Sidharth felt so blissful after spending the evening with her. He turned towards her while driving and passed a smile.
Since you are cooking daily for me, then I should also do something for you. Isn't it??
She frowned.
I am not doing this on expecting anything in return, Sid. I like to do it.
Arey! I didn't mean like that! Actually, I want to do something for you too. Koi return gift nhi hei.
He immediately tried to clear her misunderstanding. He never meant it as a favour back. He really wanted to do it for her. But, she sat there silently, gazing at the lonely street.
Sana, I just meant that... Aah chodo. I will pick you up every day and will drop you back. It's something I would like to do. Iss bahane, daily uncle aur aunty se mil bhi loonga.
A huge smile was about to form on her face, but she controlled it.
Are you sure it's not a pay back??
He glared at her as she wasn't believing him. He never liked giving explanations to anyone. So he chose to remain quiet.
Sidharth, tujhe meri kasam!! Bata pay back hei???
She made an annoyed face as he didn't replied.
No baba! I said na, I would like to do that. Itna bhi badi cheese nhi hei yeh karna.
She giggled loudly and wrapped her hands around herself.
Sidharth shook his head in disbelief. It was the first time, he was obliging to someone like this. He chuckled softly seeing her excitement.
...
Sana, come outside. Dinner ka time hogaya beta.
Lokesh shouted from the dining area as they both got seated for dinner.
What happened to her today? Aaj bahar hi nhi dikhi.
Lokesh questioned Janaki as he filled his plate with roti and paneer tikka masala.
Aaj late aayi dhi madam! Wo bhi Siddu ke saat!
Janaki stated in excitement.
Lokesh rolled his eyes hearing her logics. She was connecting anything related to Shehnaaz with Sidharth nowadays.
Jaan, they are working in the same firm. Even he is the boss of her. It's normal to drop a colleague. Unn dono ke saamne aise bakwaas mat karna!
Janaki smirked and called Shehnaaz for one more time.
Tum itne bade romantic novels padte ho, movies dekhte ho... Lekin inn sabka koi azar tum meim hei hi nhi Lokesh!! So pitty on you!!
She gave a sympathetic look at him.
Lokesh was about to reply, but stopped as he saw Shehnaaz.
Why are you late beta?
He said filling her plate with roti.
I was taking bath.
She said smiling.
Shehnaaz sat there silently and thought about how to say to them about Sidharth's plan to pick her up and drop her back daily. She never did it in the case of Martin. But, it was Sidharth. She didn't knew the exact difference she felt, but yes, they were different for her. May be, Sidharth was different for her from the rest.
After taking few bites of roti, she pushed some topics related to her work and at last she landed on the topic, which she wanted to say.
Sidharth bol raha dha ki, meim tho daily uske liye lunch leke jaati hu, issiliye he wants to pick up me daily to set back the favor. Issi bahane aap dono se mil bhi lenge wo.
She said it while playing with her food. She had no courage to look at their faces. She was giving them explanation, for which they hadn't even asked for.
Ooh that's awesome!!
Janaki was totally excited hearing that. Her dreams were coming true. Lokesh eyed her to keep it low. He was feeling embarrassed as she has become totally a match maker by now. He didn't wanted Shehnaaz or Sidharth to get any ideas about her fantasies.
Yeah.. That's good. Hameim teri chinta bhi nhi karna padenge aur usse har din mil bhi sakte hei.. Nice.
Lokesh tried to hide the over enthusiastic Janaki by deviating Shehnaaz's attention to himself.
Shehnaaz smiled awkwardly.
....
Sidharth checked himself for the nth time in front of the mirror. From the formal white shirt, then to the blue and finally got settled with a dark green shirt after seeing Shehnaaz's instagram story wearing the green salwar kameez. It was never in his plan to match with her. But, after seeing the picture, he could only choose the green shirt. He felt others were not satisfying.
He stopped the car in front of the Janaki bhavan and pressed the horn. Shehnaaz came running holding a file close to her chest and a bag on her shoulder.
Sorry Sid, dhoda late hogayi.
She said panting as she got into the car.
It's okay.
He started the car after gulping some saliva. She is looking so hot! The picture was nothing but a trailer, he thought.
She brushed her hair strands behind her ears and looked at him.
Haaye Sid, aaj tho hum dono matching matching outfits pehne hei.
She giggled and patted on his shoulder in a flow. He looked at her hand immediately which made her realise her action.
Oh, sorry.
She whispered in guilt and took her hand back.
He just nodded and tried to concentrate on driving. Her touch has set fire to his body. What was happening today??? He scolded himself.
The silence of him made her more guilty. He has just started being friendly with her and here, she was spoiling it by taking extra freedom.
He understood that she was getting uncomfortable with the silence. He needs to break the ice.
Sana, you can play some songs if you want!
He said pointing at the music system, which she denied politely.
Mere saat itna formal mat raha karo Shehnaaz. We are friends na! Go and pick the song.
He said switching on the system. She smiled as he behaved normally. She went on the playlist and choose one of her favourites.
Yeh ladka hai allah kaisa hai deewana
Kitna mushkil hai tauba isko samjhaana
Ke dheere dheere dil beqaraar hota hai
Hote hote hote, pyaar hota hai
Ho, yeh ladka hai allah kaisa hai deewana
Kitna mushkil hai tauba isko samjhaana
Ke dheere dheere dil beqaraar hota hai
Hote hote hote, pyaar hota hai
Ho, yeh ladka hai allah kaisa hai deewana
He chuckled and turned to her.
Yeh tuhmari favourite hei??
She nodded excitedly.
Hmm.. Acha hei.
He grinned widely and continued driving.
...
He got into the cabin and directly went to the glass wall near her cubicle and checked on her. After seeing her properly settling in her place, he came to his seat and sat there smiling.
May I??
Sidharth looked at the door narrowing his eyes only to meet Martin who was smiling teasingly at him.
Suna hei sahab ne kal coffee date pe gaye dhe??
Martin smirked and sat in front of Sidharth.
Shut up Martin! It was nothing like that.
Sidharth made a stern face and sat straight.
Ooh tho phir kaisa dha??
Martin put his one leg over the other and leaned back to hear his explanation.
She was hungry, so we stopped by a restaurant, that's it. And meri personal matters ki discussions hogayi hei tho let's talk about work!!
Sidharth declared. He didn't wanted to speak on a topic, which he himself wasn't sure about. For a time being, he chose to avoid it and decided let it go with the flow. One thing he was sure, she wasn't going to be more than a friend for him. She will remain just a friend. Yes, he cares about her, he likes her presence near him, but, it was just a friendship.
Personal matters!!
Martin murmured and chuckled.
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