SS- Tera Pyar Hai Bas Meri Zindag Pt 12 pg 7 Dec10 - Page 4

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Tera Pyar Hai Bas Meri Zindagi 9


Jai stirred in his sleep, disturbed by the unfamiliar body burrowing close to him. His eyes opened to see Bani clinging to him, half sleeping on him, her long hair spread across his chest. The realization of the last night's events flooded his mind. A smile formed on his face to be immediately replaced by frown as the thought of what would happen when Bani woke up.

He gently brushed her hair, enjoying the silky feel of the black strands. Jai sighed, their lovemaking had been consensual, passionate and greedy. When they finally fell asleep, both of them had been exhausted. His thoughts sent a rush of familiar urge through his body and he groaned loudly.

"Stop that noise…" he heard Bani mumble into his skin, her warm breath creating a wet patch. "Sorry…" Jai whispered. Bani raised her head and opened her eyes, staring at him through a sleepy eyes. She flopped down and closed her eyes and then opened them wide as she felt her body press into his hard chest and reality of both of them being naked, sharing the same bed. Quickly she rolled off him and stared at the ceiling and after few moments, turned her head and found his gorgeous dark eyes gazing at her. A pink colour suffused her cheeks, "Did I…last night…did I…' she trailed off, clutching the sheets tightly to her. Jai nodded, a grin forming on his mouth, "You don't remember…you were…well…you were pretty demanding."

Bani gave a scream and covered her face with the sheet and he heard her muffled voice, "I hate you…"

"I love you…" Jai replied playfully.

Bani slowly lowered the sheet, her eyes hooded slightly, "What did you say?"

Jai leaned over her, "I…love…you." And he claimed her lips in a gentle kiss. Bani resisted momentarily and then wrapped her hands around his neck, pulling him closer and kissing him back. When she released her hold, Jai lifted his head and raised an eyebrow.

"What?" Bani asked loudly.

Jai smirked enjoying her discomfiture, "Nothing…can you repeat what you just did…I rather liked it."

Bani smothered her giggle, "I loved it too…I never thought kissing could be this much fun."

Jai threw his head back and laughed, "You are so unpredictable. Tell me…do you remember anything from last night…"

Bani shook her head, "Not much…but I guess that's good. At least I won't know what stupid things I did. I mean…I have never slept with a boy before."

Jai growled and pulled her into a tight hug. "Good thing…I mean…I am glad you were not so liberal in that department. I enjoyed fulfilling every bit of your demand last night."

Bani pushed at his chest lightly and titled her head so she could look at him. "Was I so bad? What did I ask you to do?"

Jai rubbed his cheek against her, his stubble grazing her skin and he whispered, "We could repeat it what we did last night…and you would find out what we did last night."

Bani turned bright red and buried her face in his chest, breathing in the muskiness of his skin. She felt Jai's hand run down her bare back, sending a thrilling rush through her body. When Jai pushed her gently down on the bed and pressed down on her, she did not protest but started an exploration of her own.


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Jai woke up late, Bani had fallen asleep and he let her sleep as he showered and got ready. Masi and Raunaq were sitting idly when he went down. Masi gave a knowing smile while Raunaq wished him good morning. When Raunaq disappeared to get coffee for Jai, masi teased Jai, "Looks like finally my bahu is keeping you busy."

Jai felt embarrassed, "Masi…please don't start. At least be happy…you might get your wish to be grandma will get fulfilled finally."

Masi sighed and patted Jai's hand, "Yes…yes…it will be wonderful to see little munna running around this house again."

Raunaq came back with the coffee, her cheeks flushed as she caught masi's words. She set the tray down quietly and offered Jai coffee cup without looking up at him.


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Raunaq knocked on the bedroom door. She heard Bani's muffled voice and opened it slightly. "Can I come in? Are you decent?" she asked as an afterthought.

"Di…come in. I am not naked."

Raunaq entered to find Bani wrapped in her robe and sitting cross legged flicking TV channels. She sat down next to Bani.

You know it's past lunch time. Jai left…I think he was waiting for you to come down."

The pink colour on Bani's cheek did not go unnoticed by Raunaq. "You can't hide up here you know…it's nothing to be ashamed of."

"Di…what has he been saying? He did blabber everything to masi did he?" Bani wailed, her face showing horror of what everyone was thinking.

"Stop it Bani…nothing of the sort. Jai never said anything. Are you having regrets?" Raunaq asked with concern.

Bani shook her head a bit too vigorously, "No! I mean…it wasn't too bad."

Raunaq laughed, "You are impossible. Anyway I don't want to hear your bedroom secrets. Just get ready and come down. I will get lunch ready for you."

"Di…you're the best." Bani launched herself at Raunaq and hugged her tightly.


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Jai entered his home, looking tired. He had only meant to be at the office for couple of hours but had ended up staying longer. His eyes immediately turned to the part of the room where he heard Bani's voice. She was sitting with masi, both watching something on television. Bani sensed someone was watching her turned her head and immediately blushed on meeting Jai's eyes. Jai smiled and then walked towards his study.

Masi nudged Bani, "Jaa…make a cup of coffee for him. He looks tired." Bani got up reluctantly and went to kitchen to get coffee.

