AsYa SS: A Cup of Coffee & Much More Last Part Pg 36 - Page 19

absolutely loved it ❤️

This was another wonderful update of urs 👏

I was enjoying the magical asya kiss wen tat stupid tanveer intervened 😡

And poor zoe she was hurt to d core 😭

Hope asad makes things rite soon enough 😳

why was tanveer smirking though?? always upto something 😡

I loved alot of lines from d chapter but Im not able to quote them from my phone 😭

it amazes me how u everytime relate the chapter to coffee 👏 and dis time it was coffee bean...hope dis coffee bean named tanveer gets out of asya's life soon 😭

p.s glad u started dis ss...coz its just amazing 🤗

loved it fully..thanks..

Awsome😊...loved it🤗...update soon😃

WONDERFUL.

Originally posted by: -Mrinalini-

I'm tamilian! 😃

Originally posted by: cutiesanya

the story shaping up now! THEIR FREQUENT ATTRACTION

WAS amiable and their kiss too. suprised to see

asad so bold! kiss on first date! But as they say b*ch

never leave. I am hooked to this one

Originally posted by: elenaa

This was another wonderful update of urs 👏

I was enjoying the magical asya kiss wen tat stupid tanveer intervened 😡

And poor zoe she was hurt to d core 😭

Hope asad makes things rite soon enough 😳

why was tanveer smirking though?? always upto something 😡

I loved alot of lines from d chapter but Im not able to quote them from my phone 😭

it amazes me how u everytime relate the chapter to coffee 👏 and dis time it was coffee bean...hope dis coffee bean named tanveer gets out of asya's life soon 😭

p.s glad u started dis ss...coz its just amazing 🤗

Originally posted by: starslinedup

m really enjoyin this story..esp the comparsion of life with coffee..genius..love it... cant wait to read further..so keep writing 😃

Hi Dearies,

Here I am again😉 There is a news for you. whether it is a good news or bad news, you have to decide😉 So here goes the news; i am presenting you with the second last chapter of this story.😳

I know i know this story is nearing its end fastly, but remember this is just a coffee story. i cant drag it more than necessary na😳

I am dedicating this chapter to my Idha, our sweetsie, pagalsi, James Bond, Bubble007 😉

So here you go with the next chapter,

Chapter 4: Saving the cup of coffee

As the morning rays filtered through the window panes illuminating the glass paintings, Zoya slowly opened her eyes. Not able to withstand the binding light she held her hand in front of her eyes. As she adjusted herself to the sunrays she sat up stretching. She gently got down from her bed and walked towards the bathroom. In the bathroom mirror all she could see was a thin girl with puffy red eyes. That reminded her of the incident that took place exactly one week before. From that day onwards, she was never the same Zoya, always eating less food, confining to the four walls of the coffee shop and crying to sleep every day. She knew her Aapi was worried for her. But it was as if she had lost all will to lead her life.

Asad had tried a lot to make up with her. He had even come to the coffee shop asking for her. But Zoya being Zoya didn't even agree to meet him. She hated him, at least tried to. She was angry with herself for letting him get under her skin. She knew nothing about him except the fact that he has two siblings who are soo cute and lovable. But that doesn't count as knowing him, does it?

"Zoya"

Her monologue was broken by her Aapi. She splashed water on her face trying to wake herself up from the bad dream named Asad.

***(@)***

Asad paced inside his room like a true lion. His hands were balled into fist. He took his cell phone and started dialing a number.

"Pick up the phone Zoya... Pick up... Damn it"

A loud crash echoed throughout the room as his phone shattered into pieces. He slumped onto his couch with his hand supporting his head. He had tried a lot in contacting Zoya and explaining to her. But that stubborn girl never let him do that. He knew he is at fault for not letting her know about Tanveer, but how can he tell her when he himself doesn't consider Tanveer as his fianc. In fact Tanveer was not his fianc in true sense. There were only some words exchanged between their parents. Asad's father and Tanveer's father were best friends who want their kids to get married to each other and Asad and Tanveer grew up hearing that. Asad was never in love with her whereas Tanveer was possessive of him. He had even planned on honoring his father's wish until he saw Zoya. One look at her and he was gone.

