Here you go peeps...starting with the romance...š..aage aage..taapmaan aur badhega..yeh to kuch nahi hai..šš
Ch 20 A new day.
A beautiful day, A beautiful smile
I wait for you I've been here a while..
I smile at my past, my pain is gone..
My life is happy, Now nothing can go wrong.
You walked back to me..melting the snow..
Now we romance, underneath this beautiful rainbow
Come my love..let me make it up to you..
Let hold hand, let our love renew.
It was a new day with renewed thoughts, and an open heart, waiting in the form of Asad, for a lady called Zoya. Asad felt awake, fully taking in every bit of detail around him.He was seated in one of his and Zoya's favorite caf at the fisherman's wharf, a poplular place among tourists, the very reason why they both enjoyed this spot.There were times in their past when they sat by the patio and stared at the toursits, enjoying their enhutsiasm, their curiosity. Mostly it was Zoya with her running commentary, gauging on their stories, while Asad leaned back, stared at his girl and enjoyed hearing her bicker. He had always loved listening to her, her worldly ideas,her positive outlook on life had always taught him how to live life.But with time and hurt he had choosen to forget the most important life lessons, unconciously passed on to him, by the love of his life...He smiled, seeing him at the same place, at the same spot, after 5 years, and yet here he was, anxious as if on a first date.He wanted to make things right, he wanted to relive his past and build his today and tommorow, and he wanted to do it with Zoya.He had had enough with his gloom, it was now time to enjoy the sun.
As he waited on her, sipping his black cup of coffee, Zoya's petite figure started getting clearer.She was rushing upto him, looking beautiful and elegant in her white crochet dress, her handbag swaying as she pranced, a long stem of one of the flowers he had sent, peeking out of it. Crossing the road she got closer, her gait slowing down. Zoya felt apprehensive, she felt nervous, why she didn't know.It was Asad afterall, but the tickle in her tummy was making her act like a teeneager in love.She nervously made her way to the caf.She knew he would be there, waiting by their spot, the same table they had sat on for over 2 years of their lives. Her smile appeared, her anxiousness increasing as she saw Asad lazily sipping on his coffee, his eyes definetly staring at her from behind his shades.
She couldn't help but drool looking at him, his presence still making her weak in the knees.She looked away, not wanting to stare,but then she turned back and stared, hell he was hers and she had full rights to oogle at him...She smiled at her thoughts, finally reaching her coveted place.
Asad eyes hadnt left Zoya ever since he saw her on the other side of the road, his heart beating faster the closer she got.This feeling within him felt so amazing,a feeling he had buried within for the past 5 years.He couldn't help but enjoy this moment of perfection, the object of his affection, crossing the road, looking breathtaking, his heart enjoying the freedom of feeling what it wanted to feel and him finally feeling like his old self..His smile sneaked up on him, pushing his lips into a lazy lopsided grin. This felt different from what he had been feeling for Zoya the past 4months and even though he had had the chances of being closley associated with Zoya on various ocassions, the feeling of adoring your wife, with uninhibited ardour just took precedence over the languid encounters of a broken couple. Somehow hearing the truth, that they were still married and Zoya was still Mrs Zoya Asad Khan, had erased all the pain and bitterness from his heart.He felt elated and very nervous with this new turn of event, with the total turnaround of his life.Just a day ago, he had given up on the idea of a happily every after with Zoya, writing in the letter, the most difficult words he had to write...the lines...
I no longer had that right on you, it was a thing of our past, today you are no longer my wife you are a free girl, no longer tied to me in marriage,
That had ripped his heart out, had been healed with Zoya's lines..
Well the answer to your question is..that he called my Mrs Zoya Asad Khan coz that's my legal name, that's the name that's on my passport
It is my legal name because I am still married to you, our divorce was never filed.
He was a renewed man with renewed faith on this world on his life and on his Allah.All that was taken away for coming back to him tenfolds.All he had to do was open his arms and embrace it. And that's exactly what he did.
