Sameer spending some time with Karthik, came back seeing her missing from the room... he looked her around when heard a click sound of bathroom door opened...

Naina came out wiping her face looking extremely pale... Sameer wheeled himself towards her asked worriedly, "hey what happened... are you okay..." she was all fine few minutes back but now seems extremely exhausted and tired...

She shook her head to not to make him much worried, "no, I am fine... it's just I am feeling bit restless... I will be fine till morning..." she doesn't want to make him worried knowing how frequently she is throwing since morning... it must be like she is really tired and needs rest... from last few days in excitement to spend time with Nanu and others, she didn't bother about her health and rest well...

Sameer keep asking her restlessly making her little annoyed... giving a slightly irritating look she replied sternly, "kahaan na mein theek hoon... ek toh sar dard kar raha hai aur aap itne sawaal puchh rahe ho... I just need to take rest... please..." saying this she laid down keeping her back towards him making him more restless and clueless of sudden change in her behavior...

Sameer opened his mouth to ask again but remain quiet seeing her annoyed because of her agitated mood... totally clueless, he remains seated quietly looking at her back and softly covered her with duvet, stroking his fingers gently on her hair... seeing her drifting into sleep gave him a relax sigh reprimand himself, "mein bhi na bilkul buddhu hi hoon... I think long journey makes her tired and I keep asking her random questions... I should have been more careful in future..." 😔

He recalled what all instructions Bela and Nanu gave to Arjun for Shefali... he quickly made a call to her doctor and consult on her condition... he feels relieved that it was just tiredness and added to the hormonal changes, may be her mood swings to get angry or behaving weirdly getting irritated, "abhi tak toh theek se dil ki baat samajhna nahin seekha ab iske mood swings ka bhi dhyaan rakhna padega..." 😥💗

Naina's sleep disturbed getting nightmares again about feeling something bad going to happen soon... she was overthinking since last few days about how to reveal baby's existence matter to Sameer but not finding appropriate chance... seems destiny is playing hide and seek from them... whenever she gets courage to tell him, something or more happen and matter left unspoken...

Till the time she was surrounded with so many loved ones in aashram her heart was still in peace but the moment they stepped out from there, she was feeling so restless... entering in house she again started feeling something missing inside... she was missing Nanu's presence who was always there with her from last few days giving a warm feeling of an elder person who are so supportive and a true mentor...

इश्क़ है एहसास बेपनाह ख़ुशी का,

शर्त ये है कि कोई ख़्वाहिश न रखो!

She looked at Sameer, sleeping peacefully besides her thinking, "I am sorry... apne gusse mein aapko bhi daant diya... jab se ghar vaapas aaye hai pata nahin kyun ek ajeeb si bechaini ho rahi hai... kaash hum hamesha ke liye Nanu ke paas aashram mein rah paate... unke bina lagta hai jaise hum donon kitne adhure hai... jab mera kuchh dinon mein unse itna lagaav ho gaya toh samajh sakti hoon aap unko kitna miss karte honge jab meri wajah se voh aapse naraaz the... lekin kya meri yeh ek sach na bata paane ki galti voh kabhi maaf kar payenge... kya Nanu kabhi mujhe mere bachche ke saath apna paayenge..."

During mid night his sleep disturbed finding the warmth missing in his embrace... he surprised seeing her awaked and sitting keeping her head on the headrest, but holding his hand tightly in hers... seems she was in some fear or something bothering her so much...

Sameer sitting back jerked her from shoulder making her eyes opened, "Naina... kya hua tum aise kyun baithi ho..." he touched her forehead to check if she is having fever or feeling uneasy anywhere...

Naina keep looking him without blinking for few seconds and in next moment hug him tightly keeping her head on his chest...

She nodded her head innocently like a kid replying while wiping her tears, "I don't know kyun, lekin bohot rona aa raha hai... man kar raha hai bas roti hi rahoon..." she tried hard to stop her tears but it's still flowing continuously...

