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Aashiqui
Suppose that today is Asad and Zoya's wedding day. Asad is still confused about his decision. To which will he listen? His head or his heart? He is not ready to give up Zoya but he doesn't want to spoil Zoya's life like his father had spoiled his mother's. Yes, he has no faith on himself. He has always been worrying about hurting Zoya. He cannot accept the marriage, nor can decline. Then what will be Asad and Zoya's future????
Let's share my thoughts with you all through the OS…
In the morning:
In Asad's room
Asad is still in deep thought about his and Zoya's marriage. Ammi is not ready to listen to the fact that he's not ready for it now. Also the doctor has strictly forbid giving her any kind of stress.
At that moment Asad's phone rings. It is from an unknown number. He picks it up and tried to listen what the person from the other side says. It seems like a female voice uttering incoherent words. Still he tries to make it out but suddenly the phone cuts. He thinks who it could be. May be a wrong number or a cross connection. He dismisses the matter from his mind.
Asad: Please help me god. What should I do now? I myself want to marry Zoya but I am feared of hurting her. After all I'm carrying the genes of Zanab Rashid Ahmed Khan. What if I will follow the path shown by him? Zoya will not be able to bear it. She has already lost her parents, the most valuable thing in the world. I know that she has also special feelings for me. That's why I don't want to marry her. I know that I can give nothing but pain to her. On the other hand Ammi has chosen Zoya as her daughter in law. I can't disrespect her decision too. Allah, please do something, please make me able to sort the problem out.
At that moment Dilshad enters his room.
Dilshad: What's this Asad? You are still not ready to go to the wedding hall? I think you are the groom, right? But you are taking time even more than the bride to dress up in a normal look today.
Asad: Is she ready?
Dilshad: Yes, of course. She is ready with her red sharara. And Asad, can you remember the Dupatta that Zoya wore a few days ago? I had bought it for my daughter in law and it is complementing her sharara perfectly. And remember the jewelries I showed you once? Asad, Asad…what are you thinking? Asad?
Asad is sinking in his thoughts. As his Ammi describing Zoya's dressing, he can imagine his Zoya in this red Sharara, with a ghunghat on her head; a beautiful Mangtika, just aside her left ear. Her naughty hairs are annoying her by flying here and there. Her hands full with stone studded bangles and the diamonds of her necklace are twinkling as her eyes always do. She is looking exactly as she looked in their first meeting. She is slowly coming towards him and asks how she is looking?
"Gorgeous!" He utters.
She understands that her son was imagining Zoya at then.
Dilshad: Asad thanks for the complement. But get ready now. And spare me for lying you. Zoya is not ready till now. Actually it is just the morning and we have planned to dress up her in the ceremony hall so that her makeup can stay fine.
Asad come back to the reality and is shy about his thoughts.
Asad: I'm getting ready in five minutes Ammi. Don't be tensed. Is Tamatar and Tannu ready?
Dilshad: Yes they are. Zoya's Aapi and Jiju is also waiting for you. Come soon. Now let me look for Zoya for the Nazar uttaranewala rasam.
Asad opens his cupboard and take out the black sherwani that his is going to wear tonight. "Will I be able to do justice with it?" He mutters…
In the drawing-room:
Zoya's Aapi: Dilshad Aapa, can you please tell where Zoya is?
Dilshad[Shocked]: Zoya? I thought that she's with you. Then where is she?
Zoya's Aapi: Aapa, don't get worried. I think we should check her room once.
Dilshad: right.
But when they reached her room, it was empty.
' "Zoya'', "Zoya", where are you?' Screams Dilshad and Zoya's Aapi. But there is no sign of her. Zoya's Aapi worries if she had not ran away again from her marriage.
Zoya's Aapi: Ya Allah, what's wrong with the girl? Why is she committing such suicidal steps again and again?
Dilshad: I hope that she's around us. Sister, please don't worry, she must be in the bathroom or somewhere else in the house.
But, Alas. She is missing.
Dilshad asks Nazma and Tanvir about Zoya.
