Ariya ff ~ Something Incredible Part 3 ~ Page 16 and 17 - Page 10

I came out from my room only to see the living room completely deserted. Since the lights are still on I am sure they are not sleeping either. Then where the hell are they?? I shouted for them and then waited for some time. I looked at the watch, its already 10 minutes since I called them. Where the hell are they??

Arjun: We are here!!

I heard Arjun's voice. I am really irritated with him right now. I turned around to scold him.

Sameer: What...

I just started saying something when I saw a face that was too dear to me.

Riya!! How is this even possible. I looked at her horrified.

Sameer: What the hell??

I asked looking at her shocked beyond words. How can Riya be alive?? She came down with a nervous smile. I looked at Arjun tensed.

Arjun: She is Faiza Siddiqui.

He said looking at Faiza sighing. Faiza?? She is Faiza?? Sikandar's love?? Oh shit!! I can't even think what Arjun must be feeling right now.

Sameer: Are you serious??

I asked looking at him worried. He has to be in hell right now.

Arjun: I am.

He nodded looking at me seriously. But still there is some hesitation in him. That means he still has a doubt. But if Rosh is saying that this girl saved her then she must be Faiza only. And how can she be Riya?? Riya is dead.

Faiza: Hii!! I am Faiza. You are Sameer right??

She said forwarding her hands and I looked at her dumbfounded. How the hell does she know my name??

Sameer: How do you know??

I asked looking at her suspiciously. She put her hand down and looked at me seriously. I don't know why but something is off with this girl.

Faiza: Roshni and Arjun told me about you.

She said indicating towards Rosh and Arjun. Okay, I guess that's a possible explanation.

Sameer: Oh!!

I nodded at her smiling awkwardly. I never thought that I would see Rosh or Riya's face again. But they both are here. Shit!! And yes, on top of it, this girl is Sikandar's girlfriend.

Sameer: So you are Sikandar's girlfriend??

I asked raising my eyebrows and she stiffened as if I said something totally inappropriate.

Faiza: Kind of!!

She shrugged as if its no big deal. I looked at Arjun only to see him looking at Faiza tensed. What's actually going on here??

Sameer: What do you mean by kind of??

I asked her confused. She doesn't look as if she is very fond of Sikandar. In fact she looked like she will kill Sikandar if given the opportunity.

Faiza: I don't love him. He loves me.

She said without any expression on her face. Great!! A one sided love story of Sikandar.

Sameer: Okay!! But why are you here??

I asked looking at her suspiciously. What if Sikandar has sent her here to keep tabs on us?? What if we are trapping ourselves in Sikandar's plan?? What if this Faiza is planted here by Sikandar?? She was going to say something when her phone started ringing. I looked at her caller ID and someone named Amaan was calling her. Now who is this Amaan?? She frowned looking at her phone and picked up the call tensed.

Faiza: Hey Sik!!

She said in a fake excited voice and I looked at her stunned. This Amaan is Sikandar?? That's why we never caught Sikandar. He operates under the name Amaan. Shit!!

Faiza: I am fine. How are you??

She asked sighing tiredly. I just hope this Faiza is not a fraudster. She has the face of a girl who was honest and a beautiful soul. I would like to remember this face with those qualities only.

Faiza: Actually I checked out from that hotel. I didn't like their service.

She said rolling her eyes exasperatedly. I looked at her amused. Sikandar tolerates Faiza talking to him in this tone?? I can't believe it!!

Faiza: Relax Sik. I am okay. And from this place I can keep eyes on Aapi and Arjun.

She said shrugging even though Sikandar can't see her. She is gritting her teeth as if she is really angry. I sighed feeling irritated as I don't know what that bas***d is saying to her. Suddenly she fisted her hands tightly and her whole countenance changed. She looked ready to murder someone, particularly Sikandar.

Faiza: Mind your language Sik. Don't forget who you are talking to.

She said in a deadly voice. Though she never raised her voice, but her voice changed to a deadly level. I heard a gasp and looked towards the voice only to see Rosh looking at Faiza tensed. Then Faiza took a deep breath and calmed down slowly.

Faiza: You don't worry I will handle it.

She said in a monotone voice. Then she looked at all of us with a mischievous glint in her eyes. Something is going on in her mind. She put the phone on speaker and we all heard Sikandar's voice.

Sikandar: You don't know Arjun as I do. He is very dangerous Faiza baby.

He said in an almost panicked voice. What the!! Sikandar is afraid?? That too of Arjun?? Strange!! Faiza looked at Arjun and winked at him. I looked at all of them stunned as they all started grinning like they got their favorite candies. What's going on here??

