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Chapter 9 - "THE SECRET MISSION"

Qasim is looking for Abdul Rehman to tell him the good news that he got a job. While searching, Qasim says, "Come on, man, where are you? I also need to explain the rules to you." As he walks by Princess Nayab's room, he pauses and wonders, Was that Princess Nayab?

He takes a few steps forward but then stops. Curiously, he looks back and sees the door slightly ajar. From there, he sees the princess silently focused on painting. Qasim doesn't really notice the painting, but rather he's captivated by Princess Nayab, who is deeply immersed in her work. A strand of her hair falls forward, and she gently pushes it back with her elbow.

Qasim imagines himself there and thinks, I wish I could be the one brushing her hair aside. He watches her eyes, fully focused on the painting, and thinks, Those eyes... so beautiful. Once you look into them, it's hard to look away.

Suddenly, Princess Nayab speaks, "What's the matter, Commander? Why are you staring at me for so long?" Qasim quickly steps away from the door. The princess says, "I know you're watching me. No need to hide."

Qasim steps forward and says, "I was just making sure you're safe. There have been a lot of attacks lately." She calmly replies, "I'm inside the palace. There's no thief here. Not even you should enter like that. So don't worry."

Qasim says, "Yes, Princess. I understand." As he walks away, he mutters to himself, Does she have three eyes? She was busy painting, then how did she see me? Is she a witch? Then he says, Astaghfirullah, what am I even thinking? and smiles to himself.

Just then, Abdul Rehman finds him. Qasim says, "I've been looking everywhere for you! Where were you?" Abdul Rehman thinks, If I tell him I was searching for Abid, he'll get worried. He's my childhood friend-he'd drop everything to help me. But he's already done so much, I can't tell him now.

Qasim interrupts, "Hello? Where were you? Lost in thought again?" Abdul Rehman replies, "I was feeding my horse." Qasim responds, "Not anymore."

Abdul Rehman, surprised, asks, "What do you mean? Am I being fired?" Qasim replies, "That's one way to look at it. But you're getting a new job."

Just then, Abdullah arrives. Abdullah says,My daughter told me how you protected my daughter when she was attacked Qasim "You did a great job! Not only did you protect my daughter, but you also caught those thieves." Qasim could've taken the credit himself, but instead, he quickly puts a hand on Abdul Rehman's shoulder and says, "It was only possible because of my brother here."

Abdullah asks, "Is this the same person you were talking about?" Qasim nods, "Yes, he's the one."

Abdul Rehman is a bit confused. He could've taken the credit and become the commander, but he didn't. Qasim called him his brother. This isn't just a friend-he's my true brother. He's always stood by me, helped me without question.

Abdullah says, "Abdul Rehman, from today you're a bodyguard. I trusted Qasim, but now I trust you even more." He shakes Abdul Rehman's hand and adds, "Congratulations. You no longer have to feed the horses."

Abdul Rehman responds, "Thank you very much, sir." Abdullah looks at Qasim and says, "Good work, Commander." Qasim, happy, replies, "Thank you, sir."

Abdullah then says, "Abdul Rehman, I have a task for you. You need to find and capture the thief who escaped-no matter where he is, track him down." He adds, "Commander, I have a task for you as well. So Qasim replies, Sir I will come in some mint I will tell you the rules later Qasim says after looking at Abdul Rehman

As Abdullah leaves, Abdul Rehman hugs Qasim and says, "Thank you, brother." Tears roll down his cheeks. He recalls all the times Qasim treated him like a brother, stood by him since childhood.

Qasim says, "You are my brother, man. I'd sacrifice my life for you. Don't get emotional now-come on, Mr. Bodyguard, get to work. I've got work to do too."

As Qasim heads toward Abdullah, he thinks, Your father treated me like a son, so you became my brother. If I won't do something for you, then who else would I do it for? Your father told me to treat Abdul Rehman like a younger brother and always look after him. How could I ever leave my brother alone?

Qasim reaches Abdullah and asks, "Sir, what's the task?" Abdullah replies, "A masked man has appeared-he never shows his face. I'm going to test him today. You'll come with me. You know everyone's techniques-maybe you'll recognize him. This is a secret mission. No matter how long it takes, you must find out who he is. Understanding his technique may give us a lead."

Qasim replies, "Absolutely, sir. This secret mission stays between us. I'll investigate in such a way that even the masked man won't suspect anthing."

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