FF Turnaround NOTE on PG150..

Hey everyone...I am a new member to this forum, an anonymous and silent reader to be precise...I have been rather enjoying reading all the amazing piece of writing that I come across on this forum. The stories are truly engaging and fun to read. They keep me involved on a slow day at work. So after a few months of being involved with the story's of this forum I decided to try my hand at penning down my own ideas...I just want your views to see if I can..lol.. So give it a try and express your opinions for sure.. I am thanking you in advance for investing your time in reading my work.. I genuinely appreciate it.

The following story is a work in progress and it is not exactly in context to the
show...the characters and maybe some parts of the stories might come to play here
and there.. Just want to leave you with a preview to get started and will go
from there...

Turnaround

I wished a wish,

For my wish to come true,

To move ahead, and start anew

To make new memories, to forget the blues,

To live again and smile through

But what was granted was a part of the whole

It took away the heart but kept the soul,

And instead my wish, it took me for a round

It showed me tomorrow,

And made me turnaround!!

It was autumn in New York and the whole city was immersed in the warmth and glow of the season. The streets were bustling with people making their way to their destinations, the weather so cool yet warm and to make everything more picturesque all the trees seemed too have colored themselves in reds, browns and gold. It was the perfect weather, but the city was too busy to notice the changing surroundings and the breath of cool breeze that was making its way through. Just a few blocks away though, surrounded by the autumn dipped central park was a girl capturing each and every mood of the season into her camera. Zoya Farooqi , a beautiful, vivacious 25 year old software engineer loved everything about fall ,but strolling in central park, with a cup of Pumpkin spice latte and cooling off the everyday blues in the cool autumn breeze topped the list. It was lunch time and rather than sitting in the confines of her office, which was merely a 2 minute walk from central park, she decided she wanted to rekindle her dormant passion for photography. So with her 5 year old camera that she had purchased with her first job working as a tutor in her university, she headed out to central park to get some test shots. She was a little rusty with her skills but in less than an hour she still managed to get some impressive snaps. Suddenly in the midst of picture taking her eyes fell on her watch, and looking at the time she almost started sprinting, packing all her stuff on the go.

Z-Allah miyan what's wrong with me, how could I forget to keep track of my time...Damn, damn damn, I have less than 5 minutes to get to the office and prep for my 1pm presentation. Ya allah help me. Maybe I should call Nikhat up and tell her to get my stuff ready, just to save some time. Nikhat was Zoya's college best friend and now co worker. They had met in their 4^th year of college and discovering a lot of things in common had been tight ever since. Nikhat had come from India to finish her post graduations and after doing so had been working with an amazing private software company along with Zoya for the past 2.5 years.

Zoya was almost running to her work when accidently she bumped into someone and dropped her unzipped camera bag, scattering all its contents on the floor.

Z-"allah miyan can this moment get any more out of hand...arrrggh. She quickly started to collect all her stuff. Just as she was about to pick up the last piece her eyes fell on it and she stilled. Slowly she picked up the shiny metal as if it were the most alien thing she had ever touched. She looked at it closely; it was a small charm with a crown on it. A single tear fell from her eyes as rapid images of those deep eyes, the breathtakingly warm smile, that handsome face, his well sculpted body and he placing the charm in her hands came before her eyes. She could hear his words...' zoya you are the queen of my heart and my life...and this is to symbolize your place in my life'. And then it fast forwarded to the image of her crying, saying I lost it, how could I, Allah miyan please help me find it. Please, I need it'. And him pacifying her: It's not the end of the world my love...you are still here with me and that's all that matters'

"Hey you're standing in the way...move..." yelled people passing by, breaking her out of the daze. She shook her head...closed her eyes and took a deep breath...trying to brushing off the wave of emotions. Z-you are getting late gal' she spoke to herself quickly dropping the charm back in to the bag, whilst running to her office.

INDEX

CH1- PG1

CH2-PG1

CH3a-PG1

CH3b-PG1

CH4a-PG4

CH4b-PG5

CH5-PG7

CH6-PG10

TIMELINE-PG11 (dont read before readin all the chapters..if u wanna enjoy the story.😉)

CH7-PG13

CH8-PG16

CH9a-PG19

CH9b-PG24

CH10-PG28

CH11A-PG33

CH11B-PG33

NOTE(A lil about me!!!)-PG37

CH1

The first step.

A breathless Zoya reached her office door only to find a smirk on her best friends face. Nikhat was standing by Zoya's office door with the presentation material.

Nikhat- 'Sach mein Zoya aap kabhi nahi badelne waali, aap apne aap mein kabhi kabhi itna kho jaati hai ki aapko aas paas ka koi ilm hi nahi rehta...Kher 4 saal purani Zoya se to behtar hi hai jo apne mein khoyi to zaroor rehti thi, magar muskurana aur khush rehna nahi jaanti thi'.

At this Zoya's head shot up, from what she was doing.

Zoya-'Tum bhi na Nikhat abhi time nahi jaldi chalo, hum already 5 minute late hai, I hope boss gussa naa ho'.

They both started rushing towards the conference room. Nikhat could no longer contain her excitement and blurted out to Zoya:

Nikhat-'Zoya I have something to tell you'.

