A Fresh Start?

Shehry's POV:


I lifted my eyelids, as the sun's ray pierced through the curtains and fell onto my face.


I turned to my side, and say Sidra was still asleep. I watched her face, as she slowly breathe in and breathe out, fast asleep.


I traced my finger along her cheek, tucking away her hair behind her ear. She flinched a bit, and I moved my hand away, so that I wouldn't disturb her.


"I'm sorry for last night Sidra.", I whispered, "I know I was never able to give you the love you deserved."


"Shehry?", she slowly fluttered open her eyes.


"Sidra..I'm sorry!", I said.


"You don't have to be. I know I was forced upon you, and this marriage is nothing but a mere contract. It's not your fault Shehryaar.", she sais as a faint smile appeared on her lips.




  


Hussain's POV:


"Assalamalaikum Mama", I hugged the life out of her.


"Walaikum assalam, Hussain. Sana kaha hai?", she pulled back and looked around.


"Yeh lo. Beta itne din baad aaya hai, aur aapko aapki bahu ki fikr hai?", I joked and she smacked me on my arm.


"Hussain. Jaldi batao, hai kaha woh?", she asked, impatiently.


"Who rahi.", I turned around and pointed at Sana, who walked out of the car, towards us.


"MashAllah.", whispered mom.


After mom hugged Sana, we all went in.


"Saaaaain", Maha jumped on me.


"Yo, calm down!!", I laughed, and she pulled back. "Whatever."


"Bhabhiiii!", she hugged Sana.


"Acha ab bata bhi do. Phone pe to nahi bataya tum ne. Achanak yaha kaise?? Konsa zaroori kaam aa gaya?", Mom inquired, and I glanced at Sana who was now blushing.


"Bata dengey. Aisi bhi kya jaldi? Baba ko toh aaney dein.", I smiled at mom, taking off my coat and hanging it on the rack.


We all sat down, and caught up on our gossip, and talks before we had dinner.


Baba had come too, and it seemed like the perfect family after a very long time, except......Shehry wasn't with us.


"Acha chalo, lets have dinner. Sain, I made biryani for you!", mom exclaimed, and I sprung up from my seat immediately.


"Mom ke haath ki biryani!!", I said, with my mouth already watering.


As we all sat on the table to eat,mom filled my plate with biryani.


"Mama aap toh aise kar rahi hai jaise Sana toh mujhey kuch khilati hi nahi.", I chuckled looking at the amount of biryani she served in my plate. It was enough to feed three people sufficiently.


"Sain, aise nahi kehte, it maa ka yaar. Kha lo. Aur waise bhi mujhey itni achi biryani bananin nahi aati.", Sana laughed while mom smacked my arm.


"Kya? I thought you were on my side!", I pouted.


"Meri bahu, meri side pe hai.", Mom laughed.


"Sain...don't worry I'm on your side! I wouldn't wanna eat so much either!", Maha exclaimed and we all laughed.


"Sana? Tum kyu itna kam khaa rahi ho?", Mom furrowed her eyebrows, as she served more rice into her plate.


"Nahi Mama, bas hai.", Sana tried to resist but I interrupted, "Kha lo, kha lo. Waise bhi ab ek nahi, do logo ka khana khaana hai tumhey.", I smiled, as all the eyes turned towards me in confusion.


"Do logo ka?", Maha wondered, while Mama and Baba smiled, because they knew exactly what I meant.


"Sana?", Mom said, and Sana lowered her face, as her cheeks flashed red.


"MashAllah. Mubarak!", Baba exclaimed, and hugged me, and then Sana.


Mama hugged Sana and me as well, and Maha still trying to understand what was going on, asked, "Who's the other person, jiska khana bhaabi ko khana hai?"


We all laughed, and mom said, "You're gonna be a phuppo soon!", pulling her cheek, and Maha rose in excitement. "OH MY GOD!"






Shehry's POV:


I entered home, late at night, as usual. I would spend extra time working, instead of going back home, only to avoid arguments with Sidra.


Upon entering, I saw Sidra fast asleep on the couch, covering herself with a throw. The TV was on, and the coffee next to her had gone cold.


I sighed, and walked upto her.


I scooped her into my arms, as she shrugged a bit in sleep. I carried her to out bedroom in my arms, and carefully lay her down on the bed.


As I turned around to go, she grabbed my hand.


"Shehry, did you eat?", she spoke in a tired voice.


"No. Did you?", I nodded.


"No."


I sat next to her on the bed, "Why didn't you eat? You're pregnant. You can't skip meals like this. Stay here, imam get some food for you."


