It was a lazy weekend for both where they flirted with each other in bed. The doorbell rings and Sidharth attends to it. There was a parcel for them. He takes it and goes back.

Sana: What is it Siddu?

Sidharth: I don't know, let me see. Arey! It's from Aayi.

Sana: Open it fast!

Sidharth: Yeah, wait. (Opens it) It's a.. book!

Sana: Book? What book?

They both sit together leaning on to the headrest of the bed.

Sidharth: It's Shivu dada's diary!

Sana: What? Why did aayi send it to us? What is in it?

Sidharth finds few bookmarks and he opens it. There was a letter from Prema.

He reads it out aloud:

I found this in Shivam's bag and I started reading it remembering him. I think you should read it too.

On the diary
I saw Sana after 3 years, she has turned into a gorgeous lady. I never paid attention to her, I know she secretly admired me before I left for Army training. I have seen Sidharth admiring her too and I know he likes her. Aayi said he didn't come here after he went to Mumbai.

2nd bookmark:
I spoke to Sidharth indirectly about Sana, he ignored the topic. This confirms that they aren't in touch. I am so happy.

3rd bookmark:
Today I gave a letter to Sana asking her to be intouch with me. She didn't take any interest in me since I returned. I liked the attention she gave me earlier but now she is behaving so normal. This letter will bring back her attention towards me.

4th bookmark:
I am going back home after 3 years. Sana and I have been in touch for all this years but she still doesn't seem to be so much into this long distance relationship. Aayi has forced Sidharth to come home, I fear they might get back together. I can't let her slip through my life.

5th bookmark:
Sana ignored me when she saw Sidharth with me. Her eyes were following him. I saw him avoiding her too but I know he still likes her. I know how to break what they have left between them.

6th bookmark:
The pleasure I got to see him in pain when he dropped her at the cross roads. I will tear them apart bit by bit. That day, he insulted me by showing my mistake and solving the math problem infront of Sana and her mother. I always got attention from everyone but that day he stole it from me.

He secured rank in his 10th and the way everyone praised him. I felt ignored hence I chose to show them how brave I am. I want them to praise me and feel proud of me so I joined army.

Hell! She doesn't even allow me to touch her. I ought to do something to get her permanently in my life.

7th bookmark:
She denied my plan of faking her pregnancy. I wouldn't have required to fake it if she was comfortable with me it could have been a real report. I am not going to give up, I am still going to send a fake report today to her house. I will make her marry me before I go back on duty. I fear if I don't get married to her, Sidharth might snatch her away from me. I won't let him win over me at any cost!

There was another letter from Prema on the last page.

Sidharth, I thought of hiding this book and destroying it first but I thought about how much injustice we did to you. It is much more needed to tell you the truth to get your and Sana's life better now. I can't tell you how proud I feel about you for coming ahead to protect Sana's integrity.

Sana was not pregnant and I don't know if you know this fact. She accepted the blame to save Shivam's image in front of everyone. I will be indebted to her for this forever. I am glad that you two got married and all I want to say is be happy and accept each other whole heartedly. It's destiny which has tied you together so never ever let it break.

Love you,
Aayi

Sana and Sidharth couldn't believe how they got trapped in Shivam's web of lie and plans.

Sidharth: I couldn't believe Shivu dada did this to me. You know Sana, I felt guilty that may be because I had feelings for you and that I secretly envied dada for having you in his life took dada away from us. But I never ever wanted to break you and dada's bond.

Sana: Let go Siddu, I am glad we are together even before we learnt about this. This proves our love was stronger and it didn't needed this book or Aayi's letter to make it strong. We are strong because of our love and not because of someone's hate. We were meant to be together no matter what.

Sidharth: You are right Sana but the shiver it gives me imagining if you had to marry dada. After reading this book, I feel he wanted you in his life to compete with me and to show his superiority, not because he loved you. What would have been the aftermath of the marriage?

Sana: I can't imagine myself happy in it. He would have continued to doubt my integrity or loyalty whenever he saw you. Bappa saved us Siddu!

Sidharth: Indeed Sana. I still feel bad for him loosing his life, I wish he had a chance to change his attitude towards me.

Sana: Whatever happened has already happened Siddu. Fact is I am yours forever now!

They hugged each other and let go all the fears and concerns they had imagining their life if Shivam had succeeded in his plans.
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After their Sunday brunch together, Sana went to do laundry. She found a chocolate in his pant pocket. She smiled and ran to Sidharth.

Sana: Siddu, look what I found in your pant pocket.

Sidharth: (Smiles) Yeah, that's the real chocolate. When I went for the training in Bangalore, they had given this. I was smiling remembering the incident during the training. You know I missed you so much!

Sana: I missed you too. Especially, after realizing that I love you, my hormones were out of control.

Sidharth: (laughs) Is it? (In husky and sensuous voice)

Sana: (Bit her lips) You know, I read it somewhere that chocolate helps to balance our hormones. So, can I eat it? I am asking for your permission since I didn't take your permission last time.

Sidharth: Aha!! Okay! Go on!

As she opened the wrapper and puts the chocolate in her mouth. He goes behind her and whispers in her ears.

Sidharth: ..but, why do you want to control them now? I am already here for you!

Sana breath hitched, she turned and looked at him and he was looking at her with strong desire! The desire which travelled through his eyes to her eyes and pricked her in the heart. Her heart was thumping louder imagining his next move.

Sana: I.. I need to do the laundry else the clothes won't dry.

She paced back to the utility where she had been doing her laundry. She smiled as she bit the lower left corner of her lips. She then pushed all the clothes into the washing machine however her mind was still stuck on the way he looked at her. She turned on the machine and covered her face with both her palms feeling shy. Little was she aware that he had followed her and watching her every action from the door. He smiled and hid himself.

