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"Kya ho gaya beta? Aisa kyu keh rahe ho?" Asked Santokh Ji making confused face. They couldn't understand what happened all of a sudden.

"Main aisa isliye keh raha hoon kyu ki aap ki beti kabhi khud se kuch nahi kahegi." Said Sidharth looking at Shehnaaz who was just looking down with teary eyes.

"Kya nahi kahegi?" Asked Pammi Ji.

"Yeh hi ki woh America nahi jaana chahti, nahi karni usse PhD."

As Sidharth said this, Shehnaaz's parents looked at her with disbelief.

Sidharth took a deep breath and said, "Dekhiye Uncle Aunty main aap dono ke decisions ki bohut respect karta hoon, aur mujhe yeh bhi paata hai ki Maa Baap bacchon ke future ko leke koi galat decision nahi le sakte. Lekin Shehnaaz ke liye kuch bhi decide karne se pehle, aap ko yeh paata hona chahiye ki woh kya chahti hai.... I know she is a brilliant student, woh America jaa ke researches kar sakti hai, accha khasa apna career bana sakti hai, but that is not what she wants. Aap ki beti ke liye music uski duniya hai. Singing se usko khushi milti hai, usse apna career singing mein bana na hai. It's not only her hobby, it's her passion, her dream. Aap log please uske sapno ko uss se mat chheeniye."

Santokh Ji and Pammi Ji's faces gres serious hearing that.

"Shehnaaz yeh sach hai?" Asked Santokh Ji sternly.

"Tune pehle toh kabhi nahi baataya." Said Pammi Ji being worried.

"Kyu ki woh darti thi, aap logo ko hurt karne se. Uncle Aunty, Shehnaaz jitna respect aap dono ko karti hai, utna hi pyaar bhi woh aap se karti hai. Uske liye uski priority aap dono ho, aap dono ke sapne hai. Isliye woh kabhi nahi keh paayi ki woh chahti kya hai. Main aap ko samajhta hoon, I know iss line mein career bana na bohut muskil hai, bohut kam log iss meim successful ho paate hai, lekin Shehnaaz unn gine chune logo mein se ho sakti hai. Just give her a chance at least."

Sidharth paused for a while and said, "Aur Pammi Aunty aap bilkool sahi thi. Aap ki beti actually highly talented hai. Humse kayi zyada talent hai uske andar. Aap please uske talent ko waste mat jaane dena. Chalta hoon."

Sidharth folded his hands and left from there, forcing Shehnaaz's parents to think deeply.

"Papa... Main..."

Before Shehnaaz could say anything, Santokh Ji said in a stern voice, "Tum apne kamre mein jaao Shehnaaz."

Shehnaaz became quiet, thinking that her parents were disappointed with her. She just nodded and went upstairs.

At night...

Shehnaaz was doing her packing sadly, when suddenly her parents entered her room.

"Mummy, Papa...." She uttered looking at them. "Dinner ka waqt hogaya kya? Meri packing almost ho chuki hai. Isse khatam kar ke aati hoon."

Her parents smiled looking at each other and then Santokh Ji went near her.

"Yeh sab chhor. Pehle humein tujhse kuch baat karni hai." Said Santokh Ji sitting beside his daughter.

"Aaj subah ke baare mein na?" Asked Shehnaaz. "Papa... Sidharth ne subah jo bhi bola, woh sab sach hai. Even main khud aap logo ko baatane wali thi mujhe America nahi jaana, mujhe yaaha reh ke singing mein apna career bana na hai. Lekin uss se pehle itna kuch hogaya ki, himmat nahi ho paayi. Paata hai aap dono naraz ho mujhse, lekin main sach keh rahi hoon mujhe life mein aisa kuch bhi nahi karna jis mein aap dono ki marzi na ho. Main waada karti hoon, main America jaa ke khub mehnat karungi aur aap ka sar ucha ucha karungi."

Hearing Shehnaaz's words, Santokh Ji felt blessed as they got such a good daughter who respects her parents' words this much.

