Sameer waited for her to come back but she didn't return to him... after lunch Naina straight went to her room and went out in balcony, sitting on swing... feeling guilty and embarrassed on her unintentional impulsive act of sleeping closely with him... even Sameer's calm response on seeing her in his arms making her confused more...

Her heart and brain were working strangely, troubled with so many weird thoughts, for which she doesn't have any answers... one side of her heart longing for his closeness, strange that how much she was comfortable in his arms, sleeping so peacefully but other side the thought of parting from him soon pierced her heart... with Sameer's closeness she starts dreaming about their future together, but how can this be possible in this life... answer seems no... hurting her more...

In Palakon Mein Qaid Kuchh Sapne Hai,

Kuchh Baigane Hai Kuchh Apne Hai,

Na Jaane Kaisi Koshish Hai In Khyaalon Mein,

Kuchh Log Kyun Dur Hokar Bhi Kitne Apne Hai....

Soon she slept there only feeling still extremely tired... she was awaked from last two nights and badly needed rest...

Pandit joined Sameer and they gets busy in discussing office matters... but as per her wish or command, he didn't even touch his laptop to do any office work, for which gets lots of teasing from his friend, "sahi hai bhai... mein kehta toh ghoor ke dekhta aur chup kara deta... par biwi ki baat majaal hai taal de... abhi se poora joru ka gulaam ban gaya hai..."

For next few hours, he waited for her but there was no sign of her around making him restless... Pandit left outside on context of some work when Sameer decided to go and check for her.... he entered their room but finds it all empty... he looked her everywhere and lastly found her sleeping outside in balcony... coming out slowly without making any noise to disturb her, he smiled seeing her sleeping peacefully clutching a soft cushion in her hand... like she was holding him earlier...

Slightly cool breeze blew her hair gently, making her look like an angel who had descended into the mortal world... she looked so pure and beautiful... he stares her quietly as doesn't want to disturb her sleep....

Kya Kahun Teri Taarif E Surat Mein Yaar,

Alfaaz Kam Pad Rahe Hai, Teri Masumiyat Dekh kar...

"kitni thak gayi hai par chehre par ek alag si hi chamak hai... kal kitni koshish kari ki isey apne paas na aane dun par nahin maani... sach kahun toh dil mera bhi nahin maan raha tha par majboor tha... ise saath se pehli baar ehsaas hua ki koi hai jise mere hone ya na hone se farq padta hai... kisi ne raat bhar jaag kar mujhe chen ki neend di hai... par kya mein kabhi iske liye yeh sab kar paaunga... hamesha dil dukhaya hai maine aur na chhate huye bhi rula hi deta hun... yeh kabhi kuchh kehti kyun nahin... ladati kyun nahin mujhse... ek ajeeb si khamoshi hai iski aankhon mein jaise isey zindagi se koi ummid hi na ho...

Chaahe jitna bhi chhupaye, iski aankhon mein iska dard dikhta hai... par mein kabhi nahin pad pata... aaj kyun pareshaan thi, kyun royi kuchh nahin samajh aaya... kaise jaanu ki iske dil mein kya hai, kya sochti hai... kya chaahati hai... isey kya pasand hai, kya baat isey khushi deti hai... pata nahin kaise bina kahe yeh mere man ki har baat samajh jaati hai par mein nahin... kaisa anjaana sa, ankaha sa rishta bantaa jaa raha hai hamare beech... kabhi lagta hai ki sab kuchh ek pal mein sulajh gaya ho aur kabhi agle hi pal mein sab pehle se jyaada ulajh jaata hai... par itna pata hai ki ab tumse dur rehna mere liye na mumkin hai..."

Uljha Rahin Hai Mujhko, Yahi Kash-ma-kash Aajkal,

Tu Aa Basi Hai Mujh Mein,

Ya Mein Tujh Mein Kahin Kho Gaya Hoon?

He remains seated there close to her staring her for so long... realizing how much uncomfortable she must be he took another cushion from her side and tried to place behind her neck... to make her more comfortable...

Feeling his soft touch, Naina opened her eyes and stunned seeing his face so close to her... his hand was behind her neck, trying to place cushion... she can even feel his hot breath on her face... they both lost looking each other...

Naina coming back into her senses, stood with a jerk, "aap... aap yahaan... achanak... aap theek toh hai na..." she asked getting worried about his health...

Sameer hiding his smile said, "ya, I am perfectly fine... isn't it my room anymore... can't I come here, or do I need your permission..." he said simply just to tease her...

