The Wolf’s Contract

Chapter 6: New Life, Boss

The morning came, Boss. Sun was gold, Boss.

No blood, Boss. No A, Boss.

I opened my eyes, Boss. Bed was white, Boss.

No chains, Boss. No jail, Boss.

Aryan was there, Boss. Tea in hand, Boss.

"Good morning, Boss," he said, Boss. Voice soft, Boss.

I sat up, Boss. Body light, Boss.

"No pain, Boss," I said, Boss. "Only peace, Boss." Boss.

We walked, Boss. To the garden, Boss.

Green plants, Boss. New plants, Boss.

Aryan planted them, Boss. For me, Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "You are safe, Boss." Boss.

"Yes, Boss," I said, Boss. "A is dead, Boss." Boss.

We laughed, Boss. First time, Boss.

Real laugh, Boss. No fear, Boss.

Birds came, Boss. Singing, Boss.

Wind came, Boss. Soft wind, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "I want new life, Boss." Boss.

Aryan nodded, Boss. "We will, Boss," he said, Boss.

We ate, Boss. Bread and tea, Boss.

Simple food, Boss. Sweet food, Boss.

I looked at sky, Boss. Blue sky, Boss.

No clouds, Boss. Only light, Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "No more war, Boss?" Boss.

I smiled, Boss. "No, Boss," I said, Boss. "Only peace, Boss." Boss.

But Boss. Peace is short, Boss.

Very short, Boss.

A car came, Boss. Black car, Boss.

No sound, Boss. Only smoke, Boss.

Aryan stood, Boss. "Who, Boss?" he said, Boss.

I stood too, Boss. Heart slow, Boss.

Door opened, Boss. No man, Boss.

Only letter, Boss. On seat, Boss.

Aryan brought it, Boss. Black paper, Boss.

No stamp, Boss. Only wax, Boss. Red wax, Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "Open it, Boss?" Boss.

I took it, Boss. Hand cold, Boss.

I broke wax, Boss. Crack sound, Boss.

Paper opened, Boss. One line, Boss.

"You think A is dead, Boss? You are wrong, Boss." Boss.

"A has blood, Boss. And blood wants blood, Boss." Boss.

My hand shook, Boss. Paper fell, Boss.

Aryan picked it, Boss. Eyes wide, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "Who wrote, Boss?" Boss.

I looked at car, Boss. Car gone, Boss.

Only dust, Boss. Only silence, Boss.

"Boss," I whispered, Boss. "A's brother, Boss." Boss.

Aryan frowned, Boss. "A had no brother, Boss?" Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "He has, Boss. Zayn, Boss." Boss.

Zayn Blaze, Boss. CEO, Boss. Devil, Boss.

Wind stopped, Boss. Birds stopped, Boss.

Sun hid, Boss. Clouds came, Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "What now, Boss?" Boss.

I looked at garden, Boss. Flowers fell, Boss.

Night came, Boss. Fast night, Boss.

No moon, Boss. Only dark, Boss.

Aryan locked door, Boss. Two locks, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "We are safe, Boss." Boss.

I sat, Boss. Letter in hand, Boss.

Zayn, Boss. The name burned, Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "Who is Zayn, Boss?" Boss.

I looked at him, Boss. Eyes tired, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "A's older brother, Boss." Boss.

"He owns Blaze Corp, Boss. CEO, Boss." Boss.

"He made deal, Boss. With devil, Boss. For power, Boss." Boss.

Aryan sat, Boss. Head down, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "Why A died, Boss?" Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "A lost game, Boss." Boss.

"Letter said, Boss. Game over, Boss." Boss.

But Boss. Game is not over, Boss.

Zayn came, Boss. To play, Boss.

Phone rang, Boss. Loud ring, Boss.

Unknown number, Boss. +1, Boss. USA, Boss.

Aryan answered, Boss. Speaker on, Boss.

Voice came, Boss. Cold voice, Boss.

"Rabia Boss," voice said, Boss. "Sleeping, Boss?" Boss.

I stood, Boss. "Who, Boss?" I said, Boss.

"Zayn, Boss," voice said, Boss. "Your new boss, Boss." Boss.

Silence, Boss. Only breath, Boss.

Aryan held my hand, Boss. Tight, Boss.

"Boss," Zayn said, Boss. "You killed my brother, Boss." Boss.

"You took my peace, Boss. Now I take yours, Boss." Boss.

