Aiza really wants to lecture Raayan but the silent sobs coming from passenger seat made her irk. She was not able to understand why was he crying now.
"Ab kyu rorahe ho Raayan? Itni trophy jeet li tumne celebrate karo!" Aiza scolded harshly.
Aiza was not the person who gets angry at every thing but being the person she is and the position she holds disciplines comes very naturally to her. She doesn't remember scolding Raayan or Ayaan ever but today she felt like stepping in. She have had enough she have seen the brothers troubling Zaayan enough.
"Api.." Raayan stated.
"Kia api? Han? Koi logical reasoning ha tumhare pass? Ajj se phele tum galtia krte the Raayan ajj tumne mujhe apne bhai ko hum sabko disappoint kia hai! Wo larka kitna excited tha pata hai! Why do you guys hate him so much!" Aiza doesn't mean a single word she was saying but she did because she knew snapping Raayan out of this is necessary.
"Api!" Raayan shouted.
"Awaz neeche rakho!" Aiza's tone didn't increase it never does but Raayan flinched back in his seat.
"Ap aisa kese khesakte ho? Hate him? I would rather kill myself before doing it!" Raayan replied crying.
"He was 14 Raayan! Jab Taya abu ko cancer diagnosis hua he was only 14 when he died he was 17 do you think it was easy for him? Baba wanted to take your guys custody mama baba both wanted to adopt you guys! Do you remember what did he do?" Aiza asked.
"Saaf saaf mana krdia us larke na! He loves you so damn much do you think he can handle his brother riding in death traps? Wo tum logo ko batata nahi leken aj me batarahi suno jis din Ayaan road pe bhaga tha your brother couldn't sleep for entire night! Next day office I found him dizzying doctor pass lekar gai mein usse his blood pressure was dropping low! Do you think he can handle you racing?" Aiza scolded.
Tears rushed in Raayan's eyes as he heard her.
Aiza took a cut and Zaayan's office building came in view.
"I am telling you Raayan! Wo bhot gusse mein ha you will take his anger without a word dare you try to hurt him and I will personally belt you! You understand me?" Aiza's tone was sharp like a knife.
"Ji api." Raayan replied wiping his tears.
Aiza came out of the car and give the keys to parking guy.
"Lets go!" She ordered.
As soon as they reached the top floor they heard people chirping in joy. A young boy who was hired very recently was hugging everyone.
"Congratulations Fazal!" Everybody was saying. He was the only one who Zaayan choose himself to give the presentation and apparently he did a great job.
"Good afternoon Mam!" Everybody sat up straight as soon as they saw Aiza.
"Deal?" Aiza asked suddenly her whole demeanour was changed she have perfectly schooled her angry face was now very polite to employees.
"We cracked the deal Mam!" Fazal replied happily.
"Congratulations!!" A big smiled blossomed Aiza's face. His brother finally did that.
"Japan wali deal?" The realisation drawn upon Raayan as he hung his head low in shame. He managed to ruin such an important day for his brother.
Aiza didn't reply him.
"Zaayan kahan hai?" She asked.
"Sir deal sign karahe hai." Fazal replied.
"Congratulations to all of you!" Aiza said than she turned her attention back to Raayan.
"Lets go!" She ordered in hard tone.
"Jaawad!" Aiza called Zaayan's assistant.
"Yes mam?" He replied.
"Disperse the entire floor! Go to cafeteria celebrate enjoy but I don't want a single person on this floor atleast for next two hours. Clear?" She ordered.
"Yes mam!" He replied and immediately went to do her bidding.
Aiza and Raayan made their way inside Zaayan's cabin. Raayan was confused what do the last time he was here Zaayan made him stand in corner until he was ready to deal with him but at that time he was 14 and now he was 17.
"Sit!" Aiza commanded sternly.
"Api?" Raayan said in scared tone.
Aiza raised her brows.
"Ap yahi rahogi na? Wo bhot marenge!" He cried out.
"I am sorry Raayan! Meri importing meeting ha 5:00 baje." Aiza replied tad bit softly.
Raayan put his face in his hands and started crying. Aiza felt bad for him she knew her words did that to him also the anxiety he would be feeling right now was understandable to her.
She softly rubbed his shoulders and filled him a glass of water. That's the only support she can give him rest he have to deal with it all alone.
The door got burst open and Zaayan entered inside. Raayan immediately stood up. The brother's eyes met and Raayan felt like 14 all over again.
Zaayan's eyes were burning with anger.
"Congratulations." Aiza hugged him.
"You made the entire floor empty?" Zaayan asked.
"I did." Aiza replied.
Zaayan just shook his head.
"Thank you!" He said glancing at Raayan.
"I am going! Me mama baba raat ko ate we are going to celebrate it is a big day!" Aiza patted his face.
Zaayan nodded he was not interested in any celebrations right now all he wanted was to confront his brother.
"Don't cross your limits." Aiza said firmly in Zaayan's ear and left the room.
