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Let's finish this. Love you all for sticking with it. XOXO

Chapter 35

Zoya stood rooted to the same spot holding a washcloth in her hand staring at her bedroom door. Humeira has been trying to get her attention but Zoya did not move an inch, her mind going over all possible situations. She was trying to think of what she could do to convince Asad if he didn't agree, should she get on her knees and beg him. There was that Plan B but how was she not going to talk to him? He would eventually work his magic on her and kiss her breathless. She sighed, in her own thoughts staring at the door. She has become very overprotective of Asim losing him for two years; he has no one else but her. She wanted his happiness more than anything. She was startled when the door clicked open and Asad came out of the room. His eyes fell on her pale face that looked like she had seen a ghost. Asim exited behind him rubbing the back of his neck, he glanced over at his best friend who was chanting prayers for him.

"I'll see you soon Zoe" Asim hugged a still Zoya who snapped out of her thoughts and wrapped her arms around him tightly.

"Aren't you going to sit?" She whispered staring at Asad's face who was giving away nothing. Damn his abilities to hide his emotions.

"I am taking Zeenat aapi shopping. I'll see you later. Bye" Asim caressed her head with a reassuring smile that did not make her feel any better.

"Bye" She said reluctantly, Asim walked out through the door. She rotated her body to look over at Asad who went back into his room. Humeira motioned with her head for her to follow him inside. Zoya threw the cloth towards her before rushing behind him and closing the door. She gulped seeing him stand near the window in a straight posture, his hands locked behind him. She slowly walked over towards him trying to hold her breath as if that was going to make it any better. And before she knew, she felt his arm snake around her pulling her closer to him, his eyes still staring into the distant.

"Asim is going back to New York in 3 weeks" Asad informed her.

"Is he?" She blinked.

"I told him I'm going to consider it, to give me some time..." He continued.

"Are you?" He looked down at her, her face staring at him with her mouth open.

"Why are you behaving like an idiot?" He asked her.

"Am I?" Asad tapped the bottom of her chin to close her mouth, her forehead creased realising he called her an idiot. She was about to pound him with her fists before realising he was going to give Asim a chance.
"Will you?" She asked him again, he nodded at her with a smile on her face. Zoya reached up to kiss his neck breathing out a sigh. He clutched onto her tightly, her lips still lingering on his neck.

"Is this what you have been worried about?" He kissed the top of her head. She nodded against his chest.

"I know how much you love and care for tamater" She whispered.

"But, Asim is your friend Zoya. I trust you" Asad's hand tightened around her but she didn't feel satisfied. Should she tell him about his past? Would Asad still give him a chance then? Would Asad understand? She knew Asad inside out but she didn't know how to handle this situation. Maybe, it's best to leave the past behind them.

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"Asad, sit here and behave" Zoya scolded Asad who was acting like a stubborn child. She had to literally drag him to the hospital for a check-up, his was still feeling sluggish. It has been a week and there seems to be no sign of him feeling any better. The doctor smiled at the duo waiting for Asad to sit still and let her check him properly. But Asad has decided to protest against it.

"I am fine. There is nothing wrong with me" Asad got off the bed, for the fifth time. Zoya gave him a stern look, holding her hands on her hips breathing harshly. Asad gulped down the last bit of his manly ego in front of his lioness wife and jumped back on the bed. He didn't show it but he was whining like a child deep inside.
"Doctor??" Asad tilted his head to look over at her, she was enjoying their bickering. Zoya breathed out finally getting what she wanted and stepped back towards the chairs.

"Doctor, make sure you check him properly" Zoya pulled her tongue out towards him as he looked at her with wide warning eyes while the doctor pulled the curtains close.

Zoya took out her phone and browsed through her emails while she waited for him. She could hear him fussing faintly behind the curtains knowing that if he made any noise, she would be in there in seconds doing the check-up herself. The doctor walked out minutes later; she gave Zoya a knowing look to which she chuckled.

"Your husband Mrs Khan, he is impossible" The doctor shook her head. Asad grunted behind the curtains in his defence. He walked out fixing his shirt, Zoya helped him button his shirt before sitting down next to him.

"It was a viral fever. Just taking a bit of time getting out of your system. Make sure you finish the rest of the medication given by Dr Ghai. Just try and be a bit more active, get lots of fresh air and drink plenty. Nothing to worry about" The doctor told Zoya who nodded. Asad stared at Zoya, she avoided looking at him.

"Thanks ever so much doctor!" Zoya smiled hooking her arms with his.

"No problem. Bye, take care Mr Khan" She smiled, Asad nodded at her and walked out with his wife. Zoya remained quiet knowing he was going to tell her off for dragging him here for reason.

"Are you at peace now Mrs Khan?" He started taunting, Zoya rolled her eyes.

"You and go sign off at reception, go go" She pushed him, he raised his eyebrow.

"Oh are you not doing that anymore Doctor Khan?" He smirked. Zoya crossed her arms and looked away stubbornly. Asad shook his head walking off towards the reception to pick up his reports and sign a few things. Zoya walked over towards a board with colourful posters, she smiled looking over a baby poster talking about pregnancy and abortion. She glanced at Asad over her shoulder; he winked at her while signing some documents. She turned around and played her eyebrows at him, her smile refusing to move off her face. Her forehead creased suddenly as her eyes fell on someone in the far end of the hospital corridor. She took few steps forward, slowly and cautiously not believing her eyes. There on the far end of the corridor was a girl, dressed in a blue hospital gown, sat still on a wheelchair. Zarine. Zoya rushed forward meeting her eyes which reflected so many emotions. A man came and pushed her wheelchair away, Zoya ran towards her trying to reach her watching her wheelchair get pushed into the lifts and then close her shut.

"Zarine?" Zoya shouted breathless as the lifts closed her out. The lift went down to the basement of the hospital; she ran towards the stairs and skipped down them, two, three at a time. She pushed the large doors open with force and entered the empty carpark. There was no-one here, she searched frantically. Her fingers ran through her hair in desperation, her lips trembled nervously.
"Zarine? How could that be?" She questioned herself trying to steady her breathing. "Zarine is dead!" She held her head, "How can she be in India? On a wheelchair?" She felt faint. She shrieked feeling someone's hand on her shoulder; she hit it away moving forward before being yanked backwards. She closed her eyes feeling his breathing on her neck, her heartbeats steadied relaxing her back against his chest.

"What's wrong? Why did you run off?" He asked her softly. She closed her eyes trying to compose herself and looked back.

"Sorry, you scared me. I thought I seen someone I knew... but, maybe I was just seeing things" She shrugged her shoulders smiling up at him. He brushed his thumb over her cheek not satisfied with her answer.

"Let's go home. We have a wedding to prepare for" He placed his arm over her shoulder and supported her towards the car. Zoya looked over her shoulder; was that Zarine?

