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Tu hi mera, mera, mera,
Main bhi tera, tera, tera...

Veer smiled widely hearing this lines from her mouth. His wife had finally accepted her feelings for him, though indirectly; but still, for a thirsty traveller in a dry desert, even one drop if water is enough to quench his thirst.. Veer's condition was the same. Those words told by Bani might sound very casual, but it spoke a lot of things to Veer. He wanted her to confess directly right at the moment, and now that he got a golden opportunity like this, he couldn't afford to let it go out of his hands and keep himself waiting any longer.

Veer got up from his seat and dashed towards her. Bani saw him coming but royally ignored him, and acted as if her full concentration was on the laptop screen, when in reality, she didn't even know which code was open as she was too busy in glancing at her husband from the corner of her eyes... He went and stood right beside her and rotated her chair, making her turn towards him. She looked being startled. He bent over her and came dangerously close to her face. She leaned back and the chair also tilted back as a result. Everytime Veer would come this close to Bani, all her confidence and strength managed to melt under his intense gaze and she would become all timid and shy. The case was no different today. She gulped down the breath that was stuck in her throat, and mustered up a lot of courage to look into his eyes and answer him.

B: *nervous look* K-kya?!...

V: Gaane ke zariye hi sahi, tumne finally bol hi diya ki tum bhi mere liye wo sab feel karti ho jo main tumhare liye karta hoon... You accepted that you reciprocate my feelings...

B: *trying to defend herself* W-what?! Nahi, a-aisa kuch nahi hai...

Bani pushed him away and got up from her seat. She turned around, facing away from him, and kept looking here and there.
B: Main bas uss gaane ka rendition gaa rahi thi, nothing else... Don't think all this, aisa kuch bhi nahi hai... I sang casually, not meaning anything...

V: *smirk* Achha?? Rendition?!.. Maine to nahi suna ye wala version, tumhe kaha se mil gayi ye lyrics?!...

Bani gathered her confidence to reply back to him boldly, and turned to face him.
B: Zaruri hai ke tumhe sabkuch pata ho, tumne sare gaane sune hai?!... Tumne nahi suna hoga, par hai ye wala version iss gaane ka... Mujhe pasand hai, maine gaa diya... Simple cheez ko complex mat banao...

V: *stepping towards her* Matlab tum abhi bhi yahi kahogi ke tum mujhse pyaar nahi karti?!...

B: *stepping back* Kitni bar kahu?? Tumhe ye ek hi baat barbar sunna achha lagta hai kya?!.. Nahi karti...

V: Fir wo 143 kya tha, ha?! Batao...

Saying this, Veer pulled her closer from her waist. Her front collided with his hard chest, and her breath hitched. She looked in his eyes, and the question slowly registered in her mind. Her eyes widened, and a smirk formed on his lips. She became nervous again but still maintained a fake confident look; not being sure how long it will last, given the over confident and extremely smart man standing with her very well knew how to get a work done... And right now, he was exactly in that "I get what I want" zone in his mind. She took a deep breath and formed a suitable and convincing answer for the unexpected question. His smirk grew bigger, and he held her more tightly against himself.

V: Tumhe kya laga, mujhe samajh nahi aayega?!... Comeon Gharwali, tumhara Gharwala bohot intelligent hai, ye sab baatein chutki mein samajh jaata hai... Main tab hi samajh gaya tha, par bataya nahi kyunki mujhe tumhare muh se sunna tha... Kya hua, batao na!!... Zahir si baat hai, 1 4 3 koi file number nahi hai.. 1 4 3, matlab I Love You... Chalaki pakdi gayi Sweetheart... *wink*

B: *trying not to sound nervous* 1 4 3, I Like You bhi ho sakti hai... Maine I Like You hi mean ki thi, tumne galat samjha...

His gaze became soft and playful, and she heaved a sigh of relief.
V: *impressed expression* Smart, very smart, Gharwali... Though I am not convinced at all, but, kya kare... Chalo theek hai, ab ye batao, agar tumhe mujhse pyaar hi nahi hai, to fir mujhe hug kyun karte ho, kiss kyun karne dete ho?! Ha?!...

B: *mock chuckle* Kuch bhi Veer... Pati ho tum mere, isliye... Sharing hugs and kisses doesn't necessarily mean I am in love with you... Illogical baatein kar rahe ho tum ab... And yeah, also, I like you, you know that!!... So, this is okayy for us...

V: *defeated sigh* Ziddi ho tum... Ye maan sakte ho that you like me, but ye nahi maanoge that you love me... Uhh, ab kya kahu main!!... *Bani smiles victoriously* Khair ye sab chhodo, *he smirks* ab jo kaam adhura reh gaya tha use pura karte hai...

He leaned to kiss her, but she quickly covered his mouth and glared at him.
B: Bilkul bhi nahi...

He kissed on her palm and she moved her hand away, but continued glaring.
V: *playfully* Mrs. Sharma, you should treat your client well... Aur jab client main hoon, tab to aur zyada khatirdari honi chahiye.. Meri maange puri karna apka farz hai...

B: *slapping his shoulder* Agar aapki maange aise type ke ho, then sorry, ye main puri nahi kar sakti...

V: *fake displeased* Kyun?!.. This behaviour is unprofessional, specially when you are denying such a small thing, very bad...

B: *joining in his playfulness* I am married, Mr. Singhania...

V: *huskily* Who the hell cares!!... It's just one kiss, not at all a big deal...

B: *widening her eyes* Mr. Singhania, you have gone insane!!...

V: *innocently* What?!... I came all dressed up today, I made sure that I look more handsome and dashing than usual; I put all this efforts just to woo you, and I don't even get this much in return?!.. Not fair, Mrs. Sharma...

B: *smiling irritatedly* Uff, so much drama... *trying to push him away* Ye office hai, yaha hum kaam karne aate hai, ye sab faltu cheezein nahi...

V: *moving a hair strand from her face* Arre, mujhe pata hai... Isliye to main bhi ek bohot zaruri kaam pura karna chah raha hoon, par aap karne hi nahi de rahi...

Bani chuckled looking at his stupidest antics for just a kiss.
B: Tumhara kuch nahi ho sakta...

V: *cupping her face with one hand while holding on her waist with the other* Wo to kiss ke baad hi pata chalega...

She rolled her eyes but gave in. She held on his collar tightly, and he smiled getting her approval in that small act of hers. He closed his eyes and moved his face closer to hers. Their lips were just about to meet, and her eyes were almost closed at that moment, when, through the glass walls, she spotted two people coming towards her cabin. The figures were hazy as they were still far away, and also as her eyes were partially closed. She moved back her face and shot open her eyes, and saw none other than the great MD, coming along with Dheeraj who was trying to stop him.

Veer had opened his eyes in irritation, feeling her move away. But, before he could react or say anything, she hurriedly came out of her hold and exclaimed in a horrified tone,
B: MD Sir...

V: *totally confused* Heh?!...

B: *making his face turn towards the glass wall* MD Sir is coming...

V: *in reflex* Oh shit...

Bani quickly made herself presentable, sat on her chair and focused on her laptop, acting like nothing had happened. Veer straightened his coat, and frustratedly ran his hand through his hair.
V: *muttering* Sab koi mere romance ka dushman bana hua hai, bloody nonsense...

Bani chuckled inwardly hearing that. She was now feeling really bad for him, he had been denied the kiss for literally three times since the morning and he still didn't lose his patience. She made a note to reward him for being so patient as early as possible.

The MD pushed open the door and entered the cabin in haste, and DD followed him sadly. Veer got annoyed seeing his mannerless behaviour and entering the cabin without knocking. He kept mum for now. Bani stood up from her place, and tried to greet him in a polite manner, but the MD cut her off rudely.

MD: Bani, how can you be so unprofessional and negligent towards your work?! Dheeraj came to ask you something so crucial, and you just sent him from here without even listening to him...

DD: *trying to speak* No Sir, she d

MD: *not letting him continue* You keep quiet Dheeraj, don't try to cover up for her... I know what she did...

Bani was clearly offended at his accusing tone. She stopped herself from answering back and creating a scene. But, she forgot that someone was standing beside her, who was equally, or maybe much more offended at his words, and that person would never think twice to speak up at the correct moment, especially when the matter was related to her. Before the MD could continue his baseless rants, Veer intervened.

