It had been quite busy for Sidharth and Shehnaaz. On the work front as the world started to normalize, they were flooded with offers and had a lot of pending shoots to finish with. Sidharth will get busy with his individual work commitments and so will Shehnaaz. Although she had rented a separate flat, she was sure Sid will not let her go to stay and even she never wanted to go and live all alone leaving him to miss her.

Post the lockdown and as they had been together for almost a year now, their understanding too has grown. Sid has always been a family man and so was Sana equally lovable and loving to his family. They had quite a few offers from producers from the Punjabi industry. Some wanted to cast Sana in a music video and some wanted to cast Sid and Sana together in music albums and adverts. While there also were some who wanted either of them or both as the brand ambassadors. Although Shehnaaz has grown to be quite a big name in the industry and had continuous line ups of brand promotions and ad shoots, she never forgot where she had started from. Her this quality to stay grounded even after such a massive exposure and being all famous suddenly took everyone by surprise. The only thing she missed in Mumbai despite having Sid and mom and his family around was her family, especially her mother and Shehbaaz.

One fine day post work while both of them were chilling on his balcony with Sid's special chai, he found Sana in her own thoughts
"Kya hua baby?? Kya soch rahi hai tu?" as he asked her this looking at her, he found her eyes welling up and she wiped with a smile.

"Kuchh nai.....bus mummy ki yaad aa rahi thi... Tujhe pata hai Sidharttt... abhi naa ittani thand hogi....like bho jada....matalab razai ke bina so nahi sakte Punjab me....tuje pata aise naa jaise hi sham hone lagti hai... Ab waha to jagah bhot hotti naa....sare log apne apne gharo me aag jala lete hain aur sweater shawl odh ke baith jate hain... ittana miss karti hoon main"

Sid smiled listening to it and wanted her to empty her sorrows by talking about it so that it gets out of her system "Kya baat kar rahi?? Aur...aur bata naa...aur kya kya karte?" he asks her with excitement and it instantly brightens her mood and she giggles that flutters his heart.

"Aise nahi bataungi... pehle kissi de.... energy aati hai naa... kittana bolna padega mujhe" as she says, Sid chuckles

"Babyyyyy....kissi hi kyu.... bahotttt kuchh de deta hoon... waise bhi bahot time se kuchh .... Dekh mom nahi hai abhi mauka sahi hai..you can scream... bol moti....moti...bol naaa" and he pokes a finger in her waist making her wiggle and giggle.

"Noooooo.....aisa kuchh nahi ho raha hai... tum ladko ka sahi hota hai naa....kabhi bhi baithe baithe mood ban jata hai.... Girls ka nahi hota aise.... Kissi de chal" she says hugging him and burying her face in his neck planting kisses with the audible smacks.

He laughs aloud "Haan... ladko ka aisa hi hota hai aur tera mood main bana dunga.... Kyaa yaar tu mauka gawa deti hai....itni khoobsurat sham hai.... Let me teach you how to make mood...hmm" and he kisses her shoulders while his hands roam freely inside her tee unhooking her inner wear. Sana twitches and slaps him lightly laughing "Nahi bola naa...tujhe sunna hai yaa nahi"

Sid is as usual in his elements "Haan bola naa.... Come on yaar biwi.. aise mood banake kaun nahi bolta hai... Tera har baar ka natak hai ye... uksa do uske baad no bebu....aaj nahi sun raha main... I want you...samjhi" he grits his teeth pinching her mouth and that makes her giggle.

"Bahot hasi aa rahi hai naa.... abhi sab hasi gayab ho jaygi meri jaan....
nahi cheekhi naa tu to Sidharth naam nahi mera" and he scoops her in his arms and throws her on the bed lightly and they make out to their heart's content. Sidharth kisses her fervently and his urgency makes her shy. She hides in his chest kissing at his heart and he smiles everytime she does that and kisses her forehead.