Few minutes later bani entered the study, her stomach full of butterflies. Jai looked up and smiled at her warmly. "Come here…" He held his hand out to her. Bani set the coffee mug down and then walked around the desk and put her hand gingerly in his. Jai gripped it tightly and pulled her onto his lap.

"Missed me?" he asked huskily as he buried his face in her hair. Bani shook her head, "No!" she giggled. "I got lots of rest and then di made me lunch and…then masi wanted some company…so we were watching a movie."

Jai nipped her earlobe making Bani squirm and pummel his chest. "May be I should go back to the office." Bani wrapped her arms around his neck, "No…you can't. I mean…"

"You mean what…Bani?" Jai asked teasingly.

Bani shrugged, "I don't know…may be we can go out again…do something?"

Jai laughed and said loudly, "Oh…I want to do something for sure…don't know if you have same thing on your mind."

Bani shoved at his chest, trying to get out. "Such…dirty mind. We don't have to…do that all time."

Jai gripped her tighter, "Yes we do…we are newly married…and that is what couples do…plus we haven't even had a honeymoon yet."

Bani gave a deep sigh, "I don't want to go anywhere. I like it here."

Kissing her forehead Jai became serious, "I am glad you like it here…I had doubts if you would be happy…with me."

"Why?" Bani asked in surprise.

"Because someone didn't want to get married."

"Yes…but you should thank dadi…she put a gun to my head." Bani giggled, envisioning her dadi with a gun in her hand.

"Yes…I should. I think she knew what she was doing."

Bani punched him in his chest, "Oh please…don't go gaga over dadi…you don't really know her."

Jai smiled at Bani, "But I will get to know her…wonder if she has any useful tips…you know…how to turn you into an obedient wife."

"OH! You!" Bani punched Jai's chest again.

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Part 10

Bani stood on the balcony of her room and watched Raunaq an Hanif taking a walk in the grounds of the mansion. She frowned as she heard faint sound of laughter float in the air from the couple below. Her fingers gripped the metal bar tightly as she saw Raunaq lean in slightly close to Hanif and say something. What was her sister upto?

A pair of familiar arms wound around her waist and lips pressed at the side of her neck. She inhaled the musky scent of his aftershave and sighed. "What are you doing here?" she heard Jai's muffled voice against her skin. Bani wiggled a little. "Nothing!"

Jai lifted his head and took a glance over her shoulder. "Liar!" he said with soft laughter. "You are spying on your sister." Bani shoved her elbow back, "I am not…"she said annoyed by his comment.

Jai turned her round and tilted her chin up and stared deeply into her eyes. "Hmm…wonder what is going on in that head of yours. You are not jealous are you." he teased with a grin.

Bani glared at him, pushing at his chest. "Why should I be jealous?"

"Well Hanif is better looking than me. And a little younger."

Getting highly irritated now, Bani tried to swipe at his chest, failing as Jai dodged out of the way. "Go away…I don't want to talk to you." Bani pouted and turned her back on him.

Jai pulled her snug against him and nuzzled her neck, and said huskily against her ear, "I don't want to talk…I want to make love to you. You are driving me crazy…you look so s**y when you are mad."

Before she could utter a retort, Bani found herself being picked up and carried inside the room.

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Hanif entered Jai's cabin looking somewhat flustered. Jai stared at him. "What's up Hanif?"

"Err…Jai bhaiya…Can I ask you something?"

"Sure"

Hanif rubbed the back of his neck and stared at Jai. "It's Raunaq. I mean can I have your permission to take her out."

Jai threw his head back and roared with laughter. "Really Hanif…" he laughed some more. Hanif looked embarrassed.

"Why do you need my permission? Of course you can go out, if she agrees.'' Sobering a little he said with a smirk, "Actually as an after thought…you should ask my wife. After all she is her sister."

'Bhabhi…" Hanif stuttered, "But Jai bhaiya…they are under your care…I mean…her dadi expects you to take care of her."

Jai nodded, "I guess so. But honestly Hanif. I have no problem. And I was joking about Bani, but she is very attached to Raunaq you know."

Hanif smiled, "I know…bhabhi sometimes watches me like hawk."

Jai laughed again. "I know. Poor thing…she is scared you might elope with her."

Hanif's cheek smudged red. "How can you think like that?"

Jai arched his brow, "I am a guy too…she is very pretty Hanif. I am sure there are plenty of men who give her a second look."

A look of anger flitted through Hanif's eye, he masked it quickly. "I just like to get her know a little better. She is so good with Arif…and Arif loves her."

"Well then…what are you waiting for? You should grab the opportunity. I think she will make a wonderful wife and mother." Jai spoke bluntly.

Hanif gave a rueful smile. "I am scared…what if she is not looking for marriage?"


Jai tapped his desk lightly, "So you are serious. About time too! Arif needs a mother."

"I thought I would be able to raise him by myself. But its getting harder." Hanif said with a deep sigh.

'Well then you have my blessings…and I think you will make Bani's dadi very happy."

"Thanks Jai bhaiya. Will you talk to bhabhi? Tell her I am not going to run off with her sister."

Jai laughed, "I will try."


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Jai entered his bedroom to find Bani sprawled on the floor. Papers, pencils and boxes of crayons were spread around her. "What are you doing baby?' he asked throwing his jacket and laptop on the bed. Bani sat up and looked at him. "I was bored…and decided to do some sketching." Jai crouched down beside her and picked up the paper and looked at them. "These are good…" he said after a while. "Did you study art at school?"

