The Duplicate Princess

Chapter 19

Words in brackets are (thoughts)
Words in flower bracket is {information}

In the evening:-
Nayab's room:-

Ziya walk into the room however Nayab wasn't there. He call out for Soha to ask her Nayab's whereabouts that's when he get to know that Nayab is in the backyard watering Mannat's rose garden. He was about to leave the room when his steps halt on hearing a cell phone ringing obviously it was Nayab's. He frown looking at the caller id as it was Wajih.

Zia{annoyed} : Why are you calling my wife?

Wajih : Hello to you too.

Zia{irritated} : Answer me.

Wajih : Nomaan couldn't reach her so he asked me to inform her that we will reach Oman day after tomorrow.

Zia{clueless} : We?

Wajih : Yep, Nomaan and me. Didn't you know?

Zia : (why is he coming?) I'll inform my wife.

Wajih : Thank you. {Zia hung up the call moreover at the same moment Nayab walk in the room}

Nayab : What are you doing with my phone?

Zia : Does Wajih call you often?

Nayab : If yes why? If no why?

Zia{furious} : I'm your husband I have a right to know.

Nayab : Relax he haven't contacted me till date.

Zia : Then why don't I know that he is also coming for coronation?

Nayab : Nomaan asked him to tag along as he will get bored alone.

Zia{accusing} : Is it?

Nayab : Believe it or not I don't care, now can I get my phone?

Zia{rub his hand on face} : Did I told you, you get on my nerves?

Nayab : Maybe.

Zia : I have my limits so don't test me.

Nayab{defending} : I didn't do anything.

Zia : Don't do things that make my heart boils.

Nayab : Why would I get on your nerves when I didn't do anything?

Zia : You do many things. {He leave Mannat who was witnessing the whole scene speak up}

Mannat : Zia's husband side kick in as soon as Wajih's name was mentioned. Who is this guy?

Nayab : My cousin.

Mannat : Just cousin?

Nayab : Yes, I have said this to Zia too but I don't think he trust me on that.

Mannat : He need you Nayab.

Nayab : I don't wanna be anyone's need, I want to be someone's wish.

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Next Day:-
In the Afternoon:-

Mannat like everyday burst in Nayab's or let's say her room through balcony. She look around for Nayab but when she didn't find her she begin to call her name.

Nayab : I'm in here.

Mannat : What are you doing in the bathroom with pen/paper?

Nayab : Solving your murder.