#WeSupportKSG #Thread 2 AsYa FF: Truth to be Told Ch epilogue pg 34 - Page 2

Chapter 12: Hoping for the best

If there is something that people doesn't want to tolerate, then its change. We don't want our perfect life to be changed by someone else. When it happens, we would wear our defending suits and sets out to protect our so called perfect life. That's what happened with Tanveer and Ayaan as well. Tanveer, who was all set to become Mrs. Asad Ahmed Khan was infuriated with Zoya's entry. She knew, only Zoya could fail her plans. Even though She along with Rashid was able to trap Asad in their plan, she never failed to miss the spark in his eyes whenever he hears Zoya's name. She was no fool to believe that Asad will love her eventually. Hell, who wants love? All she wants is the status of becoming the daughter in law of this house. And now it looks like all was just a mirage which slowly started dissolving. She had to do something quickly.

On the other hand, Ayaan was also going through an emotional turmoil. He was jealous of Asad for having Zoya. After all he was the first person who saw her. He closed his eyes taking himself through the memory lane.

***Flashback Starts***

H was as usual standing in the shopping mall with his friends, eve teasing the girls passing by. It was then that he saw her. She had a walking cane in her one hand and a shopping bag in the other hand. If it was not for the cane, he would have never guessed that she was blind. He was smitten by her in the very first moment itself. It was not love, it was just lust. Being a playboy, he had seen many women. But he could vouch that once he gets her to his bed, she will be his top most priority forever. So he decided to try his luck. Being the over confident he always was, he bluntly told her the thing and in the next moment loud slap echoed throughout the mall causing a crowd to gather around them. He was never been humiliated like that. And that ignited the fire in him

***Flashback ends***

He opened his eyes allowing him to come back to the real world. He knew the sudden entry of Zoya in his house has temporarily spoiled all his plans. If she was outside, he would have make her his sooner. But now having his Asad Bhaijan in the picture is a real threat. When he first found out his Bhaijan's house owner is Zoya, he was the one who ignited the reason for their break up. He added fuel to it thus ends up burning Asad and Zoya's love story in the bud. His plan was going on smooth as Asad's marriage was fixed. But all went in vain as Asad brought Zoya home. Having Zoya nearby means that Asad will not agree for the marriage with Tanveer. After all, they all have just witnessed the roaring lion in Asad. Now he knew; even his father will not be of any use in front of his Bhaijan. So the only way in front of him was to make Zoya's life miserable thus making her hate Asad.

Both Tanveer and Ayaan woke up from their thoughts as they saw Dilshad leading Zoya to the dining table.

"Zoya beta, come sit here."

Zoya obliged and sat down. Dilshad arranged the cutlery and the spreads near.

"Zoya, here is your bread. To your right there is jam. To your left I have kept mayonnaise. Do you want me to apply any of these to your bread?"

Zoya felt happy at the care in Dilshad's voice. She nodded in denial. Dilshad looked at Zoya. At that moment she couldn't help but to feel proud at the girl who captured her son's heart. Asad was correct, she was truly a gem who want to live independently. Smiling to herself she left to garden thus leaving Zoya to eat in peace.

But peace was far away from Zoya as the two evil watched her each and every move. As Dilshad went outside, Tanveer and Ayaan stealthily made their way into dining table to put their plans in action. Slowly and without making any noice, Ayaan switched the jam bottle with chili paste. Zoya, who was oblivious to all these took the chili paste thinking it was jam and applied it to bread. Ayaan and Tanveer silently hi-fived as they waited for her to eat it.

Zoya felt her insides burn as she bit on the bread. She threw the bread in plate as she moved her hands in and around the table for water. Tanveer and Ayaan laughed at her plight. As if they are not happy with just switching the jam, Tanveer mixed chili powder in her water. Zoya having found the water took it greedily and poured it in her mouth. And the next moment she spat out the water and started coughing.

Asad who was strolling in the garden witnessed all these through the window. He rushed back inside home. His insides melted as he saw her condition. She was coughing badly and she was even having problem breathing. He gathered her in his arms and patted her back oblivious to the displeasure of Ayaan and Tanveer. Zoya, clutching his collar hid her face in his chest and continued coughing. He led her back to the dining table and gave her juice. She hurriedly gulped down the juice while he gently patted her back. Once she finished drinking he took the glass from her. Keeping the now empty glass on the table, he turned back and pulled her to his arms allowing her to take deep breaths in his arms. He murmured sweet nothings into her ear while his hand stroked her hair.

Few minutes passed as they stood arm to arm and body to body. He inhaled her fruity scent after a long time. He could hear her erratic heartbeats along with his. He wished he could seize the moment. But when was his wish ever come true... Zoya who eventually calm down, detangled herself form him. Not bothering to wipe the tears that were flowing through her cheeks, uttering a meek thank you to Asad, she walked towards her room.

Asad, who was jerked back to reality, painfully looked at her retreating back. Sighing deeply, he closed his eyes so as to gather his thoughts. And once he opened his eyes, those hazel orbs literally spit fire. He took dangerous strides towards Ayaan and Tanveer while they staggered back.

