NURTURING US

CHAPTER 149 NURTURING US

CHAPTER 149 NURTURING US

Sidharth was shocked, Shehnaaz had wrapped him in her little arms, hugging him close.. “Mera Baby, tu thoda patience rakh, please.” Said Shehnaaz, brushing her fingers in his hair..
“Kaise rakhu? Tujhe pata hai meri bachi hai wo choti si.. Itni badi nai hui hai.. Mai nai karne dunga aisa kuch bhi..” said Sidharth, coming out of her arms, getting all hyper.. He walked out of the room, in the open garden, breathing in the fresh air..
The memories of the hospital when naira was born was flashing in front of his eyes.. Sidharth’s little bean followed him in the garden, hugged him from behind.. He kept his hand on hers and she pressed her lips on his back..
“Aise sochne lagega to acha nai hoga Putthu.. Teri halat dekh ke mera dil fata jaa raha hai.. Relax kar.. Usne nai jawab di na.. Tere liye ruki hai na.. Tu nai chahta wo Khush rahe? Shadi kare? Putthu, ek ladki hai na wo.. Jana hoga usko ek na ek din.. Uska apna ghar sawarne.. Lekin, abhi time hai in sab me.. Tu, please relax kar abhi..” said Shehnaaz, going in front of him, cupping his face in her hands and looking into his welled-up eyes..
“Mera Putthu, aise roh mat na..” said Shehnaaz, rubbing his arm from on hand and wiping his tears from another..
“Shehnaaz..” He took her name and pulled her in a hug.. “Meri Nanhi si bachi kab badi ho gayi pata hi nahi chala.. Har choti cheez hoti thi toh Mamu-Mamu karti thi..” said Sidharth, breaking down in her arms, hugging her close..
“Meri Jaan, shaant ho ja.. Chal kamre me.. Yaha thanda hai.. Chal Putthu..” said Shehnaaz, wrapping her arms around his waist.. He walked with her to the room and she kept him close to her on the bed.. She managed to make him sleep, his head resting on her arms..
She kept pressing his lips on his forehead and rubbing his back.. His arms were wrapped tightly around her, his tears had dried up and it was visible on his face.. She hated looking at him all sad and heavy.. She somehow slept after making sure he was asleep properly..
She woke up first in the morning, it was early morning.. She was up at 5am and shifted a little.. He woke up and looked at her..
“Shehnaaz..” He called her name and she looked at him.. She caressed his face with her hand, “Mera bebu, bol na..” said Shehnaaz and he just smiled.. “Meri jaan hai tu, sach me..” sidharth said and her eyes lit up..
“Haye, Mera Bebu.. Tu thik hai na?” asked Shehnaaz, concern was visible in her eyes..
“Haa, better hu.. Ye adjust karne me time lagega ki Naira badi ho gayi hai.. Lekin sach se kitne time door reh sakte hai.. But, Mai abhi bhi nai bata sakta kya jawab du usko.. I want to talk to Kabir pehle, in person..” said Sidharth..
All what Shehnaaz said, the last night helped him understand the reality.. The reality of life was in front of him.. He looked at the little bean who had also left her family, for him.. He knew it was a big thing..
He hugged her, “F*ck, I never thought itna difficult hoga, but baby, you, damn! The way you manage me, calm my raising mind and restless heart is something which I adore the most..” said Sidharth and she smiled as her face was on his neck..
“Let’s go out baby..” said Sidharth pulling out of the hug and dragging her along..
The morning view was beautiful and peaceful.. The sun wasn’t too bright, wasn’t hurting.. He was again clung to her..
“Kya plan hai aaj ka?” asked Sidharth.. “Zyada kuch nahi hai.. Bas ek fort jaake aaenge.. Fir lunch.. Uske baad Sam and Dunes me camp stay..” said Shehnaaz and he looked her with wide eyes..
“Camp stay! Wow..” said Sidharth and his excitement level was at another level.. Shehnaaz saw that and her heart felt a different peace.. The last night her heartbeats were high, her heart was heavy but now she took a sign of relief..
“Meri Jaan nikal gayi thi tujhe aise dekh ke. Pata hai. Ab acha lag raha hai..” said Shehnaaz and he pressed his lips on her forehead..
“I can understand baby.. But you made me understand.. I know I am madly possessive for the ones I love.. Mai sochta nai hu logically.. Bas pareshan ho jata hu.. you got things into my mind.. Mai ye trip nai ruin karna chahta.. Dekhenge wo Bombay jaake.. Abhi nai discuss karna.. Choti hai wo.. Mai zyada nai soch raha abhi..” said Sidharth, shifting the mood from tensed to happy again..
“Aisa nai hai, Naira apni hi hai.. Mood ki baat nai hai..” said Shehnaaz and she was stopped in the middle by his lips.. He captured her lips in his, pulling her closer and she gave herself to him..
She felt a sudden rush of peace and happiness looking at him all happy and back to the good mood..
They went into their room, took a shower and got ready.. They went out, again the amount of walk they did was too much.. The fact that the Jaisalmer Fort is one where people stay as well and it is way too crowded..
“Baby, be careful..” said Sidharth, holding her hand in his as they walked, because the bikes and autos also pass through the fort..
“Tu bhi pass me reh..” said Shehnaaz, getting a little worried seeing bigger crowds, unknown state..
They finished the tour and then were back to the hotel for lunch.. “Shehnaaz, come here baby..” said Sidharth as he settled on the couch of their suite and she walked close to him.. He made her sit on his lap and she looked at him..
“What are your thoughts about Kabir and Naira making their relationship, so called Official..” he said making a face in the end..
“Mera Putthu, tu sachi bada cute hai.. Dekh, mai khud shocked thi jab mujhe pata laga.. Mai in person baat kar ke hi bolungi kuch bhi..” said Shehnaaz and played with the button of his shirt..
“I feel the same.. In person, I need to talk to that guy who is trying to take her away from me..” said Sidharth, who wasn’t even ready to take Kabir’s name from his mouth..
She didn’t say anything, she was just trying to sink in the details of Naira actually growing up..
“Shehnaaz, mat soch please.. Mai bola na waha jaake karenge.. Tu jaan laga di thi surprise plan karne me.. Please, let’s just have our own time.. Nai milega Bombay jaake firse aisa..” said Sidharth and kissed her forehead..
She hugged him and he further asked her about lunch, “Baby, are you hungry? Let’s eat darling..” said Sidharth and she agreed..
They ate well, packed their bags and were on the road again.. From Marriot, Jaisalmer, Sam and Dunes was close..
They were staying in one of the biggest Camps and Shehnaaz had booked all the adventure things too.. They checked into their tent and it was beautiful.. Sidharth loved the arrangements and he held her close to him..
“Welcome, Sir and Ma’am.. We have arranged everything as per Madam’s requirements and we hope you will enjoy your stay.. We are glad to have you at our camp.. The desert safari will be starting in half an hour, continued with the sunset point and then high tea and Rajasthani folk dance and a short play related to it will be organized..” said the manager..