V: *in a calm yet dangerous tone* No Mr. Singh, she did not do anything... Infact, I was the one who sent Dheeraj away as we were in the middle of discussing something really important and "crucial"... So, if you want to say anything, say it to me, not to her... And regarding what you said earlier, she is the most determined and focused professional person I have met in this field, so you better start valuing her for what she is...

Bani looked at him, stunned seeing him supporting her so openly. She looked down and blinked a few times to control her emotions, and looked up after taking a deep breath. Her eyes went towards DD, and she saw him standing there and staring at her with a guilty look. She blinked in assurance, and looked at her Boss.

MD: *awkward and embarrassed* Oh, I am so sorry Mr. Singhania... A-actually it was so urgent, that's why I just

V: *cutting him in between, again* No no, I think you should be apologizing to Ms. Sharma instead... And, it would be better if you start being a little polite while addressing to someone, and also, I would be happy if you show some manner and knock before entering someone's cabin instead of barging in like this... I am sure nothing serious would go wrong in those few minutes... I hope I am clear now??...

Everyone in the business industry, including the MD, was very well known to Veeranshu Singhania's anger and coldness, he was called the Iron-Hearted Man for a reason. DD looking at him impressively, whereas Bani just admired him in his heart, and smiled inwardly. The MD gulped in fear and tried to mend the damage by being a little sweet.

MD: Yeah sure, Mr. Singhania... Aapko kuch chahiye?!

V: *sourly* Jo chahiye tha, wo bas milne hi jaa raha tha ke tabhi aap aagaye... *muttering under his breath* Rang mein bhang dalne...

Though she was upset, but still his words made her blush slightly and chuckle in her mind. DD smirked teasingly understanding the hidden meaning behind his words, while the Boss stood there confused.

MD: Kya?! Uh!..

V: *covering up* Umm, wo, ek bohot important code, she was going to show me that, when you barged in and it went away...

MD: *apologetic* Oh, I am so sorry, to both of you, I am really sorry... But, I am sure Bani will show that code again to you...

V: *glancing at her with a hidden smirk* Yeah I am sure she will...

B: *calm and polite* Yeah sure, Sir...

MD: Good... And Mr. Singhania, why are you standing?! Please have a seat... Bani, let him sit at your chair...

V: *instantly objecting* No, not at all, I won't sit there ever... It's her cabin, and thus it's her sole right to sit at that place...No one, not me, not anyone else, should ever sit there... This is clearly disrespectful towards her and her position... There are many other places to sit, I will make myself comfortable in one of the other chairs.. But this is her place, and only she has the authority to sit at that chair...

MD: *agreeing awkwardly* Y-yeah, yeah you are right... Okay then, I am downstairs at the lounge... Mr. Singhania, please come there to have the special lunch arranged for you all, once you are done checking and discussing everything with Bani... *Veer nods ignorantly*... And Dheeraj, come after collecting the missing report paper from here... *Dheeraj nods, and he turns towards Veer again* Thankyou Mr. Singhania, meet you at the lounge...

The MD left from the cabin. DD left a loud sigh and looked them guiltily.
DD: I am so sorry guys, I really didn't want the matter to turn out like this... I am so so sorry...

B: *assuring smile* It's okay DD, not your fault...

V: Exactly... It's not at all your fault... Rather, it was my fault... *sigh,but then getting annoyed* But yaar, iss aadmi ka problem kya hai?! Why the hell would he talk to Bani like that?! How dare he to just barge in her cabin and accuse her of something baseless without even knowing the full matter?!...

DD: *annoyed* Pata nahi yaar, ajkal kuch zyada hi horaha hai inka... Har waqt kuch na kuch karke Bani ko pareshan karna, Bani ko target karna.. Pehle aise nahi the, pata nahi kya hogaya inhe achanak se...

V: Yeah true... Pehle he used to be very impressed and concerned and admiring about her, maine dekha hai... He has suddenly become very rude with her... He didn't even apologize properly for his deeds, matlab... *sigh* Aur Bani, tum unhe kuch kehte kyun nahi, jawaab kyun nahi dete ho unke muh par?!...

B: I can't bring myself to disrespect someone like this... I know what he did was wrong and offensive, but still, I just can't... My values don't allow me to... *slight smile* Aur, mujhe bura nahi lagta unka baaton ka, kyunki mujhe pata hi main kya hoon... I don't let those petty things affect me... Chill, you both... *assuring blink*

Saying this, she sat on her chair and started printing the pages needed bt DD. Both DD and Veer could sense the hurt behind her words and the sadness behind her smile. DD thought to lighten her mood.
DD: *seriously* Veer, mujhe lagta hai, Sir ko na Bani pe crush hai... Ab Bani ki shaadi hogayi to bechare ka dil tut gaya hoga, isliye aise ukhra ukhra behave kar raha hai iske saath...

Veer understood his plan, and played along.
V: *nodding seriously* Haaa, ho sakta hai...

Bani gave an "are you serious" look to both of them, and then laughed facepalming herself seeing their serious nods.
B: *while laughing* Kuch bhi bakte ho tum dono... Pagal...

Veer and DD chuckled at her words.

B: Le, DD, print hogayi hai, lele...

DD went and took the printouts from the printer placed at on corner of the table. He checked it and nodded affirmatively.
DD: Haa, yeah it's okay... Le, sign kar de...

Bani signed on the paper. Veer saw her signature, and smiled gladly.

DD: *taking the paper* Thikhai then, I am going...Tumdono ka "IMPORTANT KAAM" hojaye, to aajana...

Veer rubbed the back of his neck, while Bani just ignored the comment. DD chuckled seeing the duo. He winked at Veer and went from there. Veer turned and saw Bani busy in her work. He knew that though she was being totally okay and casual on the outside, she was actually very hurt and upset from the inside. He decided to leave her alone for some time, so that she can grasp everything and adjust and make herself stable.

V: *sigh* Main lounge pe jaa raha hoon...

He walked towards the door. Bani heard his words and understood that he had got to know what she was feeling, and thus he was leaving to give her some space. She was glad to have someone like him in her life who understood her emotions just by looking at her without any exchange of words and act very accordingly everytime. But right now, more than being alone, she wanted him to be there by her side.

She stood up hurriedly and called him.
B: Veer...

Veer stopped and turned. Bani went to him and hugged him tightly. Her hands were around his torso, and her head rested on his chest. He did not expect that to happen, but obviously hugged her back with affection. She moved one hand to the lapel of his coat and fiddled there. He saw that and smiled knowingly; she fiddled only when she was either upset or anxious about anything, and same was the situation today. He had got to know her too well. He also knew that right now she didn't need any validation or consolation from him, and thus he quietly patted her back and caressed her hair. She closed her eyes in relief. She tried to gain comfort and strength from him, and his gentle grip and and soft touches were providing her exactly that. Both of them smiled realising something; it is indeed true, love is when two people can share comfortable silences...

They stayed like that for few minutes. Finally, when Veer saw that Bani had stopped fiddling with the lapel of his coat, he held her hand and played with her fingers. She broke the hug and circled her hands around his neck. His hands moved to her waist in reflex. She smiled sweetly at him, and his heart melted. He smiled back.

V: You okay?!...

B: *nodding cutely* Yup, totally...

V: *kissing on her forehead* You are the best, always remember that...

B: *again nodding cutely* Hmmm...

Veer noticed her hands around his neck, and went back to his playful and teasing mood.
V: *pulling her closer from her waist* Waise, kya baat hai!!... Aj itne haq se, bade pyaar se pakde huye ho mujhe... Sirf thodi pyaari pyaari baaton ki kami hai... Ab to tum mujhse pyaar ka ikraar kar hi do Sweetheart...

Bani rolled her eyes irritatedly seeing him going back to the same old topic again. She moved away from him and made him turn towards the door.
B: Ek kaam karo, tum na jao yaha se... *He turned and looked at her weirdly* Nahi sach mein, tum jao... Ghum fir ke ek hi baat par aake atak ja rahe ho, I am done now... Tum jao ab... Aur ha, suno, jaate waqt 2nd floor se hote huye jaana... Waha par jo receptionist hai, Suzanne, use na tum bohot pasand ho... Wo mujhse kuch din pehle keh rahi thi about how much she likes you and all that... Usse mil lo, wo karlegi tumse pyaari pyaari baatein, kya pata shayad pyaar ka ikraar bhi kar de... Ek baar jaake baat karlo, jao, Suzanne bhi bohot khush ho jayegi, aur tumhe jo chahiye tumhe mil jayega... Problem solved...

