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Originally posted by: sweet_tehs

Very very cute update.

Finally haider humaira rishta done.

Originally posted by: asifiqbalsh

Nice update
Like the Bhang scene with song & dance. Humeira haider alliance accepted
Curious to know abt letter
Continue soon plz
Thanks for pm

Originally posted by: suganti

brilliant

zoya is so adorable

wonder what is the letter?might be something related to zoya's past and it might reveal zoya's abbu

Originally posted by: aarzoo50

beautiful update...
lovely family tym...
n nw haider humaira rishta b pakka... 😃
humaira is abt to kno zoya's truth... n her reaction matters a lot...
hope she still remains herself...
continue soon

Originally posted by: anopama

Nice update

So asya celebrate Holi together nice

So Asad didn't want to go and zoya made him

Oh she sneaked and wet him oh he didn't leave no chance to get her back

In a romantic way of course

She showed him haider and humi

Aww the teasing but they were happy for their siblings

Omg Bhang zoya and she give to Asad too and he didn't even know

Love the song Asad sing an dance surprised but zoya has changed him

Haha they were sent home by their parents but zoya had to be bribed

Aww Asad too cute y does he have to go all her fav things

Oh Asad difinitely go u will get ur favourite thing too 😉

Love their time togehter and Asad realizing tht he was not in love before it was a convenience

And now it was his choice and he choose zoya and to love her

Oh oh pizza forgotten and other things taken up 😳

So Imran is getting a sister Najma and zoya nok jok was nice

Wonder if asya will give any good news anytime soon

So asya spoke to their parents abt haira rishta is taken

Razia always and ass glad gaffur when ahead and accept

Omg wonder what the letter holds in it

Hope it heals and brings happiness and closeness and not rip apart anyone

Continue soon

Originally posted by: -hotsauce-

I loved it!!!

it was amazing!

well written!

Asad and Zoya play holi

Zoya drank bhang

so did Asad haah

Please update soon!

Thanks for PM!😊

Originally posted by: KeyaHira2

OMG

YAAAS

YAY

FINALLY

Haider and Humerias alliance

Whippee

Now whats in the letter

Hmmm

Originally posted by: ASYAaishu

that was an colourful update...

and belated holi wishes dear...

i think coming chapters would unfold the hidden past...

eagerly waiting...

Chapter 37

Zoya was pretending to sleep but she couldn't wait till the clock struck 12. It will be begin a new day. It will be a day of celebration. She couldn't believe how time has flown by. One year...it's been one year since she had accepted Asad as part of her life. Though, her marriage was not of love, it had turned into one. In the past one year, she had been able to break his barriers and become a part of his life. He now smiled often, teased her, and expressed his feelings. Life was perfect...touch wood! She slowly peeked her eyes open to see the clock on the night table. It showed 11:50PM. Ten more minutes! She excitedly thought. As she was counting down the minutes, Asad lay next to her turned to the other side as a smile graced his lips. He wanted to laugh out loud but then his wife would find out that he too was awake. From the past hour, he knew that she was up. Though, she tried to pretend to sleep. The way she kept tossing and turning, and coughing had made him realize that she was just acting to sleep. He had watched her sleep from the past year and he knew how she slept. There was always a serene sense of peace and a smile that engulfed her. He couldn't believe that's its been a year but he had to admit he had enjoyed every moment that he had spent with her. She has been the bright ray of sunshine that has lighted his life as bright as the sun lit the whole universe. She had thought him to live again. He had learned to trust people, other than his family, again. She had made him realize what true love really felt like. Every time he saw her lips turned into a grin, and her eyes twinkle with happiness, he felt that life was complete. The clock struck midnight and they both jumped up. Zoya was surprised to see her husband who was always on schedule for everything, was still awake. "Happy Anniversary Mr. Khan!" she announced first. "Happy Anniversary Mrs. Khan!" he said. "I can't believe its been a year," Zoya gleamed. "Kohi afsoos hai Mrs. Khan keh aapka kheemti ek saal mere saath guzar gaya?" he teased. "Aap keh saath joh bhi pal guzara hai uss par mujhe kohi afsoos nahi hai aur na hi khabhi hoga," Zoya told him. He smiled pulling her into an embrace, "you know why?" she asked, curious to know his answer. "Because you love me," he said. "Sahi jawaab!" she exclaimed, enacting one of the voices similar to one of the TV contest show. He chuckled, "the truth is Mrs. Khan, that Mr. Khan has fallen head over heels in love with you!" he said placing a kiss on her head. Zoya grinned listening to him. She broke apart, "not bad Mr. Khan! Mere saath rehakar aap thoda toh romantic hone laage hai," she mocked. "Well this is as romantic as I am getting in a while so enjoy it while you can," he said. "Aap jaante hai Mr. Khan...aap kuch bole ya na bole, aapki yeh aankhe mujhe aapke saare raaz baata dehti hai," Zoya said placing her hand on his cheek lovingly. Her eyes met his chocolate brown orbs. "Toh kya bol rahi hai meri aankhe?" he asked. She smiled and moved closer, sealing his lips with hers. She parted her lips and his tongue played around with hers as they eagerly celebrated their love and the year of their married life. They broke apart and she placed her head against his chest, "yehi bol rahi thi aapki aankhe," she said. Asad grinned as he pulled her into a tight hug.

