Zayaan's POV,
I carelessly parked the car and ran to the hospital room without wasting a second. There was strict security throughout the hospital and even more outside her room all heavily armoured like I had warned. The guards flinched at just the mere sight of me but I had no time or will to say anything to them as my eyes, my heart, my entire being just craved to see my Inarah. I will deal with them later though. How dare they try to be reckless regarding my wife?!

As soon as I opened the door, there she was laying on the bed and I couldn't see her face as the nurse was standing in between working on the drip.

"Oh, Mr Hashmi. I'll get the doctor."

I didn't even comprehend her words because as soon as I set my eyes on my Jaan who was laying there with her eyes still closed, my heart clenched soo painfully inside my chest that it was almost unbearable. I didn't know what I felt exactly. Was it fear, pain, guilt?

When I stood beside her my hand shook as I tried to touch her beautiful face and I guess it was guilt that swarm over me because, maybe it was because of me that she was in that condition. There were bandages on her elbows and the side of her neck and it scared me. Really.... really scared me.

I brought my face close to hers and yes, she was breathing soo softly and my aching heart relaxed a bit. When I heard about the explosion... it was as if my whole world was on a standstill, my brain went numb and I didn't know what to do.

"Mr Hashmi."

I didn't even have the strength to turn to the doctor.
"Mrs Hashmi is ok now. There are no internal injury but her body and mind did go through a shock at the impact. Her vitals show no signs of worry. She took the fall on her back saving her head instinctively and has scraped her elbows and bruised her ribs slightly. A few glass shards scraped around her neck but other then that she's ok. Thankfully there aren't any burns. Oh and because of the explosion sound her hearing might be temporarily affected. But please don't worry, with a few days of complete rest she'll be as healthy as before."

"How can she be ok after what she's been through and laying in the hospital like this?" I murmured more to myself but I guess he heard and placed a hand over my shoulder.

"Don't worry Mr Hashmi, she's just asleep. We'll leave you alone then." He squeezed my shoulder and left with the nurse.

My eyes blurred as I kept watching her, caressing her face. My other hand over the pillow gripped into a fist with a sense of helplessness and fear as a tear fell over her cheek that I quickly wiped away. She moaned slightly and her eyes flickered open meeting my moist ones.

"Jaan."

She gasped almost inaudibly as tears wield up in her honey orbs too.
"Zayaan." She whispered my name and it was as if I found my breath again and took her into my arms as if she was a fragile doll, because she was at that moment.

"I'm soo sorry.... I shouldn't have left you alone... I should've been more careful... I should've ..."

"Zayaan..." She whispered in my ear stopping me and she gripped my jacket as I could feel her arms trembling on my back
"... I cannot hear you, my love." She whispered with her voice laced with fear.

I lifted my face from her neck and said slowly and clearly so that she could read my lips.
"It's temporary."

"Tem..porary?" She repeated and I nodded and all of a sudden her cold fingers were wiping my tears as a heartbreakingly beautiful smile came on her lips.
"Don't cry..." She whispered.
"Your Jaan is fine. Really." She assured me but she couldn't hide her trembling or those tears in her own eyes.

"No your not." My jaw clenched as I felt that strong surge of self loathing because I also knew the woman who was in my arms would never hate me or blame me even though I deserved to. My past is coming to haunt her.

"Zayaan...lie down with me. I feel tired. Hold me till I fall asleep." She was whispering everything gazing into my eyes.

Without a word I obliged with her and wrapped her in my arms as she instantly fell asleep breathing softly on my neck. I kissed her forehead.

Damn it! How can this idiot love me soo much?! She went through such a scary accident, still, instead of yelling and crying she was worried about my tears. This foolish...kind and beautiful human being. What did I ever do to deserve her?!

Now I need to find the person who dared to hurt my Jaan. Who could be soo bold enough? Every danger that surrounded my Inarah, I destroyed it. Was it Haider? No, he won't resort to such a cheap trick. Then who can this be? But one thing is sure, the second I find that person... I'm going to rip thier limbs off thier bodies and drown them in acid.

My chain of thoughts broke as my phone buzzed in my pockets. It was Inarah's mother. She was in Canada with Haider. So she found out too? Before I could answer that, there was a knock at the door and Inarah's bodyguard Anita walked in with her eyes cast down.
"Sir, the media is here."

"What? Who informed them?!" I asked heatedly but making sure not to disturb my Jaan.

"Um...we tried our best sir. We don't know how the information leaked."

"You all are useless! Get rid of them ASAP or don't ever show your faces again!" I was losing it now.

"Yes sir!" She turned to her heels and I sank my head back frustrated.

Something's really not right here.

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Raghav's POV,
I could see Dia talking with her friends outside the classroom after the lecture with that angelic smile on her face. She always has that smile on her face.... always! No matter what she's doing or who she's taking to, she's always smiling. However, the look on her face I saw that night...it wasn't the Dia everyone knew.

Only I know that Dia.

My hand clenched into a fist as my heart ached at that memory.

It's so late Dia. Who is that man?!

He's my boyfriend.

