..-VeeBa OS - Touch of love-..

It has been few weeks since Karan walked into Preetampura. By now, Gunjan has realized that it is not a piece of cake to woo Karan with looks. He is more of a guy who respects girls and does not care much about the good looks. She had also noticed how comfortable Karan looked when Veera was around him. That had to be the case as they were best friends. Gunjan has started to impress Veera thinking that if she leaves Veera impressed, then Karan will get impressed in no time as Karan tends to like whatever Veera likes. And maybe, one day she will ask Veera to talk to Karan about her (Gunjan). Winning over Karan was difficult, and Gunjan is using Veera as a way to get to Karan.

It was Sunday and there was a Mela in the outer skirts of the village. Gunjan wanted to go with Karan but he was least interested. So Gunjan asked Veera to come along with them and was finally successful in convincing Karan to go to the mela with them.

Veera had been enjoying Karan's visit to her pind. Her dreams had finally come true to spend more time with Karan. Ranvi also forgave Karan for what he did back in Delhi but he still doesn't trust him completely. Veera did not fail to realize that Karan only thought of her as his best friend. He shared everything with her but never showed any signs of love. She did not want to give up on Karan, but decided not to disclose her true feelings to anyone about Karan. She left it all on her Rabb ji.

As she hasn't given up on Karan, Veera decided to dress up like a pure punjaban for the mela. She was wearing this beautiful anarkali red and white suit, with gold flats, not to forget her bangles and long earrings. Deep inside her heart, she knew that she wanted to impress Karan. She hoped to see a positive reaction from her best friend.

However, she did not know whose heart will she be setting on fire with her killer looks today.

Gunjan had always dressed up to her best, so she looked like a regular, any other day Gunjan, except she went for a dark lip color, with matching nail paint and jewelry. Mission Karan was her one and only purpose to go to the mela.

Karan was surprised to see Veera pulling off a new look with the traditional outwear. He gave her a side hug when he first saw her, which left Gunjan all green of jealousy. but she let it go convincing herself that it was a friendly hug.

They entered the field where Mela was happening. Veera saw the Chaat stall and screamed at the top of her lungs. Karan looked at Veera and then at the stall, they both looked at each other and started laughing. All three went to the Chaat stall and Veera-Karan started to feed each other, as they used to do back in Delhi. This irked Gunjan to the core.

Gunjan - Waah Veera.. I agree you two are friends, but this is a pind you see.. you don't want old aunties to talk at your backs about you two feeding each other in public.. so be careful.

Veera - Actually Gunjan didi, we have been doing this for some years now.. it was a natural reflex for us to see the chaat and feed each other.. can't help you know.. but if it's not appropriate then we won't do it.. Right Karan?

Karan - Yeah Veera... I agree.. but don't worry I will feed you a bunch of chaat when we see each other in Delhi.. Delhi ki aunties don't talk at the backs you know..

Veera laughed at his reply.. which bothered Gunjan even more.. Gunjan excused herself and went to the tap to wash her hands..

Baldev, who was sitting on his bike with his good-for-nothing friends, noticed Veera laughing off at something Karan said, and did not appreciate the way she felt too happy around Karan..

He saw his little sister walking away from the duo and noticed that she felt uncomfortable around them too.. and thats when he got curious to know what Veera-Karan were talking about..

He went to Gunjan to ask her about what is going on between Karan and Veera.. by that time, Veera and Karan were now at the Jalebi stall..

Gunjan was saying random stuff about Veera and Karan being friends only, when Karan tried to feed Veera the jalebi..

Veera - Noo Karan.. Gunjan didi will mind..

Karan - don't worry.. she isn't standing right next to us.. she is too busy to even notice us two..

and with that Karan fed her the hot jalebi and Veera enjoyed the Jalebi syrup..

Baldev had witnessed this little incident between Karan and Veera and he, for an unknown reason, went really mad at Veera for letting Karan feed her.. Gunjan couldn't see it as her back was facing the two friends..

Baldev's temper went up within few seconds..

Baldev - Gunjan.. go and send Veera at the back of Pakora stall.. make up any excuse but make sure Veera comes all by herself..

