Hamesha Wala Pyaar – Chapter 66
"Abey O, Dhoom ki Uday Chopda, tu apne kaam se kaam rakh samjhi" Sidharth chastised Shehnaaz, irritated when she would not stop her ooh and aaah cooing over Mohit & Gunni.
"Turant tune shadi, bacche sab kuch imagine kar liya? I told u let them figure it out for themselves" he was annoyed.
"Toh maine kaunsa unko jaake bola hai? main bass tujhe bol rahi hu na?" she said trying to control her giggle, feeling intimidated by his raised voice.
"Tujhe hamesha chillana hota hai mere pe" she muttered falling back on the bed, slightly annoyed herself.
"Chilla nahi raha hu sweetheart, but tu subah se wohi bol rahi hai, unn dono ke pass dekh dekh ke hass rahi hai, making them awkward" he came to sit near her and toned down his voice, sensing a tear jerker argument ahead.
The morning had started beautifully, with the whole family gathered in the dining room for breakfast, Shehnaaz opened all her gifts from last night in front of everyone.
She was like a 5-year-old whose eyes shone at the sight of the gift stacks wrapped in colorful paper.
She went around the house, jumping merrily and thanking them all, as everyone around couldn't help but join in her contagious happiness.
After lunch, they had all left for Mumbai, leaving Sidharth, Shehnaaz, Mohit and Gunni behind, as they had decided on a quick detour to the Machaan before they left for the city themselves.
As they were getting ready for the Machaan, Sidharth and Shehnaaz were having a tiff over Shehnaaz trying to egg Gunni and Mohit, teasing them with subtle innuendos.
Shehnaaz scurried out of the car, excitedly, pulling Gunkirat along with her as they reached the spot.
Sidharth started to leave too, but Mohit stopped him "abbey rukk, garmi lag rahi hai, baith idhar hi, can't do without AC man" he said flapping his shirt collar.
Taking this seclusion as an opportunity, Sidharth decided to confront Mohit.
"Kya ho raha hai? I mean u and Gunni" he cocked his brow, looking at Mohit who's gaze was fixed at the two girls squealing over something atop the Machan.
"Kya ho raha hai?" Mohit asked back, feeling a bit flustered.
"U dick, people are not blind ok? And also no one is a child, it is evident that there is something more to u guys than what meets the eye" Sidharth turned the AC off, and pulled the pane down to light a smoke, offering one to Mohit as well.
He declined at first, but then quickly glanced at the girls, turned his face away and took two three hasty drags from Sidharths cigarette and puffed it out, flapping his hands to drive away the smoke.
"See, this is what I mean. This chu***giri that your doing" he scoffed at Mohit.
"So, no point covering your ass now. Out with it, whatever it is" Sidharth commanded.
Mohit knew he was caught and decided to end the 'i-don't-know-wat-u-talking-bout' charade.
"I think m falling for her man" Mohit turned to face Sidharth and spoke earnestly.
"she's like... she something else man. Never seen someone as mind blowing as her, Sidharth. From the first time I met her, I just could take my eyes off her yaar, and then I just couldn't get her off my mind" he rubbed his forehead, sheepishly smiling
"Tu believe nahi karega, I have met her every single day after that dinner. Kuch na kuch bahana karke, I just had to see her" he glanced back at Gunni, looking at her like she's an angel with two wings.
Sidharth knew that look too well.
It mirrored his face, when he looked at his Plum.
"She is so sorted in life, independent, head strong, and at the same time so vulnerable" Mohit spoke again.
"Least bit interested in my money. Infact she insists on paying half her share every time we grab a coffee or something" he revered.
"Daru mat pi, cigarette mat pi, gaali mat bak, bol bol ke paka deti hai, but bh***chod uspe bhi pyaar aa raha hai mujhe. She's asking me to take it a bit slow, but you know me man, mera sab kuch over the top hi hota hai, I can't hold it in when m happy" he said haplessly staring at Sidharth, as if awaiting his verdict.
Sidharth looked at him for a beat and a huge ass grin covered his face the next moment.
