Chapter 15: Jailed

As early as possible the next day, I called Hema and she gave me her address. I went to her place with Zeehan. Wow! Her home is so amazing. A beautiful bungalow with a yard and pool. How did she manage to build or buy such a luxurious house? Is she rich? I stood at the door after ringing the doorbell, waiting for her response. She opened the door, beaming warmly. I wasn’t expecting her to hug me but she did.

“Welcome to my humble abode, Nadia,” she said, walking us back into the living room. “And Zeehan, how are you?” she asked.

“I’m fine, Aunt Hema,” Zeehan replied.

“I need your help, Hema,” I said as we reached the living room. She turned to me.

“Anything, Nadia,” she accepted.

“I want to go out, can you look after Zeehan for me, please?” I requested. She narrowed her eyes in suspicion.

“Where are you going?” she asked.

“It’s personal. Will you look after him for me, please?” I repeated earnestly.

“Of course. Anything for my cutie,” she agreed.

“No matter what happens, don’t come lo