Zoya- 'Kya baat hai Nikhat tum to aaj kaafi khush nazar aa rahi ho'.she said while entering the room. Zaraa mujhe bhi to maloom lage baat kya hai'.

Before Nikhat could continue, Hazel their team lead pulled them in their seats and glared at them.

Hazel-'You girls are lucky boss is running late, or else you would both have been in great trouble, already he is in a foul mood and seeing you girls running in late would have just have made matters worse. Anyways enough of talking just get your presentation ready, he is on his way'.

Both the girls let a sigh of relief and started setting up.

Nikhat-'Zoya as soon as we are done with this meeting aap mere cabin mein aa jaana humein aap se kaafi zaroori baat karni hai, pata nahi hum kaise aap ko bina bataaye 1 ghanta reh paayenge, khair lets get this done'.

Zoya smiled, she knew Nikhat had been waiting on a very important news that would change her life for good and as far as her instincts went she was sure she had good news about it.

Just as both were done setting up, the boss entered and they carried on with their presentation.

After the amazing presentation and another hour of working, both the girls met up in Nikhats cubicle for a coffee break.

Zoya-'so ..tell me girl what was the good news that you were dying to tell me??? Is it what I am thinking it to be???'

Zoya poked NIkhat and Nikhat stood up and engulfed Zoya in a tight hug.

Nikhat-'Zoya humare ghar waale maan gaye...humara nikah te ho gaya Imran ke saath'.

Nikhat was so happy , she couldn't contain her tears.

Nikhat- 'Ammi aur abbu nein humara nihak 1.5 mahine mein te kiya hai aur tumhe aaj se nikah tak har waqt humare saath rehna hoga'.

Zoya broke the hug and looked at Nikhat and laughed.

Zoya- 'Allah miyaan what's worng with you, yeh bhi koi kehne ki baat hai?? Chalo hum abhi hi boss ko milke hum dono ki chutti ki baat kar lete hai, 2 mahine to banta hai. 1.5 mahine tumhare nikah mein lag jaayenge aur 15 dine mein khud se India explore karungi. Tum to jaanti hi ho na ki mujhe India kitne time se jaana hai..Aaj tumarhi wajah se yeh dream meri puri hone ko hai'. NIkhat on the other hand had gotten silent in the process.

Nikhat- 'Zoya,mein job se resign kar rahi hu'.

Zoya-'Kya Allah miyaan kyun?? Kya hua??'.

Nikhat-'Zoya Imran nikah ke baad India settle hona chaahte hai, aur hum bhi chaahte hai ki hum ammi, abbu aur Humeira ke kareeb rahe. Imran ne already saari planning kar li hai, infact unhe ek bahut acchi business opportunity bhi mili hai, aur shayad se hum bhi saath milke usi business mein kaam karle'. Zoya was stunned silent.

Nikhat- 'I am sorry Zoya humein maloom hai aapko bahut bura laga hai, lekin sab itna jaldi ho raha that ki humein aapse is talukaat mein baat karne ka mauka hi nahi mila'. Nikhat was in tears by the time she expressed herself.

Zoya was shocked but looking at Nikhat's state she knew Nikhat needed her. She quickly took Nikhat in her arms and pacified her.

Zoya- 'Allah miyaan tum ro kyun rahi ho, ofcourse mujhe bura laga but iska yeh to matalb nahi ki mein is baat se tumse naraaz hu. Mujhe to pehle se yeh baat maloom thi ki tum dono college se hi India settle honi ki baat kar rahe the. Tum dono ki families bhi India mein hai aur tum dono ne yeh faisla saath milke liya hai, yeh to khush hone waali baat hai. Mera kya hai, mujhe to ek bahana mil gaya ab to India aate jaate rehne ka.So hey cheer up and lets book our tickets to India'.

They both smiled and hugged it out.

After all was sorted with their boss, both the girls got their tickets booked for the next week and went home to get started with packing. And just like a wink of an eye the last week in New York flew away with the autumn breeze.

Zoya had said her goodbye's to her aapi and jeeju and her lil Nephew Aryan at the airport, who were simulatenously worried, as they were excited for Zoya leaving for India to attend Nikhat's wedding ceremonies.

One thing that kept nagging and worrying Zoya's aapi was, her going to India. Would that country allow Zoya to keep moving forward, or would it take her back to the time and life, which were so precious yet so heart breaking for Zoya? Would that country that left its impression on Zoya's heart through the voice and vision of that one person, allow Zoya to stay sane and not drown herself back to the days when she lost everything she had? All she could do is hope and wish. So she prayed to the lord

Zeenat Aapi-'Allah meri Zoya pe nazar rakhna aur use aage badhne ka raasta dikhana. Meri Zoya ne bahut gum sahe hai aur aapse se bas yeh iltajaah hai ki Zoya ko uske hisse ki khushi waapis naseeb ho jaaye'. With that she bid good bye to the receeding silhouette of Zoya and Nikhat and left for their home.

