Another update of the day... enjoy reading...

The night passed silently as Sameer absorbed the sight of her and slept tiredly when the sky began to brighten... a new day had dawned again with new hopes...

Naina woke up early morning seeing him sleeping till now... taking a fresh bath, she gets ready and wake him up slowly... today at least she didn't hesitate to think much before disturbing his sleep... even if he gets angry, she is used too of it but doesn't want to make him get annoyed by her behavior....

She had made up her mind that till the date she is here, she will follow all her duties as a wife and will never give him any chance to complaint about her, if possible... even though if their closeness gives her pain in future, she is ready to endure it... but will never confess it and show to anyone... anymore...

Sameer opened his eyes seeing her with the same  cute killing smile on her face... but can easily saw chaos inside her...

Completing her daily pooja, they sit back there like other days... being holiday, Sameer was in no mood to leave this opportunity to spend time with her... Chinni left early for her room to study leaving them alone...

Sameer seeing chance asked her casually, "so what's the plan for today... I mean its Sunday so, have you thought of doing something different..."

Naina was surprised to hear as in usual every Sunday, earlier Sameer used to spend most of his time with Pandit in study room on context of work... she has habit of staying alone in her room most of the day or spending some time with Chinni, to help her in studies...

Seeing her still not taking any initiative, he said, "if you hadn't decided than let me plan something... hope you don't mind..." he said keenly observing her expression...

Naina quietly nodded her head, "I don't have any such plans... I am okay for anything..."

Though she agreed instantly but still his heart not convinced... he asked further, "but if you have anything in your mind, you can share... I will plan accordingly... I mean you want to go outside or stay at home... anything as you like... after a complete tiring week, I think we all should get relax for one day... right..." he gave her option to choose to know her preferences...

Naina was even more confused that why he is taking so much interest in knowing her choices... she said slowly, "as you wish..."

Seeing her still quiet he said, "you used to sing earlier daily but now I haven't heard from so many days... you are god gifted with such a melodious voice... can you sing today... please"

Naina was somehow lost at his behavior but still how can she deny on any of his request... she nodded smilingly and sang a beautiful devotional song...

एक राधा, एक मीरा दोनों ने श्याम को चाहा

अंतर क्या दोनों की चाह में बोलो

एक प्रेम दीवानी, एक दरस दीवानी....

मीरा के प्रभु गिरिधर नागर, राधा के मनमोहन

राधा नित श्रृंगार करे, और मीरा बन गयी जोगन

एक रानी एक दासी, दोनों हरि प्रेम की प्यासी

अंतर क्या दोनों की तृप्ति में बोलो

एक जीत न मानी, एक हार न मानी....

राधा ने मधुबन में ढूँढा, मीरा ने मन में पाया

राधा जिसे खो बैठी वो गोविन्द, मीरा हाथ बिक आया

एक मुरली, एक पायल, एक पगली, एक घायल

अंतर क्या दोनों की प्रीत में बोलो

एक सूरत लुभानी, एक मूरत लुभानी

She was so engrossed in singing forgetting all her surroundings... soon her pain, miseries over-flowed from her eyes... tears started streaming down on her cheeks like a broken dam which she was holding from so long... the song seems to be same as her situation where soon she has to go, leaving her  first love, forever...

Sameer shocked seeing her in tears but somehow his doubts get confirmed that she is in pain... an unbearable pain which she is enduring in her heart... but not ready to share with him...

Soon she opened her eyes feeling a soft touch on her cheeks... realized her face in his big palms... he was wiping her tears with his thumb... her heartbeat accelerated in wobbly way seeing his face so close to her's...

She tried to move when his grip gets firm, "what happen Naina... I know something is bothering you... mujhe bhi nahin bataaogi... mujhse tumhari yeh khamoshi nahin dekhi jayegi... please... agar meri kisi baat ka bura laga ho toh I am sorry..."

Her lips quivered but words didn't come out of her mouth... she was completely at loss of words... they both keep staring into each other's eyes forgetting all their surroundings...

Coming back first into senses, Naina stood hurriedly to move out from his intense gaze when Sameer hold her wrist to stop her...

Turning her back to his side he asked softly holding her both hands in his, "will you be my friend...?"

Naina was bewildered at his sudden approach... she was trying to keep herself away from him but here he wants to befriend with her...

Sameer seeing her still lost, asked again, "tumne jawaab nahin diya... kya mein itna bura hun ki tum mujhe apna dost bhi nahin bana sakti... bolo Naina..." he asked looking straight into her eyes with a pity look...

