NURTURING US

CHAPTER 178 NURTURING US

CHAPTER 178 NURTURING US

Sidharth held Shehnaaz in his arms.. “Bas, baby.. Please, stop crying.. Relax.. Just one-month meri Jaan..” cooed Sidharth, taking her away from the family members..
Her bags were already in the car and Mom eyed Sidharth to take her so that she doesn’t get late.. “Baby, we have to leave.. Chalo..” said Sidharth, gripping her in his arms and holding her hand along..
She had no option but to walk with him.. She mouthed a bye to everyone; her voice wasn’t even audible.. Sidharth’s heart sank as he saw her miserable self..
He made her sit in the car and took her in his arms again.. He himself was finding it difficult.. But he was equally sad..
“Mera Bacha..” he cooed as she snuggled into his neck.. “Mat na baby.. Ab bas.. Please..” said Sidharth, trying to be strong but he also knew he was slowly losing it..
DIL CHARKHE KI IK TU DOTI. SUFI ISKA RANG HAYE. ISME JO TERA KHWAB PIROYA. NEENDE BANI PATAG..
“Sidhaaartthh!” she finally said a word and the word that came from her mouth was her Sidharth.. “Yes darling..” said Sidharth, looking at her and waiting for her to speak..
“Mai nai chahti rona… Ruk hi nai raha lekin… Bubbu, tu thik rahega na.. Tu please akele tabiyat ni kharab karna.. Mai hu strong.. Pata nai, bas tujhse door Jaane se alag lag raha hai..” said Shehnaaz and now he broke down..
“Oh sweetheart..” said Sidharth and that was it.. “Mera Bacha..” he cooed and cried.. He couldn’t control more..
“Putthuu.. I am sorry, mere wajah se tu bhi roh raha hai..” cooed Shehnaaz, wrapping her arms around her and he was snuggled into her chest.. He wasn’t paying heed to her words.. He wanted to be close to her..
DIL BHARTA NAHI, AANKHEIN RAJTI NAHI.. CHAHE KITNA BHI DEKHTE JAU.. TU THODI DER AUR THER JAA.. SOHNEYA.. TU THODI DER AUR THER JAA..
They reached the airport and he finally came out of her chest.. He cupped her face and made her look into his eyes.. Both were teary eyed.. “Shehnaaz, baby.. I’m telling you, meri Jaan.. Tu please apna khayal rakhna.. Surbhi ke bina kahi nai jana.. Tu Indian time ka tension nai lena.. Jab call karne ka man kare, kar lena.. I am with you, always baby.. Akela feel karne ki koi zarurat nai hai..” said Sidharth, his tears flowing down his cheeks..
“Bubbu, mai rakhungi sab Dhyaan.. Tu bhi rakhna.. Tujhe Maa ka bhi khayal rakhna hai.. Maine tere kapde sahi se jama di hu.. Sab line se rakha hai.. Ek note bana ke tere phone me save kar di hu.. Maa ki dawai ka time bhi tere phone pe rakhi hu.. Mai promise karti hu mai thik rahungi..” said Shehnaaz and he took her lips in his..
The kiss was different.. Tears rolled down their eyes, thinking that they won’t be feeling their lips for a month.. They won’t be kissing on the forehead for a month.. They won’t be available physically to hug when needed.. Only phone calls and video calls were their virtual support..
“Chal, ab bas.. Mera Nona Bacha hai na.. Ab roh nai.. Mai bhi chehra saaf karti hu.” Said Shehnaaz, grabbing the wipes from her bag and wiping it..
She cleaned his face too and he handed her the glasses.. “Maine do chashme tere bag me extra rakha hu.. Surbhi ke pass maine tera power card bhi bheja hu.. Agar ek bhi toota ya gum gaya toh please turant dusra banaane de dena.. Extra me do hone chahiye..” said Sidharth..
Shehnaaz looked at him with utmost love.. One moment he was crying like a baby snuggling into her chest and now he was being super careful and was giving her instructions in spite of being sad..
“Mai sab dhyan rakhungi Bubbu.. Tu bhi rakh.. Abhi media hogi bahar.. Maine ni rohna.. Mai jati hu andar.. Call karti hu sab formalities kar ke..” said Shehnaaz..
Sidharth pulled her in an urgent hug.. “I love you, Sweetheart..” cooed Sidharth, pressing his lips on her neck.. “I love you, Sidharth..” cooed Shehnaaz..
Both were not ready to leave each other but had no option.. They somehow managed to pull out of the hug, Shehnaaz kissed his nose and pulled his cheeks, “Nona Bacha mera..”
