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Throughout the day Zoya kept busy familiarising herself with the project she had chosen to manage and oversee. In between she would stop to talk to Dilshad who kept phoning to check on her. 'Make sure you eat beta, and take regular breaks, I know what it can get like in there' Zoya couldn't stop giggling as Dilshad went on and on 'Ammi, I promise you I will eat...and even if I don't take a break your call every ten minutes will ensure that I do' 'ok ok...I can take a hint...I won't disturb you any longer, you take care' 'you too Ammi see you in the evening inshAllah, Allah Hafiz'.
'Ma'am is it ok if I go on my break now' Neha asked Zoya looked up at her 'on one condition, you stop calling me ma'am, my name is Zoya...so please call me Zoya' 'ok..I will Zoya' 'finally...I guess I'll see you after lunch' she said smiling. It was only then Zoya realised that she was also hungry; she pushed back her chair and walked up to the window to peak through to see him, but there was no such luck as Asad had drawn the blinds to his room too.
Zoya walked over to the bathroom, she decided to freshen up a little before she ventured out of the office. When she came out she went to pick up her bag to suddenly stop, she walked towards the table by the widow to find a platter of sandwiches and fresh fruit laid out for her. She picked up the note and smiled, it was from Asad
I took the liberty of ordering lunch for you; hope you don't mind...Enjoy
Zoya was not only pleasantly surprised but was grateful for such a lovely gesture. She went and stood outside his office and then knocked 'come in' Zoya walked in to see Asad reading through a file she waited for him to look up and acknowledge her but he was too engrossed 'well what do you want I haven't got all day' he said making her laugh 'how about a friendly lunch' Asad quickly shot his head up upon hearing her voice 'oh...I'm so sorry, I didn't realise' Zoya who was still giggling walked towards him 'obviously not...thank you for ordering me lunch...but it's a little too much for one person to get through...you want to join?' Asad put down his folder and stood up 'sure...oh and Zoya next time don't knock just walk in' 'I'll try and remember that'.
Zoya made up a plate for Asad and handed it to him 'thank you...so how has your morning been so far' Zoya sat back in her seat 'like I am back at school...' she said laughing out loud 'it's been ok, I didn't realise I will have so much to read up on...but its good, the more up to date and familiar I am the better I will be able to perform'.
Later on in the afternoon Rashid asked Asad to stay back to meet with a client 'Abu so late, why couldn't we give him an appointment for tomorrow morning?' 'I would have but it's a legal matter, it won't take too long...I will ask the driver to take Zoya home on time'.
Zoya insisted on waiting for Asad Zoya I don't know how long I will be, I really don't want you waiting around unnecessarily, you go home and rest, it has been a long day for you already' Zoya shook her head its ok, I would rather we went together, it's not like I can't wait for you, after all what are friend for' Asad stated smiling ok, well the client is here so let me get this started, I'll see you soon...and Zoya, thank you'.
The meeting had gone on for longer than expected, in between Asad had sent a message to Zoya asking her to go home with the driver, but she refused. By the time the meeting came to a close it was nearly 9. Asad put on his jacket and walked straight into Zoya's office, he walked in calling out for her but then stopped midway seeing her curled up on the couch fast asleep.
He went and knelt beside her, he felt his insides fill up with warmth as he continued to admire her 'Zoya' he called out as he patted her cheek 'hmm' she said as she started stirring. Zoya opened her eyes to see Asad sitting inches away from her. Zoya sat up and looked around her 'I can't believe I fell asleep...I am so sorry' she said feeling a little embarrassed 'its late...I told you...you should have gone home...come lets go sleepy head' Zoya stood up, a little too fast, losing her balance she fell against Asad who instinctively put his arm around her 'hey you ok?' he asked 'yeah...just a little disorientated I guess' 'here take my hand' Zoya looked at him as he extended his hand out to her. Zoya placed her hand over his and let him entwine his fingers with hers, his soft touch made her whole body break out in a little shiver.
Asad led Zoya down to the car, holding her hand firmly in his the entire time. 'Next time I have a late night you are going straight home' he said as he opened the passenger door, Zoya smiled 'ok' she simply said before she got in. At home Asad got told off for keeping Zoya waiting so late, as much as Zoya tried to tell her she wasn't having any of, Zoya looked at Asad apologetically who stood there grinning at his mother's over the top reaction. 'Ammi calm down, look you sit...I will be back in a bit then we can all have dinner together...now please smile' she said pulling at Dilshad's cheeks.
Asad and Zoya went to their respective rooms to change and freshen up before they joined everyone at the dinner table, dinner was a pleasant affair, Zoya told Dilshad and Najma what she did and how she enjoyed being there. Rashid looked on at her with so much pride, he was just happy that after having endured so much that she had really started to open up and be a part of the family, the only thing left was her accepting Asad as her husband, which he knew was a long way off yet.
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