AsYa/Kabhi SS Love In New York COMPLETED - Page 2

To all those who want to see Usma she is

Chapter Five - Finally, I found you

Next day morning

After the breakfast, Zoya was advising Asad that he had spoken to Zoya and had convinced that he is a very good and genuine person and Usma will be happy with him. She after a lot of coaxing agreed to meet you again. ", vo kya haina kal main apki maddat nahi kar paya, tho issliye, socha thoda apki maddat kardon, Asad saab yeh mouka haath se mat jane dena, vo abhi kisbhi waqt ayegi, apse milne, mouka dekh kar, unhe bhela phusla kar NOC pe sign le lijiye, phir apni baat ban jayegi, aur vo Zoya membsaab kuch nahi kar payegi. Zoya memsaab ko thoda narmi se handle kijiyega, bohot nazuk hai na, issliye, main jaa raha hoon, muje kuch urgent kaam yaad aya, vaise bhi main usse apne aakhon ke samne bardasht nahi kar sakta, muje meri purani naukri ki yaad ajaati hai, main jaa raha hoon, yaad rakhiye, narmi se" Asad said "jee shukriya Bhim Singh" and he hugged him tightly. Zoya was again getting feels but this time was really enjoying it too. After sometime "Good morning Mr. Khan" he heard a voice from behind and turned to see Zoya standing in a sari clad avtar. Asad was surprised to see her like this, then remembered Bhim Singhs words to handle her with diplomacy. So he smiled sweetly at her, "jee kehiye, kya baat hai" Zoya said "main vo Usma se milne ayi hoon, kya main abhi usse mil sakthi hoon?" Zoya asked battling her eyeslashes at Asad. Asad's temper was rising but still he kept his cool. "Miss Zoya, Usma ko kal raat se bukhar tha, tho she is taking rest" Zoya laughed internally as she knew that nothing of that sort was there. Nevertheless she asked again "tho mera usse milna ab zyadaa zaroori hogaya hai, main milkar hi jaungi," She pushed Asad away and proceeded towards Usma room. Asad followed her "dekhiye, meri baat suniye, vo abhi so rahi hai, please disturb mat kijiye" Zoya stopped at Usma door and turned back. "Okay one condition" Asad "kya" Zoya "apko aaj ka poora din mere saath bitana hoga" Asad "what" Zoya "I guess you are not deaf" Asad "par main kyun, aap kissi aur ko lekar jayeye" Zoya "maina aaj Usma ko New York gumane ka plan tha, since vo bimar hai, I cant cancel the bookings na, I will lose money, simple as it is" Zoya twisted her shoulders and face at Asads face. Asad again got remembered of Bhim Singhs words that this is the best chance to get her signatures on NOC. So Asad said "okay Miss Zoya, I will come with you" Zoya "fine, so I m going to be your 24*7 New York guide for today?" She showed off her pretty dimples at him. Asad shook his head.

The New York Tour

The main purpose of this tour for Zoya was to spend more time with Asad without him knowing that she was his Zoya, his dream girl whom he is searching, to know more about him, to be with him as she was now hopelessly in love with him but cannot throw off her charade for now. For Asad it was just a way to get her signatures on the NOC by tricking her, nothing more than that. Zoya first took Asad to see The Statue of Liberty, Zoya made Asad pose before it and took some snaps of him. Then they visited Empire State Building. Since Asad was an architect so he was thrilled to see the super architecture in front of him. Then they visited a couple of museums and to the surprise Asad found the tour now interesting and forgot the purpose for which he took the tour. The Zoya took him to an Indian restuarent and they had Indian food for lunch. Then they visted China Town, Little Italy, Central Park, botanical gardens, Times Square and then proceeded towards Niagara Falls. They returned to the city to see the lights at the Washington Bridge. Asad and Zoya was standing at the bridge and were looking at the cruises passing by across the Hudson river, the floating sail boats, the lazy blue waters and the sparkling city lights being reflected by the blue surface, thus giving an illumitated effect altogether. Both spoke at the same time "main apse kuch kehna chahta/chahti hoon." They stopped looking at each other. Asad spoke before her this time "mera aap ke saath iss tour main aneka ek hi maqsad tha, apse yeh NOC kissi bhi tarah se sign karvana, par main ab apko dhoka nahi de sakta, I mean ... I don't want to cheat you and take your signatures, I cant do it" He looked away to the view in front of him. Zoya now felt more guilty to hide her identity from Asad. She spoke softly "Asad main vo nahi hoon, jo aap muje samaj rahe hai, main...Zoya hi hoon, par Usma ki phoppi..." Asad didn't turn at her as he was still staring at the view in front of him not knowing what will be Zoyas reaction after hearing the truth from him. Asad felt silence for sometime and turned to check why Zoya was not speaking. He found that Zoya was not there. He panicked and saw her golden wig lying on the ground. He was puzzled and astonished why Zoya wore a wig, then brushing his thoughts away returned home after sometime as he thought Zoya might be angry with him and left him there as she felt cheated.

Usma house

Asad returned home to tell Bhim Singh that he could cheat her at the end of the day to take signatures. But to his surprise he found artificial moustaches, beards, turban etc in Usmas room and he opened the cupboard to find a long flowy gown, jeans and top, ladies sandals, perfume, make up kits and then a bag. He opened it to find that it was Zoya's personal belongings her id cards, her degrees, and he found that it was the same Zoya whom he was hoping to see all these times, the same Zoya who had taken away his sleep, the same Zoya who comes in his dreams. He also saw a newspaper which had an advertisement that Zoya was missing, if anybody who finds her will get rewarded and she has a burn scar on her right arm. Asad got flashbacks how "sardarji's sleeve tore and the scar was exposed and how he was hiding it. Flashbacks of every other moment came how when sardaji disappeared, Zoya came, he never got to see both of them together. Flashbacks of their New York trip came to his mind. "How she took care of him when he by mistake ate a chilli and choked himself, by patting his head, rubbing his back and by offering him water, how she blew into his eyes when something irritated him, how she bandaged his hand by tearing the pallu of her sari when it suddenly came in between the door of the restaurant almost her eyes spilling with tears, seeing him in pain. He looked at the bandage in his hand. He broke the mirror right in front of him with that damaged hand, cursed himself that he couldn't recognize her while all the time she was in front of his eyes." He hurriedly came out with all the things and was searching Usma now and saw her watching a cartoon show. He showed the beard, moustache, turban, original photos of Zoya to Usma and just asked "Zoya koun hai , Usma, apki zoppi, yah phir Bhim Singh yah phir yeh Zoya Farookhi?" He showed the newspaper advt. Usma saw that her game is over now. She confessed how she met Zoya as a sardarji in the park and took her with her and then how Asad came after and then she played with Zoya so that Asad couldn't take her back to India. Asad was awestruck at Usma brilliance and witty nature, how she managed to fool him just by her words and twisted sentences. But he was very very angry now and he just went to his room and shut the door. Usma saw that she had really hurt her mamujaan and thought of saying sorry to him. She knocked on Asads door but no reply. So she opened the door with her little hands and she saw Asad sitting on the bed. Usma came to him and kept her little fingers on his cheeks and said "Sorry mamu, aap muje maaf nahi karenge, baby se galati hogayi, main apke saath India aaneke ke liye tayyar hoon, par aap Miss Zoya se naraz mat hona, vo bohot mushkil main hain, issliye maine unki maddat ki thi" Asads head shot up to hear that Zoya was in difficulty. Asad "kya kaha apne, zoya mushkil main hai?" Usma said "vo apne ghar se bhaag kar ayi thi, apne souteli maa se bach kar, vo unki shaadi zabardasti karna chahti hai" Asad asked "kya aap janti hai, ki Zoya ka ghar kahan hai?" Usma "nahi". Asad was now desparate "abhi thak Zoya ghar kyun nahi ayi, kya vo vapis chali gayi apne ghar" he thought. Usma ""lekin ab thak tho phoppi ko ajana chaiye tha, vo abhi tak kyun nahi ayi, kya apke saath jadga hua tha?" Asad got reminded of her last words said at the bridge "Asad main vo nahi hoon, jo aap muje samaj rahe hai, main...Zoya hi hoon, par Usma ki phoppi..." Asad then knew that she was going to confess the truth then but then she suddenly disappeared into thin air. He concluded that defintitely something was fishy. Asad saw the newspaper in his hands and looked at it. Something caught his eyes. He says to Usma that they are going to India as soon possible and said he will get tickets etc arranged. Usma "aur Zoya" Asad looked up and said "Zoya bhi hamare saath aarahi hai India, ab khush" Usma sprang on her feet and feathered Asad's face all over with her wet kisses. "aap duniye ke best mamujaan hai". Asad smiled and "aur aap duniye ke best bhanji hai" and he too kissed her. Usma asked "vaise mamu ek baat batayiye, aap zoppi ko apne saath kyun leke jana chahte hain?" Asad was dumstruck at her question. Usma continued "kya apko miss zoya pasand hai?" Asad smiled and then nodded "agar apko pasand hai tho muje bhi" Usma "tho Asad mamu ko Zoya phoppi se pyar hogaya hai, right" Asad "Usma ki bachi, teher abhi batata hoon" and they ran over all the house.