Tanvir remembers the previous night when Zoya asked her to suggest any way to stop the wedding as she wanted to see Asad happy.
The previous night:
Tanvir: Zoya, I think you should ran away from it and it will be the most effective idea to stop it.
Zoya: But Tanvir, will it be alright? Mr. Khan will be very angry with me.
Tanvir: You don't worry Zoya, I'll make understand Jammy.
Zoya: Okay but then I need a place to hide. Can you refer me a place?
Tanvir: Oh, sure Zoya. In the morning I'll give you an address where you can hide for 1 day or 2.
Zoya: Oh thanks Tanvir. You don't know what you have done for me. Now I'm feeling sleepy. Let's meet in the morning. Okay?
Tanvir: Okay Zoya. Good night.
Zoya went back to her room and Tanvir called up someone…..
At present:
Tanvir: Yes Khala she told me about it last night but I'd forbid her strictly for it. How can she be so irresponsible?
At that moment Asad appears there.
Asad: What happened Ammi? Is everything okay?
Dilshad[Is about to cry]: No Asad. Zoya is missing.
Asad: What??? How can Miss Farooqi be so irresponsible?
Dilshad: Don't blame that innocent Asad. I know that it's your idea. As you wanted to stop the wedding, you told her to run away from the house!!! How could you? Can't you respect your Ammi's only one decision about your life? Oh wait, You are an adult now. So I don't have any right to decide anything of your life.
Asad: Ammi, why are you taking this differently? Why would I tell Zoya to run away? Even I'm surprised that Miss Farooqi has committed such foolish act. She had told me before about it but I forbade her. She never listens to me.
Dilshad: And you will never understand her Asad. If she has really ran away to stop the wedding, she has done it only for you. She knew that you don't want to marry her. But she loves you unconditionally. So she has sacrificed her love for you Asad. I think you have lost someone who loves you the most.
Asad: Trust me Ammi. I had decided to marry her in front of you. Otherwise why would I put the engagement ring to her finger?
Dilshad: I know nothing Asad. Its your fault and you are to repay it.
Asad: Okay Ammi, I'll find out Zoya at any cost, before the Muhrat.
He madly tries Zoya's number but each time he gets no answer. Asad's anger is now grabbing his head. At that moment his phone rings again and he found that it is the same number and a lady is trying to say something incoherently. Due to anger he cut the phone.
Asad: Aapi, does she know someone else in Bhopal?
Zoya's Aapi: No Asad. She is completely blank about Bhopal.
Asad: Then where should I find her?
By the time the landline set rings loudly. Dilshad picks it up.
Dilshad: Hello, whose there?
Again a lady tries to explain something incoherently. But in between Dilshad makes out the word "Phuphi, save me"
Dilshad: Zoya!!!! Where are you beta? Tell me? What happened?
Asad: Miss Farooqui? What is she saying? Where is she?
Dilshad: Let me ask her. Zoya where are you?? Tell me. And why your voice is trembling? Are you alright.
Zoya: Phuphi save me. I'm dying.
Dilshad: Ya allah, where are you?
Zoya: I..I…
The call cuts.
Dilshad: Asad please save Zoya. She says that she's dying.
In the moment Asad feels like his breaths has stopped. He can't imagine himself without Zoya. He taking the keys of his car runs toward the door. Zoya's aapi faints in panic. Her jiju tries to control her. Nazma is praying to allah for Zoya. Tanvir again becomes busy with her phone.
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In Tanvir's room:
Tanvir: Have you guys not beaten her enough so she can die?
From the other side: Yes we have. And Insallah she must have died now.
Tanvir: Stupid guys. You can't do a single thing rightly! If she is dead then is her spirit calling Asad?
From the other side: What! she is making calls? then my another phone must be forgot there by me. You please take care about the phone madam.You don't worry madam, we can assure about her death.
Tanvir: Good for you. And yes, you will be paid after I'll see Zoya's dead body. Understand??
From the other side: As you wish.
Dilshad overhears the whole conversation and understands Tanvir's real face. But she keeps mum as she wants to keep Zoya safe.
