Shehnaaz woke up in the middle of the night. She looked at Sidharth who had hugged her and slept like a baby. She slowly planted a kiss on his forehead and released herself from his embrace.

She got down from the bed and started strolling. She was feeling choked in that house where the head of the house was getting money from criminals and blood mongers. She opened the door and went on to the terrace to breathe some fresh air. It was chilled and she leaned to the terrace fence folding her hands.

She felt the warmth when she found a familiar embrace from behind. It was Sidharth. He covered both of them with a shawl as he embraced her.

Sidharth: What happened Shehnaaz? Why are you so upset?

Shehnaaz: Nothing dear. I wasn't getting sleep.

Sidharth: There is surely something which you are not disclosing. Sweetheart. Even before we accepted our relationship as husband and wife, we are good friends. If not as a husband share with me as a friend atleast.

He placed his chin on the corner of her neck. She closed her eyes and leaned back.

Shehnaaz: I wish I could!

She spoke her mind out loudly not realising. He pecked her ears.

Sidharth: Don't you trust me?

Shehnaaz: I do sweetheart! But some fights are meant to be fought alone!

Sidharth: But we aren't two different people. You are my other half. Tell me Jaan. What's bothering you? It's a swear on me, don't hide it from me.

Shehnaaz turned and hugged him. He gave her his swear and she had no option left.

Shehnaaz: Can we go outside? I can't talk here.

Sidharth nodded and they went down and Sidharth and Shehnaaz quietly drove out of the house. He pulled the car at an isolated place.

Shehnaaz: Sidharth, I need your promise that you would listen to the full conversation before you decide or react on anything. Do you promise?

Sidharth: Yes, I do!

Shehnaaz: Whatever happens, just remember my love is true and I love you more than anything in this world.

Sidharth: What is it? Why so much tensed? I love you too Jaan.

Shehnaaz: Sidharth, long ago there was once a wealthy business man named Suryadev Raghuvanshi. He was married to Sukanya Raghuvanshi who was a Police officer and they had two kids. He had two best friends A and B.

A and B, always took favours from him and he didn't mind helping them since they were his friends from very young age. A was married to a girl whose father was a big politician. A had 2 kids from the marriage. Slowly, A & B both joined politics. To set up their political career, A & B took a huge investment from Suryadev.

One day, Sukanya told Suryadev that his friends were criminals and they kidnapped, looted and also committed murders. She was yet to find concrete evidence against them before she could arrest them. She further asked him to stay away from them. However, A & B murdered Sukanya on duty.

Suryadev realised that it was his own friends who killed his wife. When he threatened them, they not only murdered him but also took over all his money and property illegally. Suryadev's kids were orphaned and looked after by Sukanya's brother for few years until he died in a road accident. They made their living through Sukanya's pension.

Sidharth: Why are you telling this story now? What does it has to do with you?

Shehnaaz: I am not Shehnaaz Yadav. My real name is Shehnaaz Raghuvanshi and my brother is Rudhradev Raghuvanshi. Sukanya Raghuvanshi was my mother and father's name was Suryadev Raghuvanshi. A & B is none other than Akhilesh Mathur and Jaichand Bundela.

Sidharth was shocked.

Sidharth: You mean Babuji killed..

Shehnaaz: My parents.

Sidharth: This can't be true. You are joking right?

Shehnaaz: Do you think my tears are fake?

He looked at her eyes. They had anger and agony. He knew they weren't lying.

Sidharth: No. But why would you marry your parent's murderer's son?

Shehnaaz: Sidharth, your father is a big corrupt criminal who hides his real identity by putting on a fake mask infront of public. I and my Bhaiyya are undercover police officers who have pledged to punish your father for his deeds.

Sidharth: That means I was just used as a clown by you and your brother to enter into Mathur house?

Shehnaaz: If I considered you just a clown, I wouldn't have told you all this Sidharth. I wouldn't have had any physical relationship with you. Even though we tricked you into the marriage but my emotions towards you have been true. I fell in love with my enemy's son.

Sidharth: My mind is blank Shehnaaz. I knew my father was manipulative and arrogant but I am unable to digest that he is criminal. I loved you as Sana and then as Shehnaaz Yadav but I don't know why I feel cheated now. I don't even know this Shehnaaz Raghuvanshi.

Shehnaaz: For your first sentence, I have been collecting evidences against your father, Sidharth and soon you would get the proof when he will be convicted in the court of law.  For the second statement, I agree, I came with different names but I suppose loved me for the emotional connect you felt with me and not with my identity.

Whatever it is, you love me or not, I will love you forever, until I breathe my last. As far as I know, you will support the right over your relationships hence I suppose, if not for the love but for the justice and righteousness you will not disclose whatever we spoke here today to anyone.

I am going on a mission tomorrow Sidharth. It's life threatening and it is to save lots of innocent lives. I may or may not return. If I return then (She opens the bag and pulls out the papers) these are the divorce papers, I have signed it. It's up to you to sign it or not. I don't want to keep you tied into a relationship in which you are unhappy. If I don't return, you won't need it anyways.

Sidharth grips both her arms in anger and shook her before he pinned her to the car's window.

Sidharth: Who are you to decide for my life every time? When I didn't wanted, you forcefully entered my life and now after I accepted you, you break this news of your real identity. On top of it, you are showing me these bullshit papers, telling that you don't want to force this unwanted relationship on me. Bloody Hell, Why couldn't you think of these lines before entering into my life?

Shehnaaz: Because at that time it was my mission but now it's my love which doesn't allow me to force you into this relationship. Wasn't it you who said few minutes back that you loved Sana and then Shehnaaz Yadav but you don't recognise Shehnaaz Raghuvanshi? I am not foolish enough to not read in between the lines. The word 'Loved' itself was enough to understand that you don't have any feelings left for me now.

Sidharth: So you think I should have just reacted normal when you said you were Shehnaaz Raghuvanshi? Oh..! So your name is Shehnaaz Raghuvanshi, fine. Let's go home!! (He acts dramatically)

I think I should just go by the name Mrs. Shehnaaz Sidharth Mathur. Yes, I only love my wife, Mrs. Shehnaaz Sidharth Mathur. Because you never know tomorrow you might come up with some other name like Shehnaaz Khan, Shehnaaz Nair, Shehnaaz Gill or Shehnaaz Trump..

She looked at him blabber non-stop without logic and knew how much he loved her that it was his fear of losing her which made him speak nonsense. She smiled.

Sidharth: What are you smiling like stupid? Do I look like a dancing monkey to you?

She pulls him by his hair and kisses him. He hugs her.

Sidharth: Nothing will happen to you. I am with you Shehnaaz. Can I come with you tomorrow please?

Shehnaaz: No, You can't.

Sidharth: Please I won't cause any trouble.

Shehnaaz: Bhaiyya will scold me and might suspend me as well if he learns that I told you all this.

Sidharth: I will stay 2 arms far from you and in disguise. Please. (Pleads)

Shehnaaz: Hmm.. okay!

Sidharth: Thank you. I love you. (He hugs her) I am happy that atleast my wife isn't a politician now.

They both laugh.
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To be continued.. ❤️❤️