Zoyas house

Asad now standing in front of the Zoyas house , Farookhi Mansion was decorated and sparkling lights were seen ever where. Asad asked some person going inside, "yeh aaj kuch function hai" to which he got a reply "are apko nahi pata, aaj Zoya Farookhi ki sagaai hai, vo bhi uske mamu ke bte ke saath, akhir Razia bi ne jaidad par kabsa kar hi liya, bechari Zoya, use ab koi nahi bacha sakta, aur hai bhi koun bachane ke liye, uska vo apahij baap, vaise humto yahan khana khaneke liye aye hai, aap bhi chaliye, Farookhi khandan ki biriyani bohot lazeez hoti hai, aisa maine suna hai, aaj tho poora shahar yahan itkatta hai? Asad asked "kya aap meri maddat karenge?" He offered some money to him. Asad entered the house in a waiters dress and was searching for Zoyas room and found it finally. He approached it and heard some noises coming from inside. He eavesdropped . "Zoya tumne kya samja tha, ki main bewakoof hoon, agar tum apna shakal aur huliya badal dogi tho meri ankhon mein dhool jhoke sakti ho, main tumhe bachpan se dekti arahi hoon, tumhari naz naz se wakif hoon, samji, ab chup chap yeh kapde pehno aur neeche aao, aaj tumhari sagai hai, Akram se, samji, aur khabar dar iss bar koi chaal chali tho main bhool jaungi kit um meri sauteli beti ho, samji" Zoya retorted main yeh sagaai nahi karungi, aap bhi samaj lijiye, main mar jaungi par yeh sagai nahi karungi" Razia "dekhti hoon sagaai kaise nahi karti ho," she slapped her across her face and that made Zoya fall flat on the bed. Razia "maine tho sirf abhi haath utaya hai, muje majboor mat karo Zoya rani, aur jaldi se neeche ajao, mera bhanja Akram tumhare liye intezaar kar raha hai, aur usse zyadaa intezaar pasand nahi" Razia walked out and asad hid himself in the curtains. Zoya was now sobbing and whining, Asad entered her room. Zoya immediately got up and went towards the washroom before Asad could approach her. She closed the door and locked it from inside. Asad heard some breaking noises and he was slamming the door to open it. He requestd Zoya to open it and made her know that he was Asad. Hearing no voice from inside he broke the open the bathroom door to find Zoya with her hands in the bath tub filled with water and her wrists slit, blood dripping and pieces of shatterd mirror everywhere. He quickly ran and picked her up and urged her to stay conscious and he bandaged the wrist. He made Zoya to drink some water. Zoya saw Asad in front of her and was very happy that he came for her. But her vision was getting blurred. Asad searched the cupboards and found dupattas and sarees etc he tied them and made a rope towards ground floor from the balcony. He said "Zoya ghabaro mat kuch nahi hoga, main apko kuch hone nahi dunga,muje khaske pakadiye" Zoya obeyed and in no time they were down. Asad picked Zoya up in his arms and when they reached the gates, Zoya said feebly "wait, kutta" Asad looked at the kennel and put Zoya down on a nearby bench. He went towards the house and came back with a plate of biriyani and gave it to the dog. While the dog was busy with eating, he escaped with Zoya in no time without alerting anyone this time.

On the way to Usmas house

Asad found Zoya unconscious in his arms and looked around and he saw a small cottage kind of thing. He proceeded towards it. He knocked on the door. An old lady opened the door. He told that his wife was not feeling well and she became unconscious on the way and she needs to take rest and can they stay over here for tonight. The old lady obliged and asked Asad to come in. She showed the guest room and Asad took Zoya inside, the old lady asked for some food and Asad said "nothing." Old lady bid them good night. As soon as the old lady left, Asad locked the door and stared at Zoya. He came up the bed and caressed her cheeks with his fingers. Asad got reminded of Zoyas words at Niargra Falls. Zoya and Asad were staring at the waters that was gurgling from the heights and crashing into thousand crystals deep below. "Asad apko pata hai, ki kabhi kabhi hum halat se majboor hokar jhoot bolna padta hai, par iska matlab yeh nahi hum kisiko dhoka de rahe hain" Asad was disturbed at Zoyas words and was somewhat guilty that he had undertaken this trip to get her signature by duping her. He remained silent. Zoya continued "kya apko kabhi aisa nahi lagta ki zindagi apki saat khel khel rahi hai, aur aap sirf dekhte reh jate hai, apke haath bande hai, aur aap kuch nahi kar pate hain, sivaye dekhne ka" " Asad muje pata hai aap yeh soch rahe honge ki main agar main aaj iss jagah se neeche gir jaun tho apka sara problem khatm hojayega, aap asani se Usma ko vapis leje sakte hai, aap muje bohot napasand karte hai, haina?" Asad shot up to see her "aisa nahi hai zoya please let me explain, main aisa kabhi nahi soch sakta, yeh sach hai ki aap muje pasand nahi hai, lekin iska matlab yeh tho nahi ki main apke liye bura sochunga." Zoya felt somewhere sad and happy at the same time - Asad dislikes her in this get up but at the same time it's the truth is that she is the same Zoya whom he loves. "chaliye bohot der hogayi, Usma ghar par akeli hogi" Flashback ends. Maine apko pehchan ne main der kardi, par ab main apko nahi kho sakta, main apse bohot mohabbat karto hoon" He tucked a strand of hair that had fallen over her face and bend down to kiss her on her forehead. "ab aap kahin nahi jayenge Miss Zoya Farookhi, aap mere saath India chalengi."

Next Chapter : Making a wish at Bethesda Fountain - I wish for nothing but Asad.

Chapter Ten: I will never leave your side and I will always hold on to you forever

Next day

Badi bi was still in her study only till morning. Zoya had come with the morning coffee and asked "aap nahi ayengi, doctor saab achuke hai, Asad ki ankhon ki patti kholne" Badi bi said "nahi, tum jao, tumhara vahan rehna bohot zaroori hai, mera nahi, main bad main mil loongi, ab tum jao, Asad tumhara rah dekh raha hoga". Asad bandage from his eyes were being removed. He sat there nervous as to what will happen after his bandage is removed. Zoya held his hand to give him assurance that everything will be okay. Asad was now more worried that Badi bi again fixed his engagement without consulting him. He was really irked with that. He wanted to talk to her regarding his decision. All these thoughts were going on in his mind that doctor removed the last round of bandage now his eyes were covered with two cotton balls. Doctor took them one by one and asked him to slowly open his eyes. Doctor told to close all the curtains so that bright light has to be avoided. Zoya was closing all the curtains. Usma was sitting besides him seeing what the doctor was doing and asking childish questions to the doctor to which he was replying convincingly. Doctor asked "Asad aap sabse pehle kisko dekhna chahenge?" Asad remained quiet a while imagining that Badi bi is may be standing there but then Usma said "yeh bhi koi poochne wali baat hai, mamu zoya phoppi k dekhna chahte hai, are mere honewali mumani idhar ayiye, parde sab teek hai" Usma called Zoya mumani for the first time. Both Asad and Zoya felt happy at her addressing. Zoya came over and sat in front of Asad. Zoya held Asads hands indicating to open his eyes.

