This chapter is dedicated to all my lovely readers who we're busy taking up their exams all the best to all of you and I know you all will rock...

Zoya's pov :

I found him standing on the balcony looking at the sky, his brows knitted and he seemed encountering an inner turmoil.

I think his head is aching.... So I went to the kitchen and took a hot glass of milk with me.

"Ahad.... Come inside you'll catch cold. " he didn't reply.

Yes it was really cold out....

"Ahad I am talking to you." he just banged the railing and came inside to reach the bed.

I got hold of his hand in mine " I know it's paining.... Don't take out you stress physically... OK.... Now have this milk and go to sleep, things will sort out by tomorrow inshaallah" he stared at me for a moment and jerked his hand off from mine and went to bed.

"Ahad..." I called him...

"Just leave me alone for godsake Zoya I don't want to drink that bloody milk... I am fine why don't you understand I wanna sleep." he raised his voice in a high pitch.

I flinched with his tone...

He did got many work tensions in the past but he never took out his frustration on me.

Apart from being scared I am worried for him.... I took my place in our bed and turned to him, he suddenly turned to the other side.

"What happened?" No reply again.

I went close to him and started to massage his forehead...

"What the hell? Why can't you leave me alone...... Damn.... Mind your business and sleep Zoya don't test my patients. " he barked at me and laid down resting his arm on his eyes.

Tears pricked my eyes I tried to control them but few escaped and rolled down my cheeks.

Why is he behaving like this... I didn't speak anything and tucked me inside the duvet. I am not in his arms it's just been 5 minutes and I already miss his warmth.

I cried to sleep and woke up in the middle of the night to see the empty bed and found me on his side and him sleeping on the couch then the possibility hit me, I might have cuddled and disturbed his sleep and that's why he might went to the couch...

Now I can't control my tears... Things were not like this between us, this sudden negligence is killing me.

He might be busy.... But why he is neglecting me for other reasons. My pillows are soaked in tears but I didn't care.

The next morning I woke up to the empty room, he is not in the bathroom too, my head his aching so badly because of the terrible night , I missed his warmth.

I took a long warm bath trying to calm my nerves and welcomed by the empty room again.

Where is he?

I quickly changed my dress and went down to see Shanthi aunty, she is our new maid since I started my college... She finish all the work and leave by 2:00pm and I'll prepare dinner for us.

"Aunty, where is Ahad? " I asked entering the kitchen.

"He went to his off early today dear... Here is your coffee." I am not in my mood to have coffee so I went outside.

"Mam... Sir asked me to drop you in college so shall I take the car out? " I nodded my head and asked my driver to take out the car.

All the way through ride I couldn't take off my mind from the only person I love.

I am very sensitive and afraid of rejection.... I can't spend time alone in my life and now he is ignoring me.

What have I done?

Usually he drops he in college and picks me up but what happened today... I blinked several times to manage my tears and got down the car when we reached my college.

It's been two hours but I didn't receive any calls or messages .

"Atleast do you care to explain? " It was Sano.

"Wa- what? " I stammered.

"Reason..... Tell me why are you upset?" she demanded.

No... no... I can't tell her, already Sano and Ahad are not in good terms I don't want her to hate him more. Besides I don't want to put my husband down in front of anybody....particularly not Sano I know she'll end up killing him.

"You." I am brainy at times.

"Me? What have I done? " she asked bewildered.

"About Arhaan... " I truly wanna know, I not diverting the topic I'll handel with Ahad once I reach home. But this moment my friend is my priority.

"Ohhh.... " she turned her head.

I used my hand and tilted her to face me " What ohhh.... Now do you care to explain? "

Soon the bell rang and we went to our favourite spot under a banayan tree.

she started to tell me everything. "Zoya.... Aaa actually It all stared with your marriage, you were mia for days after your nikkha and I couldn't stand it. I wanted to find you but I can't do anything alone. That's when Arhaan came into the picture and helped me... We met a couple of times , spoke in phone, texted but trust me.... Everything was about you...

I didn't even do any friendship with him. Do you remember the day I waved my hands at you outside your mansion" I nodded my head.

She continued " That day he got hurt I took him to the hospital after giving my great punches to your security. " I saw Sano's hand in a fist . Why is she getting angry now?

I sighed and listen to her " In the hospital he told me something that..... that took me off guard, he took my hand in his and confessed that he loves me and he wanna marry me, I was literally taken a back." she sighed.

"Then.... " I asked Sano to continue wide eyed.

"I told no and he didn't give up he told me he'll ask my parents for my hand to which I threatened him....that I'll strangle his throat and threw his body to the crows. " a smile made it's way to my lips (sighed ) so finally I smiled today..

Sano is Sano.... She is the original piece in the world. No wonder Arhaan liked her.

"Then.... What happened? " I asked her to continue.

" He called me last week and told me that he is going to Mumbai for a project and when he comes back , he wants his answer and stressed on positive answer. " she hung her head low.

I bursted out in laughter and she started to hit me " You stupid.... Everything is because of you, in the intention of finding you I dug my own grave and here you are laughing at me." she seethed in anger.

I somehow stopped laughing but snickered which irritated her so much she stood up to leave but I got her hands " OK wait ....wait I am sorry and tell me what's wrong in this he is a great guy Sano, your mom will definitely like him. "

She sat and told me " Yes.... Zoya yes that's my problem mom will definitely like him and moreover these days she is so desperate about my marriage. "

"Then what's the problem? " I asked her.

"He is not my type he is so soft and kind hearted... Moreover I don't want to hurt him... You know my problem." and saw the entrance.

There stood two broody ugly men.... Oh my Allah... " Don't tell me Yaser is back. " I asked her.

"He is.... last week he came out of the jail. " my breath hitched.

