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Golden threads of the pleasant spring morning brightened the luxurious boudoir, while the amber vintage french wall mirror reflected the essence of a broken young woman.

Noor stood rooted at her spot, looking back at her reflection, dwelling in the reality she has been living in for the past few days. It has been two days since Noor found out her sister was alive, two days since she had made the most crucial decision of her life.

Noor knew no matter what, she would protect her family at all cost. She would go to any lengths to keep them safe, even if it was at the expense of her own life.

Many thoughts were running around her mind; on one end, Noor was happy that her baby sister was alive and breathing. But on the other end, she was heartbroken because she knew she only had a few moments to cherish this precious miracle from above.

She still remembers the bitter words Mihir Rizwan spoke through the phone the night of the ball.

Flashback......

Noor was rooted at her spot upon hearing the voice of the very man she loathes; her blood ran cold as she spoke her next words.

"W-what d-do you want in return?"

"In return of Ayla, I want you. So tell me, Noor, who do you pick, your sister or yourself?"

Upon hearing the very words, Noor's steps staggered backward, but she knew what she had to do, so with great pain, she told him her final answer.

"I-I will do whatever you s-say just give me back my sister."

Even though Noor knew what she was about to do, she knew she had to tell Irtaza and Ahaan everything, but just as she was pondering over her thoughts, the sinister voice of Mihir brought her back to reality.

"Ahh... I know what your thinking Noor, but don't even think about it; If you tell your husband or brother-in-law anything, I swear your sister won't be the only one who dies tonight; they will too.

And I'm not bluffing because, as of right now, one of my men has eyes on your lovely husband and brother, so if you make the slightest clever move, you will be responsible for losing three important people in your life in a matter of minutes."

As much as his very words fueled absolute rage within her heart, it also terrified her to the core. Noor couldn't risk Irtaza and Ahaan's life; after Ayla, they were her only family, and no matter what, she wouldn't put them in any danger.

Noor still had so much to say, but it seemed as if time was slipping through her fingers yet, now she knew one thing, she will defeat and destroy Mihir Rizwan on her own; she will finish him and end this once and for all.

And so, with a new profound determination, she spoke her next words.

"Fine, I will listen to whatever you say, but from this moment on, you will not think about hurting my family any further because if you so much as lay a finger on any of them, I will come for your throat. And trust me, Mihir Rizwan, you don't want to fuck with me because I will become your worst nightmare.

And even though at this moment my sister is in your clutches, you won't dare to touch her because you want me, and just like I'm listening to your abhorred wishes, you will listen to mine. So now you tell me, Mihir Rizwan, what do you pick, my wishes or yours."

Mihir Rizwan was impressed with the way Noor spoke to him; nobody had the guts to speak to him in such a manner. But that was one of the reasons he wanted her; He always knew Noor was a feisty woman, and now listening to her fierceness himself only intensified his desire for her more.

He knew she was the same woman who chased his car down four months ago, and ever since then, he was intrigued and was on the hunt to find her, and so when he found out she was Ayla's sister and the wife of the man, he loathes the most, he knew what he had to do.

And so, with his sinister voice, he spoke further on.

"Of course, Noor, I will listen to whatever you say, because no matter what, I want you, so I promise I won't harm your family but don't fuck with me either, because I am pretty sure by now you know what I am capable of doing."

And just like that, a deal was formed between Noor and Mihir. She knew what she had signed up for, but there was no going back because now Noor Ijaz was prepared in every way to bring Mihir Rizwan to his knees.

Noor was still lost reminiscing over Mihir's words when a pair of strong arms wrapped around her waist from behind; his dimpled chin dipped on her shoulder while his thick stubble gently tickled her cheeks.

Looking back at her from the reflection of their mirror, Irtaza was the first one to break the calming silence.

"Noor, Ayla is here. I think she will be more comfortable when she sees you around; Ahaan told me that she was scared throughout the car ride.

I know why you did not want to go to the hospital to get her because you wanted to prepare in every way, but sunshine, I think it's time you finally see your sister."