Asad slowly opened his eyes. Zoya was looking at him and asking Asad, "apko sab kuch dikh raha haina, batayiye na, you are able to see everything right" Asad kept quiet without looking at Zoyas direction at all. Zoya now got worried and asked "Doctor, please tell is there something wrong, Cant he see anything?" Doctor examined Asads eyes and told that the wounds have healed properly and nothing to worry. Doctor asked Asad was he able to see. Still Asad was silent. Zoya lost her patience now. She yelled khuda ke liye batayiye ki aap dekh sakte hai yah nahi" Asad asked "kyun mein andha hogaya tho mujse mohabbat karna chod dogi" Zoya was taken aback at his question "Asad aap yeh kya keh rahe hai, main aisa kyun sochungi" Asad "tho phir aap itna hyper kyun horahi hai?" Zoya "Asad main hyper hoon, itne din se din raat main yeh dua kar rahi hoon, ki apko aankhon ki roshini vapis milajaye, aur aap hai ki mujpe shak kar rahe hain" Asad tho apki dua qubool hogayi" Zoya "eh" Asad "main sab dekh sakta hoon" Zoya breathed a sigh of relief. Doctor prescribed some medicines and took leave wishing Asad complete recovery soon. Usma ran to tell Dadi that her mamu can see everything. As soon as everybody left Zoya just attacked Asad with her tiny fists only to be caught by him and pulled her into his arms. Zoya said "apne muje dara diya, main apse naraz hoon, aur poora din baat bhi nahi karungi" she pouted only to be kissed by Asad on her shoulders "aap chahe bhi tobhi mujse naraz nahi hosakti" Asad said in a husky voice. Zoya was now almost sitting on Asad's lap when Usma ran in. Zoya sprang away from Asad and Usma took her place. She settled in his lap and kissed him on his cheeks. "Mamu yeh kitna hai batayiye," she showed numbers with her fingers in front of him to assure that he can see. Asad "shaitan kahin ki" and Usma giggled.

Badi bi was still in her study hadn't come out since yesterday night having heard Asad's accusations. Zoya told Asad about it that dadi didn't want to be present when his bandage was removed. Asad understood that Dadi was pissed, he too yesterday crossed lines when talking to her. He thought of asking apology to her and also convincing her about Zoya. He got up from the bed and went towards the study. He entered the study to see old albums, photos of his and Zeenats childhood, the toys they used to play, their small clothes, their pram, their story books etc all lay strewn on the floor and Badi bi sitting amidst caressing them with her old wrinkled fingers. Asad couldn't see his Badi bi emotionally broken. He ran upto her and suddenly jerking all the items on her lap and kept his head on her lap. "Badi bi, muje maaf kar dijiye, maine apse bohot batameeze baat ki, I m sorry" Asad began to cry. Badi bi just raked her fingers throught his hair and said "lekin tumne kuch galat tho nahi kiya, sach kadva hota hai Asad, aur main sachchai se itni salon tak bhag ti rahi hoon, tumhare lafzon ne muje iss baat ka ehsas dilaya ki zindagi main aage badne ke liye hume buri yaadon ko bhookar sirf achi batein yaad karni chahiye, tum maafi kyun mang rahe ho, tumne kuch galat nahi kiya" Asad "lekin badi bi maine apko..." Cut off by Badi bi "Asad maine hamesha apni shaan aur garima ko ahemiyat di thi, lekin pehli baar main haar gayi sacchi mohabbat ke saamne haar gayi, jis tarah se Zoya ne tumhara khayak rakha shayad main bhi nahi kar pati, bohot mohabbat karte ho tum usse, ki aankhon par patti band eke bavajoot tumne pehchan liya ki vo zoya nahi hai, barso pehle mere saath jo hua, vo zeenat ke saath na ho, issliye maine zeenat aur anwar ka nikah ke khilaf gayi, lekin phir vo ek tarah ka jalan ban gaya, Zeenat ko sari khushi mili Anwar se. Anwar jaise maine socha usse bhi bohot acha insaan nikla, meri apni haar baradasht nahi kar payi Asad, sachchai ko apna nahi saki, lekin kal tumhari baton ne muje ehsaas dilaya ki mohabbat main bhi ladna padta hai, tabhi jeet hasil hoti hai, kabhi kissi ko kuch asani se mila hai kya, khuda sabki imtihaan leta hai, mohabbat ka bhi, tum aur Zoya usse awwal number se paas huye, kash main bhi thoda sa himmat barso pehle dikhaya hota tho aaj muje bhi meri mohabbat se yoon marhoom rehna nahi padta." Asad "badi bi apne muje maaf kiya" Badi bi "maine kabhi tume galat samaja hi nahi, thi maafi ka tho sawal hi paida nahi hota" Asad "Badi Bi vo main zoya ke bare main..." cut off by dadi "uto Asad aaj sham ko tumhari sagaai hai, aur tum in kapdo main sagaai karoge kya" Asad shot up, he was confused again was Badi bi again telling him to get engaged inspite of knowing that he loves zoya so much. "Aise kya dekh rahe ho Asad, poochoge nahi ki ladki koun hai" Asad "koun" Badi bi "zoya" Asad's eyes shone like sun and he gave a teary smile to Badi bi. "maine tho zoya ko pasand kar liya tha, par tum meri poori baat sunte tab na, khair chodo, ab jao aur sagaai ki tayyari karo, Sara Bhopal ko niyota doongi aaj, aaj main bohot khush hoon." Asad joy knew no bounds. He just left from there

Zoya was combing her hair humming a song after having a bath and was standing in front of the mirror. Asad came running inside and without notice picked her in bridal style and twirled around with her. Zoya yelled "Asad muje neeche utariye please, chakkar araha hai" Then only Asad stopped and put her down. "Zoya I m so happy today" Zoya "kya baat hai itne khush kyun ho?" Asad "badi bi maan gayi" zoya "kiss baat ke liye" Asad "humare rishte ke liye, aaj hamari sagaai hai Zoya, I cant believe it" Zoya didn't show any surprise gesture and Asad was puzzled "kyun zoya aap khush nahi ho" Zoya "yeh tho main pehle se hi janti thi, kuch nayi baat karo na Asad" Asad "aap janti thi ki aaj hamari sagaai hai" Zoya "hmm hmmm" and she turned to comb her hair again only to be turned back by Asad "tho apne bataye kyun nahi" Zoya "vo kya haina main badla lena chahti thi" Asad "badla kaisa badla" Zoya "vo subah jo apne natak kiya patti kholne ke baad uska badla" Asad saw that Zoya was being mischeivious, he just caged her between his arms and pinned her to the wall behind "aur aab sazaa ki bari" He leaned to kiss her and Zoya resisted but soon gave in when his lips met hers. Their fingers intertwined was gripping on to one another and Zoya raised her one leg and made patterns with her toe on her other leg enjoying the kiss and responding too.

Finally the Engagement

Asad was in a pure white sherwani specially designed by Bhopals best designers and Zoya too was in a white attire with red embroidery work. Badi bi has specially ordered the lehenga for Zoya from one of her family zardosi designers. Needless to say it was expensive. Zoya was given Badi bi's anscetoral jewellery to wear from which she chose only one necklace that matched with her outfit. She wore red and white bangles in order to match her outfit. Her hands were adorned with red colored mehndi making them more beautiful. Finally the moment arrived when Asad and Zoya exchanged rings. Asad took Zoyas slender hands and slided along its length and took his own sweet time to make her wear the solitaire ring which shone against her white hands. Zoya too made Asad wear the ring. They were admiring each other and couldn't take eyes off from each other. The loud clapping session brought them back from trance. Asad just wanted to take Zoya in his arms and tell her that she was looking simply beautiful but he was not getting a chance at all by the constant wishing of the invitees and gracing the occasion with his presence. Asad simply felt jealous that those men who had come to wish were getting more chance to handshake with Zoya and he was simply standing there grinning like an idiot. Soon Zoya was somewhere else standing along with a swarm of ladies, who were looking at her dress and jewellery and was touching her and feeling her you know the old ladies who are more interested in such things, comparison of their things with the bride things, which is the sole purpose of their visit to such functions and then the gobbling up of food. Zoya was entertaining everybody with a wide smile and the moment she looked towards Asad somebody would have turned her face with their hands to inspect her. She was actually irked with this touchy behavior of the ladies but what to do all of them were Badi bi's close acquaintances.

When free food is there, how come Haseena will not be there. She too arrived there shamelessly along with her whole family despite whatever transpired between them. Tanveer was fuming with jealousy seeing Asad so happy with Zoya. She was burning like hot molten lava. She was not understanding that how come Zoya agreed to marry a mad man, may be for his riches, perhaps she too should have done that then on this occasion she would have been standing there instead of Zoya receiving all the attention. She thought she still had chance since she didn't know that Asad and Zoya loved each other. If she somehow traps Asad in front of the whole people here then even Badi bi cant say anything and has to say yes to their marriage. She made up her mind by hook or by crook she should somehow trap Asad.