Naina's heart melt seeing him like this... Sameer who never initiate any step towards her till now wants to make her friend... she didn't know what to reply but can't deny him either...

Naina kneeled down in front of him... her hand was still in his grip... she looked at him and asked innocently, "aap mujhse dosti kyun karna chahte hai... I mean hum donon kitne alag hai... aur aap..."

Sameer interrupt her, "kyunki mera dil chahta hai... sach kahun maine kabhi kisi ladki ko yun dost banane ke liye propose nahin kiya... mujhe toh theek se propose karna bhi nahin aata...  bachpan se mere sirf  do hi dost hai... par aaj mein sachche dil se, imaandari se tumhein dost banana chahta hun... toh bolo banogi meri dost... dogi mera saath..." he said with a cute pleading face ...

Naina couldn't help but smiled finally, nodded her head, "haan..."

Sameer too smiled forwarding his hand towards her, "toh dost..." she too holds his hand affirming their friendship, "dost..."

They both smiled looking at each other when Sameer said, "toh dosti ki shuruaat meethe se kare... hmm aaj tum mere liye kheer banaaogi... please..." he said to give a start for his new relation with sweet...

Naina got a slight shiver, recalling how he throw the kheer made by her on first day of their marriage when she cooked...

Sameer said trying to apologize on his rude reaction, "I know tumhein bura laga tha jab maine pichhli baar yun react kiya tha par you know..."

Composing herself she stops him to apologize, "dost kabhi ek dusre ki baat ka bura nahin maante... bhool gaye?" she said with an honest smile making him smile too...

Sameer too said smilingly, "nahin bhoola aur na hi kabhi bhulunga... promise... par tum bhi wada karo ki mujhse kabhi kuchh nahin chhupaogi... koi bhi baat ho you can share with me anytime... sach kahun mujhe tumhari tarah bina kahe baatein samajh nahin aati.... business ki baat theek hai par personal life mein tumhara yeh dost thoda sa buddhu hi hai... I hope tum manage kar logi na..." they both stare at each other and laughed...

Naina feels her heart light, looking at his bright smile... though she was not expecting him to love her back... but at least they can be friends for some time... till the time she is here... this was more than enough for her...

Naina said standing back, "ab chale... aaj mujhe apne naye dost ke liye kheer bhi banani hai na..."

Sameer smiled seeing her back in her chirpy mood, smiling wholeheartedly... though he still doesn't know the reason for her gloomy face last day but indeed happy taking a step ahead going closer to her... to her heart...

They came inside and Naina straight went into kitchen to prepare breakfast for Sameer... the moment she stepped in, surprised to see Kamya instructing servants, what to prepare today for breakfast...

Naina asked surprisingly, "Kamya tu yahaan... why didn't you call me if you want to eat something different..."

Kamya turned to see her standing near door, "kyunki aaj ka breakfast mein plan karna chahti thi... kitne dinon baad sab ek saath hai, toh socha kuchh different plan karun... ab tu toh roj hi yeh Indian local food banati hai toh I thought kuchh toh alag hona chahiye na sabke liye..."

Naina smiled saying, "no problem... whatever you want you can tell them anything... they will cook for you..."

Saying this she went to other side of the kitchen and starts preparing for herself and Sameer when Kamya stopped her, "tu yeh alag kyun bana rahi hai... maine sabke liye unki pasand ka order de diya hai... maine Sameer ke liye bhi order kiya hai unki pasand ka..."

Naina removed her hand from her grip saying, "sorry Kamya, par tujhe nahin pata Sameerji ko kya pasand hai... atleast Chinese toh bilkul nahin... aur tu rehne de, mein apne aur Sameerji ki pasand ka khud apne haath se banana chahti hun... aaj pehli baar unhone khud se demand ki hai mere haath ki kheer khaane ke liye... how could I say no...?"

Kamya was reluctant but seeing Naina so adamant didn't get into any more argument... she remains stand with her in kitchen though Naina advised her to go out...

Seeing Naina cooking so fast and efficiently Kamya said, "Naina, mujhe toh lagta hai tu office na jaakar ghar par hi raha kar... tera dil ghar pariwar, kitchen mein kitna lagta hai na..."

Naina smiled replying her, "par dimaag office mein... tu jaanti hai na mujhe mere kaam se kitna lagaav hai... vo sirf ek naukri nahin hai, mera passion hai, kuchh seekhane ka, khud ko prove karne ka... aur phir Mr Maheshwari se itna sab seekhane ka mauka mil raha hai... it's really great to work under him... mein yeh mauka kaise chhod sakti hoon...." she keeps praising Sameer's intellectual thinking, business acumens... her eyes glint with an unknown feel of pride and happiness to be with Sameer as professionally and personally...