"Wowww.... maza aa gaya baby... After such a long time... Tu to boli girls ke sath aise ekdum se nahi hota.... laga to nahi ki tera mann nahi hai"

"Husband ji aap bhot jyada besharam ho gaye hain... Ab meri kya galti hai....tu hai hi itna hot... Aisi harkatein aur itna sab karega to kisi ka bhi mood change ho jayga naa....chal door hatt... aur chai pila....hayyyy ammaaa.... Kittana thak gayi main" she says pulling the quilt over her.

He laughs loudly "Aww.....thak gayi? Kiya to kuchh nahi.... Aalsi hai bey tu.... Ab jab thak hi gayi hai... to ek kaam karta hoon..aur thaka deta hoon.... Fir chai bana ke pilaunga" and he pulled her holding her waist and kissed on her nape.

"Kutteeeee.......door hatt.... Siddharttttt nahiiiiiiii....aaammaaaa.... noooooo naaa pleaseeeee" he laughed and bit her cheeks "Abe chill kar mazak kar raha tha.... ruk chai lata hoon then teri kahani continue karenge....hmm.... Bol na moti"

In sometime Sidharth comes with 2 cups of tea and they sit comfortably resting on the bed. The night has fallen and it is dark outside. Mumbai weather is breezy in winters "Haan bata moti.... kya bol rahi thi.. Punjab me kya hota hai aur?"

"Hayyy...thand me...pata tujhe... khane ke maze hi alag hai.... Makke ki roti chulhe pe banti hai gav me... aur sarso ka saag.... bade bade bartan me... Meri daddi batati hain unke time naa aise khet se direct hi sarso sab todi aur wahi pe chule pe chada diya badi hi handi me.... aur wo naa chule ki aag me dheere dheere 2-4 hrs pakta tha... Hayyyy muh me pani aa gaya... 2 winters nikal gaye mummy ke hath ka sarso ka saag nahi khaya.... Aur pata pinniii....ummm.. pani aa gaya"

While she was telling him, he asks her "Pinni matlab?"
"Hayyyy tune nahi khai kabhi? Ummm...wo banate hain naa.... haan aate ke laddoo..... ghee and dry fruits dal ke... fir naa revdiyan aati.... ganna... hum chotte hote the naa....khet se tod ke ganne khate the cheel cheel ke.... Kya maze aate the.... Bhot yaad aa rahi yaar mummy ki.... saal bhar ho gya nahi mili"

She again sounded sad and he tried to cheer her up "Abe chill kar.... mom ko bolna mom bhi bana dengi sarso ka saag... Mummy se receipe pooch lenge.....aise sad nahi hote meri jaan.. Aane de mom ko... bolta hoon Sana ko sarso ka saag khana hai.. bana do"

She smiled and just hummed at the thought. Few days pass by and they get busy with work and shoots and fittings. Sid had been shooting for a show and Sana is busy in endorsement and brand shoots. Just while she packs up she gets a call from Sid

"Baby....sun naa... Let's go for a drive.... mera pack up jaldi ho gaya hai... I will pick you up in 20.... dinner bahar karenge" and in another half an hour Sid picks her up from the shoot location.

"Hiiiii.... aaj jaldi kaise pack up ho gaya? Main nikalne hi wali thi 10-15 mins me achha hua tera call aa gaya... hum jaa kahan rahe hain? Aur mujhe change to karne de.... in kapdo me kaise jaungi restaurant? Thode aur achhe kapde change karu naa" she says perplexed.

"Abe yaar paka mat.... chill kar... You are looking good... ek bhot mast restaurant hai....reviews mast hai uske food ke... we are going there.. idhar hi hai bus 10 min me pahuch jayenge"

He says and they drive to the place. It wasn't crowded. The manager greets them and they take a seat. Sid asks the manager of their most famous dish and the manager informs all the chef's recommendations while the seasonal has sarso ka saag and makke ki roti with white makhhan. Sid smiles at Sana "Sarso ka saag aur makke ki roti khaye? Reviews khafi achhe the jisne ye bataya tha... Let's try!"

Sana giggles listening her favorite and him wanting to eat it to make her happy "Haan chal.. Lekin main jyada nahi khaungi.... only 1 roti...it is heavy naa" while the order is placed, they chit chat about their day and shoot and Sana uploads some insta-stories leaving her fans frenzied over speculating a SidNaaz date night.

