YES YES YES!!!
DOUBLE UPDATE IT IS 😁❤
📍location : 10th floor outside old meeting room
⌚ time : 2 o clock
Zayn, Fahaad & Zafar reached 10th floor with two security guards.
They saw the meeting room door was locked.
Zayn said "yahan toh kuch hai hi nahi...mujhe nahi lag raha ki humey yahan koi clue milega"
Fahaad nodded but stopped when he heard Zafar.
Zafar said "Nahi sir...yahan dekhein...itni dust mein sirf do jodi (two pairs) ke footprints hai..."
Zayn spoke "Haan...Ek pair ke footprints room tak hi hai... Wapas nahi jaa rahe... Aur ek pair ke aane aur jaane ke prints hai "
Fahaad said to security guards "iss room ko kholo jaldi "
Security guard replied "sir iski keys... Yahi lagi hoti hai...par ab nazar nahi aa rahi "
Fahaad shouted "simple se kaam kyun nahi hote aap logon se... Keys secure rakhna toh apki duty haina... Duplicate keys bhi nahi hain kya? "
Security guards shook their heads in No nervously.
Fahaad punched the door in anger.
The door hinges that join the door & door frame moved.
Zayn & fahaad shared a look.
They nodded to each other & stood a lil far from door.
They counted 123 & together pushed the door with full force loosening the door hinges more.
They went back & did it again with more force.
Due to huge force applied on the old door... The door fell after the hinges broke.
Zayn, fahaad & Zafar entered the room to see Afaf trying to stand with the support of wall... They coughed a bit smelling something weird In air.
Hearing voice she turned to door.
Fahaad & Zayn immediately ran to her & held her before she fell.
Zayn's eyes teared up watching her struggle to breathe.
They both held her from shoulder & took her outside & made her sit on ground with support of wall.
Zayn removed the scarf that was tied around her nose & mouth.
Her face was covered with black stains.
Fahaad spoke "Afaf tum yahan kaise aayi?...kya hua hai tumhe? "
Afaf tried to speak but her coughing kept. increasing.
Zafar spoke "Fahaad sir wahan toh koi harmful gas ki smell aa rahi hai... Aur yeh dekhen mujhe yeh bottle mili hai room se "
Fahaad & zayn's eyes widened hearing it.
Zayn put Afaf hair behind her ears & asked her "Afaf tumhe saans aa rahi hai? "
Afaf shook her head in No... She slowly whispered "th..orr.iii... S.ii"
Zayn said "bhaijaan...isne shayad woh gas inhale karli hai...humey jald se jald isse doctor ke pass le jaana hoga "
Fahaad nodded.
Suddenly Faheem, khalid, zaheer & abrar exited from Lift to see Afaf in such state.
Faheem ran to his daughter & said "kya hua apko Afaf beta...yeh sab kaise hua? "
a sob escaped Afaf's mouth...she told them everything from the private number blackmail to getting locked up in the room...tears flow down her cheeks as she spoke.
Her breathing was slowing as she talked & she kept coughing continuously.
Shock filled in everyone's eyes hearing everything.
Zayn gritted his teeth & said "yeh jisne bhi kiya hai... Mai aaj ussey zinda nahi chorunga"
Fahaad said "Afaf tum apna phone do jaldi se"
Afaf gave her phone & said "mujhe saans nahi aa rahi hai abbu... I feel suffocated...meri eyes mein burning ho rahi hai..."
Fahaad turned to his father - faheem & said "Abbu...Afaf ko Zayn ke saath ghar bhejen please... Mai abhi Dr. Mallick ko ghar par aane ke liye kehta hoon... Afaf needs medical attention immediately aur Zayn yahan rahega toh koi kaam karne nahi dega...sirf haata pai hogayi...we need to find the culprit immediately "
Faheem & khalid nodded.
Fahaad said to Zayn "Zayn tum Afaf ko lekar jaldi se ghar jao...Rahim tum car drive karo..." Rahim is the security guard who usually drived when they went to lunch meetings.
