FF. MY OWN ASYA STORY!! Ch.37 Updated. Pg 79. - Page 14

Chapter 20 Zoya gets attacked again

Dilshad walked in to Zoya's room and noticed her sitting on the bed with tears in her eyes. Dilshad knocked on the door and Zoya looked up, quickly wiping her tears.

"Hi Phoophi." she said cheerfully as if nothing had happened.

Dilshad put her palm on Zoya's cheek and said, "You dont have to act all happy. I am like your mother. If there is something you want to share, you can tell me. I am here for her."

"I know that Phoophi but I am fine. I was just sad that I would have to leave this house, that's all." said Zoya.

"Well, Asad's guests will not be here for a long time, only a few days and then you can come back." said Dilshad.

"Yeah I know. And why am I complaining. This is your house and you can kick me out whenever you want." said Zoya.

"What? Don't ever say something like that. We take you as a member of this house and I know Asad. When he has made this decision of sending you to the farmhouse, there must be a reason behind it. Everything he does has a reason. Before he takes any decision, he thinks a hundred times." said Dilshad defending Asad.

"What reason could he possibly have for sending me away?" asked Zoya.

"Well, maybe he wants you to have some fresh farm air to make you feel better. There is no internet or phone so you would be away from all that and have some peace and quiet." said Dilshad.

"Huh, Phoophi...Peace and Quiet do not go where I go. I will go mad." said Zoya.

"I know beta, but it will help you get better. There are horses there, so you can go riding. You can milk cows, collect eggs and make butter and so many things." said Dilshad.

"Umm Phoophi, incase you have not noticed, I have a cast on my foot and broken ribs. I cannot ride a horse or milk cows." said Zoya smiling.

"I know, but you will get better then you can ride." said Dilshad smiling as well.

Suddenly Zoya clicked her fingers and said, "Phoophi, I just had a brilliant idea. Why can't Najma come with me? She has holidays from College and we both can spend time and have fun together. Do girly things."

"That's a fabulous idea. Im sure Najma would love that. Will go ask her." said Dilshad happily. That was an awesome idea. Najma and Zoya together would be good for Najma. She quickly left to ask najma about the idea.

Dilshad walked up to Najma's room and knocked on the door before opening it. She noticed Najma sitting by the window with a book in her hand. She was not really reading it, just staring out of the window.

"Najma beta, how are you?" asked Dilshad.

Najma turned and said, "I am fine Ammi. Is there something you need me to do? You could have called me." said Najma.

Dilshad looked at her daughter and said, "Beta, do i have to have something for you to do to come to you?"

"No, you dont, but it looks like something urgent, that is why I was asking. Anyway, what is it?" asked Najma.

"Well, Zoya and I were thinking that since Asad is sending Zoya to the farmhouse, why dont you accompany her and spend time there. That way she will not be alone and you both can spend time together." said Dilshad.

Najma looked at her mom shocked and could not utter a word. "Huh! The...f..a..rm.hou.se." she stuttered.

"Yes, Beta, that is what I said." said Dilshad.

Najma turned away looking out the window. The farmhouse, again? She had avoided it for the longest time. There was no way she was going there. She composed herself and said, "No, Ammi, I cannot go there. I have some college projects to get done."

"But college is closed. You have holidays. So what projects do you have to do?" asked Dilshad.

"I have some stuff that needs to be done." argued Najma.

"What stuff can you possibly do when school is closed." replied Dilshad.

"I said I have stuff to do and I cant go. That's all." shouted Najma.

Dilshad looked shocked. She had never heard Najma raise her voice. Najma looked up and saw the hurt look on her mom's face. "I'm sorry Ammi, I can't go." she said.

In the meantime, no one noticed Asad at the door. "she is right, she can't go, She has stuff to finish." he said looking at Najma and signaling with his eyes that he will handle it.

He quickly shuffled his mom out of the room and went to the kitchen. Dilshad argued the whole way and Asad just shrugged it off asking her to get him something to eat. That would keep her busy and in the meantime he had to go to Zoya and let her know Najma's decision so that she would not push Dilshad to let Najma go.

Asad noticed his door open and walked in. He looked around the room and realized there was no one there. He walked to the bathroom and turned the knob. it was open and no one was in there. Where was Ms. Farooki? He quickly looked out the window and noticed blood on the window sill. He started to panic. He ran outside and looked around. The blood drops went all the way to the front gate and ended just before. There seemed to be some type of a struggle as the grass was all mushy and leaves torn off. There was one set of boot print and one big fat print which could be Zoya's cast print. Where the hell was she?

