Chapter 10
Najma was in a belief that Zoya was traveling along with Ayan and her other friends while Ayan thought she went off with Najma... He was offended, when Najma accused him of taking advantage of lone situations... He was not that bad indeed... She could feel a negative vibe... She knew Ayan was a playboy, she even knew that he's trustworthy enough...
Najma spilled all those in frustration and anxiety to reach home as soon as possible..
Zoya kept weeping, Suddenly darkness engulfed her, she hated darkness... her abbu had spent time only in his dark room.. she spent time in there, right after her abbu left her, she would have been brave enough during situations like this before... but now, she was vulnerable... She was in trauma from the time life snatched away, the most precious people... she went back into her shell... She became weak...she was left all alone again... she felt lonely...She sat there crying..
Najma reached home after dropping her friends on the way.. She was tired... it was quite visible from her face...
Asad sat on the dining table quietly having his dinner... He saw Najma walk in.. His eyes were glued on the door, as if he was waiting for someone's arrival...
'Najma, Zoya kaha hai...wo bhi chali thi na saath main... aur Ayan kaha hai... wo toh usually gaadi jaldi chalata hai..' Shireen asked walking upto Najma, while Asad was anticipating an answer..
'Wo Ayan ke saath aa rahi hai...' She said in a tiring voice and sat down on the couch resting her head backwards...
'Ayan ke saath kyun..' Asad said walking towards Najma leaving his dinner abruptly..
'Tumhare saath kyun nahi aayi...' Asad asked, while Ayan had just entered the house
'What.. Najma, Zoya came along with you' He shouted looking shocked.
Najma shooted up and glared at Ayan "Ayan, this is not the time to crack jokes, it does not sound funny'
'What the hell.. You were the one who said Zoya is coming along with you' Ayan shouted
'Yes i did, but i sent her back to come along with you'
'Why did you... i left immediately after i hang up' Ayan said shouting above his voice... Asad was gloring at both of them for their careless behavior...Dilshad and shireen started getting worried.. their expressions were beyond horrified
'Shut up, you two' Asad shouted... and took out his phone...
'Give me her number' he asked Najma.. hurriedly
'uh...wo..its..' Najma's voice was trembling...
'Soon.. we don't have all day' Asad shouted and snatched her phone and called up Zoya... 'switch off' He said and threw Najma's phone...
Najma shivered looking at Asad's anger... Ayan stepped back, maintaining distance from Asad... they knew it was better not to speak a word, Asad's anger was the worst thing about them... Dilshad and Shireen just looked at each other...
Dilshad never dared to walk upto him... Asad had lost it... he was beyong angry... He took his keys and ran towards the door without having second thoughts... He drove like a mad man... it was raining heavily in Bhopal... roads were blocked... luckily Asad never encountered any blocks on his way... he traveled for 20 minutes already..
The news channels announced storm... warnings were given... Dilshad was beyond scared... She immediately dialled Asad's number
'Asad... there is a storm in Bhopal... how long have you reached... Asad.. outskirts main bohot damage hochuka hai... you'll get stuck Asad' She said worried
'Ammi, what do you expect... For me to return... Zoya is all alone... I have to reach her' he said in a serious tone..
'I know Asad.. you might not be able to reach her.. come back Asad.. please.. we'll go in search of her as soon as the rain stops... Reporters predicted it to end in another hour, please, outskirts are already flooded.. it shall be steady within a hour or so, we'll leave then... now come back'
'Ammi.. i.. i cant leave her alone.. not even for a minute.. ' he said so and hung up, driving as fas as he could... fear engulfing him after hearing the news of storm..
'I hope its not flooded near the farmhouse, Allah.. please save her.. please' he said and concentrated on the roads ahead...
She sat there looking at the rains.. Rains reminded of her abbu.. she would always pull him along with her to enjoy the rains blissfully .. It made her sorrow worse... She walked down the gates... getting completely drenched, She cared less... she looked at the streets, they were forming a pool of water...
'Ya Allah... i hope water doesn't enter inside...' Thank fully there farmhouse entrance had an upward slope preventing the water.. the rains were pouring so heavy that, the water level might just increase anytime.. she went back to the porch and sat down, shiverring.. she felt extremely cold..she encircled her arms to cover herself...
Asad managed to cross the City..the roads were flooded, he was close to the farmhouse...
'I hope she is inside' He said... once he reached, she got in the farmhouse...
Zoya blinked her eyes from the flashing light right on her face, she covered her eyes...
Asad saw her, his lips curved into a smile, he got down immediately and ran upto her
She saw him running towards her...'her knight in shining armor'
She had overflowing emotions running into her... She stood up...
Asad pulled her close to himself...he engulfed her into his arms with all his might.. he almost crushed her.. she reciprocated...
She felt relieved with his touch... she cried holding onto him..
Asad calmed her rubbing her back with his palms.. there were no words exchanged.. their silence soothing each other, their warmth, giving all that was needed...
He was overwhelmed, Zoya was safe in his arms
after like eternity, they broke apart... Zoya wiping her tears... Asad was so emotional looking at her state,, he cupped her face, wiped her tears and kissed her forehead.. his lips lingering for more time than needed...
