Alfaaz ( Words left unsaid )

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Passing days and with every other day the lives of two people became more miserable than it already was. Everyone was worried about both Shaziya and Ahaan, it was like they were in a world of their own. No care of who says what.

Shaziya left for New York few weeks after Afsa's naming ceremony and from then it's been 2 whole one year but there's no news of her. For Ahaan, he tried his best to act like Diya's absence never bothered him but unfortunately he failed. He was broken and he needed someone to repair him and so did Shaziya.

They both had only one thing in mind and that was never to love someone ever again but well who can escape destiny's game.

The family was busy celebrating Afsa's birthday although few weeks later, since Ahaan was out and no one wanted him to miss the celebration. All the important people of Aasimgadh were invited and the palace was decorated like a bride, after all it was the celebration of the one and only princess.

" Bhai, Ahaan Bhai is on his way. He will be there anytime soon." Alisbah came running down the stairs with her phone in her hands.

" Aasif, Shaziya finally agreed to return back home. She'll be here anytime." Sara said keeping her phone aside and Aasif looked at both of them shocked, trying to process all the information he got.

" Both of them are coming together?" He asked.

" No stupid! They are just coming on the same day and nothing else." Sara picked up Afsa and gave her one of the roses she was decorating.

" Oh! No problem, I'll send drivers to pick both of them." He said and smiled at his little princess.

Everyone was happy, the celebration reached its peak as the news of both Ahaan and Shaziya returning spread. It's been months since they all saw Shaziya and without Ahaan, the palace was too quite. They all wanted happiness back and the news of Shaziya returning somehow brought them this hope although no one knew how much she has recovered.

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Shaziya's POV:-

I walked out of the airport, trying to find the car jiju sent for me. There were people everywhere and it looked like something important was about to happen. The moment I stepped out of airport I felt the familiar wind embrace me, memories of my life in this place, this country brought happiness and sadness both to me. My eyes filled with tears, some happy and some sad. I know I promised myself that I'll not cry anymore, not on that man, I doubt if I can even call him a man.

Walking out I spot a huge crowd built at the exit gate and cops trying to clear the way out. The moment they saw me, everyone stopped and stood still, saluting me. At first I was confused at what just happened but then realisation hit me, I was the sister of their queen and not just her sister but her twin!! They might be considering me Sara.

Suddenly the crowd cleared and I saw a man standing, facing the other side. He was talking to someone, I guess the police head, but the moment he noticed him saluting me he turned to my side. I felt a sudden gush of blood running in me, the air becoming thicker and more dense.

I knew who he was, I have already met him before. He was the one who researched about Raakib and saved me from that life, or lie. The moment he saw me his eyes brightened, like he met someone he missed a lot.

" Sara Bhabhi!!" He came running and hugged me tight. I felt all air sucked out of my lungs.

" I missed you so much!" He said moving away, his eyes sparkling with happiness but I could clearly see through them. It's the same kind of sadness that I lived the past year. I know he's trying to hide it but unfortunately I can read it really well. After all I'm trying to do the same.

" So?" He asked suddenly bringing me out of my thoughts. I raised my eyebrow, signalling him that I didn't get what he was asking.

" I said it was not needed for you to come and pick me all by yourself." He said and I realized that I need to clear this confusion out.

" No actually-"

" Ok fine! Now it doesn't matter anymore as you are already here. I'm happy to see you again. I'll just go bring my bags." He said making me realise that I have not brought anything with me except my purse. I wanted to tell him that I'm not Sara but he left before I could say even a word.

" Here, let's go home." He said forwarding his hand for me to grab and making me sit inside the car. Every cell in my body was shouting, telling me to tell him.

" Actually I-"

" Bhabhi, how's Afsa?" He asked.

" No, first tell me what made you so excited to meet me, I mean I was coming home only." And with that he kept on speaking and speaking and I didn't even get the chance to tell him that I'm not who he's thinking me to be. Soon the car parked in front of a huge palace and I recognised it to be the Khan's palace.

I walked out and one by one everyone came out to welcome us. They all had shocked expression on their face as they might be thinking how we arrived together. I wanted to talk to all of them, to tell them how my life is now but most importantly I wanted to talk to her, my sister. I searched among all the faces and suddenly spotted her, coming from inside and joining the group.

" Appi!! " I ran and hugged her, crying in her embrace.

" Hush! Why are you crying? Don't cry, I'm here. " she said making me smile.

" So, I'm bac-" Ahaan came back with his bags in his hand and stopped saying whatever he was about to as his jaw dropped on floor and he looked at us like he saw a ghost.

" Who's my Bhabhi?" He asked.

" Me, of course! Ahaan don't you remember me?" Sara appi pouted and that made me laugh, thinking how he might be feeling now.

" So, you never came to pick me at the airport?" He Questioned.

" No. Why would I?" Appi questioned back and then looked at me.

" if she's my Bhabhi, then who are-

Shaziya!! You're her twin!! Oh my god! How could you not tell me before!!! Look I'm sorry if I said anything wrong, I didn't even knew you were not her I mean you were you and she was she but then I got confused in between you and-"

I walked to him and kept my finger on his mouth to stop him from speaking. He looked so cute when he was shocked and for a moment I felt that hidden pain replaced by happiness from his eyes. I looked in his ocean deep eyes, being burnt in the similar flames which have been burning me from the past 2 whole years.

" Stop. It's ok, you never said anything wrong and infact it's been months since I laughed this much. Thanks Ahaan." I said still looking into his eyes, never removing my gaze from him. The moment I said that his face lit up and he smiled. It was not actually a forced smile which I have always seen in Raakib's face but this one was pure, loveable.

He slowly brought his hands up to his face meeting my hands and removing them from his lips. " You don't need to thank me. It's my duty to make other laugh." He took my hand in his and smiled, again. At that moment I felt the pain he was going through. That girl used him just like Raakib used me. I don't know how he keeps up this face of his, only if I was as strong as he is.

" Ok, now come inside. We know you both are equally tired and need rest. The celebration will begin in the evening, till then go and freshen up." Sara appi took the bags from his hands and handed them to the servants and and then we made our way inside....

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