A few minutes later, the three of them headed to their respective rooms in pin drop silence and gloomy faces. This was the first time that silence had filled the atmosphere around them, in contrast to their usual chirpy and fun chats.
Soon, Kareem entered his room and headed to the vast balcony, attached to his room. He lit a cigrette and stared at the photo again but soon threw his phone aside. He was now glancing blankely at the beautiful view of a garden in front of him.
So, all this while Rose wasn"t in love with him but Rhehan? But how could he compete with such a strong man? He was one of wealthiest and powerful man on this planet! Kareem thought hard and picked up his phone from the floor, he had thrown away earlier.
He dialed a number and soon it was responded by a male"s heavy voice.
"Good afternoon Mr. Kareem Lodge! Long time no see," The man"s voice itself had an aura of darkness and power, which could tear away any person"s confidence.
"Good afternoon, I have a task for you," Kareem replied calmly, while throwing away his cigrette.
"Who is it this time?" The man was excited and curious after listening to Kareem. It had been long since Kareem had a.s.signed him a task.
"Rhehan Jobs, the CEO of Excel Corporation," replied Kareem.
"What?" There was a hint of surprise and hesitation in the man"s voice.
"10 million dollars! Will you do it now?" Kareem knew the man"s weakness for money. He could do anything risky for an insane amount of money.
"Your work will be done," replied the man ecstatic after hearing Kareem"s offer.
"Good, call me when it"s done." Kareem hung up the call and starred at the view blankely again. His green eyes were filled with hatred for Rhehan. n.o.body can s.n.a.t.c.h Rose from him! Even if it is a strong man like CEO Rhehan, he is ready to wipe him out!
After another five minutes the door bell rang and Kareem snapped out of his thoughts instantly. He opened the door and saw his mother standing, looking remorse.
"Heyy mum! Please come in." Kareem was trying his best to sound normel to his mother. He obviously did not want her mother to know anything.
Elizabeth entered the room silently and sat on a mahogany chair, situated near the bed.
"Honey! I just wanted to see if you are fine or not."
"Why wouldn"t I be fine mother?"
"Now don"t act so strong sweetheart! Atleast not in front of your mother. I know you like Rose."
Kareem was shocked at his mother"s words. How come she knows everything that"s going on in his mind? Everytime he tries to hide something, she gets know about it even over a phone.
"Mum??!!"
"It"s ok sweetheart! Heartbreaks are part of life. You need to be strong. It"s not essential that the person you love will always love you back." Elizabeth was now almost on the verge of tears. As if remembering something from her own past.
"Heyy mum! I am fine. I can handle myself. Please don"t worry about me." Kareem could not bear to see her mother like this. He knelt down on his knees, in front of her and caressed her face lovingly.
Elizabeth burst into tears at her son"s warm touch.
"Mom? Please don"t cry. Look at me, I am perfectly fine. If Rose is happy with him, then so am I". He wiped away her mother"s tears and hugged her tightly.
"Promise me one thing son! Will you"? Elizabeth was still sobbing trying hard to calm down.
"Anything mom". He caressed her mother"s hair lovingly.
"You will not harm Rose"s boyfriend in any way!" She starred with a determined face in her son"s eyes. Her voice was suddenly quite firm and powerful now.