He stood up from his chair, and pulled Zoya into his arms, his face lighting up feeling Zoya's breath hitch. The nevrousness in her eyes, boosted his ego, as he leaned down, to see her close her eyes in anticipation..Well well well..lets play then he thought..,Mrs Zoya Asad Khan, lemme sit back and enjoy a rarity in your case...you blushing. He erased the gap between them and gently pecked on her lips, her heartbeats getting frantic at his touch...her cheeks burning red..With the smile of a handsome devil..he let her go and looked at her...motioning her to have a seat..seating himself aswell
Zoya-Hey there...good morning...
Asad-To you too Mrs Khan...He leaned on his elbow his eyes focused on her every move...
Zoya blushed futher, as her smile betrayed her, making her feel more like a silly teenager in love.Her heart sang the highest note of an Opera singer, breaking free of all the insecure barriers, dancing and galloping at the sound of Mrs Khan.
Asad-That's a first...he smirked...
Zoya looked up-What??
Asad-Mrs Zoya Asad Khan blushing! Again he smirked, as he lazily dragged each word...enjoying the reaction in front of him..
Zoya-Asad just cut it will you...she was having difficulty keeping a straight face, her smile giving into the tease...
Asad-As you say Mrs Khan...you order is my command, he bowed down...Zoya bursting into fits of laughter...loving the flamboyant side of Asad...
Zoya-You are just too much...she laughed...and I love your..Weird, invasive sense of humour...long time coming I tell ya...she laughed..but Asad just looked at her...his heart elated at her words...
Asad-well thank you very much..Mrs Khan...I am glad I could make you laugh..and I am happy to hear that I have something that you love...
Zoya looked up...'Well only time will expand on that...she winked...'now can we please order..
Asad-I already have...
Zoya just smiled...looking at him
Zoya-Remember Asad..we used to have so much fun on the weekends, sitting here for hours, you with ur 10 million cups of coffee, me with my yummy yummy Frapacino..Admiring the zest of the toursits, sometimes..Scrutinating their lives, making up stories of who they were, why they were here...Damn...what time...that was..some of the best itmes of my life...Nai?? She looked at Asad who was baltantly staring at her, a goofy smile on his face...
Asad??? Zoya waved her hands in front of him and he zapped out..
Asad-O ya..I just got lost in time...its been so long since I have allowed myself to look back..and it feels just right, reliving it today, the very reason why I chose this place..
Zoya-Awww you are such a sweet heart...she leaned in n pulled his cheeks...laughing at the reaction..
Zoya-Now that's a rarity...
Asad-What?
Zoya-my husband Mr Asad Ahmed Kha blushin...she laughed O man I gotta take a picture of it...she tried grabbing her phone..but Asad grabbed her hand...glaring at her...having no effect on the effervescent Zoya...
They just stared at each other...Zoya's laughter finally seeping through Asad's mock annoyance,both laughing when their food arrived...
Zoya-Wow spanish omeltte, bleuberry danish, my favorite frappacino..Wow Asad..I cant believe after all these years you still remember...her eyes became soft her heart deeply touched by her gesture..
Asad-I remember everything about you Zoya, he sprinkled her frappacino with some chocolate sprinkles...Just the way you like it...
Zoya smiled...and started on her breakfast, Asad enjoying his eggwhite omlette and a cup of black coffee..
It was a moment in time, the two, back to the times in their lives that had given them everything, laughing and enjoying the city, the food and most importantly the company.
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They spent the remainder of the day walking around downtown, refreshing their memories of the city, reaquinting themselves with the roads,talking like old times, fighting like always and enjoying each others company after ages.
Zoya was Zoya, running around, pointing in various directions, asking Asad if he remebered this, if her still knew what that place was..Asad just follwed her footsteps, content in the realisation that his company was the reason for Zoya's smile, the constant repeatation of the words, Mrs Zoya Asad Khan, mending even the deepest of cracks.He was a happy man today, he felt his age he was acting his age, and he was having the time of his life, with the girl of his dreams.