V: *baffled and freaked out* Hein?!.. Kaisi biwi ho yaar tum, koi aake tumse keh rahi hai ke use tumhare husband pe crush hai, aur tumne chupchap sunliya, aur to aur uske baad aake apne husband ko usse baat karne bhej rahi ho?!... Thodi si farak nahi padti kya?! Kabhi to jealous ho liya karo...

B: *casual* Main bhala kyun jealous houn?! Usne tumne dekha, aur tum pasand aa gaye use, simple.. Isme jalne wali baat kya hai?! Kisiko dekhke uspe crush hona galat thodi hai?! Use to ye bhi nahi pata ke tum shadi shuda ho, mere pati ho... Aur pata bhi hota to koi problem nahi thi, because liking someone is totally normal and not a big issue... Mujhe inn sab baaton se jalan valan nahi hoti...

V: *defeated* Whatever... But, mujhe pyaar ki baatein sirf tumhare muh se hi sunni hai... Koi Suzanne ya Suzi kya bole, mujhe nahi jaanna...

B: Dekho Veeranshu Singhania, ek baat to clear hai, main ye sab kuch bhi nahi kehne wali... To behtar yahi hoga ki tum Suzanne se hi mil lo aur baat kar lo... Mujhse nahi to kisi aur se hi sahi, sunne ko to milega tumhe, "pyaar wali baatein"... Jao...

V: (Bas kehne ke liye keh rahi hai ye... Abhi jaane lagunga na to pakka rok legi mujhe, I m sure...) Actually, you are right... Tumse na sahi, atleast kisi se to sunne ko milega... Right... Main jaata hoon phir...

B: *instant nod* Ha, jao...

Veer turned to leave, but looked at her once.
V: Main jaa raha hoon Suzanne ke paas...

B: Ha ha, jao...

He walked to the door, and again looked at her, hoping for her to stop him. Bani had already turned towards her table. He sighed and called her.
V: Main sach mein jaa raha hoon...

B: *turning while smiling inwardly* Arre, tum abhitak nahi gaye?! Jaaao...

Veer got offended and turned the knob of the door reluctantly.
V: (Arre, ye to rok hi nahi rahi.. Ise sach mein farak nahi padta kya?!... Ek last time try karke dekhta hoon, shayad rok le...) Bani, main finally jaa raha hoon, dekh lo....

B: *rolling her eyes* Byeee Veeranshu..

Veer opened the door, but then again closed it and left a defeated sigh looking at her.
V: Arre yaar, Sweetheart...

He walked up to her and hugged her tightly, burying his face in the crook of her neck. Bani chuckled silently as her prediction came true. He nuzzled in her neck to show his annoyance. She whined slightly due to the ticklish feeling and moved back giggling. He frowned remembering her actions few seconds ago.

V: *complaining* This is not fair Sweetheart... Maine socha tum mujhe rokoge, par tum to sach mein mujhe jaane ko keh rahe the...*sad* Tumhe ittu si bhi farak nahi padti kya?!.. Apne pati ko keh rahe ho koi dusri aurat use like karta hai isliye usse ekbar baat karle, seriously?!.. Usse ye sab sunne ke time bura nahi laga tumhe, jalan nahi huyi 1 second ke liye bhi?!..

B: *chuckling at his cute complaint* 0.1 second ke liye bhi nahi... Mujhe kyu bura lagega?! Ulta, main to khush hota hoon ye sochke ki jisko itni ladkiyan chahti hai, wo haqiqat mein sirf mera hai... Mera apna pati, jo mujhse pyaar karta hai... I feel happy and proud... *smile*

V: *smiling, keeping his hand near his heart, closing his eyes dramatically* Ohhooo, ye baatein... Sidha dil pe aake laga...*she shyly giggled*... *he opened his eyes and looked at her with a pleading face* Ye kya baat huyi Bani?? Tum indirectly itna kuch bol rahi ho, but directly aake pyaar ka izhaar nahi kar paa rahi... Achha theek hai, ye bhi karne ki zarurat nahi hai, bas wo three magical words keh do, aur kuch nahi chahiye mujhe... Dekho, aj subah tumhe itni achhi ek news mili, uss khushi mein hi keh do, but plz keh do...

Bani acted like thinking something, and then nodded.
B: Haa Veer, tum sahi keh rahe ho.. Itni achhi news milne ke baad wo three magical words to kehni hi chahiye mujhe...

V: *slightly excited but also slightly confused* (Ye itni asani se maan kaise gayi?!... Kuch gadbad to nahi hai na!!... Anyways, let's see...) Ha haa, keh do...

Bani took a long and deep breath, and Veer's breathing almost stopped in anticipation. Finally, after 5 seconda of waiting, Bani said the "magical words".
B: *closing her eyes* Jai Mata Di...

Veer left the breath that he was holding for so long, and he looked away smiling surrendered. She opened her eyes, looked at him innocently, pressing her lips to control her laugh.
V: (Pata tha mujhe... She is way too smart...) *exasperated smile* Tum kabhi baaz nahi aaogi, haina?!...

B: *nodding sideways making big eyes* Kabhi nahi...*giggle*

Veer chuckled seeing her cute expressions, but then became serious and pulled her closer. She held her firmly from her waist, and a smirk formed on his face.
V: Theek hai, baaz mat aao... Bas paas aajao aur wo adhoora kiss pura kardo...

B: *blush* Veer, listen...

V: *frowning irritatedly* Ye sahi nahi hai... Main subah se kitni bar kiss maang chuka hoon, par ekbar bhi nahi mila... Ya to tum mana kar de rahe ho, ya koi aake moment break karke jaa raha hai, aisa thodi na hota hai har baar... *whining cutely* Arre yaaar, main Bhagwan se bhi itni der se itni shiddat se kuch mangta na, Bhagwan ab tak khud dharti pe aa jaate mujhse milne aur meri mang puri karne... Kya din aagaye, ek kiss ke liye kitna kuch karna pad raha hai mujhe, dhattt... Nahi dena hai to mat do, jao...

B: *chuckling inwardly* Sure?! Nahi chahiye to main jaaun?!...

V: *withdrawing his hands and looking down* Ha, jao...

She chuckled loudly this time. He was looking too adorable with the cute baby angry and upset face. She was willing to give him his reward, but his cuteness made the moment more sweet and enjoyable for Bani. She wanted to tease him a little before giving him what he wanted.

B: *controlling her laugh* You look exactly like a 5 year old kid now, who has been denied his candy...

V: *looking away pouting sadly* Achhi baat hai, kyunki situation to mera waisa hi hai...

Bani went aww over his utter cuteness. She tiptoed towards him, and tried to make him look at her but he didn't budge.
B: *sweetly* But, you know, there's a smallll difference... *he glances at her from the corner of his eyes, and she giggles softly* You look too cute to deny...

She circled her hand around his neck as she said that. He understood her words and looked at her smirkingly, she smiled and blinked. He held her close, moved his face towards her and finally kissed her. She closed her eyes feeling his lips on hers, and kissed him back. His grip on her waist tightened and he leaned over her, kissing her madly. Her back touched the glass wall of the cabin. She gasped feeling his desperation in the kiss. Her hands automatically went into his hair and she deepened the kiss.

After what felt like years, they broke the kiss. They rested their forehead against each other, with eyes closed and contented smiles on their faces. Veer caressed her cheeks with his thumb, and Bani finally opened her eyes. She patted on his chest, and he opened his eyes and flashed a winning smile at her. She giggled seeing that and slowly pushed him back.

B: Milgaya kiss, hogaya tasalli?!...

V: *thinking* Mmmm, haaa... *under his breath* Almost...

B: *rolling eyes at his drama* Good... Ab niche lounge pe jao, main kaam khatam karke thodi der mein aati hoon...

V: *checking his watch and nodding* Hm, okay... *turning to leave* Jaldi aana, I will be waiting... *wink*

B: *chuckle* Ok fine... Bye...