Kamya frowned inwardly but hold her emotions said, "tujhe nahin lagta tum donon kuchh jyaada hi kareeb aa rahe ho... matlab... tu samajh rahi hai na Naina... aage jaakar tujhe bohot takleef hone wali hai... kal jo bhi tu ne mujhse kaha voh sab..."

Naina's face suddenly turned pale, "let's not talk about this please... jo kal hoga voh mein sambhal lungi... let me live my life peacefully now..." she said sternly, avoiding any discussion in front of servants who were working in kitchen...

She turned to go out, "I am going to get ready... tu bhi jaldi se aa jaana..." saying this she left to get freshen up before joining all at breakfast table... the more she is trying to get a hold of her life, the more Kamya always drag the painful memories, stopping her to move ahead...

Sameer went back in study seeing Pandit waiting for him... he asked, "pata laga kya hua Naina ko... kahin Kamya ne toh kuchh nahin bataya usey voh dinner wali baat..."

Sameer shook his head denying, "nahin, aisa toh nahin lagta... par haan disturb toh pakka hai kisi baat se par mujhe nahin batayegi... par mein bhi chhodne wala nahin... dekh kaise uske dimaag se saare ul julool baatein nikaal kar sirf apna pyaar bhar dunga... kab tak mere pyaar se dur bhagegi..." he narrates how he proposed her for friendship, and she accepted....

Pandit laughed teasing him, "really... toffee maang leta na... apni hi biwi se pehle dosti aur ab kheer... hopeless aashiq... meethe ka matlab bhi nahin pata dhang se... huh..." he winked naughtily...

Sameer hit on his head, "bakwaas mat kar... ek toh voh hai jo jitni paas aati hai utani dur bhagti hai aur tu chahta hai seedha meetha maangu.... beta agar usey khabar bhi huyi na ki mere dil dimaag mein kya chalta hai usey dekh kar toh bathroom mein lock kar legi apne aap ko... shakal bhi nahin dekhne degi..." he recalled how every time Naina avoid seeing him feeling shy on his gaze...

Before Pandit opened his mouth Sameer teased him back, "vaise aaj dekhunga na jab koi apni first date mein meetha taste karega ya dande kha kar aayega... mujhe toh bada gyaan baantata hai ab dekhe teri himmat... ek phone karne mein toh itna darr raha tha, baat pata nahin kaise karega...."

Pandit's smiled suddenly disappeared getting nervous thinking today he has to ask Preeti to meet on a date... seeing no progress between Pandit and Preeti, Sameer planned a perfect date for him and force him to call Preeti to invite for a movie and dinner... Pandit always stands with Sameer in all his ups and downs but it's time for his beloved friend to make a move in his own life...

Soon all joined back at table... Naina served to all as per the dishes planned by Kamya for others... and serve for Sameer and self which she cooked...

Kamya's gaze was fixed on Sameer seeing him having Kheer first... he denied eating anything else today and filled his bowl with Kheer made by her... 

The moment he had first spoon in his mouth, Kamya asked excitedly, "Sameer, aaj Naina ne tumhare liye special kheer banayi hai... how's it... vaise toh mein kheer nahin khaati par aaj toh sabko taste karni chahiye... aakhir Naina ne itane pyaar se jo banayi hai..."

Sameer giving a deadly glare to her said in sharp tone, "no doubts, it's awesome... but its only for me... no one else will have it... and I mean it..." 

Kamya shivered and remain quiet on his rude behavior and keep staring him... Sameer bring the complete bowl in front of him not allowing anyone else to even taste it...

Naina looked him surprisingly on his childish behavior but remain quiet... Karthik laughed on his act seeing him so much possessive about her whereas Vishakha was least bothered of all happenings on table...

Soon finishing breakfast all left the table when Naina finds it very weird that why he didn't even allow anyone to taste, not even to her... seeing the empty bowl she take a bit on her finger and lick... it was bitter, excess of salt...

Naina rushed to her room panting heavily, seeing him checking something on his phone and asked, "aap... aapne kheer kyun khaayi... us mein kitna namak tha... I am sorry, pata nahin mera dhyaan kahaan tha... par aapne mana kyun nahin kiya... phenka kyun nahin..."

Sameer seeing her out of breath, makes her sit on couch in front of her, "kheer sach mein bohot achchhi bani thi... aise kaise phenk deta... ab ek hi galti baar baar toh nahin kar sakta na mein..." there was an unusual level of affection in his tone which was difficult to decipher by her...