Naina looked at him in daze as she herself doesn't know why she feels like to cry since the time she left from aashram... but looks like now Sameer knows her inner self more than herself...

Caressing her back he kissed on her head keeping her in his embrace... his heart pinched seeing her in tears without any reason but soon a thought crossed in his mind... assuming it's due to her mood swings being pregnant, he smirks softly asking, "lagta hai tumhein abhi bhi Nanu ki bohot yaad aa rahi hai... unke bina man nahin lag raha na...correct..." he understood something is bothering her so much or it might be her nightmares...

He smiled trying to calm her, "mujhe bhi aise hi aati hai jab bhi unse mil kar vaapas aata hoon... itna akela feel hota tha ki kai dinon tak toh so bhi nahin pata tha... lekin iss baar tum thi na mere saath toh mujhe bilkul bhi akelapan feel nahin hua..."

Parting slightly, he lifted her face, "sorry tumhein le aaya vaapas Nanu se dur... mein chahta toh tha kuchh din aur ruk jaate lekin yahaan ka kaam bhi jaruri hai aur tumhein chhod kar aane ka man nahin hua mera... but promise hum jaldi hi jayenge unse milne... okay..." he smiled assuring her to go to meet Nanu soon...

But seeing her still dull face, he opened his mobile putting on a video call with Nanu... though she never wanted to disturb Nanu's sleep at this hour of time but couldn't restrain herself seeing him... wiping her tears she instantly smiled seeing Nanu on screen who was also missing her so much... coincidentally he was also whole awaked talking to Kaanji about the days they spent when all were there...

Sameer pulled her slightly keeping his hand around her shoulder, "ab kar lo jitni baatein karni hai lekin ab rona nahin... okay..." she smiled whole heartedly and keep chatting with Nanu smiling and laughing...

Sameer smiled lost in her thoughts, "koi itna masoom kaise ho sakta hai... Nanu ke paas jaate waqt ek ummid thi ki voh iski yeh pyaari si muskaan vaapas le aayenge, lekin pata nahin tha ki vaapas aate waqt bhi unhi ke liye iski aankhon mein aansu honge... iska rona mujhe pasand nahin lekin khushi hai ki aaj mera pariwaar sach mein poora ho gaya... Nanu aur Naina meri zindagi hai aur inn donon ka saath mujhe himmat deta hai, har musibat se ladne ke liye... aaj phir se ek baar Nanu ne bina kahe mujhe meri zindagi, meri khushiyaan de di... mujhe mera pariwaar vaapas mil gaya... Nanu se waada kiya hai iske saare sapne, armaan poore karunga, kabhi koi dukh bhi aas paas nahin aane dunga... aur mein apna waada marte dam tak nibhaunga..."

His trance broke seeing Naina smilingly ending the call... if she was so much restless few minutes back, now she was all relaxed and calm...

They both remain in each other embrace talking about how they are missing his presence... laying down Sameer keep her remain in his embrace trailing his fingers in her hair to let her feel relax and sleep... but nothing was working at this moment... though she was calm after talking with Nanu, but sleep seems far away from her eyes... but she must take proper rest in this condition...

Naina mind was still clouded with her thoughts, "mein aapko sach batana chahti hoon par kya karun... man bohot bechain hai aur shayad mujhe khud nahin pata ki kaise bataau... mein jaanti hoon aap jaroor samjhoge meri majburi... lekin nahin samjhe toh kya uske baad hamara rishta phir se usi dorahe par aa jayega jahaan se hum shuru huye the... pehli baar kisi ne bina apne swarth ke sachche man se mujhe pyaar kiya hai... jiske saath ne zindagi ka saara adhurapan poora kar diya... aur ab toh aap bina kahe mere man ki voh baat bhi samajhne lage ho jo mein khud nahin samajh paati...

