In the previous chapter, Shehnaaz landed in Canada to meet Sidharth. Long part so read at leisure ❤
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Sidharth hired a cab and placed bags inside the dickey, he felt his heartbeat raised. She is looking so beautiful and her mere presence is exciting him very much. He noticed Shehnaaz sitting inside the car which disappointed him, he thought he will open the door for her as he does in movies and dramas but soon reality hit him hard that this is not a drama but real life. Everything can't go as per his thinking. He started to fantasise about her but he can't let her know about this.

He dreams about their happily married life and thier future together. He won't have any problem with her figure but his heart bleeds whenever he sees people commenting negatively about her. How can people judge her because of her body? He started to respect her and grow feelings towards her, the ring which he wore also contain many emotions for him because he never gotten hitched to anyone till now like other actors who take relationships as a game. He always wanted to know how it feels in reality when someone gets engaged and how it feels when distance occupies. They are yet to know many things about each other, can they ever show trust for each other?

"We need to reach today Sidharth", he heard Shehnaaz's voice and flinched as he was zoned off. He started to think about them again, he will be highly disappointed if they end up like many couples in this industry. He has that fear of separation from her. He wants to gain her trust and want to let her know only she is his life partner nobody else. He sat beside her and closed the door of the car, he heard Shehnaaz's giggling sound which looked magical and soothing to him. How beautiful she looks while laughing, he thought.

"Have you gone mad? What were you thinking?", Shehnaaz asked raising eyebrows

"N... Nothing ", Sidharth said without looking at her. He wants to scream that he is growing some feelings towards her but he can't. He always gives bolt and blunt answers to everyone but in front of her today he started to stammer because he don't want to tell her about his feelings. He doesn't want to make them official until he is sure that they can face anything. He is scared, what if popularity changed her? Or just because of fans someday they just need to pretend happily but inside the house, their love dies? What if they broke up because of a misunderstanding? He doesn't like to show off. He still tried uploading a picture of them to keep that photo safe to show her in future which turned out to be his mistake when he noticed comments. Why only her? Why only a girl? Thoughts came into his mind

"Hope you didn't face any problem ", Sidharth asked softly and noticed Shehnaaz lying her head uncomfortably on the headboard of the seat. She was changing her position to get a comfortable position to look outside but was unable to get any. Sidharth understood that and stepped near her, he placed her head on his shoulder by his hands and caressed her cheeks. Shehnaaz shivered to feel his cold hand on her cheeks, she turned and looked into his eyes. Sidharth passed a smile and caressed her open hair softly, Shehnaaz smiled back and kissed his shoulder softly.

"No Sidharth", Shehnaaz whispered and continued looking outside. Sidharth held her waist to protect her from falling, sensing his hand Shehnaaz sat back with a jerk and looked at him.

"S... Sorry", Sidharth apologized as he thought Shehnaaz felt uncomfortable but the truth was something else. Shehnaaz looked at him and understood what he is thinking, she is comfortable with him. She jerked because he touched her waist suddenly and she was shocked to react.

"Don't be. You can hold me with the right. I was shocked to react as it was unexpected from you", Shehnaaz said and held his hand which was resting on his thigh and another one was on the window. Sidharth smiled and sighed in relief that at least he didn't make a girl feel uncomfortable around him. He was ashamed of himself for taking another step. He looked at their hand and smiled, her touch made him shiver. Shehnaaz again placed her head on his shoulder with a smile and encircled one hand around his shoulder. She gestured for him to hold her waist. When Sidharth held her waist, she placed her hand on his. She closed her eyes feeling peace, she felt like she is in heaven. Nobody made her feel comfortable and safe like he did.

Most of the time she needed to be careful when working as people find reasons to touch a girl. His arms are like home to her. If they stay like this forever then she is ready to stay unmarried her whole life. She looked at Sidharth from the corner of her eyes and noticed him looking straight, after a few seconds she found him looking at her. Her breath hitched with the intense gaze, she closed her eyes acting to sleep. After some time she felt his hand caressing her cheeks softly, Shehnaaz shivered with his touch and closed her eyes very tightly, whenever she feels his care and love, she feels on top of the world. She never felt this with anyone, the way he cares and protects shows that he is a gentleman. After some time they reached, Sidharth pulled her bag out and asked her to come behind him. Shehnaaz was about to pay the bill when the driver told her that Sidharth had already paid him, when Shehnaaz asked why he replied "because you are my family" which felt very special to her. She repeated his words in her mind "I'm his family"

"Welcome", Sidharth said opening the door of his room and switching on the lights. Shehnaaz entered the hall and noticed everything was in its place unlike what Rita told her when she was informing her that she is going to meet Sidharth. Rita was making fun of Sidharth that he mess everything up and that she have to clean the mess after going into his apartment but here she felt she will make his room dirty with her dirty shoes. She opened her shoes and sat on the sofa.

