Days passed away in smooth flow.

I did all the work that Ashar texted me. It was a piece of cake for me because I am working here since long time therefore I know all shortcuts.

I was so happy. Finally I didnt have to see him for few days.

I got bored to but I enjoyed my boredom

It was such a morning when I came to office in pretty good mood, but when I entered, there was something unusual.

I saw everybody stuck on the tv screen that was in waiting area.

"What is happening" tried to gather any attention.

They all turned to me and made way for me to tv.

Sadness and tears were all I found in them.

That gives me hint... Something bad had happened.

Then I turned to tv

"Mr. Albert was very renowned businessman. Owned many of companies, he believed in hard work and dedication which can be seen in his business.

Reports says that he was in his last stages of cancer and was being treated in one of best hospitals in London. He took his last breath in the morning. We are awaiting to hear from his family about funeral details. He is survived by a son"

I looked at the tv with wide eyes I can feel it coming out.

I could not believe this.

He never discussed about his illness to me.

Tears made their way out of my eyes as I dont know how to accept it.

He was all well....

He couldn't leave me alone...

I felt churning in my stomach, dizzy and nauseous so I sat near sofa.

Everyone came to console me.

"We can understand it is hard to accept. You were working with him so long." Someone said

They dont know that I had again became orphan.

I lost my father second time...

I wanted to scream. Shout on top of my lungs.

But I cant do that. I dont want anyone to think like that moron thought about me and his father.

After a while we all went back to our work.

I was still in shock. I couldn't see anything.

Why everyone just left me like that..

Few hours later. They announced that funeral will take place tomorrow and all offices will remain closed for three days.

All employees decided to attend funeral.

We all went home that day.

As I entered in my home, I closed the door and sat on the floor.

I cried...cried and cried

After hours.. I collected myself,had shower and drifted to sleep.

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At funeral day. I decided to wear a knee length dress with V- neck and 3 sleeves with black pumps.

I couldn't stop crying while getting ready. My eyes were all red because of continuous crying. Therefore, I also wore my black shades just to cover them up.

There was large crowd at funeral. I walked in and sat with someone who I had seen in office multiple times.

I saw casket. He was sleeping so peacefully.

If just he had told me about his condition.

He left me alone to fight this whole world ..

If he had to leave, why he came into my life and saved me.

Tears again came out and I tried to cover them up.

It was easier to cover rather explaining

I was trying to accept the fact that he had gone far when Ashar caught my attention.

He was standing nearby his father's casket wearing black color dress suit with silver shirt and tie with neatly combed hair to back.

Smart inhuman being...

The evil don't survive in holy places. He should have been burned by now!

It should be him instead of his father in casket.

I shake off my thoughts realizing the place where I am right now.

It was no time to curse

After ceremony, every employee went to him for condolence.

Some are really sorry for him, some were just their to show their presence and some just to woo him.

I didn't go to him. I was in no mood to face him but Daisy wanted to go to him so I went with her and stood behind her. She did all the talking and I just stood with head down.

After funeral I went to home and prepared lunch.

Feeling alone, I called Hayden and asked if they could come here today. But instead they asked me to be their guest which I happily accepted as I needed these things to get out of my mind.

I packed my stuff and went to spend couple of days with Hayden and Violet.

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I came back to my home as I had to go to office next day.

I chose fone color dress with nude lipstick and light makeup.

As usual, I was greeted by Daisy. Overall atmosphere of office was dull, but show must go on.

I checked all the emails and prepared agenda for Ashar.

I don't know if he will be coming today or not..

And fire me or let me work

Either way it will be hard. If he asked me to leave, I will have to look for new job which I hadn't done ever.

If he kept me, I had to bear his cruel nature. I dont know how long I can do that.

I should give him advantage. He had undergone through a hard time.

Ok ok! I will try.

As my work was ready I stretched myself a little and saw him coming into office.

Definitely not in good mood...

He walked towards his room and that was my cue to stand up.

I knocked the door and went in with his dose of caffeine and slide his schedule towards him on table without saying anything.

He had already taken out his coat and had wrapped his sleeves neatly.

Just when I was leaving his voice broke the silence

"Sia stay and close the door"

Again...

No not this time

"Mr. Ashar I am sorry if I did anything wrong. I will ..."

"Do what you had told to do"

I wanted to protest but did as per his instructions and stood far away from his table.

He stood up from his seat and stood on the opposite side of the table with his back to it

He looked dead serious

Again silence

This silence things are not good signs

He then spoke which shook my world.

"Marry me"

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