Chapter~3 { Concealing Feelings}

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Shenaaz picks up her phone from the side table and unlocks it in a hurry only to find a message has been sent t o her chachi saying," Chachi, mai aaj aapne friend ke yahan pe ruk rhi hun. Usko kuch assignment mei madad chahiye thi aur mei mana nahi kar paayi isiliye mei yahan pe aaj ruk rahi hun. Aap please meri chinta mat kariyega."

Seeing this message has been sent to her chachi last night, Shehnaaz did felt relief and smiled as she thought and wondered imagining the person who did it but she knew her chachi wouldn't spare her when she returns back home.

Shehnaaz was in a deep thought about her chachi and suddenly a knock on the door brings her back to the reality as someone was continuously knocking the door from the few minutes.

Shehnaaz thought it was Sidharth who came to say sorry to her for his rude behaviour as even yesterday he came to comfort her after chastising her harshly (scolding her harshly).Imagining this thought brought a smile to her face .

She went towards the door and opened it only to find a maid calling her to have breakfast downstairs with the family.

"Ma'am aapko Rita maam ne niche naste ke liye bulaya aur kahan hai ki ye kapde pehenke aap niche aajaiye ." saying this the maid forwarded a pair of clothes to Shehnaaz.

"Ji thik hai mei ye kapde change karke niche aati hun. Thank you !" saying this Shehnaaz closed the door with an upset face as she thought it was Sidharth who came to apolozize her for his ill- mannered behaviour.

Shehnaaz quickly changes into a cute and comfy dress looking extremely adorable as ever.

Dining Room:

As Shehnaaz descended the stairs, a sense of awe washed over Sidharth

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As Shehnaaz descended the stairs, a sense of awe washed over Sidharth. He found himself unable to divert his gaze, completely captivated by her. She looked absolutely enchanting, radiating a charm that was truly irresistible. Her every step seemed to be filled with grace, and her appearance was as lovely as ever. It was as if time itself stood still, and he couldn't help but admire her beauty and charm as she descended.

"Awieee meri baachi kitni pyaari lag rahi ho tum !" said Rita maa patting her cheeks in awe of her.

"Thank you aunty ! Aap bhi bohot pretty lag rahi hain " said Shehnaaz slightly converting her gaze from Rita maa to Sidharth and waiting for him to compliment her at least but to her surprise he didn't even look at her and focused on his breakfast.

Sidharth's POV:

As I was sitting on the dining table, my heart skipped a beat as she made her way down the stairs. Her presence was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, and she looked absolutely adorable. The way her eyes sparkled and her smile lit up the room was simply mesmerizing. I couldn't help but admire the grace in her every step, and in that moment, time seemed to slow down. She was more than just cute; she was a vision of beauty, and I couldn't take my eyes off her.

However, as quickly as those thoughts crossed my mind, I forcefully pushed them aside. I maintained my facade of rudeness, unwilling to let her know how much her presence had affected me. The protective wall I'd built around myself was hard to break down, and I couldn't allow vulnerability to show. So, I continued with my rude behavior, hiding my true feelings behind a mask of indifference.

"Kyun Sidharth kyun bhool jata hai tu , tu iss waqt dil se soch raha hai just don't even look at her man . Stop ! Stop it you are not like this !" Sidharth convinces himself.

Shehnaaz's pov:

As I descended the stairs with a flutter of anticipation in my heart, I couldn't help but hope for a moment of recognition from him. But, to my disappointment, he didn't even spare a glance in my direction, let alone offer a compliment. It stung, and a sense of dejection washed over me. I had put in effort to look my best, hoping he'd notice, yet his indifference cut deep. I couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness, wondering why he didn't acknowledge my presence.

But little did Shehnaaz knew that he controlled himself so bad just to not look at her at the moment when he knew if he didn't control himself he would have just stared her all the time shamelessly without caring about whosoever is around him all day.

Breaking the silence Rita maa asked her name and few more questions regarding her residence and her family.

Shehnaaz kept on answering all those questions innocently.

"Tum kal itni raat ko itne sunsan road pe kya kar rahi thi bache? Rita maa asked with eyes full of concern to which Shehnaaz answered, " Aunty woh mera kal interview miss ho gaya tha isliye mai dukhi thi na toh mai ek paas wale beach pe chali gayi .. Waha ek cottage sa tha phir sunset dekhte dekhte kab aankh lag gayi pata hi nahi chala."

Recalling yesterday's incident she suddenly remembered how important that job was to her. She recalls her chachi saying," Agar tujhe ye job nahi mili na toh iss ghar mei kadam bhi mat rakhna samjhi tu ? Maine anaath ashram nahi khol rakh hai kisike liye . Agar iss ghar mei rehna hai toh mujhe paise dene padhenge warna iss ghar mei kadam rakhne ki zarurat nahi hai .!!!!"

Remembering this , her eyes are agin filled with tears which represents her emotions , her immense pain. She thinks where will she live now ! How will she face her chachi again ! Her chachi will tortured to death ! and then throw her out of the house . "Where will I live ?" Shehnaaz thinks bout this question making her sob more and more .

" Shehnaaz, Beta kya hua kyun ro rahi ho tum ? Kuch hua hai kya mujhe batao ?" asked Rita maa.

"Aunty wo kuch nahi bas kuch yaad aagaya tha isiliye hehe bas kuch nahi mai thik hoon" trying to cover her tears with a smile.

"Shehnaaz" Rita maa said in a stern voice. "Tum mujhe bata rahi ho ya nahi? " Rita maa said slightly in a rude voice yet with a concern.

Shehnaaz was taken a little back from her voice but as she couldn't hold more she replies," Aunty woh mujhe iss job ki shaqt zarurat thi. Agar ye job milti toh mai aapni chachi ko kuch had tak financially bhi support kar paati " saying this she cried her heart alot forgetting about as Sidharth who was sitting there now looking at her face couldn't control himself anymore .He felt an overwhelming sense of sorrow as he watched her tears fall. Her tear-streaked cheeks and quivering voice tugged at his heartstrings, leaving him with an ache he couldn't ignore. The weight of her sadness seemed to bear down on him, and it was as if the world had suddenly lost its color. Each tear that rolled down her cheeks was a painful reminder of his powerlessness to ease her suffering. The helplessness he felt in that moment was unbearable, and he couldn't shake the profound sense of guilt and sadness that enveloped him as he longed to console her.

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Next part

Sneak peek to tomorrow's chapter :

Recap: "Shehnaaz tries to make Sidharth's styled coffee for Sidharth in his office !!!!"

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How was this part ! As I tried to include both of their povs in this ! Please let me know how is the story going ! Are you guys liking it ?If you guys are liking it please vote ! If any questions you are free to ask me in the comments below ! Thank you and have a peaceful night everyone !! Bye see ya tomorrow in the next chapter ! 😁

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