Milke Bhi Hum Na Mile....Asya-Ayra SS Part 10 pg 122 (17/12) - Page 11

Seven days passed in a jiffy. Everyone in Khan Villa were busy in something or the other. Asad had to prepone his meetings and complete his pending works so that he could actively participate in all the functions, of course on his Daadi's insistence. Badi Bi had been shifted to Khan Villa 3 days earlier and seems fine now...she was seen hastily ordering the servants or arguing with Dilshaad over petty issues, these days. Rashid has been given the work of attending phone calls & preparing the guest list. Zoya was busy completing her project and sometimes paid the visit to Khan Villa to meet Daadi and help with wedding related stuff. Ayaan and Humeira were busy doing loads and loads of shopping, for nuptials. They even insisted Asad and Zoya to join them but as they were always busy with their office work , they didn't push them much .Amidst all this mess, nobody paid heed toward Asad and Zoya who were hell lot nervous about their relation. They wanted to meet each other but how???...nei ther of them knew...so they just satisfied themselves by saying that they're soon gonna meet each other for the wedding rituals ;they'll talk then. Ayaan told Asad about the motherly love that Zoya used to shower on Ayaan and Humi in New York. He rejoiced on hearing Zoya's concern for his sibling. Ayaan even filled Zoya about Asad...how he loves to work...how he cares for his family...and much more.

Meanwhile, the youngest Khan, Najma , daughter of Rashid and Dilshaad, also returned from her college educational tour and was helping her mother and daadi for the wedding preparations. Najma was in shock listening to the news of Asad's wedding.

FLASHBACK:

Najma: Ammi, abbu, ...daadi ko kya hua??

( mom, dad what happened to Grandma???)

Badi Bi: Nothing beta. I was just missing you...that's all.

Najma hugged her daadi and cried...

Ayaan: she's seriously a tomato...TAMATAR!!!

Najma: Stop calling me that!!!

Ayaan: Why?? See your nose is also red like a tomato...a tomato on tomato's face...!!!

Najma: Asad bhaijaan!!! Look at this fool...

Asad side-hugged Najma while shushing Ayaan.

Najma: By the way where's my Bhabhi (sister-in-law)???

Dilshaad: She has gone to the tailor for her dress fittings...

Badi Bi: Do u wanna hear a news???

Najma: What? Is there a new gym opening in our society???

Asad and Ayaan rolled their eyes while suppressing their giggles.

Ayaan: No, we are getting a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE OFFER!!!

Najma: (confused) On what??

Ayaan: Bride...!!!

Najma: ???

Dilshaad: Your both brothers are getting married on the same day,baby.

Najma, on hearing this, stared open-mouthedly at each one of them and before any of them could react, there was a loud THUD!!!...and Najma collapsed on the ground hearing the surprising news.

It took good 30 minutes to Khan clan to wake her up...and finally when she woke...she took Asad in a bone-crashing hug. Dilshaad filled her about the recent happenings and how Asad's marriage was fixed. She met both Zoya and Humi at their house, in the evening. The three girls instantly bonded and chatted for a long time. Hence Najma was too jubilant for the wedding...she can't wait to welcome both of them to Khan Villa.

FLASHBACK ENDS...

THREE DAYS PRIOR TO WEDDING:

3:00 PM, MEHNDI FUNCTION-

Humeira was dressed in a yellow sharara and zoya in black and magenta anarkali suit. While their better halves were dessed in elegant black tuxedos for the ceremony. Dilshad and Badi Bi brought the girls in the beautifully decorated hall. Henna was applied on their palms...with the name of their respective husbands hidden somewhere. While humeira was happy to have Ayaan's name in her hand, Zoya's heart was thudding loudly against her chest. Until now she could only catch a glimpse of Asad...and a small smile adorned her lips as she saw him for the first time. He smiled at her too. An unknown feeling of comfort surrounded her and she relaxed.

ASAD'S POV:

I was talking with my office colleagues when I sensed someone gazing me. I turned around only to find a beautiful yet innocent face staring at me. She looked pale and a variety of emotions played on her face. I smiled a bit when I saw her looking at me. She seems relaxed now. I want to talk to her, to clear all her doubts and to tell her that I'm not that kind of a person who can digest changes easily. But damn these guests!!! They are not leaving her for a second...I hope I've to wait for yet another day.