Faiza: I didn't feel like it. In fact he was very smart and very well mannered.

Faiza said with a smirk on her face. I heard Sikandar take a deep breath. Faiza has a really evil glint in her eyes.

Sikandar: That's why he is dangerous. Everything about him is danger. Don't go near to him Faiza. You will never know when he starts casting a spell on you.

Sikandar said in an irritated voice. Arjun?? Danger?? Spell?? What in the name of hell is he talking about?? Has he gone mad?? May be he needs a psychologist??

Faiza: Spell?? What the hell are you talking about Sik??

Faiza asked looking at her phone frowning. Even I am confused, what the hell is this mad man talking about?? What's wrong with him??

Sikandar: I am scared about you Faiza. What if you started liking him??

Sikandar asked in a panicked tone. Oh!! So he is scared about Faiza started liking Arjun?? I tried not to laugh at his panicked tone. I can't believe that a man of Sikandar's caliber can be afraid of Arjun. Its seriously funny. Faiza rolled her eyes and I saw both Arjun and Rosh trying to stop their laugh.

Faiza: Oh come on Sik!! What do you take me for?? Even you aren't able to trap me in your charm even though you are pretty smart, then who is this Arjun Rawte?? I am Faiza Siddiqui. I don't like my preys.

Faiza said looking at Arjun smirking and he raised his eyebrows at her in challenge. What the hell are they both doing and that too in front of Rosh?? I looked at Rosh only to see her looking at Arjun and Faiza amused. What the!! The Rosh I knew was always possessive of Arjun and here she is not even reacting?? What's wrong with her??

Sikandar: I hope so Faiza. Anyways will talk to you later.

Sikandar said in a sad voice. Faiza sighed as if relaxing finally. She looked like she doesn't like or works for Sikandar, but I have to be sure. I have to find out about this girl.

Faiza: Okay. Bye.

She said and cut the call throwing her cell phone on the couch irritated. She took deep breaths trying to control herself. I can see she is somewhat angry. But I still have a hard time believing that Sikandar is so much insecure about Arjun and he feels that no one can resist Arjun's charm.

Sameer: Wow!! He is pretty insecure.

I shook my head amused at everything I heard from Sikandar's mouth.

Rukhsar: He doesn't care if I like Arjun or not, or what will happen if I started liking Arjun.

Rosh suddenly said with a sad look in her eyes. I looked at her baffled. What the hell!! Why does she care if Sikandar likes her or not??

Faiza: Cause he is too sure of your love for him. He knows you will do anything for him.

Faiza said looking at Arjun and Rosh tensed. What are they hiding from me?? I know everything is not as it seems. I have some reservations about this girl being Rosh and now their talks are cementing my suspicions. But if she is not Rosh, then who the hell is she?? And what is she doing here?? And what is Faiza saying about Rosh's love for Sikandar?? What's going on?? I am totally out of my mind.

Arjun: And that is what we exactly want. His trust on you both should be explicit.

Arjun said looking at both Faiza and Rosh sternly and they both nodded at him determined. Then they all left the room as if I was not even in the room. Looks like they totally forgot that I was still in the room. That's why they talked like that about Sikandar. But wait!! Sikandar's trust on both?? Does Sikandar trust Rosh too?? And why?? Ughh!! This is so damn frustrating. I shook my head and went to my room. All this is giving me a headache.

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I came to sit on the bench in the garden outside. I am feeling too stuffed and restless inside the room. I don't understand what's going on in my life. Why am I feeling so familiar with the persons I am meeting for the first time according to Aapi and Sikandar?? What's wrong with me?? Suddenly I felt Arjun's presence. I turned around only to see him coming towards me. He sat on the bench beside me.

Arjun: What happened?? What are you doing here??

He asked looking at me curiously. Though I can tell him what is wrong but will he understand?? Or will he tell me to ignore all these feelings just like Aapi said?? I guess I will know the answer only when I tell him about these feelings.

Faiza: Nothing. Just thinking about my life. Its so strange.

I said to him shrugging and he suddenly tensed beside me. What is going on in his mind??

Arjun: What is strange??

He asked looking at me curiously. I looked at him and he is looking at me with too much concentration as if he wants to solve this case as soon as possible. I decided to tell him what I am feeling from last night.

Faiza: I can't remember my whole life but I felt as if I know you , as if I know Sameer and Shree. How is it possible??

I looked at him panicked and he took a deep breath and closed his eyes. As if my talks is giving him immense pain. But why?? What is wrong with him??