Zayn agitated "Nahi bhaijaan... Mai yahan rahunga...humey jald se jald culprit tak pohunchna hai "
Fahaad gritted his teeth & looked at his father to convince Zayn.
Faheem spoke "Nahi Zayn tum Afaf ko lekar ghar jao abhi ke abhi "
Zayn did fight back because khalid was glaring at him already to say Yes.
Zayn said "okay " & held Afaf's hand & made her stand...fahaad held her with shoulder along with Zayn.
They walked with her to lift...Afaf's legs wobbled multiple times as she walked.
Fahaad entered lift with them to leave them till car...he pressed ground floor.
Fahaad immediately called Dr. Mallick & informed him to reach zuberi Mansion & said that it was emergency... Dr. Mallick agreed...
Fahaad then gave Dr. Mallick's Number to Zayn & said to call him if something happens on the way.
Zaheer & Abrar called PS & informed about Afaf...the constable said them to come to PS Immediately & lodge a complaint under black mailing & attempt to murder... They also asked to bring any proofs for strong complaint.
Faheem gave them Afaf's phone so they could give it in PS to trace & identify the Private Number.
Zafar who was standing with them said "sir yeh bottle bhi PS mein dein... Woh log isse bhi proof ki tarah use karsakte hai.
Faheem thanked Zafar for his help.
" Thank you beta... Help ke liye "
Zafar said " Afaf ma'am toh meri sister jaisi hai sir... Aap thank you bolkar sharminda kar rahe hai mujhe "
Faheem, khalid decided to check the CCTV footages.
Lift reached ground floor.
Afaf was leaning on lift wall as she felt drowsy.
They made her sit on bench...fahaad immediately asked a security guard to bring water... He brought it & gave it to fahaad.
Fahaad washed her face & asked her to clean her eyes...he didn't offer her to drink it because her mouth might be contaminated with harmful gas particles.
Afaf's opened her eyes as they cooled down after cleaning with water.
Fahaad said "Zayn tum Afaf ko le jao...Rahim gate par aagaya hoga car lekar "
Zayn nodded & looked at Afaf who was in No state of walking.
He scratched his neck thinkingto pick her up but then thought "Afaf ke saath mujhe bhi medical attention ki zarurat padhjayegi agar Bhaijaan ne maara toh "
He held her hand & asked her to get up & walk.
Fahaad who was about to go inside stopped & scolded zayn "kaise chalegi woh akele? "
Zayn looked at him with "fir mai kya karun " Look(A/N aise 😐)...because No way he would pick her up in front of Fahaad.
Fahaad gritted his teeth & said "usey uthao aur car tak lejao..."
Zayn still stood in his place & frowned thinking "kahin sarcasm mein toh nahi bol rahe?
(A/N aise 😕 )
Fahaad yelled " Zayn..."
Zayn nervously replied "bhaijaan... Mai... "
Fahaad moved closer to Zayn & mocked him "toh kya Mai uthaon ? beige top... Pink scarf bhoola nahi hoon mai "
Zayn smiled nervously thinking "kitna ghaur karte hai bhaijaan sabki baaton par...pata hota toh apna muh band rakhta "
His conscience ridiculed him "Aur kholo apni chonch (beak) ...ab yehi tootwa kar hi ghar jaana"
Afaf pouted & said "Aap log ka romance hogaya ho toh mujhe yaad karlein... Mujhe saans nahi aa rahi hai "
Zayn muttered "oh sorry "
He bent & picked her in his arms & quickly ran to moved away from Fahaad's sight.
Zayn made her sit in back seat & called Dr. Mallick to inform about breathing problem of Afaf as.. Zuberi mansion was more than half an hour away.
Dr. Mallick said to keep her head in elevated position & not give excessive water as her mouth could also have harmful particles...he said to keep the Ac off & make Afaf inhale fresh air.
Zayn thanked Dr. Mallick.
He tensely opened the back seat door... He saw Afaf leaning against the car window & trying to take deep breaths but looking at her huff & puff with frustation... He knew she was not able to inhale.