He knew he had given his heart to her in the very first meeting itself. He was shocked beyond his wits when he lost control and kissed her on that day. But he can't deny the fact that the moment in which his lips touched hers was the most beautiful moment of his life so far. He would have made so many beautiful memories on that day if Tanveer wouldn't have interrupted them. Tanveer's blow to his love life was really hard as he felt his love shattered into pieces even before it could bloom. He still can't forget the tears drenched Zoya's cheeks. Whenever he closed his eyes only her face is replaying, the way she looked at him with hurtful eyes. How he wished to embrace her and wipe away those tears.

He was aware of the tears flowing through his eyes. He furiously wiped it with his sleeves.

"I am not ready to let you go Zoya, not when I am not at fault"

***(@)***

"Aapi, where are you taking me?"

Zoya asked for the umpteenth number of time trying to adjust her pallu. She had worn sari for the first time in her life due to the insistence from her Aapi. Even though she was not interested, she had to do this for the sake of her Aapi.

"Uffo Zoya. I told you we are going for a party"

Zoya rolled her eyes at this response.

"I heard that, but I am asking what is the need of taking me there? I don't even know them, forget it, I don't even know their name."

"You are my sister. If I don't take you, whom will I take? Why do you have to know who are they when you are gonna meet them soon?"

Zoya raised her hands in surrender as she realized it is not so easy to win with her sister in a verbal dual, especially when she has made up her mind. Dejected, she sat down in the car waiting for the unknown destination.

***(@)***

After 15 minutes journey, the car screeched to halt in front of a mansion. Zoya awed by the architecture got down from the car immediately. She followed her Aapi who was walking towards the door. The more she neared the mansion, the more she was stupefied. The mansion was elegantly decorated with lavender color curtains and white flowers.

"What a dreamy combination", thought a bemused Zoya.

She came out of her wonderland as her Aapi nudged her. She looked at the direction where her Aapi was looking and found the same middle aged couple she had seen in her cafe walking towards them. She was confused as to what they are doing here. Sensing this, her Aapi introduced her to the couple.

"Zoya, meet Mr. Rashid Khan and Mrs. Dilshad Khan. They are our loyal customers and we are here for his son's success party."

Zoya said salaam' to them politely. Dilshad smiled at her and pulled her in for a hug. Zoya was startled by this sudden affection. After a moment's hesitation she melted in her arms. She felt blissful in that motherly embrace. Her eyes moistened. She wiped a lonely tear away as they pulled back. Sensing her emotional turmoil, Zeenat squeezed her hand to which Zoya replied with a small smile.

As they started walking inside, Zoya's heart started beating faster. She felt uneasy. Taking a spot away from all the noises she sat down.

"Trying to run away again?"

She was startled by that voice. Even though she hasn't seen him she very well knows to whom that voice belongs to, the same person whom she despises and loves the most. All her pent-up pain and anger resurfaced as that day's memory came alive in front of her eyes. She turned to look at him giving him a pure loathing look.

Asad had seen her coming to the hall. Oh Boy! He was mesmerized with her beauty. she looked like an angel decended down to earth just for him in that lavendar colour sari. her big baby brown eyes lined by kohl held his gaze. he could see the sadness in her eyes.

Even though Asad expected her to be angry with him, he couldn't withstand the loathing in her eyes. He grabbed her hands and pinned her to the nearest wall leaving her shocked.

"Don't. Don't look at me in that way..."

He hissed in anger. He saw her closing her eyes in fear. He loosened his grip on her hand but still held her in his arms.

"Please Zoya. Please. For once listen to me. What you think is not correct."

Zoya slowly opened her eyes as she felt him pleading to her. His voice was laced with so much concern, worry and pain. Her resolved to stay away from him and be angry melted away as she saw the pain in his eyes. She raised her hands in trance as she cupped his cheek. He closed his eyes and tilted his head to her hand savoring her touch. They felt pure bliss. And again the pure bliss was broken.

"Asad, what are you doing here?"

Zoya withdrew her hands as if she is burned and came out of his grip. He felt broken as he sensed her detangling herself from him. Rolling his fists into a ball he turned and hissed at Tanveer, who was standing there with annoyed look.