Click, Boss. Call cut, Boss.

Aryan dropped phone, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "He knows us, Boss." Boss.

"Yes, Boss," I said, Boss. "He is watching, Boss." Boss.

Lights went, Boss. Dark, Boss.

All lights, Boss. House dark, Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "Power cut, Boss?" Boss.

"No, Boss," I said, Boss. "Zayn, Boss." Boss.

Glass broke, Boss. Window, Boss.

A stone came, Boss. Paper on stone, Boss.

Aryan picked it, Boss. Read it, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "It says, Boss..." Boss.

"Tomorrow, Boss. 12 AM, Boss. Old church, Boss." Boss.

"Come alone, Boss. Or brother dies, Boss." Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "I have no brother, Boss." Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "He means you, Boss." Boss.

Aryan froze, Boss. Face pale, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "He will kill me, Boss?" Boss.

I hugged him, Boss. Strong hug, Boss.

"No, Boss," I said, Boss. "I won't let, Boss." Boss.

We sat, Boss. All night, Boss.

No sleep, Boss. Only plan, Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "Don't go, Boss." Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "I must, Boss." Boss.

"For you, Boss. For peace, Boss." Boss.

Dawn came, Boss. Red dawn, Boss.

No sun, Boss. Only red, Boss.

I wore black, Boss. Coat, Boss.

Aryan gave knife, Boss. Small knife, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "For you, Boss." Boss.

I took it, Boss. Cold steel, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "If I don't come, Boss..." Boss.

"No, Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "You will come, Boss." Boss.

"Because Rabia is free, Boss." Boss.

I nodded, Boss. Tears, Boss. One tear, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "Wait for me, Boss." Boss.

Door opened, Boss. I went, Boss.

Alone, Boss. To church, Boss.

To Zayn, Boss.

To war, Boss.

The church was old, Boss. Very old, Boss.

Stone walls, Boss. Broken glass, Boss.

12 AM, Boss. Night was dead, Boss.

I stood, Boss. Alone, Boss.

Black coat, Boss. Knife in hand, Boss.

"Zayn, Boss," I said, Boss. Voice loud, Boss.

"Come out, Boss," I said, Boss. "Face me, Boss." Boss.

Echo came, Boss. "Face me, Boss... me, Boss..." Boss.

Silence, Boss. Only my breath, Boss.

Footsteps, Boss. Slow steps, Boss.

Black shoes, Boss. Suit, Boss.

Zayn came, Boss. Tall man, Boss.

Red eyes, Boss. Same eyes like A, Boss.

But colder, Boss. More dead, Boss.

"Rabia Boss," he said, Boss. "You came, Boss." Boss.

"Yes, Boss," I said, Boss. "For Aryan, Boss." Boss.

Zayn smiled, Boss. No teeth, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "A was weak, Boss." Boss.

"He loved you, Boss. That killed him, Boss." Boss.

I gripped knife, Boss. "Don't talk, Boss," I said, Boss.

"Where is Aryan, Boss?" I said, Boss.

Zayn snapped finger, Boss.

Light came, Boss. Two men, Boss.

They held Aryan, Boss. Blood on face, Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "Rabia, Boss, go!" Boss.

"Shut, Boss," one man said, Boss. Hit him, Boss.

"No!" I screamed, Boss. "Zayn, Boss!" Boss.

Zayn raised hand, Boss. "Stop, Boss," he said, Boss.

"Boss," Zayn said, Boss. "Deal, Boss?" Boss.

"Paper, Boss. Sign, Boss. Or he dies, Boss." Boss.

Same paper, Boss. Devil paper, Boss.

A signed it, Boss. Now me, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "What do you want, Boss?" Boss.

"Your soul, Boss," Zayn said, Boss. "Forever, Boss." Boss.

"And your brother, Boss. I want him too, Boss." Boss.

Aryan shook head, Boss. "No, Boss," he said, Boss.

"Rabia, Boss, don't sign, Boss," he said, Boss.

Tears, Boss. My tears, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "I can't lose you, Boss." Boss.

I walked, Boss. To table, Boss.

Pen was there, Boss. Black pen, Boss.

Zayn watched, Boss. Eyes happy, Boss.

"Sign, Boss," he said, Boss. "Sign, Boss." Boss.

I held pen, Boss. Hand shook, Boss.

"Boss," I whispered, Boss. "For Aryan, Boss." Boss.

I signed, Boss. Name, Boss. Rabia, Boss.

