||~ The Sunshine of My life #6 AsYa FF ~ NOTE PG 100 - Page 53

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Hey guys 🤗 I know it's been a very long time. But you can't blame me. Sometimes life just sucks out all inspiration from you and no QH and no AsYa didn't help either. I've had a terrible year, just really stressful, so please excuse me that I didn't have SOML in the list of my priorities. But I am hoping to be more regular although can't promise one update per week because life has gotten busier. 😊

This part has nothing happening in terms of story. It's a part to get the feel of the story back to myself, since I wrote after so long. It's a regular update about Asad Zoya and Aahana realizing the changes in their life with this new relation and awaiting marriage. It's all about tiny changes in life which make all the difference. About a progressing relation and two people learning to be team in life, team as parents. I didn't want to get back into the story's progression right away. So a cute part for all AsYa and Aahana lovers to enjoy before I get back to business from the next few ones. Just some more romance in the next one or two before the angst is back :P

Part 46

Asad stared at the state of the house which looked like an aftermath of a tornado. Then at his daughter who was trolling around the house and then at Najma and Dilshad who weren't helping much with their encouraging laughter. He cleared his throat to catch their attention but was surprised to see how unaffected they were as they didn't realize he was standing right behind them.

He was used to Najma and Aahana making a racket when he was away. But he also knew that they smartly reassembled themselves and the house just as the car drew near to home daily after his working day ended. But today it was all unbounded and the OCD freak in him was cringing in revulsion to know the reason for it. Just as he thought about probing or intervening he felt a sensation on his right foot. And it wasn't the usual tiny tug from his daughter demanding to pick her up, it was as if someone had licked drool all over his shoe, as he felt some of it creep through his socks.

Squirming to himself he looked down to see a tiny ball of fur...a damn puppy curled around his foot and his daughter around him, not liking the attention that little monster was giving to her dad rather than herself.

Normally looking at his daughter melted him, but today seeing her disheveled state, covered with fur all over, clothes and hair scruffy and a damn DOG at his feet. Asad's annoyance knew no bounds. He was confused whether to writhe in discomfort seeing his house, bang his head to the wall seeing his family happy amidst such mess or take his boisterous daughters case in his own hands.

As all of this boiled him enough to react Zoya who had till now been standing aside staring in amusement and silent joy stepped in to be a part of it as she bend down to take Aahana and the puppy both in her arms, unaware of how her involvement was all that Asad needed to reach breaking point ..

"ALLAH MIYAAN.." Asad unknowingly yelled breaking the trance the family was in as they heard Zoya's usual catchphrase coming from him.

Dilshad and Najma who hadn't realized Asad and Zoya were back got up in haste to see him there, alarmed and anticipating an extreme reaction. But Zoya who sat playing with the dog and the child only burst out laughing, pleased that she had started rubbing off on Asad so much.

"Allah Miyaan and all haan Mr Khan? Ab toh aap meri tarah baat bhi karne lage hai. I am impressed," Zoya giggled, rubbing under the puppy's ears, which displeased Aahana who didn't want anyone else to play with it but her. She caught hold of Zoya's hand and pushed it away making Zoya giggle further at her daughter's antics.

"Aapko ye sab mazak lag raha hai? Aahana's in a complete mess, wired around a probably infected, dirty dog that could harm her aur aap use rokne ki bajaye use encourage kar rahi hai. Waise aapse toh mai ye expect bhi kyun kar raha hun. When my own mother is enjoying all of it and doing nothing to stop it," Asad remarked looking at Dilshad and Najma who almost stood timidly gulping their guilt.

"Excuse me? What did you just say?" Zoya spoke up in defense. Finally putting Aahana down she got up to face Asad," Mazak ki baat hai toh mazak toh karenge na. Aur Aahana abhi bachi hai toh woh bhi bachpana toh karegi hi," Zoya spoke in a sugary sweet tone angering Asad more, but before he could utter anything else Zoya intervened again, "Bilkul chup. Aapko aaadat hogi iss tarah military regiment mai rehne ki, hum sab normal insaan hai. This is how a child plays and will you let her Mr Akdu Ahmed..."

"Aap apna lecture dete rahiye, I am not interested. I want this dog out of the house right now. Aahana is too small to play with one. What if he bites her, or what if he's infected? Aahana bimaar ho jayegi," Asad muttered in haste as he approached Aahana to untangle her from around the little creature.