Nanu ne bataya tha ki kis tarah ek dhokhe ne aapki saari khushiyaan paida hone se pehle hi aapse chhin li thi aur aaj phir ek baar mein sach bata kar aapko shayad akela kar dungi... mein swarthi ho rahi hoon lekin sirf apne liye nahin, aapke liye bhi jiska har dard mere dil mein sou guna jyaada dard bada deta hai...

Ek bachche ko apnana badi baat nahin lekin aise bachche ko jiska wajood bhi nahin maloom ho koi kaise apna paayega... aap sabko lagta hai yeh bachche Sharad ka hai lekin kabhi na kabhi toh sach saamne aa hi jayega... meri wajah se sab aap par bhi ungli uthayenge... aur Nanu... unka toh shayad dil hi toot jayega ki maine unse bhi sach chhupaya...

Kahte hai sachche pyaar mein badi taakat hoti hai... mein kabhi zindagi mein jaan kar kisi ka dil nahin dukhaya na jhuth bola... lekin aaj aapke aur Nanu ke pyaar ne mujhe jitni himmat di hai mujhe utna hi kamjor bhi bana diya hai... jo tinka tinka karke sameta hai sab ek pal mein bikhar jayega... lekin itne bade sach ka bojh lekar nahin jee paaungi mein..." she was all lost in her thoughts how and when to reveal the truth to Sameer before he finds it by himself from someone else...

Oblivious to her turmoil, Sameer was getting more restless seeing her so lost and restive... getting an idea, he keeps her palm softly on her eyes to keep it close... though she wanted to talk to him, but he kept his finger on her lips making her quiet... agreeing him, the moment she closed her eyes heard his melodious voice, singing for her to make her feel relaxed...

Surumai ankhiyon mein nanha munna ek sapana de jaa re...

Nindiya ke udate paakhi re, akhiyon mein aaja saathi re

Raa ree raa rum O raa ree rum...

Sachcha koi sapanaa dejaa, Mujhako koi apana dejaa

Anjaana sa magar kuchh pahachaana sa

Halka phulka shabanami, Resham se bhi... reshami

Surumai akhiyo mein nanha munna aek sapnaa de ja re

Nindiya ke udate paakhi re, ankhiyon mein aaja saathi re

Raat ke rath par jaane vale, Neend ka ras barasaane vaale

Itana kar de ke meri ankhain bhar de,

Ankhon mein basata rahe, Sapana ye hasata rahe

Surumai akhiyo mein nanha munna aek sapnaa de ja re

Nindiya ke udate paakhi re, ankhiyon me aaja saathi re

Raa ree raa rum O raa ree rum...

A small smile crept on his face seeing her sleeping peacefully holding her mobile in her hand... he realized without making him obvious, she had recorded his voice while he was all lost in singing for her, looking her beautiful and serene face...

He stops the recording button smilingly, "buddhu ladki, jab personal singer paas hai toh awaaz kyun record ki... tumhare liye toh mein kisi bhi waqt gaana gaa sakta hoon lekin mujhe pata hai ki iss haal mein baby kitna pareshaan karte hain sone mein... isliye yeh lori tumhare liye nahin maine apni Angel ko sunayi hai taaki tum bhi chen se so sako..."

Giving a soft peck on her forehead his fingers trailed on her stomach softly caressing baby, "aapko bhi papa ki lori pasand aayi na... aapne promise kiya hai na ki Mummy ko pareshaan nahin karoge toh ab jaldi se so jaao aur apni Mummy ko bhi aaraam karne do... agar aap chahogi toh mein roj aapko aise lori suna dunga lekin Mummy ko pareshaan mat karna... okay my cute Angel..." he talks sweetly realizing it could be the reason for her restlessness... he heard about the mood swings and restlessness during this stage of pregnancy...

Next morning, they both wake up with a contented smile seeing each other first thing the moment they opened their eyes... it had become their daily habit to spend some cozy moments before leaving bed...