Her boyfriend? She said it soo coldly. Then all this time that I was persuing her, why didn't she never mention about him or tell me she's in a relationship? Why toy with my heart like that? And even if she is with him....why were her eyes soo sad and her voice so full of pain?

No! I cannot accept that. I needed answers or else I wouldn't be at peace.

I was walking towards her when...

"Raghav bhaiya..."

It was Geeta bhabhi. I managed a smile for her.
"Yes bhabhi?"

"Um...is everything ok. You look tensed?"

"Everything's fine bhabhi. Um...can you go home by yourself today. I uh....need to talk to Dia." I suggested.

She smiled widely.
"Oh ho.... I understand. I'll be fine on my own. It's ok. All the best to you Raghav bhaiya." She gave me a thumbs up.

I nodded and watched her leave with a couple girls who became her new friends.

"Dia." I caught up to her and her smile vanished.

"I'll see you guys later." She told her friends as we watched them leave.
"What is it?" She frowned at me.

"It's about that night...."

"Raghav! I told you I'm not interested in you."

"Because of that boyfriend of yours? Who is he even? Where did he come from all of a sudden?" I questioned rather heatedly.

"Who the hell gave you the right to question me about my love life?" She snapped back at me and I'd never seen her soo mad. It made me tongue tied.
She was right? What right did I had to ask her that? Who am I to her even? Just a random guy who has a crush on her.

"I went with my boyfriend, so what? It's my life and I can do anything I want...."

"Are you two doing it?"

She gaped at me stupified. Damn! I actually asked her that?!
I couldn't help it, it was breaking me apart just imagining that she was sleeping with another guy.

"None of your concern!"

There! I was breaking even more now. Just then I overheard some people speaking...

"Hey, did you see the news. The daughter of Qureshi group, she got caught in a car explosion...."

"What?!" I thought my brain just exploded hearing that and forgetting everything I took out my phone to check the news.

Inarah bhabhi....no way....she cannot....she has to be ok.....what about Zayaan bhai?!

Checking the news, relief flooded over me as it said that she was ok and under treatment.

Which sick bastard would dare to mess with Zayaan Hashmi's wife?! I'll slaughter him!

"Hey...what happened to you all of a sudden?"

I could hear Dia but I couldn't comprehend her words as I was busy calling Zayaan bhai.

"Pick up the phone bhai... please...."

"Who are you calling now?"

"Zayaan bhai."

"Huh?"

"Like...as in. The Zayaan Hashmi?"

"Hm..."

The anxiety was killing me. He finally picked up.

"Bhai! I saw the news. What happened to our bhabhi? Is she ok? Are you ok? Let me talk to her please."

"Calm down Raghav. Inarah is fine... she's resting now."

"Oh thank God!" I let out a sigh of relief.
"Who would dare to do such a thing?!"

Bhai was silent...and to be honest, that was scary, because, it actually seemed like a silence before the storm.

"Let's talk. Come back to Mumbai tomorrow."

"Yes bhai!"

He hung up and my blood was boiling. The gang was disbanded, if only we were still active.... Ridhwan bhai would've pulled him out even from the depths of hell and I'd have made sure to send him back deeper into hell.

"Raghav..."

Someone touched my shoulder irking me.

"What?!" I yelled only to regret it as it was Dia. My rage drained off instantly as she flinched.
"Sorry Dia..."

"Uh.... were you really speaking to Zayaan Hashmi right now? Like the CEO of Qureshi group....that Zayaan Hashmi?!"
Her eyes were wide.

I nodded.

"What?! That's crazy! Do you know that man?"

I shrugged.
"Of course, he's my bhai. My idol. He's the one who took me in and saved me and my family."

"Whoa! And you called his wife bhabhi?!"

"Hm... Inarah bhabhi is like my older sister." I smiled remembering my angel.

"Whoa! Unbelievable!"

I watched Dia confused. She seemed soo shocked and...well, exhilarated. So cute!

No Raghav! There's no time to think about Dia. You have to go to Mumbai to Bhai and Inarah bhabhi.

I need to investigate on my own atleast even if bhai wouldn't allow me.

"Um... Dia. Let's talk later and I really want to talk about it. I know you don't consider my feelings for you but I ...." I sighed. No matter what I say to her, she would never believe me.

"I have to go to Mumbai to Zayaan bhai and Inarah bhabhi. They need me. So please meet me when I come back so that I....."

"Can I come too?"

Her words baffled me.
"Um.... Where?"

She stepped closer leaning over me making me lean back abruptly.
"To Mumbai with you?"

She looked soo excited, however, the closeness between us was nerve-racking for me. My brain went numb.

She smelled soo sweet!

I gulped.
"I... I guess...."

"Great! I'll pack my bag. Call me when you're leaving. We'll go together. K?" She was grinning.

"Uh...o...k....?"

"Cool!" She turned around as her hair brushed my face making me all tingly inside.

Dia was going to travel with me to Mumbai?!

I couldn't breathe.

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Inarah's POV,
I woke up from my deep slumber intoxicated by the sweet smell and heavenly warmth of my husband as I was coiled up in his arms. It was enough to make me smile.

