Sidharth: (sighed heavily) Shehnaaz, I have to go home tomorrow morning. I have to start at 6am. Please go to Rudhra Bhaiyya's home tomorrow itself.

Shehnaaz: Huh? No, I won't! This has happened because of me. I am answerable. I can't leave you in this situation.

Sidharth cupped her face with his huge hands.

Sidharth: You are not responsible. They were loafers and deserved it. If I get a chance, I want to smack their faces again. But for now try to understand. It's not safe for you to stay here. I fear that the public might harm you in any way. Your brother will protect you from all evils.

Shehnaaz: I know I am safe with you as well.

She held his face and kissed his lips.

Shehnaaz: I will leave once you and your family is free from this false accusation. If I go now then you won't be able to prove your innocence.

She turned around to go and he held her hand.

Sidharth: Hello, Salam, Namastey, Jai Ram Ji Ki. Welcome to your favourite show M3L a.k.a. Masti Masti Mein Lele show. With me your favourite RJ, RJ Arthur only on 96.4 Hot Chilli FM..

Shehnaaz gasped and she turned around and looked at him with a question..

Shehnaaz: (pointing finger at him) Arthur?

Sidharth: (nodded) Shehnaaz, I love you. Please don't go away from me! (He hugged her with teary eyes) I loved you even before I knew your identity and your face. I didn't know the girl I loved, Sana was my wife, Shehnaaz.

Shehnaaz: (also had tears) And I rejected Arthur's proposal not knowing that Arthur is Sidharth, my husband who I loved so much.

They hugged each other for what seemed infinity. Their mind was in chaos but their hearts were filled with solace.

Shehnaaz: Why didn't you tell me before?

Sidharth: I found out today itself when Janvi came.

Shehnaaz: But still you waited for so long?

Sidharth: I was scared, because you rejected Arthur's proposal.

Shehnaaz: Arthur!! Why this name?

Sidharth: Because I hid my passion from my family since I knew they will be never supportive. Babuji wanted me to join politics but I didn't. So he referred me for a government job. I quietly took it because beggars are not choosers.

Today whatever is happening it's solely because of his political image. If I were from a normal family, there wouldn't have been such a big issue. They twisted, manipulated and falsely accused me just to spoil Babuji's image.

There is your bhaiyya who didn't care about his image to protect you and there is my family who wants to protect their reputation at any cost. Your bhaiyya who sacrificed his studies to build you future and my family who want to sacrifice my future to build  their image.

Shehnaaz: Calm down dear. Don't overthink. We will work our way out. Now grab some sleep since you need to start early.

They both slept in each other's arm.
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Shehnaaz shook Sidharth to wake him up. It was 5:30am. He got up and went out. Rudhra was already sitting in the hall.

Sidharth: When did you come?

Rudhra: I came at 4am. Took bath and Sana finished the Bhai dooj rituals as well. Sana called me up at 3:30am and told me everything. I was just waiting to see y'all off.

Sidharth: Y'all? Aren't you taking Shehnaaz with you? She can't stay here alone!

Rudhra: She is going with you and that's her decision. Since it's her family, I don't have rights to say anything about it as well. Jijaji, if you need me, just call me.

Sidharth nods okay.

Shehnaaz: Go and get ready quickly else we will be late.

Sidharth nods and gets ready. They bid adieu to Rudhra and leave.
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Shehnaaz was entering her husband's ancestral house for the first time but she didn't get any welcome in the form of grahpravesh rituals. She touches Akhilesh's feet to take blessings but he ignores her.

Akhilesh: Why is she here?

Sidharth: Because she is my wife.

Akhilesh: You were the one who didn't wanted to stay with her.

Sidharth: But you instructed to take her with me.

Akhilesh: Leave it! What have you done? You've beaten two boys? Are you a goon?

Shehnaaz: Babuji.. he is at no fault..

Akhilesh shows her his palm to keep quiet. Shehnaaz keeps quiet and looks at Sidharth.