He straightened his coat and set his hair properly, also wiped his lips, and then went to the door. Bani blushed seeing that, and waited for him to leave. He was going to open the door, but he stopped and turned towards her with a teasing smile.

V: *touching his lower lip* Waise, ek kiss se dil nahi bhara...

B: *glaring and advancing towards him* Tum...

He laughed and exited his cabin. She chuckled at his antics, and then blushed covering her face, remembering their moments. She facepalmed herself for thinking about all those at such busy moment, and went and sat on her chair. She quickly finished her works and turned off her laptop. And then she wore her white blazer and went down to the lounge to join everyone for lunch.

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Bani entered the VIP lounge and saw that everyone was already present there and waiting for her. She bit her tongue in embarrassment, and hurriedly went to the table. She greeted everyone and also apologized for being late, and sat on the chair kept empty for her, beside DD. Veer was seated right opposite to her, with Daksh and Tapish on his both sides. She smiled at them, and they smiled back, and Veer winked at her getting a chance. She blushed looking down. The Head of the Accounts Department began addressing everyone at the formal lunch, and they concentrated on him.

Soon, the food items came at the table. The waiter served the starter to everyone and left. The MD told everyone to commence, and everyone started eating. Veer, without anyone's notice, tasted one spoon of each and every items on the table. He then slowly took out his mobile and texted something to Bani. Bani's mobile was on her lap. It beeped, and she looked down and saw Veer's text. She looked up at him and saw he was eating quietly. She got confused and opened the chatbox, and a smile came on her lips reading his text. She quickly typed a reply and sent it to him.

Bani kept her mobile back and continued eating. She quickly glanced at him in between to see that he was keenly looking down at his mobile smilingly, and also slightly blushing. She giggled inwardly and ate her food. DD had noticed their expressions during the chat conversations, and thus he knew why Veer was smiling now. He cleared his throat and everyone looked at him, except Veer.

DD: *sweetly, but loudly* Excuse me Mr. Singhania, *Veer looks at him* why are you not eating?! Is the food not good enough?!...

Veer saw everyone looking at him, and got awkward at this sudden attention.
V: Uh, n-no it's absolutely amazing... *taking a bite* I am eating, don't worry...

DD: *nod* Yeah, please do eat...

Everyone nodded and resumed eating. Veer kept his mobile back in his pocket and started eating properly. Both DD and Bani chuckled inwardly seeing that. DD slowly bent towards Bani.

DD: *whispering to Bani* Tu baad mein romance kar leta... Dekh, bechare ka chain ud gaya hai tere texts padhke...*teasingly* Ajkal har jagah romance sujh rahi hai tujhe...

B: *blushing* Shut up...

DD: *silent chuckle* Okk, nevermind...

DD moved back and sat straight, and ate his food. Veer kept stealing her glances while eating, making sure that nobody is watching his actions. Bani noticed that two-three times, and blushed. Like this, they had their lunch peacefully, while romancing through eyes.

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After the formal lunch, everyone went to their respective works. Tapish and Daksh bid bye to Bani and left to their office. Bani requested them to visit her cabin atleast once, but they promised that they would come again some other day. DD teased Veer a lot, and then ran to his cabin when Bani tried to hit him. Veer laughed at that. Bani rolled her eyes and walked to the lift. He followed her and entered in the lift with her.

There was no one in the lift except the two of them. The door closed and Veer instantly snaked his hand around Bani's waist, and pulled her closer. He moved his face near her ear, and whispered,

V: *huskily* Bani Sharma, aj bohot pyaar aa raha hai apne pati pe?!... Uff, tumne to aj mera din bana diya, satvi aasman par pohuncha diya hai tumne mujhe, Sweetheart...

Bani widened her eyes, and kept slapping on his hand until he took his hand back. She turned and glared at him.
B: Lift mein cctv cameras hai Mr. Singhania... Behave yourself...

V: *sulking* Fine..*looking away and muttering to himself* Adiyal biwi...

B: *chuckling silently* *after few seconds* Cabin mein jaake ye sab karna...

Before Veer could register her words in his mind, they reached their floor. The door of the lift opened and Bani walked out smiling. A wide smile came on his lips getting her words, and he went behind her happily.

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Veer and Bani went to the conference hall where the interviews were to be held for the day. Bani introduced him to Akhil, her junior in the HR department, and also to others of the interview panel. She then went to check the questionnaires for one last time, leaving Veer and Akhil alone there. Akhil called Veer as Jiju secretly. Veer got shocked and questioned him about the same, and Akhil told that Bani had informed him about their marriage. He also revealed why Veer was called as a guest member in the interview today; Bani had made Akhil suggest Veer's name as a guest member because she thought Veer would be able to rightly inspire the freshers and their interaction with him would test their ability of communication and also help them to become much more confident. Veer smiled hearing that. Well, his wife was giving him one surprise after another today... Akhil made him promise to not let Bani know about this, otherwise he might get thrashing and scolding from her. He promised and settled down in his seat as the interview process began.

After the 2 hr long interview session, Bani went to her cabin with Veer. As soon as they entered the cabin and the door closed, Veer picked her up from her waist and twirled her around.

B: *giggling* Kya kar rahe ho Veer?!... Kya hua achanak se?!...

V: *keeping her down on her feet* Tumne hi to kaha tha, "cabin mein jaake ye sab karna", to wohi kar raha hoon...

B: *laughing* Oh God... *turning and facing him* Ye baatein bade achhe se yaad rehta hai tumhe, hai na?!..

V: *self-praising* Bilkul... Exact words ke hisaab se...

B: *laugh* I know that very well...

Veer smirked and tried to hold her hand to pull her closer, but she quickly dodged that and walked up to the table. She started arranging her files properly. He sighed and came behind her, and caged her there by keeping his hands on her both sides. She smiled inwardly, and turned to face her.

B: Kya chahiye ab?!...

V: Kuch nahi... Tum apna kaam kar rahi thi, to maine socha main bhi apna kaam, I mean romance, kar lu...

B: *rolling eyes* Har waqt romance hi sujhta hai iss aadmi ko ajkal...

V: *smirk* Obviously... Itni hot and sexy biwi mili hai to koi romance ke sivaa kisi aur cheez pe dhyan kaise de?! Tum hi batao...

B: *blush* Kuch bhi... *dramatic* Heyy bhagwan, kya karu main isko leke?!...

V: *teasing smirk* Bhagwan se kyun puchh rahi ho, main bata raha hoon... Bohot kuch kar sakte ho.. *moving his face towards her* Pyaar kar sakte ho, hug kar sakte ho, kiss kar sakte ho... *huskily* Aur bhi bohotttt kuchhh kar sakte ho...

B: *covering his mouth blushingly* Achha, bas bas, samajh gayi, chup...

He chuckled silently. She removed her hand from his mouth, and instead circled her hand around his neck. His hands went to her waist in reflex. He raised his eyebrows, trying to decipher what she was trying to do. She smiled understanding that.

B: Waise, Veer, mujhe ek baat sochke na sach mein bura lag raha hai...

V: Kya?!...

B: Yahi, ki tum subah se kitne koshishein kar rahe the, kitna try kar rahe the, sirf ek kiss paane ke liye... Matlab ek kiss ke liye itna mehnat, mujhe bura laga dekhke...

V: *dramatically sad* Ha, tum hi dekho, kya kya karna padta hai mujhe... Kya din aagaye, Veeranshu Singhania, jise har cheez mangne ke turant baad mil jata hai, wo insaan aj ek kiss ke liye taras raha hai, almost bheek maang raha hai, tchhhh, it's really sad... Tumhe  bhi bura lag raha hai, socho.. *suggestive smile* Ab tumhe daya aa rahi hai to tum khud aake kiss de diya karo kabhi kabhi...

B: *smilingly shrugging her shoulders* Okay...

And with this, Bani kissed Veer. His eyes widened in shock, unable to believe this sudden act of hers. He took a moment to grasp the situation, and then smiled in the kiss. He held her tightly and kissed her back. They broke the kiss after being satisfied. Bani smiled looking at his happy surprised face, and moved back.

B: Khush ab?!...

