AsYa FF: Now or Never LAST CHAPTER On Pg36 - Page 4

Chapter 2: How do you know me?

Reaching the guest room with the girl was proving to be a hectic task for Asad as in every step his curious family members stop them to hear about their love story. He had to make up lies and feed them and he hated that part. He hated telling lies and this time he knew he has no choices. After some time, which felt like eternity they both reached a beautiful guest room. As soon as they entered the room, he locked the door and turned to face her.

Girl: "Allah Miyan, what's wrong with you? How dare you kiss me and what was that about we both being in love, huh? Don't you feel shame kissing a stranger and professing the love which does not exist?"

He was shocked will be an understatement. He was amused with the guts she had. He couldn't help but to chuckle at her nonstop battering about what he had done with her. This didn't go unnoticed by the girl. This increased her anger.

"Am I joking here? Hello, wake up… I want some answers. Allah Miyan, where have you trapped me?"

"Are you finished with your complaining?"

Girl: "huh?"

Asad: "If you finished, let me remind you certain things. This is my house and I should have ask you the question as to why you sneaked in. It was not for that hug and kiss, my family members would not have believed what I said as they know me well. And I am not dying to be in love with a girl like you. And as long as I remember I have saved your life. So I would appreciate it if you shut your big mouth and stop judging me"

For a moment he could see shame reflect in her face. She muttered a sorry and thanks to him.

"Hi. I am Asad. Asad Ahmed Khan"

He extended his hand towards her. She hesitated for a moment and then held his hand flashing him a smile. Oh man! She has got dimples!!!

"Hi Asad. How do you know me?"

He crunched his eyebrows in confusion.

"Excuse me?"

"I asked how you know me."

"Who told that I know you?"

"Are you kidding me? I know that you have got some information about me. Oh please don't act dumb."

"Are you mad? How would I know you? This is the first time we are meeting"

"I know that. That's why I am asking you"

"You are testing my patience girl, I don't know you. And how the hell did you assume that I know you?"

"You are testing mine too. And for your information nobody can correctly tell a girl's name and where she comes from unless he know her"

Asad was shocked. Does that mean her name is Zoya..? And she is from NY? Wow!!!

"You gotta be kidding me"

"Excuse me?"

"Are you telling me that your name is Zoya? And you are from NY"

"Yes I am. Why? That's why I was asking you how you know me?"

"Well… As a matter of fact… I don't know you… from your dressing I simply told that you are from NY… and about your name… It just that… I felt like calling you Zoya… you see… I could see the courage and determination in your eyes even when the guards were taking you away. Your eyes were soo lively. And I knew, in Greek, Zoya means alive. So I decided to call you that…"

Zoya's eyes softened at this revelation. She looked at the same eyes which held her captive for a moment outside the house even when the guards where dragging her. She had clearly seen the man who stood in the balcony. She had felt soo contended looking at those hazel orbs even in that miserable state. And when he called her name, she was shocked beyond imagination. In the next moment she was in the arms of the same man, when he kissed her, she was numb. She could feel the fireworks inside her body as she started melting under his kiss, but the rational part of her mind kicked soo hard to struggle free from the grip of that man. He was surely a surprise package, thought Zoya.

Asad couldn't help but to stare back at Zoya. She was looking at him with unfathomable expression. He could feel the stone walls he created around his heart started breaking slowly. Their eye locking session was interrupted by a knock on the door. Asad opened the door only to see his Ammi and Najma. Dilshad could see the shock in her son's face and she understood that he was not expecting them at that time.

Dilshad went near Zoya who was looking confused.

Dilshad: "Hi. I am Dilshad, Asad's Ammi"

Zoya smiled at the elegant lady in front of her.

Zoya: "Hi. I am Zoya Farooqui"

Dilshad: "So… Zoya, how much do you love my son?"

Both Asad and Zoya was flabbergasted by that questions.

Asad: "Woh Ammi… Actually…"

Dishad and Najma couldn't help but to smile at seeing a stuttering Asad.

"Beta… you don't have to tell lies to me. I know you in and out. I know, you lied so that you can save her. I am proud of you beta"

Asad was relieved hearing this. He hugged his Ammi tightly. Najma also joined in the hug. Zoya stood there witnessing the love filled scene as it reminded her of some painful memories. Dilshad noticed the pain in Zoya's eyes and she disengaged herself form the hug and walked towards Zoya. She kept her hand in Zoya's shoulder. Zoya smiled at her through tear filled eyes.

"What happened Beta? Why are you crying?"

"Nothing… the love which you three were sharing reminded me of my family. I miss them you know…"

"Where are they now? Why are you not with them? And most importantly why are you here?"

For a moment Asad could feel that Zoya's eyes went distant. There was only pain in those eyes. Asad's heart lurched seeing that.

Zoya: "How I wished I could go there… But I can't… my parents were died when I was 10 years old… They had left a huge fortune for me but I was always alone. Recently I came to know that my grandma is still alive that too in India. And I came in search for her. But I was not that lucky I think… she had died of heart attack in an old age home before one month. There in NY I was living the life of a loner and here in Bhopal my grandma was struggling in an old age home. How cruel life can be…"

Dilshad's heart went out to the poor girl who was describing her life's tory to them. In the tender age how much she has suffered!!! She hugged Zoya and she felt Zoya hugging back her too.

Asad and Najma looked at the duo hugging each other. Asad felt contended with his decision to save her.

Dilshad: "By the way Zoya, how come you are here?"

Zoya let out a chuckle and said.

"Woh… by the huge size and lightings and all, I thought this is a hotel. So I came in"

They couldn't help but to laugh at her innocent explanation. After sometime as the laugh subdued Dilshad announced;

"Since you are here, I think destiny is giving us some hints. So you are gonna stay with us for the rest of your holidays… as Asad's fianc…"

Even though the last sentence embarrassed Asad and Zoya, they chose to act normal.