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I am extremely sorry I have not been able to get back you you. My life has become increasingly hectic, I don't have half the time I used to and coming on IF is becoming difficult.
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Lots of Love and Dua's always
Saima
Four
Daddi had started to put her plan into action the very next day, she knew she wasn't well and it was nearly time for her to say good bye but before she went she wanted this to happen, no one could see it now but she knew that the two people who were poles apart would come together in a union, in a bond that would be stronger than any other.
Zoya waited for Rashid to finish his tea when the house phone rang 'Zoya, it's for you?' Zoya looked at Najma quizzically she had never had a phone call on the land line 'who is it?' 'Your Prince...and he don't sound too happy' she said jokingly. As Zoya ran towards the phone Asad's eyes followed her
'Hello...hey why are you calling me here?'
'Because your phone is switched off'
'crap, sorry I forgot to charge it last night...you ok?'
Asad carried on looking at the animated way she continued to talk to this Prince guy 'Tamatar, who is Prince?' 'Haider...ooops I mean Haider Bhai, he is Zoya Api's Prince...and she is his Princess, they are so cute'. Asad clenched his jaw, he couldn't understand how openly she could be so attached to a stranger and that too in front of his family.
'Abu, I am going to leave, Humera is picking me up...I will finalise any last minute details and meet you in the conference hall' 'Ok Beta...but what about Haider?' 'I will be coming in with him'.
Asad walked into the conference room with Rashid to find Zoya sitting with Rashid's PA Mary and two other guys. Rashid asked Asad to take a seat as he walked up to Zoya 'you two ready?' 'Yes Abu...we are up first so as soon as you have finished your intro, we will start'.
Rashid turned around and got everyone to take their seats. 'Thank you for all coming, as you know my little girl Zoya has been working hard with her team to develop the work she started with the orphanage...' Asad cringed at how his Abu referred to Zoya as his little girl, he turned his head around wanting to get up and leave, he was just about to when Rashid called upon Zoya and Haider to come to and start their presentation.
He saw Haider stand up and when he turned around he finally got to see what he looked like. Haider and Zoya stood up tall in full confidence, if Asad had been able to see beyond his ego, stubbornness and hatred he would have been able to see how brilliant Zoya was, she radiated confidence, she had her own style that was not only elegant but also charismatic, it was like everyone was drawn in to her from the minute she spoke to the end.
Asad who had his eyes fixated on her felt no different, he had started to lose himself in her, her eyes that sparkled, he smile that never seemed to fade away and her beautiful hair that she kept pushing back.
As the room broke out into an applause Asad sucked in a breath, he sat up on his chair and looked away annoyed at his own reactions to her.
After the conference came to a close he stood up to leave when Rashid stopped him 'Asad, come with me' Rashid said. As they walked towards Zoya and Haider, Asad stopped. Haider held up his hand for Zoya to high five after which he put his arm around her and kissed the side of her head. Rashid walked up to Haider and held his hand out to shake and at the same time put his arm around Zoya 'what a tag team you make, am so proud of you both, Haider I think your Princess deserves the rest of the day off, why don't you two...hang on one minute' Rashid turned around to see Asad standing there with a deadly expression, he couldn't believe that this guy had just kissed her and more so that it didn't phase his Abu in the slightest. 'Asad come here' Haider looked up to meet Asad's eyes, if Asad looked at him with darkened eyes Haider's were no less.
Asad walked up to them 'Haider, I would like you to meet my son Asad, and Asad this is Haider, one of our Project Managers and our Zoya's Prince' Asad fisted his hand as he looked at him and then towards Zoya.
Seeing the two of them standing there glaring at each other Zoya nudged Haider's arm making him hold his hand out 'Hi, nice to meet you' Asad looked down at his hand and then back up at him 'Asad..' Rashid called out. Asad took his hand into his and shook it firmly. 'Good, now you two have met you can all go out together' all three of them let out gulps as they looked at Rashid wide eyed.
'Abu...I' Asad and Zoya said in unison making him laugh 'Uncle, I have to go...sorry Princess, can we go out later' Zoya smiled 'of course, you go ahead...have fun and be good...dont think just because I am not with you I don't know what you get up too' Haider started laughing 'uncle you have no idea how militant this girl can be' 'only at work...at home she is an angel...ok you go ahead I will see you tomorrow, and Haider, thank you'.