Veer kept his hand over his chest, closed his eyes, and leaned back.
V: Bohot, bohot, bohot...

B: *giggling sweetly* Awww... *pulling his cheek* Cutu...

V: *opening his eyes* Tumhara Cutu... *wink*

B: *wide smile* Obviously, sirf mera...

V: *closing eyes dramatically again*  Hayeeeee, mera dil....

B: *chuckling at his acting* Too much drama...

Bani shook her head smiling, and went to take her bag. She opened her coat and kept it on the table, and set her hair properly for the success party. Veer looked smilingly at her and then checked the watch.

V: *sigh* It's time for me to leave...

B: *stopping and turning* Ohh, tum jaa rahe ho?!.. *coming towards him* Okay...

V: *giving her a quick hug* Enjoy the success party to the fullest... Don't pay heed to what others are saying about you, you know what you are, okay??... Keep that in your mind...

B: *smiling and nodding * Yeahhh, I will keep that in mind...

V: *cupping her face with one hand* Good..*joking* Aur ha, don't get drunk, problem ho jayegi sabko...

B: *cute frown* Shut up, I don't get drunk at these parties... *cheekily* I only get drunk with you...

V: *raising one eyebrow*Achhhhaa!!...

B: *mimicking him* Haaaa...

Both of them chuckled.
V: *side hugging her* Okay then.. Bye...

B: *suggestively* Chalo, main tumhe niche tak chhod deta hoon...*smile*

She walked to the door, ready to go down to see him off. He saw that and sighed happily and unbelievably.
V: *murmuring* Ye ladki aj pakka jaan leke hi maanegi...

Bani heard that and blushed.
B: *turning* Haa, ab chale?!...

V: *slightly blushing* Chalo...

Bani giggled and opened the door. They went out of her cabin, both smiling inwardly.

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On the way, Bani made Veer meet Suzanne. Veer was totally taken aback at this move of hers. He had thought that she was joking then, but she had literally meant each and every word. Suzanne was beyond happy to be able to meet and shake hands and talk to Veeranshu directly. Bani introduced her to Veer, and mentioned that she was a huge fan of his. Veer, forced into that situation, smiled and shook hands with her and exchanged small talks. Suzanne told how much she admired Veer as a businessman and a person, and also took his autograph and also clicked a selfie with him and Bani. She was a very sweet girl indeed. After that, they again went to the lift to go down.

They entered the lift, and Veer turned towards Bani.
V: I didn't expect that you would literally make me meet her... I thought you were joking...

B: *chuckle* Nahi, I wasn't joking... She admires you, so she deserves to meet with you directly atleast once... I just fulfilled her wish, it is making me feel happy right now...

V: *admiring look* You are unique Sweetheart... You are totally unique...

B: *smiling* Well, maybe I am... Hehe...

The lift reached the ground floor, and they stepped out together. Bani was about to hold Veer's hand, but then she remembered that she was inside the office campus. She instantly withdrew her hands to herself. Veer noticed that and smiled inwardly.

While walking towards the outer parking space, Veer noticed the convention hall where they had first met. A smile came on his lips thinking about that day.

V: Bani, tumhe yaad hai?! *pointing to the convention hall* Hum first waha mile the, on the International Business Meet...

B: *looking towards the hall and smiling* Haa... (How can I forget that day Veer, one of the best days of my life...)

V: Did you notice, we both were wearing exactly the same dresses that we are wearing today... What a sweet coincidence!!... Tab hum ek dusre ko jaante tak nahi the, aur aj, almost  4 mahine baad, I am now married to you and so in love with you...

B: *nodding* Yeah, I had noticed in the morning itself *smiling*... Waqt ke sath bohot kuch badal jaata hai, *looking at him* theek jaise humara rishta badla, for the good, ofcourse... Jo bhi hota hai  achhe ke kiye hi hota hai, bas hume ye baat samajhne mein waqt lag jaata hai...

V: *smiling at her* Yeah, true... Aur, kuch cheez sirf achhe ke liye nahi, ekdam best hota hai... Jaise, tumhare saath shaadi hone, mujhe tum milna, it surely happened for the best...

Bani blushed and looked down shyly. Veer again went back to his playful self and decided to finally ask her about the "crush" matter.
V: Waise, I saw your insta posts in this dress... Waha caption mein "#crushatfirstsight" "#handsomehunk" "#can'tgethimoutofmymind", sab dekha maine... *smirk* Tum mere baare mein mean kar rahi thi, hai na?!...

B: (Shit shit shit shit shitttt.... This guy is too smart.... Itna kaun notice karta hai, Goddd.... But, I am not gonna let you know the truth this easily, Mister..) *mock chuckle* Whattt?! No... Tumhe kyun laga ki tumhare liye tha?!...

V: Mujhe laga nahi, I am sure... Dekho, hum pehlibar usdin mile the aur tumne usdin mujhe itna notice kiya tha ki tumhe achhe ye yaad reh gayi main kya pehna tha, itni hi achhe se ke tum aj subah dekhke pehchan bhi gayi that this is that exact suit... Number 1... Number 2, handsome hunk, woh to main hoon hi... And yeah, tum jaise mujhe dekhti ho, shuru se, it's very clear that you liked me since ever... So, it's very obvious that it was me you were talking about... Maan lo...

B: (Okkk....So, Bani Sharma makes everything obvious about her feelings to the people around her, through her actions, but without uttering a single word... And, Veeranshu Singhania  very well understands that it's obvious but still wants her to speak about it... But but but, Bani Sharma is very adamant and determined, she only does what she pleases... And now, she doesn't want to tell you about it, so she is gonna lie to you now, Mister... Don't mind, you brought this on yourself...) Excuse me, I remembered your outfit on that day because I have a photographic memory... Nothing else... Aur, usdin main sabko hi notice kar rahi thi, so not at all a big deal... But, crush, *dreamily* wo to koi aur hi hai jisse main ushi din pehlibar mila tha... *shaking her head* Well, chhodo, now we don't want to talk about him and ruin your mood, do we?!...*looking at him innocently*

V: Fair enough... *thinking* Tumne usdin sabko notice kiya, oukay... Achha ye batao, *smirk* Dheeraj ne usdin kis colour ka suit pehna tha?!...

B: (Self-murder done by me, very nice..) *stuttering* W-wo, ummm, uh, mujhe yaad nahi raha...*clearing her throat* Main naye logo ko notice kar rahi thi, jaane pehchane logo ko nahi, isliye I don't remember that much... But, rest assured, crush tum pe nahi khayi thi maine...

V: Jhoot jhoot jhoot... *singing*  Jhoot bole kauwa kaate, kaale kauwe se dariyo...

B: *scanning him through her eyes from top to bottom* Tum apni baat kar rahe ho?!... *pressing her lips to control her laugh*

Veer got confused, and looked at himself to understand what he said. He realised he was wearing all black and thus Bani referred to her as the "kaala kauwa". He gave her an offended look, and she chuckled covering her mouth. Suddenly, a naughty idea came in his mind and his expression changed to smirking.

V: *bending slightly towards her* Maybe I am... But, remember, I bite in a different way...*mischievous wink*

Bani widened her eyes and gaped in shock, and embarrassedly looked away blushing, getting his double-meaning words, but unable to form any reply. He gave his signature laugh seeing her like that. They had already come near his car, and were standing at a open place inside their office boundary.

B: Iiiishh... *covering her face*

V: *cheekily* Demo dedunga tumhe aj raat ko... *laugh again*

B: *turning and glaring at him, trying to hide her blush* Veeranshu... *pushing him towards hia car* Jao tum...

V: *shrugging his shoulders* Oukay...

He laughed and walked to his car. He opened the door of his car, and waved her bye. She waved back smiling and turned to leave. Just then, Veer called her back.

V: Sweetheart...

B: *turning back* Ha!...

V: *with a charming smile* 1 4 3... *wink*

Bani lowered her gaze and blushed, and he smiled and got in his car. She glanced at him for one last time and turned and walked back to her office building, tucking her hair strands behind her ear shyly and smiling like a maniac. Veer noticed her actions, and he drove out from there while whistling some romantic song.

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Bani returned home at about 9:00 pm at night. She entered their room and found Veer sitting on the couch and sleeping in an uncomfortable position. Smiling at her cute husband, she quietly went to freshen up without disturbing him. When she came out of the washroom, Veer was already awake and was doing something in his mobile while muttering something. She hid behind the cupboard to hear his words.

