"And then we again started playing hide and seek." Zyva said smiling.

"Wow really?" Rahimat asked smiling. 

"Yes Chachu. It was so much fun."

"I can see that."

"I enjoyed so much! I will miss this once I go back home. You know People in our family are always serious and they won't allow me to go with my friends. So."

"That's why I'm telling you don't go!"

"You know Chachu I cannot stay here."

"Zyva you cannot let them control your life. You will end up ruining your life like I did."

"Chachu but we cannot leave our family right."

"I'm not telling you to leave your family. But just don't let them control you. Only your parents Matter Zyva. They don't have any problem leave the rest." 

"Maybe You are right Chachu. But all these are small things so I don't think there is a need to protest and fight with them."

"They are now controlling small things soon they will control everything."

"I know to be honest. But as of now let's have peace."

"Ok. Now let's get ready or we both will be late for our work."

"Yeah. I have so much work to do. And I even have  a meeting with Sufyaan sir today."

*** 

"What else?" Aman asked.

"I was thinking we should take a next big step." Sufyaan said.

"Which is?" Afzal asked.

"See it has been one and a half year since we gave Mr. khan our London company. So now I think it's time to take it back. So we should start working on that."

"I think you are right ." Aman said nodding his head.

"Yeah. Let's do this." Afzal said.

"Perfect! Then let's start working on it. All of us can make plans and then we will select which is the best." Sufyaan said.

"Wait a sec. But Afzal is getting married." Aman said.

"So?" Afzal asked frowning.

"Actually you are right." Sufyaan said.

"So?" Afzal asked again.

"Afzal you will be busy with your wedding preparations. And this is the most beautiful phase of your life. This plan will keep you busy." Aman said.

"Yeah. Remember when Aman got married. He was hardly seen in the office."

"Excuse me." Aman said folding his arms.

"Yeah I know." Afzal said

"Oh hello I was even working on the day of my Nikha as well as Walima!"

"That's because your Nikha was sudden and About your walima it was all your fault because you wasted your time earlier and then you didn't have any choice but to work." Sufyaan said rolling his eyes.

"Whatever." Aman said.

"It ok guys. Let's at least start working. We will decide later if we will do it now or after my walima." Afzal said.

"Ok." Aman and Sufyaan said together.

"So now both of you get out of my room." Sufyaan said after few seconds of silence.

"This is my office. I'm not going anywhere!" Afzal said.

"But this is my room!"

"It comes in my office!"

"It's my office as well!"

"So?"

"Afzal!"

"Sufyaan!"

"Stop you both. What happened Sufyaan? You have a meeting or something?"

"Yes. I have a meeting with Ms. Bella and Zyva in five minutes!"

"Oh ok. Then we will leave." Aman said standing up.

"Yeah even I have work to do." Afzal said standing up as well. 

"Ok. Then we will meet at the lunch time."Sufyaan said.

"Ok." Afzal said and left the Room.

Aman was going to leave the room when he turned around and came back.

"Sufyaan?"

"Yeah."

"If you won't mind can we talk?"

"Yeah go ahead."

Aman sat on the chair. "So Sufyaan this morning I met daddy."

"Our daddy?"

"Yup."

"Ok. So?"

"He thinks you are refusing to get married because. " Aman looked at him and waited for few seconds thinking of he should continue or not, "Because after losing your mom you are scared to add a lady in your life."

Sufyaan looked away and after few seconds said, "Why does he think like that?"

"So it's true."

"Aman..." Sufyaan looked up and said.

"Sufyaan wait. First tell me is that true?"

"Aman I don't..."

"Yes or no?"

"Listen..."

"Yes or no Sufyaan?"

"Aman why are you not understanding?"

"Yes or no!?"

"Yes!" Sufyaan shouted standing up.

"Ya Allah." Aman said keeping his hand on his forehead. "Sufyaan."

"Aman I don't want to talk about this."

"How long are you going to run from this?"

"Aman not now."

"Then when Sufyaan?"

"Aman."

Someone knocked the door and they both stopped.

"We are not done yet." Aman said standing up.

"Aman we are never talking about this again."

"I'm not going to listen to you this time Sufyaan."

Aman said and opened the door. "Oh salam Zyva."

Zyva smiled ,"Walekum assalam sir."

Aman smiled and left. Zyva looked inside and frowned. She instantly understood something is wrong.

"Should I come later?"

"No it's ok Zyva come . And where is Ms. Bella?"

"She is coming."

"Ok." Sufyaan said nodding. "Come sit."

Zyva came in nodding her head. Sufyaan sat down on the his chair. Sufyaan was lost in his thoughts and Zyva was sitting there uncomfortably. After some Time Ms.Bella came and their Meeting started.

After an Hour their meeting ended. Ms. Bella Left the room but Zyva was still standing there uncomfortably. Sufyaan saw her and asked. 

"Zyva you want to say something?"

Zyva looked up instantly and nodded.

"What is it?"

"Sir actually I want a leave tomorrow." 

"Ok."

"So?Ah I will complete all my work today I promise."

"No need for that. Just complete Mr. Khan's file and then you can leave."

Zyva smiled broadly, "Thank you so much sir." 

Sufyaan smiled back, "You're welcome."

Zyva smiled and left the room. Sufyaan kept smiling for some time then started working again.

***

Sufyaan was still in the office because he is trying to Avoid Aman. He knows Aman is waiting for him to reach home. So he decided he will stay in the office as long as possible. But around nine he realised that Nani will be waiting for him for dinner so he decided to leave. Although he knows he will end up at Kehara's because he was sure Aman is not there.

