AsYa FF- The Intern #3: Ch 38 Pg 114 - Page 60

Zoya had spoken to Huma and told her that they would be leaving early 'we have booked into the same hotel, so whenever you reach let us know' 'we will do, thank you so much Zoya, me and Rahul are having a fantastic time...all because of you' 'am glad to hear, see you soonish'

Zoya and Annie booked into the Purple Orchid, a luxurious hotel that was in the heart of Mumbai. Asad had arranged for the New Year Party to be hosted in the hotel itself, its lavish gardens had ample space for a huge marque to be erected.

The city was buzzing as always, the shopping centers had been beautifully decorated to welcome in Christmas and the New Year, a time of year that brought about so much happiness and cheer, it didn't really matter what country you were in the spirit of Christmas was felt everywhere.

'Annie, I already have my dress so don't need to buy one' 'you wearing an old one?' Annie asked almost looking horrified, Zoya started laughing 'No, its brand new, I haven't worn it yet...it's one Asad bought me, I would like to wear that' 'Ok Miss Sentimental...wear that...' 'I still need to buy some shoes...and you know all your girly accessories' Annie's eyes lit up 'cool, let's go'.

Huma and Rahul managed to fly in on Christmas day, after checking in they met Annie and Zoya for dinner. Dinner was a noisy affair as they filled them in with everything they had been doing 'so...is it somewhere you would be able to move to?' Annie asked Rahul 'Yes...if you will have me I would love to come next year' Annie clapped her hand in excitement 'that's brilliant Rahul, am pleased to hear that' Zoya looked towards Huma, it meant that they would be away from one another for a year as she needed to complete a year in Egypt 'I know what you are thinking and its cool, am happy he has something productive to do with himself whilst I am away still studying' Zoya started to smile 'good'.

The four of them spent the next few days as tourist, touring around Mumbai, with Annie as their tour guide.

As they walked along Juhu Beach Annie received a call. Slowing her footsteps she answered 'Annie, whatever you do don't let anyone know you are talking to me' Annie stopped completely 'is...is everything ok' she asked hearing his panicked voice 'Bhai...what is wrong' 'Annie we have had another security breach at the office' 'what...but you got Adam to...' 'I know, but that is not the only thing, whoever is doing this is having us watched, I received a letter from internal mail...it mentioned you and Zoya being in Mumbai...I need you to listen to me carefully, you do not step foot outside of the hotel, I have asked them to tighten their own security especially as we are having the party there...and please don't tell Zoya, I don't want her worrying unnecessarily' 'I won't, I haven't until now so...wait did you say internal mail...does that mean its someone...' 'No, it was mailed from outside but because of the postal room checks it got mislaid' 'Bhaijaan, we are being watched, our security system is being breached who is this and why are they targeting us?' 'I don't know Annie, but don't worry, whoever it is won't be able to hide for much longer'

Managing to catch up with Zoya, Rahul and Huma Annie feigned being tired and suggested that they went back to the hotel, which they did do.

'Zoya, I am ok, honestly I don't need a doctor' Annie said, since she had told Zoya she was not feeling well Zoya had gone into over drive 'ok...well then please lie down, I don't want you doing anything' 'Ya Allah, and you call Bhaijaan over the top'.

Just to save herself from Zoya and her craziness she forced herself to go to sleep early. As she slept Zoya called Asad 'can't you two come earlier, I mean it's only by two days...Annie is not feeling well either' 'Zoya I can't...I will send Zack tomorrow but I won't be able to make it...I'm sorry' he said genuinely feeling bad 'its ok, please don't say sorry, I don't like it...I guess with Zack she will feel a lot better...I am going to make sure she stays in bed...I think us being out every day has tired her out' 'that's a good idea...look, I have to go...I will call you tomorrow, I love you' 'ditto'.

Asad had set up a meeting with the head of security and the local commissioner of police. 'There is no obvious suspect, you are not a money making company as such, I mean you have no business rivals as your work is based around Government projects...a personal vendetta?' Asad looked at the commissioner 'no, not that I can think of, in all my years of being here in this position I have never had an argument with anyone to gain any enemies...I don't get it' 'don't worry Mr Khan, we have stepped up everything, we have contacted our counterparts in Mumbai too, they will be keeping a close eye on your family members there'.

Annie hugged Zack; he could read the concern in her eyes but couldn't say anything in front of Zoya 'is Bhaijaan ok?' 'Yes, his meeting went very well yesterday...we have nothing to worry about' 'Good' 'what meeting...what are you worried about?' Zoya asked 'oh nothing...it was to do with the...um...the...' Zack started to hesitate as he tried to make something up 'the union of farmers in the south' Annie quickly said, Zoya raised her eyebrow 'since when do we...never mind...now that you have met the love of your life are you feeling well enough to go out?' Zack looked at Annie through the corner of his eye 'not really, can't we just stay in and order room service...' 'Ok...room service it is'

With Zack around Zoya moved into her own room, as she was getting ready for bed she received a call from reception 'Ma'am we have a parcel for you, would you like us to bring it up to you?' 'A parcel, at this time...who is it from?' 'I have no idea, it was a courier man who dropped it off' 'ok, please have it sent up to me'

Zoya received the parcel and thanked the guy who came to give it to her. Zoya opened the box that had been beautifully wrapped; she wondered if it was from Asad. As she opened it she let out a gasp, she threw the parcel on the bed and covered her face in total shock 'Ya Allah...what kind of a sick joke is this' Zoya ran out of her room and went to Annie's 'Annie...Zack...please open up' Zack opened the door to see a panic ridden Zoys standing there 'Zoya...what happened?' 'Zack...there...please come with me' Zack followed Zoya to her room with Annie close behind.

Zoya showed him the box 'who sent you this...where this come from?' he asked looking at it in disbelief 'I don't know...a courier guy...Zack...Annie who would do something like this and why?'

'Annie, I need to call Bhaijaan, you stay here with Zoya' Zack walked back to his room to call Asad.