SHOT 5:

Shehryaar walked away without glancing at her knowing if he turned back he couldn't able to hold his emotions. He left the place ignoring everyone's gasp.

All her hopes, happiness died in the moment. All she could feel is numbness. Her hot tears and the silent broken sound of her heart went unnoticed.  May be the reason for her tears could be understood only by the person who caused this. The broken pieces could be joined only by the person who broke it.

Before she could come out of the emotional turmoil she was going through, she was engulfed by a bone crushing hug and heard the most soothing voice of her beloved mother cum father. May be this is what she wanted at this moment.

"Bittu.... Bi..ttuuuu...." Grand-vizir's voice was struck at his throat. However he tried to talk his words were struck at his throat. Only he could do was cupping his daughter's face. He was holding her tightly as much as he could what if His Majesty would come and ask him to complete the punishment. He was scared to let her go. Only he knows how hard it will be for him to kill his own daughter.

Ryah was also hugging her father and trying to control her bleeding heart. No one other than HIM could hear that anguish cry of her heart. Her tears were continuously flowing. Not that she hadn't missed her father but right at this moment she needs someone.

She needed HIM, only HIM even though he was the one who caused this unbearable pain. She couldn't tell her father what she was feeling now. One side her king her love her husband wasn't giving her any heed and just went away, on the other hand her father was crying like a little kid.

What she could possibly do right at this moment? Would it turn any worse than this? If she became invisible would it give some sense into that bloody skull of her Shehryaar.

Ryah's sister tapped Grand-vizir's shoulder and brought him back to the reality. Understanding her father's condition, Ryah just rubbed his back and assured that no one would do anything to her and she was fine. Grand-vizir nodded his head and moved a bit to let others see her. Then her sister hugged her happily and Ryah also reciprocated it with a smile. But her smile didn't reach her eyes yet she masked her emotions so well not letting her understanding sister to detect it.

Then salakhar's wife came and hugged her tightly. Salakhar also came and put his hands on her head and said " Allah ne meri sunli Ryah. Islie Apko bheja, hamari lakh koshisho k bad bhi hum unko nahi badal paye lekin apne unko badal dia beti, apne unko badal dia, hamesha khush raho". Salakhar and his wife blessed her and moved from there.

(Ryah all my prayers are heard by the Lord. That's why he sent you here. How much we tried to change him we failed miserably. Now you changed everything. Stay blessed always beti)

"Bittu let's go to our house. I don't want you to stay here for a second more" said Grand-vizir. He grabbed her hands and moved without waiting for her reply. He was moving along with her literally dragging her. But our Ryah is Ryah,she stopped him with all her strength. "Baba please wait for sometime. I will be back after packing my things. Then we will go back to your house" said Ryah without realising. Grand-vizir repeated "YOUR HOUSE".

Ryah bit her lips and said "I mean our house". Ryah's sister said "If you admit that or not baba truth won't change. Now this palace is her house. For all the girls after marriage husband's house is their house".

"Really this palace? Her house? Don't you hear what His Majesty said few minutes ago? If you haven't listened then hear it again opening your ears I WILL FREE HER FROM THIS UNWANTED RELATION. AND YOU ALL MOVE OUT OF THIS PALACE AS WELL AS KINGDOM" said Grand-vizir with a rage in his eyes.

Tears made their way through her eyes after hearing that words again. How could he say that? Didn't I mention that this marriage really means to me? Not just a single time I told him many times.

Taking a deep breath Ryah said "Baba please you both go and pack your things. We have to move away from this kingdom. I will join you after packing my things from here". Not able to hold anymore she ran away from the place.

Grand-vizir tried to follow her but her sister stopped him signing only for one last time.

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A well masculine figure with a pair of blood red eyes ready to spit fire was standing in his chamber. Its none other than the Shehryaar. He was hell angry, angry by the fact he couldn't kill her, angry by the fact he fell in love with her, angry by the fact his addiction towards her stories lead him to this, his shattered soul.

In one hand he was holding the collar of one soldier, in the other hand he was punching him continuously on his face. Not able to receive any more punch that soldier fell on the floor with a thud.

Now Shehryaar looked the other soldier. If eyes could kill anyone then that soldier would have been died now. The other soldier's breath got hitched in his throat. He was not dare to look at His Majesty.

