I heard Chotu murmuring Riya's name and I looked at him sternly. He gulped and nodded at me nervously.
Arjun: Hii Zoya!!
I said to her sternly. But still she is grinning as if I have given her some favorite candy of her. What's wrong with her?? Suddenly she hugged me and I went still. Not because she hugged me but because of what I felt. The same feeling engulfed me when I was with Riya. I felt my breath stuck in my throat. Is it possible to have the same feelings for two different persons with the same face?? Or can they be the same persons??
Zoya: How are you Arjun??
She broke the hug and asked looking at me mischievously. With each passing minute in her presence I am getting sure that she is Riya, not Zoya.
Arjun: I won't change in just one day!!
I looked at her exasperated. What is she trying to do exactly?? Her expressions changed all of a sudden from excited to anger. Now what is this??
Zoya: One day it took to change you before. Isn't it?? Or may be one night??
She looked at me as if challenging me to deny her statement. I gritted my teeth in anger.
Arjun: What do you want??
I looked at her annoyed. She is getting on my nerves now.
Zoya: I want to talk to you!!
She said shrugging as if it's the most common thing for her. I looked towards the conference room only to see them looking at both of us wide eyed. I can't talk to her here.
Arjun: Fine!! Let's move to my cabin.
I looked at her sternly and was just going to my cabin when she linked her arms with me. I looked at her frowning but she was looking in the direction of conference room.
Zoya: Guys!! Will meet you later.
She shouted waving at them and they all looked at her stunned. I rolled my eyes and dragged her to my cabin. This girl is certified insane. I latched my cabin's door and pulled all the shutters down. Then I turned towards her but what I saw stunned me. She was sitting on the chair opposite mine with blank face. Now what is this drama of hers??
Arjun: What do you want??
I asked looking at her intently sitting on my chair. But what she said shook me to the core.
Zoya: Revenge!!
She said gritting her teeth. What the!! Revenge??
Arjun: For what??
I looked at her confused. She is the most confused person I have ever met.
Zoya: For my family's death.
She said with tears in her eyes. Her family?? But why me?? Do I know her family??
Arjun: What does it has to do with me??
I asked looking at her baffled. What is going on in her mind?
Zoya: Every single thing Arjun Rawte.
She said looking at me intently. I am more confused now.
Arjun: Means??
I looked at her annoyed. What is she playing at??
Zoya: Remember Roshni??
She looked at me smirking and I went stiff hearing Rosh's name. How can I forget her?? And from where did Rosh come in all of this?? And if she is really Zoya, how did she know about Rosh??
Arjun: What do you know about her??
I asked looking at her suspiciously. She took a deep breath before starting.
Zoya: Every single thing. Shehzaad loved her. In fact he was obsessed with her. But then came you in her life. And she gave her heart to you. Well she did manage to choose the best but still the day she choose you over Shehzaad was the day she has written her destiny. And that was death.
She ended with a grimace and I looked at her tensed. What is she exactly wants to say?? That Shehzaad killed her??
Arjun: What do you want to say??
I asked looking at her worried. I know that Sikandar killed her. And I have an idea that Shehzaad is Sikandar. But is he the same?? And he loved Rosh?? She never told me that. Why??
Zoya: Shehzaad Sheikh is Sikandar. One who killed your Roshni. And the one who killed my family.
She said looking at me with blank face. Freaking hell!! He killed her family and still he loves her. How is it even possible??
Arjun: He didn't know you??
I looked at her frowning.
Zoya: I was out of town that day.
She said with tears in her eyes. I don't want her to cry. So I encouraged her to tell me more about Rosh.
Arjun: Umm...continue about Roshni.
I looked at her tensed. And she nodded in yes.
Zoya: He loved her like mad.
She said with disgust written all over her face. What the!! He loved Rosh like mad?? He loved Rosh more than he loves Zoya??
Arjun: Even more than you??
I asked her confused. He is obsessed about Zoya. How can he love anyone more than her??
Zoya: Is that even possible?? He is on the brink of insanity right now.
Zoya said looking at me smirking. I looked down smiling somewhat. She is right. He is on the brink of insanity. And if anyone separated him from Zoya, he will die of his own madness.
Arjun: I could see that clearly. Why did he killed Rosh??
I again asked looking at her blankly. I want to know the exact story.
Zoya: The day he killed her, he got to know that she was pregnant with your child. And then only he believed that she can never be his. Then he decided to snatch her away from you..