Sufyan came out of his room and started walking towards the exist. He saw that the lights of  Ms. Bella's room are still on. He frowned and started walking towards the room.

On the other hand Zyva just finished her file and was packing her things to leave. Mr. Khan's file took more time then expected. Ms. Bella was helping her but then he husband came and she left. Zyva decided that instead of going back to her desk she will work in her room. 

Zyva stood up taking her bag. She kept the file on Ms.Bella's table when suddenly someone came in the room. 

"Zyva?" 

Zyva gasped and turned around instantly.

"Alhumdulliah." Zyva said keeping her hand on her chest. 

"Zyva what are you still doing here?" Sufyaan asked coming in.

"Sir I was completing the file. It took more time than my expectations. "

"Zyva have you lost your mind!?" Sufyaan scolded. "Have you seen around. No one is in the office now. It is risky! How can you be so careless! What if anything would have happened to you? What would have I replied to your parents!? Zyva no one is allowed to stay for so long in the office without our knowledge!You are my responsibility. Was this file more important than your safety!? You could have completed your work at home and send it to me through Noor or I would Have personally collected it from you but staying in the office all alone is not done. Any thing could have happened!" 

Zyva was looking down the whole time and Suddenly tears started clouding her vision. 

"Have you told your parents that you are all alone here? They would be so..." Sufyaan saw tears on her cheeks and stopped instantly. 

He was standing there quietly for few minutes and but was still angry. After few more minutes when there were no more tears on her cheeks Sufyaan said, "Now if you are not planning to stay here for the night then get in my car now."

Zyva nodded and left the room. Sufyaan rubbed his forehead and then followed her. Zyva went to the main exist and pushed the door but it did not work, She thought she is not in the right frame of mind that's why she is doing it wrong. She pulled the door this time but again she was not able to open the door. She frowned and finally looked up, trying again to open the door. 

"What happened?" 

Zyva turned to face him with tears in her eyes. Sufyaan felt bad but he still don't think he is wrong. Zyva pointed towards the door. Sufyaan nodded and came forward, "Wait I will try."

Zyva moved aside and Sufyaan tried but no use. "What's wrong sir?" Zyva asked slowly.

Her sad tone made Sufyaan looked at her in concern. After few seconds he looked back at the door and tried again. When he again failed to open the door he punched the door hurting his hand.

"It's locked!"

"Ya Allah. Now?"

"wait I will check if someone is outside or not." 

"Ok." Zyva said nodding.

Sufyaan checked but could not see anyone. "There is no one."

"What will we do now?"

"I don't now." Sufyaan said running his hands through his hair. 

"Allah." Zyva said closing her eyes. 

Sufyaan knocked the door,"Is there anyone out there!? We are stuck inside!" Sufyaan shouted. "Hello!" 

Zyva removed her shoes and sat down on the floor. 

"Watchman!" Sufyaan shouted again. 

"There is no use sir. Sit down. We need to cool down first to think straight."

Sufyaan turned to face her then tried again,"Hello! Open the door!" But when again there was not reply he gave up. Zyva was sitting on the right side of the door so Sufyaan sat down on the left side of the door. 

They sat there is silence for few minutes then Sufyaan said, "I'm sorry Zyva." 

Zyva did not look up but nodded. "It's ok sir." 

"Please don't do such stunts again."

"After getting scolded so much by you who has the guts to do that again."

Sufyaan finally smiled. "That's good."

Zyva rolled her eyes. After some time Zyva said,"I'm sorry sir."

"It's ok. Just don't repeat it again. I'm not only talking about here but wherever you are make sure you leave on time."

"I will keep that in mind sir."

"Good."

Again silence consumed them. After few awkward minutes Sufyaan said, "Zyva you should call your parents and inform them. I'm sure they are worried."

"My Parents are in India. I live with my uncle here."

"Oh ok. Call him then."

"Yeah I will do that now." 

Zyva pulled her phone out from her bag to call her uncle, "Oh no."

"What happened?" Sufyaan asked finally looking at Zyva. 

"My phone is dead."

"You can use my phone." Sufyaan said putting his hand inside his pocket. But he did not find his phone there. He frowned and checked all his pockets then closed his eyes,"Ya Allah."

"What happened sir? Even your phone is dead?"

"No idea. Maybe I left it at home."

"And you realised it now?"

"I was worried and disturbed so I didn't notice that earlier."

"Ok."

They sat in complete silence for another couple of minutes. But when Zyva could not take that silence any more and she said, "Sir this new project. Can you tell me more about it?" 

"Zyva I'm just not in a mood to work or talk about it."

"Sorry."

"It's ok. I'm sorry as well."

They again sat in silence for few minutes and then Sufyaan looked at his wrist watch for the tenth time. 

"Ten minutes." Zyva said.

"What?"

"We are stuck here from past ten minutes."

"What? You must be joking. I'm sure it's more than thirty minutes."

"Sir?" Zyva asked frowning.

"Fine. But it's just so much. Although I don't want to go home but I don't want to be here as well."

"So you were going to Kehara's."

"Mostly." Sufyaan said smiling but then suddenly his smile faded,"How do you know?"

"I don't know." Zyva said frowning. 

"Ok.That's weird." 

"I know."

Then again silence consumed them. They sat there for few minutes when Zyva couldn't take it any more and said,

"Sir we should do something.We cannot stay here all night."

"Yeah you are right."

Suddenly they heard some voice and they immediately stood up. Sufyaan looked through the transparent glass. 

"What the hell."

"What happened?"

"Maybe we have thieves here."