Ch2

Visiting home

Zoya was having the time of her life. She was in love, a deep forever and always kind of love. Ever since she had arrived in India three weeks ago, she had fallen in love with the country at first site. She loved everything about the country, the people, the noise, the crazy warm weather, awesome food, and most of all hustle bustle of the city. Mumbai was no different than New York when it came to the madness and people all around you, rushing somewhere. But what made it special for Zoya was that she was surrounded by her people, and felt forever transformed by the love she felt for her country, the country she had only heard about but never visited. She was just unstoppable, no excuses kept her away from taking every bit of India.She had thoroughly taken the city and the Siddiqui mansion by storm. And she had 2 accomplices that were with her every step of the way, fulfilling every demand and whim Zoya had, Humeria, Nikhat's younger sister and her childhood best friend Ayaan had been keeping Zoya company for all the time Nikhat had to be absent with some nikaah related event. Humeira, Nikhat's 23year old younger sister was a spunky little creature. No one would assume that such a petite, polite and sweet looking girl was a firecracker in disguise. She worked as a casting director in a renowned production company and even at such a young age was known to have an awesome eye for casting the right roles to the right people. Ayaan on the other hand was a year older than Zoya and was an up and coming director. He was a lady's man and loved all the attention he got. And it was a hard task not falling for such an adorable looking guy, with curly hair, big expressive eyes, a flirtatious smile and a career as an assistant director of many blockbuster movies. He was a guy that was observant yet flamboyant. He understood emotions and was a pro in capturing the evolution of those emotions and potrayin it on the big screen. And due to these qualites,he had been rcognized and Humeira's production house had given him his first and the biggest opportunity of his life, directing his own film. In fact he had been given the liberty to start auditioning for his casting along with Humeria.

Humeira-'Zoya baaji jaldi kijye, Ayaan aata hi hoga. Hum late ho rahe hai, set pe jaana hai aur phir aaj Ayaan ki movie ki ke liye audition bhi to hai. Aur hum jaante hai ki aap kabse humein aur Ayaan ko flim studio le jaane ka keh rahi thi. To aaj aapki yeh aarzoo bhi puri ho jaayegi. Aur upar se yeh aakhri hafta hai humare paas, iske baad to Nikhat baaji ke nikhah ki ceremonies bhi shuru ho jaayengi. Chaliyen jaldi kare'.

Zoya- 'Allah miyaan aa rahi hu meri jaan. Aapi mein phone rakhti hu aap so jaayiye aur jeeju ko goodnight, Aryan ko big waali kiss meri taraf se aur ha most importantly meri darling Mango ko meri taraf se bahut saara pyaar dena na bhool na.Aap ko to pata hi hai ki mein uske bina kitna sad feel kar rahi hu' .

Mango was Zoya's 5 year old spaniel who had been her companion through it all and she loved her like crazy.

Zoya-'Achha bye love you, goodnight'.

Zeenat aapi smiled and wished her the same before putting the phone down. Disconnecting the phone Zoya walked into Humeira's room.

Zoya- 'Yeh lo jaan mein aa gayi, all ready and excited to go'.

Humeira hugged and wished Zoya good morning.

Humeira- 'Baaji aap to qyamat lag rahi hai is jeans aur top mein, kahin aapka to heroine ban ne ka to irada nahi na??'.

Zoya was dressed in her signature attire, her jeans and top, but the peacock blue top just brought out the colour on Zoya's face and made her look even more stunning than she already was. And adding to her appearance were her long dark hair and her sweet dimpled smile.

Zoya-'Thanks meri jaan, I know I look awesome, surely aaj to bas qyamat aani hai samajh lo', she winked and proceeded to the main door with Humeira.

On her way Zoya wished Nikhat's parents and Nikhat, who was leaving with them for a visit to the dargah along with Imran's family. She said her hello's and goodbye's and proceeded to Ayaan's car, parked outside the entrance.

Zoya- 'So Ayaan miyaan kahiye aaj ki itinerary mein kya hai??'.

Zoya asked while taking her spot in the back seat.

Ayaan-'Zoya sahibaa aaj to hum aapko Filmistan ki ser karaayenge, aur apne saath auditions mein bithayenge. Teeno saath milke mauj karenge. Kaam ka kaam aur aish ki aish. Kya kehthi hai aap??'.

Zoya-'Sounds like a plan. Lets go my friend'.

Humeira laughed and the 3 headed to the film studio.

After a few hours at the film studio and a few hundred pictures of almost everything Zoya could find, the three drove to the production house office where the auditions were being held.

Zoya- 'Yaar aaj to Mazaa aa gaya but allah miyaan u guys need to bring me back. I want a lot of pictures with a lot of famous stars. Deal??'.

'Deal' Ayaan and Humeira said in unison, while laughing.

After about 45 minutes everything was set. All the 3 took their seats; Zoya joined in as a spectator. One by one the actors started auditioning and after about 3 hours of nonstop auditions, the 3 called it a day.

Ayaan and Humeira were taking a break and casually looking at the list, whilst Zoya was curiously walking around and looking at the camera. Suddenly she had an idea.

Zoya-'Hey guysl listen'.Both looked up.

Zoya-'Is the camera still on??'. Yes came the reply. 'Hey just for fun can I try the script??? I just wanna give it a shot...seems like fun', she looked at them,her eyes dancing with excitement.

Ayaan nodded, smiling at Zoya's excitement.

Ayaan-'Sure go ahead Zoya take in the experience, here take the script and you already know the scene. I will converse with you alright??'.

