ShaRa snippets

The spark

The ott finale marked the end of the 6 week journey of ShaRa. There was a lot going on in both Shamz and Raq's mind. With all the media attention on them as their bond was highlighted on the show, they didn't want any speculations to float around. Once the result was announced and they were free as they had fulfilled their contract, both were at peace.
Shamz was sitting in her vanity, trying to figure out if what happened between Raq and her was real or not. There were many questions in her mind and she was fearing if god would be kind to her this time around. She had always expressed her feelings openly for this man but wasn't really sure about what he felt for her. She knew one thing for sure that he was honest and would never lie to her. She had started feeling protected and secure with this man around her. She feared a heart break but she knew she had been through worse and would rise and shine like a Phoenix.
Just then, her manager stepped in to the vanity, wanting to help her out with her yellow gown. She had been waiting to get rid of the outfit as she was uncomfortable and it had been long since she had been wearing it. She wanted to get into her comfy clothes but she had to step out and there was media waiting for her. She managed to wear blue denim shorts with a brown tank top and a blue denim studded jacket.
There was a sudden change in the frequency of noise from outside her vanity. She wasn't sure what had been happening there, the paps were asking someone to pose and give pictures and also asking for a bite. Her manager managed the paps outside while Raq got into her vanity. He slowly climbed the stairs peeping inwards to find her sit on a convertible bed. She was in deep thought while he walked towards her and stood in front of her. She couldn't hold herself after seeing him there, she sprung up from her seat and just hugged him tight, she didn't want to let go of him.  With the mixed emotions running through her heart and mind, tears rolled down her eyes.

"Hey! Why are you crying? I am right here, with you"! Raq tried to comfort her.
"I know, but still". There was a lot going on in her mind and she needed to speak to him about it but didn't know where to begin.
The first thing, he did was to look for a tissue box, he pulled out tissues from it and wiped off her precious tears, by now he was sure about the value they held. He sat beside her, wrapping his hand around her arms and rubbing it gently so that she feels the sense of comfort and belonging. After she was better, he finally broke his silence,
"There are somethings that we need to discuss, but I am sure you have to go back home. But for me, you and I are for keeps and I want to explore this with you. We might find forever here, this is what my heart says".
He had just expressed what he was feeling and she wanted to hear the exact same thing. She turned her face towards his chest and hid it below his chin with his white shirt. She was in a much better space now as she finally found direction.
"Are you asking me out and are you going back now?" Without having asked anything further, the only thing she wanted to know was if he was returning to Pune.
"Yes and yes, I need to go and see my family. They are waiting for me, but I promise to return soon and we have a whole new life waiting for us." He chuckled.
Tears began to drop from her face onto his  black straight fit pants. She was very emotional, she wanted him to be around but he was going to be away for sometime. She didn't find the courage to stop him as she knew that his family was waiting to have him back home.
"Shetty, calm down, I am right here. Please tell me what is bothering you." He tried to calm her down and asked her with a lot of love and politeness. Her hair had stuck to her cheeks with all the tears. He ran his hand through her hair and tucked them behind her ear and gently wiped off the tear stains on her face. He finally kissed her on her cheeks and her neck. Her cheeks were tomato red, it looked like she would never need blush while doing her make up . She was feeling much better by now, he made her have some water.
To change her mood, he said,
"Ab phone number toh dede!"
"Yeh lo, aap call karlo and save it for me as well". She replied.
Raq took her phone and dialed his number and saved it for the both of them. He returned the phone to her and asked her to smile as he wanted to click a picture of hers, she obliged and he clicked a beautiful picture. She then asked him to join her for a selfie.
He sat with her for a while, she was feeling much better now. It was getting late as he had to leave for Pune, he hugged her one last time before he could leave. This was the longest hug they ever had, they didn't want to let go of each other but they had no choice. The manager knocked the vanity door before she entered, she informed them that the other contestants had left and the paps were waiting for these two to come out. Raq didn't want to create a ruckus, he offered to step out first and leave while Shamz could come out comfortably a little later and go back home. She went out and made the arrangements as planned, while Raq kissed Shamz all over her face and left the vanity seeing her have a bright smile on her face.
His car was ready for him to leave for Pune, he got in and left.
After sometime, Shamz packed her bag and moved out, she posed for the paps and left.
On the way back home, her phone buzzed, she had received a text from Raq,
Raq: You haven't answered my question!
Shamz: What question?
Raq: Will you be mine?
Shamz: I shall think about it.
Raq was mad at her for having sent him that reply, he immediately called her. He was in no mood to be a part of the prank. She answered the call,
Raq: What are you upto? Please don't mess around with me right now!
Shamz: Gussa bahut hai, relax baby!
Raq: Atleast now, you can say yes or no.
Shamz: Ab baby bol diya hai, aur Kya bolna hai?
Raq still figuring out what she meant, he realised that this was the first time she had called him baby.
Raq: Who is the baby?
Shamz: You are my baby. Is it clear now?
Raq: Much better. I am going to see you soon.
Shamz: So this means, aap mere boyfriend ho!
Raq: Good-morning, baby! He chuckled.
Shamz: I'll miss you, bye.
Raq: I miss you too and I shall see you soon.