Roaming around the world. Yes, that was her dream. To visit each and every country possible in her lifetime, that was her dream. Ever since she got to know about the places in the world in her geography class, she wanted to roam around and visit every place. Some called her crazy, some called her enthusiastic, but she didn't care. She had this crazy love for travelling.
I saw her, Zoya, for the first time in an ice cream parlour. She was fighting over the size of the scoop. "Bhaiya, 60 rs ka ek scoop de rahe ho. Upar se, its hollow from inside. Logon ko bevkoof samjha hai kya? "
And with that, she got what she wanted. When I noticed her for the first time, She looked beautiful. Dressed in a casual oversized sweatshirt and jeans, she looked really cute. Before I could make my way to introduce myself to her, she went out with her friends. Sigh! If its in our destiny, we would meet again, I thought..
Fortunately, it was in our destiny to meet again. The next time I spotted her was in a wedding sangeet function. A really close family friend was getting married and it turned out that she was from the girl's side. When we were introduced by a mutual friend, we instantly hit it off. "Hi, I am Asad. Asad Ahmed Khan." "Hi, I am Zoya Farooqui. Saw you dancing before. You are a damn good dancer. "Thanks. Join me then?" And with that.. it all started.
We met frequently after that, talking on the phone was a part of the routine. Eventually, we both fell in love. Everything seemed to be perfect, when an opportunity came up for Zoya!
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She got a chance to assist the director of a show who roamed around the world, giving a chance to the viewers to see the entire world on their TV screens.. Asad was a businessman and his business was spread all across the county. He couldn't afford to ignore his business and go with Zoya!
Zoya had to make a choice between her love for travelling and her love for Asad. She and he, both knew long distance relationships do not work. Seeing her torn between the two choices, Asad decided to let go and let her live her dream.
"Zoya, it was your dream since the very beginning. I came in your life later. Go for it. Dont think too much."
"No Asad. I love you. I cant let you go. I dont want to go away.. Please dont do this! "
But Asad had made a decision.. He booked her tickets for the first destination and dropped her off at the airport. He knew that this was something Zoya loved and her happiness mattered the most. He knew he would always love Zoya, with all his heart.
On his way back from the Airport, he stopped at the ice cream parlour he first saw her at and bought her favourite ice cream and left for his place. Little did he know that he would get the biggest shock of his life. He rang the bell, waiting for his Ammi or Najma to open the door, and there, Zoya opened the door and greeted him with a hug.
"Kitni der laga di Asad. Najma and Ammi toh so bhi gaye wait karte karte. Tum bhi na.." And with that, she gave a quick peck on his lips and proceeded to warm his dinner.
Asad stood at the door, too shocked to move or react. What the hell just happened! Zoya? In his house? Serving him dinner? What the F!
"Dont think too much Asad. I am here for you, with you forever. Will you marry me? "
To say that Asad was shocked out of his wits, would be an understatement. But he got out of his surprise pretty soon and pulled Zoya to himself. He leaned in and kissed her. "Is that a yes, Jahanpana Six Pcks? " She murmured against his lips.
"Sure thing". Asad whispered after they broke apart, content to be in each other's arms...
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"And that is how I met your mother and we got married, Zainab and Armaan. Now, I am done with your bedtime story. Off to bed, both of you."
With that Asad tucked in his kids in their bed and pulled the duvet till their necks.
"Mommy really loves Dad, na? " Armaan, their 3 old son asked his dad.
"Even daddy loves mommy alot, haina Dad?" Zainab, their 6 year old daughter asked.
Before Asad could answer, Zoya replied to both.. "Yes, we both love each other. But guess what, we love you more. Now rest of the questions tomorrow. Goodnight, both of you! " With that, she kissed them and switched off the light.
"So, Mrs. Khan, where's my goodnight kiss?" With that, he picked her up and proceeded towards their room..
#Love is all about happiness of your loved ones.
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