“Thanks.” Said Sidharth and made their way to their tent..
Sidharth was so happy, he looked at Shehnaaz who was studying his expressions.. “Aise kya dekh rahi hai, Meri Jaan..” asked Sidharth and she nervously said, “Kaushal ne mujhe tent ke liye hi daata tha.. Usko lag raha tha tujhe ye pasand nai aaega.. Tu uncomfortable hoga.. Tujhe pasand aaya na?” asked Shehnaaz, still nervous..
“Baby, didn’t you see my face? Mera chehra dekh ke tujhe kya lag raha hai.? I am genuinely happy baby.. This place is so close to nature.. I love exploring the nature.. You know it..” said Sidharth, wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her closer..
“Maa ne bhi yehi kaha Kaushal ho.. Fir bhi mujhe daata usne..” said Shehnaaz, with a cute pout.. The way she was complaining was seeming too cute..
“Mera Bacha.. Mai seedha karta hu usko wapas Jaake..” said Sidharth and she smiled wide.
They changed their clothes, Sidharth wore shorts and t-shirt and so did Shehnaaz.. They knew they will be on the sand and their clothes will get all dirty so they wore very simple clothes..
“Baby, you are the best planner ever! I remember every day, every moment of this trip.. The way you have managed the things, from clothes to hotels, to the car and driver, to this Camp.. I must say, this is very special..” said Sidharth..
“Kitna tareef karega..” said Shehnaaz, blushing being complimented by her husband..
“Meri Jaan, tune jo kiya hai mai sach me bhot zyada khush hu..” said Sidharth, being really honest and in love with his munchkin..
It was time for the desert safari to begin and that’s what Shehnaaz was kind of scared of.. “I am with you.. I will make sure; this will be your adventure ride ever!” said Sidharth and she held him..
Sidharth made her wear the helmet, he Self checked her buckle twice and made her wear all the security gears along with himself.. “Ready?” asked Sidharth..
“I trust you” said Shehnaaz as they sat in the quad bike..  The route was well formed and Sidharth was on fire..

Shehnaaz was hooked to Sidharth very well.. She was actually enjoying.. Sidharth stopped at the end point and the first thing he did was, he looked at Shehnaaz..
“You alright? Love?” asked Sidharth, his breaths were high because of all the hype and riding the bike..
“Yea.. Kya mast tha.. Mai faltu hi dar rahi thi.. Haye, mera baby..” cooed Shehnaaz..
Sidharth hugged her and they sat on the sand, waiting for the beautiful sunset, hand in hand with each other..

Stay Tuned for further updates!