By this time Asad had had enough and resovled that he will some how meet Zoya, he couldnt wait anymore. He took a piece of paper and wrote on it to meet in his room, and he has got some special gift for her. He dropped it on Zoyas lap and she opened to read it and looked at Asad who standing at a distance now. He signaled her with his hands to come to his room. She got up to go only to be tugged by an old lady. She was blessing her and giving her a tabeej that she had brought from a holy place. How could Zoya deny it. She obliged and thought will go after a while.

Tanveer saw Asad going to his room and followed him. He entered his room and switch on the lights and went to washroom and when he came back he saw that lights were off and a figure was standing against the dim moonlight behind the flowly white curtains. He went upto her "Zoya apne lights band kyun kiya" He received a reply by tinkling of her bangles. Asad "what" Again the bangles tingled "kya aap aaj kuch na bholne ki kasam khayi hai?" Again bangles tinkled. Asad had enough "Zoya please yeh ankh micholi band kijiye" The shadow moved away and suddenly a song started playing in the background "raat akeli hai, bhuj gaye diye, ake mere paas, kaano main mere, job hi chahe kahiye...jobhi chahe kahiye... Raat akeli hai." The figure wriggled like a worm behind the curtains. Asad was confused why Zoya would dance like this, she did not need to seduce him because it was him who called her to his room. He kept his hands on his forehead tyring to decipher what was going on. When ever he tried to see the shadows face it turned away and it pissed him off he went to turn off the lights only to be stopped by the shadow again with her moves. The shadow put a duppatta around Asads neck and pulled him back before he could turn the lights on. The shadow kept on doing something or the other to stop Asad from going away but without coming near to him. Asad was hell pissed, why Zoya was behaving in a strange way. He moved to the window side now since the shadow was standing there but the figure again moved away from there and Asad saw Zoya in the garden with Usma from the window. He looked back at the figure and realized that its not Zoya. Then who the hell is she. This time he covered the distance in 2 - strides and turned on the lights. What he saw in front of him swept his feet. Tanveer. Tanveer gave out a yell at that moment alarming all the invitees and the inhabitants of the house. Boom she was standing there with her sleeves torn and almost her upper part of clothes ripped apart. Asad turned away immediately and was going to exit the room, everybody entered the scene and saw what happened.

Tanveer at once started her drama Dekhiye Badi bi apke pagal pote na, mere saath kya kiya, raat ki andhere main mujse zabardasti karne ki koshish ki" Hasina "hayee Allah meri bachi, iss pagal ko koi aur nahi mila kya" turning to Badi bi "badi bi yeh teek nahi hua, apke iss pagal pote ne aaj meri beti ki izzat lootne ki koshish ki hai, hume insaf chahiye" By this Zoya came running to witness what was happening. She saw Tanveer in Asad's room with all her clothes ripped apart, she looked upto Asad who was indicating with this eyes that he did nothing. Zoya went upto Tanveer and gave a bed sheet to cover herself. Seeing Zoyas concern Tanveer started again "dekho zoya, tumhare mangetar ne meri saath kya kiya hai, inhone apne pagalpan ki doure main shayad muje aap samaj liya hoga, lekin main kya karti, akhir main ek ladki hoon, kitna ladti, main keh rahi thi ki muje jane de, aur yeh Zoya Zoya karke mujpar haq jata rahe the" Asad roared "Tanveer tum iss had tak gir sakti ho maine socha nahi tha, yeh mera kamra hai, aur tum mere kamre kaise ayi, yeh merea ghar hai, main apne ghar par kahin bhi jaa sakta hoon, lekin jawab tumhe dena hoga kit um mere kamre main kyun ayi aur bohot der se main yeh natak dekh raha tha" Tanveer "Asad shayad tumhe pata nahi ki tumne apne pagalpan mein muje Zoya samaj liya aur mere saath, mana ki tumne kuch janbhooj kar nahi kiya, lekin jo hua teek nahi hua, ab main kya karoon. Koun muje apnayega, koun mujse nikah karega" She faked her tears. Zoya was looking at Asad again. She knew that Asad was not mad but still how the situation transpired into an ugly game and she was at a fail to understand not that she did not believe Asad, of course she trusted him completely more than herself. But why should a girl do such kind of things in front of everybody.

Badi bi was on silent mode seeing the things transpire. Everybody started to gossip about Asad's act. Usma was also silently witnessing everything. Suddenly she came forward and asked Tanveer "tho Miss Tanveer, apko kisne bataya ki mere mamu pagal hai, unhe pagalpan ka doura padta hai" Tanveer proudly told "Asad ne aur kissne" Usma "yeh lo, gayi bhains pani main, koi pagal bhala yeh bhota hai ki main pagal hoon, kabhi kissine suna hai" She asked the people and everybody "nahi" Usma "isse saaf zahir hai ki yeh jhoot bol rahi" Tanveer vehemently argured "lekin Asad ne mujse khud kaha tha, ki usse pagal pan ke doure padte hai aur main uske saath zindagi bitane se mana kar diya, issliye iss tarah se badla liya mujse" Zoya now saw that tanveer again and again saying the Asad did this in his madness while Asad didn't have any kind of mental derangement, so she understood that Tanveer wants to take advantage of the situation. Zoya retorted "Asad kabhi aisa kuch nahi kar sakte, muje unpar poora yakeen hai, aur vo pagal nahi hai samji, unhe koi bimari nahi hai, aur tum yeh pagalpan ka jaap band karo, yahan koi tumhari baat ko kharidne wala nahi hai, samji tum, tumne hamesha Asad ko apne jaal main phasane koshish ki, jab vo nahi hua tho, dhoke se phasane koshish kar rahi ho." Tanveer "Zoya main janti hoon ki tumne iss nikha ke liye haan kyun kiya, aur ab sabke samne usse pagal na kehkar tum yeh sabit karna chahti ho ki tum kitni mahan ho, actually tum bhi Asad se paise ke liye nikah kar rahi ho, aur jo galati maine ki, vo tum nahi karna chahti ho, haina, itni asani se Asad ko jane nahi de sakti"

At that time she felt a hot blow on her cheek from Badi bi "kya kaha tumne Asad ne tumhe Zoya samaj kar yeh sab kiya" Tanveer "aap muje par haath kyun utarahi hai apne pote ko kyun nahi dant thi" Badi Bi "kyunki mera Asad band ankhon se bhi zoya ko pehchan sakta hai, jab uska accident hua tha, ankhon par patti bandi thi, jab nurse ko Zoya samaj ne ka dhoka nahi kiya, tumhe kaise karega? issliye, muje tumhari kissi bhi baat par yakeen nahi, ki Asad ne Zoya samaj kar tumhare saath yeh sab kiya, aur ek aur baat Zoya ne nikah ke liye haan issliye kiya kyunki Asad aur Zoya ek dusre se beintehaa mohabbat karte hai, tumhari tarah nahi jiski nazar hamari doulat par hai, tum uski pair ki jooti bhi nahi ban sakti, samji, ab jitna jaldi hosake, yahan se chali jaon, varna aur beizaat hone se main tumhe nahi bacha paungi, aur yahan jitney bhi log agar yeh samajte hai ki mera Asad gunahgaar hai tho vo bhi jaa sakte hai, muje koi aitraaz nahi hai, muje sirf mere bacho ki fikr, baaki sab jaye bhaad main" She walked taking Asad, Zoya and Usma along with her to the hall with rest of the guests following them disgustingly looking at Tanveer. "Are aajkal kaise kaise ladkiyan hai jo apne fayde ke liye kitna bhi neecha gir sakte hai." Soon another gossip started.

After the function when everybody left. Asad and Zoya met in the garden. They both were craving for each other since evening but then suddenly things too turned ugly towards later evening. Asad was sitting on the big swing and Zoya with her head on his shoulders and her hands holding Asad's both were looking up the sky and staring into vacumn. Suddenly Asad said "thank you zoya"Zoya kissiliye Asad" Asad "mujpar yakeen karne ke liye" Zoya "Asad please thank you mat boliye, hum dono humsafar ban jaa rahe hai, aur yeh mera pehla kadam hai, agar bharosa aur yakeen nahi hota hai tho nikah kayam nahi rehta hai, aur muje aap par khud se bhi zyadaa bharosa hai" Asad seeing her trust on him saw how much lucky he was to get her in her life as his life partner. Asad said "chahe job hi hojaye main apka saath kabhi nahi chodunga, har takleef main, har gam main, main apke saath rahunga, to which Zoya assured "main bhi hamesha apke saath rahaungi, chahe kuch bhi ho, khushi ho yah gam hum hamesha saath rehenge, aap muje apne aap se door karenge tab bhi main apko nahi chondungi, abto zindagi bhar ke liye musibat bankar gale padgayi hoon" Asad "aur muje yeh haseen musibat qubool hai" And they enjoyed the night in each others warmth.

