Zoya in her mind: Ab sirf hume kisi tarha Aditya ko impress karke usske dil mein hume jaga banani hogi. Aur wo uske baad jab humse Pooja ke saath Jo kiya wahi humare saath karne ki koshish karega. Aur tabhi hum usse range haath poore saboot ke saath Police ko de kar usse hum jail mein pohchayenge. Aur tabhi humari Maqsad poora hoga.
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The next day was Holi.
In the morning,

Zoya's holi outfit.

Mahi was wearing a short white top to impress Aditya. Noor wore a white kurti.

In the dining table, Mahi herself served the breakfast to Zoya.

Noor and Madhu was hell shocked with the new Mahi.

Noor: Ajj suraj kaha se utha hain?

Mahi: Why Noor? The sun always rises from the same direction.

Noor: Yeah. But we don't get to see you serving breakfast to Appi na.

Mahi: I have realised my mistake. Now I will not behave badly with Zoya.

Noor in her mind: Ye to Mahi ho hi nahi sakti. Kahi uska bhoot to nahi hain. Zaroor kuch gadbad hain.

After some time Noor, Mahi and Zoya set off for the Holi party at the Hooda's.

In Hooda House.

Aditya's outfit.

Harshvardhan was back in Mumbai as he was out for some work.

Harshvardhan saw Aditya coming downstairs.

Harsh: Adi.

Aditya looked at him.

Harsh: Adi. Today is Holi. Mujhe rang nahi lagaega?

Aditya: Huh. Plz Mr. Hooda. Ye sab natak karke app mere Ma aur Bhai ko bhela bhoola sakte hain. Lekin mujhe nahi.

Harsh: But Adi.

Without hearing anything, Aditya left from the hall and saw Arjun standing at the entrance.

Aditya: Arjun. Is everything been done right?

Arjun: Yes Bhai. All is set. And the guests also have started to come.

Aditya: Oh that is nice. Plz take care of the DJ and all. Okay?

Arjun: G bhai.

As Aditya was walking to the gate, preparing to call someone in phone, he looks forward and saw Zoya walking to her. By seeing her Aditya felt as if her all tension flew away, the stress all went away. An unknown feeling was there in his heart.

As Zoya, Mahi and Noor was entering the Hooda Mansion, Zoya noticed Aditya who was busy in his phone but soon diverted his attention to hers. Zoya could feel the hatred for him inside her. The hatred, the urge to break him down was growing every second. But she still managed to give a small smile to him.

Mahi: Hello Adi Sir.

Aditya just nodded and gave a small smile.

Noor: Hello Adi Bhaiya.

Aditya: Hi Noor. How are you?

No wonder Aditya liked Noor a lot. He always wanted a little sister. It is not that he was upset with Arjun. He loved Arjun more than anything else but he would sometimes miss a sister. He wanted a sister like Noor, always chirping and a happy bubbly girl with full of happiness carrying.

Noor: I am very fine. And I must say the decoration is so so good.

At that very moment, Arjun came.

Arjun: Obviously. After all I arranged all these.

Noor: Huh. Apse to behes karna hi bekar hain.

Zoya: OK ok fine. Now you two stop. Allah knows why you guys fight everytime.

Noor: Appi. He always starts.

Arjun: Everyone knows who starts first.

Aditya: Okay pause. Now stop bickering.

Aditya to Zoya: Happy Holi Zoya.

Zoya: Happy Holi Sir.

Mahi: Sir. I am really sorry for my behaviour that day. I am really sorry.

Aditya: Glad that you realised your mistake.

Mahi just passed a smile.

All went to the garden as the Holi Party was set in their garden area.

Anjana: Areh Zoya, Noor. You came.

Zoya: Happy Holi Aunty.

Anjana: Happy Holi beta.

Anjana to Harsh: Harsh. I told you about Zoya na. She is Zoya. And she is Noor. Zoya's sister.

Harsh: Oh hi Zoya and Noor.

Zoya and Noor: Hello uncle.

Zoya applied the colour on Anjana's and Harsh's feet as taking a blessing. (I am Muslim. So plz correct me if I am wrong in any ritual scene. And extremely sorry if I am wrong.)

Anjana and Harsh: May God bless you.

Noor: Appi. Aunty. May I look at the place here?

Anjana: Sure beta.

Noor went to see the place around.

Mahi bent down and took blessings from Anjana and Harsh.

Anjana: Be happy.

Anjana: Baccha. You guys go and enjoy the party. I will just check the guests once.

Mahi, Zoya and Aditya: Okay.

Akansha (one of the intern): Hello Adi Sir.

Aditya: Hi Akansha. Enjoying Holi?

Akansha: Yes Sir. In fact Holi is my favourite occasion.

Shawn (one of the intern): Yes Sir. Mine too.

Zoya: Vinod, Mithilesh ji. Wo dono nahi aye?

Akansha: No. Actually they both went to their own hometown to enjoy the Holi.

Zoya: Ohh.

Akansha applied a little bit of colour on Zoya's cheeks.

Akansha: Happy Holi ma'am.

