4.10|Ishqa • Ruin me|

Do you know how it feels when all of a sudden unimaginable truths are revealed?

Because that's exactly what Qaran was feeling.

He stepped out of his room in that perplexed state of mind when he found a lady sitting in the living room. Going a little closer he realised that it's his Zoya Phuppo.

"Phuppo!" He went closer and hugged her.

"You didn't tell us that you are coming here from India?"

"Bhai told me about Qainaat's marriage so I decided to surprise you all."

"Well, it's an amazing surprise."

In all these sudden revelations he had forgotten to work on the Qainaat's wedding gift.

"Where is Zahra?"

"I think she is out. Have you met Nia?"

"Yes, I have."

But the sad smile on her face was enough to say that their meeting wasn't pleasant.

Now Qaran felt like Zania's bitter behaviour towards Zoya has something to do with Zahra. But Zoya was always caring towards Zahra.

Is it even possible?

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"Why she is here, Mamu?" Zania asked Zaid. It was hard for her to control her anger.

"Nia, she is here for Qainaat's marriage." Opposite to Zania, Zaid Raazdani was handling this conversation with calmness.

"I cannot bear her presence in this house - in my life."

"Nia, you are forgetting that she is your mother."

"And you are forgetting that she is a murderer."

"She has paid for her crime. Just look at yourself. Her own daughter hates her."

"But that doesn't justify her crime. "

Zania turned to leave but her eyes widened when she found Qaran standing at the door. From his expression, it was evident that he heard everything.

But she was in no state to face him. Not because she was upset with him, but she didn't had the dare to tell him the truth.

Coming out of her sudden shock, she exited the room. Leaving the father-son in a silence that screamed their million unspoken thoughts.

"Zoya Phuppo is a murderer?"

Silence.

"Dad, is it the reason Zania left Kashmir and came here, away from her mom?"

Silence.

"Does it have something to do with Asifa Aani? She is Zahra's biological mother, right?"

That's what caught his attention.

"Dad, is there any secret?"

"Yes."

Zaid Raazdani finally let out that one secret which he was hiding for years. He regretted that he couldn't show the right path to his sister. He regretted that he couldn't save his dearest friend Hanzal from getting destroyed. And the one who destroyed Hanzal was none other than Zoya.

Just year later Zahra's birth, Hanzal and Asifa left Lucknow and settled in Kashmir. The reason of this sudden departure was his cousin Ahana. The woman who dreamt of marrying his brother Hamza. Hanzal could feel the negativity surrounding her. He asked his mother to send Ahana away from their lives. But she refused to abandon her beloved niece. Over the top, she was furious over Hanzal as well, for rejecting his mother's wish and Ahana's hand in marriage. If not Hamza, then she wanted Hanzal to marry Ahana. So she said that he can leave the mansion if he wanted to but Ahana won't leave the mansion. And that's exactly what he did, he left.

However, Ahana had already planned for Hanzal's ruin. And Zoya was her weapon.

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Ahsan entered a hotel room. The place where he was a night before his engagement.

"Why you did this, Ahana?"

"Cuz I wanted to do it." The woman replied. The wicked smile reflecting how much she enjoyed his pain.

"Can't you just get out of my life? You have already done your vicious acts then what more you want?"

"Ahsan, it was your mistake. You knew I will never leave you, still, you dared to love someone. Now face the consequences or you are very well aware of what I can do. Killing someone is not a big deal for me. Of course, I won't kill you. But I can kill your loved ones. Umm... Qainaat and Aram."

"Why you are adamant on making my life a living hell? Since my childhood, you are using me. What crime have I done?"

"Okay, I think it's time to reveal the biggest truth of your life. You know what, Aram tried all his might to keep my mouth shut. But... You know, sweetheart, I like breaking others. So, Mr Ahsan Ali Khan, you are not an adopted child. You are the illegitimate son of Nawab Hamza Ali Khan. Surprise!"

"I don't believe you."

"Sweetheart, I have DNA reports as well. It's been two decades since this truth was revealed to me through your stupid grandmother."

"It can't be true."

"You can't change the truth, Ahsan. You are a bad blood. A bastard, who was unacceptable in the Nawab family. To keep the truth hidden from you Aram did everything, but... what's the fun in that? Just kill yourself. Your death will make many lives easier."

Ahana... The woman who destroyed the Nawab family. She couldn't get what she desired. And now her only desire was to make Aram and Ahsan's life even inferior than hell.

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Qainaat returned to the Raazdani house in a terrible state. Her eyes were bloodshot. Her figure looked almost lifeless. Her pain had drained all of her energy.

"Qainaat, what have you made of yourself? Did something happened?" Qaran asked looking at her condition.

"Bhai, he... he betrayed me. He has someone else in his life." Her words came out in the form of sobs.

Qaran was definitely shocked as hell.

"Qainaat, come with me."

He took her to her room. Made her sit on the bed. Wrapped warm layers around her body.

"Now stop sobbing. And tell me what happened?"

"Bhai, I was sitting in the canteen of my university when a woman approached me. She said she is Ahsan and Aram's aunt. She told me that Ahsan has an affair with someone else. I didn't believe in her words at first. I went to meet Ahsan. When I asked him that is he a virgin then he didn't reply. He kept quiet."

"Qainaat, did you gave him a chance to explain?"

"Bhai, there was no room for explanation. His silence gave all the answers."

"Look, I know, it's hard for you. But don't repeat my mistake. Don't distrust him so easily. Qainaat, I am feeling like there is someone who wants to ruin the Nawab family. You should talk to him for once."

"I can't." Her tone was helpless.

"It's better than regretting later."

Understanding what he meant, she nodded her head.

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Qaran and Qainaat reached Ahsan's apartment. Qainaat was quite hesitant to go inside, not after what was revealed to her.

Qaran noticed that the main door was left open, which was unusual. Pushing it further revealed a living room in a terrible state. Broken furniture everywhere. Not like someone burglarized. But someone did it in the state of pure rage.

Qainaat was astonished. Ahsan wasn't someone who would do this. He knew how to control his anger. But still it wasn't unexpected. Heartbreak can change people. Just like it did change her.

Daring to face him, she stepped inside. Walking towards his room, calming her rapidly beating heart. But what came into her sight, left her dead.

"Ahsan!!!"

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I hope this isn't getting confusing. And please write a review of Ishqa in comments. I need it to write further, it's getting quite difficult to write.