NURTURING US

CHAPTER 162 NURTURING US

CHAPTER 162 NURTURING US

Sidharth knows how to love Shehnaaz and how to express it in his own way.. Just saying I love you is not the only way to express love..
Shehnaaz was still in disbelief that she was a producer too with her Husband.. She was proud of him and of herself as well…
Sidharth, for a change looked up to the stars and Shehnaaz was looking at him.. “Aaj Daddy hote toh sab perfect hota na.. Sab acha hai, bas daddy nai hai..” said Sidharth.. Shehnaaz held his arm and pulled him closer, “Daddy tere dil me hai.. Tu aisa soch hi mat ki daddy nai hai.. Tere sath.. Dil me hai na Sidharth.. Sochta rahega toh har cheez adhuri lagegi..” explained Shehnaaz, cupping his face in her hands.. She pressed her lips on his forehead..
“Mera Pucchuuu!” cooed Shehnaaz, wiping Sidharth’s tears.. “Pata nai, har ek achievement pe mujhe unki bhot zyada Yaad Aati hai.. Nai control kar pata.. Mai janta hu mai jaise survive kiya hu unke bina.. I will try to be a father like him to our children..” said Sidharth, hugging Shehnaaz as he let his tears flow..
“Tu sabse best daddy hoga.. Bache hamesha tujhse seekhenge aur tere jaise hi hoenge..” said Shehnaaz, rubbing his back to calm him down…
Sidharth didn’t say anything.. Holding the love of his life in his arms meant more than anything at that moment.. He held onto her, inhaled her fragrance and the realization of her going to Sydney for a month, without him started hitting him..
That was the moment which made him weak.. When he was in a zone, everything which was not in his hands affected him.. The distance between him and Shehnaaz affected him..
“Sidharth!” called Shehnaaz, he just hummed and stayed close to her.. “Sidharth, ghar chale? Maa ke pass..” asked Shehnaaz..
Sidharth got out of her neck, agreeing to her and they silently walked out of the studio, carrying the singed papers along..
Adith looked at Sidharth and then at Shehnaaz.. He raised an eyebrow at her asking if everything’s alright.. Shehnaaz just blinked her eyes and he drove.. Sidharth was clung to her, all through the way..
Sidharth didn’t say a word and so did Shehnaaz.. They reached home and since mom was asleep, Sidharth headed towards his bedroom.. Adith came to give back the keys and asked Shehnaaz, “Bhai thik hai na?”
“Haa, wo dad ko miss kar raha hai.. Thoda time do, thik ho jaega.. Mai hu uske sath.. Mai jab nai rahungi toh dhyan rakhna uska.. Mai poore ek mahine ke liye Jane wali hu..” said Shehnaaz and Adith agreed and bid goodbye to her and left..
Shehnaaz walked into Naira’s room, she was working on her laptop and was surrounded by files, “Naira, bache kitna kaam karegi? Thoda relax kar..” said Shehnaaz..
“Mami, due date abhi hai and presentation ready karna hai.. Bas accept ho jaye toh design ka kaam chalu ho jayega..” informed Naira.. She further asked, “All good Mami? You look stressed.”
“Maine bataya tha na ki Sidharth Producer banne wala hai.. Usne aaj hi papers sign kiya aur pata, mujhe bhi apne sath liya hai.. Hum dono producers hai ab.. Lekin, wo Daddy ko miss kar raha hai.. Jab bhi uska life me kuch naya achieve karta hai toh wo sabse zyada miss karta hai..” said Shehnaaz..
“Mami, congratulations sabse pehle.. And coming on missing Nana wala part.. Unko thoda time do, he will be fine.. Ye unka hota hai..” said Naira..
“Haa, mai jati hu uske pass.. Tu so jana bache time se..” said Shehnaaz, kissing her forehead and walked out of her room.. Sidharth was on the couch, waiting for Shehnaaz.. He saw her entering the room and his arms wanted to hold her again..
“Shehnaaz!” he called her.. “Aayi..” said Shehnaaz, grabbing both their night suits in her hand and walked towards Sidharth.. “Pucchuuu! Change kar le kapde..” said Shehnaaz, handing him his clothes.. He obeyed and she changed her clothes too..
Sidharth dragged her to the bed and snuggled into her.. “Sidharth, shaant ho ja na.. Daddy tere dil me hai.. Tujhe dekh rahe hai.. Aise mayus nai ho Jaa naa..” cooed Shehnaaz..
“Sula de..” He demanded.. She gave into his demands.. “Mera Nona baby.. Pyara Puchhu! Mera Kullu, mai tere sath hi hu, hamesha.. Bina chinta kiye soh Jaa..” cooed Shehnaaz making him sleep within seconds..
The next morning, Sidharth kept sleeping while Shehnaaz woke up.. She didn’t leave the bed, kept massaging his scalp.. He shifted a little in his sleep, settling into her arms and she comforted him…. He woke up in a while and smiled looking at her..
“Good Morning, Meri Jaan..” cooed Sidharth, in his sleepy voice.. “Good Morning, Sidhaaartthh!” wished Shehnaaz and gestured him to get out of the bed..
“Tu fresh ho ja, mai nashta banati hu..” said Shehnaaz, leaving Sidharth in the loo and walking into the kitchen..
