FF - Untitled is now The sins of the father (Epilogue Page 112) - Page 36

that was a great update

loved the bonds between the siblings

and their moments were cute

wow Tanveer found out what they did

wonder what she'll do now

provided Asad doesn't strangle her of course

continue soon😊

plzzz pm me for the next part

Thank you for the awesome comments and all the likes. Life is a bit hectic at the moment, but like most of the writers on the forum, we are all excited about Tanveer's exit. I also hurriedly wrote this piece not to prolong the cat's stay.

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Chapter 12

The Holy month had started and the first thing he had to was cleanse his home of evil starting with Tanveer..

Tanveer was almost beyond furious now. She was staring directly at Asad and she knew she just got played. Zoya felt Asad's muscle tighten; she lifted her hand and looked the in direction he was looking. She saw a very furious Tanveer with the papers in her hand. Zoya knew she could stop Asad today. The look in his eyes said it all. Zoya squeezed Asad's hand and stepped back and walked to Dilshaad , Najma and Aakeer. Zoya took Aakeer from Najma and held him close to her. Tanveer saw this and all the anger she was holding burst. She stormed up to Zoya and tried to pull Aakeer from Zoya's arms. Aakeer began to howl, Tanveer was pulling him really badly and Zoya was trying to protect him from getting hurt. "Tanveer, he is getting hurt let go of him. Tanveer, let go, you are hurting Aakeer" Zoya almost pleaded to Tanveer for Aakeer's sake. "Never! Zoya. He is my son and you cannot take him away from me" screamed Tanveer. Suddenly Tanveer was pushed away so hard that she fall a few feet away. Tanveer looked up and there stood Asad in front of his family protecting them. "Don't you dare Tanveer" roared Asad, "Don't you dare come near my family. Son, you calling Aakeer your son, the only thing you may share with him is blood. Have you ever been a mother to him. Aakeer was just a pawn in your sick game. You used your son, to manipulate me." Tanveer got up, dusted herself and faced Asad "You did exactly the same" she through back in his face and showed him the papers. Asad smiled and took a step forward "I took a page out of your book Tanveer". Tanveer always knew the sweet, caring Asad, she never know this cold calculating person that was in front of her now, she knew she had play another card, "Jammy, whatever I did I did for Aakeer's future. I am sorry if I tricked you but I didn't want my son to have nothing. His real abbu rejected him and I could see my son called names; I didn't want my son growing up without a father, "cried Tanveer trying to sound as sincere as possible. Asad looked over his should to family, Zoya was holding Aakeer tightly and Dilshaad and Najma had their hands around Zoya. Asad looked at Tanveer, "You know a while ago, I would have fell for that. Not now. If you really wanted all those things for Aakeer you would have atleast been a good mother to him. You know Tanveer I can maybe forgive you for everything you have done to me, but you purposely attacked the people I love. You tried to kill Zoya numerous times, and then you poisoned ammi," said Asad in an almost deadly whisper. Tanveer looked at Asad in shock, she is losing, and I have to think of something else "Jammy, I can't live without my son. Just like how you only had khala growing up with no abbu, my son needs me, "said Tanveer trying to grasp anything. Asad laughed, "That is a good one Tanveer. You don't want Aakeer because you love him, you want him because he is your pay cheque, and you know I would support him always. Wrong there, Tanveer. Aakeer does not need you, Zoya and I will bring him up as our own. He will lack in nothing. Look at your so called son Tanveer, "said Asad pointing at to Zoya holding Aakeer, "He is happier and at peace in Zoya's arm. Did you ever notice Aakeer happy or even smile with you. I have never seen Aakeer hold onto your finger like he does mine. But the first time Zoya touched him, he held onto her finger. You know nothing about your son, you may have given birth to him, but in Zoya he has found a mother" said Asad. Tanveer knew she had lost, "I will contest this in court" screamed Tanveer. Asad smiled again "it's obvious you didn't read the papers well enough. Keep the copy you have. I have already filed the adoption papers the day you signed it. It also stated that you will not try to contest the adoption and should you do so in the future, you agree to a trail. And in that trail you will be tried a criminal for fraud", Asad grabbed Tanveer's arm and pulled her through the house "it's time to cleanse my home of the evil that was residing in it. Get out Tanveer. I trusted you Tanveer, you were my best friend. I sided with you against my love, you poisoned my ammi under my own roof, you made me a fool in my own home, Tanveer for that I will never forgive myself. Just get out NOW" roared Asad, and he pushed Tanveer out the door and banged the door so hard that Zoya, Dilshaad and Najma actually jumped. Asad looked at the 3 of them with tears in his eyes and walked to his room with his head down.