Bani shook her head, "No. You really think they are good?" she asked, her eyes searching his for confirmation. Jai smiled and ruffled her hair, "Yes…baby. I think you should think of studying art at a college." He kissed her lightly on her lips. Standing up her pulled her up and wrapped his arms around her. "Do I get a cup of coffee made by your hands?" he asked softly.

"I make horrible coffee." Bani puckered face as she replied.

Jai grazing his chin against her face, "It doesn't taste horrible to me."

Bani pushed at him, "Fine…go get changed…I will be back with your coffee."

Bani paused at the door, "Do you really mean it? Going to college…doing art?"

"Of course…darling. I think you have a talent…you should explore it." Jai replied.

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Part 11


Jai stared down at Bani lying on top of his chest, her long hair splashed across her bare back, her fingers running through the sparse hair on his chest. A silly grin formed on his face as he remembered Bani's visit to his office earlier in the day.

Jai had been surprised when Bani had marched into his office unannounced in the morning. She had dressed casually in jeans, red tank and her hair held back by a clip. Her smile had made his heart go crazy and she had come around and hugged him.

"I just went and enrolled in the art college. I am starting tomorrow." She had said excitedly, her eyes sparkling madly. "And I went to the doctor too."

Jai had gulped, "Doctor?"

Bani had nodded and then rummaged in her bag and taken a package out and gave it to him. "I am not pregnant…thank God."

"Pregnant?"

Bani had given him a quizzical look, "I said not…anyway…you have to start using those…I am not going to walk around in the college with a big lump. I don't want any babies."

"You don't want babies!" Jai had looked at the package of condoms in his hand. "But we never talked about babies."

Bani had glared at him, "No…we did not. We just did it. I was nervous as hell as I gave the blood test. Just prayed it would be negative."


Jai had put the package on the desk and pulled her gently on his lap.

"I am confused. Why don't you want babies?"

"I can't go to college and have babies at the same time. Anyways…don't you think I am too young to have babies?"

"Yes…but since we are talking about babies…I think I would like to have babies with you."

Bani had frowned at him and then pursed her lips, "Well…we are not going to have any babies now. We will discuss it when I finish college…not before."

Jai had smirked and pulled her close and whispered, "What if we get carried away…and don't use the condom?"

"Huh…as if I am going to let that…I am not having s** unless you make use of the condoms." Bani had snapped back.

Jai had picked up the packaged and his eyes had danced devilishly, "Hmm…here I thought I would get one my fantasy fulfilled…making love to you in my office."

Bani had jumped out of his lap and snatched the package off condoms and glared, "You can forget that! I am going home." And had rushed out of his office as he had sat and chuckled loudly.

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Jai shifted slightly to get more comfortable. He ran his hands through Bani's hair. "Bani…I have to talk to you about something."

"huh…"

"Bani…look at me. I want to see your face."

Bani shifted and then rested her chin on the back of her hands resting on his chest. She gave a lazy smile, sending Jai's pulse hammering into overdrive. He tugged at a strand of her hair, "if you keep looking at me like that…" he left the rest unfinished. Bani giggled and then sobered up, "What did you want to talk about?"

"Hanif…" Bani interrupted him, "I think he is getting to be a bit of a nuisance…he took di out for dinner yesterday. I mean…shouldn't he spend time with Arif…after work."

Jai laughed softly, "Are you jealous? Why shouldn't Raunaq go out with Hanif? Or precisely why should Hanif not take your sister out?"

"Just shouldn't…he has a kid. And…well she…she is my di." Bani said lamely.

Jai hauled her up to hug her lightly, "Listen Bani…Raunaq is grown up. She has the right to decide about her life. You don't want her to grow old, lonely and all alone…do you?"

Bani shook her head, her hair flying lightly, "No…but…"

"No buts baby…I think Hanif is a good guy…who will make your di very happy."

Bani looked at him through slitted eyes, "Do you know something that I don't?" she asked suspiciously.

Jai smirked, "May be…"

Bani dug her nail into his skin, "Tell me…or..."

"Or what Bani? Don't start something you might not like." Jai threatened.

"uff…" She slumped against him. "You are a tyrant Jai Walia."

"And you are bratty wife Bani Walia." Jai smothered his laughter in her hair.

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part 12

"Aunty…aunty…uff…where are you…" Arif puckered his lips, his eyes narrowing as he looked around in the room. Raunaq came out of the bathroom and smiled. "Arif…hello…when did you come?" She bend down and hugged him.

Arif wrapped his arms around her neck and kissed her cheek and then whispered. "Aunty…I have a secret…to share with you. But first…you promise not to tell anyone…not even Bani chachi."

Raunaq nodded, "Ok…what is it?"

"I am going to get a new…mommy." Arif said proudly.

Raunaq's face paled, a shock written over it. Hanif…getting married. But he never mentioned seeing anyone or thinking of it. Next minute Raunaq reprimanded herself…why should Hanif disclose something so personal to her? But her heart felt as if was dying, she had slowly fallen for the charm of Hanif. His good looks, his quiet manners and his thoughfulness…and Arif…how could she not love the man? He was such a caring father to the little boy. Yesterday when Hanif had taken them for ice-cream, they had such a fun, she had almost like as if they were a family. And the way Hanif had…looked at her. His eyes had seemed to be saying things, which he did not express in words. Had she misread him? May be she had fooled herself into seeing things that were not there.

