Milke Bhi Hum Na Mile....Asya-Ayra SS Part 10 pg 122 (17/12) - Page 23

KHAN VILLA:

AT NIGHT-

Dilshad was busy explaining things to all her family members regarding the Valima that has to take place the next day. Ayaan, Humi, Najma and Zoya were excitedly listening to her but Asad was really sleepy after the tiresome day at the shopping mall. So he asked his Ammi to call it a night.

Dilshad: Ok beta. But you remember naa that you have to go to the souvenir shop in the morning. I want to give each and every guest a gift...as a momento...so that they'll remember my sons' weddings for a long time to come.

Asad: Yes Ammi, I...

But he was cut off by a loud shriek from Ayaan. Hearing that Rashid and Badi bi too gathered near them.

Rashid giggled," Hey Dude, why are you screaming?? Have you seen a cockroach??" He mischievously looked towards Zoya.

Ayaan irked, "oh come on dad!! I'm not scared of a cockroach...Aahhh!!!" He again shouted at spoting a cockroach on his shoulder. All the others rolled in laughter when he was jumping up and down in pure horror.

Zoya: Oh really...not scared!! HAhaaha...

Ayaan: Mona...plzz...throw it out!!! NOW!!!

Najma came towards ayaan. But he kept moving away saying, " No, tamatar...no, it's a cockroach...it will bite you...stay away!!!"

Finally Asad was able to grab him and took the toy cockroach stuck in his shirt which he had seen Zoya put on Ayaan."This girl is a devil" he thought. He was amused on the new found information about Ayaan...that he was scared of a cockroach.

Asad: Look...it's nothing...a toy!!!

Ayaan blushed profusely on hearing that. So he thought of changing the topic instead. He asked annoyingly, " Bhaijaan, I was screaming because of you!!"

Asad asked in an amused tone, " Why?? Is it my fault that you are scared of a cockroach??"

Ayaan: No, but you are the one who forgot that you have bought a gift for your darling wife. I was just going to tell you that but your mad wife pulled a prank on me.

Now it was Humeira's turn to be shocked. She said running towards Zoya, " Aapi, you also forgot...You too bought a gift for Bhaijaan!!!"

Najma and the elders were stunned to know this piece of information that Asad had brought a gift for someone. He generally asked them to buy it themselves on their birthdays or anniversaries on his behalf. Surely, marriage changes a man!!

Zoya and Asad were looking at each other when they spoke together, " I was just going to get it..."

Khan family again went into a fit of laughters while Asya looked at them sheepishly.

Badi Bi: If it's nothing personal then we all would love to see what Asad has bought for Zoya...please Asad give it to her now."

Asad went to his room to get the gift while Humeira got it for Zoya as all their shopping bags were in her room. So now Asya were standing facing each other with a gift box in their hand and a shy look on their beautiful faces. They handed each other the gift while others anticipated that it would be something really exclusive and fancy. But Ayaan and Humeira knew the truth...so they were just smiling at the simplicity of their respective siblings.

All jaws dropped to the floor when both Asad and Zoya opened the gifts. Even they themselves were surprised to know that they had bought one and the same gift for each other. Really, a match made in heaven...

Zoya had bought Asad a Black coffee mug with golden linings and HUBBY inscribed on it with gold work. While Asad's gift was another cup of pink colour, with silver linings and WIFEY inscribed in silver.

Dilshad and Badi Bi came forward and hugged them smiling.

Dilshad: Aww...My babies!! See they bought each other the very same gift...how come??

" Woh...you and Ayaan told me that Mr. Khan loves drinking coffee. So...", Zoya trailed off.

" Even Ayaan and Humi told me that she loves drinking coffee at night while looking at the stars..."

Whole family awed at them. Badi bi was the first to speak, " Ohho Asad, since when did you start memorizing these details about Zoya?? Haan??" Zoya and Asad blushed deepest shades of red possible.

Rashid: "Ohk now. I think we should leave them to thank each other for such a beautiful gift. Asad, why don't you show Zoya our house...I'm sure she had not seen it properly, since we all were busy preparing for wedding."

Asad just nodded his head while Zoya was sensing an unseen line of demarcation between Asad and Rashid. They never acted like a father and son. First she thought that maybe Rashid was strict or something but tonight after seeing him irritating Ayaan about a cockroach, she was sure that something was wrong between them. Maybe it's Mr. Khan...he is an introvert, she supposed.

Meanwhile, Dilshad wheeled Rashid to their room with Ayaan and Najma in tow so that they can properly put Rashid to bed. Badi Bi and Humeira went to their respective rooms. Asad and Zoya were standing in silence until Zoya spoke, "Thank you Mr. Khan. I think I should bring you a coffee."

Asad too followed her to the kitchen thinking that she didn't know how he likes his coffee...black and bitter...without any tinge of sweetness...just like his life. But he was amazed to see Zoya pouring him a black coffee in his brand new cup...gifted by her. He felt happiness coursing through his veins...HUBBY...he read in his mind.

Zoya snapped him out of his thoughts, " Your coffee Mr. Khan. I hope it's fine...I just followed Ammi's instructions."

Asad nodded in approval and said, " Why don't you make a coffee for yourself too?? We'll chat while drinking it."

To say Zoya was happy was an understatement. She was ecstatic to see him talking like that to her..."oh so he can talk normally too!!" she thought. In next few minutes she poured her night-time favourite coffee...sweet and milky...unlike Asad's and walked towards the backyard with him. They settled themselves on the bench and Zoya was stealing glances at Asad. They finished their cups and put them aside. "He looks tense..." she thought.

Finally Asad spoke breaking the wall of silence between them, " I didn't want to marry you!!"

Zoya felt like somebody was stabbing her repeatedly. Her inners were breaking and her heart felt like it was exploding with sadness. She couldn't stop her tears. Asad was mortified to see her crying...but he had no idea what to say or do to pacify her. Zoya finally spoke, half sobbed, " D..Do you..love s..so...someone else..?? she was afraid of hearing his answer.

" No, I...I didn't mean that. Actually, it's not you...in fact I didn't want to marry anyone...neither you nor any other girl." Asad replied while looking down.

"Why??" he heard her asking after sometime. He replied, still not facing her," I am not a guy that any girl wants as her husband. I can't give any happiness to anyone...I even snatch away whatever happiness people have in their lives. I can't keep you happy, Ms. Farooqui. But for now, we're married, so I won't tell you to leave or to stay. It's your choice but yes I assure you that I'll fulfill each and every duty of a husband and for the socirty and my family you'll be my wife if you decide to stay. But please don't expect anything else from me. I can't love anyone..." He merely whispered the last line, got off and walked towards the house.

Zoya still sat there for what felt like hours to her...controlling her tears and wildly beating heart. Many thoughts were running in her mind...she was confused.She just kept thinking, " how can he say that?? How can Mr. Khan tell me to leave or stay...that too on the very first day of our marriage!! And what was that...I snatch away people's happiness...something is wrong with him, for sure. And I'll definitely find it out."

Finally she stood up determined, " I'm not leaving you Mr. Khan...I never will. And I'll definitely find out what's on your mind. That is Zoya Farooqui's...I mean Mrs. Zoya Asad Khan's promise..."

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