NURTURING US

CHAPTER 163 NURTURING US

CHAPTER 163 NURTURING US

Sidharth missed Shehnaaz while he was driving to Kabir’s place.. “I hope she doesn’t wake up in my absence..” thought Sidharth to himself..
Shehnaaz shifted a little in her sleep but the way Sidharth had tugged her into bed, she was comfortable and slept again..
Naira was on her laptop, working hard while Sidharth reached Kabir’s house.. He was about to call him but Kabir was standing at the gate so he just stopped the car in front of him..
“Hello Mamu! Thanks for coming..” said Kabir as he sat in the car.. “Hey, young man.. No need of thank you! Relax kar.. By the way, your choice of gift is exactly what Naira wants.. Tujhe pata hai, abhi mujhe boli ki koi laptop suggest karo in apple.. Usko mac book hi chahiye..” said Sidharth..
“Oh, nice.. Chalo we are going on the right track..” said Kabir.. The drive was silent.. Kabir was observing Sidharth and he found something unusual..
“All good with you, Mamu?” asked Kabir.. Sidharth was a little lost and didn’t listen to his question.. “Han?” said Sidharth.. Kabir repeated the question and Sidharth replied, “Yaa, all good.. Have become a producer.. I am not quitting acting, but will be producing shows and movies too..” said Sidharth..
“Mamu, why not excited about it? You sound so low and unhappy.. Aapko toh khush hona chaiye na..” said Kabir..
“I am happy, bas thoda..” He stopped midway.. Kabir didn’t force him.. The rest of the drive was silent and they reached the nearest Apple store, looked out for a perfect Mac Book which would fulfil Naira’s requirement and booked it..
There was a sugarcane juice vendor nearby the apple store.. Sidharth stopped there and they both had sugarcane juice.. Sidharth was weirdly quiet.. “Mamu, I know something is wrong. Kuch soch rahe ho, kisi ko miss kar rahe ho.. You can share with me.. I am a guy, ill understand your feelings.. Trust me, Mamu..” said Kabir as they stepped into the car and started driving again..
“I am missing my father..” said Sidharth, his eyes welled up which he never thought will be.. “I’m sorry.. I don’t want to be weak..” said Sidharth, stopping the car in the corner.. “Can you drive?” asked Sidharth..
“Yea, sure Mamu..” said Kabir, getting down from the passenger seat and sitting on the driving seat..
Kabir didn’t start driving and instead, spoke to Sidharth.. “Mamu, trust me..” said Kabir and that made Sidharth open his heart in front of him..
“Young man, I know tujhe lagta hoga ki mai bhot strong hu, khush rehta hu hamesha.. But baba, whatever you see on the exterior isn’t entirely true.. I am not saying that I’m not happy in my life.. I am, very happy.. Blessed with Shehnaaz, who loves me unconditionally and takes care of me.. My mom of course who has been like a strong pillar in my life.. But jab aap life me kuch bhi achieve karte ho, toh aap chahte ho ki aapke parents aapka achievement dekhe.. And with me, my dad hasn’t seen anything much which I’ve achieved.. Maine sirf ek do advertisement kiye the aur modeling kiya tha jab Dad they.. Ab unke Jaane ke baad, jab bhi life me kuch acha hota hai toh unki bhot zyada Yaad Aati hai..” said Sidharth, expressing himself in front of Kabir..
“Mamu, you’re not weak.. That’s how a person with emotion is.. You’re a family man and that’s why you miss your dad.. Abhi engagement ki Baat sun ke jo aapka reaction tha usse hi samjh Aa Gaya tha aap kitne zyada emotional aur soft ho..” said Kabir..
“Thanks man.. I am glad that Naira has chosen you as her life partner.. You are a great guy..” said Sidharth and Kabir started driving..
While driving, Kabir suddenly remembered something.. “Mamu, do you have any idea about my family? Matlab Pehle se koi Jaan pehchaan?” asked Kabir and Sidharth denied, “Nai, meri yaaddasht me aisa kuch nai hai.. Lekin, jab mai ghar aaya tha toh aisa laga tha ki mai Pehle Kabhi aaya hu, Yaad nai aaya kaha dekha hu..” said Sidharth…
“Mamu, Aapki mom aur meri dadi bachpan ki friends hai.. Mere dada ka transfer hua tha uske baad dadi bhi sath chale gaye.. Dad yehi Bombay me hostel me Rehne lage.. Dada ki death ke baad, Dadi fir Bombay Aa gaye and dad ki shadi hui and we all started staying together.. Dadi had a habit of keeping snacks and biscuits in customized jars.. Wo jars har jagah leke gaye… Maine aapko story suni thi Bigg Boss ke time unseen u dekha me jab aapne bole ki aapki mummy aapko ek friend ke ghar leke jati thi jo bhot sare biscuits rakhte the.. Dadi ne bataya ki unhone shayad unki friend ko dekhe but unko Yaad nai Aa rhaa tha.. Engagement ki preparation me busy the Isliye dadi ne kuch bole nai us din..” informed Kabir..
“Ohhhh! Is it? Oh my God! Listen.. Ek surprise plan karte hai.. Dono dosto ke liye.. I will think of something.. Abhi tera ghar Aa Gaya hai.. Tu araam kar, Shehnaaz ke pass jana hai mujhe.. Mai call karta hu shaam me..” said Sidharth and Kabir stopped the car, got down and Sidharth drove back home…
