Thank You all so much for your lovely comments. I'm thankful. Here you go for part-2.
Part-2
Zoya was working on her I-pad when her appi came to her room.
"Zoya, what are you doing? Anything important?"
"Hey appi. I'm just looking at some pictures."
"Can we go shopping today? I thought it's been a long time since the both of us spent some time alone. So why not go shopping?"
"Wow appi, that's a great idea. Give me 10 minutes. I'll be ready."
"That's great."
Zoya and her appi went to mall and spent time shopping and having fun. They entered a restaurant to have something to eat.
"Oh no. I forgot to get a gift for my friend back home."
"No problem appi. We'll go back and get it."
"No Zoya. You stay here and get the order. I'll go buy something and be back in 15 minutes."
"But appi..."
"I'll be back soon. Don't worry. Stay here."
"Ok, fine."
Zoya was listening to music while waiting for the order when someone placed a hand on her shoulder. She turned back and was shocked.
"You? What are you doing here?"
Before the person could answer Zoya's phone started ringing. She looked at the caller id. It was her appi.
"Hello appi. Where are you?"
"Zoya, listen to me. I asked him to come here. Go with him and listen to what he has to say. Don't get angry. I'll see back home. Take care. Bye."
"But appi..."
The line was dead. She glared at the phone and then at the person opposite her.
"What do you want? How did you convince appi to help her?"
*Flashback*
"Hello, Salaam Alaikum appi. It's me Asad. I need a help."
"Wa 'Alaikum Assalam Asad. Tell me, what can I do for you? "
"Appi, Zoya is angry on me. I need to talk to her about something very important but she is not ready to listen. Can you please help me?"
"Sure Asad. What should I do? Can I talk to her?"
"No appi. Just make sure that she comes to The Valley Junction restaurant in the Aura mall this evening at 4. And don't tell Zoya or anyone else that I'm coming there."
"Sure Asad. I'll make sure Zoya is there. I hope both of you can sort out your differences."
"Thanks appi."
"Khuda Hafiz"
"Allah Hafiz"
*Flashback ends*
"Ms. Farooqui, I need to talk to you about something. Come with me."
"Why can't we talk here?"
"Ms. Farooqui it's about Tannu. Let's go to somewhere else."
"Tanveer? Do you want me to stay away from her again Mr. Khan?"
"Ms. Faroo..."
"Mr. Khan, there is something wrong about her. She is hiding something..."
"Ms.Far..."
"Trust me, Mr. Khan. Why would I want to lie about her?"
"Zoya... Stop it for a second and listen to me. Let us go from here and then we'll talk"
Zoya followed Asad down to the car park and got in beside him.
"Mr. Khan, where are you taking me?"
"Ms. Farooqui, can you stay quiet for some time? You'll know it when we reach there."
They travelled in silence for about 20 minutes. Asad stopped the car in front of a bungalow and asked her to get down. They went inside the bungalow. Asad asked the caretaker present there to bring refreshments for them and led Zoya to the terrace.
Zoya was stunned at the scenery in front of her eyes. She moved to the wall and stood admiring the sun setting over the upper lake of Bhopal. They stood watching the sunset in companionable silence. Asad looked at her, watching the different emotions cross her beautiful face. He was mesmerized by the beauty next to him. He placed his hands on top of hers.
"Zoya"
Zoya looked up at him. His eyes were showing a multitude of emotions which made her go weak on her knees. Asad took a step towards her. His fingers brushed aside a strand of hair falling over her eyes.
"Asad?"
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