Emma's POV

I toss the coke into the bin as I ordered Krish to bring me another.

"You think I'm your secretary?" Krish squinted.

"Please please Krish"I pleaded with puppy eyes "You are my best best best friend,aren't you?" I pouted. He rolled his eyes to me as he reluctantly heads to the cafeteria counter. I giggle at his obedience. I love this disobediently obedient side of my best friend.

Two days had passed since Zara Manzoor went missing and Anurag's suspension. Jeez. Was I really drooling over this man? Bloody Pedeophilic .

Anyways from the Anurag clue and...obviously my Dad,we have no other suspicion at front although Krish is of the opinion that we are merely wasting our precious times here. He said that he knew Zara well and she was as moody as her sister so probably she had boarded somewhere in isolation without informing anyone. Although my gut feelings do not agree with him. It is waving a red flag.

Krish returned to our fixed favorite spot where the four of us— The photographer and writer pairs are sitting. He slams the can on the coffee table as I sneered. "Appoint me in Wilson Industries then" He spoke taking his seat. Parth laughed at his words. Assholes!
Why did he laugh? I did not find Krish funny!

I turn to Adya for support but her eyes were glued to the phone screen which scrolled at the touch of her fingertips.

She isn't the sort of girl to busy herself in phone all day. That was me. Christ! She and I are polar opposites but right from the day one,since I had bumped into her,I had fetched a homely vibe from her.

"Adya you are not supporting me?" I pout.

"Huh?" She mumbles turning her head up "Sorry Emma I was searching for Anurag in Facebook but he had deactivated it seems"

"And Instagram too" Parth speaks tapping the table softly.

"Does this bastard has a face to show up in public?" I scowl.

"That's enough okay?" Krish intervened "Zara Manzoor is not 15 for Heaven's sake and he was not raping her. You guys saw the messages, she gave him the consent to bang her"

"Whats with you Krish?" Adya asks "You are always frowning whenever we discuss the case."

"Because it is not a fucking case Adya". Krish scoffed "A spoilt kid of a billionaire had a mood swing and moved somewhere in self isolation and moreover you guys are discussing this damn thing all the fucking time. I get a headache man"

An eerie silence besieged the table as none of us spoke. Krish had seemed to offend Adya by his words and this time I cannot defend him. I hate him for being this cranky.

"Zaira and Zara are UN-identical twins not only face but also nature" Parth spoke after this brief pause "She wasn't a girl with random mood swings every hour. She mostly stayed silent immersed in her music or basketball. She hardly interacted"

Krish kept silent. He knew Parth had a point.

"I know Krish that you adored Professor Anurag but.."I stop searching for words "I am not saying he is behind this but he has been screwing his students. He touched Diya without her consent. He deserved this. And regarding Zara. Well I really don't know why would a silent and shy girl harbor BDSM fantasies" honestly I have no such fantasies as of now.

"Whatever" He mouthed, frowning at me.

That's like my baby girl.

"You're cutttieeepiee Krish" I pull his cheeks thereby enraging him more. Oops. I love doing that since childhood.

"What if I slit your tongue" Krish spoke feigning hotness. Hotness and him? Lol.

"What if I chop your balls" I retaliated.

Adya and Parth exchange confused-terrified glances. Anybody would. As much Krish and I had been there to lift each other up in times of dismay,we also leave no stone UN-turn to pull each other's legs.

"If you two are done with each other then can I borrow your friend for a discussion" Parth said to me. Oh no he mocked me just.

"Whats this confidential discussion?" Adya interrogated.

"Nothing confidential Adya" Parth addressed her, pronouncing her name softly "Our football match is approaching so we need to discuss about that" .Okay so that explains everything although at times I envy how cutely Parth approach Adya. Such a bitch I am.

"Okay then you guys leave" I spoke feigning splendor "We have some girly talks to finish". Parth laughed and Krish sneered as the two of them headed out.

"Girly talks, really Emma?" Adya chuckled.