Shehryaar was about to march towards the other soldier, he heard that smooth yet broken voice of HER. Hearing HER voice he stood frozen at his place. He moved his aggressive eyes to the soldier. That soldier ran out of the chamber holding his breath.

"His Majesty can I come inside to the place where I spent 1001 nights for one last time?" asked Ryah with a shaky voice. "You can" said Shehryaar and started moving out. "His Majesty can you please spend a few minutes here with a girl who accepted your unwanted relation as a pure one and respected you as her husband wholeheartedly?" asked Ryah with a teary voice. Hurt was clearly visible in her face. She was trying to hold her tears but failing miserably.

Unable to see her tears he just moved away without answering her question. Once again he represented himself as a rude, cold-hearted sultan before her.

Ryah fell on her knees and cried loudly not able to take his ignorance. "Why ALLAH? why? What mistake did I do? Why it always happens with me? Why?" shouted Ryah still believing that her voice would reach HIM. Unknown to her he was long gone.

There appeared a shadow on the entrance of the chamber. With a little hope in her eyes, she raised her head to have a look. But to her dismay it was salakhar's wife.

She came and hugged her. "Shezaadi please don't worry. All will be fine. Everything happens for a reason. Don't lose your hope. Keep your faith on Allah" said salakhar's wife consoling her. Right now she needed this, a mother's love. She was like a motherly figure to Ryah. Ryah hugged her and weeped like a child.

Later with a heavy heart, she packed up her things and moved out of the Palace. Only her body was moving away but her soul was bound to be there. She was not less than a lifeless body.

Salakhar and his wife bidded her. Unknown to her a pair of eyes were watching her with a tear striken face. When she felt his gaze on her, she looked up and searched that magnetic eyes of HIS. But he hided before she could catch him red-handed. "It will be my illusion" mumbled Ryah to herself and moved away along with her father and sister.

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Now finally the girl who he wanted to behead was out of his sight. Now SHE wouldn't be there to annoy him again and again with her stories. "Seriously annoying?" asked his inner self. How hard he tried to ignore the fact was that he was addicted to her stories and the fact he fell in love with her. He was trying to run away from this fact but fact is fact so no one can deny it.

Not only her stories, her looks, her every expressions, her facial features, everything about her were just enchanting. She was like a air which spreads happiness everywhere. Her presence was enough to make him happy. But now her breath won't be able to reach him.

All her memories started flashing in front of him.

*He remembered how he met her, her moisty eyes for the first time in the darbar.

*He remembered how she asked her last wish of meeting her sister boldly in the darbar.

*He remembered how she courageously initiated a conversation with him in his chamber.

*He remembered how she fought for him on the dargah.

*He remembered how she hooked him to her stories with an interesting twist.

*He remembered how she told him all the stories with her expressive dove shaped eyes. 

*He remeber how she used to tease him whenever he guessed something about the stories.

Unable to hold his emotions, he started breaking the things on the private chamber of his. He just broke everything that comes to his hands. The room was now a complete mess. But still he was not satisfied so he started to destruct himself.

He started hitting the walls with his hands. He was hitting again and again. Blood oozed out from his hands. The pain caused due to the hitting was less than the pain of his heart. He didn't give any heed to the blood and continued his action of hitting the wall until a hand stopped him.

Shehryaar with his rage filled eyes turned to take a look at the person who dared to stop him. Seeing the person standing before him he hugged the person. How much he tried to maintain this cruel and emotionless personality but alas he failed today.

The personality which helped him to overcome his pains of betrayal till now couldn't help today. The personality which he made to show everyone that he was not weak couldn't help. The personality which masked his emotions couldn't help. The personality of his being the cruel, heartless KING couldn't help.

Yeh ishq bhi kitna ajeeb hai
Pas hota hai toh hum takleef dete hai,
Dur jata hai toh hamein maut.
-fizo

All the feelings he dumbed inside his heart flooded like a river today. He kept hugging the person until the person started a conversation. "His Majesty please control yourself. Why  are you hurting yourself?" asked the person with concern.

"You won't understand. Leave it" said Shehryaar and left the person. "His Majesty iam your brother I can understand you so well that no one can do" said the person with a smile revealing himself as his cousin brother Shahzaman. Hearing this Shehryaar smiled. A genuine smile which reflected in his face through his tears.

