chup ekdam... *Bani falls quiet and he calms down* Puri baat to sun... Bolne hi nahi de rahi hai tu mujhe... Veer theek hai, zyada kuch nahi hua... Minor accident tha... Koi injuries nahi hai, sirf forehead pe thora chot laga hai, nothing much... Wo mujhse milne mere ghar aa raha tha kisi zaruri vajah se, tab raaste mein he lost control on the steering wheel aur gadi sidha ek ped pe jaake takraya... Sar laga steering wheel pe, aur wo behosh hogaya... Waha ek passing car ne uski car ko notice kiya, they brought him to the City Hospital... Uske mobile pe mera number emergency number pe save kiya hua hai, isliye unhone mujhe call karke inform kiya... Maine tujhe tab isliye nahi bataya kyunki mujhe oata tha ki tu sunte hi gadi leke nikal paregi yaha aane ke liye, aur raaste mein agar tujhe kuch hojata to?!.. Risk nahi lena tha mujhe... Sun, maine gadi bhej diya hai, ghar ke bahar wait kar raha hai... Tu jaldi se aaja... Aur, tension mat le, Veer ko hosh aagaya hai... Baat hua hai usse, tu aa, fir tujhe sab bataunga main...

Bani wiped the unshed tears and thanked the Almighty for protecting her husband.
B: Haa Tapish Bhai, main aa rahi hoon...

TS: Aur haa, mask pehnke aana, mmm, you know why...

B: Yeak, okay... Main rakhti hoon...

She cut the call and ran upstairs. She quickly put on a jacket over her casual tshirt and trousers, tied her hair in a ponytail, took her purse and mobile, wore a mask, and went down hurriedly. She locked the main door, sat in the car waiting for her, and left for the hospital.

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The hospital was at a 30 minutes distance from the Farmhouse, but as it was late at night, the roads were empty and hence Bani reached the hospital within 20 minutes. She went inside the hospital and asked for Tapish Singhania in the reception, just how Tapish had instructed her in the call few minutes ago. The female receptionist instantly called someone and a person came to take her to the VIP ward. Bani went with him to the 5th floor where the Private VIP ward was situated, and instantly spotted Tapish standing there busy looking at his mobile screen. She hurriedly went towards him.

B: Tapish Bhai...

TS: *turning towards her* Arre Bani, tu aagayi... Ek minute,*keeping the mobile in his pocket* haa... Achha sun, abhi tu Veer se nahi mil sakta, doctor andar hai, check kar rahe hai...

B: Oh..Okay... But, use zyada chot to nahi laga na?!...

TS: Nahi nahi, zyada chot nahi laga... Maine kaha na, bas forehead pe ek chhota sa ghav hai, that's it...Doctor shayad aj hi release kar denge...

B: Thank God... *confused* But Tapish Bhai, mujhe ek baat nahi samajh aa rahi, wo itni raat ko aapse milne kyun jaa raha tha?!...

TS: *sigh* Bani... Ab, main tujhe kya batau!!... Dhyan se sunna, ok?!... Usne kitchen mein tujhe kisise baat karte huye sun liya, aur tere baaton se use ye laga ke tu apne ghar walo ke ye bata rahi hai ki 2 mahine khatam hote hi tu use chhodke apne ghar wapas chali jayegi jaha tu sabse zyada khush rehti hai... Use ye bhi laga ke wo kya chahta hai isse tujhe farak nahi parne wali... Veer ye baat maan nahi paaya, aur ghar se nikal aaya apna mind fresh karne ke liye... Uske dil mein ye soch aa raha tha ke shayad usne tere baat ko misunderstand kiya, but uska dimaag theek se kaam nahi kar raha tha... Isliye usne mujhe call kiya aur mujhse baat karna chaha... But, iss sab ke beech ye hatsa hogaya...

B: *shocked* Ye aap kya keh rahe hai Bhai?! Veer aisa soch bhi kaisa sakta hai ki main ye sab mean kar rahi thi?!.. *upset* How can he misunderstand me this much??... Use mujhpar thora sa bhi bharosa nahi hai kya??!...

TS: *holding her shoulders* Baat bharose ki nahi hai Bani, tu aise mat soch... *sigh and rubbing his temple* Bani, tujhe Veer ne shayad chachi ke baare mein bataya hoga..*Bani nods*.. Woh sab jab hua, main 8 saal ka tha, par Veer tab sirf 5 saal ka tha... Ek 5 saal ke bachhe ke liye ye sab dekhna aur samajhna easy nahi hota Bani... Chachi Veer ki sabse favourite thi... Usne usdin khade hoke last tak sab dekha, wait karta raha ki Chachi shayad ekbar use dekhe aur kehde ki main nahi jaungi, par aisa kabhi hua hi nahi... Woh ek din mein Veer ka life idhar se udhar hogaya... Sab sochte hai Daksh zyada affected hua, par asal mein sabse zyada affected tha Veer... Woh incident uske dimaag mein ek bohot hi gehra asar chhod gaya, jisse wo ajtak nikal nahi paya hai... Use abhi bhi lagta hai ki agar wo last tak kuch situation ko analyse karne ki koshish kare apne life mein, to uska result humesha bura hi hoga... Isliye wo adha cheez sunke hi worst possibility ko imagine kar leta hai aur uske hisaab se react karta hai... Overthink kar karke bura haal kar deta hai apna, it's his nature... Humne bohot koshish kiya use samjhane ka, but situation aate hi wo wapas usi zone mein chala jata hai...

B: *sad* Main sab samajh rahi hoon Tapish Bhai, but humesha aise to nahi chal sakta na?!... Hum dono mein woh understanding to ban hi gayi thi ki kuch bhi ho, hum ek dusre ko pehle jaake wo baat batate the... Fir aj Veer ekbar ke liye mujhse baat nahi kar saka?!... Sidha nikal para gadi leke... Agar use kuch hojata to?!..

TS: *nodding* I agree Bani, tu sahi keh rahi hai... Veer se jab mila tha main kuch der pehle, tab maine use daantke achhe se samjha diya hai... He repents his actions now...

[~Flashback~
~~ After the accident, a car which was passing by Veer's car noticed the condition of his car and ran to check. They spotted Veer unconscious inside the car and his forehead bleeding. The 3 men quickly carried him out from the car and brought him to the hospital. They had spotted his mobile on the passenger seat, switched it on, and called the emergency number. Tapish got to know about the accident from them and hurriedly came to the City Hospital after giving an excuse at home that one of his friends had gotten into an accident. He shifted Veer to the Private VIP Ward to avoid creating any viral news, and thanked the people who saved him. He requested them to not leak this information of his accident to anyone, and they obliged and left. The doctor informed Tapish after checking that by God's grace Veer had not got any major injuries, he had only got hurt in his forehead The doctors had treated the wound, he was stable and would gain consciousness soon. After about 10 minutes, Veer gained consciousness and the nurse allowed Tapish to meet him.

Tapish entered the cabin and saw Veer siting on the bed with a bandage on his forehead. He was visibly upset and broken. Tapish went towards him and sat on the chair beside the bed. Her held his hand and that's when Veer noticed Tapish there. Tapish asked him how the accident happened and why he had wanted to meet him so late at night. Veer explained the whole situation to him. Tapish understood that he had misinterpreted Bani's words and reacted accordingly. He was disappointed with his brother after hearing everything.

TS: Veer, tu itna irresponsible kabse hogaya?!.. Tu bina bataye aise ghar se kaise chala aa sakta hai?!...

V: Main kya karta Tapish bhai, woh sab sunne ke baad mera dimaag kaam nahi kar raha tha... Kaise baat karta main usse, main to dekh bhi nahi paa raha tha uski taraf... Mujhe chhodke jaane wali hai wo...

TS: *annoyed* Usne khud kaha ye tujhse?!.. Tujhse directly aake aisa bola?!...

