NURTURING US

CHAPTER 168 NURTURING US

CHAPTER 168 NURTURING US

Sidharth took Shehnaaz in his arms, so softly that she couldn’t deny.. She had cried way too much in the past day and she wanted comfort, warmth and love..
“I will make it up to you… Sorry meri jaan…” said Sidharth and scooted her closer, pressed his lips on her forehead and fell asleep after making sure she was asleep..
Shehnaaz woke up before him and looked at his angelic sleeping face… She smiled looking at him but then she remembered the last night.. Her smiled turned into a frown and she wanted to get away from him… She tried getting up but he pulled her closer even in his sleep..
“Please stay baby..” cooed Sidharth and she couldn’t deny him.. Her heart didn’t wish to stay away from him but the visuals of Riya resting her head on Sidharth’s shoulder wasn’t leaving her mind..
“Kyu ruku? Jaa Riya ko sula aise.. bol usko, please stay.. Kutta..” scoffed Shehnaaz, getting up from the bed.. Sidharth regretted really badly.. He didn’t know how to make up for this mistake.. He didn’t hug Riya but he let her do stuff and that was equally wrong..
“Shehnaaz..” He called out for her, walking behind her and she locked herself in the bathroom.. She came out in a while and he was standing, right outside waiting for her..
“Darling, trust me I didn’t know she would come close to me… I didn’t initiate anything.. Baby, she suddenly slept on my shoulder, ghar aane ke thoda hi pehle.. I think she is up to something.. I saw the interview baby.. Mujhe ab nai sahi lag raha hai.. Please, trust me, meri jaan.. Do you think I will ever cheat you?” asked Sidharth..
Her heart didn’t want to believe that he cheated, of course he didn’t..
“Sidharth, mai janti hu tu cheat nai karega, lekin mera dimag sadh raha hai.. Mai wo nikal hi nahi paa rahi hu, usne tujhe hug bhi kiya hai..” said Shehnaaz.. “Wo nai nikal raha hai mere dimag se mai jitna bhi try karlu..”
Sidharth slowly wrapped an arm around her waist, tucked her hair behind her ear and looked into her eyes, “Kaushal has arranged a meeting with her.. I will talk it out with her and fix this baby..” said Sidharth..
“Tu usse mila toh mai tera muh tod dungi.. Akela kisi halat me nai milega… Engagement hai abhi Naira ki.. Bho kaam hai… Mujhse door reh Sidharth aur Riya se bhi door..” said Shehnaaz and walked out of the bedroom..
She called Didi asking about the details of the engagement, “Sana, bache tu neeche aaja ghar.. Sath me karte hai..” said Didi and she agreed..
Shehbaaz came out of his bedroom and hugged his sister, “Motto, sab thik hai?” asked Baaz and Shehnaaz smiled at him and said, “Haa Shehbaa.. sab thik hai.. Ghar me sab kaise hai? puchna hi bhul gayi unke bare me..” said Shehnaaz, taking the Aloo Paratha off the pan and serving it in his plate, “Ye le..” said Shehnaaz and Baaz told her, “Sab ache hai.. Engagement ka gift bheje hai aur help karne bhi bole hai.. Tu bol bahar ka koi kaam hai toh mai help karta hu..” offered Baaz and Sidharth came out of the bedroom..
“Chal breakfast karle, fir chalenge..” said Shehnaaz..
“Kaha jaa rahe ho dono?” asked Sidharth and Shehnaaz didn’t reply.. Shehbaaz told him, ‘Wo engagement kal hi hai na toh kaafi tayariya karni hai..”
In spite of being upset she served aloo paratha in his plate and they sat to eat… Sidharth ate a chilly and his mouth burned… She couldn’t see him in pain and handed him a bowl of curd, added sugar to it, “Ye bite le ek do..” said Shehnaaz, very coldly and he did as said..
Once done with breakfast, she took a sip of the tea and like always she didn’t like it much.. He put a teaspoon full of sugar in her tea and said, “Ab sahi lagegi..” said Sidharth, soflty, looking straight into her eyes and she sipped it..
Shehnaaz’s heart wanted to smile but she didn’t.. She finished the tea and walked out with Shehbaaz..
Naira came out from her room and hugged sidharth, “Mamu, I have my final presentation today.. Wish me luck..” said naira..
“You’ll do well baby.. All the best..” said Sidharth, wishing her and she grabbed a paratha, rolled it and walked out of the house..
Sidharth texted Didi, “Help me.. Shehnaaz ko kuch aisa kaam de jisme usko meri zarurat ho..” said the text and Didi chuckled at her brother.. “Aise kaam karta hi kyu hai ki aisi sab harkate karni pade..” replied back didi..
“Abbey, pakana band kar, help me.. I am your little brother no!” said Sidharth..