Arif tugged at Raunaq's hand. "Aunty…say something. Oh I hope…I like her as much as you. You are the bestest aunty in the whole world…I love you." He wrapped his small arms around Raunaq's leg and hugged her. Tears lined her eyes, which Raunaq quickly brushed away. She would be happy for Arif…yes…as long as Arif was happy, she would be get over her infatuation. The silent pacification did nothing to help warm her heart, it felt cold as if frozen.

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Hanif sat in the study with Jai, looking nervous.

"Come on Hanif…what is there to be nervous. Just ask her yaar…if you don't…you will never find out if she feels anything for you." Jai spoke as he stood before Hanif, his face irritated by Hanif's dithering.

"Are you sure Jai? I won't be making a fool of myself." Hanif asked nervously.

Jai slapped him on the back, "Go on…find her right now…take her out in the gardens and get down on your knees and tell her you love her."

Hanif laughed, "You make it sound as if it is so easy."

Jai rolled his eyes, "It is easy…you either love her you don't…if you do then you have to tell her."

Just then there was a knock on the study door.

"Come in…" Jai hollered a little loud.

The door opened and Raunaq stood their holding Arif's hand. She smiled softly. "I was just taking Arif out to park…to play. And I wanted to let Hanif know."

Jai nudged Hanif and said under breath, "Go on…here is your chance…go with them."

Hanif stood up and gave a restrained snile, "I will come with you guys…I am done talking with Jai bhaiya."

"Go on…get out of here." Jai pushed Hanif towards the door.

Hanif, Raunaq walked quietly along the road, Arif babbling loudly as he held onto Raunaq's hand. Hanif took glances at Raunaq from the corner of his eyes. She looked a little sad he noted. May be something had upset her. He sighed deeply and wondered if he should propose to her or not.

They reached the park and Arif pulled his hand out and ran towards the slides. "Arif…careful…" Raunaq called out.

Hanif laid his hand on her arm, an electric shock seemed to rip down his arm. Raunaq felt the warmth from his hand flood on her skin. She gazed up at him to meet his eyes. "He will be ok…" Hanif said soflty. "Come let us sit down." He motioned toward an empty bench.

Hanif sat down next to Raunaq, his arm causally running across the back of the bench. He watched as Arif came down the slide and then promptly get up and run back to climb back up. "How was your day?" Hanif forced himself to make conversation.

"Ok…a little boring now that Bani is going to college." Raunaq replied. "What about you?" she asked not looking at him.

"Busy…well we are always at the office. There are always new projects going on." Hanif answered casually.

"May be…I should think of finding something to do…" Raunaq said thoughtfully, "I shouldn't sit at home and idle away."

Hanif turned and looked at the side of her face. "Really…you want to do something else?"

Raunaq now slowly looked up, "Haan…I mean…do something useful. There is not much to do at home with the servants doing most of the things."

Hanif felt his heart beating a little faster, perspiration along the hairline. "There is something…that you can do…I mean that is if you…really are happy about it."

Raunaq looked surprised, "There is something I have in mind…I don't have any real work experience."

Hanif laughed softly, "I don't think it matters." Then taking her hand gently in his, he gazed sincerely in his eyes, his voice low, "Raunaq…I have been meaning to ask you this…I don't know if you have ever thought about it or not…but I like you a lot…well I think I have fallen in love with you…and Arif adores you too…so I can't think of a better person than you to marry. I mean I have been scared of marrying again…because I didn't want anyone that would not love Arif…and you love him…don't you?" Hanif paused, waiting for Raunaq to answer.

There were tears in her eyes, Raunaq couldn't see his face clearly as she nodded. Hanif squeezed her hand. "Then…will you Raunaq accept me as your life partner…your husband?"

Tears now rolled steadily down Raunaq's cheek. She became too emotional to answer him. Here she had been feeling down, because she had felt she was going to lose him to someone else. Hanif looked a bit concerned, "Are you ok?" he asked, pulling a handkerchief out and dabbing Raunaq's cheek.


Raunaq nodded and then she flung herself at him, not caring of people watching and whispered "Yes…Oh Hanif…I want to be with you and Arif. I love you." She declared boldly.

Hanif hugged her tight.

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Part 13

Bani clawed at Raunaq frantically, "Di…no you can't do this…you can't leave me. I can't leave without you…you have always sorted things out for me…I won't have anyone to share my secrets with. I hate Hanif…" she shouted heatedly.

Raunaq tried to keep her face straight. She was expecting an outburst from Bani, a bout of over drama. Bani always liked to blow up when changes were trust upon her. When Raunaq remained quiet, Bani pouted and glared at her. "Well…why are you not saying anything?"

Raunaq giggled, "If I say something, you are not going to like it anyway…so why bother. And you don't really hate Hanif, you are just jealous of him."

"No I am not…he is not my type." Bani bawled conceitedly.

"Haan…my Hanif is nothing much compared to your Jai…but I love him…and he loves me." Raunaq expressed passionately. "And I wasn't talking about you having other ideas about your jiju. I meant you are jealous because someone else needs me more than you."

Bani glared even more, her cheeks turning red. She stomped her foot. "Fine…I don't like sharing you. What is wrong in that? He can get himself another wife. There are plenty of women out there."

