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Originally posted by: maha2012

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So I have decided to split this chapter in 2...as it was getting to be very long...and FYI.. this chapter is all about the past...so read on!!!

Ch9a

Looking back,moving forward.

Broken strings, of my broken dreams,

Life's a desolate garden.

My smile you stole,My heart you tore

Leaving me to fates pardon.

I know its me, who did you wrong,

I pushed you in the dark,

But you just left, and never looked back.

Shattering our love so strong.

Asad-Ayaan and Humeira, pls jaake apni dost ko sambhaalo, she is outside in the lobby. Take her home,get her changed and don't leave her alone until she is asleep'. With that Asad left.

A very confused, Ayaan and Humeira rushed outside.

Zoya heard the door open and quickly straightened herself. She hadn't been crying so that helped.

Zoya- Look who's here, the new love birds'. She joked.

Humeira- Baaji aap theek to hai na?? Who Asad bhaijaan aur aapke beech??..

Zoya didn't let her complete

Zoya- Humeira don't worry, Mr Khan was just looking out for me, infact I'm really thankful, that he pulled me out of such an akward situation, Khair rehne do, should we home now??

Humeira and Ayaan nodded and made their way out.

Once seated in the car, Humeira quickly stepped out the car, called Nikhat and filled her in about the situation. They headed home, silence haunting the car, and raising a multitude of questions in Ayaan and Humeira's head.

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Ayaan-Good night and khuda hafiz.See you soon'.

Ayaan left Zoya in the care of Nikhat and Humeira, and headed home, he needed to get to the bottom of this situation. It was making him go crazy, so he thought of asking his badi ammi and see if she had any answers, and maybe even sneak into his brother's room to get some clues. He couldn't tolerate the turmoil his brother and his friend were going through.He wanted them to be happy, simple as that.

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Zoya was changed and ready for bed. She bid a very reluctant Nikhat and Humeira goodnight and closed the door. They didn't want to leave her side,as they knew how the turn of events this evening would have shaken her. Nikhat sensed her friends despair, but also knew that until Zoya was willing, she won't share her feelings, she needed to get over it on her own. All she could do was be there for her, whenever she needed her.She walked to her room, silently praying to Allah for her friends well-being.

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Zoya lay back in her bed, and stared at the ceiling. Her eyes were dry, and she felt nothing. She just stared into nothing, surrendering herself to the moment; just see where it took her.As if on cue, her soul awoke, taking her into the deep recesses of her being and openning a door, to the moment in time.

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PAST

The year was 2009'- March 25^th, two days after Zoya's 21^st birthday and a month away from the end of the semester.They had just returned feeling relaxed and rejuvinated from a much needed trip to Las Vegas, Asad's gift to Zoya for her 21^st. It had been a tough few months for both; due to job cutback on the campus Asad was out of a job and Zoya had been working nonstop as a waitress trying to make ends meet. Dilshad and Najma never asked anything from Asad, managing the house with Dilshad's salary, but Asad knew it was very difficult. He felt responsible, failng in providing for his family.He did odd jobs on the campus when he got one but, it didn't help that much.With his saving depleting, and the challenges rising, the couple were at their boiling points.

The current situation had drained both of them physically and mentally, leaving no room for ease, and since it was just the 2 of them, they became each others punching bag. Their fights had become more frequent and longer lasting. They would go days without talking to eachother. This was a first in the 2.5years they had been together. It was making them miss their old selves, when they would fight and make up just as fast, running into each other arms and burning their anger in their lovemaking.

Asad had decided then to make things right. He hated being mad at Zoya when she was the one working so hard, paying the bills and managing her studies. He was proud of her, how she didn't take anyone's help and came to rescue in his time of need.He wanted to do something special for her, to show his love for her, and most importantily his appreciation for her strength. He was lucky that his love was such a positive influence in his life. So Asad secretly started doing some under the table jobs, saving some money and planning a trip to Vegas for Zoya's 21^st. It had been her dream, and he made it a point to fulfil her dream.

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Back to their routine, Zoya was returning home after her shift when her phone buzzed. It was Dilshad Ammi. She had met Najma and Dilshaad ammi when they visited Asad, in the summer of 2007', and had instantly fallen in love with them. Najma was like a sister Zoya never had and they spent all summer together, sharing their dreams and talking all day long. whereas Dilshaad, was like a mother Zoya always wanted. Infact Dilshaad loved Zoya so much that she insisted Zoya to call her ammi. Even aapi and Jiju, who had come for a visit had found some common ties between the families and everbody got along famously. It was the best summer and the best year of Zoya's life, she had found love, acceptance and a new family that rejoiced in Asad's and Zoya's relationship. Ever since then Zoya had stayed in touch with Dilshaad and Najma, sharing their life stories and experiences, making Asad a very happy man, seeing all his girls getting along. She took the call, excited to talk to her.