He kept his hand on Shehnaaz's head and said, "Puttar hum jhut nahi kahenge, jab Sidharth ne humein sab kuch baataya hum upset zaroor hue the. Humein sochne ka waqt chahiye tha, isliye nahi kyu ki hum tere sapno ke against hai, bas isliye ki humein teri fikar hai. Par hum bure parents nahi hai jo tere sapne kya hai yeh paata hone ke bawajood tujhe koi aur raasta chun ne mein majboor karenge. Tu ek baar humein baata ke dekhti, hum tab bhi tujhe nahi rokte, aur aaj bhi nahi rokenge."

Shehnaaz immediately looked at her father, not being able to believe what he just said.

"Offo! Aap ko itna lamba chora bhasan dene ki kya zaroorat hai? Filmy style mein hi bol di jiye na, jaa Shehnaaz jaa, jee le apni zindagi." Said Pammi Ji making Santokh Ji chuckle.

"Papa aap sach keh rahe ho? Abhi flight tickets book ho chuke hai, itna kharcha bhi chuka hai...."

Before Shehnaaz could complete, Santokh Ji said, "Jab tu famous singer ban jaayegi, jitna kharcha hua hai uss se double vasoolenge hum."

Shehnaaz couldn't help but smile with teary eyes hearing that.

"Waise mujhe toh abhi bhi lagta hai ki har kisi ke bas ki nahi hai famous singer ban na. Par main jaanti hoon ki meri bacchi lakhon mein ek hai." Said Pammi Ji kissing Shehnaaz's forehead.

"Kehna padega, Sidharth ko talent ki pehchan toh hai. Akhir meri hi saheli ka beta hai." She said further flipping her hair.

"Wah. Yaaha bhi saara credit tum hi le lo. Woh na Shehnaaz ka bhi dost hai." Said Santokh Ji rolling his eyes making Shehnaaz laugh.

"Sach mein, aap dono duniya ke best parents ho." Said Shehnaaz hugging her parents. Finally she was feeling free and happy.

Next Day...

Sidharth, Veer and Krish gathered at the jamming spot, their faces were serious as they were worried.

"Sidharth hum kar kya rahe hai yaar? Humein kuch hi din mein t series walo ko final baatana hai. Uske baad woh log taiyari suru karenge album release karne ki. Idhar tu replacement dhundne ko ready nahi hai. Tujhe sacchi mein lagta hai Shehnaaz wapas aayegi?" Said Veer getting irritated while Sidharth was not saying a single word.

"Sidharth, Veer bilkool sahi keh raha hai. Tu chahe kuch bhi kar le parents ka faisla itni zaldi nahi badalta. Iss mamle mein humara khud ka experience reh chuka hai. Kitna time laga tha humein apne parents ko convince karne mein. Aur idhar toh time hi nahi hai uss bechari ke paas. Kuch hi din mein America jaane wali hai woh. Bhai tu accept kar le ki Shehnaaz ab humare band mein wapas nahi aayegi. We have to find a replacement." Said Krish trying to convince Sidharth. "Aur humein pata hai ki tu yeh sab isliye kar raha hai kyu ki tu uss se pyaar karta hai. But it's too late, you don't have any other option."

"Maine yeh sab isliye nahi kiya kyu ki main uss se pyaar karta hoon." Said Sidharth calmly. He then stood up and turned to his friends.

"Yeah it's true that I love her. I love her very much but it's not about my love, it's about her dreams. Agar woh America chali jaati hai na toh apne sapno se humesha ke liye alag ho jayegi. Uske face pe smile toh hogi par woh pehle jaisi nahi rahegi. Apni puri life ke saath usse compromise karna hoga. I can't even imagine that. Music se woh kitna pyaar karti hai yeh maine dekha hai. Her happiness lies in it. Aur Shehnaaz ki khushi ke liye main kuch bhi kar sakta hoon. Aur rahi baat mere pyaar ki toh.... Yeh kabhi change nahi hoga. Shehnaaz chahe Mumbai mein rahe yaa America mein, my love for her will always be the same. I loved her and I'll keep loving her till the rest of my life."

As Sidharth poured his heart out to Veer and Krish, they listened intently, their expressions changing from concern to surprise. They had never seen Sidharth so vulnerable, so open about his feelings.

Just then, Veer's eyes widened, and he uttered a single word: "Shehnaaz."

