Sorry my dear readers, I have been keeping unwell since few days, hence unable to give so much time to writing.. that's why the delay.

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Sidharth and Shehnaaz finish their packing. Rudhra and Naina were back home.

Since they were leaving in the evening, they cut the cake in the afternoon itself. They sing as he cuts the cake. Sidharth looks at Shehnaaz and she signals with her eyes towards Reema to be fed first. Sidharth feeds Reema the first bite and Reema feeds him the remaining.

Naina and Reema starts serving for lunch. Rudhra gets a call. Sidharth gestures Shehnaaz to follow him and she obliges. They go near the kitchen sink to wash hands.

Shehnaaz: What? Do you want me to turn on the tap?

Sidharth: I didn't feed you the cake yet.

Shehnaaz: Will eat it post lunch as dessert. What's the big issue?

Sidharth: It's my birthday and I want to feed you.

Sidharth shows his hand where he had a piece of cake. She smiles as he takes it to her mouth. She takes a bite and turns the cake towards him to bite saying 'Happy Birthday' but he holds her hand and kisses her lips to taste the cream on it. After a brief kissing, she pushes him with her one hand and stuffs the piece of cake she held in her hand into his mouth.

Shehnaaz: (she licks her finger) Ummm.. this is not our bedroom.

Naina: What are you two doing here? Let's go, lunch is served.

Shehnaaz: Aa.. hmmm.. yeah, he just wanted me to turn on the tap as his hands were smeared with cake.

Naina: Yeah, come quickly! (She goes)

Shehnaaz: (looks at Sidharth) Saved from embarrassment. You just want to start romance anywhere and everywhere.

Sidharth: Hello, I am romancing my personal wife not neighbour's wife that I have to feel embarrassed.

Shehnaaz: Really? Then you need not have to call me here to do this stuff. You could have done it outside, infront of everyone.

Sidharth: I don't mind, I thought you would have problem.

Shehnaaz: Is it? Then come, let's continue it outside infront of them. Come.

His smile vanished as it was taken over by worry. He gulped and followed her. They settled on the dinning chair beside each other. She picked up a piece of cake and took a bite and raised eyebrows at him. He was nervous and he immediately turned towards Rudhra.

Sidharth: Aaa.. aaa.. Rudhra Bhaiyya, how.. how was the trip?

Shehnaaz smiles and starts serving their plates.

Rudhra: (looks at Naina) It was amazing Jijaji.

Naina looks at him and smiles.

Rudhra: We saw quiet a few places. It was so refreshing. I mean me and Shehnaaz, our jobs are so hectic that we hardly went out. Our outting was only when we went on our undercover assignments. When our parents were alive they took us places but I don't think Shehnaaz will remember it because she was very small then.

Sidharth: No worries bhaiyya, we are going now and it's going to be memorable one for both of us.

He looks at Shehnaaz and she smiles.

Rudhra: Yes, enjoy your stay and have fun.
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They say bye to everyone and take Reema's blessing before they board the cab to airport.

Sidharth puts his hand around her waist and tries to pull her closer. She hits his hand and signals him that they were not alone in the car. She picks a magazine from her bag and starts reading.

Sidharth: Hey Bhaiyya! What kind of customers mostly hire your service to airport? (To the driver)

Shehnaaz stares at Sidharth.

Driver: Depends bhaiyya ji. People go for studies, business purpose and travel.

Sidharth: What about couples?

Driver: Yes bhaiyya ji, lot of honeymoon couples also.

Sidharth: So how do you know that those couples are going on honeymoon?

Driver: (smiles) Bhaiyya ji old or couples after a year of marriage usually leave gap between them when they sit next to each other in taxi. The honeymoon couples just can't stay away from each other.

Sidharth: Oh!! You're a PhD holder in your observation. So what does your analysis say about me and this madam?

Driver: (He looks through the rear view mirror) I think you two are going on business trip.

Sidharth: Wow!! What an analysis bhaiyya! (Looks at Shehnaaz) Yes, we are going on a business trip.

Shehnaaz stares at Sidharth.

Shehnaaz: (Whispers) Sidharth!! Keep quiet. (To the driver) Bhaiyya, concentrate on driving please.

Sidharth: Shall we take a U-turn Shehnaaz? If this is the way you are going to behave in every public place when we go on our honeymoon then we better go back home. (He looks outside the window annoyed)

Shehnaaz: (places her magazine in the bag) Okay baba. Sorry.

She slides closer to him leans her head on his shoulder and runs her hand on his thighs in upward position. He jerks at her action. He looks at her and she winks.

Shehnaaz: Darling, do you want to smooch or make out now?

Sidharth was shocked.

Sidharth: Shut up!! That's just too much. Control your emotions before I go out of control.