Arjun: Only you have the answer to that Faiza.

He said looking at me as if he knows the answer to my question but he wants me to find it by myself. I sighed knowing fully well that he is right. Only my mind knows the truth and it absolutely refuses to let me know what's the truth.

Faiza: I know.

I nodded at him. We both got up from our seats and entered the living room only to see Aapi bandaging Sameer's leg. She is very tensed and I can see some tears in her eyes too. What is going on here??

Faiza: What is she doing??

I said in almost a whisper. But I guess Arjun heard me as he looked at me confused.

Arjun: Who??

He asked looking at me curiously. Can't he see in front of him??

Faiza: Aapi.

I said indicating towards Aapi and Sameer through my eyes. He looked ahead and I heard him take a deep breath. I know he is shocked too.

Arjun: Don't tell me.

He said in a startled voice. I looked at Arjun only to see him looking at Aapi and Sameer stunned.

Faiza: What??

I asked looking at him frowning. What is he thinking??

Arjun: She likes Sameer??

He asked looking at me with wondering eyes. What the!!

Faiza: What!! Are you mad?? She just met him 2 days ago. How can she like him??

I said to him baffled. He sighed relaxing somewhat.

Arjun: I meant she is feeling something for him. Its clear from her eyes.

He said shrugging indicating towards Aapi. I looked at her closely and realised he is indeed right. She does feel something for Sameer. Oh freak!! And Sameer thinks that she is Roshni. He will definitely treat her as Arjun's wife. Bloody hell!!

Faiza: Great!! He doesn't know she is not Roshni. He still thinks that she is Roshni.

I said throwing my hands up exasperated. What type of joke is God playing with us?? No matter what Aapi still is Amaan's wife. I hope she doesn't forget that. Suddenly I heard someone laughing. I turned around only to see Arjun trying to control his laugh. Now what happened to him??

Faiza: Why the hell are you laughing??

I glared at him and he took a deep breath and then started laughing again. What the hell is wrong with him??

Arjun: Cause I know Sameer will be going towards a heartbreak.

He said in a sad voice. What does he even mean by that??

Faiza: Means??

I asked looking at him totally confused. I am sure something wicked is going on in his mind.

Arjun: Look at him. He started liking her too, and he still thinks that she is Rosh. My wife.

He said smirking and I looked towards the scene again. I looked at Sameer only to see him looking at Aapi with a longing in his eyes. Damn!! This is just disaster.

Faiza: Oh freak!! Can't we tell him??

I asked looking at Arjun tensed. Its better if we tell Sameer who Aapi is. That way he won't feel guilty about betraying his friend. But looking at Arjun I am sure he has some different opinions about all this.

Arjun: No. I don't want to miss this misery of his.

He said winking at me. Oh freak!! He is too cruel for his own good. I shook my head at him exasperated.

Faiza: Arjun!! That's so cruel.

I said to him somewhat glaring and he started laughing looking at me.

Arjun: What to say?? I am cruel baby.

He winked and I shook my head at him smiling somewhat.

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Okay I have had enough of this silent beginning of Sameer and Rukhsar's love story. I rolled my eyes and entered the living room with Faiza behind me. And what the hell happened to Sameer's leg??

Arjun: What are you both doing here??

I asked and they both got up startled. Sameer winced and I raised my eyebrows at him. What happened to ETF Chief??

Faiza: And that too at this time?? We both were searching for you everywhere Aapi.

Faiza said looking at Rukhsar sad and Rukhsar looked at Faiza guiltly. Okay!! This girl is wicked too. She is teasing Rukhsar but I can see Rukhsar is taking all this very seriously.

Rukhsar: I am so sorry Faiza. We were just talking about something.

Rukhsar said coming towards Faiza with an apologetic smile. I heard Faiza took a deep breath and then she nodded at Rukhsar.

Faiza: Oh okay. Now let's go. Today I will sleep with you.

Faiza said linking her arms around Rukhsar's arm. Rukhsar sighed looking at me expectantly. Wait!! Why is she looking at me like this??

Rukhsar: Arjun??

She said my name with a question in her eyes. What?? Oh!! Even though I was sleeping in guest room still that room was mine.

Arjun: Sure!! I will sleep in guest room.

I nodded at her and she smiled at me.

Rukhsar: Thank you!!

She said and I nodded at her. We all left for our rooms to sleep. I went to guest room, took a shower and laid down on the bed. I closed my eyes and let sleep engulf me.

