Chapter 29

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@JCluvs srk

Author's Note: The song lyrics in this part is from Vivaah. I made a vm thats inspired by this fanfic...i posted it before but please check it out for a refresher. You will see now how i incorporated this song into this fanfic.

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CHAPTER 28

The guests slowly started trickling down. Around 1:00am in the morning, the Siddiquis and the Hoodas bid farewell to the last few guests and as the employees got busy with the cleanup, the two families congregated in the living room to relax. As expected, Arjun and Noor's engagement was one of the best celebrations and will be the talk of Mumbai's elite for weeks. And throwing this kind of party was a tiring task.

Aditya poured the scotch over ice in two glasses and handed one to his father and the other to Wasim. The four elders where seated on the large couch. Arjun and Noor were seated next to each on the loveseat adjacent to the elders, while Pooja and Zoya where opposite the elders, seated on the settee. Aditya decided to sit next to Anjana's feet on the floor, mainly because this seat was right across from Zoya and he didn't have to work hard to steal glances at her.

Zoya knew exactly what Aditya was doing. She looked at Aditya shyly and when their eyes met, she looked away blushing. Aditya hid his smile and turned his attention to Arjun and Noor's conversation.

"That is such a male chauvinist request. I will not do that!" Noor argued with Arjun.

Arjun grinned, being the naughty person he is. "Yes you will. I am your future husband and you have to do as I please." Arjun teased, pulling Noor's leg.

"What's the request?" Aditya asked, confused as to what Arjun and Noor were arguing about.

"Adi bhaiya, Arjun wants me to make him tea every morning and bring it to him in bed." Noor said, giving Arjun a you must be joking look''.

Aditya raised his eyebrows at Arjun and then replied to Noor, "Don't worry Noor, Arjun ko line mein rakhna mujhe aata hai." 

Arjun gasped dramatically and Noor gave him a victorious look. Everyone else in the room chuckled at the interaction.

"Bhai you always side with Noor!" Arjun complained like a baby and turned to Zoya, "Bhabi didn't I tell you? Adi bhai never takes my side!"

"Don't worry Arjun...Noor ko line mein rakna humhe bhi aata hai." Zoya replied smoothly, causing Noor's jaw to drop. Arjun pumped his fist in the air in victory as laughter broke out among the group.

"Acha Mrs. Hooda?" Aditya retaliated, "Mein bhi toh dekhun, mere hote hue tum mere saali ko haath kaise lagati ho." Aditya challenged playfully, causing Pooja to whistle at the challenge. The elders simply laid back and watched the show, laughing.

"That's right appi!" Noor egged on. She then stood up and sat next to Aditya, entwining her arm around Aditya's arm, "As long as I have my Aditya JIJU with me, you can't boss me around." Noor replied playfully. She didn't notice that Aditya's playful expression warmed at the endearment. Jiju...it felt nice to hear that.       

"Oh ho Jiju ki bachi." Zoya said grinning and threw a pillow at Noor, causing another round of laughter to break out.

In that moment, a servant entered the room informing them that the clean up was complete and the event planners were ready leave. Wasim was about to stand up when Zoya beat him to it. "You rest abbu, I'll go settle the last payment." With that said, Zoya exited the room.

"Zoya looks happy..." Roshnaq said when she knew Zoya was out of ear shot.

 Roshnaq then placed a loving hand on Aditya's head, causing him to turn in surprise, "Thank you beta...for giving us our daughter back." She said; her eyes emotional. Aditya took Roshnaq's hand and gave it a loving peck.

"You can stop worrying about her...I promise to always keep her happy." Aditya said confidently.

Wasim gave Aditya a proud look. "You know...even when you and Zoya always fought...I knew in my heart that no one would be a better life partner for her than you. We are indebted to you Aditya." Wasim said, his voice breaking a little with emotion.

"Nahin uncle..." Aditya argued, he stood up from his position on the floor and knelt in front of Wasim, "You don't owe me anything. No one is a better life partner than Zoya. I'm the one that's lucky...ke mere zindagi mein Zoya hai...mujhe aur kuch nahin chahiye." Aditya said, his words only making Wasim and Roshnaq more emotional, and Harshvardhan and Anjana look at their eldest son with immense pride.  

