NURTURING US

CHAPTER 179 NURTURING US

CHAPTER 179 NURTURING US

Sidharth agreed to Shehnaaz’s words and hugged her worn tshirt as he tried to sleep.. He had multiple pillows around him, his leg was over one huge pillow.. Her fragrance and the effects of crying helped him sleep…
Shehnaaz on the other hand slept too.. Sidharth had made sure that she booked the Etihad Airways, first class tickets so that she can lay on the bed and sleep comfortably..
She woke up quite a few times since she was on the flight… Sidharth woke up a few times too.. The morning was gloomy and Sidharth lazed around and mom walked into his room.. “Bache, tu thik hai?” asked Mom and Sidharth turned towards her, “Yes mom.. Thik rehna hi hoga..” said Sidharth and pulled mom’s hand and made her sit on the bed.. He rested his head on her lap and she ran her fingers in his hair…
“Kab pahochegi Shehnaaz?” asked Mom.. “Time hai.. A few more hours..” said Sidharth…
“Aaegi toh let me know..” said Mom and Sidharth agreed.
“Nashta?” asked Mom and he nodded.. “Kya khaega?” asked mom.. “Omelet dedo..’’ said Sidharth..
“Tu fresh hoja.. Mai banati hu..” said Mom.. Sidharth’s heart was into Shehnaaz.. “Jaldi land ho ja baby..” said Sidharth, looking at his phone’s wallpaper..
Sidharth ate somehow and Kaushal called him regarding the producing paper work… The call ended and he checked the time… It was almost time for her to land.. Sidharth took a shower, shaved his beard and waited for Shehnaaz’s call…
Parminder ji and Rita ji had a great bond.. They would sit and chit chat.. Shehbaaz woke up, had breakfast and was talking to Mom, “Wapas kab jana hai..” asked Baaz..
Sidharth walked out of the bedroom with his phone along.. “Itna jaldi kya hai… Ruk jao na…” said Sidharth.. “Beta ji, waha dadi dada ko bhi dekhna hai.. Do teen din ruk je chale jati hu… Shehnaaz aaegi toh fir aa jaungi..” said Mom..
Sidharth agreed.. His phone rang.. It was an audio call from Shehnaaz.. He cut it down.. Shehnaaz got a little confused but then her phone rang and she saw he has video called her..
“Mera Bacha! Tujhe 15 ghante baad dekh raha hu.. Kaisi hai? Flight sahi thi? Bags li? Surbhi aayi?” asked Sidharth, all in one go..
“Bubbu, shant ho Jaa.. Sab thik hai.. Airport pe pata nai mera data chal nai raha tha. Surbhi mil gaye.. Uske sath hi hu, hotel Jaa rahe.. Mai thik hu.. Tera tshirt pakad ke soi thi..” said Shehnaaz.. She further added, “Tu kaisa hai. Nashta kiya?”
“Haa, Maa omelet bana ke diye.. Mai thik hi hu.. Mai bhi tera tshirt pakad ke soya tha..” said Sidharth, grinning and his other hand rubbed his cheeks..
“Aww. Mera Putthu, clean shave kiya mere liye.. Haye.. Mera cutie bacha..” cooed Shehnaaz, kissing her phone screen..
“I miss you, love.. Come soon..” said Sidharth, with a smile.. “Aa jaungi.. Kal se shoot chalu hone wala hai.. Mai bata dungi jo bhi jaisa hoga..” said Shehnaaz..
“Maa se Baat karwa na..” requested Shehnaaz.. Sidharth gave the phone to both the mother and the trio chit chatted for a few minutes..
Baaz suddenly got upset, “Sidharth se Baat kari, dono mummy se Baat kari lekin mere bare puchi hi nahi.. Hadh hai..” said a cutie baby..
“Aww, khotteyaaa.. Tujhe bhi bura lagta hai.. Haye Mai toh sochi Jaanwaro me ye sab sensation nai hota hai..” said Shehnaaz and busted out laughing..
“Baby, kya bol rahi hai.. Mummy ko toh ye hi leke aaya na.. Aisa mat bole mere Chotey ko..” said Sidharth, wrapping his arm around him..
“Ha, ha.. Ab tujhe iske sath rehna hai toh kar le support.. Waise sab thik hai na?”  asked Shehnaaz..
“Tu befikar reh baby.. Sab thik hai.. Mera paper work bhi chalu hai.. Tera bhi sign lagega.. Agar urgent hua toh mai scan kar ke mail karunga.. Tu prints out leke, apna sign kar ke fir scan kar ke meko bhej dena..” said Sidharth..
“Haye, ye scan scun mere palle ni padega.. Surbhi kar degi..” said Shehnaaz, scrunching her nose and pouting her lips..
“Don’t pout.. And when will you learn? Koi zarurat nai hai ye simple hai.. Print karna sikhaya tha na ab scan karna photo lene jaisa hi hota jisme tu expert hai..” said Sidharth..
