Kitne Door...Kitne Paas FF pt 59 pg 195!!

Hi guys,

After reading some of your fanfics, I thought I'd try my hand at one this is my first one so…I hope I don't bore anyone. Its kinda long so I suggest you get your…cornflakes, crisps, wafers, chocies, popcorn…or whatever it is you like munching on, while reading fanfics. I started from the point where Bani has decided to go back to the Walia Mansion on the request of our dear Masi, but she still hates Jai.

Taz

Kitne Door…Kitne Paas

Walia Mansion

Jai was feeling relieved after Bani had come back home but knew deep inside he would now have to face the hatred. Jai walked upto his den and noticed Bani entering their bedroom…Jai thought this was the best time for him to talk to Bani, so followed her. He walks into their bedroom to find Bani packing her stuff once again.

Jai: "Bani yeh tum kya kar rahi ho?" Tum abhi abhi wapas ayee ho aur.."

Bani: "Main apke saath is kamre mein nahin reh sakti…main apna samaan guest room mein shift kar rahi hoon"

Jai: Lekin Bani…

Bani: Nahin Mr. Walia mujhe aapse koi baat nahin karni…aap shayad bhool gaye ke aap ne kya kiya..lekin mein kaise bhool sakti hoon. Meri mama ki death ke zimmedaar aap the aur yeh baat aap ne kyun chupaya?"

Jai looking and feeling all guilty didn't know what to say. Oh he wished he could tell her that the feelings he had for her. "Bani, main maanta hoon meri wajah se tumhe bahut dukh hua hain lekin jaanbuch ke kuch nahin hua…haan Pia shaadi ke din bhaag gaye thi aur maine tumhe parishaan kiya uske liya main puri tara se zimmedaar hoon".Even then I understand your feelings Bani, and I deserve it…Lekin tumhe is kamre se jaane ke koi zaroorat nahin…main apna samaan shift karwa doonga guest room mein". Main koshish karoonge ka meri aur se tumhe aur koi takleef na ho…aur tumhare saamne bhi na aao bas tum apna khaal rakho" Jai feeling really upset left abruptly from their bedroom and told Tony to shift his things to the guest room. Bani, felt a strange silence in the room, her eyes filled with tears, there was a battle going on inside her she couldn't understand why there were mixed feelings in her and what to do about it.

Next morning

The next morning Jai woke up early and found Masi getting ready to go in the prayer room. "Masi…" Jai called,

Masi: "Arre munna aaj bahut jaldi uth gayee Bani theek hai?"

Jai: "Bani sou rahi hain…um masi..maine apna smaan guest room mein shift karwa diya hai..main chahta

hoon ke Bani ko mera wajah se koi takleef na ho."

Masi: "Lekin agar tum saath nahin rahoge to tumhari dooriyan kaise mitenge munna."

Jai: " Is waqt Bani bahut upset hai main use thodisi space dena chahta hoon…shayad….Jai stops. "Aaj woh apki wajah se wapas ayee hai…aur main nahin chahat ke meri wajah phir se mujhse door chalijaye"

Main aaj se breakfast bhi office main karoonga…taki Bani sab ke saath araam se beth kar naashta kare aur uncomfortable na feel kare. Aap please Bani ki diet or medication ka dhaan rakhe"

Jai felt extremely lost. He wanted to be the one looking after Bani in every way possible, he closed his eyes and remembered a few beautiful moments he shared with Bani and prayed in his mind that Bani could one day forgive him. Jai left for work.

Later that morning everyone has gathered for breakfast…Bani is the last to join.

Jigyaasa: "Aaye Madam Bani…aap hi ka intezaar tha".. (being sarcastic as usual)

Masi: "Jigyaasa..chup ho jao, sab log aagaye ab naashta shuru karo"

Everyone begins eating except for Bani. Bani looks across to the empty seat at the end of the table and looks across the room over to the stairs…in the hope of seeing Jai coming down for breakfast. Bani felt as though she couldn't begin eating before Jai actually came so continued to play with her food. Saahil noticed this and said "Masi..mamaji kaha hai aye nahin abhi tak?" Masi replied: " Jai ke office mein bahut kaam hain aur mujhe keh kar gaya tha ke har subah naashta office mein hi karega"

Bani, immediately knew that Jai was doing this to stay out of her way. .Jigyaasa also knew Jai was doing this to impress Bani and says: "Pata nahin aur kya hoga is ghar main…Jai bhaiya hamesha hum sab ke saath beth kar naashta karte the…aur aaj doosron ke liye woh hume bhool gaye…"

Bani feeling uncomfortable…gulped down a glass of milk and decided to leave the table.

Masi: "Bani tumne kuch khaya hi nahin?"

Bani: "main baad mein kha loongi…abhi bahut bhook nahin"

Masi thought to herself…yeh Jigyaasa bhi na…"Bani tum araam karo main tumhara naashta tumhare kamre mein thodi der baad behjwa doongi" Bani walks back to her room

Later that evening everyone assembled for dinner, Bani once again noticed Jai was missing, and knew for sure what he was doing. Jai Had decided to have his dinner in his room away from the one person he loved the most just so she wouldn't feel uncomfortable in his presence. This went on for many weeks and both Jai and Bani barely came face to face…however…Jai made an effort every night, when everyone was sleeping, to go into Bani's room, whilst she was asleep to see his adorable wife for a few moments at least.

Few weeks Later

Many weeks had passed and Jai and Bani's distance from one another continued. One day Bani decided on going through some of her belongings she brought back from Mount Abu. She found some old photos of her parents and their house…and began to cry uncontrollably. Whilst looking through the photos, Bani accidentally dropped one on the floor. When she went to pick it up she noticed something was written on the back. Taking a closer look she realized it was an address in Mumbai. She wondered for a moment whose address it was before realizing that it was her mother, Kiran's, father's address (Bani's Nana). Kiran was originally from Mumbai before she moved to Mount Abu with Nishikant Dixit.

Bani knew her nana was no more…but suddenly had an urge to check this address out to see where her mother grew up…maybe she could feel her presence there and make her feel better.

The following day Bani landed up at her mother old residence…it was a fairly large house on the outskirts of the city. There was a huge garden and path leading upto the entrance of the house Bani slowly walked up to the door. Suddenly a child playing in the garden came up from behind "Aunty, kis se milna hai?" Bani answered "Yahan pe kaun rehta hain?" The child replies…" Yeh mere Dadaji ka ghar hai…main bulata hoon unko" Just then an old man appears from the door…"Kaun?"

Bani: "Ji mera naam Bani hai…yahaan mein pehli baar ayee hoon…bahut saal pehle yeh meri mama ka ghar tha…main bas aise hi dehkne ayee hoon".

Old guy: "Aao beta undar aao…kya naam hai tumhari mama ka?"

Bani: Kiran, lekin ab who is duniye mein nahin hai

Old guy: Acha acha tum kiran ke beti ho…Main Mr. Sharma hoon main ek retired school teacher hoon, bahut achi thi tumhari ma…main pehle yahaan paas mein rehta tha…kiran aksar mere ghar aati thi" He continues to tell Bani about Kiran and how she was when she was young. Hearing all this Bani felt happy and sad and the same time.