"Why are you so secretive?" I ask.

"Me? No no. I have nothing to hide. My whole life has been a big dull event,so no secrets"

"Let me guess you never had a boyfriend"

"Nah.Loved a guy in high school but he never loved me back but I am past that now. Mom has taught me how fast these men can change colors"

"True"I scoff "These men are freaking chameleon"

"What about you?another breakup?"

"The 5th one"I sigh "You might be judging me but I am not dishonest. I did everything in my power to keep them. I don't know if I loved them or not but at least I was loyal"

"Hey" She put her head on mine "No one is judging you okay? You have the right to determine who is right for you and for that test drive is compulsory". I laugh at her weird metaphor.

"Until one day you find a man of your dreams"

"How does a man of dreams look like Adya?"

"Umm"

"Maybe like Parth?" I grinned. She was amused at my words as though she did not see it coming. She blinked repeatedly making me laugh at her.

"You're crushing on him?" She asked.

"I don't know. But he is cute, shy and reserved unlike the jerks I dated. Maybe I should know him better"

"Ask him out"

"You will do that on my behalf Adya"

"What? No no"

"Please I know you can convince him for a coffee date with me"

"Are you shy?" She arched her brows up interrogating.

"Maybe I'm". I laugh which contagiously spread to her lips as well. She mouthed an assuring Okay then..

Parth's POV

After minutes of stroll around the field Krish and I had reached a mutual consensus to call the captain. The captain like usual wasn't picking the call. Apart of the two of us, three other guys are also standing in the ground waiting for the captain.

"I don't think he'll pick up the call bro" said a guy.

"Let me try for the one last time" Krish spoke drawing the phone close to his ear. Such a callous captain of ours. The match is just a week ahead and he...ughhh..why didn't Krish take the captaincy?

"Hello". Krish's eyes flickered up as something came up from the other side. thank god.

"Why aren't you here? We were supposed to have a meeting right about the practice timings?"

Krish listened with furrowed eyebrows as he sighed. "I did not know that" he said "I'll figure out.hmm bye"

The annoyance on his face just expanded. He clearly looked pissed off.

"What did he say?"I asked.

"He isn't feeling well today and he said he had informed Veer about that."He exhaled anxiousness "Says we should talk it over with Veer"

"You went to meet him yesterday right? Why isn't he here today?"

Krish snickered at my words. I hated that. "We have lost our friend long ago why don't you see that Parth?"

His words now ambiguous sounding. I know he's mad at Veer but we had a goddamn match ahead of us and its freaking important.

Sensing my query, Krish steps forward "Veer did not even come to see me. His diabolical girlfriend expressed how much he loathes us and is disinterested to meet me"

Okay. That's enough! These Mazoors had a signature way of ruining things. My father's life,Our friendship with Veer and now this.

I could literally sense my hands balling into a fist while I fumed in anger. Who in actual fuck did that big billionaire bitch think of herself as?

She needed to know who she actually was.

Zaira's POV

I was sure that Veer did not expect me wearing his gifted pastel pink dress in college. Guess what?I did not expect it myself too.

But my inner goddess does things out of my box just for him.

Pastels aren't really my thing. Deep mystical shades mostly black or red are something I love to adorn myself with. They so define me. Dark and dank. But for that million dollar smile of his, I can come out of my usual disposition.

"Thank you" He whispers "For wearing this even if you didn't like it" Now yes, We love surprising each other with random presents even on no occasion but when he bought me this. I literally yelled at him asking if he considered me a girl of candies and dolls like others. Veer, being him,didn't fight back and like usual it melted my stoned heart like a fucking ice cream.

"Why pink Veer?" I ask.

"It brings out the adorable and cute version of Zaira. I have had enough of my sizzling sexy you. I want this version of you more which is only for me"

Fuck me. This guy is making me fall for him again and again. He pulled my nose kissing them. I scrunch my nose pretending to be frowning, my inner goddess on the other hand is going head over heals for him.