I woke up startled feeling restless. What is wrong?? Why am I feeling so stressed all of a sudden?? I got up and came out in the living room only to see Faiza sitting there tensed. What happened to her now??

Arjun: Faiza?? What are you doing here??

I asked sitting beside her and she looked at me startled. Then she sighed with so much sadness in her eyes that I felt my breath stop. What happened to her suddenly??

Faiza: I don't know Arjun why but I am feeling very restless.

She said with almost panicked eyes.

Arjun: Something is bothering you??

I asked her softly and she took a deep breath. I just hope she can calm herself down.

Faiza: How can someone forget their whole life and not even feel anything for the persons who are related to her?? How can someone not recognise their own blood but can feel something for unknown persons??

She asked clearly bewildered. She is really confusing me. What does she means by someone not recognising their own blood??

Arjun: What do you want to say Faiza??

I asked her confused beyond words. She looked at me with tears in her eyes and I felt as if someone knocked my breath out.

Faiza: When I met Aapi for the first time, I felt nothing. I mean I agree I had a memory loss, but my heart should feel something for her right??

She asked looking at me with teary eyes. She is right I guess. Our mind can forget, but our heart never forgets.

Arjun: I guess so, yes!!

I said shrugging nonchalantly. She took a deep breath as if trying to control herself.

Faiza: But I felt nothing. It was as if I am seeing her for the first time. As if she is a total stranger.

Faiza said with an almost panicked expressions. I know somehow these talks of her are giving me hope. But I have to make sure what I am thinking is right, and not just my imagination. But right now I want to make sure she doesn't take too much stress.

Arjun: It happens sometimes Faiza. Don't take too much stress.

I said squeezing her shoulder trying to provide her some comfort but she looked away frowning.

Faiza: You are not understanding Arjun.

She said removing my hand from her shoulder.

Arjun: Something else happened right??

I asked feeling her stress. Something had happened that kept her in so much distress. What's wrong with her??

Faiza: When I looked at you for the first time, you were not conscious. In fact you were wounded and I killed the person who shot at you.

I looked at her stunned. She shot someone just because of me?? The hell!!

Arjun: WHAT!!

I shouted looking at her perplexed. She killed someone?? I took a deep breath trying to calm my erratic heartbeats. God!! She is messed up.

Faiza: Yes. And when I looked at your team's pic, it felt as if I know you all. How is it possible??

Faiza said looking at me with tears in her eyes. With time my belief in her is strengthening. I started to believe that she is not Rukhsar's sister but someone else. Someone who was once bound to us.

Arjun: Okay now stop thinking about all this and sleep. Don't take too much stress.

I got up and made her stand by grabbing her shoulders. She sighed as if she is defeated.

Faiza: I will try.

She nodded and I smiled at her. She went to her room and I sighed knowing fully well who else is here.

Arjun: Come out Sameer.

I said to nowhere and Sameer came out from behind the curtains of the living room. He is looking as if he has been struck by lightening.

Sameer: What was she saying??

He asked looking at me tensed. Its better if I tell him everything now. He deserves to know about all this.

Arjun: I have a doubt Sameer. But only Lisa can help with it.

I said to him shrugging and he looked at me alarmed. He looked as if ready to stop me.

Sameer: What do you want to do??

He asked looking at me suspiciously. I rolled my eyes knowing how much he trusts me. What does I want to do?? I want to know whether this girl is Riya or not?? If yes, then how come she is alive?? and if not, then why am I feeling all these feelings for her?? Who the hell is she??

Arjun: DNA Test.

I said to him determined to find out about Faiza Siddiqui. Sameer looked as if ready to faint. He is that much tensed.

Sameer: You think she is not Faiza??

He asked looking at me perplexed. Well this time I will tell her what I feel.

Arjun: I know she is Riya. But still I want to prove it to the whole world.

I said to him smirking and he looked at me stunned.

Sameer: Arjun. Rosh??

He asked looking at me tensed. It is the time to tell him Rosh is not actually Rosh.

Arjun: Is not Rosh.

I said shrugging my shoulders and she looked at me as if I have gone mad.

Sameer: What the!! What are you talking about??

He asked looking at me stunned. I looked at him smirking. I know he is feeling something for Rukhsar.

Arjun: I thought I should hide this from you. But now I think its better if I tell you everything beforehand.

I sighed feeling somewhat relieved. He looked at me frowning.

Sameer: Tell me about what??

He asked looking at me tensed.

Arjun: That lady upstairs is not Roshni. She is Rukhsar. Sikandar's wife.

I said to him smiling somewhat and he looked as if he is ready to faint. He went totally white hearing me.