Zoya was excited. In her mind Zoya Farooqi could do anything she put her mind too and after watching so many girls going through the audition she knew the drill.

Humeria and Ayaan took their seat and Zoya walked up the the X on the floor. She skimmed through the script and put it on the side. She knew the lines by now, there were only 4 back and forth lines.

Ayaan- 'Ok then Zoya when you're ready. Scene 1 , line 1. Action'.

Zoya focused and looked into the camera. With the scene embedded in her head and the lines revised by her heart, she become the character and slowly she spoke her line.

And just like that,with Ayaan conversing back and forth, they went through the scene.

'Cut' came the response and both Humeira and Ayaan applauded for Zoya and Zoya bowed down in appreciation, laughing.

Zoya-'So guys how was it?? Was I any good??'.

Humeira was lost in her world when Ayaan nudged her.

Humeira- 'Huh?? O ya ya you were amazing'.

She said while sharing a silent conversation with Ayaan who said the same thing.

Ayaan-'You are a natural girl..I guess watching all the girls helped you out. Btw do you mind waiting for us by the corridor? We just need to pack up and we'll be right there'.

Zoya- 'Sure guys, actually I'll just go by the caf to grab something to drink. See ya guys'.

With that Zoya walked out leaving a very surprised and puzzled Ayaan and Humeria behind.

Zoya- 'Allah miyaan kya qyaamat tha yeh din, I just enjoyed every moment. Never knew India would feel so much like home and am so glad to have made new friends here. Thank you allah miyaan'.

Grabbing a cup of coffee Zoya was heading back to the lobby replaying the events of the day when suddenly she stopped. A strangely familiar emotion suddenly engulfed her, taking her back in time. She felt a strong vibe pulling her in, just the way she had always felt when... When he was around..

Zoya-'No that can't be it. It couldn't be...' She shook her head, but the feeling wouldn't go.

So she turned around frantically, looking everywhere like a crazed person but nothing caught her eye. She walked around but nothing. Suddenly she heard a ting of the elevator door and she turned, only to see the door closing. She smiled feeling silly and started to turn around. But just as she turned, her eyes caught a glimpse of a fading profile that paralyzed her to her spot.

Ch3a

It's Time now...

Flames of love Fire or Ice.

Love like ours, won't happen twice.

I search the rider of my dark dreams,

Love like the moon, is not what is seems

(-by anonymous)

A week had passed but Zoya felt stuck in that moment. Nikhat's wedding was only a week away, with the engagement coming up in a day. But even with all the running around and managing several wedding preparations, Zoya kept coming back to that moment, the glimpse of his face. Or, was it his face?. It had been 4 years since she had last seen him, but she could still close her eyes and his image was crystal clear. She could still feel the warmth that surrounded her every time he looked at her and smiled. The moment he would hold her close and gaze into her eyes, she became whole. The days of togetherness, the nights of passion, the walks, the late night talks, the look, the touch, the voice, the care, the support, the friendship, the love...the...

Stop it Zoya just stop it '. Yelled Zoya to herself as she took her head in her hand and tried to block all the memories that came flooding back. Everything that she had worked on in the past 4 years was on the verge of collapsing as the wave of the past was so strong, it was breaking down all her barriers.

She started pacing back and forth in the room trying to calm herself down.

'That can't be him, I think I was just hallucinating. He doesn't even live in this city. Allah miyaan what's wrong with me. Mein bhi na kya kya imagine kar rahi thi.I think I have over worked myself and the crazy days with limited sleep has just taken over my senses. I know it cant be him'... Zoya reasoned with herself, in the process calming herself a little.Still a distant voice kept on telling her otherwise. But before Zoya could acknowledge it any further, she heard a knock on her door and in walked a very anxious Nikhat.

Nikhat-'Zoya kal hamari sagaai hai aur hafte mein humara nikaah, ya allah, humein bahut darr lag raha hai, hum shaadi ki zimedaari kaise nibha paayenge. Shuahar ki, ghar ki, uske parivaar ki zimadaari hum kaise nibha paayenge??'. Nikhat blurted out.

At this,Zoya who was simply standing and taking in Nikhat's state,walked towards Nikhat and held her by her shoulders,looked into her eyes and said

Zoya' Nikhat you know you'll be great with your new responsibilities, I have faith in you, your family, Imran's family has faith on you and most importantly Imran has tremendous faith in you, so just go with the flow. And loving and caring for others comes naturally to you. Look at me now and think what I was when you first met me, I was a lonely girl sitting by herself in the class, talking with nobody and walking around like a zombie. You made me your friend gave me your love and genuinely cared for me. I started to look forward to spending the day with you and slowly, in your company, with your love and care I started to feel like my old self again. So what makes you think your magic wont work on everybody else?? Jo Zoya farooqui ko sambhaal sakta hai who duniya mein kisiko bhi sambhal sakta hai'. Smiled Zoya.

Nikhat had tears in her eyes as she took in Zoya for a hug.

Nikhat-'You know you are the best friend every girl wants, you just make everything so simple. Honestly you are my sunshine. I hope you always stay this way. And thank you very much for making me feel better. It really calmed me down'.

Zoya broke the hug and laughed at Nikhat.