"This is yours?" Zaayan asked sarcastically when he saw the trophy. Aiza was the one who carried it here.
"Congratulations Raayan!" Zaayan said smiling. Raayan looked up shocked.
Zaayan was smiling.
"You won a racing competition? I am so proud of you." Zaayan stated as he started rolling his sleeves up and started taking steps towards him.
Him rolling his sleeves were never a good idea. Raayan took a step back.
"Raat ko we will celebrate your victory!" Zaayan said.
Raayan's eyes came out of socket as he saw Zaayan's unbuckling his belt. He pulled out the belt in one swift motion as threw the belt right behind Raayan's couch making him flinch.
He stood an inch away from Raayan's face and the boy was shivering in fear. He was not able to meet his brother's gaze.
Zaayan very gently held his chin and made him look up.
"Ahan han!" He shook his head and firmly locked his gaze with him.
"Jab se bunk ka plan banraha hai tab se race ka pata thana tumhe? You were planning to do it since the beginning of the year didn't you?" Zaayan's tone was the tone Raayan have never heard. He always yells he always hits first why was he being so calm.
"Me sawal poochraha hu Raayan! Jawab do kab se krna chahrahe the tum ye race?" Zaayan asked in bone crashing low tone.
Raayan was not able to answer he just nodded.
The next second was blur for Raayan he felt his world spinning as he found himself stumbled across the couch with a very stinging pain in his cheek.
"Stand up!" Zaayan yelled so loudly that entire room shook up.
Raayan wasn't able to. Zaayan pulled him up by his arm and made him stand infront of him.
"Why the hell are you crying Raayan? Rote to bache hai! Jis larke me itne guts ha ke wo chup kar racing me part le apne apne bare bhai ki ankho me ankhein daal kar jhoot bole wo to bacha nahi hota!" Zaayan yelled loudly.
"You lost all my respect Raayan! You made me feel like a looser! Itne saalo tak mein apne bhai ko itna nahi samjha sakha wo hamare liye kia hai! Tumhe lagta ha meri bhoori maa apne shohar ke bad apna beta khoo sakti ha? Ya mera 10 saal ka bhai ye bardasht krsakta ha ke uske baba ke bad uska bhai bhi nahi raha!" Zaayan yelled pushing him.
"Sorry bhaiya." Raayan cried.
Zaayan slapped him again and again!
"You are sorry because you got caught Raayan! Wrna tum apni trophy ke sath khush hote!" Zaayan picked up the trophy and threw it right over the wall breaking it into pieces.
Raayan jumped at the impact.
"Do you even realise how bad this could have turned out! Gari control krna koi assan baat nahi ha Raayan! Breaks fail hojate accident hojate gari heat up hojati ek second me burst hojati it was not a fucking formula car! Ek second lagta or gari ke sath sath tum bhi khatam hojate! Aur hum! Hum jeete jeete mar jate!" Zaayan yelled.
"I trusted you Raayan! I trusted you I thought I shouldn't behave like a parent all the time I tried being your brother I don't want to loose that relationship of ours but guess what you did! You threw my trust back at my face." Raayan was uncontrollably sobbing.
"Kuch hojata toh me kia jawab deta mama ko? Ayu ko? Bataou kia bolta unhe! Meri ek choti se galti ki wajah se unka beta chalgaya! Teenagers are impulsive Raayan hatha pai (fighting) hojati chot lagjati or mujhe pata bhi nahi chalta Raayan!" Zaayan's said as tear escaped his eyes.
"I am sorry bhaiya! Please aur marlo leken aise nahi khaou!" Raayan cried out.
Zaayan furiously wiped his face and looked at Raayan furiously.
"Just one question Raayan! Did you ever feel like taking a step back? Ek pal ko mama ki yaad ayi? Mujhe to side me rakho me to matter krta hi nahi hu Mama ayu kisi ka bhi ek pal ke liye khayal aya?" Zaayan asked furiously.
"Aise mat khaou bhaiya! Agar khayal aya to apka aya ap Kyu matter nahi krte ap sab se ziyada matter krte ho!" The 17 year old boy sobbed.
"Bunking isn't bad Raayan! I wish mene apni life aise enjoy ki hoti jahan itni parhai hoti wahn fun bhi chalta hai but under no circumstances you are allowed to put your life at risk!" Zaayan's tone suddenly changed and Raayan shivered.
He leaned forward picked up his belt.
"I can not wait for the day jab mujhe phone aye ke I lost my brother to deadly car accident! I am going to teach you a lesson you can never forget. Every single urge of sitting at driving seat will left your body." Zaayan said as he folded his belt.
Raayan was looking at him in shock. He have never used belt.
"Palms out!" Zaayan ordered.
"Bhaiya nahi.. bhaiya nahi please!" Tears rushed out of Raayan's out as he violently shook his head.
"I don't want to hit you anywhere else palms out now!" Zaayan yelled loudly.
"You will remember the lesson! Every time you decide to drive it will remind you to maintain your speed!" Zaayan said and pulled Raayan's hand out.