"Oh stop it Bani! Why should he go else where? Have you ever thought of doing something to make me happy? Ever?" Raunaq asked irritatedly.

Bani looked disturbed hearing Raunaq's word. She tugged at her dress agitatedly, "Di…you are not happy being here with me?" she asked, sounding as if deeply hurt.

Raunaq felt guilty, she hugged Bani, "My silly, sweet adorable girl…of course I love being with you…but you know I always had dreams like all other girls…someone who loved me…my own home, kids…" she trailed off wistful, a soft glow of dreams to be fulfilled in her eyes."

Bani stared at Raunaq, as if seeing her in a new light. Her di had dreams…dreams she never once shared with her…and she…show stupid of her…selfish of her…never once cared enough to ask her di.

"Oh di…I am so stupid. How horrible I have been? Never once thought…I mean never ever asked you if you were unhappy.' Bani started to cry softly.

"Don't…don't cry Bani. You are not selfish. And I am not unhappy…never. If it were not for amma and you…I would never have known what it is to be loved. But if you really hate Hanif that much…than…than I won't get married."

"Nahin di…no. I don't hate Hanif…really. I just…said it because I was angry…and don't you say no now…I will tell dadi." Bani threatened with tears still rolling out of her eyes.

Raunaq smiled, "Dadi knows…you think I would do anything without asking her first."

Bani half laughed and half cried. "Haan…you are her ladli beti na…of course you would tell her first. What did she say?"

"She is coming tomorrow to give us her blessing."

"Tomorrow…you are getting married tomorrow!"

Raunaq shook her head, "No…not so soon." Raunaq blushed, "Hanif has to sort some things out…"

Bani pinched Raunaq's cheek, "You are blushing…wooha…oh God…Oh God…Arif will become my nephew…ayeeeee…am I always going have to babysit him?"


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Raunaq sat quietly waiting to be called down. Her heart beat erratically, nervousness making it beat fast and slow. Dadi had spent few minutes crying with her, both of them had been quiet emotional. Dadi had been overcome by seeing Raunaq glow in the bright red lengha and antique jewellery that dadi herself had worn for her wedding.

The hall downstairs was filled with guest invited to the nikaah ceremony. The room was decorated with fresh flowers and silks. Bani moved around restlessly, waiting for the ceremony to begin. She was wearing a dark green silk lengha embroidered with gold and silver thread. Her long hair was tied back, plaited and almost covered with flowers. Jai sat by Hanif watching Bani should half closed eyes, half paying attention to what others were talking around him. Arif sat in his lap, for once behaving and sitting quietly.

Bani walked down with Raunaq when the appointed time drew near. She sat next to Raunaq, listening avidly to the words being read from the Quran, and then the proposal and acceptance from Hanif and Raunaq to complete the marriage. Both Hanif and Raunaq signed the marriage contract, along with dadi and Jai.

The rest of the evening passed by quickly with lavish dinner and the final ceremony of Hanif and Raunaq sitting side by side and reading the prayers. Bani started crying silently as she realized, this was it…soon Raunaq would be gone from her home. Jai quietly slipped his arm across Bani's shoulder to comfort her.

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Part 14

Jai entered his bedroom, carrying Arif, who had fallen asleep on the sofa downstairs. The last few guests who had dawdled about, finally left and he was able to make his way upstairs. He watched her curled up on the bed, still wearing the sari and jewellery from the wedding. Jai carefully set Arif on his side of the bed and covered him up.

Walking around the bed, Jai sat down and watched Bani, her face tear stained from crying. He gently shook her, "Bani…wake up and change into your nightie." When she failed to open her eyes, he gently blew on her face. Bani swiped across her face and mumbled incoherently. Jai blew again and called out her name softly, "Bani…"

Bani opened her eyes slightly, stared at Jai and closed it again. "Let me sleep Jai…not tonight…I am tired." She mumbled. Jai laughed. "Bani…darling. Just change out of the sari…I promise I will leave you alone after that…and anyway…I won't be doing anything tonight…as we have an extra lttle bundle in bed tonight.

Bani's eyes flew up, "What! Bundle…what bundle?"

Jai raised his finger to his lips and shushed her, "Arif…remember he is sleeping over."

"OH…humph…I forgot. Why is he sleeping here anyway? I thought he would sleep in the other room like always?" Bani asked, sitting up and looking at Arif sleeping soundly.

"He was a bit upset…wanted to go with his mom and dad." Jai replied, caressing Arif's forehead gently, "Poor chap…was so excited of sleeping at home…with his new mommy."

Bani giggled, "Poor jiju…wonder how he would have spent his suhaag raat if Arif had tailed them back home."

Jai swot her arm lightly, "Hmm…you are bad…well let's just say…unlike me…I don't think Hanif will find his bride fast asleep in bed on their first night."

The red colour quickly spread across Bani's cheek and she pulled a face, "Not fair…I didn't get chance to date you…may be if we had few dates…I would have been ready to tangle with you."

Jai pulled her up and pushed her towards the bathroom. "I am glad we didn't date…my love life would have been bit boring. I like the excitement it has…I can never figure out what is going in your crazy head." Bani stopped and eyed him top to bottom, she ran the tip of her tongue across her lips and then said a little huskily, "You know if Arif wasn't here…I would show you…what is going on in my crazy head." With a chuckle Bani pulled her tongue out at Jai and then ran into the bathroom.