Dilshaad lifted her hand in dua "Ya Allah, thank you for helping us get rid of the evil that was in our home. Please protect us and forever keep your grace on us. Ameen" . Dilshaad kissed Zoya's forehead "Go to him, he needs you now". Najma helped Dilshaad to her room and Zoya with Aakeer still in her arms, prepared to enter the lion's den. She stopped at the door, wiped her tears and smiled, then she opened the door and walked in. Asad was standing by the window his eyes were red from the all tears. Zoya wanted to take him her arms and comfort him but instead, she said Aakeer "Baby boy, when you are growing up I am going to ran back ground checks on all your friends, so you don't make the same mistake your abbu made." Zoya saw Asad flinch with guilt, she continued "but also Aakeer miya, I am going to teach you to see the good in every situation. Not like your abbu, who is wallowing in guilt here. He needs to see that today he protected his family. Today, he slayed a dragon and saved the queen, her princesses and the little baby prince." Zoya walked up to Asad and turned him around and handed him Aakeer, "he also needs to see that, today officially starts his family's new life. Today there is nothing stopping them from being happy, " a tear made its way down Asad's cheek as he thought how do I tell you Zoya, it's not over yet. How do I tell you Zoya that the man that destroyed my family is also the man that you are part off? Zoya kissed the tear away from Asad's cheek; Asad closed his eyes at her touch. He could do anything for her. "A child should not pay for the sins of the father", he remembered Zoya's words. Asad looked at Aakeer and then Zoya he put his hands around Zoya, in his arms was his world and he would do anything to protect them but first he had to tell Zoya the truth. Asad kissed Zoya's head and walked them to the bed, Aakeer was now asleep. Zoya was watching Asad and she could sense something was still bothering him. "Asad, please don't tell me you are still blaming yourself for this whole Tanveer drama" asked Zoya really tired now, she yawned. Asad looked at his crazy wife yawning, he smiled. "No Zoya, I was but no I am not", said Asad softly, "Okay good, because if you are then you are being crazy, cos you maybe Jahanpanah bond, but you can't know everything, there was a lesson to be learnt which we learnt." Zoya yawned again and laid down next to Aakeer taking him in her arms, Asad smiled and regretted asking this question "and what lesson is that", tucking Zoya's hair behind her ear, "that you wife is always right" came the reply from a sleepy Zoya. Asad almost grinned but his grin faded, he had to tell her now, Asad looked away, "Zoya, I have to tell you something" he said, when he got no reply he looked at Zoya, she was fast asleep, he looked at her peaceful face. God, how he loved her. He kissed Aakeer and then Zoya, and went to switch of the lights. He came down and laid next to Zoya, he pulled the cover over them. As his head hit the pillow, he reflected on everything that just happened, whatever happened with him and his family is now over. The devil has left their home. But somehow the wild evil look Tanveer gave Zoya still made him feel uneasy. Something still did not feel right. He should have had Tanveer arrested, behind bars he knew she couldn't touch his family, but the lawyers did advise that the evidence he say is heresay. He would have to vigilant. He recalled the one sided conversation with Raziya in his head. Guffur Siddique is Zoya's father. Asad did the math in his head; Zoya is older than Humera that would mean Siddique sahib was with Zoya's ammi before Raziya. Asad remembered aapi's words that Zoya's mum died in the fire that Zoya was trapped in; did Raziya take Zoya out of the fire? The mulana's wife said a woman brought Zoya to the orphanage was that woman Raziya? And what happened to Zoya's ammi? Only one person could help him figure things out. Asad didn't want to go to this person every for anything in his life. Asad turned and pulled Zoya and Aakeer closer to him, but for his family he would do anything. And with that thought he drifted off to sleep.