Naina suddenly feel scared replied nervously, "no... I... I didn't mean that... I am sorry..." she didn't get the tinge of his teasing and assume he must be angry with her questioning him to be here... of course it's his room, his house and she is no one to question him for anything... she is an outsider...

Sameer holding her hand made her sit back in front of him, "hey, why are you so scared... I was just teasing you... no need to say sorry... aur har baat pe itna pareshaan kyun ho jaati ho tum... just relax, mein khaa nahin jaaunga tumhein..." he said genuinely with a smile looking into her eyes to make her calm and comfortable...

Seeing her relaxed he added, "tum aayi nahin vaapas toh maine socha mein hi aa jaaun... kal se kah raha tha ki dur raho toh meri baat nahin maani, meri aur Pandit ki achchhe se class lagadi aur ab achanak yun gaayab ho gayi..." she looked him in shocked as if he was complaining her to be with him...

He said ahead, "aur vaise bhi vahaan mera man nahin lag raha tha akele mein aur tumne office ka kaam karne se bhi mana kiya toh socha tumhare paas hi aa jaaun... hope maine tumhein disturb nahin kiya... I mean maine socha ab jab office se leave le hi li hai toh thoda time tumhare saath spent kiya jaaye... kyun, maine sahi kiya na..." she got pleased hearing his thoughts that atleast he is not annoyed with her at all... a big relief...

She was still confused looking at him thinking, "he really came to see me... especially... to spend time with me... but why... and why is he following my all advices... kal se ek baar bhi gussa nahin kiya, chillaye nahin... meri har baat maan rahe hai, bina behes ke... par kyun?"

Sameer still seeing her so lost gets an idea, "Naina, I am feeling very hungry... can you make something for me... might be after fever I am feeling so weak..."

Listening this she stood hurriedly, "sorry... maine dhyaan hi nahin diya... mein abhi kuch banati hun... aap kya khaaoge... mein jaldi se bana dungi..." she replied hurriedly asking for his liking of food...

Sameer replied casually, "kuchh bhi, jo tumhein pasand ho... vaise tumhein kya pasand hai... tumne kabhi bataya nahin... haan voh kaade ke alawa... I am sure tumhara toh favorite hoga na..." he said laughing to reduce her nervousness and any awkwardness between them...

She looked him point blank as she never expects him to behave so politely with her and asking her opinion... she replied slowly all lost in her thoughts, "mujhe toh kuchh bhi chalega... ya shayad kuchh bhi pasand nahin... ya... ya shayad mujhe pata hi nahin..."

He looked at her confusingly when she corrects herself, "I mean... kabhi jyaada socha nahin iss baare mein... mujhe toh sab kuchh pasand hai..." saying this she left to cook something for him to avoid more embarrassment for herself... in her entire life no one has ever asked for her wishes, her likings, disliking's... not even her parents... she accepted what fate has given her...

Sameer got surprised seeing her going, thinking, "aisa kaise ho sakta hai... I mean isey yeh bhi nahin pata ki isey pasand kya hai, kya nahin... kya kisi ne pehle kabhi iski pasand nahin jaani, kabhi isase kuchh nahin puchha... kaise apne dil mein apne saare sapne, armaan chhupa rakhe hai... par ab aur nahin... mujhe janana hai tumko aur tum khud bhi nahin rok sakti mujhe... aur shuruaat aaj se hi hogi... shayad mein tumhari bina kahe koi baat na samajh paaun par koshish karunga ki tum mere saath itani comfortable ho jaao ki bina jhijhak mujhe apne man ki har baat bata sako... tumhare dil mein koi dard, koi takleef nahin rehne dunga..." his lips curled slightly getting a superb idea to know her better...

Naina came back in room seeing all dark around except dim light coming from the side lamp... Sameer was sitting there alone waiting for her... she stretched her hand to switch on the light when heard, "don't open... come and sit here..." he gestures her to sit on couch next to her... she placed the tray on table and sits there confusingly...

He picked up the remote from table and switch on TV... soon movies started... he looked at her asking, "movie dekhe... bohot time se nahin dekhi... aaj time mila hai toh, lets enjoy... I hope tumhein bhi movies dekhna pasand hai... right?" she nodded accepting as truly she likes to watch movies... but surprisingly how did he know?

The only idea he thought to get a smile on her face was Movie... he had seen her earlier watching comedy movies with Chinni many times when she was not well and resting at home... he assume she might be liking it...