Zoya rolled her eyes at his rigidness and looked at Dilshad and Najma for help who only shrugged in defeat. She huffed and exclaimed," How dare you cut me while I speak Mr Khan? Aur meri valuable baton ko lecture bulaya aapne?" she demanded but got no response from him.

"Ammi aap Mr Khan se itna kya darti hain? Jitne bhi khadoos ho, luckily kam se kam aapki baatein toh sunte hi hai. Kahiye na kuch.." she insisted. But Dilshad just shook her head and gestured her to zip her mouth.

"Allah Miyaan," Zoya exclaimed, confused by Asad's overreaction and Dilshad's absolute silence. "Dekh liya aapne Mr Khan, aapke gusse ne iss ghar ke logon ka kya haal kar diya hai? Khauf mai jeete hai sab.."

Asad who was having a hard time separating his child from the dog turned around to comment," Tajub hota hai mujhe tum par Zoya. I mean, sometimes you women can be so complex to understand. Din bhar pamper karo, gifts do, romantic baatein karo.. till then it's all good. Lekin jaise hi kuch bol do, toh pichla sab kuch bhool jaati ho. Till just 5 minutes before you couldn't pull your eyes off me and now.." Asad rambled on not realizing how far he'd gone until he heard loud chortles from his mother and sister. Zoya's cheeks turned red as did his.

Before Asad embarrassed himself any further he turned his attention to Aahana. Amongst the other women his little lady was also a reason for his dilemma today. He was surprised to know that the little brute in his house had managed to caste such a spell on his innocent daughter that for the first time she hadn't even acknowledged his presence, nor had she demanded for him to pick her up and play along. If the clutter hadn't already annoyed him enough, this only made it worse. As he tried to pick her up she only kicked her feet in the air and whined, wanting to be left alone with the little pup to play with. But Asad didn't relent, taking her in his arms he moved away towards his room to take her for a bath.

Aahana just hit her fists on his shoulders and bawled. Asad sighed, as her incessant crying hurt him, but didn't stop. When her whining, hitting and kicking continued he looked down at her to see tears trickling down her cheek and her face scrunched in anger and annoyance at him for the very first time. He didn't know whether to be amused at her change or be jealous at her attention divided from him. He glared at her, only to have her cry a bit more and finally give up as she hiccupped and rubbed her eyes, but didn't hug him back even as he rubbed her back to soothe her. She was mad with him and let him know it. Realizing that he cooed in her ears to please her. But she hid her face behind her fisted hands as he took her in for a thorough clean up.

Dilshad and Najma sighed in relief see him leave with Aahana and began cleaning up. Zoya marched towards them and stopped them midway," Aap dono itna kya darte ho Mr Khan se? Aise chup chap khade ho gaye. He's not some Hitler for real. Ye ek democratic country hai, gunda raaj thodi na hai," she muttered frowningly.

Dilshad and Najma laughed at Zoya's fiery self," You're right Zoya, lekin Asad ko toh tum jaanti ho na. If there's one thing he can't take well, it's an untidy house. And it gets drastic if he has to be there and even worse if Aahana is a part of it," Dilshad explained as she set the pillows correctly while Najma swept the dog hair from the couch and rugs.

"Ammi lekin phir bhi.. Asad bhi na, he's impossible sometimes. Itne saare rules ke saath bhi koi jee sakta hai kya. Aur Aahana toh bachi hai, use bachon jaisa bhi nahi rehne dete," Zoya grumbled.

"Come on Zoya, now don't pretend to remove faults in my Bhaijaan okay? When I am quite sure you fell in love with just about the same habits you're criticizing right now. Aur phir abhi abhi hume pata chala ki aapne unke saath kitna romance kiya. He seems to have pampered you a lot, isliye aaj toh thoda concession banta hi hai, kyun Ammi?" Najma teased Zoya.

Dilshad nodded and laughed hearing her,"Bilkul. Bhale hi mera Asad thoda pagal sa hai, par aaj toh mai uski iss aadat ke liye bhi usse bilkul naaraz nahi ho sakti. He's been outdoing himself and surprising us with this new side of him. Toh sorry Zoya lekin aaj toh Ammi tumhari koI help nahi kar sakti. Not after seeing the glow on your face," Dilshad smiled, pulling Zoya's chin.

