IN CALIFORNIA
The next morning, both couples are sitting together in a single room and discussing “what to do next?”
Sidharth:- I bought land here 5 months back to set up my own company. At that time, I didn't know that this situation would arise, and I had to shift here. But it is good….. No?.... Now my mind is clear about what I have to do next. I am going to start my own company. It will take some time because first I have to design the company, then some legal procedures, and so on. ( to Cabir ) What do you want to do? A job….or something else.
Cabir:- for now, I have to look for a decent job because I have Navya and the baby’s responsibilities. But when I have enough money, I will think about the other option.
Shehnaaz:- Cabir, if money is the problem, then you can take it from me. I have some of my savings. You can use it to fulfill your dream.
Sidharth:- yup! I can also arrange some funds through my sources.
Cabir:- No, Sidharth…… you don’t have to do anything for me. You are also going to set up your company, so just focus on that.
Shehnaaz:- what rubbish….. Cabir, we are your friends. If we do not help you, then who will?
Sidharth:- and ya….. You don’t have to be tense about Navya and the baby. Shehnaaz and I are always there for you guys.
Cabir:- I know that……… but…
Shehnaaz:- no IFs and BUTs….. You are doing what you want to, and that is final.
Having no other option, Cabir agreed, but on the condition that he will repay all the amount to them and for a time being he will look for a job. After this discussion, Cabir and Navya left to take a rest, keeping Navya’s condition in mind.
Here, Sidharth lies down on the bed keeping his head on Shehnaaz’s lap, and in an instant her hands start doing work, i.e., caressing his hair. His eyes are closed, feeling her touch. After a moment, she bends and kisses his forehead, giving him peace.
Shehnaaz is lost in deep thoughts as she wants to ask something from him, but is scared of his reaction.
Somewhere, Sidharth got the idea that there is something stupid running in her mind because the way her fingers are running in his hair is unusual. He doesn't need eyes to see her expressions; his heart is enough to know about the state of her mind.
Sidharth:- ( with closed eyes ) ask, What do you want to ask? Don’t keep it in your mind. I promise I will act maturely.
Shehnaaz is not shocked to hear him because she is well aware of the fact that they don’t need words or eyes to know others' situations. But still, she is nervous.
Shehnaaz:- ( nervously ) Sidharth, I also want to do a job.
Sidharth:- so?
He just simply asked because he didn’t get her exact point.
Shehnaaz:- ( while fondling with her fingers ) so…… can I?
Sidharth opens his eyes jerkily and asks with a wide-open mouth.
Sidharth:- Are you asking my permission to follow your dream?
Shehnaaz kept silent, and her silence was enough for him to understand that the answer was yes. He palms his face and shifts from her lap to the pillow. He extends his forearm for her while calling her.
Sidharth:- Come here.
Shehnaaz silently lies down while keeping her head on his bicep, whereas he takes her in his embrace and tangles her legs with his.
Sidharth:- Shehnaaz, when I told you to pack everything then, why did you forget such an important thing?
Shehnaaz:- ( while frowning ) what I forget?
Sidharth:- ( with a sharp glare ) YOUR BRAIN…... Why did you leave your brain in INDIA?
Shehnaaz hits his chest hard, which does not affect him.
Sidharth:- no….. Seriously…… How can you even think that? Shehnaaz, you are mine, but it’s your life too. You don’t have to ask anything before doing something for yourself. Not now, not in the future. I am nobody who will stop you from doing what you want to. Do whatever you want to and Ya… if you want some advice or suggestions, then I am always there for you. Ok?
In the end, he kisses her forehead after putting some brain in her. After thinking about his words, she finally realized what she had just asked.
Shehnaaz:- ( pouting cutely ) sorry……
Sidharth:- you should be…...
Shehnaaz:- Are you upset with me?
Sidharth:- yup!!
He smirks inwardly and turns his face showing his sadness, but his arms are still wrapped around her waist.
Shehnaaz:- Now, I have to pacify you?
Sidharth:- hmm ( while biting his inner cheeks to stop his smile )
Shehnaaz pouts, seeing him upset, and snuggles in his neck like a baby. She lifts herself and lies down on his chest; his hands follow her movements and are still in their place. Feeling her completely on his own, he bites his lower lip.
Shehnaaz dragged her body and came face-to-face with him. She bends down towards his left cheek and kisses it slowly while lingering her lips there for more than a minute.
Shehnaaz:- ( while looking in his eyes ) Still upset?
Sidharth nods, being greedy because he wants more kisses.