Actually he was right because he was the one and only person who supported Shehryaar throughout this cruel and immoral journey. He was the one who supported his ruthless revenge journey even though it was not right, but he can't leave his brother side no matter in what path he is going.

The brother who knew that he was not doing right by killing the innocent people just for his revenge but still he supported him. The person who supported him without any second thought. The brother who listened his words like it was a order from KHUDA. The brother who understood his pain and supported him. How could he lie to such loving brother of his?

"I am disturbed. I don't know what to do. Now I am like this chamber, is in a complete mess. Don't know how can I fix everything back. Not sure if I can get everything back to normal" sighed Shehryaar. "His Majesty if you don't mind can I give you my suggestion?" asked shahzaman.

"Sure" said Shehryaar. The brother who he trust so much was giving him opinion how could he deny?

"His Majesty please go somewhere away from this kingdom for some time. Then only you can get a clarity" said shahzaman with concern.

"Are you telling me to run away leaving everything?" asked Shehryaar with a confused look.

"His Majesty! Actually there is a saying like if we stay closer to our problems it will seem big. If we stay away from our problems it will seem small. So please His Majesty go somewhere for some time to have a peace of mind" said shahzaman with a concerned face.

"I think shahzaman you are right. But how can I go leaving the Kingdom and the people like that? Who will protect them? Who will take care of the people and palace?" asked Shehryaar.

"His Majesty if you don't mind then I will take care of the kingdom in your absence. Its a matter of few days only. So I can take care of your responsibilities. After you get a solution of your problems you can come and take your position back. I won't take your place at any point I will be like a temporary power not the sultan" said shahzaman with hesitation.

Shehryaar was about to say his answer but got interrupted by a sound. A sound of divinity.

"Allaahu akbar Allaahu akbar........."

The sound of Azaan made him silent and he stood rooted to his place feeling the soulful sound.

He thought may be Allah was also trying to convey the same thing. May be this is what Allah also wants. Yes may be Allah also want the old Shehryaar to be back. May be want him to realise his true love. May be want him to move out of this place so only he could possibly rediscover himself.

"So shahzaman you will take care of the people in my absence. Discuss everything with salakhar before taking any decisions. I will be back soon" said Shehryaar quickly hugging him and went away from there to do wuzu.

After some time Shehryaar went from the Palace dressed like a common man. No one except shahzaman were aware of this.

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The night was so dark than usual as the moon was not ready to face the earth today. The kingdom where the night was it's beauty but today it isn't, the night seems dark not beautiful like every other day.In this dark night there was a figure walking lifelessly on the way. Not only she was moving through the darker roads of the kingdom but she was moving through the darkest phase of her life. If the darkness was rated then the darkness of her life would be greater than the darkness of the night.

The light of her life, the soul of her life, the beat of her heart, her everything was HIM. At first she don't want to agree by the fact she fell for HIM but the moment he tells her to leave makes her realizes it's more than that, But it took only a few seconds for HIM to break her hopes and dreams. The person who she considered as her life at a point just threw her out of his life like a garbage.

Was she not worth of his love? Was she not capable of holding the responsibilities as his queen? Was she not eligible to be called as his wife? Didn't she hold any position in his life? Even after spending 1001 days and nights why he didn't understand her? Couldn't he feel her pure love? If she was nothing to him then why the hell he saved her?

Lots of questions were bickering her mind. Unable to walk anymore she stood rooted at the place.

She knows he had a drastic past which turns him like that but can't he move on from his past and give her a chance to make his life beautiful or he still thinks that every other woman is a betrayal.

Her father and sister shook her and asked why she stopped. In her mind she was determined to get the answers for all her questions. I would come only after getting the answers even if it cost my life. " Ya Toh Unke Sath Jiyege Ya Unke Hatho Marenge, Bss Unse Duri Bardasht Nahi Karenge"
(Rather than staying away from HIM it's better to die on his own hands. So she decided to go back. )

"Baba I forgot to bring one important thing so please you both wait here for some time. I will come after taking it" said Ryah. Without waiting for her father's reply she just turned back and ran towards the palace.

"Bitt...u", before he could say she was  gone.

Grand-vizir tried to follow her but she was long gone. Her sister also convinced him to wait for sometime.

