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Her Tai Jaan went her way leaving her at the restaurant and Mah Laaj was just sitting there thinking what to do next.

Urgh! I swear Allah Pak I'll kill this lady. She kept on getting on my nerves. She said it in the thin air while controlling her anger.

Mah laaj didn't know what to do next, she only has her phone. After thinking for quite some time she got an idea.

Aftab! Yes, I can call him. He could come and pick me up. How can I forget that geek? She let out a chuckle and called him.

In just 15 minutes he was standing out of the restaurant. He didn't ask her anything and just came upon hearing that she needed him.

They were on the way to University as Mah Laaj already called her father and told him that Umar's mother was going to drop her there as she has to give the invitations to her friends.

So we are not actually going to University, right? Aftab asked with hope in his eyes.

We are going to University Aftab. Uncle Qasim would pick me up from there. She tried to stop herself from laughing.

Yaar! That's not fair. You didn't come last time and now you're ditching me again. Aftab scoffed.

I told you that I was busy that day Aftab and trust me I'm very sorry about it. Mah Laaj asserted with puppy eyes.

Stop using this deadly weapon, Miss Khan. Aftab pointed his finger towards her eyes.

You're down! Yay, I knew it, it will work. She spewed it out in her baby tone.

Gosh, this girl is so smart. He chuckled.

Btw Mah Laaj what kind of invitations were you going to give to your "Beautiful" buddies?

He stresses over beautiful because he never liked them in the first place. He knew those were just taking advantage of her because Mah Laaj was Aftab's friend.

Mah Laaj started to perspire because she didn't tell Aftab that her marriage was tomorrow. She gulped her saliva slowly.

Umm... Aftab! I need to tell you something.

Aftab could feel the tension in her voice.

Is anything wrong Mah Laaj? He asked in concern while focusing on the road.

I'm getting married tomorrow. She said in haste and closed her eyes because she knew she would be hearing lots of screaming.

What!!!! And here Aftab goes.

You didn't tell me, you're best friend, Aftab Bukhari, about your marriage. Wah!!!!!!!! I seriously feel betrayed. His overdramatic personality came out jumping.

You know that why I didn't tell you. Because of this. Mah Laaj pointed at his attitude.

What? You're getting married tomorrow and I don't even get to be dramatic. Wow!

Okay, Miss Drama! Now enough. I told you now so let's call it a day. Mah Laaj wanted to stop that conversation right there.

I think you don't even want me to be there. Aftab was acting hurt and spewed it out but he didn't know that was the actual case.

When he didn't hear anything from Mah Laaj his eyes widened.

Seriously Mah Laaj! No!!!!! You won't be doing this again.

He remembered the old conversation where Mah Laaj told him not to come to her engagement ceremony because in her family they don't like boys to come over as girls' friends.

You know the situation Aftab. Why are you acting like this now? Mah Laaj tried to be reasonable but it was wrong.

I don't know you, Lady. Let me drop you in the corner as in our family we don't let strangers sit in our car. Aftab was not ready to let go.

But-

No!

Listen-

No!

Aftab-

No!

Okay fine drop me right in that corner. I don't wanna talk to you either. Mah Laaj said it while folding her hands over her chest in a crossway.

For a while, there was silence in the car but as it was Aftab he couldn't sit still without talking so he spoke up.

As a penalty, you will have to go out today for dinner with me. That's it. No bargaining. And if you don't, trust me I won't talk to you ever again. He put forward a good idea as he knew that Khan families are very strict.

Okay fine. She asserted it after thinking.

Yes! He gleamed.

After giving the invitations they were on the way to eat dinner in a very fine restaurant which Aftab booked just for them.

They stopped at a traffic signal from where Umar's sister was passing by. There was a boutique near that signal and she came there for her brother's wedding dress.

At first, she didn't believe that it was Mah Laaj but when she saw her getting off of the car she was shocked.

His sister couldn't able to see the boy face but she could clearly saw Mah Laaj's face.

Umar's sister tried to get inside the restaurant but it was Aftab who had booked the whole restaurant so the guard didn't let her in.

She tried to take the picture of them sitting but the boy was sitting facing his back to her.

Nonetheless, she took the picture and was ready to show it to her brother.

Mah Laaj came back to her house with Uncle Qasim after dinner with Aftab.

She didn't know what will be going to happen tomorrow but she was anticipating a lil. After all, getting married is a dream of every girl. She slept early as she didn't know when she would be able to sleep this peacefully again.

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The Night of Mah Laaj Wedding

Everyone was wearing their gears but Izza was not there. Minhaaj already told them that she ain't be participating in this mission as she was not in the right condition.

Ali was feeling guilty so does Saad. Because of them, she was not here.

I'm sorry Izza. I was speaking nonsense. Come back. I miss you, idiot. Ali texted Izza.

Izza can you forgive us for our rude behavior. I promise I'll give you my card for a whole month. Just come back. Saad messaged her too.

Minhaaj was noticing the down energy so to make sure no one would space out during the mission he said rather bossy and rudely.

I don't want anyone to die out there. No one is coming out of his disguise until I say so. Listen to my commands only and throw away all your feelings. If I saw anyone spacing out there I'll kill that person with my own hands even if our enemies don't. Is that clear? He uttered those words seriously because he meant all those words.

No more sweet treatment on his watch.

Yes Sir! Everyone shouted in unison.

Good! Now go and start the car. I'll be out in a minute. Minhaaj shu everyone away.

