Hello Guys.. I read all your comments, will reply later on... Thank you. I saw how people got freaked out... I just have one sentence to say 'Im an AsYa fan and i hate ZoYaan'😆
Amulya, this update is for you.. 😳🤗
You always cheered me up when i feel low and persuade me to write the story...
Chapter 19
Asad kept pacing in his room thinking about the turn of events. How Zoya put an end to them and how they got carried away into each other and lastly she was no more in his house, though she was residing right next to his house, he was not convinced much, the fact was that she was no more in his house, now how will he meet her everyday.. He wished to see her every morning and when he returned back from office, but now how is it going to happen, and to top it, they had an ugly fight.
He wanted to just barge into Ayan's house and meet her and clear all their differences. He was happy that she finally found what she was primarily here for, but things weren't going well between them. He decided not to call her tonight, she told him that this was over. He decided to give her some space, she might be in a better mood tomorrow, so he could talk to her calmly, what ever it was he was not going to let her go away from him. He was going to put an end to all this. He loved her and that's what mattered the most.
Zoya kept staring at the ceiling... she was desperately waiting for his call. After all, she moved out of his house and after the fight they had, she thought he would call. She remembered the way he walked away not even waiting for her to leave, did it really matter to him that she was going. She was totally annoyed by his behavior, firstly he invited her for a date and then over react for her dressing sense and then act like he cares less, comes closer and then shoves her away... though he was a Male chauvinist, arrogant and dominating, the truth was she loved him and needed him, she missed his warmth. She wanted to hug him tight and cry over his shoulder.
She had forgiven him earlier but this time she was not going to give him a easy way out... She was determined, she would stay poised in front of him not drowning into his eyes, she wouldn't get carried away...
One way she was angry and sad and the other she was happy that Shireen was her phupi and accepted her, in fact showered her with so much love.
They both kept shifting on the bed... Sleep was far away... Asad rolled his eyes " i cannot sleep until i talk to her' he thought and dialed her number, she picked immediately
'uh... i wanted to say.. I'm happy.. happy for y...'
'I knew it.. i knew it that you'll be the most happiest person that i was finally moving out. Right'
'I never meant that'
'then, what do you mean Mr Khan, you never bothered to even glance at me once.. before i left. Is there anything else to say'
'No.. i mean...'
'Good.. bye then' She wiped her tears and threw her phone on the other side, Asad rolled his eyes' She never listens...If she was in front of me, i would have stopped her blabbering'
'Why is he calling again' she thought and cut his call..
he kept trying and she kept cutting his call... He was tired of her stupid behavior and stopped calling her drift off sleep
'He stopped calling' she said angrily and lied back and kept mumbling to herself ranting about him... Sleep overtook her
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Next day Dilshad and Shireen were up at 5.00 AM walking in their huge garden taking in the fresh air
'How did Imam React?? And what about Zoya?? Is she feeling any better' Dilshad started off
'He was more than happy and he consoled me last night for the loss my family, he even agreed to take me to New York once we get Zoya married and we all will go and Zoya was feeling low last night, i didn't bother her much, i knew she wanted some time for herself'
'ya, she's gone through so much in such a young age, it must have been so difficult for her to come all way here'
'I cannot believe about our loss Dilshad, I miss my family so much, i never thought i would never see them again' She said sobbing
'Shh... Relax Shireen, you need to be strong, at least for Zoya, your the only family left for her, You need to be strong enough, and be happy that Allah sent you a daughter, at least you found her'
'Ya, i'll make sure she forgets her past... I'll shower so much love that she will start taking us as her family, I want her to be with me always... I cannot let her go away from me, she's the only remembrance for me, from my family, i cannot lose her Dilshad'
'when are you planning to talk to her about the Nikah'
'Very soon, i spoke to Imam about this, he's so happy with this, you have no idea Dilshad, he was more excited than me. We'll soon get them married, I cannot wait more'
Flashback from the previous day
Shireen and Dilshad caught Ayan and Zoya and were totally shocked at what they saw
'Driver unhe follow karo' Shireen ordered
'Shireen what's wrong with you, this is not right' Dilshad said in a stern voice
'No, i need to see what they are upto, My baby loves this girl, i'll do anything to find out what's happening'
'Shireen, Asad is mature enough to understand situations, please let it go, we'll talk to them once we reach home'
'I don't buy that... driver zara jaldi jayiye, Ayan rides so fast' She said rolling her eyes
'I wonder when you'll grow up Shireen' Dilshad said annoyingly
'Dilshad, didn't you look at the way Zoya was sitting, she was sitting like there is fire in front of her, and you think that Ayan and zoya, Ya Allah... im sure there is something else, lets find out. You please keep quite until i tell you ' She said chuckling
Dilshad looked at her in disbelief and sat quiet.
