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Chapter 11: I will not leave you alone.

For the umpteenth number of time Dilshad, Asad's mother looked at the door hoping her son to come home. It was already 11 PM and there was no news of him. Just before half an hour she received yet another lecture from her husband Rashid on how useless Asad is as a son as he apparently didn't get him the desired document. Being an obedient wife she always was, she couldn't bring herself to defend her elder son.

The ringing of doorbell broke her from her thoughts. Feeling hopeful, she ran towards the door and opened it. She heaved a sigh of relief as she saw Asad. Letting him inside she closed the door. She turned back only to see his retrieving figure. Something is not right, her motherly instincts told her. She contemplated to whether to go to him or not. Her mind was telling her that he was tired probably and wanted to sleep soon. But her heart told her that something had gone wrong terribly and he needs his mother now. In the tug of war between the heart and mind, heart won atlast as she went to check her son.

The sight that greeted her as she stepped into his room shocked her beyond her wits. There were broken glass pieces everywhere and Asad's hands and legs were drenched in blood. Her scream stuck in her throat. Closing the door behind her, she rushed to her son who was picking up another glass piece in his hand and pressing it in his palm making the blood drip down.

"Asad...mere bache... stop it. What the hell are you doing?"

She tried releasing his fisted hands but in vain.

"No Ammi. I deserve this pain...let me punish myself Ammi."

Tears streamed down her face as she saw the blood flowing from his hand. She tried shaking him but he was behaving as if he is having a fit. Not able to see her son hurt himself anymore, she slapped him hard. He stumbled backwards and his fisted hand loosened. Taking this opportunity she picked up the glass piece from his hand and threw it away. She looked at him with pain and worry evident on her face. He looked broken as he slumped down on the floor, tears streaming through his cheeks. Dilshad's heart broke her son seeing like that.

She knelt down in front of him and gathered him in her arms. He let his mother wrap him with the motherly love. She slowly patted his head calming him down.

"Ammi... I am bad... real bad... I hurt everyone... I am useless... Abbu is correct. I really am. I hurt her. And I am not able to take her pain away. I... I hurt her Ammi. She is broken..."

Asad's managed to mumble in between hiccups. Even though Dilshad was not aware about what he was telling, she knew one thing; the girl about whom he was mentioning is someone whom her son loves a lot. She had never seen her son breaking down like this, even when his Abbu had given him hard punishments.

"Shh... Asad... shh... calm down beta... shhh..."

But he was not in a mood to calm down as he started again to mumble incoherent things.

"Ammi... my Zoya... she is hurt... her legs... her hand... woh... bruises... because of me... why did I change everything... she is alone...she can't... she is... she is still standing there where I left her... Ammi. She still loves me. Even after everything. Why Ammi? I am her culprit. I don't deserve her love..."

Dilshad was now frustrated as he continued his rambling. She was also scared realizing that his wounds were still unattended. In order to bring him back from his trance she screamed his name and it worked. He looked up at her. Wiping his tears she kissed his forehead and went to fetch the first aid kit.

***(@)***

He flinched in pain as Dilshad tended to his wounds. Tears pooled in her eyes as she took in the extent of harm he caused to himself.

"Why Asad? Why have you done this? And who is Zoya? Tell me everything beta."

He looked at his mother, remorse and guilt written all over his face.

"Ammi. These wounds are nothing in front of the hurt I caused to her. I hurt her mentally and physically. Her heart is broken because she loves me. Her body is wounded because she trusted me when I said I will be there to catch her if she falls. I shouldn't have entered her life. I changed her from an independent woman to a broken woman. I saw her today Ammi. After 2 months. And she still loves me. She is sleeping hugging my shirt. If the heartbreak was not enough, she keeps getting hurt every day because I rearranged her home. I have ruined her life along with mine Ammi... I broke her..."

And once again in that night he broke down in front of his mom. Dilshad held him close to her, letting him relax in her hold. She knew she needed explanations. But she was ready to wait till he calm down.

