Hamesha Wala Pyaar – Chapter 61
Sidharth saw her eyes twinkle as her screen lit up and she could see the eagerly sniffing snouts of her babies, each clambering to come near the screen as if they could actually lick her face.
Shehnaaz needed the calm right now more than anything and anyway this situation was going to be rectified soon, he smiled to himself.
He had spoken to his mother and Ramlal kaka about his plan and they had readily agreed to help.
She had been hyperventilating since morning, trying to do too many things together.
She was muttering portions of her presentation, as if rehearsing her diction to say the key notes better every time.
Along with this her hands were constantly at work, tidying the room, preparing breakfast, packing her lunch.
He loved that she did all that, she was the lady of this house and his heart.
But she also tended to overwork herself many a times and today of all days she shouldn’t be subjected to this.
He followed her to the writing room where she was trying to organize his things on the table.
He saw her muttering curses as she picked up the almost full ashtray and emptied the contents in the dustbin, glaring at him.
“Will you calm down now baby?” he asked but she silently went about her work, arranging some papers on the desk.
He circled the table and hugged her waist, pulling her closer
“You know what Swty, itna stress legi na toh sab kuch bhul” his words were interrupted with her fingers on his lips
“Please aisa kuch mat bol, kahi sachi na ho jaye. Main theek hu, bass thodi nervous hu. Itna bada project kaise handle karungi, wohi soch rahi hu” she muttered resting her head on his chest.
He smiled caressing her hair. “Nervous is very good baby. It will actually help you perform well, Don’t worry ok love?” he placed his lips on her forehead, kissing her multiple times, as an assurance to tone her down.
Sidharth dropped her to work and returned, he had a lot of planning to do.
The coming weekend was her birthday. The first one, after they were together.
And he fully intended to make it a rather special affair for her.
He got to work on his laptop until his alarm rang. He had set it to sync with her lunch hour.
Hurriedly he called her “Baby, how was it?” he bubbled up with excitement
“Nahi abhi nahi hua. Woh kuch clients aa gaye the toh nahi ho paya abhi” she sighed heavily.
“Ok, koi na, chalo more time for you to prepare huh?” Sidharth pepped her up.
“Anyway, did you finish lunch?”he asked
“Nahi abhi mera mann nahi hai” she replied
“kyu baby? Khana kha le na, u will feel better. Nervousness and hunger is definitely not a good combination love” he cooed.
“chal I have an idea, let eat together” he spoke alerting her
“buggu, please abhi tu yaha pe mat aana. M not in the mood” she sulked
“Abey o Paidal, main waha pe nahi aa raha hu, lets eat together virtually. Chal u got to the cafeteria, I will fetch my lunch and call you right back” he disconnected hurriedly.
After exactly 3 minutes Sidharth video called her again, his handsome, smiling face beamed on the screen, instantly making her heart flutter.
He was doing all this to lift up her sullen mood, she knew.
She smiled back, blowing a kiss at him.
“Baby desert baad mein, pehle khana kha lete hai” a smug smile spread on his face making her blush “sidharthhhh” she whispered trying to avoid grabbing attention from her colleagues spread around the cafeteria, but it came out as a breathy moan
“baby jab tu iss awaaz mein mera naam leti hai na, it has a different meaning to it, this is your ping pong voice na?” he teased her Shehnaaz' eyes widened with a blush, slapping her forehead
“mat bol na abhi yeh sab, pleeeasee” she whined
“achha ok ok, have your lunch. I cant see u eating” he spoke rolling a morsel of bhindi and roti.
She nibbled at her food while he constantly tried to perk her up for a good 30 mins.
“Puttu chal main jaa rahi hu, shayad meeting khatam ho gayi” she turned to look at the hustle bustle outside the conference room
“Ok, baby look me” his eyes trained at her “You got this ok? Just turn your magic on plum. I love you baby” he said “I love ur more kullu” she replied, her mood slightly better than from where they had started.
It was late evening when Sidharth strolled out of his writing room awaiting her, and just on cue the doorbell rang.
Before paras could walk out of the kitchen and get the door, he ran towards it knowing it must be her.
But his eyes met a sorry sight. Shehnaaz was crying.
Her face was wet with tears, nose turned red, cheeks flushed.
This means she has probably cried all the way from work.
“What the hell?” he said pulling her inside and moving his hands over her body to figure out if she is hurt or something.