"Wait I will bring water for you", Sidharth said and ran towards the kitchen to take water for Shehnaaz.

"I don't...", Shehnaaz was about to stop him but he left. Shehnaaz chuckled seeing him and went behind him to see his kitchen which was attached to the hall. His apartment is on the 3rd floor and is very classy, she noticed the kitchen is also very clean. There is no dirty plate or mark on the tiles. Shehnaaz started to make a video to show Rita, she has wrong assumptions about her son and if Rita will see this she will feel proud. She wants to clear up her misunderstanding.

"Why are you making a video?", Sidharth asked and handed her a glass of water. Shehnaaz thanked him and took a few sips of water just for him and place the glass aside

"To send it to Rita mom. She would be shocked because she used to tell me you are laz...", Shehnaaz was telling Sidharth about her reason but Sidharth interrupted her in middle

"You know how much parents like to insult children ", Sidharth said and washed the glass which Shehnaaz used. He felt insulted when he heard his mother was calling him lazy and making fun of him. Here he is trying to make a good impression on her but his mother is ruining everything. Damn parents. Why do they need to insult thier children in front of everyone?

"Yes I know but they love us too. Their insult held hidden care for us. They know with whom they can talk about our real personalities. And they will never hear a word against us from someone. And I will accept the real you Sidharth, it doesn't matter if you are a hygienic person or clumsy ", Shehnaaz said and gave him a towel to clean his hand which was hanging behind the door. Sidharth smiled and held her hand, he felt happy when he heard that she will accept him. He found her different from every girl he met till now. He finds innocence in her eyes which many people lack in this world.

"So should I order something or want to take a rest?", Sidharth asked

"I was sleeping in whole flight. I was waiting for you to stop the car near the hotel or restaurant but you didn't ", Shehnaaz said and pouted at last.  Sidharth found her cute with the pout and felt like pulling her lips but shrugged his thoughts as they need some time to get more comfortable with each other. Change is a small process which needs time and patience. Sidharth is ready to give both of them to her, he chuckled hearing her words. He doesn't know if she is joking or serious but he found her reply cute and funny rather than serious

"Sorry what do you want to have?", Sidharth asked

"Was joking Sidharth. Will have something after sometime first want to see your apartment and meet your colleagues ", Shehnaaz said as she is excited to meet many other actors, she loves making friends and meeting new people. She will love the person who will bear her and will listen to her nonstop talking. Sidharth showed his room to her and asked her to sit

"Wait for some time then. When we all will go out for shooting you can meet them", Sidharth said and sat beside her

"Let's click a picture together ", Shehnaaz said as she want to send thier pictures to Rita mom who would be waiting for her message. It's showing night on her clock so she knows this is not the perfect time to call her. More than Sidharth, she loves Rita. They have spent a long time together and thier bond is like Rita is her real mother.

"Don't share this picture with anyone. Keep this private", Sidharth said and clicked a selfie from her mobile phone. Shehnaaz was not going to upload any pictures but she felt a pang inside her heart. Why can't she post a picture with him? Many couples post thier pictures, then why can't she do the same?

"Won't you upload any picture with me?", Shehnaaz asked accusing him by her eyes for always bringing his privacy in middle, she understands and respects him but that doesn't mean he will consider her like a child who forgets everything. Why he keeps on reminding her same thing? Why can't he understand she also has a few expectations from him? She also wants him to show her who is she to him.

Sidharth looked down and remembered he uploaded a picture of them having coffee together after coming here. After he talked with her over the phone. He uploaded the next day when he and Rashmi danced together. In that picture, they both were sitting in front of each other and Sidharth clicked the selfie. In the picture, Shehnaaz was holding a coffee cup with a smile whereas Sidharth was holding the table with one hand and by another, he clicked that picture. That photo looked like just a friendly picture but the comments were not welcoming. He doesn't mind what people think about him but they started to comment regarding Shehnaaz. He noticed body shaming comments for her which pinched his heart and he deleted the post immediately.

Many fans asked him why he is with her and few if he is dating Shehnaaz. Why do people comment on a girl's look, body and dress? Like boys even they should get the right to wear anything. That happened 2 days ago, he was not feeling well at that time because he was exhausted mentally. He noticed few posted that picture again by tagging him but there are not many fans of him and Shehnaaz so it didn't create any problem

Very few of them commented positively like cute, beautiful but his eyes caught the attention of negative comments. He knew only he can help her and he will try his best to turn haters into lovers. He will help Shehnaaz to gain success, he can't let people ruin her mental peace with those comments.