"For us!", she corrected, "You're eating with me."


I nodded, and went into the kitchen to prepare some food.


"Kaise karu?", I ran my hand through my hair. "Pehle kabhi kiya nahi."


I looked through the cupboards and came across some instant noodles packets.


I found a boiling pot, so I poured some water in it, and waited for it to boil as per the instructions.


"Lekin kitni der wait karu?", I wondered.


"Put the noodles in as soon as the water boils.", I heard, and I turned around to see Sidra standing there with a smile on her face.






Sidra's POV:


He stood there wondering what to do so I spoke, "Put the noodles in as soon as the water boils."


He turned around, and looked quote embarrassed.


"I know you've never cooked before. There's always a first time for everything isn't it?", I said, and he nodded.


I pulled a chair from under the counter and sat on it.


"Ab daal bhi noodles paani mein, kiska wait kar rahe hain?", I said as soon as the water started to boil.


He emptied the noodles into the pot, and began stirring them with a spoon.


"Add the spices too.", I said.


"Madam, order hi dogi ya kuch karogi bhi?", he turned around, with his hands on his waist.


"Kar to rahi hu! Watching you cook. It takes a lot of effort you know.", I joked, hoping to make him smile, even if it was for a few seconds.


"Wow!", he laughed a bit.


Seeing him happy like this was a rare sight. His smile reminded me of the older Shehry. The one hwo used to laugh and joke around all the time.


But times had changed, and so had he.


And I knew the reason for his change was none other than me. And that guilt killed me a little by little, every day.


I'm sorry Shehryaar. But I guess, har kisi ko apne kiye ki saza milti hai. Aur mujhey bhi mil rahi hai. Har roz.


"Chef Shehryaar ki speciality, Chicken Noodles hazir hain!", he said, and I was broken off from thoughts. He placed the two plates on the table, and poured some water in the glasses.


"How's it?", he asked, with eagerness, as soon as I took the first bite.


"Impressive!", I smiled, and he raised his collar, with a smirk.


We began eating, and an awkward silence crept into the room.


"Sidra, I'm sorry for last night.", he broke the silence.


"Shehryaar, please. Let it be. Kuch pal toh khushi se guzar lete hain. Fir mat shuru ho jao.", I spoke.


"Nahi, I wanna promise you one thing today.", he said, as he brought his hand forward and grabbed mine.


"I'm gonna try and stop being so grumpy all the time. I'm going to try and give you all the love that you deserve.", he said.


"Sheh-", I tried to speak but he stopped me.


"Sshh. Listen to me. We're gonna be parents soon. Aise hi larte jhagrte rahey, toh what is our child gonna learn from us? Main nahi chahta ki humara bacha yeh sochte hue bara huye ki uske parents ek doosre se pyaar nahi karte. I want us to live like a normal couple. I want us to live happily. Jo hogaya so hogaya. Lets' start afresh. We have to spend the rest of our lives with each other. And I promise, I will never ever let a tear form in your eyes because of me. I promise I will return to the old Shehry that I used to be. I promise! But I need your support. Tumhare saath ke bina yeh mumkin nahi hai."


His words brought tears to my eyes.


"I promise, I will do the same.", I said with a smile.


I will do the same, Shehryaar, jab tak meri yeh zindagi mera saath degi.


"I promise too!", I said.






*****Author's Note*****


I'm sorry guys! A lot of you were pissed after the last chapter. *HIDES*


That was the turning point of the story. It was hard for me to write it as well.


So for everyone who's pissed, I'M SORRY! I really am. But its just a story yaar! Dil pe na lo! :P


Anyways, just wanted to say, this story might end soon! LOL, Maybe in a few chapters it will be over. I haven't decided yet, but most probably...


Annnnnnd, I didn't find any suitable title for the last chapter, so I decided to leave it untitled for now!


I also wanna thank you guys for your comments, feedback and votes. I absolutely love it!


ANDDD OBVIOUSLY I LOVE YOU ALL! :* <3


ANNNNND I forgot to mention, I SPOKE TO SHEHRY! Yes lol in that interview on the radio...... I called him. If any of you heard it, I was the one that mentioned about the whatsapp group and made him say 'Hi' 35 times..well not exactly 35 but you know what I mean, right? LOL BUT OMG!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 


<3 <3 SHOUTOUT TO MY AMAZING DB DEEWANIS! <3 <3


And WAQAS is in DUBAI! -.- Those of you who follow me on instagram, know how pissed I am about it. But whatever, InshAllah we'll all meet them very soon! :)


Take care, and I'll see you guys soon with a new chapter! :)


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