Chapter - 29

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The next day, Aaira woke up early, and did her morning Prayer before Getting ready.

As she looked in the mirror, she stared at her reflected, her eyes filled with a mix of determination and anxiety

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As she looked in the mirror, she stared at her reflected, her eyes filled with a mix of determination and anxiety. She had to go and meet Rocky today, but the threat of Inayat Khalil hung heavily over her.

She took a deep breath, forcing herself to push all thoughts aside. Today's meeting had one single purpose: to say goodbye to Rocky...As She looked at the necklace in her Neck.

She touched the delicate chain gently, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. It was a gift from Rocky, a token of his care and affection. Wearing it again after so long felt like more than one year is like it’s a part of her body.

She shook her head, trying to refocus her thoughts. She couldn't let her emotions take over. She had a mission to accomplish as She unhooked the chain before keeping it in a box safely... She took a final glance at herself in the mirror, steeling her nerves. Then, with a firm resolution, she left her room, determination etched on her face.

As she stepped outside the house, she found Inayat Khalil waiting for her near the entrance.

He looked at her and spoke in cold tone.
“Going to meet Rocky???” 

Aaria’s heart skipped a beat, and she felt a wave of anxiety wash over her.
"I... umm-

Inayat raised an eyebrow.
“You can go...”

Aaria looked at him, surprised. Was he really giving her permission... without any threats or yelling?

Inayat looked at her for a moment, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
"But”

As he pick up the card from table Forwarding it towards her
“don't forget to give him your wedding invitation.”

Aaria looked at him in Disbelief before taking the invitation from him, her heart sinking at the mention of her wedding. It felt like another punch to the gut, a brutal reminder of the life she was being forced to live.

As she turned to leave, Inayat called out to her again.
“And Aaria...”

She stopped, her body tensing up as she turned to look at him.

He walked closer to her, his eyes full of warning.
“Don't get any stupid ideas..or else Rocky life is in my fist....don't forget”

Aaria shivered at the coldness in his voice. Those words were like a vice-like grip around her heart, a reminder that she had no control over her own life anymore.

She nodded stiffly, her throat feeling tight.
“I.... won't.”

Inayat studied her for a moment, as if trying to assess the sincerity of her words. Then he stepped back and spoke.
“Good...now go.”

Aaria nodded once again, her eyes cast downward. With a heavy heart, she left,
the invitation clutched in her trembling hand.

As she drive through the city, her mind was a storm of emotions. She felt terrified, sad, and so alone. She knew this meeting with Rocky would be difficult...but she needed to do this, even if it meant breaking both their friendship into pieces. 

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