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Zoya smoothed out her suit seeing her reflection outside the building. Asad smirked at her from behind obviously ogling at her backside and her front side with every other side in general, like he does, husband duties. She turned around and raised her brow; he didn't have an ounce of shame on his face for perving on his wife in public. She awkwardly waved at the crew in the car anxiously waiting to go shopping.

"I'll see you in a bit. You guys do not do too much without me" Zoya instructed Asad, "I'll wrap this up as soon as I can and meet you there in an hour or two. Don't eat without me" She pouted.

"Good luck. Don't worry, definitely not eating or doing anything for that matter" He kissed her forehead untying her bun while he was at it. Zoya playfully hit his hand away; he shrugged his shoulders taking the hair band with him.

"I love you." She kissed him goodbye before entering the building. She clicked her heels across the reception and headed for the lifts. She waited for the lift to open looking over at her watch that Asad forced her to wear. Apparently, she had no importance for time and he was counting down every second until she was back safely glued to his side. She entered the lifts and wondered about her relationship with Asad, they were getting stronger each passing day, their love for each other soaring. She still got butterflies every time he entered a room, or gave her one of those soft looks. But she cannot describe what those intense looks he has reserved for her does to her, devouring her bit by bit from across a room making her hot without even touching her. She straightened her back, smiling like a goofball at the thought of her husband and exited the lifts into the posh restaurant. The waiter helped her to a table and let her settle.

"Coffee." Zoya smiled glancing over at her watch, the waiter nodded walking away. She had been so busy with all the wedding preparations; she was nowhere near prepared for this meeting.

"Mrs Khan?" She looked up hearing a deep voice; she got up finding a tall, handsome man dressed in jeans and a white shirt smiling down at her. "Saleem Ali" He put his hand forward, "Vice President" Zoya quickly recovered and took his hand giving it a firm shake.

"I'm sorry Mr Ahmed could not make it, family emergency. He had to head back so I've been instructed to follow the meeting. I do apologise, I assure you I'm not that bad." He held up his hands, Zoya smiled nodding towards his seat.

"I kind of feel overdressed." She sulked.

"Sorry, I'm staying in the same hotel. This is my only day off; I was hoping I would beg you not to be offended. This is still a professional meeting, I promise." He placed the folders on the table.

"It's okay" Zoya laughed, "I don't do suits either." She brushed it off with a flick of her hand.

"Hungry?"

"I'm okay with coffee, you go right ahead. I have my whole clan waiting for me." She nodded towards the waiter who placed the coffee in front of her before taking Saleem's orders.

"Clan. Lucky woman." He raked his hair.

"Very lucky" She sipped her coffee, "But something tells me you're a different kind of lucky guy." She cocked her eyebrow, Saleem grinned.

"Mr Ahmed is going to kill me. Let's get business out of the way, and then I'll be sure to indulge some details of my lucky with you." He winked, Zoya laughed. "I've got the contract papers here; I've spoken to Armaan last night." He got to business, that playful mood was gone. Zoya nodded listening intently.

"Boo" Zoya whispered into his ears, she was disappointed receiving no reaction from her caveman husband who stood still rooted to his spot. A smile stretched across Asad's handsome face seeing her in the mirror on the opposite side of the shopping mall. He saw her coming behind him but didn't want to ruin her ninja act. Total goofball.

"You took your time." He reached behind before pulling her around in front of him. She beamed up at him.

"Sorry, but I promise I was thinking of you throughout the whole meeting." She pinched her neck in a promise. He resisted the urge to pull her cheeks, chuckling, he wrapped his arm around her before leading her towards the clan. It was chaos, everyone was spread out everywhere going through dress after dress. "Oh God. What is going on here?" Zoya clapped her hands, everyone stopped still before looking over at their savour. They all burst into a rant coming towards her, before anyone could grab Zoya, she was pushed behind Asad who growled at them.

"One more step towards my wife and I will forget I am related to you lunatics." Asad warned, Zoya stifled a laugh. Everyone paused, passing each other a look. "Calm down, and then speak to her, one person at a time. You stress her out and she is being pulled from planning anything. Understood?" Grumbling, everyone nodded. Najma reached for Zoya's hand but Asad wound his arm around Zoya's waist and took her towards the shop attendant. He wasn't throwing her to the wolves knowing how badly she stresses in such situations.

"I love it when you go caveman you know that?" Zoya whispered over her shoulder, feeling his protective presence behind her, the warmth radiating off him gave her comfort.

"You, your health, and you." He breathed down her neck, "Always come first. Always. If I have to keep up this caveman act permanently, I won't think twice no matter who gets in the way." She wasn't surprised at his overprotectiveness, if their journey to their wedding day taught her anything; she would never understand what boundaries he would cross to keep her safe and well. She sighed, he kissed the spot just under her ears knowing what she was feeling. He wrapped his arms around her, she sagged into his body.

"Hey love birds. I'm getting married, this sherwani isn't going to pick itself." Ayaan shouted from across the shop. Zoya wriggled to fingers in the air to indicate she wanted a two minute break with her husband. "I'm timing you."

"I'm going to time every minute you keep her busy with this wedding..." Asad trailed off, Ayaan shook his head understanding his words.

"Sorry boss." He mock saluted him; Humeira giggled next him winking at Zoya who smirked. Her husband rocks.

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"Congratulations both of you" Zoya dabbed Asad's handkerchief under her eyes, sobbing unattractively. "I'm so happy for both of you" She hugged Humeira and then Ayaan who didn't let go. "I'm so happy." She hiccupped resting her face on his chest.

"Mona come on, don't cry." Ayaan spoke nervously. Asad hid his face behind his hand shaking his head in silent laughter. She was going to drive him crazy.

"I'm not crying. I am just happy." She sniffed blowing into the handkerchief; Asad moved her out of Ayaan's arms and embraced her. She inhaled his scent and instantly calmed down feeling his warmth. He stroked her bare back, Zoya smiled pulling away. He had that intense look reserved on his face, she blushed a bright red.

"You look beautiful." He whispered into her ears. She played with his sherwani resisting the urge to kiss him senseless. She took his hand and placed the handkerchief in his hand before swaying away. He grimaced looking at the handkerchief; Ayaan threw his head back and howled with laughter.
"This will be you soon, don't you worry." Asad warned playfully.

"I know. And I'm excited." Ayaan's eyes gleamed, Asad looked at him proud. He grabbed him into a brotherly hug and patted his back.

"If you hurt her or make her cry, I will be happy to show you how I use these fists." He fisted his hands demonstrating them in front of Ayaan.

"You're my brother." Ayaan played along laughing.

"And she's my sister." He pointed at Humeira who side hugged him. He kissed her temples. "Praying for happiness for you. Take care of this fool for me. If he messes up, I'm one call way."

"Thank you jeeju." Humeira cried.

"You don't start too, Zoya is going to start again. And then I will have to see you both bawling which will hurt my poor heart. Smile." He gave her a quick squeeze before letting her join Ayaan's side.

"Thank you for everything bhaijaan." Ayaan spoke seriously.

