What happens next;OS- updated chapter 4- pg6 - Page 2

Early morning, everyone was seated for breakfast, except for one…Zoya. Seeing Asad throwing regular glances at Zoya's empty seat, Tanveer gave Najma a nudge indicating to her to look at Asad. They both started to giggle on the expectation that they knew what Asad would have done. Finally, "Where is Ms. Farooqui?" asked Asad.

Tanveer wasted no time at all in telling him that she asked to Zoya to go help her friend Farhaan who was having some problems with his computer…"I know Zoya is a brilliant girl! She would definitely help him lots," Tanveer went on to say.

Asad grew worried…."Who is this guy? Where does he live? How could Tanveer send her to some stranger? He thought to himself.

"Najma, I just know Zoya and Farhaan would hit it off, they are so much alike…so right for eachother!" Tanveer said, glancing over to Asad to see if it had any effect on him.

Asad's eyes opened wide, he looked away from both girls and buried his face in his palm. "I…I have to get to work" he said retreating to his room, making up an excuse to leave. He paced back and forth in his room…he didn't know what to do..He didn't want Zoya to get close to anyone, especially some other man! But...then…he slapped himself! Zoya was a misfit, not right for him or his family. But still, why this bothering him so much…he picked up his phone and called Zoya.

Meanwhile in the other room…Tanveer and Najma high-fived each other…Mission ASYA is on its way! The girls left the house to go shopping for the GRAND MASKED BALL hosted by Asad's company every year.

"Ms Farooqui, are you okay, are you finished?" asked Asad, "I would come pick u you….seems the weather is changing." She must have said okay Mr. Khan and gave him the directions to get to her because he got a burst of energy and sprinted out of the house.

The traffic never seemed to be so heavy and time see to be stand still as Asad raced to get Zoya. As he pulled up to his destination, he saw Zoya exiting Farhaan's house…she was holding her right wrist, she was in pain…He jumped out of his jeep and ran towards her…before he could say anything, Farhaan comes there as well. Asad walked up to him and gave Farhaan such a slap that he could hear bells ringing. Asad's temper was flaring…he wanted to beat Farhaan to a pulp…how dare he put his hands on Zoya…she's hurt.

"Allah Miyah! What's wrong with you Mr. Khan?" shouted Zoya. She explained to Asad that she hurt herself when she opened up Farhaan's computer to fix it. Her hand slipped against a sharp edge and she got a little cut. Farhaan holds a plaster that he brought for Zoya…he shows it to Asad.

"Allah Miyah! I am sorry Farhaan, I misunderstood" said Asad…yes…you read right…Asad. Asad felt so ashamed…Everything about him, his actions scream 'I love Zoya.' One little cut and he jumped into battle mood for no apparent reason. He couldn't bear to see her hurt. He didn't even realize when he started to speak like her.

Zoya looked on in amazement at Asad, did he just say 'Allah Miyah." A smile grew on her face, but she turned away so Asad would not notice.

Asad approached her , took her hand in his, cleaned her cut with his handkerchief and placed the plaster on it…meanwhile Zoya gazed at the love that was lurking in his eyes. *MITWA moment* Just then a strong breeze blew…she closed her eyes to brace herself for the wind that was going to hit her face. Asad looked at her…she is so beautiful…he started to remember the first time he saw her, in the Dargah. She looked the same then…and but the attraction he felt for her them, was even more now. She opened her eyes and looked into his…but then, he looked away. Zoya got a little disappointed.

"Oh Farhaan, before I forget, we're having a GRAND MASKED BALL at the house tonight…Tanveer would give you the directions…I love if you'd come," said Zoya.

"what!!!!!???!!! She's inviting him…but why…huh….what the" Asad thought to himself…It seems someone was jealous…so much that he was turning green.

Finally, Zoya and Asad left for home to help the others get ready for the ball.

Every piece of furniture was cleared out from downstairs…to make room for the ball…the place looked beautiful, right out of a fairy tale. Silver and white cloth draped from the ceiling…everywhere was lined with strings of light…clear light. White lilies were so eloquently placed to bring out the beauty of the room.