***(@)***

She looked down at her son who was sleeping exhausted in her lap. After hearing everything about Zoya, it would be a lie if she said she was not angry with her son. But she also can't discard his reason behind doing all these. He had done everything for love. Which love is greater, she can't decide.

Her heart went out to the poor girl who managed to capture her son's heart. From the details he had given about Zoya, Dilshad was in awe of her. Asad's Zoya appeared to be a strong girl even though she always faced setbacks in her life. She also hoped against hope that her son and his Zoya get the happiness in their life back which they rightfully deserved.

She sighed as her attention again shifted back to her son. She knew, deep down it was all her fault. Only if she had stood up for her son in the past... Tears trickled down her eyes as she realized that her silence had cost his and Zoya's happiness...

***(@)***

A week had passed from that day. A new morning came with a new hope. Asad opened his eyes to the glazing sun peeping through the window curtains. He stretched his hand and took the cell phone from bedside table. Browsing through the gallery he found the picture he was looking for, his Zoya's.

"Good morning love"

He mumbled looking at her photo hoping foolishly that his wishes will reach her. Giving a kiss to her picture, he hopped down from the bed and walked towards the bathroom. After freshening, he walked out of his room towards the hall only to be greeted with noises. He stood there flabbergasted as he saw his family rushing here and there. He also saw Tanveer there who was busy speaking with his father and his younger brother, Ayaan. His gaze travelled to his mother while she stood there helpless.

"Asad baby. You are awake!"

Asad clenched his fist as he heard Tanveer. Before he could tell anything, he felt her hugging him. He really wanted to tore away from her but couldn't do that as he stood there not hugging her back.

"Asad... what's this? Why are you not hugging your fianc back? Look how much she loves you. You are just useless..."

He flinched as he heard his father. He had done soo much and still he is termed as useless. He looked at his younger brother who was grinning at him. His gaze then traveled back to his mom who had tears in her eyes. Giving her a sad smile, he parted himself from Tanveer and walked towards her.

"Assalamu alaikum Ammi"

"Wa alaikum assalam"

Dilshad made him sit down as she served him his breakfast. He ate his breakfast in silence while his father's blaming words rang in the background. He was now accustomed to this. As he ate his breakfast, his mind again diverted back to Zoya. He couldn't help but to wonder about what she will be doing now. That was when his father announced something which ended up making him choke on food. Dilshad patted his back urgently calming him down. Her heart pinched seeing the tears in Asad's eyes. She turned around to look at her husband.

"Rashid, what's the need to be in hurry. Give them some time. May be they are not ready now."

One glare from Rashid was enough her to shut her mouth.

"Oh now you will teach me what I have to do? It's already decided. After 3 days Asad and Tanveer's engagement will happen. And for your information, my Tanny beti is eagerly waiting to become the daughter-in-law of this house. Haina beti?"

As soon as the question was directed towards her, Tanveer nodded in enthusiasm and side hugged Rashid.

"What about our Asad? Have you asked him what he wants?"

"What's the need to ask him? He already knows he has to marry Tanveer as she loves him. I don't have to ask him anything. A useless son like him just needs to follow my orders. Am I right Ayaan?"

"Ofcourse Abbu"

Ayaan agreed to him grinning like an idiot.

"That's why you are my favourite beta. Come here and give me a hug"

Ayaan hugged his Abbu closely while Rashif ruffled his hair. Soon Tanveer joined the hug. Asad sat in his chair teary eyed looking at the trio. How he wished he could be there in his father's arms! Dilshad looked at him son sadly. How she wished she could wipe his pain away!

***(@)***

After the morning's ordeal Asad's mood was on a downhill. Just for the sake of his father, he went to his room and changed the dress so as to accompany Tanveer and Ayaan to engagement shopping. As he came out he met his mom who was walking towards him. Giving her a small smile, he walked towards the hall. He stopped in his tracks as he heard her calling his name.

"Asad. Why are you doing this? Don't do this beta"

He sighed. Turning, he looked at his mom.

"Ammi. Only this can make Abbu happy. I am getting engaged to Tanveer within 3 days."

"What about Zoya then? What's her mistake in all these?"

