Zoya stood infront of the bathroom mirror, she closed her eyes slowly and released a shaky breath. Her hands gripped the side of the sink tightly till her fingers felt numb.
Her eyes opened slowly, she gasped as her eyes met Yash's in the mirror.
She lifted her hand, running it across his reflection, her breath hitched in her throat and she span around

She reached her hand out, then brought it back to cover her mouth in sheer shock. "Why did you leave" she whispered, "We said we would celebrate our anniversary and then you just left and now I must celebrate this new anniversary alone" she fell back against the sink "Your death anniversary"
By the time she looked up again, he was gone
She rubbed her hands up her arms as tears rolled down her face, she bit into her bottom lip as all of the emotions from the last few days took over

XXX

It was an hour later when Zoya finally found the strength to stand up and walk out of the bathroom. "Aditya" she called, she frowned when she realised he wasn't in the hotel room.
She walked towards the door when she saw a note on the floor "Nearest cemetery, third row"

XXX

Zoya looked around the cemetery, the brisk cold bit at her cheeks, she paused as she saw Aditya kneeled down infront of a gravestone
She crept forward slowly, her heart dropped as she read the grave stone
''Baby Aiya Arora, loved from the very moment we heard of you, to the last moment"
Zoya gulped "What, what is this"
Aditya held up a letter, her eyes ran across the words quickly 'Cemetery for those children who never make it to birth'

"You, you think this is uh Pooja's and my Yash's"
Aditya nodded "Pooja must have lost the baby"
Zoya shook her head "There's no proof, it cant be"
Aditya stood up, grabbing her shoulders, he shook her "Their names are on the damn contract for the headstone, how stupid are you" he shoved her back and stormed off fast

Zoya fell to the ground, her knees hit the wet soil, the water splashed up, muddying her face, she gasped loudly, trying to stop the tears that rolled down her cheeks, she let out a broken sob, her body shook with the force of it. The pain was all consuming, breaking her down even more so than before, her hand went to her stomach, she had always prayed for a child with Yash, but Pooja had beat her to it.

She stood up shakily, her eyes wandered over the masked figure glaring at her
The masked figure stepped closer then turned and walked away.
Zoya fell back shakily, then ran back towards the hotel

XXX

Aditya looked up as Zoya arrived "Theres a party tonight for the guests of the hotel, get ready"
Zoya wanted to say something, but the words wouldnt leave her mouth, she nodded and grabbed some clothes, making her way to the bathroom.
All this time he was right, but she had doubted him, and she shouldnt have.

She got changed quickly, pulled her hair up and then walked out of the bathroom, she didnt feel like wearing make up, so washed it all off.
Her eyes fell on a suited Aditya, his fingers clenched his tie tightly as he pushed the knot up to his collar, he turned back to face her, then gestured to the door

XXX

Zoya and Aditya looked around the crowd for any familiar faces, of course there was a chance that the killer may have moved elsewhere or may not come to the party.
Zoya turned to Aditya "If the killer stayed here, they must have pretended to be in a relationship to, just like we had to"
Aditya swirled his whiskey around in his glass and nodded, his head was still spinning from the revelations of today

Zoya reached out for the glass, taking it from his fingers, she downed it
"I think I needed some to"
Aditya wasn't sure if it was the liquor or the time they had spent so close but he felt a weird attraction for Zoya.
Her brown eyes always full of questions, the many expressions on her face whenever he angered her, there was something unique about her, something almost special

If you're not the one then why does my soul feel glad today?
If you're not the one then why does my hand fit yours this way?
If you are not mine then why does your heart return my call?
If you are not mine would I have the strength to stand at all?

He downed another glass then held her hand, pulling her towards the dance floor, they both needed an escape tonight, maybe they could be eachothers escape.
Zoya held his hand, the other rested on his shoulder, his hand was on her waist

I never know what the future brings,
But I know you are here with me now,
We'll make it through,
And I hope you are the one I share my life with

He swayed with her to the music, twisting her around, he pulled her back in making her back hit his chest. She closed her eyes, leaning her head back, the alcohol making her skin tingle, his arm wrapped around her waist and he picked her up, spinning her around slowly

I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand,
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

Putting her down again, he turned her around, dipping her, she opened her eyes, staring back into his. She raised her right hand, cupping his cheek.

If I don't need you then why am I crying on my bed?
If I don't need you then why does your name resound in my head?
If you're not for me then why does this distance maim my life?
If you're not for me then why do I dream of you as my wife?

She wanted to forget, he wanted to forget. What better way to forget, then to fill the night with more memories.
Aditya pulled Zoya up, tugging her closer so his chest hit hers, he dipped his head low, turning it to the slide slightly

I don't know why you're so far away,
But I know that this much is true,
We'll make it through,
And I hope you are the one I share my life with,
And I wish that you could be the one I die with,
And I pray in you're the one I build my home with,
I hope I love you all my life

Then his lips were on hers, soft but with a hint of desperation. Her hands gripped his shoulders tightly, pushing her body into his, she wanted him to take all the pain away, maybe this was wrong, but it didn't matter.

I don't want to run away but I can't take it , I don't understand,
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

He pulled away breathless, leaning his forehead against hers, she bit into her bottom lip and took a deep breath.
His eyes searched hers for answers about how she felt about this, she placed her hand in his and tugged him with her, out of the ballroom and up the stairs

'Cause I miss you body and soul so strong that it takes my breath away,
And I breathe you into my heart and pray for the strength to stand today,
'Cause I love you, whether it's wrong or right,
And though I can't be with you tonight,
You know my heart is by your side

Aditya pushed open the hotel door after sliding his key card in, he kicked it shut with his foot then pressed her against the door, lifting her up, she wrapped her legs around his waist, releasing a moan as he bit into her neck

I don't want to run away but I can't take it,
I don't understand,
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way I can stay in your arms?

A drunken mistake it seems, do you think they will regret it?

This story became 219 in Mystery/Thriller, I wouldnt have been able to get there without you guys, so thank you so much, I love you all!