*Do read the note in the end

Also,THANKS A LOT to each and every person who had voted and commented in the previous part😘❤✨

Thoughts in Italics
Flashbacks and song in Italics
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Sid:Shehnaaz calm down

Sidharth said softly while intertwining his fingers with hers as he saw her wiping her sweaty hands on her dress and continuously fidgeting with her fingers.She was nervous,extremely nervous.

Why wouldn't she be?
She was going back to the same house or should she say her home.The same home where she had spent half of her life.Both the good and bad one.

Sana:I can't Sidharth,I just can't........what if mom and dad doesn't accept you ,us.......what if he-

Shout,slap me again

The words stopped coming out of her mouth as she froze thinking about that particular thing,that particular person. Her heart started beating loudly in fear which she tried her best to hide from Sidharth.

Sid:shhh ,that's another thing for now Shehnaaz..........first you should calm down and secondly, leave it to your parents they know what is right for you and they will take the right decision.......you are maybe thinking that I don't know much about them so how can I so but I am a parent, Shehnaaz and because of that I know that your parents will make the right decision and anyways,I am always there for you.........I will try my best to make them believe that they will not regret giving your hand in mine

Sana:Sidharth

Shehnaaz said as she finally looked up and saw him intensely looking at her.Their hands rested on the small place inbetween both of their seats. Her eyes filled with some tears listening to him and she thought that how can this man be so hopeful?

How did I get so lucky!!

Sana:but what if they don't approve of our relationship.......will you leave me?

Sid:no Shehnaaz, I will never leave you........and why to think about such negative things

Sidharth said with a forced smile but inside of him,he also felt a pang in his heart listening to her.The sudden thought of her leaving him was enough to break his heart.He was calming Shehnaaz but he himself didn't knew what he will do if her parents doesn't agree.But then his heart filled with a sudden relief remembering his mother's words.

Smitha:chahe kuch bhi ho jaye tu uska hath nahi chorega,Sidharth aur phir main toh hu hi........kuch gadbad hui toh sambhal lungi bas mere bache khush rahe humesha

Sana:yeah

Shehnaaz smiled and nodded at him but still he could see the uncertainty in her eyes so to remove it, an idea came up in his mind.He smirked and turned towards her not before playing a soft music on his phone.Shehnaaz confusingly looked at him not understanding what he was about to do now.

Mujhko itna bataye koi
Kaise tujhse dil na lagaye koi

Rabba ne tujhko banana mein
Kardi hai husn ki khali tijoriyan
Kajal ki siyahi se likhi hai tune
jane kitno ki love storiyan

Shehnaaz eyes grew wide as she heard his singing and quickly looked here and there to see if people were looking at them or not and to her relief everyone was just busy in their own stuff.Also,not to forget Sidharth's voice was also low as he also didn't wanted others to listen .

It was just for his naaz.

Shehnaaz raised an eyebrow and through gestures asked "What is this?" but Sidharth just shrugged off and held their entangled fingers up.Moving them closer to his mouth,he kissed her knuckles.

Can this man be more sweet?!! ughh

Kesariya tera ishq hai piya
Rang jaun jo main hath lagun
Din beete sara teri fikaar mein
Rain sari teri khair manaun

Kesariya tera ishq hai piya
Rang jaun jo main hath lagun
Din beete sara teri fikaar mein
Rain sari teri khair manaun

He sang the next few lines while keeping her hand on his chest ,at the exact place where his heart was.An instant smile came on her lips and she slightly turned in her seat and now completely looking at him.His eyes flickered from her eyes,her nose ,her lips and her smooth, long neck.

Indeed God has created her beautifully!!

While Shehnaaz's eyes just stayed at him and this time,she moved their entangled fingers close to her lips and kissed them.As if returning his love and showing him the intensity of her love too.Every negative thoughts were out of her mind now and far far far away from her mind.

Really, this man knows how to make me happy!!

