NURTURING US

CHAPTER 165 NURTURING US

CHAPTER 165 NURTURING US

Sidharth was happy seeing Shehnaaz’s happy face and Shehbaaz’s antiques were keeping the Shukla Niwas in a different vibe..
After a while, Shehbaaz also got tired, “Mai thodi der rest karna chahta hu..” said Shehbaaz..
“Sun, humko ek important party me jana hai.. Tu rest kar.. Dinner banwa rahi hu tere aur Naira ke liye.. Kabir bhi aane wala hai raat me.. Dekh lena thoda..” said Shehnaaz and hugged him..
“Thik hai Motto.. Araam se jao dono..” said Shehbaaz and SidNaaz went into their room to get ready… Sidharth hugged Shehnaaz from behind while she was half dressed and his hands were wrapped tightly around her waist.. “Mera Bacha khush hua na..” cooed Sidharth..
“Bho zyada..” said Shehnaaz and pressed her lips on his knuckles..
“Mera Pucchhuuuu… Tu best hai.. Mera mood kaise sahi karna hai ye sirf tujhe hi aata hai..” said Shehnaaz..
“Wo toh hai.. Meri biwi hai, mujhe pata hoga na sab..” said Sidharth, beaming with pride on how much he loved her and knew her..
“Chal, ready hoja.. Mujhe bhi ready hone de..” said Shehnaaz and Sidharth became grumpy..
“Hadh hai, banda pyaar kar raha hai aur tujhe ready hone ki padhi hai..” said Sidharth, sitting on the corner of the bed..
“Sidharth, teere liye ready ho rahi hu na Putthu..” cooed Shehnaaz and pulled his cheeks..
They got ready, went into the party and as promised, Sidharth’s all attention was on Shehnaaz… She was happy and he was happy looking at her giggling face..
“Mera Bacha..” cooed Sidharth.. “Sidharth, tu aise meri har baat maanta hai aur apne man ko maarta hai meri icha puri karne ke liye..” said Shehnaaz..
“Aisa kuch nahi hai.. Relax baby.. Tere sath rehna mujhe bhi pasand hai.. Aur tu bhi janti hai mai ye formal parties me itna enjoy nai karta hu.. Mujhe apne logo ke sath rehna zyada pasand hai..” said Sidharth and pressed his lips on her forehead..
They met a few people, still hand in hand with each other and after a while, they decided to leave.. They wanted to be with the family..
Sidharth held her by her waist and pulled her closer… They were about to step into the car, someone called Sidharth’s name.. “Sidharth Sir.. Please wait..” said a guy and Sidharth turned around..
“Yes?” asked Sidharth.. “Sir, I am a big fan of you and Shehnaaz Ma’am too… Please can I talk to you.. I don’t want selfies.. Sirf aap se 2 min baat karni hai.. A big fan Sir..” said the fan..
Sidharth looked at Shehnaaz and smiled.. “Sure..” said Sidharth and shook hands with him..
“I am Ankush, a big fan of you both since Bigg Boss.. Maine aapke har projects dekhe hai.. Abhi Riya Maam ke sath teasers dekhe.. Aap aur Riya ki jodi SidNaaz jaisi lag rahi hai.. Dono best hai.. Mai aapke har kaam ka bada fan hu.. Shehnaaz Maam, aapki bhi har music videos dekhta hu.. I am so happy to meet you both..” said Ankush..
“Thank you so much.. This really means a lot..” said Sidharth.. Shehnaaz just smiled and politely said, “Thank You..”
“It was nice meeting you, thank you for waiting and listening to me..” said Ankush and bid goodbye to Sidharth and Shehnaaz..
SidNaaz were seated in the car and Sidharth was busy driving.. Shehnaaz wasn’t holding his arm this time.. The fan was a positive one but his comparison SidNaaz tag with a professional hashtag didn’t go well with her..
There was traffic and Sidharth didn’t notice her silence.. She tried to focus on the moment spent with Sidharth and tried to hold Sidharth’s arm..
“All good, mera baby?” cooed Sidharth… “Haa Sidharth..” said Shehnaaz and kissed his arm.. They reached home in a while and Sidharth took her in his arms..
Sidharth had forgotten to take the keys before leaving and thankfully, Shehbaaz was awake and he opened the door…
“Thanks, Chotey..” said Sidharth and hugged him.. “Tu bhul gaya tera hi ghar hai..” said Shehbaaz, laughing while Shehnaaz walked into the bedroom..
Sidharth followed her and hugged her, “Baby, kya hua hai? bol na darling..” cooed Sidharth..
“Kuch nai hua hai.. Kapde change lete hai.. Sona hai..” said Shehnaaz.. Sidharth thought she might be in pain…
He left her and they changed their clothes.. They walked to the bed and she blurted out, “Tujhe bhi Riya ke sath kaam kar ke acha laga? Naya hashtag bana hai uska aur tera.. Acha hai..” said Shehnaaz..
Sidharth was astonished.. “Tumhara dimag kharab ho gaya hai kya? Jitna karo kam padhta hai.. Hadh hai Shehnaaz.. Aisa kabhi maine feel nai hone diya tumko.. Hamesha tumhe pehle rakha, tumko shoot pe leke jaata tha.. Har cheez tumhare hisab se karta hu fir bhi ek fan ki boli hui baato ko dil pe lete rehti ho har baar..” said Sidharth and turned his back towards Shehnaaz and closed his eyes..
Shehnaaz regretted blurting out what she did..  “Sidharth..” She called out but he moved further away, “Please, baat mat karo.. Mera bhi dimag sadhta hai.. Mai samjh raha hu tum down ho lekin itna zyada sochna bhi sahi nahi hai.. Mai kitna samjhu? Sirf tumhara hurt hona aur tumhari feelings ka dhyan rakhna hai? Meri koi feeling nai hai? Mai hurt nai ho sakta.. Please Shehnaaz, mujhe rehne do thodi der door.. Pass mat aao mere..” said Sidharth, Shehnaaz’s heart ached but she knew she over reacted.. She didn’t even know why she actually reacted that way, why that fan’s words hurt her that much..