"Gaya beta tu kaam se, u seem to be in it, deep" he chuckled at his bestie who seemed to have fallen hard.
"Wohi toh, I will be eternally thankful to you and Shehnaaz, bro. For Gunn" he threw his head back, sighing audibly with a soft smile on his face.
"Yeh sab toh theek hai, but a word of caution" Sidharth's tone was clipped, as he issued a warning.
"Don't let this be just a bout of excitement rushing thru u, which will wear off after a little while. if you are certain about this, as in long term, only then proceed. She is my family now, M just trying to look out for her, bro" Sidharth puffed out.
"ok mere family man, I get it, if I screw up, u will have my balls, STIR FRIED I got it" he said throwing his hands up, as a peace offering.
"But what about your family? Will they be cool?" Sidharth asked
"The day my family somes to know about this, I will be married the next month dude" Mohit replied "You know how hysterical they become at the mention of weddings. Shaadiyaan Rachana un sab ka favorite pastime hai, and after Garima, I am obviously the next in line to get butchered" he explained, his overwhelming family situation.
"They all love Shehnaaz, and m sure they will be happy to welcome her cousin in the family fold. Dono more or less same hi hai, bass teri wali 5 saal ki hai aur meri wali 10 saal ki" Mohit cackled on his own joke habitually.
"I don't believe I am having this conversation with you, teri wali meri wali... god" Sidharth groaned, pulling out another smoke.
While these two were at it in the car, a similar conversation was brewing on the Machaan.
"Gunniye, meri buggiye, hayyee mujhe yakeen nahi ho raha hai. Tu aur Mohit bhaiyya?? Shit shit shit m so excited for you guys" Shehnaaz gushed jumping with joy.
"shaant ho ja meri laado, chill kar, kya bacchon jaise kood rhi hai? abhi humne time lena hai thoda aur, till I am absolutely sure about this" Gunni said sounding a little less excited
"chup kar, saali, itni acchi baat hai yeh aur tu muh sada rahi hai" Shehnaaz quipped
"Mujhe aisa kyu lag raha hai ki main Mohit se baat kar rahi hu? Woh bhi yehi baccho wali harkatein karta hai" Gunni knitted her brows
"Aur mujhe lag raha hai, main Sidharth se baat kar rahi hu, woh bhi teri tarah hi muh saadta hai, pakau" Shehnaaz retorted, scowling at her cousin.
Gunni rolled her eyes in exasperation "Shehnaaz yeh Momo hai toh sahi banda, but bohot baccha sa hai yaar, abhi shuru shuru mein sab accha lagta hai, but mujhe pata nahi thoda time leke decide karungi. Tab tak tu apna muh band rakhi, kisiko kuch batana nahi hai ghar pe, main aap hi bata dungi jab theek time ho. Samjhi?" Gunni looked at her as she giggled.
"Dekh bata rahi hu, agar kise nu v daseya na, ksam lage mnu jutti phad ke tera bootha laal karna aa maine" Gunkirat was threatening her and just that time, Mohit and Sidharth stepped up.
Mohit paced to them with a confused expression "Oye meri behen ko bhoot bol rahi hai tu?" he feigned anger talking to his girl, referring to Shehnaaz.
"Abey idiot, bhoot nahi bola, usne bola jutti se muh laal karungi. She said Bootha, which means face" Sidharth explained walking towards Shehnaaz and pulling her close and pecking the top of her head.
"Oye hoye, tu bada seekh gaya Punjabi. hain?" Mohit teased him
"Tu ruk, tu bhi din raat sunega na, tu bhi seekh jayega" he chuckled.
"But all said and done, we are both so happy for you and Gunni" he smiled speaking to them but looked at Shehnaaz "hai na baby?" he asked her and they all huddled closer for a group hug.
They all gathered back at Ashok Villa, as Shehnaaz was saying her goodbyes to Rashmi and Ramlal kaka with a heavy heart.
Going back meant more separation from her babies.
She knew if Sidharth was reluctant to allow them in the bedrooms at Ashok villa, there was a slim chance of him allowing Mama, Mami and Raju in his plush Mumbai home.