Patjhad ke mausam mein bhi
Rangi chanaro jaisi
Jhanke sannaton mein tu
Veena ke taaron jaisi
Hmm sadiyon se bhi lambi ye
Man ki amavasein hai
Aur tu phuljhadiyon wale tyoharon jaisi

Chanda bhi deewana hai tera
Jalti hai tujhse sari chakoroyan
Kajal ki siyahi se likhi hai tune
jane kitno ki love storiyan

He played with her fingers while his eyes didn't leave her for a minute,noticing her every action.The happiness and shyness her face held now was much pleasing to him than her previous foul,sad mood.His life was dull until she entered it and lightened it up.In the silence,she was like a soft melody that touched his heart and captured it forever.

So now he wouldn't let that light extinguish and also will fill her life with new happy colours.

Shehnaaz blushed and turned away when she saw him winking at her on the word "love storiyan". Her heart and mind was now just occupied by his singing and his enchanting actions.

Argh,why am I feeling like a fucking teenager?!!

Kesariya tera ishq hai piya
Rang jaun jo main hath lagun
Din beete sara teri fikaar mein
Rain sari teri khair manaun

Kesariya tera ishq hai piya
Rang jaun jo main hath lagun
Din beete sara teri fikaar mein
Rain sari teri khair manaun

Sid:are you now happy?

Sana:very very very happy,thank you Sidharth

Sid:for the song?

Sidharth asked and looked at her who was giving him her sweet,angelic smile.The smile he had craved to see in these few hours.He shrugged his shoulders as singing the song the song was not a big deal for him.

Shehnaaz shook her head at his caring nature and held his bicep.Keeping her head on his shoulder,she softly kissed his cheek making his eyes wide.She giggled at his expression and again kept her head on his shoulder after pulling his bicep more close to her.

Sana:for entering my life

Sidharth chuckled listening her words and kissed her forehead.Only if she knew that how grateful he was that she entered his life.

Sana:always stay like this

Sid:ha baba

Kesariya tera ishq hai piya
Ishq hai piya

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Knock.Knock.

Sana:Sidharthhhh

Shehnaaz whined and turned around to go back but Sidharth held her and pulled her towards himself. He was feeling as if they had came to a haunted house looking at which she was getting scared instead of her home.Little did he know the turmoil which she was going through.

Sid:no,we have come a long way and there's no going back now

Sana:fine, I hate you

Shehnaaz grumbled and stomped her feet like a kid making Sidharth chuckle.He straightened up and also made her stand properly.Not to forget,that he also intertwined their fingers making her feel that he is there with her.

Sid:aww,I love you too

A blissful smile formed on her lips and she looked at him but before she could reply the door opened.Her eyes widened as she saw the person infront of her.The person's eyes also widened seeing Shehnaaz.

Sana:dad

Sana dad:Sana

It didn't take long for her to jump into her father's arms and hug him tightly.Shehnaaz's dad who was surprised a moment ago got startled but nonetheless hugged her back and a sweet smile formed on his lips also.

Indeed,a hug is enough.......no words exchanged but still I am happy!!

Sana:kaise ho aap and how's your work going?actually now you were supposed to be in the office,right?

Sana dad:right Sana but I took a leave for today.......anyways,we will talk inside,I see you have your special friend with you also

Shehnaaz turned around as she saw her father glancing behind her.She looked at Sidharth and asked him to come forward.All the time,her father's eyes didn't left them for a second also.

Sidharth:namaste uncle

Sana dad:namaste beta,please come inside.....it's the first time you have came to our house

Sid:yes uncle

Sidharth smiled and glanced at Shehnaaz who nodded and both of them entered the house together while her father followed them.

Sana mom:Shehnaaz?

Sana:mom

Shehnaaz said with a small smile but she got surprised when she felt herself embraced by her mom.She cautiously wrapped her hands around her and smiled a bit with tears in her eyes.It was so long that she had felt her mom's hands around her,hugging her. So now when she finally felt it ,she couldn't help but forget everything and just feel happy.

It feels so good to be back in her arms.I feel like I have become a small child again!!

Sana mom:I am so happy that you have finally decided to come back here and stay with us forever

Her mom said after they all had settled on the couch and were having their normal conversations.By listening to her mom,Shehnaaz and Sidharth first looked at her and then at each other.Sidharth blinked his eyes gesturing her to tell it now.

It's time!!

Sana:mom,I have to-

Sana mom:wait a minute,Shehnaaz why don't you see your room first?.........I am sure you have missed your room in all these years

Why is she acting like nothing has changed?Like Everything is normal which is not.........I don't want to go back to that room!!

