SidNaaz Imagines

Imagine Twenty Two

Now you see her!

Shehnaaz tapped incessantly at her phone screen, a very prominent frown etched on her face. She leaned against the railing, shifting her weight to her right foot. 

Take my damn call.

She groaned quietly to herself and pressed the device to her ear. Last chance, Shukla.

After what felt like hours of ringing, she heard a click on the other end of the call and music blasted through the phone, causing her to pull the phone away from her ear before she pressed the end call button. She pursed her lips, displeasure clear as day on her face.

Is se accha toh mai khud cab bula leti.

She sighed, clicking open her smartphone and tapped on the cab application when she heard a pair of familiar voices call out for her. She glanced wearily to her right and saw Kushal and Jay walking-- scratch that-- running towards her. 

"Sorry sorry.. sorry. Late ho gaya-- Shehnaaz tu theek hai na?" Jay asked frantically, scanning her from head to toe while Kushal caught her into an embrace making her giggle and return the gesture.

"Jisko phone karke bulaaya tha, woh kahan hai?" Shehnaaz asked, once she had pulled away from Kushal. Her eyebrow raised in a look of pure intimidation & authority. 

"Venue pe. Party hai na aaj darling, toh kisi ne usko nikalne nahi dia. He wanted to. Usne bahot try kia, but at the end of the day he's the host. Tera phone aate hi usne hum dono ko bheja." Kushal explained. Shehnaaz's eyes narrowed, just for a second and Kushal bit back a grin. 

"I came back from toronto after three months and.." She grumbled, frowning adorably at a distant point in front of her. Usko toh mai dekhti hu baad mein.

"Ghar pahunch ke, tabiyat se laga lena uski class. Abhi chal." Kushal said knowingly. 

***

Shehnaaz sat in the back of the car while the boys made their way towards the front. A few minutes after Jay began to drive, Shehnaaz's eyes fell on a bouquet of her favorite white roses and a soft gasp left her mouth.

"Sidharth ne rakhwaaya tha, aate waqt. Yeh pick karne mein hi late ho gaya." Kushal explained and flicked the car lights on. A small smile fought its way towards her lips as Shehnaaz reached for the bouquet. A printed card stuck out from between the flowers.

Sorry I couldn't be there to get you. Trust me, I tried. I know tu bhadki hui hai.. and rightfully so. I'll make it up to you, I promise. Jaldi aaja, I miss you ♡

She rolled her eyes good-naturedly. "Aisi harqatein karta hai, gussa bhi nahi rehne deta kameena." 

Jay and Kushal laughed from the front of the car

***

The party was in full swing. Music practically pulsing through the walls of the place. Shehnaaz bit her inner cheek before stepping through the entrance of the discotheque.

"Migraine pakka hai aaj.." 

Jay wrapped a protective arm around her shoulder and walked in, chuckling softly at her remark. "You love parties."

"Wrong. I love having fun with people that I love and people who love me. Lately, parties and social gatherings are the only place for that." Shehnaaz informed him.

Jay nodded thoughtfully. 

Once they were inside, Jay made a beeline for Sidharth who was mingling in a quiet spot at the very far end of the room. Shehnaaz followed his line of vision and smiled once Sidharth's eyes met hers. He excused himself from the company and reached them in a few hasty strides.