Zoya on the other hand was nothing short of ecstatic...Her love was walking besides her, taking care of her, becoming the way he used to be, all because of her revelations.Had she known before, she would have let out this secret 4 months ago, but then again, she had enjoyed every bit of their 4 months of ups and downs.It had reinstated her faith in their relationship, in their love. Even after all the wreckage they had to face, they had somehow still managed to find each other, find solace in each other.No doubts Asad had said words that hurt her more than once, but looking at him today, and the efforts he was making to accept it all, was commendable, and she was not the one to hold a grudge. The hurt somehow seemed irrelevant in his company, when he was being so open, so happy so flamboyant. She smiled..burying the past and chossing to move forward accepting the time and place for everything that had happened in her life..She smiled even more when she remembered the moments just a while ago when Asad called her Mrs Zoya Asad Khan, Making her heart swell with joy,Asad considered her his own, and he had already accepted everything she had confessed, choosing to still call her his wife. She was happy, today finally Allah was giving her everything back..
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Time just flew...ushering in the evening breeze as the two walked by the piers, enjoying the view.
Gently Asad took Zoya's hands in her and conitnued walking, Zoya smiling ever so slightly at the gesture...
Suddenly looking at the stall ahead of her...she pulled her hands off Asad, getting a confused glare from Asad..
Zoya- OMG how could I just forget...
Asad-Kya hua..he asked a flustered Zoya
Zoya-Umm Actually I have something for you and I forgot all about it...I umm I was coming here...and on the way..I saw..umm remember,the shop by..well here...She rummaged thorugh her purse and handed him a small box.
Asad opened it only to find his most favorite and the only candies he liked...He smiled,he hadnt had these in 5 years...
Zoya-Come on..you can have one..I mean..its been so long...and I have never seen you eat candies..like ever..except these ones..so...eat...she nudged him...Asad finally putting one in his mouth...his smile getting wider as he muched on it...
Asad-WOW...was all he could say..as he took in another one..
Zoya-Haw..wont u share it with me???
Asad didn't pay attention to her, his eyes closed, taking in the sweet taste of the carmel covered candies...
Zoya-ASAD...I wanna try one...she tried grabbing one but he turned away...putting one more in his mouth...Zoya gawking at him in rage...
Zoya-That's very mean of you Asad..EK to mein tumhare liye candies laayi..n damn it..bad manners...
Asad-Tough luck..I don't share what is mine...and what I love...
Zoya- I know that very well...I mean..comeon..do you not remember..when we first started dating..how possesive you were...you wouldn't even let me talk to Riley...you thought he had the hots for me...I mean come on...
Asad-Hmm so you accpet that you're mine huh...he looked at her...
Zoya-Youre twisting my words...I dint mean it that way...
Asad grabbed her by her elbow, pulling her close...
Asad-The how did you mean it?? Zoya I need to know...Are you mine or are you mine?? He asked his possisveness reeking in his every word...
Zoya-Well why are you asking me..I mean if you were not sure then why have you been calling me Mrs Zoya Asad Khan for half the day??
Asad-Because saying it gives me strength, it gives me hope, that I still have a chance..that we still have a chance...
Zoya-Why Asad...
Asad-Why what Zoya...don't you already know??
Zoya-I kinda do, but I want to hear it from you, hearing it from you will give me strenght, will give me hope, that I still have a chance, that we still have a chance..she repeated his words...
Asad just looked at her...Zoya walked in closer and gently caressed his cheek..
Zoya-Asad please share what's in your heart...today I saw so much of your old self again...I just want you to be the same Asad that didn't hesitate sharing what was in his heart...please share...She asked him with gentleness
Asad just leaned in her hand and closed his eyes, sighing as he looked up to speak.
