Shaadi Yaa Barbaadi

18

Shehnaaz woke up hurriedly as she saw the time. It was 6:00 am. Not much late but she had a lot to do in her plate. Looking beside her she found her husband sleeping.She smiled seeing him sleeping and hearing his soft snores. It was a rare sight for her as he was always the one to wake up first. Today was an exception as he slept really late due to her. The reason was , today is her first exam and he made sure to teach her enough because she was distracted a lot by the new member.He was one month old and she loved to play with him everytime. She can't disagree from the fact that her husband played a major role in her exams. Even though it was her exam , he sacrificed his work , his sleep. Only for her. It mattered for him more than her. He doesn't want people to think that she married rich to not study further.

Getting up , she went inside shower and came exactly in 20 minutes in a simple shirt and trousers. Getting ready she took out her books to revise everything she studied. She was so into books that didn't realise Sidharth woke up too and was calling her. After 2-3 times he called her loudly to which she shrieked.

"Kyaaa haii", she said keeping hand on her chest.

"It already 7 now... you should go. Traffic mein late ho jaogi..", he told her and she got up hurriedly. For sure she would be late if he didn't tell her

"Aap nahin chal rahe mujhe chorne", she said as she looked at him expecting he would come

"You know meri meeting hai at 8. I have to reach there... Don't worry I will come to pick you", he shrugged to which she nodded. She needs him. He gave her courage. But she also respected his work. She didn't want to become a hurdle in his smooth going life. She never bothers him to give her time. Even if he comes late at night and leaves early , she never complains. The reason is , as he wants her to study , to achieve something. She also wants the same for him. He works really hard for the position he holds and she doesn't want him to loose that.

Getting up quietly she took her bag and was about to go when he called her

"Idhar aao", he called her. His voice raspy making her blush but she just went towards him as he ordered
He asked her to bend down to his level as he was still sitting with the support of bedrest.His hairs messy making him look hot. When she bent down , he kissed her forehead lightly.

"I want you to do your best. Okay.. And I know you will do your best. Don't worry now. And smile.. i don't like a quiet shehnaaz...", he said as he took her in her arms making her gasp and she was literally above him.

"Then who do you like... Someone else", she teased. He understood where she wants to take the conversation. Typical wife

"I love the chirpy and bubbly Shehnaaz", he shut all her thoughts making her giggle as he tickled her.. He is a green forest

"Accha now go... And I will be there", he said as she stood up to go

"Chocolate laana mere liye", she told him but he already knew. Her , and her habit of asking for chocolate. It was his habit to bring her chocolate or something whenever they met except at home.
She never asked for costly things even though she had his card everytime.

After her exam , she was happy. Happy with the expectation that she will score well in all her exam. As she came outside , her husband was already there in a white shirt and black trousers leaning on the car as he talked to someone on the phone call. She giggled as her friends commented on her husband. She ran to him happily and he noticed her running towards him , he smiled at her but his smile turned into frown .

"Shehnaaz", he shouted as she was about to get hit by a car but thank god she was safe

She looked at him a bit scared. The car just passed by her. And she was scared. What If it hit her.
She looked at her husband who looked scared genuinely as he took her in his embrace. She clutched him tightly as her heart raced rapidly.

"Shhh...Its okay you are safe", he said as he noticed her shaking.

"Hmmm", she said and he made her sit in the car.

It didn't took much time before she became normal. She told him about how the same question came which he taught her last night and she attempted it correctly. He next exam was after four days and it was a less gap but still she was confident that she will give best.

As they reached home , shehnaaz got out of the car but Sidharth just left for his office. He had a lot to do since his half attention was on Shehnaaz's exams so he missed quiet a lot and he didn't want any backlog.

Shehnaaz got inside the house as she ran to Pratiksha's room to see the baby first. She opened the door but was met with Sidharth's bua who had the baby in her lap. Bua looked at her narrowing her eyes as she scanned Shehnaaz making her uncomfortable.

"Oh...Namaste bua ji", Shehnaaz joined her hands in front of her. She remembers meeting her only one time during her marriage.

"Namaste..Kahan se aa rahi ho iss waqt", Bua ji asked her totally unaware that she is continuing her studies

"College...college se", she stuttered. Pratiksha signalled her to touch her feets to which shehnaaz obliged quickly.

"Accha....mujhe laga Aage padhai nahi karogi..Aakhir mein ghar hi to sambhalna hai", Bua ji said. Although her voice was calm , but Shehnaaz did notice the taunting tone in her voice.

"Ghar sambhalne ke liye main hoon na Didi.... Abhi umar hai bacchon ki padhne ki", Mrs Shukla said in her defence. Of course she knew her son. He was not a person with Orthodox thoughts and he will not at all be happy to see her doing household work.

"Kab tak sambhalogi ghar...Pratiksha ka bhi baccha hai... Ab to shehnaaz ko hi dhyaan dena chahiye ghar ke kaamon mein...", Bua ji streched again and Mrs Shukla was about to reply when Shehnaaz signalled her not to say anything.

"Ji bua ji....main aati hoon haath muh dhul kar" , Shehnaaz found out a way to be out from there as soon as possible.

"Aur haan Shehnaaz... Bahu ho iss ghar ki. Kuch maryada hoti hain.. Ek bahu ko apne saas sasur ke samne aise kapde shobha nahin dete..haath khali..", this time shehnaaz fight the urge to not say anything and just nodded her head. If her husband has not problem , her inlaws never questioned her.. why does she has a problem with her wearing simple clothes. It's not like she is wearing a skirt or crop top. She wears decent clothes only.

Pratiksha looked at her sister with sympathy. No one ever questioned her like this. And she wonders how shehnaaz was so patient that she choose not to reply to bua ji's taunts. Being an open minded girl, still she chose not to say anything.

She climbed up the stairs as she went inside her room. Getting freshened up she chose to wear a light saree. Maybe it will meet up to bua ji's demands. Wearing chooda in her wrist she combed her hair and went out not before fake crying as she barely will be able to sleep today. She was up all night and the sudden appearance of a guest with such a thinking was cruelty for her. Still she chose to smile as her eyes went to her husband who called her to check upon her.

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