After a while, Zoya suddenly jumped away. "Allah miyan...maine joh aap kehliye gift lekar raka hai woh toh main dehna hi bhul gayi," she said, upset that she had forgotten. "Zoya, abhi humari anniversary shuru hi huwi hai," he told her. "Aap nahi jaante Mr. Khan...pichle teen dino se main kitne dihaan se aapka gift samaal keh rak rahi hoon. Agar aap dekh lete toh surprise karaab hojata," she explained. "Accha aabh doh mera gift," he said. She was about to go retrieve his present when she stopped. She turned around with hands on her hips, "Mr. Khan anniversary toh meri bhi hai, mera gift kaha hai?" Zoya questioned. "Woh Zoya...woh actually...maine soocha keh tume maine already itne gifts diye hai toh ek aur kyun, you know paise bekaar hote hai," Asad said seriously. Zoya looked at him shocked. "Allah miyan...whats wrong with you Mr. Khan? Anniversary hai aur aap koh paise bachana hai. Galat thi main, aap na khabhi romantic nahi ban sakthe," she huffed. Just when she thought her Akdu Ahmed Khan husband was become romantic. Asad just chuckled in reponse. "Ha ha hasee mujh par main abhi aayi," she said leaving to get his gift. She returned with a green colored gift wrapped package that was about half her size. She ran up to him and placed the package on the bed. "Kholiye!" she said anxiously. Asad was taken back at the size, what was she giving him that was so huge. Asad opened the package and was surprised to see her gift. It was a new guitar with their images imbedded in its body. She has chosen a collection from their wedding ceremonies and made a collage of it. Zoya stood in front of him waiting for him to react but Asad was too overwhelmed to say anything. She took a seat next to him on the bed. "Kya hua Mr. Khan? Aapko accha nahi laaga, I thought keh...," she hesistantly mumbled when he intervened. "Nahi Zoya, I love it! It's so thoughtful. Aap tum hamesha mere saath rahogi jab bhi main yeh guitar baajaunga," he told her. A huge smile crept on her lips. "Main toh aapke saath hamesha ho Mr. Khan, aap music baajaye ya nahi," she said. He nodded in agreement. "Waise tumare liye mere paas bhi kuch hai," he said. "Lekin aapne toh kaha keh gift nahi liya?" she said confused. Asad just smirked. "haaww Mr. Khan...aap sirf mujhe thang karahe the," she pouted. "Kyun ki tum jab aise karti hona toh bahut acchi lagthi ho," Asad said pinching her nose. She smiled, "accha kaha hai mera gift?" she asked putting her hand out for it. Asad lunged over and obtained a silver gift wrapped box from the night table. Before he could give it to her, she enthusiastically took the box from him. Asad just smiled at his overjoyed wife. She unwrapped the package to find a small jewelry box inside. She opened it to be revealed to a ruby charm bracelet. It was studded with rubies all around the circle and different charms hung down from it. "wow Mr. Khan this is beautiful," Zoya admired as she picked it up in her hand. As the bracelet hung in the air, Zoya could observe the charms more closely. There was a dargah symbolizing where they met. Next to it was a school, then a chocolate which he gave her often: sometimes to apologize sometimes to pamper her, a lake, a garden, rain which has witnessed their love, a heart, lastly a beach house which she knew symbolized the beach resort. She knew Asad was observant but for him to remember all the significant places meant a lot to her. He took the bracelet and placed it around her wrist. "Now its beautiful!" he said. Zoya's eyes filled with tears as she moved forward and threw her arms around him. "Thanks Mr. Khan...thank you for everything!" she whispered in between her sobs. She hasn't been blessed to have gifts showered on her as a kid. In fact, she only had few gifts from her childhood that she treasured very closely. But since her wedding into the khan family, she has been showered with lots of gifts from Asad and everyone else. Here, people didn't need occasions, all they needed was love. Asad understood her feelings. He had always taken his parents and family for granted but seeing Zoya suffer to find her parents made him realize how lucky he has been. He loved her but he respected her more. Even though she had not had a perfect childhood, she still managed to grow up into a strong, independent woman and he was proud of who she was. He caressed her back, trying to comfort her. "Humari anniversary koh tum aansoo se swagat karna chathi ho?" he said. She nodded her head still hugging him. "You know I love you," he told her causing a giggle to escape from her. Zoya broke apart, "aapko paata hai Mr. Khan keh kya bol kar mujhe hasana hai," she said. "Meri pyaari biwi ki acchi aadat mujhe bhi hone lagi hai," he told her as he wiped away her tears.