Sameer asker looking her lovingly, "good morning... neend aayi achchhe se... ab toh restlessness nahin ho na..."

She smiled replying, "koi itni pyaari si lori sunayega toh neend toh aayegi hi na... par sachchi aapki awaaz mein na ek jaadu sa hi... jab pehli baar aapka gaana suna tha toh hairaan rah gayi thi lekin kal aapne itani pyaari lori sunayi ki ek pal mein saari bechaini dur ho gayi aur sach kahun itne sukoon ki neend mujhe pehle kabhi nahin aayi... promise kijiye aap hamesha mujhe aise gaana sunayenge aur kabhi kabhi lori bhi..."

Sameer laughed slowly poking her forehead, "buddhu, yeh bhi koi maangane ki cheez thi... agar maangna hai toh koi tohfa maang leti... lekin ab jab tumne maang hi liya hai toh promise... tumhare liye tumhara yeh personal singer hamesha mojud rahega..." he was more elated to fulfill her every wish even if it's singing for her at mid night...

Naina lowered her eyes feeling awkward, "aapne bina maange jo diya hai uske baad toh bhagwan se bhi kuchh maangne ko nahin bacha..." she feels guilty of hiding the truth seeing his unconditional support...

Suddenly something strikes in her mind... pulling herself out from his embrace, she rushed towards her closet and came back carrying a small pouch... she handed it to him saying, "sorry mein aapko batana bhool gayi... jab pehli baar Nanu mujhse mile the toh unhone mujhe yeh kangan diye the... mujhe maloom nahin tha voh kaun hai aur unse kuchh puchhati usase pehle voh achanak se chale gaye... mujhe pata hi nahin tha ki voh aapke Nanu hai, isiliye maine yeh kangan kabhi dobara nahin pehne aur inhein sambhal kar rakh diya tha..." she said innocently as she was not aware of their relation earlier and asking from Sameer was totally out of question...

Sameer laughed teasing her back, "hmm vaise hi jaise shaadi ke do din baad mujhse puchha tha ki Sameer kaun hai... lagta hai donon Maheshwari's ka introduction ek hi style se hua hai tumhari zindagi mein... bina jaan pehchaan ke, anjaano ki tarah..." it was indeed correct as she was not aware of even Sameer's name when she came to this house... she hid her face feeling embarrassed with her palms seeing him laughing loudly, making fun of her...

Sameer pulling her hand down, makes her wear kangan, "ab Nanu ne diye hai toh inhein kabhi apne se dur mat karna... tumhein nahin maloom lekin yeh kangan meri Maa ke hai... Nanu ne unka aashirwaad diya hai tumhare liye..."

She smiled promising him, "sorry mujhe pata nahin tha lekin promise, mein inhein ab kabhi nahin utarungi... hamesha apne paas rakhungi jaise aapki di huyi iss ring ko..." she smiled seeing the ring and kangan in her hand... a blessing from their elders and sign of his unconditional love 💕

Getting freshen up they went to lit diya in temple... Chinni joined them when Naina handed her the gifts she brought for her and few more sent by Nanu and Ramdhari... they talked excitedly on all the fun they had, missed by Chinni... Sameer promises her to bring along with them next time to meet all...

Sameer smiled seeing the bond between Chinni with Naina, "tumhein milkar sab ek hi baar mein tumhare fan ho jaate hai... lagta hai tumhare Kanhaji ne tumhein sabse pyaar karne ke liye hi banaya hai..." he observed Naina again so quiet and seems lost in her own thoughts

Finding them alone Naina gain courage and finally decided to discuss and reveal the truth which was killing her for so long...

Sameer jerking her from shoulder asked, "Naina, kya hua hai... kal se tum baar baar kahaan kho jaati ho aur ab itani pareshaan bhi lag rahi ho... tumhein maloom hai na tum mujhse kuchh bhi share kar sakti ho... please I can't see you suffering for anything..." he asked with a smile while cupping her face in his hands...