Mr. Sharma "Actually, tumhare nanaji ke death ke baad yeh ghar maine khareed liya…unka kaafi kuch saamaan abhi bhi store room main ho shayad"

Bani, looked surprised and eager to find out what he had in his storeroom: "kya main apke storeroom main jaa sakti hoon… Mr. Sharma takes Bani to the storeroom. In the store room Bani finds a box, which contains various objects that belong to he mother, such as Jewellery, books, and a diary. Before Bani decides to open the diary something in the box catches her eye. It was a wedding invitation card. Looking at the card Bani was completely shocked and didn't know what to make of it. The wedding card read, "Ranvijay Chopra weds Kiran!"Bani quickly left the storeroom and told the Mr. Sharma "Main yeh leja rahi roon mera mama ke book…baki cheeze mein phir aake lejaungi…feeling all disturbed, She couldn't think straight and decided to take the card and diary with her. The old guy didn't know what to make of it and why Bani rushed out so quickly.

Walia Mansion

Back home Bani went to her room and locked the door, so she could read the diary. She knew something wasn't right and that the diary may give her some answers. Much of the diary was about Kiran day to day activities but the last few pages described a lot of feelings and emotions of Kiran.

Apparently Kiran was in love with someone else (She didn't mention his name in the diary, but was referring to Nishikant). Ranvijay was in love with Kiran obsessively and was hell bent on marrying her at any cost… He had forcefully convinced Kiran's father to get them married. Kiran didn't want to marry Ranvijay but knew if she refused she didn't know what might happen or what his reaction might be. Despite this she mustered up the courage to tell her father that she couldn't go through with this marriage as she was in love with someone else and a day before her marriage to Ranvijay she eloped with Nishikant.

After reading the last page of Kiran diary, Bani felt she needed to know what happened next…what happened to her nanaji…Ranvijay…it then clicked to her! Jai said that the night Jai had the accident on Park Road…Ranvijay was also on Park Road waiting to pick up Roshni…where was he?

Bani felt even more confused but began to feel as though there was more to Raaz than what Jai told her…she thought to herself should I ask Mr. Walia?…but I haven't spoken to him for such a long time.

"Nahin..mujhe aur pata kar na hoga is se pehle main Mr. Walia ko bataoon. Pehle main Mr. Sharma se dubaara mil loon". Bani decided to go back to her mother's house again the next day.

Next day, she met Mr. Sharma again, who told her that yes her marriage was fixed to some called Ranvijay but the wedding didn't happen. Ranvijay was very mad at what Kiran did and would pester her father constantly to tell him where she was. One day when Mr. Sharma was with Kiran's father, Ranvijay arrived and threatened " Mujhe pata hai tum apni beti ko mujhse bachana chahte ho…lekin jis din mujhe Kiran milegi, main use zinda nahin chhodunga" Kiran father couldn't take the constant threats from Ranvijay and his health got worse by the day…eventually dying.Bani immediately got the feeling that Mr. Walia may not be the one responsible for her mother's death after all, and that it was possible he was to take the blame.

Bani feeling really bad now thinking she may have punished Mr. Walia unnecessarily but wanted to get to the bottom of it. She went back to the Walia mansion and slowly walked back to her room lost in her thoughts…and to her surprise found Jai in her bedroom. It was the first time in many weeks she had seen him so closely. Jai hadn't realized Bani was in the room as he was busy looking for something in the cupboard.

Bani: Mr walia…

Jai turns round shocked to hear his name being called by the one person whose voice he'd been longing to hear.

Jai: Oh…I'm sorry Bani…maine socha tum ghar mein nahin ho isliye main apni file dhoondne chala aaya…I'll leave. Just as Jai was leaving Bani decides to speak:

Bani: Kaunsi file?

Jai: "woh Bangalore mein jo project hain uski…but its ok I'll get it some other time".

Bani: "maine woh file dekhi hain..abhi layee". Jai, seemed really baffled as to why Bani after so many days made an effort to talk when she couldn't stand the sight of him. Bani, in the meantime finds the file and gives it to Jai. Whilst Jai looks through the file Bani couldn't get her eyes of her darling husband, who could be innocent, just then Jai looks up at her and notices her eyes fixated on him…Jai couldn't help himself and stares into her eyes. Jai sensed something different in Bani…(jiya dhadak dhadak starts playing in the background). Jai says thanks and walks back to his room.

In Jai's room

Jai was trying to go through the project file but could stop thinking of how Bani behaved with him today…he felt so close to Bani yet so far and began wondering whether there will be any more days like this. Just then there is a knock on his door…Jai gets up to open the door…and to his surprise finds Bani standing in front of him.

Jai: Bani tum? Is every thing ok?

Bani: Mr. Walia, uh..main aapse kuch baat karna chahti hoon." Jai began to feel really nervous thinking could she be planning to leave the Walia house again. Jai asks her to come in.

Bani: "Mr. Walia..aap Ranvijayji ko kabse jaan the hain?"

Jai looking confused, but answering her question without hesitation said " I've known him for about 8 years, from the time I met Roshni"

Bani: "Aap use pehle kabhi bhi nahin mile ya pehchaan the the?"

Jai: "Nahin, lekin Bani yeh sab tum kyun pooch rahi ho….kuch hua kya?"

Bani: Ranvijayji bhi Park road pe the jab who haadsa hua tha?

Jai, by now was feeling extremely scared as to where this was all going. "Ranvijay Park Road pe Roshni ko pick up karne wala tha lekin who poncha hi nahin. Jab hum hospital ponche to thodi der baad woh bhi waha pe agaya" Bani kya hua…please tell me

Bani: Mr.Walia…shayad aap meri mama ke maut ke zimmedaar nahin the.

Hearing these words Jai was left shell-shocked!. "Bani yeh tum kya keh rahi ho…meri gaadi out of control huee or tumhari mama gaadi ke neeche agayee..aur.." Before he continued Bani interrupts him

Bani: "Nahin Mr. Walia..is haadse ke peeche ek bahut bada raaz hai…jo shayad aap ko bhi nahin pata. Bani narrates to him what she found at her mothers place and shows him the invitation card she found and how Ranvijay had threatened her nanaji to kill her if he ever got his hands on her. "Us raat by chance meri mama Park Road pe thi aur Ranvijay ka aana…kya mama ko pehle si hi gaadi se uda diya aap ke aane se pehle? Ranvijay ka waha hona aur meri mama ko pehchaana … kuch ajeeb lagta hai…Main is baat ko pata kar ke rahoongi…lekin mujhe aap ki madad chahiye.

Jai, unable to take all this sits down feeling confused and restless. Bani comes and sits next to him, "Mr. Walia, mein chahati hoon ke aap mere saath mere mama ke ghar chale"

Next day

The next day Jai and Bani land up at Mr. Sharma once and he narrates what he knew about Ranvijay to Jai. Leaving Mr.Sharma house, Jai felt even more baffled…then Bani suggested that:

"Kyun na hum Park Road pe ja kar aas paas jo rehte hain unse pooche agar woh haadse ke bare mein jaante hain…shayad kuch pata chal jaye" Jai, nodded silently and made his way to his car.