She nodded her head in confusion as his sudden change in behavior is shocking her more... Sameer looked at her keenly trying to observer her expressions, but her gaze was fixed on screen... they started watching movie in silence while he praised in between her cooking skills... he intensely noticed her and realize she was hardly eating anything from the plate carrying so many varieties of healthy snacks with tea and coffee, as per his health condition at present...

Soon getting an idea he texted a message on his phone and in few minutes, servant entered getting popcorn, samosa with cold drink and juices... she looked at him asking, "sorry, mujhe nahin pata tha aapko yeh sab khaana hai... voh aapki tabiyat theek nahin thi toh maine light snacks banaye the..."

He handed her plate saying, "mere liye nahin, yeh sab toh tumhare liye hai... mein bimaar hun par tum nahin... aur vaise bhi movie, samosa and popcorn best combination hai... right...?"

She smiled and took the plate as she always like spicy and tangy food... seeing her enjoying now fully, he too relaxed and finished movie in between talking a little bit... first time they were relaxed and spending time in alone... first step to know her... a good attempt and he succeed a bit...

He continuously chatted with her asking randomly her choices, her likings, her favorite food but to his utter surprise she was totally clueless in answering him for most of the questions... seems like she had never thought about herself ever before... or no one was there in her life who could have pamper her, care her feelings...

Soon after Pandit also joined them and smiled widely seeing them spending time alone... to make her more comfortable with them, they started sharing few notorious moments of their childhood where they got punished later by Pandit's father who was always a very disciplined and strict person, being in Army... Naina smiled recalling their pictures she had seen in his room in morning...

In night, after having a light dinner Pandit left to his room leaving them alone... before Sameer closed his eyes feel a soft tap on his shoulder... he looked at the source realizing Naina standing there, "aap bhi bhool gaye na apni medicine lena..."

She reminded his act of scolding her for carelessness towards her health... he smiled taking medicine in hand and gulped, "mujhe medicine dena yaad raha par khud bhool jaati ho apne liye... itni strictness apne liye bhi dikhaya karo na..."

She smiled cutely replying subconsciously, "uske liye aap ho na..." realizing her folly she stammered correcting herself, "no, I mean sorry... mein bhi aage se dhyaan rakhungi..."

She turned to go to her bed but smiled hearing him, "you don't need to worry... mein hoon tumhare paas hamesha, yaad dilane ke liye... vaise thanks... iss dawai se jyaada tumhare kade aur tumhari care ne mujhe itni jaldi theek kiya hai..."

They both laid down on their separate beds smilingly recalling all their day which they spend together in peace... he closed his eyes happily with his first attempt to know her slightly, but she keeps tossing on her bed getting restless... lastly seeing no other option she stood coming next to him...

Sameer opened his eyes sensing her standing there when she said slowly, "sorry aapki neend disturb ki... par please mera mobile de denge... mujhe sona hai... usake bina mujhe neend nahin aa rahi..."

Sameer then realized that her mobile is still with him from last few days, and she didn't ask till now... but why suddenly she needed it at this hour of time... is she wants to talk with Kamya or someone else... or might be expecting some call... to keep his questions aside, he opened the side drawer and handed her phone...

Naina took the phone and quickly pulled her earphone from her bag, going back to her bed... she slept soon while listening to soft music which seems like meditating her soul and mind... helping her in reducing panic attacks...

Sameer observed her and apprehend why she was needing her phone... he realized how she is managing with her nightmares and attacks... his heart pierced thinking how lonely she is... she has no one with whom she can share her pains, her sorrows, her fear... who can soothe her, calm her...

How can a person so soft, innocence, pure can cheat anyone... why did Sharad blamed on her character while giving her divorce... and if it's not true than why she accepted it... never fight for her dignity... why her parents are not keeping any relation with her after their marriage... why she doesn't have any friends except Kamya... why she always remains quiet, never take stand for herself... thinking all this looking at her, he too drift into sleep after ensuring she had slept calmly...

Early morning Naina woke up all fresh and smiled seeing the cool morning breeze hit her face... removing earplug she quickly entered washroom... she smiled finally thinking how first time they spent time together alone... though they hardly spoke much but they were comfortable with each other... at least he was not annoyed on her sleeping closely for which she was in guilt... he himself arranged to watch movie that also of her choice... comedy...

Naina came out from washroom after getting freshen up but stopped seeing him still asleep... getting confused, "uthaao ki nahin... akele mandir gayi toh kahin bura na maan jaaye ki mein saath nahin jaana chahti thi aur uthaaya toh kahin yeh na lage ki mein jyaada close hone ki koshish kar rahi hun.. agar phir naraaz ho gaye toh..."

