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The white walls of her room were illuminated brightly from sunlight making the spacious room look even bigger. The full length mirror placed in the left corner of the room added more to the width of the room.

The queen sized bed placed against the right wall of the room. The front wall was made of glass with French doors leading to a medium sized balcony.

Merzia sat on her bed with her laptop and files sprawled around her. Her head in her hands, silky black hair formed a curtain around her hiding her face from the sun beaming right outside her window.

A knock resounded through the room making her look up. Desperate rays of the sun made her brown eyes appear mohagany with golden flakes dancing in them with mirth.

"Aajeyn" her soft voice echoed in the silent room which soon died down as the door opened creating a clicking sound.
(Come in)

"Merzia beti bare sahab ne aapko apni study me bulaya hai." The house keeper, shah gul popped her head inside Merzia's room. She looked the at the damsel in distress sitting on her bed with a frown decorating her features.
(Merzia daughter sir has called you in his study)

"Acha theek hai hum chale jaate hain." Merzia said passing a polite smile to the elder woman.
(Ok I'll go.)

"Unho ne kaha hai zaroori kaam hai thora jaldi aaiye" shahgul said seeing her choti Bibi's eyes going back to her work.
(He said it's an important matter so come fast)

"Acha theek hai chaliye" Merzia said sighing. She got up wrapping her white duppata around herself.

(Alright. Let's go then)

She walked through the long hallway to her fathers study, she heard voices coming from inside making her anxious, taking in a deep breath and pulling up her best stoic expression Merzia knocked on the double doors.

"Aajayen" came the booming voice of her father.
(Come in)

"Baba jaan aapne bulaya?" She asked popping her head in first. She saw Mazhar sitting on one of the seats placed infront of the big oak table. On the other side sat her father in all his glory.
(Baba jaan you called?)

"Haan.. Ander aaye. Aapse kuch baatein discuss karni hain" he said gesturing her to come inside. She walked inside and sat on the chair next to Mazhar, crossing her legs she leaned back in her seat looking at her father with curiosity.

(Ahh. Yes come inside. There are a fee things I have to discuss with you)

"Merzia beta aapko yaad hai humne aapse Mazhar ke mutallaq baat ki thi?" Razzaq asked his daughter. Zalaan's growing interest had his heart in a constant turmoil, his men were stalking Merzia, his guards have taken notice of that and he had increased the security around her silently.
(Merzia do you remember I had spoken to you about Mazhar?)

He wanted to secure Merzia's future with someone who he could trust and he trusted Mazhar more than anyone.

Merzia looked at Mazhar from the corner of her eyes then looked at her baba.

"G humme yaad hai" she answered with a little nod.
(Yes I remember)

"Tu phir kia socha hai aapne?" Razzaq asked looking at her intently but not once did Merzia felt nervous instead it was Mazhar who stiffened in his seat. His heart went into a wild drive as the silence prolonged in the study.
(Then what did you think?)

"Sach kahen baba jaan tu humme nahi pata humme kia jawab dena chahiye" Merzia stated truthfully, feeling as though this could be a good option for her but at the same time, would it be?
(Honestly baba I don't know how I should respond)

She had been thinking about it recently but she couldn't make a decision. She looked at the pros and cons but she didn't find any solid reason.

There were thousands of thoughts running through her head but she didn't know what to do. At last she had decided to leave it on her baba he had always done the best for her.

Mazhar felt as if his heart stopped. He thought this was it, she was rejecting him, but he didn't let his thoughts wander far away and listened to the conversation happening between the father and daughter duo.

"Koi pareshani horahi hai tu bataiye" he said in a soft tone. He knew this was a though decision for her to make and without a mother it would've become even harder.
(If there's any issue then tell me)

"Aap ka kia mashwara hai? Humme kia karna chahiye?" She asked looking at him with the same intensity as him.
(What do you suggest? What should I do?)