Zoya flushed hearing her, inwardly agreeing that Asad had indeed outdone himself. She couldn't have been happier. As if Dilshad could read her, she came closer and hugged her by the side,"Khush ho na Zoya? Asad planned this with a lot of effort, he's been really excited. I hope..."

Zoya heard the uneasiness of a mother wanting to be assured that her children were happy," Of course Ammi. I am very very very happy. I have been, since the day I came into this house. Lekin aaj wakai mai laga jaise mai koi princess hun. Asad treated me like I meant more than the world for him, and it's wonderful to feel so wanted for the first time in life by everyone," Zoya assured, even as what she said teared her up with immense joy. Happy for the both of them Najma and Dilshad hugged Zoya together.

But she wouldn't give up easy when it came to being one up Asad. And hence immediately pouted throwing a tantrum," Din chahe jitna acha gaya ho, lekin mai bahut naaraz hun ki aapne Akdu ki hi side li."

Dilshad snickered shaking her head at Zoya's childishness and pulled at her cheeks lovingly," Nahi baba, mai kisi ki side nahi le rahi. I am just saying ki aadatein badalne mai waqt lagta hai. Samajh lo ye uske withdrawal symptoms hai. He gets like this whenever there are abrupt and fast changes in his life. He's loosened up quite a bit. But when it comes to Aahana, he may never change. And I don't agree with some of his over possessive ways, lekin ab woh meri musibat nahi. Ab Asad ki zimmedari tumhari hui. Jab baaki saare badlav bhi tum layi ho, ye bhi tum hi le aana hmm?" Dilshad chortled and handed over the puppy to Zoya, "Isko lekar bhi jo tamasha hoga, tum hi sambhal lena."

Zoya sighed giving up and thinking of a plan.

"Aur haan Zoya, ek baat bata dun. Asad isn't just worried about the dog biting Aahana, I think there's more to it.."

"Matlab?" Zoya inquired, almost guessing what it could be,"Aapka matlab Asad.."

"Yes, agar the great Mr Asad Ahmed Khan iss duniya mai kisi cheez se darta hai, it's a dog. He's been bitten by one when he was a kid. Tabse jahan Asad hai, waha ek kutta bilkul nai ho sakta. I don't know he hasn't screamed and jumped onto the sofa yet," Dilshad shared, making Zoya laugh unabashed on being familiarized with a secret of her to be husband. What would a woman who had just found a permanent bait to trouble her man do after all?

Biting her cheek to stop herself from sneering, Zoya stroked the little one," Par ye aaya kahan se?"

"We were playing with Aahana in the lawn na, tab use dekha. He was huddled at the corner behind the plants. Usse shayad chot lagi thi. So Najma took a bit care of him. Aahana ne use dekh liya aur tab se na who usse door hui aur na ye chotu usse. We hadn't thought of getting him inside, par Aahana ke saamne humari chali nahi. Apne Abu par jo gayi hai. And once he came in, then there was no stopping the tornado," Dilshad explained amused.

Zoya stood thoughtfully as her mind ran over everything partly amused and mostly reflective. Although it was nothing but a small incident, she couldn't help but think of if deeply; noting things about Asad and Aahana through it. The impending marriage had awakened the motherly and wifely instincts in her. But before she could dwell into all of it any deeper. Najma who had silently been standing, waiting for everyone to leave...marched towards Zoya to get all the details about Asad and her date today.

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Asad was surprised to notice how his little daughter had such a great sense of understanding and even pride for that matter at such a young age. She was clearly miffed at him for stubbornly pulling her away from something she had fallen in love with. But she had stopped creating tantrums realizing that her Abu was angry with her, which he rarely was. Asad missed her splashing the water at him while he bathed her, missed her giggling and moving her face away when he applied soap on it. Today she sat face and eyes scrunched with her chin up, allowing him to soap it without protest. She sneezed as the foam troubled her but didn't make much of a fuss. Asad just grinned a little in bemusement washing her face before she started to cry. To please her, he tickled her a little and splattered some cold water down her neck, but she only wriggled a bit and sat back waiting for her Abu to be done. Sighing Asad removed her from the tub and wrapped her in hot towel. Hugging her head to his chest, he kissed her wet moppy hair and cooed," Sorry Aanu?"