Someone cleared his voice.

Veer and I restore to our normal as I turn back to face Parth. Moment spoiler.

"Yes Mr. Parth how can I spice up your dull life?" I speak flashing a fake smile.

"By shutting down your bitchy mouth" He scowled." I am here to talk to Veer"

"Parth" Veer retorts "Talk to her with respect she is a woman"

Although I hate this sexist remark,I love my boyfriend for defending. He is a calm & timid guy unless someone raises a finger on me, he is the worst then. Burn girls. This pure boyfriend material is all mine.

"Let him speak Veer. Just because I come with a vagina why should he filter his mouth?" I spoke. Parth squinted.

"Listen you bitch I'm not Krish to listen to your gibberish silently and I am not Veer either to carry your tantrums. So keep aside your bitchy cocky self for a second"

"Parth"

"You are blindfolded by love Veer, why can't you see that these Manzoors equate destruction and nothing else"

"You are here to avenge your father by brainwashing him?". Okay I know I had hurted him. But he was speaking too much and my witty mouth spills the unfiltered truth, what can I do?

Parth's already reddened eyes now moistened. He was hurt. Krish now came running in the scenes and stood behind him.

"Parth stop let her go" Krish tried to pacify.

"A stone hearted bitch born to a pair of fucked up parents dealing with their own ruined marriage and siblings who even stay aloof from you. Do you know what Zaira? I pity you. You may have a million bucks in your bank account but you are alone. Nobody in this college likes you except your shithead boyfriend and no one else. You have no friends either. Because you are a bitch. A diabolical bitch and no amount of money could buy you the warmth of a company" Parth spoke in a volume not loud enough to call for other's attention.

But loud enough to slash my heart with a thousand arrows. Why? Because whatever he spoke was fucking right. I am a lonely bitch. My parents are fighting everyday. Zakira and Zara do not give a damn to me. No one is my friend here and Veer. Well his friends too do stop contacting him for me.

I blink my eyes several times. No!No! nobody should see tears brimming in my eyes. NO! Zaira you are not crying here.

"You are a bossy queen"My inner goddess negotiates "You'll not cry"
In vain.

"Fuck off" I mouth which sound more like a whisper as I storm out.

.....

Veer's POV

"Zaira wait...." I said but she rushed away.

"You really think she cares about what I said?" Parth asked.

"See this is the problem with you Parth, this is the problem with everyone.you guys just assume that she don't have any feelings"

"I can't believe you are taking her side, She didn't even let you meet Krish yesterday" 

"Can you blame her? You guys left me the moment I started dating her if you never gave her a chance then how can you expect her to giver you a chance? You know I don't wanna talk to you even" 

I said and rushed away.I looked here and there desperate to find Zaira finally I spotted her standing in a corner turning her back towards me, I couldn't see her face but I knew she was crying, I went to her and hugged her from behind.

"Hey"

Her tears fell on my hand and I felt my heart shatter.

"Please don't cry" I said.

"You should go back to your friends I am a mess which you don't have to handle"

"But I love handling you"

She turned towards me and hugged me tight. 

"Let's get out of here" I said.

She looked at me confused.

"We have lectures to attend"

"Oh come on make up some believable excuse" 

She smiled. I took her hand and walked away.

***

Zaira's POV

"I am telling you I am gonna trip and fall" I said trying to get Veer's hands off my eyes.

"You won't fall I got you.....just don't open your eyes I wanna surprise you"

"But I know we are at the waterfalls"

"But you don't know which waterfalls"

"Obviously we are at the Kempty falls"

"Why? Why would you ruin it" 

He said removing his hand and turning back in anger. God he looks super cute when he is angry.

"Wow" I said noticing the beautiful wonder in front of me this was one of my favorite spots  I used to come here all the time with Zara when we were kids.

"I almost forgot how beautiful this place was, Its a bit chilly though" 

I said and soon felt a Jacket being placed on my shoulders. I looked at Veer who was now standing behind me and Smiled.