Zoya- Assalam walaekum ammi, kaisi ho aap'.

Dilshaad didn't respond.

Zoya repeated herself,just hearing a sob on the other hand, getting her worried. She sat down on the bench nearby and tried to get her to talk.

Zoya-Ammi kya hua, aap ro kyun rahi hai??? Please battayie kya baat hai..

Dilsha finally spoke thorugh her sobs-Zoya, Rashid ka accident ho gaya, and who kaafi severe condition mein hai, aur mujhe kuch samajh mein nahi aa raha mein kya karu, yahan mere Najma aur Shireen ke sivaa koi nahi, Ayaan to austrialla mein hai aur apni finals mein busy hai, so hum use is baat ki tension nahi dena chaate, aur Asad...she started sobbing inconsolably.

Zoya- ammi Asad kya??

Dilshaad-Asad to Rashid ka naam tak sunne ko taiyaar nahi, woh keh raha hai ki Rashid to uske liye tab hi mar gaye the jab who humien akela chod chale gaye the.Ab unki uske zindagi mein koi ehamiyat nahi.Zoya, please Asad ko samjhaao, Humein uski yahan bahut zaroorat hai. Mujhe kuch pata nahi lag rah meinkya karu..'

Zoya- Ammi aap please apne aapko sambhaaliye...aap jaake doctor jo kahe who kariye, mein yahan Asad se baat karti hu, mein use smajhati hu, par aap himmat mat kaariye, Allah sab theek kar dega'.

Dilshaad agreed and put the phone down. Zoya instantly called a very distraught and confused Najma and told her to take care of her ammi and not to worry, she will make things right. With that she headed to meet up with Asad.

Asad was torn, and angry and distressed.He didn't know what to do, he had gotten so angry at his mother findind her so broken, frustrated that he couldn't be there abnd once again Mr Rashid Ahmed khan had hurt his mothers heart. Now he didn't know what to do, he wanted to be there for his mother, but couldn't leave at the end of the semester, his exams on his head. But most importantly he couldn't leave Zoya behind, she was also his responsibility,and he couldn't stand the thought of being without her for even a single second. Hell he needed her right now,her smell, her presence were the only things that would ease his distress.

Jus tthen Zoya came in, walking directly up to him. Asad took her into an embrace and hugged her tight breathing in her scent, kissing her and feeling her, allowing him to calm his nerves.

Zoya sensing his calm, took his face in her hands and looked into his eyes.

Zoya-Asad meri Dilshaad ammi se baat hui,she is very disturbed and heart broken, and she really needs you there with her. Your abbu needs you there. We can talk to the dean and maybe he can work something out in regards to your finals.Then you can take the earliest flight back home and be there and take care of your family, and help out with you abbu's recovery'.

Asad took a step away from Zoya, hurt by what she had said.

Asad- Zoya who mere abbu nahi hai, mere abbu, mar chuke hai, aur mien kyun us insaan ke liye apni zindagi barbaad karu, jisne apne parivar ko, bina kis sahare akele chod diya?Nahi who jiye ya mare mujhe koi farak nahi padta. I am not going anywhere. Aur rahi baat meri ammi ki, mein unse baat kar lunga. I can leave everything for my mother, but I wont let her shed any more tears for that person'.

Zoya- Asad please baat ko samajh ne ki koshish karo,chahe tumhare abbu kaise bhi ho, who tumhare abbu hai, aur tumahri ammi ke shauhar. Who aaj bhi unse unti hi mohobbat karti hai, jitna pehle karti thi, aur mohobbat, har zakhm, har narazgi, har who beetein hue kal se upar hoti hai. Asad you have to be there for you family, its your responsibility'.

Asad- Zoya dubara us insaan ko mera abbu mat kehna. Aur tum kis mohobbat ki baat kar rahi ho, us mohobbat ki jisne meri ammi ko aanso se aage kuch nahi diya.Mein is mein apni ammi ka saath nahi de sakta, who khud hi apne aap ko us aadmi ke liya tod rahi hai.Aur rahi baat family ki, to Zoya tumbhi meri family ho, tum to mera who hissa ho, jo mujhe apne aap se bhi zyaada zaroori hai, to phir tum kyun mujhe majboor kar rahi ho'.