V: Nahi, but...

TS: Bharosa nahi hai Bani pe, trust nahi karta tu uspar?!... Aur, khud par aur apne pyaar par confidence nahi hai?!... Kaha gaya wo Veer jo mere cabin mein baithke kaha tha "I will make her fall in love with me, I will make you want to be with me Bani"??... Jo Veer kabhi haar nahi manta tha, wo aj itni asani se haar maan liya?!...

V: Bhai, baat bharosa ya confidence ka nahi hai... Maine haar nahi maana, but uski baatein sunke darr gaya... *looking down sadly * Maine uske saath shuru shuru mein jo sab kiya, uske baad

TS: *cutting him in the middle* Mujhe nahi janna tune uske saath kya kiya hai, mujhe bas ye dikh raha hai ke iss sab ke bawajood bhi wo tere saath hai aur apni marzi se hai... Tu ek baat bhul raha hai Veer, usne pehle din hi shaadi ke liye haa kehdi thi, tu hi raazi nahi tha... Yaha do mahine ke liye bhejne ka decision Chhoti Maa ne tere liye li thi, Bani ke liye nahi... To zahir si baat hai ke uske side se haa hi hoga... Bohot khush hai wo tere saath... Jab bhi wo humse call mein baat karti hai tere baare mein, to uski awaaz mein ek alag si khushi jhalakti hai... The way she looks at you, it clearly reflects her admiration for you... Hum to usse mile bhi nahi kitne din hogaye, fir bhi hume pata hai ki wo tere saath khush hain aur tere saath hi rahegi... Aur tu uske saath humesha rehta hai, tujhe ye baat ka andaaza nahi tha??...

V: Andaaza tha, but then uski baaton ka kya matlab?!..

TS: Ye tu directly usse hi puchh sakta tha... Ekbar baat kar leta tu usse, clear kar leta apne doubts, fir decide karta kya karna hai kya nahi... Par nahi, tune kya kiya, kayaron ke tarah bhaag ke chala aaya, wo bhi adhi baat sunke... Call pe kisse baat kar rahi hai, kis baare mein baat horahi hai, kuch bhi surely pata nahi tha tujhe... Tune bas kuch baatein suna, apna khayali pulao banaya aur uss hisaab se jo theek laga, kar baitha... Aise nasamajh jaise harkat tu kabse karne laga?!... I didn't expect this from you Veer... Tune Bani ke baare mein socha bhi nahi, ye nahi socha ke wo kitni pareshan ho rahi hogi, wait kar rahi hogi tere liye... You really disappointed me today...

V: *realising his mistake* Aap sahi keh rahe ho Tapish Bhai, mujhe ekbar Sweetheart se baat karna chahiye tha... Aise khud kuch sochke react nahi karna chahiye tha... I should have cleared it out by talking with her... Bhai, aap Bani ko andar bulao, mujhe usse baat karna hai, maafi mangna hai...

TS: Maine Bani ko abhitak inform nahi kiya hai iss accident ke baare mein... Use kuch bhi pata nahi hai...

V: *shocked* Whattt!!!... Bhai, aapne kyun nahi bataya use?! *worried* Sweetheart pareshan ho rahi hogi, use to ye bhi nahi pata ke main kaha gaya hoon... Shit shit...

TS: *frown* Haa to mujhe thori pata tha ki tu use bina bataye chala aaya... Maine accident ke baare mein nahi bataya kyunki mujhe laga wo jaldbaazi mein gadi lekar aana chahegi which will not be right... Maine gadi bhej diya hai, bahar jaake use inform kar deta hoon...

V: *concerned* Tapish Bhai, use dheere se samjhana sabkuch... Wo bohot jaldi ghabra jaati hai jab baat meri aati hai.. Use kehna ki zyada chot nahi laga hai aur aap mujhse mile ho... Please dhyan se, ha, dekhna ki wo zyada tensed na hojaaye... Bohot zyada fikr karti hai mere baare mein, zaroor pareshan ho jaayegi... Kya pata wo kis haalat mein hai... Aap jaldi jaiye aur use inform kijiye, please...

TS: *stern* Don't get hyper, chupchap let, main bata raha hoon Bani ko ane ke liye... Aur tu khud hi dekh, tujhe sab pata hai ki kaise wo tere liye fikr karti hai, tera parwa karti hai; fir bhi tune kuch anab shanab sochliya aur ye sab *looking at him exasperatedly*... Kya kahu main, I am tired now....

V: *with guilt* Mujhe apne galti ka ehsaas hogaya... Let her come, I will surely talk to her about everything, and apologize to her for my reckless behaviour...

TS: *standing up* You better do, varna main khud Bani ko uske ghar bhej dunga...

Tapish came out of his cabin and the doctors entered to perform some regular tests. He then called Bani. ~~]

B: *annoyed* But mujhe nahi lagta use sach mein kuch bhi samajh aaya hai... Pehle bhi dobar humare beech aise misunderstandings ho chuke hai, sirf uske wajah se... Maine do bar hi usko samjhaya, par next time fir wo waise hi karta hain... Humesha main kyun sahu ye ?! Uske harkato mein koi sudhar aayega bhi ya nahi?!... I am feeling so unworthy right now... Ab lagta hain ise achhe se sabak sikhana parega...

TS: Jo karna hai kar, but, don't give up on him Bani.. Veer bohot hi achha larka hai, haa thora sarphira hai, but dil ka bohot saaf hai... Don't give up on him...

B: *slight smile* Mujhe pata hai Veer kaisa hai, bohot achhe se jaanti hoon use... Main itni asani se give up nahi karti Tapish Bhai, never... Last tak rahungi aur try karte jaungi, par kabhi bhi give up nahi karungi... *Tapish smiles*... Main bas ye kehna chahti hoon ki ghee jab sidhe ungli se nahi uthti, to ungli tedha karna hi parta hai... Bohot hogaya sidha sidha samjhana, ab main apni tedhi tarike se use seedha karungi... Isme permission hai right?!..

TS: *soft chuckle* Tera pati hai, tu jo chahe kar... Main kuch nahi kahunga... Maine bhi threat diya hai ki tujhe khud ghar chhodke aaunga... Dekhle kaise handle karega use...

B: *sad chuckle* Ghar to jaungi nahi, yaha rehke use seedha karungi... Aap bas dekhte jao... (Bohot dukh pohchaya tumne mujhe Veer... *sad* I didn't expect this from you after everything that happened between us in this one week... Anyways...)

Just then, the doctor came out of Veer's cabin and called Tapish.

Dr.: Mr. Singhania, plz come in my cabin... *looking at Bani* Bani Sharma right?! Aap, yaha?!...

TS: She is the wife of Veeranshu Singhania...

Bani turned to look at Tapish. She had not expected him to introduce her like this in such a place.

Dr.: *surprised* Ohh, okkayy... I didn't know that he was married...

TS: Yeah, it has been kept private due to certain reasons... I hope you will also respect our privacy and not let anyone know about this...

Dr.: Yeah, sure... Aap dono mere saath aaiye...

Tapish and Bani went with the doctor to his cabin. They sat there and the doctor told them about Veer's health condition.

Dr.: See, he is fully okay now... We have performed some regular checkup tests and the reports will come by tomorrow morning... The forehead injury is very minimal and it will cure on its own, no need to worry about it... There are no other injuries... Now, there are two options for you... If you want, you can take him home right now, and one of you can come and collect the reports tomorrow.. And, the other option is to let him be on observation for the next 22-24 hours here, and then take him home... I will suggest the latter one because in these type of cases, the effects of the injury starts to show after few hours... The decision is yours...

Bani looked at Tapish waiting for him to answer. Tapish smiled at the doctor and told,
TS: I will let his wife take the decision solely... *turning to Bani* It's totally upto you, Bani...

