Surprise update! I initially thought to update all four chapters collectively on 31st Oct, Halloween Day but that will not be possible due to some personal reasons. So I will try updating whenever possible.

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Bani's POV

We boarded our flight.

Tapish was sitting with Meera. And Mayuri was sitting with him... I don't even want to take his name because anything related to him hurts me to the core. It breaks my heart.

I thought that after what he did few years back I had solidified my heart. But seeing him after so many years my heart again started melting.

And I realised that I still have feelings for him but my self respect doesn't permit me to even talk to him.

He doesn't deserve a chance to explain himself, he deserves my silence.

My silence and ignorance will be a better payback than fighting and complaining.

The even more important thing that I realized was the very fact that sometimes you love someone but stop liking them.

As complicated as it sounds it makes sense.

I was seated behind Mayuri and him.
Aakesh came and sat beside me.

The flight started taking off.

I was scared of take offs.

I started sweating and my heart beat rose. We could have taken a train but that would take more time and we had to go back by Monday so I didn't protest the idea.

Aakesh looked at me.

"Hey Bani you alright..? "

He said with concern.

"I am fine.. "

I said nervously.

"Take this.. "

I then heard Veeranshu's voice and I saw my favourite candy in his hand.

Whenever I used to get nervous during flights I always chewed it and closed my eyes while he held my hand. That was enough to calm me down.

The audacity of him. What does he want to show that he still fucking cares?

No Veeranshu Singhania there is no way I am falling in your trap again. He remembers the weak Bani not the Bani that he created when he ditched her.

Mayuri loves him alot and just for her sake I haven't said anything but that doesn't mean I didn't have my eyes always on him. One wrong move from his end, and he will see the worse of me. He can't hurt my Mayu. He can't hurt her like he hurt me.

After the death of her father , I saw a ray of hope and love in her eyes only for him and that is why I don't have the courage to tell her about our past.

" I am alergic to it.. "

I said giving him a death stare.

" But didn't you love this Jaannn..? "

Mayu said.

" Time changes our tastes and preferences sometimes. Infact it even changes us.. "

I said.

" There she is my Favourite writer.. "

Mayu said and she along with Aakesh chuckled. Me and Veeranshu fake smiled obviously understanding the meaning behind my words.

My heart again started beating. We were lifted from the ground. That's when Aakesh held my hand.

"It's okay Bani, I am here.. "

Aakesh said sweetly and I tried calming myself down.

Aakesh was always like this. Sweet and thoughtful but what I noticed was a particular someone still stealing glances and looking at our interlocked hands.

Whatever I should not care.

The flight took off.

"Thank you Aakesh... "

I said.

" Most welcome.. "

He said with a smile.

"Baby you know I have thought that after we get married we will go to Switzerland for our honeymoon.. "

Mayu said.

" Whatever you want love.. "

He said with a smile.

I felt a prick in my heart. Love?

Fuck this is going out of hand. I shouldn't care about him. He is going to be Mayu's husband and I can be anything but not a homewrecker.

" So Ms writer.. Book launch's preparation is done..? "

Aakesh asked bringing me out of my chain of thoughts.

" Yeah kinda.. It still feels surreal.. I never imagined that things will happen like this.. "

I said.

"But I always knew that you will succeed.. "

He said with a smile.

"What about you?.. Did you talk to uncle?"

I asked and he sighed.

" No Bani.. You know him.. He is obsessed with his business.. "

He said with a heavy heart.

"Hey.. It's okay.. I know how much music is important for you and for a fact you will be the best guitarist one day..

I said placing my hand over his hand that was already holding my other hand.

He smiled.

" You know you are a sunshine.. "

He said and I could feel Veeranshu shifting a little on his seat.

" You are a beautiful person that is why you see beauty in everyone.. "

I said.

In few hours we landed and moved to the hotel that we had booked.

We got into our rooms - the girls in one and guys in another.

I got dressed in a multi colour outfit and left my hair open. Mayuri was also almost ready but Meera was still not dressed .

I got out and saw Tapish and Aakesh waiting for us.

" Woah.. Someone's looking beautiful.. "

Aakesh said and I smiled.

"And someone's looking handsome.. "

I said complimenting him back.

"Woah... Ms Righteous and Mr Musician MBA wala is a thing now..? "

Tapish said teasing us.

"Ahem.. Ahem.. "

Somebody cleared their throat and we three looked back. As I looked at the person for a second I couldn't take my eyes off, it was him dressed in a white T shirt , red jacket and blue jeans. He had his shades on and his hair perfectly set.
He looked dashing like always but what I noticed was that he was also still looking at me.We were silent but our eyes were screaming at each other.

The scream of cry, hatred and pain.

" Woah... So Ms Righteous is not so righteous.. "

Tapish said breaking us off our trance.

"What does that mean..? "

I snap back.

"Ogling your best friends Husband to be.. Damn.. "

He said and I got irritated with him and even more with myself because he was right in some stupid way.

"Shut up Tapish.. "

I said.

"Baby, how do I look.. ? "

I turned to look at Mayuri. Veeranshu was still looking at me as he said.

"You look beautiful... "

For a second my breathe seized as he still kept looking at me.

"You didn't even look at me baby.. "

Mayu said and he looked at her as if realising what he just did.

" I don't have to look at you.. I know you are beautiful no matter what you wear.. "

He said and Mayuri blushed as she held his hands.

This suddenly took me to the past.

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Flashback

The waves were touching the seashore as the sky was meeting the sea with the setting sun.

When one turned blue, the other turned blue and when one turned into shades of yellow and orange , the other did the same.

When one weep through rain the other turns violent seeing their lover in pain.
Sea and sky had their own love and banters.

