Taha was rushed to the hospital immediately. As they actually owned the hospital so there was no need for a police case and I doubt they even approach the police.

He was taken in for operation while we waited outside. Uzair had ran away and we had no idea where he was. I had to inform Ruzhaan but I was soo in shock that I didn't know how and what to say. With fidgety fingers, I called him.  He didn't answer in first time, maybe he was in a meeting but then he answered.

"Hello, what's wrong? I told you I'll be busy in a meeting." He said softly.

I broke down again hearing his voice and that's when I realised how desperately I wanted to see him

"Rahina? What's wrong? Why are you crying?" He sounded worried now.

"Taha bhai... he's.... he's in the hospital... he's hurt.... please come here.... please.... Ruzhaan.... I need you.... I'm soo scared.... Taha bhai...he won't wake up....there was....soo much b....blood.... it's.... it's all my fault...." I managed to say crying.

"WHAT?! What happened?! Who hurt him?"

"U...Uz... Uzair."

"No...way." His voice was almost inaudible but I could clearly feel the fear and shock in his voice.
"Rahina!" He said sternly recovering himself almost instantly.
"I'm coming ok. Nothing's gonna happen to Taha. I'm coming there so stop crying."

I don't know how long I sat there with my head in my hands.
"Bhabhi... please atleast drink some water."

I shook my head. I just needed Him!

"Boss!"

I lifted my head up immediately and saw Ruzhaan running towards us. Tears of relief flooded down my eyes and I ran towards him throwing myself onto him crying and wailing on his chest as he held me tight.

"Rahina... this blood? Are you ok?" He cupped my face with worry and desperation all over his face as he wiped my tears with his thumbs.

"T... Taha bhai...he..."

Leaving me, he rushed towards the operation theatre peeping in through the small window and sank his head on the door.

I'd never seen him soo scared and helpless. Suddenly he punched the wall beside the door.

"That bastard!" He growled....his eyes moist.

"I'm soo sorry. It's... it's all my fault. If I wouldn't have interfered...if I would've just ran away and asked for help to stop those two.... it's all my fault.... I'm soo horrible..."

He abruptly pulled me into his arms silencing me.
"It's not your fault. Nothing is your fault ...so don't beat yourself up."

He moved his hand through my hair comforting me resting his chin over my head while he was himself shaking. It felt soo... relaxing like all my fears drowning. I just closed my eyes finding my solace in his warm arms.

"Let's go home for now. You need to change your clothes and clean up." He said softly lifting my head and wiping my tears.

I shook my head.
"I don't want to leave bhai alone."

"Bhabhi, he's not alone. We're all here for him. Please go home and get some rest. If we find out anything, we'll call you immediately." One of the men said.

"You heard him. Come now." Ruzhaan said softly.

I looked up at all of them and they gave me an assuring smile.

"Ok." I said.

Ruzhaan held me by my shoulders.
"Don't leave him alone even for a second and report to me after every 10 mins. Shadab and Ravi...you both...go find Him." Ruzhaan ordered. The fire in his eyes scared me.

"Ru... Ruzhaan."

He turned to me as his eyes softened again.
"It's ok."

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We reached home and I went to the washroom beginning to wash my blood covered hands. As the clear water turned red washing off the dried blood from my hands, the image of Taha being covered in blood haunted me and my knees went weak. I was about to fall but Ruzhaan held me wrapping his arms around me.

"He was in so much pain but still holding my hand soo tightly. He even told me not to cry. But then....he let go of my hand and closed his eyes. There was blood everywhere. W....what if he di..."

"Shh... don't say it." He whispered pulling me closer to him, making me look into his eyes as we both sat on the floor. I could clearly see that he was scared too but he was being strong.
"Taha is a survivor. Death cannot touch him soo soon. He's going to recover soon and he's going to come back and make you cook all his favourite dishes for him. So be strong and wait for him. Pray for him." He said.
"He told you not to cry right? So stop crying now, let's get you all washed up. Hm?"

I really didn't had the strength to so he lifted me up in his arms and took me to the shower making me sit on the stool getting on his knees. He turned on the hand shower and began  washing my arms gently. I couldn't take my eyes of him. It must be soo hard for him. His best friend was stabbed by his own brother.

He proceeded to wash my feet.

