"Zoya why did you call me here? Its so late , everyone must be tired you should also go and sleep" He was confused why did she call him in backyard.
"Asad will u be silent for sometime" She looked nervous. Asad nodded and looked at her confused when he saw her going on knee in front of him.
"Asad I have something to confess. I don't know when this happened ? Or how it happened. But this is the beautiful feeling. I LOVE YOU Asad . I love you, I don't know since when.!
May be since then when u shared your chocolate with me. May be since then when you held my hand when i was crying and scared to go to school.
When you fought with your friend when he made me cry.
I didn't know when our friendship turned in love for me.When you have been my support in everything I did. When support me all the time take my side. Nurse my wounds when I fell. when you saved me from my Seniors from ragging me , When you take the blame of my mistakes on you. And Catching me when I fall before I touch the ground , Never forgetting to skype me when I am away, Reserving my room and my palce even when not there. I love you alot and I want this to continue forever. I want you by my side always. Will you Asad? Will be with me? I know it is awkward to see a girl proposing but am 21 century girl. Now please say yes or no plz" Zoya had waited long for Asad to confess but he never did. She knew he wasn't good at expressing himself . Since marriage topic was brought up she feared loosing him. She finally confessed and was looking at him tear eyed.
Asad's eyes moistened too. He kneeled down to her height and cupped her face in his palms.
"I am sorry Zoya" Asad said and saw his shocked, She felt her heart break in millions of pieces.. He said he is sorry he doesn't love her maybe.She was wrong in understanding his feelings, She thought she misunderstood his actions. Not everyone's love is reciprocated. Swallowing the lump formed .
"Its ok Asad" She managed to utter while her heart was bleeding.She got up to go way when Asad pulled her as he understanding she took his sorry as rejection.
"Adat gayi nahi tumhari adhi baat sunke chale jaane ki" Asad taunted. Zoya didn't understand what he meant by it.
"I am sorry , It should have been me proposing you, confessing my love. You know its difficult for me express my feelings. Ammi had been asking me to confess it and I was delaying. I am so sorry." Zoya was Still looking confused.
"I love you too stupid" He said hitting lightly her forehead with his . Both were smiling through their tears. She hugged with all force. They were thanking Almighty to let this happen.
"I was planning to do it tomorrow but My Besabar Queen kahan se rukti" Zoya laughed . She couldn't comprehend how does simple 3 words can fix your broken heart. Make you laugh when a moment ago you wanted to scream for your loss.

Asad kissed away her tears. He kissed her eyes murmuring I LOVE U. She was blushing and hid herself in his chest. He chuckled and Hugged her dropping kisses on her head.
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Next morning they got up and decided to tell their parents about them. They came out of their rooms at the same time and smiled at each other.
"Ammi Mujhe aapse kuch baat karni hai"Asad went to Dilshad who was sitting on dining table with everyone.
"Asad we can talk later, we had planned what to be done right?" Dilshad replied.
Asad thought of something and agreed. Zoya was curious to kow what is planned.
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"Dilshad bi kal hi walima hua hai Najma ka aur aaaj party kyun? waise bhi Mujhe aapse kuch baat karni thi Asad ke Nikha ke baareme" Tanveer's mom said.
"Ji haan yaad hai Mujhe aur , Aaj hum wahi announcement karne wale hai aur sagayi bhi, shukriya" Dilshad replied and hugged her.
"Assalamualaikum khala" tanveer greeted her . Dilshad lovingly cupped her face and complimented her. Tanveer looked at her mom who blinked in assurance leaving tanveer happy to no bounds.
"Attention please everyone, You all might be thinking what is occasion for this party. Let me tell you its for a very special and happy occasion." Rashid addressed the people.
"I am very happy to announce my son who has taken over Dilshad Constructions has decided to get married. Asad come here" Rashid announced and called Asad on Dias.
Tanveer stood up smiling widely ready to go on dias as she thought she is getting to be engaged to Asad.
"My son Asad Ahmed going to engaged to my beautiful baby girl Zoya Farooqi" The hall erupted in claps. Tanveer stood rooted her spot. Angry tears pouring down her cheeks.
Asad gave Zoya his hand to come up on stairs, She was surprised with sudden announcement. They stood on dias i front of each other. And their family hugging them showing their happiness. This was all planned.Raziya and Dilshad brought their rings.
Asad went on his knees in front of her.
"I love you Zoya Farooqi, I loved you since I understood what Love is, like I had always kept things reserved for you, similarly my heart had been reserved for you, everything about you makes me smile, Being with u i forget my sorrows, I love you , Will you marry me and complete me?" Asad proposed her. She was emotional again he had planned to propose her in front of all but she proposed him yesterday.
"Is that's it? I should marry you only because you love me " Zoya asked mischievously. Asad chuckled.
"No there is more for which you should marry me " Asad replied. Zoya and others looked on curiously.
"We all know the messy person you are , so you would need a person like me who knows abt cleanliness. You keep falling due to your clumsiness and I have to catch you all the time . You are a chatterbox and I am a good listener, So these are the things , tumhara faida bhi hai" Asad winked at her , Her mouth formed a perfect 'o'. She pouted.
"I love you Zoya"
"I love you too Asad"
They exchanged rings bonding in a new bond. Starting a beautiful relationship of friendship, care and love.

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