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Song for the chapter : Khairiyat by Arijit Singh.
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The winter had just hit the small town of Whitby, but it's not snowing yet. They were on their way to Whitby abbey. Zara and Kushal were on the back seat sleeping; Sidharth is driving, while Shehnaaz sat in front with him, in deep thought.
It was warm inside the car, She was glad that the rain has stopped a few hours ago and the Sky is gleaming with warm sunlight. She took a sip of her hot coffee from the foam cup, she stared out of the window, she blows her breath on the glass to make it foggy, and draws a smiley with her finger.
Sidharth looked at her softly as they both relished the calm and warm silence of the car.
"What are you thinking about?" Sidharth broke the silence with his deep voice, she turns towards him, with a thoughtful look.
"I'm thinking about us." Shehnaaz answered honestly, because what would she get to hide her thoughts and feelings from him, he should know everything about how she's feeling, her confusion, her fears and hopes.
It would be wrong to ignore the questions that are arising between them, it's been five days, they have known each other, they are still trying to understand each other, but in spite of all the doubts and confusion she can't deny that they have formed a good bond of friendship.
From past days, she has felt how protective he has been not only towards her, but her family too. He has not only made a bond with her, but he also cares for her family too.
She smiles when she remembers how he always tried to help Anita in the kitchen.
"Arey tum rehne do, I'll do the dishes?" Anita insisted while packing the leftover dinner in glass bowls.
"it's okay, I mean you cooked all those tasty dishes, and also my favorite Pumpkin pie, I could at least do this" He said while folding the sleeves of his shirt and grabbing the bottle of liquid soap.
"But aisay.... Acha nahi lagta...?" Anita frowned, he is the guest or might become their brother in law.
"Aren't I part of this family?" He asked smiling sweetly and soaking the sponge in the soap water. Anita smiles at his gesture and starts washing the soapy dishes with water.
Meanwhile Shehnaaz was drying the washed dishes with a cloth, with a sweet smile and a warmed up heart.
"What about us?" Sidharth's question again snaps her out, she looks at him and sighs. "I was thinking what will we say after two days?"
"Two days? What's going to happen after two days?" Sidharth asked confused, while she looked at him surprised as he doesn't even realize their time here is coming to an end, although he can stay as long as he wants, but the main reason for their stay was to know each other, to find out if they are compatible.