Zoya shook Asad awake. Asad looked around it was still dark and Zoya awake so early no way, he must he dreaming, he covered Aakeer and went back to sleep. "Allah Miya" exasperated Zoya. She took the wet end of hair and shook it over Asad's face. Asad woke with a shock "Good morning Jahapanah" smiled Zoya sweetly, handing him coffee. Asad smiled, he could get use to waking up like this. "Good morning Mrs Khan" he teased and came closer to Zoya's lips. Zoya pushed him away "Mr Khan, make it fast you still have to have breakfast and go to the mosque before sunrise". Asad realised that today was the first rosa and he had to have the dreaded conversation. He jumped out of bed and went into the shower. Zoya just smiled, who knew she could be so domesticated. She smiled and put the pillows around Aakeer and went out to help with breakfast. "Zoya, Zoya" , they heard Asad shouting. Dilshaad and Najma looked at Zoya and giggled, Zoya blushed a little "Allah Miya, what's wrong with Mr Khan, he is shouting at Aakeer is asleep" said Zoya rushing to the room. Asad knew Zoya would be there any second – Aakeer was asleep and she wouldn't want him to wake up. Zoya stormed into the room and at the bathroom door whispered angrily "WHAT!!"? Asad tried not laugh, "I forgot my towel" said Asad innocently. Zoya was not getting more annoyed, he called her for that, there was no one in the room and couldn't he just come out. "There! "she whispered angrily again. Before she knew what was happening, he had pulled her into the bathroom and her back was against the door. Zoya could feel his chest radiating heat on hers, their bodies was stuck together. She lifted her eyes and looked into Asad's eyes, all she saw was love. She was so intoxicated by his scent and his heated gaze, her hands moved of its own accord over his muscles."I swear Zoya, sometimes I think you love me for my body only" Zoya smiled and locked her hands in his hair now, "No Mr Khan, I love your mouth as well" she slowly brought his head down her lips. Asad made the final move and settled on Zoya's lips. It tasted of strawberries and he drunk from her lips like you do from an oasis in a desert. Zoya pulled his head further down, she moved her hands over his back. Asad picked her up and Zoya clasped her legs around his waist, Zoya pulled herself higher so her face was above Asad's, Asad lips moved down her neck towards her valley between her..when they both heard Aakeer cry. Zoya rested her forehead against Asad's – they were both trying to get their breath back. Zoya and Asad were smiling. "Ya Allah!" they heard Dilshaad come into the room and pick at Aakeer, "You ammi must be helping your abbu wash his back" teased Dilshaad looking at the bathroom door. Both Zoya and Asad jumped apart at the sound of Dilshaad's voice. Zoya smacked Asad on his chest and ran out the bathroom. Asad watched Zoya run out the bathroom, God how he loved her.