Park road

Back on Park Road and at the same spot where the accident happened, Jai felt uncomfortable. All the memories of that horrific night came flashing back. He then stopped the car by a garage and tea stall at the side of the road. Both got out and began asking people if they knew anything of the accident. Nobody remembered anything about that night and Jai began to lose hope..knowing it was wishful thinking something in his favour would happen…Bani also looked at Jai…feeling bringing this up again is becoming painful for both. Just then a man arrived at the garage…It was the mechanic!. Bani spotted him and the mechanic also recognized Bani and began to run…"Mr. Walia…woh mechanic..rokiye inhe…mujhe dekh kar bhaag ne laga!!". Jai started chasing him and finally caught up with him.

Jai: "Tum toh wohi ho na jo us din hamare ghar aye the?, Hume dekh kar bhaage kyun?" Kya jaante ho tum?"

Mechanic: "kuch nahin…main jaldi mein hoon is liye bhaaga" The mechanic was looking increasingly worried and was sweating.

Jai: "Tum itne parishaan kyun lag rahe ho?…Jai getting frustrated said to him "tum kuch jaante isliye bhaage…Park Road ke bare mein. Batao, kya hua tha us raat?" Tell me! "Varna pata nahin main kya kardoonga" Bani was beginning to get scared..the fear and anger in Jai's eyes was something she hadn't seen before.

Mechanic: "Agar maine bata diya..toh woh mujhe chhodega nahin!"

Jai :Agar tumne mujhe nahin bataya to main tumhe chhodunga nahin!, now tell me before I get really mad!"

Mechanic "mein aap ko sab kuch bata doonga agar aap vaada karte ke aap mujhko us insaan se bachayenge..us insaan ke wajah se mujhe meri family se door rehna parta hain…main aaj bhi chhup ke se apni family ko milne aaya tha…agar use pata chal gaya toh…"the mechanic stops and buy now is almost crying

Jai: I promise to help you…lekin pehle batao kya hua tha"

Mechanic:"Us raat aapne us aurat ko nahin maara tha!" Hearing this Jai and Bani were completely shocked.

Mechanic: " woh aurat ko ek doosri gaadi ne udaya tha jo aap ke pehle ponchi thi, pehle yeh garage mera hua karta tha…main us raat apni wife ke saath ghar ja raha tha…Maine dekha ke ek aurat chahta lekar khadi thi lampost ke pass aur ek aadmi un ke pass ja kar bahut batameezi se pesh aaraha tha… dono bahut der tak jaghar rahe the…phir us aadmi apni gaadi mein beth kar…janbuch us aurat ko udadiya!…kuch der baad apki gaadi aye…meri wife yeh dekh kar bahut ghabra gayi aur mujhe zabardasti waha se legayi" Doosre din woh aadmi mere garage pe aaya aur kaha ke usne mujhe aur meri biwi ko raat ko dekhta tha aur agar hume ne kuch bhi kaha to hamara bhi wohi anjaam hoga. Unho ne kaha ke agar koi pooche to kehna ke woh aurat apki gaadi ke neeche aagayi thi"…

Jai: Kaun tha woh?

Mechanic: "Ranvijay Chopra!…just then Bani breaks down in tears…she can't believe what she had heard…she was so disturbed that she was about to pass out when jai spotted her and grabbed her.

Jai: "Bani!…

Bani: "I'm sorry Mr. Walia…yeh maine kya kiya? Aap pe ilzaam lagaya jab aapne kuch bhi nahin kiya..main apne aap ko kabhi nahin maaf kar sakti hoon." Not able to look Jai in the eyes she continues to cry uncontrollably.

Jai: "Bani…control yourself…" Jai takes Bani back to the car and then returns to speak to the mechanic.

Jai: Tum abhi kaha reh rahe ho?

Mechanic gives Jai an address to which Jai…says I will come back to you in the next few hours and promise to help you and your family but you will need to help me if you want to get out of this mess. The mechanic agrees to Jai and promises to help.

Jai goes back to the car to find Bani still crying…Jai: "Bani…please stop crying its not good for you" He wipes her tears and says "Lets go home…you need to rest"

The entire way home there was a deafening silence in the car…Bani kept looking at Jai feeling so guilty…whilst Jai drove. Jai on the other hand was feeling relieved and extremely angry at the same time. He felt a huge burden lifted but wanted Ranvijay to pay for his deeds..big time!

Back at home

Everyone was in their own rooms and no one had noticed that Jai and Bani were together when they came in. Jai took Bani to her room and asked to rest saying "Bani, we will talk in the morning" Jai headed back to his room.

Jai stood by his window feeling all relaxed that he was not responsible for Bani's mothers death…but was determined to get Ranvijay.. and Roshni because she obviously knew about this too…and trapped him into this guilt. Jai was thinking of how to go about getting these two when there was a knock on the door. Jai turned around and found Bani standing at the door. She walked in and straight upto Jai…Bani was finding it hard to look into his eyes..she was feeling really bad about all the things she had said to him. Jai noticed this.

Bani, now beginning to cry said: "Mr. Walia…I'm sorry for everything…I'm…before Bani could continue Jai puts his hand over her mouth.

Jai: Bani…kuch mat kaho…aaj mujhe bolne do…jab hamari shaadi huee tab maine tumhe bahut dukh diya..Pia ka ghusa tum par nikala..jab ke tumhari koi galati hi nahin thi…Main tumse itni nafrat karta tha…phir bhi tum ne kuch nahin kaha…meri nafrat tum chup chaap sehti rahi…pata nahin tumne kis tarah se meri nafrat ko jehla…I'm sorry for all that…Tumhari achhayi dheere dheere meri nafrat ko kam karti gayi…aur main tumhari parva karne laga. Jo understanding aur concern tumhari liye thi meri dil main…use pehchaane mein bahut der lagaya. Kab yeh feelings pyaar mein badal gayi kuch pata nahin chala. Jab tum ghar chod kar gayee tab ehsaas hua ke main tumse kitna pyaar karta hoon…aur tumhare bina jeena namumkin hai…Bani…I love you!…mujhse door kabhi mat jaana…" Jai's eyes now filled with tears.

Bani reached out for his hand covering her mouth and brought up his other hand to her lips and kissed Jai's hand…"Mr. Walia main bhi aap se bahut pyaar karti hoon…" Both hug each other very tightly. (Jiya dhadak song plays…this is my version okay guys, thought it suited the scene here!)

Zindigi ke har woh khushi

Mujhko to aaj hai milee

Sada tumko chahenge

Tumse na door jayenge

Mujhpe tu kar aitbaar hai…

Jiya dhadak dhadak… jiya dhadak dhadak…jiya dhadak dhadak jaye

Bani then slowly moving away from Jai says…" mujhe apne kamre mein jaana chahiye…agar kisine dekh liya to problem ho sakti hai" Jai looking amused said: "Ab kisi ko kya problem ho sakti hai?"

"Mr. Walia…hum dono ko ek doosre se alag karne ka bhi plan tha..aur hume kuch aur din alag rehna hoga jab tak hum us raaz ke teh tak na ponche". "Bani.. you have a point" says, Jai. Bani slowly makes her way to the door..but Jai grabs her hand.