The next morning, Zoya dressed herself in a white and pink anarkali and headed downstairs waiting for everyone to wish her and Asad, who was already on the breakfast table. But, no one said anything. "Ammi...main kaisi lagrahi ho?" Zoya asked twirling around in her new anarkali. "Bahut hi pyaari," Dilshad said as Zoya smiled. "Aaj kohi khaas occasion hai kya?" Najma asked curiously. Zoya's smile vanished. "Aree dress up karne kehliye bhi kohi waja honi chahiye," Nikhat replied. "You are absolutely right Bhabhi," Najma agreed. Zoya was upset. How could they forget? But Ammi will remember, she thought. Zoya turned to Dilshad hopefully. "Aao Zoya, nashta karlo...tume late horaha haina school kehliye," Dilshad said. She sulking finished her breakfast. Asad offered her a ride to school and she agreed. As they were riding together, she sat quietly looking out the window. He placed her hand on her clasped fingers in her lap. "Naraaz ho?" he asked breaking the silence. "Nahi Mr. Khan. Bas kuch samaj nahi aaraha hai. Ghar mein sabh kaise bhul gaye aur Ammi, Ammi toh sabh yaad rakti hai," Zoya said confused. "Zoya, kuch hoga, tum kyun itna sooch rahi ho?" Asad said. He too was surprised when no one wished him that morning but he knew that something was going on. They wouldn't just forget such an important date, especially his mother for whom his marriage has been a dream. "Aap itna shant kaise hai...aapko iss sabh se kohi farak nahi padtha," she said. Asad just pinched the bridge of his nose, "hum school pauch gaye hai," he replied. Zoya sulked. He was trying to avoid the topic. "Allah hafiz," she said. She opened the door and was about to leave when his hand gripped hers, preventing her exit. "Shaam koh main tume pick karlonga, ready rehna," he told her. She nodded and left the car. Zoya was more confused than upset at the whole situation. She couldn't understand how no one was reacting to their special day. May be she should have dropped a hint, she thought. Reaching her class, she placed her thoughts aside and started her class. Asad on the other hand wanted to cheer up Zoya. She seemed upset. Thinking what to do, he drove to the office.