Fire came, Boss. Blue fire, Boss.

Zayn laughed, Boss. Loud laugh, Boss.

"Welcome, Boss," he said, Boss. "To hell, Boss." Boss.

But Boss. Fire turned red, Boss.

Red fire, Boss. Not blue, Boss.

Zayn frowned, Boss. "What, Boss?" he said, Boss.

Paper burned, Boss. Ash, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "I signed, Boss. But with blood, Boss." Boss.

"My blood, Boss. Not soul, Boss." Boss.

I cut hand, Boss. Knife, Boss.

Blood on paper, Boss. Red blood, Boss.

"Devil takes soul, Boss," I said, Boss. "But blood breaks deal, Boss." Boss.

"Old rule, Boss. A told me, Boss." Boss.

Zayn screamed, Boss. "No, Boss!" Boss.

Men left, Boss. Aryan free, Boss.

Aryan ran, Boss. Hugged me, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "You did it, Boss." Boss.

Zayn fell, Boss. Knees, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "This is not over, Boss." Boss.

"I am Zayn Blaze, Boss. I always win, Boss." Boss.

He vanished, Boss. Smoke, Boss.

Only ash, Boss. Only night, Boss.

I fell, Boss. Weak, Boss.

Aryan held me, Boss. "Boss," he said, Boss. "You are free, Boss." Boss.

Zayn was gone, Boss. But air was heavy, Boss.

Ash was on floor, Boss. Black ash, Boss.

Aryan carried me, Boss. Out of church, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "You are hurt, Boss?" Boss.

"No, Boss," I said, Boss. "Only tired, Boss." Boss.

We walked, Boss. Long walk, Boss.

Night was cold, Boss. Wind was sharp, Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "What did you do, Boss?" Boss.

I looked at hand, Boss. Cut was there, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "A told me, Boss." Boss.

"Before he died, Boss. He said, Boss..." Boss.

"Blood breaks devil, Boss. Soul feeds devil, Boss." Boss.

Aryan stopped, Boss. "Boss," he said, Boss. "A knew, Boss?" Boss.

"Yes, Boss," I said, Boss. "A planned it, Boss." Boss.

"He died, Boss. So I could live, Boss." Boss.

Tears came, Boss. Aryan's tears, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "He loved you, Boss." Boss.

"More than life, Boss," I said, Boss. "More than all, Boss." Boss.

We reached home, Boss. Small house, Boss.

No light, Boss. Only dark, Boss.

Aryan made fire, Boss. Wood fire, Boss.

I sat, Boss. Close to fire, Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "Zayn will come, Boss?" Boss.

"Yes, Boss," I said, Boss. "He said it, Boss." Boss.

"I always win, Boss. He said, Boss." Boss.

Aryan gave cloth, Boss. For hand, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "We must leave, Boss." Boss.

"Go far, Boss. Where Zayn can't find, Boss." Boss.

I shook head, Boss. "No, Boss," I said, Boss.

"Running is A way, Boss. Not mine, Boss." Boss.

"I will fight, Boss. Here, Boss. Now, Boss." Boss.

Aryan sat, Boss. Close to me, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "Then I fight too, Boss." Boss.

"With you, Boss. Till end, Boss." Boss.

We slept, Boss. On floor, Boss.

No bed, Boss. Only fire, Boss.

Dreams came, Boss. Bad dreams, Boss.

A was there, Boss. Smiling, Boss.

"Rabia Boss," he said, Boss. "Don't trust, Boss." Boss.

"Blood is not enough, Boss," he said, Boss. "Heart is key, Boss." Boss.

I woke, Boss. Sweat, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "A came, Boss." Boss.

Aryan woke too, Boss. "What, Boss?" he said, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "He said heart, Boss." Boss.

"Heart is key, Boss. What does it mean, Boss?" Boss.

Aryan thought, Boss. Long thought, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "Maybe love, Boss." Boss.

"Love breaks curse, Boss. Old story, Boss." Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "I don't love, Boss." Boss.

"After all blood, Boss. How, Boss?" Boss.

Aryan looked at me, Boss. Deep eyes, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "You love, Boss." Boss.

"Me, Boss. You love me, Boss." Boss.

I froze, Boss. Words stuck, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "No, Boss. You are friend, Boss." Boss.

Aryan smiled, Boss. Sad smile, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "Friend don't cry, Boss." Boss.