Zoya's POV:

He smiled at me...OMG!!!!...OMG!! Thank God...Zoya, you are worrying too much...see he is looking normal...I wanted to talk to him but I can't go like this...anyways, I'm marrying him in 2 more days...then I've to talk to him only for the rest of my life. Geez Zoya!!! What was that churning inside you on seeing him smile at you???

7:30 PM

After washing off the mehndi, it was time for their engagement ceremony. Zoya and Humeira were being continuously teased for the dark color acquired by henna on their palms. Finally both the men came and stood in front of their ladies. Ayaan winked at Humeira and mouthed beautiful!!! Humeira just stood their blushing and then they slipped the rings in each others' fingers lovingly.

While Asad and Zoya looked at each other, their heart picking speed with each passing second. Both uttered a casual greeting to each other. Dilshaad probed Asad to slip the ring in Zoya's hand. he felt a strange sensation rising in him while touching her for the first time. Soon, Zoya followed the suit and quickly slipped the ring in his finger.

With that both the couples completed the first step towards their married life.

TWO DAYS PRIOR TO WEDDING:

SANGEET:

Even the continuous pestering of his baby sister and insistence of his mother and daadi couldn't budge Asad from his decision of just being a spectator in this ceremony. So here Asad and Zoya sat, beside each other, viewing the dance performances performed by their family members and relatives and stealing quick glances at each other when they thought the other was not looking. Asad found it a good opportunity to talk.

Asad: So, Miss Farooqui...umm...you...are enjoying yourself??

Zoya: ya...yes Mr. Khan.

Asad: You are an interior designer...right??

Zoya: Yes, I worked for XYZ Interiors in New York.

Asad: Yes, Ayaan told me.

Zoya: Oh...ya...Ayaan!!

Asad: They look beautiful together...

Zoya: Yes, I have never seen Humeira so happy before...(Zoya said resisting her tears)

Asad noticed her eyes brimming with tears...

Asad: Look, Tamatar is dancing like crazy. I'm sure, she'll need a massage tonight.

Zoya: Yes, she loves dancing...

Asad: Yes. Actually, Miss Farooqui, I want to tell you...umm...

Zoya: ??...

Asad: Woh...actually...who...uhh..

Just then Najma and her friends came and pulled them in for a group dance, interrupting their moment together. Asad was left with no option but to wait for other opportunity to talk to her properly.

NIKAAH DAY:

Zoya was all dressed in her wedding attire...ready for her big day. She was standing against the window gazing at the starlit sky...rays of moon caressing her beautiful face.

Ammi, I'm missing you today. Every girl wants her mother to be with her on this day...I'm here for Humi...but what about me??? I don't know what I've done is right or wrong...but I know if you had been in my place, you would have also thought about Humi's happiness first. I've done the same. See ammi, this family is so nice...I know you dreamt for such a family for your daughters...

Humeira: And we'll always live together Ammi!!!

Zoya turned towards towards Humeira and they hugged each other. Zoya gaining her lost strength from her baby sister.

Humeira: Aapi, don't worry...I've talked to Asad Bhaijaan many times. He's a nice guy...he'll keep you happy...and I'll always be with you...Ayaan is there too.

Zoya: Oh!! So suddenly you have grown up. Acting like a big girl today!!!

Humeira: yes, now tell me how do I look??

Zoya: pretty as always!!!

Humeira: by the way Aapi, Asad Jeeju will be a gonner seeing you like this!!! Mashallah!!

Zoya: (blushing) Shut up!!

And they continued talking, teasing each other, till Najma and Dilshaad came into the room to escort them to the wedding hall.

Wedding Hall-

All were waiting eagerly for the brides to come so that the Nikaah ceremony can start. Asad and Ayaan were seated at their places when they heard the crowd going crazy and several Oohs and Aahs followed. Asad turned around to witness the most beautiful sight in front of him. Zoya dressed elegantly for the wedding...beating even Aphrodite in looks. He was awestruck watching her. Same was with Ayaan, but in contrast to Asad, he shamelessly stood staring at Humeira, open-mouthedly. Both the girls took their places and the nikaah ceremony started. First Asad and Zoya were asked whether they accepted each other as men and wife. They nonchalantly voiced their consent. Soon Ayaan and Humeira too said QUBOOL HAI to each other. Asad looked at the happy faces of his family and in that moment he realized what all this meant to them. He silently promised himself to keep all of them happy.