She didn’t force him.. She let him be.. His words hurt her but more than that, her own statement hurt her even more.. “Mai kaise aisa bol di Sidharth ko.. Itna karta hai mere liye fir bhi..” thought Shehnaaz to herself and dig her face into the pillow, crying her heart out..
She didn’t know when she fell asleep.. Sidharth knew she was crying.. A part of him wanted to hold her in his arms and hug it out.. But he was hurt this time.. He managed to be as soft as he could and made her comfortable.. But her words and her over reaction hurt his heart..
In the middle of the night, he couldn’t control himself and took her in his arms, “Meri tabiyat kharab hui thi aur ye naraz thi fir bhi mera dhyan rakhi thi.. I can’t be mean to her when she is pain..” thought Sidharth to himself and so he finally he held her in his arms.. She woke up as she felt his arms around her, “Sidharth, I am sorry…” said Shehnaaz, sobbing out again as she woke up..
Sidharth didn’t like seeing her like that and he pressed his lips on her forehead, “Shushhh.. Soh jaa..” said Sidharth and she climbed over him, wrapped her arms around her neck and hid her face in the crook of his neck…
Sidharth rubbed her back and they slept.. He was still angry but he couldn’t leave her alone in pain.. The rest of the night went smoothly.. Sidharth woke up first and made her sleep on the pillow.. He looked at her sleeping face, dried tears on her face and he felt bad..
“Kyu karti hai itna hurt.. Aur hurt karne ke baad bhi tujhe aise dekh nai paa raha hu mai.. Hadh hai..” thought Sidharth and walked into the gym room.. He worked out vigorously for an hour, not realizing when the hour passed..
Shehnaaz woke up and the guilt was eating her up.. She got up from the bed and her lower back ached.. She walked to the bathroom, took a warm shower so that her pain decreases..
She walked out of the bedroom and went into the kitchen.. Sidharth went out of the gym room and saw her in the kitchen.. He walked inside, “Mat kar kaam, abhi dard me hai.. Chor de..” said Sidharth, in a stern voice.. Her heart ached.. She didn’t know how to deal with it.. She was silent and it was hurting Sidharth too…
“Chup ho gayi hai… Mana bhi nahi rahi hai.., Hadh hai..” thought Sidharth to himself.. Naira woke up and hugged Shehnaaz as she walked into the kitchen.. “Mami Jiii, mood kyu kharab hai.. Waha Mamu ka bhi muh bana hua hai..” said Naira..
“Maine hurt kar diya usko.. Mai kaise kar sakti hu uske sath aise..” said Shehnaaz.. “Mami, calm down.. Leave this work, come, talk to me..” said Naira and took her in the corner of the kitchen.. Shehnaaz told her everything and Naira tried to calm her down, “Acha, chalo.. Hota hai.. Jealousy hoti hai and ho jata hai.. Mana lo, maan jaenge..” said Naira..
“Is baar Mamu ka support nai kar rahi? Mai galat hu Naira..” said Shehnaaz..
“Mami, mai Mamu ka hi support kar rahi hu.. Agar aap dono ladoge toh Mamu ko takleef hi hone wali hai.. Mai samjh rahi hu kyu ke mere sath bhi hota hai.. Kabir ke sath.. I understand.. Please relax karo..” said Naira and Shehbaaz had woken up by then..
“Good Morning Sidharth..” said Shehbaaz hugging him and he smiled at him, “Good Morning.. Neend aayi barabar Chotey?” asked Sidharth and he replied, “Haa..” said Shehbaaz..
Naira and Shehnaaz came out of the kitchen and Baaz hugged Naaz.. “Sab thik?” asked Baaz and Shehnaaz just nodded..
Sidharth’s phone rang and it was Kaushal, “Hey Sid.. Good Morning..”
“Hey Kaushal.. Tell me..” said Sidharth.. “There is a promotional event in the evening with Riya and the whole team.. You can get guests too.. Shehnaaz ko laa sakte ho..” said Kaushal..
“I will be there, alone.. Let me know the time and venue, I will come..” said Sidharth and disconnected the call…
Kaushal felt something was wrong but he stayed quiet..
“Mamu, breakfast?” asked Naira and he nodded.. They all had breakfast together, surprisingly a silent one.. Shehbaaz also sensed something but he stayed shut, not wanting to interfere between the couple..
Sidharth took a shower and got dressed.. He saw the time.. He was feeling suffocated and irritated.. Shehnaaz saw him standing in the balcony and closed the bedroom door.. She walked close to him and hugged him from behind..
“Choro Shehnaaz..” said Sidharth.. He tried to shoo her hands away but she tightened the grip and he didn’t stop her this time..
“I am sorry Sidharth.. Wo bas, maine Riya ka interview dekhi thi subhe.. Maine ignore kiya.. Lekin fans aisa bolenge ye maine ni socha tha.. Mai janti hu sab kaam hai lekin ho gaya Sidharth.. Please, maaf kar de.. Aise nai dekha jaa raha.. I am sorry sidharth..” said Shehnaaz..
Sidharth maintained a poker face, not wanting to melt as he was deeply hurt.. “Mai sab samjh raha hu Shehnaaz, lekin mai bhi hurt hu abhi.. Aisa lag raha hai ki tu mujhe samjhna hi band kar di achanak se..”
Shehnaaz felt even more guilty.. Stay Tuned to see what happens!