Zoya was teased when she entered the kitchen. When Asad sat down at the table Dilshaad asked, "Asad, I think from tomorrow I am going to personally put towels in your bathroom" teased Dilshaad Asad looked at Zoya who pretended to be extra busy with Aakeer and blushed. Breakfast was a happy affair, they were all looking forward to their first rosa. Asad excused himself to go to mosque. Meanwhile Dilshaad, Najma and Zoya began with their namaz. They all thanked God for everything and prayed for strength so they can keep this rosa and honour Allah. Asad asked for strength to help him find all the answers he needed for Zoya. After prayers Asad saw Ayaan and wished him Ramzaan Mubarak. Asad saw Siddique sahib still praying, Asad wished he could have hear what Siddique Sahib was praying for, did he even know about Zoya. He had too because Zoya has the music box. Asad's head began to hurt. He rubbed his forehead and then looked up and so the man that could help him answer his questions. He never thought he would ever in his life would have to go to this man for anything, but today he will just for Zoya. Asad walked to the man and faced him, he watched shock play across the man's face, Asad could have been mistaken but he also saw love. "Asad beta" , Rashid was shocked to see Asad in front of him. "Ji Salaam" said Asad. Asad could not bring himself to embrace his so called father. Rashid could sense Asad's discomfort, "How is your ammi" asked Rashid, trying to prolong this conversation with is son, "Ji, she is much better" said Asad. "I need to speak to you" said Asad, Rashid knew it took alot for Asad to make this move, "Come let's sit outside" suggested Rashid. Asad and Rashid walked outside together. Ayaan saw this, "Ya Allah, please help my family come together" prayed Ayaan and moved away giving his father and brother their overdue time. "I want to know what happened 18 years ago when you left us, I want to know the truth. Don't worry I won't do anything with the truth, but I have to know. It took alot for me to come to you today, but I am doing this for Zoya. Please don't let me down like you always have, today the holy month starts please say speak the truth. We cannot deny any anything they ask, please I am asking you for this" said Asad softly with tears in his eyes. Rashid knew this was the first things Asad, his eldest son ever asked him for, he knew he could not deny Asad not today. Rashid dropped his head "I was blackmail son. You remember that doll factory you found me in. I was the one that fire to the factory. At that time I did not know there was a body in there when I sat fire to the factory. I was asked to do it so we could get the insurance money and start our business" Rashid looked at Asad, Asad did not look surprised, "I suspected so" said Asad still not looking at Rashid, "But why did you leave us, who asked you set fire to the factory. And whose body do you think was there" probed Asad. Rashid took a deep breath, there was no point holding anything back now "Raziya" said Rashid in almost a whisper, Asad looked at Rashid, Rashid could see by the look in Asad's face that was not the name he expected to hear. "Raziya is a very wicked woman Asad, Siddique Sahib doesn't know half of the things that woman is capable of. After the factory burnt down I came home to you and Najma is was Najma's birthday. We were so happy that day. And then the very next day, Raziya showed me pictures of the body in the factory, it was a woman and a child." Rashid had tears in his eyes now, "I swear Asad, this is our holy month I will not lie, and I did not now there was anyone in there. I checked before I set the place alight, I checked," cried Rashid. Asad was shocked, these were the answer he was looking for. Rashid wiped his tears and continued, Raziya said that she will show these pictures to Siddique sahib and he will fire me. She said I was a murderer and she will send me to jail and our family will suffer. And then she said she could save my family and me, if I did one thing – marry Shireen and live in their house." confessed Rashid, "You left us to protect us" said Asad softly with tears down his face. Rashid so badly wanted to touch Asad but he pulled back his hand. "Was Siddique Sahib every married before Raziya" asked Asad? Rashid was confused, how would Asad now that. "Yes, his wife died. I was told and that doll factory was her's and the courts were talking too long to realise the estate to Siddique Sahib, that's why Raziya had me burn it down so the insurance would pay out sooner" said Rashid. "Did you know what became of the woman and child that was in the picture of the factory burning" asked Asad, Rashid was getting more confused, "that picture has haunted me forever? That day in the factory we only found the body of that woman – I did not find a child" said Rashid with a heavy heart "Asad, why are you asking all this" asked Rashid, "Cos I think that child is Zoya" said Asad walking away. Rashid was shocked, Zoya?