He closed his eyes as he heard Zoya's name. He knew what his mother was telling is correct. But he also knew this was the only way for him to get his father's affection.

"Ammi. Zoya is better off without me. I can give her only hurt. I am not worth of a wonderful girl like her. Please Ammi. Let's not talk about it."

With a heavy heart he walked towards the hall while Dilshad tagged behind him deciding to make him change his decision.

Dilshad was about to say something to Asad again when she saw her husband, Ayaan and Tanveer sitting in the hall. She kept mum as she was aware of her husband's temper.

The doorbell rang and came in a group of policemen followed by some handcuffed persons who were looking like thugs.

Rashid: "Inspector, what's this? How may I help you?"

Inspector: "I apologize for the inconvenience. We are here to see Mr. Asad Ahmed Khan."

Rashid looked at Asad with fire spitting eyes as it was the first time police had entered their house. Asad recoiled at the anger he was seeing in his Abbu's eyes.

"I am Asad Ahmed Khan"

Inspector turned to face Asad.

"Hi Mr. Khan. We are just here to inquire something. See these criminals, do you know them?"

Asad looked at the thugs. His forehead narrowed as a particular memory hit him.

Flashback starts-3 months ago

Asad was walking down the road to Zoya's home with flowers in his hand. He smelled the beautiful flowers as he imagined the smile that will appear in Zoya's face once he gives her those. He was lost in his thoughts when he suddenly heard a girl's cry. Alarmed he ran towards the direction. His blood boiled at what he saw. He saw four thugs misbehaving with a girl while that girl was begging for mercy.

Throwing those flowers away he lurched towards them beating them black and blue. The girl coiled backwards as she stood in a safe distance shielded away from those thugs by Asad.

More people stopped by as they saw what was happening. Some people helped Asad by calling police. Soon the police came taking them away. Asad made it sure that they will be inside at least for some months as he gave his alibi.

Flashback ends

He came out of memory lane and told the inspector what had happened. The inspector fell silent while Asad looked at him with confusion.

"Erm... Mr.Khan. Do you know Ms. Farooqui?"

His heart started thumping hard as he heard her name. A sudden fear developed in his heart.

"Who?"

"Ms.Farooqui. Ms. Zoya Farooqui."

Asad stumbled backwards as he heard her name. He looked at the inspector and back at the thugs. He started panicking.

"Zoya? What happened to her? is she alright?"

Inspector sighed. He motioned the constables to take the thugs away. He looked at Asad who was looking at him with worry written all over his face.

"Mr.Khan. I want you to calm down first. Please hear what I have to say first. I am afraid that I can't tell she is fully alright. Those thugs attacked her house to extract revenge from you today. They vandalized the house fully and were about to harm her physically when one of the neighbors called us in nick of time and saved her from the assault... I am afraid to say, that house is no longer fit for living. And since Ms. Farooqui is blind and an orphan, being her friend I hope you can take care of her. She is in shock and she is not in a position to live alone. So I hope you can take care of her."

Asad couldn't believe his ears. His legs gave away as he heard the inspector. He sat on the floor with a thud while Dilshad rushed to him taking him in embrace. He looked up at his mom.

"Ammi. Zoya... because of me..."

She tried to calm him down, but in vain.

Rashid and Tanveer looked at the drama unfold in front of their eyes with anger while Ayaan looked on excited seeing Asad in pain.

Asad wiped his tears as the inspector's words rang in his ears. He freed himself from his Ammi's embrace and stood up.

"Ammi. I am going to Zoya's"

Dilshad nodded in smile. Asad sprinted towards the door while Tanveer blocked his way.

"Asad. You can't go now. We are supposed to go for our engagement shopping, remember?"

He controlled the rage building up inside him.

"For me, Zoya is far more important than some stupid shopping"

With that he ran out leaving a fuming Tanveer and Rashid behind.

***(@)***

After a 2 hour frantic journey, Asad was in front of her home. He was shocked seeing the once beautiful home. The home which he and Zoya decorated had now turned into a building with broken windows and doors. The garden which was adorning with beautiful flowers has turned into a mud pool. People had gathered outside the house. He could hear sympathetic voices from them. He slowly made his way inside through the crowd.

