VEILS OF ROSE

CHAPTER 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

*AUTHORS POV*

There comes a moment in life when after deciding to a particular thing and you're ready to go ahead with it but when the time comes, you think again about doing that thing. It was the same situation in Asma's case, who was going through the same dilemma. She has decided to take Ishaan with her to the hospital to visit his father but now was pondering on her decision. "I'm too nervous. What if he gets angry with me? Will he scold me or worse if he stops talking to me? Are you listening or not?" Said Asma on the phone in between her rants. "Don't be a spoilsport, and you've been ranting like this for the past thirty minutes. I'm seriously fed up, shut your mouth, and relax. Go to Ishaan now and get done with it, rather than thinking about it repeatedly. Okay, now bye. I have work to do." Said Sara before hanging up. "Such a bestie I have." said Asma, staring at her phone. "Asma, my dear, don't be so tensed. Just go for it." Said Asma encouraging herself.

She dialled Ishaan's number, making the call to ring. As soon as she heard his voice her all the confidence went down the drain. "Hey, Maara." Said Ishaan. "Shaan, I want you to pick me up from my office." Said Asma and cut the call immediately, making him confused. "What's the matter with her suddenly?" Murmured Ishaan staring at his phone. He picked up his car keys and made his way to the parking before telling his assistant of him leaving and won't be able to attend the meetings and to postpone it. Asma smacked her head at her words. "Why am I behaving so dumb today?" Whined Asma. Reaching her office, Ishaan messaged her of him standing in front of her office building. She rushed out before texting Armaan of her leaving for the day with Ishaan. Ishaan was waiting for her in his car. She entered his car, "Why did you drive with your injured hand? I totally forgot about your hand being injured." Said Asma, narrowing her eyes at him. "It's fine, Maara. Moreover, it isn't paining much like yesterday." Said Ishaan.

"Get out!" Said Asma, making him shocked. "What??" Asked Ishaan alarmed. "You stupid, I said to get out of the car and get on my seat. I'll be one driving." Said Asma to which nodded in understanding. He did as she said, and Asma started her drive. "BTW, where are we going? Are you taking me on a date, Maara?" said Ishaan, asking her. "Be quiet, and no, we aren't going on a date. You'll get to know soon." Said Asma looking at him. She drove to the route of the hospital, making him puzzled. "Why are we at the hospital, Maara? Are you alright?" said Ishaan before asking her ( P.s. I'm getting a feeling Déjà vu.😁😁 Remember when Roshni was in the hospital? Ishaan did the same thing with her...🤣😙😏😏 ) "Sh! Be quiet and follow me." Said Asma, pulling him with her. Reaching the floor, she stood in front of the door of his father's room. "Listen to me carefully, Don't start thinking about anything on your own. Go inside with a calm mind and keep your mouth shut." Said Asma. Ishaan was about to say something but was cut off with her, "Promise me!" Said Asma, narrowing her eyes, to which he replied in positive.

She entered inside first, "Hello! How are you doing today?" Said Asma looking at him. He was surprised and happy to see her again. "Oh! Asmaara, you again? I'm good." He said with a cheerful grin. "Good. I have something for you." Said Asma, making him confused. She called Ishaan inside. The father and son were shocked to see each other, but their faces displayed different emotions along with shock. One was happy while the other was furious. "Maara, what is this? And why are we here? Didn't I tell you not to interact with him?" Said a furious Ishaan. "Did you forget what I told you, Shaan? You promised me to be calm. I know what I'm doing." Said Asma, Ishaan left the room furiously. "You shouldn't have done that, dear. I don't want any problem arising between you because of me." Said Manish, Ishaan's father. "Don't worry, I'll bring him here. Nothing happened. Our relationship is not that weak to stumble because of these small things." Said Asma before going behind him.

"Wait, Shaan! Shaan. Ishaan Khattar, stop right now and come here this instant." Said Asma, making him stop in his tracks. He went to her, "Shaan, didn't you know what happened between Mallika Aunty and Roshni? You're well aware, don't you? Every coin has two sides, you know yours, but have you ever tried to know his side?" said Asma, holding his hand. "I can't, Maara. I just can't. I have seen him kill my mum in front of my eyes. What side do you want me to know? He's a murderer." Said Ishaan looking at her in annoyance. "That murderer is your father. Even if you deny a hundred times, you can't change the truth. The murderer you're talking about had surrendered himself when you left and was in jail for lifetime imprisonment. Why did he surrender himself? Don't you feel there's something missing here? But I know what it is? It's communication." Said Asma, making him shocked at the sudden revelation. "As a son, you don't want to meet the murderer of your mother. Fine, but as a human being, you have to complete a last wish of a dying person." Said Asma, making him flabbergasted, listening to it. "Yes, you heard it right. He's dying. He has leukaemia stage 4." Said Asma looking at him. "Please, I can see he's not in peace. Try listening to his side once just for me." Said Asma further.