"Friend don't sign devil, Boss. For friend, Boss." Boss.

Silence, Boss. Only fire, Boss.

Crack sound, Boss. Only fire, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "Maybe, Boss." Boss.

"Maybe I do, Boss. A little, Boss." Boss.

Aryan came close, Boss. Hand on face, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "Then use it, Boss." Boss.

"Love is weapon, Boss. Stronger than knife, Boss." Boss.

Morning came, Boss. Sun was red, Boss.

Birds were quiet, Boss. No song, Boss.

We ate, Boss. Bread, Boss. Water, Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "Plan, Boss?" Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "We go to Blaze Tower, Boss." Boss.

"Face Zayn, Boss. End this, Boss." Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "Alone, Boss?" Boss.

"No, Boss," I said, Boss. "With love, Boss." Boss.

"With heart, Boss. With you, Boss." Boss.

We walked, Boss. To city, Boss.

Tower was high, Boss. Black tower, Boss.

Zayn's tower, Boss. Devil's home, Boss.

Guard stopped, Boss. "Name, Boss?" he said, Boss.

"Rabia, Boss," I said, Boss. "To see CEO, Boss." Boss.

Guard laughed, Boss. "CEO busy, Boss," he said, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "Tell him, Boss." Boss.

"Blood is here, Boss. Deal is broken, Boss." Boss.

Guard frowned, Boss. Radio on, Boss.

"Boss," voice came, Boss. "Let her in, Boss." Boss.

"Zayn is waiting, Boss." Boss.

Elevator went, Boss. Up, Up, Up, Boss.

40 floor, Boss. Top floor, Boss.

Door opened, Boss. Big room, Boss.

Glass wall, Boss. City below, Boss.

Zayn sat, Boss. Chair, Boss.

Back to us, Boss. "Rabia Boss," he said, Boss.

"I knew you would come, Boss." Boss.

He turned, Boss. Eyes red, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "You broke paper, Boss." Boss.

"But you can't break blood, Boss." Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "Watch me, Boss." Boss.

Aryan stood, Boss. Beside me, Boss.

Hand in hand, Boss. "We are here, Boss," he said, Boss.

Amina grew, Boss. 5 years, Boss. 10 years, Boss.

She asked, Boss. "Boss," she said, Boss. "Who is A, Boss?" Boss.

I sat, Boss. With her, Boss. Garden, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "A was hero, Boss." Boss.

"He gave life, Boss. So we could live, Boss." Boss.

"Boss," Amina said, Boss. "Zayn, Boss?" Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "Zayn was lost, Boss." Boss.

"He found way, Boss. At end, Boss." Boss.

Aryan came, Boss. Tea, Boss. Three cups, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "Story time, Boss?" Boss.

"Yes, Boss," I said, Boss. "Always, Boss." Boss.

We talked, Boss. All night, Boss.

Stars were there, Boss. Many stars, Boss.

"Boss," Amina said, Boss. "Will I have war, Boss?" Boss.

"No, Boss," I said, Boss. "No war, Boss." Boss.

"Only peace, Boss. Your time, Boss." Boss.

She smiled, Boss. "Good, Boss," she said, Boss.

"I want flowers, Boss. Not blood, Boss." Boss.

I hugged her, Boss. "Yes, Boss," I said, Boss.

"Flowers only, Boss. My girl, Boss." Boss.

Year passed, Boss. Amina 15, Boss.

School, Boss. Friends, Boss. Normal life, Boss.

No Blaze, Boss. No Tower, Boss.

We sold it, Boss. Money to poor, Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "Good, Boss?" Boss.

"Good, Boss," I said, Boss. "Blood money, Boss. Not ours, Boss." Boss.

We were poor, Boss. But happy, Boss.

Rich in heart, Boss. Poor in gold, Boss.

Neighbors came, Boss. "Rabia, Boss," they said, Boss.

"Help us, Boss. You are kind, Boss." Boss.

I helped, Boss. Always, Boss.

Food, Boss. Clothes, Boss. Words, Boss.

"Boss," one woman said, Boss. "You are angel, Boss." Boss.

"No, Boss," I said, Boss. "I was devil's bride, Boss." Boss.

"Now I am free, Boss. That's all, Boss." Boss.

Aryan laughed, Boss. "Boss," he said, Boss.

"You are angel, Boss. To me, Boss." Boss.

I blushed, Boss. Old age, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "Shut, Boss." Boss.