Nodding her head in agreement, Noor and Irtaza walked towards their sister's room to finally see her.

Noor stilled at her spot upon entering the room; with tear-filled eyes, she looked at a much older version of her little sister; her little Ayla wasn't so little anymore; she had grown into a beautiful young woman.

Yet, when Ayla looked into the eyes of her sister, the hollowness they held told Noor the pain she has been bearing for the past three years.

Running into her little sister's embrace, Noor and Ayla hugged each other as if their life depended on it. Constant tears were streaming down both of their faces, and their pain couldn't be compared; because two sisters were being reunited after so many years, and that truly felt like a miracle.

After a few moments, everyone had left the room to give the sisters some privacy. Upon hearing the door close, Ayla's broken voice begged Noor not to go to the heinous man that had scarred her for life.

"Di, di p-please don't leave me, please don't go to him. He will rip your soul apart just like he did mine. I can't bare to live without you again; it has always been us, and now, after so many years that I have found you, you will go away for me; please don't go."

Ayla's constant tears and broken voice kept crushing Noor's soul, but she had to make her heart strong because she wasn't going to budge from her decision. And so Noor told Ayla her final decision.

"Ayla di loves you so much, only I know how I had spent these three years without you, but my love, I have to go. But I promise I will come back. And I'm not only doing this for you but also for Irtaza and Ahaan; they have become my family, and just like you, I will do anything to protect them.

Irtaza is my-my hus- a good friend, and Ahaan is just like the brother I never had. But they will take care of you while I'm gone, and trust them, okay; they won't harm you. So don't cry, my aloo, your di will come back, I promise you she will.

Noor knew she should've told Ayla about her relationship with Irtaza, but somewhere in her heart Noor had a fear of not returning back, and that shook her to the core. But she knew whatever she's doing is for her family, and that was enough to give her undeniable strength.

Spending a few more hours with Ayla and taking care of all her needs, Noor had finally stepped out of Ayla's room and was ready to finally face the heinous monster she loathes. But before she could leave, Irtaza approached her.

"Sunshine, how is Ayla feeling now? I hope she's feeling much better after seeing you. And maybe when she's well-rested, we can talk to her about our relationship."

Noor could only smile at Irtaza's words because she knew once she speaks, all the pain and agony she has been bottling up will finally spill out, so she spoke the only words she could voice out.

"Irtaza, kiss me."

And upon queue, his warm lips met her cold ones, and at that moment, time had stopped; their kiss was soft, gentle, and filled with so much love.

Noor had poured out all her love, pain, longing, and agony in that one kiss, and for a moment, it felt as if she was saying goodbye.

But gripping her emotions, Noor pulled away and gave Irtaza a bright smile. And spoke the next words with great difficulty.

"Irtaza, I have to do something, umm, so I'm going okay. Please take care of Ahaan and Ayla for me, and don't forget to take care of yourself as well."

Without waiting for his response, Noor rushed out from the palace she once called home, and so without looking back, she headed towards her destruction.

A few hours had passed since Noor had left her home, and everything seemed fine up until a frantic Ahaan rushed towards his brother with nothing but distress written all over his face.

"B- bhai, d-di's car went out of the radar; nobody can track her, and the guards that usually go with her can't find her anywhere. I'm scared bhai, w-what if something happened to di."

Instead of seeing his older brother in distress, anger, or frustration, Ahaan witnessed a calm and composed version of Irtaza before his eyes.

The man who would tear apart the world for his sunshine, his Noor, acted as if his wife missing wasn't a big deal.

But before Ahaan could say anything to counter Irtaza's neutral expression, he finally spoke out.

"I know where Noor is; I know where she is because I sent her there myself."

"Where is di bhai?"

"She is with Mihir Rizwan; she is in his clutches."

Anger crossed through Ahaan's veins upon hearing his brothers' words, and emotionless face. And so he spoke the next words out of rage.

"What the fuck are you saying."

Who knew what dirty game destiny was playing with four innocent lives, but now only time would reveal the secrets that have been buried deep within.

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