Chapter Thirty five

The next morning,
Walima day.
Zara woke up early in the morning and did her morning routine since she would be going to the hospital in place of Minal. Talking or Minal, last night after she's done talking with Fawwaz she came back and found her whispering on the phone which she immediately hung up when she sees her. Zara just shakes her head because she knew Minal is definitely hiding something and to even think Zara knows nothing, she agreed to also play her part in knowing nothing. She would see for herself what Minal is up to.
Rubbing the excess water off her hair, she used her mini hand dryer to dry off the hair.
"Good morning, Zara" Minal started from beside her. A yawn escaping her.
"Morning Minal. How was your night? I hope you slept well?" Her voice came out in such a way that shows she's differently talking about the phone call last night. Minal keeps silence for a while before letting a smile out of her mouth.
"Alhamdulillah. Fine. Are you getting ready for the hospital already? " She hummed in return.
"Yeah, I will stop by Sumayya's place and we will go there together, come back here for the henna and prepare for the Walima" Something flashed across Minal's face which Zara caught a glimpse of from the corner of her eyes.
"Alright then, let me also go and freshen up so that I will go for the errand" she get out of the bed and made her way to the bathroom. Zara watches her disappearing figure. Making sure she heard the water running, she quickly trekked towards the bed rummaging through the sheets but found nothing. She stared at the bathroom door. Which means Minal went with her phone to the bathroom. She knew the girl must be hiding something. She knew it when she said she has a problem with her and very soon she would find out.
"Mom, I will be going to Sumayya's place" Zara announced to her mother, who was busy instructing the guy that was decorating the surrounding.
"Why? I thought she's coming here later" The woman ushered turning her attention onto her daughter. Zara took in a breath.
"Yes, mom, but change of plans. Actually, I want to stop by somewhere near her place so I decided to just pick her up"
"Okay, come back soon. You know the henna artist will be coming by 10am and the Walima starts after Zuhr prayers so make sure you come back before 10am" Her mother instructs.
"Insha Allah". Getting out of the entrance door, she glanced back at the house up to her room window. Maybe Minal is watching her from there. She thinks she can fool her then she would see to it who will be the fool among them. Igniting the engine to life, she drove away. Just then a call came through her phone.
"Assalamu Alaikum. As you said, she looks suspicious. She took her phone to the bathroom, so I couldn't get a hold of it"
"That is actually good she won't have to know that you are suspecting her" the unknown voice came from the other end.
"What will I do now? Should I go to the hospital or stop by my friend's place first?"
"No you should pick up your friend then heed to the hospital. I will alert my boss, so that we can meet up there. We have to catch her red handed" Zara's brows were knitted in curiosity. Just yesterday she received a call from an unknown telling her about Minal. That she should be careful with her. When she tried to ask who he is, he just answered with 'Very soon you will know me' and now he's talking about his boss.
"If I may ask, who is your boss? I mean, did your boss assigned you to-" The words didn't get it out of her lips when the call was being disconnected.
"Who is this person?" She muttered, her curiosity increases more as she drove to Sumayya's place. She can't wait to see and know who this person is and also his boss.
"She's on her way to the hospital already." A voice said. She readjusts her standing position as she glanced at the door every now and then for any peering eye.
"Okay, you know what to do right? I will be on my way too. I want to witness the fear on her face." She let out a wicked grin as she pressed the end button. Her face instantly changes to that of an anger.
"Just wait and see Zara, this marriage won't take place. Now Fawwaz will be mine". Another disgusted smirk made its way to her face. Little did she know that she would be tasting her own medicine.
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Zara arrived at Sumayya's place just within fifteen minutes. She instantly pulled open the car door and hopped in.
"Wow, I almost thought I got the wrong address. Look at you glowing from every direction" Zara teased pulling Sumayya's cheek, making her to let out a shriek.
"Well, The Spa did a good job in taking care of me and besides, I'm not the only one glowing, you are too. I think Fawwaz won't be able to recognize his princess." Both broke into a fit of laughter.
"Now tell me why you decided to pick me up when we agreed that I will come to your place myself"
"That is because we have an important task to do. You know I was suspicious of Minal since the day she came to our house. So yesterday I received a call from an unknown number and he told me about the things she's up to and just last night, she asked me for a favor to go to the hospital in place of her since her cousin would be discharged today. And to answer your curiosity, nothing will happen. You will be with your sweetheart. We want to catch her red handed. She thought, I didn't know anything about her. But there's something I'm curious about" she added, glancing at her slightly.
"What's that?" Sumayya inquired.
"The person that called me, talked about notifying his boss. So I'm curious to know who the boss is, how he knows about the whole thing"
"Don't worry, we would get our answers when we meet them there"
"I hope so, " she answered back pressing on the accelerator.
They arrived at Hospital Holanda at exactly 7:30am which means they have thirty minutes before the discharge.
"Now what do we do?" Sumayya ushered appearing by her side.
"I will-" just as she thought of calling the unknown guy, the call came in.
"We are at the hospital already." Zara stated, her eyes roaming around the place looking for them.
"Okay, now tell your friend to wait for you and I will direct you to the place you are to go"
"Why is that?"
"Because that is my task. Hurry, we have no time to waste. My boss would be here anytime soon". With that being said, silence prevailed again.
"What did he say? Is she here already?' Sumayya bombard at once. Hearing the silence from Zara made her continue.
"I don't understand all this. It's-" Zara instantly cut her off.
"You will understand. And pray our mission to be a success. Now you wait for me in the car, when it's the right time, I will call you"
"But-"
"Trust me. I'm not going to die, I can't die and leave my Fawwaz so rest assured and Allah's guidance is with me. See you later" without waiting for her reply, she sprinted away to wherever the guy instructed her.
Go inside the hospital, the patient is in room 5. Minal has already taken care of the discharge papers, so they will allow you to take her. When you come out, you will see me and I will be acting like as her boyfriend. After that, you will receive a call from Minal and you shall know the rest.
Zara read out the message. What kind of problem is she trying to get herself into? Why would Minal suffer herself like this? Because of what? Glancing at her wrist watch, it shows 7:59am. Inhaling in a weary breath, she made her way inside as per the guy's other.
10 minutes later,
Zara and the young girl Raheela whom she came to know her name through the discharged paper. As the guy told her, she saw a young man who looks the age of twenty three to twenty four leaning on her car. By the side stood two guys who resemble Amir and Fawwaz. She blinked her eyes twice realizing it was indeed them. But what are they doing here?
"What are you guys doing here?" She asked the same question her mind ushered to her.
"He is the boss I was telling you about" the young man said which made Zara more confused.
"Wait, what is happening? I don't understand? Why is Amir your boss and Fawwaz, are you also part of all this? " She puffs out a breath as she stared at the three guys with an amused smile on their faces especially Amir.
"You see Zara, we have no time to waste. We have to leave now before Minal gets suspicious. She should be calling you now" Amir didn't finish closing his mouth when the call came through her phone.
"Take a deep breath and pick up the call" She did as told and slide the green button putting the phone on loudspeaker mode.
"Salam Zara, have you pick Raheela up already?" She said.
"Yes, she's here with me and some guy too"
"Sorry I forgot to tell you. Her boyfriend just called me that he would go to the hospital. Can you do me a favor again?" Her voice came out slow.
"Sure"
"Can you drop them off at her house with her boyfriend. You know, it'll be easier since you have a car." she said again. Zara eyes snapped to the three men getting a nod from the guy in return.
"Sure"