Zoya-'Allah miyaan what wrong with you, enough already, aur zyaada senti honi ki koi zaroorat nahi. Chalo jao aur so Jao,you'.

Nikhat smiled but suddenly she thought of something Zoya said.

NIkhat-'Zoya aapke kehne se yaad aaya, ki aaj tak aapne mujhe yeh nahi bataya ki aap aisi kyun thi jab hum pehli baar mile the?? Aisa kya hua tha aapki zindagi mein, jisne ne aapko itna khafaa kar diya tha??

Zoya looked at Nikhat with a pained look but quickly masked it with a smile..

Zoya-'Kisi aur din bataungi, aaj is bare mein baat nahi karni, kyun khama kha purani kitabe khole. Tum jao aur so jaao kal tumhari sagaai hai and you need your beauty sleep to look your best. Go sleep.'

Zoya finished as she stared to guide Nikhat to her room.

Nikhat-'Accha baba jaa rahe hai, hum aapko force nahi karenge but hum yahan se jaaye us se pehle aap humse vaada kijiye ki time aane par aap humein aapki zindagi ke us pehlu ke bare mein zarooror bataayenge. Kahiye vaada??'

Zoya-'Vaada, ab goodnight and dream about Imran'. She winked.

As she closed the door after wishing Nikhat goodnight, Zoya leaned on the door and looked up at the heavens, praying to the lord to give her strength to calm the storm within. And like always she made another wish, for him, a wish of his well being and his happiness, wherever he was. Doing so she decided to call it a night.

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Down in Humeira's room a different kind of storm was brewing. Ayaan and Humeira had been stuck in a big dilemma. The deadline for the official announcement of the movie was fast approaching in a matter of 10days. While almost everything was in place, they were still nowhere close to finalizing the female lead. They had found the one, but the journey to the end result was a treacherous one. Zoya had stumped both Ayaan and Humeria when she faced the camera a week ago. At first they had tried and disregard their instinct. But Humeira being Humeira couldn't let it slide. Her casting mind was stuck at Zoya. No one else could fit that part more seamlessly then Zoya. She knew, she had sat through almost 100 girls trying for that role. Even Ayaan who had at first tried to talk Humeira out of it, was having a hard time convincing himself otherwise. And to make it even more clear and complicated at the same time, her tape along with the remaining tapes had accidentally landed with the producer. After watching her tape it was sealed. He wanted her to be the female lead, and had made Ayaan and Humeira responsible for making it happen.

Ayaan- 'Kuch samajh mein nahi aa raha, jabse Zoya ki tape dekhi hai tabse koi aur ladki is role mein fit hi nahi ho paa rahi, but I don't see Zoya agreeing. She is a software engineer for gods sake, and has a life In New York. Why would she decide to suddenly become an actress??? And on top of it she is leaving in 3 weeks. Aur 10 dino mein movie ka official announcement hona hai. Allah aap hi kuch kariye'.

Humeira suddenly jumped up from her bed, with an idea.

Humeira-'Ayaan kyun na hum Nikhat baaji se baat kare?? Hum unhe samjha dete hai yeh situation aur who Zoya ki aapi se aur Zoya se baat kar sakti hai. Aur aap to jaante hi ho ki Nikhat baaji ko naa karna kitna hard hai. Kya khayal hai??'.

Ayaan- 'Baat to pate ki hai, but we need to wait for her engagement to be done..warna she won't be able to focus. And all we can do is hope for the best. Chaliyeen aap baat ko kab aur kaise karni hai plan out karlijiye aur mujhe bataa dena. Ab mein ghar jaata hu, kaafi raat ho gayi hai. khudahaafiz Humeira begam'. He winked at her and left.

Humeira sighed and shut the door. She couldn't contain the smile that formed on her face as she thought about Ayaan and headed back to her room.

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Nikhat's engagement was the most beautiful and memorable moment for everyone including Zoya. She was just ecstatic for Nikhat. She prayed to Allah to give Nikhat all the happiness in the world and keep her away from sadness and pain. As the guests started to retire to their homes, Zoya started to make her way towards Nikhat's room to sit down with her and share the events of the day.

Just as she was to knock on the door and enter, she heard the voices of Ayaan and Humeira along with Nikhat's who sounded really angry. Assuming it to be a personal conversation Zoya started to walk away when she heard her name. Cusiosity got the better of her and she leaned closer to the door to better hear their conversation. Clearly it seemed they were talking about her.

Humeira- 'Baaji aap gussa kyun ho rahe hai?? Zoya baaji ne khud who audition diya tha, haalaki who sirf ek mazaak tha, but jo unhone 4 lines mein emote kiya who sach mein kaabile tareef tha, 100 mein se kisi bhi ladkiyon ne itni range nahi dikhaayi'.

Nikhat- 'Humeira tum samajhne ki koshish karo, Zoya ek actress nahi hai, haa who jo bhi karti hai dil se karti hai, aur shayad isi wajah se unhone woh audition bhi itni khubi se nibhaya. Magar, woh yeh nahi karegi, unka parivaar New York mein hai aur unki job, aur unki zindagi New York hi hai.Woh is maahol mein kaise reh paayegi..nahi humara mann nahi manta. Hum na to Zeenat aapi aur naahi Zoya se is baare mein koi baat karenge. Humeira, jaante hai hum ki aap apne kaam mein kaafi ache hai, magar iska matlab yeh to nahi ki aap har kisi ko aap ke hi nazariye se dekho. Zara thande dimag se Zoya ke bare mein socho. Humein yakeen hai ki aapko koi na koi mil jaayega aapke movie ke liye'.