Akhilesh: Sidharth, have you appointed a secretary to speak for you? Speak up.

Sidharth: They are manipulating and falsely accusing me. I did beat them but it wasn't for the reason they gave.

Akhilesh: How does that makes a difference when you are agreeing that you have beaten them? Infact they have a video proof.

Sidharth: It does make a difference because those boys were eve-teasing my wife.

Akhilesh looks at Shehnaaz who nods her head agreeing.

Akhilesh: Then ask her to give statement in media but make sure our image is cleaned. I will call the media at 10am.

Shehnaaz: I will!!

Akhilesh goes to his room. Sidharth introduces Shehnaaz to his mother Reema.

Sidharth: Shehnaaz, that's my Amma. Amma, your Bahu!

Shehnaaz touches her feet and she gives her blessing.

Reema: I am sorry, the situations didn't permit me to give you proper welcome.

She takes out a jewellery set from her wardrobe locker and gives it to her as a gift.

Shehnaaz hesitated but upon Sidharth's permission she accepted the gift. Pooja observed it from behind the door and smirked.
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Pooja: Your mom is spending her treasury over that goon's sister.

Alok: She isn't staying with us so let her take some love. End of the day, you are the proud daughter-in-law and the future queen of this big ancestral house.

Pooja: Yeah! I am. But I want two jewellery set now. (She made a puppy face)

Alok: Oh God!! Take whatever you want. I will pay the bills.

Pooja: You are the sweetheart!
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The media gathers at the gate of Mathur's house. Sidharth held Shehnaaz's hand.

Sidharth: Don't be scared Shehnaaz. I am with you.

Shehnaaz: I am not scared dear. I am here to speak the truth, why would I be scared?

Akhilesh spoke into a bunch of mics held by press reporters.

Akhilesh: I didn't speak yesterday because I don't believe in baseless talking. Today I am standing infront of you all with a proof that Sidharth was not wrong on his part. Let it come from the source directly. (He nods at Shehnaaz)

Shehnaaz comes forward and speaks into the mics.

Shehnaaz: My name is Shehnaaz. I along with my best friend went to the Samosa Vendor yesterday evening. These two boys started eve-teasing us and passed lewd comment. That's when Sidharth came to the rescue. The reason cited by the two are incorrect and manipulated.

Reporter 1: How does Sidharth Mathur know you?

Reporter 2: Are you being paid to create a false evidence?

Shehnaaz looks at Sidharth and he blinks his eyes to confirm.

Shehnaaz: I am Sidharth Mathur's wife. Mrs. Shehnaaz Sidharth Mathur and why would I be paid for telling the truth. The proof is in the video recording itself. You can find me behind Sidharth trying to avoid the fight. And I want to ask why is the video voice muted? Isn't it half information. Before the media goes and start reporting they should properly check the evidences. Why those boys are not filing complaints with police? Why do they want to take Media's help? Half information is dangerous than no information at all.

Reporter 3: Mrs. Shehnaaz Mathur, media wants to know more about your relationship with Mr. Sidharth Mathur. There are no news of Mr. Sidharth Mathur getting hitched with you.

Akhilesh feared about the answer which could further tarnish his image.

Shehnaaz: I will produce the proof wherever it is necessary and to the valid authority but for now I want to say our marriage and relationship as husband and wife is our personal matter. I suppose these details are not part of the issue we are discussing.

Akhilesh sighed a breath of relief.
She knows how to play with words.

Reporter 4: Mrs. Mathur, could you tell us what exactly did Bachcha and Bikas said which raised the mercury of your husband?

Shehnaaz: Firstly they conversed about allocating me and my friend between themselves as if we where some cheap item of possession. We didn't pay heed to it. Next, one among them called my voice sexy and ... he compared me to Jalebi and asked me to go home with them.

Akhilesh: That's it! Please!! I hope all your questions are answered. Please ask them to file a case and we will answer them in court. The opposition is using it and blowing up the issues unnecessarily. They are just being the clout chasers.
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To be continued.. ❤️❤️