V: *tensed* Ye Bani bhi na, itni raat hogayi abhi tak nahi aayi... Ek call to kar deti, par nahi, apne maaze mein hai... Pakka zyada peeke chadha li hai, isliye time ka khayal nahi chala... Ab kya karu main?!...

Bani chuckled silently and came out fron behind the cupboard.
B: *coolly* Kuch mat karo, bas chill karo, Gharwala... *Veer looks up at her shockingly* Tumhari Gharwali ghar aa chuki hai, aur wo itni bhi irresponsible nahi hai ke late hone par call karke inform na kare... Aur ha, usne aj bilkul bhi nahi peeya kyunki uske pati ne aj use peene se mana kiya tha... Bas formality ke liye ek sip wine peeyi hai usne... Ab wo khud tumhare samne khada hai, kuch aur kehna hai to use directly kehdo, aise apne aap pe mat gurrao...*bow down dramatically*

Veer chuckled at how she acted. He kept his mobile on the table and walked up to her.
V: Sweetheart, tum kab aayi?!...

B: *looking at the couch* Jab tum uss couch pe, *looking adoringly at him* bachhe ke tarah so rahe the, tab... *frown* But, on a serious note, waise koi sota hai kya?!... Sona hi tha to bed pe so jaate... Ajeeb hai...

V: Arre main sona nahi chah raha tha, waha baitha tha aur aankh lag gayi... 

B: *slightly worried* Par phir bhi, waise weird posture mein sona nahi chahiye.. Moch lag jaati to?!... *looking over his shoulder and touching his neck* Gardan theek hai tumhara?!...

Veer smiled seeing her concern for him. Pyaar dikhayegi, par batayegi nahi aur maanegi bhi nahi ke "haa, pyaar hai"... He sighed and took her hand from the back of his neck.

V: *patting on her hand* Bilkul theek hai, kuch nahi hua... Par tum batao, *checking her forehead for temperature* tumhari tabiyat theek hai na?!... *teasing* Aj itni fikar horahi hai meri, itna pyaar aa raha hai mujhpe, kuch gadbad to nahi hai?!...

B: *rolling her eyes but smiling*  Wo isliye kyunki main aj bohot hi zyada khush hoon, *pulling his cheeks* aur tum aj hadd se zyada cute bane fir rahe ho.. That's it, baki tabiyat and all sab bindaas hai...

V: *covering his cheeks* Cute ha?!.. Mujhe ab sach mein lag raha hai ki tumhe kuch hogaya hai aj... *keeping his hands behind his back, moving his face towards her* Kahin ye pyaar to nahi?!...

B: *shrugging her shoulders* Kya pata, *bending towards him* ho sakta hai... *kissing on his cheek while caressing his other cheek, and speaking huskily near his ear* Pata kar sakte ho to karlo...

She passed him and moved towards the door with a victory smile.

V: *touching his cheek where she kissed* Ouffff, tumhari ye adaayein...

Bani turned and smiled, and went from there. Veer leaned back on the cupboard, and kept smiling stupidly. She came back after few seconds, and peeped inside from the door to see him still standing there. She facepalmed herself but smiled nevertheless.

B: *calling him* Hello, Romeo!!..  *his trance broke and he looked at her* Earth to Mister... Sapne baad mein dekhlena, abhi movie dekhle?!...

V: *trying to confirm if he heard right* What did you just call me?!...

B: Romeo, jo ki tum ho... Ab apni Juliet ke saath chaloge movie dekhne?!... Tapish bhai aur Meera di wait kar rahe hai humare liye...

V: *goofy smile* Yeahh, let's go..

Bani nodded and went to the guest room. As soon as she left, Veer did a little happy dance; Why not!! She just called him Romeo and herself Juliet, and also indirectly told about her love twice in the day, and was being so sweet to him; he was extra happy today... Bani called her again from the corridor. He stopped and straightened his t-shirt, and then smiled and slapped the back of his head realising what he was doing, and went to the guest room.

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The four of them settled on the grand king size bed of the guest room. Veer and Tapish sat comfortably on the two sides, and Meera and Bani sat beside their respective husbands on the middle of the bed. Tapish set the temperature of the AC at average, dimmed the lights of the room, and started the movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Bani instantly laid back on the headboard to sit relaxedly, while Meera moved towards Tapish a little.

V: Waise, Tapish bhai, hum aapke room mein ya humare room mein na baithke yaha kyun movie dekhne baithe?!...

TS: Because, apparently, this room has the biggest bed, yaha hum comfortably baithke movie enjoy kar sakte hai... And, also leaves anought space in case if Puchki or Daksh decides to crash into our movie night and join us halfway... Though Puchki apni assignments leke pareshan hai do din se, aur Daksh ajkal kisi cheez mein kuch zyada hi busy rehta hai ajkal, but still, possibilities sochke decision liya maine... Ponky nahi aane wala, exam hai kal, varna uske liye alag se arrangement karna parta...*Veer and Tapish laughs*

V: *saluting* Tapish bhai and his ever perfect plans, hats-off...

B: *softly to Veer* Kuch sikho Tapish bhai se, kitne achhe tareeke se soch samajhke planning karte hai, wow... Aur tum, huh... Sikho kuch...

V: *scrunching his eyebrows* Ek minute, did you mean I don't plan well?!... *mock chuckle* Huh, Bani, zara yaad karo, kuch din pehle hi tumhe date pe leke gaya tha main, tab to badi pasand aayi thi saare arrangements... Aur aj mujhe hi sikhne ko keh rahe ho, wahh...

B: *giving him a look* As if tumne wo puri planning khud ki thi!! Puh-leasee, I am sure tumne Tapish bhai ya kisiaur se help liya hoga...

V: *offended* Arre, ye kya baat huyi, arre maine sach mein akele planning kiya tha... Tum mera credit kisi aur ko de rahe ho..*whine*Ouch, that hurts!!..

B: *sigh* Achha ok, fine... Whatever... I agree you arrange everything perfectly and correctly... Chup karo ab...

V: *over-acting* Tum mujhse meri zindagi mangte, main khushi khushi de deta, par tumne to mujhse mera guroor hi chheen liya... *dramatic sigh*

B: *rolling her eyes* Oooh Kashibai ka male version!!.. Bas, hogaya, itna drama mat karo, kyunki main ab bhav nahi dene wali... Already subah se bohot bhav milgaya hai tumhe, sar pe chad chuke ho mere, ab agar aur bhav mila to tumko neeche utarna mushkil ho jayega... Chupchap raho aur movie dekho, nahi dekhna hai to mujhe atleast dekhne do...

V: *keeping finger on his lips* Daant kyun rahi ho, achhe se bhi to bol sakte ho...

Bani smiled irritatedly and looked back at the tv screen. Meera had moved more towards Tapish side by then. The movie had started, and Shahrukh Khan i.e Rahul's entry was about to happen. She concentrated on the movie, and he also started watching the movie.

In the scene of Rahul and his younger brother, Tapish and Veer laughed remembering how Veer used to irritate Ponky in the same way. The tie scene between Amitabh and Jaya came, and Veer leaned towards Bani.

V: Thankgod tum mujhse zyada short nahi ho, varna 10-20 saal baad tumhe bhi aise mera tie bandhna padta...

B: *smiling inwardly* For your kind information, tumhe tie bandhna aata hai...

V: Haa aata hai, but still, kabhi kabar ulajh jaata hai, jaise usdin gaya...

B: To tie utarke phenk dena...

V: Office jaate time jaldi mein tie ulajh jaana is very normal, aksar hota hai... Aur tie pehnna important hai...

B: *knowing look* Tum intentionally ulajh dete ho...

V: Jo bhi ho, tum sahi kar dena... *cheeky smile*

B: *fake smile* Ek din tie zyada zor se bandh dungi gale pe, sab nautanki nikal jayega...

Their bickering continued. Meera sighed and again scooted towards Tapish. This time, Tapish spoke up.
TS: *softly* Kya hua Meera?! Tum dheere dheere meri taraf aate hi jaa rahe ho... Aur ab to mujhe bhi dhakel rahe ho uss side... Main bed se gir jaunga aur thora sa bhi shift hua toh...