"I'm always here for you both." Asad nodded before he allowed his eyes to roam around the hall following his beautiful wife as she danced around effortlessly attending every guest. She was dressed in a red saree; her brown hair was left out in soft curls. Every time he looks at her, she takes his breath away. She met his gaze from the other side of the room, she mouthed three words. I love you. He loved her too, more than his need for oxygen. She exists, he exists.

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Four Months Later

She closed the zipper for her suitcase and allowed Asad to lift it off the bed before putting it near the door. She walked towards her wardrobe and took out a pair of jeans and a white blouse.

"Did they say what the family emergency was?" Asad asked buttoning his shirt.

"No, Saleem just mentioned that he had to fly out of the country due to a family emergency that was urgent when he cancelled the conference that day. He has been away for a few months, I wonder what happened. I'm actually surprised that the conference is back on after, what, four months." Zoya shrugged her shoulders changing into her jeans and then tucked her blouse into her tight ripped jeans. She walked over towards him and removed his hands off his chest.

"I still don't understand why they cancelled if it is meant to be a big event. It doesn't make sense. Saleem seems to be the man in charge when he isn't around. I'm sure he could have handled the meeting with you at least." Asad said thoughtfully. Zoya buttoned his shirt and then reached for his tie while his hands played with her waist.

"I have no idea." She replied.

"Well, I hate separating from you. It's killing me despite having months to prepare." Asad exhaled tucking her hair back before stroking her cheek.

"I'm trying not to think about it." She mumbled as if blocking it out would help her miss him less. But the physical distance was going to hurt; just having his arms wrapped around was her solace. "Have you decided about Asim?" She changed the topic grabbing his jacket and helping him get into it. Once dressed, she brushed her hands over his chest pretending to straighten it out.

"Yes." Her eyes flicked up to meet his.

"Yes?" She repeated.

"Asim is the perfect guy for Najma." Asad brushed his thumb over her bottom lip.

"What?" She resisted the urge to kiss his finger.

"Zoya." He said softly, "Don't be too surprised. Yes I can be overprotective. But Asim seems decent. And I trust your judgement and Ammi's too." Zoya closed her eyes, feeling a sudden weight lift off her shoulders.

"I love you so damn much Asad. So so much." She whispered lifting on her toes. Asad dipped his head to capture her lips, Zoya surrendered to his masterful mouth. His hands roamed down her body to help him last those days without her. Though they have kissed many times before, every kiss seemed intense as her first. He awakened lust and desire deep within her; she wanted him so much that it made her wince with need. Knowing they didn't have time for anything beyond a kiss, she draped her hands around his neck pushing him against her lips harder. He groaned into her mouth, she relished the sweet sugary vanilla clinging to his tongue from the pastry she forced him to buy for breakfast this morning. Their mouths mated with such ferocity that it stole her breath and left her shaking. He pulled back from the kiss and leaned his forehead against hers closing his eyes.

"Going to miss you so damn much." He kissed her forehead. "Come back to me sooner." He brushed his thumb over her swollen lips before peppering kisses on the side of her neck and across her shoulder. He pressed another feather light kiss on her lips before shooting off her, Zoya mourned the loss of his touch but they knew it would be difficult to let each other go if they were touching.

"You finish getting ready." He tightened his tie without looking back at her. He heard her sigh deeply.

"I would have taken you with me but you have school." She joked, his lips twitched at her childish joke. He damn well knew he would have joined her on this trip if his work wasn't driving him nuts.

"Take care of yourself." She brushed her hair, "Make sure you stay away from women." She was starting her list of everything he should do while she was way like the time when they separated before the nikkah. "Miss me lots okay?" She pouted, Asad turned around to face her.

"I can't I'll be busy with work." He shrugged.

"What?"

"Come here." He called her towards him with a wave of his hand, she ran towards him before jumping into his arms. He lifted her into the air and spun her tightening his arms around her holding her close against him. She tilted her head back and left a loud smooch on his cheek. "Let's get you into the car. You should have let me book you a flight."

"No" She shook her head with a pout, "I feel queasy these days, I know I would throw up on that plane. Not usually travel sick, but travelling by car seems like a safe bet."

"What? Why didn't you tell me?" He put her down and examined her.

"I'm good love." She smiled. He nodded grabbing her suitcase while she got her handbag and followed him out of the room.

"You keep me updated. Take care of yourself." He helped her inside the car and then closed the door. He reached inside through the open window and held her chin. "Smile. I love you." He brushed his thumb over her cheek.

"I love you too." She placed her hand over his and pressed her eyes. "Take care of yourself and everyone else." She smiled. He nodded moving back and nodding towards the driver. He waved at her. Zoya waved back blowing a kiss.

"She's going to be fine." Dilshad leaned against Asad.

"I know she will be. After everything that happened during the wedding, I hate it when she is out of my sight." Asad sighed. Dilshad brushed his arm before telling him to get to work. The more he stood around, the more he was going to worry about her.

"Hey, I've just settled into my room. I feel exhausted, that was the longest car ride ever." Zoya brushed the back of her neck; she was feeling extremely tired and very flushed.

"Have you eaten anything? You need to get some rest." Asad held his phone in between his shoulder going through a folder.

"You're working aren't you?" She sounded upset.

"I wanted to keep busy." He replied putting the folder down, "But no matter how busy I kept myself, I couldn't shake off the feeling that you wouldn't be here when I got home. And that feels horrible." He laughed tiredly.

"You get some rest please, yes I have eaten. You eat too and sleep. Stop worrying, I know you so don't deny it. I'm all goo-" Her hand went over her mouth muffling the last few words,

"What's wrong?" Asad asked alarmed,

"One second!" Zoya blurted throwing the phone on the bed and sprinting towards the bathroom throwing the door open with a loud crash and fell to her knees in front of the toilet. Her head dropped and everything she had eaten just an hour ago came out of her. She grunted in pain vomiting everything out of her. Once it stopped, she threw her head back and curled into a ball trying to regain her strength. She brushed her head tiredly and slowly got up holding the sink. She stared into the mirror and splashed water onto her face before washing her mouth out. She walked back out of the room wiping her mouth with the towel in one hand and the other rubbed the nape of her neck. She picked up the phone.

"Sorry. I had to go to the bathroom." She spoke tiredly throwing the shirt onto the floor. She moved out of her jeans and got under the duvet.

"Are you okay?" Asad asked concerned. Zoya sighed.

"I am fine. I don't think the food I ate before settled well with my stomach."

"What? Zoya, you need to see a doctor now."

"Stop overreacting, I'm fine. I'm just going to take some medicine and sleep it off. I'll be fine. Just tired from all the travelling." She leaned into her pillow.

"You sound exhausted. I knew I should have come along with you." He grunted, scolding himself for letting her go alone.

"Heyyy" She said softly, "I'm good. Honestly. Stop worrying otherwise I'm going to be upset. You go eat please. I really want to talk to you but I am so tired." She yawned, "I'm going to fall asleep on you and I don't want to do that so go."