Asad could not face Zoya right now. He spent the day in the office. Zoya called him and he pretended that everything was okay. Zoya busied herself with household chores and listened when Dilshaad recited stories from the Quran. When Asad came home, he looked really tired. Zoya just put it down to the first day of rosa. Zoya let Asad be. She did not bother him. Asad was feeling guilty, there was 100 thoughts going through his head, was that child Zoya was the woman they found in the factory Zoya's ammi. He had to find out before he confronted Zoya, he didn't want to hide anything from her but he had to know. He removed one of her hair strands from her brush and put it in a plastic bag. He dialled a number "Prasad, please meet me outside my house. I will give you an envelope please take to the crime branch and give it to Arjun Suryakant Rawte, and tell him that Asad Ahmed Khan sent it. Yes, I will meet you outside in 10mins" Asad ended the call. Arjun was his friend and also the investigating officer on the doll factory case. As much as Asad didn't want to think about it, he had to check if that body was Zoya's ammi. Asad went outside and saw Zoya getting ready for her namaaz. I admired his wife, she proved him wrong every time. Zoya felt his eyes on her, she turned and smiled. Asad put the envelope in his pocket. He walked to Zoya and picked Aakeer up. "I think today I am going to take my son to the masjid for the first time" Asad smiled at Aakeer. Zoya was so happy, "Really? Let me pack his diaper bag quickly" said Zoya hurrying before Asad could change his mind, in that hurry she almost tripped and Asad was there to catch her, lost in their Mitwa moment, they didn't hear the door open and there stood Ayaan and Humera. Ayaan cleared his throat breaking their moment whilst Humera just giggled. "Arrey wah, bhaijaan I didn't know you could juggle so well" teased Ayaan, "Ayaan, Bhai jaan has his hand full can't you see" Humera couldn't help but add. In one hand Asad had Aakeer and in the other hand Zoya. Zoya pulled herself together and rushed out the room to get Aakeer's things, Humera followed her leaving the men alone. "Kya bhaijaan, we were standing at the door for a good 10 minutes and you were so lost in your own world. Bhai-jaan I just love this side of you" said Ayaan hugging Asad and Aakeer at the same time. 10 minutes thought Asad, he handed Aakeer to Ayaan and rushed out the door. Prasad was there already. He handed the envelope to Prasad "Remember to give this Arjun only. He is expecting this urgently" said Asad. Prasad nodded and left. Asad went back inside to find Zoya giving instruction to a very confused Ayaan. "Do not let my son out your sight. I warn you. Leave him in his car seat between the 2 of you when you are praying" she instructed, Asad rolled his eyes, "Zoya," he said stopping her tirade "He is my son too, I will not let him out of my sight." He said taking Aakeer from Ayaan "Lets go before the sun sets. Humera do you need a lift home" asked Asad. "No bhai-jaan, thank you, I will drive our car home. I just need some time with baaji" Asad kissed Zoya's forehead and Zoya said "Be careful" and they left.

Zoya sat next to Humera "What's wrong Humera, I can see that something is bothering you"? asked Zoya holding Humera's hand. Humera burst out crying "Baaji, I don't know what do anymore. I can't stand to be in the same room as my ammi. After knowing the evil she is capable of and that she has done. I feel guilty cos I am her daughter." Zoya just kept quiet and let Humera get it all out, she had heard of what Raziya and done to badi bi, Asad had offered for badi bi to come stay with them, but badi bi wanted to go to Ajmer. "Baaji, I really want to hate my ammi. She says whatever she did she did for me. But baaji, I never asked for the things she wants for me. I am her daughter after all" Humera broke now. Zoya gathered her in her arms and rocked her like she does Aakeer "Humera, you are like a little sister to me, the first time I saw you at that fashion show I developed a special bond with you. Humera, always remember the sins a parent is never paid for by the child. Humera, I lost my ammi when I was still a baby, I never knew how it was to grow up with an ammi. You do, remember all the times your ammi despite whatever she is was there for you. She is your ammi Humera, you cannot hate her. Don't let this feeling and the past ruin the little time you do have with her. You never know what might happen next and they will not be here. Don't live with regrets, don't live in the past, live in the here and now. I am not saying forget what your ammi did, but forgive her. Its Ramzaan Humera, everyone is entitle d to a forgiveness and a new start" said Zoya softly. Humera hugged Zoya tightly. "Baaji, you are the big sister I always wished for. Thank you for so much" said Humera through her tears. Zoya wiped her tears and said "no go home, and hug your ammi, she is still here with you you can do that, I can't Humera. You are lucky to have your ammi's love, love her back, despite whatever she has done; you never know maybe your goodness will help her change." Humera looked at Zoya, she was truly and angel thought Humera. Humera wished Zoya good bye and also left before the sun could set as it was getting darker. As Humera drove off the electricity went off. Zoya walked around the house, lighting candles, she was glad Aakeer was with Asad. She went up to Najma and Dilshaad's room and helped them light candles. They said they will pray in their rooms and come down for iftari.

