With weary footsteps, Dawar entered his home. Regret filled him for talking to Laraib in such a manner. There were other ways to handle the situation. He had planned to apologize to Laraib, but an empty house awaited him.

Dawar searched the kitchen, bedroom, guest rooms, washroom, balcony, but Laraib was nowhere to be found. Opening a cupboard, he discovered her clothes were missing. Closing the cupboard with a loud noise, he went to sit on the bed. The intention to excuse himself to Laraib had turned into frustration.