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From here onwards, starts a new journey, with a new place ..

Arsalan is now in London and lets see what awaits him .. :) :)

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Arsalan

I twisted the knob slowly, the darkness welcoming me in.Running a hand through my hair, I pushed the door open wider.Stepping inside, I pulled my luggage inside.Reaching towards the switches, I flickered the lights on.The darkness faded when the light glowed around the silent apartment.I inhaled deeply.Breathing in the scent of my second home.In my very own personal space.

A small smile stubbornly curled my lips as my eyes roamed around my apartment.Everything was same as I left it.The darkness and the silence, everything was same.

And God, I missed this place!!

Tapping my fingers against the door, I looked around once again.Sighing, I walked in towards the white chest of drawers.Keeping the keys on it, I turned towards the hallways leading to my bedroom when a voice stopped me in my tracks.

"Welcome."A deep masculine voice vibrated through the apartment.

I turned towards the door seeing the tall man stand there, leaning against the wooden frame.His striking blue eyes fixed on me as he stood there with a small smile.

I didn't find any words to respond as I walked to Bashar.Embracing him in a brotherly hug.He patted my back as we pulled away.

"Its good to have you back."He said quietly as I nodded stuffing my hands in my jacket.

"I am glad to be back."A smile spread through his face as he ran his hands down his face.

"Come on in."I invited as I moved my suitcase to the side, by the wall.Walking down the hallway, I heard his voice from behind.

"I'll bring some food."His words did reach my ears but I was too occupied to hear his voice as my charcoal orbs glanced across my large bedroom.Flicking on the lights, I pulled off my jacket.Putting my shoes away I heard the shuffling outside.Inhaling a deep breath yet again, I walked out of the room only to see the man set the table.

"Thank for the cleaning, Bashar."I said glancing around the house.He looked up from unpacking the food box, shrugging his shoulders,

"I asked the housekeeper yesterday to do everything.I got you some stuff in the fridge too."He said just as I opened the fridge.Milk, juice , eggs , fruits and vegetables greeted me and I chuckled turning to the man,

"You've gotten good at shopping."His chuckle mixed with my own as he winked,

"I've learned from the best."His words instantly made me realize he was talking about me.

"Come, eat.The food is warm."He sat down on the chair as I checked the cabinets in the kitchen.Taking a cup from the cabinet, I filled it with water before I sat down to eat.

"Great.I hadn't had Lasagna in a while."I said taking a mouthful of the food.

"I asked Coco to make it tonight."Bashar said through his mouthful.

Coco was an old lady who worked as a housekeeper in the apartments.Bashar and I only called her when we needed some help.Otherwise we wouldn't bother her.Her warm and welcoming behavior had made her very close to us, especially the delicious dishes she made , remembered me of ammi.

I ate silently as Bashar filled me in about work.And lots of work.

After a very late dinner he left, and also gifted me the leftover Lasagna.I wasn't tired so I strolled around my apartment, unpacking my suitcases while ammi and Zarah talked to me through Skype.

It towards the clock, I saw it strike past three in the morning.A yawn escaped my lips as I lay on the comfortable mattress.Folding my arms under my head, I turned towards the windowed side of the wall.The large glass window almost covered all of the wall as the grey curtains danced against it.

Since morning a certain memory had been clouding my mind as I tried pushing it away through out the flight but now as I lay awake in the dark hour of the night I couldn't help but bring it up.

I couldn't hide the truth or the facts or the past.Exhaling another breath, I closed my eyes shut tightly, wanting to remember the bitter memories again.Dwelling between past and present, I let my mind take control.

I pushed the door once again, twisting the knob again and again.Anger swirled through my mind as I banged loudly on the door.

"Sofia"I yelled loudly.

"SOFIA"I yelled louder this time.

I could hear shuffling outside but there was no response.Fisting my palm I punched the hard wood door again.Puffing some breath out, I glanced at the large drawing room.Darkness filled the room except for the light that illuminated through the small window in the corner.The expensive sofa set sat proudly while the room remained decorated with antique furniture and expensive swarovski vases.

I banged angrily against the door again not believing, that girl had locked me in her drawing room.And I was a fool to fall in her trap so easily.She had also swept my cellphone away.

"Sofia"I shouted kicking my foot on the door.

"Arsalan."I heard her after a few minutes.

"Sofia - open this damn door right now."I shouted.

"Uh..A... Wwoo..Aa "Her words were stuttered making me more angry.

"Open the damn door this instant."I shouted.

"Arsalan-"

"listen.. I cannot open the door."Her voice sounded panicked.Clenching my jaws hard, I ran a hand through my hair.

"Why.Can.You.Not.Open.The.Freaking.Damn.Door.Sofia."I grit out.