“Gadhe, chal Baaz ko pehle bhej deti hu décor ka samaan laane.. Fir Shehnaaz akeli hogi toh usko teri help lagegi to pick up the outfits.. Tumhare outfits bhi Ken se pick nai hue hai so I will ask her to pick tum chaaro ke outfits..” said Didi and Sidharth grinned like a happy child..
“Yay, thank you Didi, tu best hai.” said Sidharth and Didi laughed at him..
Shehnaaz and Shehbaaz came, as planned, Didi asked Baaz to accompany Jiju and get the decorations done..
“Mai kya karu? Mujhe bhi kuch kaam do na..” said Shehnaaz.. Sidharth walked into Didi’s house and snuggled into mom.. “I missed you..” cooed Sidharth..
Mom knew he was missing her and also, Shehnaaz was upset.. She didn’t say anything, just ran her fingers in his hair..
“Shehnaaz, bache tu na outfits pick up karde mere liye… Mujhe na Naira ki dadi ke wale side ke logo ke liye kuch formalities karni hai… Please samjh ja..” said Preeti…
“Mai le aati hu.. Koi naa..” said Shehnaaz.. “Teri car Naira leke gayi hai.. Mai chalta hu sath me..” said Sidharth, getting up from Mom’s lap and held her waist, “Hum aate hai..” said Sidharth, Shehnaaz didn’t say anything since she didn’t want to fight or argue in front of everyone..
As they stepped out of the house, Sidharth tightened his grip around her waist, pulling her closer.. “I am sorry Baby..” said Sidharth, pressing his lips on her forehead..
“Khud ka gussa dekha tha? Kitna tha? Aur baat kitni choti si thi? Hadh hai tera.. Tu pagal hai Sidharth.. Mujhse door reh tu..” said Shehnaaz, stepping out of the lift and storming towards the car..
“Bhaag mat mujhse door.. Chabi mere pass hi hai..” said Sidharth, unlocking the lock, finally letting her in.. He was driving, a little rashly.. “Sidharth, traffic wala time hai.. Itna tez chalane ki koi zarurat nai hai..”
“Shehnaaz, mera dimag bhot cheezo ko leke sadh raha hai.. Mai kya karu? Dimag chal hi nahi raha hai..” said Sidharth, owning up and slowing down..
Shehnaaz stayed shut, knowing how stressed he already was.. They reached Manish Malhotra’s studio, met him and grabbed the couple’s outfit.. Shehnaaz had tears in her eyes, imagining Naira as a bride..
Sidharth had suddenly lost emotions.. He was numb.. Shehnaaz didn’t say anything.. They went to Ken’s studio and Shehnaaz took trial of her outfit.. Sidharth looked at her and her eyes were stuck at his..
“You’re looking beautiful..” said Sidharth and Shehnaaz changed into her casual clothes..
They went home, Sidharth’s mood was low and so was Shehnaaz’s.. The ladies looked at them and understood they didn’t solve their fight yet..
Shehbaaz and Jiju came back and so did Naira.. “Mom! Dad! My presentation was successful.. I did it and everyone was praising me..” said Naira, hugging every member with excitement..
“We are proud of you..” said Mom on behalf of everyone.. “Ab you need to rest well.. Go into your room..” said Mom, literally pushing her in and everyone went into their house..
Sidharth tried talking to Shehnaaz but she wasn’t talking to him..
They all slept and Sidharth was awake.. He waited for Shehnaaz to sleep and then took her in his arms.. He slept only after hugging her close to his heart..
The next morning, Sidharth woke up first and kissed her forehead.. He went to finish her workout and then Shehnaaz woke up.. She walked into the kitchen, made Poha for breakfast…
Sidharth came out of the gym room, drenched in sweat looking extravagantly hot.. She stood still on her place, her eyes scanning his bare, after workout hot body.. “Like what you see?” asked Sidharth, a grin on his face..
Shehnaaz looked away and he chuckled.. He took a quick shower and came out, shirtless, in his shorts only..
Shehbaaz was asleep and Naira was in her own house so there was no one in the house..
Sidharth sat on the dining couch, holding her hand.. “Nashta dede, please..” said Sidharth and she served him breakfast..
He ate with one hand and didn’t leave her hand all through the breakfast.. He got her hand to his lips and kissed her knuckles, “Bhot acha bana hai..” said Sidharth and served tea for both of them..
After sipping tea, Shehnaaz woke Shehbaaz up and gave him breakfast… they all got ready and Shehnaaz was looking like a princess in the gown designed by Ken and so was Sidharth in the Kurta Pajama with jacket..
Shehnaaz didn’t focus on Sidharth and walked downstairs to be with Naira.. Stay tuned for further updates..