Jai: "Aaj jaana zaroori hai? Itne dino ke baad hum dono ek hue hai…aaj to mere paas raho….subah apne kamre main chali jaana…" Bani, smiles and Jai lovingly pulls her back into his arms. They both spend the night in each other's arms.

The next morning

The next morning, both are still in each other's arms very close to one another. Jai is first to wake up and was feeling on top of the world as the person he loved the most was right next to him…sleeping peacefully in his arms. Jai couldn't take his eyes of Bani…He then slowly got up trying not to wake Bani…and stood by the window…experiencing the beautiful morning that had arrived with him being with Bani. He then looked over at Bani who was still sound asleep but looking ever so beautiful. He walked back over to her and admired her closely…he kissed her forehead…to which a sweet smile came on Bani's face. Bani opened her eyes and found her darling husband in front of her. "Good morning Bani" Jai said.

Bani: "Good morning!" she suddenly got up and said "Mr. Walia I must go back to my room…kisi ne dekh liya toh?"

Jai: "Don't worry" Bani then noticed something whilst looking at Jai…"Woh Mr. Walia aapke… " and points to his face,

Jai: "Kya?…is something wrong with my face…do I need to shave?…wait I'll go and check in the mirror" Just as Jai walks up to the mirror Bani says "No…don't look in the mirror" "But why" says Jai, and continues walking upto the mirror. Jai looks in the mirror and finds lipstick marks on his face! Jai starts to smile, Bani begins to blush. Jai turns around to Bani and says:" I won't wash my face today…"

Bani: "main jaa rahi hoon"…feeling at little embarrassed slips back into her room. Jai starts laughing.

Later that day Jai went to see that mechanic at his home along with a police officer, who was a good friend of Jai's…he asked the mechanic to give a statement and arranged police protection for him and his family. Now all Jai wanted was to get Ranvijay to admit to what he did so came up with a plan. Jai then decided to go a pay Ranvijay a visit on the pretext of visiting Anu. Jai arrived at Ranvijay…and on meeting him felt like punching his lights out!. Jai then smiled and said: "Mein yahaan se guzar raha tha socha Anu se miloon…Just then Anu appears and is happy to see her mamaji. Jai continues " hamare ghar pe ek contract milne ke khushi par ek party rakhi hai do din baad …aap sab to aana hai…Ranvijay tum to zaroor aana!" Just then a man comes to the door with a courier for Ranvijay. Ranvijay signs for the courier and opens the mail. Ranvijay turned pale. He started to panic.

Jai: "are you ok Ranvijay?…kya likha hai…aap ka to rang he udd gaya?" Anu: "haan papaji..kuch problem hai?"

Ranvijay: "Nahin bas aise hi mere tabyat zara kharaab lagrahi…Jai main party main aaonga…please excuse me Jai…I need to go there's something urgent I've remembered". And walks off quickly.

Jai smiles to himself thinking, he got the reaction he was looking for.

At some hotel

Ranvijay lands up at a hotel and goes to a specific room, which was stated in the mail. When he entered the room he was shocked to find Roshni already there. "Roshni tum yahaan.." to which Roshni replied " I didn't expect you either…"

Ranvijay: "kisine mujhe khat behja…ke woh Park Road ke bare mein sab sachayee jaanta hai aur bahut jald bata dega sab ko ke uss raat kya hua tha…sirf teen log jaante waha kya hua tha Roshni, main tum aur who

Mechanic. Main woh mechanic ke ghar bhi ho ke aaya par waha koi nahin tha…kaun ho sakta hai.

Roshni: "mechanic he hoga…paiso ke liye blackmail par utaraya…shayad usne kisi ko bata diya ho aur who hume blackmail kar raha hai…kuch karna hoga varna hum bahut problem main aajayenge"

Ranvijay "kuch jaldi karna hoga…agar Jai ko pata chal gaya ke us raat Park Road pe maine Kiran ko maara tha toh gazab ho jayega…us raat Kiran ka achanak milna aur uski bewafai ka yaad aana..maine apne hosh kho diya…aur use gaadi se uda diya. Accha tha ke Jai ki gaadi ka accident usi samay hua…aur sara ilzaam usi par aagaya…aur main bach gaya…lekin agar yeh baat baar agayee toh…"

Roshni: "Kaun ho sakta hai jo sab kuch jaanta hai?…hume pata kar na hoga"

Later that day (Back at the Walia Mansion)

Jai and Bani continue to put on their act in ignoring each other in front of family members…but Jai becomes restless towards the end of the day. He wants to tell Bani what happened today…he starts pacing up and down in his room and then walks outside…to find Bani walking up the stairs with Masi. They are talking and then Masi goes to her room. Jai quickly hides before Bani sees him. Bani walks to her room and opens the door and enters her. As she is entering Jai comes from behind her, grabs her and walks into her room…and shuts the door.

Bani: Mr. Walia…yeh aap kya ka rahe hai…kisini dekh liya toh". Jai feeling all romantic..places Bani up against the wall and is looking deep into her eyes.

Jai whispers in her ear: "Can't help it Bani…hum itne paas hoke kar bhi itna door rehna padta hai…I love you so much…and begins kissing her neck..face.

Bani feels herself melting into Jai's arms Bani says: "Mr. Walia…us raaz ka kya karna hai?"

Jai: "Don't worry Bani woh maine sab sort out kardiya hai..do din baad Ranvijay ko uski kiye ki sazaa miljayegi"

Bani: "Aap ne kuch dangerous plan to h nahin banaya na…aap please aisa kuch mat karna jis se aap kisibhi takleef main aajao…mujhe bahut dar laga raha agar aap ko kuch hogaya toh…

Jai interrupts. "Bani, trust me I'm doing everything by the book and nothing will happen to me" Bani holds Jai really tightly.

Two days later

The Walia house is a buzz with preparations for the party. As the day goes on guests begin to arrive. Ranvijay, Roshni, Anu and Rahul, Pia and Pushkar also attend. Jai is ready and goes into Bani's room to see if she is ready. Bani is dressed in a beautiful peach saree and is busy combing her hair. She doesn't realize Jai is in the room so Jai slowly walks upto her and says" Bani..you look amazing". Surprised to see Jai in her room she says."Mr. Walia…aap yahaan" Jai replies: "Haan Bani aaj hum dono saath mein neeche jayenge taaki sab hume dekh kar hairaan ho jaye…especially Ranvijay aur Roshni. Bani…today is the day".

Bani seems a little worried and asks "aap kya karne wale hai party main?"

Jai: "Don't worry Bani…aaj us raaz ka parda uth jayega".

Jai and bani both go down to the party and welcome and greet some of their guests. Everyone is surprised to see them togther and smiling too. Once everyone has arrived Jai begins to talk to everyone about his project and then asks Saahil to put on the CD on. The lights are dimmed and the CD plays. To everyone surprise it was Roshni and Ranvijay and the conversation they had in the hotel. Roshni and Ranvijay are totally shocked at what they were seeing and everyone begins to look at them in very hateful eyes. Pia and

Rano unable to believe what was said…rush upto Bani. "Di..yeh sab kya hai…Ranvijayji ne hamari mama ko maara tha".

