Chapter-3

After two days

Erina's p.o.v

I entered the orphanage gate and found that the whole orphanage is surrounded by police and many bodyguards.

I became confused seeing all this. It's the first time that I am watching so much security in the orphanage. I noticed my surroundings and found that media is also here. What the hell is going on? Why the media is here? I am not understanding anything.

I step afoot to enter the orphanage when a constable blocked my path. Before I could say anything he asked me rudely," Who are you? Show me your id card? Without permission, you can't enter."

" I am here........." I couldn't complete my sentence when I heard the familiar voice of Zarina Khala(aunt). I turned my head behind and found her coming forward.

Well, she is the caretaker of this orphanage. And, I work as a teacher in this orphanage. It is one of the largest and finest orphanages in the whole city. There are approximately 400 children in this orphanage. I teach mathematics to the children who are in junior grade. The orphanage authority pays me well which is enough to bear my expenses.

Zarina Khala said to the constable," Don't stop her. She works as a teacher in this orphanage. She is a member of this orphanage."

The constable didn't say anything further and left the place giving a suspicious glare to me.

" What's going on, Khala? Why there are so many bodyguards and police? I asked her confusingly.

She informed me," The owner of the orphanage is coming here. That's why the security is too much tight."

" Owner?" I uttered knitting my brows. I don't know who is the owner of this orphanage. I only heard that the late home minister built it.

Zarina Khala said," Zayed Bin Qureshi is the owner of this orphanage. He is coming here to see the condition of the orphanage. The security is for his safety."

I know who is Zayed Bin Qureshi. He is the current chairman of the political group 'People's Party. I have seen him numerous time on the TV. I also heard that he is one of the richest men in the whole country.

" You don't have to teach the children today. You can go home. I should have informed you earlier but I was very busy so I couldn't inform you. I am sorry," Zarina Khala said politely.

I shook my head and replied smiling," It's ok. No need to be sorry."



She smiled at me when I asked," I will not take any class today. But, can I meet the children? Their smiling face makes me so happy and cheerful."

" Yeah, Sure. You can meet them," She replied and a big smile formed on my lips.

After that, I went to the room where the children are. They all said in unison seeing me," Erina Api!!!!"

Yes, they call me Api(sister) instead of madam. Because I don't like to be called as madam. I told them to call me Api considering me as their elder sister.

" Baccho, Kaise ho aap sab( Children, how are you all?)" I asked smilingly.

" We are fine. How are you?" They replied in unison and I chuckled hearing their united voice?

I replied making an excited face," I am fine. I have good news for all of you."

They all become confused and looked at each other with questioning eyes.

" What is it? They all asked in unison.

I replied enthusiastically," Today, no study. I will not take any class today."

No sooner had the words left my mouth than they all said excitedly making happy faces," Yeyy.....No study......"

I saw them jumping on their place with happy faces. I can see how much happy they are hearing that today they don't have to study and show me homework.

" So, what do you all want to do now? I asked them making a thinking face like I am in deep thought.

The children suggested to me some outdoor games. But, I can't agree with any of them because it will not be good for them to go outside right now. Seeing so much security guards and police they might become frightened.

" Umm, Let's have a drawing competition. All of you have to draw whatever you like. I will give candies to the winner," I said showing them the candies which were in my bag.

Hearing me, I saw all of them are excited and preparing themselves to draw pictures. Just in a minute, they all started drawing. I smiled looking at their innocent and concentrated face.

After some time they all finished their drawing and I chose a winner. The winner is one of my favourite students, Nikita.

I congratulated her and gave the candies to her. She is very happy having the candies.

" I want the candies," Ruhi said who is one of the troublesome students of mine.

I said pulling her cheeks affectionately," Sorry dear. You can't have them. Try to win next time and I will give you more tasty candies."

She replied sadly," But, I want them."

" You have............" I couldn't complete my sentence when she snatched the candies from Nikita's hand and ran outside. Nikita started crying badly for the candies.

I yelled loudly," Ruhi!"