That evening, Asad picked up Zoya after work. As they were driving, Zoya noticed that they weren't going home. "Hum ghar nahi jaraha hai?" she asked. "Nahi, mujhe tume kahi le jaana hai," he stated. "Par kaha Mr. Khan? She asked. "Abhi thodi dher mein paata chal jayega," Asad said. Zoya pouted as always when she had to wait for surprises, she wanted to know now! A bit later, Asad pulled into the parking near new market. A famous venue for chaat and sweets in Bhopal. Zoya forgot her worries seeing the place. "Mr. Khan...hum yaha aaye hai? I love you!" she blurted out in amazement. Her cheeks turned red when she realized what she had said. She quickly got out of the car and ran into the market. "Zoya ruko!" he said as he turned the car off and followed her in the market. Zoya entered the market and spotted a chaat stall. She ran towards it, "Bhaiya pani puri dijiye na...teeki wali," she said. Asad just shood his head and caught up with her. She placed the puri in her mouth and savored it with all her heart. Asad stood next to her, admiring her child like innocence. The way her eyes gleamed with fulfilling her appetite and her mouth moaned. She ate not caring if the world was watching her. After pani puri, she ate some bhel and later dragged Asad to get a taste of malai kulfi. "Bhaiya, doh kulfi dehna," she ordered. Before Asad could protest, "please Mr. Khan...aapne chaat nahi khaya maine kuch nahi kaha lekin aapko kulfi toh khaana padega," Zoya decided. Asad just pinched his nose, "theek hai," he said with a smile. As they enjoyed together, Asad was watching Zoya eagerly eat the kulfi. She was so lost in eating that she hasn't even realized that she was dropping kulfi on her cheek and her dress. He pulled out his handkerchief from his pocket and moved closer to her. Zoya looked up at him with questioning eyes. He leaned in and wiped the kulfi off her cheek first and then wiped her dress off. "sorry Mr. Khan...aap toh jaante haina keh jab main khana khati hoon toh main," she trailed off. "toh tum saari duniya koh bhul jaati ho," he teased. Zoya just giggled as she licked her kulfi one more time. He was smiling at her when his eyes fell on something rather someone. A group of three guys were standing a little far from them and they were staring at Zoya, lustfully. Asad felt his blood boil. He stepped forward. He looked at Zoya who was oblivious to everything, was enjoying her dessert. Then he looked at the goons. He was to break their bones and teach them a lesson. Women were supposed to be respected, not demeaned upon, he thought. But, he knew Zoya hated violence. She flinched even when something violent came on screen in a movie or show. He didn't want to ruin the moment. It was their anniversary and he had bought Zoya here to treat and cheer her up. Asad pumped his hand into a fist and stared at the guys with fire spitting through his eyes. The guys saw Asad looking at them and turned away, a little embarrassed. Later, Asad and Zoya decided to head home.

