SHAHRIYAR. POV

اداس  ہوں پر تجھ سے ناراض نہں
تیرے دل میں ہوں تیرے پاس نہں
جھوٹ کہوں تو سب کچھ ہے میرے پاس
سچ کہوں تو تیرے سوا کچھ بھی پاس نہں

(I am sad but not angry with you
I'm in your heart but not around you
If I lie, I have everything
To be honest, I have nothing but you)

تمنا سے نہں تنہائُئ سے ڈرتے ہیں
پیار سے نہں ُرسوائ سے ڈرتے ہیں
ملنے کی چاہت تو بہت ہے مگر
ملنے کے بعد کی جدائ سے ڈرتے ہیں

(I'm not afraid of desire, I'm afraid of loneliness
I'm not afraid of love but of shame to love you
I have a lot of desire to meet you but
Afraid of separation after meeting you)

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I scribbled these verses in the reverie that when I came to my senses I was appalled by my hands.

Why this is happening to me lately? I can't let myself be distracted by her memories.

I shoved my hair backward in dismay when I harked a knock on my door. Fixing my hair I replied "Yes"

Sir Asad Bukhari is here to meet you. I've let him be seated in the sitting room.

I looked at my watch and grinned.
That was fast. I murmured to myself.

Go and arrange some tea for him. I'll be down in a moment.

Ambulating towards my mirror I looked at myself.

Pitch-dark Shalwar and Kameez was looking good on me.

I came down the stairs as Asad Bukhari was waiting for me in anxiety. I was grimacing while walking towards him.

I sat on my chivalrous U-shape raven leather sofa with one of my leg was on the other while my back was relaxing against the sofa head.

How did you remember this lower slave of yours Asad Sahab? I grinned while asserting it.

Do you know Shakir got abducted by those filthy rats? Asad spewed out in resentment.

That can not be possible. Shakir instructed me not to show up and that he'll manage it on his own. How can this happen? I can't believe this. I've to call him. I pretended as I care for Shakir but only my heart knows how pleased I was because I could eventually work with Asad Bukhari. Shakir was the ladder towards Asad Bukhari.

I dialed his number but I know I can't contact him. I threw my phone in outrage as the phone was switched off.

After coming here one thing I learned was masquerading. I can rein my feelings however I wish. Asad got up from his seat and lay his hand over my shoulder.

Don't worry we will take revenge of Shakir. I've sent my men to dig about those undercover spy. They will momentarily convey to me the data about them. He blew out the cigarette smoke from his mouth and tried to be sincere with his concern but only I know how phony he came off.

This was a new drama to check whether or not I was involved in this. All he love was " Money and Power " and I'm likewise.

I simply nodded while showing him my fake wrath that was making my eyes red.

Don't be angry it's Shakir's fault to get caught, Shery. Apart from revenge, we can not halt the delivery. I wish you to go and hand over those drugs and girls to Rehmaan Sahab. We've already lost 50 crores worth of deal because of Shakir. You're the right hand of him and the most eligible guy for this job. Don't let me be disappointed by your work. He uttered it and ambulated out of the room.

I looked at his reflection in the mirror in front of me. I closed my eyes for some seconds and a beautiful face appears in front of me. I hastily opened my eyes and looked around.

Why are you bothering me right now? I've no feelings left inside me. I'm a demon like them it's better that you stay away from a person like me.

I brushed off all my thoughts and walked towards my study space.

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Around midnight I was at the location where we will be going to deliver the drugs and girls to Rehmaan Sahab.

Rehmaan Pottwari, a 45 year old guy who loves to sleep with innocents damsels that are under 18. To his theory, those damsels carry an odor of absolute flower. He sells girls and drugs all over the world. He's the no 1 in the underworld. Many people are affrighted to encounter him.

I was waiting for his men to get these two trucks away from me as this was getting on my nerves.

Shakir was merely the ladder towards Asad Bukhari. I always wished to work around Asad. Now that I earned the chance I want to do a better job for him.