But she just rubbed her nose deeper into the towel and shut her eyes. Understanding that his daughter wasn't going to relent soon. He continued his daily routine of getting her ready for an early nap before dinner. After putting her into her crib and switching off the lights, he stood back to watch her sleep. But he saw her kick herself out of the quilt to grab a little stuff toy in her play pen which looked like a pug, trying to play with it thinking it was the real one. But when it didn't respond like the one earlier was, she whimpered and slid back into the crib, hiding her face under the quilt.

Zoya who had walked in after cleaning up the dog and getting him a cozy place to rest in the house, walked into witness this moment and sneered to herself seeing how Asad changed into a totally different man around his daughter. Resting her elbow on his shoulder, she diverted his attention to her and raised an eyebrow in question seeing his slightly scowling face.

She laughed as he sighed and leaned into her, resting his forehead on hers. She breathed in his scent, getting pulled into a hypnotic trance, as she kissed his jaw, while he caressed hers.

"Mujhse narazgi khatam?" Zoya teased him.

Asad laughed softly and pulled back," Am I mad that I'd want to anger both the women in my life at once. Ek toh naaraz hai hi, tumhe bhi naaraz kar diya toh mai kaha jaunga."

Zoya giggled," It's a first to see Aahana angry with her Abbu. Par ab aap kaam hi aise karte hai. Kyun naaraz kiya usse? Khelne dete.. It's just a puppy Asad. Or are you scared of it yourself haan?" she teased remembering the funny details Ammi had shared.

"Wha.. r..RUBBISH, mai kyun darunga? I just don't like them that's it.."Asad said defensively. "Aur Aahana kitni choti hai, so susceptible to infections.." he ranted making Zoya shake her head wistfully as she clutched onto his hand and took him to the patio outside his room as Aahana slept on.

"Kya kar rahi hai aap Zoya?" he said as she made him sit on the bench forcefully and sat on his lap with a thump," You need to CALM down Asad. You panic at every little thing. And you smother Aahana so much. You better beware, because she's going to become a rebel because of your these habits itself," Zoya warned.

"What rubbish? I don't smother her. And please Zoya, this is just about the dog okay, so don't get into your preaching mode now," Asad remarked anticipating a long lecture from Zoya with an intention to tutor him with some parenting tips.

"Arey, aapko sui ghoom phir ke uss bechare puppy par hi kyun atak jaati hai? Aapko usse problem kya hai, I really want to know," Zoya simpered, tongue in cheek.

Asad frowned, finding a good reason to distract her chain of thoughts and the conversation to something he could fluently reply to," Can you come to the point? I was just concerned about Aahana. Tum kya baat baat par mujhe lecture karti rehti ho. Just because I called you a better parent to Aahana, doesn't mean I am not good enough," Asad feigned hurt at her usage of words.

Falling right into his trap, Zoya's face fell, "I am sorry Asad I didn't mean to lecture. I was just saying how we need to let Aahana be her age. We don't realize it now. But we'll regret it when she grows up to behaving bigger than she is," Zoya explained.

"Is this about the dog?" Asad retorted, stuck to that one issue stubbornly.

"Allah Miyaan! Why are you making this about the dog? Mai aapse Aahana ki baat kar rahi hun aur aap.."

"ALRIGHT FINE!" Asad groaned," I get it. I need to be less protective and let her be. I'll try okay? Plus ab aap hai na usse bigaad ne ke liye, toh mujhe toh disciplinarian banna hi padega. One of us has to be.. warna aap dono ki bachpane mai, iss ghar ka aur mera kya se kya ho jayega," Asad joked making Zoya protest which he immediately silenced by pulling her into a kiss.

Zoya, who was a fiery fighter usually, succumbed to his passionate advances. Deepening the kiss she moaned and sank into his hold. Cradling his face in her hand, she softly kissed his cheeks, eyelids, and forehead making him smile and pull her closer.

"Itna pyar? Woh bhi iss tarah yaha? Kisi ne dekh liye toh?" Asad said, although he himself was surprised at the boldness of his actions when it came to Zoya.

"Ghar pe koi nahi hai."

"Really? Ammi aur Najma kahan hai?"

"They've gone to Ayaan's house for dinner remember? Aaj Shireen aunty ne bulaaya tha.." Zoya replied carefully. And as she expected Asad's hold on her loosened at her mention.

"Asad?" she implored and he nodded," No I am fine. I guess I'll have to get used to her. If nothing, toh at least Ayaan ke liye. And if there's something I value the most from what I've gathered from you, it's being forgiving. But it's just.."