"He's in love with her." Arjun murmured, so only Noor could hear.

Noor gave Arjun a concerned look, "Lekin kya Zoya appi jiju ka pyaar pehchaan paye gi?" She asked, remembering that Zoya claimed she can never love again just earlier that day.

Arjun looked at Noor and completely understood her concern. He didn't want his big brother's heart to be broken either. It was plain to see that Aditya was madly in love with Zoya...but it was also visible that Zoya was scared to fall in love again.

Arjun took Noor's hand in his and gave it a comforting squeeze. "I think...everyone here knew in their heart that Aditya bhai and Zoya babhi were made for each other. Even when Zoya fell in love with Yash...we all saw that Aditya and Zoya shared a special connection behind all the bickering. If...for any reason...they can't find their way to each other..." Arjun then got a determined look in his eyes, "...you and I will be there to help them; just like they have always been there to help us."

That made Noor smile and she squeezed Arjun's hand in return, assuring him that she will be there standing next to him...helping Aditya jiju and Zoya appi if they ever lost their way.     

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Late into the night, when everyone started retiring to their rooms to get some much needed sleep; Aditya stood on Zoya's balcony looking up at the night sky. The stars where sparkling tonight. The moon hid behind a few clouds...the clouds trying their level best to cover her shining light. Aditya placed his hands on the railings and admired the night's beauty...and he waited.

*Male Voice*

~Jaane kya woh keh gayi

Aankhon ki basha mein...~

Aditya remembered his conversation with Zoya. She was trying to tell him something. Her eyes were speaking to him...but what was it? What was she trying to say?

Aditya was able to tell that Zoya was struggling to find the words to describe what she was feeling. Something changed in the way Zoya felt about him. Aditya felt it in his heart that something changed...but what was it? What were Zoya's eyes telling him...?

*Male Voice*

~Dil mera dole

Asha nirasha mein...~

Aditya combed a hand through his hair as he tried to remain patient. Zoya needed to do something last minute and that is why Aditya was alone in her room at the moment.

His stomach clenched in anticipation. When will she get here? When will he finally get to hold her? Touch her? Love her?

*Male Voice*

~Uss par jaan leva

Yeh thanhayi sajni...~

Aditya's hands clenched on the railings. It was hard to pinpoint when he exactly fell in love with Zoya. Was it when they were kids? Was it in school when they constantly bickered? Was it when he married her? He really couldn't say.

But he couldn't imagine being without her now. Aditya didn't realize...how lonely he was without Zoya. He felt incomplete every time she was away from him.

This feeling...this loneliness...grabbed his heart as he waited.

*Female Voice*

~Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Ohhh

Dheeraj dar teri...aayi re aayi sajni...~

Zoya walked down the hallway and switched off the lights. Her heart did a little flip as she got closer to her bedroom...knowing who was waiting for her. She still didn't know what she was going to tell Aditya...but she couldn't help but be drawn to him. It's like there was an unknown force that pulled her to him...and she couldn't fight it.

*Female Voice*

~Aaye bina teri

Reh nahi paayi sajni...~

Zoya walked until she stood outside her bedroom door. Her heartbeat quickened. How did Aditya become so important to her? How did he go from being her annoying childhood nemesis to the person who took all her pain away?

She didn't know what she was feeling for Aditya, but she knew that she couldn't help but be drawn to him. Zoya took a deep breath and reached for the door knob.

*Male Voice*

~Ho Oh Oh Oh

Aane se tere chaandni si chaayi sajni...~

Aditya felt his heart skip a beat. She was here...and right that moment, he heard the bedroom door knob turn. He looked back and in walked Zoya...stunningly beautiful.

Their eyes locked...and the clouds moved to let the moon shine in all her glory. The moonlight bounced off the balcony and crept into the dimly lit bedroom.

