Where Your Passion Takes You (completed)

chapter 9

Everyone were so immersed in the movie. Sidharth who was almost controlling his tears turned hearing someone whimpering. Tears were rolling down from Shehnaaz's eyes. Sidharth wasn't able to take back his eyes. He wanted to wipe her tears and take her in his arms. Unknowingly a tear left from his eyes. They were brought back to reality as the lights were on. Both tried to clear their face before anyone could notice.

Ohoo... You cried today also.. Aah.. Shehnaaz, tu kyu itni emotional hoti hei?

Shreya started teasing Shehnaaz.

Rone keliye hamare bhai bhi koi kam nhi hei.

Raghav giggled.

Shehnaaz just smiled looking down where as Sidharth was just adoring her. He was craving for her attention. So he slowly placed his hands over her's. She felt numb. This was something else for her.

Guys let's move, if your bakwaas is over.

Sidharth said to deviate the attention of others. He had no clue why he was doing that, though he felt happy.

Shehnaaz looked at their hands and then at him. He had a grin on his face, which turned to a pout and to a pocker face, when he sensed that she wasn't smiling at all. She had a lot of questions in her eyes for which he had no answers.

He suddenly removed his hand from her's. He needed to think, think a lot. It was the first time he was acting so desperate around a girl. There were a lot of sexy ladies who were going head over heels for him, while he was feeling desperate for an ordinary girl.

Ooh... Maa... What am I doing??  Do I seem so desperate??

He questioned himself.

As they walked out of theater, Shehnaaz maintained a little distance from Sidharth. His today's behavior made her feel a little confused, yet happy??

Why did he do that??  Do he...??  Never!!!  It's common in friends yaar.. I'm just over thinking. Hamesha tu sabko galat hi leti hei... Aaj tho complicate mat kar.... He can never be interested in you.. Ohhh look at yourself and then at him... Koi match hi nhi hei... He would be dreaming always about some hot sexy models.. You are nowhere near them. Just stop thinking.

Shehnaaz scolded herself.

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Baby, you just meet him. He is a very good person. He will support you always.

Rajeev was really scared for Shehnaaz as she was staying away from them for the first time. Also, they had no clue where this would lead to. So they found a solution in the form of Virat.

Virat was Rajeev's friend's son. He too lived near Mumbai. He was very settled and was searching for a perfect life partner for him. Virat's father Jagdeesh had guaranteed Rajeev that they would allow Shehnaaz to pursue her dreams.

Therefore, it was a complete trap for Shehnaaz. This time her father was more stern, so she couldn't deny him in one go.

Ok dad, but if I don't like him, don't force me.

Ok beta, as you wish..

He found some peace with that reply.

Shehnaaz was hell confused what to do now. She was not sure about her dreams itself and now her parents were forcing her to get married.

She walked to her cupboard and opened her secret drawer. Took out her diary and started to write.

Zindgi bhi bahut ajeeb hei,
Ek pal meim jeeneko sapna dikhati hei,
Aur agale pal meim sab bikher deti hei.
Khul ke jeene ki khwab dekhi dhi,
Par ab pata nhi kab tak.

She closed her diary. And found her way back to bed. She wasn't able to sleep. Her father's words were echoing in her mind.

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Sidharth sat on his bed and checked his phone as he woke up. It was early morning. He went to make breakfast for them after getting ready. He needed to go for the morning session in the dance school.

On the way to his dance school, he saw Shreya and Shehnaaz walking through the sidewalk. His face brightened up seeing her. He stopped near them.

Good morning girls!!

Ooh... Sid good morning!!

Shreya was really excited to see him, because he had never stopped his vehicle seeing her. It was her first time. While Shehnaaz was a little hesitant after yesterday's incidents. She greeted him in a feeble voice.

He saw her reaction and realized that his actions were a little overboard yesterday. He sighed in mind.

Har din aise walk pe jaati ho?

Sidharth asked to reduce the awkward silence.

Yaah!! Wanna join??

Shreya smirked.

Ooh no no... Call your Manik. He would love to come with you everywhere.

This made Shehnaaz giggle, while Shreya raised her eyebrows. Before she could say something, he said bye and left. As riding, he checked Shehnaaz through the mirror. For his surprise she was smiling at him. This made his heart at ease.

He is not at all interested in me naa

Shreya turned to Shehnaaz who was smiling. The question brought her back to reality. She was getting attention from a male for the first time. She had crush on a number of boys before in Bangalore. But they had never given her any attention. So she was a little confused about the attention she is getting from Sidharth now a days.

Not at all... Wo kitne baar bola hei tujhe.. Abhi tho sudhar jaa..

Hayyee... Mujhe bhi lagti hei.. Abb tho kisi aur ko hi doodna padega... Actually bass abhi abhi hi usne mujhe notice kiya hei. Pehle tho meri taraf dekhta bhi nhi dha..

Shehnaaz fell silent for a second after hearing that.

May be because of Manik, he is talking to us. Wo tho tujhpe lattu hei naa..

Shenaaz said while rubbing her temple.

Yes!  He just talked to us just for the sake of Manik

Shehnaaz came to the conclusion. She didn't wanted to make it complicated by overthinking.

Ek chance dedu kya Manik ko??

Shehnaaz frowned at her question.

Itni jaldi tere sacha pyaar khatam hogayi??

Bhir kya karu iske peeche bhag ke koi fayda nhi hei.. Manik tho mujhe impress karne keliye kya kya karta hei

Shehnaaz had no words to say. She just nodded. This is why she never believed true love exists in real world.  It can be only found in novels and movies, and she loved to remain in that world - her dream land.

As it was a hectic day, Shehnaaz and Shreya were late from work. They freshened up fast and ran to the dance school with their bags. They thrown their bags to a corner and joined others before getting noticed.

Sidharth had already understood that they weren't present when he started the session. And saw them joining but didn't reacted. Even though Shehnaaz was chubby, she danced with her full heart. She was enjoying every bit of it.  He just smiled looking at the beautiful site.

As everyone left, he was just closing the door when his eyes fell on a book which was lying at a corner. He left the door and came closer to the book. It looked like a beautiful leather covered diary. He bended and took it in his hands. It had a string which tied around it. He sat on a chair and untied the string and flipped the cover.

TRESPASSERS ARE PROHIBITED

         -SHEHNAAZ'S LAND

Without looking twice he closed the diary and kept in his bag. A naughty smile played on his face.

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