Asad-Zoya when I wrote the letter to you I had already given up on the possibilty of us.I had painfully accepted that you were no longer mine, that you had made your choice.I even tried to stop those people on the flight from calling us husband and wife but you didn't seem to mind, now I knw why...Zoya you don't even know what I felt when I hear that officer call you Mrs Zoya Asad Khan...my heart jumped with joy...but then my mind shut it down...calling it nothing. I realised then that how much it meant to me, Mrs Zoya Asad Khan...and it took me like 5 hours to finally muster the guts to ask you...and what I heard just healed and broke my heart at the same time..Zoya how could you even think of ending your life..you, your existence, your life belong to me..and you had not right to do so...Zoya felt sad hearing him...I mean..the only reason why I can still accept it is..because you are here today..and strangely that action of urs, allowed you to be still my wife..Your would be biggest crime..stopped you from commiting another undesired crime...breaking our marriage.I feel responsible for your plight, but I have learnt from you that when you cant do anything about your past, its better to move on..so Zoya I want to move on..and I want to take you along with me...as my wife..so tell me...are you mine...or are you mine???
Zoya..smiled...she smiled wide..her tears nowhere to be found...she literally jumped on Asad and hugged him saying..
Zoya-I am yours and I am yours..Mr Asad Ahmed Khan...my difficult yet..most amazing husband...
Asad-Easy meri jaan...easy...mein ab buddha ho gaya ho..I cant take you attacking me like this anymore..
Zoya-Ya right..koi 29 pe buddha hota hai??? Abhi to kaafi marathon daud ni hai...she winked...and Asad burst out laughing...leaning in to give Zoya a big sloppy kiss...
They laughed and rejoiced,finding each other again, kissing as the sun went down, making them head back to the hotel.
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Hand in hand they stepped into to lobby, Zoya walking to the reception to ask for some ammenities, Asad standing besides her...
O hello maam, I will surely send that to your room, and oh BTW we just received a letter by your name..wait lemme get it.
He returned with the letter and handed it to Zoya, Zoya walking away saying her thank u's and opening the letter..
She jumped with excitement, seeing the content of the letter, Asad not understanding the reason behind it asked..
Asad-Kya hua Zoya?? Why are you so excited..whats in the letter??
Zoya just squealed and hugged him tight...her excitement multiplying as a thought came to her head...
Zoya-"Asad Asad Asad, you don't even know how happy this letter has made me..I mean I wasn't expectating it to come here until day after..but damn here it is..
Asad-What is it..care to tell me..
But Zoya just grinned ear to ear...walking towards him and giving him a peck on his cheek...
Zoya-Patience my husband..patience...you'll know soon enough...Well actually I wasn't going to tell you anything..but since..you've been such an amazin husbad..she rolled her eyes...I am going to share it with you, but u'll have to wait until tommorow morning...
Asad-Well we shoot tommorow morning..
Zoya-Damn it..koi nai...meet me after the shooting...we'll do it in the evening...Deal??
It was Asad's turn to roll his eyes, knowing very well what can happen with a secret when Zoya was involved...But then again..since when did he not still agree...He shook his head..his smile..unsure..
Asad-Deal...
Zoya- It's a DEAL...so be ready tommorow evening...at 5...Mr Asad Ahmed Khan...Miss Zoya..Farooqi..
Asad-Not Miss Zoya Farooqi..its Mrs Zoya Ahmed Khan..he said..his tone dead serious...
Zoya blushed..making Asad smile...Well ya...Mrs Zoya Asad Khan is taking you out...n don't you worry..It will be worth it..she winked..as the two proceeded towards the elevator.
Once again..comment n lemme know...was it..sweet n romantic?? Did u like the pace of it?? Did u enjoye the update over all??? Wat else did u like??? Please aapke COMMENTS & LIKES dwaare yeh sab share kijiye..I have nothing to say in this update..just hoping that it was worth the wait..n don't worry...its just gonna get more.. and more...going forward... if you know what I mean...cya soon with the next update... O aur ya..guess where will Zoya take Asad...LOL..if you dont already knowš
Until laters...-I guess Ramleela dekhiye??? Ur wish...LOL
Edited by starslinedup - 11 years ago
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