The order arrives and Sid rubs his hands looking at the sarso ka saag laden with white butter and jaggery "Moti.... Chalu ho jaa... thoda jyada bhi khayegi to bhi koi tension nahi... extra work out kar lena.... Ya ½ cup apple cider gatak jana... Khushboo dekh... Kha khaa... garam garam jaldi"

He says serving the saag in both their plates and Sana giggles "Hmmm... Khushboo sach me ekdum Punjab me aati hai waisi hi hai... kha lungi ½ extra feel hua to"

And as she takes the first bite, her eyes well up again while she chews "Bilkul mummy ke hatho jaisa taste hai... almost same to same meri mummy banati hain Sidhartttt..... Tu khayga naa kabhi to tujhe bhi same hi feel hota... inke chef pakka Punjab ke honge"

And she sobs a little while enjoying the close to one her mummy makes. She asks for ½ roti more and Sid gestures the manager. As the roti arrives and the waiter serves her a full she stops him "Nahi nahi.... muje sirf ½ hi chaiye" and that's when she hears something familiar

"Sanaaa.... poori kha le.. koi moti nahi hogi" she turns back to the voice and finds her mummy standing smiling at her. She jumps off the seat and hugs her mummy crying.

"Ammaaaaaa... aap sachchi aaye hain... ye aapne banaya?? Kab aaye aap aur mujhe kyu nahi bataya aur kaise aaye achanak?" Sana shoots a series of questions still dazed and in denial that her mummy could be there. And soon she hears claps and see Neetu didi, Preeti didi, mom, jiju and even her maasi entering the restaurant smiling and laughing and screaming "Surpriseeeeeeeeeee"

She was totally taken by surprise and looked at Sidharth while he hugs her tightly kissing her forehead "Oyeee... bus bus moti..... mummy aur maasi aaj hi aaye... Tera bday hai naa parso.... let the celebration begin... happy??"

Sana is left spell bound listening to his care and love for her. He knew she was missing her mom and he made her fly down to Mumbai, arranged to make her favorite sarso ka saag by her mom even his entire family is happy to see her happy. Looks like this birthday will truly be special for her with all her loved ones by her side. However she will miss her brother and papa.

They enjoy the sarso ka saag made by her mom. And as they leave he whispers to her "Biwi.... mummy aa gayi hai it is ok... lekin mujhe akele neend nahi aaygi... Maa ke aate hi bechare pati ko mat bhool jana.... Hmm.... I can't sleep without hugging you and kissing you good night"

Neetu didi listen the last line and chuckle while she says "Aunty hum sab ghar chalte hain.... wahan enjoy karenge, baatein karenge fir aap log mere sath mere ya Preeti ke ghar chaliye... aap logo ke liye room ready hai"

Sana's mother smiles and nods in a yes. Neetu didi pats Sid's back and whispers slowly "Le kar diya tera problem solve"

He winks with a laugh and reverts "Thanks aur aane wale baki din bhi dekh lena... please"

They high five and the rest of the three days were spend with numerous surprise by Sid for his Shehnaaz and they all celebrated her birthday away from the media glare at a privately owned villa with entire family staying together for two days eating, playing games, chit chatting and laughing.

Her mom and maasi are gone and they both too return to the work. Sana thanks Sid

"Thank you Sidhart.... Ye mera best birthday tha aaj tak kaa" and he kisses her forehead "Anytime biwi.... ye to shuruwat hai...babyyyy... Lekin mera return gift to dede"

Sana chuckles and pulls the belt of her robe revealing her new nighty that Neetu didi had gifted her and kisses Sidharth "Kaisi lag rahi hai?"

And he again says something that makes her chuckle "Bina uske jyada achhi lagegi..... hahahaha" and soon their night wear join the pile on the floor and they sleep hugging each other content and smiling.

That's how Sidharth takes cares of her smallest of wishes and surprises her everytime. His efforts had been visible like it had never been before. He makes all the efforts just to see his Shehnaaz smile and happy. And that's what had made their relationship strong. He loves her like no other. They take care of each other's small needs and wishes while still being their mischievous selves to keep the romance alive.