Zoya: First of all don't call me Maam. And 2nd of all Happy Holi.

After applying a little bit of colour on Zoya, Aditya and Mahi, Vinod and Akansha went to dance.

Aditya: You guys enjoy the party. I will be back.

Zoya, Mahi: Okay Sir.

Zoya was talking with the other employees and guests while Mahi managed to slipped away from there without gaining anyone's attention.

Mahi went and came back with a bucket of holi water and deliberately threw it on Zoya.

Mahi in her mind: Huh. Zoya, main tumhe it a paresgan karungi that you will get fed up and leave Mumbai.

Mahi: Ooh no. I am so so sorry Zoya. I am so so sorry. I did not see you and..

Noor who was beside Zoya.

Noor: Are you blind or what Mahi?

Anjana who was passing by, heard the chaos and went to see what happened.

Anjana: Arreh Zoya. How did you get wet?

Zoya: Aunty actually.

Noor: Actually Mahi threw the whole Holi water on Appi.

Mahi: But I did not do it deliberately.

Anjana: Accha. Zoya. Come with me. You should change your clothes now or else you might catch cold.

Zoya: G Aunty.

With that Zoya followed Anjana in Anjana's room.

In Anjana's room.

Anjana: Zoya, you will look good in this yellow saree. And it will also suit you in this Holi function.

Zoya: Aunty. You can give me any saree.

Aunty: Zoya you are like my daughter. So I will choose the best for you.

Zoya just smiled looking how kind and loving was Aditya's mom.

Anjana: Now get ready and come quickly. Okay?

Zoya nodded and Anjana went out.

At the garden.

Arjun: Bhai. App. Plz Ma ke kamre se holi ke rang ke thali le ayenge? Main ne Ma ke room se lana bhool gayi.

Aditya: Accha thik hain. I will go and bring it.

Aditya did not know anything about Zoya being wet with the holi water and all.

When he was entering Anjana's room, he saw a lady tieing the last hook of her blouse but he quickly turned and asked for apology.

Aditya: I am so sorry. I came here to take the colours. Sorry.

Zoya turned by the sound and said: Sir. I am done. It is okay.

Aditya turned and saw Zoya wearing a beautiful yellow saree with pink off shoulder blouse.

Aditya was seeing Zoya first time in saree and seriously he cannot take his eyes off. She was looking like an angel, so so pretty. Some hairs were on Zoya's cheeks which Aditya had an urge to remove the hairs and tuck it behind her ears.

Zoya: Sir?

Aditya finally came out from her trances and spoke up: Huh?

Zoya: Sir. You were here to take the tray of colours right?

Aditya: Oh. Haan. Thnx.

As Zoya was walking forward with the plate of colours, and as she was wearing heels, she lost her balance and her leg twisted. She was about to fall but two muscular arms caught her waist and she was saved from being falling.

As she fall due to the balance, she flipped the tray cuz of reflex actions and all the colours fell on their cheeks and their clothes.

There was an intense eyes lock between them. Zoya was feeling nervous. She realised Aditya was seeing her eyes as he wanted to read her soul.

Zoya in her mind: No. ZOYA. He is the reason of Pooja's condition. And you have to take the revenge by ruining his life forever.

Aditya in his mind: What happens to me when I look at your eyes. These eyes. Huh. These eyes are just so hypnotising and intoxicating.

Zoya cleared her throat to break the silence and they both came to their normal position.

Zoya: I will go downstairs.

Aditya: Hmm.

Zoya went downstairs but Aditya still had a cute smile on her face cuz of Zoya.

With that Aditya also went downstairs.

Mahi and everyone saw Aditya coming behind Zoya.

Mahi in her mind: Ye dono ek saath kyun aarahe hain? Maine to Zoya ko sabke saamne humiliate karna chah rahi thi. Baazi kahi ulta to nahi pad gaya.

Noor came and said near Mahi's ears.

Noor: Kya Mahi? Baazi shayad ulta hi pad gaya.

Mahi: What do you mean?

Noor: Arreh. You deliberately threw the water on Appi. Right?

Mahi: No. I did not.

Noor: Huh. Mahi. Hum Appi jaisi bholi nahi hoon. Noor Siddique hain hum. They look so cute na?

Mahi: Urghh.

With that Mahi went to another direction.

Noor in her mind: Huh. Mahi. Hum apse das kadam age chalte hain.

Flashback.

Noor to Arjun: App plz Adi Bhaiya ko Anjana Aunty ke room mein le ayenge?

Arjun: Lekin kyun?

Noor: Don't you think Adi Bhaiya likes Appi?

Arjun: Hmm. I also think something like that.

Noor: Yeah. You saw na how Adi Bhaiya looks at Appi?

Arjun: As a lover looks at his girl.

Noor: Exactly. We have to make them realise this.

Arjun: Hmm. Don't worry. I will make Bhaiya go to Mom's room. And we are gonna make them realize their love.

Noor: So. Deal?

Arjun: Deal.

Flashback ends.

Arjun: Thank me later.

Noor: Huh. It was my idea BTW.