Bani: Pia yeh sach hai…itne dino se main soch rahi thi ke Mr. Walia ne maara tha is liye main unse alag ho gayee…lekin Mr. Walia ko in dono ne phasaya." Bani narrates the entire story to the whole family…who are completely in shock with what was being revealed.

Bani, walks upto Roshni: "Roshni tum to Mr. Walia se pyaar karti thi toh tumne yeh sab kyun kiya…tum logo ki galati Mr.Walia ne kyun bhukti… mujhe unse alag kardiya!" Jai walks over to Ranvijay and stares him in the face…he raises her hand and slaps him hard over the face "Yeh thappar ke goonj tumhe hamesha yaad dilayegi ki tumhe teen bhacho ko unki maa se alag kiya" Jai slaps Ranvijay again…this time grabbing him by the neck "Yeh thappar mujhe Bani se door karne keliye tha…jee to chahta hain ke tumhe yehi pe maar doon" Jai getiing increasingly aggressive and on the verge of seriously doing some damage to Ranvijays face…when Jai's inspector friend who was also present in the party in plain clothes intervenes

Inspector: Mr. Walia please control yourself…indo dono ko saza kanoon dega and I think we have enough evidence to put them away immediately." Police then come and take both Roshni and Ranvijay. Whilst leaving a voice is heard "Papa!"

Ranvijay turns around to find Raashi and Raahul before him. "Aap ne aisa kyun kiya?…kya yehi wajah thi ke aap aur mummy kabhi bhi saath mein nahin rahe" Ranvijay shamed to look at his children in the eyes…remains slient. Rahul: "Aap se yeh umeed nahin thi" Police then take both of them away.

Jai goes upto Bani, who is still crying, and wipes her tears "Bani, ab in ansoo ke koi jaga nahin hai hamari zindagi main…ab hume koi alag nahin kar sakta…aaj ke baad main sirf tumhare liye hi jeeyunga…aur tumhe duniya ke har khushi doonga" He hugs Bani which brings a smile to her face. The rest of the family also have tears of joy in their eyes on seeing the two people who love each other so much back togther.

Hi guy I'm back with Kitne Door…Kitne Paas…sorry I took so long it is my first ff and I'm just getting into the swing of things. I couldn't find the last post (Part 1) so I am including Part 1 and Part 2 here…hope you enjoy it…will continue it if you like it!

I started from the point where Bani had decided to go back to the Walia Mansion on the request of our dear Masi, but she still hates Jai.

Taz

Part 2 Kitne Door…Kitne Paas

After the party has ended everyone goes back to their rooms. Jiyaasa goes to chat with Ranveer as usual but is fuming!

Jigyaasa: " Itna sab kuch is ghar mein hua aur Jai Bhaiya ne ek baar bhi mujhe Kiran ke maut ke bare mein nahin bataya…tabhi woh Bani ko hamesha support karte..unka ek guilt tha isliye. Lekin Ranvijayji asli gunegaar the…log kya kahenge.. maine apni bhacho ki shaadi ek khooni se karvadi…hai Bhagwan…yeh teen bhene kyun hamari zindigi mein aayee!"

Ranveer: "Aap apne aap ko dosh mat deejiye…maine Raashi ke saath majboori mein shaadi ki thi…aur mein ab ek khooni ki ladki ke saath nahin reh sakta…mein use divorce de doonga…waise bhi hamara koi risthta hi nahin hai"

Jigyaasa, looking at her son…humne kitni koshish ki thi in bheno ko is ghar se nikalni ke lekin har baar hum nakaam hue…lekin Jigyaasa bhi kabhi bhi haar nahin maanti…mein in teeno ka kuch kar ke rahungi".

In Jai and Bani's room

Bani is sitting at the dressing table taking off her jewellary and Jai steps out of the bathroom and looks at Bani. There is a strange silence in the room but the silence seemed relaxing…it was like a huge burden of tension had been lifted between these two. Jai looks at Bani and smiles to himself. Bani then catches Jai looking at her and smiles too. Jai walks over to her, holds her hand and says:

Jai: "Bani, main jaanta hoon main tumhe bahut bhura bhala kaha aur maine bahut baar tumhari feelings ko hurt kiya…lekin aaj se main tumko is duniya ka sabse acha pati ban kar bataunga…Kasamh se. Jai, now looking deep into Bani's eyes. "Lekin Bani…tumhe bhi ek vaada karna hoga…chahe kitna bhi burah waqt aajaye tum mujhe aur is ghar ko kabhi bhi chodke nahin jaogi…kyunki shayad agli baar, god forbid aisa ho, main shayad tumse door hoke main mar na jao". Bani quickly puts her hand over his mouth.

Bani: "Please aap aisa mat kahiye…jo hona tha ho gaya…humare naseeb mein woh dukh likha tha jo humne jhel liya… ab to sab misunderstanding clear ho gayee…aur phir humaara bacha hain na jo hume hamesha ek doosre ke kareeb rakhega…Jab yeh bacha nahin tha tab bhi main aap se pyaar karne lagi thi…pata nahin kyun… aap mujhse nafrat karte the lekin kab aap mere dil mein bas gaye kuch pata hi nahin chala…jo akelapan mein mehsoos karti thi woh aapki honese chali gayee" Jai brings Bani closer to him hugs her tightly "Bani, tum ab kahbi bhi akelapan mehsoon nahin karogi…kyunki ab hum dono, main aur Jai junior, hamesha tumhare saath rahenge!" Bani begins to laugh a little…

Bani: "Jai Junior! Aap ko kaise pata hai ke ladka hi hoga!"

Jai: " Its my gut instinct, agar ladki huee to mujhe poora yakeen hai ke woh bilkul tumhari tarah sweet hogi"!" Both smile and lovingly embrace each other.

A week later

Jai and Bani have become very close they begin to take care of each other's needs day in day out. Even when Jai is in the office he calls up Bani every other hour to find out what shes doing, how she is. One day

When Jai is leaving for the office he over hears Rano…finishing a conversation over the phone.

Rano: "….aur haan yeh birthday cake chocolate wala hona chahiye." Rano hangs up the phone and turns around to find her Jai uncle looking at her.

Jai: " Kiska Birthday cake ka order diya tumne? Saahil ke birthday ko toh time hain abhi…"

Rano: "Ji who kal Bani didi ka birthday hai."

Jai: "Kya…mujhe yeh baat pata hona chahiye tha…oh god agar maine use kal wish na kiya ho tha to kitna bura lagta"

Rano: "Jai uncle..Bani didi hamesha sehi apni birthday ko itna importance nahin deti lekin doorsron ke birthday bahut achi tarah se manati hain…main unki liya har saal ek chocolate cake ka order deti hoon…unka favourite cake hai"

Jai: "Nahin Rano…is baar Bani ko hum best birthday surprise denge…we'll make it special!…Tum aur Pia milkar ek surprise birthday bash organize karo. Waise bhi kal main aur Bani ko ek shaadi attend karni hain…tum kya karna Bani ko kal shaam hi wish karna…aisa lage ga use ke kisi ko yaad nahin aur phir shaam ko surprise karenge jab hum shaadi se wapas aajaye…Haan yehi theek hoga…. main use waha lejaunga aur tum yahaan sab ready rakhna…theek hai." Rano, sounding all excited and extremely happy.