Haider left the three standing together 'ok...well I guess that leaves the two of you, you two want to venture out, I mean get a coffee or something?' 'No' came Aasd's cold reply 'I have better things to do with my time, I will see you at home Abu'. Asad left Rashid feeling rather embarrassed in front of Zoya. Rashid looked back her apologetically 'it's ok Abu, me and you can have our own little party together'.
Rashid and Zoya arrived home to a lot of commotion 'What happened' Rashid said looking concerned. 'It's Ammi Jaan, she passed out, I was trying to call you, the doctor is here...we have called for an ambulance' Dilshad said. Rashid and Zoya ran up to Daddi's room to find Asad holding on to her hand 'Ammi...' Rashid called out as he rushed to her side 'Doctor...what happened?' 'She is becoming weaker Mr Khan, we need to take her in now, I can't give her the care she needs being at home' Rashid nodded and instructed Dilshad to get her bag ready.
Daddi held her frail hand out towards Zoya, which she took instantly 'Zoya...beta will you do something for me' 'of course Daddi...what is it?' 'Will you fulfil the promise Rashid made to your Abu' Zoya looked at Daddi wide eyed and then towards Rashid who sat looking back at her mirroring the same expression.
'Ammi Jaan, please...this is not the time' 'Rashid please...I have not got long left I need to know...before I go that my son has fulfilled his promise and my wish' Asad looked at the three of them sitting there not understanding what they were talking about.
'Daddi...please, Abu is right this is not the time...nothing is going to happen to you' Daddi started shaking her head vigorously 'No Zoya...I need to know...if you two do not agree I am not going anywhere' she said with finality.
Asad stood up 'what is it that Daddi is asking of you...why can't you say yes' he said getting angry. Daddi looked up at him 'Asad, will you agree, will you say yes and let me take my final breaths content...with ease knowing that what I and your parents have wished for will come true.
Asad sat back down and put his arm around Daddi 'of course Daddi, I promise' 'Asad...' Zoya called out 'you don't know what...' Asad narrowed his eyes at her 'how dare you interrupt, can't you see how upset she is getting...and what is the problem with saying yes' Rashid looked at Asad 'do you not want to know what her wish is, what my promise to Zoya's father was' 'No, I don't and I don't care, it can't be more important than Daddi's health and well-being...Daddi, I promise you, with my hand on my heart I promise you that whatever it is that you want will happen, I will make sure it will'.
Zoya's eyes started to water she looked at him in astonishment, he had no idea what he was promising and when he would find out all hell was going to break lose.
Daddi smiled and kissed the back of her grandsons hand 'Zoya, see he has agreed...now nothing can stop you two coming together...I can now rest in peace' Asad's mouth opened as his heart started to constrict 'wh...what do you mean coming together?' he asked in a low voice. Daddi was about to answer him when the doctor came back into the room with a paramedic 'that ambulance is here, let's go'.
Zoya helped Daddi up and left with Rashid and the doctor. Asad ran towards Dilshad and pulled at her arm 'Ammi, what is it that Daddi just asked me for, what have I just promised her?' Dilshad closed her eyes 'you...you promised to marry Zoya Asad, to be with her' Asad took a step back looking at his Ammi in pure shock 'n...no' he said shaking his head side to side 'no, that is not happening, I won't' Dilshad stepped up to him 'when Zoya tried to stop you, tried to explain what Ammi Jaan was asking you never let her finish...no one can force you and no one will...this is something we can talk about later...for now we need to concentrate on your Daddi'.
Daddi who had her eyes closed on the pretence that she was sleeping managed to hear what Dilshad was saying to Rashid, at the same time she felt tear drops on the back of her hand and knew Zoya was crying.
Zoya always knew that Asad would never agree, she just wished he had let her speak before making such a promise to Daddi.
'Asad Ahmed Khan, you will not only agree but you will marry Zoya in the next 48 hours, and that my child is my promise' Daddi said to herself.
Edited by Saima-Syed - 11 years ago
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