Chapter 1

Zaroon sat in the office with the clients speaking to the Senior Officer as he spoke.

"There she is!", said the officer.

"As-salam alaykum!", greeted the lady.

"Waleykum As-salam!", the officer greeted back.

Zaroon turned to see the girl as his eyes popped out.

"She is Kashaf Murtaza. She will be handling the tour for you today!", he introduced.

He continued, "This is Mr. Alex and Ms. Fiona!", pointing to the clients sitting opposite him.

"Hello!", greeted Kashaf.

The officer then pointed towards Zaroon and introduced, "Zaroon Junaid! He is the foreign office co-ordinate for us!"

Kashaf was first shocked but later put on a gentle smile and wished him ,"Hello!"

"Hello!", he replied back.

They discussed the locations for the day after which Zaroon Kashaf along with the clients left the office.

"Number likha do!", Zaroon said as he walked through the corridors of the office with Kashaf with his cellphone in hand.

"Office ka likh lo!", she replied.

"Office ka leke kya karunga? Tum 24 ghante uspe available to nahi hoti!", he countered.

"24 ghante main cell phone pe bhi available nahi hoti!", she replied curtly.

"Theek hai.. Na available ho.. Main Bajaj sahab ko call kar dunga!", he replied with a smirk as he took out his shades from his coat pocket and put them on.

Kashaf smiled a little and said, "Dhamki na do mujhe!"

"Dhamki to nahi de raha main!", he replied with a wide grin as they halted.

He looked at her with a gleaming face to which she smiled slightly.

"Its.. uhhh.. very good to see you after long time! Bohot khushi hui!", he said still smiling.

"Mujhe bhi.. Par zyada nahi! Number likhlo!", she said with a slight smirk.

Zaroon shook his head in disbelief with a smile and said, "Bolo!"

"Likho!", she said.

They exchanged their numbers after which Kashaf smiled and made her way to the car where the clients were waiting. Zaroon smirked and followed her.

The journey to their destination was silent. The car soon halted and they stepped out. The clients phographed the first location as Kashaf and Zaroon stood silently. Once the clients finished with their work, they walked to the car.

"So... umm.. our next destination is Jauhar. It's a small village with  population of about 2000 people!", said Kashaf.

"Ummhmm", replied the client.

"Kashaf Murtaza se dobara yahan milna tha! Iss tarah ke haalaat mein.. Iss tarah ki.. Actually come to think of it, She is changed", Zaroon thought to himself with a slight smile glancing at Kashaf talking to the clients.

"So how many places will we be visiting today", asked the other client.

"Uhhh.. 6 to 7 locations. But that depends on how long you stop over for... Everyplace!", replied Zaroon.

"Alright!", said the client.

"Zaroon Junaid.. Kabhi socha nahi tha ke isse dobara mulaqat hogi.. Kaafi badal gaya hai. Umm.. Maturity aa jaana koi bura badlaav to nahi hai!", Kashaf thought to herself with a gentle smirk on her face.

Her thoughts were suddenly disturbed when she heard Zaroon call her.

"Kashaf.. How long do you think it will take us to reach Jauhar?", asked Zaroon.

Kashaf wiped of the smirk and put on a straight face. And replied, "An hour at the most!"

Zaroon nodded.

She continued, "I've arranged for lunch at 2. I hope that is okay?"

"Yeah.. 2 is perfect!", replied Zaroon getting an approval nod from the clients.

They got into the car and drove to Jauhar. The clients went ahead and photographed the location; whereas Zaroon and Kashaf stood next to each other in silence.

"It's already 1.. Agar ye baar baar iss tarah rukenge to wahan 2 baje tak kabhi nahi pohonchenge!", said Kashaf.

"To?", asked Zaroon in an utmost bored tone.

"To ye ke tum unko bata do!", she replied irritatedly.

"I've told them 2 times already. Nahi sunte meri baat to ab kya karu main?", he said in an equally irritated tone.

"They have come with you.. Tumhari baat sunni chahiye unko!", she replied.

"Mujhe bohot bhook bhi lag rahi hai.. Samajh hi nahi aa raha how should I convince them to leave for lunch!", he said frustrated.

Kashaf sighed as they waited for the clients. Another hour passed.

"Hadd hoti hai yaar!", shreiked Zaroon.

"Aisa kya dekha hai inn logo ne Jauhar mein! I'm really hungry now!", sighed Kashaf.

"Inn logon ko bhook nahi lagti kya?", sighed Zaroon.

Kashaf looked up and saw the clients walk towards them and exclaimed, "Finally!", she sighed in relief.

Zaroon looked at her. A slight smile played on her lips. He looked in front and saw the clients reaching them. He smiled.

"Shall we proceed for lunch?", asked Zaroon.

"Yeah sure!", replied the client.

The clients walked the car as Kashaf and Zaroon followed them.

The lunch was a quiet affair after which they covered 2 more locations. It was 7 as they reached the guest house.

"So this is where you'll be staying. Your rooms are ready and i'll have the cooks serve dinner!", announced Kashaf.

"I think that's not a good idea. Let them rest for a while and then we'll serve dinner.", said Zaroon.

"Uhhh.. I think we'll skip dinner. We're really full with the late lunch.", said the client.

"Are you sure?", asked Kashaf.

"Yup!", replied the client.

"Alright then.. Make yourselves at home! We'll take your leave and see you tomorrow at 8 in the morning!", said Zaroon.

"Sure! Good night!", said the clients and walked into the guest house.

Kashaf looked t Zaroon as he smiled at her.

"Main chalti hoon.. I'll see you tomorrow!", said Kashaf.

"I'll come with you and drop you off. Then come back here with the driver!", he said.

"Uski koi zaroorat nahi hai! I'll manage.", she replied.

"And dinner?", he asked.

"I'll cook up something at home. Aur tum?", she asked.

"I'll find some restaurant around i guess!, said Zaroon vaguely.

"Are you sure? Tum mere ghar par dinner karke waapas aa sakte ho!", she said.

"I don't want to trouble you Kashaf!", he said silently praying that she re-invites him to her house for dinner.

"There is no trouble.. If you want you can eat dinner at my place and return.", she said with a gentle smile.

"Okay!", he said sweetly as his mind danced at her invitation.

Kashaf smiled and walked to the car as Zaroon followed.

In the car

"Driver! Mere ghar le chalein!", said Kashaf.

The driver ignited the engine and drove away. On the way, Zaroon spoke up, "Tumhe yaad hai.. Last time jab maine tumhe drop kiya tha to kya hua tha?"

Kashaf rolled her eyes and replied, "Aisa kuch nahi hua tha!"

"Aisa kuch nahi kiya tha? Tumne meri kitni beizzati ki thi when I told you to come and sit in the front with me!", he replied.

"Khair.. Itni bhi beizzati nahi ki thi!", she replied.

"Itni?? Tumne meri aisi ki taisi kar di thi! Tumhe pata hai poori raat nahi so paaya tha main! Kisi ladki ke haathon pehli beizzati thi meri!", he said.

"Yeah right! And you want me to believe that?", she asked.

"Believe what?", he counter questioned.

"Ke ye kisi ladki ke haathon tumhari pehli beizzati thi!", she said with a smirk.

"I swear yaar!", he said.

She smirked when suddenly her phone rang.

She picked it up, "Hello!"