He walked around the whole house and started panicking. Please God Dont let anything have happened to her. He would never forgive himself. Just as he was about to take out his cellphone to make a call, he noticed something white sticking out from under the plant. He quickly walked up and noticed it was a foot and not any foot, Zoya's casted foot. He brushed the plant away and noticed she was unconcious. He picked her up and rushed inside the house. His mom walked up and he yelled out, "Call the doctor."

Asad placed Zoya on the bed and checked her over. There was a huge gash on her right arm which was bleeding profusely. He went to the washroom and got some towels to stop the bleeding. He pulled her hair away from her face and noticed she had a new cut and a bruise by her cheek. He went and got the first aid kit. He got some warm water and gently placed the cloth in water and wiped her face to clean the blood off. As he was doing that, his mom walked in saying, "The doctor is on his way. What happened Asad?"

"I dont know Ammi. I came to check on Ms. Farooki and noticed she was not in her room. I saw blood on the window and went out to look and saw her lying under the bush." replied Asad.

"Oh My Goodness, how can that happen in our house?" asked Dilshad shocked that something like this could happen. "What did the person want?" she asked.

"I dont know." replied Asad but he had a pretty good idea what and who it was. This had to stop. Zoya had to be shifted tonight as soon as possible. Suddenly there was a knock on the door and Najma walked in with the doctor. They all walked out of the room while the doctor examined Zoya.

The doctor came out and said, "She is fine, Just knocked her head on something which caused a mild concussion. She will come out of it. Just keep her rested so she does not damage her ribs any more than she already has."

Asad thanked him and led him out. When he came back, he noticed his mom and Najma examining Zoya's cast. He walked up to them and they looked up at him incredulously. Asad noticed what they were staring at and when he read it, his heart started beating fast. His palms got sweaty and he started panicking. Only 3.' He quickly stepped away and said shakily, "I dont know what this is but Ms. Farooki has to leave tonight. Pack her clothes and whatever she needs, I am taking her."

"Asad, what are you saying? She is still unconcious. She needs us to take care of her. Why are you hell bent on sending her away? What is going on here? Tell me, please." said Dilshad.

"There is nothing going on. I think she will be safe away from all this. Thats all. Now no questions. Get her stuff and lets pack up." said Asad.

"But, she is unconcious." argued Dilshad.

"I know. I will carry her and take her." said Asad.

"Why are you doing this? What is going on? Tell me please." pleased Dilshad

"Ammi, not now, please. When the time comes I will tell you." said Asad curtly.

"Fine, on one condition. Najma goes with her." said Dilshad.

"NO!!" shouted Asad and Najma together. Dilshad looked at them both shocked at the way they had responded.

"Ammi I told you i have work to do." said Najma.

"Then I will go with her. I cannot leave the poor girl alone." said Dilshad.

"She will not be alone. There will be a nurse there and you need to be here for my guests." said Asad

"Asad, what is going on. Something is not right and I am not moving from here until you tell me what is going on." said Dilshad.

Asad looked at his mom dejectedly. He knew his mom would not move if he did not say something so he said, "Ok, Ms. Farooki's life is in danger. Remember she was attacked when she first arrived? So, those guys are looking for her, that's all." lied Asad.

"What?" shouted Dilshad. "what about the msg on her cast?"

"that I dont know. I just told you what I know. Now lets get going please." pleaded Asad.

"Fine, but i know this is not the whole truth and once she is safe, I want you to tell me everything." said Dilshad.

Asad looked at her and nodded. He was safe from her questions for now and later on he will figure out what to do.

The three worked quickly to get everything packed and Asad carried Zoya to his car. He placed her in the back and made her lie down. As he was about to leave, he felt a pull. He looked down and noticed Zoya had fisted her hand in his shirt. He looked at her and saw that she was still unconcious. Her arm had started bleeding and he tried to wipe off the blood with the tissue. He pushed her hair away from her face and thought, "I won't let anything happen to you Ms. Farooki, if it's the last thing I do. Danger will have to pass through me before it gets to you. I promise."

He gently unravelled her fingers and pulled out his shirt all the while staring at her face. Tears gathered up in his eyes. She was so beautiful and innocent so full of life. She was like a breath of fresh air. He was going to miss her silly jokes, arguments and her tuneless singing. He quickly moved away and wiped his cheeks. As he walked to the front of the car, he noticed his mom staring at him. He turned his head away and waved good bye.

Dilshad and Najma waved them off and waited till they could not see the headlights anymore. Dilshad looked up and prayed that God would keep them both safe.

She turned and walked in the house.