Sidharth's heart skipped a beat as he turned around, his eyes locking onto the figure standing behind him. Shehnaaz stood there, her eyes brimming with tears, her face a picture of emotion.

Sidharth's mind went blank as he struggled to process the situation. He hadn't meant for Shehnaaz to hear his confession, but now that she had, he didn't know what to say.

Before he could gather his thoughts, Shehnaaz took a step forward, her eyes never leaving Sidharth's face. She ran towards him, her arms open wide, and wrapped them around him in a tight hug. He was taken aback and kept standing there still.

"Itna hi pyaar tha toh pehle baata dete. Tumhe toh pata hai main kitna overthink kar leti hoon.... I also love you Sidharth." Said Shehnaaz almost crying, burying her face in his chest.

Sidharth's heart swelled with emotion as he enveloped Shehnaaz in his arms, holding her close as they both stood there, lost in the moment.

As Sidharth and Shehnaaz hugged, Veer and Krish exchanged a warm smile, feeling happy for their friends. They nodded at each other, knowing it was time to give the couple some space.

"Lagte hai inn 2 idiots ke love story ki happy ending ho gayi. Abhi yeh dono confession and all kar le, apan kuch der baad aate hai." Veer whispered to Krish, and they both quietly slipped away, leaving Sidharth and Shehnaaz lost in their own little world.

Sidharth and Shehnaaz stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, the world around them fading away. They held each other tightly, the emotions of the moment overwhelming them.

As the minutes ticked by, they slowly broke their hug, their faces inches apart. Sidharth's eyes locked onto Shehnaaz's, and he saw the tears of joy still shining in her eyes.

Shehnaaz smiled, her lips trembling, and Sidharth's heart skipped a beat. He gently brushed away her tears with his thumb, his touch sending shivers down her spine.

"Shehnaaz, you are not going, right?" Sidharth whispered, his voice barely audible.

Shehnaaz shook her head, making a sad pout. "Uss din toh bada keh rahe the tumhe koi fark nahi padta mere jaane se. Ek baar apna yeh ego side mein rakh yeh nhi keh sakte the ki Shehnaaz tum mat jaao because I love you?" she said, her voice filled with emotion.

"Nahi keh sakta tha. Mujhe directly apni feelings express karni nahi aati. Itne indirect hints diye, woh samajh nahi aaye tumhe?"

"Hints? Baatao kab diye hints." Said Shehnaaz crossing her arms.

"Itni baar toh tumhe I like you bola. Tab samajh nahi aaya?"

"Har baar tumne uss baat ko ghuma diya tha I like your voice bol ke."

"Ok I agree, phir uske baad jab tumhare coffee pe sorry likh ke diya, tumhare saath tumhare ghar tak chala, tab bhi samajh nahi aaya kuch?"

"Mujhe laga woh sorry tumhari apology thi aur mujhe ghar tak chhorna ek gentle gesture tha. Woh hint kaise hua? You could have done that for anyone."

"Really? Toh woh tumhare sar pe jo hair clutcher lagaya itne pyaar se, woh bhi main kisi ke liye bhi karunga, right? Arrey woh chhoro, hum toh uss raat kiss bhi karne wale the."

"Toh? Uss se kaise paata chalega tum mujhse pyaar karte ho?"

Sidharth gave a shocked expression. "Toh kya main tumhe hawas ke maare kiss karne wala tha? Yaa phir main aisa ladka hoon jo har dusri ladki ko kiss karta phirta ho? Tum aisa sochti ho mere baare mein?"

"Maine aisa kab kaha? Agar main aisa sochti toh tumse pyaar thodi karti?"

Sidharth moved closer, he was looking at her intensely, his voice was deep. "Jab tum mujhse pyaar karti thi toh tumne kyu nahi baataya pehle?"

"Mujhe darr lagta tha ki agar meri feelings one-sided hui toh? I didn't want to get rejected. Mujhe meri self-respect pyaari hai."

As Shehnaaz spoke, Sidharth's eyes crinkled at the corners as he chuckled, captivated by her charm as she was looking too cute and adorable.

Shehnaaz's face scrunched up in a playful pout, but before she could say another word, Sidharth's hands cupped her face, his fingers gentle on her skin. His eyes locked onto hers, burning with emotion.

