LOGINInayat leaned against the closed door, her chest rising and falling rapidly. Her fingers trembled slightly as she pressed her palm flat against the wood like she was trying to hold something back. For a moment, she closed her eyes. She couldn't believe Aadil shifted here for her. And he was staying in the same building, not just that he was staying next door. Only a wall between them.“No, no, no, this can’t be happening. Can't he leave me alone. Why is he so hell bent on making my life hell. He can't stand my peace.” She whispered under her breath.Her grip on the door tightened before she suddenly pushed herself away and walked inside, trying to calm her racing thoughts.“This is temporary. Just one month then it’s over. He will be out of my life.” She muttered.She repeated those words like a mantra as she walked toward the kitchen and poured herself a glass of water. Her hands were still slightly unsteady.Before she could take a sip there was a knock on the door. Her entire body
Inayat couldn’t sleep the entire night. She kept tossing and turning, her mind replaying everything; Aazan’s confession, her own words, the meeting she had planned for tomorrow.Every time she closed her eyes, something felt unsettled inside. By the time the sky began to lighten, she gave up.With an annoyed sigh, she threw the blanket aside and got out of bed.“Great,” she muttered. “No sleep at all.”Dragging her feet, she walked into the washroom and splashed some water on her face. But the moment she looked up at the mirror, she froze.“What the…”Dark circles were visible under her eyes. She leaned closer, inspecting her face.“I look like a panda,” she groaned, rubbing her eyes. “Perfect. Just perfect.”As if the emotional mess wasn’t enough, now she had to look like she hadn’t slept in days. She straightened up, exhaling slowly.“Pull yourself together, Inayat,” she murmured to her reflection. “It’s just a meeting.”After freshening up, Inayat changed into her jogging clothes
“What? Aazan proposed to you? What did you say to him?” Aajiya asked, completely stunned after hearing what happened at the coffee shop over the video call.She wasn’t entirely surprised. Somewhere, she had always sensed it; the way Aazan looked at Inayat, the quiet care, the unspoken concern. Anyone who isn't blind can tell he has feelings for her. But still she never expects him to propose to her. She understood why he proposed to her now. Because Inayat was going to divorce and he didn't want to lose this golden chance to slip away from his hand. Inayat let out a slow breath and leaned back. “What was I supposed to say at that moment?” she said, still shaken. “Do you have any idea how shocked I was?” She ran a hand through her hair in frustration.“I always saw him as my best friend. Yes, I feel safe with him. I trust him. But that’s all. And it's natural in friendship.” Her voice softened, but the certainty remained firm. “I can never see him as my life partner.”Aajiya studied
“Inayat, I know Aadil made a mistake. Can’t you forgive him?” Mansha Begum’s voice carried hope and helplessness.Aadil’s parents had arrived in Delhi early that morning. They hadn’t even rested properly. The moment Aajiya informed her mother about the divorce, they couldn’t sit still. They had to see their daughter.Because that’s what Inayat had become to them.A daughter.“Mummy, please don’t force me,” Inayat said softly, but firmly. “I have made my decision. I’m not changing it.”Mansha Begum moved closer and held her hands. “We never treated you differently. We always saw you as our own child. For our sake… can’t you give him one more chance?”Those words stabbed Inayat’s heart.For your sake.It would have been easier if they had blamed her. If they had accused her.But they were pleading. And that made it harder.“Please don’t do this to me, mummy,” Inayat’s voice trembled. “You all loved me so much. I will always be grateful for that. But I can’t continue this marriage. If yo
Inayat stood on the balcony, her fingers gripping the railing as she stared at the dark sky. The night was quiet, but her heart was anything but quiet.Footsteps approached softly. Aajiya came and stood beside her. For a long moment, neither of them spoke. The silence wasn’t awkward and heavy.Then Aajiya broke it gently. “Do you love him?”The question pierced deeper than she expected. Inayat’s throat tightened.If Aajiya were just her friend, she would have poured everything out without hesitation. But now… she was Aadil’s sister.Was she asking her as her friend or as his sister? Inayat couldn’t tell.Seeing her hesitation, Aajiya sighed softly, understanding her inner turmoil. “I’m asking you as your friend, Innu,” she said warmly. “We’re not just friends. We’re sisters. Yes, I’m Aadil’s sister… but what we share is stronger than that. You can tell me what’s in your heart. Maybe I can help you choose.”Inayat slowly turned to look at her. She searched her face carefully. And she
“You killed her?!” both Inayat and Aajiya exclaimed in shock.Aadil didn’t flinch.“Yes,” he replied, his tone steady. “I did.”“And that too so mercilessly?” Inayat’s voice trembled, not with fear, but with disbelief. “You’re talking about murder as if it was justified!”“She tried to kill my sister!” Aadil shot back, his calm finally cracking. “She destroyed my family. What was I supposed to do? Garland her with flowers?”“That doesn’t give you the right to take someone’s life!” Inayat snapped. “You don’t get to play God just because you’re angry!”Aajiya clutched her head faintly. “Stop… please stop…” she whispered. “I don’t remember any of this… but hearing it feels suffocating.”Aadil immediately softened at her reaction. “Baji… you don’t have to stress. I did what I had to do. For you.”“For me?” she repeated, tears forming again. “Or for your revenge?”The question hit harder than any slap.Inayat’s eyes locked onto Aadil’s.“Revenge never ends anything,” she said coldly. “It o
“I’ve to talk to Dad before Kainaat calls him to talk. I can't let this girl ruin my marriage life. I can sense that she wants to snatch Aadil from me. She came to this house with evil intentions and I will not let her evil plans succeed.” Inayat thought bitterly, dialing her father’s number.INAYA
"Sister-in-law, where’s the bride? I don’t see her anywhere." Sajmeen, Aadil’s phuppo, asked Mansha about Inayat."Sister, she has gone to her mother’s home.""Bhabi, why are you lying? Tell Sister the truth that Inayat has been missing since morning. No one knows where she went. And Madam has even
INAYAT SIDDIQUI.......“So you’re not going to tell me, are you? You loyal dog.”I swung the baseball bat hard against his head. Blood dripped from the corner of his mouth.“Ateef Waziri is his uncle, right? Then why does he want his nephew dead? Is loyalty more important than blood?” I demanded.H
INAYAT......“Inayat.”I froze the moment I heard Aadil’s voice behind me.Did he hear something?I quickly disconnected the call and turned around, masking the fear on my face so he wouldn’t suspect a thing.“Yes? Did you need something?” I asked, forcing my expression to stay calm.He stood there