Sameer: WHAT!! ARJUN ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND??

He shouted looking at me totally bewildered. I laughed looking at his expressions.

Arjun: That's the truth Sameer.

I said to him blinking my eyes and he looked at me in wonder.

Sameer: Sikandar's wife?? What is she doing here?? And how the hell is she exactly like Rosh??

He asked totally baffled. Well that is the mystery here.

Arjun: Coincidence may be or may be it is destiny. But she is Sikandar's wife and Faiza's sister. But Sikandar killed their family too.

I told him sighing sadly and he looked at me shocked. Then he sat on the couch unable to bear everything.

Sameer: But why would Sikandar kill his own wife's family??

He asked after sometime totally confused. I know he must remember Siddiquis.

Arjun: Remember Wasim and Fatima Siddiqui??

I asked looking at him raising my eyebrows and he scrunched his brows together as if thinking something. Then his eyes widened as if he finally figured out about whom I am talking about.

Sameer: Shit!! They both ran from police custody.

He asked looking at me baffled. They didn't actually run from the police custody.

Arjun: No. Sikandar killed both of them too.

I told him and he sucked in a breath then looked at me panicked.

Sameer: Wait. Faiza and that fake Rosh are their daughters??

He asked looking at me gritting his teeth.

Arjun: Hmm.

I nodded at him and sat beside him on the couch. He sat still on the couch for some time then got up as if burnt by a fire.

Sameer: What the hell Arjun!! What are they both doing here??

He snapped looking at me annoyed.

Arjun: Sikandar sent them to keep eyes on me.

I told him the truth about them coming here. I know Sikandar wants us to stop opening Rosh's case, but that is not possible.

Sameer: He is planning something??

Sameer asked looking at me tensed. I think Yes. Sikandar is planning something big but I can deal with him this time.

Arjun: I think so. Let's see what will happen next. But I just know one thing.

I said remembering Sikandar and Faiza's conversation. He is too possessive of Faiza and he will kill the person who even thought about trying to snatch her away.

Sameer: What??

Sameer asked looking at me confused.

Arjun: He loves Faiza too much.

I said looking at him smirking. Sikandar doesn't even know what strikes him this time. He has no idea he is moving towards his doom.

Sameer: Don't do something rash Arjun.

Sameer said in a warning tone. As if I will repeat the same mistake again.

Arjun: Don't worry. This time I have a plan.

I said to Sameer and he looked somewhat apprehensive. But I know this time I will win, this time I won't let anyone destroy my future and happiness. This time Sikandar has to pay for his sins. He has to die.

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I opened my eyes feeling light on my face. I looked towards the window only to see it open. Who the hell did open it?? I glared at the window but then I remembered everything that had happened last night. I was the one who opened it last night after I came back to my room.

I remembered what Arjun told me about Faiza and that fake Rosh. Sikandar's wife?? I still can't believe what I heard from Arjun last night. He thinks that Faiza is Riya. But if she is Riya then where the hell is Faiza?? What happened to her?? And how the hell did Riya reached Sikandar's den??

I shook my head and went to washroom to freshen up. I came out after almost half an hour and went to terrace to get some fresh air only to see Rukhsar sitting there with a cup of coffee.

She is looking beautiful. I felt my heart beat rising. What the hell is wrong with me?? She is someone else's wife. May be not Arjun's but she is Sikandar's wife. I can't actually like her. Damn it!!

I took a deep breath and sat on the chair opposite her.

Sameer: Good morning !! What are you doing here??

I asked her seriously. She looked at me for sometime curiously as if trying to search something. Now what?? She sighed looking down.

Rukhsar: You know who I am, right??

She asked looking at me tensed. I shrugged looking at her. I don't actually care who she is. But she has to choose sides that too right now. I won't let her stay here if she is working for Sikandar. But wait!! How does she knows that I know about her?? Is she spying on me??

Sameer: Arjun told me last night. But how did you guessed that I know about you??

I asked her raising my eyebrows. She looked at me for sometime then a slight smile curved on her face. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. She is affecting me, but how is it possible?? She has the same face as Rosh, who was my friend. I have never felt anything more for Rosh ever, then why now??

Rukhsar: You are pretty obvious. There is no confusion in your eyes which was there before.

She said softly when I opened my eyes but then she looked down.

Sameer: Oh!!

I nodded at her somewhat relaxing. I am a pretty simple person. Anyone can know what I am thinking till I don't hide it intentionally.

Rukhsar: Coffee??

