AsYa ff: Moments in Time: Last Chapter Pg 55 - Page 16

Chapter 8: Meeting the Family

Zoya stood there in the Bhopal airport lounge really nervous waiting for her bag to arrive. Its been just three days that Asad and Zoya had confessed their feelings and Asad want her to meet his parents hence had to go to Bhopal with him. Asad who was on a phone threw a sideward glance at Zoya. She was clasping and unclasping her fingers which showed her nervousness. He knew it is hard on Zoya to meet his family within three days of confession. Hell, he was not even taken her for a date yet. Even though they had their first kiss there was no much progression in their relation in the past three days as they were surrounded with Zoya's friends. But Asad had to do this. He will be going to Paris for shooting in that international film and he wanted his family to meet Zoya. Selfishness it is, but that doesn't bother him as Zoya was all he cared about. Asad chuckled seeing that but shut up as he earned a glare from Zoya.

"Zoya, Let's go…"

Zoya looked at Asad pleadingly. Smiling he bent down and pulled her up.

"Don't worry, everything will be fine…"

"What if…what if they don't like me Asad?"

So that was her tension. Smiling, he cupped her cheek.

"No chance for that… I am sure, everybody will like my Zoya… you are a gem…"

With that he dropped a kiss on her forehead assuring her that whatever he said was true. Feeling contended she leaned to his touch as he guided her out of the airport to the car which was awaiting them.

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Dilshad looked at the girl in front of her, the girl whom Asad had fallen in love with… Love… her son had made a jock out of that. In past he had brought many girls to home introducing them as his love. Every time Dilshad expected it to be true, but all her hopes went in vain every time. And one day he brought Tanveer home who was his friend for many years and introduced her as his fianc. Even though Dilshad was not fond of Tanveer, she agreed to the marriage instantly hoping the best for his son. How utterly wrong she was… she was living in guilt till now thinking that if she would have said no to Tanveer, Asad wouldn't have to go through a heart break.

Her thoughts again wandered back to the girl who was standing in front of her nervously. She was entirely different from all those other girls. She was a natural beauty. The doe shaped eyes were adored with Kohl which was the only makeup she had used. She looked like a simple girl who invests her time in productive uses rather than in fashion. Moreover she has a positive aura around her which seems to light up the atmosphere. Being a mother, Dilshad didn't fail to notice the love Zoya's eyes held for Asad. She was frequently looking at Asad who stood embracing his Ammi from back. What interested Dilshad was that Asad introduced Zoya as "This is my Zoya". He never called anyone his, not even Tanveer. There definitely is something special about Zoya, thought Dilshad.

Minutes passed since Asad introduced Zoya to his mother but there was no reply from her. He looked at his dad, Rahid Ahmed Khan, pleading with his eyes to tell anything. Rashid just shrugged the shoulder indicating that the decision is on Dilshad. Failing to bear the silence anymore Asad put his chin on his mother's shoulder and asked the question.

"So Ammi, Do you like her?"

Zoya could feel her heart literally running hearing this question. She crossed her fingers praying to Allah. And her heart stopped beating for a second as she heard the answer.

"No. I don't like her…"

And Zoya's whole world came crashing down. Tears started welling up in her eyes. She lowered her gaze so as to hide her pain. On the other hand, Asad was equally shocked with the answer. This was the first time his mother had rejected a girl he brought home, that too then when he has found his soul mate in Zoya. He let go of his mother and looked at Zoya. She had her gaze lowered down and he could easily notice the tears falling from her eyes. His heart wrenched seeing those tears. It brought tears in his eyes as well…

Dilshad and Rashid looked at the duo. Both had tears in their eyes. Zoya's gaze was fixed on the floor whereas Asad's eyes were fixed on her. Rashid signaled Dilshad to put an end to their miseries.

"I don't like her… because I love her…"

Zoya and Asad looked up to Dilshad who was passing smile at them. More tears flown out of their eyes as they realized the meaning of her words. Dilshad walked towards Zoya who was busy controlling her tears. Dilshad cupped Zoya's face in her hands and gave a kiss in her forehead and hugged her tight. Asad's heart welled up seeing the scene in front of him. He was on cloud nine hearing his Ammi's declaration. He went and hugged his most favorite ladies followed by his Abbu. It looked a picture perfect family.

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Zoya stood near the window of her room in Khan Mansion drinking the beauty of starry night. She was glad that Asad's family had accepted her and the only problem remaining was with her family. Making them agree was gonna be a tough task. Her worry was replaced with a sense of security when she was engulfed in a strong pair of arms form back. From that touch itself she knew who that was. She titled her head backwards as her head touched his hard muscles. She felt safe in his arms. He inhaled the strawberry scent of her hair deeply. It invoked many feelings in him. He didn't want to go away from Zoya even if it was for a month. They had just confessed their love and he had to leave her this fast and go to another country… this irked him very much. He had decided to reject the offer to spend time with Zoya, but being the stubborn girl she is, she didn't let him do that to his career. He knew even though she smiles in front of him, she is crying inside. She may be very good at masking her pain, but one look at her eyes and he can see through that faade.

He turned her around such that their faces were inches apart. They looked at each other, passion blazing in each other's eyes. As soon as their lips met, fireworks exploded in their body. They shivered with the intensity of emotions. Without breaking the kiss he carried her to the bed. He placed her on bed while cl climbing next to her. He broke off the knowing very well that she will need air. As he detangled himself away from her he couldn't help but to notice how swollen her lips were. Chuckling he bent down and gave soothing kisses to her lips. She whimpered in pleasure as she felt his manly ones on her soft ones. Soon the passion overtook Asad as he started kissing her neck. He kissed her each and every exposed body part while she dug her nails in his back. He kissed her feet earning a giggle from her. He moved up again as he started showering kisses all over her face. He wanted her badly. He knew he is gonna lose his self-control. He stopped what he was doing and looked at her face. She had her eyes closed. She looked like an angel, soo innocent and childish. And that one scene calmed down his racing heart. He cupped her face in his hand and looked at her eyes.

"Zoya, I badly want you now. Never in my life I have felt the same. I agree that this is not my first time… I have done this countless times in my past with other girls, but I promise you, if ever again in my life I have to do this, I will be doing this with you only…"

Zoya's eyes welled up hearing his confession. She knew what he felt at that moment. Even though her principles were against this, for heart Asad's happiness was important.

"Then make me yours Asad…"

He looked at her with an unfathomable expression in his face.

"Why you want this Zoya?"

"Because you want this Asad… For me your happiness is important…"

And that did it. Her one sentence was enough for him to understand how lucky he was to get a girl like Zoya. He pulled her closer engulfing in an embrace as he nuzzled in her hair.

"I will make you mine… Not today… the day when you will be my lawfully wedded wife, I will mark you, mark you with my love for a lifetime. Till then I will wait. Because you are too precious for me…"

Zoya's heart overwhelmed hearing this. She snuggled closer to him as he pulled her up. There they lie, head to head and body to body, lost in a world created by their never ending love for each other. Is it a beginning to an ending or an ending to a beginning, only time will tell…