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Two years later…
Jai fidgeted with the neck of his sherwani…he felt hot and stuffy in the damn thing. He kept on looking towards the stairs…what the hell was his wife upto? All the guests had arrived and were waiting for her to come down. Hanif walked upto him. "Jai…how long before my salliji decides to grace us with her presence."

Jai rolled his eyes, "I don't know…I am not as lucky as you. See what I have to put up with."

Hanif laughed, his eyes zooming in on Raunaq who was heavily pregnant but still looked amazingly beautiful. At the moment she seemed to be happy to play hostess on behalf of her sister. "Haan…I am lucky. Allah has been doubly kind to me."

Jai thumped Hanif on the back, "Thanks yaar…some of us can only curse the power to be. Anyway…I feel as if ten years down the road…Bani will still be an enigma to me."

"By the way…when do you go on your honeymoon?" Hanif asked.

Arif who had joined them piped up, "What is honeymoon papa? Can we go too?"

Jai laughed and tousled his head, "You will have to wait a long time to go on one…Arif…first you have to grow up like your father…and then find a pretty girl like your mama and then you can go on a honeymoon."

Arif looked puzzled, "Really papa? Why do I need a pretty girl? Girls are not fun!"

Hanif and Jai both laughed, "Wait till you go up…you little imp…then we will tell you all."

Arif looked at both the men as if they had gone crazy. He decided to go and find his friends."

Jai felt prickles on the back of his neck. He turned his head and looked up at the top of the stairs. His breath caught in his throat. Bani was walking down the stairs looking divan in a black and red sari. The chiffon and zardosi creation had transformed her into a elegant beauty. Her black hair was put up in an elegant style. The blouse was low and showed off the ruby chocker around neck with matching earrings. Today she was wearing light makeup…something, which she rarely did. Bani met Jai's gaze and smiled at him. Jai slowly walked towards her in a daze. He still couldn't believe this was his wife. Two hours ago, she was still roaming around in jeans and a t-shirt splattered with paint. A cotton scarf had held her hair back that she liked to use to keep paint getting on her hair. Most of her time now was spent in the room which she had converted into her art studio.

Bani reached up and kissed Jai on cheek, "Sorry…"

Jai trailed his hand around her waist in a possessive grip and wished her, "Happy birthday darling. I am sorry I invited all these people…because there is only one thing that I want to do with you right now…" He whispered in her ears.

Bani dug her elbow in his side, "Really darling…but it's my birthday and I want to party."

It was agonizing for Jai to watch Bani socialize with the guests. The cake had been cut and demolished. The food had been devoured and now the guests were enjoying the dj's music frenzy. He watched as Bani danced with some of her college friends. Raunaq and Hanif walked up to Jai. "Jai..why aren't you dancing?" Raunaq asked.

Jai made a face, "Your sister doesn't have time to dance with me." Hanif laughed, "Come one Jai…just go and drag her away…like caveman…stake your claim."

Raunaq slapped Hanif's arm, "Hanif…watch what you say." Turning her attention back to Jai, "Anyway Jai…I am going to go home now…I am feeling tired."

Jai looked concerned, "Are you ok? You must be exhausted…you have been on your feet ever since you came."

Hanif put his arm around Raunaq, "I keep on telling her to rest, but she doesn't listen."

Jai smiled, "Let me get Bani…at least she can see you off. We will be gone for two weeks."

"Does she know yet?" Raunaq asked.

Jai shook his head, "It's a surprise…I will tell her before we have to leave for the airport."

Bani waved at Jai. Jai motioned her to come. Bani left her friends and came over, looking flushed and a little breathless. "Di…come and dance a little."

Raunaq shook her head…No way…You go ahead. I going to leave now. I need to put my feet up."

Bani hugged Raunaq, "Oww di…thanks for everything. Goodnight…goodnight Jiju…take care of di."

Hanif hugged her, "Good night…enjoy the rest of the night."

Jai took hold of Bani's arm and walked with Hanif, Raunaq and arif and saw them off. When the car had disappeared, Jai turned to Bani, "I need some time with my wife…do you have some time free for me this night Bani?" Jai asked with a smirk.

"Jaiiiiiiiii…come dance with me…we haven't danced." Bani said gripping his arm tightly.

Jai tugged at her until she was close to him. His eyes wandered over her face, his voice low and husky, "I have a surprise for you…do you want to know?"

Bani's eyes sparkled, she giggled and jumped, wrapping her arms around jai's neck, "Oh…I was waiting….wondering why you have not given me a pressie yer…what is it?"

Jai just stared at her, not saying anything, watching her grow impatient. "Jaiiii…come one …where is it?"

Chuckling Jai held her, "Paris…we are going to Paris for two weeks…remember you said you wanted to go their and paint…well darling you will have two weeks to paint to your heart's content."

Bani screamed, "Pais…when? When? I can't wait."

"Well you don't have to wait…we leave for the airport in one hour."

"One hour…Jai Walia…are you nuts…I have to pack all my stuff…all my art stuff takes time to pack."

Jai put a finger on her lips, "Shh…you don't have to do anything…everything is taken care off. You just have to get in the car with me and fly off."

"But how…my clothes…my books…my paints…" Bani wailed.

Jai kissed her hard, "I said don't worry. I have everything under control."

