CRESCENT SCARS OF LOVE

27. Concealed Conspiracies~

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As the morning light gently filtered through the curtains, Karishma stirred awake, her body feeling weak and fatigued. She slowly opened her eyes and found herself in her own room, tucked cozily under a duvet while confusion washed over her momentarily as she tried to recollect how she ended up in bed.

As she blinked her eyes open, she found Haseena asleep in a chair next to the bed. Her head was awkwardly bowed on the edge of the bed, and Karishma could tell she must have spent the night there, maybe taking care of her.

Karishma's heart swelled with affection, and she couldn't help but smile weakly. Despite her weakened state, she mustered the strength to adjust Haseena's posture. Slowly, she leaned over to gently lift Haseena's head from the uncomfortable position. As her hand touched Haseena's forehead, Haseena's eyes fluttered open, and their gazes locked.

Haseena's cheeks flushed a delicate shade of pink as a rush of shyness washed over her. She broke the gaze as she was overwhelmed by the depth of her feelings. A subtle smile tugged at the corners of her lips as she looked down while her fingers were fumbling with the edge of her shirt.

Haseena quickly gathered her scattered thoughts and clearing her throat nervously, she stammered, "Um, mujhe... mujhe jaana chahiye, tumhe abhi aaram karne ki jaroorat hai." With that, she hastily excused herself and headed out with her hurried steps and betraying the mix of emotions she was experiencing.

Haseena's sudden departure left Karishma momentarily bewildered!!

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In a dimly lit warehouse, the air hung heavy with a sense of foreboding. Crates and shadows created an eerie backdrop as Rafiq and Naomi were standing face-to-face while their eyes were locked in a chilling exchange.

Rafiq's voice dripped with arrogance as he gestured around and said, "Apne charo taraf nazre ghuma kr dekho Naomi, ye sab kuch jo dikh rha h tumhe, ye sab Rafiq Malik ka hai. Malik Empire ke businesses aur power pe sirf mera haq h!! And now it's time I should claim what's rightfully mine."

Naomi's lips curved into a sly smile, her eyes gleaming with a malicious glint. She said, "You really think you can just waltz in and take over? Wake up, darling. Haseena is the true force behind this empire, the Mafia Queen. She's the one who commands respect and fear."

Rafiq's brow furrowed and a hint of frustration simmered beneath his facade. He said, "Hahahaha! Darling, she won't be in power for long. My plan is ready... A plan that will bring her down from her pedestal and end her reign."

Naomi's laughter cut through the tension like a cold blade. She asked, "Aur kya hai wo brilliant plan tumhara Rafiq?"

Rafiq leaned in while his voice dripping with venom, he whispered, " Haseena ke zindagi ka ek khas din aane wale hai, jisko eid ki tarah manti h wo, pr is baar haseena ki ye eid uski zindagi puri tarah se badal degi! Jab tak use ehsaas hoga ki kya hua hai, tab tak wo khud is waqt ke tarah hawa mein mil chuki hogi!!"

"Perfect! Aur ek baar haseena bahar hogai phir ye sab kuch hamara hoga, ham mil kar raaz karenge!", as she nodded her eyes sparkled with a malevolent glee.

As Rafiq and Naomi exited the warehouse they seemed sharing an unsettling closeness as they exchanged sinister glances.

A wicked smile curved Naomi's lips as she leaned in while her voice was dripping with ominous pleasure as she said, "Rafiq, can you feel it? The empire is within our grasp, and Haseena will soon be nothing but just a memory!!"

Rafiq's laughter echoed and with an evil smile he said, "Indeed!! Bahut jald haseena ki mulaqat uske asli aukat se hogi."

As their laughter filled the air, Karishma, out of nowhere happened to cross their path. Her steps slowed as she inadvertently overheard the fragments of their conversation. The mention of "Haseena" and their eerie laughter sent a shiver down her spine, leaving her feeling uneasy and perplexed for a moment.