"Me aapko pressurize tu nahi karon ga magar agar baat mere opinion ki hai tu mere khayal me Mazhar aap keliye behtareen intekhaab saabit hosakta hai" he said looking at Mazhar who looked near to death with nervousness.
(I won't pressurize you but if its about my opinion then I think Mazhar can be a perfect choice for you)

Merzia followed her fathers gaze to the man sitting in sky blue kurta with white shalwar. Sleeves rolled up and hair set back. His side profile did something to Merzia's heart but she chose to ignore the tingling feeling in her heart.

Listening to the her baba considering Mazhar perfect for her, she looked at her father who had raised his eyebrows. Taking in a deep breath Merzia nodded in affirmative with a small smile, the man her father has chosen for her was the one she knew all her life, they'd been together for a long time and if she had to trust someone with herself why not him.

Razzaq couldn't help but be proud of his daughter for trusting him. Merzia looked at Mazhar who had now faced the window looking outside with a hand covering his jaw. His right leg over the left. Merzia smirked at him and winked at her father who took the sign and cleared his throat while leaning back in his chair.

"Faisla aapka hi hoga. Humme sirf mushwara dia hai. Aakhir kaar zindagi poori aapne guzarni hai tu apna life partner chunne ka haq aapko haasil hona chahiye. Agar aapko koi aur pasand hai tu humme bata dijiye." Razzaq said smirking at the man who had fisted his hand on the mention of her liking another man. His long fingers scratched his temple as the thought of someone else being the holder of her heart made him angry and bring out the possessiveness he had for her.
(The decision will be yours solely. I have only given you an advice after all you're the one whose going to spend her whole life with him. If you like someone else you can tell me)

"Humme kuch waqt aur chahiye. Of course agar Mazhar sahab ko bura na lage tu" she said pointing towards who almost melted into a puddle hearing her call his name with such softness.
(I need some more time. Ofcourse only if Mr Mazhar doesn't minds)

"Nahi humme koi problem nahi hai. Aap jitna waqt chahe le sakti hain" he said not looking at her. The viens in his arm popped up but the fist being closed too hard. His jaw locked as he inhaled sharply and straightened in his seat.
(No I don't have any problem. You can take as much time as you want)

"Humara jawab baba jaan ko pata hai. Waise agar aap garden me chup chup kar cigarette na peete tu aapke pass chance tu tha." Merzia said with a sigh whilst getting up from her chair.

(Baba knows my answer but if you wouldn't be smoking while hiding in the garden then you could've had a chance)

"Ab humme ijazat dijiye Baba jaan." She said smirking and getting up to leave but his voice stopped her.
(Please excuse me)

"Ba khuda Merzia ji us din me baad se mene cigarette ko haath tak nahi lagaya" he said in a rushed tone looking at her back. Merzia stifled a laugh and turned around to look at him leaving him astonished.
(I swear to god I didn't even touch it after that day)

She stood infront of him in her white dress looking like an absolute Angel. Her blushy pink cheeks framed by her black tresses were a deadly combination for his fragile heart. That small stifled smile on her face made his heart skip a beat and he blinked to stay awake from the spell of this woman's beauty.

"Yeh baat humme kaise maalom" she asked raising a challenging brow while tilting her head innocently making him resist the urge to keep staring at her but he couldn't help it.
(How will I know?)

"Aapke hukum ke khilaaf nahi jaasakta me. Jis din maalom hua tha ke aapko cigarette se nafrat hai ussi din se haath tak nahi lagaya mene usse." He said looking at her with pure admiration in his eyes. The look that had her feeling lightheaded, she knew he had stopped and it made her feel giddy.
(I can't go against your order.since the day I've found out you hate it I haven't touched it)

Merzia nodded at his response feeling speechless. she turned to her father and gave him the reassuring nod that he can tell him about her approval.

She left the room smiling like an idiot. She didn't know why she was feeling a mixture of dread and happiness all at once. She hummed to her favourite song all the way to her room.

Meanwhile Mazhar kept gazing at the door from where she had walked out, he was startled badly when he heard a rich laugh resonating in the walls of the study making him turn towards his boss with curios eyes.