Zoya had her arm wrapped around Asad's as he drove the car. "Thanks Mr. Khan. Maine bahut enjoy kiya," she told him. Asad smiled seeing her happy again. "Khushi huwi keh tum hasee toh sahi," he said. They pulled into the khan mansion, "itna adhera kyun hai?" Zoya wondered. "Lagtha hai light chali gayi hai," Asad said as he turned off the engine. "Par Mr. Chopra keh bungalow mein toh lights hai," Zoya said as she pointed to one of the houses next to theirs. "Chalo dekhte hai," Asad said as they both exited the car. Asad pushed the door open and let her in. "itna adhera hai, kissi ne candles mein nahi jalaye," she wondered out loud as followed her. "Ouch!" she said banging herself on one of the pillars. Asad immediately wrapped his arms protectively around her waist, "Samaal keh," he said. "Main theek hoon Mr. Khan," she told him. He rubbed her forehead gently as she fidgeted a little in pain. At that moment, the lights turned on and "SURPRISE!!!!!!!" screamed everyone. Asad and Zoya broke apart quickly and turned to see the living room filled with family and friends. "Bola na maine kuch hoga," he whispered. "Toh issliye sabh subhe se chup chup the," Zoya quietly said. "Kya baatein horahi hai?" Dilshad asked as she walked up to them. Zoya grinned, "issliye aap sabh nashte keh waqt itne ajeeb behave karahe the. Aap koh paata hai main subhe se yehi sooch rahi thi keh kya hoga hai sabh koh," Zoya explained. "Happy anniversary beta," Dilshad said as she lovingly pulled Zoya in a embrace. "Thank you Ammi," Zoya said. Dilshad then hugged Asad and wished him the same. "Allah kare tum dono aise hi khush rahe aur tumara pyaar har guzar the saal keh saath badta jaaye," Dilshad said as she caressed their faces with motherly affection. The rest of the khan family too wished the couple and then Zoya's family walked up to them. Humaira and Gaffur hugged them and affectionately blessed the couple with wishes. Razia on the other hand just wished them from far. Asad looked at Zoya who he could see was a little hurt but she still smiled and thanked her for the wishes. "Accha chalo change karna hai," Nikhat said to Asad and Zoya. "Par Bhabhi yeh dress toh nayi hai," Zoya reasoned. "Aree aaj hum sabh ne sari peheni hai, tume bhi pehena padega, chalo," Nikhat said as her and Humaira dragged Zoya away. "Chaliye Bhai, your turn," Haider said. "Kya sari pehene ki?" Asad asked as everyone chuckled. "Nahi humare jaise handsome dikhne ki," Haider said who was dressed in a purple sherwani with gold design on it. Asad slapped the back of his head, "main aise hi theek ho," he said. Haider pouted rubbing his head. "Oh come on Asad, tume humare jaisa nahi at least Zoya keh baara bar toh accha dikhna chahiye na," Farhan teased. Asad felt his cheeks flush with color as he ran his hand through his hair. "Aabh toh aapko chalna hi padega," Haider said as the brothers walked inside.

Upstairs, Zoya sat in front of her dresser adorned in a red sari as Humaira was pulling her hair in a bun and Nikhat was doing her makeup. "Aap dono jaante haina keh main khud bhi ready hosakthi hoon," Zoya told the ladies hovering around her. "Oh please Bhaji...agar aap ready hoti toh sirf sari pehen keh chal dehte," Humaira said as she placed some bobby pins around her bun to hold it in place. Zoya pouted, "Mujhe itna zyada make up karna accha nahi lagtha," she said looking at Nikhat who was applying blush to her cheeks. "Lekin Zoya aaj tumari anniversary hai so why not," Nikhat said as she reached for the eye shadows. "Exactly Bhabhi, anniversary hai...nikaah thodi na," Zoya said as the girls giggled. Just then, they heard a knock on the door and saw Najma enter with a glass of juice. "Wow Najma you look beautiful," Zoya gleamed seeing her dressed in a orange and green sari. Najma smiled in response, "thanks Bhabhi lekin aapke saamne hum toh kuch nahi," she teased. Zoya just giggled, "Aap sabh please mujhe thaang karna band karo...uss keh Mr. Khan hi kaafi hai," she said making the girls laugh more. As Najma was walking towards the girls, her foot tripped and she accidently dropped the juice on Humaira's dress. "Allah! I am sorry Humaira," Najma apologized. "Kohi baat nahi Najma, tum theek ho?" Humaira asked. "Ha main theek ho lekin aapki dress toh karaab hogayi," Najma said sadly looking at the blue anarkali that was now stained. "Kohi baat nahi, main saaf karleti hoon," Humaira consoled. "Aree yeh daag aisa nahi jayega. Tum ek kaam karo Najma, Humaira koh woh green sari dehdo," Nikhat said. "Aree nahi Bhabhi, sari aur main...maine khabhi nahi peheni hai, aur waise bhi chota daag hai," Humaira said. "Oh come on humi main sari pehen sakthi hoon toh tum toh pakka samaalogi. Aur waise bhi daag accha thodi na lagega," Zoya said. "Lekin," Humaira hesitated not sure if she could handle a sari. "Chaliye na, main aapki help kar dehti hoon," Najma said. Humaira smiled and agreed and Najma took her into the closet. Nikhat finished doing Zoya's makeup and placed a rose matching her sari in her bun. "MashAllah...aaj tum dulhan se kuch kam nahi lagrahi ho," Nikhat said caressing Zoya's cheek. "Thanks Bhabhi aur thanks meri help karne kehliye," Zoya said. A little later, the closet opened, and Humaira stepped out in a green silver sequenced sari with a purple border. "Dulhan toh kohi aur hi lagraha hai Bhabhi," Zoya teased her sister. "Bhaji please," Humaira said as her cheeks turned red. "Accha aabh chalo, mere pyaare devaron ka hosh bhi toh udana hai," Nikhat said making Zoya and Humaira giggled and they left the room.