Zayn softly spoke "Afaf tum aisa karo... Apna sar meri pairon par rakhkar rest karo... Woh Dr. Mallick ne tumhe apna sar thora elevated rakhne ko kaha hai..." He cleared his intentions immediately not wanting to make her uncomfortable.
Afaf nodded nervously & put her head on his legs while Zayn sat like a statue.
Afaf tried to breathe... To her relief... She was able to inhale much better.
Zayn sighed in relief looking at her breathe properly... He looked outside not wanting to make her uncomfortable.
Afaf had her eyes down because it was really awkward for her...specially after hearing the Video in which Zayn 's asked her hand.
Her cheeks flushed thinking about the video... She scolded herself "Afaf pagal hogayi hai...blush mat kar...he can see you clearly... Upar se tuney aise kaand kiye hai...uff taubah "
She cleared her throat & started "Iam sorry maine tumhari Presentation file ko aise mishandle kiya...mai woh jaan boojkar nahi kiya promise...usne blackmail kiya Izzah aur bilal bhai ki picture ko lekar...mai nahi chahti thi ke unki shaadi ke itne kareeb...woh log inn sab cheezon se guzrein...uncle already bohut strict hai....inn sab ka impact unlogon ki relationship par padhta...i know it's still not a valid explaination...i purposely tried to ruin your Project."
Zayn stayed quiet.
Afaf frowned & thought "what if inn sabke baad agar yeh mujhse shaadi karne se inkaar karde toh?... Abbu already uss kamran ki wajah se itna pareshan hogaye the... Ab yeh sab... Fir upar se yeh toh mujhe jaan se hi maardega...maine iske sabse important project par taala (lock) laagaane waali harakatein ki hai "
Tears welled up in her eyes thinking about all the upcoming problems that she brought on herself.
Her mind still was fresh with Video she heard while she was locked...she knew her heart made a tiny soft spot for Zayn & she started to admire Zayn as a person not just as a cousin...she wanted to thank sahir for capturing the moment but also wanted to cry because Now she literally ruined everything...she noticed Zayn reluctance in picking her up when fahaad asked him.
A tear rolled down her eye... She wished her life was less dramatic or atleast she was less stupid.
Zayn's heart clenched seeing tears in her eyes...he was about to move his hand to wipe it off but froze when he heard her.
Afaf hesitantly asked "Tum hamara rishta todhne ka sonch rahe ho? Don't worry Mai Abbu ko bolungi... Meri wajah se hua hai sab...tumpar koi blame nahi ayega "
Zayn clenched his jaw & said "woh gas tumhare dimag mein enter hogayi hai Afaf "
Afaf furrowed her eyebrows at sudden change of behavior...the way he spoke confirmed her suspicion.
Gulping her tears... She tried to move her head from his lap.
Zayn got more furious at her movement... He said to driver "Rahim bhai kuch dair ke liye... Car rokdein aur bahar jaayen...mai apko call karta hoon... Theek hai "
Rahim nodded & stopped the car...he got down & stood near a tea stall.
Zayn looked at her who was still trying to move away from his lap.
He held her in place restricting her from getting up.
He spoke "Afaf mujhe dekho "
Afaf didn't want to look at him... She wanted to hide away from everyone & everything... She thought he was going to scold her that's why he sent Rahim away.
Zayn said " Tumhe Andaaza bhi hai...kuch dair mein kya haalat hogayi thi meri ? "
New tears rolled down her cheeks...she replied "I know... Iam sorry...mujhe file delete nahi karni chahiye thi..."
Zayn looked at her in astonishment...such level of Naivety from college topper.
He held her chin & made her look at him "Tumhe lagta mai abhi bhi File ki baat kar raha hoon afaf? "
Afaf nodded bitterly.
Zayn spoke " Poore Adhe ghante gayab thi tum...uss adhe ghante mein meri dil -o -dimag mein kaise kaise khayalaat aaye...tumhe koi andaaza nahi hai "
Afaf looked into his eyes which were filled with tears.
He took her hand in his & said "tum mere liye duniya ki har cheez se zyada Azeez ho Afaf...projects, files, presentations yeh sab toh professional cheezein hai...Tum apne aap ko kaise compare karsakti ho inn se...
