An ASYA SS : {A New Beginning}

He walked to the diwan and stood there as Zoya looked up at him. Both of them held each other only through their gaze, a gaze that spoke of relief, a gaze that spoke of gratitude, a gaze that spoke of love, a gaze that spoke of promise. Neither of them said anything. Asad moved a bit closer and held out his hand to her. She took his hand, got off the diwan and walked into his waiting arms. They both held each other tightly. At last they could put all the misery of past few months behind and start their new life together.

Asad drew back a bit while still holding her with one arm and lifted her chin to meet her eyes. "Zoya, aap janti hai ke mei aap se kuch kehna chahta hoon. yeh baat mujhe aapse bahut pehle bataa deni chahiye thi, tau shaayad...His eyes clouded at the memory of all the hurt and pain he had causesd Zoya in these past months. Zoya covered his mouth with her hand. She drew him to the diwan and made him sit, sitting beside him holding his hand in both of hers. " Mr.Khan, aap ke na kehne per bhi jo baat aap kehna chah rahe the, mujhe uss baat ka ehsas tha. Per phir bhi maine aap per bharosa nahi kiya. Khair chhodiye. Hum iss bare mei aaj ke baad kabhi baat nahi karenge...Promise? " "I promise",said Asad. Zoya lifted his hand and brought it to her lips laying a gentle kiss on it, as if it was the most natural thing to do. Asad brought his free hand to her face and lifted it bringing his lips closer. She closed her eyes waiting for her first kiss. Asad brought his mouth on hers and kissed her tenderly, afraid of the storm of emotions raging inside him. She opened up for him inviting him, afraid of her own passion that threatened to boil over. Asad looked up breaking away from the kiss gently. He held her face in his hands, looking into depths of her soul. "I love you, Mrs. Zoya Asad Khan. I love you with every fibre of my being. I have loved you from the moment I saw you at the dargah all those months ago. I am sorry it took me so long to realize it and longer still to tell you. But I want you to know you have come to mean so much to me, I can't imagine my life without you. Mei aap se behad mohhabat karta hoon". Saying this he engulfed her in his arms again, holding her, kissing her. Zoya thought she was in heaven.

After what seemed like eternity, Zoya looked up " Mr. Khan mein.." This time Asad covered her mouth with his hand. " I think you should stop calling me Mr.khan. Don't you think? My name is Asad... Say it".

" Mr.Khan mein.." Zoya started to protest. Asad brought his hands to her shoulder and shook her " Asad! Try it!" zoya felt shy all of a sudden "A..As...Asad, I need to tell you something too". "I love you,Asad". Asad drew a long breath. "Without you, I cease to exist. I had come to India in search for my father. When I learnt of his death, my world came crashing down. You, Asad...you held me through my grief. You stood by me. From that moment on I haven't been able to imagine not having you in my life. I have loved you since, Asad. Don't ever ever, Asad, ever leave me again." She hugged him with all her might. Oh, how long he had waited to hear these words.

Asad stood up from the diwan and in answer to her questioning eyes lifted her in his arms. He gently laid her on the bed. He stood there for a bit soaking in her beauty. "Zoya.." Zoya stretched out her arms inviting him.

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To be continued..? You tell me..😆