Rano: "Yeh birthday Bani didi ko hamesha yaad rahegi…thank you Jai uncle! Main abhi Pia could phone karti hoon…" Rano begins to walk off …when Jai calls for her again.

Jai: "Rano…main jaanta hoon ke Pia Pushkar ke saath nahin reti lekin tum Pushkar ko bula na mat bhool na….after all Bani ka acha dost hai…aur usne hamesha Bani ko support kiya hai bure waqt mein…kehn maine insist kiya hai ke woh aaye. Rano excitedly nods her and leaves.

Jai, thinks to himself, "Wow its Bani's birthday tommorow! Use kya gift karoon?…it needs to be good…Pacing up and down Jai begins to wonder what he will get his beloved wife… " I know aisa karta hoon ke aaj mein office hi nahin jaata…Bani ke liye mein gifts lene chala jaata hoon." He hurries off.

Bani's birthday

Today it was Bani's birthday, Jai was the first to wake up to find Bani using his arm as a pillow once again…he smiled to himself looking at her and moved slightly over to her and gently kissed her forehead he said in his mind "Happy Birthday Bani! Jee to chahta hai ke tumhe abhi utha kar wish karoon lekin jo plan hum sab ne banaya hai woh kharaab ho jayega… tumhe aaj thoda sa intezaar karna hoga"…he tried not to disturb her and slowly moved her head off his arm, and went into the bathroom. Just when Jai was coming out of the bathroom Bani wakes up.

Bani: "Mr. Walia aap bahut jaldi uth gaye"

Jai: Morning Bani…mujhe aaj office jaldi jaana hai…tumhe yaad haina aaj woh shaadi attend karni hai…toh maine socha aaj office jaldi ja kar sab pending kaam complete karke ghar jaldi waspas aajao.

Bani: Aap kitne baje ghar aajayenge?

Jai: "3.00pm"

Bani: "main aapka naashta tayaar kardeti hoon" Bani gets ready and goes downstairs. Jai is smiling to himself thinking "Bani…aaj bas tumhara din hoga…bas thoda sa intezaar karlo"

Later that day, Jai comes home on the dot at 3pm to find Bani still rummaging through her sarees trying to pick one to wear for the wedding.

Jai: "Kya Bani tum abhi tak tayaar nahin huee…"

Bani: "Mein decide hi nahin kar parahi thi ke kya pehnu"

Jai: "I'll make it easy for you…main ek saree laya tha kuch dino pehle ..woh dark blue colour with embroidery…tum woh pehno…tumne abhi tak woh saree nahin pehni hain…I'd like to see you in it."

Bani : "Mujhe bhi woh saree bahut achi lagti lekin uska jo blouse hai woh…" Bani pauses for a moment then nervously continues. "…peeche se thoda difficult hai tie up karna"

Jai pulls out the saree from the cupboard…Kitni khoosoorat lagogi…jaao pehnkar aao"

Bani: "Lekin Mr. Walia!…us main kitne strings hai mujhse to ek bhi theek tara se nahin bandni aati hain"

Jai:" Tum kyun itna phikar karahi ho main hoon na!" Bani feeling really awkward now but finally giving into Jai's request…goes to bathroom. Bani takes a lot of time in the bathroom so Jai gets changed in the room.

Jai: "Bani kitni der laga rahi ho…kuch problem hai kya" Just then Bani steps out. Jai is completely bowled over by beautiful she looked.

Jai: "Bani, you look mindblowing!, mujhe lagta hain ke log dulhan ke badle sab tumhe dekhenge". Bani now blushing …she smiles sweetly and walks to the door as, Jai begins to follow her but then stops.

Jai (smiling): "Bani, maine kaha tha ke mujhe bula lo….tum ne apne blouse theek se nahin tie up kiya hai." Bani, now putting her hands to her back to rectify the problem…but Jai stops her. He turns Bani around and slowly unties each dori. Bani feels his hands purposely caressing her back making her heart beat faster and faster. She closes her eyes. Jai is taking his time starting from the bottom of the blouse working his way up, each time catching a glimse of Bani in the mirror opposite..and watching her sweet uneasiness when he is close to her. Jai on the other hand was enjoying every moment of this. Whilst tieing the last string Jai couldn't help himself and had to place a kiss on her back. (Yes…you guessed it Jiya dhadak starts playing seen as though many of your jiyas will also be going dhadak dhadak at this point, thought I'd include it.!…)

Hothon se chun le kabhi, baatein labo pe lekee

Hothon se chun le kabhi, baatein labo pe lekee

Mujhko bahon mein bhar ke

Mere dil mein utar ke

Mujhko bahon mein bhar ke

Mere dil mein utar ke

Pyaar tu mera pehchaan hai…

Jiya dhadak dhadak, Jiya dhadak dhadak, Jiya dhadak dhadak jaaye

Jiya dhadak dhadak, Jiya dhadak dhadak, Jiya dhadak dhadak jaye

Jai slowly turns Bani around …she opens her eyes and both get cosy in their infamous eye locking. He brings her face close to his to kiss her…but Bani stops him.

Bani: "Ab hume der nahin ho rahi…chale?" Both begin to laugh cutely and leave for the wedding.

Friends wedding

The wedding is being held at a very posh hotel, Jai and Bani arrive and go up to wish the groom. The pheras haven't take place yet but there is a lot of music and dancing going on. The atmoshere was alive and kicking and seemed like a perfect scenario for a dream wedding. Bani, was all smiles seeing what lovely arrangements had been made for this wedding.

Bani: Mr. Walia yahaan pe sab kitna acha organize kiya hai…shayad Piya pe dekh kar hairaan ho jaati…bride aur groom kitne lucky hai ke inke wedding itne achi tareeke se organize ki hai…" Jai smiles at Bani and agrees to what she has just said. Just then the pandit announces that the marriage ceremony is about to begin, so all gather around the mandap. The groom sits down in the mandap and the atmosphere is full of life. Jai, on the other hand, begins to feel uncomfortable. The pandit starts his mantras and makes an effort to give everyone a detailed sermon on the importance of marriage…he describes the importance of the pheras and how every vow in marriage should be made whole heartedly. On hearing this Jai begins to feel awkward, he starts getting flashbacks of his wedding day, which turned out to be the worst day of his life. He remembered how hurt he felt that day…Jai remained lost in his thoughts for a moment then came back to his senses when the bride was brought down. Everyone was looking at the bride because she looked so perfect…the bridal attire, jewellary everything was so beautiful.

Bani: " Mr. Walia…dulhan kitni khoobsoorat lag rahi hai…kitna unique bridal outfit pehna hai aur…." Bani stops to look at Jai, who seems a little disturbed and Bani notices this.

"Kya hua Mr. Walia aap kuch disturbed lagte hain…"

Jai: " Nahin kuch" and puts up a fake smile this time.

The wedding rituals continue with the pheras taking place. Jai continues to get flashbacks of how during his pheras his mind was with Pia and how happy he was. When it came to applying the sindoor and mangalsutra he found Bani instead of Pia, crying. Jai remembered how aggressively he put the sindoor in Bani's forehead. Jai continued to feel awkward but then looked at Bani, who was smiling as she watched the wedding ceremony. Watching Bani brought a smile to Jai's face…just then Bani, notices Jai looking at her and smiling in an unusual way.