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Ryah entered the palace. Without wasting a second she went to his chamber. She entered the place where she spent the most beautiful days of her life. The place which gives her goosebumps every time due to the strong odour of his scent. The place which she felt home all these days.

But now she neither felt that homely feeling nor the goosebumps. The chamber was so isolated. It was so silent like that it was in the deepest part of the ocean. From this she understood that Her Shehryaar was not here.

She thought to search him in some other place. Before she could move, her hands were arrested by someone from backside. Her mouth covered by a piece of cloth. Before she can do anything the strong sedative in the cloth pushed her into darkness. She fell unconscious on the floor.

The person was wearing a mask and he ordered his man's to take her secretly to the Kaal kothri.
(Kaal kothri - secret jail at the basement)

Two soldiers dragged her and brought her out of the chamber. They dragged her quickly towards the Kaal kothri. As it was late night there was no one there, the work became easy for them. Unknown to them a pair of eyes were watching them and silently following them.

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Ryah tried to open her eyes. She felt it so hard to move her eyelids. After a lot of trials she opened her eyes finally and uttered the characteristic dialogue "where am I?"

"I will not make your small pea sized brain to think all these things. I myself will tell you all the truth that too now itself" said a voice. Ryah looked towards the source of the voice.

A person was standing there with a mask. Ryah gazes falls on his hand and saw a mark and she recognised that it was the same person who came in the morning and said all those dirty words about her Shehryaar.

"Firstly I know that you are the one who came in the morning. Secondly you said that you yourself will reveal everything but hadn't removed your mask yet. Thirdly and most importantly don't you dare say that I have pea sized brain again" said Ryah in a warning tone.

"Inspite of being in Kaal kothri, your pride and attitude haven't changed a bit" said the person and removed his mask. Ryah rubbed her eyes again and again unable to acknowledge the truth.

"Shezaadi Ryah don't rub your eyes so hard or it will pop out of the socket. It's me only" grinned the person revealing himself. It was none other than shahzaman, Shehryaar's brother.

"Shezaade Shahzaman?" asked Ryah as maid told her about Shehryaar brother when she saw his portrait. "Yes Her Highness. Iam. The obedient and lovely brother of His Majesty" said Shahzaman with a devilish smile.

"But why you kidnapped me?" asked Ryah loudly in confusion. "To give you a reward Her Highness" said Shahzaman in a mocking way. Ryah rolled her eyes. "If a person is in Kaal kothri it means he/she is in punishment. Don't you dare raise your voice to me" said Shahzaman in a dangerous tone.

"Shezaade Shahzaman iam politely telling you open the lock and let me go or I will tell this to Shehryaar" warned Ryah. "Ya Allah. I am scared. Please save me. Save me" mocked Shahzaman.

" Ap hamare sabar ka imtehaan lerhy haib" said Ryah angrily.
( you are testing my patience)

"Her Highness oops forgot about the morning incident. His Majesty said that he free you from this UNWANTED RELATION. So now you are just a common citizen right Ryah?" asked Shahzaman with a devilish smirk.

That words sprinkled the salt to her fresh wounds. Not able to hear those words again Ryah closed her eyes. "Is it hurting Ryah?" paused Shahzaman and continued "Same way it hurted me too Ryah. Every time when all addresses him as sultan and me as prince, it hurted me".

Ryah gave him a unbelievable look. "Unbelievable right? I know but this is the truth Ryah. From childhood itself I was always in the second place. While his parents died in a war, my parents brought him up like their own son and sidelined me. They gave all his love to him. I shared my parents love with him. From that day I started hating him. I accept that he is the heir of the kingdom. But his parents were dead so they can make me as the King. But my parents declared him as the Sultan. From that day I started hating my parents. That's why I killed them and made it like an accident" revealed Shahzaman.

"Chee.... Sharam ani chye apko kitne wahiyaat insaan hai ap, bata toh aise rahay hain jase apne bohot acha kam kiya" said Ryah and made a disgusting face.

( Chee... Shame on you, such a disgusting person you are, you are telling like you have done something great)

"Hum apka asli chehra shehryaar k samne lakar hi rahege" said Ryah angrily. She marched to the lock and started banging it like a lioness.

(  i will expose you infront of Shehryaar)

"What will you say Ryah? That I am the one who killed his step parents or I am the one who had affair with his beloved wife?" asked Shahzaman completely freezing Ryah.