The doctor smiled at Tapish and looked towards Bani. Bani was glad to see that Tapish was letting her take all decisions for Veer single-handedly. She felt like a responsible wife for the first time after her marriage. She took a deep breath and made her mind.

B: I will go with the latter option... I don't want to take any risk regarding his health... Keep him under observation, and then discharge him when you feel that he is absolutely fine... I have no problem with that...

Dr.: *smile nodding* I expected this from you... So, he will be under observation here for the next 22-24 hours, and then you can take him home... Precautionary medicines will be given tomorrow, and since the wound is small, an ointment has been given... Tomorrow the nurse will apply it, but after that, make sure he applies that twice a day to cure the wound and blur the wound mark...

Bani nods and notes everything in her mind.
B: Can I meet and talk to him once now, Doctor?!..

Dr.: *smiling rejectedly* I am sorry Ms. Sharma, I didn't know that you were here otherwise I would have made him meet you once beforehand only... Actually, he has been given a sedative, so he is sleeping now... But you can go and see him for sure...

B: *masking her dejection with a smile* Oh, okay... No problem... I can stay with him in his cabin right?!..

Dr.: Yeah you can... But I will suggest you both to go back home and come again tomorrow morning... He will be under the effect of sedatives and will not wake up before 12 hours... *checking his case file once* Yeah, he has been given the sedative at 11:00 pm, so he will not wake up before 10:30 am tomorrow at least... You both can come tomorrow at 9:30-10:00 am, and then be there with him for the rest of the day... You can also bring food for him from your house if you want, there's no restriction on that...

B: Ohh okay... Thank you Doctor...

The doctor smiled at them, and they left the doctor's cabin. As soon as they came out, Tapish turned towards Bani.

TS: Kya karegi tu?!... Yaha rahegi ya ghar jayegi?!...

B: Main soch rahi thi ke abhi ghar chalte hai, kal subah 10:00 baje tak aa jayenge... Kyunki abhi yaha rehna ka koi fayda nahi hai... Aap kya kehte ho?!...

TS: Mera bhi yahi faisla hai... Tujhe bhi neend ki zarurat hai, tu yaha rahegi to saari raat jaagi rahegi, isse achha tu ghar jaa, rest le, aur fir subah fresh hoke aana... Chal...

B: Haa... *awkwardly* Main ekbar use dekhke aati hoon, okay?!...

TS: *smiling inwardly* Jaa...

Bani smiled and hurriedly went to check Veer once.

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Bani entered Veer's cabin and the sight in front of her broke her heart. Veer was sleeping on the bed lifelessly, drips were attached to his hand to combat his weakness, and his face had tear stains. Bani's eyes filled with tears after seeing him like that. She took slow steps towards him and sat beside him slowly on the bed. She caressed his head and face softly and wiped her own tears before it could fall. She looked at him sadly, but then her expressions changed to that of hurt and annoyance.

B: *broken voice* Bohot bure ho tum Veer, bohot zyada... Jo dimaag mein aaya kar baithe, mere baare mein socha bhi nahi... Sahi naam diya hain maine tumhe, Idiot... Promise kiya tha na hum dono ne ek dusre se, ki kuch hua to hum sabse pehle aakar ek dusre se baat karenge, bina hichkichaye... Tumne tod diya apna vaada, Veer... You failed me today... Maine socha tha ki tum mujhpar aankh bandh karke bharosa karte ho, par aj main galat saabit huyi.. Batao na Veer, kya main bharose ke layak nahi hoon?!... *mock laugh* Oh, tum to jawaab bhi nahi doge, baat hi nahi karna tumhe mere saath... Bas khud sochna hai, aur khud apne marzi se kaam karna hai...

She wiped her unshed tears hastily and pointed finger at his sleeping form.
B: Kal utho tum, main dekh lungi tumhe... Baat nahi karna na mujhse, theek hai, tum ye chahte ho to yahi sahi... Ab tumhare marzi se hi sabkuch hoga, dekh lena tum... Pareshan karke rakha hai tumne mujhe, aisa chalta raha na to tumhe kisi aur ke gale mein bandhke chali jaungi, fir tum pareshan hoge aur main maza lungi... Kal utho bas tum, fir main dekhti hoon...

Bani wiped her tears again and leaned to kiss on his bandaged forehead. She let her lips linger there for few seconds and then moved back. She caressed his cheek and placed a kiss there too.

B: Tumhe chhodke bhi nahi jaa sakti, phas jo gayi hoon... Kisi aur ke gale mein bandhke uski haal behaal nahi karni mujhe, *sad chuckle* tumhe sirf main hi tolerate kar sakti hoon... Ye baat jabtak tumhare dimaag mein achhe se ghus nahi jaata, tab tak main maaf nahi karne wali tumhe iss bar... *Sob* Gajar ka halwa bana rahi thi main tumhare liye, par yaha tum khud halwa banne chale the... Bhagwan ka lakh lakh sukar hai ki tum theek ho, *muffled sob* varna... *controlling herself and wiping her tears* You mean a lot to me Veer... I love you, I love you so so much... *caressing his head* Pagal ho tum Veeranshu Singhania, aur mujhe bhi pagal kar diya hai tumne, apne pyaar mein, isliye  tumhare iss harkaton ke bawajood bhi tumhe puri life jhelne ko taiyyar hoon... *kissing his forehead for one last time* Get well soon Cutu, your Sweetheart loves you a lot...

She wiped her tears and stood up to leave. She covered him with the duvet properly and came out of his cabin. Tapish was in the call. As soon as he saw her coming out, he cut the call after saying something and walked up to her. Bani nodded, and they left from the hospital. Tapish went back home after dropping Bani to the farmhouse.

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Sleep was far away from Bani's eyes. She couldn't sleep the whole night. She just kept tossing and turning on the bed, and thought about Veer. As the fear of losing Veer and grief of his accident slowly faded away, the hurt and the sorrow surfaced in her mind. She felt dejected to know that he had thought she would leave him and thus he went away without even talking to her. She believed that he would share everything with her openly, especially after the progression in their relation both physically and emotionally. But today, she was proven wrong as he considered some gibberish after hearing her talking in a phone call and went out without confirming the matter with her. He decided to talk about it with Tapish, but not her; this fact was indigestable for Bani. She had thought that Veer trusted her the most, but today it was clear that he trusted Tapish bhai and others over her. The last two times when the misunderstandings happened, she let it go thinking that their bond was not that strong and this was normal; but now that their bond was so strong and they had become so close to each other, this was totally unexpected from him.

The more she thought about these things, the more her sorrow and despair increased. Bani felt extremely bad, the fact that the person she loves didn't trust her enough to come and clear his doubts was pricking her heart. Her heart pained to think that Veer didn't consider her feelings at all and assumed something or the other every damn time. The only questions roaming in her mind were, "Did he never see the love for him in my eyes?! Am I unable to make him understand through my actions that I care for him and love him deeply? Am I a bad wife, or a bad companion?! Did I fail to become a good partner for Veeranshu?!". She felt absolutely miserable. By the morning, the tears in her eyes were replaced by hurt and misery. She decided that this time, she would not take the responsibility of making him understand everything, he would have to understand her feelings and his fault by his own.

In the morning, Bani quickly freshened up and went to the kitchen. She made breakfast and lunch for Veer and packed them in the food containers. She also made his favourite black coffee and poured in the flask. She also made their dinner and kept it in the fridge. She then went upstairs to their room, got ready in her casual kurta palazzo set, put vermilion in her hidden hairline, packed some clothes for him in a bag and took her essential belongings in her side bag. She came downstairs again, arranged the food containers and flask in the bag, and came out of the house. She locked the main door and got in the car and her driver drove off to the hospital.