"You go fall asleep, I'm going to be on the phone until you do. Just hearing you breathe makes me feel better. I know you won't be able to sleep the minute I hang up." He told her, Zoya smiled closing her eyes.

"You know Asad-"

"Shhh" He whispered into the phone. He heard her hesitate before hearing her breathing steady as she slowly drifted off to sleep. He leaned back against his bed moving the folders out of the way not caring how much of a mess was on the bed. He turned the lamp off clutching the phone tightly against his ears. Hearing her breathing soothed his aching heart, allowing him to drift off to sleep.

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Zoya rolled over in bed tangling the bedsheet around her body; she felt her stomach burn making her uncomfortable. She groaned opening her eyes; the sunlight had peeked through the badly closed blinds. She had forgotten to close the curtains last night. She sat up before holding her hand over her mouth; she somehow untangled the bedsheet and shot towards the bathroom. She puked in the toilet holding the edge of the toilet seat for dear life. Her whole body shook releasing whatever was left after puking the night before. She was about to move away but then she wrenched towards the toilet again releasing nothing but clear liquid. She grumbled feeling weak, tears streamed from her eyes without care. She threw her head back and took deep breaths.

"I'm going to sue that restaurant." She cursed slowly getting up and got into the shower before punching it on. "Asad... Eurgh, wish you were here." She pressed her forehead against the cold tile. She stood under the shower for a really long time before stepping out and wrapping a towel around her body. She lazily strolled into the bedroom and picked up the hotel phone ordering herself some ginger tea and breakfast. She was starving like hell. She saw her phone in between her bedsheets and grabbed it to call Asad. He picked up on the second ring.

"Good morning." He greeted her in his deep husky voice. She knew that voice, that was his sexy morning voice. She grinned.

"Good morning love." Zoya spoke lovingly, but her voice came out broken.

"Are you okay?" He asked her, his deep voice rumbling into her ears.

"I'm good. How are you?" Her eyes fell on the digital clock. "Are you not going work?"

"Late meeting." He replied, she could hear the bedsheets ruffling as he twisted himself with it. He hummed into the phone.

"Great. You get those late meetings when I'm not there. Is this some conspiracy?" She laughed.

"Conspiring to stay away from you?" He snorted, "Anyways, have you had breakfast? You have a busy day."

"I just had a shower" Asad grunted, she chuckled. "I placed an order for breakfast just now. I feel sick though." She admitted, "But I'm hungry as hell."

"I've sent Halim to watch over you. He's on the same floor as you." She was about to protest, "No, not a word. Try and eat something. If you still feel sick, just speak to Salim and rest up. The conference doesn't start till tomorrow. I'm sure the meetings can be delayed slightly until after that."

"I don't want to cancel the meeting." She sulked. "I'm usually not travel sick and I eat anything and everything. I'm going to sue that restaurant." She whined. Asad burst out laughing.

"Never thought I would hear the word sue and restaurant in one sentence from you with the way you eat." He chuckled, Zoya made annoyed noises. "Okay, sorry. I won't laugh. I think you're just missing me." He teased. Zoya snorted this time which made Asad crackle with laughter.

"I haven't had the chance to miss you so whatever." She put her tongue out.

"Real cute Zoya. Put your tongue back in." Zoya heard a knock on her door.

"One second." She put her bathrobe on and opened the front door. The waiter passed her the trolley and then held a large bouquet in front of her.

"Mr Ahmed sends his compliments." He nodded at her.

"Thank you." She closed the door and pushed the trolley towards her bed. She went back to her phone and sat down on the bed.

"Asad? Breakfast is here. You get back to sleep. I will speak to you later."

"Hmmm." He mumbled into the phone tiredly. Zoya ended the call; she lifted the lid to her breakfast. Everything looked so good but once the smell of egg hit her nose, she made a face.

"Not again." She rushed back into the bathroom and puked into the sink. Nothing much came out this time. "I need to see a doctor." She spoke tiredly splashing water onto her face. She got back into her room and dialled Halim's number who picked up straight away.
"Can you get khaka to get the car ready? Need to see a doctor. And I'm warning you now; Asad may have sent you but a word of anything to him. You're going to meet Mrs Khan that breathes fire. You got me?" Halim chuckled at her threat. Guarding Zoya has always been fun. She knew Asad gave strict instructions for Halim to watch her every move and also warned him from allowing her to use any other drivers or cars. Paranoid much?

"Yes ma'am."

"Good, come here. I have breakfast. And then take me to the doctors. I think I have food poisoning." She hung up and searched for her suitcase to get changed.

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Wonderful update
Loved it
Asad agreed for Asim najma alliance. He didn't know his past yet. Hospital scene was nice. Zoya saw zarine there but didn't find her later. She was not feeling well & on business trip now. Good news for khan clan on the way. Hope Zoya will be safe. Update soon plz
Thanks
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Oh.. Ohhh. Owww... Wait zoya is expecting? Wowww
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Damn! Can't believe I have missed this update!
Sorry for the delay!

Thank you so much for updating!

Now who is Zarine?

Have I missed on any update?

Like have you mentioned her before?

I'm definitely going to have to re read certain portions as I was completely blank!

But this Ahmed guy seems a bit creepy...

Zoya's preggy right?

All that puking better not be food poisoning!

Wonder how Asad is going to react though...

Why do I get this feeling that Ahmed and Zarine are interconnected?

So glad for najma and asim that Asad agreed!

Asad is so cute at the doctor's visit!

And imagining Zoe dominating over him is just too adorable image!

But the way Asad is madly in love with her just has me sighing and drooling!

Why do you have to make him so loving?

His overprotectiveness is simply so damn sweet!

And sending Halim since he didn't come is just too loving!

Wonder what new mysteries lie ahead...

Love,
Aashka

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Posted: 9 years ago
I think Zoya is pregnant
I hope she'll be okay without Asad...
She saw Zarine! Now she should for sure tell Asad everything about the past

Please don't separate Asya
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Posted: 9 years ago
Omg this is such an awesome story..!!
I'm in love with it..
It has so many twists and turns
So many romantic scenes and asya ate just adorable

I had read this story before but only a few parts.. Read the whole story today..!! It is mind blowing
I'm glad you continued this and i surely want a pm the next time you update..:) and hope it will be soon

Coming back to the story line.. This zarine is freaking me out.. Whats with her..?? And i have a strong feeling that zoya is pregnant..!! Haina..?? I hope so..;) i always wanted to see asya having cute moments with their little ones..

Will be waiting for the next update ..:)
You are awesome girl..:*
Keep writing and keep making me smile..;)
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Posted: 9 years ago
And I think she's pregnant
😃
OMG
Zarine
No way
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Im so happy u posted this after so long
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Posted: 9 years ago

Forgive me haven't written anything since February. I forgot to post this, this was written back then too! Will post something new soon! Love <3

Chapter 36

"Yes he has Asim. No don't do anything until I get back. No you don't have to come here. Listen to me now, I'm going to say this the once. STOP WORRYING!" Zoya scolded her friend, "Now, rest up. You've had a long flight. Don't you dare go sneaking to meet Najma. I have asked Ayaan to help you until I get back."

