Shehnaaz opens the door and finds Reema standing infront.

Shehnaaz: Maa?

Reema: Sorry, I had some work with you. Can you come with me?

Shehnaaz turns and looks at Sidharth who was still lying on his tummy facing his back to her.Shehnaaz nods and goes with her.

Reema: I wouldn't have disturbed you but the lights were on so I thought you would be still awake. Were you sleeping?

Shehnaaz: Huh? No. I was solving puzzle.

Reema: You seem to have lot of hobbies and talent in you. You are good at everything you do.

Shehnaaz: I don't do anything. It just happens. May be it's just God's blessing.

Reema: May his blessings be always on you. Your Sasurji wanted to speak to you. There he is waiting in the drawing room.

Akhilesh: Come beta, sit here. Were you sleeping?

Shehnaaz was feeling embarrassed everytime she heard this question because she wasn't sleeping but was in the middle of romancing her husband. She nods no.

Akhilesh: Beta, We have been serving our nation since ages, Sidharth's forefathers were freedom fighters who fought for the nation. Serving people has been in our blood. I don't know how Sidharth didn't get this quality in him. I had very high hopes from him but it was broken.

Today, when I saw your brave attitude and the way you thought of helping poor people with the gift I have you for first cooking, I again had a hope. Hope, that what Sidharth couldn't do, you can do it.

The youngsters are already considering you the role model. I can see that you have got the passion you need to lead the masses. Please join the Youth Wing of our party as a president.

Shehnaaz: (was in dilemma) But Babuji, I have no idea of politics and moreover Alok Bhaiyya is already holding the post of President.

Akhilesh: You don't have to worry about it. I will train you, Alok will help you and I will speak to him. He will be ready to step down for a better candidate like you. He never disrespected my decisions. I just need your confirmation.

Shehnaaz: But I need to speak to your son as well.

Akhilesh: Sidharth will agree, I will convince him. You need not speak a word with him for now. Consider this as my last wish before I leave this world. Please!

Shehnaaz: Okay Babuji, what about my job, I would need to serve my notice period there.

Akhilesh: Everything will be taken care of. You just need to sign this consent form.

He presented her the form and she looked at him in surprise as he came ready with everything beforehand. She signed the form and he thanked and congratulated her.

She went back to her room quietly. Sidharth was already asleep after waiting for her. She went and slept beside him.

Even in the morning Sidharth's mood was not good as she left him in the middle of romance. He would just not talk to her and escaped from her everytime she approached him.
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Pooja: You said she was here for few days and I am the Queen of this ancestral house. Look what she did, she took away your seat of party president as well. She is so very cunning that she influenced your dad as well, in just one day.

Alok: I underestimated her. I worked for 3 years to get to the position of the party president and she just came yesterday and flicked it from my hand. I am sure, Babuji has made some sane decision. He is very experienced and knows what's in the good interest of our party. Though I wonder how Sidharth agreed to this decision of allowing his wife to join politics.

Pooja: You are still praising your father. You are real Shravan Kumar of this Kalyug. But remember he died just serving his parents. He didn't have a wife or family to look after. In few years we will have our kids and they will have to compete with her kids to make their way. They will look down at us.

Alok: Shut up and you concentrate on what you do best. Instead of envying even you could have shown some talent like Shehnaaz. What are you good at? Just doing make up and trying to seduce me everytime. She can cook well, talk well in public, she is brave and can influence people around her. I learnt this about her in just 1 day. But I've not seen a single quality in you even after being married to you for 2 years now.

Pooja: She surely knows to do black magic that all the males in our family are dancing to her tune. You are belittling me for your brother's wife? I don't want to stay in this house anymore where I don't have any respect.

Alok: You have to earn respect and not beg for it. Stop feeding your ego and open your eyes. Try getting better than pulling her down.

Pooja: That's it, I am done with it. I am going. (Starts packing her bag)

Alok: Your wish! Just stick to your decision now and don't leave it halfway.

He goes out in anger and Pooja packs her suitcase and drags it outside.

Akhilesh: What's this? Where are you going?

Pooja: To my father's place.

Akhilesh: What's the sudden plan? Is everything alright?

Pooja: Yes, I need some break. I am missing my parents.

Alok: Break sounds funny though because here also you do relaxation whole day while mom struggles in kitchen.

Pooja: What's the need when there are servants at home?

Alok: If everything is done by servant then what's the need of wife.

Akhilesh: Alok!! Why are you arguing with her? She wants to visit her parents, what's the big deal? Go drop her to her parent's house. Take care Pooja.

Pooja frowns and Alok drops her to her parent's house.
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The whole family gather at the party office and they announce resignation of Alok from Party president's role. Sidharth gets a shock when he finds out that Shehnaaz was appointed as the new party president. While everyone clapped at the announcement and Akhilesh presented a shawl with party's logo on it to her, Sidharth stood like a pillar.

Everyone congratulated Shehnaaz one by one and Shehnaaz was continuously watching Sidharth and his cold expression. As she delayed to come closer to him, his disappointment and anger kept rising.

Every step she took towards him there were someone or the other congratulating her. His limit of patience broke just when she reached closer to him and Akhilesh took her back to introduce to some important person in the party.

Sidharth left the venue without conversation. She turned and noticed him leave. It was heart wrenching for her but she was helpless.

He went back home and packed his clothes and left to the city. Shehnaaz called him when she had few minutes break but he didn't receive the call.

She was kept super busy as she had to attend the felicitation ceremony organised by the Mahila Mandal later. Since she was the guest of honour, she didn't get chance to leave as well.
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Arthur: Hello, Salam, Namastey, Jai Ram Ji Ki. Welcome to our show M3L, with me your favourite RJ, RJ Arthur only on 96.4 Hot Chilli FM. Sometimes it breaks your heart to love someone and not being loved back. Some people take your love for granted. Some break your trust and your fragile heart. Here dedicating a song to all those who are heartbroken.. And the telephone lines are open for Bakra nomination or just call up to dedicate a song to someone..

Song starts..

(Couldn't link the original song but found this cover song as soothing as the original.. Do listen 👇)

Shehnaaz who had been trying to reach him since he left, was now listening to the show and the song wrenched her heart more. She kept calling the radio station as her phone was unanswered by him on his mobile. Finally it got connected.

Arthur: Hello.. (silence) Hello.. (silence) Helloooo..

Shehnaaz: He.. Hello.. (He knew it was her and also that she was emotional) Hello..

Arthur: Yes Ma'am! I can hear you! Tell me..

Shehnaaz: I want to give a message to my husband.

Arthur: His name?

Shehnaaz: Si.. He will recognise my voice..

Arthur: Okay! And your message

Shehnaaz: I am sorry! I was in dilemma and couldn't talk to you but trust me, I am not going to do anything wrong. I Love You!

Arthur: I hope you are being heard by your husband. Do you want to dedicate any song to him?

Shehnaaz: Yes, play 'Mora Piya'

Arthur: Oh! Excellent! From Politics.. I mean the movie "Raajneeti" Superb choice.. Best of luck Ma'am.. (disconnects and plays a song)

She sat in her cabin and cried for hurting him.
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To be continued.. ❤️❤️