He never left a moment to motivate her and help her grow each day..
“Haa, ban Jaa khadoos.. Aisa nai ki door hai toh pyar kare.. Bas ye kar, wo kar, aise kar waise kar bolta reh..” scoffed Shehnaaz.. “Arey, mera bacha.. Tujhe Acha sikhane ki Baat kiya na.. Acha mat karna agar nai man hai toh.. Surbhi kar degi, ab khush? Please smile meri Jaan..” cooed Sidharth..
Shehnaaz smiled.. “Tu best hai..” said Shehnaaz.. “Acha sun, mai hotel pahoch gayi hu.. Bho bhuk lagi hai.. Neend bhi Aa rahi hai.. Yaha lunch time hai.. Mai khaa ke so jaungi.. Uth ke karte hu..” said Shehnaaz..
“Okay baby, eat well.. Take care.. Sleep well meri Jaan..” said Sidharth.. The call ended and Sidharth eyes were shining bright..
“Jab Baat nai hui thi tab muh sadha hua tha.. Abhi Baat Ho gayi toh kaise khush ho gaya hai.” Said mom..
Sidharth just blushed.. “Door gayi hai Maa.. Fikar thi bas.. Abhi pahoch gayi hai.. Lunch kar ke so jaegi..” said Sidharth..
“You need to get back to your regular workout routine…” said Mom.. “Haa Maa.. I will..” saying so, he walked back into his room.. Not having anything much to do, he fell asleep again..
He woke up when Shehnaaz called.. “Bebu, tu bhi soya tha?” asked Shehnaaz, as she heard hos sleepy voice.. “Haa baby, Raat me thik se soya nai tha.. Abhi neend Aa gayi..”
“Awww, I love you..” cooed Shehnaaz and so did Sidharth, “Mera Bacha.. I love you more..”
They spoke for a while then Sidharth felt hungry and Shehnaaz had to meet the crew and also Diljit.. “Tu Jaa, free hogi toh message kar..” said Sidharth..
They disconnected the call and went for their respective work.. Sidharth left for Kaushal’s office after lunch and finished the formalities from his side and marked the pages which needed Shehnaaz’s signatures..
“Bhai, how are you doing?” asked Kaushal.. “Bas uske tshirt aur dupatta aur shawl se kaam chala raha hu.. You know I’m so used to her ki Uske bina sab adhura lagta hai.. Video call pe wo bhot try karti hai meko positive rakhne na.. Lekin uski aankhe Kaushal.. Sab samjh Aa jata hai.. She is finding it really hard.. I know it.. Wo bol nai rahi hai.. Abhi pehla din hai isliye Mai bhi kuch bol nai raha.. Bas wo thik rahe.. Bimar na padh jaye..” said Sidharth, frowning a little..
Kaushal hugged him, “Everything will be alright. She’s strong.”
“Strength ki Baat nai hai bhai.. Wo toh hai strong.. Bas hume ek dusre ki gandi aadat hai.. Pass me chaiye matlab chaiye wala hisab hai..” said Sidharth, stopping midway when he got a selfie from Shehnaaz with Dal chawal on her plate, the caption said, “I miss you Putthu.”
Sidharth had a smile on his face and he didn’t realize Kaushal was right in front of him.. He replied back, “Mera baby Dal chawal khaa raha hai Sydney me baith ke.. Baby, waha ka cuisine try kar.. Shehnaaz bani reh. Boring Sidharth mat ban jo bahar Jaake bhi Indian food khata hai..” said Sidharth, chuckling..
He coughed and Kaushal offered him water, that’s when he realized that he wasn’t at home.. “Thanks man.. Mai chalta hu..” said Sidharth.. “Arey bhai, paper toh leke jao..” said Kaushal and he turned back to grab the papers and left for home..
Shehnaaz was a little nervous before meeting the crew, but all her nervousness vanished by the way they welcomed her.. The evening get together went well and she ordered dinner in her room..
She sent a picture and waited for his reaction.. She laughed at his message and he texted her that he is on the way home.. She asked him to call once he would reach..
Sidharth called her as he reached home and the day ended.. The weather change and the hectic shoot schedule of Shehnaaz in the first three days made her tired.. She once fainted in between the shoot and she was immediately hospitalized.. Surbhi was in touch with Sidharth who was going crazy and was madly worried for her.. He called Kaushal and asked him to apply for his visa for Sydney..
“Surbhi, hua kya? Aise kaise?” asked Sidharth.. She told him about excess work.. “Just take care and let me know everything..” said Sidharth.. Now what? Stay Tuned!