"Mubarak ho larke" Razzaq said with a satisfied grin on his face. It took Mazhar a while to get what he was saying and his frown dissolved into shock.
(Congratulations my boy)

"K... Kia?" He asked feeling his throat clog at the realization.
(What... What)

"Shukriya bare sahab aapne mujh jaise ek aam employee ko apni beti ke qaabil samjha. Me wada karta ho aakhiri saans tak unse muhabbat karon ga aur aapko kabhi aapke faisle pe shaq nahi karne donga" Mazhar said. He kissed his bare sahab's hand out of gratitude and respect. He was beaming, he will finally be able to call her his and love her rightfully.
(Thankyou sir for considering an ordinary employee for your daughter. I promise I'll love her till my last breath and will never make you doubt your decision ever)

"Tum usse muhabbat karte ho issi liye tumhe Chuna hai. Uski izzat aur abro per kabhi aanch nahi aane dena" Razzaq sahab said remembering Zalaan's threat. He feared for his daughter's honour and dignity which in a society like this is the most fragile thing to ever exist.
(You love her that's why I've chosen you. Never her dignity and honour be at stake)

"Mar ke bhi nahi ab woh sirf aapki hi nahi meri bhi izzat hain jiski hifazat me khudse zayada karon ga" Mazhar said firmly holding Razzaq's hands in his. His eyes held the oath he has taken making Razzaq feel a little less worried.
(Not even if I'm dead now she's not only yours but my honour as well and I'll protect more than myself)

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It was almost midnight when the now dark room resounded with the ringtone of her phone. Bringing Merzia out of her sleep. It rang for a few minutes till the ringing stopped Merzia went back to sleep but she was disturbed again by the shrill ringtone of her phone. Groggily rubbing her eyes she looked at the callers I'd. It was an unknown number, she didn't answer it instead declined the call and put her phone on silent. Turning it upside down she turned the other way and slept soundly hugging her pillow.

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Zalaan kept on calling her but she didn't respond which infuriated him. He was furious on the woman who had ignored him so he did the one thing he has been wanting to do ever since he had seen her on that balcony. He drove to her house, he stopped the car a little behind and walked towards the main door.

He plastered himself to the wall as he saw guards standing outside the door and he cursed himself for that. Putting his mask on he took cautious steps towards the back. He patrolled the house looking for a weak point when he found one. Looking around and up at the wall to see if anyone was there. Muttering curses under his breath he climbed up the vines and almost fell twice when he finally reached the top.

Looking around he watched as the guard's back faced him making him make a run for the staircase where he saw his Merzia the last time he visited.

Zalaan stilled and held his gun tightly in his hand as he heard footsteps approaching him. Keeping his back to the man he stood up straight ready to shoot when the man spoke.

"I'm going to bed, my shift is done, keep your eyes open till I come back" the man said making Zalaan smirk and answer in affirmation.

He reached the balcony where he had seen her before. He looked for something to climb onto but didn't find anything. He walked near the windows of the house to see if any of them were open.

After searching for a while he found a glass window unlocked, an evil smirk took place on his face and he chuckled darkly. He opened it slowly and moved the curtains aside before jumping inside. He tried making no sound and somehow was successful in his quest, taking slow and steady steps he walked further in the room and found himself in the hall he had see before. 

Zalaan navigated his way through the house and kept on looking for her room after a long search he came to an halt on the first floor. He slowly opened the door hoping for his gut feeling to be right and it to not be locked, he grinned as it opened and walked inside to see who's room it was.

He walked deeper into the room and looked around the dimly lit interior. Moonlight seeped through the glass wall making it easier for him to move around without making a noise.

His feet took him towards the bed where he saw a Petit figure curled up in the blanket. He walked even closer only to be left awestruck by the messed up beauty that laid there, warm fluid rushed in his veins gazing at her like a hawk.

Her hair was sprawled on the bed looking like a mess, her mouth slightly ajar and right cheek puffed up against her pillow. He sat beside her sleeping form admiring the view to its fullest, he got more than what he expected. His fingers moved a piece of hair covering her face and cupped her cheek feeling it's softness. He saw movement beside her and narrowed his eyes at it. He looked over to see the black and ginger cat from the other day. The ginger one was sleeping soundly while the black ball of furr scrutinized his very being with it's green eyes, Shadow hissed at him for touching its owner and even tried to scratch his hand away but before he could even try there was another movement.