Bani: "Mr. Walia aap theek nahin lagte…kuch hua kya? Hum ghar chale?"

Jai: "Nahin Bani…main…woh ..i think I need some fresh air…main abhi aata hoon"

Bani: "Main bhi chalti hoon aap ke saath"

Jai: " Nahin Bani main abhi aaya tum yahi pe thehro…I'll be right back." Jai walks out quickly. Bani is

left confused thinking "Yeh Mr. Walia ko achanak kya hua?"

It was almost half an hour and Jai hadn't come back. Bani was beginning to become restless, so called him on his mobile. Just then Jai appears.

Bani: "Mr. Walia aap kahaan the…mujhe kitni chinta ho rahi thi… aap theek to hona?"

Jai: " I'm fine…feel much better…shall we go now?" Bani immediately nodded thinking something wasn't right so it was best to go back home. Both of them wished the newly wed couple and apologised for leaving so early but state that something has come up so they need to go.

Jai and Bani are in the car and there seems to be a strange silence. Bani continues to look at Jai, thinking what must have happened that Jai is all serious. She then realizes that they are not heading home as jai has taken a different route.

Bani: "Arre Mr. Walia humara ghar toh us taraf hain…yeh hum kahaan jaa rahe hain."

Jai: "I feel a little hungry…kyun na hum ek restaurante mein kuch kha le". Bani now looking even confused as what was up with her Mr. Walia.

Bani: "Lekin aap ki tabyat…"

Jai: "I'm okay"

Both arrive a very classy hotel and make there way to the restaurante. However once they enter the restaurante they find that it's all empty.

Bani: Mr. Walia yahaan pe to koi nahin…shayad bandh hai"

Jai: "Bani…tum wahaan table pe bhetho main…kisise pooch kar aaya" Bani sits down, whilst Jai goes to find out.

Jai takes a long time and Bani begins to get worried. Just then the lights in the restuarante go out. Bani gets up from her seat…feeling a little scared she calls out:

Bani: "Mr. Walia! Mr. Walia.! Aap kahaan hai…" Bani was becoming increasingly nervy now because she could sense that someone was behind her…she composed herself and then bravely turned around quickly…

Bani: "Kaun hai… Mr. Walia aap!" Bani sees Jai standing in front of her with his face lit up from the candles on the birthday cake he was holding.

Jai: "Happy Birthday Bani! Tumhe kya laga mujhe tumhari birthday ka kuch pata nahin ". The lights are dimmed back on and Jai puts the cake on the table. "Chalo make a wish and blow the candles out".

Bani: "Aap ko kaise khabar thi ke aaj mera birthday hai?"

Jai: "Shhhhh" Jai moves behind Bani….covers her eyes with his hand and whispers gently in her ear: "Ankhen bandh karo aur make a wish" He kisses her ear in the process which makes Bani give into what he is saying. He moves his hand away and she closes her eyes and makes the wish. After making the wish she opens her eyes and bends down to blow the candles out. As she cuts the cakes Jai claps and says "Happy Birthday Bani" once again but on this occasion follows it up with a kiss on Bani's cheek.

Bani: "Thank you Mr. Walia!" Feeling absolutely on top of this world she reaches to grab a piece of cake to give to Jai but Jai takes it from her hand and says " Pehle tum" and puts the cake in her mouth. Bani then picks up another piece and this time gives it to Jai..

Bani: "Mr. Walia. Thank you! Aaj pehli baar kisine mujhe birthday surprise kiya hai…I feel so special today! This cake is so yummy…I love chocolate cake… Rano ne aap ko bataya hoga na!"

Jai: " You deserve it Bani, main yehi chahta hoon ke tum hamesha khush raho…tumhari chehre pe hamesha muskaan ho…waise tum ne kya wish kiya abhi…if you don't mind me asking"

Bani: "Maine yeh wish kiya ke aap mujhse kabhi bhi door na jaye aur har saal isi tarah se mera birthday celebrate kare". Jai and Bani now looking even more deeper into each others eyes, Jai extends his right hand and asks, "Will you dance with me" Bani, gives her hand immediately and both get up. Music starts playing in the background and both are dancing. The atmosphere is really romantic, slow music, gentle breeze ohhhh everything seems perfect for these two.

Whilst dancing Jai begins to have nervous expression on his face again…Bani notices this.

Bani: "Mr. Walia kya phir se aap ki tabyat kuch theek nahin…aap ke chehre ka rang achanak kyun udgaya?"

Jai: "woh Bani mujhe kuch kehna hain"…He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a little box.

Bani: "gift hain mere liye?..kya hain" Bani reaches for it but Jai holds onto it.

Jai: "deh raha hoon Bani…tehro…pehle main tumse kuch poochna chahata hoon…agar tum meri baat manjaati ho toh main yeh gift doonga" Bani looks puzzled

Bani: "theek hain…kahiye".

Jai looking all nervous again begins to stammer.."Umm…woh..main…" he closes his eyes and takes a deep breath to compose himself and says:

"Bani, will you marry me!" Bani, completely shocked and surprised as what she just heard.

Bani: "kya" about to laugh her heart out.

Jai: "Will you marry me!" and opens the little box containng one helluva diamond ring.

Bani: "Mr. Walia…now laughing uncontrollably…mujhe lagta hain ke aaj vaake aapki tabyat theek nahin…dekhoon aapko kahin koi bhukhaar to nahin….and puts the back of her hand against his forehead…aap shayad bhool gaye hum already shaadi shuda hain"…Bani continues to laugh.

Jai: "Tum has rahi ho…main serious hoon…I want to marry YOU!" Jai turns serious face but is feeling a little amused himself. "Bani…aaj jab shaadi main who pandit shaadi ke bare mein baat kar rahe the toh mujhe apni shaadi ka khayaal aaya. Shaadi sab ke jeevan ek bahut bada din hota hai lekin humari shaadi…Jai stops and looks at Bani. Jai continues " pheron ke doraan mujhe laga main Pia ke saath hoon aur jab sindoor laga ne waqt aaya toh tumhe paaya…maine kitni nafrat se sindoor tumhari maang mein bhara tha…aur baad mein maine tumhe karme se bhi nikaal diya tha" Jai now feeling very guilty at his actions that day. " Us din hum dono ke armaano ka gala ghaut diya gaya…tumne apni shaadi ke liye kya kya sapne dekhe honge aur woh sab us ek pal mein toot gaye…" Bani interrupts

Bani: "Mr. Walia…please aap kyun upset ho rahe hain us baat par…aaj to hum ek hain na."

Jai: "Nahin Bani let me finish…mein jaanta hoon ke Jigyasa aur Pia ke wajah se sab hua…aur in a way…I'm quite thankful they did all that…varna tum meri zindigi main aati hi nahin…lekin Bani main chahta hoon ke tumhare sab sapne poore ho…I want to give that dream wedding you deserve…tumne hamesha doosron ke bare mein socha aur apne armaano ko dabaa ke rakha lekin ab nahin…bolo na tum mujhse shaadi karogi?" Bani continues to grin.

Bani: " Agar maine na kaha toh?"