MS: *near his ears* Woh, Veer aur Bani constantly baat kiye jaa rahe hai... *awkward chuckle* Mujhe movie ke dialogues se zyada unki personal baatein sunayi de rahi hai, isliye I am shifting towards you... Tumhe problem ho raha hai to main hat jaati hoon...

TS: Nahi, tum baitho aisehi... Inn dono ko main dekhta hoon...*sigh* Ye Veer bhi na...

Tapish paused the movie and looked towards them.
TS: Excuse me, new couple... *Veer and Bani looked at him* Agar aap dono ko private baatein karni hai to kripya karke apne room mein jaaye... Hum dono movie dekhne ki koshish kar rahe hai, par movie ke dialogues se zyada aap dono ki baatein sunayi de raha hai... So, please...

V: *teasing smirk* Tapish bhai, kyaaa aap bhi... Dekhiye, maine humesha aapko aapke romance ke liye madat kiya hai, to aap kyun humare romance ke dushman ban rahe hai?!... Sound badha lijiye, par aise romance ke beech kyun tok rahe hai, not fair...

Tapish and Meera shared a look. Bani hit him with her elbow, and smiled embarrassedly at Tapish.
B: Sorry Tapish bhai, ye Veer kuch bhi bolta hai...

V: *innocently* Kyaaa?!!...

B: *again hitting him lightly* Shut up... *to Tapish* Ap movie resume kijiye, mujhe bhi movie hi dekhni hai...

Tapish resumed the movie, and took the comforter over his and Meera's leg. Bani gave Veer a warning look and focused on the movie. He noticed another comforter near his feet. He unfolded it and covered himself and her till their waist. Bani shifted towards him, and he smiled and kept his hand on her shoulder. She looked at his hand, and then at him, and then looked back at the screen. He kept drawing patterns on her shoulder. She rolled her eyes smiling inwardly, but did not tell him anything about that.

Soon, the scene came where Shahrukh and Kajol meets for the first time in Chandni Chowk. Veer remembered his first meet with Bani, and smiled. Just then, the music of Suraj Hua Maddham plays in the background, and he chuckled loudly. Everyone looked at her in shock. He abruptly stopped and covered his mouth with his hands. No one got why he laughed, and they averted their attention to the screen.

Next, Kajol mistakes Shahrukh as Ashfaq Miyaa, and starts doing shayaris with him. She tells, "Ye ishq nahi asaan, bas itna samajh lijiye, ek aag ka dariya hai, aur dubke jaana hai...". Veer smirked and shifted towards Bani a little.

V: *softly* Sweetheart, kahi tum aag ke dariya ka wait to nahi kar rahi, taaki tum prove kar sako tumhe kitna ishq hai mujhse?!... Ohh, ab main samjha... But, tumhe ye sab karne ki zarurat nahi hai, aisehi bol do, main maan lunga...

B: *fake smile* Bolne ka to nahi pata, but tum agar abhi chup nahi huye na to tumhe zaroor aag ke dariye mein duboke aaungi...

V: *widening his eyes* Haww, how violent!!...

B: *pleading face* Cutu please, movie dekhne do na... Disturb mat karo...

V: *soft chuckle* Achha okay, dekho...

She pouted and looked back at the tv screen. Veer again kept his head on her shoulder, and watched the movie. She glanced at him and smiled. He was indeed too cute...

After that, Veer didn't disturb her much. Bani and Meera laughed and commented on some funny scenes, and Meera made Tapish forward the song "Say Shava Shava" as they were much more interested in the movie than the songs. During the scene where Shahrukh kisses Kajol's cheek as the beginning of their friendship, Veer also kissed on Bani's cheek. She looked at him to find him smiling cheekily. She giggled shaking her head watching his madness. He pulled her closer. She moved towards him as a result, and rested on his shoulder.

Then, finally, the song Suraj Hua Maddham started. Bani realised why he was laughing then, and coveted her face in shyness. "Main thehra raha, zameen chalne lagi.. Dhadka ye dil saans thamne lagi... Sajna kya ye mera pehla pehla pyaar hai..." played. Veer whistled the tune, poking Bani's waist. She swatted off his hand and forced Tapish to skip this song. Meera supported Bani, and finally the song was skipped.

Within few minutes, Bani felt like eating some snacks as all of them had an early dinner. She suggested about it to Meera. Meera agreed, and they both went down to bring some snacks from the kitchen, telling the boys to continue watching and pause before Hrithik's entry. Tapish laughed, but agreed anyways. He continued watching the movie, but Veer just got bored and lied on the bed completely.

V: *bored* Kyaaa Tapish bhai, aap hollywood movies chhodke K3G dekhne ke liye kyun taiyyar hogaye?!... I didn't expect this from you...

TS: Shaadi ke baad biwi ka kehna hi sunna padta hai, this is an unsaid rule for maintaining peace..*mock chuckle* Tu khud ko hi dekhle, movie achha nahi lag raha hai par phir bhi yaha baitha hua hai... Aisa hi hota hai shadi ke baad... Best of luck brother, ye to bas shuruwat hai...

V: *laugh* True..But, Bani is different...

TS: Jitni bhi different ho, akhir main hai ek biwi hi... Biwi ka khauf abhitak achhe se dekha bhi nahi hai tune, pata chal jayega jald... Anyways...

Veer chuckled and yawned feeling sleepy. Tapish paused the movie, waiting for the girls to return. After few minutes, Bani and Meera came back to the room with some fried snacks, a bowl of popcorn, and four sipper glasses of cold drinks. Tapish switched on the lights and they kept the plates and the bowl on the bed, and handed their sippers to them. Bani and Meera got on the bed and sat at their places, and Veer dimmed the lights a little more this time. Bani scooted closer to Veer and kept some pillows behind him and her to be comfortable. She took the comforter over her body as she was feeling cold. Veer's hand automatically went around her waist. She settled comfortably in his embrace. The movie resumed.

Bani excitedly watched Kareena and Hrithik's entry, and laughed with Meera on "some cookies please...". The song Deewana Hai Dekho began. Bani grooved on the song while sitting, and Veer laughed seeing that. The last part of the song caught his attention, and he sang the lines near her ear.

V: Deewani hai dekho, beqarar wo...
Sambhalo sambhalo na pyaar ho...
Apna banake dekho, dil na churale wo... Aisa kyun lage hai bolo na...
Jhum chaki chikidum, kya janu mere haal ko.. Bar bar ye dil khota hai dekhke usko...

B: *smile* Jhum chaki chikijhum, tum bolo hai wo kaun jo.. *pointing at his heart* Bar bar ye dil khota hai dekhke usko... *asking who*

The song ended.
V: *whispering in her ear* Uska naam hai Bani Sharma, pyaar se use main Sweetheart bulata hoon...

B: *smiling inwardly* Naam tak theek se nahi pata, aaya bade bade baatein karne...

V: *confused* Hein?!... Kyahh?!...

B: Kuch nahi... *In Kajol's style* Chhaddo tussi...

V: *chuckling* Okkay ji...

Both laughed at their own craziness. Soon, the morning aarti scene came up where Kajol and Shahrukh shares a confused yet romantic look on the bed. Veer sighed seeing that.

V: Kash meri biwi bhi mujhe subah aise dekhti, aise flying kiss deti... Par nahi, main thehra bechara pati, mujhe kaha ye sab milta hai...

The comment was loud enough for everyone to hear. Bani was about to answer him, but before that, Tapish  commented back.
TS: Tu bechara pati se ab bechara bhai bhi ban jayega... Ek aur baar comment aaya tere muh se, to iss room se nikal ke darwaza lock kar dunga... Fir rehna waha bahar...

V: *rolling his eyes* Ha ha thikhai... *muttering softly, but Tapish could hear* Khud 15 saal se apni prem kahani chala raha hai, par ab jab meri prem kahani shuri hone ko hai, inko aake disturb karna hai...  Huh...

Tapish chuckled but didn't answer him back. Veer sat their with a grumpy look. Bani giggled inwardly seeing his face, and patted on his chest. He looked at her, she winked and quickly turned her face towards the tv. He smiled seeing her cute flirty efforts, and held her tightly from her waist. Kajol and Shahrukh's banter regarding the tyre puncture caught his attention. He noted the dialogues in his mind and decided to use it on her anytime soon.

