Written In My Heart.

Chapter 29: Back Home.

6 Months Later

Sofia was sleeping peacefully in her bed when she felt a pair of lips on her forehead.. Ignoring it to be a

dream she slept again but in a few seconds she felt herself shake as she heard a familiar voice calling

her Name.. she huffed turning aroung in bed as the shaking intensified and the voice became louder..

she gave up turning back slowly peeking through her eyes to see a brightly smiling face as a small

smile appeared on her face.. Finally giving up on sleeping she sat up on the bed stretching her arms

and neck while yawning as the person still sat in front looking at her with a warm smile..

Ay: You're late..

Ayaan said making her face jerk towards the table clock as she saw she really had overslept.. Making

an irritated face she looked for her phone that was under her pillow as she saw that she had missed

her alarm and looked back at him with large guilty eyes.. He chuckled looking at her..

Ay: It's ok.. Go freshen up.. I already made breakfast.

S: You did..?? Already.?

Ay: Yeah..

S: That was my part of the deal..

Ay: It doesn't matter a few days.. You must've been tired yesterday.. You had a good sleep.??

S: I... Did.!

She said after hesitating for a moment.. He gave a smile and then held her hand helping her out if bed..

S: I can do that myself..

She said as He grabbed her shoulder guiding her to her bathroom.. He gave a slight push to her inside

the door..

Ay: Just hurry up.. I'm waiting on the table..

S: Did they leave already..??

Ay: Yeah.. they left early in the morning..

S: Alright.. I'll be there in a minute..

Ay: Be fast.. don't take too long..

He said in a whiny tone as she closed the door leaning back on it.. She walked ahead glancing at

herself.. She held an adoring look in her eyes and a sweet smile on her face.. She shook her head at

herself and then went to freshen up..

She walked down as her eyes fell on Ayaan who was still waiting on the table for her as smile apeared

on her face.. He was glancing at his watch as she realised he was probably late making her feel guilty..

She hurried to the table siting in front of him a he smiled at her..

S: I'm so sorry.. You're late cause of me..

Ay: It's OK..

S: no it's not.. I'm supposed to be doing it till I'm here.. We had a deal remember..

Ay: There are always exceptions aren't there..

3 Month after the trip.

Ay: C'mon Sofia.. You're my friend.. Why would I be burdened..?

S: Even if you don't I would.. NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

Ay: Can't we negotiate something..

S: negotiate..??

Ay: Yeah I mean.. Something like a.. A payment for staying here..

S: I don't earn..

Ay: No no.. Not money.. I meant a favor for a favor..

She gave a weird look as he thought deeply..

S: What could that be..

Ay: I have an idea.. You could cook for us..

S: Cook for you...??

Ay: Yeah I mean.. I love your dishes.. They're just so tasty.. And it's been a while since we had a lady at

home.. So you can stay here and cook for us like breakfast.. Lunch or dinner anything you please...

S: Umm..

She though as he looked at her hopefully.. He really didn't want her to leave...

S: I don't know if-

Ay: C'mon it's a great idea..

S: OK I guess..

Ay:Yay.. But it's still alright if you don't sometimes..

He said in an instance as she gave a weird glance at her..

Back To Present

Ay: .. And You remember what I said right..??

S: Yeah..

Ay: It's OK if you don't sometimes..

S: It's still my condition to staying here.. It's been long but.. It still doesn't feel like home..

Ay: It's mine so if should be yours too..

He said softly keeping his hand over hers as her eyes rose to look at him..

Ay: Besides.. You could just take yourself as a chef of this house who also lives here..

He said sitting back with a teasing smile on his lips..

S: A chef..?

Ay: Yeah.. So even if you do feel anything it would rather be inferiority than being a burden.. How's

that.?

He asks brightly as she threw a tissue at him making him laugh loudly.. He teased her a bit more as

she threw a few more when he threw them back at her.. She later reminded him that he was late as he

finished his food faster and got up to leave.. Sofia has also almost finished her meal as she gathered

the plates.. He stopped in his way turning to her as if he was going to say something but just muttered

a never mind and went upstairs keeping his bag on the table.. She looked suspiciously behind him but

then kept the things in the kitchen.. As she walked out she saw him coming down with a few tablets in

his hand.. He walked upto the table keeping them there.. He held her arm and made her sit while

pointing at them and pouring water for her..

S: I would've eaten later..

Ay: I just wanted to make sure you had them on time.

She sighed taking the medicine as he gave a large smile to her and left for the office.. She followed

after him to the door staring after him.. After a while she came back and sat on the couch in the sitting

area.. The maids came shortly after and started doing their work.. They had just two maids who would

come during the day to clean up and leave by afternoon or evening depending upon their work.. Finally

leaving them to their work she went to her room to relax for a while..

