AsYa : Really? (updated part 4 page 8 - Page 5

RECAP :"BHAIJAAN!! Look out!" Najma's panicked voice snapped him out of it and he looked forward just in time to see a large truck heading straight for them.

Asad quickly swerved out of the way and veered to the side of the road where he stopped the SUV breathing hard. Shocked that he could have been so careless he turned to check on Zoya and Najma, "Zoya, Tamatar are you'll okay?" Both of them were also shocked but managed to choke out a small yes. Relieved Asad let out the breath he was holding and leaned back into his seat, closing his eyes slightly before getting out to check the damages done to the car. He circled the car and upon realizing he had a flat tire he kicked the wheel in frustration. He heard the faint sound of a cellphone ringing in the background and Najma's soft voice answering it. He pulled out his own cell phone and decided to call for the other car from home. While he was on the phone Zoya quietly walked up beside him and crouched down to examine the flat tire. When she heard him asking for the other car she sniggered softly before glancing at him with an amused smile. He looked down to her, "what?!" he asked, irritation lacing his voice.

"Nothing," she said getting up, "it's just that I thought such a big business man like you would be able to change an ordinary tire." She looked at him with a goofy smile.

"Woh… actually…Ms. Farooqi..." he trailed off.

"Don't worry Mr. Khan, not everyone is good at everything, why don't I try?" she asked eagerly.

"No!" he immediately shouted, "knowing you Ms. Farooqi instead of fixing the problem you would only make it worse."

"Oh please Mr. Khan, Jaanti ho when I was in New York whenever my taxi used to break down, instead of waiting for the mechanic I used to help to change the tire myself, I'm very good at it."

"You must have been the one to cause the flat tire in the first place Ms. Farooqi"

"Hoo Mr. Khan, you're so mean! For your information they used to thank me, not everyone is like you Ajeeb Ahmed Khan" she said crossing her arms over her chest.

"kya kaha aapne," Asad mimicked her movements.

"maine kaha ki tum bohot zyaada ajeeb aadmi ho"

"Acha? Ms. Farooqi agar mein ajeeb ho toh tum…"

"Bhaijaan! Zoya! Do you'll not get bored of arguing all the time?" Najma had joined them during the course of their disagreement but neither of them had noticed her. Asad looked towards Zoya before turning to Najma.

"What happened Tamatar? You sounded worried on the phone."

"Actually Bhaijaan, voh meri college ka dost thi, she said that we have a big last minute holiday project that we have to finish up so I'll have to go back home," Najma said sad that she could not join them on the rest of their trip.

"Okay, I've actually already called for a car from home so we can all go back in that."

"Nahi Bhaijaan!! You'll don't have to cut your trip short, you and Zoya can still complete it."

Asad looked a bit flustered, "Tamatar, hum aise kaise yeh trip akele mein jaao?"

"Actually Zoe really wanted to see around India before she left, who knows when she will be able to come back so this is her last chance to have a look around, aur please mana mat bhaijaan, I have even talked to ammi about it and she said you and Zoe can go on and maybe if I finish the project early I can join you'll again."

Asad was still stuck on his point, "Najma magar…"

But Najma was adamant, "please Bhaijaan…" she looked to him with a puppy dog face. He shook his head in frustration and upon noticing the same cute puppy dog look on Zoya he finally relented.

"Yess!!" shouted Najma and Zoya as they high fived each other.

Asad slowly shook his head, "what have I agreed to," he muttered under his breath.

After half an hour the car reached to pick Najma up, she bade farewell to Zoya and Asad with a final hug and got into the car. After watching the car for a few minutes Zoya turned to Asad.

"So…ready to change a tire?" she smiled at him and walked back towards the SUV.

Precap: "What?!?! Please tell me your're not gonna need ALL of that"