Zaira's POV

"She actually told me that I am not allowed to meet you anymore  I mean who dose she think she is?" I said stressing the word allowed.

"She is your sister just listen to her for a few days and then she will kind of let it go, It's not like she is going to stop us from meeting at the collage right" Veer said.

I was sitting in my room after a huge fight with my sister and talking to Veer on the phone was the only thing that helped me keep my sanity in this crazy horror show that my life has become. 

"You don't understand Veer my sister keeps a watch on me 24/7 she can keep us apart for life if she wants to forget meeting at collage she will probably find out I called you tonight by tomorrow morning and take away my phone or something" 

The breeze made my hair flow as I was sitting near the window, I hugged myself to keep me warm, I so wish Veer was here to give me hug I missed him a  lot, I really needed someone now.

"Don't worry we will figure something out, not one can keep me away from you anyways" 

"Can you believe she thinks I will actually hurt Zara, seriously can you believe it I didn't even eat dinner because of her and now I am really hungry........"

"Open your handbag"

"Why?" 

"Just do as I say"

I reached for my handbag and after searching it I found a small box of chocolates inside it.

"Chocolates? When did you keep it in here?" I asked with a smile.

"When you were busy eating half of it"

"Veer........" I began saying when I suddenly saw my sister walking outside now where the hell is she going in the middle of the night? I decided to follow her. "Veer I will call you back" I said as I cut the call and rushed outside. I slowly walked behind her only to find her with a guy which is really strange because my sister didn't even have so much as a fling as far as I know.

"Kabir what the hell is wrong with you, how dare you come back here after what you did?" Zakira asked.

Now who the hell is this guy why does he look a bit familiar ? 

"What is wrong with me?  What is wrong with you? The way you behaved at the police station today was just crazy" 

"What were you even doing there and why do you care how I behave?"

I do remember seeing him at the police station but who is he?

"You have changed Zakira"

"And only you know why"

 My sister said in a serious tone. This was so unlike her she seemed to melt when she was around him. Her crazy bitchy persona disappeared in a second as soon as she met him.

"Don't you ever come back here" My sister said and walked away, I hid behind a tree so that she couldn't see me. Who the hell is this guy? I really have to find that out really soon.
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Emma's POV

I wake up a jolt as a loud deafening noise interrupts my cherished sleep. Of course I know the sound. I just wish it is not something ominous this time.

I sigh pushing off my duvet and stretch my lazy limbs. Climbing down my comfy bed, I tie my hair in a hand bun as I take slow steady steps to the patio. And so my guess is right.

"And so Princess Aurora is awake from her deep slumber, huh?" Eliot taunts me. Her hands clutched the gun tightly. She was playing some shit aim game.

"Who could have slept in the presence of this sound?" I shout at her. She smiled.

She fixes her target afar at a board fixed at a tree and is again about to pull a trigger.

"Eliot stop. The neighbors are sleeping right!" I cry.

"This is a licensed gun. Why do I need to be afraid?"

"Its not about being afraid.. It's just..."

"Am I secretary of my neighborhood? Why would I care? And if you care then please install sound proof rooms in their houses with your shit Daddy's shit loads of money"

I grimace at her words. She is so blunt and arrogant. There was no need to taunt me on this subject. I understand she hates Daddy for this reason but she should have learnt and I...anyway..is kinda bitchy fool..

"I better leave. I have classes". I speak she hardly turns to me.

"Eat the breakfast!"

Jesus I will starve rather than eating the food she made.

"My friends are waiting in the cafeteria" I add. She hardly listens. I don't care anyway..

Adya's POV

Today we are sitting in an empty classroom waiting for Emma. Since her role in the report was not that of a photographer, I and Parth decided to discuss, analyze and brainstorm some vital points. I cradle Parth's pen between my teeth as I glance over my scribbled notes in the paper.

Possible suspects

1)Steve Wilson (High)
2)Anurag Pandey (Moderate)
3)Zaira Manzoor Veer Singh..

I turn to Parth to ask something but surprisingly he grimaced watching me.

"What?" I ask.