"Mrs Khan?" The doctor came out of the room calling her name. She pulled her bottom lip with her teeth, nodding at the doctor hoping the tests came out okay. She didn't want to come down with something. Damn her love for food!

"I have to go. Will talk to you later. Bye!" Zoya hung up, she threw Halim a look who stood in the far end of the hospital looking straight at her with calculating eyes. His gaze hardened, Zoya rolled her eyes following the doctor inside the room knowing he was going to move closer to keep an eye on her. She wasn't surprised Asad had sent him, she knew if she avoided him, Asad would have sent another few to watch over her. And that wasn't going to happen.

"Have a seat. You okay?" The doctor sat down and observed her.

"I just feel exhausted. I have been puking since yesterday like I said before so I don't know how I feel. I thought I was just anxious so I have been feeling slightly queasy for some time now. My body just feels gone, my neck feels hot." Zoya frowned. "What were the results?" She asked. A smile spread across the doctor's face making her appear years younger than she was.

"Congratulations Mrs Khan, you're pregnant." She dropped the bomb, Zoya gasped before her brows furrowed. Her hands reacted slowly as it flew over her mouth. She was pregnant. She stared stunned, her eyes wide from disbelief.

"Are you serious?" Zoya gripped the edge of the wooden desk for dear life. The doctor nodded passing the reports over to her. Zoya clutched it with both hands and stared down the sheet of paper that held her happiness. She read furiously before slowly looking up at the doctor with teary eyes. "I'm pregnant? I'm going to have a baby?" She asked. The doctor nodded again. "Oh my gosh." She took deep breaths. Now that she thought about it, she is late by a few weeks. She thought she was having one of those months were she skipped her period. She was pregnant. Her heart thudded loudly inside of her; Asad was going to be over the moon hearing the news. They were going to have a baby.
"Is everything okay? I mean, how far along am I?" She asked rubbing her hands over her belly already feeling protective of the baby that may be tiny as a dot.

"Everything is fine. But this fatigue and vomiting is completely normal. You're still quite early, I would say just over four weeks." The doctor went on to explain medications and vitamins. "You need to rest" She continued before explaining that she should see her local doctor and also see an obstetrician when she gets back. Once she was done, Zoya hugged the doctor and walked out of the room with a bright smile on her face clutching the report tightly against her chest. She found Halim outside the room.

"Everything okay?" He nodded towards the room, he stood leaning against the wall, arms crossed. Badass.

"All good, food poisoning." She lied, she narrowed her eyes at him to let it go. Did he know? Maybe. But if he opened his mouth to anyone, he knew she would strangle him to death. Being their bodyguard, he knew to leave some things for the couple's to discuss. Asad only wanted updates regarding her whereabouts and any trouble or distress.

"Let's go. Give me your prescription." He pulled it out of her reluctant hands. Zoya sighed.

"Thanks" She smiled.

"Easy lady, I'm getting the impression that you are plotting to kill me. You look good smiling though." He winked before leading her towards the pharmacy and grabbing the prescribed medicines with raised eyebrows.

She breathed out a relieved sigh sitting in the back of the car rubbing her hand over her stomach, a wide smile on her face. She stared out of the window breathing in the fresh air as the car moved away from the hospital. She wanted to share this special moment with Asad so badly, she hated that she found out when she was miles away from him. She had a pretty good feeling that he would be ecstatic but she still couldn't wait to see his face when she told him the news. They were going to have a baby. A moment they both have only dreamt about. If he was overprotective now, she couldn't imagine how he would be once he found about the life growing inside of her. She bit her lips; her insides were dancing with joy. And then she remembered all the vomiting, morning sickness.

"Argh" She groaned rubbing the back of her neck, she was finally starting to realise all the changes in her body, and definitely feel them. How on earth did she not realise that she could be pregnant before? And now, she was so far away from the only person that could give her comfort and the only person she wanted to share this moment with. She wanted to wrap up in his arms and look forward to their baby growing inside of her. Her fingers lingered over her touchscreen while she debated ringing him. Should she wait till she gets home face to face with him to break the news? She wanted to surprise him.

"Someone seems happy!" Halim teased from the front seat, their driver chuckled.

"Am I not allowed to be happy?" Zoya threw back with a smile. Out of all the bodyguards she was assigned by Asad, Halim was the only one who liked to play with her.

"Nawww girl. Just thought you'd be depressed without your hulk man here." He turned back to look at her, she threw her head back and laughed. A full blown, tummy hurting laughter that boomed inside the car. Hulk. Her hulk. She was still amazed at how Halim's demeanour changes in different situations. His description of Asad brought back so many memories.

"I am missing him, I've never gone away from him like this since we got married. But I'd rather smile through this experience."

"Good. Six months later, you both still seem like you're in the honeymoon phase. I hope it stays like this for both of you." Halim smiled. "God, you both deserve it."

"I hope so." She stroked her stomach and closed her eyes.

"Mrs Khan" Salim spread his hands in a welcome gesture as she stepped into the hotel lobby. Zoya smiled at his greeting walking closer towards him. He stretched his hand forward; Zoya took it and gave it a good shake. "Welcome. Sorry I wasn't here yesterday to welcome you. Hope your room is well suited for you."

"It is. Thank you. How are you? Do send my regards to Mr Ahmed for the flowers. And for the wonderful hospitality. I know the rest of my stay here will be pleasant."

"It sure is." He winked. "Now are you ready for the meeting this evening, Mr Ahmed will be present. He is looking forward to seeing you."

"Yes, I am. Armaan has spoken to him regarding the contract I signed right?"

"Yes he has. He apologises for the delay." He put his hand forward for her to follow. She waved him off to show that it's okay. "Did you go shopping?" He asked. They both went inside the hotel caf and took a seat.

"No, I went to see a doctor. The food I ate last night did not settle well with my stomach." She took the bottle of water passed to her by Halim and sipped slowly. Halim went and sat down on the table behind them making sure she was in his sight. "I'm fine. Honestly." Salim didn't look convinced. "Doctor gave the all clear."

"Are you sure you want to continue with the meeting?"

"Yes. And that's Halim. My bodyguard slash friend. My husband couldn't join me so he sent a babysitter for me." She smiled answering the question on Salim's face.

"Like I said. Lucky woman. Your husband cares and obviously loves you a lot." He grinned waving towards the waiter. "You okay to eat something?"

"Starving. Something light though." She smiled. "And yes, very very lucky. I didn't get to ask last time, are you married?" He snorted.

