From Pain to Paradise

CHAPTER 15

Shehryar strolled through his garden, enjoying the cool night air, when his phone rang, breaking the serenity. He picked up, and a voice on the other end said, "Sir, I've gathered all the information regarding Faris. I've sent it to you."

Shehryar's smirk grew wider as he replied, "Okay."

He hung up and checked his messages. A file containing every detail about Faris and his family popped up on his screen. Shehryar's eyes scanned the information, his mind racing with plans.

"Ah, now it's time," he whispered to himself, his voice dripping with malice. "Just wait and watch, Hannah. I will never leave you in peace, nor you, Faris."

Shehryar's eyes gleamed with a sinister intent as he thought about the ways he could use this information to destroy Faris and ensure Hannah's compliance.

"Faris, you think you can win from me?" Shehryar sneered. "I'll show you my power. I'll crush you and your family."

With a satisfied smile, Shehryar pocketed his phone and continued his walk, lost in thoughts of revenge and domination...

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Faris concluded his virtual meeting and immediately dialed Hannah's number. As soon as she picked up, he said, "Assalamu alaikum."

"Walaikum salam," Hannah replied from the other end.

Faris smiled and said, "How are you? Are you busy today?"

"I'm fine, no, I'm not busy. Why?" Hannah asked, curiosity creeping into her voice.

"Get ready, I'll pick you up in an hour," Faris said, his tone casual.

Hannah's surprise was evident. "So sudden? Are we going somewhere?"

Faris chuckled. "Yes, we are. It's a surprise. Just get ready, okay?"

Hannah's hesitation was brief. "Okay..."

Faris hung up, still smiling. He couldn't wait to see Hannah's reaction to the surprise he had planned.

Hannah, on the other hand, was left wondering what Faris had in store for her. She quickly got ready, her excitement growing with each passing minute.

Hannah came downstairs, looking stunning in her yellow sundress. Her mother, who was busy in the kitchen, couldn't help but notice her daughter's radiant smile.

"Where are you off to, beta?" her mother asked, using the affectionate Urdu term for "child".

Hannah hesitated for a moment before responding, "I'm going out with Saman, Ammi. We're going to grab some coffee and catch up."

Her mother nodded, none the wiser. "Okay, dear. Be back home by dinner time."

Hannah nodded, feeling a pang of guilt for lying to her mother.

Little did she know, her mother had a sneaking suspicion that something was amiss...

An hour later, Faris arrived at Hannah's doorstep, looking dashing in his casual attire. Hannah, dressed in a beautiful yellow sundress, opened the door with a smile.

"You look stunning," Faris said hugging her tightly, offering his hand to help her into the car.

Hannah blushed, feeling a flutter in her chest. "Thanks, you don't look bad yourself."