"I'm not jealous I was just concerned, you know being in the business for a longer time than you, Karan doesn't have the best of character," said Sidharth.

"And why would you be concerned for me, " asked Shehnaaz.

"Of course I'll be concerned about you, your my best friend," said Sid.

Shehnaaz was slowly realizing how close Sid and she were. They were literally there for each other all the time. She realised she might be attracted to him or rather it was much more the mere attraction.

"Okay I'm sorry," said Shehnaaz.

"Why are you sorry," asked Sid.

" Oh so now you don't even remember why am I saying sorry?" said Shehnaaz getting furious.

"Of course I remember, well, now you're saying sorry to me as if you are getting angry on me," said Sidharth with a confused look.

Shehnaaz gave him a confused look.

"Why are all girls so weird. Acha I need your help now " said Sidharth.

"yes, tell me," said Shehnaaz.

"Why do you all girls do these things?" said Sidharth while making a muddled face.

"Wait a moment, what do you mean by all the girl ha," said Shehnaaz giving an infuriated reaction.

"wait wait, let me first finish off my talk and then you can get angry at me," said Sidharth making Shehnaaz stop from what she was speaking.

"Look, I have always been around girls since, my childhood. Like I mean around my mom and my sisters but, till today I have never been able to understand girls" said Sidharth while making an innocent confused face.

"Why are you all girls so confusing and so weird. I mean why can't you'll just say what you girls want " said Sidharth.

" What is 'weird weird ' that you keep on saying. All girls aren't the same. You being 35 years old, I expected you to be a little mature yaar, come on " said Shehnaaz making a baffled face.

"Acha tell me one thing. Aren't you all girls having a hidden meaning or reason behind everything you say. While sometimes you just don't say anything but, expect us to understand, Don't you agree " said Sidharth.

"Look Sidharth, All girls aren't the same but, sometimes some girls say stuff like that, okay?" said Shehnaaz.

"See...See, now you are talking to me as if I'm a 3-year-old kid whereas, just 2 minutes ago you were explaining to me how you expect me to be matured, now can you explain me why are you talking in this manner, I was right all girl are confusing " said Sidharth while giving a muddled look to Shehnaaz.

"Now why are you asking me about this. Go ask Rhea, your girlfriend " said Shehnaaz as she finally ranted out the reason behind her being mad at him.

"Wait, what Rhea and my girlfriend," said Sidharth making a disgusted look.

"Ya, that's the reason you're asking me all these typical girl questions. I'm sure you mean to say that Rhea must have told you something and you wouldn't have understood what she is saying, now you are eating my head " said Shehnaaz being infuriated.

"Where did Rhea come in between our conversation? " asked Sidharth.

They had reached Shehnaaz house by then so Shehnaaz just got down the car and said: " Ask yourself bye".

"Arey," said Sidharth as he tried to stop her.

Shehnaaz didn't stop and went straight back to her house. Sidharth too waited till she went inside and then left. He was getting fidgety and baffled at why Shehnaaz was getting so mad at him. He couldn't take it. He wanted to speak to her. He didn't like it when Shehnaaz was mad at him.

The same situation was with Shehnaaz. She was now feeling at fault for being so rude with Sidharth.

The clock struck 10:00. As much as Sidharth wanted to speak to her. He thought he'll speak to her the next day and give her some space.

Shehnaaz too was waiting for Sid to call. It was 11:00 p.m. now and she was getting really cranky and irritated. She was waiting for Sid to call but, finally ended up calling him herself.

Sid picked up the phone in a minute and the moment he did they both said "Sorry".

"I'm really sorry, I shouldn't have left like that," said Shehnaaz.

" No, I'm sorry, I actually irritated you with my silly & stupid questions. "said Sidharth.

Sid thinks he should clear the air now. There was complete silence on both the sides for almost a minute as Shehnaaz didn't know what to say and Sid didn't know-how today.

"Rhea is not my girlfriend," said Sidharth.

"You don't owe me an explanation. It's fine Sidharth. It's your life, you can date whomever you want to. I'm nobody to ask explanation for it. " said Shehnaaz with a straight voice.

"No Shehnaaz, she is my childhood close friend. Ahaan, Rhea and I use to be very close when we were kids. She is dating Ahaan. I never had feelings for her. She has and will always be one of my Best friends " said Sidharth.

Shehnaaz took a deep breath as she was relaxed that Sidharth doesn't like any other girl at this point which means she had a chance.

"Oh so now who is jealous," asked Sidharth as he giggled.

"No No, I'm not jealous, I'm just concerned. Just like you were "said Shehnaaz while laughing.

They both knew somewhere that they were both protective and possessive for each other but, it was too soon for both of them to say it or mention it.

" So now you aren't mad at me right?" asked Sidharth.

" No, I'm not why," asked Shehnaaz.

"Thank God, you aren't pissed at me because if you are mad at me I don't like it," said Sidharth making Shehnaaz smile and not reply anything.

"Hello, you are there Shehnaaz?" said Sidharth.

"Yes Yes," said Shehnaaz.

She was Glad that her being mad at him and not talking to him bothered him. He didn't like it which means she was now sure that her absence and presence mattered to him.

They continued talking till 4:00 a.m. Until Sid realized it was late and told

"I think we must sleep now, or else we'll be late for work".

"Yaa," said Shehnaaz as she smiled and didn't she realize how time passed by when they would talk. She was lost in these thoughts when Sidharth said, " Acha Listen, tomorrow when you come at work please come immediately to my cabin and collect the detailed review and documented files as we need to finish off the presentation tomorrow and start the practical workday after, alright?".

Shehnaaz was still lost in her thoughts. Although she heard everything that Sidharth said, she didn't reply to it in words. She just nodded her head and smiled.

"Hello Shehnaaz," said Sidharth.

"Yes, tell me I'm listening," said Shehnaaz.

"Yes but, you didn't reply," said Sidharth.

"I did," said Shehnaaz.

"When," asked Sidharth in a confused tone.

"I just now nodded," said Shehnaaz.

"Shehnaaz we aren't speaking on a video call. You need to speak up for me to realize that you heard me " said Sidharth.

"Oh yes, yes sorry I'll immediately collect the files tomorrow," said Shehnaaz.

"Alright! Good Night" said Sidharth.

"Good Night, "said Shehnaaz as she smiled and kept her phone aside and went to sleep.

Sidharth thought to himself about how much he adored Shehnaaz and her adorable antics. He could speak to her all night long and not get tired. She had that spark in her. Something that made Sidharth like talking to her.

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