Kissing A Devil (Complete and Continuing In The Sequel)

End or Beginning

Sidharth is asleep but he could feel a pair of eyes staring at him. He looks up to see her gazing at him.
"What the hell are you doing?" He asks her.
"Haye! Kya hua?" Shehnaaz quizzes.
Sidharth sits up, "Tum ghoor kyun rahi thi? And why aren't you sleeping?"
"Neend khul gai aur I was watching you sleep. Sote huye kitne cute lagte ho pata hai?"
"Of course. I sleep with my eyes open.Pagal aurat. So jao ab." He lies back.

"Na.. nahi ho raha hai sona. Baby Devil is moving around, not letting me sleep." She says, leaning on the headrest.
Sidharth sits up and facing her he says in a very serious tone,"Hey, listen, stop calling my baby with these weird names. What's this Baby Devil?"
She giggles, "Why? You are the Devil and so obviously your baby will be.."
"Shut up! She is your baby too. Give some respect to her."
"She? Respect? Mera beta hai, main kuch bhi bulaun."
"Beti."
"Beta. My Zoro."
"No way.. my child won't be named after some old Hollywood superhero! No way."
Shehnaaz rolls her eyes, "Whatever."

Sidharth shakes his head.
"You made me forget what I was telling you. Yes, meri neend khul gai toh I saw you were sleeping so peacefully. That's something I was not used to seeing. So, I was watching you."
"Hmm.."
"Are you still in pain? Your ribs?"
"Physical pain never mattered to me."
"Hmm.. you are sleeping well. That's a good thing."
He lowers his head, "I am.. happy."

She nods her head, "And your enemy is gone as well. You never spoke about it and I didn't ask. I mean after you returned, you were admitted to the hospital. Bittu and the children were hurt. I was so engrossed with everything that I didn't ask."
Sidharth stays silent.
"Bolo na.."
"What is there to tell? You have heard what police and media have said. He is absconding, perhaps hiding in some foreign land. He is gone for good. Let's forget him." Sidharth replies after leaving the bed.
"You are lying. Sidharth, tell me na."

Sidharth smiles thinking what he should tell her. Should he tell her how his men had kept David in the basement of Singhania house for months? His men ensured he was treated well. They kept him there till Sidharth was out of the hospital and strong enough to do what he always wanted to, hurt him and hurt him badly. All his businesses were closed down and his associates gunned down and rest arrested. And after tormenting him, torturing him for days, he finally relieved him of his life, shooting him right between his eyes, like he had wished for.
His body was burnt to ashes and the news of his absconding was spread.

"Acha, tumhe baby shower pe kya chahiye?" Sidharth asks, changing the topic.
Her face lit up, "Haye, main na bahut excited hun.. I will dress up, wear nice clothes, and make-up karungi.. wow.. bada maza ayega na. I haven't dressed up nicely like..in ages."
He mutters, "Nautanki.."
"Mujhe na white pehna hai, nahi red, nahi pink.. golden.. when will the stylist come?"
"She will come tomorrow. Do you want some more diamonds to add to your collection?"
"Yes!! Thank you.. thank you!" She hugs him and kisses his cheek. "I want a grand party. And yes, I want balloons.. lots of flowers.. music.. yes.. music toh honi hi hai. I will dance on some nice dance numbers."

He cups her face, "Baby, this party is for you. Your wish will be carried on to the t. All you have to do is to dress up beautifully, sit back and enjoy. Aur dance? That's not happening."
"Why?" She asks with a sad face.
"Aren't you forgetting something?" He points at her belly.
She bites her lower lip and tears fill her eyes. "Arey? Why these tears in your eyes? Acha baba, dance kar lena.. but carefully.."
She breaks down into sobs and gets into his arms.

A little later when she is better, he asks again and she replies, "I don't want any party. Don't invite anyone."
"Haye, meri biwi aur jyada pagal ho gai hai.." Sidharth says smiling mischievously and in return gets a thwack on his arm.
He pulls her closer and asks, "Why don't you want this party and why no guests? You were so excited then what happened suddenly? Is it about the dance? I told you that you can. So why are you still upset?"
She breaks the hug and turns towards the mirror.
"Just look at me, I look.. horrible. Moti.. sachi moti ho gai hun."