“Morning Maa, kaise ho? Naira uthi nai?” asked Shehnaaz.. “Kal bhot raat tak kaam kar rahi thi.. Work from home kar rahi hai aaj.. Uth jaegi..” said Mom..
“Maa, mai bhurji banati hu, aap khaoge?” asked Shehnaaz.. “Nai bache.. Mera nashta ho gaya.. Tum teeno ke liye bana de..” said Mom and Shehnaaz got into work..
The househelp made rotis and Shehnaaz made the bhurji.. Naira and Sidharth came out of their rooms at the same time.. “Good Morning, Mamu!” said Naira and Sidharth hugged her in response..
“Aa jao, Mamu Bhanji.. Breakfast ready hai…” said Shehnaaz, all excited.. They chuckled and did as Shehnaaz said.. Once done with breakfast, Naira went into her room, working on her laptop again..
“Kitna mehnat kar rahi hai..” said Sidharth and Shehnaaz was lost.. Sidharth side hugged her and she snuggled into him.. Mom went out for some work and Shehnaaz was quiet..
“Shehnaaz!” said Sidharth but it went unheard.. “Baby!” He cooed and she looked at him..
“Kya hua hai Shehnaaz.. Aise achanak shant kaise ho gayi hai..” said Sidharth..
“Kuch Nai, bas aisi..” replied back Shehnaaz and her phone rang.. It was Arshad, “Ab ye tujhe phone kyu kar rhaa hai..” whined Sidharth while Shehnaaz rolled her eyes.. “Uthau?” asked Shehnaaz and he nodded.. She picked it up, “Hello..” and the n Arshad hung up..
Shehnaaz and Sidharth got confused and then Sana got a message, “Sorry for bothering you.. I called Sidharth, his phone was out of range..” said the message..
“Har baar galat samjhta hai.. Shant nai raha jata na tujhse..” said Shehnaaz and he just grinned like a happy child knowing the reason why Arshad called Shehnaaz..
Shehnaaz went into her room to set up her cupboard and Sidharth put his phone on flight mode and then after a few minutes, he put it on the general mode.. There was some network issues and he saw missed calls from Arshad and Kabir..
He called Arshad first, “Yes sir.. Sorry had some network issue so I couldn’t pick up…” said Sidharth.. “Relax, I can understand.. The couples selected by you will start shooting for the show soon, we are throwing a party for the launch.. We would like you both to be a part of it.. This weekend.. Saturday, 8pm..” said Arshad..
“Sure sir, we will be there, thank you.” Said Sidharth and disconnected the call.. He the called Kabir, “Yes, young man.. Tell me what’s up?” said Sidharth..
“Mamu, I was planning for an engagement gift for Naira.. I am doubtful..” said Kabir, being a little nervous..
“What have you planned?” asked Sidharth.. “Since the time Naira has become the head of the team she is working too hard.. And she is always on her laptop.. She is using her college time wala laptop abhi tak.. I was planning to gift her one good laptop which will help her finish her work with ease… And I have enough money for a good laptop, but.. I don’t know if she would like it or kit.. Matlab, it’s a personal choice.. Pasand aaega ya nai.. Pata nai..” said Kabir..
“Baba, Naira is less into technology.. Usko pasand Aa jaega jo bhi tu lega.. Naira ka aisa hai ki uska kaam hona chaiye.. Do you want me to come with you?” asked Sidharth and Kabir agreed, “Yes Please Mamu..”
“Please mat bol, get ready I will pick you in half an hour..” said Sidharth and walked into his bedroom..
“Baby, kya kar rahi hai?” asked Sidharth, wrapping an arm around her waist while she stood in front of her cupboard, folding a few unfolded clothes..
“Bas, cupboard sahi kar rahi thi.. Mujhe irritation ho raha hai.. Sidharth, mujhe chocolate khana hai..” said Shehnaaz, with a sad pout..
“Sad kyu ho rahi hai.. Leke aata hu na fridge se.. Wait, one second.. Is my baby down?” asked Sidharth and she nodded.. “Awww, don’t worry baby.. I’m with you..” said Sidharth.. He walked out of the bedroom and came with hot water bag and her favourite chocolate..
“Come, leave this cleaning abhi.. Bed pe aaja..” said Sidharth.. She ate chocolate and the hot water bag gave her enough comfort.. He patted her head for a while and she drifted off to sleep.. He turned off the lights and coveted her with a quilt properly..
He looked at her phone, put it on silent mode and kept it on the side table.. He pressed his lips on her forehead and walked out of the room, silently…
Sidharth then knocked Naira’s door, “Come in Mamu..”
“Bache, I am going out for some work.. Shehnaaz is down.. Maine uska phone silent pe rakh ke sula diya hu.. Please take care in my absence.. Mai Aa jaunga..”
“Okay Mamu.. Well, ek help kar sakte ho?” asked Naira..
“Haa bol na..”
“This laptop is really old.. I need some suggestions on which one to buy.. I want apple ka hi.. But which one, you please suggest..” said Naira and Sidharth said, “I will let you know baby..”
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