"I love you Shehnaaz. Tum jab apni manzil ki taraf kadam badha hi rahi ho, uss raah mein mere saath chalna pasand karogi?" he asked, his voice trembling with feeling.

Shehnaaz's heart skipped a beat as she gazed up at Sidharth, her own emotions spilling over. "Mujhe waise bhi kisi aisi raah pe nahi chalna jis mein tum mere saath na ho. I love you too Sidharth," she confessed, her voice barely above a whisper.

As if drawn by an invisible force, their lips met in a sweet, tender kiss. The world around them melted away, leaving only the two of them, lost in the magic of their love.

But their romantic moment was short-lived, as Veer and Krish burst into the room, grinning mischievously.

"Time's up guys." Veer exclaimed, chuckling. "Baki ka baad mein continue kar lena. Abhi humein party chahiye."

Krish nodded in agreement. "Obviously. Ab toh bhaiya bhabhi saath hai. Party toh banti hai."

Shehnaaz's face turned bright pink as she buried her face in Sidharth's chest. Sidharth laughed, wrapping his arms around her.

The four friends shared a lovely, funny moment, basking in the joy of their newfound love.

As they hugged and laughed together, Sidharth whispered in Shehnaaz's ears, "Welcome back, lead singer. Ab dobara band chhor ke mat jaana."

Shehnaaz's smile lit up the room as she whispered back, "Kabhi nahi jaaungi."

They smiled looking at each other.

Few years later...

A man was sitting in the green room, adjusting his guitar strap and running a hand through his hair, he was on the verge of taking the stage with his band.

Just as he was about to stand up, a woman slipped into the room, a bright smile on her face. Before he could react, she wrapped her arms around his neck, looking at him intensely.

His eyes closed as he breathed in the familiar scent of her perfume, his heart skipping a beat. He loved those arms, that scent, that smile.

She leaned in to kiss him, their lips were inches apart when he said mischievously, "Arrey arrey yeh aap kya kar rahi hai? You know I have a wife, she is very dangerous. Agar usko pata chal gaya aap meri band member hoke mere itne close aa rahi hai, bohut badi problem ho jayegi."

She controlled her laugh and said playing along, "Yeah Mr. Shukla, aap ki wife. Woh classical singer Shehnaaz Gill na? Suna hai aaj woh apne concert ke liye foreign trip pe jaa rahi hai. If you don't mind uske jaane ke baad hum yeh continue kare? Usko pata bhi nahi chalega."

Saying that, she winked at Sidharth taking his heart away. Sidharth's eyes locked onto hers, and he couldn't control himself. He leaned in, his lips meeting hers in a passionate kiss.

As they broke apart, Sidharth's face was filled with concern. "Don't go na, Shehnaaz. Maine tumhare bina ek hafte kaise rahunga?"

Shehnaaz playfully rolled her eyes. "Stop behaving like a kid, Sidharth. Abhi stage pe chalo sab wait kar rahe hai."

As they headed towards the stage, Sidharth's mind wandered back to their journey. From the moment Shehnaaz joined their rock band, they had been unstoppable. Their music had resonated with fans across the country, and they had become one of the most sought-after bands in the industry.

But Shehnaaz's talent didn't stop there. She had also pursued her passion for classical singing, releasing several critically acclaimed albums. Her versatility and range had earned her a reputation as one of the most talented singers of her generation.

Sidharth's heart swelled with pride as he looked at Shehnaaz, his wife. After being successful together, they got married and now it had been 3 years of their marriage. He felt that he was the luckiest man alive on this earth to have her by his side.

As the lights dimmed and the crowd began to cheer, Sidharth and Shehnaaz took a deep breath, ready to take the stage together. They exchanged glances with Veer and Krish, and smiled.

With a final nod, they stepped out into the spotlight, their music and love shining brighter than ever. The crowd erupted into cheers as they launched into their first song, Sidharth's guitar riffs blending perfectly with Shehnaaz's powerful vocals.

As they performed, Shehnaaz couldn't help but glance at Sidharth, her heart filled with love and admiration for the man by her side, who had supported her since the beginning. She knew that this was where she belonged – on stage, with Sidharth, making music that touched the hearts of millions.

The End...
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