Part 2
But before she could finish the Doctors office flies open and the person I see coming out leaves me frozen. The same women who has taunted my dreams with her smile, her laugh, her eyes, her voice is now standing in front of me, my Zoya.
My happiness knew no bounds I had tears of joy just looking at her face. She hadn't changed much, but this time her eyes held sadness and only sadness. Me and Ayaan both get up but before we can say anything
Girl: AAAMMMIII
The girl screamed while running to hug Zoya, she knelt down and took her in for a hug. Once again I felt as if my world was collapsing on me I felt my knees go weak as a thought came across my mind
Was she married?????...
Had Zoya moved on?
Does she really hate me that much?
Questions kept on popping up in my mind one worse then the other. I studied her face which showed no emotion to me but only happiness to her daughter. I took a step towards Zoya who was still hugging her daughter as if her life depended on it. I was about to take another step but stopped when I heard her voice.
Zoya: Aalia mehneh apse bola tah nah kee app nursery meh rahen naa
Aalia: sowi mummy meger udher ki doctor bohot mean thee, mein apke saat rena chaati thee.
Zoya smiled at her daughter and took her in for a hug again and looked at the 2 figures who were staring wide eyed at them. All her bottled up emotions came flooding back to her as she looks into the eyes of the father of her baby. How is she suppose to tell him that this baby belongs to him that he is the father of this little girl, will he even accept her. She lets out a whimper remembering how hard these 5 years have been for her and Aalia, as soon as she found at she was pregnant she was going to tell Mr. Khan everything but was too afraid that he would not accept her, that he would say she bailed on him and she doubted his love and if she looks back now she did, she did doubt his love for her and this is a mistake that she will never be able to forgive herself for. She couldn't go back to him after she bailed on him, and she thought that the only reason he may forgive her was because she was the mother to his child, a thought which burnt her mind, for months she was having a war between her mind and heart deciding which way to go and which path was the right path to take, Meanwhile she was lucky that a family relative of hers lived in Shimla with whom she had been living for the past 5 years, she was brought our of her thoughts by the Doctors voice.
Doctor: There you are Aalia I have been looking everywhere for you.
She said while huffing and puffing. Aalia meanwhile was trying to hide behind her mommys leg. Zoya once again got down on her knees and faced her daughter.
Zoya: Aalia please baby, bes 10 more minutes then I will be done, and I promise to buy you ice cream as well.
Aalias doe shaped eyes turned wide like saucers at the mention of ice cream
Aalia: Pwomish?
She said while holding her pinky out, Zoya let out a little chuckle at her daughters antics, she was the only reason as to why she was even breathing, she wanted to give up on herself give up on life long ago but kept herself going for the sake of her daughter. She brought up her pinky and gently shook it with her not trying to crush it.
Doctor: Okay then Aalia lets go back...the doctor took her hand, she was about to leave but then she saw the 2 male standing who looked like they needed medical attention...if one of you guys want I can treat you.
She said looking at them, not even waiting a second Ayaan jumped at the opportunity to give his bhaijaan and Zoya a chance to talk.
Ayaan: YES Yes ummm ill go.
Asad looked up to meet Ayaans eyes, he gave his brother a reassuring smile telling him that everything will be okay and with that he limped his way to the doctors office leaving him and Zoya alone. Zoya looked up to meet his eyes again and before she knew it she was found herself drowning in them once again. Those eyes expressed so much to her if only she listened to him that day if only she actually looked into his eyes and let him speak that day, but unfortunately she let her anger bring out the worst in her. She snapped out of their staring session as she noticed the blood that was on his forehead she was about to turn around but was shocked the next as she felt herself being yanked into his hard chest and he wrapped his arms around her waist molding her further into his body.
Asad just let go off all the tears that were stored up for the last 5 years, he couldn't take it any longer he needed her in his arms he needed to feel her. He took a deep breath smelling her fruity scent that once again told him that she was really here in his arms. But then that one statement hit his mind "SHES MARRIED" but he didn't have the strength to let her go. He couldn't let her go, its been 5 years since he has seen the love of his life the only person that ever managed to bring a smile on this akdu, how was he suppose to let her go and move on in life as if nothing had ever happened, taking the advantage he buried himself deeper into her neck. His holnd on her got tighter he knew that he was hurting her but the pain in his heart was more deeper. He let out a sigh and finally he voiced his thoughts.
Asad: Zoya yeh tum keseh ker sekti ho tum keseh Nikaah ker sekti ho
He said with his face still in her neck. Zoya was taken aback by his question, how can he think that she would ever marry someone. Once again she felt that same anger rise up in her but she knew that if she didn't control it she would end up regretting it. She let out a deep breath and finally wrapped her arms around his torso giving him the comfort that he needed before she spoke.
Zoya: Asad meneh kabhi Nikaah nahi kiya...she took another deep breath and closed her eyes she leaned on to his body for support...Apko yaad hai hamari Nikaah she 3 din pehle humne...
She couldn't say anything further as she felt a blush heating up her cheeks just remembering that intense and passionate night. Asad on the other hand snapped his eyes open hearing her talk, he removed his head out of her neck and put it directly in front of her. Is she saying what he thinks shes saying. He stared at her eyes and mouth wide still trying to make sense of the words, Zoya got tired of the silent it was killing her she needed to know what he was thinking having no other choice she confirmed it.
Zoya: Haan Asad Aalia apki beti hai...
She said taking a deep breath. She tried to read his eyes but they were covered by the tears.
Asad meanwhile felt like he had just won the lottery only the feeling was 100 times better, he had a daughter HE HAD A DAUGHTER, these 4 simple words kept on repeating in his mind, he wanted to run up to his daughter and hug her and promise her that he would always look after his princess, no wonder she made him so warm inside it was because she was, IS his daughter. But before Asad could proceed further on with the wonderful new discovery he still needed to apologies.
Asad: Zoya please muje maaf kerdo meneh tumhe bohot dhuke poochaya tah, please mereh...
He couldn't continue as Zoya had put her palm on his lips and she started to shake her head saying no.
Zoya: Its okay Mr. Khan I understand now, I let my anger get the best of me, I shouldn't have walked out on you like that I'm sorry
Asad was once again astounded by the woman in front of him he should be the one apologizing but instead she is. His eyes once again went misty with the tears but this time they were tears of joy he was going to engulf her in a hug once again but then he heard a sound that sounded like a little kitten.
Aalia: Abbu
She said while popping her tiny head into the room. She heard all she needed to understand that this man was her abbu. Not waiting any longer she waddled her way and hugged her abbu's leg. Asad got down on his knees as he saw his angel hugging him he took her in a bone crushing hug and patted her head while letting his tears flow.
Asad: Yes beta
Aalia: You not gowing to leave ush Abbu
She asked with her head still buried in his chest. Asad removed her head out of his chest and planted a kiss on her forehead.
Asad: No my princess im never going to leave you
He said while getting both of them off the floor. He carried Aalia with his left arm while giving a side hug to Zoya with his right. Zoya just looked at her family, the family that she once was craving for was finally here, more tears made their way out of her eyes watching the father-daughter duo bond after 5 years of waiting.
Asad meanwhile couldn't get enough of his daughter, he kept on tickling her making her squirm with giggles, and the dimple on her right cheek to deepen even more she was a carbon copy of her mother but he didn't care he was more than happy to have another trouble maker in his arms, it was then realized that these 5 years may have been tough and torturing but they were 5 years worth waiting for.
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