Bani dropped her arm to the side, still looking unconvinced, her eyes searched Jai's for truth. "Ok…baba…I will find out if you did get everything that I may need."


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Paris…

"Bani…" Jai blew a trail of hot breath down her bare back, stopping at curve of her slender waist. He tugged at the thin silver chain resting on her honey brown skin. His hand then followed the chain to the front of and came to rest on her belly. "Bani…are you awake?' he asked softly.

"What do you think?" Bani grumbled. "You haven't let me sleep ever since we've been bed." Bani turned and then pulled the bed sheet up to cover her nakedness. Jai sidled up and leaned on his side. His eyes did not show the jet lag or tiredness of the long journey. "You know Bani…I didn't come here to sleep. I am going to make up for the two years of playing to your whims and fancies…we are on our honeymoon your know…and you know what that means…you only get to leave the bed when I say so."

Bani raised her brow and stared hard, "You know…Jai. I thought this trip was my birthday gift…and now it's become your honeymoon. I mean I have I been denying you s** for two years. Gosh…I have had to make sure I carried condoms around in my purse, just in case my dear husband got amorous."

Jai snaked his arm across her waist. "Bani…we have to talk about those packets of condoms…you know it is kind of embarrassing when they drop out of your bag when you take your wallet or cell phone out of the bag. Couldn't you leave them at home?"

"I wonder why men are embarrassed about condoms. I mean they are used for a reason…you know…unless you men want to leave a trail of unwanted babies around." Bani mused. "I mean we didn't want a baby…so we were being careful…what is wrong in that?"

Jai groaned, "That doesn't the whole world has to know….about them." Bani pushed at Jai, making him fall on his back, she sat up, still clutching the sheet. "Do you want babies Jai?"

Jai pulled her down on him, "I want lots of babies…especially with you. A couple of crazy girls just like my wife and couple of boys just as cute and handsome as me."

"Are you sure you can handle me and my daughters…we will drive you crazy."

Jai sighed deeply, "I know…but I love you for who you are…you make my life full of surprises…unpredictable."

For a moment Bani went quiet, she gazed emotionally and deeply in Jai's eyes. She questioned herself as usual, how come she got lucky and found someone who made her feel complete. Bani felt flutter in her heart along with gentle rush of warm sensation on her skin. Her lips parted as she touched his gently. The kiss did not remain soft, but ignited into a passionate onslaught between them.


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Epilogue…

Five years later…

"Papa!" A two year old hurls herself across the marble floor and wraps her tiny arms around her father's leg. She looks up, her mop of curly black hair bouncing and her dark brown eyes sparkling bright. Jai bend down and picked up his little girl. "Hello princess…." He kisses her cheeks and then proceeds to tickle her, sending her into a fit of giggle. After few minutes, Jai asks her, "Where is mamma?"

"Studio!" came the pat reply, "Lets go papa…you have to give mamma kissy too."

Jai sets his daughter down and follows her up the stairs, loosening his tie and discarding his jacket. He let his daughter lead him as always to the studio, where Bani was found most days, painting, drawing or sketching away. Some days she could also be found just sitting and staring at her works scattered about the room.

The door was open and little Krishna rushed in, "Mamma!" Bani turned her head and looked in her direction. She dropped her paintbrush and wiped her hands on the rag tucked into the pocket of her jeans. "Hey…" Bani walked slowly towards Jai. Krishna clutched at Bani's leg. "Mamma…kissy!" and she puckered up her lips and then made a slobbering noise. Jai pulled Bani into a hug and then kissed her hard on the lips. Krishna clapped, "Now me…kissy mamma." Jai rolled his eyes and then bent down and picked Krishna up and held her close so she could kiss Bani. Krishna wrapped her tiny arms around Bani's neck and kissed Bani on the lips.

"Copycat!" Jai said loudly. Bani grinned at him, "Well you are the teacher…and kids learn what their parents do." Jai chuckled, "Yeah…just hope kissing is all she sees us do. I would dread for her to see what her mommy gets up to when she is not painting."

Bani lashed out, "Jai…watch what you say too. She is too smart for her age."

Jai ticked Krishna again, "I know…smart like her papa."

Bani poked her tongue out. "I hope the next one is not so smart like her mommy. At least than I will be able to say…just like momma."

Jai pulled snug to him, "Bani…you know I am just teasing. I told you I just wanted girls and that to just as beautiful and crazy like you. I hope you are not going to keep me waiting long for the next one."

Bani scowled, "Jai Walia…it's not in my hand. I am not stopping you making babies…but it seems the harder you try…the harder it becomes for me to get pregnant. May be you should go celibate for a while."

Krishna tapped her hands across Jai's chin and giggled, "papa go celli…"

Jai tweaked her nose and then winked at Bani, 'Yes papa will go silly…but you will not like that princess…I have to get you little baby brother or sister."

Krishna became hyper excited hearing the word baby and clapped her hands, "I want a cute baby…can we go shop papa and Krissy buy a baby. Masi…masi go buy baby."

Bani tapped her hand against her forehead. "This girl…Raunaq must have told her she got baby from a shop."

Jai laughed, "Poor Raunaq…what else could she say…when this little devil asks so many questions."

Bani sighed, "We should go and see didi…see how she is doing with the little one."