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Bani reached the hospital at about 10:30 am, and directly went to the private VIP ward. She entered his cabin and saw him sleeping. She was about to go near him, but then she stopped and came out. She sat in the waiting area outside his cabin and remembered the time when Dheeraj was admitted in the same hospital after getting into a dangerous accident few years ago. Shraddha and Rakhi were crying uncontrollably and she was consoling them. She thought to inform DD and Shrads once about Veer's accident, but then decided against it as they would force her to forgive Veer after seeing his sad face for sure.

Tapish came after few minutes and went to check on Veer. Bani followed him and went to the cabinet at the corner of his cabin. She kept the bags on the cabinet and arranged everything there properly, while Tapish sat beside Veer. He had noticed that Bani was suddenly behaving aloof, and so he did not disturb her by asking her anything. The doctor came and called Bani outside to show her the reports. She nodded and went out.

Veer slowly opened his eyes and murmured "Bani...". Tapish heard his voice and looked towards him, and saw him waking up. He squinched his eyes and adjusted to the lights, and then looked around to find Tapish sitting beside him. Bani was nowhere to be seen. He panicked and tried to sit up, but couldn't because of the after-effects of the sedatives. Tapish instantly held him and made him sit properly.

V: *anxious* Tapish bhai, Sweetheart kaha hai?! She didn't come?! Is she okay?!...

TS: *keeping pillows behind him* Relax Veer, Bani bahar hai... Doctor se baat kar rahi hai...

The outside of the cabin was clearly visible through the glass portion of the door. He bent slightly at one side and looked at the door, and could finally see a glimpse of his Sweetheart standing outside and listening to the doctor seriously. He smiled and waited for her to come inside.

Bani looked towards the door while talking to the doctor. She saw Veer looking at her, and instantly looked away. She collected the reports from the doctor and entered his cabin after taking a deep breath and giving herself a little pep-talk about not breaking down in front of him and maintaining her stern behaviour. She directly went to the side table and kept the reports there without even glancing at Veer for once. His face fell and he kept staring her, hoping that she would soon come to him or atleast look at him. But none of these happened. Bani continued doing her works and didn't even bother to look at Veer. He looked towards Tapish and asked him about her behaviour through his eyes, but Tapish just shrugged his shoulders. He requested him to call Bani, and he blinked. But before he could call Bani, his mobile rang. He checked the call and excused himself and went out.

Getting an opportunity, Veer called Bani.
V: *softly* Sweetheart...

Bani didn't reply. He tried again.
V: Gharwali...

There came no reply, again. He tried again, in another way.
V: *sad voice* Banii...

She turned the other side and closed her eyes and gulped, but didn't reply. He felt guilty and tried to open the drip to go towards her. Just then, the nurse entered with a plate, a cup and a glass. She noticed Veer trying to open the drip hastily, and scolded him.

N: Arre, ye aap kya kar rahe hai?! Aise kholenge to khoon nikal jayega... *to Bani* Ma'am, aapne plate, cup aur glass mangi thi, ye lijiye... Aur Ma'am, aap drip khol dengi Sir ke haath se ya main khol doon?!...

Bani nodded sideways and the nurse understood and left. Bani kept the plate and the other things on the side table and sat on the bed near his leg. She held his hand and started detaching the drip from his hand slowly and with utmost care. Veer stared at her face, and became sad. She was looking down at his hand, but he could clearly see the bags under her eyes, indicating that she had not slept well last night. Her face was gloomy and he felt bad realising that it was because of him. She looked up at him for a brief second and again looked back at his hand, but within that moment Veer looked at her eyes and saw nothing but sorrow and hurt. Her expressions were blank, and his heart ached seeing her like this. She cleaned the area where the drip was attached with a clean cloth and got up from the bed. She washed her hands in the side basin and went towards the cabinet to serve breakfast for him. Veer got up and washed his hands and came back to sit on the bed again. She handed him the plate of Poha and a cup of black coffee. He kept and cup at his side and tried to hold her hand, but she moved back her hand quickly and went out.

Tapish was about to enter when Bani opened the door. She smiled briefly at him and moved out, and Tapish came inside. He saw Veer sitting on the bed looking at his plate sadly, and sighed. He sat on the chair and called him.

TS: Oye, kya hua?!...

V: Wahi to samajh nahi aa raha hai... Bani mujhse baat karna to dur, mere taraf dekh bhi nahi rahi hai... She is behaving so uninterested and avoiding me intentionally...Ab kya karu main?!...

TS: Mujhe kya pata!!... Dekh, tune jo kiya hai uske baad Bani ka ye reaction hona jayaz hai... Tujhe hi kuch karna hoga, I can't help... *Veer nods*... Ab kha le jaldi se... Bani khud ghar se banake laayi hai tere liye...

His Sweetheart was annoyed with him but still she didn't fail to show her immense care for him through these gestures, this thing touched Veer's heart and he felt more guilty for his actions. He smiled thinking about her and ate his breakfast.

Bani slumped into the chair outside his cabin, and sat there keeping her elbow on her knee and covering her face with her hands. Everytime she looked at him or heard his voice, she could not feel anything except sadness. Her heart felt heavy not being able to talk to Veer openly. But she felt much more terrible when she recalled how he had misinterpreted her words and went out leaving her alone. She just could not stop herself from thinking that over and over again. She wiped the unshed tears and went to drink some water.

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Daksh came to the Private Ward and looked around. He had got to know everything from Tapish in the call. He was nearby and hence came quickly to the hospital to visit Veer. He couldn't see anyone outside the cabin and hence entered the cabin directly. Veer was semi-lying on the bed and thinking something while Tapish was busy in a call at one corner of the room. Daksh walked up to Veer and that's when he noticed Daksh. He smiled lightly at him and he came and sat beside him. Tapish turned and Daksh showed a thumbs up indicating him to continue talking.

V: *confused* Tujhe kisne bataya?!... Ghar mein sabko malum hogaya hai kya?!..

Daksh: Nahi nahi, ghar mein kisiko nahi pata... Main kuch der pehle Tapish Bhai ko call kiya tha, tab unhone bataya ke aapka ye haal hai isliye aap dono office nahi aayenge... Hum teeno ke ilawa sirf Meera Bhabhi ko pata hai, bass...

V: Oh achha... Bani kaha hai, mila tu usse?!..

Daksh: Nahi to, bhabhi to bahar nahi hai... Ruko, main dekhta hoon...

V: Haa...Aur shayad usne breakfast bhi nahi kiya hai, tu plz use cafeteria mein le jaake kuch khila de...

Daksh: *smiling* Khud hi unhe upset kiya, aur khud hi khayal rakh rahe ho, nice...

Veer smiled sadly and Daksh went in search of Bani. He came out of the cabin and saw her sitting on the chair, lost in thoughts. It was evident from her face that she was hurt and upset. He went towards her and kept his hand on her shoulder. Her trance broke and she turned to look at Daksh. She quickly wiped the corner of her eyes and smiled standing up.

B: Arre Daksh, tum kab aaye?!...

Daksh: Kuch der pehle...

B: Veer andar hai, tum mil lo jao...

Daksh: Haa maine mil liya unse... Woh main bahar aaya cafeteria jaane ke liye...Main subah jaldi mein nikal aaya ghar se, to breakfast nahi ho paaya... Apne bhi shayad breakfast nahi kiya, aap bhi chalo mere saath, kuch kha lenge...

B: *denying* Daksh, tum jaake khalo... Mujhe bhook nahi hai...

Daksh: *pulling her along* Bhabhi, main kuch nahi sunne wala... Aap chal rahe ho mere saath, that's it...

Bani had no mood to argue with anyone. She wore her mask and went with Daksh quietly.

At the cafeteria, Daksh ordered sandwiches and tea for them and sat in a table. Bani kept thinking something and didn't talk for once. The food arrived and they had their breakfast silently. Finally, Daksh broke the silence unable to take the sadness in Bani's face.

