ASYA (KABHI) FF- Given and Denied- Thread 1- Chapter 1 to Chapter 14 - Page 6

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Asad Ahmed Khan the gorgeous looking businessman was in his office, in Mumbai when his mother called him to tell about taking the most important decision of his life. Though this is not important for him at all but for his mother it was a life depending situation. He never denied his mother's wish in his 29 years old life. He loved her and his little angel sister more than anything else in this world and everyone who knew him was well known about it. He was totally a family man with his intransigent yet decorous behavior. He was a self-made man and loved his work truly. He was an honest person and made his fame within very short span of his life.

He always wanted to be independent in his personal life and thought that marriage is not his cup of tea at all. There also remains a fear in him about marriage because of his father who left his mother at his early age. He delayed every time when his mother told about marriage proposals. But this time she is not letting this go. So only to fulfill his mother wish he thought he would let go of his fear and did not look anything. He gives his consent to marriage without looking the bride.

"Nazma sent you an email attaching her image. Please look at least once and then tell me. There is no rush." Dilshad told him.

"Ammi do you like her?" Asad asked.

"Yes, very. She is the prettiest girl I have seen ever. She is very sweet and understanding. She is a computer engineer." Dilshad was going on and on.

"Ammi I need to go as I have a meeting. If you and Nazma are ok with her then I am also ok with this. All I need is to make both of you happy." Asad said politely.

"When will you come back home Beta?" Dilshad asked." Actually they have a problem. They needed to arrange this nikaah as early as possible."

"What does that means?" Asad asked confusedly.

"Means, after three days. I want go their home today and do the engagement and Nikaah will be after three days. So come back to Bhoopal by the evening flight." Dilshad said that all in one go.

" Ammi, how can I do that within three days? He was pinching his nose."I can't come today you know it is an important deal for me."

"This is not important than your nikaah Asad. They are in problem and we have to help them. Just do what I say" Dilshad retorted.

"Ammi, how can you say that? It is one of my dream projects; I can't just leave it there. Moreover, how can you manage all the preparation?" Asad said angrily.

"We are doing it in simple manner now. When everything will set and you have enough time then we will arrange the Walima in a grand way." Dilshad explained.

"Ok, I will marry her after three days but please spare me these 2 days Ammi. I need to manage my works. I will be there day after tomorrow." Asad pleaded.

"What will I tell them if they asked about you?" Dilshad asked him.

"I don't know, you can manage them, I know that very well" With that he ended the conversation.

He could not believe himself." Nikaah in three days. Be ready Asad Ahmed Khan, another problem is on your way." His jaw clenched. He wanted to go through the photographs that Nazma had sent, but could not manage as his cell phone blipped. He was already late for his most important meeting. Two days will pass like a blink. He has that much work.

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Zoya came home early today as Dilshad will come to see her. She was being ready when Zeenat dropped the bomb upon her."They are coming for an engagement."

"What? How?" Zoya gasped.

"I don't know. Dilshad appi called me sometimes ago and told me. Asad is not coming. He is in Mumbai for his work. Do you see his photograph Zoya." Zeenat asked.

Zoya signaled her head in a sign no.

"Hai Allah! What will I do to this girl?" She said being amused.

After Zeenat left Zoya went through the photographs. He is very smart, handsome. Looking the photograph she invents although he had given a stern look, there was something in those eyes. Those attracted her. Wait how this comes from. She keeps those photographs hurriedly to the cup-boards.

The engagement was done smoothly that night. (If groom is not present in the engagement then his mother/father can give the ring to the bride)

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The night before nikaah:

Zoya was in deep thought. She is getting married tomorrow and she could not even accept it. She was feeling nervous. She made a mental note to talk with Asad calmly after the nikaah. She could not accept this relation just like that. She wanted to make him understand that it is not easy for her and she wants some time to enter the new phase of her life. She heard that he is sensible. "He will understand me right."

With that hope she went to join her small family mehendi program. When she was all ready to hit the bed her cell phone buzzed. She frowned watching an unknown number in the screen.

"Who could be at this time? She mumbled to herself. She took the call hesitantly. She listened a sharp taking of breath on the other side.

"Assalm-o-Alaikum, Can I talk to Miss Zoya Farooqi, Please?" asked a polite but stern voice.

"Waleikum Assalam, yes, it is Zoya Farooqi speaking and who are you, please?" She was still confused.

There was again silence on the other side. "I am Asad Ahmed Khan." Asad told her after sometime.

"Oh!" All she could manage to say.

"Sorry to disturb you at this late night. Who.. actually... I returned home just now and wanted to know about that are you ok with this nikaah?" Asad asked.

Zoya gasped inaudibly "how does he know? Or is it just a coincidence?"

"Errrm...actually I am not comfortable with it till. Can you just come here for sometimes? I need to talk to you. Aaahmmm ... I know you must be tired but I have no option. I also don't know your address, otherwise I will go there. I need to clear you something before the nikaah." She babbled.

"So, she is also not interested?" Asad thought. "Tell me over the phone. You don't know I guess there is a ritual. We can't see each other before the nikaah."

"Oh. I didn't know. Sorry." Zoya said sheepishly. " But I also can't tell you on the phone as Aapi is coming."

"Then hold on till the Nikaah." Asad told.

"This is not easy. I think we need to clear everything before the nikaah." Zoya explained.

"Don't worry I think I am sensing something, don't worry this is not a problem. We will talk about this after the nikaah. Allah Hafiz and Good night." Asad ended.

"Allah Hafiz." Zoya replied.

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Asad thought he will check the images of Zoya after the call. She has a very sweet and attracting voice. Without any reason he was feeling good, happy. A small smile appears on his lips. He is getting married tomorrow. Before he could check the email sleep overtook him. Even he cannot manage to see the images next morning because of the preparation.

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In the evening of the nikaah day:

Dilshad, Asad ,Nazma with some of their relatives and close friends entered the brides hall. Asad hoped he can see her before the nikaah but he can't. He was wearing a sharara made by flowers and she was having a long veil. The lehanga he chose for her was perfect for her. He was readily feeling elated by this faceless body. "What was that coming from?" He thought. After that all the rituals are done and they are announced as men and wife.

He wanted to look her face after the ceremony but again interrupted by the phone. He went to take the call and got one of the shocking news. One of his most trusted employees was stabbed and he was in the hospital in very bad condition. He had to go to the hospital immediately. He hurried to the house and told Dilshad and Anwar about the situation. Anwar understood the situation and told him to catch up. He dashed out from that house without looking back.

Zoya was very nervous but surprised when she did not see her husband beside her in the car. It was Anwar by her side. She was happy to see him and forgot about Asad as Anwar and Zeenat were with her. They went with her to the Khan Villa and then took leave for the airport. In all this rush she cannot realized Asad was not there. Anybody does not tell her about the matter assuming she may feel bad. They remain silent behaving nothing happened at all. Zoya thought Asad gave her private time with Anwar and Zeenat, as they are going back today.

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Asad woke up in the next morning with a very heavy head. He made his way to the dining table and wished Dilshad.

"Assalam-O-Alaikum Ammi"

"Waaleikum Assalam, Beta." Dilshad replied happily. "Where is Zoya?"

Asad who was going to sit on his chair, stopped at the midway.

"Zoya?" He asked hesitantly, with his wide eyes.

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