But no matter what they always met at the end of the day.

I kept looking at the beautiful sunset dressed in a yellow dress. The certain section of the beach was decorated with lights and flowers.

I then looked at my hand interlocked with the love of my life.

I looked at Veer smiling and glowing beside me.

"Kya dekh rahi ho..? "

He asked.

" Tumhe.. "

I said playfully and he laughed.

" Itna khubsurat nazara hein aur tumhe mujhe dekh rahi ho.. "

He said.

" Woh iss jahaan ka khubsurat nazara hein, main toh Rab ke noor ko tum main dekh rahi hu.. "

I said still looking into his eyes.

He smiled and gently captured my lips with his.

It was sweet kiss full of love.

" Perks of falling in love with a writer.."

He laughed teasing me.

" Veer.. Tum bhi na.. ".

I said hitting his chest gently.

" No really sweetheart.. Kabhi kabhi tumhare khubsurat baton ka jawaab nahi hota mere pass.. "

He said cupping my face.

"Tumhara pyar words main nahi balki tumhare gestures main hein..mere bina kahe tum meri chot choti batein samjh jate ho..meri ek uff se tum khabra jate ho.. Mere liye khud ka khayal rakhna bhi bhul jate ho.. Isse zyada khubsurat aur kuch nahi ho sakta hein.. "

I said holding his hand on my face and kissing it.

"I love you sweetheart.. "

He said kissing on my forehead.

"I love you too meri jaan.. "

I said and we hugged each other. The warmth that we felt in each other's arm was heavenly.

"Waise maine tumhe compliment diya, mera compliment kaha hein..? "

I said in a childish tone and he chuckled.

" Tum toh roz khubsurat lagti ho.. Har din ke sath tumhari khubsurti badhti hein. Compliments deta gaya toh puri zindagi bas tumhari tareefon main nikal jayegi.. "

He said and I smiled.

"And somebody said I am not good with words."

I said imitating him and we laughed.

*Flashback ends*

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I came out of my trance.

Again I heard my heart breaking.
I am pathetic ain't I ?

Many people might feel that maybe I should forgive him and maybe that forgiveness will be my salvation.

But when I couldn't even forgive myself for what I put myself into then how will I forgive him?

"Sab kehte hein maaf kyun nahi kar deti ,
Bohot iss mohhabat ko aazamana hogaya.
Abb kaise batau main unn logon ko ki ,
Yahan khud ko maaf kiye zamana hogaya.. "

" Scandalous Bani Sharma.. "

Tapish said again smirking.

Now this guy is getting on my nerves.

Tapish used to give fake prescriptions to few people and earned money and I was against it. This was wrong. He was a doctor and he should have a sets of ethics and morales. Moreover those prescriptions were not for silly reasons, few drug addicts were involved in it.

I fought with him and since that time his attitude became worse. I know he is not that bad by heart and still consider him as my friend but this greed of money and power will ruin him and I want to save my friend.

Before I could retaliate Meera came.

"I am ready.. ".

Meera said excitedly.

" Humein toh laga sham hu ho jayegi.. "

Aakesh teased her and I laughed giving him a high five.

"Kya baat hein Bani.. Sis code bhul kar Aakesh ki side le rahi hein.. "

She said teasing me.

Well, everybody shipped me and Aakesh. Mayuri even said that Aakesh has a crush on me but he never made any move as such.

I think I need a little more time to heal myself before I start dating again.

Green flag ki khoj main kabhi kabhi hum hi red flag ban jante hein.

He was a gem of a person and he deserved the best. I didn't want him to fix me Or something because I had to do that myself if I wanted to be with a loving partner.

" Abb chale..? "

I said Cutting them off.

Everybody nodded and left one by one.
As I was about to leave I collided with someone and of course it had to be him.
My brown eyes against his grey ones.
I tried taking a step back as I noticed my bracelet getting stuck on his jackets button and we looked at each other in shock.

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Flashback

"Veer tum black kurta hi pehnoge diwali pe ..! "

I said on call.

" Arey par Daimaa mana kar rahi hein , unhone ne kaha tyohar ke din kala nahi pehenti.. "

He said

Daimaa was Veer's nanny. His mother was no more and she brought him up. His father was always busy with business and never had time for him. That is why he understood my pain and not just sympathize with it.

"Arey par phir mera K3G moment kaise recreate hoga..? "

I said.

"Kyaaa.. ? "

He asked.

"Yeah my k3G moment.. Srk ke kale kurte ke button main chunri phas jana.. "

I said dreamily.

" Siyapa Queen.. "

He said .

"Excuse me..! "

I said.

"Excused.. ".

He said.

" Ohh yes Veer good joke we are in class three after all.. "

I said and he laughed.

"Okay don't be angry now.. "

He said.

"I am not angry.. "

I said.

"Accha toh naak lal kyun hein phir.. "

He said and chuckled.

" Jao nahi baat karungi tumse.. "

I said.

"Areyyyy.. "

He said.

"Accha fine pehen lunga black kurta.."

He said.

"No it's fine Daimaa ko bura lagega.. "

I said.

"Sweetheart tum na kamaal aur bawal dono ho."

He laughs.

" Accha main bawal hoon dekh lena ek din ye button toh meri kalaiyon se phas jayega par main tumhare hathon se nikal jaungi "

I said teasing him.

"Aesa kabhi nahi hoga.. "

He said sincerely.

*Flashback ends *

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We looked at each other reliving that moment.

Sahi kehte hein log soch samajh kar bolna chahiye pata nahi kab konsi baat sach ho jaye.

I took off my bracelet from his button roughly and moved.

We all sat in the car and drove not realising that this journey was going to take away our friendship, bonds and.....

OUR LIVES

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