She checked her phone and saw many pictures sent by Kiara.. She and Ryan were now enjoying and

photographing in Dubai in front of the tallest skyscraper in the world.. Their pictures of the seasonal

edition during their trip were seen by an international agency and they loved it so much as they called

them for a special 4 months project.. They both were pretty upset in the beginning especially Kiara for

leaving this place and her but this was the future for them.. It could change their career for good and it

was a beautiful country too.. It's been about three months now and they'll be here after another month..

But she surely chats and sent pictures everyday without fail.. She swiped through seeing all the new

places and different dishes they've been trying..

Sofia's POV.

I can't see anything.. Where am I..?? Why is it so dark..?? I don't like dark.. I don't like it here.. Can

anyone hear me.. Hello..???? Anyone..?? Turn on the lights please.. I'm scared of the dark.. D..Dad..?

M..Mom..?? anyone..? A..Ayaan..?? Ayaan.. Where are you..?? Hello me.. Find me Ayaan.. Where Is

everyone.?? HELP.!!!

She ran around looking at nothing but darkness.. There seemed to be no trace of light.. She could

hardly see herself.. She felt like panicking as she sat on her knees screaming for her parents and then

murmuring Ayaan's name nonstop.. She hugged her knees resting her head on it while shuting her

eyes tightly.. A sudden fear rising in her heart.. Just then she heard a faint voice calling for her.. Slowly

lifting her head she saw a faint light very far from her.. Standing up she walked towards the light and

then began running towards its.. After a while she stopped huffing and puffing in her way.. She glanced

up to see the light that was still as far.. she felt tears running from her eyes.. She stood still when she

felt a presence behind herself.. She slowly turned around seeing a huge black figure behind her making

her scream...

She sat up in the bed screaming as there still seemed to be darknes in front of her eyes as she shut

them tightly again then blinking repeatedly.. She felt two arms wrap around her.. slowly stroking her

head.. She rested her head on the shoulder breathing heavily.. After a few minutes she calmed down

moving away and saw Ayaan looking worried..

Ay: Are you ok.??

S: Y..Yeah..

Ay: They haven't stopped yet..?? Those nightmares.??

S: Just... Sometimes..

Ay: It didn't look like Just.. They seemed pretty intense you were crying..??

S: It was just so dark.. I felt terrified...

She murmured as he huffed and grabbed the glass pouring water and gave it to her while wiping her

tears..

Ay: Calm down.. Are you having your medications on time.??

S: I... Y..yeah..

Ay: Did you have it yesterday night..??

S: I.....

Ay: How could you miss them..?? Nightmares and depressions you need to come out of these..

S: I don't know why.. I feel like I'm still stuck in that same place yet.. I often dream about the same

thing.. Even though you said it's not true.. I always feel like he was really murdered and they're coming

for me now.. Are you sure you didn't find anything..

Ay: o..of course.. He said it himself there's nothing like that.. It's just a medicine.. OK now forget all

that.. Go freshen up let's have breakfast...

He said as he held her hand moving the blanket aside and dragged her to the bathroom.. She shook

her head discarding those thoughts and went to freshen up..

Later that day.

Ay: What do you mean nothing..?? It's been months now and all we have is a glass bottle and a few

tapes and pictures.. What did I hire you guys for..?

He said angrily slamming his fist on the table. He was in his office after having breakfast and making

sure to have Changed Sofia's mind and mood. But her doubt had left him restless.. He was Thinking

when the man on the other side spoke.

M: we're sorry sir... but we've been trying our best but the only evidence we have is the medicine

bottle.. And there aren't even any finger prints present...

S: I know that..! Isn't there anything he might have done. anything suspicious?

M: No sir.. We've checked his call logs and locations but nothing come out of ordinary.

S: How is this possible.? We know someone has injected this to him. There has to be a reason.. a

person.. who could have done it?

M: we'll keep up our work Sir and report anything suspicions.

S: Alright! Look into more details.. I'll try to find something on my own too.

M: Ok sir.

He keeps the phone down resting his face on his hands while huffing.. he opened his lowermost drawer

taking out a bottle That was under a few files.. It was the same bottle sofia had found at her house..

When he had re checked with his friend.. He found that it had nothing to do with heart diseases and

was rather used for anxiety and depression.. and also that the overdose could be fatal.. upon learning

some of the symptoms he realized that Sofia's dad was actually exhibiting a few of them.. Like

dizziness.. unable to focus.. and more..

He later realized that this could only mean one thing that Sofia's doubt was true.. and her dad was

murdered by someone.. He had hid it from Sofia considering her situation then and lied saying that it

was actually a medicine and her dad might have had it..

*The End.*

- Zareen