#WeSupportKSG #Thread 2 AsYa FF: Truth to be Told Ch epilogue pg 34 - Page 14

Chapter 14: The Sunshine in my life

Valentine's Day- 14^th February

For ever other lovers, Valentine's Day was just another day to profess their love. But for Asad, it was the day to get back his lost love, his Zoya. For the past one week whatever he was doing, the result of it will be yielded today.

Zoya got up early in the morning. Anticipation is something that kept her moving, anticipation of what Asad is going to do on that day. She was not oblivious to the importance of that day. In her whole life, she also dreamt of a person who can shower her with happiness, who can hold her and walk. As the days goes by she had realized all that was just a dream until Asad came into her life. He showered her with all the happiness and love overwhelming her up to a point of no return. And then he walked away, leaving her bruised and broken. There are no physical wounds, but the wounds inflicted upon her heart and soul was really deep that she often gets nightmares. Even after everything she hoped, hoped that Asad will come one day and tell her all that was a nightmare and that he loves her more than anything. She waited for him day and night for almost two months. No phone calls, no messages, no visits almost made her give up the thought of being in his arms again. And then one day he came, that too when she needed him most. He took her away and brought her in his home, to his family. He tried to mend her broken heart even after her continuous rejection. He showered her with love all over again. It was just like Dejavu. Feeling that same feeling again.

Zoya snapped out of her thoughts as she realized where her thoughts were heading. It was heading to the direction of Asad's waiting arms. Even though deep down she knew that she had forgiven him and want him back in her life, the tormented soul was not ready to give in to him. It was afraid, afraid that once again the history will repeat. He will just leave her and go just like he had done before.

She pulled her hairs in frustration. Deciding that she needed a bath, she gathered her clothes and walked towards bathroom. A long bath in the cold water cooled her head down. She walked out of the bathroom feeling satisfied. As she stepped out her foot touched something. Frowning she bend down and picked up the box which was on her way. Her heartbeat accelerated as she felt the gift wrap. Throwing her wet towel on the chair he took the gift and sat in the couch. Slowly tearing the gift wrapper she opened the box. Her hand came in contact with a CD. Confused, she picked up the CD and put in her portable CD player. She gasped as his voice floated in the room as soon as she pressed play.

"Zoya, A Purple Hyacinth seeks forgiveness. Can I get your forgiveness, for whatever mistakes I have done?"

She fingered through the flowers which were in the box. She held it close to her heart. Her heart was telling her to forgive him, but her mind refused as it reminded her of the pain she had to face. Wiping her tears she threw the flowers across the room.

She walked towards the chair to pick up her towel. From there she got another gift wrap. With trembling hands she opened the box and found some flowers and a CD.

"You know Zoya what Lavender rose signifies? It's a sign of enchantment and love at first sight. It conveys the same feeling I felt for you when I first saw you playing with the kids. Your eyes enchanted me. The depth in them made my heart skip several beats. Your wavy hairs which were bouncing made my whole being shiver with unknown feelings. And your dimples... I would not be lying if I tell that you kill me every time when you smile. I know I have done grave mistakes. But this is my first step in seeking your forgiveness. Won't you forgive me Zoya?"

A lone tear fell down from her eyes as she heard his confession. Feeling so vulnerable she tossed the flower along with the cassette onto the floor. Deciding to go out, she walked towards her closet to get dress. As she rummaged through the closet, her hands came across another gift packet. Having a light inclination of whose gift is that she opened that packet carefully. From inside she got yet another flower and a CD. Sighing she went to the CD player and played it.

"Yellow Tulip. It tells that There is Sunshine in Your Smile. Your smile is so breathtaking and binding just like sunshine. Its spreads happiness and light everywhere. When you smile, dimples appear in your cheek giving it a killer look. If dimples could kill, I would have dead by now... but my one big mistake cost me my favorite thing, your dimpled smile. Because of me, you never smile now days. I know I broke your heart. But give me a chance to prove myself. I want you to smile again. I want to be the reason behind your smile. Please forgive me Zoya, will you?"

She bit her bottom lips so as to suppress the sobs that were threatening to escape. She really wanted to believe him, but was afraid. Soon the tulip along with the CD found their way onto the floor with the lavender rose.

Frustrated she went and sat in her bed. And there also surprises were awaiting her. As she made her way into the bed, she came across a bulk of gift packets. She started opening the first one and from inside came a note and CD. She took the CD player and kept it near her. As she pressed the play button, his husky voice floated in the atmosphere.