Asad stood there, in the middle of it all; welcoming the guests…He met with one of his business partner, Mr. Malhotra and got in deep conversation with him…In the midst of trying to explain something to him, Asad noticed that Mr. Malhotra's attention was being drawn to something else…I seems all the guests' attention was drawn to something else…

Ah ha…it was because of the angelic beauty that was gliding down the stairs…Asad was struck, he was at a loss for words, he knew she was beautiful, but wow tonight she looked so exquisite…she was wearing deep red sari lined with a black border that hugged her curves and her kohl-lined eyes looked mesmerizing….he have never seen Zoya look so beautiful.

Asad saw Zoya walking towards him, he put out his hands to take hers in his…the anticipation was driving him crazy and his heart beats can almost be heard by everyone in the room….but just then…she walked past him and placed her hands in Farhaan's…Asad withdrew his hands and placed them in his pocket. He was crying on the inside….confused and heartbroken.

Just then Tanveer and Dilshad came and reminded everyone to wear their masks as it's the GRAND MASKED BALL. How cute…Zoya, Tanveer, Najma and Dilshad had matching masks.

The party began and everyone was dancing and having ablast, except Asad who kept himself busy with conversations with the guests…however he acted human a little and couldn't help but keep an eye on Zoya, just knowing it's her by her mask.

'Mohabbat Dil Ka Sakoon' (from the movie Dil Hai Tumhara) started to play… Zoya pulled some guy to dance with her, Asad guessed it to be Farhaan. To show that he could have fun too, he went on the dance floor….to him it seemed that Zoya was having funny, she was laughing, clapping her hands and really into dancing! Throughout the song, everyone started to switch partners…now because of all the confusion, Asad lost track of Zoya. He was hardly dancing now, his eyes kept searching and searching for Zoya.

Someone twirled gracefully and landed in his arms…he recognized those eyes and luscious lips…It was his Zoya. He placed his hand on her waist and pulled her near him…A new song was about to play… 'Tu HI Rab Tu Hi Dua' (from the movie Dangerous Ishq…also the lyrics and translation of the song is posted below so you can see how well it fits for ASYA).

The two in love gazed at each other's eyes and was drowning in them...their eyes seemed to be speaking to each other say all those things that were forever left unsaid. To them it seemed that no one else was there, just them and the music…The two didn't even have a clue when the music stopped.

Dilshad took the mic and greeted the crowd…just then, Zoya and Asad snapped out of their trance…Zoya moved away from Asad and searched for Farhaan. Asad wanted to stop her…but he didn't have the guts…when he did work up the courage she was already with Farhaan.

Asad excused himself from the party and went to the bathroom to freshen up or rather catch his breath and compose himself….He was nervous…He was going to tell Zoya how he felt finally…He was gonna do it. Asad stood in the bathroom psyching up himself to finally tell Zoya how he felt…yes and he was gonna do it in front of everyone tonight.

He ran out of the bathroom and went to the party area….his eyes searched for the mask worn by Zoya…to find her standing a few feet in front of him, her back facing him…He walked up to her, spun her around and landed and huge kiss on her lips. She stepped back…pulled of her mask…It was Tanveer…Asad pulled of his mask and looked at Tanveer with a shocked look on his face…..he glanced to the right to find Zoya with her mask of glaring at them…misunderstanding the whole thing…tears rolling down her face.

Lyrics and Translation to Tu HI Rab Tu Hi Dua

Meri aankhon mein
Meri saanson mein
Tera chehra

In My Eyes , In My Breath , Their Is Your Face

Tu hi hai tu hi mera jahan
Tu hi rab tu hi dua
Tu hi lab tu hi zubaan
Tu hi raah tu hi makaam
Tu rehnumaa

You Are You Are My Place
You Are My God , My Prayers
You Are My Words, My Tongue
You Are My Way , My Destination
You Are My Guide

Apne dil mein
Jhaank ke dekho
Ayega nazar tumhe
Pyaar humara
Tere ishq mein
Mashoor ho gaye
Teri bazuon mein
Hum choor ho gaye

Just See In Your Heart
You Will See My Love
I Got Famous & Lost In Your Love

Meri baahon mein
Meri raahon mein
Tera chehra

In My Arms , In My Ways , There Is Your Face