The khan brothers were mingling with the guests downstairs but they all were looking for their better halves. "Bhaijaan...yeh ladkiya kar kya rahi hai? Itna waqt?" Haider whispered to Farhan. "Kyun Haider...tume kiska intezaar hai. Asad toh apni dulhan ka wait karaha hai, kyun Asad?" Farhan replied. Haider and Asad both turned tomato red. "Bhaijaan maine toh kuch kaha bhi nahi," Asad replied. "Main toh bas aise hi bol raha tha," Haider mumbled. "Bas thodi dher aur Haider miya phir tume bahane nahi banane padenge," Farhan said as Haider just smiled shyly. Just then, they saw the girls descending down the stairs. Asad felt his breath stuck in his throat seeing his wife. The closer she got to him, the faster his heart palpitated against his chest. She looked angelic to say the least. Clad in the netted red sari, her hair was pulled into a side bun with a red rose plugged into it, she looked elegantly beautiful. Ruby earrings dangled from her ears. As she came closer, he saw her wearing the charm bracelet from yesterday and the pendant he had gifted her on their jashn-e-bahara. She grinned looking at him and he responded with a smile. She had to admit, her husband looked handsome in his suits but Indian outfits were made for him. If any man could carry off a sherwani then it was her Mr. Khan, she thought. "You clean up well Mr. Khan!" she teased as she walked up to him. Asad chuckled, "tume dekhar aisa lagtha hai jaise asmaan ki roshini uss chand se kissine chura kar zameen par ley aayi hai," he whispered leaning in close to her. Zoya closed her eyes in bliss as she felt his breath over her cheeks. Her lips curved into a smile listening to him. Mr. Khan was getting more and more romantic by the day. If someone had told her that a year ago, she would have laughed but a lot has changed between then and now. Haider on the other hand was lost in Humaira's beauty. This was the first time he was seeing her in a sari and he had to admit, it did wonders. Her hair lay in curls on her shoulder and her emerald earrings sparkled as her eyes as she looked at him with love. She nervously smiled as she came up and stood next to him. "You look beautiful," he whispered. "Thanks," she nervously replied. "And we match!" he said noticing his purple sherwani and her purple border. Both the couples attention was diverted when Rashid addressed his relatives. "Aaj aap sabh humari khushiyo mein shareek hone aaye hai, iss liye main aur Dilshad bahut hi shukur guzaar hai. Jaisa keh aap sabh jaante hai, aaj humare bete Asad keh pheli anniversary hai," Rashid declared as everyone cheered for the couple. "Lekin aap sabh kehliye humare paas ek aur khush kabri bhi hai. Humare chote bete Haider ka rishta bhi tyaar hogaya hai aur hum chathe hai keh aaj Haider aur uski honi wali dulhan Humaira ki sagai hojaye. Hum chate hai keh aap sabh dono jodiyo koh dua deh," Rashid said as everyone clapped except for four people. Asad and Zoya were surprised that their siblings were getting engaged and they had no news about it. But they were soon over the shock, and their faces were adnored with huge grins hearing the joyful news. Haider and Humaira felt like the world has stopped revolving. They both had their mouth open trying to digest the news that has just been announced. They both loved each other but now it was going to be official. Realizing that fact, they turned to face other and smiled.