"Is this how a Mafia's life is? Getting hurt, running for your life, fighting between life and death? What if something like that ever happens to you Ruzhaan? What will I do then? I won't be able to bear it."

He stopped and looked up at me surprised. Tears filled my eyes again at just imagining something like that. I carased his face as if he might just disappear.

"I won't be able to see you getting hurt Ruzhaan. I can never see you die..." I cried.

He held my hand that carassed his face and placed it over his heart.

"Nothing like that will ever happen. I promise you, I won't ever leave you like that. Trust me."

"You do?"

He nodded carrasing my hair.

"Change your clothes and rest a little. I'll just make a small call to my boys at the hospital." He said and went out turning off the hand shower not before placing a lingering kiss on my forehead.

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I changed my clothes and drank some water. Ruzhaan came into the room and I turned to him desperately for a news.

"The operation's still going on and the doctors aren't saying anything yet." He informed upsetly.

I sighed.

"Lie down a little. You're still in shock and you must be tired. Come." 
He guided me to the bed and sat beside me as I laid down. Pulling the blanket over me he was about to leave but I grabbed his sleeve stopping him.

"Don't go.... please....stay with me." I said desperately.

He nodded carrasing my forehead and laid beside me stretching his arm as I laid my head on his arm holding on to him tight. He kissed my hair holding me to his chest and I don't know when sleep took over me.

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When I woke up, he wasn't beside me.

"Ruzhaan.... Ruzhaan... Ru..." I called for him desperately and he walked in from the balcony with his phone on his ear. He gestured me to wait a moment as he went back in to complete his call. I took a breath of relief seeing him. He soon finished the call and came back.

"Don't be soo anxious. I'm right here." He said carrasing my hair.

"I can't help it." I gulped and he gave me a assuring smile.
"Did you call the hospital?"

He nodded.
"Yes, the operation went well but...we still have to wait till he wakes up."

I thanked God.

"And...what about Uz... Uzair?" I asked fearfully.

He shook his head negative.

I didn't know if I should thank God that he wasn't found or....pray that they must catch him.

"I'm going to the hospital now..."

"Oh, give me a minute. I'll go get ready." I said hastily getting off the bed.

"No no..." He grabbed my shoulders making me sit back. 
"Stay here and rest. I'll be back soon. Don't push yourself too hard. Akram and Sami will be in the house. If you need anything just tell them." He held my face gently kissing my nose and smiled making me blush.

"Taha will be back soon. He's not someone to leave our backs soo easily.  So don't worry." 

I smiled a little and he left soon. I decided to perform namaaz as I felt restless and uneasy and my namaaz were Kazaa (pending)  too so I caught up.

After a while, when I was done, Sami knocked the door.
"Um... come in."

He was holding a tray full of food which he placed beside me on the side table and stood there shyly. He's quite shy around woman. It's cute.

"Are you 2 acting as my bodyguard?"

He nodded.

"Bhabhi, boss asked us to feed you well or else he will give us a good beating. So please, eat something to save us atleast." He said innocently.

I just looked at the food and sadly looked away. I had no appetite

"Bhabhi... don't be upset. Taha bhai will be back soon and will be healthy as a horse. It's not anything new. We all get hurt all the time and come back just like that. So before you know it, he'll be back joking around and training us like Hitler again. But if you don't eat you'll get sick too. So please bhabhi....eat something."

"Do you really think he'll be back?"

"Of course! Ofcourse!" He grinned.

"Everyone believes in him." I smiled.

"We believe in the one above who's watching everything. He won't take Taha bhai away from us soo soon and upset such a loving and sweet sister like you."

I nodded.
"You're right. He won't upset us."
I took the food tray and began eating as he smiled relieved.

"That's good. Now bhabhi, we're right outside. Call us if you need anything." He said.

I nodded and he turned to leave but turned to me again hesitantly.
"Uh...and bhabhi... you're really pretty." He said blushing and walked out leaving me smiling.

I sighed.
I know why Ruzhaan had posted them here to guard me. Because he thinks Uzair might come here in his absence. But I really hope he doesn't. Even if he does and I see him..... he's going to get a piece of my mind, and my hands.

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For me this was one of my favourite chapters.

RuzHina's romance was too cute right?

What about you all?

Next update on
Tuesday.