Merzia felt the bed sink on her rught, a hand caressing her face. She unintentionally leaned into the warm hand thinking of it to be her Baba. He had a habit of checking up on her every other night. She sighed feeling the warmth on her skin, a smile graced her lips, her small hand took a hold of his calloused one and laced her fingers with it.

The owner of the hand froze on his place for a moment as he felt her warmth against his forearm as she hugged his arm unconsciously.

"Aapko itni der tak jaagna nahi chahiye" she mumbled like always, against his palm making him caress her cheek with his fingers feeling his heart beat violently.
(You shouldn't stay up this late)

"Woh kion?" Zalaan asked amused. He leaned in to take a whiff of her intoxicating scent and closed his eyes.
(Why's that?)

"Aap ki neend kharab hoti hai phir—" she rubbed her eyes and opened them ready to present her lecture like always. Her words died in her throat as she saw a masked face close to hers, her heart stopped momentarily and she gasped pushing his hand away and immediately reaching for her gun under her pillow.
(Your sleep will be disturbed—)

Zalaan's cloudy gaze narrowed with mirth as he held her wrist and pinned it on the bed beside her head, his other hand covered her mouth seeing her open it to protest.

"Shhh. Shor nahi machana" he said gazing at her. His face was just inches away from hers, the rise and fall of her chest drove him crazy and the sight of her parted lips made him almost loose control.
(Shhh. Don't make a noise)

"Ab aap phone nahi uthayen gi tu khud hi ana hoga mujhe aapki khairiyat maalom karne" he said in a low voice. In a tone that sent shivers down her spine.
(Now if you won't pick up the phone I'll have to personally cone and ask for your wellbeing)

She tried freeing her self from his hold but he pinned her down with his weight making freeze with her wide eyes staring fiercely into his grey ones.

"Aap jitni mujhse dor jaane ki koshish karen gi utna hi me aapke qareeb rahon ga. Yaad rakhiye ga Merzia ji aaj khud aya hon ek din aapko le bhi jaon ga" he said removing his hand from her mouth revealing her luscious pink lips. His eyes stayed glued to her lips, his hold on her wrist tightened as he stopped himself from kissing her insanely, to devour her till his heart gave out and to feel her against himself without any restriction.

It took all in him to not take her tight there at the spot. Her big brown eyes and her soft pink lips were inviting him. He cursed under his breath as he felt his control leaving, he couldn't hold himself back anymore and her placed his hand on top of her eyes. He felt her eyes lashed move against his palm creating a tingling sensation in his stomach, she started struggling against him and he growled in anger. He lowered his mask and pecked her cheeks halting her every move, his lips lingered on her skin and she felt warmth envelope her.

Within the matter of seconds he was out of sight leaving behind a disheveled Merzia. She looked beside her to see shadow staring at her with his green eyes.

Merzia couldn't believe what had just happened. She took her phone and checked it only to see 50 to 60 missed calls from the same number, her eyes widened and she took in a deep breath.

Not wanting to disturb her baba at this hour of the night she laid down and tried going back to sleep. Her cheek felt fuzzy and tingly. She touched the place where she felt Hus warm lips and found the spot warm. After hours of tossing and turning she went back to sleep manipulating herself to think it was a dream and not a man who had managed to break in her room and touch her, be so close to her and invade her privacy.

Whilst zalaan slept peacefully once in a while he would touch his lips that have felt such soft skin for the first time. He slept with a grin playered on his face and the thoughts of a wide eyed beauty in his mind.

Mazhar couldn't sleep because of the happiness. He couldn't stop thanking his Lord for making his wish come true. He now only had to wait for the time when the both of them will accept eachother as their own.

In the chaos of multiple thoughts from multiple mentalities the night too passed........

Assalamualikum guys how are you all?

Hmm so here is a long chapter. I hope you like it.

So ab Mazhar aur Merzia ki tu setting hogaye kia aap set hain?😂😂

Ok sorry no more lame jokes. 😁

Maaf karden mujhe agar mene kisi ko cringy feel karwata ho tu.

Anyways the above two statements don't matter. What matters it did you guys like it????

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