"What?"

"Obviously you heard it right Ryah"

Ryah gasped and moved backwards. She was beyond shocked. He... He is the reason Shehryaar become like this heartless, he is the reason for many girl's death.

"I am the one who cheated him along with his wife. I am the one responsible for the death of many innocent souls. I am the one who supported him all the way through his revenge saga. I am the one changed him into a monster" said Shahzaman deliberately accepting his sins with a smirk.

"You...." shouted Ryah and hold his collar through the gap between the bars. Her hold was so tight that he could not possibly move. "You are really strong Her Highness" continued "but fortunately not more than me" completed Shahzaman releasing himself from her grip and pushing her.

"I will kill you" shouted Ryah. "But I won't" said Shahzaman with a wink to irritate Ryah. "Why?" asked Ryah rolling her eyes. "I have my own reasons Her Highness" said Shahzaman and winked again. He left the place leaving the irritated and angry tigress.

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After waiting for a good long time of 4 hours there was no sign of his daughter  Grand-vizir decided to look for his daughter. Now Ryah's sister was also equally worried about her sister. Both father - daughter duo went to the Palace. They asked the soldiers about Ryah but all said that they hadn't seen her. Now both were tensed.

Then they went to His Chamber. There Shahzaman was standing with a tensed face. Grand-vizir asked "Shezaade Shahzaman! Where is His Majesty?"

"How can I tell you that, Shehryaar was missing from the past few hours i am worried for him." said Shahzaman with a worried look. Both father and daughter were shocked as well as confused.

Grand-vizir excused himself and moved out of the place immediately.

"That means my fear turned true" paused "His Majesty must be kidnapped my daughter" completed Grand-vizir shocking his younger daughter.

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Ryah was sitting irritated, disappointed, lost and extremely angry at that betrayer Shahzaman. "What can I do now? How can I tell all these to Shehryaar?" asked Ryah loudly.

"I will tell you how" said a voice. A voice which was so familiar.

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"Where will I find them? I have no idea where will be His Majesty. I just hope he won't do anything with my daughter. Allah please save my daughter" prayed Grand-vizir.

"Baba don't worry. Both will be fine. Let's go and search them" assured Ryah's sister.

"Don't know why beta, but i am feeling restless, Ya Allah please safe my daughter", utters Grand-vizir and both goes to search.

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"I will tell you how" said a voice. A voice which was so familiar. She looked at the owner of the voice with curiosity. But after seeing the person a smile broke out on her face. It was none other then Salakhar who was like a father to her. She was about to say about Shahzaman but he stopped her showing his palm.

"Shezaadi Ryah I heard EVERYTHING. Every damn thing what Shahzaman told you" said Salakhar with anger filled voice. Ryah looked at him questioningly. "I know what you want to ask me. You want to know how I get to know that you are here right?" asked Salakhar. Ryah nodded her head. "Your maid informed me that you are being taken to Kaal kothri by two man that too in a unconscious state. That's why I came here and silently heard everything" completed Salakhar.

"Where is Shehryaar", asked Ryah worriedly.

" I don't know beta, since morning i am finding him but he's no where to be seen", says salahkar shaking his head.

"We have to find him before anyone else do and tell him truth about his brother", says Ryah while salahkar nodded," I am sending my people to find His Majesty Don't worry", says salahkar while Ryah nods.

"YA ALLAH MADAD", ryah murmurs closing her moisty eyes. Salahkar keeps his hand on her head and assures her everything will be fine.

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It's been a day since Ryah was trapped and there was no news of Shehryaar, the day seems darker than the night, the whole day passed like a years to her trapped in the kaal kothri, and for shahzaman it went like the way he wanted. The day passed and finally it's night.

Shahzaman was sitting on His majesty's chamber. He was sipping his drink with a satisfactory smile.

"Shezaade we are searching for Shehryaar. But till now there is no trace of him" said a soldier bowing his head down.

Hearing this his facial expression changed. Within seconds that soldier's neck was jammed between his sword and hand. "Actually today I am in a good mood. That's why my sword just adorned your neck or you know that your head must be in ground by now" said Shahzaman in a deadly dangerous voice.