Arjun: But it would had not successful without me.

Noor: OK. We both get the credit. Okay?

Arjun: Yeah. That is nice.

Noor: For the first time I guess we are agreeing.

Arjun: Yeah. (laughs)

Noor also giggled.

Zoya went to Anjana.

Zoya: Aunty. I am really sorry. Wo rang saree pe lag gayi to.

Anjana: Zoya. Plz. Now I will really get angry if you behave like this. Don't consider me as your Sir's Mom. Okay?

Zoya: G Aunty.

Mahi came near Zoya.

Mahi: Zoya. I will take a leave now. Actually I have some work at home.

Zoya: Oh OK. No problem.

With that Mahi left the party.

After the party ended.

Zoya: Aunty. Now. We will take a leave.

Anjana: Hmm. Dobara aana zaroor. Okay?

Zoya: Hmm. (smiles)

Zoya and Noor left the party after bidding a goodbye to the Hoodas.

In Madhu's House.
Inside Zoya's room.

Noor: Appi. Adi Bhaiya is so nice na?

Zoya gave a sarcastic small laugh: Yeah

Zoya in her mind: I have to set my next plan tomorrow.

The next day.

Zoya knocked on the door of Aditya's cabin.

Aditya: Come in.

Zoya: Sir. Mr. Sharma have invited you in his business party which will be held in Jaipur.

Aditya: Jaipur?

Zoya: Yes Sir. He told me that their company has started from Jaipur. That is why.

Aditya: OK. Book two tickets of Jaipur.

Zoya: Aa Sir. One is for you and the other one?

Aditya: For you.

Zoya: Me?

Aditya: Yeah. You are my secretary right. You have to be with me during the office hours.

Zoya: OK Sir. I will book two tickets for Jaipur.

Aditya: Hmm. And also bring the Mehta's files.

Zoya: Okay Sir.

After booking the tickets, Zoya brought the Mehta's files.

While Zoya was giving the file, the glass of water fell on the file by Zoya and the papers were all wet.

Zoya in her mind: Oh no. Zoya. What did you do this. You have to impress Aditya. Now Aditya will scold you or may be he will fire you.

Some water also fell on Zoya's kamiz.

Aditya: Arreh. Take the tissue and wipe the water from your dress.

At that very moment, Arjun opened the door and saw Zoya asking apologies to Aditya.

Zoya wiped the water with the help of the tissue and said: I am so so sorry Sir. I accidentally fell all the water on the files. I am so sorry Sir. I will not do it again. I will be extra careful next time. I am so so sorry.

Zoya was tell all this in one breath.

Aditya: Okay. Now take a breath and listen to me.

Arjun was watching the whole incident.

Aditya: It is okay. You need not to say sorry. Galtiya to hoti rehti hain. Now go and send one of the staff to clean the mess.

Zoya: Okay Sir.

Zoya in her mind: Strange. But Allah ka lakh lakh shukar hain ki naukri se nahi nikala.

As Zoya turned, she watched Arjun standing, leaning on the door slightly.

Arjun: Hello Zoya.

Zoya: Hi Arjun. How are you?

Arjun: I am fine. How are you?

Zoya: Huh. Now I am fine. I will go now.

Arjun: Hmm Sure. See you later.

Zoya: Hmm. (smiles)

Zoya left the cabin.

Aditya: Arjun, tu ajanak se kyun aya?

Arjun: Arreh. Wo maine socha ki aj apke saath kuch waqt bitaya jayen. Bro's time.

Aditya: Aj tera law firm khula nahi hain?

Arjun: Khula to hain. But I finished all the work early.

Aditya: Oh. So you wait for 30 min. I will just done this and I am free.

Arjun: OK. Waise ek baat puchu?

Aditya: Ab bina puche to tu reh nahi payega. Bol.

Arjun: You like Zoya right?

Aditya: What rubbish. She is an employee.

Arjun: Accha. To jab Zoya ne files par paani giradi to tab app usse kuch kaha kyun nahi?

Aditya: Maine kuch nahi kaha kyunki wo ek accident hi tha.

Arjun: Accha? To jab apki previous secretary, Mahi ne jab apki important papers par paani gira di thi tab apne usko itnaa kyun data?

Aditya: Main. Wo.. Actually.. Aa.

Aditya was stammering but the call saved him from saying anything further.

Aditya: I have to attend the call. OK. I will talk to you later Chote. You wait here.

Arjun: Bhai ap baat se palat nahi sakte.

But then Aditya quickly left the cabin.

This conversation was heard by Mahi who was just outside the cabin to give some important files to Aditya but she got to know something.

Mahi in her mind: Itna partiality Zoya ke liye. Huh. Iss Zoya ka to kuch karna padega.

After half an hour, Aditya and Arjun left the office.

In the evening.

Mahi: Zoya. Will you go home now?

Zoya: No actually I have some pending work. You go. I will come back in half an hour.

Mahi: Okay. I will go home now. And if you can then come early. Okay?

Zoya: G Mahi. Hum jaldi ajayenge.

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