Since I'll not be able to update during these exam days, here is a short one. I'm not fully satisfied with this as all I had was physics and chemistry in my mind.

Shehryaar's POV :-

Looking at my side I saw Zahra sleeping with a slight frown on her forehead.The following night I kept wondering about those messages.

Who could that person be who knows about Zahra's life? During the night Zahra kept on murmuring something in her sleep. I couldn't quite comprehend it but I am sure I heard my name.

Sighing I glanced at the clock and decided to head down as Mom. Maha and Dad were going to New York today.

Going downstairs I saw Mom and Dad standing at the doorway while Maha was with Hussain. I went upto Maha and saw her teary eyes.

She turned to me with her glassy eyes and I felt mine getting moist too.

I looked at Hussain and saw his eyes glassy as well. "Hey, princess what happened?" I asked her as i crouched down to her level. She wrapped her little arms around my neck and I held her close to me.

"Bhai, I'm gonna miss you" she said sniffling and I pulled back a little.

"I'll miss you too moti, but you'll be back soon right" I said as I wiped her tears. "But I want to stay here with you and Sain and Bhabhi" She said and I smiled.

"Then who'll take care of Mama and Baba there.I'll babysit Sain here so I can't come with you" I said and she giggled while Hussain made a face.

I kissed her forehead and got up "No crying now okay and take care of Mama and Baba" I said and she nodded.

I turned to Mama and she smiled. I went upto her and engulfed her in a hug. Pulling back she cupped my cheek lovingly. "Beta take care of yourself and Zahra hmm we'll be back soon" She said and I nodded.

I hugged dad and Hussain went to drop them at the airport while I stayed back as Zahra was alone at home.

"Chal shehry aaj nashta tujhe hi banana padega" I said to myself and headed to the kitchen.

I engrossed myself in making the breakfast meanwhile Hussain came back from the airport. He entered the kitchen and grinned at me while I rolled my eyes.

Suddenly it struck me and I told Hussain everything Zahra filled me with. "That's strange...I mean how can someone know all this?" He said and I sighed. "Yeah that's what I have been thinking" I said running a hand through my hair.

"We'll see into this...first let me have breakfast I'm soo thaki and bhooki" Hussain whined and I threw a spoon towards him as I served the breakfast in the platter.

"Tu kab bhooka nai hota bey" I fired back and headed upstairs with the tray.

Opening the door I went inside and kept the tray on the table. I then moved towards Zahra and slightly shook her. "Zahra..Zahra.." I said softly but she just changed her side. I again shook her "Zahra...wake up".

She squished her eyes a little and sat up straight. "Ammi sone de thodi der please" she said and again dropped back on the pillow snuggling closer to herself.

I looked around for a way to wake her and saw the jug of water.

I picked it unsure of what might be the result and threw the water at Zahra. "Ammi!Ammi!Ammi baad aagai baad aagai" she started screaming as she directly stood up. I stifled a laugh and she looked at me for once.

She kept gazing at my face and I bit my inner cheek to stop from breaking into guffaws. She narrowed her eyes as she looked closely and then widened her eyes as her gaze landed on the jug.

Beta Shehry ab tu gaya....

"Shehryaar! Aapne! ye kyun!" she said with her hair wet and water dripping from them.

"Uh...wo naashta thanda ho raha tha aur hum bahar park jaa rahe the to.." I said and pointed at the table where the breakfast was kept.

She followed my finger and looked at the table. "Are bahar se kyun mangwaya, mujhe utha dete mai banati na" she said and my jaw dropped. Baisti complete.

"Bahar se nai mangwaya, I made it" I said making a face and she stopped in her tracks and turned around to look at me. "Aapne banaya?!!" she said and I nodded boastfully.

"Allah hume hifazat mei rakhna" she murmured under her breath and I snapped my head towards her.

"What?" I asked and she shook her head. "Nai,kuch bhi nahi. I'll just freshen up myself" she said and went inside the washroom.

Zahra's POV:-

Freshening myself I came out of the washroom. I looked at the breakfast.

Dekhne mei to bada hi koi zaaykedaar lag raha hai par agar khaaye baad meri tabiyat kharab ho gayi to.....

Allah jee hum himmat kar ke khaa rahe hai ,humari hifazat karna.

I chuckle at my own bipolar thoughts and sit on the couch. The food was indeed looking mouthwatering but I doubted the taste.

Nevertheless I ate a morsel and was shocked. It tastes awesome!!

I look up and see Shehryaar smirking. "Ye pakka aapne banaya?" I asked again and he jerked his collar.

"Don't get too high on yourself, I know you ordered it from outside" I said as I put another piece in my mouth.

"Whatever..Get ready after finishing your breakfast we're going to the park" He said and I nodded.

"Shehryaar! Ammi,Abbu aur Maha?" I asked. "They left already" he said as pulled out his clothes and I stood up straight

"Why didn't you wake me? I didn't even meet them" I said as I felt a void in my mind.

"You were sleeping deep so Mom told me not to disturb you" he said and I sighed.

He walked in the washroom and I sat down. My phone buzzed and a sudden fear surrounded me.

What if its that person again?

I thought and picked the phone with my shaky hands.

Mission make life hell commences today. Be ready dear I'm gonna get you soon.

I dropped the phone out of my hands and sweat beads started to form on my forehead.

The washroom door opened and Shehryaar came out. He looked at me and frowned. I was shivering out of fear and just pointed towards the phone down as words failed to come out.

He looked at the phone and picked it. I noticed his facial features going stiff as he read the message.

"Zahra don't worry,I'm here and I'll see in this matter ok...now get ready we're leaving in a few" he and I nodded still trembling.

"Zahra....trust me." He said firmly and I nodded.

I trust you............

Shehryaar's POV :-

I told Zahra to get ready as I read those messages again.

Soon enough Zahra came out and I said Hussain to drive as I sat in the passenger seat while Zahra sat at the back.

She was looking out of the window as I observed her from the mirror. The wind slapping her face and her brown locks swaying to the back.

"We're here" Hussain said and I looked outside.

We're here already? Was I looking at her the whole way long.

We got out of the car while Hussain parked it. The park was quite rushed as children were having a holiday it seemed.

We decided to take a walk around the park first. Walking around I saw the smile on Zahra's face as she saw children laughing and playing.

"You like kids?" I asked and she looked at me. "I adore them, they are such a beautiful creation of Lord. So pure,innocent and loving"
She said smiling.

"Why so?" I asked again.

"Kyunki bacho ke dil sabse bade aur saaf hote hai. Dekhe na ye sabko apna dost maante hai,inke liye mazhab ya mulk mayne nai rakhta. Inme kabhi ghuroor nai hota, mitti se bhi khelte hai aur khilone se bhi. Inke pass sirf pyaar hota hai nafrat nai" she said as she looked at those children playing.

My phone began to ring and I excused myself from there. I talked to Mr. Mehra when someone called me.

"Shehryaar...." Ending the call I looked up and froze in my place as I saw the owner of the voice.

Sara...........

Admit that it was a long but rubbish one. But this was all I could come up with.

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I'll be seeing you all after 1st August now as the exams are hell tough and I need to give my best. Will you all stay by me till then?

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~SHABISTAAH