"It'll take some time I know," she completed for him, understanding his plight. He smiled and they both slumped in each other's hold enjoying the proximity and comfort.

"Bhook lagi hai?" Zoya broke the silence.

"Not really, we ate a lot today. Are you hungry?."

"No.. too full. I think we'll have a soup. Warna der raat bhook lagegi. Let's get done with dinner before Aahana wakes up," Zoya decided as she got out of his hold pulling him along even though he protested by pulling her back.

"I'll make it, you rest."

"No need. You don't have to keep proving how amazing a fianc you are Mr Khan. You pampered me all day, let me do my bit of pampering too," she dragged him towards the living room, picking the baby monitor on the way lest Aahana wake up.

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Asad and Zoya had dinner discussing their upcoming wedding, Zeenat and Anwar's arrival, Aahana's mischief. After clearing up the kitchen and living room, Zoya wanted to head out to change and sleep when Asad pulled her back, holding her firmly to the door of his room.

"Kaha ja rahi aap?"

"To sleep of course, we had such a tiring day."

"Are you sure aapko need aayegi?"

"Of course aayegi. My day was hectic and consuming, I am tired and I am sure I will as soon as I hit the pillow," Zoya retorted mischievously.

"Really? Mujhe toh laga mere khayal aapko sone nahi denge. Kuch dinon mai humara nikaah hai, aur roz aapke hone wala shauhar aapko surprises de raha hai, aur dene wala hai. How can you even sleep amidst all of this?"

"Acha? Matlab aapko neend nahi aati.. mere khayalon mai?" Zoya uttered through her fastening breath as she felt his arms wound around her tiny waist, the feel of his caressing palm on the contours of her frame arousing her.

"Uh huh," Asad nodded in negative."Neend kaise aayegi. Aisa insaan jiski hone wali begum poora din unke honeymoon ke baare mai sochti aur bolti ho, usse neend kaise aa sakti hai," Asad smirked, jerking Zoya closer merely inches away from her lips.

"Asad," Zoya moaned feeling Asad's stroke the hollow of her neck, kissing as his fingers trailed down to her arms clasping them behind her.

His touch ignited the tamped passion in her, as she surrendered herself to him ..settling her lips on his. Asad held her securely around the waist as he kicked the door to his room open leading her to the bed as they continued to kiss. Her leg hit the bed making them tumble over it. Zoya parted to breath, whispering coherently, "As.."

"Ssshh," he sighed hoarsely as his fingers pushed the helm of her top upwards to feel her skin. His heart pounded, her breath ragged. Comfortably lying on top of her, he slid his lips from her mouth to her neck as his fingers played with her skin making her press upwards. Zoya tightened her arms around him feeling him under the thin fabric of his shirt. Unmindfully and spellbound in the throes of her love for him, she unbuttoned his shirt, feeling his bare chest. Holding his jaw firmly in hers she turned her face to him, to take his enticing lips in hers. Entranced in the moment, drowning in the love that had been fanned by their moments spent together, they couldn't pull away.. Wanting to feel each other, competing to please the other.. unaware of where this could all lead to Asad unbuttoned Zoya's jeans.

The sudden, foreign feeling halted Zoya. She tensed against him, slightly pushing him away from her,"Asad.." she muttered.. breathing deeply to regain her senses," Not now Asad," she repeated as she saw his dazed eyes stare back at her in question.

"This is not the right time..." she explained even as her heart banged against her chest, her body fighting against her mind.. wanting Asad as much as he wanted her. Understanding how far they had gone Asad nodded, looking back at her with slight guilt and laid his head on her chest breathing heavily," Sorry" he mumbled gathering himself as he realized they were in the same room as where Aahana slept.

Zoya caressed his scalp to calm him as she regained composure. Asad held her hand against his lips and kissed it in acknowledgment ... their silence conveying to the other how they understood. It was hard to keep away but it was right do so ... for now. He felt her shake and looked up to see her chuckle and couldn't help but laugh himself. Pulling him upwards she let him settle his head in the cave of her neck, hugging him around his muscled body.

"This is all your fault you know," Asad mumbled breaking the pleasant silence that had surrounded them post their little escapade.

"What?"

"Haan, ek toh aap itni khoobsurat hai, phir aap mujhse itna pyar karti hai, aur koi kami reh gayi ho toh aap poora poora din honeymoon ki baatein karti hai. You can't be blaming me to lose control after all that can you?" Asad implored mischievously.

