Devil: Love And Conquest (Kissing A Devil Season 2)

Chapter 12

Sidharth held Saanvi in his arms and he said, "Welcome home, Mrs. Raichand!"

Shehnaaz was shocked. She didn't know what to think. Everything that was happening to her was so much for her to process. And to top that up was this new revelation. Poochi was Sidharth Raichand's kid. Was this all planned? Did he use his own child to get her? All these questions popped up in her mind. She took a step towards him and was about to ask him when she heard footsteps coming towards her.

"Sid is back! Oh my bachi is here!" A graceful woman in a salwar suit came down the stairs, followed by an elderly man, Rajiv and a young woman.
She came in front of her, held her arms and looked at her from head to toe. She had motherly love radiating through her face. She was smiling and had tears in her eyes.
"Oh, I can't believe my eyes. I am finally seeing you after.. I am so happy that you are here."
She hugged her and then kissed her forehead.

Shehnaaz just stared blankly at her.
"I always prayed that you would come home. God had listened to me afterall."
"Mum!" Sidharth called.
Richa realized that she had spoken too much. She wiped her eyes and said, "I am his mother. I wanted this day to come true, so I am emotional right now."

"Richa, this is the problem with you ladies, dukhi hoti ho toh roti ho, khushi mein bhi aansu bahati ho. This is a happy occasion, smile and do not shed tears. Chalo move, let me meet my daughter." Arvind said, coming forward.
He put his hand on her head and smiled, "God bless you beta! God bless you! I am happy to see you. Welcome home."
Rajiv said, "Dad, we need to introduce everyone to her as we are strangers to her. Harleen, that's my father, Arvind Ahuja. You have met his mother Richa Ahuja. And you know me, Rajiv. You have met Sumit and Martha aunty and that's Pritha. She is..."

Sidharth cut him off, "Rajiv, we have over hundred employees working here. If you start introducing her with everyone right now, it will take a day."
Pritha standing behind looked away.
Richa said, "Sid, is correct, she must be tired. She will meet everyone later. Let me take her to her room. Chalo beta."
Richa escorted Shehnaaz upstairs and others left the room.

"Dada, thank you for blinging Mommy to me." Saanvi hugged her father and planted a kiss on his cheek.
She said again, "Meleko niche uthalo. I will go to Mommy."
"No baby girl, not now. Abhi nahi baad mein."
She looked annoyed, "Kyu? Mommy mele liye aai hai na, phil?"
Sidharth said, "She must be tired. And we have the party in the evening, won't you dress up for it? I want my baby to look the prettiest. Abhi rest Karo aap, phir ready hoke Mommy ke paas jana. Okay?"
She giggled and nodded her head.

Richa took Shehnaaz to a room.
"I know baby, a lot must be going on in your mind right now. The way you came to this house and met us, everything must be too much for you. But you must understand one thing, we are not strangers but your family. We love you.. you are Sidharth's wife. I know tum gussa hogi mere bete par. But you will understand, he had his reasons to do what he did. With time you will remember, I mean know everything and us. Give some time. I just have one request, don't ignore my baby girl. Try to be Saani's mother. That child needs you."
She was silent.

Richa wiped the corners of her eyes and then said, "We have arranged a party for you tonight. You must rest now. The stylist will arrive by the evening. If you need anything, call Sarita."
She turned to leave when Shehnaaz said, "Aunty.."
"Mum. I am Mum for you."
"I have just one question for you, why? Why me? Why did your son marry me?"
Richa smiled, "He married you so that he could bring you here, to us. Don't think much, just rest now."

As soon as Richa left, Martha came inside with another woman. She placed a peach coloured anarkali suit on the bed. Martha asked Shehnaaz to freshen up and change into the dress. The woman, Rani, helped Shehnaaz remove her jewelry and open her hair. As she did, she kept staring at her face.