WORLD OF HATE

CHAPTER 17

Observing the blazing fire, Karishma questioned, "Kyu kiya ye?"

Haseena, sharing the revelation, informed her, "It was D. An unsuccessful attempt to harm me. Par hume ek baat samajh nai aayi." Confusion lingered in her expression.

Concerned for their safety, Karishma asserted, "Jo bhi ho ghar jakar batana... Abhi tum yahan safe nai ho."

Agreeing, Haseena attempted to start the engine, luckily finding the car still in working condition. Swiftly, she drove them back home. In the absence of Shivani's parents, Haseena briefed Shah about the incident, and both Haseena and Karishma retreated to Haseena's room. As Karishma changed into more comfortable clothes, Haseena sat lost in her thoughts.

Emerging changed, Karishma approached Haseena, placing a comforting hand on her cheek. "Hasu... Kya itna soch rahi ho? Tab se dekh rahe hai kahi khoyi hui ho."

Haseena, stops her pacing, revealing her dilemma to Karishma. "Hum 3 din se bina koi security ke ghum rahe hai aur koi attack nai hua. Usse pehle jab hum hospital mein the aur uske anubhav ke saath tab bhi koi attack nai. And now when I'm with you there was a deadly attack. Shivani humari biwi hai... Isliye wo hume maarne ki koshish ho rahi aur aage bhi honge, I know it very well. How are you connected to this situation? He wants to kill me I understand that but why you? How are you connected to this situation?"

Karishma acknowledged the valid point and delved deeper into thought. "Shayad usse ye pata hoga hum tumhare liye kya hai."

Haseena responded, "Karu... Hum ne aaj decide kiya, what we are to each other but we didn't speak it out. Wo ye sab ek closed room mein hua hai. So it's impossible for him to know what we are."

Karishma offered another perspective, "Shayad usne pata lag gaya ho hum tum se milne aaye hai, isliye ye attack hua."

Frustrated by the continuous pondering, Haseena voiced her thoughts, "I know that he is keeping an eye on me. But why you? Again the same question arises. Jab hum akele the tab kuch nai hua aur jaise hi tumhare saath bahar nikle, attack??"

Karishma intervened keeping her hand on her lips, "Sssh! Relax. Calm down. Abhi ke liye ye sab nai sochte. Sote hai. Bahut late hogaya hai."

Removing Karishma's hand gently, Haseena asked, "What did you say at home? Because I will not leave you alone after what happened today."

Karishma explained, "Ghar pe yehi bola hai ki iss sab hume ek break chahiye aur apne dost ke ghar rahenge."

The next day unfolded with Haseena's day commencing in the afternoon, while Karishma, already awake, patiently awaited her arrival. Positioned in the living area, Karishma observed Haseena descending the staircase, impeccably dressed in a three-piece business suit.

Confused by Haseena's office attire, Karishma questioned,"Why are you so dressed?"

Haseena, sipping from a mug of black coffee served by a servant, casually responded,"Office."

Exasperated, Karishma exclaimed, "Are you mad?"

Sipping her coffee, Haseena inquired, "Ab kya hogaya?" She then took a seat beside Karishma.

Expressing frustration, Karishma pointed out, "Tum ne hume job par jaane mana kardiya, bol kar ki khatra hai. Humare boss se direct baat karli aur hume yahan kaid kar liya, aur khud office ja rahi ho? Aren't you in more danger than me?"

Sipping her coffee with nonchalance, Haseena stated, "I'm trained. Aur humare paas security team hai. Don't worry, kuch nai hoga."

Annoyed, Karishma grabbed a cushion and playfully hit her. "You are so irritating!! I hate you."