On the other hand, Zoya felt like a heavy burden going off her heart. Within minutes she had turned from Miss Zoya Farooqui to Mrs. Zoya Asad Khan...unbelievable...yet true. She felt Najma and Humi hugging her...and so she reciprocated the hug with full might.

And with that the tiresome week came to a halt and finally the two Khan brothers were bonded with Farooqui sisters for eternity.

KHAN VILLA:

LATE NIGHT-

All the guests had started dispersing after Badi Bi decided to call it a night. All were tired after the whole set of rituals that followed the nikaah, especially Asad. He was tired of all the noises, aunties pulling his cheeks, blessing him in their own way, his cousins and Najma's friends pushing Zoya towards him and teasing him altogether, made him a little cranky. He finally felt relief spreading over him when he saw the guests leaving for their respective places. He stood up to go to his room when Dilshaad stopped him.

Dilshaad: Where are you going Asad???

Asad: (confused) To my room, Ammi.

Dilshaad: Wait for few more minutes, beta...Najma and her friends are getting Zoya ready.

Asad: What's the need for all that, ammi??

Dilshaad: Oh...See Ammi, Rashid, my son is so desperate to meet his wife; she chucled teasingly.

Asad (sighing): Ammi, plss!!! Now you don't start on that...Fine, I'll wait for some more time.

In Asad's Room:

The girls made Zoya sit on Asad's bed, dressed in her bridal attire. They were continuously teasing her about Asad and their first night together. Zoya was a hell lot worried.

Zoya's POV:

I have never felt so nervous before...I swear, not even on my first day in office. What happened today was the biggest and most abrupt happening in my life. And this Najma and her devil friends...they gave me a heart attack!!! This is the height of leg-pulling!!! I'll make sure that Najma will pay for it on her Nikaah. Ya, I know My Asad is handsome...but...Whoa!!! What did u just say Zoya???...Your Asad?? Allah Miyaan, What's wrong with me?? I think I'm going crazy!!!

But what if whatever they said comes true??? If Mr. Khan is that pushy kind of husband...Oh no!!! Zoya...what have you gotten yourself into??? No, No,...he seems a nice man, he'll never force me. OOOHHH!!Only this was left. My stomach is grumbling loud...Stop it for God's sake...she chided her stomach, as if it can hear her rant. But the poor thing has got no ears, so it grumbled more and more...and finally Zoya got up from bed to have something to eat.

AYAAN'S ROOM:

Ayaan entered the room to witness his love...now his wife sitting on the bed. She is so beautiful, he thought. He sat beside her and took her hand in his and said...

Humeira begum, before we start a new life ahead, I want to apologize for all that you have to undergo for my family's happiness.

FLASHBACK:

BADI BI'S ROOM:

Ayaan and Humeira sat each on one side of their Daadi. She held Humeira's hand...

Badi Bi: Humeira, I want to ask you something???

Humeira: Yes daadi.

Badi Bi: Zoya like someone??? I mean...

Humeira: What?? No, daadi...she has many male friends but never ever she had any such thing in her mind. But why are you asking this???

Badi Bi: Because I want to ask her hand for Asad...as you are her only family I felt a need to talk to you before.

Humeira: Kya??? Sacchi Daadi?? , she has met Asad before and found him quiet ideal. She was overwhelmed on the thought of him being his brother in law. The two will make a great couple.

Ayaan: but daadi, Asad Bhai doesn't want to get married.

Badi Bi: That's why I want your help...

FLASHBACK ENDS...

Humeira: But it's my family too...and seriously I couldn't resist the temptation of Aapi always being ther for me, even after knowing that I'm fooling her, I couldn't deny, she giggled.

Ayaan: Yes, Mona is perfect for my boring Bhai. I know only she can tame that lion.

Humeira: I think...what will they be doing now???

Ayaan: I don't know about them but I know what we'll do.

With that Ayaan switched off the lights and laid her down...making advances towards a love and passion filled night.

MEANWHILE IN ASAD'S ROOM:

Asad was relieved that he was finally allowed to go to his room after paying a heavy bribe to his little sister and her friends for that. He couldn't believe he was married. But that's the truth now...he wished he could talk to Zoya tonight and explain her about his stand on marriage. He would never ask her to leave or whatever...but he'll make her understand that he's not good for her...or for that matter...not even for any other girl. With that thought in mind, he opened the door to his room...but what greeted him inside was an outright shock for him...😕😕😕

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