In the Shukla Niwas, Shehnaaz had already woken up and was watching Naira work on the laptop.. Sidharth had taken keys of the house because Shehnaaz was asleep.. He reached home and entered into his room first and found it empty..
Sidharth then went into Naira’s room and saw Shehnaaz sitting next to Naira on the bed, hugging her legs and her head was dug in between..
“Baby!” cooed Sidharth, sitting close to Shehnaaz and wrapping his arms around her.. “Mujhe ni Baat karna.. Mujhe chor ke gaya tha na tu..” whined Shehnaaz..
“Mera Bacha, I’m sorry.. Mai tere liye ice cream lene gaya tha.. Cheese sticks bhi laya hu.. Aaja, Naira ko kaam karne de.. Uske liye bhi laya hu, bache I’ll get for you too.. You work araam se..” said Sidharth, getting up from and the bed and took Shehnaaz in his arms..
He pressed his lips on her forehead and made her sit on the swing of the drawing room’s balcony.. Sidharth took out the cheese sticks he got, in two plates gave one to Naira and the other for Shehnaaz…
“Ye le baby.. These are exactly like the way you love..” said Sidharth, picking up a stick and getting it close to her mouth.. She took a bite and loved it.. Her anger vanished..
“Bebu, tu itna pyara hai.. Sorry bhadakne ke liye..” said Shehnaaz, taking another bite.. Sidharth smiled and kissed her nose, “Koi ni baby, hota hai..”
They spent quality time together and Mom came back home.. They all had dinner and slept off.. The next morning, Shehnaaz woke up way too early because of mad pain in her stomach and back..
Sidharth made sure he wasn’t sleeping over her because she was in pain.. There was enough space for Shehnaaz to get off the bed without waking Sidharth up and she grabbed her phone and walked out of the bedroom..
Shehnaaz was scrolling down her phone to divert her mind from the pain.. She asked the house help to make a cup of strong coffee, “Sidharth sir ne mana kiye hai periods me coffee dene.. Hot chocolate dedu?” asked the cook and Shehnaaz agreed..
She was sipping her hot chocolate and she came across an interview given by Riya.. In that she said, “Sidharth is an amazing Costar.. Wo itna zyada comfortable kar dete hai ki shoot asaani se ho jata hai.. Wo itne zyada helpful rahe hai pure shoot ke time ki mujhe kabhi problem nai hui.. Unki personality alag hi rahi hai.. Kabhi unke jaise actor nai dekhi jo itne down to earth aur bhot hi amazing Insaan hai.. Wo jab bhi set pe nai aate the Mai unko bhot miss karti thi.. I adore him so much and itne time me unke sath kafi Acha bond ban gaya hai.. I hope logo ko hamari jodi pasand aaye, aage aur kaam mile, unke sath!” said Riya..
Shehnaaz was utterly shocked at the response.. She was bitten hard by the jealousy bug and also, the effect was more because of she was down.. Her heart broke at the way she was talking about Sidharth.. As if she was too close to him..
She refreshed her feed and saw an old video which was shot before the webseries.. When the female lead was decided.. Shehnaaz had forgotten that it was an old video. She saw Sidharth saying, “Riya is an amazing actor.. I saw her performance and I can see myself in her.. I had such potential when I was a newcomer like her.. I am. Looking forward to shoot with Riya.. I can’t wait for it.. I am slightly nervous because the story is little bit related to my personal life too and her role is very important.. The way I fell in love in real, I will show it with her..” said Sidharth
Shehnaaz tried to explain herself saying that Shehnaaz was present in the shoot location many times and Sidharth has never been extra close to anyone on the set.. Her heart knew Sidharth was all hers but her mind was focusing on the way Riya described her bond with Sidharth..
When a girl is down, her emotions her way of thinking and the way she feels is very fluctuating and different.. Shehnaaz was in mad pain and she was using the phone to divert her mind off the pain… But listening to such stuff about her husband from another woman made her stomach churn..
“Baba Ji, mai janti hu wo show sirf acting hai.. Mai janti hu Sidharth mera hi hai.. Fir kyu bura lag raha hai.. Wo kaise bol rahi hai mere Sidharth ke baare me.. Kaise sun lu Mai.. Aise Baat kar rahi hai jaise biwi Mai nai wo hai.. Unke inke.. Huh.. Fake hai sab.. Mera Sidharth mera hi rahega na Baba ji?” said Shehnaaz…. It was difficult for her to know that who’s statement was hurting her more, Sidharth’s or Riya’s..
Sidharth woke up after a while and found himself alone on the bed.. “Kaha chali gayi subhe subhe..” saying so he walked out of the room and saw her sipping hot chocolate in the balcony..
“Good Morning Baby.. Tu thik hai?” Asked Sidharth.. “Good Morning..” said Shehnaaz, leaving Sidharth all confused. Stay Tuned to know what happens next.