He put a strange recorder in front of the table and connected its open button with the main door.

So if anyone opens the door after Minhaaj left the recorder would start on its own.

Everyone settled down on their seats. The dog tags were given to Minhaaj. From now own Minhaaj was Black dog and others were Black stork. Their real identity was abandoned behind the world where they use to live.

Shortly they were infiltrating the farmhouse of Asad. Ali remembered when they were so devasted after Arzu's death that Izza nearly killed Asad with her car.

After that incident, Asad lost one leg and got the sympathy votes from the public. And now he was the Prime Minister. They stopped the smuggling and because of that black stork didn't know who was behind this smuggling in Pakistan.

Asad was part of that organization but the black stork needed to know the mastermind behind the organization. They got the tip that the Italian Mafia was involved but just because of her one mistake they needed one whole year to come back.

Brushing away all the thoughts Ali and others were walking in sewers slowly.

One of the sewers opened in the servant quarters. The plan was to take down as many people as they could without being noticed.

They would take the identity of Asad's men and mixed themselves inside them. After arriving under the servant's quarters Black Dog opened the sewer lid slowly and glimpsed the whole area.

Everything is clear! Hop now! Minhaaj said it with hand signs.

Ali and Saad joined their hands and Umar stood upon it. He climbed up and then gave Ali a hand to come up.

Now Ali was hanging upside down so Saad and Minhaaj could come up. They closed the lid and attached their back with walls.

Umar unlocked his laptop and started hacking the CCTV cameras or anything that was related to wifi and let them contact the outer world.

After struggling for 20 minutes, Umar gave them the thumbs up.

Catching a glimpse of the signal, Ali climbed the pipe and started to assemble the pieces of his 338 sniper rifle.

Minhaaj and the other two were ready to shoot down anyone in the sight.

Everyone scattered away and if you find the target, you know what is the code word. Minhaaj said in the earpiece in an indistinct voice but the squad heard it clear and sound.

Roger Black dog. Everyone muttered in unison.

There were tons of men guarding the place which was quite a shock for everyone.

Don't worry just sticks to the plan. Saad be careful. We don't need you to get hurt. Find a good spot for your rifle. Umar let's mixed ourselves. It's party time. Minhaaj said it and everyone understood.

Umar killed 15 men while Minhaaj killed 20. Saad was on 10 and Ali was on 11. Everything was going fine until Dildar Khan showed up.

He spotted both Ali and Saad positions and tried to shoot but missed one of them. Saad's shoulder got hurt.

Minhaaj and Umar covered them till they find a new place. Black stork was getting into a dangerous position but suddenly a bullet passed near Minhaaj ear and knocked down one of the Dildar Khan's men who was taking a shot on Umar.

It was none other than Izza.

I hope I'm not late black dog. A cheerful sound came into everyone's earpiece.

Lilly is that you? Ali shouted in the earpiece because he couldn't believe what he just heard.

Yeah! My friend Snoopy! It's me. She knocked down another man between their sweet talk.

They were behind the pillars and Umar was shocked to see Izza there.

Izza what're you doing here? You don't even know the plan. Are you on a suicidal mission or what? Umar growled as he didn't want Izza to be here.

Thanks to someone I heard all the plan on my way. Izza looked in Minhaaj's direction with a smile.

Umar got all the idea and just nodded whereas Minhaaj was busy asking Saad if he was alright or not.

There were sounds of gunshots everywhere. Dildar Khan injured his hand when Saad took a shot near his shoulder but missed and the bullet hit his hand of files.

Half of the files fell with a strange key. Dildar Khan ran away from there as the black stork told them who was the actual boss.

Minhaaj called the backup and soon they took it under their control. Every corner was searched but they couldn't find anything.

The files Dildar Khan left had nothing but just speeches of Asad.

Why would he take these speeches here? Something is not right. Umar, crack this thing we don't have time much. Minhaaj said it and tried to find the hole of the key.

Izza was stitching up Saad's wound and Ali was jumping in excitement to see Izza there.

This key looks old. Something like dungeon key. Minhaaj was muttering himself when something clicked in his mind.

Black stork assemble now. Find a dungeon. The door might be anywhere. Find it asap. Minhaaj gave them the order and everyone begin the new operation of finding the dungeon.

Saad was resting in the car.

This was Izza's department. She could notice small things that others couldn't. After three hours of search, no one couldn't find anything but something was bothering Izza. The was a tree covered in a lot of dust back in the corner. Izza went there and tried to knock on it when she heard the echoing pitch.

Black dog! She started yelling in happiness. This was the first time after Arzu's death she was looking genuinely happy.

Everyone rushed there to see what she has found.

Izza told them about the echo sound and everyone started searching the tree. Minhaaj found the keyhole down on the root of the tree.

He put that key inside and unexpectedly the ground opened. There were stairs till deep down. Izza, Umar and Minhaaj went down to check what's inside that dungeon. Ali was sent back to told them that they have found the dungeon.

Minhaaj and Umar were searching when Izza stopped right in front of a room. She was standing still as someone glued her down from the ground. Minhaaj ambled towards her.

Lilly get back to wor-

He couldn't complete his sentence after seeing a familiar body in front of him.

Minhaaj rushed and took her soulless body in his hands.

Mah Laaj! Mah Laaj!

CLIFFHANGER!

I know you guys have lots of questions about How Mah Laaj is there but I'll answer all that in the next chapter 😁

I'll tell the story of one year too so be ready!

Till then bye bye 😌❤️