"Why don't we go to the farmhouse for a weekend…invite them too? It will give them a break. Hanif was grumbling how he doesn't have time at home with two more little one to look after."

"Excellent idea…may be we can stay on for few more days…I am sure I will get some inspiration to paint whist down there."

"Ok..fine by me. A mini vacation…I am always ready to spend more time with my two princesses."

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Raunaq lounged in a chair beside Bani, sipping lime juice. Bani sat cross-legged sketching away. "What are you sketching now? Let me see."

Bani grinned at her, pushing away at strands of hair that had escaped from under the straw hat. She held out the pad for Raunaq to see. A black and white sketch was coming to life of Hanif sleeping under the umbrella with his six month old son, Naqi. Raunaq smiled, "I want that when you finished," she demanded.

"Sure…I will give you a whole set, see I think I will do a whole of the kids. I don't really get to see them playing together, plus its perfect out here…"

Raunaq closed her eyes, "Yep…I tell you two days here has been great…no worry about doing any chores or running around with kids. I think it's done Hanif good too. Poor guy doesn't get to relax when he comes home."

"I hope you are not planning on anymore kids." Bani remarked, concentrating on finishing her sketch.

Raunaq laughed, "Well a girl would be nice…but I told Hanif…he was going to have to satisfied with the boys." She opened her eyes, "What about you? Are you planning to have more?"

Bani pulled a face and gave a deep sigh, "We are trying…but nothing so far."

"Hmmm…well stop trying so hard….sometimes just let it happen in it's own time."

"Di…I don't want to have more kids when I am old."

"Bani…you still haven't reached thirty yet. Anyway now days lots of women have kids when they are much older."

Bani sighed, "Yes…but I don't want to be one of them."

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"Bani…wake up. You have been sleeping for ages." Jai poked Bani. He had played with Krishna so Bani could have a nap. For the last few days since coming from there mini break Bani had been napping in the afternoon.

"Jai…let me sleep…I still feel tired." Bani pushed Jai's hand away.

"Come one Bani wake up…else you will not be able to sleep at night. Krishna is getting a little cranky…come on down and feed her something."

Bani rubbed her eyes and lazily sat up in bed. Jai looked at her pecularly. "You know you should go and see doctor…get yourself checked out. You never sleep so much."

Bani shook her head, "I am fine. I think I just over did a bit at the farmhouse."

Jai sighed, "Ok…but I think you need to see doc."

"momma!" Krishna shrieked at the door, trying to jerk herself free from the hand of the maid.

"It's ok Sunita…let her go." Bani told the maid.

Krishna came running in, pouting at Bani. She struggled to get up on the bed, until Jai helped her up. "Mommy…up…get up." Krishna pulled at Bani's hand.

Bani smiled at Krishna, "Ok…poppet…momma going to get up." She pushed her legs off the bed and stood up, straightening her top. Bani had not reached the bathroom door when she felt her head go around, she moaned a little before sitting down on the floor.

"Bani…what's wrong." Jai rushed up to her, looking worried. "Nothing…just felt dizzy. I will be fine."

Jai knelt beside her and rubbed her back, "Come on up…get back in bed. I am calling the doctor."

Bani protested but Jai pushed her back in bed. Krishna too got in and cuddled up to Bani. "Mommy got a tummy ache?" she asked with wide eyes.

Bani giggled, "Nope…silly. Mommy just feels funny."

"Krisha feel funny…too." Krishna said rubbing her tummy.

"You must be hungry. Ok…let papa come and then he can give you some milk."

The doctor arrived and checked Bani out. He smiled at Bani, "Well nothing to worry about, you are going to have a baby. Come to the office and we will get blood test done and give you a complete check up. Congratulations Mr Walia."

Jai grinned at the doctor, "Thanks doctor. We will be there tomorrow."

When the doctor had left, Jai returned back. He picked up Krishna and swung her around. "We are going to have a baby…princess…another little princess to play with."

Krishna laughed, clapping her hand. "Krishy like baby…"

After few seconds, Jai collapsed on the bed, grinning up at Bani. "Congratulations Mrs Walia…"

Bani started to cry, burying her face in the pillow. Jai sat up, the smile vanishing from his face, "Bani…sweetheart…what's wrong?"

Bani just shook her head. Jai ran his hand across her back, "Please…baby…why are you crying? You don't want the baby?"

Bani turned around and sniffled, "Stupid…of course I want the baby…I am just overwhelmed. I thought I would never have another baby."

Jai pulled her up in a hug. "I was worried too…but I am so happy. But promise me you will take care. No more locking yourself in the studio and going without meals."

"Now…don't start telling me what to do…I can take care." Bani grumbled.

Jai got up and pulled Krishna up, "Come on Krishna lets go down…and get something to eat for mamma."

Bani started to get out. "I can come down. Doctor didn't say, I need to stay in bed."

"You stay right in bed…you had fainted short time ago. Let me get you something to eat and then you can get up."

Bani layed back and watched Jai leave with Krishna. She smiled, her hand going down to her stomach and said out loud, "Girls are wonderful…but I hope you are a boy…cute and adorable just like your papa."

THE END

Divan, a beautiful end to a wonderful story.

Looking forwards to read more of your wonderfully written FF/SS.


P.S. Have you though about continuing with Huma's KS, please do.

The story is too good to give up on.

Take care and all the best.

this was beautiful story.