She said looking at me with sorry expressions. I felt as if someone snatched the air from my lungs. How can someone kill the one who he claims to love so much. Love means giving someone life, not taking their life away. And what was the fault of my child?? All this time I thought Rosh died because I was behind Sikandar. But he killed her because she loved me.
Arjun: She didn't died because of my case at that time??
I looked at Zoya with tears in my eyes. I don't know what to do and what to say anymore.
Zoya: No. She died because she failed to differentiate between friendship and growing obsession.
She said looking down and I tried to control myself. I took a deep breath deciding here and now about his punishment. He snatched my love away. Now I will make him bear the pain of your love going away. But his pain will be doubled and tripled when he will see his so called love in the arms of someone whom he killed already. Then I looked at Zoya again.
Arjun: Your family??
I asked her softly. I know she wants her revenge too. But what I heard her say, snatched the floor away from my legs.
Zoya: DIG Devesh Mukherjee, he was in an undercover mission. At that time my brother Abhimanyu Mukherjee was friends with Shehzaad Sheikh. My dad got to know about Shehzaad's drug dealings and that he was trying to make my brother a drug addict. Dad had all the proofs against him and he was waiting for me to come back home from my mission. But HE killed my Dad and my whole family before I can reach to them. I came home to their dead bodies.
She said sobbing and I looked at her stunned. DIG Devesh Mukherjee?? Riya's dad?? What the hell man!! I took a deep breath trying to calm myself. I knew Riya's family history. She doesn't had any twin sister. So this Zoya has to be Riya. But now I have to call that cremation ground myself again. I have to know the truth. My heart says she is Riya. But my mind still wants proof.
Arjun: Your brother never mentioned you to Shehzaad??
I looked at her tensed. What is Shehzaad is using her because of her family. What is he knows about her family??
Zoya: No. My family was over protective of me. And I strictly warned each and every one of them to never say anything about me. I remained in missions almost always. So I don't want them to be questioned about my whereabouts.
She said in a remorseful tone. I know how she is feeling. Yet my Mom and Dad are still alive. But she lost her whole family in just one day. And then too she smiled here like nothing can go wrong in her life. But why is she telling me all of this now?? I am sure she has some plan.
Arjun: Why now??
I asked looking at her raising my eyebrows. She smiled softly.
Zoya: Next month his biggest consignment is landing here.
She said smirking. Wow!! This is the best time to strike.
Arjun: In India??
I looked at her excited.
Zoya: Yes!! But before that I have to kill all of his helpers. His right hand, Irfan and his left hand, Altaf. Also his biggest well wisher, Inspector Ajay Bhatia.
I looked at her shocked. No!! I can't possibly hear Ajay's name among them. How can he betray me like that?? Now I know why I can never get Sikky's location before.
Arjun: What?? He is with them??
I looked at her tensed. She nodded looking at me as if in pain. Then I understand what she wanted to indicate. Ajay was the one who told Sikky about her Dad.
Zoya: Hmm. I can't do all this without help. But I can't tell all this to everyone here. I don't want their life in danger because of me and my mission. You are already involved in this. So I thought to tell you.
She said looking at me pleading. Still I can't take any decision without that text message I am waiting for.
Arjun: I will think about it Zoya.
I said to her and we both stood up from our seats. She sighed resignedly.
Zoya: I will wait for your answer Arjun.
She looked at me with tears in her eyes yet her lips are smiling. Suddenly my mobile beeped and I looked at the message confirming what I doubted. That day the dead bodies got exchanged. And whom we cremated was not Riya. But they can't tell us this as it will have very bad influence on their status. I looked up only to see her going out. I grabbed her hand and she stopped.
She turned and looked at me frowning. I know she is confused but right now I want to tell her that we are still waiting for her here. I hugged her tightly closing my eyes letting my tears flow finally. I heard her taking a deep breath but after sometime she hugged me back.
Arjun: Take care Riya!!
I murmured in her ear and she stiffened. But after sometime she relaxed.
Zoya: Thanks Sir!!
She whispered and I smiled hearing her voice. We both parted and looked towards each other smiling. Then she indicated towards out and I nodded. We both wiped our tears and went out towards the conference room. I know I can't tell them that she is Riya. But at least they will be happy to see her.
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Sameer's POV:
We all were sitting in the conference room waiting for Rawte and that look alike of Riya to come out. What are they even talking about?? I know her name but who the hell is she?? Who is this friend of Arjun whose fiancee she is??
Sakshi: What the hell are they talking about?? That too for so long??
Sakshi said in an irritated voice when I saw Arjun and Zoya walking towards conference room. They both looked somewhat emotional yet they both looked content. What happened??
Rathore: Ask him yourself!!