Shehnaaz thought so because she knew if she went to her old room,all her memories would strike her at the sametime.The memories in which she cried silently, in which she wiped her tears herself only,she promised herself to fight back but again broke down.The memories she wanted to erase from her mind.But there was also one thing that was troubling her that how could her mother say so after knowing everything.

Sana dad:Sana ,you want to say something?

Sana:Yes dad,I came here for a purpose

Is my mistake so huge?!!

Hurt flashed in his eyes instantly listening to that his daughter didn't come here just to meet them but soon he recovered.He understood that it's not the time to think such things and quickly gestured Shehnaaz to continue.

Sana:I am in love with someone

Sana mom:and who is this someone,Shehnaaz? Please elaborate

Shehnaaz shockingly looked at her mom.The sweetness in her voice was gone and now it was filled with bitterness making Shehnaaz's heart thump with nervousness. She glanced at Sidharth who just had been observing everything since the time they had entered including her.He gave a slight nod and tightened his hold on her hand which he hadn't broke till now. And which was also hidden under a pillow.

Sana dad:who is he,Shehnaaz?

Her father's voice was calm without any emotions making her fear more but she knew she couldn't back out now.She took a deep breath and for the final time looked at Sidharth before speaking with a smile.

Sana:Sidharth

Sana mom:Sidharth?? Have you gone mad,Shehnaaz? How could you even-

Her words stopped as she looked at Sidharth with disgust.Still not believing what Shehnaaz told just now.She regretted not asking her the questions she had in her mind when she had first meet him in Diwali.

Sana mom:Shehnaaz, hum tere ghar pe bhi Diwali mana sakte the na kisi aur ke ghar aane ki kya zarurat thi

Sana:mom, maine bola na "kisi aur ka" ghar nahi hai ,mere friend ka hai and trust me, mom jabse main yaha aayi hu.......he has helped me a lot aur waisi bhi Shefali has gone back to her home toh hum Diwali kya akele manate?

Yes,her parents had come to Mumbai to celebrate Diwali with her and she was overjoyed when she saw them at her doorstep.Still there was a thought that Ajay was going to celebrate Diwali alone.No matter how much he had hurt her but she was not able to forget the fact that he was her brother. But soon shrugged off the little bit concern about him remembering the times when she had celebrated the other festivals alone.

Sid:hi Shehnaaz, namaste uncle and aunty

Sana:dad,mom meet my bestfriend Sidharth

Sana dad:bestfriend?

Sana:yeah ,now I have two bestfriends......that's so great

Shehnaaz said with a tight-lipped smile and then glanced at Sidharth who was looking at her with a confused look.She had decided not to disclose her relationship with Sidharth now as her mother's scowled face didn't went unnoticed by her.She was not going to ruin the festival for her parents, Sidharth and especially the children.

Sid:uncle,aunty why don't you come inside

Sidharth said sensing the awkward atmosphere around them. They all nodded and entered inside.It hadn't been a minute also when they heard two enthusiastic voices.

Samaira/Sidhansh:naazuuuuuu

They both shouted and attacked Shehnaaz,engulfing her in a bear hug making her chuckle.She ruffled their hair smiled wholeheartedly .

My sukoon!!

Sana:Happy Diwali my munchkins

Sidhansh/Samaira:Happy Diwali naazu

Samaira:I have made the rangoli just the way you asked me to do

Sana:wow,that's great.......let me see it

Sidhansh:she didn't made it alone naazu,I also helped her

Samaira:you just coloured the leaves,Ansh

Sana:okay,okay no fighting today......it's Diwali,we should celebrate it happily and without any fights

Sid:Samaira, Ansh

Sidharth caller their names to divert their attention towards Shehnaaz's parents who were just standing there and observing everything. Sidhansh and Samaira looked at their father and then at the two.

Samaira/Sidhansh:happy Diwali uncle,aunty

Samaira and Sidhansh said and bent to touch their feet.A smile formed on Shehnaaz's father's face and he patted their head while her mom just patted their head slightly.

Sana dad:Happy Diwali

Sana mom:who are they? Your niece and nephew?

Shehnaaz's mom asked looking at Sidharth who just shook his head and chuckled.

