Tere Ishq Nachaya [ ON HOLD Till September 2025]

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After the lively party, filled with laughter and celebration, the family returned home, their spirits still high from the evening's events. As they entered their house, each family member bid goodnight and made their way to their respective rooms.

Sana's parents retired to their bedroom first, followed by her brother and his wife. Sana and Varya exchanged knowing glances before heading to their own rooms, the excitement of the night still lingering in the air. With a contented sigh, Sana closed the door behind her, ready to relive the highlights of the evening in her thoughts before drifting off to sleep.

Shehnaaz  POV

The night at the Oberoi mansion had ended, but the emotional storm within me raged on. I lay on my bed, staring at the ceiling, replaying the evening in my mind. The laughter, the music, the joy of Ada’s birthday—all of it felt overshadowed by the pain of Sidharth’s indifference.

Varya's reassuring words echoed in my head as I tossed and turned. "Don't let him get to you," she had said. But how could I not? Sidharth was everything to me. I had dreamed of him noticing me, of sharing a smile, a laugh, anything. But tonight, it felt like I was invisible to him.

I turned onto my side, hugging my pillow tightly. "Shaadi karungi to sirf aur sirf Sidharth Oberoi se," I whispered to myself, tears welling up in my eyes. The words felt like a vow, a promise I had made to my heart long ago. But tonight, that promise seemed so far out of reach.

Why did he ignore me? Why was I so insignificant to him? These questions haunted me, making it impossible to sleep. I remembered approaching him, my heart pounding, my hands trembling. And his response—so curt, so dismissive—had shattered me.

I closed my eyes, trying to remember the happier moments of the evening. Ada's infectious laughter, Arsh's charming smile, the fun on the dance floor. But no matter how hard I tried, the image of Sidharth turning away from me was all I could see.

"Why can't he see how much I care?" I whispered into the darkness. "Why can't he see me?"

I felt so small, so insignificant. I had dressed up, mustered all my courage, and approached him, only to be brushed aside like I was nothing. Did he really not care? Or was he too blind to see what was right in front of him?

Naqsh and Sidharth were best friends. They shared everything, laughed together, and supported each other. I had always admired their bond. But tonight, I envied it. Why couldn't I be a part of that bond? Why couldn't Sidharth see me as more than just Naqsh's sister?

I remembered Sidharth's rare smile, the one he saved for his family and close friends. I had seen it tonight, but it wasn't for me. It was for everyone but me. My heart ached at the thought.

Tears slipped down my cheeks as I lay there, feeling more alone than ever. "I love you, Sidharth," I whispered into the darkness. "Why can't you see that?"

The night stretched on, each minute feeling like an eternity. My mind kept replaying every moment, every word, every look. How could I make him see me? How could I get him to notice me?

"Shaadi karungi to sirf aur sirf Sidharth Oberoi se," I repeated, my voice stronger this time. It was a promise, a goal, a dream. I would do whatever it took to make it come true. By hook or by crook, Sidharth would be mine.

The thought gave me a strange kind of strength. I wiped away my tears and took a deep breath. Tomorrow was a new day, a new chance. I wouldn't give up. I couldn't give up.

"Sidharth, one day you'll see," I whispered, closing my eyes. "One day you'll realize how much I love you. And when that day comes, I’ll be right here, waiting."

With that thought, I finally drifted into a restless sleep, my heart heavy but determined.

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