She smirks and sits quietly.
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Shehnaaz and Sidharth are welcomed by air hostess by folding hands while boarding the flight. They settle down in their seat.

Shehnaaz takes out her phone and types a message to Rudhra telling them that they've boarded the flight. She then calls Reema on her phone and speaks to her. Sidharth was glaring at her. She speaks for 15 minutes and disconnects.

Shehnaaz: (Looks at Sidharth who was still staring) What?

Sidharth: You didn't inform Naina.

Shehnaaz: That bhaiyya will inform her anyways.

Sidharth: What about informing your colleagues and neighbours?

Shehnaaz: (Narrows her eyebrows in confusion) What? Why should I?

Sidharth: You informed Rudhra Bhaiyya then you called Amma also. Aren't they in the same house?

Shehnaaz: You won't understand. That's how a married woman is expected to inform both her families always.

Sidharth: Oh!! Than I think men are less complicated, we just need to tell one source and it is as good as informing a media.

Shehnaaz: Which source?

Sidharth: Wife!! (Smiles and teases her by sticking his tongue out)

Shehnaaz: (Fake laughs) Ha ha.. very funny!! By the way, how did your boss agree to give you 4 days leave on such a short notice?

Sidharth: Yeah, I forgot to tell you. You remember I was telling you that we should both go live one day? I gave this idea to my boss while asking for a leave and he got convinced.

Shehnaaz: What does that mean now?

Sidharth: Once we return, you are coming with me to radio station to host the show with me.

Shehnaaz: Are you serious?

Sidharth: Not just serious, it's critical.

Shehnaaz: Okay! Hello, Salam, Namasthey, Jai Ram Ji Ki, Welcome to our show M3L, Masti Masti Main Lelo show with me your favourite RJ, RJ Sana only on 96.4 Hot Chilli FM..

Sidharth: Woahh!! That's sexy!! That's it, my boss might offer you a permanent role as RJ.

Shehnaaz: Wow!! That's kind of cool. Work for 2 hours and peace of mind.

Sidharth: Isn't it? You know Shehnaaz., I want to set up my own FM channel soon.

Shehnaaz: Sounds cool and you already have the skill and talent required.

Sidharth: I've been researching on how to register, invest and start all these while.

Shehnaaz: Awesome!! I am sure you will be successful sweetheart and I am with you on every step.

The take off announcement starts. She takes out the magazine tucked to the seat infront of her and starts reading. He looks at her. After sometime she puts on the earphone and scrolls through the small screen attached on the front seat.

The air hostess serves them the welcome drink and snacks. He looks at Shehnaaz who was looking at the screen and he acts like he is gawking at the air hostess. He presses the call button and the air hostess comes to him. He speaks to her about some random service. He notices that Shehnaaz was looking at them.

The air hostess was already enjoying his attention because she was blown away by his physic and handsome face herself. After she leaves, Sidharth pretends to smile on his own. Shehnaaz removes her headphone.

Shehnaaz: What happened? Why are you smiling alone?

Sidharth: These air hostesses are so sweet and beautiful. They take care of every passenger.

Shehnaaz: Hmmm..

Sidharth: Sara, is the sweetest and the hottest air hostess I've ever met in my life. I am going to take her number when we land and also add her on FB and IG.

Shehnaaz: You missed Twitter and Snapchat. (Smiles)

Sidharth: Yeah, those too.

Shehnaaz: Even I should take the number of that Steward. He is quite polite and friendly. He happens to be the sexiest steward I've ever seen. You know what? He has been gawking and smiling at me continuously since the time I entered the flight.

Sidharth: Huh? Where? Which one? I will suck his blood. Bloody rascal, gawking at my wife.

Shehnaaz: What the hell? Why are you getting so hyper? Did I stop you from gawking at the hottest air hostess? No, right? Then let me also take some attention.

He looks at the steward and finds him staring at Shehnaaz. He immediately puts his arms around Shehnaaz and pulls her closer and kisses her cheeks. The steward looks to the other side.

Shehnaaz: Why did you do that? Look he got hurt now!

Sidharth: You are my wife and bothered about him being hurt?

Shehnaaz: Right! So similarly, you keep your eyes on your girl than eyeing on other girls.

Sidharth: But I was just making you feel jealous.

Shehnaaz: What about that air hostess? She is finding your attention real and drooling over you. How do you change that?

Sidharth: Simple, I will call her and this time you kiss me infront of her.

Shehnaaz: You never leave chance to take advantage of an opportunity to romance, right?

Sidharth: Hey, we are on our honeymoon and not on pilgrimage. I will only think of romancing and I think you should also do the same. So stop watching that stupid movie and reading that idiot magazine. How about some action in the lavatory?

Shehnaaz: Chii.. yuck.. how unhygienic!! I am your wife and not some random stalker to romance in such public toilets. Wait until we land and check-in to our hotel room.

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