When Fire Meets Ice - Completed.

55. H E A D S H O T

Don't ask me why I named the chapter that way lol!

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A H A D

"No Way!" That was the first thing dad said when I spoke about taking everyone to the U.S with him except for Ahmed.

I paced in front of the bed he was seated at, trying hard to convince him. "Dad-" "A No is a no, Ahad! I'm not leaving you two and Ahmed alone here! We are all going or no one is going..."

I huffed under my breath, looking at Mom who just gave me an apologetic smile.

He even cut her off when she tried to intervene, "I've even promised Asad for Inaya's safety.. I won't just leave!!"

I smiled softly, walking and sitting beside him as I spoke, "Dad, I'm here to protect her and Ahmed! I just want Mom and Sasha safe, it's better if you'll be there with them along with Asim... Even Mom wants to meet Imran Mamu!"

His eyes softened a little and Mom joined in, "Yes! It's just a matter of a few days, Rayan... We haven't visited him for the past three years."

He sighed reluctantly, his gaze uncertain as it scanned my face. I nodded my head, assuring him silently that I was here, ready to fight battles he had carried all these years alone.

"Alright! Just for a few days..." He said and we smiled, talking for a while longer. I told them about traveling to Pune with Inaya before I walked out.

I then discussed with Asim and Ahmed for a while, informing them about everything.

The main reason to send Asim with them was to sign a deal for safety with Tom. I had talked to him for provision of security and he clearly denied any payment saying I had been there for him before. But I didn't want any favors from him.

So it was a fair deal or no deal.

Just when I was walking out of my room with a bag in my hand with all the necessary stuff, my eyes fell on Salman who was going towards the kitchen. He was dressed in casuals, his hair messy like he had been sleeping.

I thought he was in France!

"Oye Captain!" I shouted, catching his immediate attention as he turned around.

He laughed loudly, walking towards me. I gestured to a guard nearby, informing him to put the bag in my car trunk before I strode towards him.

"Ahh missed you!" He cried dramatically and I smacked the back of his head before engulfing him into a side hug. A chuckle fell from my lips as I joked, "Wish I could say the same!"

He just rolled his eyes before we walked to the centre of the hall together.

"You're going somewhere?" He asked and I hummed. "Got some work!"

"When did you return from France?"

"Yesterday! Where's Inu?" He asked and I smiled, filling a glass of water for myself as I replied, "She's at her office.. I had some work here before leaving so I came!"

"How's she?" I could see how softly he spoke of her and never once did he miss asking about her when he met me. "She's good Alhamdulillah!" I answered plainly.

He nodded his head in acknowledgement before I asked, "Are you staying here?"

He fished his hands into pockets as he answered, "No! We're returning within this week!"

I hummed and it was silent for a while before I decided to speak up. "Keep an eye on Nayla! I don't want her to meddle in my matters or marriage!"

He just looked at me for a second before he groaned under his breath, running a hand through his hair as he spoke, "Mum and her are impossible! I'll look over, don't worry."