I said to her indicating towards Arjun and Zoya.
Sakshi: Means??
She looked at me confused when they both entered the room. Suddenly that girl started speaking and I felt my breath hitch. Her voice is same as Riya.
Zoya: Hii!! I am Zoya!! Arjun's friend's fiancee.
She said looking at all of us smiling. Shit!! this is sheer torture.
Sakshi: Hello!! I am Sakshi.
Sakshi introduced herself with over sweet smile. What the!!
Zoya: You were there with Arjun at the mall. Right??
Zoya looked at Sakshi curiously and she nodded in yes.
Zoya: Guys!! I have to leave now. Shehzaad will be tensed if he didn't find me.
Zoya said looking at us smiling. Why is she behaving as if she has known us all her life?? Who is this girl?? Suddenly I heard Arjun's voice.
Arjun: He will find you alright!!
Arjun said to Zoya in a teasing voice. I looked at him baffled. He is teasing Zoya?? Zoya looked at Arjun confused and everyone else is looking at Arjun as if he has suddenly grown two heads. Man!! he is behaving strange.
Arjun: He is here!!
Arjun said indicating towards the entrance to conference room. We all looked there. I looked at a tensed Shehzaad coming inside. Wait!! He is Zoya's fiancee??
Shehzaad: Zoya?? Thank god!!
He hugged Zoya tightly. Oh!! So this is the friend Arjun was talking about.
Zoya: Baby I am fine!!
Zoya said looking at Shehzaad smiling but her smile is looking somewhat forced. But no one seemed to notice.
Arjun: Yes Shehzaad your baby is fine!!
Arjun said looking at Shehzaad as if taunting. Now this is interesting!! I saw that hearing him Shehzaad stiffened.
Shehzaad: Arjun. Hii!!
Shehzaad looked at Arjun with a clear cut fake smile. And Arjun smiled at him too.
Arjun: Hello!! So when are you both getting married??
Arjun asked from Shehzaad but I can see the devilish glint in Arjun's eyes clearly. What is he planning at??
Shehzaad: Still one month left.
Shehzaad said sighing sadly. Zoya grinned looking at him.
Arjun: One month is a very long time period. Shehzaad, you don't wait for marriage when you have such a beautiful fiancee.
Arjun said looking at Zoya smirking and she looked at Arjun raising her eyebrow. Something is definitely off here.
Shehzaad: She never requests for anything. At least I can give her this.
Shehzaad said looking at Arjun sternly. I can see he is getting angry at Arjun.
Zoya: That's why I love him so much. You see he is so sweet.
Zoya said looking at Shehzaad dreamily. But I don't know why every expression of hers seem fake to me.
Sakshi: Yes he is!! I just hope I will get a person like him too in my life.
Sakshi said looking at Shehzaad and then Arjun dreamily. I saw Zoya stiffen looking at Sakshi.
Zoya: NO!!
Zoya shouted looking at Sakshi and we all looked at her baffled. What happened to her??
Zoya: He is a single piece. And this single piece is mine. So stay away Miss Sakshi Anand. Right Arjun??
She said in a stern voice. But I can see she is warning Sakshi away. But we all know that Sakshi is talking about Arjun not Shehzaad. And I know Zoya saw that too. Then why?? Wait!! I looked at Zoya stunned. Then I looked at Arjun and he is looking down smirking. Zoya is warning Sakshi about Arjun??
Arjun: Of course!! This single piece is always yours. So keep him in a leash lest he fly away.
Arjun said to Zoya in a teasing voice and I felt my breath stuck. I am sure this talk is not about Shehzaad. I looked at Shree and Chotu and they are looking at me tensed. I know they felt the double meaning of their talks too.
Zoya: Haw!! You would do that??
Zoya looked at Shehzaad pouting. And Shehzaad looked at her startled. Is he really that obsessed with her that he can't see or read Zoya's eyes??
Shehzaad: Never baby!! Arjun stop scaring her.
He glared at Arjun and Arjun shrugged grinning. I heard several gasps and felt my lips twitch too. They had never saw Arjun smiling or grinning. That's why they have to be shocked.
Shehzaad: Anyway let's go baby!!
Shehzaad grabbed Zoya by her waist and dragged her out. But before that she looked back and winked at us.
Zoya: Hmm. Bye Arjun. Bye Everyone.
She shouted waving at us.
Arjun: Bye Baby!! Bye Zoya.
Arjun shouted and I heard Zoya's laugh. Well this is getting pretty interesting. Arjun went back to his cabin smiling and we all looked at him stunned.
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