Naina looked him surprisingly asked, "par us mein kitna namak tha... aapne kaise khaayi... aapne pehli baar mujhse kaha aur maine sab gadbad kar di..."

Sameer hold her hand in his replied softly, "Naina, have you even think, ki tum ek hi saath namak aur meetha, donon toh nahin mix karogi na kheer mein... so obviously kisi ne baad mein salt add kiya hai... how could I let your efforts waste and allowed others to blame you... you are a fantastic cook and I am sure ki yeh galti tumne nahin ki, so no point even to hold you responsible for someone else bad deeds..." he said with a genuine expression praising her skills and trying to give her some hint...

Naina thinks, "ya, he is right... mein salt aur sugar ek saath toh nahin daal sakti, matlab kisi aur ne... mere baad, par kaun... kitchen mein toh sirf mein aur bas Kamya..." her thoughts standstill, "par voh kyun... nahin, yeh galat hai, mujhe yeh nahin sochna chahiye... voh kabhi mujhe aise dhokha nahin degi..." her face turned pale even with a thought that Kamya can deceive her... she recalled how deliberate Kamya was to let others taste Kheer but Sameer denied and saved her to get insulted by others...

Sameer seeing her lost and tensed tried to divert her mind, "Naina, leave it... tum dobara kabhi bana dena kheer mere liye... so what's next... I mean any plans... ab kya karein kuchh socha tum ne... movie dekhogi ya kahin baahar chalein..."

Naina still lost in her own thoughts stood and left room in a daze... didn't paid any attention on his continuous calls from back...

Naina straight went to Kamya's room who was busy in chatting with someone on phone... seeing her coming inside without a knock Kamya said, "Naina... tu yahaan achanak... mein toh darr hi gayi... kam se kam knock toh kar deti..."

Naina smiled faintly sitting on her bed, "hum donon mein kabse yeh knock karke aane ki formalities hone lagi... hope you still remember it..." her tone was sharp, pointing her of the day when she entered in her bedroom to spend time in alone with Sameer, giving same excuse...

Kamya got stunned with her tone but composed herself and sits close to her, "tu yeh sab chhod aur bata kaisi hai... kitne dinon baad aaj mauka mila hai na saath baithne ka... tu toh ghar par rehti hi nahin... vaise tu yahaan kyun aayi, mujhe bula leti... mein aa jaati tere kamre mein... sab saath time spend karte toh achchha lagta na..."

Naina asked looking straight into her eyes, "par mujhe laga tu sirf mere saath time spend karna chahti hai... you were missing me... right?"

Kamya stammered, "haan... matlab.. aur kya.. tere siwa yahaan mein aur kise miss karungi..."

Naina asked straight, "vaise Kamya, uncle aunty kab aa rahe hai... tu bhi toh unhein miss kar rahi hogi na... pehle toh kabhi voh itane din tak tujhe akele chhod kar nahin gaye..."

Kamya replied casually, "pata nahin, shayad kuchh din aur lagenge... par yahaan rah kar sach kahun laga hi nahin ki apne ghar se dur hun... Vishakha aunty ne itnaa khayal rakha hai ki guest jaisi feel nahin aane di bilkul bhi... aur phir tu aur Sameer bhi toh hai na mere apne..."

Naina replied smiling faintly, "par Kamya, apna ghar toh apna hi hota hai na... shaadi se pehle Maa Baap ka ghar aur shaadi ke baad pati ka ghar... jaise aaj iss ghar se judi har cheez mujhe apni jaan se jyaada pyaari hai, chaahe voh yahaan ke rishtey ho ya kisi apne ke liye kuchh karne ki feeling... apne pariwaar ke liye apne haathon se khaana banana ya phir ghar ke mandir mein pooja karna... ek alag hi sukoon milta hai... I am sure tu yeh sab miss kar rahi hogi na... guest room kabhi apna ghar nahin ban sakta... right..."

Kamya's face turned pale thinking how simply Naina declared her as a guest in this house whereas she herself consider her as a member of this family, who has all rights to do as per her own wish... suddenly Naina's phone ring... she smiled seeing Preeti's name flashed on her screen....

Before Naina picked up her phone, Kamya snatched it from her hand and disconnect the call, "tu kyaa hamesha iss mamuli si ladki ke chakkar mein lagi rehti hai... kuchh toh apna standard maintain kar... ek taraf mein hun teri dost aur tu hamesha iss middle class si ladki..." she said getting irritated and tried to insult her...

