EPILOGUE

" I can't Dad, he's guilty. All the evidence pointed towards him that he really hit the car in drunken state and ran away " (a firm voice of a woman rang into the living )

* Thap *

A loud sound of Slap echoes in the room. Her hand involuntarily rest on her check as she looks at her father in quiet eyes.

" Don't you dare try to argue with me. If I say you take his side & release him from this matter than you will do. Otherwise, you know the consequences very well. " (the yelling, angry voice of RAFIQ AHMED rang in the living room)

For a while no one answers. Silent follows. Then :

" Fine. But in return, I'm leaving for Pakistan after this case. " (her quiet voice rang)

" How long ??? " (Rafiq Ahmed did not have any issues. As long as she fulfils her promise)

" Few months as long as I want. " (she replied in a careless voice and walk out of the house)

Rafiq Ahmed also walks towards his study to make an assuring call to his sister that her son soon released......

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In the season of June July, One of the bustling city of Pakistan" Karachi" is feeling like a hot pan. The weather is hot, dry & sweaty. In roads people giving water bottles, juices & aids for those who are weak enough to get heat stroke.......

In such heatness of the afternoon.one of the room of SHAH INTERPRISES have a chilly atmosphere.

Because today is the day the location team needed to show their final presentation directly In front of the President......

"Soo, in order not to get people's opposition & prevent for any heated issue to be arising we think this is the best place to build the restaurant. " (the team leader confidently ended his presentation with a small smile even tho his eyes holds the fear)

" I don't think you your opinion matter in here. Isn't it's a client whose opinion is matter the most. " (a cold yet questioning voice rang made everyone around feeling alright with the presentation stilled)

" But, still President, if we try to push people around the area they might become rebellious. In that case, our company's is the one that holds the responsibility....." ( one of the team members said in a hesitant voice)

" As much as I remember, the client wants a small area because the restaurant isn't that big. The location that I told you to search & try to get hold onto is literally the easiest one to get no ??? " (he suddenly spoke with stern voice make team leader flinch in displeasure)

" You are right secretary Ayan but still, that location isn't the best one. If we try to get that location it's indeed easier to get but, in order to clean it, make it presentable our few months got wasted......." ( Team leader replied with a smile but deep down burning with anger and displeasure)

No one spoke, everyone try to think pros & cons........than suddenly The voice rang:

" you should try to get hold onto the location that secretary Ayan suggest..... We present both locations In front of the client and let them decide...... " (at president final words everyone feels satisfied and start leaving the meeting room but, team leader still sitting in his desk looking at the place of the person who just left behind the president with hateful gaze )

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!!!! In president's Office room !!!!!!

" Are you sure you didn't try to steal his girlfriend or punch him once to make him oppose you that much ??? " (Asfand, the moment sits on his president seat ask in a teasing voice)

" As long as remember. " (Ayan replied with tired voice and slightly massage his temple)

" Take it easy bro, he might hate you because I favor you over him....." ( Asfand said with A proud smile and opens his laptop )

" If favor means, makes me run around to get an information about a café girl & cut half of my This month's salary with bonus over the fact she offers me a pastry. Then I'm Afraid, it's not a favor President Asfandyar Shah. " (with in a normal tune Ayan sarcastically said and frown)

" Are you taunting me ??? Me ?? Your boss ?? The president ????? " (Asfand looks at him with disbelieve and anger shows in his voice)

" Stating a fact I guess ......" ( Ayan respectfully replied and walks out of the room)

because he hears the sound of mobile ringing in the room & knows very well that the Cafe girl has called..........

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" After receiving & reviewing all the evidences,And in the presence of witnesses, it is proven that "Saad Raza" is innocent... The court acquits him of the charges.....He can return to his home with full dignity...

The court dismissed....... " (the moment the voice of judge rang into the court room. She exhale a sharp breath. She feels her throat dry as she looks towards the victim family )

" I'm sorry. " (she muttered under her uneven breath and walks out of the room)

As she moves throughout the corridor of the court and make way to her office....... The wailing cry of victim's family rang into her ears like a thunderstorm......

" DUAA RAFIQ AHMED" one of the great & successful lawyer of London now feeling the weight of guilt in her heart........

People once used to call her" JUSTICE QUEEN" now, when they saw her only calls her the biggest mistake in the name of justice. A liar. Cunning lawyer who only knows how to protect a criminal.......in just few months after graduation she became" CRIMINAL LAWYER "

And not just any criminal layer..... A very cunning and bold one.......her specialty always been how to twist lies with truth......so she gradually became fond of law & justice. End up gets The degree of Bar - at - law with the highest marks in his university......