They stopped a little far and Shireen got out and walked upto them while Dilshad's eyes were wide open looking at what Shireen was upto, She went closer to them and stood behind the car trying to eavesdrop them.
Dilshad sent the driver away to get a bottle of water, She didn't want him to get a glimpse of what Shireen was upto.
Dilshad looked at them from distance, she saw Ayan and Zoya walk inside and sighed sadly, Shireen walked back into the car and sat..
'Didn't i tell you, You simply have to keep high expectations... Now be happy at least Zoya fond someone'
Shireen hugged dilshad and shouted
'Asad is in love Finally!!!'
'what??' Dilshad said in confusion since she saw Ayan and Zoya walk in
'Oho Dilshad, i heard them speak, Asad was waiting for Zoya at the roof top you know and my son just went in to escort her, look Ayan is coming back' she said pointing out to him...
Dilshad was so happy to listen to this new revelation about her son
'Finally, my son found a girl... Shireen im so happy, I'm happy for Zoya, finally she found love in this country'
'Yeah' Both the ladies hugged each other with contentment.
'Finally we get to celebrate, I was waiting for a marriage in our house' Shireen said with excitement
'You know what Dilshad, I still remember, when me and Imam moved into your house, Asad was so attached to me, people thought i was his Ammi, He's my first baby, You know what, I'm dying to see how he is when he's romantic'
'Shireen... Your too much, before you do something else, we should move out of here' Dilshad said laughing
Just then the Driver returned with a bottle of water and a news paper
'Memsaab, Unke paas Change nahi tha toh ye newspaper diya hai'
'Koi baat nahi' She said and flipped through the newspaper
Shireen's eyes caught the add
'Dilshad, ye aaj ka Newspaper hai' She asked, Dilshad smiled and answered 'yes'
'Ye add, Imam never told me' She said sadly
'what??'
'Ye add... its posted again, but Imam never told me, he reads every corner of the newspaper, he never misses a single page, I'm sure he saw it' She said sadly
'Relax Shireen, just call on this number first'
Shireen called on the number, there was no answer, but she was happy that it atleast rang...
'Dilshad, lets go home please... I wish Imam comes back from Mumbai right now'
'Don't worry Shireen He'll come back in a few hours'
She kept calling continuously... She started crying when there was no answer.
Once they reached home, she sat on the dining table and dialed the number again... She looked around for the ring, the phone was right here, She was hell confused, Dilshad and Shireen walked into Zoya's room to find the phone in between the pictures and her other stuff
Shireen saw all of that and she sunk on the bed and looked at those pictures
She saw her pictures, her childhood pictures and caressed them, She came across the picture of her Bhaijaan and Bhabhi with a baby... She smiled looking at it with tears flowing in her eyes...
Dilshad sat across her with tears in her eyes looking at her state
She came across pictures of her bhaijaan and a little girl . There were more pictures of just them and with her ammi, She wondered where her Bhabhi was, why wasn't she there in those pictures,
there was another women in the pictures where the little girl seemed 5-6 years older, She saw more pictures of her, it seemed like a family picture, She assumed that it must be Gaffur's second wife, but what happen to her bhabhi, she held her pictures and cried, she came across the jewellery which was made for her from her bhaijaan and there lied a letter in her name she took it and caressed the words 'To shireen - Ammi'
She tore away the envelope and started reading the letter
(Assume it was written in Hindi)
To Shireen,
Before i start off, I want to apologize, for everything, I left you when you needed me the most.
I'm sorry beta, Your Bhaijaan took his last breath thinking about you and your Bhabhi who left us 22 years ago, Yes she is no more. she left us a part of her, your Niece... Your Bhaijaan loves you a lot Beta, forgive him for what he did, he was extremely guilty for what he did, he had no courage to face you. I heard about Imam, He is a nice man, your blessed to have him beta and give my love to my grandson as well. I wanted to write a lot to you, but i have very less time with me, this might be my last letter to you. I'll come to the point directly... I'm sending you your bhaijaan's princess... 'Zoya' His 2nd little princess after you...