Daksh: Bhabhi, aap theek ho?!... Kyun dukhi ho rahe ho itni, please don't be so sad...

B: *fake smile* No no, I am absolutely fine... Mujhe kuch bhi nahi hua, I am ok...

Daksh: Bhabhi, mujhe saaf saaf dikh raha hai ki aap pareshan ho, upset ho.. Aap ruko, main upar jaake abhi Veer bhai se baat karta hoon... Unhe bhi pata chalna chahiye ke unke aise kaand ke wajah se aap pe kitni effect parti hai...

B: Daksh nahi, tum aisa kuch bhi nahi karoge... Tum yaha Veer se kuch bhi nahi kahoge mere baare mein... Promise me...

Daksh: But bhabhi

B: Please Daksh, no... Promise me you won't tell him anything about this here...

Daksh: *defeated sigh* Ok fine.. I promise...

Bani sighed nodding, and they both went upstairs again after completing their breakfast.

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Daksh was inside the cabin with Veer. Tapish had gone down to meet someone, and Bani was outside busy in an office call. Tapish came upstairs with Meera. Bani spotted both of them coming towards the cabin, and gestured them to go inside and she would come after about 10 minutes. Meera nodded at her and went inside with Tapish. Veer saw them and smiled at Meera.

V: Zyada kuch nahi hua hai, par aise har koi mujhse milne aa raha hai jaise pata nahi kya hogaya hai mujhe...

MS: Main tumhe dekhne nahi, tumse kuch zaruri baat batane aayi hoon...

Veer and Daksh looked at Tapish and Meera's face, and understood the seriousness of the matter. Daksh moved aside and let Meera sit on the chair. Tapish stood near Veer's head and Daksh stood at the other side of Veer.

MS: Veer, kal Tapish ne ghar jaane ke baad mujhe sab kuch bataya, isliye maine socha main khud aake tumhe sara sach batau...

V: Iski koi zarurat nahi hai bhabhi, main samajh gaya hoon ke main galat tha...

MS: Nahi Veer, Bani mujhe Meera di kehke bulati hai, aur uski di hone ke naate mujhe ye baat tumse kehni hi paregi... Wait a minute, main tumhe ek cheez sunana chahti hoon...

Meera quickly took out her mobile from her purse and played a call recording. Everyone in the room started hearing it keenly.

In the recording:-
MS: Hello, Bani...
B: Hi Meera Di, kaise ho aap?!...
MS: Main theek hoon.. Tum dono kaise ho?!...
B: Hum bhi badhiya hai...
MS: *teasingly*Ohho, badhiya ha?!... Anyways, tujhe yaad hai iss Sunday kya hai?!...
B: The two months are coming to an end this Sunday...
MS: Yesss... Aur fir tu Singhania Mansion wapas aa rahi hai Veer ke saath... Kabse tu wait kar rahi thi iss din ke liye...*giggle*
B: Yeahh, finally I will get rid
MS: Of the boredom of staying alone there right?! Pata hai... Tujhse aur intezar nahi ho raha, hai na?!..
B: *chuckle* Yeah exactly, I can't wait to come back there...
MS: I know Bani... Teri baatein yaad hai mujhe... Kaise tu bolti hai har baar ke tujhe boring aur lonely lagti hai waha, itna bada ghar aur sirf do insaan... Teri haalat kharab ho jayegi agar ek aur din waha rukna para... *chuckle*...
B: Obviously, I will die if I stay like this for one day more...
MS: Haa haaa *laugh*... Acha, tujhe sach mein yaha aane ki itni jaldi hai?!...
B: You know that right?!...
MS: *tease* Nahi matlab, tum dono waha akele ho to, I mean, privacy mil rahi hai...
B: *giggling shyly* Aap bhi na...
MS: Tu hi bata, waha Veer ke saath tu enjoy nahi kar rahi?! Main nahi maan sakti... He is such a jolly person, you are happy there also...
B:  I agree that this was good, but not more than what we planned...
MS: Yeah, that's right... Wednesday sham ko movie night ki plan confirm hai, pakka na?!...
B: Yeah yeah, it's totally on...
MS: Good... Tapish ko bol ke rakhi hai maine...
B: Apne bata diya unhe, he must be happy right?!...
MS: About your decision?! Yeah... He can't wait to have you both back at the Singhania Mansion... Hum bhi rehne wale hai waha next week... He is too excited...
B: Pata tha mujhe...
MS: Veer se directly baat nahi huyi teri iss baare mein, but tujhe pata hai wo bhi yahi chahta hai?!...
B: Haa, I think he also wants this... But how does that matter, you know what I mean?!...*giggle*
MS: *laugh* True... Chhoti Maa ne bhi yahi kaha... Waise, aur bhi bohot kuch kaha Chhoti maa ne mujhse, *fake cough* ahm ahmm....
B: *shy voice* Stop it, please...
MS: Achha achha ok* chuckle....
*Door closing sound*
B: Meera Di, main aapse baad mein baat karti hoon... Kuch urgent hai...
MS: Ok Ok... Bye, take care...
B: Yeah, bye...
-: Recording ends.

Meera kept the mobile back in her purse and looked at Veer. He was looking down with extreme guilt. Daksh sighed and left the cabin.

MS: Kal Bani kisi aur se nahi, mujhse baat kar rahi thi... Wo tumhe chhodke apne ghar jaane ki baat nahi kar rahi thi, balki tumhare saath Singhania Mansion aane ki baat kar rahi thi... Ab tum hi samjho tum kya karne jaa rahe the... Adhi baat sunke tum nikaal aaye... *patting on his hand* Veer, jaise ek coin ke do sides hote hai, waise hi ek kisse ke bhi sides hote hai... Jab tak hume wo saare sides acche se pata na ho, tab tak hume mangaran kuch sochke decision nahi lena chahiye... Isse hume khud aur humare apno ko hi chot pohonchta hai, samjhe?!... Ye baat humesha yaad rakhna...

Veer nodded and wiped his tears. He had wronged his wife just due to his own misinterpretation of her words. After listening to the call recording, his guilt increased by 10 folds. His head hung down in shame as he realised he had misunderstood his Sweetheart so much. Meera patted on his hand and Tapish patted on his back.

MS: Haa, Bani upset hai, but hume pata hai ke tum use mana loge... Himmat mat haro Veer, ekbar baat karlo usse, wo surely tumhare baat ko samjhegi aur tumhe maaf kar degi...

Veer smiled at her gratefully for giving him this strength. She smiled at him and stood up to leave. Tapish made him lay down properly and went out with Meera.

They went towards Bani. She cut the call and turned towards Meera. Tapish left the duo to talk and went to Daksh. Meera talked with Bani and consoled her, and assured that everything will be alright soon, but she didn't inform her that she had told Veer about their call. She just wanted to help the two indirectly in mending the problems in their relationship. After about 15 minutes, she went towards Tapish after bidding bye to Bani, and went downstairs with him.

Daksh and Bani entered Veer's cabin and saw him resting closing his eyes. They didn't disturb him and went and sat on the couch present in the cabin.

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Throughout the rest of the day, Bani ignored Veer totally while he kept trying to make her talk to him. He had expected her to scold him badly or burst out at him, but here she was reacting exactly opposite to his expectations. She was being dangerously calm, and that was doing no good to him. Veer realised that leave of talking, she was not even uttering a letter in front of him. She was not replying to anyone in front of him. And if urgent, she was taking the person outside with her and then talking to that person. He had not heard her voice from yesterday and  was now dying to hear something from her mouth.

He tried many ways to talk to her or make him talk, but failed everytime. Before lunch, the nurse had come to change the bandage on his forehead. She opened the bandage and discarded it. She taught Bani how to apply the ointment and then put a band-aid over the wound. Bani followed the steps concentratedly and noted everything in her mind. Veer requested the nurse to make her say something, and the nurse tried. But Bani being Bani, she answered every question with a nod. The nurse made a sorry face at Veer and left.