Zoya blushed, surprisingly at a loss of words. Asad smiled seeing her painted cheeks and pecked them softly," I hope you've realized we're not going to get much time out of the room... so all your plans aren't really .." he continued only to make Zoya hide her face in his chest and hit him,"Bas Asad.."

Asad laughed, enjoying beholding a tame and shy Zoya which was a rarity in itself. He dragged his finger tip on her bare shoulder making her shiver," Kya bas Zoya?" he enquired.

"Asad please.." she hissed. Holding his face in her hand she kissed his chin and pleaded," Please?"

"What?" he pretended continuing to tease her, his hands caressing her back ...drawing her close.

Holding his hand she clasped it stopping his arousing caresses," Don't you see? I love you so much Asad, more than you know, more than you can gather right now. If you don't stop, if you let this happen.. I don't know where it will end..All this.. all this is new to me. And I want it to be special when we.." she uttered softly, barely audible.

Asad smirked. Understanding her incoherent words he kissed her temple and pulled her in a loving embrace assuring her that she didn't need to explain him anything beyond. He had been married before and nothing of this was new to him. Yes Zoya was his first love, the woman he grew to love, the woman who had him charmed by her beauty inside out.. But he had been married before .. been part of a relation man to woman and she hadn't. For her, it was all for the first time. She deserved to experience and enjoy everything gradually, in her own space, in her own way.. She had every right to want everything special and perfect.. and he would make it so for her.

For him too, the experience of growing love and attraction was novel. Playing boyfriend was just a funny term to live the journey from love to marriage. He was learning how to cherish and to shower his feelings just like she was.. But sometimes those feelings got too overwhelming and found their own way to be expressed to her. He wasn't used to being like this. He never been this demonstrating. A man of few words and more principles.. he found the walls around him crumbling each day because of the one person who had come to be his world and the center of his universe. Few years ago this interference and change would have paralyzed him but now... It had set him free.

A while later, when Asad and Zoya had almost dozed off in each other's arms, they were woken by Aahana's whimpering. Asad woke up first and placed a soundly sleeping Zoya on the bed before reaching out to Aahana.

It seemed as if Daddy dearest had undermined Aahana's anger and resilience. Because when he approached to pick her up, she slid down from the bars of the cradle to sit down with a thump.

"Aanu?" Asad cooed, rubbing behind her ears softly, trying to get her into his arms," Are you hungry? It's time for your dinner baby.." he whispered and picked her up. But Aahana who was angry and grumpy continued to frown and not look at her Abu.

Asad smirked to himself seeing his daughter's tantrums and tried all he knew that could appease her. He blew on her face, which she liked the most. But she immediately hid her face between her palms so he couldn't and kicked her feet to let him know it wasn't going to work. He laughed seeing her like this, and blew some more, but she was adamant and only hid herself even more. He then tickled her, hoping to at least invoke laughter, but it ended up making her whimper and then wail.

"Don't be so angry with Abu baby..Won't you talk to me?" Asad hummed softly, trying to calm her. But she wanted to get down from his arms and go to Zoya, as she whined and stretched her arms towards her. All the chaos woke Zoya up, who smiled at the both and got up immediately. Hugging them together, she kissed her soft tufts of hair. Aahana happy on seeing her Mi' awake jumped to her, latching herself onto her and hiding her face in her neck, whimpering all along.

Zoya smiled warmly on receiving this exaggerated affection and hugged her back,"Isse kya hua? Aaj Abu ko itni aasani se chod diya?"

Asad sulked seeing Aahana's indifference and nodded," Naaraz jo hai. And she's trying to make it so obvious." Asad went behind Zoya's back to have a look at Aahana, but the child was too smart for her age and buried her face in Zoya's top, near her bosom making Zoya giggle at the duo. It was a rare situation to see Aahana miffed with her father.

"Why is she upset with me?" Asad seeked and giving up sat on the bed.

"Like you don't know.."

"I don't.." he pointedly accepted.

"Then its good that she's angry with you," Zoya retorted bluntly.

"Zoya!"

"What? You gatecrashed her little party today, snatched her away from something she was enjoying and forced her back into the daily regime. She's had enough of your unnecessary schooling Mr Akdu Ahmed Khan, and she's making it very clear, if you still don't understand then maybe she should continue to stay mad at you," Zoya huffed.

