chapter 9

Zara Pov

My dad hugs me. We are happy enjoying our dinner in our home. I looked at my dad and he looked at me with pained expressions as if he is hurt. His eyes blood shot as if he saw a ghost. I sit up from my seat and went to his side. I touched his face but blood starts oozing out from his white shirt. He was looking at something behind me. When I looked back, I saw him.. Zayn... gun in his hand pointing in my direction. No, in my father's direction. it took me a minute to analyze the situation and before I could act, he started firing. I saw my father's body falling on the ground with a thud. I screamed “dad”.

I jolted awake with scream “dad”. I looked around I was not in my room this was a dream but where am I. I saw Ivy connected to my arm. I remembered the scenes from the hotel. No no no. It can't be true. It was a nightmare. But where am I. I can't breathe. I started suffocating. I want to get out from here and need to go to my dad. He needs me. I pulled door but it's not opening. I tried hard but all is in vain. I stared beating the door while crying. I don’t know for how long I tried to beat it until all my energy drained out and I darkness engulfed me.

I can feel gentle strokes on my head. I opened my eyes but shut them not bearing the light. After a moment I slowly opened them again adjusting to the light of the room. I saw him and run off my eyes ‘Zayn’ he looked relieved as watching me waking up gave him relief. “where's my dad I need my dad please take me to my dad” I said pleading. There is no expression on his face now. “He is dead” he said. I couldn't believe my ears that I'm hearing this. this is not possible. he cannot leave me alone in this cruel world. I got up on my feet walking away from him. he slowly walked towards me and I was walking backwards. he tried to touch me and my anger heightened. I couldn't bear his touch. I jolted his hand away “don't touch me you bastard you killed my father” he is the murderer of my father he took another step towards me “I said don't come close to me” I said. “My love” he replied. His eyes, they're soft full of emotions as if they cared for me but I know better. “Calm down” he said again. and took another step towards me “stay away from me you're a murderer you killed my father” I started sobbing you killed my father.” he just stood there. Watching me and saying nothing. I cried till I have no energy left to cry.