She asked indicating towards the electric kettle. Why not?? I like drinking my coffee after I got ready for office. Who knows how much time will Arjun take to get ready??

Sameer: Sure!! I am sure you know how I prefer.

I said to her smirking. She looked at me baffled then smirked as well.

Rukhsar: Of course. I did my homework pretty well.

She said grinning and then started pouring coffee in another cup. I still am confused why the hell did she come here pretending to be Roshni?? I am sure she can guess that Arjun will recognise her. After all he is not our supercop just for nothing. He knows Rosh pretty well. That's why he never believed that she is Rosh. But right now he is sure Faiza is Riya. Can it be possible that Faiza is Riya??

Sameer: Why did you do that?? I mean coming here in the middle of police officers, putting your life in danger.

I asked her curiously. She forwarded the coffee cup to me and I took it thanking her. She looked down gritting her teeth. I know I must have hit a nerve if she is this irritated.

Rukhsar: Love, I guess!! But someone said right about not to trust anyone blindly. The man I loved is the man I should have hated and the person I always hated is the person I should trust. Its too confusing. I want justice for my parents. They didn't deserve such death.

She said with tears in her eyes. She is right. Her parents does deserve justice. And no one deserves the death Sikandar gives to his enemies. But the point is, why did he kill her parents?? And why did he married her?? I can see Rukhsar hates Sikandar and that is somewhat reassuring to me. And she will get justice for her parents. That much I can promise.

Sameer: Don't worry. We will reopen that case. Your parents will be free from every fake charge. I promise.

I said to her grabbing her hands reassuringly. She looked up with tears flowing from her eyes. I blinked my eyes at her reassuringly. I know it is somewhat difficult to free her parents from the charges after their death, but I am sure we can do that.

Rukhsar: Thanks Sam. You all are really good persons.

She said wiping her tears. Wait!! she said we all are good persons?? Who else know about all this apart from me and Arjun??

Sameer: We all?? Apart from me and Arjun who else know about it??

I asked her confused. She smiled looking at me.

Rukhsar: Shree. He was with me and Arjun at Faiza's room.

She said shrugging and I looked at her stunned. Freak!! That idiot. He didn't tell me about all this. And he was with Arjun all the time yesterday?? I will kill him.

Sameer: What the!!

I looked at her baffled and she frowned looking at me. Of course, she doesn't know how much tensed I was yesterday because of Arjun.

Sameer: I will kill him for sure. He lied to me!!

I said gritting my teeth and I heard her take a deep breath. That technical expert is a gone case now. How dare he lie to me??

Arjun: Who lied to you??

I turned around hearing Arjun's voice. He was coming to terrace with Faiza. Looks like he is spending too much time with Faiza. I know its not because she is Riya's lookalike. Even Rukhsar is Rosh's lookalike. I am sure his heart feels that Faiza is Riya. I just hope it is the truth. But what the hell happened 2 years ago??

Both Arjun and Faiza sat on the vacant chairs and looked at me curiously. What?? Oh!! I remembered Arjun's question.

Sameer: That idiot technical expert of ours.

I said irritated beyond belief. He is my junior. He has to obey my orders. He can't just ignore what I said. Arjun rolled his eyes and I narrowed my eyes at him. I am sure he is responsible for this behaviour of Shree.

Arjun: Relax Sameer. It was on my orders.

He said shrugging. Oh really?? Since when his order became more preferred than mine?? I am ETF Chief not Arjun.

Sameer: Oh really?? Now your orders are more important than mine?? I am his chief.

I said glaring at Arjun but he smirked looking at me. I know he is going to say something really egoistic. Bloody hell.

Arjun: But I am Arjun Rawte!!

He said winking and got up to leave. The hell. I am going to slap him some day.

Sameer: Bloody egoistic bas***d.

I said loud enough for him to hear. He raised his eyebrows and I folded my hands in front of me. If he thinks he can be arrogant with me then he really forgot who I am.

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I came out from the pantry taking my coffee mug and went towards Shree's desk. God knows what he does with his system. Sometimes it look like he is living in a computer world and he doesn't even care about the practical world. If only Riya would be alive, then she can convince him to forget his system for a while.

I came to his desk only to see him doing something in his system as always.

Chotu: Hey Shree!! What are you doing??

I said putting his coffee mug in front of him. He looked at me gratefully and picked up the cup.

Shree: Nothing special. Just playing dartboard.

He said shrugging nonchalantly. Dartboard?? On system again?? God!! This boy is incorrigible.

Chotu: Don't know how many times I have to tell you to stop playing this game on computer.