In a graveyard:
After trying a lot Asad contact one of his friends, who are in police and instructed to trace the number from where Zoya called him. After about half an hour the friend gave him the address of the graveyard. Now Asad is finally here.
Asad: Zoya….Zoya….Where are you??? Can you hear me??
None answers. Asad fears if Zoya is alright or not. In between he remembers his ammi's sayings. He realized how much love for him is possessed by Zoya.
Asad: Zoya, please come back to me. I promise, this time I'm not going to lose you. I'll not hurt you more Zoya. Please come back to me. I can't even breathe without you.
A few drops of tears rains down from his eyes. He starts to find her madly in each and every corner of it. He screams again and again loudly,"Zoya".
At last he finds her lying by the heap of rotten flowers and clothes. Her clothes are wet with blood and mud. At first it seemed that she's dead but then Asad checked her heartbeats and it proves that she is still alive. Without wasting a single moment Asad takes to the nearby superspeciality Nursing Home and informed his family members about all these incidents.
In the Nursing Home:
Doctor: Mr. Khan, I'm very sorry to say that she is in coma right now and the chance of her survival is very few. Now only Allah can save the girl. We are trying to give our best.
Asad: Doctor, please keep trying. She has to live.
Doctor: Mr. Khan we are planning to do a surgery but a bond is to be signed for that purpose.
Asad: Sure doctor. Give it to me.
Doctor: Only her family members can sign it. Are you one of them?
Asad: She is my wife, doctor. [he says without hesitation]
Doctor: Oh, then you can certainly do it.
Asad signs the papers and Zoya's surgery starts. In between Dilshad, Nazma, zoya's Aapi and Jiju arrive there.
Dilshad: Asad, how is she?
Asad can't answer because his voice is chocked with sobs. He walks away from all and comes to a small corner and let his tears run. He remembers and regrets each and every pain & hatred he showed toward her. He regrets that he could not express his love for Zoya. He regrets that he declined to marry her.
Asad: Ya allah, you have given me many pains but don't give this one. I can't bear her pain, her tears, and her sufferings. The thought of losing her is killing me each second. I'm responsible for everything, so if you want to punish someone, punish me. She is innocent allah. She's the one who has always stayed with and cared for me and my family. I just want a chance to regain her and this time, I promise that I'll listen to my heart.
Dilshad hears everything from behind and then she tries to console Asad.
Dilshad: Don't worry beta, Allah is with us, so Zoya will be with us soon.
Asad: Ammi…..Ammi…I'm..
Dilshad: You need not to say anything Asad. A mother can read her child's mind. Now it's the time for pray for Zoya. Nazma also joins them in it.
After about 10 hours:
Zoya's surgery has been done successfully but she is still unconscious. Asad, Dinshad, Nazma, and Zoya Aapi and Jiju are now relieved a bit. Asad finds that Tanvir has not come to nursing home.
Asad: Ammi, where is Tannu?
Dilshad: She has not come here.
Asad: But why Ammi?
Dilshad: Do you want to see back the person who is responsible for Zoya's such situation?
Asad: What are you saying Ammi?
Dilshad: I'm saying the truth. If you don't believe me then see the video clip that I'd made in my phone. After getting your call I'd thrown her out from my house.
Asad becomes shocked seeing Tanvir's real face. He gritted his teeth and calls the police to lodge a complaint against Tanvir.
In between the nurse comes and says that Zoya's consciousness has come back a few minutes ago. The family members can meet the patient one by one.
Zoya's Aapi, jiju, Dilshad, Nazma met Zoya. At last it is Asad's term to meet his love.
Asad enters Zoya's cabin slowly. He finds her wearing a white patient's gown; her hands and head are bandaged. Her eyes are closed loosely. He quietly calls her,
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Asad: Miss Farooqui…
Zoya doesn't answer.
Asad: Miss Farooqui…
Zoya now tightly closes her eyes as if she's in deep sleep.