Next Chapter: The Bhopali Tour of Asya

Chapter One - The Bad News

At Khans Villa Big Mansion at Bhopal

"Are kahan mar gaye sabke sab,Wajid, Nasser, Shajahan, are kaha ho sabke saab? Jab bhi kuch kaam hota hai, khambaqt sab ke sab gayab hojate hai, kaam chor kahine ke, muje hi dekhna padaga ki darwaze par koun hai" An elderly woman was yelling at the top of the voice and went to open the door. It was an attorneys notice from New York. The old woman signed and received it. She went inside to her study and opened it.

It read "Your grand daughter Zeenat Siddique and her husband Anwar Siddique met with an accident and is no more. Your are entrusted with the custody of your great grand daughter Usma Siddique and you are requested to travel to New York and take custody of the child as early as possible. The child and the property of the deceased are being put under an Admisnistrator appointed by the New York Court till you receive the custody of the child. Do let us know the travel of your date in advance so as to arrange the documents of custody of the child."

Mark Felix

Family Attorney, AnZee Group of Companies

The walking stick fell from her hand on reading this and tears started flowing unlimitedly. She sat there in her study recollecting old memories of Zeenat and how Zeenat went against the wishes of the family to maary Anwar Siddique, an ordinary person who worked as Lecturer at Bhopal Unviersity. After marriage Zeenat tried to befriend the Khan family but for her ego she didn't let her come back and closed the doors on her face. With a heavy heart Zeenat and Anwar moved on in their life. Luck was with them Anwar got selected to teach his favourite in New York Unviersity and they shifted to New York permanently. Even after shifting to New York, Zeenat tried to contact her Badi bi and tell that she is pregnant. But Badi bi didn't give any positive response. Even after birth of Usma, they tried to inform her but she did not give in. Usma was a lucky charm for Anwar and Zeenat. Anwar started to write books for colleges and soon started his own publishing house too. They still tried to call Badi Bi on her birthday but she never attended their calls. The last call made by them was on her 60the birthday a week back. They had made Usma to speak to her knowing that she wont talk to them. She sat there and cried and cried for hours thinking that once she could have talked to them for which she repented now. At least she could have heard their voices before they left this world. All these years, she clutched her ego and never let it go as Ayesha Ahmed Khan the martriach of Khan Family was now defeated at the hands of fate. If only she did let her guard down then she could have heard her grand daughters voice before her departure from this world. She remained in the study till her grandson Asad came.

"Dadi, aap yahan?, Wajid ne bataye ki aap bohot der se study main hai? Kya hua?" She extended the notice and Asad took it from her and read it. "Dadi, Aapi ab iss duniya main nahi hai? Yeh kab hua, maine baat ki thi unse pichle hafte, ab achanak yeh news" Badi di said "Asad tum New York jaa rahe ho, aur meri Zeenat ki beti Usma ko India laa rahe ho, main ne vakil se baat ki hai, vo tumhari jaane ki saari tayyari kar dega, travel agent se baat hogayi hai, aur tickets jald hi miljayenge, visa office main maine baat ki hai, ek hafte main tumhara New York Visa tayyar hojayega, tum jane ki tayyari karo, aur haan jane se pehle Tannu se ek baar mil lena, varna vo bohot naraz hojayegi" Asad "Dadi, Tannu se milna zaroori hai kya? I mean she never understands aur kehegi ki muje bhi le chalo, seriously Dadi I don't like her at all, apne mere liye usse pasana hi kyun kiya" Badi bi "Dekho Asad, tumhari behen ne tho mere khilaf jaakar nikah kiya, par main yeh umeed karti hoon kit um aisa nahi karoge," Asad ran his fingers through his hairs at her statement and replied "Lekin main Tanveer se nahi miloonga aap hi bata dijiye, ki main New Yok jaa raha hoon," And he went away from ther mumbling "pata nahi yeh Tannu mera peecha kab chodegi, Dadi par koi jadu tona karke rakha hai, jab dekho Tannu Tannu kehti hai, Yah Allah muje iss Tannu se chutkara dede" Dadi kuch kahan tumne Asad" Asad "jee nahi, kuch nahi, main jake tayyari karta hoon" Dadi "behtar hai"

New York Farooqui Mansion

Razia broke the news to a young girl of 22 "Dekho Zoya, tumhari umar hogayi hai nikah ki, aur Akram se zyadaa shareef aur izzatdaar ladka tumhe nahi milega, aur kya chahiye tumhe, jawan hai, khoobsurat hai, hatta khatta hai, aur sabse badi baat hai ki mere bhaii ka beta hai, tumse bhoto pyar karta hai aur tumhe khush rakhega" Zoya "Ammi please uss Akram se mera nikah ki bhi mat sochiyega, main usss Bandar se nikah nahi karoongi, aap muje meri marzi ke khilaf kuch nahi karva sakti" Razia "dekho zoya, main abhi sirf mooh se keh rahi hoon, tum muje achi tarah se janti ho, main jab kuch kehti ,tho main karti bhi hoon, mere sabr ka imtihaan mat lo, aur nikah ke liye man jao, kuch dino main sagaai phir do teen main nikah, aur agar mere khilaf jane ki koshish ki, to tum janti ho main kiss had thak jaa sakti hoon. Tumhare vo apahij abbu bhi tumhe bachane nahi aasakte, apne haath ka zakhm dekhti hona roz, muje aisa kadam dubara utane par majboor mat karo" Zoya ran away from there to her abbus room. She sat by her bed ridden paralysied Abbu Gaffur Farroqui, and held his hand "abbu dekh rahe aap, mere saath kya hora hai, apne jiss aurat ko meri ammi banakar laye the, vo aurat nahi dayan hai, main hamesha unhe ammi manne ke koshish ki, lekin unke liye main sirf apki jaidad ki chavi hoon. Vo ab mera nikah uss awara Akram se karvana chahti hai, kya koi raasta nahi hai, kya muje usse nikah karna padega, boliye abbu" Tears started flowing from the corners of Gaffurs eyes. He slowly raised his hands and started shaking it. Zoya could see only shivering hands in front of her. She asked "abbu aap mujse kuch kehna chahte hai" Gaffur eyes blinked once. Zoya again "abbu kya aap yeh keh rahe hai ki main yeh nikah karoon?" Gaffur blinked twice and still shaking his lifted hands. Zoya "tho main nikah se mana kar doon,lekin vo tho main kar chuki hoon, koi faydaa nahi, ammi ne dhamki di hai, agar nikah nahi karungi, tho mera dusra haath bhi jaladegi iss tarah", she lifted her sleeve to show her abbu the burn scar on her right hand. Gaffur now started vehemently shaking his hands. Zoya was not understanding what he wanted to convey. Gaffur at the spur of the moment just threw away his hands so as to push Zoya away from him. Zoya asked "kya main chali jaon" Zoya's mind worked "kya aap yeh kehna chahte hai ki main kahin chali jaon yahan se door, bhaag jaon" Gaffur blinked once and he tried to smile twitching his non cooperating facial muscles and raised his shaking hands to just touch Zoyas forehead. Zoya kissed her fathers hands and decided that she will run away. But then what about her abbu, who will take care of him, she thought. "Abbu par main apko aise halat main chodkar kaise jaun" Gaffur shook his head in negative indicating that she should not think of him now and she should make her mind to go away from this wretched place.