I saw two men were coming my way with a big black man shawl over their faces.

Are you the replaced guy? One man inquired me.

Yes! I answered in only one word because I could feel two eyes fixed on my back. I want that guy in front of me.

Okay here take this 300 million and go away. He tried to give me the briefcase but I cut off him from the hand sign.

Asad Sahab said " 500 million or you'll get nothing ". I proposed a deal.

But we've information that these two trucks worth 300 Million. Are you trying to pull some strings? Then I'm sorry to say this won't work for Rehmaan Sahab people. He spewed out in anger.

Okay, fine.

I tapped the truck beckoning them to set off and was about to walk ahead when both of them got panicked by my bravery

Where the hell are you going? One of them tried to grab my collar but I twist his hand on the other side while being calm.

First never come to my collar otherwise what will happen to you I can't give the guarantee and the second is you told me that you guys will not be buying these so we are going back.

I gave them an answer with a straight face. The other guy hesitated to hit me as his partner's hand was in my grip who was shouting like a maniac. I have just put my 20 percent strength in that grip.

Leave the hand. I harked a blaring voice approaching from behind. I looked back and left that person's hand when I spotted who was coming my way.

None other than Rehmaan Pottwari. I smirked inside but showed my serene expression.

Salam Sahab! I spewed out with a smile.

He did not give me any response and give a kick to both of his people.

Are we here for the fighting, you bastards? Get both trucks and do not show your face to me again. He said it and whirl on his feet to face me.

You're the new guy. Don't you know my deal with Asad was done in 300 million? He inquired rather calmly.

I know that sir. I also gave him a one line answer.

Can I know the reason behind 500 million? I heard him saying this with a smirk.

Because Asad Sahab didn't calculate the right amount. First these 50 girls worth more than 300 million. Second the drugs worth around 190 million. Bringing out these two trucks under the police force nose worth a lot. I did not even add the expenditure of the goods they had eaten in our farmhouse. I asserted with my enticing smile.

I could tell that this vary guy is impressed by my sharp-witted opinion.

Sharp! I like it

Thank you.

Why don't you join my gang? I can give you a higher spot in my gang with lots of girls in bed. He winked towards me.

I clenched my fist tightly not to break this guy's mouth.

This sounds good but I can't. I am a loyal servant. I asserted with a thin line smile.

I don't know how Asad got such a brilliant guy like you. You worth more than this. He tried to bribe me but all was in vain.

What if I give you more than what Asad is offering you?

Sorry sir my answer is still the same. Hearing these words his facial expressions changed.

Here take your 500 million and go away. Tell Asad that you passed the test. Rehmaan Sahab said and walked towards his car.

I knew this was a test the moment when he stepped out of his car just to see someone like me. People like me always get changed in every delivery time. So it was easy to think that the underworld no 1 don get down because of Asad.

After getting money I called someone from my second number that no one knew about.

Tomorrow at 4 pm. I just said this and declined the call.

Driving my car towards my house I received a call from a mental asylum.

Sir Miss Hania has been discharged from the hospital. Her brother signed the discharge papers in the morning when I was not around. I am sorry sir.

I just said okay and threw my phone out of the window in wrath.

After parking my car at the side of the road I punched the car wheel with my full might.

This idiot boy. I gave him the most important file and here he took Hania back in danger.

I pushed the hair back from both hands in annoyance and put my head over the steering wheel.

7 years! I have spent 7 years away from my family and Hania just to get that file. Now I am so close to achieving my goal but the step Hania's brother took might be a disadvantage for me.

I was continuously boobing my head on the wheel when an idea came into my mind.

I think It's time for me to go back I guess. I beamed while thinking about the plan.

Salam everyone! So after so long I finally posted the chapter phew🤧

I hate studying for exams🙃 but as a student, I can't do anything. Enough of my ranting now tell me how was the chapter?

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Even tho it's obvious but still answer everyone

" who is Shahriyar?"

And how he knows that Hania is out of the mental asylum?

What is he planning? Any idea?

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