Hola beauties! Arigato for the encouragement! I love love love y'all! so here's part two. This story is now gonna be a three shot. So please bear wiv me!
"There he is! There he is!... Farhan! Farhan! Choco Chip!! Over here!" Zoya shouted, to be heard over the crowd at the airport.The whole Khan family, on Dilshaads insistence, had come to pock up their guest. "Choco chip?" thought Asad "She has a pet name for him? Choco chip? And what is up with the blue bracelet she's wearing today? she's never worn it before. And why does it have the initials C.C and W.C?" He couldn't seem to digest the fact that Zoya had a pet name for a guy, a guy who was not him. He didn't know why, but he didn't like it one bit.
"He is so cute, Zoya!" Najma squealed. Asad turned to look at the source of Najmas admiration. He was making his way towards them. He was tall, almost as tall as Asad. Had a well built frame and a fair complexion. He wore a Giorgio Armani suit, and Suede shoes. He had a ruggedly handsome face and Dark brown eyes. Asad cast a glance at Zoya, and saw her beaming and jumping, waving to him. He immediately looked away.
"Zoe! my darling!" Farhan said as he took her into a bear hug. "Farhan!" Zoya cried, and hugged him back. Farhan hoisted her up and twirled her around. "Oh! How I've missed you!" he said. "I missed you more" she replied.
Asad had a very weird expression during the whole reunion. He didn't approve of the way this character was hugging his girl. Wait...his girl? where did that come from? Anyway...back to the matter at hand. This public display of emotions between those two was really getting to him. 30 seconds more and he would've pulled this Farhan away from Zoya, and ripped him apart, limb by limb.
Dilshaad noticed the expression on her sons face, and laughed inwardly. Oh my my! Her son was jealous! Good. Jealousy is a crucial step to love!
Zoya and Farhan broke away after what seemed like a millennium to Asad. That was when he noticed that even Farhan had the ditto same blue bracelet as Zoya. "What is up with that?" he thought.
Zoya, in her joy in meeting her best friend, had completely forgotten to introduce him to the others. She realised and said "Oh damn! I'm sorry phoopi! I forgot to introduce him to you all. This is Farhan Khan and Farhan this is Phoopi, Najma, Tanveer and As-- Mr.Khan." she said, pointing to each person.
"Salaam Waleikum." Farhan greeted everyone." And thank you so much for having me. I hope its not too much of a problem. I'm staying only for a few days." he said.
"No problem at all, beta. Any friend of Zoyas is like a friend of ours too. " Dilshaad replied. Farhan nodded and held out a hand to shake Asads. "Mr. Khan. Thank you too." Farhan said. Asad shook his hand and smiled. "I hope my Zoe is not being much of a trouble." he said "Cause if she is, you may complain to me!" "Farhan!" Zoya exclaimed and hit his shoulder lightly. "Sorry! just a joke! Now, shall we leave?" Farhan asked. "Of course, let's go." said Dilshaad.
Zoya started walking toward the car and suddenly tripped. She closed her eyes, expecting the impact of the fall, when she found herself engulfed in a strong pair of arms. "Asad" she thought, with her eyes still closed and her lips curved into a little smile. She opened her eyes and saw that her saviour was not Asad! it was- "Farhan! its you?" she exclaimed. "Yes Zoe! were you expecting someone else?" he teased.
"No" she said and straightened herself. Her eyes searched for Asad. All she could see was his back. He was walking towards the car. "How stupid of me." she thought "How stupid of me to think that Asad would care if I had gotten hurt. Of course he doesn't. All he cares about nowadays is Tanveer."
Asad on the other hand was burning with fury. The moment she had tripped, he had run to her, trying to break her fall. He would never let any harm come to her. But that Farhan douche had reached a millisecond early and had helped her. Asad saw her smiling, in Farhan arms. Like she wanted to be there. And he could not process that. So he turned, and walked away, careful not to look back, lest his homicidal instincts took over and he murdered the guy.
Asad sat in the drivers seat, Tanveer immediately got into the passenger seat and his ammi and Najma got into the middle seats. Leaving Zoya and Farhan to take the back most seats.
Asad switched on the ignition and adjusted the rear view mirror. At a point, he could see Zoya face, and he left the mirror at that. At the same moment Zoya looked up, and their eyes locked.
As soon as she looked into Asads eyes, Zoya felt like she was drowning. Drowning in the depths of his eyes. She looked away as a car behind them honked.
Instantly, Asad felt empty. He wanted to look into Zoyas baby brown eyes forever. But as for now, He had to drive. "Concentrate on driving Asad!" he told himself.
The car journey was very cheerful. Everybody was talking to Farhan, getting to know him more. Farhan was very comfortable with everyone and vice versa. All except Asad. He said nothing, and Ammi noticed that. "He needs some time to himself" she thought.
Finally, they reached home. "Wow! what an amazing house!" Farhan exclaimed. "Thank you" Najma said "bhaijaan built it." Asad smiled in response. Suddenly a song started to play. Real loud. "What's goin on?" Farhan asked. "Oh! must be the Chatterjees! they love their music. And they love it loud!" Dilshaad said. Farhan laughed.
The music turned into a slow romantic ballad. "Its A thousand Years! your favourite song, isn't it Zoya?" Farhan asked. "You remember" Zoya questioned. "Of course I do!" Farhan replied. He held out his hand. "May I have this dance?" he asked. Zoya laughed "Of course" she said, and laid her hand in his. He pulled her towards him and started moving to the melody.
Asad watched all this. What in bloody hell was going on? Zoya was dancing with ANOTHER MAN? He couldn't take this anymore. He stomped hi leg and walked away.
Zoya watched him go. Didn't he care if she danced with anyone else? Maybe what she thought was love in his eyes, was actually not. If it were love, he would've been effected by her dancing with someone else right? Guess he didn't after all.
Precap: "I can't stand it." said Asad. "Stand what?" Zoya asked. "Him. You. Together. It kills me." He replied. Anger evident in his eyes.
*phew* that's it. I know the confession is much awaited! patience! I will put the next chapter up ASAP! please buddy me for PMs!
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-Sharyn.
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