Story on VANI as they visit Veer's family for the first time during his elder brother's (Tapish) engagement.
No supernatural element in this story. All are humans.
Veer and Bani have been in love for almost 2 years. Bani is from a middle class fam...
So the 4th and final part of this chapter continues ...
"Oh, come on. Girls from middle class families aim at trapping a rich guy so that they can live a luxurious life. But you are cunning enough to convince him get married. We heard he fought with his family to be with you. We thought he will sleep around with you for few days and move on. But he got married. You must be doing a lot of stuff to keep him happy. But some day he will lose interest in you. Don't worry, you will get enough alimony", she retorted
"Thank you so much for your kind words", I still didn't react as I felt that would just make things ugly and spoil the party. I felt hurt but I showed a brave face.
"Really? You are being sarcastic? Maybe you are used to such words. How many guys did you sleep with for money before Veer? Your diamond necklace looks expensive! Hah! You must have tried to trap some other men too! I have heard from someone that your own colleague approached you for a night and offered you money. Poor Veer! Dunno how he got himself such a cunning bitch! ", the other lady spit out the worst things I had ever heard.
" Dekhiye Ma'am... ", before I could complete
" How dare you talk to my wife like this?", I heard him growl. Veer came towards me and stood besides me.
Veer's Mom and Dad rushed towards us along with Tapish and Meera.
I tried to reprimand Veer but he glared at me angrily. "How dare you listen to such nonsense, Bani? ", he hissed near my face before glaring back at them. I trembled and looked down seeing his anger.
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" My wife didn't trap me or plotted to marry a rich guy. I begged her to be mine. I literally ran after her for a year to convince her that I was worthy of her love. I dreamt her, loved her and married her. How dare you question Bani's character? I had been a flirt all my life, so that question should be on me! But our patriarchy makes us blind. Do you all think she is quiet because she can't retaliate? It's just because she doesn't want to spoil the party that is thrown by our family. She is self-made, independent woman who lives on her own terms. And yes, she is pure magic. I worship her. I always feel she deserved a lot better and try to be that better person for her. Before I call the security, kindly leave from here", he blasted, boiling in anger.
When Mom tried to oppose Veer showed his palm and she didn't dare say anything.
The ladies left but Veer didn't stay silent.
He went near Mom and said, "I know how they got the guts to speak like this to Bani. I have requested you so many times but you always do it. Why Mom? Can't you see how happy your son is and how amazing his choice is? Everyone has accepted Bani because of her goodness but you can't get over your ego. The sole reason for staying at a different house with my wife is because of these kind of situations that I am aware of. Today is the last time I am requesting you not to encourage such nuisance. Else I will stop coming here. I still haven't forgotten what Mayuri did and with whose support she had."