Raayan was visibly shaking in fear.
Zaayan hardens his heart and swished the belt up in air dropping it harshly on Raayan's palm.
"Owww!" Raayan cried out as he pulled his hand away.
"Don't make me hit on your calves Raayan! Hath agey karo forran!" Zaayan yelled loudly.
Tears were all over Raayan's face as he hesitantly took his hands out again.
Zaayan didn't soften his heart even for a bit as he cracked the belt again and again and again on both of his palms simultaneously.
He didn't stop until he whacked both the palms for almost 12 times. He was not planning on stopping just yet as he planned to give 10 each but the heart grunting screams made him threw his belt away.
Once he threw the belt before he could even react Raayan hugged him. Zaayan was not ready to forgive just yet but he couldn't control himself and started rubbing his back.
"Me apki mama sabki kasam khata hu bhaiya mein khabhi aisa nahi krunga! Please please mujhe maaf krdo mujhe chor kar mat jaou." Raayan cried.
Zaayan pulled apart and walked away. Raayan sat down dejected. Zaayan bring him the glass of water and gently made him drink it.
"Bas calm down!" Zaayan ordered his tone not as harsh as before but it was hard.
Raayan wiped his tears and took the glass of water.
Once he calmed himself down he saw his brother sitting at the table in front of him.
"Do you regret everything?" Zaayan asked.
Raayan was quick to nod.
"I hated doing this Raayan but I will do everyday if you make me. I will not let you and Ayaan do anything risky for yourselves. I can not afford loosing you guys. I just can not. Baba was my best friend Raayan loosing him is enough for me. I can never allow you or Ayaan to do any reckless thing for my own selfish reasons. You both are never allowed to leave me ever." Zaayan said in broken voice.
"Hum kaha jange bhaiya apko chor kar? You are the reason we are here. Thora sa ziyada nahi thora aur marlo leken ye sab nahi bolo na please." Raayan cried out.
"You have no idea what I felt Raayan! Jab mene wo video dekhi Mujhe laga meri purii dunya wohi ruk gai hai! I know you love cars you have a passion for it but I can never allow you to do this. Circus me juggler baana ha bano I won't stop you but I will not let you do this." Zaayan said firmly.
"Ayuu kafi ha bhaiya! Mujhe to businessmen banana ha! I am sorry bhaiya I ruined a very important day for you. Baba hote toh wo mujhe apne cabin ke bhar hath khare rakh kar khara krdete! I love you bhaiya I love you so much." Raayan started crying by the end of it.
Zaayan cleared his throat as the emotional moment was now gone again.
"Thank you! Bhar ka toh patanhi Raayan but I am still very much mad and disappointed you will stand in that corner as long as I see fit after that you will clean the cabinet right next to you. We will go home around 6 and you will do chores until night. Chachu ki family ayegi we all will celebrate but you will not I will make this entire day miserable for you I am sure you will be so worn out by that time that you will sleep. We all will have nice dinner but you will eat khichdi. Puri life me ek second ke liye ye din yaad aye tumhe toh toh you will only remember the miseries of it and not the fun or how that fun part ruined everything for you.
You will be grounded for next two months. No outings no fun no ps5 nothing the only privileges you will have will be allowed is a phone. I am sure Ayaan sawal poochega its upto to you how will you stop him from doing the exact same thing but you will not lie to him. Ek baar khudko meri jagah rakh kar use apni jagah rakho phir soocho agar wo race me part lega to tum kia karoge." Zaayan stated.
"Off you go! Corner now." He ordered.
Raayan bit his lips to stop himself from crying. He thought he will get a hug but apparently his brother was still very much.
"Ji bhaiya." Raayan nodded and went straight to corner.
Hamza drove the car calmly but his mind was anything but calm. He was recalling the incident of his race time again and again. He remembered how few boys of his batch were trying to flirt with an innocent girl or how uncomfortable they made her feel for the entire day. Just the thought of anything like that happening with his sisters angers him. He have never behaved strict with Zaira he never felt the need to Haider was enough for all of it but the only thing he have denied his sister and she decided to go behind his back.
Without him realising they reached home rather quickly. Hamza was just parking his car when he found Haider's car coming inside followed by Hatim's car.
"Get out!" Hamza snapped at his siblings.
Haadi jumped out of the car but stood frozen to his spot when he found Hatim taking threatening steps towards him.
Hatim covered the distance between them and raised his hand to slap Haadi. Haadi flinched and closed his eyes but opened a second later when he didn't feel the sting.
Hatim stopped a second before slapping his daylights out when he saw a angry red mark dancing on his face. He looked at Hamza who nodded in return.
"Andar chalo dono!" Hatim yelled.
Haider and Zaira's eyes met and Zaira felt like dissolving inside the ground. She have seen his angry side but she have never seen his worst anger. Hassan's gaze also showcased disappointment and Zaira knew this time noone will save her absolutely noone.
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