Zara shook her head in disappointment, "Arjun, she can't do such a thing. I've known Aisha since when we were little. She's not a greedy person. And she most certainly can't turn against me. She's my best friend, Arjun. And I trust her." Arjun pursed his lips, "I'm sorry, I just wanted you to be a little careful with people. You shouldn't trust people so much." Zara's lips lifted into a half smile, "I understand. But trust me, she's nothing of the sort." *********Arjun sipped from his cup of coffee as he stood in front of his office's glass wall, "How much time until the next programming?" Rahul took a quick glance at his notepad, "An hour." Arjun nodded."Uh, sir. A company's selling out their shares for as low as ten million. I was wondering if you were interested." Rahul stood behind Arjun, he leaned his head out to see the expression on Arjun's face after he said that.Arjun turned to Rahul, causing him to lean back immediately. "Let me have a look." "Okay sir." Rahul walke
Aisha left the kitchen with a smile of satisfaction on her face.Zara Khan no longer exists. She's dead and gone. Only I will be in control of everything. It's all mine now. Aisha laughed hysterically as she made her way to the dining room.Aisha poured herself a glass of water from the big jar placed on the center of the table.As she gulped down the water, she drove her hands into her hair as she suddenly remembered something.If someone finds her body here, then they'll be suspicious. I have to dispose of her body before anyone finds out. Aisha muttered and went back to the kitchen.“God. She's so heavy.” Aisha groaned as she pulled Zara’s legs.“What the hell did you do to her?!” A voice roared from the living room.A startled Aisha dropped Zara's legs and turned to see who it was.“Who are you? And ..and..what are you doing here?” Aisha interrogated nervously.Arjun's gaze pierced through Aisha's body with every step he took closer.“Don't…don't…come near me.” She stuttered.Arju
Arjun's face flushed in shock, “What did you say?” “I'm sorry Mr Arjun. We tried our best.” The doctor said softly.“No! You're lying! You didn't try your best! You killed her!” Arjun yelled in rage.“Please get a grip of yourself Mr Arjun.” The doctor said in a pitiful tone.Arjun grabbed the doctor by the collar, “Bring my Zara back. She can't leave me like this. She really can't. You're lying to me.” Arjun loosened his grip on the doctor as he broke down in tears.“Please calm down.” The doctor said and excused himself.Arjun suddenly wiped off the tears on his face and stormed into the ICU.“Sir, I already told you. You're not allowed in here. Please go out.” The nurse said and gestured towards the exit.“Just leave him. She's dead anyway. Let him be.” The other nurse said.Arjun glared icily at the nurse, “If you don't have good things to say then you had better shut your mouth! My Zara can't die. She cannot be dead. Get that into your thick skull or you lose your job.” Arjun th
Zara's eyes were finally opened but her vision was blurry. She looked around and was able to make sense of where she was.What am I doing at the hospital? She wondered. She tried to sit up, but a sharp pain around her abdomen forced her to lie back on the bed.The memory came flooding back into her mind. The last person she saw was Aisha, who pulled her close and stabbed her in the stomach. That was all she could remember.Arjun soon walked in a bag and some flowers, Zara saw him walk in.Arjun noticed Zara wasn't tucked in bed properly. “I wonder what these nurses do all day. They don't even know how to take care of a patient properly. I'll give them a piece of my mind the moment one of them walks in.” He complained as he dropped the bag and flowers on a small table.He moved closer to Zara's bed and she shut her eyes immediately.“Zara, the doctor said you'd be awake on the third day. It's already three p.m. and you're still not showing any signs of consciousness. Please wake up. I
Zara's face whirled in puzzlement, “How's that possible? I can't be his biological daughter. He adopted me when I was five.” “Forget all that. I'm telling you that you're his biological daughter.” Arjun repeated.Zara shook her head in disapproval, “No I can't forget that. I don't believe you. You're really out of your mind Arjun.” Arjun smiled, “Orphanage, Left foot, Birthmark…” Zara facepalmed herself, “What are you going on about?” Arjun tucked his right hand into his jeans, “You have a birthmark on your left foot Zara. Connect the dots.” Zara stared at him, her face pale and white, her eyes frozen in shock.“No, that can't be. It's not possible. I can't be his daughter.” “Well then, see for yourself.” Arjun said as he pulled the blanket from Zara's legs, positioning a mirror in front of her so she could see her own reflection.Zara lowered her gaze from the reflection of her face to her foot and there it was…Zara gasped, “So it's true. I do have a birthmark on my foot. It's
“What the hell is wrong with you two?” The policeman interrogated.Both women dropped their ropes as they became nervous. “Sir…it's..she..” Simone stuttered while trying to make up a quick excuse.“Shut up! You're just a prisoner like her. You have no right to hit her.” The policeman shook his head from side to side in disappointment.“Ashuk! Pradesh!” The policeman called out.Two men came running towards the cell, and as they arrived, they stood at attention, saying in unison, “Salutations, sir.” “Get these women out of this cell and move them to the cell adjacent to my office. I want them under close supervision.” The policeman ordered.With the women out of the cell, Aisha broke down in tears.“How did I get here? What have you done to yourself Aisha? Zara was never bad to you. She always made sure you were happy. And what did you do? You went against her and now you're behind bars. Suffering in the hands of criminals.”Aisha sobbed even harder as she wallowed in regret, “I wish
"Constable! She just passed out. Please come check what's wrong with her." Zara called aloud.A constable soon came running towards the cell, "Goodness knows what's wrong with her this time." He complained as he unlocked the cell.Zara frowned at the gesture but she uttered no word.The policeman picked Aisha up, bringing her out of the cell. Zara immediately rushed over to her, "Aisha, Aisha open your eyes." The policeman laid Aisha on the floor, "I'll go get some water." Zara took Aisha's hand, rubbing it slightly. "Aisha please, wake up. Open your eyes." "Here's the water ma'am." The policeman said, extending a jar towards Zara. Zara sprinkled water on Aisha's face, "Aisha, wake up." The trickles of water dropped down Aisha's face as she slowly opened her eyes…Aisha's gaze met Zara's, "So it's not a dream. You're really alive." She muttered.Zara sighed, "Aisha, are you okay?" Aisha nodded as she rose herself up, "I'm fine."There was a moment of silence between the two, Ai
"Why? Isn't it your job?" Zara interrogated.The policeman clutched his hands together on his desk, "Yes it is but I still can't do that. According to the law here, the one who filed the case must withdraw it themselves. And you don't look like the one who filed the case." Zara grinded her teeth in annoyance as she remembered who filed the case. "Arjun." She muttered.Without a word, Zara stormed out of the police station with her cellphone in her hand.She dialed Arjun's number and it ringed almost immediately."Come to the police station right now." Zara ordered."I won't." Arjun responded, his voice sounding cold."If you don't come here, I might get arrested for attempted suicide." Zara threatened as she tightened her grip on the phone.Arjun stopped swiveling his executive chair, "Zara, don't do anything stupid." "Then you better come here or else." Zara growled and disconnected the call.Zara stood outside the police station for some minutes and a car drove into the compound,