"You... are quiet", Shehnaaz said choking with tears because of his silence which she hates. Why can't he let her do what she wants? If she can respect his every choice why can't he? If he will not post anything with her then how people will get to know he is committed? Especially with those girls with whom he works?

"Shehnaaz try to understand", Sidharth said in a low voice as he understood by her voice that she is hurt, he has hurt her but unintentionally. Shehnaaz nodded and wiped her tears which slipped down thinking that she is not on his priority list. If she was then he would have shown his right and told the world about her but he is not doing so. She fears that if in the end, he would say that they can't end up together. After all, they just gave thier un named relationship a chance, they don't know if they have a future or not.

"Fine", Shehnaaz said coldly and left towards the balcony. Sidharth came behind her and asked for coffee while leaning on the door

"Coffee?", he asked to which Shehnaaz hummed in response and looked outside. She placed both of her hands on the banner and looked at the ground, a few people were walking here and there. Shehnaaz closed her eyes as she felt her eyes getting teary again. Why it matters? She knows he respects her and his mother will never let him marry someone else then why? She felt a cold breeze hitting her face which wiped her tears away. Shehnaaz opened her eyes when she heard his voice

"Are you comfortable here?", Sidharth asked to which Shehnaaz nodded and wiped her tears, she looked down as she don't want to fight. She is here and wants to enjoy herself with him. Sidharth placed the tray of coffee on the table which is near the door. He held her chin and forced her to look into his eyes. Shehnaaz looked here and there trying hard to stop her tears.

"Shehnaaz I'm sorry to hurt you. Please forgive me  I want you to stay happy all the time. I will not disappoint you and will never make you feel uncomfortable. Please smile, I want to keep you happy. Posts, likes and comments are just for fame, isn't my respect for you enough? I respect you a lot Shehnaaz. You are best for me my beautiful life partner", Sidharth said in a husky voice, he was sad at the fact that he made her cry on the first day. Shehnaaz smiled hearing the word life partner for her. She nodded with a smile and understood the fact. Yes, respect is the most important thing, not likes and comments.

"Sorry", Shehnaaz apologized and hugged him tightly. Sidharth smiled and relaxed after knowing she is not upset anymore otherwise he was also feeling sad seeing her upset. He caressed her hair softly and kissed her forehead. Shehnaaz closed her eyes feeling his lips on her forehead which gave her peace, love is indeed bliss. She won't know if this is love or not but this feeling is best

Sidharth gave her a cup of coffee, Shehnaaz took it from his hand and started to look outside. Sidharth stood behind her and hugged her from back and started to sip his coffee by encircling his arm around her neck. Shehnaaz looked at him and smiled, she noticed people looking at them so she changed her position and leaned her back on his chest. Sidharth held her waist and started to sip coffee while hugging Shehnaaz's chest which felt the most beautiful feeling to her and she smiled. She held his hand which was resting on her waist and caressed them softly. Sidharth intertwined their fingers together and rubbed his cheek with hers which made her giggle. She turned towards him and noticed him looking at her innocently which looked cute to her. She kissed his cheek and then started to sip coffee

"Sidharth do you know what is the exact meaning of the word love? Do we love each other? Or is it too early to think about it?", Shehnaaz asked as she thinks he must be knowing about all this because he is an actor and has expressed love many times but is love exactly the same that people show in movies and dramas?

"I don't know Shehnaaz. It is too early for love I guess. Like I act many times that I love female lead but love always makes males weak. He loses in the end and he commits stupid mistakes. Female becomes blind in love and forget self-respect so I think love destroys. In love people become mad and we are not yet. I can only say whatever bond we share is beautiful. I want us to know each other more ", Sidharth said and nuzzled her neck, Shehnaaz closed her eyes feeling his lips on her neck. She tightened her hold on his hand more to stop herself from saying his name. Sidharth smiled seeing his effect on her and kissed her cheeks, he noticed her cheeks turning pink which made him smile more.

"How's coffee by the way", he asked near her ear

"Very sweet", Shehnaaz replied

"Can you stay with me or need another room?", Sidharth asked hoping for a positive answer as he want to spend time with her. Whereas Shehnaaz started to think about his question, she need some time to confess her past to him but she don't dare to do so. How she will say it? She doesn't want to ruin their beautiful present by bringing the past between them
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Sorry for the delayed updates, It might continue till Jan as I have exams for MSc next month and I'm studying hard for it.

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