Her step mom is after her for gaining the property and she wants her to get married to her brother who's only after property, I'm sending her to you because i know she's safe when she's with you, You need to get her married off before her step mom chases her and claims her, she's an evil who would do anything. I give you this responsibility to protect her and place her in safe hands.
Please beta, this is your ammi's last wish. Please protect her, she has nobody left who she could call her own other than you. Hoping that my daughter will keep up my words I'm sending her to you. Take care of her and yourself.
Your Ammi
Shireen held the letter close to her heart and started crying uncontrollably, Dilshad tried to console her but in vein, Only one person could console her 'Zoya'
She called Asad but it was out of reach, she dialed Ayan and informed him to bring Zoya back as soon as possible
She walked back to the guest room and sat next to Shireen
'Shireen, Zoya has seen the worst, she's a young girl who faced so much in life... She needs your support, I'm sure she must be worrying about you, whether you'll accept her or not, and she came here all alone' Shireen burst out into tears and hugged Dilshad
'I cant take this any more Dilshad, Zoya went through so much, My child, she lost her Ammi even before she could open her eyes, and Bhabhi.. she was more like my Ammi, she left us long ago and i didn't even know, i haven't seen them before they left, is there anything else which is more painful'
'There is, what Zoya went through, It is even painful, Just imagine her situation, if you become this weak, then who'll stand by her, who'll support her, who'll take care of her... look Shireen, we all are here for her, but she needs you, she's here for you.. You need to be her strength. Now stop crying, You got your daughter, didn't you always crave for a daughter, Look she's here... Just think about her and nothing else. If you want her happy, you must be happy in the first place'
Shireen took in each word Dilshad said and composed herself
'I'll never make her feel out of place, She's my daughter from now on'
'Good, now stop crying, If Zoya sees you like this, she'll get even hurt, she'll go back to her memories'
'Dilshad, can i ask you for one thing'
'Go ahead'
'Can i take her home today' She said while Dilshad smiled and shook her head..
'Of course yes'
'I want her to stay in her house until she gets married, i want her to be with me, all time, can i ask you one more thing'
'Shoot' she said smiling
'We'll get Asad and Zoya married... soon'
'You didn't have to ask Shireen, i already thought about it, Its your ammi's last wish, we'll fulfill that and she will come back to this house after her Nikah, so officially she belongs to that house as of now... so you can take her now'
Shireen smiled
'So when are you coming to my house, to officially ask her for your son'
'Your Son, is it.. not your Baby'
'No, he is my first baby, but now he's my son in law, still i can call him my son... and i want him to put that necklace on her neck rightfully'
they smiled with tears...
Back to present
'So when have you decided to come home, i mean did you talk to Asad' Shireen asked
'No, i haven't, i wanted to talk to him last night, i don't know he seemed dull'
'Really, looks like they were already missing each other' She said laughing
'ya, may be, we shouldn't delay the Nikah... I'm so happy that She's getting married to Asad, and she can be right in front of my eyes, and one thing Dilshad, i might be from the girls side, but even after the Nikah i'll keep barging into my Son in law's house, i hope that wont be a problem'
'So fast you change Shireen, you were the one who kept saying that we might have two houses but its one big house...and we're family'
'relations are changing right' She said dramatically
Dilshad hugged her ' Finally your back to your normal self'
'I had to be, you know what, i sat all night in Zoya's room admiring her, she was fast asleep, i sat beside her, she completes my empty family Dilshad, when i look at her, i'll forget all this pain, all i want to see is her happiness, nothing else matters, I'll be strong, for her and Dilshad, i think I'll talk to Asad about the Nikah instead... can i'
'Yes, He never disobeys you, you can get him into your trap'
'He's already into Zoya's love trap, i have nothing to do.. I just want him to know everything about Zoya, He must be awake now.. let me go see'
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Shireen knocked on Asad's door and walked inside
'Khaala... come in' he said Shireen gestured him to sit on the couch, she sat and handed him his coffee...
'Thank you' he said with a smile on his face
'Asad, you know right Zoya is my niece' He nodded
'You know what Asad, bhaijaan brought me up like a princess, he made sure i get everything in this world and Zoya was brought up the same way, in fact even more pampered, She lost her ammi even before she opened her eyes and now she lost her Abbu and her dadi' she said controlling her tears, Asad held her hands in a way of comforting her, his eyes welled listening to this, he already knew all this.
