Solace In Love ✅

Episode 36

Sidharth walked in silence lost in his thought.

She has lost her track completely eversince she has met Devraj. I was working towards her dream and expected her equal involvement in it but she has forgotten it as well.

I hate Devraj interfering in our lives since whatever seems to happen, is all surrounding him. What kind of friendship is this where he is gifting her the whole office and promoting her? Does he want to snatch her away from me?

I just can't celebrate this event for these two reasons - firstly, she giving up her dream and secondly, Devraj's involvement in this. I can't tolerate him anymore. He is a criminal and I don't want my family to be anywhere associated with criminals.

Why can't Shehnaaz understand that if that Devraj dies in encounter someday, we will be held by police for the link ups with him. I don't want my family to end up in a big problem because of him.

He is spoiling our lives just by citing reason that my stupid wife saved his life twice. Arghhh.. How do I put some brain in my stupid wife's head?

She gets a ultrasound immediately as they had time and then they reach home. Shehnaaz was surprised to see Harpreet, Aadya and Devraj screaming "Congratulations". There was a shower of confetti and the house was decorated with balloons. There was a huge cake to celebrate the good news.

Shehnaaz's tensions vanished and she finally felt happy being surrounded by a family wishing her on the good news and making her feel special. On the other hand, Sidharth growled looking at Devraj with them. He grew angry with Shehnaaz for letting the news out so soon to Devraj.

Devraj: Sidharth, congratulations. (Hugs him)

Sidharth: Thanks (with a straight face)

Devraj: Come Mommy, Come Daddy. Let's cut the cake and celebrate. (He puts his arms around both their shoulders and escorts them near the cake) Here, come on both of you cut it.

Shehnaaz pulls Aadya, Harpreet and Devraj and asks them to cut the cake with them since they were equally joyed and part of it. As they insert a knife into the cake, Sidharth slowly pulls out his hand and tries to go into the room when Shehnaaz holds his wrist and feeds him the cake.

Shehnaaz: Congratulations Jaanu!

Sidharth: Thank you.

He didn't feed her back but instead took the tissue and spit the cake into it while pretending to wipe off the cake on the corner of his lips.

Shehnaaz fed the cake to Aadya, Harpreet and Devraj. Sidharth was gone inside and Devraj fed cake piece to Shehnaaz.

Shehnaaz: Thank you so much Devraj for all this. How did you know the news?

Devraj: Sidharth had informed Amma when she called to enquire about you. Amma informed me inturn when I called her. I was missing her hand made Samosas. (He smiled) She makes the world's best Samosas.

Harpreet: I've made some already for everyone. Will get it along with tea.

Shehnaaz excuses herself to go to the room. While Devraj picks up Aadya.

Devraj: So sweetheart, what do you want? Baby brother or baby Sister?

Aadya: Who is cuter?

Devraj: (laughs) Hmmm.. I don't know about that but for now you are the cutest!! (He tickles her making her giggle)
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Sidharth was lying on the bed. Shehnaaz goes near him and touches his forehead and neck.

Shehnaaz: Jaanu, What happened? Aren't you well? Why did you come inside?

Sidharth: Nothing. I am just tired.

Shehnaaz: Okay, come out Amma has made Samosas and tea. You will feel refreshed.

Sidharth: Please go and serve Devraj! He has done so much for you today. (Sarcastically)

Shehnaaz: What? (Shocked) What's wrong with you Jaanu? Why are acting so indifferent today? It's our special day. Our baby is coming into this world and we should be celebrating it together.

Sidharth: Aren't the celebrations over yet? You informed him first about the baby and he celebrated it in a grand way already. What else do you want? Me wearing Gagra and Saree and dancing like transgender infront of you to welcome and bless your child?

Shehnaaz: Why are you talking like this? I didn't inform him about the baby. You informed amma and amma informed him. I wasn't even aware of this celebration. Your hurting me Aadya's papa. Among all these words, "Your Baby" is what hurt me most. Isn't it your baby too? Are you doubting on my character? Are you forgetting that I have killed people as well as attempted to kill myself to save my modesty?

Sidharth: Meine aise kabhi nahi bola. Tum khudh udta teer apne pe le rahi ho. {I never mentioned about it. You are assuming it to be for yourself}

Shehnaaz: This was supposed to be my happiest day but you've ruined it for me. Not once but twice. I am out of here.

Sidharth: Please do the favour!

Shehnaaz goes outside to find Harpreet and Aadya sitting out of the house. Devraj was gone.

Harpreet: I got Aadya outside before she heard y'all. (With disappointment) May be all men are same!

Shehnaaz was heartbroken. She didn't wanted Sidharth to be categorised under the general list where people like her father and Javed (master) belonged. Probably what Harpreet meant was that even her husband doubted her character his whole life.
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To be continued.. ❤️❤️