She immediately close the door of the office and collapse into the floor..........

It's 7th time.......she had to protect a criminal just for the sake of the safety.......

Isn't it strange in the eyes of the world she has everything...... parents, money, beauty, a perfect fiancé & a successful career......

Her friends say they were jealous of her perfect life..........

But, only caged bird knows the pain of living behind the Bars made by gold.........

The voice of the mobile phone rang into the office. With shaky hand she attends the call.....

" Good you did well.... Enjoy your life. I will treat your mother well. " (Rafiq Ahmed satisfied voice rang into her ear made her want to push away mobile phone from her ears in disgust)

" Remember to came back soon...." ( he again spoke in a voice that seems like a concern father but only Duaa Knows it's a warning, a possession of the person who created her, raise her like a doll & now wanted to possess her for the rest of his life)

The phone hangs up and tears start falling form her jet black eyes........her body start shaking violently & her painful sobs echoes within the wall of the office

She might get the permission to fly in the air for a while but, never be able to freed herself from this cage..........

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When the hot, dry breeze of Karachi touches her body. A sudden peace spread all over her body........

She finally got away even though it's just for a while........

Duaa is currently standing in Karachi airport waiting for the person who promise to pick her up.....

" Ahmmmmmmm " (a sudden throat cleaning voice rang she turns her head)

The man standing in office formal black dress, his brown hair messy but kinda looking great on him, his honey-brown eyes shines brightly within sunlight and few beads of sweat on his Tan skin forehead makes him looks absolutely stunning, hot & handsome.....

"MISS DUAA RAFIQ ??? " ( The voice that like a deep to ears seems like holding the mysterious Aura spoke in a formal away maybe try to conform her identity)

" Yes, you ??? " (after admiring him for a while duaa spoke in a gentle voice with a small smile on her painted lips)

" Asfandyar Sir Send me to pick you up . Please this way....." (he again spoke formally and took her luggage, guide her towards the car)

Without a word she starts walking with him.....after settling into a car she looks outside the window with a gentle smile....... Then, as if remembering something she took out her mobile phone, discard her old sim car and put her new one and smile in satisfied Manner.........

She came here to fly for a while not to stuck in the horrifying earth of cage......

So let's enjoy while can........

" Let's straight go towards the Shah Enterprises......they needed to know whose back" ( she ordered with a mischievous smile and closed her eyes for now she's in peace at least)

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!!!!!!!SHAH ENTERPRISES !!!!!!!!!

The tall building shining brightly in the sunlight..... Asfandyar is sitting in his respective room, reading some file with full focus when the room door open suddenly and the chaos entered.......

" you are the lier... You can't even came to pick your friend + cousin how rude...." (the moment she entered she start whining & complaining like a baby )

" But, didn't I send my secretary to pick you up? It's not like you're dead yet. " (asfand spoke in a mocking voice & got up)

" I know if i die you definitely came running......... " ( duaa replied in a smiling tune )

" Don't talk nonsense....." ( Asfand approach her and pat her head gently said in a sulking voice)

" How have you been ??? " (she asks and walks towards his President seat and sits on it)

" as handsome as i am when you first leave me ....... " ( he only shook his head on her old habit & sits on one of the chair opposite side of the table)

" it's been a long time....... " ( she suddenly said in a nostalgic voice )

" very long indeed......you finally came no ???" ( he said in a knowingly tune)

" hmmmmm "( that's all she replied)

The door opens and Ayan entered with some documents in his hands.......

" Boss, this one needed to approve until tonight. For tomorrow's meeting....." ( Secretary ayan voice holds professionalism)

Duaa froze...... isn't he the same person who picks her up from airport......than, she smiles....... The kind of that seems suspicious yet not at the same time......

" Stop whatever you're thinking....." (the commanding voice of asfand makes her frown)

" What" ( she asked feeling redness spread over her face)

" i know you duaa rafiq more than you know your self ..... & I swear I will kill you for this...." (asfand replied in a annoying voice & threaten her dangerously )

Ayan only looks between those two people, respectfully takes permission and walks out of the room.....

" Stop looking at my secretary with those damn eyes. " ( asfand said in a warning manner)

" What eyes ??? " (she asked innocently)

" The kind that says I want him. " (asfand roll his eyes and replied annoyingly)

She didn't reply.....just staring in a space...... thinking about something........

Meanwhile, asfand is looking at his file so he didn't get to see the rosy smile on her lips......

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