Sukoon (completed)

Part 11

Shehnaaz was angry at Sidharth so she decided to show some attitude. She left early without waiting for him in the morning. It was lunch time when Sidharth messaged her for lunch.

Sidharth: Lunch? 

Sidharth: meet me in the cafeteria 

Sidharth: Reply kyu nahi kar rahi  (All msgs read, unanswered)

He was now irritated and was about to move towards her department when Rukhsana knocked on his door. 'Chalo lunch pe, kal ka promise bhool to nahi gaye?'. 'Arey nahi. Can I call Shehnaaz?' He replied. Rukhsana did not like the idea but had no other option but to accept. They went to Naaz's department and saw her talking to Dr. Sharma. 

Dr. Sharma: Hi Dr. Khan, Are you here for Shehnaaz?

Sidharth simply nodded and looked at Shehnaaz who looked pissed but WHY? He had no clue. 'Lets go' he asked Shehnaaz. Shehnaaz nodded as she did not wish to create any scene. Rukhsana and Sidharth walked together and Shehnaaz was following them, she was hating seeing Rukhsana with him to the core. They started having their lunch and Rukhsana was continuously talking to Sidharth, making Shehnaaz feel left out. Sidharth though was talking to Rukhsana but was observing Shehnaaz.

Sidharth: Naaz, Sahi se khana khao. tab se sirf khel rahi ho. Aacha nahi lag raha?

Naaz glared at Sidharth: Nahi, theek hai. Shayad humne kal raat se coffee nahi pee to craving ho rahi hai.

Sidharth immediately realized the mistake he did. 'Wait main le kar aata hu' he said went to counter to get her a cup of coffee. Naaz took a sip of coffee, 'tch...coffee ki pic to acchi daali thi menu pe but coffee achi nahi hai, agar koi coffee test karne ko bolega to shayad isko 3/10 milega. Why don't you taste, Sidharth BHAIJAANNN?'. 'I am dead' Sidharth facepalmed himself mentally. Rukhsana oblivious of SIDNAAZ conversation continued to act cute in front of Sidharth.

Sidharth was restless in the evening as Shehnaaz was still not talking to him.

Sajia: Kya hua bhai? itne bechain kyu ho?

Sidharth: Nahi, kuch nahi hua. Shehnaaz ko dekha tumne?

Sajia smiled at his 36 year old brother acting like a love sick teenager: Ohh, to Naaz gussa hai apse? waise uska mood 'After Sunset' movie dekh kar accha ho jata hai.

Sidharth kept a poker face: Fu*k off. Kuch bhi aisa nahi hai.

It was dinner time and everyone sitting together, Sidharth was stealing glances at Shehnaaz, but she was busy ignoring him. He had to give in now no matter how embarrassing it was 'Let's watch movie in my room, what say guys, waise bhi kal sunday hai so apna off hai?' Sajia smiled and decided to help his brother 'Ok, lets watch 'After Sunset', wo meri aur Naaz ki fav movie hai'. Sidharth smiled sheepishly at Sajia. 

They all gathered in Sidharth's room, with Sadiq, then Sajia and then Naaz lying on bed. Sidharth put the movie on TV and then moved next to Shehnaaz and sat with her. Shehnaaz starts moving towards Sajia but Sidharth held her hand under the cover and lightly shook his head in a NO. Shehnaaz blushed and stayed in her position. Everyone started feeling sleepy in between the movie, Sadiq was first to doze off. Soon, Sajia and Naaz also slept. Naaz put her head on Sidharth's shoulder and slept. Sidharth looked at Shehnaaz's sleeping face and smiled. He picked her up in her arms and took her towards her room. Shehnaaz opened her eyes and looked at him shyly. 

Shehnaaz: Aap humne neeche utar dijiye.

Sidharth smiked: You were awake?    

Shehnaaz: Nahi, aap ne uthaya to need khul gayi. Abhi hum khud se chal lenge.

Sidharth: Let it be. I will take you.

Shehnaaz was blushing profusely, Sidharth put her down on her bed and looked at her flushed face. He kissed her forehead and she held her shirt tightly. 'Do you want me to stay with you?' asked Sidharth; 'No' Shehnaaz replied shaking her head fast. 'Then you will need to leave my shirt, Naaz' he smiled teasing her. She left his shirt with a jerk and he chuckled at her nervousness. He pecked her nose 'Good night, Naaz' and went out. Shehnaaz's heart was drumming loudly, she was unable to stop the smile formed on her face. 'He likes me' she said to herself.