"It'll be the day when a woman can tie me down with that sort of commitment." He winked. She understood his stance. They both placed the order and then got into a casual conversation. When her food arrived, she slowly took a bite cautiously not wanting to throw up in front of everyone here. She looked back at Halim who was enjoying his large, late breakfast despite feeding him her breakfast in the hotel room earlier. The man was huge and he definitely needed all the food he could get into his system.

"Salim?!" Zoya heard a voice, she and Salim both looked in the direction of the sound. Zoya choked on her food as the man with the voice came closer; Halim jumped up and was beside her within seconds comforting her and passing her water to drink. She was panting once the food went down her throat, she coughed a few times looking up. Her blurry eyes cleared to focus on the very man she has been praying to never come across in her lifetime.

"Mrs Khan" He acknowledged her before stretching his hand forward, "Zaheer Ahmed." He introduced himself but she didn't need it. She knew who he was. She dabbed her face with the napkin and shot to her feet. She stared at his outstretched hand, her heart suddenly racing inside her.

"Zaheer Ahmed." She murmured in shock trying to digest his presence. She knew something was familiar with the signature on the email, she had seen it on those court forms all those years back. What were the chances that this Zaheer Ahmed will turn out to be one related to the one in her past? Apparently 100% chance. Salim stood up sensing the tension building up between them both.

"Everything okay?" He nodded at Zaheer. Zaheer tore his gaze away from Zoya to Salim.

"Need you to speak to Joan." Zaheer spoke to Salim who nodded in understanding as to what was going on and left the table mouthing an apology towards Zoya who was too shocked to react.

"This is personal isn't it?" Zoya choked out, Halim noticed her discomfort.

"Let's go." He commanded, his fierce glare on Zaheer.

"Business is always personal Mrs Khan." Zaheer took Salim's seat and indicated for her to sit down. She placed her hand on Halim's forearm before taking a seat. Halim stood rooted in his spot, arms crossed and cold eyes fixed on the threat.
"Why do you look so worried?" He asked her calmly.

"What do you want Mr Ahmed?" Zoya questioned.

"I don't want anything Mrs Khan." He paused, something flickered in his eyes. "We are just doing business with one another from the last time I checked the contract." His voice did something to her. Was he serious? Has he really forgotten their past? His last words of revenge still rung in her ears. She never thought he would actually take revenge until now. Did his silence all these years mean that he was waiting, patiently, for the right time?

"I don't believe a word of that. From the last time we spoke, you didn't want to be sat in the same room as me, so doing business with me? Well that is not what I was expecting at all."

"Business is business Mrs Khan. Your husband is a famous businessman, I'm sure you understand. The past is in the past. We are living in the present. Your company offers a service that I want, and I took the chance to work with you. This is all about profit." He shrugged his shoulders. Halim didn't move beside her, but she could sense his discomfort. He wanted to throw her over his shoulder and take her miles away from this guy.

"I'm sorry I can't do this." Zoya got up and walked off.

"That isn't professional of you Mrs Khan, you signed a contract and now you're breaching the terms and conditions." He raised his voice slightly. She froze before slowly turning around.

"Please contact Armaan and revoke the contract. I'm sorry, I can't work with you. I do apologise, but I can't" Her voice was shaky.

"Are you sure you want to do that Mrs Khan? Are you sure your newly thriving business can handle such a knockback?" His voice was steady but she could hear the underlying threat.

"What do you mean?" She narrowed her eyebrows at him.

"Did you read every single clause in the contract before you signed it?" She could literally hear his smile even though his face was blank, devoid of any emotions. He didn't look smug but she knew he was taking immense pleasure in discomfort. "Come on, you're a business woman. This is careless. I want this alliance to work; it will profit both of our businesses. Think about it. I'll give you till tomorrow to decide then I will do whatever you want to do going forward." He got up. "I think you need to get over the past Mrs Khan." He nodded at Halim and then he was gone as quick as he came.

"Who the hell is he?" Halim guided her out of the cafeteria.

"Someone I didn't want to see after all these years." Zoya wanted to cry. Does she trust him? Was this all business or something more personal?

"Stay in here." Halim pointed a look at her once she settled on the bed.

"Let me speak to him first." Zoya stopped him from leaving her room.

"Sorry girl, I still need to update him. He'll have my ass for this if he finds out from anyone else." Before she could speak, he closed the door behind him. She fisted the duvet in her hands and closed her eyes. How does she speak to Asad about this? If she talks to Asad, she will have to explain regarding her past with Zaheer. If she does that, Asad will never accept Asim for Najma. She pressed her temples in frustration. She didn't know what to do. She grabbed her mobile from her purse and then dialled his number but the call didn't go through. She knew why but it didn't stop her from trying again and again. By the time she gave up dialling, tears streamed from her eyes. She steadied her breathing and dialled Asim's number who picked up after a few ring. The guilt for not telling Asad was weighing her down and then Asim/Najma's relationship was tearing her apart.

"Asim?" Zoya burst into a cry,

"Zoe, what's wrong? Hey, stop crying. Yo, who made you cry?" Asim growled protectively as he tried to hush her.

"Asim, I don't know what to do. He just... He..." She hiccupped.

"Who? What happened? Zoe, please calm down. Stop crying. What is wrong?"

"Zaheer." Zoya whispered softly, the phone went silent. She couldn't hear anything. She panicked. "Asim? Say something please."

"What about Zaheer?"

"He's here."

"Your new business partner on this new project?" He asked.

"Yes."

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Zoya cocooned herself with the duvet into a small ball as she lay there in the dark. She had switched her phone off and locked the doors. She hadn't let Halim inside the room after he left to speak to Asad. She didn't want to speak to anyone. She didn't want to face anyone. Not until she could clear her mind regarding this situation. Not unless she understood how to deal with this. Asim and Najma's relationship depended on this. Would Asad understand? She closed her eyes... Zareen.

"I've only ever loved Asim, Zoya."

Zareen's face flashed before her eyes, she remembered what she saw in the hospital that day. Zareen was dead. That was not something she could change, she tried. But she wasn't going to let it affect Asim all these years later, no her friend deserved happiness which is Najma. She sat up brushing her tears away with the back of her hands, her stomach growled violently. She gasped remembering she was pregnant; there was another life in there. Their baby was in there. How could she be so careless? She hadn't eaten the whole day. She took short panicked breaths before getting out of bed and turning the lights on. She grabbed her phone and turned it on. She winced seeing so many missed calls from Asad and various messages. She held the phone against her ears.

"Armaan??" Zoya walked towards the bathroom weakly.

"Zoe?"

"Why is Zaheer Ahmed wanting to do business with us?" She asked grabbing a toothbrush.

"Have you met him? How was the meeting?" Armaan asked.

"Zaheer Ahmed." Zoya held her gaze in the mirror. "Armaan." Her tone was stern.

"This project will be profitable for us-"

"Zaheer Ahmed. Zarine's brother." She heard his breathing go unsteady.

"Shit, Zarine's brother Zaheer. I didn't know, I swear. You never said anything." He seemed panicked. Zoya breathed out heavily, feeling defeated.