Saying that I ran behind Ruhi to catch her. Urggh! This girl!!

Before I could leave the room I bumped into a hard wall and fell on the floor. My dupatta fell on my shoulder exposing my hairs. My hairs become loosened by the impact and fell on my shoulder covering my whole face.

" Uggh!! This wall!" I said annoyingly and removed my hairs from my face. I looked forward and noticed a pair of black shoes in front of me instead of any wall.

" Did I just bump with someone? I thought mentally and looked upward with confusion.

I noticed that a very tall and muscular man is standing in front of me wearing an expensive suit. I am not understanding he is looking at me or not as he was wearing his sunglass.

I immediately stood up and covered my hairs with my dupatta. I don't know who is this man.

I apologised lowering my head as it was my fault. I wasn't careful while running. I said politely," I didn't notice you. Pardon me, Sir."

But, I didn't hear anything from the stranger. I looked at his face and found that he has removed his sunglass from his eyes. It didn't take much time for me to understand that I have just bumped with Zayed Bin Qureshi.

He is looking at me with his shocked and astonished eyes. He isn't even blinking his eyes. He is only staring at my face so shockingly like he has seen a ghost. I noticed that the sunglass has fallen on the ground from his hand."

" Umm.....i.....am.....sorry.....sir," I again apologised hesitantly to catch his attention.

" Adiba?" He uttered with too much shock making me more confused. Is he talking to me or someone else?

I said blinking my eyes repeatedly," Pardon me, Sir. I didn't get you."

" What's your name? He asked me without blinking his eyes having an amusing expression. His eyes are roaming on my face repeatedly. His grey eyes are so cold like they are made of ice. There is no emotion in his eyes.

I replied politely yet confusingly," Erina Siddiqui."

" E....R....I.....N.....A," he pronounced my name and I don't know why I felt uncomfortable. I don't know why my heart is beating so fast and I can feel that I am sweating slightly.

I am still looking at him confusingly when he said smiling mysteriously," Apology accepted."

Before I could thank him he turned his face and started to leave the room. I noticed that he didn't take his sunglass with him.

I picked it up hurriedly and said loudly from behind," Sir, your sunglass."

He didn't turn behind fully.



He half-turned his face and said smiling coldly," Keep it with you. We will meet again."

I didn't understand any of his behaviours and words. What did he mean by we will meet again?

At Night

Zayed's p.o.v

I am sitting in my easy chair and relaxing. It's 2:30 a.m and there is no sleep in my eyes. I can hear the tick-tock sound of the watch and can feel the silence of my surroundings.

My eyes are closed and my brain is occupied by the girl I have seen today. Is she real or it was just my hallucination. I was so shocked after seeing her.

Wohi ankhe, wohi hotth, wohi chehra( The same eyes,  same lips and same face)!!! How it can possible? Even the voice is also same. The same melodious voice.

The whole day I have only thought about her. The innocent look of her, those pink petals, the glossy and smooth skin of her has bothered me the whole day.

Her deep brown eyes were so brownish like they are two drops of coffee in white milk. Those brownish orbs didn't let me concentrate on my work the whole day.

After 5 years I again heard that melodious voice and seen those innocent eyes. The moment I saw her I felt like the world around me has stopped. I felt like my body has stopped functioning. How it can possible! For a few moments, I felt like She is alive and staring at me. I felt like the closing chapter has again opened.

"Erina! What a name! So beautiful. Just like her," I said and opened my eyes.

The more I am thinking about her the more I am feeling a pull towards her. I just can't forget the innocent face of her. I can't forget how she politely said sorry.

I told her to keep my sunglass with her. Will she keep it with her or throw it away?

Fuck! Why am I worrying about it? I will come to know she has kept it or not at our wedding night.

Yes, Wedding Night. She is going to be Mrs Qureshi very soon. The moment I saw her I understood that she is only mine and I want her.

This time I will not repeat the same mistake. I will make her what I have always wanted. I will not let the past repeat itself. I was fooled once but I will not be fooled again.

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