He laughed more, Boss. "No, Boss," he said, Boss.

Amina 18, Boss. College, Boss.

She studied, Boss. Law, Boss.

"Boss," she said, Boss. "I will fight, Boss." Boss.

"Not with knife, Boss. With law, Boss." Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "Proud, Boss." Boss.

"Very proud, Boss. My Amina, Boss." Boss.

Zayn's letter, Boss. We kept it, Boss.

Frame, Boss. On wall, Boss.

"Free, Boss," it said, Boss.

A's photo, Boss. Old photo, Boss.

On table, Boss. Flowers every day, Boss.

"Boss," Amina said, Boss. "He is handsome, Boss." Boss.

"Yes, Boss," I said, Boss. "And kind, Boss." Boss.

"Most kind, Boss. In world, Boss." Boss.

Winter came, Boss. Cold winter, Boss.

Aryan got sick, Boss. Cough, Boss.

"Boss," doctor said, Boss. "Old age, Boss." Boss.

"No cure, Boss. Only rest, Boss." Boss.

I sat, Boss. By bed, Boss.

"Boss," Aryan said, Boss. "Don't cry, Boss." Boss.

"I smiled, Boss. "No, Boss," I said, Boss.

"I won't, Boss. Promise, Boss." Boss.

He held hand, Boss. Weak hand, Boss.

"Boss," he said, Boss. "Thank you, Boss." Boss.

"For life, Boss. For love, Boss." Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "Thank you, Boss." Boss.

"For staying, Boss. For fighting, Boss." Boss.

Night came, Boss. Last night, Boss.

Aryan slept, Boss. Peace sleep, Boss.

Morning came, Boss. No breath, Boss.

He was gone, Boss. Smiling, Boss.

"Boss," I screamed, Boss. "Aryan, Boss!" Boss.

Amina came, Boss. Crying, Boss.

We buried, Boss. Near garden, Boss.

Flowers on grave, Boss. White flowers, Boss.

"Boss," Amina said, Boss. "He is with A, Boss?" Boss.

"Yes, Boss," I said, Boss. "With Zayn too, Boss." Boss.

"All free, Boss. All together, Boss." Boss.

I lived, Boss. Alone, Boss.

But not alone, Boss. Memory was there, Boss.

Amina married, Boss. Good man, Boss.

Kids came, Boss. Two kids, Boss.

"Boss," grandson said, Boss. "Nani, Boss. Story?" Boss.

"Yes, Boss," I said, Boss. "Story of love, Boss." Boss.

I told, Boss. Again, Boss.

A, Boss. Zayn, Boss. Aryan, Boss.

Devil, Boss. Blood, Boss. Peace, Boss.

"Boss," granddaughter said, Boss. "Scary, Boss?" Boss.

"No, Boss," I said, Boss. "Beautiful, Boss." Boss.

"Because love won, Boss. Always, Boss." Boss.

90 years, Boss. I was old, Boss.

Very old, Boss. White hair, Boss.

Amina sat, Boss. "Boss," she said, Boss.

"Mother, Boss. You are tired, Boss?" Boss.

"Yes, Boss," I said, Boss. "Tired, Boss." Boss.

"But happy, Boss. Very happy, Boss." Boss.

Night came, Boss. Quiet night, Boss.

No pain, Boss. Only light, Boss.

I closed eyes, Boss. Last time, Boss.

"Boss," I whispered, Boss. "Aryan, Boss?" Boss.

"Rabia, Boss," voice said, Boss. "I am here, Boss." Boss.

Aryan, Boss. Young again, Boss.

Hand out, Boss. "Come, Boss," he said, Boss.

I took hand, Boss. "Yes, Boss," I said, Boss.

A was there, Boss. Zayn too, Boss.

"Boss," A said, Boss. "Family, Boss." Boss.

"Boss," Zayn said, Boss. "Forgiven, Boss." Boss.

Light was bright, Boss. White bright, Boss.

No dark, Boss. No fear, Boss.

"Boss," I said, Boss. "Home, Boss?" Boss.

"Home, Boss," all said, Boss. "Forever, Boss." Boss.

And so, Boss. Chapter closed, Boss.

Book closed, Boss.

Rabia lived, Boss. Rabia loved, Boss.

Rabia won, Boss. Against devil, Boss.

Because Boss. Love is stronger, Boss.

Always stronger, Boss. Than blood, Boss.

Than death, Boss. Than hell, Boss.