Raaz ( Mystery)

Chapter 19

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With heart and soul

Fajr :
Fajr thought her eyes were deceiving her , that it was all an illusion and if she made any movement she will wake up any moment because it felt so unreal. For a minute she actually wanted to believe that she was hallucinating because it was more comfortable to believe that rather than accepting the uncomfortable truth. The man standing at a short distance from her was a mere form of illusion for her since past several years. All the memories flashed Infront of her eyes again. She missed him not everyday but everytime the raindrops poured on her skin , everytime she saw a school bus , everytime she smelled a new book and everytime she heard someone play their favourite song. There were parts of him in her she never even knew existed . He lived inside her in bits and pieces like a broken glass all over the floor.

Fajr asked the cab driver to stop at a distance when his car finally stopped Infront of a showroom.She didn't know what to do. Should she go meet him ? What would it be like if she did ? Wouldn't it be awkward if she did after everything that happened?What if he forgot her ?Her mind was circling around these questions. She stood there staring at him for a long time even though it felt like a few seconds to her. After parking the car he entered through a glass door. It was not until the cab driver asked her if she wanted him to wait for her or leave that she returned back from her thoughts.Fajr realised that she wasn't ready for this confrontation yet. She decided to head back but couldn't hold herself from thinking about him.

Now that she had seen him after several years it was even harder for her to take him out of her mind.What was he doing there? Did he work there? She had a handful of questions in her head but no one to answer them. Even though this coincidence had brought more discomfort than pleasure a part of her was still relieved to find him well. Some people are meant to be special you can never see them any differently even if it's after a decade or a million years.

Mihrimah:
On their way back to the apartment Mihrimah decided to tell Asher about the incident that occurred at the cafe a weak ago.I think someone's following me. She said that as calmly as possible that it almost felt like a joke at first.Asher suddenly stared at her the moment those words came out of her mouth. She knew this revelation had shook him to the core.It took him a few milliseconds to form words.Is this what you wanted to tell me on the way to the airport?Um yeah she hesitated a bit while saying it.

When did it all start ? He asked while looking straight into her eyes. This made her timid for a moment because this was their first eye contact .He never looked at her face while talking to her before.It started a few weeks ago.I was unsure at the beginning but a weak ago I saw a man following me to the cafe keeping an eye on me.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?He said without breaking eye contact with her. I was not certain if it was related to the case.Of course it is, we will file a request for police protection.He said breaking the eye contact to look out the car window. This is unnecessary I can protect myself.She waited for him to say something in return but he just ignored her statement like it was inaudible to him.Rest of the car ride extremely quite .It was almost twelve thirty when they reached the apartment.Asher called her name while she was opening the door to her room.Yes she replied turning around to face him.If anything like this ever happens in the future you have to inform me right away. She could sense the commandment in his tone. It wasn't a request it was a statement.I will do this on one condition.She replied not dropping the opportunity at any cost.What is it? He asked with a perplexed expression.

Include me in your investigation.I want to know everything that is happening. She could feel a cold expression washing all over his face.I can't it is threatening.That was all he said but it felt like he wanted to add more to it but decided not to. If there's anyone in this world that knows him the most that's me.I don't care if you include me in the investigation or not I will find a way to him.You can oppose me all you want but you can't stop me.He just stood there staring at her for a moment before leaving for his room. After he left Mihrimah entered her room as well.

She tried to get some sleep but everytime she closed her eyes the blood soaked clothes flashed Infront of her making her restless and distressed. All sorts of pessimistic thoughts covered her head all night. Is he really alive ?if he is then where exactly is he ? What if he isn't? What will she do without him?She sounded quite conventional at the crime scene today but her own mind was playing tricks on her.It seemed a really long night for her as she barely got any sleep.Some nights are longer than others carrying the weight of dreadful secrets.

The next morning when she woke up and checked her phone. She had gotten a text from him.

I will include you in the investigation if you don't do anything behind my back, follow my rules and regulations and agree to what I say.

Asher

She stared at his message astonishedly before answering it. It was unlikely of him to agree so easily. She thought it would take a lot more to convince him.After getting fresh when she walked into the living room it was empty.Fyodor and Asher had already left to god knows where.As she entered the kitchen to make herself breakfast.She saw a plate covered with the plastic sheet sitting at the kitchen counter. It was her breakfast with a note on it.

After eating breakfast reach to the location mentioned above.
Asher

Author's note :
Assalamoalikum I hope you all are having a good day. What do you think about the chapter? Do you think Asher and Mihrimah will make a good team ? Will they be able to catch the abductors? What do you think will happen next?