"Iam giving you two days time before that find Shehryaar. I won't repeat just TWO DAYS. And yeah don't disturb me until I myself call you" shouted Shahzaman and left him.

The soldier ran out of the place holding his breath. Shahzaman was about to pick his glass but got interrupted by some sounds. He felt someone presence other than him.

There came sound of the anklets. "Who's there?" asked Shahzaman. Suddenly the room smelled like a rotten egg. All the lights in the room went off.

Shahzaman started vomiting due to the smell. "What's happening? Anyone?" shouted Shahzaman. Beads of sweat formed on Shahzaman's forehead.

"JAAN! JAAAAANNNNNNN" came a voice from his backside.

Hearing the voice Shahzaman became scared and mumbled "ZARTASHA".

"JAAN! JAAN!....... MISSING ME? TELL NA JAAN" came the voice again.

He turned back but couldn't find anyone. He was scared yet manned up and asked "Who's this? Don't you have guts to come face to face with me? If you have courage then come before me".

"JAAN! I am standing in front of you JAAN" said the voice and touched his shoulder. That touch was as cold as ice. Shahzaman moved back in reflex.

"wh.... Who's... this?" stuttered Shahzaman. "what JAAN? You said you love me but can't you feel me? I am your ZARTASHA" said the voice. Hearing that, he stumbled on the table. The drink on the table spread on the floor and the glass broke into pieces.

"Why are you behaving so restless JAAN? I came here only for you" said the voice.

"Zar.... Zar... ZARTASHA" uttered Shahzaman.

"Noooooo..... It won't happen..... You are dead na. Then how can you come back?" shouted Shahzaman.

"You haven't changed JAAN. You and your doubts. So you wanna see my beautiful face?" asked the voice standing in front of him.

Suddenly a spotlight came. Half of her face was revealed other side was smudged with blood. Blood were dripping from her eyes.

"Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh" shouted Shahzaman in high pitch shaking the Palace. He closed his eyes and shouted again.

All the soldiers came and asked him. He was in a shock still unable to believe what happened few minutes ago. First he looked around to check its real or not.

Now the room was perfect like before. Only the glass was broken. But the room smelled like before. All the lights were on. The soldiers asked again and he shouted "Takhliya". Everyone left leaving him ALONE.

Was anyone playing with me or its happening in real? He was confused. He moved to the washroom and opened the water to freshen up himself. Instead of water, blood came from the tap.

That dark red liquid flowed throughout the washroom scaring him. He ran out of the washroom.

On the table it was written in blood "I WON'T LEAVE YOU JAAN".

He rubbed on the table so hard to erase it but he couldn't. He broke the table with his hands.

"What's happening around me? Is it real or any game played by anyone? If it is a game then the question is who knows about my secret. Who knows about my relation with ZARTASHA?" asked Shahzaman to himself.

"RYAH........" shouted her name and went to kaal kothri.

He walks angrily tightly clutching the sword in his hand," I will kill her if it's her", he utters deadly and walks in the kaal kothri.

He was shocked finding Ryah sleeping on the floor, he blinks his eyes in confusion and fear engulfed in his heart," if it's not Ryah then...", sweat beads form in his forhead," is zartasha", he murmurs...."No, this can't ...happen Noo", he murmurs to himself and goes from there.

As soon as he left Ryah opened her rage-filled eyes," it's just a start of your destruction shahzaman, Tumne hamari muhabbat ko takleef phoncha kar acha nahi kiya" Ryah utters to herself as tears flow from her eyes.

(You didn't do right  by hurting my love)

"Waah Shehzaadi Waah, What a Splendid Acting you did!", exclaimed Salahkar walking in with his wife. Ryah smiles wiping her tears.

"I cant be able to this without you both, Thank You", Ryah utters with moisty eyes.

Salahkar and his wife smile and keeps their hand on her head.

"How can anyone deny such a great plan of yours?", asked salahkar.

"But still i can't done this without your both, if you both didn't done all the arrangements to look it real then it can't be possible for me to scare him being Zartasha", utters Ryah.

"He looks good in scared face more than the evil one", salahkar jokes and trio laughs, but soon Ryah laugh changed into broken one as she remembers Shehryaar and her eyes become moisty.

"Do you get any news about His Majesty?" asked Ryah desperately. "Not yet" sighed salakhar "but we are doing our best, we will find him soon".