Zoya- Asad tum baat ko galat le jaa rahe ho'.

Asad- Nahi Zoya, tum mujhe samjah nahi paa rahi,infact mujhe is bare mein ab aur koi baat nahi karni. Mein jaa raha hu, aur ho sake to ammi se baat karke unhe samjha dene'. With that he walked out.

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Zoya was trapped in a situation with no solution.It had been 3 weeks going back and forth trying to mend the communication between mother and son, but had no luck. The situation was getting worse each day, Mr Rashid Khan was showing no signs of recovery, breaking Dilshaad a little more each day, and that in turn opened up all the past betrayels Asad had faced.

Asad had stopped talking to anyone focusing solely on his finals. He only talked to Zoya when he wanted to ask about his mother and sister, other than that, he would keep to himself.

Zoya felt defeated, she tried her best and failed, she even asked her aapi's help but nothing seemed to work. Finally it was fate that things in its own hands, turning everyone's life upside down, in a mere phonecall.

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A sudden death scare had left Dilshad shaken to her core, she had no one, her husband was fighting for his life while his own son had turned away from her. She didn't know what to do. She was losing it,her resovle breaking, clouding her judgement. She didn't care about anyone anymore, she picked up her phone and called the 1 person that was keeping her away from her son. Zoya.

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Dilshad's words had ripped Zoya's heart out; Never had she expected to hear such words, and that too from Dilshad ammi.All her accusations kept ringing in Zoya's head. She walked out of the house, into the night, feeling lifeless, and broken. Her whole world had come crashing down.She was put at a crossroads,she had to decide. It was her life's biggest decision and she had to take this decision on her own. Closing her eyes and suppressing her breaking hearts plea's she took the biggest and the most difficult decision of her life.

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The finals were done and Asad was done with his MBA. He felt like a huge weight had been lifted from his chest. Finally he could work things out with his family, his future and most importantly with Zoya. He picked up his bag and made his way home to meet up with Zoya. Finally he would go back to India, along with Zoya, he had prepared everything that was required for Zoya to get the visa, and as soon as they got the visa they would fly to India, and finally life will be back on track.

Asad walked in the only to be greeted by an empty home, with Zoya nowhere to be found. He tried calling her, and looking for her, but in vain. All he found was letter left for him on the coffee table. He opened it and read.

Dear Asad,

The reason why I decided to write this letter to you instead of talking to you in person is because I didn't have the desire to talk to you after all that has happened. I thought I had fallen in love with a man that cared for his family more than himself. But the current situation suggested otherwise,and living thorugh this, I realized, how can I expect a guy to take care of me , love am and stand by me in my hour of need, when he cant look beyond his hollow pride and false ego. A guy who couldn't be there for his mom in her time of need can never, do the same for me. So I don't want to elobrate any more on this topic. I just wanted to let you know that I have decided to move on with my life, without you. I have cherished our times together and wish you all the best with your life. Please don't ask me any more questions or try to get hold of me, whatever I had to say I have written in this letter. I am heading back to New York and wont be returning back and if you cared for me ever in your life, please take my suggestion and go back home.Your family needs you.

I have left a one-way ticket for you to India, along with some bills and documents for you to sign. Please sign and leave them by the porch, Michelle will come and pick it up and post it to the required address. I will take leave now, hoping you will consider my request of going back to India.

I hope you have a good life ahead, and succeed in all you do. Take care and best of luck.

Zoya.

Asad just stood there, his life, his heart and his faith, breaking into a million pieces.

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First things first..I didnt edit this ch so pls ignore the errors..will edit it once Im well slept...

2ndly..how did u like it??? Is the story getting clearer??? Well it will fall a lil more into place with each chapter...Timeline is also updated for ur reference

3rdly...the next chapter will continue from Zoya and a lil more of the past...leading into the present and then on..so keep reading..

4th and most importanlty..come'on ppl...U can leave a comment...wouldnt that make you feel awesome..knowing that u made someone's day by ur comment??? or even helped them out in improving something??? So pls be a rockstar⭐️ n leave ur precious comments...

Until later...Happy navratri...and all u gujju's..n those who like garba..pls enjoy on my behalf...Its not that fun around here😕

Aaa I miss navratri😭

Im d first one to comment! again! 😉
this chapter was goooddd...I mean dilshaad lead to zoya n asad's separation! 😡
Dilshaad never spoke to asad abt d call she made to zoya?? 🤢
proud of zoya! 👏 she took such a big step all by herself!
Hopefully asad comes to know abt d truth soon! 😃