After the nurse left, Bani served lunch in a plate and handed it to him. She turned to walk out of the cabin, but Veer held her dupatta quickly. She felt a tug and turned and saw him holding the dupatta. She pulled the dupatta but he tightened his hold. She felt angry at his drama and pulled it harshly, causing it to tear. The torn piece remained at his hand, while she opened the pin from her shoulder and threw the dupatta on the couch and left the cabin hastily. Veer felt bad for irritating her like this, and had his lunch quietly.

Bani went to the cafeteria where Daksh and Tapish were waiting, and the three of them had a light lunch. After the lunch they came back to his cabin and found him nowhere. They heard water flowing in the washroom and realised that he was inside. Bani went outside, not wanting any drama in front of them. Daksh and Tapish shared a look and sighed.

In the evening, Daksh and Tapish went down to have some tea, leaving Bani alone with Veer. Veer decided to try his luck once more, and hatched a plan. Bani was standing near the side table and organizing his medicines in the bag. Veer tried to stand up, and intentionally sat back on the bed holding his head. Bani got tensed and ran to him. She checked him and made him sit properly, but without uttering any word or looking at his eyes directly. He sighed inwardly as his plan failed again.

Soon, the doctor came for a last checkup, and told Bani and Tapish that they could take him home now as he was perfectly alright. Tapish went with the doctor to arrange the discharge papers, and Bani packed everything in the bag. She handed the extra clothes to Daksh, and he passed it to Veer. Veer changed into the clothes and they prepared to leave. Daksh took the bag from Bani and quickly went out of the cabin before Bani could protest. Veer blessed his brother in his heart and looked at Bani. She waited for him to go out, but he didn't move a bit. She became frustrated and went out annoyedly. Veer sighed sadly and went behind her.

Veer saw Bani and Daksh waiting for the car in front of the hospital, and went towards them. Daksh saw him coming and moved closer to him.

Daksh: Bhai, aap pichhe baithenge... Main passenger seat mein baith jaunga...

V: Koi zarurat nahi hai, main samne baith jaunga...

Daksh: Par bhai..

V: Maine kaha na Daksh, main baith jaunga samne... No problem...

Daksh: *blinking his eyes to indicate something* Arre but suno to..

V: It's final, aur kuch nahi sunna mujhe...

Daksh: Veer bhai

B: *without looking at them* Daksh, yaha sab adults hai, unhe apna decision khud lena aata hai... Tum chhod do, jise jo karna hai karne do... Tum mere saath pichhe baith jana, it will be better...

Veer felt peace to hear her soothing and melodious voice for the first time after yesterday. But as soon as her words registered in his mind, his eyes widened and he turned to look at Daksh. Daksh fakely smiled at him giving him a 'I-tried-to-help-you' look. Veer smacked his forehead mentally for his stupidity. He had thought that Bani would be driving and thus he wanted to sit in the passenger seat. But, his idea backfired and now Daksh would be sitting beside Bani instead of him.

Tapish came with the car, and Bani and Daksh settled in the backseat. Veer sighed and sat in the passenger seat. Tapish looked at Daksh questioningly, and he shrugged his shoulders. Tapish rolled his eyes and started the car.

Throughout the journey, Veer kept staring at Bani through the rearview mirror. Bani felt his gaze on her and closed her eyes to avoid him. Daksh got busy in his mobile and Tapish drove while glancing his lovestruck brother in between.

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They reached the Farmhouse and Bani went inside first, after unlocking the door. Daksh carried the bag and went upstairs with Veer, and Tapish followed them. Bani directly went to the guest room and freshened up there, and went to the kitchen to heat the food, as it was almost time of his dinner. Daksh kept the bag on the couch and went near Veer who was sitting on the bed.

Daksh: Bhai, bhabhi bohot upset hai aapke kartuton ke wajah se... Hospital mein batane se mana ki thi unhone, isliye ghar aake bata raha hoon... Veer bhai, mana lo bhabhi ko kaise bhi karke... Kal subah jab aao dono ghar lautenge tab mujhe sabkuch pehle ki tarah normal chahiye...

TS: *agreeing* Yeah exactly...

V: Hmmm, I will make everything alright by tomorrow....

Daksh: Yeah, please...

TS: Good... Ab hum chalte hai...

Daksh and Tapish went down. They bid bye to Bani and left from there.

Veer went and sat in the balcony with his guitar. That was the only way to lighten his heart and let her know about his feelings, because she was not ready to listen to any of his words at all. He started singing.

Jab tak tujhe pyaar se, beintehaa main bhar na doon..
Jab tak main duaaon sa, sau dafaa tujhe padh na loon..
Haa mere paas tum raho, jaane ki baat na karo...
Mere saath tum raho, jaane ki baat na karo...
Wo o o o o... Wo o o o o...

Bani was coming to their room with their dinner when she heard him singing. She quickly went to the guest room and sat near the balcony door with his back against the wall. Her heart ached hearing the lyrics, and she let her tears fall now. She was tired of being so strong, she just wanted to hit him and shout at him for being such an irresponsible jerk. She rested her head against the wall and wiped her tears..

Tum aa gaye bazuon mein mere,
Sau savere liye, sau savere liye..
Haa badalon se utara gaya,
Tumko mere liye, sirf mere liye..
Tears rolled down his cheeks and his voice broke as he sang these lines. He repented his each and every action of hurting the angel in his life, his Bani.

Jab tak meri ungliyan, tere baalon se kuch keh na le..
Jab tak teri lehr mein, khwahishein meri beh na le..
Haa mere paas tum raho, jaane ki baat na karo...
Mere saath tum raho, jaane ki baat na karo...
Wo o o o o o... Wo o o o o o...
Wo o o o o o... Wo o o o o o...

They both wiped their tears as the song ended. Veer kept his guitar back at the stand and went to freshen up. Bani took the plates and entered his room. He came out of the washroom after few minutes and saw his dinner kept on the table. He looked around and saw Bani sitting in the balcony and having her dinner while looking at the sky. He sighed sadly and settled on the couch so as to not disturb her, and had his dinner.

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After the dinner, Bani went down to keep their plates. She came back and saw Veer sitting on the bed and waiting for her to change his bandaid. She sat beside him and started opening the band-aid slowly. Veer tried to initiate a conversation, but Bani didn't reply. She applied the ointment and then put a new band-aid over the cut. She then quietly stood up and went to bring her bag. She took out his medicines from her bag and handed them with a glass of water to Veer. He gulped down the medicines with the water and gave the glass back to her. She filled the glas and kept it on the side table covering it with a coaster.

V: *sad* Bani, please... Ekbar baat to karo mere se...

B: ....

She switched off all the lights of the room except the night lamps, and turned to go to her side of the bed. The room was dimly lit and they could see each other properly. Veer held her hand tightly and stopped her.

V: Bani... Tum subah se ek shabd bhi kahe mujhse, kuch to kaho... Daantna hai to daanto, marna hai to maro, but plz don't do this cold treatment on me.. *broken voice* I can't take this anymore...

Bani turned and tried to remove her hand from his grip.

V: Bani, baat karo mujhse, please.... Baat karo...

Bani's patience finally reached its limit. She stood straight and looked at him angrily.

B: *shout* Kyun karu main baat, haa, kyun karu??! Tumne kiya tha?! Nahi na!! Fir?... Tum jab chahoge tab baat karoge, jab chahoge bina baat kiye nikal jaoge, sab tumhare marzi se hoga... Aur mera kya?!... *sitting beside him* Mera kuch nahi right?!... Kya samajh kya rakha hai tumne mujhe?! Kyun sahu main humesha?! Koi jawaab hai tumhare paas??!...

Veer left her hand and tried to cup her face.
V: Bani, Sweetheart...