'She came here all alone Asad, in search of me...'She said giving him the letter, Her dadi's letter
He read the letter and had tears in his eyes
'You know why i am showing you all of these' He shook his head
'I want you to be her protector, Will you get married to her' She asked, She looked down with a smile on his lips
Shireen lifted his chin up
'Oho, stop blushing Asad, we all know how much you love her. Just say yes' She said while he was shocked that she knew, He simply nodded his head in agreement
'We are planning to get you guys married as soon as possible' he looked up in a shock
'How soon' he asked
'Asad... i never knew you were that fast'
'No, i.. i mean, i never meant that' He said stammering, He still hadn't sort out there issues and with the wedding coming up so soon, how would he make things right.
'okay i'll stop right here... 'with that she left
As soon as Shireen left he smiled widely thinking about the Nikah... one way things were solved, now he was a bit worried what Zoya would say, what if she rejects, she put an end to them last night, though his heart was sure enough that she would agree... At the moment all he wanted to do was to crush her into his arms, She went through so much in life. He promised to himself that he would never let her go through pain and will always protect her.
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Shireen went upto Zoya's room and sat next to her caressing her cheek, Zoya woke up and sat, Shireen cupped her face and pecked her forehead
'Good morning' She said smiling tugging her hair behind her ears, While Zoya smiled back
'Zoya... your comfortable here right'
'Ya, of course phupi. I am' She said smiling
'You remind me of my bhabhi, you look so much like her, i wonder how i never saw this before. My ammi's last wish is your Nikah, she wants you to get married'
Zoya looked here and there, uncomfortable
'Nikah.. lekin phupi'
'Tumhe Nikah karna hi hoga Zoya, aur jisse main kahungi, usi se Nikah hoga. Understood' She said teasing her
'Wo, phuphi, Nikah, itni jaldi..mera matlab hai..' She said controlling her tears
'Arre, i was joking. Relax' she said hugging her...
'What did you think, i would get you married to someone just like that... I've looked for a groom already, you can reject if you want to...' Zoya looked at her with wide eyes
'Uh, i don't have his picture, but His name is Asad Ahmed Khan, is he okay' she asked smirking, Zoya blushed and looked down
'Ya Allah, you guys are made for each other, even Asad had the same reaction...so should i take this as okay' she asked
Zoya looked at her and then fumbled with words' wo, phupi..'
'Okay, i'll take it as yes' She said
'I want you to be right in front of my eyes, always... I'm glad that your getting married to Asad'
'Phupi' she said and hugged her... they sat there talking about their past, Zoya told Shireen about every single thing that took place and Shireen told her about her Ammi, how Zainab was... They had a heartfelt conversation which soothed each other and they connected instantly
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It was a warm Sunday afternoon and as usual, both the families met in the garden area for their brunch
the ladies were setting up the table on the poolside where as the men sat and had their usual conversations about politics and sports, Ayan looked least interested in politics so changed the topic to sports.
The ladies made fun of Ayan at the expressions he made when Asad and Imam were talking politics
They sat on the table beside the pool ... there were barbeques, avocado salad, freshly baked soft rolls and fruit juices and for dessert they had lemon pie and cranberry cookies...
While they feasted on their food Shireen broke the news of Asad and Zoya's Nikah and their engagement was decided to be held after 2 days
Asad and Zoya looked at each other completely unaware of the others around, Ayan and Najma started hooting and shouting...
'Aye haye.. Look at the love birds, you can look at us also, even we are here' Ayan said and everyone started laughing, Asad and Zoya looked away embarrassed.. This wasn't going to stop anyway, they had to get used to the teasing...
'Okay now stop bothering my children' Shireen said pinching his ears
'Wow, now im out!! Nobody bothers about me' He said and folded his hands angrily
'Shut and and eat... Don't start your drama' Najma said smacking his head
'Okay.. Cool' He said and started stuffing food into his mouth' Earning laughter from everyone
Once they were done with the their brunch, they started playing basket ball...Najma and Ayan were busy fighting over their scores...
Asad walked upto Zoya
'I want to talk to you'
'About what' she said not showing interest...