Sid:no aunty,they are my children

Sana mom:your children? Where's your wife,then?

Wife.

The one word that was enough to bring back all the memories that he had forgot for sometime came crashing on him.A sad expression crossed his face and he looked at his children's face to notice that sad look but there was none.They both had a neutral face and were looking at the wall.Shehnaaz's eyes grew wide hearing her mom.

Sana:mom,can we talk about this later? We have come here to celebrate the festival

Sana mom:but what wrong di-

Sidhansh:naazu come, I will show you my crackers

Sana:sure

She looked back and gave a nervous glance to her parents thinking how she will leave them.As if sensing her distress ,Sidharth stepped in their conversation .

Sid:Ansh,she can see later also

Sidhansh:but

Samaira:yeah,anyways there is nothing special in them also, they are just going to pollute the environment

Sidhansh:I know that's why I just going to burst a few

Like this,their evening went with happiness,sibling banters,bursting crackers,lightning diyas and lots of fun.In all this,her father didn't forget to notice how comfortable Shehnaaz was with Sidharth's family especially the children.She giggled,laughed and bursted crackers with them like a kid with them.Her face had a smile that he never saw in those ten-fifteen years back at Delhi.His mind had questions but he decided to ask her later.

Because clearly they are more than friends !!

While on the other hand,Shehnaaz's mom was confused.She couldn't understand why Shehnaaz was getting so comfortable with those kids? They can be illegitimate also as Sidharth didn't replied her.And why Shehnaaz was taking care of them as if they were her own? What if she and Sidharth are more than friends?Just the thought disgusted her and she shrugged it off thinking her daughter can't be so stupid.

Little did she know that falling in love and not stopping herself just because of him having children was not stupidity.

Love is love.

Sana dad:I want to talk to him

Soumya snapped out of her thoughts when she saw her husband standing and talking to Sidharth. She immediately stood up and went towards him with an angry look.

Sana mom:what's there to talk? I don't approve of their relationship and my daughter will neither meet him nor stay in contact with him,I am sure he is the one who has trapped my daughter.........and Shehnaaz, you will be packing up your bags and coming to Delhi back and how could you even look at my daughter in-

Sana dad:SHE IS OUR DAUGHTER,NOT JUST YOURS SOUMYA

Soumya flinched hearing her husband's words and looked at Shehnaaz who was looking at her with an unbelievable look.She opened her mouth to speak again but before that Rajesh spoke.

Sana dad:and my words remains the same,it will not change.........I want to talk to Sidharth ALONE

He specified the word alone looking at Shehnaaz and Sidharth.Sidharth nodded and stood up trying to free his hand from Shehnaaz's hand but Shehnaaz stopped him.Her lips wobbled as if she was going to cry any moment and shook her head frantically telling him to not go.Sidharth sighed and talked softly with her.

Sid:Shehnaaz please

Sana:no......dad please don't beat him,please

Rajesh ran his fingers through his hair looking at his stubborn daughter.He knew if Shehnaaz would not leave Sidharth's hand,he won't be able to go with him.He walked towards Shehnaaz and kept his hand on her shoulder.

Sana dad:I am not going to beat him Shehnaaz, I promise

Sana:sure?

Sana dad:yes,my sweet child

Shehnaaz left Sidharth's hand and saw him going with her father.The door was slammed shut after they both had entered.She sighed but the next moment turned towards her mom.

Sana:mom,what was that? How could you say such words for Sidharth? He is not like that and you know it

Sana mom:I know him so whatever I said was true,maybe you don't know him too blind in his love to see things properly(scoffed)

Sana:what's wrong with you mom?

Sana mom:what's wrong with you, Shehnaaz? Can't you see how badly he has manipulated you? For God sake,he has two children and one is almost of your age

Sana:correction,she is 10 years younger than me and I don't see a problem in that.......love doesn't see status,money nor the fact that the person has two children,mom

Shehnaaz said softly trying to make her understand but it felt useless as she heard her mother's next words.

Sana mom:it's not love,it's just attraction..........and you will get over it soon and about the children,they matter don't ignore that

Sana:I know mom,they matter and I can't forget them also........they have become a part of me,infact it was them who had first accepted me

A small smile came on her face remembering the times when Sidhansh had accepted her,how their bond formed and eventually got more strong.How naturally,she and Samaira had bonded as if they knew each other since many years.