B: *pushing away his hands* Don't  Veeranshu, don't... Jawaab nahi hai na tumhare paas??..To suno, main jawaab deti hoon... Veeranshu Singhania ko apne hisaab se chalna achha lagta hai, isliye wo har situation ko apne tarike se soch leta hai aur uss hisaab se chalte hai... This is the thing... So ab se, hum dono apne apne hisaab se chalenge... Kal tumne zarurat nahi samjha na mujhse baat karne ki, to aj main zarurat nahi samajh rahi hoon, ok?!...

Bani got up to leave, but Veer pulled her back on the bed.
V: *pleading voice* Bani please..

B: Kya please, baat karna hai?!... *Veer nods* Kyun, baat karke kya fayda Veeranshu?!...  Main tumpe chillaungi, tumhe sabkuch samjhaungi, tumhe apne galti samajh aayega, tum.maafi mangoge, then sab normal ho jayega... Agla ek hafta sabkuch theek rahega, fir tum kuch sunke aise misinterpret karoge, aur fir ye same cheez hoga... Aisa hi chalta rahega puri life, right?!.. Main samajh gayi hoon ye baat... Isliye achhe yahi hoga ke hum aise hi rehte hai, isse na koi nayi problem aayegi aur na hi kuch samjhani paregi...

V: Bani, aisa nahi hai

B: Aisa hi hai, AISA HI HAI!!!... Experience se keh rahi hoon... Aisa hi hoga, dekh lena... Actually, pata hai kya, tum mujhpar bharosa hi nahi karte ho... Yakeen hi nahi hai tumhe mujhpe... Isliye bar bar aisa kuch soch lete ho mere baare mein...

V: *cupping her face and pulling her closer* Aankh moond kar tumpe bharosa karta hoon Bani... Khud se zyada tumpar yakeen hain mujhe...

B: *mock smile* Bharosa karte to aise chhodke nahi jaate... Ye jhooti tasalli dena bandh karo...

V: *breaking voice* Main tasalli nahi de raha hoon Swee *she glares* Bani, sach keh raha hoon... Main jaan bujh ke aisa overthink nahi karta hoon Bani, bachpan ke uss hatse ne mere dil mein ye darr baitha diya hain ke jo hoga bura hi hoga... Aur Sharanya ke case par woh baat jab dusri baar saabit hogaya, to wo darr aur kas kar baith gaya... Uss baat ko main apne andar se nikal nahi paa raha hoon, aur isliye bar bar wo same cheez kar baithta hoon...

B: *looking at his eyes* Kya tumhare liye tumhari chachi aur main same level ki hoon?! Sharanya aur main same level ki hoon?!...

V: *annoyed* Tumne ye socha bhi kaise?! Pagal hogaye ho?!... Ye kya bol rahi ho tum?!..

B: *sad smile* Ye bolne ke pichhe bohot badi wajah hai Veeranshu... Agar tumhare liye wo dono aur main same level ke nahi hote, to tum ye sab nahi karte... Haa, agar ye pehli bar aisa horaha hota to main maan leti... But this is not the first time, this is the third time it is happening... THIRD TIME...

Veer looked down with guilt.

B: *counting* Pehli bar jab tumne mujhe misunderstand kiya, tab na tum mujhe achhe se jaante the aur na hi main tumhe, there was no emotional connection between us, isliye wo hona normal tha... Wo baat solve hone ke baad hum dono dheere dheere ek dusre ko janne lage... Humara equation badla, on a good note... Fir, ek week pehle, tumne dusri bar mujhe galat samjha, assume kar liya ke I felt uncomfortable at our first kiss... Chalo, theek hai, we were new in this physical intimacy, to ye bhi kahi na kahi normal tha... Maine baat karke clear kar li and it got solved... But iss baar, humare beech emotional intimacy bhi thi aur physical intimacy bhi, iske bawajood bhi tumne situation ko misunderstand kiya..Ise main kya samjhu Veeranshu?! Ye to uss darr ke wajah se nahi ho sakta.... Iska matlab to yahi hua ke mujhme kuch problem hai jiske wajah se tum har baar mujhe aur mere actions ko aur mere baaton ko galat samajh rahe ho...

Veer nodded sideways frantically.

B: Achha to wajah ye nahi hai... *starting to sob* Then, ye ho sakta hai ke humare beech jo kuch bhi hua iss ek hafte mein, ye sab tumhare paas kuch maaine hi nahi rakhta... Tumhe mere aankhon mein kuch dikhta hi nahi, tum kabhi samjhe hi nahi mere feelings ko... Kal jo kuch bhi hua subah, tumhare liye uss sab ka koi matlab hi nahi hai... *tears rolling down her cheeks and she smiling sadly* Haa, yahi wajah hai...

V: *crying* Aisa mat kaho Bani, please, *joining his hands* main tumhare samne haath jorta hoon, tum aisa mat kaho... Bohot dard hota hai...

B: *wiping her tears* Mujhe bhi hua Veeranshu... Jab mujhe pata chala tum kyun waise bina bataye nikal gaye ghar se, tab mujhe bhi bohot dard hua... Pata hai kaha?! *pointing at her heart* Yaha... Jab pata chala ke mera pati mujhse zyada apne bhai ko vishwas karta hai iss mamle pe aur mujhe chhodkar usse ye matter discuss karne jaa raha hai, bohot zyada thess pohncha mere dil ko... Maine socha tha ke Veeranshu Singhania agar kisi pe sabse zyada trust karta hai aur kisiko khulke sabkuch bata sakta hai to wo insaan main hoon, uski patni, uski Gharwali, uski Sweetheart, Bani... Par, kal tumne mujhe galat saabit kar diya... Tut gayi main, bikhar gayi, jab pata laga ke tumne sirf mere kuch baaton ko dur se sunke mujhe judge kar liya, mere decision ko assume kar liya, aur chale gaye... *sob* Khud ke nazro mein gir gayi main, jab mere dimaag ne mujhse kaha ke main bharose ke layak hi nahi hoon, tumhare biwi kehlane ke layak nahi hoon... *holding his collar* Batao na Veeranshu, kya main sach mein bharose ke layak nahi hoon?! Kya main tumhari biwi hone ke layak nahi hoon?!..

Veer knew that she was hurt, but he didn't know that she was feeling miserable to this extent. He felt extremely ashamed for hurting Bani like this. His heart ached to see his love crying badly in front of him, just because of his mistake. He felt terrible from within. He tried to soothe her and calm her down.

V: *cupping her face* Sirf tum hi meri biwi banne ke layak ho Bani, sirf tum... Iss duniya mein sabse zyada kisi pe vishwas karta hoon to wo tum ho Bani, bhagwan se bhi zyada kisipe bharosa karta hoon to wo ho tum... *keeping her hand near his heart* Iss dil mein koi rehta hai to wo insaan tum ho, meri Sweetheart, meri Bani...

B: *hitting on his chest* Jhoot jhoot jhoot, jhoot bol rahe ho tum... Ye sab jhoot hai... Tum sirf situation ko handle karne ke liye keh rahe ho, pata hai mujhe... Nahi karte ho tum kuch bhi feel, ye sab bharosa aur vishwas ke baatein sab jhoot hai... *sad chuckle* Mujhe to lagta hai ke tumne aj tak jo flirty lines kehte the mujhse aur jo compliments dete the, wo sab bhi jhoota hai... Tumne sirf kehne ke liye kaha tha, dil se nahi kaha tumne... Jhootha tha sab kuch, samajh gayi main...

Veer could not take this accusation. He cupped her face tightly and pulled her so close that their foreheads were touching.
V: *looking at her eyes intensely and emphasizing each word* Aaj tak tumhare liye kahi huyi meri har ek baat, har ek taarif, har ek shayari, har ek ehsaas, har ek pickup line, har ek shabd, sirf aur sirf sach hai... Koi jhoot, koi bakwas nahi hai unn mein... Jo bhi maine kaha hai, dil se mehsoos karne ke baad kaha hai...