***

Adya's POV

"For the last time Parth I am not into BDSM or anything that comes under that category" 

"You must be into something Kink" Parth said with a smirk.

"No just classic........love making" I said as my face heated up.

"Oh then why do you have such a wide knowledge about BDSM?" He asked narrowing his eyes at me.

"If you would have used half of the brain you use in figuring out my sex life into the case you might have solved it by now"

"Or perhaps you may not have such an active sex life"

"Okay fine I read erotic novels" I said and Parth started laughing. 

"Hey don't judge me I am single, lonely, hopelessly romantic and desperate for love"

Parth tried to hold his laughter but still chuckled.

"Don't act like you don't watch Porn" I said.

"I don't"

"Ah...classic guy response" I said rolling my eyes.

"At least I don't call it love making BDSM queen"

I looked at him with an open mouth as I took a pen from the table and threw it at him.

"Hey Guys" Emma said coming inside.

"Thank god you are here" I said.

Parth handed me back my pen.

"So I talked to a few girls, and came to the conclusion that professor Anurag is the biggest asshole alive but he have no motive to hurt Zara" Emma said.

"So we should do some digging" Parth said.

"I have an idea" I said holding Parth's hand in excitement only to suddenly regret my action and let go. "I.....have an idea" I said looking at Emma.

***

Zaira's POV

"We should go back" I said looking at Veer who was leaning on the driving seat and was staring at me. "What are you looking at?" I asked as I ate the chocolate we bought.

"Nothing........you keep smiling like this okay" Veer said.

"Okay" I smiled as I finished my chocolate.

"Hey....you ate all of it, I wanted some" Veer said making a face.

"Oh.....is that so?"

I said as I climbed to the driving seat and sat on his lap facing him. He looked at me shocked as I cupped his face and kissed him slow. His hands automatically went into my hair then slowly slide down onto my shoulders, He broke the kiss to lean towards me slightly bite my earlobe I moaned as I held onto his shoulders as he planted kisses on my neck. I pushed the seat back to make us more comfortable as his hands went to my back to unzip my dress.

***

Adya's POV

I don't know why mom wanted me home so soon I mean I only stay back after if I really have to dishearten I started walking back home but that was when I saw Zaira and Veer coming in through the gates, where the hell did they go during the middle of the day? I decided to follow them and find out. I saw them walking into the cafeteria I peeped in through the window and saw the cafeteria was almost empty they took the seat near the window, so I hid behind the wall nearby and listened to them.

"Thanks for today, you really know how to cheer me up" Zaira said.

"You know what I was thinking?" Veer asked.

"What?"

"Now that Zara is gone we should proceed to the second part of our plan"

I was totally shocked after what I heard, Oh my god these two are behind Zara's missing. What did they do to her. I ran out of there to find Parth and tell him about this he would know what to do. I ran inside to our office room while I was running I crashed onto Krish.

"Oh god you okay?" Krish asked worried.

"I am....sorry....." I said.

"Are you okay you look worried?" Krish asked.

I took a deep breath and started explaining the situation to Krish.

***

"Krish please relax we should not come to any conclusions" I said as I rushed behind Krish who was walking angrily to find Veer and Zaira. Suddenly we were then walking through the hallway, Krish rushed to them and held Veers collar and pinned him to a wall nearby.

"What the fuck let him go" Zaira shouted.

"What did you do to her?" Krish shouted.

"Krish please relax" I said as I looked around to find students gathering around us. But before Veer reply to Krish's question we heard a horrifying scream of a girl. All the students rushed to that direction, Krish let Veer go and we also ran to find out what happened.

***

We saw a group of student's gathered around, I saw Parth standing there I went to him.

"What happened?" I asked.

"I have no Idea' He said as both of us pushed through the crowd to find out what happened my hands and legs went cold at what I saw next, Zara Mazoor's lifeless body laid in front of us. Terrified I looked away I held onto Parth and hid my face in his chest as he held me tried to console me.