"AYAAN, I told you leave her alone. LEVAE-HER -ALONE. In that which word don't you understand? You have no idea what you had done just now. You are my brother but it doesn't mean that you can do anything in this house, especially with Zoya. She is my life. If something happens to her, I won't dare to kill that person who was behind her plight, even if it's YOU. Do you get it? One more wrong move from your side towards Zoya, and I will forget you are my bloody brother. If you want to live, remember one thing. LEAVE-MY-ZOYA-ALONE"

He spat out though gritted teeth, his form hovering above Ayaan's. To ease out the tension in the atmosphere, Tanveer butted in.

"Come on Darling, it was just a prank. We did it for fun."

As soon as she said that she started regretting as Asad's attention divert to her. He menacingly inched closer to her while she cowered back.

"Fun? What's soo fun in watching an innocent girl fights for her breath? What's so fun in torturing her? And in what right you are playing pranks on MY ZOYA? Why the hell are you in my house in the first place? I told you and I am telling now also, I am not going to marry you. I know you have a lot of dirty tricks on your sleeves. Bring it on Tanveer, this time Zoya will be mine. And if I see you anywhere near to Zoya, I will just forget that you are a girl, a bitchy one indeed"

Tanveer and Ayaan stood rooted to spot seeing the change in Asad. The transformation from the silent one to the roaring lion was indeed a difficult thing to digest. They looked on with their mouth wide open while Asad stormed towards his room showing them his hidden power.

***(@)***

Asad was heartbroken to the core. He tried a lot of things to get Zoya's forgiveness, but failed terribly. It's been 2 weeks that she is in his house yet their relation was as sore as before. He could see her sitting in her staring to the space ahead. She lived a mechanical life. He also noticed that she is no more interested in sculptures. She had withdrawn to a shell from where Asad is trying hard to bring her back. But it was proving difficult day by day. The only improvement in their relation was, unless before, now days, Zoya is not flinching away from his touch. That gave him hope. That hope also diminished as days passed by.

Not able to take the pain, he went towards his Ammi's room and knocked the door. When Dilshad opened the door, she was amused to find her son at that time.

"What happened beta?"

He walked inside without giving an answer. Frowning, she followed him inside and sat near him on the bed. As soon as Asad saw his Ammi sit, he kept his head on her lap and lied down. Smiling, she massaged his head like old times.

"Tell me what's bothering you beta."

"Ammi... Zoya... she is not forgiven me yet. I am losing my all hopes. Am I that bad Ammi? Why can't she forgive me? I love her a lot Ammi. Can't she feel that?

He got up from her lap and sat straight rubbing his forehead in frustration. Dilshad sighed.

"Asad, love is such a thing which is hard to get back once it is broken. You betrayed her trust, you betrayed her feelings, and you decided to walk away from her life. And do you really think she will forgive you just like that?"

Asad had his head hung down in shame as he realized whatever his mother telling is true. Tears pooled in his eyes as remembered the love she showered on him and what he had done in return.

Dilshad knew his son was regretting every action he took. If Zoya is in pain, so is he. He loves her to the extent that he was ready to go against his own Abbu.

"Beta, love is not just a feeling, it's being together, not physically but mentally. It's not necessary that you have to be with her each passing second; you just have to be in her heart forever. Acceptance publically is just a step in love. And from what I see, she still loves you as much as she did before. The only difference is that, this time she is afraid of voicing out her feelings as she scared of yet another heartbreak."

Asad looked up at his mother, feeling hopeful. Smiling, she wiped his tears. He kept his head in Dilshad's lap again while she ruffled through his hair.

"Zoya is really a good girl. I know she is really lonely and heartbroken. The broken heart can be mended, but with utmost care and sincerity. Asad, will you mend her broken heart?"

A drop of tear fell down from his eyes at this. He took his Ammi's hands in his.

"Ammi. I love her soo much to let her go. I know I had hurt her a lot, but I am also hurt in that process. I never wanted to do that to her. You know Ammi, on that wretched day she asked me a question, whether I really meant it whenever I said I love you' to her. And I had to tell her lie. I told her No' which was the biggest lie anyone had ever said. At that time I couldn't tell her that the moment I laid my eyes on her, I understood what is love. The moment she was in my arms, I understood what is it to call home. The moment I kissed her, I understood what is heaven. The moment I made her mine, I understood what is pure bliss. I promise you Ammi, I will mend her broken heart. I will make her mine once again, but this time forever."

Unknown to them there was a silent listener to their conversation. She wiped the tears which were falling freely through her cheeks. She was moved by his confession. But she was not ready to accept his love again. Dilsahd Ammi correctly told, she was afraid of yet another heart break.

***(@)***

A new morning came with new hopes and resolves. Asad hoped to start afresh with Zoya while Zoya was determined not to give into what her heart wants.

Asad sat on his bed and glanced through the calendar. It showed 7^th February. And with that he remembered, from that day valentine's week is starting. What is the perfect occasion to get back our lost love than Valentine 's Day...