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Chapter 8

'Roads were made for journeys. Not destinations'

Asad and Zoya boarded the train bidding Haider good bye and both of the friends exchanged a quick hug too thus solving their fight.

Zoya felt awkward as soon as she settled in as she felt she behaved like a brat when he only tried to help her.

"Woh sorry and thanks. She began as the train picked up pace.

Asad gave a confused look and said "I helped you for my own sake as your fans who happened to be my sisters and brother won't spare me otherwise but sorry?

Zoya smiled at his words, as she already knew about his love for his family.

She cleared his confusion stating "mm...that I behaved rudely earlier. I was just being unreasonable I know.

Asad's thoughtful look made her doubt her words and then he continued

"It's okay I understand you are independent and this might have affected your self-respect but trust me I didn't feel it as big as you guys are portraying it.

"And also by agreeing to this you gave your friend a big relief as I could easily see how worried he was for you when you both were fighting. O sorry if I crossed my limit but you see being a brother I understand his concerns for you too.

Asad clarified his state.

"I know him but at times I feel he goes over protective. I very well know he won't ever let me leave in a cab but still I fought over it. That is how our friendship works.Zoya shared her side with a sigh at the end. "Weird right? she questioned sheepishly.

Asad agreed "Kind of but every friendship is weird in its own way I guess. Take our case for example.

"Our case? Zoya was totally confused here.

Asad chided himself mentally but continued "Yes we both, we were plane buddies and now we became train buddies and in future we will have to work together too.

"Plane and train buddies..that's are quite some terms Zoya spoke even though she didn't feel any discomfort with their friendship'.

Asad gave a sheepish look but remained silent.

He was not of the kind to flirt or even make unnecessary conversation with females who are not in his closest circle but today he spoke with this weird girl without much hesitance. He is little surprised with his actions but he know the reason behind his actions has a lot do with the few conversations he had with his family about this girl as all of them are much impressed with her.

He does not even belong to silent types once he got over with his initial inhibitions. So today when he saw both Haider and Zoya fighting there he did not find it inappropriate to intrude in even though he had very brief encounters with them. He also came to know how well his sisters bonded with Zoya in their last encounter.

And now he even tagged them as friends but it didn't feel much wrong yet they were not exactly friends. They are just familiar strangers in a sense which made the tag of friendship a little weird. Not as weird as her anyway.'

In her mind, Zoya was just comparing this person in front of her with the powerful AAK whom she came to know through media but the differences were many.

Both of them were lost in their thoughts staring out of the window as they sat opposite to one another in the side seat.

Even if they don't notice but this journey towards their destination is somehow helping them in finding a way to their real destination. It may be too early for them to realise this but they did realise the common factor among their both journeys together.

"Again Mumbai Both exclaimed together in their composed voices yet there was some kind of excitement in them.

They glanced at each other and chuckled at their timing.

"For Another meeting.Asad spoke this time.

"And we are no more the same strangers too. Atleast we are introduced officially! Asad continued trying to make the conversation less awkward after his last tongue-slip.

"Yes that is right, Mr.Khan Zoya agreed, she thought to try her best in participating in the conversation.

"This time you have no book with you ? Asad questioned remembering their first meeting.

"I am not in a mood to read now so thought to enjoy the view outside.

"Nature - lover? He observed the greenery outside.

"I am. But I love to observe things around in general. Anyway I guess all of us have to observe the beauty of nature before we might lose it. Zoya shared her thoughts.

"Don't think much negative, nature would evolve itself without losing its essence.

"It doesn't matter when the humans are already over-exploiting.

Zoya gazed out with a soft expression and continued, "I am not against development or anything but we have to adopt development techniques without harming nature before it's too late.

"I understand your thoughts and I am sure soon something of that sort would come up. Asad assured.

"Now can we talk about tomorrow's meeting? Zoya enquired.

"Definitely! Also you are far from a business woman when you speak like that.

Zoya gave him a shy smile.

"Actually I planned to head this project myself from my company as I don't want to take any chance. Zoya paused seeing Asad's smile.

"Same here! I am gonna head this from our side. Guess we will be seeing a lot of each other from now on.

Zoya smiled.

"We will! And she resumed her talk "Also I don't want to lose a chance to work alongside Khans.

Asad smiled hearing her words, "Even I am glad with this association for the project. He knew she was being honest.

He once again glanced at the girl who was again lost in the scenery outside before a call from his office interrupted.

Asad was lost in his thoughts after the phone call ended when Zoya asked him something.