"Is this ALL ABOUT THAT DAMN DOG?" Asad repeated for the millionth time, now raising his voice.

"YES IT IS. And as hard as you try to hide it, it's only obvious ki aapko uski gandagi se nahi, uss kutte se hi darr lagta hai.. Which is by the way the most funny revelation I've had today amongst all the others you yourself divulged," Zoya said, now laughing outright.

"What.."

"Rubbish? I know you'll say that.. but you have to accept it."

"Arey par aisi koi baat hi nahi hai toh mai kyun accept karun. I already said that Aahana's too young to have a pup of her own right now.. and the one she got home was a stray.."

"He could be infected blah blah blah?" Zoya mimed," If that's the only thing you're worried about. We'll visit a vet tomorrow, get him checked and vaccinated. Is that enough?"

"What do you mean by we will..Is that beast still here?" Asad exclaimed.

"Do you want your daughter to sulk like this for some more days?"

"That's not the answer to my question Zoya.."

"No wait. Pehle aap mujhe bataye. Aapke liye kya zaroori hai.. aapki beti ki naaragi ya woh chota sa, innocent sa kutta."

"Aahana of course.."

"Toh phir isse pakdo. Aur mujhse seekho ki bachon se kaise deal kiya jaata hai," Zoya declared haughtily, handing Zoya over to Asad and walking out.

Asad sighed in confusion and wariness and looked at his daughter who was back at hiding her face in her hands to avoid looking at her Abu.

A minute later Zoya walked in with the tiny beast, surprising and irking Asad all at once. But even before he could react, Aahana almost leapt out of his arms to grasp her little friend. Asad had no choice but to put Aahana on the floor, who scuttled with her tiny feat towards him now gurgling and babbling... all anger forgotten. Zoya shared her baby's excitement and sat down to place the little one in Aahana's lap and kissed her. But soon just laughed on seeing how Aahana didn't care for the world around her as she lay engrossed in playing with the pup who was ardently licking her. Zoya looked up to see Asad cringing at the sight. Half startled and half furious he just characteristically rubbed his forehead in annoyance as he usually did when he had a lot to say but was at a loss of words.

"Itna darte ho usse?" Zoya teased as she approached him.

Asad just shrugged her arm off himself and turned away," You're such a liar, such a cheat. Aapne kaha that THING was gone. And you had him hidden in the house?"

"When did I ever say that literally? You were just happy to assume he was gone. I am not as mean as you are. Woh bechara injured hai.. I wouldn't throw him out of the house at this hour. And you should be thankful to me by the way.

"That's the last thing I want to be.." Asad retorted.

"You should be. This is the only way your daughter is going to relent and forgive you."

"Zoya uski harr zidd puri karenge toh bigad jayegi."

"Who zidd karti hi kaha hai Asad. She can't even utter her demands in two words.. not even if she wants to. You need to just see the innocent glee on her face Asad. Isn't that enough to melt you? Just look at her," she insisted turning him around. And indeed Asad couldn't help but smile back at the sight of his daughters joy, which was more than evident from how ecstatic she was while playing with her little toy, the first one who responded unlike the boring others.

Zoya approached him and queried," So? Do we still throw him out?"

Asad rolled his eyes," Is this how the both of you will get me to do everything from now on? Get mad until I agree?"

Zoya shrugged with tongue in cheek and patted her feet anxiously for his reply. Flicking her nose tip he nodded," You're taking him to the vet first thing tomorrow?"

Zoya nodded in excitement and jumped to hug him, making him chuckle and hug her back. Parting from him she kissed his cheek and pulled him towards the pair," What now?"

"Don't you want to make amends with your daughter now?"

"What's the need? She's smart. She got what she wanted, her job is done."

"Asad. Kehne ko aap mujhse pehle ek parent bane hai, but you have very little knowledge of a child's intelligence and especially when it's a girl. Why don't you call out to her, or go to her and watch the reaction?" She challenged.

And rightly so when Asad approached her, Aahana's face furrowed again and she hugged the pup to herself, as if hiding him.

She mumbled,"Nah nah..." making Zoya laugh and Asad join in soon after.

"Don't worry Aanu, Abu won't take him away. You can have him all you want.." Zoya assured,"Haina Abu?"

Asad sighed, finally giving up and nodded," Sorry Aanu, Abu can be an idiot too.."

