Asad is Asad, a man who doesnt givenin to emotions, except in extreem and life theathing situations. like when he run around like a lunitic when he thinks Zoya is hurt. one could see he was strugling with the feelings he has for Zoya. feelings he is unable to even tell her. how on earth is he going to tell these feelings he has to even a friend he met after many years.
in front of others Asad may pretend indefirance towards Zoya. but his concern for her is there in his eyes, and the irriatation is quite apprent when zoya gives him the cold shoulder. on can see he hates it when Zoya avoids or ignore him.
the manner in which Asad looks at Zoya its very clear he loves her, and the feelings run deep and strong. he doesnt look at Tanveer in the same way. he looks at Tanveer like she's his sister.
i hope Asad notices Zoya distancing herself for him, and does something about it.
and as for the intro, being distant and aloof with Zoya in front of others is a defence machanism, to hide his true feelings.
besides they call each other, Mr.Khan, and Miss Farooki. what sort of friends address each other that way. the should start adressing eachother by their first names Zoya, Asad then it would be easy to tell people that they are at least friends and at most in love with eachother.😆😆😆