Sana tip toed slowly out of the door only to be trapped in his huge arms from behind. She was surprised and her heart was pacing again.

Sidharth: No more reasons Sana!

She shook her head.

Sana: Oh God! I need to soak channa for tomorrow's lunch!

Sidharth frowned as she loosened his grip and went into the kitchen. She was super shy and after soaking chick peas, she made coffee to spend some more time. She took two mugs of coffee and went to him. His eyes glowed looking at her approaching him. He put his arms around her waist as he sat on the bed but she presented him the coffee.

Sana: Have it, it will get cold.

Now Sidharth was angry. He took the coffee and drank it. She was also done drinking coffee.

Sidharth: You're done?

Sana smiled and nodded.

Sidharth: Okay, give me the mug, I'll take it to the kitchen.

Sana passed him the mug. He took it and went to the kitchen and washed them. He came back to the room, she was sitting with her head down still blushing.

Sidharth: Sana, I am bored at home, let's go out! Go get ready quickly, I'll dry the clothes as the machine just beeped.

Sana was surprised but she agreed. They went out to the mall. Sidharth looked at the men section and Sana strolled through the women's section. She bought some clothes for herself.

As they cleared the bill and were about to leave someone called him from behind.

Monica: Hey Sid! How are you dear?

Sidharth observed the changes in Sana's facial expression.

Sidharth: (He sang in a tune) Hey Monica.. oh my Darling! What a pleasent surprise. (Shook hands with her)

Monica: (Laughs) I got transferred to this store just last week. Looks like we have some deep connection that we keep bumping into each other.

Sana's eyes were on their hand which didn't leave even after a handshake. She coughed but none paid attention.

Sidharth: Yes, indeed! You're looking hot in this dress!

Monica: Aww.. thanks for the compliment dear but I was born hot!! (She winked and her hands brushed his biceps)

Sana coughed louder and bit longer dragging their attention.

Sidharth: Why don't you drink some water lady?

Monica: Oh yeah, you will find the filter around that corner. Please help yourself with some.

Sana stared at Sidharth sharply, but they both continued their conversation.

Monica: Sid, do you stay closeby?

Sidharth: Yes, just 10 minutes travel by car. Do drop in to my house anytime. It's a flat.

Monica: Woaahh!! I would love to..

Sana: Sidharth! Shall we go? It's your turn to cook today! (Sana wrapped her hands around his arms)

Monica looked at her in surprise.

Monica: Aa? Sid you know her? Girlfriend?

Sidharth: Noooo!!

Sana: Wife!! Mrs. Sana Sidharth Bhosle! (She forwarded her hand)

Monica: What? (Laughing) Is this a prank or something Sid?

Sana pulled her hand back as she didn't shake it.

Sana: Is it 1st April by any chance to pull a prank? Oh, Siddu are you, by any chance, working as a TV anchor to pull pranks? (Sarcastically)

Sidharth: Hey Sana, hold on! Why are getting so hyper?

Sana: Why are you telling me? Tell your (sings with funny face) Monica.. Oh my darling!! I have been watching her. Why does she have to fall over you and get so touchy when she is talking to you? I observed this last time you met as well. Can't she keep her hands to herself?

Monica: What? Sid, you are in great trouble with this lady. No wonder, he didn't introduce me to you for so long. I don't know what was your obligation but Sid, you definitely deserved better!

Sana looked at her with her mouth open in shock.

Sidharth: Monica please! I know my wife better and there was no obligation to marry her. I loved her even before I left wearing my diapers. There can be no one better than her for me. Because I deserve the best and I've already got it.

Monica: She is so arrogant and rude.

Sidharth: That's my fault I should have told you that your touch makes me uncomfortable earlier. She loves me and I can understand her possessiveness towards me because even I am super possessive about her. I can't bear any boy gawking at her forget touching alone.

Monica: Match made in Hell! Arrogant couple!

Sana: Atleast we found our match! I pray you get your match because I fear God must have forgotten to create one for you! Hence you eye on other's property.

Sidharth: Sana, come on.. let's go!

He pulls her and they come out of the mall.

Sidharth: What is this behaviour Sana? Why did you behave so much wierd? She didn't know I was married and it's hard to believe as well since I am too young to be married.

Sana: Oh! So you are taking her side now! Then why did you react there in front of her? Go back. She might still fall over you impressed with your body. And did I force you to marry me? You were the one who entered in between me and mumma to act like a hero! You should have left me on my own.

Sidharth: What rubbish are you talking Sana? Where is this topic heading to? And why the hell would I go back to Monica? She isn't my wife, you are!

Sana: But you want to take her side!

Sidharth: Hey duffer, I took your side infront of her! I broke my friendship with her for you.

Sana: You loser! You are bothered about her friendship more than our relationship! The way she touches you, despo lady!

Sidharth: What's your problem? You don't allow me to touch you neither do you touch me, let her touch me atleast!

Sana: Okay! Go play with her 'Touch me touch me!!' (sings)

Sidharth: How is it possible now? You scolded her so much that I doubt she would touch her husband in future also. Just like you who doesn't touch your husband!

Sana: Come home, I'll show you, what touching is!

Sidharth: I am scared now that you might touch me with the broom again like day before yesterday. I am not coming home!

Sana giggled and Sidharth slowly put his hand around her shoulder. She jerked off and he looked at her with puppy face.

Sana: No need to get touchy in public place!

Sidharth: (smiles) So does this mean I can touch you in private?

Sana: Shameless!

Sidharth: I can show you the certificate!

Sana: Of what? Shamelessness?

Sidharth: No!! Marriage!

Sana: (laughs) Okay!

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To be continued... ❤️❤️