"A single full bloom rose. It shows that I Love You, I always did. You just believed what I said. But do you have any idea how much it hurt me to say those things to you? I wish you could read my eyes. Zoya, I still love you the same way I loved you before. Just give me chance to shower my love on you. Please"

A sob escaped from her lips. His each and every word touched her heart. She wanted to believe him but something held her back. She opened the other gift wrap.

"Red Camellia- a symbol which shows that You're a Flame in My Heart. When you smile, I also smile. When you cry, tears fall from my eyes. And when you are upset, I feel that a weight is there in my heart. You are the flame and you are the oxygen in my heart. Your love ignites the real me. For you, I am ready to fight any battle which I haven't fought till now. Please be my side and let me fight with this world for us, for our tomorrow. Please"

She let out a sad smile as she heard him. How she wished she could go back and be there in his arms forever. Even if she forgive him the truth is not going to change that he had betrayed her once and she was not sure whether he won't betray her again. She hugged the flower close to her and started sobbing openly.

She had no energy left in her to tear another gift wrap as she was emotionally on the verge of breaking. But the feeling to know what Asad going to tell her kept her going. She opened up the wrap.

"A Red Tulip tells you to believe in me, to believe in the beautiful feeling which we once shared happily. I have done mistakes and I realized that dealing with life is not by running away from our mistakes. I ran away from you because I did not believe in me. How can I make you believe in my love when I did not believe in myself? Being away from you for these many months taught me that how much I miss you. To get your love back in my life, I started believing in myself. I believe in our love, do you, Zoya?"

She replayed the CD again and again wanting to believe her Asad. She could easily recognize that he was crying while recording this as his voice gave away. Keeping the flower in her hand she rummaged through the room to find the next packet. After a lot of searching she found only one packet which she realized to be the last one. Taking a deep breath she played the CD in the packet.

"A Daffodil, it shows the unrequited love. Love is such a feeling that even if the other person doesn't reciprocate in the same way, we never lose hope. I know it's not easy for you to forgive me. But I am ready to wait Zoya. You are the Only One for me, the Only One... I will wait for the day when you will be able to forgive me for the betrayal and decide to embrace the new me. I will wait for the day when you will smile the dimpled smile which is reserved only for me. I will wait for the day when you will melt into my arms just the way you used to before. I will wait for the day when I will kiss you again. I will wait for the day when I make you mine again. And when that day comes, I promise that you will forget about all the pain you had endured in your life. It will be just You and Me and our Love. I Love You Zoya. Remember, you are the Only One for Me... No one, absolutely no one, will take your place in my life..."

Her loud sobs echoed in the room while she clutched the sheets closer to control her emotions. The tears and the emotions which she was keeping at bay bounced back in full speed. She cried and cried emptying her heart out. Asad who was watching her silently all these while rushed towards her. He was about to reach to her when he was stopped in his track by his mom. He looked at her pleadingly to let him go. Nodding her head in denial, Dilshad entered Zoya's room closing the door while Asad looked on.

For the past one week Dilshad was noticing the efforts which his son was putting to win Zoya back. She was happy to notice that. She knew today was the day when the result of her son's effort will come. She had seen him going to her room with lots of gift packets. She was smiling to herself to see the change in Asad.

She was in her room praying to God when she heard sobs from Zoya's room. Alarmed she ran towards the room and the sight in front of her broke her heart. There she was, Zoya on the floor with different flowers and opened gift packets scattered around her. one look and she understood Zoya was in pain. She looked up and saw her son dashing towards Zoya's room, the same pain visible in his eyes also. At that moment she decided, it was time for her to step in, step in to save her son's love life. So she did only the thing which she felt right. She stopped Asad in his track and closed the door to Zoya's room meanwhile. Before Zoya face Asad, she wanted to make sure that Zoya knew the reason behind Asad's betrayal. She wanted Zoya to know that her son was not a low life scum bag who plays with other's feeling for personal satisfaction.

She kneeled in front of Zoya and gathered her in her arms.

"Ammi..."

With that Zoya completely broke down in her arms while she patted her head. They sat there for a long time, Zoya's head resting in Dilshad's chest while tears flowed continuously from both of their eyes.

After a long time when she felt that Zoya's tears were subdued, Dilshad pulled back. Wiping the tears which stained Zoya's cheeks, she dropped a kiss on her forehead.

"Zoya, it's your time to know the truth. The truth about why Asad betrayed you."