Sidharth moved out of her room and kept hands on his chest to calm himself. He moved to his room and saw his sibling occupying almost all the bed. He picked up a pillow and quilt and was moving towards balcony bed when Sajia's voice stopped him 'Bhai, Majnu banne se pehle, usse bhabhi bana do humari'. Sidharth smiled 'Bhakk, so ja tu. Bahut bolne lagi hai'.

Next morning, Sidharth and Shehnaaz were going to the hospital together. They both were silent and were looking at each other secretly. Sidharth tried breaking the ice 'Naaz' he called her softly. 'Ha Bha...' she stopped and bit her tongue. Sidharth groaned irritated 'Naaz, I think tumhe mere liye koi naam sochna chahiye'. 'Kya bulau apko?' she asked looking down. 'Anything except that' he replied. 'Ok, will call you Sadu' she replied cheekily. He shook his head defeated 'Anything for you, Naaz'.

Love was in the air and the smile was not leaving their faces. Everyone was surprised to see Sidharth in such a good mood, he wished almost everyone good morning. It was lunch hour and Sidharth called Shehnaaz for lunch, but when Shehnaaz reached the cafeteria she saw Rukhsana with Sidharth. Sidharth was already pleading sorry through his eyes. 'Hi Rukhsana ji' Shehnaaz greeted her politely. 'Hi Shehnaaz, what a coincidence, tumhara lunch timing humse match karta hai' replied Rukhsana. Shehnaaz was in a great mood today so she decided to ignore Rukhsana's jealous comments. 

Shehnaaz: hum next week Sharma sir ke sath conference pe jaa rahe hai Delhi.

Sidharth looked at her with surprise: Yeh kab decide hua?

Shehnaaz: Aaj hi hua. Sharma Sir kissi ek junior ko le sakte the so he chose me.

Sidharth: You are not going anywhere. Ask him to take someone else

Sidharth over protective and over possessive nature was coming out. Shehnaaz pulled his apron and made the cutest face and looked at Sidharth.

Shehnaaz: Sadu please, jaane dijiye naa. Aacha experience hai and its for only 2 days.

He melted looking at her. 'Ok, but no roaming around at night and no drinking. Is that clear?' he told her sternly. 'Ahaannn, SADU, KITNE GANDE HO AAP, KUCH ENJOY HI NAHI KARNE DETE' she whined like a kid. Sidharth looked at her with amused expression 'Shut up Naaz. If you can't, then someone else will go in your place'. She put her head down dejected. Rukhsana watched the entire episode with anger. Sidharth went to the counter to buy something when she took the opportunity and taunted Shehnaaz 'Shehnaaz, I think you should talk to Sid with respect. Ye tumhara ghar nahi hai that you can call him anything. Just a suggestion, You should call him Dr. Khan or Sir, especially when you are in the hospital. He is the chairman'. Shehnaaz looked at her with o-mouth 'What nonsense is she saying' Naaz thought and before she could respond; an angry voice responded 'She is family, she has the complete right to call me anything she likes'. Rukhsana never wanted Sidharth to hear it 'Sid, what she said was heard by people on other tables too. It will not look good' she tried defending herself. 'And Dr. Rukhsana, as per your logic, you can also start calling me Dr. Khan'. Rukhsana felt embarrassed, she left from their immediately. Sidharth too was frustrated and left for his cabin. Shehnaaz sensed his mood and followed him to his cabin.

Shehnaaz: Sorry, humne aapko embarrass kiya. Humne realize nahi hua ki hum loud ho gaye the...SORRY

Sidharth smiled at her, she was standing like a kid with her head down when scolded by teacher. 'I am not angry at you Naaz. I didn't like the way she talked to you and I reacted immaturely. Aise sabke samne usse nahi kehna tha'. Shehnaaz held his face in her small hands. 'Sorry, humari bewkoofi ki wajah se yeh sab ho gaya. Aap unse baat karke sort kar lijiye. Aur ab hum aapko 'Sadu' nahi bulayenge, warna phir se siyapa ho jayega'. Sidharth looked at her guilty face and teased her 'To kya ab wapas Bhaijaan bulaogi?', she snapped and looked at his smirk 'Nahi aage ka 'bhai' nikal deti hu, bacha hua bulaungi' saying she sprinted towards the door but he caught her wrist and pinned her to the door. Nuzzling his nose in her cheeks, he said in his husky voice 'JAAN, sounds good'. Her breath hitched and she stood frozen with her eyes closed. He smiled looking at his effect on her. He hit her head with something making her flinch. 'I bought this for you', She looked at him and he held her favorite chocolate, she snatched it and ran from his cabin without looking back while he laughed.