Asad can't tolerate the ignorance. How could she ignore me like this? So this time he calls her a bit loudly,
Asad: Zoya…can't you hear me?
Zoya: umm, please continue Mr. Khan. Can't you see my condition?
Asad:[again quiet] ye..Yes Miss Farooqui, I'm sorry. Actually I thought…
Zoya: What Mr. Khan? What did you think?
Asad: Forget it.
Zoya: Can you please explain Mr. Khan the reason of being emotionally challenged? Why don't you express yourself to others?
Asad: Miss Farooqui, this is not the right time for discussing all these. I think you should not talk too much in this situation. It will harm your health.
Zoya: Mr. Khan…don't you think that you are doing overacting as my husband? I'm not that kind of girl who only node her head to her husband's every order, May the husband be real or fake.
Asad: Excuse me…what are you saying?? Do you need a mental check-up too??
Zoya: Oh really? Then who has signed the bond as my husband?? Do I know any other Akdu Ahmed Khan?
Asad:[stammers] What are you talking about Miss Farooqui?
Zoya: Don't pretend to be innocent. The nurse told me everything. And you know what was she saying about you?? It seems so fuuny…
Asad: What is so funny about me Miss Farooqui?? Make it clear. And yes I signed the bond by faking because I don't want your surgery to be delayed.
Zoya: Oh really Mr.Khan, why don't you confess that you were afraid of losing me?
Asad: I don't know what you are talking about.
Zoya: Allah mian, what's wrong with this emotionally challenged person. Look, Phuphi has already told me what you were doing when I was in danger.
Asad[becomes shy]: Miss Farooqui, I think you need to sleep now.
Zoya: Please Mr. Khan, I want to listen it from you once. I know that you would be hurt the most if I died today. But why Mr. Khan, why? When I can neither stand your thought, nor your terms and conditions of living, why do you matter so much to me? The same is applicable for you too. When you name me "Mushibat", then why do you want the "Mushibat" to live? Why? "Mushibat" should be driven away, right? Then why do you insist in keeping me in India? Is it only your kindness? Or is there something greater than kindness between you and me.
Asad: Miss Farooqui, it is not needed that every question has an answer.
Zoya: And every answer should be given consulting one's head Mr. Khan. Sometimes you need to consult your heart too.
Asad: Miss Farooqui..
In between the nurse enters.
Nurse: Madam, it's been late enough, you should take your medicines and fall asleep.
Zoya: I'll take five more minutes; can you please leave us alone?
Nurse leaves the room.
Zoya:[breathes long] Okay, so I have to be straight forward and shameless today. I think I've known you better than anyone. You are shyer than even the bride.
Asad: What?
Zoya: Aaha, let me come to the point. [She takes a long breathe again] Mr. Khan, I've fallen in love with you, so will you marry me?
Asad astonishes with her spontaneous confession of love.
Asad: Mi..Miss Farooqui!!!
Zoya: Mr. Khan, I want your answer in only "yes" or "no". "Kya aapko yeh rishta "Qubool Hai"?"
Asad: I don't know..
Zoya: Mr. Khan if you'll not answer this time, I'll go back to US as soon as possible. You need not to keep my health condition in mind. Just say what you have in your mind for me. Don't worry Mr. Khan, I'm strong enough to hear the truth which can be bitter to me. Just tell me, "Kya aapko meri pyar Qubool Hai?"
Asad thinks that he should not spoil the chance that god has given to him. So this time he doesn't waste much time. He remembers his allah once and go on…
Asad: Zoya I don't know what to answer you. I've been feeling something special for you for a long time. But I was afraid that what if I hurt you like my abbu had hurt my ammi. Trust me Zoya, whatever I've done to make you stay in India, was for myself. I can't even breathe without you. Each time I tried to curb my feelings, it has grown a lot more than the previous. What to say Zoya, I think you are smart enough to understand that "Yeh pyar mujhe Qubool Hai, Qubool Hai, Qubool Hai."
[Just that moment the clock struck nine thirty when the muhrat of their wedding ends.]
~~~The End~~~
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