Rudhra returns home but behaves normal. This had been what he was doing all his life. Hiding his emotions infront of his sister. But back of his mind he was worried about Naina. He knew she could do any thing.

It was bedtime but Shehnaaz was perplexed about the sleeping arrangement. Sidharth went to his room and slept on his bed. Rudhra was still awake and Shehnaaz noticed it. She went and curled up close to him.

Rudhra: Sana!! What happened, why are you here?

Shehnaaz: Just like that bhaiyya. I missed you.

Rudhra: I know Bachcha but what about Jijaji? He must be waiting.

Shehnaaz: He is already asleep. Why aren't you sleeping yet bhaiyya?

Rudhra: Just like that!! I wasn't getting sleep.

Shehnaaz: Me too. Tell me a story na bhaiyya like how you did when we were little.

Rudhra: (Smiled) Okay. There was once a Beast. Powerful beast who could fight with the world to protect his community. One day a King appointed him as a royal guard to protect his palace. Least did the beast know that he would fall head over heels for the princess. (Paused)

Shehnaaz: Did the princess love the beast as well?

Rudhra: Yes, she loved the beast.

Shehnaaz: Wow!! How lucky are those who get loved by the one who they love. It's painful to love and not to be loved back.

Rudhra: Hmmmm..

Shehnaaz: Then? What happened?

Rudhra: Huh? Yes! The princess asked the beast to marry her but the beast was sensible enough. He knew he didn't belong to one among them and that he would never reach to their status or be a part of her world.

To prove him wrong the princess eloped and disguised herself to stay in his community. The king ordered to find the princess but she was no where to be found. And one fine day she appeared before the beast and asked him to marry her since she now lived as a part of his community. The beast was in dilemma because she told him that she would breathe her last if he rejected her... (Stops)

Shehnaaz looked at him. He smiled but there was tear in the corner of his eyes.

Shehnaaz: Who is the princess, bhaiyya?

Rudhra: Huh? What?

Shehnaaz: Who is the princess?

Rudhra: It's fictional.

Shehnaaz: Ok, Then the beast is a big fool. The story must have been ended into a happily ever after when she loved him and he loved her in return. But if the beast had a doubt still it should have ended into happily ever after when she proved that she can be a part of his world. What's the dilemma? If he sits with his dilemma then she will be dead.

Rudhra: No!! She can't!! I won't allow that to happen!

Shehnaaz: It's fictional character bhaiyya, why are you so excited?

Rudhra: Huh? Go and sleep now.

Shehnaaz: Not until you tell me who is the princess!

Rudhra: Sana!! (Firmly)

Shehnaaz: Bhaiyya!! (Firmly)

Rudhra: It's Naina!! (Gives up!)

Shehnaaz: Oh my God! Naina? (He nods) and you acted as if you didn't know her at all. I noticed her stealing a glace at you but I didn't expect this to be the case. Bhaiyya call her.

Rudhra: What? Now? No, she must be sleeping.

Shehnaaz: I am 100% sure, she won't be.

Rudhra: I'll call her in the morning.

Shehnaaz: Now!!

Rudhra: I don't have her number idiot!

Shehnaaz: But I have it idiot!

Rudhra states at her and she bites her tongue for calling him idiot.

Shehnaaz: Sorry! But take this phone and call her.

Rudhra looks at her in hesitation and she dials a number and hands him the phone. He takes the phone and goes out and sits near the stairs.

Naina: Hello Shehnaaz? Is everything alright? What's the matter baby? (No answer) Hello Shehnaaz, are you there?

Rudhra: I love you Naina!

Naina couldn't believe her ears. She was crying like a child.

Rudhra: Naina!! Please don't cry!! I am sorry!

Naina: You took so much time to accept Rudhra.

Rudhra: I know!! This beast is a fool and only my sister holds the power to change me.

Naina: I wish I knew the secret before, I would have approached her long back.

Rudhra: I am very happy today. My sister is happily married and I found you as well. I'll talk to you tomorrow. She would be waiting to hear from me. Bye!

