Please see below for chapter 49, hope you like it...I know it's a little short but will make next one longer
Forty Nine
RJ had asked everyone to gather in his room 'guys the next two days is the last of our shoot here after which we are free to return home, we have managed to finish ahead of schedule...I personally will leave on Friday the rest of you are free to go whenever you wish...you do not have to return to the studio so you can think of the next week and a bit as free annual leave'.
Lillie and Zoya decided to stay back with RJ for an extra two days. Zoya went out on to the balcony to phone Asad '...that's great Zoya' 'Asad you don't mind me staying back the extra two days, it's just I didn't want to come back on my own' 'of course not, you enjoy yourself...and I will see you soon...oh and Zoya don't forget Tamatar's list...she reminds me every day' Zoya started laughing 'don't worry I have got her goodies already'.
As Zoya cut the call she stood taking in the light breeze, the view of the private beach behind RJ's room was totally amazing. Admiring the people that sat by the luxury pools below Zoya felt blinded by a light. As soon as she did she felt her heart dip as she looked around, at the same time Lillie came out to join her 'what's wrong?' she asked seeing her looking worried 'oh...no...nothing I just felt like I was being blinded by a light...like someone was reflected it purposely' Zoya's hands shook as she spoke. Lillie looked around and started laughing 'Zoya look...by the bar that mirror, you must have just caught a reflection from there' Zoya looked to where Lillie was pointing and sighed in relief 'what an idiot Zoya...talk about paranoia' she mentally chided herself.
After the last shoot the producer held a small party for the cast and crew by the beach. Zoya and Lillie had just finished getting ready 'Zoya you look stunning...so simple yet so beautiful...I tell you Asad is a lucky guy' Lillie said as she admired Zoya. Zoya wore a long white summer's dress with a long beaded necklace, she had her hair out with light make up on, and she really did look angelic.
As the two girls walked through reception one of the receptionist called out after her 'Ms Farooqui, we have something for you' Zoya looked at him confused 'me...what?' she asked walking towards the desk. The receptionist pulled out a small bouquet of red roses 'these were delivered for you' Zoya took the roses 'Zoyaaa they are gorgeous' Lillie screeched.
Zoya took out the note to read it
To MY beautiful girl.
Surprised!
Zoya smiled as she read the note, she recalled what Asad had said on the phone a few days ago when he said that there was a surprise for her.
She took out her phone immediately to call him, but it went straight to voice mail 'Asad, I just received the flowers, they are beautiful...so this was the surprise you were talking about...I love them and I love you'.
Zoya returned the flowers to the receptionist and told her to keep hold of them until she returned. The party was in full swing, with the sunset setting over the horizon the view truly was magical 'have you had something to eat?' RJ asked 'no...maybe later...I wouldn't mind a drink it's getting a little humid'.
RJ went to the bar to get Lillie and Zoya a drink 'waiter...can I have one pineapple juice and one diet coke please'. The waiter turned around and smiled at RJ 'of course sir...are you enjoying yourselves...I see you have your lady love with you?' RJ looked back to where Zoya was sitting and then back at the waiter 'no not lady love...she is a lot more important' he said recalling how she was now his sister 'thank you' the waiter nodded his head and passed him the two drinks.
It wasn't long after Zoya started to feel ill 'Big B...do you mind if I head back upstairs...I don't feel so well' RJ stood up seeing her condition 'Zoya...what's wrong, you want me to get you a doctor?' 'No, just a little dizzy...maybe the days are catching up with me' 'come I'll walk you up' RJ took Zoya by the hand and took her back inside as they reached the elevators Zoya stopped 'you head back I can go on my own from here' 'you sure...I think I should go up with you...let me call a doctor or someone' Zoya smiled 'I am ok, just need to sleep it off' 'ok, I will come to see you in the morning'.
After RJ and Lillie finished their breakfast they walked towards Zoya's room with a small tray for her. After knocking and waiting for so long Lillie started to get worried. Lillie who was a little drunk stayed in another girls room the night before so didn't have the key to the room 'let me call the manager, he will have a master key...what if she fell really ill last night' RJ kicked himself for leaving her on her own 'ok, go I will wait just in case she opens the door'.
The manager came with Lillie and opened the door, Lillie called out for her as she entered the bedroom only to find it empty, she looked at RJ and then went to the bathroom to find that empty too 'she is not here' she said slightly panicked 'sir, are you sure she came back here...look her bed is still made' RJ looked and then walked out on to the balcony 'where is she...Lillie call her' Lillie dialled her number 'it's ringing' 'one minute I can hear it' RJ said, as he followed the sound of the ring he stepped back outside her room and found her phone lying behind a plant pot a few feet away from her door.
RJ looked at the manager and Lillie 'Zoya...where are you?'
Zoya had gone missing and no one knew where she was.
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