He looked at her shivering, Like a gentleman, he removed his coat and put it over Zoya, covering her, she was extremely thankful to Allah, he sent Asad to be her savior...
He guided her towards his car and made his sit in the passenger seat... he walked to the driver seat and drove off... it was still raining... there were no traces of vehicle of a human on the streets.. it was all empty.. with water covered... the water had almost reached upto the tires... Asad managed to drive as fast as possible... the car might just come to halt if the water level increases...
They journey was silent.. Zoya just replayed the moment they just shared.. her heart raced thinking about it... Asad had kissed her... the man who avoided her.. hated that... which is what she thought, had kissed her, he cared about her.. she remembered the look he carried, he was more than horrified, and he soothed looking at her... she was lost in thoughts, trying to find out the meaning for his actions...
Asad was lost completely.. he was so overwhelmed that Zoya was safe and sound, he never really looked back at what just happen, all he wanted was to reach home safe.. he wanted her safe... the weather was so bad, that he started worrying about her health, she might fall ill...
The water level started to increase... Asad started to panic...
he still drove... As and when the water lever increased, water started flowing into the car...and the car came to halt... Asad banged the steering in frustation.. Zoya jerked, she looked scared, Asad looked at her and soothed, he gestured her to relax...
the car was now moving... it was above the ground carried away by water... it banged into a tree, they almost reached the sideways... into the trees.. it was like 10-15 feet away from the road... asad sighed... he looked at Zoya, she was confused...
'we have to stay inside until it stops raining and the water level reduces, i'll find a way out... relax,, im right here Zoya' He said looking at her.. She nooded and looked away... it was more than an hour they were sitting like this.. Asad kept stealing glances at her.. she seemed tired.. she slowly drifted to sleep...
he admired her innocent face... he reached out to her face to push the locks behind, which disturbed her...
The rains stopped... the water level almost decreased, but Asad could not start his car.. he had to call a mechanic, at this hour, it was not possible... he took out his phone which read 37 missed calls, he pressed his eyebrows, his phone was on silent all this while.. he had changed it right after Dilshad had called him earlier, he called back, there was no signal... he got down and walked a little, he tried again and it got connected...
'Asad, asad, tum theek ho...aue zo' Asad cut her off... ' Ammi relax, hum dono theek hai, we are stuck on the highway... can you send the driver along with a mechanic.. right now...my phone had no proper signal, please contact prasad and arrange it'
'okay Asad, ill arrange.. dont worry...'
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'are they okay' Imam Asad...
'Haan, he found Zoya.. they are safe...'
every one relaxed... while Najma and Ayan glared at each other.. still angry...
Shireen walked upto Dilshad and whispered 'Ab toh dikh raha hai na, Asad certainly has some feelings for Zoya, Don't you think so'
Dilshad smiled and sad 'I agree.. but i know my son well.. he'll control his feelings, he'll never let out.. and shireen, i don't want to think about this, Zoya has her own problems, we cannot be selfish and think about Asad alone.. '
'Phir wohi baat.. Dilshad, Zoya is a nice girl.. i really like her.. She's the only one for Asad. that's it'
Dilshad rolled her eyes ' As far as Zoya has feelings for Asad, i don't mind... If at all i find her interested in him, ill definitely help them.. we cant force her. Can we?? and i don't know what Zoya thinks about Asad... '
'theek hai theek hai, ye toh waqt hi batayega.. ye baat toh hai,, be ready to accept Zoya as ur bahu,' Shireen said
Dilshad will be the most happiest person if that happens, but she wanted to know what Zoya feels about Asad... She din't want her hopes high...
'Shireen, take Imam home.. he must be tired... Asad and Zoya are fine now.. go.. take him'
With that Shireen left Imam back home serving him some midnight snacks as they were up until now... she came back to Khan villa waiting for Asad and Ayan dint want to leave since he felt guilty, about Zoya being trapped like this...
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He walked towards the car..
She looked uncomfortable, he opened the passenger door..He slowly lifted her, not disturbing her, he placed her on the back seat and made her lie down... she unintentionally held his hands... not leaving them.. He sighed and sat down next to her...
After some time she started stirring in her sleep...murmuring something...
he could not catch what she was saying, he understood that, she was extremely scared.. he held her close to him and patted her..
'Shhh, Zoya your safe, Im right here, main tumhe kuch nahi hone dunga... Shhh' he said comforting her..
She relaxed under his warmth and went back to sleep... his phone started vibrating jerking Zoya... She looked up, Asad was close to her, their faces were inches apart... both of them drowned in each other's eyes.. another vib, got them back out of their moment... She moved away embarrassed at the position she was.. Asad was embarrassed too.. he just got down the car receiving his call..
'Allah miyan.. what's wrong with me... Why was i hugging him...Why do i feel solace in his arms...Why is my heart beating so fast.. Why do i feel different today.. why does this Akdu seem so nice... why do i feel safe and Happy around him... May be im too thankful that he saved me, that's it.. ' she spoke to herself...
Asad walked towards the car opening the door..
'uh... woh.. chaliye.. i have arranged for transport..' He said not looking at her and she got down the car following him..
His driver had got a car along with the mechanic, the driver and mechanic took over his SUV...
The drive was absolutely silent.. with tension filling the air... He drove as fast as he could and finally they reach home...
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