"Can you stop eating my pen?" He smiles politely. I embarrassingly pull the pen out of my mouth. A playful grin flickers his lips.

"Can we discuss now?"

"Oh yes"

"You have not attached degree of suspicion beside their names?"

I find him pointing at Zaira-Veer's name. I eye him surprisingly.

"Although my gut says something is fishy but after that diary....umm.. I don't think so Zaira...."

"Can I know why are you taking my name?". Parth and I exchange curious stares to find Zaira Manzoor with a flashy smile greeting us..

"Speak of the devil and devil is here". Parth rolls his eyes.

"Why are you behaving like a heartbroken and cheated on ex lover?"Zaira asks frowning. Parth squints.

"You were eavesdropping my private conversation with my boyfriend" Zaira turns to me "I don't mind anyway but you people's jumping to conclusion irks me like hell". She rolls her eyes and takes the seat next to me while she fidgets her fingers.

"I want to help you guys" She lands her stare on the two of us, one by one, awaiting a reply.

"You think we are running a charitable institution here that we are gonna appoint anyone and everyone?" He sneered. I pat his arm..

"What Adya? This is college newspaper for the month and we cannot take the help of people who are good for nothing" He speaks. Zaira narrows her eyes. I get it. Parth is way too obnoxious to her even Krish too.

"I didn't say I will write or click. I will just help you in investigating that's all. Articulating into words is your task" She replies.

"I think she is right" I nod my head turning to Parth "I think there are certain instances where only you could help us so..."

"So....done?" Zaira giggles like a teen lad. I smile.
She pulls my cheeks chuckling. "I love you jellybean". Parth and I stare at her with astound eyes. Was that even Zaira Manzoor for real?

She picks her Jimmy Choo mini bonbon bag and carries herself out of the room.

Parth's POV

I swear I feel like banging my own head on the table for what Adya did just now. I mean....I know I at times do express my contempt and frustration at her father on her but....what the fuck was that?

What on earth could she do to help this investigation.

"Why Adya?" I ask.

"Look in certain situations we might need entry into the Manzoor Mansion which only she could provide us the opportunity too" She speaks making me stupefied.

"Adya" I whisper leaning closer.

"Huh?"

"You're amazing. In fact beyond amazing"

Her face flush again. She looks down probably my remark made her coy or the sensual way with which I utter her name. At times I feel like words elope my lips on seeing her. But I know how to express, don't I?

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Emma's POV

I rushed as fast as I could in these stupid heels .Why did Krish had to stay at home today?Look at all the trouble I had to go through without him jeez It's been just an hour without him and I already feel like I am dying. God I am so late Adya is going to kill me today. I said as I rushed faster but I was totally taken aback when I saw Zaira coming out of our office room now what was she doing here? 

"Hey Emma I was looking for you" 

"Really?" I asked confused.

"Ya I wanted to thank you for what you did for me yesterday so I got two tickets to this really expensive spa and I thought you would like to come with me after class"

"Oh......Zaira even though that sounds amazing unfortunately I have to say no because I have plans with Adya maybe some other time"

"Ya of course" Zaira said and walked away.

Wow that was weird, I thought as I walked inside the room to the shock of my life —Adya was kissing Parth.

Wait wait?

Adya was kissing Parth?
The girl I asked to talk with my next supposed date was in turn kissing him. Like really kissing him?

Just a kiss?

Ofcourse not,Parth had a thing for her and I could see that in his eyes. And if she liked him she could have told me.

Weren't you a fool to consider that she would be your bestfriend after Krish,you stupid Emma?

I saw his hands running through her hair as they smooched intensely,like they were making out in the college.His lips clasping hers and me?

I am the spectator?

They were so lost in the kiss they didn't even notice me. In anger I turned to leave only to hit my head on the door.

"Aww..." 

"Oh my...Emma"  Adya said.

I gave her a dirty look and walked outside.

"Emma wait...." I heard her call from behind but I avoided her as I caught up to Zaira.

"Hey Zaira"

"Hey"

"Actually my plans with Adya just got cancelled so let's just go get that spa" I said.

"Perfect" Zaira said excited we shook hands as Adya stood there watching.