I said exasperated and he looked at me frowning.

Shree: Hey!! I am playing on control. Okay??

He said glaring at me. Suddenly I remembered the day when all this had happened before. The difference is that Riya was alive then. Riya's shot, her smirk, then my taunt, and then Arjun's sir's shot. I can clearly remember each and every thing. My eyes filled up thinking about that day.

Shree: Chotu??

I felt Shree's hand on my shoulder. I wiped my tears and smiled sadly looking at him.

Shree: What happened??

He asked softly. He is frowning looking at me.

Chotu: Nothing. Just remembered the day when Rii was with us and we are playing this game in real.

I said to him smiling remembering the day. That day we worked on Mahato's murder case. But we all spent a good time in office before that case.

Shree: Right!! And then Arjun sir's entry.

He said grinning. Absolutely. Arjun sir was fab that day. We both know that only because of him Riya shot that person.

Chotu: That was a fab day.

I said taking a deep breath. Shree looked ahead at nothing in particular as if he is thinking something.

Shree: Yes. That day Rii shot someone for the first time.

Shree said with somewhat moist eyes. Suddenly we both heard Sakshi's voice and we stopped our talks.

Sakshi: Hey guys!!

We both wiped our eyes and looked at her smiling. No one can even guess that how much we miss Riya. We live, we joke, but the thing is it will never be same without Rii.

Chotu & Shree: Hey Sakshi.

We both waved at her and she sat on her desk putting all her things in her desk.

Sakshi: What are you both talking about??

She asked arranging new flowers in the vase on Shree's desk. We both took a deep breath looking at each other.

Chotu: Nothing special. Just talking about some cases.

I said to her shrugging. She nodded replacing all the flowers.

Sakshi: Where are our seniors??

She asked looking everywhere. Well talking about seniors, even I didn't see Rathore sir and Arjun sir today. Where are they?? Suddenly I heard a booming voice and we all looked at each other startled.

Sameer: SHREE!!

Rathore sir shouted coming in from the front door. Oh shit!! He is looking mad at me. What happened to him now??

Shree: Yes...Yes sir??

I asked him nervously and he glared at me. I gulped looking at his murderous eyes. Oh god!! Save me please.

Sameer: In my cabin. Right now. You too Chotu.

He said pointing his fingers at both me and Chotu. Oh freak!! God knows what happened now??

Chotu: O...okay sir!!

Chotu nodded nervously. He stormed towards his cabin with Arjun sir behind him. But Arjun sir is amused by Rathore sir's anger. What is going on??

Shree: What happened to him now??

I asked looking at Chotu nervously. Even he is looking at me tensed.

Chotu: Don't know man. But I am really scared looking at his face.

He said looking at me nervously. Well we will know about the matter in some time I guess.

Shree: I am too. God save us now.

I said and we both left for his cabin. Who knows what's going on in his mind now?? Rathore sir is too unpredictable now a days.

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I sat on the chair opposite Sameer in his cabin reading a file when I heard him curse again. He is behaving like a raging bull since he get to know that Shree lied to him. Well a chief has to trust his team mates. I agree Shree should have obeyed Sameer. But at that time I was in front of him and he can't just say no to me. So basically the fault is mine, not Shree's.

Shree: May I come in Sir??

I turned around hearing Shree's voice only to see Chotu and Shree standing at the door nervously. I was just going to allow them when I remembered that this is Sameer's cabin. Its better if he called them in himself.

Sameer: Come in!!

He said glaring at Shree. Shree tensed and gulped looking at Rathore. They both came ahead and Sameer indicated them to close the door. I understand that he wants to talk to Shree, but why is Chotu here?? I looked at Sameer frowning. What is he planning??

Shree: What happened Sir??

Shree asked looking at Sameer tensed.

Sameer: You were with Arjun yesterday when I called you??

Sameer asked in a stern tone and Shree went pale as if he sees a ghost. Well he knows Sameer's anger pretty well.

Shree: Ye...Yes sir!!

He nodded gulping in fear. I just hope Sameer doesn't take any out of the box action against Shree.

Sameer: And you lied to me?? To your chief??

Sameer asked looking at Shree murderously. Oh freak!! He is seriously very angry and Sameer always forgets what he is doing when he becomes this much angry.

Shree: But sir...

Shree was trying to say something when suddenly Sameer shouted.

Sameer: SHUT UP!!

Sameer glared at Shree and Shree looked down but not before I saw some moisture in Shree's eyes. Now that's enough. He is overreacting.

Arjun: Stop it Sameer. I have already told you what was the matter.