This time, Shehnaaz kisses his other cheek in the same manner and rubs the tip of her nose in the same place, cutely. But this time, a small chuckle left his mouth, which was enough for her to understand his drama.
Shehnaaz:- You are doing drama?
In reply, Sidharth shows her all his teeth with a grin. Seeing this, Shehnaaz boiled in anger and started hitting him with her delicate hands. While doing so, she sat on his abdomen and with her continuous moment their most intimate organs brushed together, which was enough to earn a small groan from him.
Sidharth turns their position immediately and hovers over her. It took a few seconds for Shehnaaz to understand what had just happened, and when she did, her cheeks turned tomato red.
Whereas Sidharth’s hormones go a little out of control. His breaths are also not stable. Her one touch down there is enough to make him go mad for her in desire. He looks at her with his dark brown orbs filled with love and passion.
Feeling his intense gaze on her, she too looks into his eyes, forgetting her shyness. Understanding his needs, she lifts her head a little to capture his lips. Whereas Sidharth lowered his head to make it easy for her, and finally, their lips matched, creating havoc in the pit of their stomach.
At first, the kiss is slow, but their desires are at their peak. Sidharth puts his hands beside her head to balance himself and not to crush her under his weight.
After breaking the kiss, Sidharth folds his knees to balance himself on the bed between her legs. He bends down towards her lips and crashes them with his while holding her neck in his firm grip. This time, he took charge of the kiss, so the kiss is full of desire.
The kiss lasted more than a minute because of Sidharth’s stamina. Then he moves down and starts kissing her jaw, making her a moaning mess. He is giving her sloppy wet kisses on her jaw and neck.
After cherishing her whole neck, he slides her top from her left shoulder and starts his torture there. He gives her a bite there and leaves when it turns a deep red shade. Till now, Shehnaaz is enchanting his name in every breath.
His gaze turned a little soft seeing his art on her shoulder. He sucks the bite with utmost care, earning a soft, sensual moan from her.
Shehnaaz:- Sidhart……...h……
Sidharth:- hmmm….
Saying this, he lay down on her with his head between her neck and shoulder. His eyes are closed to control himself while his arms are protectively wrapped around her waist. They were both silent, and this silence was peaceful for them.
After some time, Shehnaaz turns their position with great difficulty and faces him with a beautiful smile. Her smile brought a smile to his lips, too. He changed his position and kept his head on the pillow while pulling her closer. Whereas her hand moves towards his beard, and her fingers start moving there automatically.
After almost 10 minutes, Sidharth broke the silence between them.
Sidharth:- Don’t you think that nowadays you are giving more attention to my beard than to me?
Shehnaaz:- ( teasingly ) Is that so?
Sidharth nods with a small smile, and Shehnaaz shrugs her shoulders, not knowing the reason behind it.
These lovebirds are happy in their little world, but in India, the situation is opposite. In DIXIT’S VILLA, Innaya is the one who is very much furious with Shehnaaz because she snatched her possessions and her dream of becoming MRS.SIDHARTH MALHOTRA. She is finding ways to get Sidharth back, and for this, she is manipulating her mother and Varsha with her crocodile tears.
Varsha comes to Dixit's house frequently to visit Innaya because she loves her like her daughter. She is fully trapped in her web of fake love.
Divya:- don’t know what happened to my daughter, Varsha? She is not having any of her meals properly.
Saying this, she caresses her daughter's hair, who is sitting beside her with a gloomy face.
Varsha:- What is this, Innaya? Why are you not having food properly? Don’t take your health so lightly.
Innaya:- So, what can I do, maa? He just left me. How can he? Doesn’t he know how much I love him? Is my love or your love nothing in front of his love? I hate him so much for doing this with you.
Varsha:- don’t hate him bachha….. There is no fault of his. All this happened because of that girl who came into our lives like a storm and destroyed it in seconds.
Seeing this, Innaya smirks because somewhere she is winning in manipulating her against Shehnaaz. Seeing all the fakeness, Kiran makes a very bad face. Before Innaya does more drama and earns sympathy, Arjun comes inside with his wife. Seeing them all become attentive towards them.
Kiran:- ( excitedly ) What did the doctor say?
Manish:- arey baba….. Let them sit first, then start your interrogation.
Arjun and Asha sit down and chuckle, seeing the family's curious looks. They both share a look before turning their gaze towards them.
Arjun:- the reports are positive………. We are expecting.
Hearing this, all jump on them for a hug and congratulate them. But Innaya becomes furious. She doesn't want history to repeat. She doesn’t want to give her rights to others. Without anyone's notice, she runs into her room.
To be continued…