"Huh? He didn't listen to her question.

"Is everything okay? You seemed worried. Zoya repeated her query.

"Yes, it is. Just office and stuff you see.

Zoya gave him an understanding nod as she very well know the tensions one has to undergo to maintain such a huge business.

She diverted her attention to check her emails in her phone as she decided to give her past time a break.

"Miss Farooqui, what about your return ticket?Asad asked all of a sudden.

Receiving Zoya's confused glance he clarified,

"I was just asking whether it is confirmed or not?

"I am returning in flight and it is confirmed thankfully! Zoya answered with a smile.

"O.. I am also returning in flight and so maybe another journey together. Asad spoke up to which he received a polite smile in return.

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After noticing Asad for a while,

"Are not you wasting a lot of time for a businessman? Zoya asked even though she knew how blunt her question seemed.

Even though she might be an introvert and all but at times she did speak her mind and this has to be one of those rare occasions. Also she didn't like to back out from questioning someone as otherwise she would not be able to quench her curiosity.

Asad was baffled with her sudden question but there was an amusement too in his face.

"I am quite a workaholic but I didn't like to carry my work everywhere I go. These journeys during business trips are my escape from the business other than of course the family time.

Asad noticed Zoya was kind of embarrassed after the question left her mouth.

"And I guess this is the first time someone asked me such a question. He said in a teasing voice.

"Relax it is all okay and amusing too. Asad told as he realized Zoya really started to feel uncomfortable.

"And I guess I could ask you the same question, aren't you wasting your time?

Asad asked raising his eyebrow.

"I already took off for this week since Humeira has just arrived and so I am having a much needed break in Haider's sense. Zoya replied shaking her head by the last part.

Asad smiled at her words.

"You are not that silent as the media portrays. He concluded.

Zoya was surprised listening to Asad as she realized Asad quite well know her through media.

"Even you are not that intimidating..right?!

Asad nodded his head at her.

"Anyway I guess you are the first one to say that I am not silent in a very long time.

"Hey..I said you are not that' silent but still you are somewhat.

He emphasised on that' while speaking.

Zoya shook her head at this playful side of AAK. She is somewhat seeing a new side of him which was even rarely spoken of.

She got back to her emails again and he was lost in his business thoughts.

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It was just 3 hours since they boarded and they have nearly 10 more hours to spend before reaching Mumbai.

Zoya was mentally planning her days ahead in Mumbai and also her ideas for the project which she was going to discuss with the team and her gaze is unfocused.

"Did you have your breakfast? Asad asked as he uncovered a pack of snacks which was prepared for him by his loving mother and aunt.

"Yes! She exclaimed.

"Oky..I guess you could add with whom you had or something to make this conversation easy..

Zoya understood his efforts and spoke up with a smile..

"I had it with uncle and Haider.

"Good.. try to answer like this you will be able to make the conversation less boring..

"Are you giving me tips on how to carry a conversation?

"Of course I am! You seem too uptight and silent and I am sure my tips could help you.Asad replied trying to keep a straight face but he failed to control the grin on his face for longer.

Zoya laughed at his antics even though he is the great AAK and she is the Zoya Farooqui it didn't matter her then as she realised he really wanted her to comfortable. I was actually rare for Zoya o laugh in a new company. It was always Haider and Humeira who could pull off some crazy antics for her laughter and this time it was neither of them. She already respected and admired the man sitting opposite to her but now seeing his gestures she couldn't help but wonder about this weird' friendship of them.

She was whole-heartedly laughing and definitely this was Asad's first time to witness that scene and so he stared at her amused with a small satisfied smile taking the place of his boyish grin.

Realizing Asad's gaze on herself she paused her laughing session but the smile continued to rule her lips.

"Now will you tell me whether you were laughing at me?Asad asked feigning a frown.

"Why will I laugh at you? Even you are smiling so I am laughing with you as I took the liberty to take your grin as laughing. Zoya replied innocently.

"Look you are improving already.Asad commented to which Zoya just shook her head at this.

"Okay, do you want some snacks? Asad asked her glanzing towards the snack in his hand.

Zoya was going to politely refuse him as she was never close to anyone other than her family and so she didn't find it much appealing to accept the food.

But then she thought about his earlier words and she did something totally out of her character as she said "Sure! Why not!

Asad gave her a smile of appreciation and extended the box so that she could take from it.

And later on they were lost in their own world of business as they sat discussing about the upcoming project.

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