"What you want?"

Tanveer was taken aback by his sudden question.

"Woh... Uncle is calling you..."

"Tell him I am gonna come..."

As Tanveer walked away, he turned back again to look Zoya, but she was not there. He panicked and looked everywhere. Then he saw her, standing near her Aapi trying to wipe away her tears undetected by others. He felt the same heart ache all over again.

***(@)***

"Ladies and Gentleman, We are here to celebrate my Son, Asad Ahmed Khan's success. He had recently won the Young Entrepreneur Award. I would request all of you to be a part of our happiness."

Zoya was shocked knowing that Asad is their son. What an irony. The couple whose love mesmerized her, their son only broke her heart. She felt her eyes moisten again. She felt suffocated in there. She felt a tug in her wrist as soon as she decided to go out. She turned around to find her Aapi and Asad's mother standing there. She looked at her Aapi bewildered. But it was Dilshad who cleared her confusion.

"Zoya, I heard you sing well. Please sing a song for us na."

Zoya looked at her Aapi accusingly ass she was sure that only her Aapi would tell such a thing. True, she is a good singer, but she doesn't want to sing, especially in front of Asad. So Zoya being Zoya decided to find some excuses. But to her utter disappointment her Aapi and Dilshad dodged all her excuses and the result was Zoya going to sing!

***(@)***

Zoya stood in the middle of the room with spotlight on her. She was nervous and an emotional wreck. She doesn't want to sound sad thereby giving happiness and satisfaction to Asad and his so called fianc. So she decided to sing the song which she loved a lot.

She took the mike provided to her. Taking a deep breath she closed her eyes and started to sing;

Chahoon bhi toh main kaise kahoon
Saari jo baatein dil kehta hai
Lehar sapno ki kaise ginu
Dariya behta hi rehta hai

She opened her eyes only to drown in Asad's hazel eyes.

Chahoon bhi toh main kaise kahoon
Saari jo baatein dil kehta hai
Lehar sapno ki kaise ginu
Dariya behta hi rehta hai
Keh rahi hai kya yeh suno, meri khamoshiyan
Raat se hai lambi kahin, dil ki yeh daastaan
Kaise kahoon

She broke the eye lock and walked towards Dilshad who had her arms stretched towards her. Zoya gladly give into Dilshad as she wrapped her arms around her. Once again her heart betrayed her as she couldn't stop herself from looking at him. How she wished to be a part of this family. She hastily wiped the tears that were threatening to flow. But this didn't go unnoticed by Asad.

Tumse mujhe yeh kehna tha woh keh raha tha hum-dum
Ho saamne toh kya kahoon, kya kehna tha hum-dum
Kaise yeh, jazbat hai
Iss dil mein toh, din-raat hain
Hoton pe kyun aane se yeh sharmate hain
Aankhon mein kyun yeh har ghadi aa jate hai
Chahoon bhi toh main kaise kahoon
Saari jo baatein dil kehta hai

Asad could see a little girl yearning for love. His guilt killed him knowing that she was so close to him yet so far.

Aaa...aaa...aaa...

As she finished singing she felt more tears resurfacing in her eyes. She looked at her Aapi who was looking at her with concerned eyes. Giving the mike away she turned around to go to her Aapi. But her legs refused to move as his beautiful voice filled the room. She turned around only to see him with mike as he completed her song.

Hum kyun kahe, jo unkahe, ik baat hai janam
Dhadkan kahe, dhadkan sune, woh raat hai janam
Dil bole bin, hai bolte
Sab raaz hai, yeh kholte
Jab khwaab hai, jazbaat hai, ehsaas hai
Toh kehna kya, toh sun.na kya, hum paas hai

He looked straightly at her as he walked near to her. She was overwhelmed with the sudden happenings.

Chahoon bhi toh main kaise kahoon
Saari jo baatein dil kehta hai
Lehar sapno ki kaise ginu
Dariya behta hi rehta hai
Keh rahi hai kya yeh suno, meri khamoshiyan
Raat se hai lambi kahin, dil ki yeh daastaan
Kaise kahoon...

As the song ended, the background vanished for both them. Asad and Zoya stood in the