Naina looking into his deep dark eyes, "Sameer, mein kabhi aapko hurt nahin karna chahti thi aur naa hi kabhi aapse kuchh bhi chhupane ke baare mein socha bhi... mein jaanti hoon hamare rishtey ki shuruaat ek jhuth se huyi thi lekin mein aapko pehle din hi sach batana chahti thi, lekin mauka hi nahin mila aur dheere dheere sab aur ulajhta gaya..."

Keeping her palms on his hand she said, "aap kabhi galat nahin the lekin maine aapko hamesha se bura samjha... I am really sorry for that... aapne phir bhi meri madad ki, mujhe sambhala aur meri wajah se aapke aur Nanu ke beech pehli baar duriyaan aayi... yakeen maaniye mein aisa bilkul nahin chahti thi..."

Seeing her eyes brimmed he asked getting more concerned, "Naina, ab yeh sab kyun kah rahi ho... tum jaanti ho maine apne gusse ki wajah se kabhi tumhein mauka nahin diya kuchh kehne ka, tumhari kisi baat par vishwas nahin kiya toh tum galat kaise huyi... aur Nanu ko toh tumne hi manaya na mere liye... toh mujhe tumhein thanks bolna chahiye..." he wiped the tears fall on her cheeks with her thumb giving a soft peck on her forehead...

Naina smiled seeing his trust on her, "lekin agar kabhi aapko meri koi baat buri lagi toh... yah maine aapse kuchh chhupaya toh... kya aap mujhse naraaz ho jayenge, mujhe apne se dur kar denge"

Sameer smiled, "mein jaanta hoon ki aisa kabhi kuchh nahin hoga... kyunki mujhe vishwas hai ki tum kabhi aisa kuchh hone hi nahin dogi... aur agar koi baat hai bhi toh tum mujhe bata sakti ho, jab tumhein mujh par poora bharosa ho... believe me I will always be there for you... I am ready to wait for the day when you are gets comfortable and have full trust on me..."

Naina lowered her eyes taking a deep breath to regain strength to tell him... Sameer keep looking her worried face, unable to figure out what was bothering her so much... they remain seated with lots of different emotions and thoughts crossed in their mind... if one was worried for her health than the later was worried about the upcoming storm and how their relation will be affected...

Sameer tried his best to make her comfortable in sharing her problem which is making her so much restless. He was aware that something is bothering her from last few days but was totally clueless. Naina taking a deep sigh finally decided to tell him all truth, without thinking much about the after-effects. If they are destined to be together than nothing will change but if she must leave him, she will not have any regrets either as she has got much from her expectations in this relation...

Pandit called them from back breaking their trance, coming towards them with Preeti... their facial expression was tensed making their friends also worried for them...

Pandit, "Sameer, voh lawyer ka phone aaya hai... Preeti ke uncle ke lawyer ne ek meeting fix ki hai donon parties ke liye... they want out of court settlement... I hope iske baad sab theek ho jaaye bina court hearings ke..." he was hoping to settle the matter out of court as doesn't want to see Preeti suffering more...

Naina asked worriedly looking Preeti's pale face, "par jab Preeti k kuchh chahiye hi nahin toh meeting kis liye... aise logon se milna hi kyun jinse hamara koi rishta nahin..." she knows Preeti doesn't want to even see their faces...

Pandit informed, "I know, lekin agar Preeti ko apna hissa chhodna bhi hai toh usey vahaan jaakar ek baar bas saare legal papers sign karne honge... hamare lawyer ne kaha hai agar hum aaj hi jaaye toh sab ek hi baar mein settle ho jayega..."

Sameer seeing Preeti's worried look said, "lekin bina jaaye baat nahin ban sakti kya... I don't want Preeti ko kisi bhi tarah ka stress ho..." he also supports Naina's thought seeing Preeti's dull face... how would she face the person's who always hated her beloved parents...

