Descent into Darkness:Rahim Shaikh Saga

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As Rahim stepped into his room, exhaustion weighed heavily on his shoulders, his mind consumed with thoughts of the day's affairs and the endless responsibilities that came with running the family business.

His only solace lay in the prospect of spending time with his beloved daughter and cherished wife.

However, his hopes were dashed when he found Jannat sleeping on the couch, her presence an unwelcome intrusion in his sanctuary.

Suppressing a sigh of annoyance, Rahim approached her, masking his irritation with a forced smile as he gently shook her awake.

"Jannat,"

he said, his voice strained with fatigue,

"please wait for me in your room."

Jannat, still groggy from sleep, blinked up at him, her eyes clouded with confusion.

But upon seeing Rahim's strained expression, she instinctively reached out and wrapped her arms around him in a tight embrace.

Rahim stiffened slightly at the unexpected contact, his patience wearing thin.

Slowly, he extricated himself from her grasp, his movements deliberate as he urged her to comply with his request.

"Wait for me in your room,"

he repeated, his tone firm but tinged with a hint of warning.

Reluctantly, Jannat nodded, her gaze lingering on Rahim with a suggestive smile.

"I'll be waiting,"

she murmured, her voice laced with anticipation.

Before she could leave the room, Rahim halted her with a command, his words laced with veiled meaning.

"Prepare a glass of milk,"

he instructed, his eyes flashing with a hint of steel.

"You might need it."

As Jannat nodded and exited the room, Rahim wasted no time in taking action.

With a determined glint in his eye, he dialed Rose's number, his trusted ally in navigating the complexities of his marital predicament.

"Meet me in Jannat's room,"

Rahim instructed tersely, his tone brooking no argument. With that, he set about the task of freshening up, his mind already racing with plans to navigate the treacherous waters of his tangled relationships.

With practiced ease, Rahim poured the medicine into the glass of milk while Jannat was momentarily distracted, his movements swift and deliberate.

Handing her the glass, he watched as she obediently drank it down, unaware of the potent concoction hidden within.

As the effects of the medicine took hold, Jannat's eyelids grew heavy, her movements becoming sluggish as she sank onto the bed, her consciousness fading into a haze of half-awareness.

In the dim light of the room, Rahim caught Rose's nod of approval, a silent acknowledgment of their shared understanding.

With a determined resolve, Rahim swiftly made his way to the closet, slipping into the shadows of the secret passage that led to Zara's room.

Emerging from the darkness, Rahim found himself standing in Zara's room, the air heavy with anticipation.

Zara, startled by his sudden appearance, regarded him with a mixture of surprise and apprehension.

"Rahim, what are you doing here?"

Ignoring her question ,his attention was immediately drawn to his precious daughter, Sana, who lay on the bed, her eyes sparkling with joy as she played with her tiny legs.