"He promised revenge."

"I know" He replied quickly.

"What clause in the contract is he talking about? Why is he asking me to re-consider revoking the contract?"

"This contract is major money Zoya. Major." He repeated. Zoya understood what he was saying, she started brushing her teeth listening to him going through the contract. She could hear the shuffling of his paperwork before he talked through each clause.

"I want to punch you in the face Armaan" Zoya dabbed her face with the towel walking out of the bathroom. "But I deserve one too." She sighed.

"What do you want to do? I'm on board with whatever decision you take. We can manage this." Arman tried to comfort her.

"No we can't Armaan and you know it. I aint letting anyone go. I don't want anyone to lose their job. We made a stupid decision. I'll deal with this. But you might have to manage it" Her hand went over her stomach, "I might need you to make a few trips to India. Anyways, I'll give you a text once I confirm our plan. Might need to conference call with you, Angie and Darren."

"Sure. I'm sorry Zoe. Take care."

"It's fine. Bye." She hung up and brushed her hand over her face. "Right, get a grip Zoya. You can do this. Girl, you were once a lawyer. You're a damn good fighter. And you will get through this." She grabbed a knee length dress with a pair of tights. Asad loved this dress. She glanced over at her phone longingly. She nibbled on her bottom lip tying her hair up into a pony tail. She brushed her nose pacing back and forth, her eyes on the phone. Giving up, she walked towards the door and opened it. She was surprised to find Halim in front of her; he must have been waiting outside the door all day.

"Everything okay? Girl, you worried me" He grabbed her shoulders examining her. "Boss is going to kill me. He's going to fly over here if you don't call him. I told him you were sleeping with.your.phone.off." He eyed her, she nodded in understanding.

"Did you tell him about this morning?" She asked.

"Yes and no." He held her stare, she groaned.

"What do you mean?"

"Talk him. He has been blowing up my phone. I told him you will call him when you wake up. You were tired. Food poisoning. I think you might need to video call him to convince him you're okay." He took a step back hearing her grumble.

"Do I look okay? Honestly."

"No, you don't. What's the deal with Zaheer Ahmed and you? I ran a check on him." Zoya's eyes widened. His eyes were blank, no emotions.

"And?" She squeaked.

"Let's get something to eat." He nodded towards the lift, Zoya nodded. She grabbed her purse and slipped into her black ballet pumps. "Asad will get hold of this information but I want to run it through with you."

"I need to speak to him." She looked over at him nervously.

"Let's get you inside the car." He guided her into the lift and then out of the hotel. "What are going to do about the contract?" He asked her once settling inside the car. She ran her fingers through her hair.

"Honestly?"

"Yes."

"I don't know. But then when I think about it, there is only one way to go about this. Work with him." She sighed.

"His record is clean. No criminal history, nothing dodgy." She could practically hear the but in his voice.

"Go on..."

"He has a sister..."

"Had." She corrected. He stopped in front of an Arabian restaurant. She smiled seeing the sign. He got out of the car and scanned the area with his skilful eyes before holding her door open. She carefully got out of the car and followed him inside the restaurant. Once settled and their food on the way, they both stared at one another.

"Okay, he had a sister? He has a sister." Halim started.

"He had a sister, Zarine. She was friends with me and Asim. She died a few years back. He blames Asim for her death."

"It was ruled as a suicide by the officials." He stated.

"Because it was. Worked damn hard to prove it too. Her brother was hell bent on putting Asim behind bars for her death. It was my second case, Zaheer made it a nightmare by hiring a kickass attorney. He dropped the case but before he left, the first and last time that I saw him, he said it wasn't over. Asim was going to pay. It has been years since then. I never thought he would come in front of me like this." She held her head. Halim remained silent.

"What's the story behind Asim and Zarine then?" He took a sip of his drink.

"No you answer me first. You said he has a sister. You never beat around the bush. What did you find?" She focused on his face trying to search for what he was hiding but he was damn good at his job. He only went soft on her when she needed him to.

"He has been travelling in and out of the country for the past eight months with a woman under the name Haya." He paused.

"You seem sure that isn't her real name." She shifted in her seat.

"It isn't. She is listed as his sister. Zaheer only has one sister."

"Zarine." She whispered. He nodded at her.

"Yes. And she required special seating arrangements for all of her flights." Zoya raised her brow.

"Okay. Why?"

"All of the flights were either to America or New Zealand. Their last trip was to New Zealand and it was for 3 months. So I did some further digging." He ignored her question; Zoya was taken aback by this soldier who managed to do so much research in the span of what, 12 hours without leaving her doorway. "He has properties all around the world but New Zealand was where he moved straight after the case was over. They have been visiting a specialist there for years."

"Right okay." She spoke confused.

"They were in Bhopal just over four months back" Zoya sucked in a breath, "They headed out of the country that same week and got back last month." Zoya was shaking her head.

"Zarine."

"Zarine is alive Zoya."

"How is that even possible?" Zoya questioned in disbelief, tears flowing from her eyes. "I thought I saw her that day at the hospital. It was her, it has to be her."

"Not going to lie to you, you probably did. She's alive. I'm going to look further into this. I need you to tell me everything that happened. But before you do, does boss know about this?"

"No." She looked down at her drink.

"Think you need to tell him." He told her.

"I want to... but Asim and Najma." She looked into his eyes with her teary ones.

"Boss and your relationship is more important. If you're protecting Asim for good reason, he will understand. Now" He watched the waiter place the food in front of them. He waited for her to savour her food to see if it was okay or she was going to puke. "Tell me what happened. And then we're going to ring boss and you are going to tell him everything."

"Okay." She replied timidly.

"I've sent him a text. He's okay for now, but girl you gotta find your voice or he's going to climb through that phone." He joked, Zoya smiled at his joke. She steadied her racing heart before telling Halim everything. If anyone could help her or protect her if there was real danger, it was Halim. How was she going to convince Asad to give Asim a chance and understand why she hid it from him? Damn Zoya, what a mess you got yourself into. Asad would have understood. Would he be angry at her for hiding the truth from him? For trying to fix Asim and Najma's relationship? She didn't know what she was doing. "Hey hey, will you stop stressing, not good for you in your condition." She looked up at him with a raised eyebrow. "I'm your bodyguard Zoya, I know everything."

"You open your mouth to anyone, I am going to punch your face."

"I am yet to see your previous threats play out." He teased.

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"Hey" Zoya whispered into the phone softly.

"Zoya." Asad clipped out. Oh boy, he was pissed. Zoya gulped taking in his harsh breathing.

"I'm fine."

"What were you thinking? You know how worried I've been? How can you be so careless?" He threw question after question, he was trying to keep his voice under control not to scare her. But he was finding it difficult. "I was so close to jumping on the next flight to you. You know how I am about not hearing from you, the wedding-"

"I'm sorry." She cried into the phone.