The family gathered around the couple and Nikhat and Najma bought out rings to be exchanged. Haider took the ring and slipped it around her finger, making her officially his in front of the world. Humaira took the ring from Najma and waited for Haider to bring forth his hand. "Ammi...abhi bhi waqt haina apna maan badal ne ka?" he teased looking at Humaira. Humaira glared at him while Zoya who was standing beside him slapped his head. "Accha hai Zoya, aur ek dehna isse meri taraf se," Dilshad said who was standing behind Humaira. Everyone chuckled. "Abhi sagai bhi nahi huwi aur mera parivaar mera na raha," Haider acted dramatically. "Agar tume itna hi sooch na hai toh rehne doh," Humaira said and pretended to place the ring back. "Aree maine aisa kabh kaha, yeh lo," Haider said offering her his hand. Humaira snickered as everyone laughed. She smiled as she took his hand in hers and slid the ring on his fingers. Everyone cheered and applauded for the couple. Rashid got a phone call and excused himself. Zoya was the first one to pull Haider and Humaira into a hug together, "congratulations!" she said happily. The rest of the family too congratulated the newly engaged couple. Soon, two cakes were wheeled out, both heart shaped. One for Asad and Zoya that had "happy 1^st anniversary" written on it, and the other for Haider and Humaira that said "congratulations on your engagement." "Such a cute cake," Zoya said excitedly. Asad smiled and they both cut the cake and fed each other. Haider and Humaira did the same. Later, dinner was served in the back garden which was turned into a venue with tables and chairs so the guests could comfortably eat. When Zoya saw the menu, she jumped in excitement. The family has ordered all of her favorites: pizza, pasta, gulab jamun. As she feasted on her plate of food, "you know Mr. Khan I wish keh aapne mujhe itni chaat na kilayi hoti. Yaha itna saara khana hai," she told Asad who was sitting next to her. "Main sirf tume waha legaya tha, pani puri, bhel, chaat yeh sabh tumne khaya hai," Asad said. "Hawww Mr. Khan, aap bolna kya chathe hai keh main bahut khati hoon, moti hoon main?" Zoya asked glaring at him. "Maine aisa kabh kaha?" he asked. "Rehne dijiye Mr. Khan aap khayiye apna healthy khana. Main mere chaat, pani puris, pizzas keh saath hi theek hoon," Zoya said still mad. Asad pinched the bridge of his nose, "Zoya, main yeh nahi keha raha keh tum bahut khati ho, main toh bas yeh bol tha hoon keh tume thoda dihaan se khana chahiye," he tried to explain. "Aap rakiye apne six packs, main jaisi hoon theek hoon," Zoya huffed. "Mrs. Khan...aap mujhse pyaar karti hai ya mere six packs se," Asad teased. Zoya felt her cheeks turn crimson on hearing his words. She quickly placed her hands on cheeks and tried to hide it as she glared him. "Aap nahi jaante?" she said. "Jaanta hoon! Waise hi aap moti hojaye ya bhudi, main aapse utna hi pyaar karonga jitna aabh karta hoon," Asad told her. She broke out in a smile. "You know Mr. Khan, main khabhi aap se naraaz nahi reha sakthi," she said as they both laughed.