Ayaan who had been silently listening to the sisters talking, completely understood where Nikhat was coming from.

Ayaan-'Nikhat baaji aapki baat 100% sahi hai, magar kya kare, jabse humne Zoya ki tape dekhi hai koi aur is role mein fit hi nahi ho raha. Hum dono ne kaafi koshish ki, magar nothing fell into place. Infact humare producer ko bas Zoya hi chaahiye movie ke liye.Mere paas sirf 9 din hai, meri movie ki actress choose karne ke liye, aur abhi tak kuch bhi nahi ho paa raha.. Khair aap fikr naa kare, mein nahi chaahta ki aap aapke nikaah ki khusi chod in baato mein apna waqt zaayar kare. Khuda ki razaa se hum kuch karne ki koshish karte hai. Chaliyen mein chalta hu, khuda haafis'.

A distressed Humeria tried to stop Ayaan, looking at Nikhat for some help, but Nikhat was distressed herself to come up with a solution.

Just as Ayaan opened the door, he found Zoya standing by the door, hands folded in the front and nodding her head in disapproval.

Both Ayaan and Humeira, who had just made up to Ayaan were shocked to see Zoya there.

Zoya walked past Ayaan and Humeira, gesturing them to follow.

Zoya- 'you know guys I am really disappointed in you. Meri dosti pe itna bhi baharosa nahi that ki yeh baat tum mujhse aake karte? She stared at Ayaan and Humeira.

Nikhat-'Zoya aap inki baton mein na aaye, yeh soch samaj ke baat nahi kar rahe the. Aap fikr naa kare yeh koi na koi solution nikaal lenge'.

Zoya-'Nikhat tum to mujhe jaanti ho, phir tum kaise yeh samajh baithi ki mein unki help nahi karungi? Anyways before I go any further kya aap mein se koi mujhe please puri baat detail mein bataayega?? Its hard to listen clearly through these doors. Chalo shuru ho jaao'.

After hearing the whole story, Zoya got into thinking. Ayaan and Humeira were tensed, while Nikhat was nodding her head in disapproval as she knew where this was headed.

Nikhat-'Zoya kuch bhi decide karne se pehle 10 baar sochna aur ho sake to jo aap soch rahe ho who please naa kariye, yeh baat itni bhi nahi bigdi jitna yeh dono bataa rahe hai, yeh dono filmo mein kaam karke khud filmi ho gaye hai jo baat ko itna bada bana rahe hai'.

Zoya-'Nikhat maine inke saath 4 hafte bitaaye hai, aur in 4 hafto mein inhone meri har khaawish puri ki hai, jo kahaa, jab kahaa sab sar ankhon pe. Sach mein mein lucky hu ki mujhe tum aur yeh dono mere dost ki tarah mile. Dekho tum ho jo meri itni fikr karti hu ki mujhe musibaat mein padne se pehli hi bacha leti ho. Aur yeh dono, pagal, yeh dono itni jaldi mujhse itni mohobbat karte hai ki, meri liye apne career ko risk kar rahe hai'.

There was silence in the room. Ayaan and Humeira were still, they were unsure with where Zoya was heading.

Zoya- 'Nikhat tum jo bhi keh rahi thi sach keh rahi thi.Haa meri zindagi, family, job, sab New York mein hai, sach hai ke yeh maahol mere liye naya hai aur agar mein inki baat maanti hu to who challenge mere liye naya hoga. But Zoya Farooqui darti nahi, aur kyun dare jab mere dost mere saath hai, meri fikr karne ke liye. I know all of you will have my back and keep me from harm's way.Aur phir kuch mahino ki to baat hai'.

Humeira was confused.

Humeira-'Zoya baaji, aap kehna kya chaahti hai?? Mujhe kuch samajh nahi aa raha'

Ayaan-'Sach mein Zoya please paheliyon mein baat mat karo, Tell me kya matlab hai aapka'.

Before Zoya could say anything, Nikhat answered on her behalf still not believing what she was about to say.

Nikhat- 'Who keh rahi hai ki who tumhari movie ki actress ban ne ke liye ready hai. Sach mein Zoya hum kya kare aapka, aap nahi jaante aap ni kisko haa kahi hai, aap ki zindagi badal jaayegi, aap chaahe ya na chaahe. Khair don't tell me that I don't warn you, but who am I kidding, hum jaante hi the ki Zoya apne dosto ki help karne ke liye kuch bhi karegi'.

Zoya ran towards Nikhat and took her in a big bear hug, making an exaspareted Nikhat busrt out laughing.

Zoya- 'Allah miyaan, I love you Nikhat, u are my sweetheart, and your yes means the world to me, ab to jo bachi hui fikr thi who bhi chali gayi, aur tum dono wahan kya kar rahe ho apne muh kholke, come get into the hug u crazy creatues...'.