Naina pulled her mobile back from her hand replied sternly, "Kamya, agar Preeti mamuli hai toh phir mein toh bilkul bhi tere level ki nahin... phir toh tujhe bhi mujhse baat ya dosti nahin karni chahiye... correct?"

She stood to go but turned back, "mujhe nahin pata tha ki tu dosti aur rishton mein bhi status aur level dekhti hai... Kamya, dost voh hote hai jo aapko samjhe, aapke har dukh sukh mein aapka saath de, aapko kabhi judge na kare, na kabhi chhota dikhaye... aur voh bhi jo kabhi aapki baat ka bura na maane... na hi aapko aapki udaasi mein akela chhode... chaahe kuchh na kahe par har waqt ek saaye ki tarah aapke saath rahe aur apnepan ka ehsaas dilaye... aapki ek chhoti si muskaan ke liye namak wali kheer bhi khaa jaayein..." she smiled thinking about Sameer who is trying hard to get her smile back on her face...

She paused to a moment, "tu meri sabse achchhi dost hai Kamya... ho sake toh hamare rishtey aur itne saal ki dosti ka lihaaz rakhna... mein nahin jaanti kya sahi hai kya galat, kis par bharosa karun kis par nahin, par itna jaanti hun ki maine apna har rishta poore dil se, imaandari se nibhaya hai... aur hamesha nibhaungi... aur aaj ka mera sach meri yeh shaadi hai, bhale hi kuchh mahino ki... par mein isey Sameerji ke saath jaroor nibhaungi... ho sake toh mujhe samajhane ki koshish karna... dua karungi ki aisa waqt na aaye ki hum ek dusre ka dil dukhaye..." her eyes got wet feeling hurt with her behavior...

Naina turned to go out from her room when halt and stunned hearing her voice, "aur agar Sameer iss rishtey ko naa nibhana chaahe toh..."

Naina shocked to hear this and stood rooted there... Kamya came close to her keeping her hand on her shoulder, "dekh Naina, tu bohot bholi hai... divorce paper sign karne ke baad bhi tu Sameer ko itna support karti hai, uska itna dhyaan rakhati hai... biwi hone ka poora farz nibha rahi hai, par kya tu ne kabhi Sameer se puchha hai ki voh iss rishtey ko lekar ab kya sochta hai, kya chahta hai... tere hone ya na hone se usey kuchh farq nahin padta... toh ho sakta hai na ki voh inn kuchh mahino ka bhi wait na kare... tab tu kya karegi... pichhli baar Sharad ne jo kiya voh kitna achanak se tha, ki tu khud ko sambhal bhi nahin paayi thi... kahin Sameer ne bhi tujhe sambhalne ka mauka nahin diya toh..."

Naina removing her hand from her shoulder replied calmly, "vaise toh yeh pati patni ke beech ki baat hai par tu toh meri dost hai na, toh tujhse kaisa parda... mein jaanti hi nahin hoon balki mujhe poora Vishwa hai ki aisa kabhi nahin hoga... Sharad ko Sameer ji ke saath compare karna Sameerji ki beizzati hogi jo mein kabhi nahin hone de sakti... unke jaisa koi nah ai aur na hoga... mein maanti hun ki hamari zindagiyaan shayad kabhi ek nahin ho paayegi par mujhe vishwas hai ki voh mujhe dhokha kabhi nahin denge... mera vishwas kabhi nahin todenge... agar aisa hota toh hum aaj ek saath, ek hi ghar mein nahin hote... aur na hi mera dil unse kabhi pyaar karta... hum ek dusre ke kareeb nahin hai par itane bhi anjaane nahin hai ek dusre se... yaad hai maine kaha tha ki mein unse pyaar karti hoon par ek sach yeh bhi hai mein pyaar se jyaada unki respect karti hun... hamare rishtey mein itane utaar chadaav aane ke baad bhi aaj tak unhone jis tarah mera saath diya hai, mujhe sambhala hai, yeh saabit karta hai ki voh dil ke kitne sachche hai aur apni jimmedari kitne achchhe se nibhaate hai..."

Kamya asked instantly, "par agar Sameer khud iss rishey ko jaldi khatam karna chaahega toh..."

Naina smiled with tears, "agar unki khushi hogi toh mein bina kuchh kahe, bina kisi sawaal jawaab ke chali jaaungi... unse dur, bohot dur... mujhe mera pyaar mile na mile par mein apne pyaar ka farz jaroor poora karungi... mere liye unki khushi se badhkar kuchh aur nahin... shayad mein khud bhi nahin... mera pyaar shayad mukammal na ho paaye par voh khudgarz nahin hoga..." saying this she wiped her tears and left the room...

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