Aditya and Zoya walked towards each other until they met in the center of the room. Zoya stared at Aditya...he was just so handsome...but it was the way he was looking at her that pulled at her heart. It was like he was looking at the most precious thing in the world.

Zoya couldn't help herself. She closed the distance between them and kissed Aditya. It wasn't crazy and hot...but it was soft and sweet, just like she intended it to be.

When she pulled back, Aditya had his arms around her waist and held her close.

"I forgot what I was going to ask you..." Aditya said, causing Zoya to giggle.

Zoya linked her hands around Aditya's neck and let him hold her. A few moments passed by in silence with Aditya and Zoya simply enjoying each other's presence.

This time when Zoya pulled back, she knew that she needed to voice what Aditya was so patiently waiting for.

~Yeh naram naram nasha hai, badhtajaaye
Koi pyaar se ghungatiya deta utaaye...~

"I...I realized something tonight..." Zoya began, trying to formulate the right words. Aditya kept silent, giving Zoya the time she needed.

Zoya took a deep breath and spoke, "I realized tonight that...I'm happy...I'm finally happy." There you go...she said it. "I realized that...I'm not heart broken any more...and that you were the reason behind that. I never imagined us...being together...like this...but it feels right...this feels right." Zoya said softly.

~Ab baawra hua mann jag ho gaya hai roshan...~

 The air in the room stirred and the stars sparkled outside in joy. Zoya placed her hands on his face as he looked at her intensely, "Aditya...aap sirf dost nahin...humare dil ke sabse kareeb hai. Hum nahin jaante ke hum kabhi phirse pyaar kar payege ya nahin...lekin iss pal mein...aap humare dil ke sabse kareeb hai..." Zoya murmured, bearing her soul to him.

~Yeh nayee nayee suhaagan ho gayee hai teri jogan

Koi prem ki pujaarun mandir sajaaye...~

Aditya sighed at her words. He took her hands from his face and brought them to his lips, kissing them. She'll fall in love again, with time...she will fall in love just like he has. But for right now...Aditya was happy with Zoya's words...because she was the closest person to his heart too.

~Saiyyan...~

Aditya encircled Zoya's waist and she rested her hands on his chest. They simply looked at each other...their silence speaking volumes. Aditya then leaned in for another sweet kiss as he gently started undressing her. Zoya followed suit and started unbuttoning his kurta.

~Saiyyan...~

Aditya placed a soft kiss on her exposed shoulder, and slowly tugged the sari down, his lips following the trail. Zoya's head fell back as she felt different sensations burst within her. She then slipped his kurta over his shoulders and daringly pressed her half naked body to his.

Desire shot through both of them as skin met skin. Aditya saw her pulse hammering on her neck, and placed a gentle kiss on it. He tugged at her sari blouse and when that gave away, he removed the rest of the clothing. Aditya then moved Zoya back and gently pushed her on the bed before getting on top of her.

~Heere moti main na chaahoo
Main toh chaahoo samgam tera...~

Aditya removed Zoya's earrings and placed a gentle kiss behind her ear. He took his time with her...savoring every taste...every touch...as if they had all the time in the world.

~Mein na jaanu

Tu hi jaane...~

Aditya took Zoya's wrist and locked them over her head, his next kiss a lot more heated. The pace changed. It became hot...and it became heavy. Aditya latched his lips onto Zoya's neck and she moaned in response. She wrapped her legs around his waist and switched their positions so she was now on top, placing kisses down his chest. Zoya used her tongue on Aditya, trailing his rock hard abs, causing him to moan. She teased...and it drove him insane. Not able to wait any longer, Aditya grabbed Zoya by her waist and flipped their positions again.

~Mein toh teri

Tu hai mera...~

When they connected, the moon hid behind the clouds again. She knew that two souls were meeting tonight...and she withdrew her light from their bedroom to give them some privacy.

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When Zoya opened her eyes, the room was mostly dark with the exception of moonlight coming in through the windows and balcony. Zoya squinted her eyes so her vision got adjusted to the darkness. When she looked at the clock hanging on her wall, she saw that it was 4:30am.  A few more hours and it'll be a new day.