After dinner, Zoya thanked everyone for all they have done. She was looking for Rashid but that is when she noticed that he wasn't there. Zoya arranged some food on a tray along with a piece of cake and went to find him. After searching for him in his room, she reached the study to see him sitting there with his head in his hands. She knocked and he looked up. Looking at him, she could see he was worried. "Kya hua Abu? Sabh theek toh haina?" she asked concerned. "Ha beta, tum party chod keh yaha kyun aagayi?" he said. "Woh aap nahi the toh soocha aapko khana dehdo. Thanda hojaye toh utna accha nahi lagega jitna abhi hai," Zoya said. Rashid smiled meekly. She placed the tray on the table in front of him and took a seat next to him. "Thank you Abu, aap sabh ne mere aur Mr. Khan kehliye itna sabh kiya," she said honestly. She had always craved for a father's love and affection in a real sense and she had felt it with Rashid. Though they weren't related by blood, she felt like she had a connection with him. "Beta tumne joh khushiya iss ghar mein laayi hai, Asad ki zindagi mein laayi hai, uske saamne toh yeh sabh kuch bhi nahi hai. Aur waise bhi humari pyaari beti kehliye itna toh banta hai," Rashid said as he caressed her hair. Zoya smiled. "Abu pakka kohi baat nahi haina? Sabh theek haina?" she asked again. "Ha Zoya, sabh theek hai. Bas kuch kaam ki baat hai, main baad mein Asad aur Farhan se baat karlonga," he told her. "Accha toh aabh khana khayiye," Zoya said. "nahi beta, abhi maan nahi hai. Thodi dher baad," he said lazily. "Abu...already late hogaya hai, yeh aap ki tabeyat kehliye accha nahi hai. Khana toh padega," she said as she picked up the plate and handed it to him. Having no choice, Rashid started to eat. Zoya sat with him and made sure that he finished the whole plate. Rashid actually felt better after talking with Zoya. "Thanks beta, I feel better already," Rashid said. "Anytime Abu," Zoya said. "Allah kare tum hamesha aise se hasti raho aur tumari aur Asad ki Jodi hamesha salamat rahe," Rashid said. "Ameen! Shukriya Abu," Zoya said happily.

By the time Zoya returned downstairs, most of the guests had left. It was just the Khan and the Siddiqui families with some close relatives. She was carrying the tray back to the kitchen when she heard someone say her name. She stood near the entrance of the kitchen to see Dilshad and Nikhat with Razia, Haseena, and Aisha, Haseena's younger daughter. "Aree Dilshad...ek saal hogaya aur abhi kohi khush kabri nahi. Tume kya lagtha hai sabh theek hai?" Haseena taunted. "Dekhiye Dilshad bi...Zoya humare hi ghar mein pali badi hai lekin hum nahi jaante keh woh kaunse ghar se aayi hai ya kaise khandaan hai uska. Kya maloom kya kamiya hai uss mein?" Razia supported Haseena. "Yeh aap dono kya bole jarahe hai...aaj itna accha khushi ka mauka hai aur aap dono yeh sabh baatein lekar. Zoya bahut acchi hai aur Allah ne chaha toh jaldi hi uski godh bharjayegi," Dilshad defended. "Acchi hoti toh aabh tak tume ek potre ka moh dekha dehti," Haseena scoffed. Dilshad wanted to scream at the two ladies in front of her and kick her out of the house but she couldn't. She had to keep in mind that Razia was in some way related to Zoya and Haseena was her older sister-in-law. How low can people be? She thought. "Aunty...aap log hamesha bacche keh baare mein hi kyun sooch the hai. Asad khush hai aur Zoya ek bahut acchi ladki hai phir bhi," Nikhat defended Zoya recollecting how Haseena and few of the other relatives have done the same thing to her when she had married Farhan. "tume kya beta, tume toh Allah ki karam se doh doh bacche hone wale hai. Mujhe toh bas mere Asad ki fikar hai," Haseena said faking her love and concern for Asad. "Asad ki ya Aisha ki!" Nikhat thought to herself knowing very well of Haseena and her intentions. Haseena had desired to get her daughters Aisha and Shabana married to the khan brothers which has obviously been unsuccessful. Farhan had liked Nikhat and Asad was set up with Tanveer. After the rishta with Tanveer had broken off, Haseena has always tried to marry Aisha to Asad but he had blatantly refused. In fact, the family didn't want Aisha to be married into the family knowing her habits of boyfriends and her addiction to parties and alcohol. She wasn't going to do Asad any good. "Allah ka lakh lakh shukur hai," Nikhat thought when Asad had finally agreed for marriage with Zoya. Tears pooled in Zoya's eyes as she heard the accusations thrown at her. She left before anyone could see her. Placing the tray on the dining table, she ran straight to her room as tears rolled down her cheeks.

Thanks as always for all your wonderful feedback 🤗 So this chapter is almost all asya...let me know how you like it. Cant wait to see your comments 😊