"We have to find him as soon as possible. Or our whole plan will be in vain" said Ryah worriedly and prays for shehryaar.

Like this for two days Ryah and her team scared Shahzaman with their fake ghost drama to expose him.

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Grand-vizir and his daughter were searching for His Majesty and Ryah from the past two days. He lost his hope and felt defeated.

"Baba please don't lose your hope. Let's go to dargah. Allah will definitely show us some way" said Ryah's sister. Her father also accepted and went to dargah as he left with no hope.

It takes few hours to reach dargah after riding on camel through deserts, Atlast they reached Dargah.

Grand-vizir collapsed there praying for her daughter, he closes his eyes praying for his daughter," Ya Allah please show me a way to find y daughter, it's killing me each second when i lost all my hopes to find my bittu, Teri Zaat Sabpa Meherbaan hai Mere Rab Mujhe Meri Beti Tak Pohchane Ka Rasta Dikha De Mere Rab, Rasta Dikha De", grand-vizir prays and opens his tear filled eyes  only to find Shehryaar sitting near a pillar dressed like a commoner. Grand-vizir was shocked as well as surprised.

He moved towards Shehryaar with a rage. "where is my daughter? Where you hid my daughter? Tell me His Majesty" spitted Grand-vizir full of anger.

Shehryaar was confused. "What are you saying? Your daughter must be with you right? I freed her from this relation and tell her to leave this kingdom na" said Shehryaar as he says those words worry errupt in his heart.

"What? My daughter came to the Palace two days back saying that she forgot to bring one important thing from the Palace. But from that time she haven't returned yet. I came to Palace and asked all but there is no trace of her. We are searching her for two days" cried Grand-vizir kneeling down.

Fear of loosing her errupt in his heart and many questions rise up in his mind. Where is she? , Did something happen to her? , Is She Okay? , ringed questions  in his mind but he gathered himself  from breaking down and stands.

"We have to head back to the palace now" he utters making grand-vizir stand, grand-vizir looks at him and found his eyes moisty instead of cold. He nods and the trio left for kingdom.
Now he understood what he wanted. Even though he was here for nearly three days he hadn't understood himself. After hearing HER name he understood what he was. He understood what he needed. He rediscovered himself. He find the old shehryaar back in these two days. Every day he felt like she was calling her but he ignored every thought, because he knows cold, rude, cruel Shehryaar can't give love to Ryah. He will destroy her but who knows deep down in his heart he is destroying himself.

He cant afford to loose her, not now, not never, these days passed like a years to him, it make him feel like he was seperated from her for several years. He needed this, he was here to forget her but see destiny brought her again to him giving him a chance to not let her go this time. To give her the love she deserved, to give her the Shehryaar she Wanted.

He was back like before because of her. One and only because of her. This Shehryaar Will get back His Ryah..... Only If.......

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Shahzaman was scared to move out of his bed.
But he heard some sounds coming from Shehryaar's chamber. He was scared and wonders who could  at his chamber,  he went there and found salakhar's wife standing taking out a box with ZARTASHA's things and heading towards a room.

He blinks his eyes and understood everything. His eyes spit fire and he makes a  fist and follows salahkar wife and found Ryah there, he so know it was She and at last he caught her red-handed. He hides when Salahkar wife left the room and walks inside.

"Looking Beautiful Zartasha JAAN", he utters and pressed the word jaan.

Ryah dropped her things and turns around to  find him smirking. She moves back being scared while Shahzaman walks towards her and holds her from her hairs.

HE holds her mouth and drags her with him to his chamber, she tries to protest but his hold was way much stronger. He angrily shouted "You played well your game Ryah But you played with a wrong person. Now I will teach you what happens when anyone mess up with Shahzaman". He  pushes her on the floor.

"Hamare pas ane ki koshish bhi mat karna" , Ryah utters with Rage-filled eyes.

Shahzaman smirks as he takes out sword and looks towards Ryah whose eyes is red as his in anger.

"I thought to kill your husband first but seems like you are in so much hurry to die first, so I'll make sure to fulfil your wish Highness", he utters dangerously and brings his sword near her neck.

"Khuda Hafiz Shehzaadi", he utters.....

Everything black out.

To be contniue.....

Shot5 by rinnitta

Note: Sorry for being late my net isn't working

By- Mental Sister's