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ELEVEN

'Humera I'm home' Zoya shouted entering the door. Humera came running from her room and hugged Zoya tightly Zoya Zoya Zoya I am so happy for you' she said caressing her hair like mother would to her child. Humera was very protective of Zoya since she lost her parents Humera's and her family never failed to be a part of Zoya's life, every emotion every success every step she took in life was very dear to them. They cried with her, laughed with her they gave her everything she could ever have wished for from a family.

Zoya pulled back and smiled at Humera 'Thanks Humera, I still can't believe it' Zoya said making sure Humera wouldn't see the pain behind her fake smile. They both started to walk towards the living room 'hang on' Humera halted then turning around to look at Zoya 'what you doing home so early it's not even 2 yet'. Zoya was waiting for her to ask 'I couldn't work with all the excitement, it was too much so I came home to celebrate with you' she said trying to sound convincing enough. Humera looked at her and sensed that there was more to what Zoya was saying 'ok Miss Farooqui let it out, what's wrong? And don't say nothing I know when you're lying to me' Humera looked at Zoya scrutinizing her face making sure she would catch her if she tried to lie.

Zoya took a deep sigh and walked past her slumping herself on the sofa. 'I let him win' she said leaning her head back against the sofa 'you let him win? What do you mean' Humera asked not following. Zoya sat up and looked at Humera who was now sitting opposite her 'I mean I let that monster win, I resigned like he said I would before the end of the month' Humera's jaw dropped 'you did what?' she almost screamed 'Zoya but why how...I mean why would you resign' Zoya started to compose her thoughts 'I would have had to resign in a couple of weeks anyway, so I thought why not now, and besides he is a mean driving machine, he keeps on pushing me and pushing me I can't handle all the pressure and the endless work he keeps throwing at me, he does it deliberately, always trying to get me to breaking point...well today I reached that breaking point...I know what I did is out of character but seriously I couldn't deal with his split personality anymore' Zoya didn't realise tears were streaming down her face. Humera walked up to Zoya and gave her a bear hug, 'it's ok Zoya don't worry, I am sure you know what you are doing, hey come on its time to celebrate' she said changing the tone of her voice 'come on' she tugged at Zoya's arm forcing her to get up go and freshen up we can go out for lunch and then hit the town this evening' Zoya smiled sounds like a plan'.

Asad had been staring at her letter of resignation reading it over and over again. He was filled with so much anger his head started to pound 'how can she...how dare she...what the hell' he was unable to complete any sentence even when he was talking to himself. 'To hell with her, like I give a damn, I don't need her she can go if she wants' he shouted, he took the letter and scrunched it up throwing it in the bin. Asad looked up at the clock it was now coming up to 6 he picked up his laptop and walked out as he came down the stairs his eyes fixated on her work station as he came closer her saw that it was empty as if she had never been here. Her desk was totally clean. Asad felt his stomach turn his chest started to feel as if it was restricting if he didn't need her he didn't give a damn why was seeing her empty desk paining him so much.

Aman and Ayaan heard of Zoya's resignation, they knew they had to pull out all their resources to ensure that everything was done before the Australian delegation arrived. 'I don't understand Ayaan, why would she just decide to up and leave?' Aman asked Ayaan who was just as confused as him. 'I don't know Aman only Zoya can really answer that, I'll speak to Humera later to see what's going on, but one things for sure I am going to miss her' Ayaan said smiling remembering the funny moments they spent together in the office.

It had been three days now since Zoya left AAK Designs, Asad avoided going to the office as much as possible choosing to work from home as he couldn't bear to walk past her empty space. Asad Ahmed Khan the man who is in control of everything was losing control of his emotions. Asad stood outside staring over the pool into nothing. 'Asad' Najma came up to him and placed her hand on his shoulder 'What's wrong Asad you seem miles away' Asad turned around to smile at his sister 'nothing Baji, just thinking about work' Najma cupped his face 'you should take a break once in a while you're always working' 'I'm ok Baji honestly, was there something you needed' Asad asked 'just to let you know dinner is ready, come down everyone is waiting'.