Zoya turned to her side and her eyes then fell on Aditya's sleeping form. Her lips automatically curved up in a smile. He was sleeping on his stomach with his face turned towards her. There was enough moonlight in the room to make out his silhouette and muscles on his chiseled back. She got a flashback of her digging her nails into those muscles not too long ago and she blushed at the memory.

Wrapping a sheet around her naked form, Zoya got off the bed and walked to her balcony. When the fresh air hit her skin, it felt glorious. She felt...alive...like she was breathing after eons. Like she felt the first droplets of rain in a long drought. Zoya inhaled the cool air and lifted her face up at the sky.

The sky was bright tonight, with the stars shining with their whole heart. When she was 10 years old, she sat on this balcony and wished on a shooting start that Aditya Hooda goes back to Canada and never returns. Who would have thought...that so many years later...she would be standing on this same balcony after she spent the night with Aditya Hooda...her husband.

Zoya's eyes looked at the night sky. She didn't realize she was waiting for it until it happened...a shooting star dashing across the sky. She felt that familiar rush through her veins and closed her eyes to make her wish.

Hum nahin jaante ke humare naseeb mein kya likha hai...lekin hum sirf Aditya ki kushi chaate hai. Woh bohut acha hai...aur usse duniya ki sari kushiyan mile.' She opened her eyes, realizing that this wish left her overwhelmed. The realization dawned on her that this was another thing Aditya returned to her...her faith in making simple wishes. There was a time, after Yash left that Zoya didn't believe in wishes made upon a shooting star anymore. When she saw a shooting star, she turned her back to it knowing that her wish of marrying the man she loved didn't come true. But tonight...she wished without thinking twice...without any pain...without any heartbreak.

Zoya turned to stare into the room. She saw that Aditya shift in his sleep and was laying on his back now. Feeling emotional at this revelation, Zoya stepped back into the room and approached Aditya's sleeping form. Zoya stood next him and admired his handsome face. Her hand automatically lifted to brush away a few strands of hair falling over his forehead. She did it carefully, trying not to wake him. What else was this man capable of?'' Zoya wondered. She was stupid for not seeing what a wonderful person Aditya was. Oh he was still the devil...but he was also the most amazing man. Not being able to help herself, Zoya bent down and placed a soft kiss on Aditya's forehead.

She turned to walk back to her side of the bed...and the next thing she knew strong arms grabbed her and pulled her back. Zoya lost her balance and tumbled onto the bed. Aditya rolled over until Zoya was trapped underneath him.

"Aditya!" Zoya gasped, losing her breath.

"Hello." Aditya simply said, looking down at her.

"How long were you awake? Why didn't you say anything?" Zoya asked; feeling a little embarrassed.

Aditya brushed away a strand of hair that fell over Zoya's collar bone, "Just a few minutes...I wanted to see what you would do" He replied, "Waise...kiss yahaan karte hai." Aditya said cheekily and gave Zoya a quick peck on her lips. Yep...definitely still a devil.'' Zoya thought as she looked up at him.

"Can't sleep?" Aditya asked casually, as he trailed a fingertip over Zoya's now exposed collar bone. It sent shivers down Zoya's spine.

"No..." Zoya replied breathlessly.

"Kyon? Aditya asked huskily, placing a soft kiss on that same collar bone, savoring Zoya's soft skin.

"Aapki vaja se...neend churaana koi aapse seekhe..." Zoya whispered back, closing her eyes as she felt desire shoot through her body.

"Bas?...sirf neend?" Aditya replied, pulling the cloth that covered Zoya down, exposing her body to him. "Agar saansein chura loon...toh baat hai..." Aditya murmured and kissed Zoya's lips again, this kiss a lot deeper then the last. "...Dhadak te dil ka...betaabiyaan chura loon...toh baat hai..." Aditya whispered and placed a kiss right over Zoya's heart, smiling when he felt her heartbeat against his lips. "...Rooh ki tapish chura loon...toh baat hai..." He said as they connected.

This chapter is dedicated to vandana21