Hamesha and Forever - Sidnaaz

Chapter 9

They finally stood at his door at exactly 7:26.
"Dekh time! meine kaha tha aise hi chal! 7:30 ho gaye hein" he scoffed
"Abhi 4 minute hein 7:30 mein, okay?!" she rolled her eyes.
"Omg! Kiya maths ki hai tu ne!"
"Sidharth moun band kar! Meko pehle hi attack aa raha hai" she said, a little shaky with nervousness.
"Abey-" before he could continue, the door was opened by his mother.
"Sat Sri- Namaste aunty" Shehnaaz fumbled a little as she joined her hands in respect as the door opened.
"Areyy!! Namaste Beta! Sat Sri AKaal! Kahan they tum dono? Itni der lag gayi?" Rita aunty Welcomed her pulling her into a warm hug,
"Sanaaaa!!! Omg! Shehnaaz!!" Riya, his niece, squeeled as she jumped infront of her naani, pulling Shehnaaz inside and hugging her ever so tightly.
Shehnaaz felt her tension ebbing away as she hugged the girl back, laughing and giggling.
"Oh My Goodness! Tum sach mein ho idhar? Oh my God!!" Riya couldn't help the tears that leaked. She had started to watch the show for her mamu but she had instantly fell in love with Shehnaaz the very first day and watching her Mamu and Shehnaaz's friendship only getting stronger by the day, watching as she took care of him, fought for him, how he worried sick for her, She fell in love with the world famous Sidnaaz and her fondness for Shehnaaz only grew.
"Haaye meko.... Tum Riya ho na?" Shehnaaz giggled, wiping Riya's tears.
"Oh han! Meine toh bataya hi nahi! Shit Im so sorry!...mein..matlab star struck ho gayi" Riya face palmed.
"Hey Shehnaaz!! Mein Preeti, And this is Neetu. Sidharth's sisters" Preeti di came forward, hugging her warmly.
"Ab andar toh aney do bachhi ko!! Hato sab! Aa bachey andar aja!" Rita Aunty gestured her to come further in the house, into the living area.
She giggled as she moved in, taking everything in. His family was so warm and loving, she could feel it already in the overwhelming way they had welcomed her.
His house was beautiful. So grand but still minimal, modern, elegant, so.....so Him.
"Aap ko meine dekha tha Preeti di! Finale pe toh dekha hi tha but Vo Premiere valey din bhi ayi thi na aap?" Shehnaaz said excitedly, the nervousness all gone.
"Haan! Mein hi ayi thi" Preeti di smiled.
"Aap se first time mil rahi hoon" Shehnaaz smiled at Neetu di, hugging her. "Haan bilkul! Mein actually Pune mein thi finale tak! Agle din hi ayi Mumbai" She replied as they all settled down on the sofa.
"Saaley Hello! Mein bhi aya hoon! Hi maa! Hi Preeti Hi Neetu! Hello Riya jee!" Sidharth's voice broke the now flowing conversation between the ladies as he too entered too, closing the door behind him, sarcasm dripping from his words but his face, it was betraying his words. The biggest, cheekiest smile was constantly plastered across his face and he couldn't stop smiling even after trying. He felt so happy and relieved to see how Shehnaaz as welcomed and they way she gave back the warmth. No matter how non chalant he acted, it did matter to him that these ladies bonded well because Shehnaaz, she was important.
"Abey Dramey band ker aur bath jaa aa ke!" Neetu chortled
"Huh Vaah Riya tu ne bhi ek dafa nhi poocha mujhe! Kya flip mara hai man!" He complained dramatically as he sat down beside Riya, hitting her head
"Mein-" She was about to come back at him before he continued, too enthusiastic in his mischief, something so very Sidharth. "Like Celebrity like fan! Flippers tch tch" he pointed towards Shehnaaz and her, laughing hysterically.
Shehnaaz sucked in her breath. YE BAKWAAS MARNEY KI KYA ZAROORAT THI! she screamed at him in her mind as she looked around to watch the reactions however..
"Sorry to say Mamu but jaisi aap ki harkatein hein na, banda flip hi karey ga! Aur hein Bhai Seena thok ke cause flip vo hi Maarten hein jinn mein dam hota hai!" She gave back instantly as she walked upto the sofa Shehnaaz was sitting on and settled on its hand rest and wrapped her hands around Shehnaaz.
Shehnaaz laughed aloud, showing her thumb to him, hugging Riya back.
"Chal bey! Shehnaaz ke hi line maar rhi hai!" he rolled his eyes, the smile still plastered.
"cause I'm Sana biased"
"hayee Riya tu meri favourite hai!" Shehnaaz giggled.
"Chalo ho gaya! Ab tareef ho gayi madam ki ab bass tu hi hai iss ki sab kuch" He mocked playfully
"Jealous mat ho Sidharth Shukla!" shehnaaz snapped
"Sidharth you are such a baby! Sana pata nhi tu ne kese ye saari harkatein jheli jein iss ki chup chap" Preeti chastised
"CHUP. CHAAP???" He screamed
"ye dekho melo drama shuru!" Neetu said, exasperated
"Bass karo ab! Mere bachey ke peeche par gaye ho sab!" Rita aunty finally intervened in the banter after enjoying the children from the distance, admiring their bonds and praying to Lord for their best.
"Ohohoho! Itna Pyar!" He smiled, grabbing for his mother's hand and kissing it and then holding it as the banter flowed and continued.
The house hummed and buzzed through out with their laughs and conversations over the amazing dinner cooked by his mother.