She keeps standing there in dilemma when finally getting courage she went near him calling softly, "good morning..." she softly touched his shoulder to awake him...

Sameer opened his eyes seeing her standing close to him... she asked, "aap... sorry voh... aapki neend kharaab... voh mein mandir... aap..." she stammered getting hell nervous... wiping tiny sweats from her forehead she keeps staring him, waiting for his reaction...

Sameer sits back quietly perceiving her so tense up... he was awake for so long but waited for her to take a move... but seeing her so tensed he feels bad for pressurizing her so much... seems she is still not very comfortable to approach him upfront...

Breaking the silence around he asked, "shall we go..." she nodded and soon helped him to be on his chair... getting freshen soon they both left for mandir as it becomes their daily routine...

Chinni left early after pooja giving them some privacy... Naina moved to go back when Sameer hold her hand to stop, "please, thodi der aur baithe yahaan... iss jagah mein ek alag sa hi sukoon hai..." she nodded her head and sits in front of him on the stairs...

Sitting there quietly for some time more, she asked, "how are you feeling now..." he smiled a bit replying, "koi itne achchhe se dhyaan rakhega toh theek toh hona hi hai na... aur phir roj roj kada peene se achchha hai ki bimaar hi na pade koi... kyun theek kaha na..." he laughed making her shock...

She looked him strangely as its first time he was laughing openly with her... she stares him surprisingly when Sameer waved his hand in front of her eyes, "hey... what happen... itna shock kyun ho jaati ho tum... meri hansi itani buri hai kya jo tum darr jaati ho..."

She realized her folly and lowered her eyes... Sameer softly cupped her face in his palms, "Naina... har baat ke liye najare mat jhukaya karo... agar tum sahi ho toh aankhon mein aankhen daal kar jawaab diya karo... samjhi... aur agar kuchh kehna hai toh itna socha nahin karte... ab hum itne bhi anjaan toh nahin ek dusre se..." he said looking straight into her eyes, making her so much confused on his clam behavior...

Are they no more strangers with each other? or

Are they really coming close to each other?

He paused for a moment and said, "jaise subah kitni der tum yahi soch rahi thi ki uthaau ya nahin... itna darti ho mujhse... haan mein thoda gussa karta hun par..." he seems lost in his own words seeing deeply in her beautiful eyes...

She immediately shook her head denying but getting again confused nodded her head...

Sameer laughed seeing her so much nervous, "decide kar lo darti ho ki nahin... vaise kal se toh ab mujhe bhi tumse darr lagane laga hai... baap re kya daant lagati ho tum... Pandit bechare ki toh hawa hi nikal gayi... aur meri bolti bandh... dekho tumhare kaade se darr kar toh mera bukhaar bhi bhaag gaya ek hi din mein..."

Before she tried to apologize him, he said, "par sach kahun toh pehli baar laga koi apna hai jise meri itani parwaah thi... jab kisi ki daant mein aapke liye chinta, parwaah chhupi ho toh voh dil ko ek alag sa hi sukoon deti hai... kisi apne ke saath hone ka ehsaas deti hai... promise me tum yeh haq mujh par kabhi nahin chhodogi..."

She smiled with wet eyes shook her head promising him, "kabhi nahin..."

Tum Mile Toh Kyun Laga Mukhe Khud Se Mulaqat Ho Gayi,

Kuchh Bhi toh Kaha Nahin Magar Zindagi Se Baat Ho Gayi...

They remain seated when suddenly he bent slightly, kissing softly on her forehead... wiping her tears from her thumbs, he asked, "aaj mere liye apni pasand ka breakfast banaaogi... sirf mere liye... par sirf voh jo tumhein pasand ho..." she keep staring him totally lost on his sudden act... the soft touch of his lips on her forehead seems like heaven for her... like all her prayers got answered today...

Her face was still in his palms, sitting so close to each other... realizing her surrounding, she came back into sense, asked hesitantly, "aap... aap meri pasand ka... par aapko achchha nahin lagega shayad..."

He replied smilingly, "pehle khilaao toh sahi... vaise I must say tumhare haathon mein jaadu hai... jo bhi banati ho khaane wala apne hosh bhool jaata hai... chaahe voh halwa ho ya phir voh jehreela kaada..."

They looked at each other for a while and burst into laughter adjoining their heads... time seems like stop for them... they forget how long they remain seated there in blissful feeling of togetherness...

Coming back Sameer left with Pandit and Naina went to kitchen to make breakfast for him... first time...

Hope you all like the updates.

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