Both Ayaan and Humeira let out their nervousness and joined the group hug. They all laughed and rejoiced. Finally it was sorted,and the storm had been conquered. It was final, Zoya Farooqui was going to debut as an actress in Ayaan ahmed khan's debut film.

Ch3b

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Everything was finally working out, the functions were a success and all the preparations were in full swing. Finally the day before the nikaah had arrived. One by one everything was falling into place, with not a moment to spare. If it was not the wedding preparations it was some paperwork or the other with the production house. Official meetings, negotiations and god knows what. It was not Zoya's cup of tea, so Zoya had left everything in the hands of Ayaan and Humeira. She trusted them to make the right decisions for her. She just wanted to focus on Nikhat's wedding,be there for her every step of the way.But it was as if the movie timeline and Nikhat's wedding were going hand in hand. The day after Nikhat's walima, as soon as Nikhat left for her honeymoon, was the official announcement of Ayaan's new film in the evening. Everything was hush hush when it came to the movie. Zoya knew nothing, and neither did she have the time to pry. Her funda was simple, just say yes and go with the flow, as the more she would think about it the more confused and unsure she would become.

With the Nikaah tomorrow, Zoya busied herself with getting Nikhat's stuff ready, packing her stuff for the trip, arranging her wedding outfit and jewellery. After everything was set and done, Nikhat and Zoya shared the last night as single girls, enjoying each others company and talking about all the times they had shared together. Later in the night even Humeira and Ayaan joined in and they all started teasing Zoya about her becoming and Actress. It was a fun night, and in the midst of it, Zoya noticed the sprak of love in Humeira's eyes. The person of intrest, Ayaan. Zoya smiled, making a mental note to dig out some information from Humeira.Aakhir humein bhi to pataa lage ki maanjra kya hai, thought Zoya. Finally after almost 4 hours of nonstop chatting and laughing uncontrollably, everyone called it a night. They all needed the rest for the big night tomorrow.

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Nikhat was finally married. She was now Nikhat Imraan Sheikh. The nikhaah ceremony went beautifully. Everything was perfect, and it was made even more perfect with all the love and blessings bestowed upon Nikhat and. Now it was time for Nikhat's Rukhsati. With tears in her eyes and dreams for her future Nikhat bid goodbye to her childhood home to embark this new journey as a wife. She hugged everyone and thanked them and wished them the best, getting the same in return.

Zoya-'Khuda tumhe hamesha khush rakhe Nikhat.Yeh meri dil se dua hai tumhare liye. Muah, love you.'

Zoya had tears of joy as she bid her friend good bye. Tomorrow was another day as the friends would meet one more time, before their life took them on a journey away from each other, but never apart at heart. Nikhat embarking the journey of a marriage, while Zoya was gearing up for a journey, whose destination was unknown. She smiled at the thought, and finally drifted into sleep after a long day.

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Ayaan had to squeeze in some time alone with Zoya whenever he got the chance, to prep her for the movie launch tomorrow. He sat down with her while she was getting ready and explained her basics of the launch and how to conduct oneself in front of the media. Later he grabbed her when she was trying to get some dinner during the Walima and gave her the schedule for tomorrow, what she'll be wearing , who will be picking her up and what not. He also mentioned that they will finally be revealing her as the new face of the movie along with the main and the supporting starcast.The name and a brief story of the movie will also be disclosed. So all she has to do is be prompt, confident and answer to the point, and for all the questions she was not comfortable with she could just direct it to him and he will take care of it.That being said Ayaan left Zoya to enjoy the walima.

Zoya walked back to the stage to sit by Nikhat. Worry was visible on her face.She had just realized what she had gotten into. What was she thinking when she said yes. She cant act, she can't deal with the part and parcel of being and actress. And facing the media, ya allah, how will she do it??

Nikhat saw the array of emotions on Zoya's face and understood what was going on.

Nikhat-'So finally you realize what you're getting into??' She had a smile on her face as she saw her friend look up at her trying to mask her concern and act nonchalant.

Zoya- 'Aisa kuch nahi mein to ekdum cool hu, you know mein. Zoya farooqui ke liye kuch bhi impossible nahi'.

Nikhat- 'Its ok Zoya, hum jaante hai ki aap is baar bhi excel karnege. I know aap thoda nervous hai , but hum sabko aap pe pura bharosa hai, aur hum jaante hai Ayaan aap ka khayal bhi rakhega aur aap ke andar ki actress ko bhi bahar nikalega, so like you said go with the flow'. Toofan to tham gaya hai, ab kis baat ka darr'.

Zoya smiled back.She felt calm, Nikhat's word had restored her balance and her confidence. She was ready for anything.

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Zoya was all set. She was all done with Nikhat's wedding. She walked back from the airport after dropping Nikhat and headed to the address Ayaan had given her, to go get dressed. Humeira was to meet her there and go through some basic interviewing know hows. Humeira was waiting for Zoya in the salon when she entered. Together they made their way to the stylist and got started. A beautifully structured, knee length dress was chosen for Zoya. It was red. His favorite color for me;Thought Zoya, but suddenly realizing where her thoughts were taking her she put a check to it.She looked back at the table where her accessories were set. Gold diamond studded earings, a gold watch, and a bracelet with a charm. She picked it up to have a closer look. The charm was a crown, similar to the one she had. She was surprised how much is resembled the charm she had, What was happening?? The dress, the bracelet; She was going back, again, the images starting to flood her vision. Suddenly she felt a touch and she turned, only to find a bemused Humeira standing there.