"Hey hey shhh, I'm sorry. Zoya don't cry." Zoya sobbed loudly into the phone while Asad tried to soothe her, she sniffed, her breathing unsteady. "Zoya, I'm sorry. I was just worried, you said you weren't well."

"I know, it's my fault. I'm sorry." She spoke in between breaths.

"Listen to me, grab your laptop."

"No" She replied stubbornly.

"Why?" He asked surprised.

"Because I look a mess." She whined. Asad chuckled before urging her to grab her laptop. Halim brought the laptop over to her before passing her medicine and making her take the tablets with a glass of water.

"I'll be outside." He mouthed pointing towards the door.

"Thanks Halim." Zoya smiled before turning the laptop on.

"Warming up to Halim now?" Asad asked.

"Thanks for sending him. I feel safer with him around. Not as safe as being around you. I miss you so damn much." She stroked his smiling face as it popped up on the screen. "Gosh, your face." She stroked her fingers over her laptop screen putting the phone down. He stroked her face on the other side.

"I miss you." He sighed raking his hair. "I feel so anxious. I should be there with you."

"I know what you mean, I need you here with me." She whispered softly. "Asad, I need to talk to you."

"So do I." He told her, Zoya shifted uncomfortably. She fidgeted.

"What is it?"

"We've had another proposal for Tamater." He told Zoya.

"WHAT?" Her eyes widened.

"Listen to me we-"

"ZOYA!" Her eyes snapped up at the open door to find Asim standing there. Her eyes moved from him to Asad's confused face.

"What the hell is Asim doing there?" Asad questioned. Zoya fell back against her bed tiredly.

"Is that Asad?" Asim nodded towards the laptop, Zoya just blinked at him. He stepped back out of the door and closed it.

"I need to talk to you Asad, I can't take this anymore." Zoya spoke defeated.

"What's wrong" He reached forward and pulled the laptop closer. Zoya tried to take comfort in being closer to him in that way.

"I need you here." She closed her eyes pressing out her tears.

"I'm on the next flight out." Asad made a snap decision. Zoya opened her eyes and shook her head.

"No, I'm coming to you first thing. I have one more meeting and then I'm coming to you." She sighed.

"What's wrong?" He asked her again, concern etched on his face. He hates seeing her in pain.

"I have so much to tell you Asad. But I want to tell you face to face. So much." She tilted her head touching his face. Don't be angry with me.

"Okay." Asad stared at her silently trying to figure out what was wrong. He knew she was hiding something for a while, was that bugging her? Was she okay? Was she in trouble?

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"Where is he?" Zoya squared her shoulders and entered the boardroom to find only Salim sitting in it. She was dressed in blank pencil skirt with a white blouse neatly tucked inside her skirt. She completed her look with a black blazer. She needed to dress smart to hold herself together. She convinced Asim to stay back in his room.

"He had to fly out." Salim got up and joined her, his eyes trailing over her bulky bodyguard near the door, sneering at him.

"Are you kidding me?" Zoya mocked a laugh.

"He sends his apologies. He also wanted me to ask you what your decision was regarding this project." He looked uncomfortable under Zoya's fierce glare.

"I'm still on for this project. I'll be in Bhopal if you need anything further from me. Armaan will be handling everything going forward." Zoya confirmed, turning on her heels and walked out with Halim close on her heels.

"The car is ready." Halim confirmed, Zoya nodded at him allowing him to guide her into the lift and then into the car. Asim was already inside waiting for her.

"What did you decide?" He inquired once the car set off.

"It's still on." She replied looking out of the window. She had to face Asad now but she had a bad feeling everything wasn't going to go how she planned.

She looked up at Khan Villa exiting the car. She entered through the open door and froze; her eyes fell on Zaheer sat on the opposite sofa to Asad fuming on the other side. Her mouth went dry, her knees betrayed her. Asad shot off his feet in speed like lightening once he noticed them, he whizzed past her and grabbed Asim by the collar. Najma cried on the other side of the room, she met her teary eyes. Asim didn't tell Najma anything?

"Asad, listen to me..." Zoya started unsure,

"Not.a.word." He growled, grinding his teeth. She watched his jaw clench, his eyes focused on Asim's distraught face. "You wanted to marry my sister?"

"Asad, it isn't his fault." Zoya defended him, dropping her bag. "Zaheer's sister-" Asad let go of him and turned to face Zoya.

"Why didn't you tell me?" He yelled in frustration, Zoya flinched back.

"Listen, it isn't her fault." Asim came forward, Asad pushed her behind him.

"I'm talking to my wife." Asad warned Asim back, Zoya looked over at Zaheer who stood on his feet with a smirk on his face.

"Is this your supposed revenge?" Zoya snapped. "Why don't you tell him the truth? Zarine isn't dead is she? She's alive and you made us think she died." Zaheer's eyes widened in shock but it was for a split second before his face went as blank as a mask.

"Zarine is dead. Because of him." Zaheer sneered at Asim, "You're still defending him."

"She tried to commit suicide. How is that Asim's fault?" Zoya barked, "Your sister was crazy." Zaheer stepped forward, Asad's eyes dared for him to take a step towards his wife.

"You're insulting my sister. I would be very careful Mrs Khan." Zaheer spoke in a calm voice. Asad growled.

"Watch it!" Asad warned Zaheer.

"Your sister was mentally ill Zaheer. I never led her on. I didn't know she was in love with me. I saw her as a friend." Asim spoke defensively.

"There was nothing wrong with my sister!" Zaheer roared prowling towards Asim. Asad and Halim tried to get in between them to stop the fight. Dilshad's voice brought everyone to a standstill.

"Zoyaaa!" Asad spun around to find Zoya on the floor, unconscious.

"Shit" Halim cursed meeting Asad's wide eyes as he knelt on the floor to pick up his wife with shaky hands, the fear in Asad's eyes did something to the soldier's heart.

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Posted: 9 years ago
Omg
I was reading chapter 35 just yesterday
Omg
😲
Yay
Zoya is pregnant
f**kin Zaheer
Asim?
I thought it was Asad
Phew
God Bless
So Zarine is Haya, who is a psychopath
Damn
Shit just got real
I love it!!!
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Writer - ExoticDisaster | Graphicer - Oh_nakhrewaali | Theme - Bag Unfolding Yesterday Zoya coughed, pulling the scarf higher over her nose and...

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Posted by: missFiesty_69

5 months ago

AsYa OS - Mixed messages, Matched Hearts. AsYa OS - Mixed messages, Matched Hearts.

This is one of the entries I had submitted for Valentine's day contest - A Bag full of love. cover : oh_nakhrewaali | writer : missFiesty_69 |...

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Posted by: missFiesty_69

5 months ago

AsYa OS - Love, Lies and a Spilled Latte AsYa OS - Love, Lies and a Spilled Latte

This is one of the entries I had submitted for Valentine's Day contest - A bag full of love . cover : ExoticDisaster aka Shiri | writer :...

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