Zoya went downstairs and settled herself for namaaz. Zoya did not notice the front door was slightly opened. Zoya began praying. Zoya was so deeply immersed in her prayer she did not notice a figure walking around her pouring gasoline on the floor. Tanveer smirked, Zoya you are very fortunate that you will die whilst praying. I did not get what I wanted what makes you think I will let you live in peace with what is mine. Tanveer gritted her teeth and picked a burning candle. She smiled evilly and slowly lowered the candle towards the floor, the candle almost was touching the floor when it was wretched out of her and she was pushed. As she turned around the electricity came on and she saw Asad in his full on lion mode. Zoya was still oblivious to everything going on, finished her prayer. She opened her eyes, Ayaan, Najma and Dilshaad looking scared at her she turned around and saw Asad ready to attack she followed his eyes and spotted his prey, Tanveer. Zoya smelled gasoline and then saw the gasoline all around her and in Asad's hand the still burning candle, "Ya Allah" said Zoya. "I should have killed you" roared Asad, lunging forward only to be held back a strange guy. "No Asad, do not dirty your hands, do not commit a sin in this holy month" said Zoya and she put off the candle. Tanveer stood up. "I came back to make you pay for my insult. Zoya could not have what is mine" said Tanveer madly. "Have you lost it you sick woman, this was never yours" roared Asad. Lunging forward again, "Arjun, let me go" said Asad, "she has to be thought a lesson" . Arjun pushed Asad back and pulled out a pair of handcuffs "and she will be Asad, she tried to commit murder in front of a police officer, she will be going away for a long time, I will make sure of it." Said Arjun cuffing Tanveer and pulling her out the house. Tanveer had now lost sanity as she saw Aakeer in Dilshaad's arms, she lunged for him. "You cannot send me to jail, my son needs me" she cried. Asad stepped between Tanveer and Aakeer, "he is not your son and you will never see him" Zoya stepped next to Asad and Asad put his hand around her should looking in her eyes asking if she is okay, Zoya confirmed that she was fine with her eyes. "Aakeer is our son Tanveer, you finally lost." Zoya said looking at Tanveer. "Just take her away Arjun" said Asad disgustedly. Tanveer laughed as she was being pulled away "No Zoya, you have lost. Don't you want to know who your abbu is Zoya? Do you think Asad is going to still want you after he knows who your abbu is." Laughed Tanveer like a mad person, Mr Zoya Asad Ahmed Khan, your abbu is the one man, your husband hates the most, your abbu is Gaffur Siddique," said Tanveer laughing loudly looking at Zoya, "now who has lost Zoya" shrieked Tanveer. "Take her away Arjun," shouted Asad as he felt Zoya crumble in his arms. Zoya looked at Asad, as she slid to the phone in tears "I am sorry Asad, I am sorry..."

So glad you like the update. Lol, yeah life is getting in the way, but I did finally update. even updated today..do tell me what you like..

Not sure about ending it..will see by the comments I guess..

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