Running Out Of Time

Chapter 13

Zayn's POV
After the meeting with the Seattle company, I sat in my office already stressed out. My phone rang again. Why can't this person calling me just stop. I was pretty sure it would be Ameera calling again like she did this morning. Can't she get the hint that I am still pissed at her? I continued to look through the files on my desk as the phone rang again. God, can't she just stop calling.
After a few more calls, I couldn't take it anymore. I brought out my phone from my pocket and picked it.
"What Ameera? "I asked immediately I picked." Mr Ahmad, this is James. There is an emergency. You should come straight away. We are at the mall near your house. "I couldn't assimilate what he said well. I was starting to get panicked.
" Is Ameera well, is she all right? "I asked as I found my voice." Yes sir, she is. But you should come straight away. As fast as you can " he said. I dropped the phone, as I picked my work bag and rushed out of the office.

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Ameera's POV
I was paralyzed. I couldn't move. I knew the security men kept dragging me, but I couldn't move." Where is Zayn, is he coming? "I asked when I was sure I was a bit alright to talk." Yes ma'am. He is on his way. You should leave this place for somewhere safe. " One of the security men replied. I calmed down a bit, as I heaved a sign of relief.
As we finished talking, a car stopped behind the bashed car. I was still looking and standing at the same spot I had been since we got out of the mall, when I heard Zayn's voice. "Ameera, are you okay?" I turned around and hugged him as if my life depended on it. This was the first time I was ever happy to see Zayn. I knew I was safe now. "Are you okay, are you hurt?" he asked still hugging me. I shook my head, and I heard him let out a sigh.
"We should leave this place. The guys would take care of things " he said. I just nodded my head not still talking." Okay then, we'll go home in my car " he said. As we moved towards his car, he stopped and handed me over to one of the men." Take her to the car. " he said. Noo." No. Please come with me? "I said as I looked at him, my eyes pleading to him, almost on the verge of tears.
He looked at me for a while before he said." James take care of things and report back to me at home. Bye. "he said as he held my hands and we moved towards the car. When we got in the car, I was still terrified, and I was still holding him. I put my head on his chest as the tears came rushing. He rubbed my hand as he said to me" Stop crying Ameera, it's going to be alright "." What if I was in the car, what if they are still after me? "I asked." It's okay. You are safe with me. Alhamdullilah nothing is wrong with you. " he said still rubbing my head. I kept silent this time. My eyes became heavy and I closed my eyes.

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Zayn's POV
By the time we had gotten home, Ameera was asleep already. I carried her bridal style upstairs to the room and dropped her on the bed. I removed her shoes and her hijab. She had a long brunette hair. It was really long. I put my hands in her hair and felt it. It felt like silk. I tucked her in and kissed her on her forehead.
I was scared for her, because I knew more would still come, and this was just the beginning.

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The next morning, I woke up late because of the events of yesterday. I looked to my right and saw that Ameera was still sleeping. I smiled to my self. She looked like she was just brought out from a jungle as always, but she still managed to look cute. I got up from the bed gently and went to the bathroom to freshen up.
When I was done, I opened the door and was about going downstairs when I heard Ameera's voice. "Are you still angry with me?" she asked. I turned to her and smiled. "No Ameera. I am not angry with you anymore. I just didn't want to wake you up. You looked really tired after what happened yesterday. So I decided to just let you get your beauty sleep" I said. She chuckled. "Okay then. Thanks" she said.
"For what? "I asked confused." For forgiving me and for yesterday "she said." Ooh. It's my pleasure "I said and smiled at her before I headed down for breakfast.
When I was done eating, I sat down and looked through my phone to see if I had any notification.
" So are you going to work today " I turned around and saw Ameera." Nop"i said popping the p. "Why are you not going?" she asked. "Nothing. Or do you want me to go?" I asked narrowing my eyes. "No, no. I was just asking. It's unlike you. That's all" she said. "Okay. But I'll be staying at home today. If you need me, I'll be in my office" I said as I got up to go to my office. I felt someone holding my hands and I turned. "Thanks for yesterday" Ameera said, removing her hand from mine quickly. "It's fine Ameera. That's my job remember. To keep you safe" I said as I winked at her. She blushed a little before she turned and replied with an okay. I just smiled as I headed to my work room.

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When it was evening already, I went out of my office already done with the work I brought home and went to the kitchen to see if I could get something to eat. When I got down, Ameera was in the kitchen on the chair eating something I didn't know. "What is that you are eating?" I asked as I got nearer to her. She looked up at me and smiled. "Well, it doesn't have a name right now, because it was formed by me. Would you like to try some? " she asked . "It looks delicious, I could give it a try" I replied. She clapped her hands together as she started working. She mixed different things together. I couldn't keep up, she kept ice cream, candies, chocolate, all sort of things and I just looked at her in awe. "Done" she said as she brought a bowl full of her mixture and placed it in front of me with her spoon. "This looks too sugary and it's also tempting" I said as I collected the spoon from her. As I took one spoon, I moaned. This was really good. "Wow. This is wow" I said. She laughed. "Thank you". "So how did you know this or even have the idea to do this? "I asked." Whenever I am bored, I do all sort of crazy things "she said chuckling. I laughed." So, have you found out about anything from yesterday "she asked. I groaned internally." Can we not talk about this now. Maybe when I am done eating "I replied." Okay. When you are done eating then "she said as she picked up her phone sitting opposite me. When I was done eating, I got up and dropped my plate in the sink. As I turned to go back to sit on the table, I heard a crash. I turned to see Ameera with a horrified look on her face." What is it Ameera, talk to me what is it? "I asked as I got to her and shook her. She didn't say anything she just pointed to her phone. I picked it up from the floor and looked at what made her scared.
What I saw sent chills down my spine. It was a message from an unknown number.

This is just the beginning, and I liked the expression on your face yesterday. It was priceless. Till we meet again. Bye and Goodluck.

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Dan Dan Dan. Another Zayn's POV. I hope you guys liked it. Don't forget to comment and vote. Thanks guys.
Teeharh xx