She had accepted her defeat beforehand and didn't even bring up the topic to take them back.
She sat on the porch stairs as the trio gathered near her, sniffing and whimpering.
Her throat was choked with emotions as she wordlessly hugged them and wept, kissing them.
Mohit and Gunni started off in his car, waving towards Sidharth and Shehnaaz who was feeling wrenched at the separation from her babies.
Sidharth couldn't help but look at her fondly.
He could do anything, absolutely anything for his doll, to be happy, even if that meant tolerating the company of her babies, which he had also grown fond of over the time.
In a spur of the moment, he just opened the car door and rolled his tongue to blow his customary whistle meant for the dogs, gesturing them to get inside the car.
Shehnaaz and even the dogs took a moment to realize what was happening when he again shouted "Mami, Rajbeer, Mama, get inside" he waved his finger towards the car, as the dogs scurried and got inside one by one, obeying him.
A teary eyed Shehnaaz walked silently towards him, still confused with his actions
"What?? Mummy daddy ko chhod ke bohot reh liye, abhi hamare sath hi rahenge" he said smugly, and everything around her was suddenly blur.
Shehnaaz let out a loud happy cry and jumped into his arms, kissing him across his face, muttering thank yous and I love yous on loop.
Her eyes watered, but her face was beaming with a beautiful smile that ignited warmth in his body.
Wasn't that what he wanted to live for? Her happiness?
He too smiled elated, hugging her tight as she squealed with joy.
They returned home as a family this time.
Sidharth was beyond relieved, as he was the one to endure their over emotional video calls every morning.
He was the one who had caused the abrupt separation, and today he was a happy man knowing he had filled in the gaps.
Throughout the journey back home, Shehnaaz was dripping with elation and subsequently with love for him.
The beautiful smile on her way just wouldn't wipe off, as she discussed her plans of taking her babies to the beach, buying them cute doggie outfits, taking them to a dog spa.
Today it was all about them.
Sidharth was simply happy because his Shehnaaz was happy. Beyond happy.
They soon reached home, and Sidharth called for Paras "Beta, aaj se inki responsibility teri. Regularly ound pe le jana, inko thoda nayi jagah ke hisaab se potty train kar le, aur har mahine inko vet ke paas bhi jana hota hai. Tu actually ek kaam kar, Ramlal se baat kar, woh sab kuch samjha dega tujhe. Theek hai?" he was instructing Paras who looked visibly surprised at his employers sudden change over for canines.
He was even more surprised when he heard their quirky names.
Sidharth crouched down on the ground and scrubbed the dogs head and neck, speaking to them fondly, as if trying to make them feel welcome to their new home.
"Mami, don't bite baby" he cooed to Mami, who was trying to chew the side of his palm playfully when he heard Shehnaaz's scream.
He turned around shocked and rushed to the bedroom, with his heart plummeting in his throat.
"Yeh sab kisne kiya?" Shehnaaz strained her vocal chords, making Sidharth gulp down a ball formed in his throat.
The moment he was anticipating was finally here.
He braced his shoulders and scratched his stubbled jaw walking towards her, like a scared child who was about to be shouted upon by his mother for being naughty.
"Rabbba mereya" she whined spanking her thighs in frustration "maine itne acche se jod ke rakha tha sab kuch, jaise hi door khola, pura mera upar girr gaya" she cried looking at the sorry mess of clothes fallen around her like an avalanche of snow.
"hadd hi hoti hai carelessness ki, kitna karu main baar baar?" she yelled again, looking at him, while he just stood their dutifully waiting for her to get over her angry fit.
After a while when she was done ranting in hindi, English and Punjabi and took a break from her shouting he went closer and held her wet face in his palms "baby m sorry" he licked his lips nervously "uss din jaldi jaldi packing karne ke chakkar mein mere se ho gaya. Galti se" he touched his ears in an apology and looked at her with his lips upturned.
She couldn't help but smile and forget her anger at his scared, cute, expression.
And all was well again.
They spent the whole evening, resetting the clothes back amidst some cheerful banter and happy smiles that not only covered their faces but also reached their hearts.
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