“Kya hua baby, bata pls?” he was sick with worry. And as he took her in his arms she sobbed even louder.
“Fuck what happened, just tell me” his tone a little louder this time.
She shrugged him off her and walked into the terrace. Sidharth was right behind her.
He sat her down on the swing and cupped her cheek to face him.
She looked miserable.
Sidharth gently swiped away her tears kissing her “Don’t just cry love, bata mujhe kya hua? Presentation accha nahi hua?” his words erupted wretching sobs from her.
Her constant weeping was making him go nuts.
He stood up and called Preeti.
“Pri, Shehnaaz is crying, did something happen at work, she didn’t do well in the meeting? Were you there?” he fired questions at his sister.
Shehnaaz was quick on his heels gesturing him to shut up but he held up his palm and silenced her.
“Oh dear” Preeti whined
“Will someone just tell me what happened, she is crying continuously, not even saying anything?” he shouted
“Listen Sid, The presentation went fine, but since Shehnaaz is a fresher, her reporting manager decided to pass on the project to a senior team member. She will still be a part of it, but wont lead of course” she explained
“hell no Pree, it was her idea, she has been working on it since forever now. Just fire whoever that dork is” he retorted
“Sidharth, this is not a joke okay? It’s a calculated decision. She is a fresher, obviously they couldn’t put her in charge of the whole project” Preeti told him
“But Pree cmon yaar, ur the boss, pull some strings man, she’s heartbroken and I cannot see her like this” he rubbed his face, exasperated looking at a crying Shehnaaz, as he spoke
“Just calm down ok, it doesn’t work like this. You know what you are right actually, I could put her in charge, but she has herself told me not to let out our relationship into this mix. She’s a very sensible girl, my doll. This is a corporate world and decisions cannot be made based on emotions or relationships” Preeti explained further
“So chill, I know it must be heart breaking for her, but she’ll get over it. You help her get over it. She still has a long way to go baby, and these bitter-sweet experiences will only help her grow. Don’t you want that? Or do u want her to forever be under your wing?” she asked.
Fair point he thought but still his heart was in pieces seeing his plum cry.
When he didn’t rely back she went on again
“I guess you got my point, So be a sweet bitch that you already are and pacify her bro” she cooed
“fucker” he muttered and disconnected.
He silently went and stood behind her at the edge of the terrace where she was standing.
She heaved a sob again “Main pehle hi test mein fail ho gayi Sidharth” she hid her face in her hands, embarrassed
“tch tch its ok jaan, this is not failure plum” he crooned in his velvety voice
“Think of this as a learning curve, gain some experience with your seniors, shine out of this and you can probably take it over from the next one. Its not the end na jaan” he pacified her
“But maine itni mehnat kari thi, puttu, aur ab mujhe uss gadhe Saurabh ko report karna padega. Meri kismet hi maadi hai” she sniffled
“dekh abhi tu kismet ko kos rahi hai? don’t forget I am a part of that kismet ha” he chuckled making her smile finally
“weren’t you roaring in anger last night baby? mujhe laga tha tu aake ek jhapad lagayegi mujhe, and now ur crying like a baby? Cmon I thought ur stronger than this.” He said rubbing her arms.
She turned around hugging him and cried her heart out all over again, while he just stood there allowing her to empty the hurt out of her system.
After a while when he felt she had calmed down he pinched her chin and tilted her face to him, placing a chaste kiss on her lips
“Shehnaaz you are so dedicated in every thing you do, I am sure you are going to be a winner at the end of this. Take your time, understand things and take it ahead from there.” His thumb caressed her cheek
“Are you getting my point babygirl?” he asked again and she nodded.
“Ya fir ek kaam karte hai, forget all this corporate job and all, get back to being my assistant. Tu bhi khush aur main bhi khush. Kaisa laga idea?” he wiggled his brows grinning at her.
“Like hell” she said imitating him and giggled.
His heart melted at the sight of her happy face
“Abhi main teri boss hu, aur hamesha rahungi samjha? Bada aaya assistant banayega mujhe” she rolled her eyes and put her arms around him.
“I love you mella BFPG” she cooed.
“wait yeh naya hai, sounds interesting, what is BFPG?” he asked and she sweetly replied
“Boyfriend, Philosopher..Guide” He smiled back.
Hmm, about the boyfriend part, its gonna change soon baby, and his thoughts travelled to Lonavala.
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