Tumhe uss waqt jo sahi laga tumne kiya...maine woh note padha tha jo project file mein tha...so you saved the day Actually...agar tum Na kehti toh woh koi aur tareeke se file delete karte...you did your best...tum ek bohut achi Dost ho...izzah is really lucky"
Afaf was silent all this while listening to him like an obedient child.
He placed his palm on her cheek softly & spoke again "Meri zindagi ka sabse best decision ho tum Afaf...tumhe apne paas dekhkar mere dil ko jo sukoon aata hai (Zayn moves her hand & places on his heart) woh iss duniya mein kahin maujood nahi..."
(A/N okay imma cry now 🤧🤧🤧 My standard of expectations from men...that No Man from earth can meet 🤣🤣...Asal duniya mein aise Mardon ki manufacturing hoti toh kitna acha hota 🙂)
Afaf was shocked to hear him...she never in million years imagined this...her stomach was filled with butterflies 🦋...The fact that she was laying in his lap while he was confessing his adoration for her made her blush like crazy.
She could feel his raced heartbeat against her palm...his eyes held so many emotions - "Love? adoration? Tenderness?fondness? .. She thought None of the words made justice to what he was making her feel.
Tears of relief escaped her eyes.
Zayn moved his thumb & wiped her tears & said " Tum roya mat karo... Mujhse bardaasht nahi hota..."
(A/N 🥺🥺)
Afaf wiped her tears with the back of her hand.
Zayn spoke "Sorry toh mujhe tumhe bolna chahiye...itna daant diya tumhe...sabke saamne ... "
Afaf pouted & nodded her head in Yes.
A hearty chuckle escaped zayn's lips looking at her expression.
He held her hand & said sincerely "Iam genuinely sorry...mujhe aise sabke saamne tumhe daantna nahi chahiye tha "
Afaf smiled & enjoyed his calm behavior because this It was once in a blue moon moment.
Afaf replied "it's okay... Mujhe teen - chaar ( 3-4) ice cream khila dena...mai maan jaongi"
Zayn nodded & said With a laugh "Qurat aur sahir ka bura asar tum par bhi ho raha hai "
Afaf giggled in reply.
Zayn went into thoughts.
Afaf couldn't see what Zayn was doing but she could hear some noises...because his hands were above her head... She thought he was texting or calling Rahim.
She was taking breaths calmly.
After few minutes...zayn called her "Afaf "
She looked at him & hmmed in reply.
Zayn spoke "Aur rahi baat hamare rishte ki..... "
Afaf furrowed her eyebrows listening to him.
He spoke "Afaf faheem zuberi will you marry me? "
Afaf got up from his lap in shock hearing what he asked.
She thought "mere kaan baj rahe hai... Kya sacch mein gas mere dimag mein enter hogayi hai? Rahim bhai bhi nahi hai confirm karne ki mai yehi sun rahi hoon "
Zayn chuckled at her expressions...He took her hand & asked again " AFAF FAHEEM ZUBERI WILL YOU MARRY ME? "
Afaf blushed & nodded her head in Yes.
Zayn took something from his side.
He slid it across her ring finger.
It was a DIY bottle ring.
Afaf looked delighted looking at it as if it was a diamond ring.
(A/N Sahin banda DIY bottle ring bhi pehnaaye toh Diamond lagta hai 😌🙈)
Zayn beamed in happiness seeing her smile.
His eyes went on the black spots of gas on her face... Fear gripped his heart thinking what would have happened if they didn't reach on time.
He pulled her close to his heart & held her tightly.
Afaf accepted his warm embrace & her heart melted at his behavior.
She thought about something that Daadijaan always said "Allah jo bhi karta hai...Acche ke liye karta hai...Uski maslahat ( discretionary powers ) se hum Nawaaqif ( unaware ) hote hai lekin usse toh Zarre Zarre ki khabr hoti hai...woh toh AL-‘ALEEM hai
AL-KHABEER hai AL-BAATIN hai "
( The All-Knowing, The Omniscient )
(The Acquainted, the All-Aware)
(The Hidden One, Knower of the Hidden)
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