Bound by Love, Separated by Fame

chapter 19

The Team’s Reaction: A Wave of Teasing

P.S. Don't miss the final chapter-though it wasn't meant to be the last part, I hope you still enjoy it!

The group chat lit up within seconds. Hardik Pandya was the first to notice the video.

Hardik: "Guys, dekho! Yeh Shehnaaz kya bol rahi hai Sid ke baare mein! 😂"

Virat Kohli quickly followed up with a message:
Virat: "Baba ji se Sid ko bula rahi hai! Wah, Sid, kya baat hai!"

Rohit Sharma jumped in next:
Rohit: "Sid, tu toh chant nikla! Ab samajh aaya Shehnaaz kyu tujhe dhoondh rahi hai! 😆"

The group chat was flooded with laughing emojis, and comments like "SidNaaz fever strikes again" and "Sid toh sabka favorite ban gaya!"

Sidharth, who was laughing with Dhoni and Raina about a memory from the field, suddenly felt his phone buzz repeatedly in his pocket. When he opened it, his face turned a slight shade of pink as he realized what was happening.

"Yeh kya ho raha hai?" he muttered to himself, quickly scrolling through the messages.

Ravindra Jadeja sent a message with a smirk emoji:
Jadeja: "Sid bhai, lagta hai tu trending pe chadh gaya phir se. Haldi ke baad, ab Mehndi mein bhi spotlight chura raha hai!"

Virat quickly added:
Virat: "Shehnaaz literally baba ji se dua kar rahi hai tujhe bhejne ki. Yeh pyar nahi to kya hai, Sid?"

The entire group erupted in laughter, with the teasing not stopping anytime soon.

Sid, being his composed self, shook his head with a half-smile and typed a response:
Sid: "Ab aise toh main nahi aa paunga. Itna hi miss kar rahi hai toh khud aane do mere paas!"

SidNaaz Romance: By the Poolside

Back by the pool, Shehnaaz had no idea of the chaos her words had created in the group chat. She hummed softly to Ziva, lost in her own world, when she felt a presence behind her. She turned to find Sidharth standing there, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

“Mujhe bula rahi thi, Miss Gill?” Sidharth teased, folding his arms and raising an eyebrow.

Shehnaaz blinked, confused for a moment before it clicked. She gasped, realizing someone must have recorded her talking to Ziva. “Sid! Kaun tha? Kisne record kiya?” she whispered, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.

Sid chuckled, sitting down beside her. “Pata nahi, but sabko pata chal gaya hai ki tum baba ji se dua kar rahi thi mere liye.”

Shehnaaz groaned, covering her face with her hands. “Yeh toh ab pura team hume tease karega!” she muttered.

Sid leaned in closer, pulling her hands down gently. “Aur kya farak padta hai? It’s cute, tumhe pata bhi hai? Masti karti ho tumhare alag style mein.”

Shehnaaz peeked through her fingers, eyes twinkling. “Cute? Yeh sab toh tumne karwaya hoga, admit it!”

Sid chuckled again and looked into her eyes. “Maybe, or maybe tum hi itni cute ho ki koi resist nahi kar sakta.”

Shehnaaz blushed at his words, trying to stay serious but failing. “Haan haan, tum toh professional flirter ho,” she teased.

Sidharth smiled softly and moved a strand of hair behind her ear, his fingers grazing her cheek. “Professional flirter nahi, tumhare liye special hoon,” he whispered, his tone sincere now.

The two sat quietly for a moment, the sounds of the wedding festivities fading into the background as they looked at each other, the connection between them palpable.

The Cocktail Party: Next Day

The next morning, the wedding festivities continued with a grand cocktail party, a glamorous affair filled with glittering gowns and tailored suits. The whole team, along with their wives, arrived in style, ready for an evening of music, drinks, and fun.

Sid and Shehnaaz entered the party hand in hand, causing heads to turn once again. Shehnaaz looked stunning in a sleek, emerald green gown, while Sid kept it classy in a sharp black suit.

Throughout the evening, Sid and Shehnaaz danced together, laughed with their friends, and even posed for photos. But the teasing from the team continued relentlessly.

“Dekho, SidNaaz ka hazir jawab hai! Cocktail party ka bhi star couple ban gaye!” Hardik shouted over the music, making everyone laugh.

Rohit added with a grin, “Bas, ab sidha reception mein bhi tum dono ka dance performance karna hai. Pura #SidNaaz trending ho jaayega!”

Shehnaaz couldn’t help but roll her eyes but smiled as Sid pulled her closer, spinning her around the dance floor. “Let them tease,” he whispered in her ear. “I’m just glad we’re having fun.”

The Wedding and Reception

The wedding day arrived with much pomp and grandeur. Suresh Raina and Priyanka’s nuptials were a spectacle of love, tradition, and joy. The team gathered around the mandap to support their friend, but once again, all eyes occasionally turned to the now-famous duo—Sid and Shehnaaz.

By the time the reception rolled around that evening, social media was buzzing with images from the entire wedding weekend. The hashtag #SidNaaz was trending once again, with fans gushing over their chemistry, their candid moments, and even sharing clips from the cocktail party.

Memes flooded Twitter and Instagram:
“When Suresh Raina’s wedding becomes a SidNaaz romance show!”
“Forget cricket, I’m here for SidNaaz’s wedding next.”
“SidNaaz forever! Just give them their own show already!”

As the night wore on, the reception came alive with dancing and celebrations. Sid and Shehnaaz shared a slow dance together, completely lost in their own world, as the music played on and the stars twinkled above them.

Despite the attention, the teasing, and the viral buzz, none of it mattered to them at that moment. They were simply two people in love, celebrating life with friends and family, and as long as they had each other, nothing else mattered.