He goes inside and finds Shehnaaz sleeping on the Diwan bed. He thinks of waking her up but then it was very late and he doesn't feel like disturbing her as she looked like an innocent little baby in her sleep. He puts a blanket over her and sleeps on the bare floor close to her.

Sidharth woke up early as he slept early. He goes out of the room and feels very bad to find Rudhra sleeping on the cold floor. He goes and shakes Shehnaaz. She wakes up and curses herself for sleeping on the bed.

Shehnaaz wakes him up and starts crying. Rudhra panics looking at her crying face. He looks at Sidharth.

Rudhra: What happened? Did Jijaji say something?

Sidharth: What? No!! I didn't do anything.

Shehnaaz: Why are you sleeping on floor? If I slept here you could have slept with him in the room or atleast woke me up.

Rudhra: It's okay!! Don't make a big issue out of it. You scared me.

Sidharth: And me as well..

Rudhra: Jijaji, you are as huge as me, stop making me feel like some Raavan.

Sidharth: Hello, Do y'all know that I am next nominee to receive the Nobel prize for peace. It's only that I have big muscles for display, I ain't going to use it to harm anyone.

Shehnaaz and Rudhra stare at him.

Sidharth: Okay! Sorry!
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Rudhra and Naina went on a movie date. There was a knock on the door and Shehnaaz opens the door.

Delivery boy: Ma'am we've come for the delivery.

Shehnaaz: Whose delivery? There is no pregnant lady here.

Sidharth: Oh God!! They have come to deliver the new bed I ordered.

They take the old bed and arrange a new one which was bigger and left.

Shehnaaz: What was the need to order this?

Sidharth: So you want your brother to sleep on floor for the remaining two days as well?

Shehnaaz: No, I mean, I would have adjusted on the mat in the room itself for 2 days after that anyways I am going from here.

Sidharth: (annoyed) My wish, I wanted it! I ordered.

There was a knock at the door again.

Shehnaaz: What else did you order?

Sidharth: Nothing!

Shehnaaz opens the door and it was Janvi. Shehnaaz hugs her.

Janvi: Hi Sana, I am here!

Shehnaaz: Hey dear! Meet Sidharth, my husband and she is my best friend, Janvi.

Sidharth was shocked.
Did she say Janvi? Sana - Janvi!! Is this again a co-incidence? Do I ask her? I will have to tell her about Arthur. No way! I can't disclose my identity! Then, how do I find out?

Janvi: (whispers) Woah, this is what you were hiding Sana? I am so happy!! He is 1 Zillion times better than Deepak Mishra. You hit a jackpot by mistake!

Shehnaaz: Shut up!! (Turns to Sidharth) I called her to go on shopping with her. I need to buy a gift for bhaiyya on Bhai dooj tomorrow.

Sidharth: Hmm.. okay!

Shehnaaz: Janvi, wait here, I'll get my purse and mobile.

Sidharth chuckled as he got an idea. As soon as Shehnaaz came out of the room. He called on Sana's number and Shehnaaz's phone started ringing. He was shocked. Shehnaaz looked at her phone and her facial expression changed. The screen flashed the name Arthur. She looked at Sidharth and Janvi and disconnected the call and said bye to Sidharth as she went to the market.

Shehnaaz is Sana! Sana is Shehnaaz! And Shehnaaz is my wife. That means Sana is my wife! Now I know why I felt attracted towards her looking at her eyes. Because I connected with Sana's eyes.

Sana told me that she loves her husband. That means she loves me. Am I lucky or unlucky? All these day, I was ignoring her at home just because I was loving her as Sana on phone.

Now she ignored Arthur's phone call, if I tell her I am Arthur, what if she ignores me? She would think that I fall for any random Girl I talk over phone. She wants to go away from Sidharth as well. I need to win back my wife Shehnaaz as Sidharth! I can't let her go away from me now.

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To be continued.. 💖💖