The Serendipity of Us

Chapter-16

The room was dark all around, with lights installed in the ceiling that spread a faint glow throughout the space. The entire room was designed with a dark theme. There was a bed placed diagonally in the room, and on the left side of the bed was a large glass wall which is covered with dark grey curtains. At the far end of the glass wall, there were sofas.

Murtaza Hussain was standing facing the glass wall, talking to someone on the phone. Just then, a man knocked on the door and entered the room. Murtaza Hussain hung up the phone, turned towards the man, and said, "Tell me shareef what news have you brought?"

Shareef is Murtaza Hussain's personal secretary, who carries out his orders. Today, he had come on Murtaza Hussain's command to tell him something.

Shareef says, Sir Umar Shaikh and his family are leaving for Switzerland today. And here, only Abbas and Abdullah will remain.

Shareef said, Sir there's one more thing."

Murtaza Hussain replied, Yes go ahead, what is it?

Shareef said, Umar Shaikh has increased the security at his home and office, so we can no longer gather information about him.

Murtaza laughing said, I knew that he would do something like this. But he has no idea what I will do to him. Saying this he began to laugh loudly.

Shareef stood there watching him.

Murtaza said, Now listen to me. You leave for Switzerland today and keep an eye on all of them okay?

Shareef replied, As you say I will leave today.

Murtaza came closer glaring at him and said Remember one thing: if he catches you, that day will be your last in this world.

Shareef said, Sir I will watch them carefully.

Murtaza said, Good.

Shareef had left.

Murtaza made another call and when the other side picked up Murtaza said, Assalamualaikum.

The response came, Waalaikum assalam. Why did you remember me?

Murtaza laughing said, I've thought of a plan to bring your Umar Shaikh back to you.

The girl on the other side said, Okay then I will come and meet you in a few days. Saying this she hung up.

With a dangerous smile on his face Murtaza Hussain said, This time, I will make such a move that Halima will be mine, and you will be left with no face to show.

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At the Shaikh mansion, everyone was sitting together having breakfast, and they were all very happy because they were about to go on a trip today.

Abbas Sahab said, Hurry up everyone, or you'll be late for the flight.

Umar said, Yes Abbu we'll leave right after finishing breakfast.

After having breakfast, they were all sitting in the hall with their luggage.

Haleema and Umar were in the room to gather their belongings.

Nazrin Begum was explaining to all three children and telling them, You three, do not trouble your bhai and bhabhi. All three nodded together and said, Okay.

Umar and Haleema came into the hall where everyone was seated, and they also sat down.

Nazrin Begum said, beta your father is calling you to his room to discuss something.

Umar replied, Okay Ammi I'll come right now.He got up, went to his father, and upon entering asked, What's the matter, Abbu? Is there something you need to tell me?