'Come..' He said pulling her towards the house
'Leave me..' she said pulling away from him
'Stop behaving like this, I've been observing you since morning... you've been avoiding me.Silently follow me... You know what i am capable of doing' He said with a stern face. She gulped... Staring at him, blinking her eyes
'What if i don't' She asked nervously
'all right. If this is what you want' he said scooping her into his arms, She struggled but his grip was to strong on him.
Najma and Ayan noticed them and ran to them forgetting about their fight
'What happen...' Najma asked
'She hurt her ankle' Asad said
'No.. im fine.. nothing happen' Zoya replied staring at Asad
Ayan and Najma started giggling, Asad cleared his throat and gave her a long glare, she could read those threatening eyes
'Yeah.. im hurt.. its a small one. I'll be fine' She said stammering
'Go, take care of her Asad' Ayan shouted winking at him. Asad turned away and walked inside the house
'What was that... Your embarrassing me Mr Khan' she said gritting her teeth
He walked silently into his room ignoring her words and let go of her..
She walked away from him folding her hands
'Why did you cut my call last night'
'You called me for this... Fine. then listen.. i wasn't interested to talk to you. Okay, you got your answer? can i leave now' She said walking towards the door. He stood on her way blocking her, she looked away
'Now what?' she asked
'Will you stop talking and listen to me for a minute..' he said while she opened her mouth to say something...' I know how to stop your blabbering' he said staring into her eyes, she shifted uncomfortably
'Fine'
'Good' he said smirking
'I never meant to behave rude last night and i called you only to say how happy i was for you. Because you finally found your family not because you went away... If it wasn't for Khala, i would never let you go away' She smiled at his words... it meant so much to her, but she acted like she wasn't interested
'Done.. can i go Now ' she asked raising her eyebrow
'No, i have a question... why did you agree for this Nikah' he asked bending a little to look at her
'Uh.. woh... ' she was at a loss of words...'You tell me first. Why did you agree' she asked
'I asked first'
'So.. is there any rule... Fine. i chose not to answer that question'
'Why'
'I don't like the question' She said... 'So stupid' she muttered under his breath
'If im so stupid, why are you even getting married to me.. huh?'
'Why do you ask me.. if you have all such doubts, why do you agree to marry me, why don't you call it off' he said, she stood there shocked at his words
'Phupi told me that you were okay with it... she asked you first didn't she... why did you agree'
she said controlling her tears
'I agreed because i wanted to... I mean, i respect her' He said stammering
'Decide on one thing Mr Khan... you seemed confused'
'I seem confused? Really?? are you sure of what you want' he asked holding her shoulders
'yes. I know what i want'
'what do you want'
'I don't really have to answer that.. im going she said pushing him away and walking off'
He pulled her and they tripped and fell on his couch with Asad on top of her... Zoya closed her eyes breathing heavily... she opened her eyes to meet his gaze which was burning her...
'Mr Khan' she whispered... She could feel his breath on her face and his smell was driving her crazy, she laid her hands on his chest
'Tell me Zoya' he said is his husky voice
'what do i tell Mr Khan' she whispered
'tell me that you wanted this Nikah to happen as much as i want it to happen' he said and she smiled looking at his eyes, which portrayed a lot of emotions, she closed her eyes fisting her hands on his hair pulling him closer, He obliged and bent closer brushing his lips on hers...
It sent shivers down her spine... He gently sucked on her lower lip earning a moan from her... It started with a sweet soft kiss and turned into a passionate one, they broke off when they were in need of oxygen...
They looked into each other with passion...
'Zoya... I.. I love' He was cut off by Ayan and Najma who barged into their room
'Sorry.. Sorry.. we accidentally came in.. Ayan kept chasing me and i ended up here.. sorry' Najma said closing her eyes and turning away pulling Ayan to turn away...
Asad rolled his eyes and got up immediately and Held Zoya's hands pulling her up...
Again, they were caught in a compromising situation..
Zoya stood next to Asad fidgeting with her hands...
'Zoya, is your ankle okay... hmm.. Why am i even asking, Asad must have cured it right' Ayan said controlling his laughter.. Zoya blushed hard and walked past them... she walked out towards the garden and sat next to her phupi and Dilshad
'Oh.. She's fine, she's walking fine.. What did you do Asad Miyan... your great simply Great' Ayan said throwing his hands in air...
'Ayan' Asad hissed.. and Ayan and Najma walked away as fast as they could
'We're going'... Ayan shouted while running off...
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