Love Around Law

Chapter 19

The room has a comfortable silence but Sidharth's mind is a mess. An atmosphere of tension engulfs him and he drowns in deep thoughts. The previous cases he has delt with were all about killings, death but this is different. It is about women's safety. This is a sad truth that there are men who use women for pleasure. They can scoop down and do anything. However exceptions are there always, an Sidharth is an example. He is worried about the safety of women. He has no proof till now. Either the victims are too traumatised to answer the police or their answers are not providing adequate information required to catch the criminals. He knows he will have to stay calm because the case which he has gotten into is quite complicated- molestation of girls- some men unfortunately find it nothing different. But Sidharth feels this case will dig deeper into people's truth and many people's true faces will be revealed.

Sidharth's head was on Shehnaaz's lap. She runs her fingers through his hair, "Sidharth? What are you thinking so much?"
"A lot.
It has been like a habit for both of them to meet everyone. Either Sidharth would go to her apartment while returning home from headquarters or they would meet at Sidharth's apartment.
He gets up to leave. "I have to leave. Take care. I need to go home. Take care."
"Sidharth its 3am now. Will you leave now? It's late. You can stay here, if you want. I don't think it will be a good idea to drive back now. You must be sleepy, isn't it?"
Sidharth looks at the watch 'Sh*t it's late... how did so much time pass? F*** man I have to go to the headquarters tomorrow early morning.'
He quickly replies, "Shehnaaz don't worry, I'll return home. Anyways mujhe aadat hai raat ko ghar jane mein" and passes a smile to assure her. Shehnaaz still does not seem to be convinced, she stands with a pout face.
"Arey babah, relax Sana. Why are you so worried?"
She wraps her arms him unclearly "I don't know. Just be safe." He tightens the hug. "Can you stay here tonight? Kyu itna zidd karta hai tu Sidharth?"
Sidharth breaks the hug and holds her forearms "Shehnaaz will you be comfortable if I stay here?"

"Sidharth, I trust you the most. I feel at home when I am with you, I think...I think I like you..maybe more, it's a kind of attachment. I think I have fallen for you Sidharth, I...I love you." Shehnaaz says looking at his eyes. Sidharth had gone through a bucket of emotions after hearing that. He felt happy, he felt amazed. He looks at her when he hears "Sorry, kuch zyada bol diya maine shayad. Par jo bhi bola sach hai."
"Tu pagal hai sweetheart". Sidharth smiles widely when his eyes become teary. She smiles peacefully after looking at Sidharth's twinkling eyes. She hugs his and kisses his heart.
"Shehnaaz I..am the worst person to confess my feelings...but I feel a lot for you, I really do!"
She kisses his heart again "I know. You don't need to say anything. I know the answer too, your eyes speak volume. But whenever you feel like sharing, please tell me. I would love to hear it from you. Aab zyada emotional maat ho jao Siddy boi."
He chuckles hearing that. "Don't you dare call me that outside the house. Mera reputation ka band baja degi tu!" Shehnaaz's giggles echo in the room, "Just imagine your colleagues hearing that..Siddy boi. Par tu sirf mera hai, samjha? You might be ACP Shukla for the rest of the world, but you'll be my Siddy boi..the cute, sweet, nona baccha wala Siddy."

"Shehnaaz Kaur Gill, aap officially pagal ho chuki hain shayad."
"Wo toh main pehle se hii tha Shukla sahab. Par wo kya hai na, aaj apne pyaar ka izhar karke mere dil ko sukoon mila", saying so Shehnaaz bursts into fits of laughter. Sidharth drags her to the room. "Shehnaaz we need to sleep." She chuckles "yes, but in a positive way." He slams his hand on his forehead.

Sidharth sits on the sofa with his pillow and blanket when Shehnaaz says "I trust you Sidharth. Come you can sleep on the bed." He smiles and goes towards her. He lays beside Shehnaaz and gestures her to come to his arms. After she does that Sidharth places his lips on her forehead and says softly, "Shehnaaz listen I am being deadly honest with you. I am a part of the profession which comes with a lot of risks. That's the reason why I haven't had quite serious relationships before. But with you, trust me, there is a deep connection. Shehnaaz you need to be strong okay?"
"Sidharthh!!" Shehnaaz stares at him with her eyes wide open and brimming with tears.
"No sweetheart, no! Don't cry. You're my family. Ab terese nahi share karunga toh kis se karunga, bol? I am just telling you the truth. I could never gain the courage to tell this to mom, I just couldn't."
"Toh phir mujhe kyu bola? No Sidharth! It's impossible to think what you're saying..I..can't ima..gine..", Shehnaaz's voice broke at the end. He holds her tightly "Shehnaaz relax, it's not that I'm going away! I cannot imagine living without you too..but I told you because you are strong enough to listen to me..you're strong and I'm always there for you. Agar aisa time bhi aye jab I won't be there with you, don't loose hope...I am always there for you." Tears start rolling down Shehnaaz's cheeks, "Please mat bol ye sab. Main utni bhi strong nahi hoon yaar!"
"Shehnaaz Kaur Gill, I know to judge people. You're strong, tu sherni hai meri. And relax I am not going anywhere. Chill, aur ab so jaa." Sidharth closes his eyes but Shehnaaz keeps staring at him. "So jaa moti" he says without opening his eyes. Shehnaaz wraps her arm around his waist and buries her face in his chest.