AsYa FF: Unique Beauty Chap 3 Page 13 - Page 8

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Chapter 3:

It was night when Zoya came back home from Uncle Pa's bait shop. After dropping the customers off in Amazon Wonder tour's office she had again gone to shop to help Uncle Pa as she knew that he requires her help a lot due to the increasing number of tourists who want to go for fishing.

She was exhausted, physically as well as mentally. It was indeed a long day. She was going to hit the sack when she heard whisperings from the other side of door. Perplexed she got up and opened the door and was shocked to see Farhaan and Tanveer whispering something. They looked at her as soon as she opened the door. Telling a meek sorry, she was about to close the door back when Farhaan called her from behind.

"Zoya. Get ready by 7'o clock tomorrow"

She whipped around and looked at Farhaan with curious eyes.

"7'o clock? But why?"

Tanveer appeared furious with her questions.

"If Bhai is telling you to be ready at 7'o clock, you have to obey that. Why these sudden questionings huh?"

"Tanveer, I am just asking as I have to go to Uncle Pa's shop tomorrow"

"You and your Uncle Pa. he is the one who is spoiling you. Disgusting old creature"

Zoya was hurt, not because they spoke badly about her, but because they spoke badly about her Uncle Pa. He was the only lovable person she had met till now.

"Tanveer, please. Don't drag Uncle Pa to this. I am helping him in the shop so that I can save money for my college education next year."

From the looks gave by ladies infront of him, Farhaan knew the matter is growing out of proportion. They need Zoya's help, that too badly. And he knew there is no one better than her in the job they are assigning for her. So he decided to butt in before Tanveer threw her remarks.

"Zoya, the customers who came today have booked for 7 Day and night's private tour to Amazon jungles. But our tour guide who was supposed to come with us has backed out from the last minute. It is difficult to find an experienced one in these wee hours. The only option we have is you. You know these jungles much better than anyone. You had been to there several times with Dad when you were a kid."

Zoya felt a lump in her throat as soon as he mentioned about Dad. He loved her a lot to the extent that he was not ready to leave her even for one day. He always used to take her to jungle expeditions with customers. A little Zoya grew up knowing each and every heartbeats of jungle. It continued even when his father married Razia who was a widow and mother of two kids. It all stopped when he fell ill. She painfully remembered that in his last days he couldn't even recognize his Zoya. A drop of tear fell from her eyes as he remembered those days.

From the solemn look in her face, Farhaan knew he had hit her in weakest spot.

"Zoya, Dad had built Amazon Wonder Tours with his hard work. Do you want all these to go in drain just because you refused to be the tour guide? Be the tour guide for just this once and I will give you the required money for your college education."

The offer was tempting for Zoya. On one hand she will able to relive the memory with her father and on the other hand she will be able to get money for her college education. Grabbing the opportunity, she said yes.

***(@)***

Asad was walking through the room allotted to him as sleep was coming nowhere near him. Looking outside the window, his eyes caught sight of a female figure emerging from darkness into the light. He realized it was Zoya. Even though not wanting to be a stalker, he couldn't stop himself from observing her. She was wearing a worn out jeans and white colour top which was muddy by now. Her hair was tied in a pony. Her face and slumped shoulders reflected the physical exhaustion. And her eyes, the beautiful doe ones, expressed pain which goes rather deep into her heart. He was intrigued with her, like never before.

***(@)***

As the birds started chirping announcing the world about the arrival of a new morning, Asad got up from his bed, stretching and yawning. He looked at his Ayaan and Imraan who were still asleep. Getting up he went to washroom and opened the tap gathering droplets in his palm. It was soo cold that he started shivering with the first touch of water. He somehow splashed water on his face. The cooling sensation sent energy through his veins. He felt rejuvenated and decided to go for a walk.

Putting on his jogging shoes he stepped out of the room careful enough to not to make any sound. As he stepped outside the building cool breeze hit his face. The breeze carried the smell of fresh flowers. He inhaled deeply filling his lungs with the much needed fresh air. He was about to start the running when he saw the girl who plagued his mind, Zoya, huffing and running off to some place. Feeling curious, he decided to follow her. He saw her entering a shop which had a board which read Uncle Pa's Bait Shop'. He peeked through the window to see what was happening. He could see Zoya kneeling infront of an old person who was sitting in a chair. The old person had an understanding look on his face. Then Asad saw Zoya crying keeping her head on that old person's lap while he was patting her head to calm her down. As Asad saw her tears he couldn't help but to feel a pain in his own heart. It's like someone is piercing his heart.

Asad quickly hide as he saw them getting up and Zoya walking out of the shop. After a minute or so, when he was sure that she was out of sight, he barged into the shop.

"Why was Zoya crying?"

Uncle Pa looked at the strange boy infront of him who was asking about Zoya. He was handsome, no doubt. But Uncle Pa was confused as to how he knows Zoya.

"How do you know her? You are not from this place. And why should I tell you that?"

Asad felt so stupid being impulsive. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Opening his eyes he looked at the old man deciding to do some damage control.

"Erm... I am sorry for just barging in. I am Asad. A tourist and customer of Amazon Wonder tours where Zoya works. I have seen her yesterday. Today morning I saw her huffing and running off. So I... I kind off followed her. but only to make sure that she is ok. And I saw her crying inside. So I... I just... you know..."

As Uncle Pa's old and wise eyes scrutinized him, he couldn't help but o feel nervous. On the other hand Uncle Pa was amazed by Asad. One look at his face and Uncle Pa could easily tell that he was being honest. But what intrigued him most was why he is interested in knowing her problem. Shaking himself out of thoughts he looked at the young lad infront of him who was waiting patiently for the answer.

"She just came to tell me that she won't be able to come to shop for one week as she has to go as a tour guide"

"But why did she cry then?"

Uncle Pa let out a chuckle at his impatience while Asad felt stupid.

"Well... The thing is she lost another favorite person today. It may sound stupid and lame. She was a great fan of Hollywood actor Paul Walker. She adored him due to his acting and how he takes up adventure in his life. According to Zoya, Paul Walker who was an avid surfer and a passionate fan of marine biology has never given up on his dreams. Even after gaining stardom he fulfilled his lifelong dream by starring in National Geographic channel series "Expedition Great white' in which he spend 11 days as a part of the crew catching and tagging 7 great white sharks. Zoya admired him for his adventure side. According to her Paul Walker taught her not to give up on ones dreams. Hearing about him form Zoya all the time, I also loved that lad. But poor guy... He died yesterday in a car crash. An avid lover of fast cars and his death also due to a car crash... I hope he will ride super cars in heaven. Hmm... So I hope now you understand why Zoya was sad..."

Asad didn't know what to tell. That news was a shock to him as well. Even though he didn't adore Paul Walker like Zoya did, he was also a fan of him. The shocking news of his death even stumped Asad. Feeling sad, he decided to walk back when suddenly something clicked in his mind. He turned around to meet Uncle Pa again.

"Uncle, if I may ask, what you mean by she lost another favourite person'? Did she lose someone before?"

That question brought a myriad of emotions in Uncle Pa's face. Asad watched the various emotions flickering in the wrinkled face.

"I am sorry... I ... Please forgive me... I should not have asked that question."

"It's ok kid. It's just that your question caught me off guard and it brought some painful memories. The answer to your question is, yes. She lost her mom when she was 5 years old and lost her father when she was 16"

Asad was angry on himself for bringing up such a sensitive issue. He apologized to Uncle pa profusely and left from there. Uncle Pa looked at his retreating figure with a smile in his lips. He looked up at sky and prayed.

"Keep my Zoya happy always"