I said glaring at Sameer irritated and he looked at me for sometime murderously. Then he calmed down and looked at Shree who is trying to wipe his tears. I can see guilt in Sameer's eyes but he didn't said anything.

Shree: He knows??

Shree asked looking at me shocked. I know I ordered Shree not to tell anyone anything, specially Sameer, but its better if he knows about it and he is not ETF Chief for nothing. He would have guessed that something is wrong.

Arjun: Hmm.

I nodded looking at him and he sighed as if relaxing somewhat. I know even he is too tensed about hiding something from Sameer.

Chotu: About what??

Chotu asked looking at me and Sameer confused. Sameer sighed and then indicated both Shree and Chotu to sit down. They both sat on the sofa at the far end of Rathore's cabin. I looked at Sameer frowning. Is he going to tell Chotu about everything?? He looked at me and nodded as if I have asked the question loudly from him. I looked at him startled. How the hell did he know what I am thinking?? He smirked looking at me. I shook my head looking at him.

Sometime I forget who he is. He is not only Sameer Rathore, but he is Sam too, who knows me more than my own family.

Sameer: Chotu we are telling something really confidential to you. Apart from three of us only you will know what's actually going on. No one else, and I mean it, no one else can know about this.

Sameer looked at Chotu strictly and Chotu nodded with a determined expression on his face. I know he will give his life but he will not give this information to anyone else.

Chotu: I swear secrecy Sir.

Chotu nodded looking at both of us. Sameer sighed finally relaxing.

Sameer: Good. Sikandar is coming back to India next week.

He said and Chotu tensed suddenly looking at me with wide eyes.

Chotu: What!!

He asked looking at me and Sameer baffled. I decided to take matters in my own hands.

Arjun: Yes. And it can be possible that Riya is alive.

I told him what I feel is true. Chotu looked at me with a stunned expression on his face.

Chotu: Oh freak!! But how??

Chotu asked looking at me panicked. I know why. We all cremated Riya in front of us. Even I am confused as to how she is alive. But we will know everything when time comes.

Arjun: Come to my house after the office. You will know everything.

I said to him and he nodded gulping. Its better if Shree tell him as much as he knows.

Arjun: Shree!! Tell him everything.

I ordered looking at Shree and he looked at Sameer nervously. I looked down trying to stop myself from laughing. I think Sameer scared the boy for his life. Sameer nodded at Shree amused and Shree sighed relaxing finally.

Shree: Okay sir.

He nodded looking at me and Chotu looked at Shree curiously.

Sameer: Now leave!!

Sameer said looking at Shree and Chotu and they both ran out from Sameer's cabin. Suddenly I got a message on my cell. I opened the message seeing it is from Lisa. Finally I will know whether the girl is Riya or not. Lisa confirmed that she got the samples and she will tell me the report after 24 hours.

Arjun: Just 24 hours then we will know whether that girl is Faiza or Riya.

I said to Sameer somewhat excited. He looked up from the file stunned.

Sameer: How??

He asked in a confused tone.

Arjun: I gave her blood samples to Lisa for DNA test.

I shrugged telling him exactly what I did. But he is still frowning at me. Now what??

Sameer: But we doesn't have Riya's blood sample??

He asked looking at me as if I am doing something alien. Oh god!! Who made him ETF chief??

Arjun: We do.

I said to him raising my eyebrows. He looked at me baffled.

Sameer: We do?? How??

He asked looking at me confused and I rolled my eyes at him. What the hell!!

Arjun: Remember we all have given some blood sample for testing when we joined police force??

I asked him exasperated and he thought something then looked at me as if he finally got what I wanted to say.

Sameer: Right. That blood sample was kept stored for safety purposes.

Sameer said nodding at me. Exactly, we all have to provide blood samples, so that they can perform DNA test after we came from any undercover mission. They have to make sure that their officer who came to them is the real one, not a spy.

Arjun: Exactly. And we had Riya's blood sample as well. I sent the samples to Lisa's lab. She will give us the report after 24 hours.

I told him excited. I want to prove that my heart is not lying. That it is right about Riya. My heart is telling me to believe that the girl is not Faiza, but she is Riya. And I want to believe it.

Sameer: Okay.

He nodded looking at me sighing. I know he is still apprehensive about all this Riya-Faiza matter but I am sure she is my Riya. And I have to find out how the hell did she reached Sikandar's den. And where is the real Faiza??

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Finally this chapter is finished too. I hope you all liked it. Do tell me how you feel about it. Till next chapter guys!! And thank you so much for your love. Love you all.