Humeira- 'Baaji aap theek to hai naa?? Kahan kho gaye the aap?? Aapki stylist ready hai aapke liye, chaliye'..

Zoya- 'UH oh nothing, haan chalo I am ready'.

After an hour or so Zoya was set. She was prepped by Humeria and decked by the stylist. She looked breathtaking. With high heals on, and the dress hugging her curves and her long black tresses flowing smoothly in curls, she was in every sense looking like an actress. Humeria was just amazed. She quickly took her picture and forwarded it to Nikhat for her to see when she landed. Even Zoya couldn't believe, she could look so stunning.

The stylist did the finishing touches and told the ladies they were good to go. But before that she also couldn't stop herself form praising how beautiful Zoya looked.

Stylist-'Sach mein ma'am aap to bahut hi beautiful lag rahi hai. Lucky hoga who ladka jisse aap milengi'.

Zoya glanced back, with the same questiong plaguing her mind again.

A car had been sent to pick Zoya and Humeira up and take them to the hotel where the event was being held.

It was almost 7 pm and like always her aapi called from New York.

Zoya had told her aapi about her decision and her reason behind it the same night. At first her aapi had resited but after a lot of coaxing she had agreed. She had only agreed after all the 3, Nikhat,Humeira and Ayaan had promised her to take care of Zoya every step of the way.

Zeenat aapi-'Zoya mera bachaa, all the very best, its one of the biggest days of your life. I wish mein wahan aa paati, but kya karoon Aryan ki school aur ghar ke beech mein time hi nahi nikaal paa rahi'.

Zoya-'aapi don't worry mere saath HUmeira aur Ayaan dono hai, and aap sab to hamesha mere saat hai, in my heart. I will keep you posted every step of the way. Chaliyee hum aa gaye hotel, mujhe jaana padega. Aap hamesha ki tarah jeeju ko good morning, Aryan ko big waali kiss aur meri pyaari Mango ko dher saara pyaar. Love you all chaliye Allah haafiz'.

Zeenet aapi- 'allah hafiz Zoya, apna khayaal rakhna n call me as soon as ur done. Take care mera bacha and love you'.

Humeira led Zoya through the magnificent 5star hotel to the rooms where Zoya was to wait before taking the stage.

Zoya was all alone in the room. She was feeling restless, strange emotions were surrounding her.She wasn't sure what was going on.Her heart was beating so hard that she could hear it. Was it the magnitude of what she was about to embark, or some old nagging feeling that was resurfacing She couldn't say...

Zoya-'I guess its my nerves getting the best of me Allah miyaan just get me through this day'.

Finally Humeira, who had left Zoya to get a few things in place, came to take Zoya. It was time..

It was time for Zoya to walk towards her new life.

Standing by the door, with her heart beating rapidly, finally Zoya heard her name being announced.

Zoya-'Here I go...'

The moment she walked in flashes after flashes went off. There was applause and cheering. She couldn't believe, it was for her. She just kept her focus and went and stood besides Ayaan who gave her a reassuring smile.

Announcer- 'Good evening Miss Zoya Farooqui...how are you feeling tonight??? How is this experince shaping up for you. Waise aap kaafi khoobsoorat hai'.

Zoya-'I am doing wonderful, thank you for asking, and I hope you are doing good as well. And as for the experience it seems surreal, I am liking it so far'.Zoya conversed confidently with the announcer and a few media people.

Announcer- 'Aur ab waqt aa gaya hai jiska aap sab besabri se intezaar kar rahe the...Introducing the hero of the movie. But before I welcome him on the stage let me give you a few hints'

5 blockbuster is 4 years,

Won the best actor award 2 years in a row.

His debut movie created history as the most popular movie among the youth.

Born on the 7^th of August

A true lion at heart.

Film industry ka superstar..

Youth Icon of the year..

Ladkiyon ke dil ka shenshah

Aur pure India ki jaan

Please put your hands together for...

Mr Asad Ahmed Khan.

The room, exploded with cheers and applauses. There was an uproar as he walked on the stage, dressed in dark wash jeans, white tee with a leather jacket, and his shades. The crowd was going wild. But on the other end of the stage, a heart had stopped beating. Zoya farooqui was shocked. She couldn't believe her eyes. Her heart had stopped and now was beyond her control as he slowly skimmed through the crowd turning his gaze in her direction.

Slowly he took off his shades, and their eyes locked.

Hey everyone...I was initially using the username-lovenderlily to post my FF and get to know you guys, but due to some crazy issues my a/c kept on deleting everytime I tried to post the new chapters...So I have made this username..n hopefully it will let me continue with posting...Sadly in the process I lost all my posts, comments and my buddy list.i'll try and add all the ppl I can recall, back to my list...others pls add me...Other than that I was finally able to post the new chapters..and hopefully it will allow me to continue doing so...Please do take some time and read the chapters...and please leave a comment..it not only makes my day, it also motivates to keep on writing...So until next time..thank u for bearing with me posting the same FF over and over again..and wishing u like wat u read.

awesome storyline😊