Veer woke with a start when he heard Bani's scream. He looked frantically for her when he noticed her jumping aroung and yelling jingle bells on the top of her lungs!

V: Bani, subah subah? (Early morning?)

B: Please! Are you not excited? Our first Christmas! Infact our first festival as a couple!

V: I am, sweetheart, but please don't yell ..

B: You are mean love! I am singing but I am too happy to let anything spoil my mood.

She stick out her tongue at him and started to sing even louder. Veer chuckled at his wife and got out of the bed in one swift motion and started tickling her. Her laughter filled their room and Veer laughed with her. Her eyes got teary and he lifted her in his arms, swaying her around.

V: I love you sweetheart! I love you. Merry Christmas.

B: I love you to the moon and back.

She kissed him.

V: Only to the moon and back? I love to Jupiter and back, another galaxy and back...

He kissed her face and she laughed at his goofy nature.

B: It is said that that every day heart creates some energy and in a lifetime it creates enough to take a person to the moon and back from there. So, I love you with each and every single beat of my heart.

Bani said with all the emotion and Veer hugged her close.

V: Accha chalo, present time! (okay, let's go)

B: Subah subah nahi Veer (Not in the morning Veer)

V: Ahem ahem! Mrs Naughty Singhania, I meant Christmas presents. Kya one track mind hai tumhara (Your mind thinks only in one direction)

Veeranshu then sighs dramatically and says: Mujh seedhe saadhe admi ke sir kya jungle billi padi hai, uff! So wild! Sirf ek hi cheez sochti hai... ( I have a wild cat as a wife. I am a simple, sweet man but she only has one thing on her mind)

Bani hit him with her hand and leaves for the living room, feeling shy! Veer follows after her, laughing.

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They opened each other's presents. Bani had gifted Veer a ring. It was couple ring set with Vani scribbled inside them. She knew Veer had taken her ring, claiming himself as hers but the ring that fit her dainty fingers was a little tight for him yet he never complained. She also gifted him a watch with promise to devote all her time and life to loving him. He got emotional and hugged her, thanking for the gifts. He gifted her a bracelet with a heart on it, promising her that she had all of his heart.

(ignore the reindeer)

Then Veer told her he had a perfect Christmas planned for her and they should get ready. She wore a deep red sweeter and green-black plaid skirt with tights underneath. She paired it with small gold hoops, a rose golden watch and thigh high black boots. She took a black over coat. Veer wore black pants and dark blue turtle neck with a black overcoat and red scarf. He called for a cab when he noticed a fat envelope at their door.

V: Bani! (reading the envelope)

B: Yes, I am ready.

V: We've gotten an invite!

B: Invite! Who will invite us?

V: The envelope says it Daksh's friend. They tried knocking but no one answered so they are leaving it here. It is an invite to a annual Christmas fest! It is in the evening!

Bani smiled and thought it will be a great idea! They video called their family, wishing them and left for breakfast.

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(At the restaurant)

The waiter came and showed them their table. They chose a quite, cosy corner and took in the beautiful decor. Vani were feeling amazing, happy at how their relationship had progressed. They were both comfortable with each other and the feeling of reciprocated love had plastered a permanent glow on their faces.

The waiter came with menus and wished them. His eyes, specifically trained on Bani. She was immediately absorbed in the menu but this did not go unnoticed by Veer who shot him a glare, the waiter left in a hurry.

He came back later with water and asked if they ready to order. Bani chatted off their order and the waiter got a lost puppy look on his face.

B: Um! ...(she looked awkward as the waiter did not leave after taking her order)

V: oye! Get us whatever she ordered.

W: Anything else? Ma'am.

V:Yes! Another waiter, preferably female.

Veer waved away his right hand, purposely trying to show off his ring finger. Bani laughed at his antics but took his hand in hers and kissed him to calm him down. The waiter came back with the meal but this time, his eyes were trained down.

They finished the meal and left. Much to Veer's dismay, Bani left a tip that Veer was against. He left like a grumpy kid when the waiter came back.

W: Miss? You dropped this?

He handed her a tissue and left.

B: Hain?

Veer snatched it from her and saw it had a number written on it.

V: Iski toh mai... (This man...)

Bani pulled his hand and threw away the tissue.

B: I love only you Veer, calm down.

Veer took a deep breath and decided to carry on with their perfect plan for the day.

B: waise accha hai, now you know how I feel when I see these girls fawn all over you... (good, now you'll know how I feel when...)

Veer smiled and pulled her close and they left for their first activity of the day. Veer took her to a beautiful park in Inari, where they rode a dog sledge. Bani sat in front, scared and held onto Veer arms that snacked her as he sat behind her. They rode it to a beautiful, snow laden park on a higher ground where they played around with reindeers. Bani felt happy that Veer remembered her love for animals and they feed the afternoon feeding reindeers and later ate at the park itself.

V: Bani, I will be back in a second. I need to use the rest room.

Bani sat on a bench when a kid ran to her and handed her a single rose with a note.

To the woman of my heart, my sweetheart.

Bnai blushed and smelled the rose. Veer came and she hugged him tight.

B: Thank you, I love you.

Veer smiled and took the rose from her and put it in his coat pocket. She frowned. He kisses away her frown and put the rose in her hair. She beamed and left.

V: (thinks) Isne khuko diya ya mujhe, pata hi nahi chalta iska (Who did she buy it for, herself or me!)

After that, Veer took her to the markets of Inari. They shopped a few gifts for everyone and their outfits for the party.

V: Remind to get a great special present for Meera.

B: liya toh (We got for her)

V: Arey! Special gift, for all the sexy nightwear she packed.. (he winked at his shy wife)

They strolled around and enjoyed the lively markets. They attended a play that was put up by local children and afterwards, paid in their donation box and gave each one of them a muffin. They thanked them and left. They enjoyed various stalls and then left to get ready.

.................

Bani got really for the fest. Bani wore a simple red dress, pairing it with nude heels and coat. Veer wore a black turtleneck and dress pants with a matching coat. They left for the location.

They reached the church and lit a candle together, wishing for them to be together always. They listened to hymns and left to enjoy the rest of the fest. They danced with the elves, took on the rides and watched the fireworks together. They were already full by eating from all the stalls that they decided to skip dinner and just enjoy the fest.

Suddenly, a huge man dressed like an ogre came to them to offered them free drinks. It was Christmas special and they took the hot chocolate from him. Veer took a sip and complemented the taste.

From the corner, the man took off his ogre mask and smiled "Ban jaa tu meri rani, meri Bani Bani Bani.." (song)

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V: It is truly good Bani, why don't you drink it too...

B: I don't really like hot chocolate Veeranshu.

V: uff! Try it...

But then a group of children knocked into them and the drink ended up on the floor. The kids apologized and left.

V: Hum dono ki drinks gir gayi, otherwise you could have tasted from mine. It was good . (Both the drinks fell down)

Bani said never mind. Suddenly, a man pushed Veeranshu into a tent. Bani stood there shocked but followed after him. The tent turned out to be an empty green room, probably of the various characters that were walking around. She looked for Veer when a voice yelled at her.

Stop!

Bani turned and got shocked.

Shakura?!