Pandit keeping Preeti in his side hug said with utmost affection, "mein hoon na iske saath... mere rehte isey koi stress nahin hoga... bas ek baar jaana hai aur sab settle..." he preferred to finish this matter once for an all as never wanted Preeti to get worried for anything...

Seeing no other ways to settle this matter, Sameer agreed, "fine... tum donon abhi nikal jaao aur jitni jaldi ho vaapas aa jaana..." he gestured Naina to talk with Preeti to consol her...

Naina holding Preeti's hand left from there when Pandit said, "lekin kal ki taiyari abhi baaki hai... yeh sab itna achanak ho raha hai ki samajh nahin aa raha kya karun... mein chahta hoon ki sab theek ho jaaye lekin aise achanak tujhe akele chhod kar jaane ka man nahin mera..."

Sameer smiled assuring him, "tu yahaan ki fiqr mat kar... mein sab sambhal lunga... tu bas Preeti ke saath jaa aur aaj hi sab khatam kar... bekaar mein in sab baaton ke chakkar mein voh pareshaan ho rahi hai... tujhe uske saath rehna jyaada jaruri hai aaj... aur haan ensure to take guards with you... jo log Preeti ko yun dhamka sakte hai unka kya bharosa... I can't take any risk for both of you..."

Pandit taking a deep sigh patted on his shoulder, 'tu chinta mat kar... hum abhi nikalenge toh Jaipur se shayad raat tak vaapas bhi aa jaaye... kal ka function sabse best hoga... I will come back soon" they both discussed for some more time and soon left inside to gets ready...

Pandit knowing how important the function is for Sameer, feels sad for leaving him alone at this time... he wants to do all arrangements by his own to make this day memorable for his best friend and sister, but all his plans failed...

Sameer was also feeling helpless by sending Pandit and Preeti alone as this time his friends need him most... he was all willing to go along with them but can't possible as he must complete and manage rest of the preparations for tomorrow to make this day unforgettable for Naina...

Naina arranged a light breakfast for them before leaving as Preeti was extremely upset and doesn't want to go and meet the people who never stands with her when she was all alone in entire world... they never accept their parent's relation and never came to see them till their last day

Naina make her eat forcedly, "Preeti tu pareshaan mat ho... Pandit aur lawyer hai na tere saath... aur Sameer ne saara intzaam karwa diya hai... I am sure yeh pehli aur aakhiri baar tujhe unse milna hoga... aaj ke baad un selfish logon se tera koi waasta nahin rahega"

Preeti smiled faintly said, "Naina, pata nahin kyun par ek ajeeb si bechaini ho rahi hai... tujhse dur jaane ka man nahin kar raha mera... I know tum sab ho mere saath lekin ek baar akele hone ke dard se gujar chuki hoon... ab himmat nahin kuchh aur khone ki..." she voiced out her fear nestled in her heart from last few days...

Naina feels more uneasy as she was also getting the same feeling since last few days but smiled to remove her worries, "aisa kuchh nahin hoga Preeti... hum sab saath hai aur hamesha rahenge... bas tu himmat rakh aur jaldi se vaapas aa jaa... phir ek mast si party karenge... dekhna mein khud apne haath se tere liye tera favorite khaana banaungi ki tu apni saari pareshaani bhool jayegi"

Preeti smiled pulling her tightly in a bone crushing hug... their eyes flowed continuously as none of them were ready to get apart... Sameer and Pandit was amused seeing them but remain quiet as very well know about the kind of relation they are sharing... its more than a friend, a sister... they are soul mates...

Pandit too giving a soft hug to Naina and Sameer, left with Preeti... Sameer talked to his lawyer to accompany them and handle the case personally... ensuring guards and their safety he himself arrange everything for their comfort...

After ensuring everything in place, Naina and Sameer also gets ready and left for office...

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