Chapter Twelve: The Trap is set

Asad and Zoya in their respective rooms

After the passionate kiss they shared just a few hours ago, sleep was away for both of them. They both lied on the bed thinking of that sweet moment. Zoya was touching her lips again and again feeling Asad's kiss and Asad too was thinking of Zoya only. Zoya took a pillow and hid her head shyly by remembering what happened and Asad was tossing and turning in his bed trying to sleep. Zoya was curled up in foetal position in her bed and was biting her lips and blushing. Soon she dreamt of her and Asad together somewhere in the clouds, all white and snowy clouds fluttering around, a big half moon somewhere in the back ground and stars studded sky above. Zoya was waiting at the end of the path wearing a white gown with a crown on her head. She turns around and her long curls whirl around in the wind. She hears a white horse galloping swishing past the fluttering clouds and there emerging a handsome masked man on the horse extending his hand to her and she takes his hands and he picks her to be mounted on the horse in front of him. She removes the mask and finds it is Asad and he leans in to kiss her. She whispered "Assaad" in her sleep and smiled in her sleep. Even Asad too had some kind of dream about Zoya, but he dreamt of how Zoya takes care of him after their marriage, like Zoya waking him up with a good morning kiss and sprinkling the water droplets on her wet hairs on him, serving him with bed coffee, how she ties the tie for him, how she waits eargerly for him when he return from his office, etc etc etc. Both dream of a happy life with each other and soon it was morning.

Morning

Zoya woke up stretching her arms raised above her head and cutely rubbing her eyes. She went to freshen up in the washroom. She head Badi Bis voice from outside. She answered that she is bathroom and will come in few minutes. She quickly got up and went to meet Badi Bi. Badi bi gave her some jewellery and a brand new set of lehenga. She told that Zoya had to wear this today as they were invited to the Aqiqah ceremony (naming ceremony of a baby) of one of her close acquaintances. Badi told that her bahu should look pretty of all present there. Zoya smiled and said "jee".

In the evening

In the evening Zoya changed into the red and green lehenga and also wore the jewellery given by Badi bi. Asad had gone to office and told that he will try to come straight to the venue as he has some meeting today. She put on the bangles which Asad had purchased for her. Badi bi had given one of the best dresses which she had specially stitched for her. Usma was too happy. She asked "kaisa hai mera naya dress?" Zoya replied "mashallah apto bilkul pari lag rahi ho" Usma "thank you" Badi bi took a swab of her kajal and put both on Zoya and Usma, "kiski nazar na lage meri bachiyon ko, ab chalen" Zoya "ek minute badi bi vo tohfa lekar ati hoon" Badi bi "jaldi karo". All of them reached the venue. Everybody was praising Zoya and her beauty and her etiqutees too. Badi bi was very proud hearing that. Usma had made friends with some of the children there and so she went to play with them. Zoya didn't know anybody and hence she preferred to stay with Badi bi only. But badi bi was really involved with her old acquaintance and started to recollect their past moments when they were young. Zoya soon felt odd with them and she moved away. Zoya was interested in the old type haveli houses and their ambiences. She was going through the mural paintings on the wall and the antique show pieces exhibited. After all she had did her archeological course in New York. Zoya felt that someone was following her and she turned back intermittently but found no one. Soon was standing in the corridor in the first floor after taking a review of the house. She saw the big sized balcony in front of her and her feet automatically took her there. She was standing there feeling the cold breeze against her face, her hairs flying along with the wind. Soon she felt a hand on her shoulder and she turned "Tum". The pair of hands just pushed her and Zoya fell from the balcony. She held onto the balcony's wall but the hands forcibly jerked her hands off from there and Zoya fell on to a lower level which was tiled. She fell with a thud that she winced in pain and due to the immense pain no words were coming out of her mouth at that time.

Downstairs

Asad had come straight from his office and he wishing Salam to everyone and thanking everyone who wished for his engagement with Zoya. Every one who met him on the way praised Zoya and said Asad was lucky to get a pretty, etiqutted and poised girl like Zoya. Hearing all the praises, the one thing that came to the mind was Zoya. He wanted to see her now. He saw Badi bi and went upto to her. "are Asad tum kab aye, khala se mile" Asad said "jee mila, badayi bhi dedi, vo Badi bi Zoya nahi ayi" He was looking all around and asked "aur Usma" Badi bi "fikr mat karo Usma yahan kuch bacho se dosti karli aur unke saath khelne gayi hai aur Zoya tho ab thak yahan meri saath hi thi, pata nahi kidhar gayi, hogi yahi kahin, usse hamara budde logo ke bathe bore lagi hogi, isslliye chupke se nikal gayi hogi" Asad said "teek hai main khud hi unhe doond loonga"

Upstairs

It has started raining also and hence it was now getting difficult for Zoya to clutch on to the tiles. The tiles were slippery and Zoyas hands were slipping over the tiles. She was trying to grip but it was slipping and slipping and soon she turned back to see that she will be in no time falling down onto the ground. Due to heavy rains, thunder and lightening, her shouting and yelling for help were eclipsed in that heavy noises.

Downstairs

Asad was searching for her for everywhere but couldnt find her. He asked each and everyone but everybody denied seeing Zoya. Now Asad was getting worried and his mind was telling that something bad has happened to her. He even spoke to her before leaving from office and she was very happy and told that she was missing him. She even told the color of the dress she was wearing and told that she would be eargerly waiting for him at the venue. Asad was going on looking for her and not able to find her, in vain he came out of the house to check in the garden, thinking that may be she might be somewhere there and must have taken shelter somewhere near due to rains. He was searching for her.

Upstairs

Zoya now saw Asad down, but her voice was not reaching him to the heavy downpour. He was standing just below where Zoya was hanging. Her hand was slipping but she held again firmly onto the tiles. She was tired immensely fighting to come up. Her hands were fatigued, her eyes were drooping, she was tired and was at the verge of passing out. Her hands slipped slowly on the tiles but she again gripped it, this continued. The loose anklet in her one leg slowly got disentangled from the hook and fell down. Zoya was at the verge of passing out now. Slowly she was giving up. Her hands were slipping and she had no more strength to hold on and her eyes closed.

Down below

Asad was going to go inside that something fell on him. He picked it up to see what it was and was baffled. It was Zoya's anklets which he had presented, how could he not recognize it. He immediately looked up and what he saw swept away the ground under his feet. His Zoya was hanging from a considerable height. Asad roared "Zoyaaa" This made her open her eyes for a split of a second and she gripped on the last tile she caught and attempted to stay there for some more time. Asad yelled "Zoya apna haath mad chodna main kuch kartha hoon" Asad didn't know what to do, had no time to go up and get down on the roof to save her but he cant let her fall from there also. Taking the chance, Asad went running inside the house and in no time reached the balcony and jumped onto the tiled area of the roof.

Upstairs

He was slowly keeping his steps so as to reach Zoya. Badi Bi "yeh Asad ko achanak se kya hua". Asad by the time shouted "Zoya haath mat chodna, main agaya hoon" Zoya saw him coming towards her but she tried to keep up but she had no more strength, her hands slipped and she fell down. Asad yelled "Zoyaa" again. This time her dupatta got stuck in one of the protruding nails and she was hanging from his dupatta which was tearing little by little but zoya had passed out. By the time rains had stopped. Hearing Asad shouting everybody came to see what happened. Badi bi "yeh sab kaise hua" Usma too was crying. Zoya dupatta was tearing and it was almost torn that Asad reached in time and pulled her up. With the help of a long rope he managed to come up with an unconscious Zoya. The moment he was inside with zoya he thanked Allah for giving him oppotnity to save her. Badi bi "yeh sab kaise hua Asad?" Asad "muje bhi pata nahi, yeh tho hume zoya hi bata sakte hai" and he patted on Zoyas cheeks "Zoya ankhen kholo"One of the guests took water from a vase and sprinkled it on her. She slowly stirred and opened her eyes and found herself safe in Asad's arms. Zoya coughed a couple of times. She was given water to drink. As soon as she opened her eyes completely Asad asked "Zoya yeh sab kaise hua, aap vahan kaise pohunch gayi" Zoya softly whispered "Tanveer" as she didn't have any energy to speak long words.