Sana mom:oh so it was the children who trapped you with their innocence.......evil children,like father,like son(smirked)

Sana:MOM,NOT A WORD MORE

Shehnaaz shouted instantly hearing her mother's vile words.She dropped on the couch with a thud and tears flowed out of her eyes hearing such words about her jigad ka tukras,her babies.She looked at her mother with an intense look and also with a warning.She was also worried thinking Sidharth was hearing such words and the way he will react.

Sana:not a word against them,not a word.......you want to curse me,fine but not a word against those angels.......they have been with me and supported me more than you,mom.......they made me feel happy,they filled the hole that was there in my heart,they made me feel like I am the most important person in their lives,as if I was always a part of their family.......they are my sunshine who filled my life with happy rays and made my life complete

Just then both of them heard the sound of door opening and soon the face of the person was visible. Shehnaaz stiffened seeing her worst nightmare infront of her.She couldn't move nor could think anything properly as if she just her body paralyzed. She diverted her gaze not wanting to look at him sny longer.

Please Sidharth,come soon!!

Sana mom:thank God,Ajay you are here.......please say something to your sister,she has lost her mind......she wants to marry a man who is 13 years older than her and he also has two children,she is so determined to ruin her life

He looked at Shehnaaz who was just sitting there and avoiding him.Before he could say anything, they heard a thunderous voice making everyone in the room flinch.

Sana dad:HE DOESN'T HAVE TO SAY ANYTHING TO MY DAUGHTER

Sana mom:but he has his rights on her afterall she is his sister

Sana dad:He has lost his every right after whatever he has done

Rajesh said in his cold voice leaving no room for discussion. Shehnaaz sighed with relief seeing that Sidharth was okay and also seeing her dad taking stand for her.

Ajay:I don't care whatever the fuck she does,dad so need to shout

Ajay said and rolled his eyes.Sidharth got confused hearing him as he knew that Ajay was her brother then why is he saying like this? He looked at Shehnaaz who had an unreadable expression rather than a hurt look.

What the heck is going on?!!

Sana mom:fine,if you are so adamant, go on with your decision but one last question I want to ask you,Shehnaaz.......every girl dreams of marriage and has her own plans,dreams related to her marriage and you also have,I know it........if you both decide to marry someday ,it will be Sidharth's second marriage but your first so will he agree to get married the way you have decided? Your dreams of the lavish,big fat wedding with lots of dancing and singing you had planned since so many years,will it get fulfilled?

Her mother smirked after saying this.The room was quiet now,too quite making her believe that whatever she said was true.Shehnaaz opened her mouth to say something but closed knowing she had nothing to say.Her mother words were true about her dreams and now she regretted telling her that.

She hadn't planned anything with Sidharth nor told her dreams to Sidharth so she didn't had a proper reason to give.She didn't knew how would Sidharth react to this later.She started blaming herself for having those dreams,for not telling Sidharth about it,for making Sidharth feel miserable.

Though the quietness of the room didn't remained any longer as they heard an unexpected voice cutting the silence of the room.

"Their marriage and all the functions will happen the way my daughter has planned,Mrs. Gill."
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This time I am really not sorry for updating so late because I don't think this time it was my fault.For 1 week ,I was just thinking whether I should update or not and the next week I was busy with my school and coaching works and this week I started writing the part,previous weekend.I mean I should feel happy while updating the part but I am not happy,there's a constant sadness in my heart🥺.

I don't know what to say,yeah in my mind there was a lot of things but now I don't wanna say because everything will be useless at the end.Just see the views,votes and comments on earlier parts and chapter 95 and 96.And please don't give me that excuse that because I am updating after so long that's why it's less,I have seen writers(including sidnaaz writers) updating after one month but getting the same response😤.

Ig I am the only one who has got this treatment, earlier also and now also💔.

Idk what else to say cuz at the end,IT'S YOUR CHOICE. 🤧💔

(P.s. Don't worry I will finish the story because Serendipity is SPECIAL to me💜✨)

I hope you all liked today's part✨

Bye,take care💜💜