Jai: " Toh main tumse zabardasti shaadi karunga…tumhe to pata hai Jai Walia jab kuch thaan leta hai to woh kar ke dikhatha hain" He smiles at Bani with full confidance.

Bani: "In that case…mujhe maan nahi padega…Mr. Walia main aapse shaadi karoongi!" Jai is over the moon, laughing too but quickly slips the ring onto Bani's finger…and hugs her very tightly. Jai thinks to himself " Bani, you won't regret it this time".

Jai: "Pata hai Bani…main tumhare liye bahut se gifts laya hoon, jo ghar pe hai, lekin main yeh gift lana hi bhool gaya…

Bani: "Accha is liya aap shaadi se gayab ho gaye the" Jai continuing to smile.

Jai: "Bani, main kitna nervous tha tumhe propose karne ke liye…I knew you wouldn't take me seriously…but I feel so relaxed now….chalo ghar chale sab ko bata te hain ke hum shaadi kar rahe hain"

Bani: " Aap sab ko bataenge aaj…kya sochenge sab…dubaara shaadi karenge…oh please abhi mat kehna bahut ajeeb lag raha hain"

Jai: "Don't worry I'll handle everything…chale"

Bani: "Ek minute!"

Jai: "Kya hua?"

Bani: "Ek cake ka piece aur kha loon…Junior is asking for it!" Jai just laughs "Bani tumbhi na…"

Walia Mansion

Jai and Bani arrive back home they enter the house to find all the lights off. Bani looks puzzled as to where everyone is.

Bani: "Sab log kahaan hai…aur itna andhera kyun hai." Just then the lights go on and

All: "SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Bani is shocked once again, this time the entire family is there.

Bani: "Ek aur surprise…" looking at Jai who is just giving one of his million dollar smiles to her as if saying "this day just gets better!". Everyone wishes Bani personally. Rano and Pia are quick to hug their Di. Masi, Dadi and Aditya come forward to give their blessings. Saahil,Raashi and Rohit also wish Bani.

Pushkar is now divorced and only agreed to come to the birthday bash on Masi insisting and because Bani is a dear friend. Pushkar could no longer stand the sight of Pia. Pushkar wishes Bani and Pia looks at him with her eyes filling up…she is now regretting what she did to Pushkar and their unborn child and tries to make an effort to speak to Puskhar but he shrugs her off. Jigyasa and Ranveer, on the other hand, are standing away from the rest of the family. Jigyasa thinks to herself " Yeh Bani ne toh sab ko apni ungli pe naacha diya…kaise sab uske aage peeche ho jaate hai…kuch karna padega…bahut hogaya is ladki ka kuch seriously karna hoga…use ab main bardaasdt hi nahin karsakti…" sounding evil as usual but this time sound determined to find a way of ruining Bani's life.

Anu: "Chaliye mami cake kaate" Anu takes Bani to the table where a really big cake is waiting for her. "Mami don't forget to make a wish!" Bani looks at Jai and then makes a wish (again!). She blows the candles and everyone sings happy birthday. Bani then gives everyone a bite of the cake. And digs into it too.

Jai: " Bani…kitna cake khaogi…moti ho jaogi…laughs!" Bani looking extremely happy smiles at Jai and says: "Har roz thodi na do baar birthday cake khaane ko milta hain.."

Anu: "Kya aap cake kha kar aye already…kahaan"

Jai: "I gave her a special birthday treat"

Masi: "Yeh tum ne bahut acha kiya…tabhi Bani kuch zyaada hi khush lag rahi hain"

Jai: "Masi…Bani ki khushi ki ek aur wajah bhi hain" Bani looks at Jai in a "Don't say it please" way and Jai gets the message but can't help himself.

Jai: "I have annoncement to make" Bani is by now folding her hands, shaking her head and making all the ishaare to make him stop. Jai continues…

"But before I make that announcement…I want to thank everyone for making it a perfect birthday for Bani. I also want to thank two very important people because of whom I have become the happiest man In the world. Pia aur Jigyaasa!" Jigyaasa and Pia are both stunned as where did that come from and why was he thanking them. Jigyasa puts on a fake smile whilst Pia looks at Pushkar. Bani face turns a little serious thinking about what his her patidev upto now.

Jai: "Pia, thank you, I'm very grateful ke tum shaadi ke din chali gayi…tumhara woh faisla mujhe Bani ke kareeb le aaya jo maine kabhi socha hi nahin…main tumhari insult nahin kar raha…I'm genuinely saying thank you" Pia didn't know where that came from and just didn't know how to react…she looks onto Pushkar…who thinks to himself " Jai sir ki life bachgayi unhe Bani jaisi ladki ka saath mila…jo har haal main unko support karti hain…Pia, Bani jaisi kyun nahin hai?" (feel sorry for this guy!)

Jai moves towards Jigyasa, "Jigyasa, you have been the best…had you not convined Bani to get married to me all the happiness I'm feeling now would never have been possible…In fact…hamari shaadi tumhari akalmandi ki wajah se hui…" Jigyasa is now fuming inside but puts a half hearted smile across her face. Bani on the other hand is lost in her thoughts thinking about how that day had unfolded…but then looks at Jai and a smile comes back on her face.

Jai continues: "Sab jaante hai woh shaadi kitni galat tareeke se hui…isliye maine aaj… (Bani shakes her head again No! Please!)..aaj maine Bani ko shaadi ke liya propose kiya…aur woh maan gayee…" Jai walks upto to Bani who is now gone red, holds her hand… Hum shaadi kar rahe hai…is baar main apne poore dil se Bani ko apnana chahta hoon kyun main use is duniya mein sabse zyaada pyaar karta hoon aur main use meri dulhan ke roop mein dekhna chahta hoon" (Awwww)

Everyone is shell shocked, but happy and start clapping with excitement.

Masi: "Munna, kitna acha idea hai hai…pichli baar to mein tumhari shaadi main nahin aasaki thi…is baar mein saari kasar poori karungi…bahut mazaa ayega…main bahut khush hoon tumhara yeh shaadi wala idea se…ise tumhara rishta aur bhi majboot hojayega…main kal hi panditji ko bulake shaadi ke tareek te kardoongi". Jai and Bani continue to eye lock.

Anu: "Mamaji…how romantic! Doosri Shaadi…Bani mami hum sab aapki shaadi itni yaadgaar banayenge ke sab dekh te reh jayenge.". The party comes to an end and everyone goes back to their rooms. Jigyasa on the on the other is raging with anger!

Jigyasa: "Jai bhaiya ke itni himmat…mujhe sab ke samne indirectly taana maar diya! Actually nahin…sari galati meri…kya soojha tha mujhe…. us manhoos ghadi pe jab maine Bani ko shaadi ke liye manaya…meri us galati ke wajah se aaj hume yeh din dekh na padega…ab bahut hogaya…aaj US ladki ke wajah se mere Jai Bhaiya ne mujhe neecha feel karvaya…main yeh kahbi bhi nahin bhoolungi!

Ranveer: Maa…main jaanta hoon aap ko bahut dukh hua hai…lekin bas ab ek mahine ke baat hai…phir aap dekhna main kya karta hoon". Jigyaasa looks at Ranveer with hope thinking maybe this time they have an ace up their sleeve.

…to be continued.