"A..Arsalan.I am not going to open the door.You'll go away."I could hear the panic rising in her voice and could almost imagine her fingers fidgeting.

"The hell with your craziness.Open the door for God's sake."I yelled out.

"Don't shout."She said from the other side.I stayed silent, pulling my hair.

"Baby, please try to understand.I cannot let you go.Please.I will open the door but not now."She said.

"Sofia.Open the door.I cannot bear any of your craziness.I have a family that is awaiting me.Let me out."I said trying to calm the burning anger inside of me.

"No Arsalan.No.You care about everyone except for me."Her words were hurried as I heard shuffling from the other side of the door.

"Sofia.Stop with your childishness and open the door."I pushed against the door with all my strength but it wouldn't budge.

Arghh-

"Arsalan.Honey- stop being so stubborn.I am not letting you go."She was probably leaning against the door because her voice sounded close.

"Sofia.Stop it now.Just stop.Okay.You tricked me into this saying that your father needs to discuss something about your internship and now you've locked me inside this damned room because of your nasty and sick plan."

"No.No.No.Please don't say something like this.I am doing all of this for Us.For our future.I know I lied but it's only because of my love."

"No Sofia.That's where your wrong.You freaking hell don't love me."I shouted loudly not caring a bit.

Damn-where were all the servants and most importantly her parents.

"Arsalan.I won't tolerate you insulting my love."She bit out.

"Sofia.I want you to open the door."

Footsteps retreated as I leaned against the wall breathing heavily.Silently cursing myself that I allowed her to go this far.I shouldn't have attended her call this evening.

The noise of jingling keys sounded making me straighten up.The click sounded as the woman unlocked the door.Pulling the door, I stepped out the room only to be greeted by a grinning Sofia.

"You are not gonna leave, Right?"She asked as I clenched my jaw.

"Give me my phone back."I deadpanned staring at her emotionlessly.

She shook her head before wrapping her hand around my arm.I jerked her hand away but she resisted, tightening her hold.

"Please Arsalan."She pleaded with her glistening eyes.

Maybe she did have split personality disorder-I wondered.

"Sofia.Leave my arm and give back my phone."I moved away from her jerking her hand once again.

Walking over to the dark wood divider she picked up my phone before walking back to me.

Forwarding my hand her way, I waited patiently.

A smile broke on her face as she placed her hand in mind.

"Finally."She whispered softly.

My eyes widened before I pulled my hand back as the smile washed away from her face on my action.

"Arsalan.What is all this?"She asked softly looking up at me.

"Sofia.Stop it now.Give me my phone so that I could leave."I grit it.I wished to snatched it from her hand, that she hid behind her back but I was brought up better than this.

"You cannot leave me.When I cannot leave you than how can you leave me."She said walking around me.

"Fine.Keep the phone."I said before moving towards the door.She hurried and stood before me, blocking my way.

I pulled my lips inside my mouth, fighting the urge to bit something out that might make us regret.

"Arsalan.You really are this immune."She stated.I fixed my eyes to the garden outside as she continued on,

"I've made dinner for us.Come lets go and eat."She pointed to the hall behind me but I didn't budge from my place.

"Sofia.I won't tell anyone what stunt you pulled today so it would be very generous of you if you move away."I said giving a tight lipped smile to her.

She frowned deeply.

"What are you saying?Why do you always say something that you think suits right?"She asked.

"Enough Now."I shouted.

"What do you want Sofia?"I shouted out.

"Arsalan...Arsalan.I want your love.I want you besides me and nothing else."Tears streamed down her face now as I huffed out angrily.

"You should rest now.Please move aside."

"Arsalan.I love you.Hell with everything else.We'll leave everything behind.We will start a new life."She pulled her hand up and caressed my cheek making me take a step back.

"Shut up now."I said, trying to pass her but she pushed me back.

"We can marry.And-and then we..we can...move to... Greece..Yeah...We'll go to greece..I love you so much.I love you so much-"She kept repeating like a mantra.

"Sofia.You donot love me you are just obsessed with me."I shouted at the top of my lungs.

She stilled and so did everything else.

"What?"It was a silent whisper barely leaving her lips.

"You are obsessed with me.Thats all."I said calmly.

She seemed to be in a daze for a few seconds before she did something unexpected.Pulling her hand she slammed my phone across the wall from us.I stared shocked at the ordeal as the device hit the wall with force and then crushed down on the floor.

"I LOVE YOU."She barked out making me turn to her.Glancing at her angry face, I stepped up and pushed past her body walking away to the main gates.

"Get the hell back here, I won't leave you this easily."She shouted behind me but I didn't listen.Shuffling for the car keys, I sat in and drove away not once turning back to look at the crazy woman.

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First of all a big sorry for not updating..I have been very busy the past days because my Nani (grandmother) is not well- Please remember her in your prayers because she needs them..

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