Asad's fists clenched hearing her name. He roared "badi bi iss ladki ko humne asani se jane diya, par lagta ab police ke hawale karna padega, main police ko bulane vala hoon" Badi bi "shayad tum teek keh rahe ho, yeh ladki kuch zyadaa hi hamare achai ka faydaa uta rahi hai, pani sar ke upar se jaa chukka hai" Asad " aaj agar Zoya ko kuch hojata tho main uss Tanveer ko zinda nahi chod tha" Badi bi "Asad shaant hojao, hum usse police ke hawale zaroor karenge, ab ghar chalo, zoya ki halat tho dekho, teek se saans thak nahi le pa rahi hai" Asad picked Zoya in his arms and they all left the venue

Night time at Khan Mansion

Zoya was shown to a doctor and he gave her some sedatives and told that she will be okay by morning. Her both hands which had been adorned by the beautiful mehndi was now adorned by cuts and bruises. Asad watched her lovely hands and caressed them, kissed them, held them close to his heart. Sat beside her all the night to watch her sleep peacefully. Zoya woke up in the middle of the night sweating and panting. She shouted "Abbu". Asad had dozed off on the chair which made him to jolt up. He quickly shifted to beside Zoya and held her in his arms. He pacified her by patting her hair and caressing her back. He softly spoke "Zoya please sojao, apne bura sapna dekha hoga" Zoya was vehemently arguing that she saw something happened to her Abbu and she wanted to know about him. Soon the due to drugs effect she again drifted off to sleep.

Morning

She refused to hear Asad's pacifying words and came running in the hall and started to search for her phone. She searched for it for sometime and when she got it with shivering hands her fingers dialed her house number at New York. As usual Razia picked up and was about to answer. Zoya with a faltering voice asked "abbu kaise hain, teek tho haina" Zoya totally forgot about her situation that she can be traced or get caught again but she was now feeling more safe with Asad so she didn't mind it. Razia immediately was going to reply that Akram cut the call. Zoya shouted "hello, hello". Asad was watching her helplessly.

On the other side Razia asked Akram why did he cut the call to which Akram replied that let her feel that something is fishy which will make her desparate to come back to see her father and hence don't answer the call, let her call for more number of times and make her desparate to know about her father's whereabouts. Till then his people will give the news to her that her father is admitted in the hospital and is counting his last minutes. Razia complied with this evil plan of Akram.

Asad came upto her and kept the phone aside after taking from her hand compelled her to sit. He softly spoke "dekho zoya kal apke saath yeh hadsa hua hai, main nahi chahta ki ab aap par aur bhi khatra.." he was cut off by Zoya "Asad par mere Abbu, kitni baar try kiya ek call laga kyun nahi, muje kuch teek nahi lag raha hai, apne vada kiya tha na, ki aap meri abbu ko..." Asad replied stopping her "zoya line main koi kharabhi hogi aur muje mera vadaa yaad hai Zoya, aur main vada khilafi nahi kar raha hoon, lekin halat ko samjo Zoya, main jald hi tumhare abbu ke bare main pata lagane ki koshish karta hoon. muj par yakeen karo Zoya main sirf tumhe mehfooz dekhna chahta hoon" He cupped her face in his hands and touched his forehead to hers.

After a couple of days.

Zoya tried for her New York house number but each time she got a message that its unavailable, or out of order or out of service etc. Zoya's desperation was building up now. It was then in Usma'school they were called for a training session for the guardians of their wards, since Asad was out of the city for some business purpose, Zoya accompanied Badi bi to Usma's school to attend the session. While returning they stopped at some relatives house as one of the members were ill and Badi bi stopped there to ask about her health. Somebody poked Zoya " are Tum Zoya Farookhi hona, Badi bi ki New York wali bahu" Zoya found that a taunt more than a statement so she preferred to stay silent. "Haan haan ab tho tum Badi bi ki hone wali bahu ho, tho ab tumhare liye tumhare abbu kya aur unki tabiyat kya, maine tho socha tha, ki tum ab New york main hogi apne abbu ke paas, lekin yahan dekh kar chouk gayi" Zoya shocked "how did she know about her abbu" she thought Zoya asked "aap meri abbu ke bare main kaise janti hain, aur kya hua hai unhe" Woman said "mere kuch jan pehchan wale New york main rehte hai, aur baton baton main tumhara zikar hogaya Badi bi ki bahu jo banne wali ho, tho unhone muje tumhare bare main bataya, aur yeh bhi kahan ki tum ghar se bhag gayi thi, apni bimar abbu ko chodkar,vagera vagera, aur vo tumhari ghar chodne ki gham main itna bimar hogaye ki vo ab akhri saanse gin rahe hain muje kya, tum yahan raho yah vahan" She twisted her face and turned to the other side and walked away. Zoya shouted "suniye" and went behind her but she disappeared in no time.

She waited for Badi bi to come and she told Badi bi that her father is indeed ill and is dying and she needs to see him before he breathes his last. Badi bi fell for Zoya's tears and she allowed her to travel back to US while Asad was not reachable. Badi di went to see off Zoya at the airport. Badi bi "Asad jaise ayega hum sab tumhare peeche ajayenge, ghabrana nahi, vahan pohunchte hi phone karna beta, Asad bohot gussa karega yeh jankar ki maine tumhe akele bhej diya, lekin main ussse manage kar lungi, tumhara apni abbu ke paas hona zaroori hai, apna khayal rakha, hum jald hi tumhare abbu se milne ayenge" She hugged Zoya and kissed her forehead and bid her goodbye. Usma "apna khayal rakhna mumani" Zoya kneeled down to hug Usma and she kissed her too. Zoya said farewell with teary eyes unaware of that she was going to be trapped there.

Next Chapter : What will happen now?

Chapter Thirteen: What will happen now?

Asad comes back home

Badi bi "Zoya kahan hai, vo apne abbu ke liye bohot pareshan thi, lekin vahan sab teek hai, unke abbu ko kuch nahi hua hai, vo jaise the vaise hi hai, abhi abhi muje mere New York wale client ne bataya, itnni dino tak main bhi bohot tension main tha, pata lagane main thodi der hogayi, kahan hai Zoya, unke abbu ke bare main jankar bohot khush hojayegi?" Badi bi "Yah Allah Asad, zoya ke abbu teek hai, tho Zoya ko kisne khabar di ki vo hospital main hai, aur apne akhri saanse gin rahe hai, yeh sunkar Zoya se raha na gaya, aur New York ke liye tunrand nikal gayi" Asad "Kya...? Apne usse akele jane diya, main apko mana kiya tha na, usse kahin bhi akele mat bhejiyega mere vapis anese pehle, phir bhi apne usse jane diya?" Badi bi "Asad, vo bohot ro rahi thi apni abbu ke liye, mujse uska takleef dekha nahi gaya, issliye maine jane diya, agar zoya ke vahan pohunchne se pehle unhe kuch hojata hai tho, hum kabhi apne aap ko maaf nahi kar pata, ek beti ko apne marte hue baap se milne kaise rokta hum?" Asad "maine abhi abhi kahan apse ki unke abbu ko kuch nahi hua hai, yeh uski souteli ammi ki nayi chal hogi, usse vapis bulakar uss Akram se zabardasti rishta jodne ka,Badi bi yeh unki chaal hai, aur Zoya akeli hai, unki maddat ke liye vahan koi nahi, ab kya Karen" Badi bi "Asad jaldi hum sab ka New York ke liye ticket book karo, hum sab jitna jaldi hosake Zoya ke pohunch na hai, usse un logo haath se bachana hai, jaldi karo Asad" Asad "teek hai, main intezaam karta, aap packing kar lijiye, aur ghar ke saaro noukaro ko chitti dedijiye humare vapis ane tak" Badi bi "hmm"

Visa office

Asad was arguing with the visa sanctioning officer that his New York going is very urgent. It's a matter of his life and death. But since US embassy has put a stop on sanctions for travelling between India and US due to some terrorist activity, the said its difficult for them to sanction US visa for them at short notice without any adequate reason on record. Visa officer told "other than for business purposes give me a valid reason to record on paper for sanctioning of your visa Mr. Khan, I can help you only if you give me a reasonable cause of your travelling to New York. I can help you only like this, please understand my position also. Its strictly prohibited by external affairs ministry to sanction US Visas for the time being, not even business ones. It's matter of my job too. Please take away the money Mr.Khan and I m not a person who takes bribe but I do have a heart Mr. Khan." Asad asked "aur apke vo extreme situations kya hai" Visa officer told "anything related to death of a close relative like cremation, burial, or post death formalities etc or near death situations, sorry this is the only causes on which travelled is allowed now to US." Asad was now seriously worried about Zoya, she might have reached half way now and once she reaches New York she is going to fall for the trap set for her. Was he going to loose her forever? No he cant afford to loose her but for the time being he needed a strong reason to convince the visa authoritites. Inspite of being so influential he was not able to get US Visas for his family, then the matter had to be damn serious. Asad for the first time felt that his power and influence is of no use when he needed it. Asad was always a man of principles, he never misused his power and influence in the society for his own benefit and here for the first time he tried but failed miserably.Asad returned home sad and gloomy.