When the prom selection scene was going on, Veer asked Bani,
V: How much would you rate me, Gharwali?!.. No, first tell me, what are criteria of selection?!...

B: *in Poo's style* Good boy, good boy, and good boy...

V: Fir to main rating ke bahar hi hoon...

B: *chuckling* Bilkul...

V: *smirk* Waise, you can change the criteria to good kiss, good kiss, and good kiss...*wink*

B: *hiding her blush* Shut up... And, you ain't Rohan, so you ain't getting any scores...

V: *teasing* I ain't Rohan,  but I am Veer, you Cutu, so I get the full scores...

B: *laugh* Oh god, you are your flirting skills...

V: *proudly* I know right...

B: Now please, chup...

Veer obeyed and turned to the screen, and looked at the scene between Rohan and Poo before the prom. He realised what Bani had done to him in the morning was inspired from this specific scene. Bani laughed covering her mouth while glancing at him frequently. He frowned and told her to stop, but she didn't listen and continued laughing. He, not getting any other option, pinched her waist. She instantly stopped and stared at him shocked, and he shrugged his shoulders and winked at her. She hit on his hand and looked back at the tv as the song You Are My Sonia started. Veer sang softly along with the song.

Dekha tumko jabse,
Bas dekha tumko yaara..
Tumse koi achha hai
Na tumse koi pyaara..
Yun nazre na phero tum,
Mere ho mere tum...
Bani smiled inwardly at his antics, but acted like she's still annoyed with the pinch.

Heyyyy...
Dekha tumko jabse,
Bas dekha tumko yaara..
Yaayyy, dekha tumko jabse,
Bas dekha tumko yaara..
Tumse koi achha hai
Na tumse koi pyaara..
Yun nazre na phero tum,
Mere ho mere tum..
Keh do na keh do na, you're my Soniya...
Keh do na keh do na, you're my Soniya...

Bani didn't sing the female part, she just hummed the tune. Veer again sang the lines next stanza.
Teri mohabbat mein
Ye dil deewana hai,
Iss mein hai meri kya khata..
Bani sang the next line softly, shocking him.
Haa, ye dil churane ka
Achha bahana hai,
Mujhko hai pehle se pata..

Veer was going to sing the next line, when Tapish fast forwarded the song to almost the ending. Veer glared at him for runing his moment yet again, while Bani giggled silently at his failed plan. He sang the last lines.

Yun nazre na phero tum,
Mere ho mere tum..
Keh do na keh do na, you're my Soniya...
Keh do na keh do na, you're my Soniya...

He nudged Bani to reply to his song, but instead of saying "Kehdiya kehdiya, you are my Soniya..", she told,
B: Kehdeti, but keh nahi sakti kyunki main Soniya nahi hoon, main Bani hoon...

V: *fake smile* Hahaha, *serious* ye joke tha?!..

B: *realising what he is doing* Tha, toh?...

V: I don't like jokes...

B: *mimicking* I don't like you...

V: *evilly smiling* Achha?!.. *starting to tickle her waist* Achha, achha?!..

Bani laughed and held his hand tightly, and looked at him with puppy eyes.
B: *cutely* Veeerrr...

V: *in her tone* Baniii...

She sighed smilingly, and looked back at the movie. She took some popcorns from the bowl and ate, and sipped some cold drinks from the sipper. He saw that Veer was not taking anything from the plate or the bowl. She realised that he was holding her and maybe didn't want to leave her, and that's why didn't eat anything. She picked up some popcorn and held it near his mouth. He looked at her hand and smiled seeing his concern, and ate from her hand. She kept feeding her while eating herself and watching the movie. Veer was enjoying this movie time now. He would sometimes take one popcorn or fries from her hand and feed her. Tapish and Meera smiled seeing that, and let them be in their own world. Soon, Bani's cold drink finished and she sighed sadly. She kept the glass sipper away and focused on the movie.

When Rohan sang the song Wah wah Ram ji for Kajol and Shahrukh, all four of them smiled reminiscing their memories attached to the song. Tapish and Meera remembered how all the youngsters had danced on this song on Veer's insistence; Bani remembered how Puchki Ponky and Daksh had danced around her on this song at her house, making her hold one of Veer's pictures; Veer smiled in embarrassment at how he got offended and tried to scold the trio for making him hold Bani's picture and dancing around him singing this song. Bani and Veer shared a look, and both chuckled at his stupid embarassed situation.

The song Bole Chudiyan ended, and Bani shifted away a little. She was sitting on the left side of Veer, and hence his left hand was around her waist. He was going to move his hand away from her waist, but she held his hand tightly with her left hand, and intertwined her fingers of her right hand with his left hand. Veer smiled at this adorable act of hers, and held her hand properly and tightly. Their hands were inside the comforter and so Tapish and Meera didn't notice that. Well, they didn't notice also because they were busy in themselves, talking and giggling inaudibly while watching the movie... Bani smiled and leaned on Veer's chest, and continued watching the movie.

Veer had not touched his sipper, and thus it was still full. He picked it up from the side table, and sipped the cold drink. Bani looked at the sipper with a cute pout, and then looked at him. He understood that she wanted to have some from his glass, and forwarded the sipper to her. She opened her mouth, indicating him to feed her. He smiled gladly and made her drink some cold drink from his sipper. Like this, they shared the cold drink and Bani drank more than half of it, not that he complained. He rather thanked the God for this day. Today was the best day of his life till now, because his Sweetheart was being extra sweet and extremely adorable and loving with him today... He wished his every day to be like this... He shrugged his thoughts and concentrated on the movie.

By the time the movie ended, everyone except Tapish had fallen asleep. Meera was sleeping keeping her head on his chest and hugging him from his waist. Bani and Veer, on the other side, were sleeping peacefully in each other's arms. Bani's head was on his shoulder, and his head was tilted above his head. She was hugging him tightly; he had his safe and secure hold around her waist, and his other hand was on her hand. The comforter had slipped down near their feet. Veer was snoring softly and shivering in the cold.

Tapish smiled seeing them. He tried to move out of Meera's hold, but Meera, being a light sleeper, woke up and looked at the tv.
MS: Oh, movie khatam hogaya?!... Main so gayi thi...

TS: *chuckle* Pata hai... *pointing at Veer and Bani* Ye dono bhi so gaye hai....

MS: *looking at them* Ohh... *smile* Chalo phir, hum room mein jaate hai, inn dono ko yahi sone dete hai...

TS: Haa, better...

Tapish and Meera slowly got up from the bed. They switched off the tv, kept the empty plates and sippers at one corner of the room, and turned off all the lights except the night lamp. Meera went and put the comforter over them properly. Tapish increases the temperature of the AC by 2 degrees and kept the remote on the side table. They smiled looking at the couple, and left after closing the door behind them.

Veer and Bani slept there comfortably, snuggling to each other.
Well, indirectly his sahi, Bani ne "kehdiya kehdiya" that "Veer was her Soniya" and she was his...

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Heyyy my lovely readers, here's a flirtilicious and Vanilicious chapter for you all... Hope you all loved reading it as much as I loved writing it...

Sorry for making you wait for one week, I was tooooooo busy and so neither did I get time to write early nor did I get time to reply to your dm's and even the comments in your previous chapters... So, as a compensation, I wrote this long long chapter for you all, hehe... Honestly, I had planned this chapter in very short, but I felt that you all are missing Vani's romance because of Bani's stupid decision of making him wait for 3 days before confessing... So I added tons of dialogues and detailings and made a separate chapter only on this... Heheehehe...

Chapter Trivia...
Q. Why was MD suddenly becoming rude and bossy towards Bani?! (Hint: it's related to an upcoming track)
Q. Why do you think was Bani behaving so sweetly and lovingly with Veer today?!
Q. Did you like the movie romance of Veer and Bani?!(If yes, then I will include another movie romance scene in the upcoming chapters that I have planned already... Guess the movie if you can, hint: something unexpected ;)...)

Precap:-
Thodi jagah de de mujhe,
Tere paas kahin reh jaun main..
Khamoshiyan teri sunu,
Aur dur kahin na jaun main...