Destined for One Another

Destined for One Another (4)

Mahinoor's P.O.V.

"Api, where are you going?" Roza asked, as I quickly threw my things in a bag,  yes I was packing for an emergency escape if Rehan could not think of a way to stop this whole thing then maybe taking Roza's advice wouldn't be so bad. Sure Baba and Amma will be furious at first but once they see me thriving and accomplishing everything then maybe. they will understand what I was trying to tell them in the first place. 

"This is just a backup plan, Roza," I reply, "I am not going anywhere, for now."

"For now meaning? Api, you know that suggestion was for before Rehan Bhai showed up right?" She said concerned, "Api if you run away now, everything will be ruined."

"Like I said Roza this is just a backup plan," I turned towards her, "Last night, his girlfriend called me."

The color drained from her face, "Rehan's girlfriend?"

"Mhm," I smirked at her waving my phone in her face, "And because of Baba's extra security on my phone she did not know everything gets recorded. I can use this as leverage on Rehan for him to take a stand. I have never seen a 32-year-old man so helpless, and if he can't even take a stand for himself then how will he help and support me in the future?"

"Api that is not fair," Roza said firmly, "You know what the pressure feels like, how many times have you stood for yourself and nothing works? I am sure Rehan Bhai has tried the same."

Maybe she was right, maybe she was wrong all I know is that right now I have leverage, "Want to hear our conversation?"

"Sure,"  Roza said sitting down on her bed infront of me, 

Quickly hitting the play button I rest it on my lap, 

"As-salamu alaykum," I answered cautiously unaware of the number 

"Wa alaykumus salam," She replied,

"Who is this?" I asked, 

"Alizeh, Rehan's girlfriend." 

My stomach began to churn nervously, "Why are you calling me?"

"Say no," She said firmly, "Rehan and I love each other, and this arrangement is baseless, you know that."

"I know, but I have tried everything to drill it into our parent's mind. It. is not like I want to marry him either. Rehan should let Massi and Masard know but he is not."

Alizeh sighed, "He still hasn't told them about me?"

"No, I have told him to tell them because if he does then this stupid arrangment will be over. I do not know what is holding him back to do so, but he is hesitant."

"Then you do it."

"Please, Abba and Ammi worship the ground he steps on, they will never believe me."

"So this conversation is useless?" She asked disappointedly, 

"Pretty much,"

"I thought you would understand what I am going through."

"I am sorry," 

Alizeh sighed, "Khuda Aafiz,"

"Khuda Aafiz,"

"Ya Allah," Roza said looking up at me, "She has some guts calling you and asking you to spill the truth about their relationship."

"I know, it was a desperate move but this is perfect blackmail for Rehan. It is better that he lets Khala and Khalu know before I tell Abba and Ammi and I have proof now."