"Most of the times.." Zoya piped in, earning a glare from him. Turning his attention back to Aahana and held his ears childishly pouting to plead for forgiveness. Aanu smiled and waddled towards him, the puppy following her and imitating the child got into Asad's lap making him wince.

He looked at Zoya who simply smirked and shrugged at him. And then looked down at Aanu who was waiting for acceptance from her Abu. That innocent, beseeching face that was ardently waiting for a response was what he lived for. He couldn't help but chuckle at his daughter and pull her up to kiss her crazy. Finally surrendering his own issues with the dog, warily he picked the pup up to caress it. As if understanding that the man's anger had melted, the dog licked Asad fervently, driving Asad to the point where he would lose it again. Understanding this Zoya immediately took him into her arms, laughing all the time at her poor OCD driven man.

"Kya musibat hai!" Asad groaned. But seeing his daughter back in his arms, pleased and cheerful again, he didn't mind the drool so much anymore and hugged her close.

"Musibat toh abhi sirf shuru hui hai Asad.. Jaise jaise badi hogi you'll have to go through worse, so why not just prepare yourself. Today she was expecting a nod for a puppy in the house. Some years later she'll be waiting for a nod for her hone wala shauhar."

Asad's eyes shot up at that mention," Ye kya bakwaas kar rahi hai aap? Who said she gets to choose her own husband? She's not allowed to have a boyfriend either," he declared tightening his hold on Aahana.

"And who told you that you have any say in this Mr Khan? Aapki choti se beti ab badi ho rahi hai, and you'll have to get used to the changes. Today was a small incident, but haven't you realized how smart your daughter has become. She's intelligent enough to have such strong preferences at such a young age..."

Asad nodded," Yeah I know she's growing up. How can I not know or see the changes in her? I just don't want to accept them right now. Being a father to a baby girl isn't easy Zoya," he pointed and Zoya agreed sliding closer and molding herself in his arms.

"It's not easy to be a parent..." she said, voicing her own fear.

"It isn't. But when we're together we'll fall, we'll rise and we'll manage. And we'll learn how to be amazing parents together. I used to be scared too... knowing I was all alone in this. But now I am not, because I know I have someone to fall back on," he reasserted and kissed her forehead pulling her closer.

"And we'll be better at it when we have another one.." he added after a moment of comforting silence. Zoya whacked him, blushing at the prospect.

Life was changing for them both. Two lonely and scarred souls were healing with each other's love. They were moving on to a new beginning leaving their past behind. Asad thanked the almighty for this blessing in his life. He hadn't ever thought that being a man averse to changes, he would turn into someone eagerly welcoming them. Life ahead would be a journey worth living.. with a beautiful companion to share it. He couldn't help but think how important it was to accept progress, be it a tiny change in his ever growing daughter or in life.. A life that awaited both Asad and Zoya. But habitually a tiny corner of his heart hoped their pasts would stay buried and let them free.

PRECAP - Asad Zoya's courtship continues as they near the revelation that could be life changing

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A brilliant update! That was long and so gud to read!
It was like a picture running in front of me right frm asad gatecrashing ahaana's and pup's moment to the last precap!
Loving aanu giving abbu a hard tym
zoya ke kya kehne
i love how u potrays her every word!
Dilnaj teasing zoya and zoya teasing asad abt his fear of dog! Asad teasing her while thr heated up moment wow! It all got so teasing to me that i sat at the edge of the bed boring my eyes in cell and i unresed late! Sowiee
bt ths update was superb! Asya conversations were penned beautifully
asad stuck between aanu zoya and the DOG!
So it was all coz of Dog! Hahaha
and i was reading and esa laga bs padhte hi rahu bt it ended! No worries it was long bt kya kare dil mange more! Take care and waiting eagerly for u to continue ths
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Originally posted by: jas91

Abi ke bache mera 1st post le gya😡😆Res 4 all d most awaited & loyal readers of this Cutest FF😃

mera bhi spot gaya
*pout*
bt got to the first page and pet me excitement ke maare gudgudi ho ri he

Aur jb me excited hoti hu to me to pehla page pura kha jati hu 🤣

I came on ths thread directly after reading these many cute chappies bt anku ab tera sath na chodungi
jaldi update pls!

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welcome all the readers! Drop the comments below! Story wapas chalu
badhai ho 🤗
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