Sidharth smiled and pressed his lips on her forehead and kissed her again.. “Jaa Bhaag ab..” said Sidharth, chuckling softly to lighten the mood..
She hugged him once again and finally got down from the car.. “Bye Bubbu..” said Shehnaaz.. “Call me once you’re done with the formalities..” said Sidharth..
Sidharth couldn’t say bye.. How could he? She was his little baby.. There was no goodbye for her.. He was thinking more about talking to her again instead of saying a good bye..
Sidharth didn’t get down.. He watched her leave.. His eyes were watching her.. He took a sign of relief when the people from the airlines came to receive her and she was surrounded by guards.. “Come soon, Sweetheart..” He said and she looked behind once.. Oh, how much he loved her..
She smiled widely at him and waved at him.. He gave her a flying kiss and she smiled even wider.. His baby gets happy with the smallest things he does for her..
She walked in and was out of his sight.. “Chal bhai.. Ghar lele ab..” said Sidharth to Adith.. “Bhai, aap araam se raho.. Bhabi Aa jaenge..” said Adith, as he started driving..
“Haa bhai..” said Sidharth and that was it.. He was silent all through the way.. Adith was worried but he knew Mom would take care of him once he will be home..
Sidharth’s eyes lit up as his phone rang and he saw “Mera Bacha” calling.. “Babyyyy, ho gaya sab?” asked Sidharth..
“Haa Bubbu, yaha sab ache hai.. Line me nai rehna padha.. Itna jaldi sab ho gaya.. Tu kaisa hai? Ghar pahocha?” asked Shehnaaz..
“Mai thik hu baby.. Bas ghar ki lane me hi hu.. Pohonch jaunga..” said Sidharth.. She understood how bad he was feeling because he was sounding really low..
“Sidhaaartthh, tu chahta hai na mai tension free rahu, toh please isko accept karle.. Hume thode time door rehna hai.. Mai Aa jaungi na.. Aise mayus rahega toh mai kaise jaungi?” said Shehnaaz..
“Haa baby, I’ll be fine too.. Bas thoda time.. Abhi lift me network nai hoga.. Mai ghar Aa Gaya hu.. Upar Jaa raha.. Karta hu do minute me..” said Sidharth and disconnected the call..
He reached home, rang the bell and pulled mom into a bone crushing hug.. “Sidharth, bache.. Aa jaegi wo.. Aise apni halat kar lega toh tabiyat kharab ho jaegi.. Please relax bache..” said Mom..
Sidharth didn’t call Shehnaaz back and she was getting worried… She called him; mom saw his phone ringing..
“Sidharth, bache.. Dekh wo phone kar rahi hai.. Baat karle.. Thik lagega..” said Mom, pulling out of the hug.. She wiped his tears.. The big guy became a mama’s little boy here..
He picked up the call, “Ha Shehnaaz.. Wo Mai washroom chala gaya tha isliye call nai kiya.. Tu thik hai na darling?” asked Sidharth..
“Sidharth, mai kaun hu teri?” asked Shehnaaz.. “Ha?” said Sidharth.. “Seedha sawal hai.. Mai kaun hu teri?” asked Shehnaaz, again..
“Baby, tu toh meri sab kuch hai.. Kyu puch rahi hai?” Asked Sidharth, slightly confused..
“Mere samne jhoot nai bol sakta hu.. Maa ko pakad ke roh raha tha na firse? Sach bolna..” said Shehnaaz..
Sidharth remained silent.. “Teri chuppi is cheez ka Jawab de rahi hai.. Bebu, mai janti hu tujhe bhi bho problem hogi.. Lekin hum aise hi strong banenge na.. Mai koi hamesha ke liye toh nai Jaa rahi.. Ek mahine ke liye bas.. Please has de ab..” said Shehnaaz..
Sidharth was in awe of her.. She was breaking down without him as well.. But the way she was making him stronger by simple words made him happier..
“Mera Pyara bacha..” cooed Sidharth.. “Baby, go soon, come back sooner..” said Sidharth..
“Aa jaungi Bubbu..” cooed Shehnaaz and they spoke for a while.. Sidharth then spent some time with both the mothers and Baaz accompanied him in the bedroom..
Baaz and Sidharth chatted for a while and then he went into the Guest room to sleep as well..
Sidharth was alone in the bedroom.. The wall in front of him had pictures from their wedding, special moments and his eyes were stuck on it.. Shehnaaz called him just before taking off.. “Sidhaaartthh, soh Jaa please.” Said Shehnaaz and he agreed.. Stay Tuned!