Once he stepped inside the home tears started falling form his eyes. The kitchen in which he and Zoya cooked was now fully damaged. The couch in which he had first kissed her had turned into a pile of fabrics and cotton. The furniture were either broken or fully destroyed. His eyes searched for a glimpse of Zoya. His legs carried him to the room which was once his. And there he saw her.

She was sleeping on the floor in a fetal position, his shirt clutched near to her heart tightly. His heart broke seeing her condition. He knelt down in front of her. There were bruises all over her body. He slowly touched her forehead. She jerked and opened her eyes, recoiling away in fear. Tears welled up in his eyes seeing the fear in her face. He gently called her.

"Zoya..."

She stopped panicking as soon as she heard the voice which she was hoping to hear. She looked at the source of the voice and closed her eyes letting the tears spill silently. Asad, who was watching her expressions, felt really bad seeing her condition.

Inching closer to her, he slowly gathered her in his arms. She let him hold her as she was too shocked after that incident. She was defeated and there was no energy left in her. He lifted her in bridal style and walked out of the house.

***(@)***

Rashid was pacing in the living room, livid with anger. He was disappointed in Asad. His years of guidance still that stupid guy fails to make him happy. He looked at Ayaan who just offered him a glass of water. A smile appeared in his face as he thought about Ayaan. He was the perfect son for Rashid.

The door clicked open forcing everyone to look at the door. Asad entered the house along with a with a scared Zoya clutching onto him thus shocking everyone. Asad could feel the burning eyes of everyone on him and Zoya. Ignoring everyone's questioning eyes he took her to his mom who was smiling.

"Ammi. Woh... This is..."

Dilshad looked at his son and the beautiful girl in his arms who was clutching onto his shirt as if her life depends on it. She could see why her son fell in love with her. Even in her worst state, Zoya looked angelic and innocent.

"I know who this is... this must be your Zoya..."

Zoya looked up at as heard that. Even though she couldn't see Asad's Ammi, her presence created warmth in her heart.

Asad indicated Dilshad to take her to room. Dilshad slowly freed Zoya from Asad and took her to guest room upstairs. Asad looked on till they disappeared from his sight. He sighed heavily and closed his eyes. Taking deep breath he turned around to face the most annoying trio.

Rashid was the first one to bombard him with questions.

"ASAD! What the hell is going on? Why did you bring that girl here?"

"Abbu, please. She needs me. She is in this situation because of me. She doesn't have anywhere else to go Abbu. She is all alone."

"So what? Then drop her off to some orphanage. Anyways that's her rightful place as she is an orphan, not this house."

Asad fisted his hand at the amount of venom in his father's voice.

"Asad darling. What have you seen in that blind girl? It's not your fault. It's her fate's fault. She was just a part of your past. I am your future. Don't be guilty baby", cajoled Tanveer.

"Wow. She is hot even though she is blind. Bhai. Don't worry; I will take care of her while you take care of Tanveer Bhabi. I will show her heaven Bhai", winked Ayaan.

"Ayaan, just shut up. Asad, I am telling you, I don't want that girl to be here and I don't want you near to her. Do you understand?" barked Rashid.

Asad was frustrated to the core as he heard the trio. She wanted to punch the living day light off Ayaan for even telling that. The lion inside him wanted to get out. And the lion roared atlast.

"ENOUGH! THAT'S ENOUGH! Stop it all of you. Zoya is not going anywhere. She is in this condition only because of me. Ayaan, don't you dare go close to her. Tanveer, you stay out of this. And Abbu, she needs my support now. I am the sole reason for whatever happened with her. I can't run away from that this time."

With that he stormed out of the hall. Silence prevailed in the atmosphere. The trio was shocked seeing Asad in the lion mode for the first time.

Someone had rightly said, there is a limit for tolerance and Asad had exceeded that. It was time for lion to come out to protect his loved ones. And he is exactly going to do that...