Chapter 1
Two weeks had gone by after the incident, but no clues were found of where Zoya could have gone. Asad had been suffering in his room the dark days and sleepless nights. He had stopped going to work and had put all his efforts in finding Zoya and along with her Shukria. He sat on the corner of his bed looking at a picture of Zoya on her I pad. A silent tear slipped from his eye and landed on the IPad. He looked at it broke inside even more. How could he have let this happen? Where could she even be now? Is she even alright? Is she even alive..? No! He had to think positively. If there was no Zoya, then there is no Asad. She is there just not with him.
His thoughts were interrupted by a phone call. He put the I pad on the side, cleared his throat and picked up the phone. "Hello." His voice seemed very mono tone.
"Ji hello Mr. Khan. It's inspector Sharma. Actually I've called because we have found a clue regarding Zoya Farooqui case." Asad stood strait up. "We went back to the crime scene and found a ripped piece of clothing, looks like piece of a duppata. We were wondering if you can come and have a look. Maybe you know who this may belong to." Asad quickly responded. "Yes of course inspector, I will be on my way." He shut the phone and took his keys, making his way to the door. Ya Allah, please help me find Zoya. Keeping his duaa in mind he left the house and drove to the police station.
As he arrived at the station, he quickly went to Inspector Sharma. "Hi Asad, thanks for making it here so quick." He shook hands with the inspector "Here is the evidence I was talking about." The inspector passed a plastic bag that had the cloth inside. Asad examined it carefully. It was very familiar, but from where? And then it hit him.
"Tanveer." He felt disgusted inside. How could one lady do such a thing?
"Tanveer? How do you know her? Or do you know where we can find her?"
"I know exactly where you can find her. In her burnt down factory." The inspector took his word for it and got ready to leave. Before leaving, the inspector, his officers and Asad decided that they would take him with them to make sure it is the right place. They left quickly and made their way to the factory.
As they reached the place, Asad took a deep breath in. He had all his trust in Allah and new that good always wins. It was now time for Tanveer to suffer. He got out of the car and walked consciously inside the factory. It was cold and dark. Bad vibes surrounded the whole area. They walked around looking all around for Zoya. There was no sign of anyone.
All of a sudden Asad felt an odd pain in his heart. She was here. He could feel it. He walked forward silently, praying inside. Asad's heart dropped. Before him was Zoya with her eyes closed, mouth tied and her hands tied behind her back. "ZOYA!" His lion like voice cause Zoya to jerk and open her eyes. She couldn't believe it. It was Asad.
He quickly made his way to her and began to untie her hands and the cloth around her mouth. "Asad!" She cried weakly. He took her into his embrace. Was this really happening, they both wondered. The officers came and joined them after hearing Asads' call out to Zoya.
They let go of each others embrace and looked into each other eyes. Asad cupped her bruised face. "Asad you finally came. You don't know how much I -"
"Shh Zoya. It'll be alright. We are together now" Her tears flowed down her pale face and placed her head in his chest. The familiar smell of her Asad made her feel safe in side.
All of a sudden, a sound of the door opening interrupted the whole scene. It was Tanveer escaping. "Everyone, Get her!" The inspectors and his men raced behind her. Asad was going to follow, but Zoya need him. He slowly helped her get up. As they walked forward, Asad noticed the cuts all over her. Her clothes were ripped all over. He stopped her and himself to take off his jacket. He put it around her and picked her up in his arms.
"Asad, stop! Its okay. I can walk" Asad didn't reply nor stop. He continued his way out the factory doors.
Precap:
"ASAAD!" Zoya screamed at the top of lungs
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