B: *breaking down* Fir kyun kiya tumne aisa Veeranshu, kyun?!... Kyun itna galat samjha tumne mujhe?!... Aisa kya hogaya ke tum mujhse baat kiye bagair chale gaye?! Vaada kiya tha na humne ek dusre se ke kuch bhi ho jaaye, hum sabse pehle aakar ek dusre se wo baat share karenge bina hichkichaye... To fir tumne wo vaada kyun toda Veeranshu??... Batao na...

Veer was equally crying now. He wiped her tears and made her look at him.
V: Tumhari baatein sunke mujhe laga ke tum mujhe chhod ke chali jaogi... Tumne kaha "I will get rid..." and I thought you will get rid of me... Darr gaya tha main, mera dimaag kaam nahi kar raha tha, isliye tab jo sahi laga maine wo kiya... Bhul gaya tha main sabkuch, wo vaada wo moments wo baatein, sab bhool gaya tha main uss pal mein... Bas ek hi baat chal raha tha mere andar, ke agar tum mujhe chhod ke chali gayi to mera kya hoga... Pagal ho raha tha main, saanse ruk rahi thi meri... Ekbar laga ke tumhare paas aake tumse puchh loon, but aane se ruk gaya kyunki main nahi chahta tha ke tum mere liye apne decisions badlo... Mujhe tumpar koi pressure create nahi karna tha... Pata nhi kya hogaya tha mujhe Bani, pagal hogaya tha main, sanak aagayi thi mujh mein..

B: *cupping his face and crying* Mere aankhon mein dekho Veer, kya tumhe sach mein lagta hai ke main tumhe chhodke jaa sakti hoon?! Maine jo bhi kaha tumse itne dino mein, kya tumhe unn baaton se ye laga ke main tumhe chhodke chale jaane wali hoon?!... Tumne soch kaise liya ye sab?!... Tumhe pata hai main kisse baat kar rahi thi, kis baare mein baat kar rahi thi?! Let me explain then...

V: *keeping his index finger on her lips* Sshhh... Tumhe kuch bhi explain karne ki zarurat nahi hai Bani... Mujhe apne galti ka ehsaas hogaya hai... Main maanta hoon ke jo bhi maine kiya, wo bilkul galat tha, sat pratishat.. *crying* Meera bhabhi ne bataya mujhe sabkuch... I feel ashamed of myself now, Bani...

B: *moving back* Ohhh, iska matlab Meera di ne bataya isliye tumhe apne galti ka ehsaas hua... Agar Meera di nahi batati to tum abhi bhi wahi soch rahe hote?! Veeranshu, aise yakeen karte ho tum mujhpar?! *chuckling hurtfully* Nice, very nice...

V: *crying* Nahi Bani nahi, ye tum kya keh rahe ho?!... Agar Meera bhabhi nahi bhi batati to bhi mujhe pata tha ke main galat hoon... Ye baat main accident ke baad hi samajh gaya tha... What I have done is totally wrong and I don't want to give any excuse on my behalf, jo galat hai wo galat hai... Maine galti kiya hai, nahi, gunah kiya hai, tumhe dukh pohchaya hai, iske liye main sharminda hoon... Main ye nahi keh raha ke tum mujhe abhi maaf kardo... I can't force you to forgive me, I never will... But, I promise ke aage se aisa kabhi nahi hoga... Pakka... Kuch bhi ho, sabse pehle tum uss baat ko jaanoge...*cupping her face and wiping her tears* I promise you Sweetheart...

B: *looking down* Nahi, tum firse apna vaada tod doge... *holding his hands on her cheeks* Tum fir mujhse bina bataye kuch decide kar loge...

V: *nodding sideways* Sweetheart, I swear on my life, I will never break this promise... I will come and tell you everything I feel... I promise... Pakka wala promise...

Bani looked at him for few seconds and then started crying hysterically. She kept her head on his chest and hugged him tightly. He hugged her and caressed her back.

B: Tumhe pata nahi hai Veer main kitni darr gayi thi... Jab Tapish bhai ne call karke mujhe bataya ke tumhara accident hogaya hai, meri to jaan hi nikal gayi thi Veer... Wo nightmare yaad aagaya tha mujhe, dhadkanein ruk gayi thi... Main sach mein bohot darr gayi thi, bohot zyada...

Tears rolled down his cheeks and he peppered kissed on her head. She sat up and cupped his face.
B: Aise bina dekhe koi gadi chalata hai kya?!... Gadha ho tum, samajh nahi aata?!... Thank god tumhe zyada chot nahi laga... *crying* Agar, agar tumhe kuch ho-hojata to...to...main to marr hi jaat

Bani couldn't complete as Veer sealed her lips with his. He poured all his anger and frustration in the kiss, showing her that he was annoyed at her for talking about her death. He bit her lower lip harshly, and she whimpered. He sucked there to soother her pain, and then broke the kiss. He held her face with his forehead against hers and they both breathed heavily closing their eyes.

V: Vaada karo aur kabhi aise marne ki baatein nahi karogi...

B: Vaada raha..*cupping his face* Tum bhi vaada karo ke kabhi mujhe aise akela chhodke nahi jaoge aur khud ke jaan ko khatre mein nahi daloge...

V: Vaada raha...

They slowly opened their eyes and looked at each other, and wiped the tears from each other's face. Veer slowly moved his face towards her, and placed his lips on her. He kissed her slowly, and she responded back instantly. They both made each other understand their unsaid feelings and emotions through the kiss. The kiss was emotionally mending their wounds and giving them comfort.

Veer's hands moved towards the thin straps of her kurta and pulled it down. He realised what he was doing, and moved back his hand. She held his hand and placed it on her bare shoulder, indicating him to proceed. They both knew that this wasn't the right and perfect time to advance in their relationship like this, but somehow the situation was not in their control. Somewhere in their heart, they both wanted this to happen. One thing led to another, and before they knew, they ended up discarding the clothes from their bodies and became one physically. It wasn't full of love, it was reather emotional. They both needed an emotional assurance from each other that they would stay by each other and never leave. And this union of the two bodies into one soul removed all the doubts and worries from their hearts, and filled their hearts with comfort, bliss, and lots of love. They spent a blissful night together and slept being tired in each other's embrace peacefully. The lond tiresome day ended on a good and happy note, marking a new beginning of their lives...

Finally, they crossed the hurdle and came out being successful... Finally, they confessed their love for each other indirectly... Finally, they became one and inseparable....

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Heyyy my lovely readers, here's a tooooooo long and perhaps boring and emotional chapter for you all... I don't know how it turned out... Hope you all loved it...

I know you all were waiting for this chapter, and I am late... Actually, I need more time than usual to write an intensely romantic or an overly emotional chapter... Emotional chapters tend to drain me out emotionally, and I need to keep taking breaks to write the dialogues properly... So, it took time... But, here it is, for you all...

Also, I wanted to show each and every emotion and expression in the chapter, just how I had imagined it in my mind... And the descriptions are more because I want you all to connect with the characters emotionally and feel exactly what they are feeling or what I felt while penning it down... Hence, the chapter turned out to be so so long... Phewww... This is the longest chapter of this book so far... Can anyone guess the average word limit of this chapter?!... 😬

Chapter Trivia:-
Q. Why did Tapish not tell anyone in the family about Veer's accident? !
Q. Was Bani's reaction correct?! And, did Veer's point of view and apology sync well?! And, did the consummation gel with this situation?!
Q. What do you think will be their reaction tomorrow morning?! (Hint: something hatke, but not negative at all)

Precap:-
Har jagah ab dikhhe tu
Ab toh dil ka bhi kaam tamaam hai
Bas teri bas teri dhoomdhaam hai,
Bas teri bas teri dhoom...