I lifted my head as my cheek slightly brushed his stubble, he was sleeping soundly yet there were crease on his forehead. I'm soo grateful to wake up in his arms like this. During the explosion, my entire life flashed in front of my eyes and I was scared...not for myself, but for mom, Heena, Emmad, Dad and mostly... for my Zayaan. What would happen to him if I died? They all love me soo much and just leaving them like this....it terrified me. So, when I opened my eyes and saw Zayaan I thanked God, my tears and my trembling wouldn't stop.... I soo desperately wanted to see him and there he was right in front of me holding me in his arms. I wanted to cry and scream but I held it all in because I noticed the fear in his eyes, the guilt, the self-loathing. I knew he was blaming himself and that was wrong. It's not his fault at all but I know how he is.

I tried hard not to make a sound but when I tried to move, the ache in my ribs made me wince and Zayaan woke up alarmed at my sound.

"Inarah!"

"Good morning my love." I managed a smile.

"Are you in pain? Do you need something?"

I still couldn't hear him but I could read his lips.
"A little." I whispered. I don't wanna seem weird by screaming my words just because I cannot hear.

I lifted my hand caressing his tired face. He was sleeping soo uncomfortably beside me. He checked his watch and I guess he said 3am.

His eyes met mine and the guilt was still there.
"I'm sorry." I read his lips.

I shook my head.
"Don't say that... please."

"It's my..." I placed my fingers on his lips that he kissed as a tear slipped down the corner of his closed eyes. So many emotions were displayed in his eyes that I didn't even needed words to understand them.

"It's not your fault...never was my love. It hurts me more to see you like this. Please don't blame yourself.... please... I'm begging you."

He got off the bed and I grabbed his sleeve fearfully. I'm pretty sure he's hellbent on finding whoever did this.
"I'm tired of sleeping. Help me up." I said to distract him.

He nodded and grabbing the remote reclined the bed.
"Stay with me."

He shook his head.

"Zayaan!"

"Aren't.... you....hungry?"

"No! I just want you!" I pouted. But then I felt my stomach churning and he raised an eyebrow at me.
Shit! Did my stomach grumble?!
I covered it with both my hands embarrassed and he was smiling.

"I'll...get... something...to eat."

I nodded sheepishly and leaning forward he placed a kiss on my forehead. I stopped him and pulling his tie, kissed his forehead too praying in my heart he shouldn't do anything wrong....like before.

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Heena's POV,
I got back home alone with the driver as Asad rushed home before me saying that it was something urgent. He asked me to head home after I finished the work he assigned me. He seemed tense and when I came home, the situation here was tensed too.

I could also see more security than usual and when I entered the living room, I found my husband with his fingers running through his hair in utter frustration while he was speaking to the head of security.

The tense atmosphere was giving me goosebumps. I walked it towards Asad as he had his back facing me and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Asad? Is everyth...." my words turned into a loud gasp as he, all of a sudden turned and pulled me into a tight embrace. My bones were literally being crushed by him but I couldn't complaint as I heard him let out shaky breaths on my shoulder, his hands desperately moving over my back and hair as if he was terrified of something.

"I'll protect you Heena. I promise. I won't let any harm touch you, Doll." His voice had such desperation in it.

I moved my hands on his back in a soothing manner.
"Calm down Asad. Who's going to hurt me? It's ok. I'm fine."
I got back from his embrace and looked up at him and he seemed pale like he'd seen a ghost.

"Hey." I was worried now as I cupped his face looking for a reason of his worry in his chocolate orbs, but he just sighed and kissed my forehead.

Beside us on the tea table there was a small gift wrapped box and it had a tag with my name on it. I frowned confused and reached for it but Asad stopped me by grabbing my hand tightly, making me look up at him confused.

"Don't touch that." He said sternly.

The worried look on Asad's face, his uneasy and suspicious behaviour, the tight yet restless security and this mysterious box.

Something was definitely wrong.

"What's going on Asad? Please be honest with me." I implored to him.

He looked at me with those worried and tired eyes before letting out a deep sigh.
"Please don't freak out."

I nodded.

He then took the remote and turned on the TV in the living room while keeping his grip around me firm.

".... reports say that she was unharmed by the explosion as she wasn't present in the car. However, not much information is available just yet."

A car explosion? Oh God! Who are they talking about?
That's when I read the headlines below.

"The daughter of the Qureshi group and The wife of the CEO, Mrs Inarah Hashmi was caught up in a car explosion this evening...."

My blood ran cold in my body.

"I.... Inarah...."

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Assalamualaikum Everyone!
How are you all?

Ok, so the wait is finally coming to an end. From next Thursday there will be brand new chapters.

The past will come to light

Secrets will be unfold

And...

Mysterious will be solved.

Because after next chapter we're taking a trip to the past and unveiling the untold story of Ashfaq, Nagma and Haider.
What happened between them?
What made Haider kill Ashfaq?
How did he convince Zayaan to kill his own Godfather?!

All those questions will be answered satiating all your curiosity of the past entire year.
So don't you dare miss any chapters of GTMH from now on.

Because, the real story begins now!!!