Gunjan saw this as opportunity to spend some moments with Karan..

Gunjan - Okay Veerji.. I will do as you say..

Baldev nodded his head in a yes and went to the place where Veera will be in few seconds..

By the time Gunjan got back to Veera-Karan, Veera was about to go and wash her hands too..

Gunjan - Veera, that tap has really cold water.. there is another with warm water at the back of Pakore stall.. go there.. they have some soap there too..

Veera believed her instantly and went to wash her hands..

While she was coming towards his way, Baldev realized how beautiful Veera looked today. She was not in her regular jeans or kurtas, but she was looking ethereal with the suit and bangles.. Baldev could not help but stare at her.. This was a whole new Veera.. her face had this glow.. glow due to happiness.. She looked really happy today in the mela..

Thinking of the word happy, Baldev realized that it was none other than Karan who made Veera happy with his stupid feeding sessions..

While Veera was about to open up the tap, someone grabbed her from her wrist and pulled her towards them.

Baldev had twisted her arm to her back and held her wrist in place, and with his other hand, he had managed to hold her other hand which he knew she will use to defend herself. He was too quick for her..

Veera looked at him and anger took over happiness in her eyes.. She felt uncomfortable with his hold and realizing they were too close to each other and Baldev have locked her in his arms, Veera shouted:

Veera - How dare you? What do you think you are doing..

Baldev shut her mouth with a jalebi and forced the big piece in her mouth.. she resisted but he kept stuffing her mouth with the jalebi..

If Veera had the power to kill people with her deadly glares, Baldev would have been dead by now..

Veera - Baldev. Yeh Kya badtameezi hai.. who the hell do you think you are..

She went on and on while Baldev was licking his two fingers that had some syrup sticking to them.

Veera - You are the most annoying person I have met in my entire life.. who do you think you are huh? Forcing me to eat this nonsense..

Baldev turned into a angry young man again - Whoever I am.. I am better than your so called best friend Karan.. get it?

Veera - where does Karan come into this now? You answer my question - why in the hell were you forcing me to eat that sh*t..

Baldev pulled her even closer and held her tightly from her back..

Baldev - acha?? If Karan feeds you then it is a jalebi, and if I feed you then it is a poison..?

Veera - Yes Yes Yes.. If Karan feeds me anything with his hands, then it is a blessing of Rabb ji.. but you.. Oh MY!! You are that species of fungi whose touch turns anything into poison.. you are worse than hell.. I will never touch anything that has been touched by you in any way.. and don't you ever compare Karan to yourself.. Kahaan Raja Bhoj, Kahaan Gangu Teli..

Veera couldn't say anything further because Baldev had placed his mouth right next to her lower lip where a little piece of jalebi was sticking.. He picked up the piece with his lips, leaving Veera shocked..

She went all quiet at his touch.. his grip had loosened around her and his hand which was at her back, found its way at the nape of her neck.. Baldev pushed the piece back into his throat and licked the same place briefly, making sure no traces of syrup were left behind..

Only God knew how much Baldev would thank Him for putting syrup into the jalebis from now on!

Baldev moved his face in front of Veera and she looked into his eyes..

She couldn't see the hatred, the disapproval, the disappointment anymore..

All she could see was this unknown emotion in his eyes.. His eyes were soft.. and were giving her an intense look.. She felt chills running down her spine as she was looking at him.

Baldev could not take his eyes off her.. She was standing at a very short distance from him and on top of that, was looking angelic in her red and white suit..

Baldev - sohni lag rahi o iss suit mein..

That brought Veera out of her thoughts.. She jumped away from him and looked down.. trying to ignore his burning looks at her..

Baldev smiled faintly at her reaction and thought of walking away as the best thing to do for now.. He knew whatever happened between them had left her shocked and she might need some time to put herself together..

Baldev started walking away, but stopped and turned back to her...

Baldev - Veera..

She looked up at him, still saying nothing..

Baldev - Aage se jab mere saahmne jalebi khaayegi toh dheyaan rakhio kahi honthon par na lag jaaye..😳 ( If you happen to eat jalebi in front of me again, then make sure it doesnt get on your lips..)