Yaser is a local don and he held eyes on my Sano, it's been a year, he is disturbing her and before three months he was arrested for a crime.... Allah knows, how he got released from jail... These are his men who stand escorting Sano's activities 24/7 .

I am feeling so bad for her.

"But Sano as far as I know you are not the girl to sit and worry about things..... Just because of Yaser you can't let Arhaan go.... After all one day you have to marry someone and settle in life what will you do that time?" She nodded her head in acknowledgement but still in deep thoughts.

"Whatever Zoya.... I can't drag Arhaan into this, he is really a soft and kind hearted man... What if... I... You better shut this topic." Before I could reply I heard someone greeting me.

"Assalamu allaikum Zoya... How are you? " I turned and completely shocked this is the first time I talk to Arhaan after that phone call.

I greeted him back and confused what to talk but instantly my face lit up when I found his full focus on Sano.... It means I don't have to feel guilty now.

Yippee....

"So I hope your friend told everything to you Zoya.. " I nodded my head in positive.

"Tell me Sano.... Will you marry me? " we both were awestruck.

Suddenly one of Yaser's men came in between us " Who are you man? What is with you and bhabi? "

"Don't you dare call me that..." Sano roared.

"Easy bhabi..... Bhai will take care of this little boy." with that he pushed Arhaan to which he stumbled.

"I told you isn't it.... Now see they are gonna hurt him" I found some different emotion in Sano's eyes.

Is she really like him or what...

"Zoya... What if th-" she didn't complete her sentence, in the second Yaser men was under our foot lying unconscious.

We gave a terrific look and found Arhaan giving a hard slap to the other men. Both the men managed to run away but Arhaan was still frowning at their direction.

I muttered looking at Arhaan " Do you still think he is soft Sano? " even I don't know this face of him .

I turned to Sano only to see her mouth ajar with saucers eyes. Arhaan came to us all the way looking at Sano " I don't know who are they and I don't care too, all I care is only you... Here I'll give you one more week and I am coming to your home with my parents... I'll call you tonight sweetheart. "

I know a tight slap is gonna land on Arhaan's face.... That's what happened when one of our college boy called Sano sweetheart.

I turned to her so that I could console her but shocked at that instant. Her cheeks are burning red and Allah she is blushing.

Adi paavi...... ( Just a phrase in Tamil to express shock)

So I think things are gonna settle down between them, Arhaan left the college and our rest of the classes passed with giggles and teasings I am happy for Sano... Arhaan is a gem and Sano is a diamond...perfect match!

Allah is a great planner... And he knows everything, he paired Sano with Arhaan just the way Ahad and I.

Ahad....

I took my mobile and checked for his Calls and messages but none.. All my happiness drained away and all I could think about was my husband. I decided to call him but he didn't pick up my calls after my ten attempts his mobile was switched off.

I want to cry....

Cry aloud....

Ya allah...

What have I done? Why he is doing this to me?

Later in the evening Sano went home and there was no sign of our car. One of my friend offered me lift but I thanked her and excused myself. He will be worried if he didn't find me.

I waited.... Waited and waited....

It was almost 7:00 pm the sky turned dark our gates closed left me to stand out with no option with a low battery of just 5% in my phone.

I panicked, I am scared of darkness I found a group of boys boozing at the corner. They may be from the nearby hostal.

One of the guy passed a creepy comment on me and there was no sign of the security near the gate. They started to come near me, I clutched my bag close to my heart and started to walk to reach the main road.

They started to walk fast and so did I , when they were about to reach me our car came in between us and Ahad dragged me inside by my arm.

We were fast as light, Ahad took a sharp turn and reached the main road. I was sweating bad and my chest came up and down with my breath which was audible.

I turned to look at him his full concentration was on road and that hurted me badly I turned to the window and rested my head on it to calm myself.

"I had a meeting. " that was all he told me.

I didn't utter a word and didn't want to. The car came to a halt and I found a lady with thin pencil black skirt and a sleeveless black top. I felt some bad instinct looking at her.

"Hey Maya... What are you doing here? " he asked her.

"Actually sir, I am way back home but I can't find any taxi. " she smiled at him seductively.

Bloody damn....

"OK then I'll drop you... Zoya get to the back seat. " oh now this donkey is gonna come with us but what did he told now?

"Wa-what? " I stammered.

"I told you to get down and go to the back seat." he told a bit harsh and I went to the back seat.

"Who is she sir? " she asked him passing a glare at me.

"Leave it and tell me how was your holiday? " he didn't even introduce me as his wife.

They were talking , playing and she even hit Ahad on his shoulder completely avoiding my presence.

My tears came down on it's own accord along with my mom's call.

"Assalamu allaikum baby! Why didn't you call me the whole day I was worried." told my mom.

I am worried too mummy...

"I.. Iam fine mummy, just little busy." I told her managed to bring my voice out.

"What happened Zoya? Are you OK dear? " mom is always mom she finds out everything with my voice.

"I said... I am fine mummy just cold " I lied.

"Zoya don't li-" I cut her off and told her "Mu-mmy I am not home and I don't have eno-ugh charge in my mobile I'll call you.... o-nce I reach home... OK Assalamu allaikum." with that my phone switched off.

Great!

The ride was filled with their chats and my silent cries he dropped me home and went along with her didn't even glancing at my direction once .

I ran inside , threw my hijab and burka on my bedroom couch and started to cry my heart out not even caring to change my dress.

I cried thinking about the possibilities between Ahad and that Maya.

What have I done Ahad please tell me don't punish me like this...

My pillows were wet again and my eyes started to heavy I know anytime I could fall asleep.

I closed my eyes with the taught
WHAT HAVE I DONE TO DESERVE THIS?

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