Back at home

Asad told Badi bi that their visa was not sanctioned and only in case of a near death or death or related cause it will be sanctioned. Badi bi too felt that her power and influence was of no use now, otherwise who will dare to object to Ayesha Ahmed Khan. She understood tha times have changed now, now its no use of clinging to a position in the society for showing off and getting flattery in return. She understood that she gained nothing from keeping a social status superior to everybody and always boasting and gloating about it. She too was miserable. How was Zoya going to be saved? She heard the prayer call from the nearby mosque at that time. She stretched out her prayer mat and prayed "yah Allah, agar maine hamesha apki bataya hua rah par chali hoon, tho aaj ek rasta dikha de, moula, zoya tak pohunch ne ka" She closed her and bowed down to touch her head. Even Asad too was praying asking Allah to show a way for them. Usma too was beside Asad with her raised little hands asking Allah mercy and favour" And needless to say a child's prayer is answered easily becoz they are innocent. The doorbell rang.

At the door

Asad went to open the door to receive a courier. It was from New York and to his surpise it was from Usma's New York school. Usma's school had organized a prayer meeting in memory of Anwar and Zeenat who were trustees in the school and since Usma was studying in their school, she was invited to the prayer meeting kept in honour of her parents along with Zeenats relatives in India who are now Usma's legal guardians. Asad felt really his prayers were answered. Asad in no time with the invitation of the prayer meeting landed at visa office. This time the visa officer said "shayad upar wala ne apke sunli, we will arrange for your visas immediately so that you can attend the prayer meeting held in the honour of your sister and brother in law in New York." Asad felt relieved to hear it. Now his only prayer was Zoya should be safe there till he reaches New York.

New York

Asad and his family were received by the school authorities, but they choose to stay at Anwar and Zeenats house at New York. After settling at the house, Asad said he is going to check on Zoya and he will return back soon. Badi bi gave him her blessings.

Zoyas house at New York

Asad went straight to Zoya's house, this time he didn't need to climb pipes or outwit the dog and stealthily enter the house. He went to the main door and pressed the bell. He found a rugged person with stained and black teeth open the door. "jee aap koun?" Asad said "main Zoya se milne aya hoon?" Man "jee Zoya tho yahan nahi hai" Asad "muje pata hai ki Zoya yahi hain, mujse jhoot bolne ki koshish mat karo, muje sab pata hai, kahan chupaya hai Zoya ko" Asad now held that man by his neck and he was struggling for breath. Razia seeing this came yelling "are mere bhanje ne kya kiya hai, jo uska gala aise daba rahe ho, chodo usse" She forcibly made Asad leave his neck. Akram now stretched his neck to ease his muscular pain and rubbed it with his hands. Asad "aap, acha hua aap bhi yahi hai, Zoya ko bulayiye" Razia "lekin Zoya yahan nahi hai, aur tum usse milna kyun chahte ho, koun ho tum, aur iss tarah se mere ghar main aneka matlab" Asad roared "main Asad hoon, Asad Ahmed Khan, Zoya Farookhi ka mangetaar, samji aap, aur yeh ghar kabse apka hua, yeh tho Zoya ka ghar hai, aap log uss bechari ko bachpan se tang karke, uska jeena mushkil kiya hai, chup chap Zoya ko mere saath ane dijiye, issme apki bhalayi hai, varna apke sare kale kaam ka sari jankari hai mere paas, jail jane main zyadaa der nahi lagegi" Razia was trembling now "dekho Asad Ahmed Khan , main sach keh rahi hoon Zoya yahan nahi hai, vo tho kabka ghar chodkar chali gayi thi" Asad "muje pata hai kyunki usse ghar se main khud bhaga kar legaya tha, lekin abhi vo Bhopal main nahi hai, uske yeh khabar kisne pohunchayi ki uske abbu hospital main hai aur vo apni akhri saanse gin rahe hai, yeh chaal apke alawa aur kissi ka nahin hosakta, main apke rag rag se vakif hoon" Razia "are hum bhala aisa kyun karenge, usko koi galat faymi hui hogi, uske abbu tho uss kamre main hain, tum khud hi dekhlo" Asad went to meet Gaffur.

Gaffur's room

Asad already knew that Gaffur was bed ridden but seeing his condition he felt pity and sad for him. He was not even given bath for many days, all his clothes were stingy and shabby, the bedsheets were dirty, the room was dusty, it indicated that nobody ever cleaned the room at all. Gaffur was in the bed with opened eyes and tears falling from the corner of his eyes. Asad went and sat beside him and took his hands in his. He sofly spoke "Zoya ke Abbu" Gaffur blinked and tried to smile a little with his twitcedfacial muscles. Asad " Main zoya ka mangetar hoon, Asad apka hone wala damad" Gaffur with much difficulty took his shivering hands to keep on his head indicating that he has acknowledged him as his son in law. Asad shouted which made Razia and Akram to come into the room who were standing outside and watching the scene. "ek bimar aadmi ko, iss tarah se rakha jata hai, na saaf safayi, naahi koi care, yehn koi tareeka hai, main aaj hi inhe apne saath lekar jaa raha hoon, aur haan main zoya ka mangetaaar honeke nathe, iss ghar par mera bhi utna hi haq hai, issliye 24 gante de raha hoon, 24 ghante main muje yeh ghar khali chahiye, aap dono muje yahan nahi dikhna chahiye 24 ghante ke baad, samje, yeh ghar Zoya ka hai, aur yahan vohi rahenge jo Zoya se pyar karte hai, usse takleef dene valon ke liye yahan koi jagah nahi" Razia changed her tone into a mee one "are Asad beta, main tho hamesha se Zoya ko palkon pe bitaya hai, main tho usse itni mohabbat karti hoon ki maine khud ka bhi aulad nahi payda kiya, dekho na ab main kya bataun tumhe ki zoya .." cut off by Asad "aap chup rahengi tho behtar hoga, maine kahan na apke bare main main sab jaanta hoon, kaise apne Zoya ko palkon pe bitaya, ki uski poori haath jala diya jalti hue ladki se, aur zabardasti iss ghatiya aadmi se uska rishta jodne ki koshish ki, apna yeh bekar ka drama band kijiye aur jitna jaldi hosake apni saman bandiye, aur yahan se nikal jayeye. Main nahi chahta ki jab Zoya yahan dubara aye tho usse aap jaise manhoozo ki shakal bhi dekhni pade" Razia "are tum galat samaj raho beta, main tho sirf Zoya ka..."again cut off by roaring of Asad "apne suna nahi maine kya kaha, yah phir aap jail jana pasand karengi" Razia backed off now and went outside along with Akram. Gaffur looked at Asad thankfully. Asad acknowledged it with his eyes. Asad asked "kya vakay main Zoya yahan nahi ayi apse milne" Gaffur shook his head in negative. Asad thought if Zoya has not reached here then where is she, she travelled earlier than them and has not still reached. He was now more worried about her whereabouts. He had been calling her cellphone but it was switched off.

Usma's House

Asad reached there along with Gaffur. Gaffur was seated in a wheel chair. Gaffur looked around the house to take a look. Asad assued "ghabrayiye mat Abbu ab aap bilkul mehfooz hai, yeh ghar meri Bhanji ka hai, Usma, Zoya ko bohot pasand hai, main Zoya ke bare main janne ki koshish karta hoon ki vo kahan hai, aap itminan rakhiyen, yahan meri Badi bi bhi hai Usma ke alava, filhal main apko kamre tak pohuncha deta hoon, chaliye, apke liye a full time nurse ko bhi main appoint kar dunga, vo apko sponge bath, aur bed sore par ache se dressing kar degi, you need rest and care Abbu, main ata hoon" Asad went out and appointed a domestic help to take care of Gaffur and his needs. He informed Badi bi that Zoyas abbu is fine and he has brought him with him but Zoya has not reached her house till now and he is going to the embassy and the immigaration department to enquire about her travelling. Badi bi said she too will meet Zoyas father sometime after he freshens up.

Gaffurs room

Badi bi knocked at the door and the domestic help opened it. Badi bi asked "sab teek se kar diya, unhe koi takleef nahi huye na" Servant "jee bilkul dressing kar diya, sponge bath bhi dediya, aur ab main khana lene jaa raha hoon." Badi bi sent him and she entered the room. Gaffur was lying with his back towards the door. Badi bi softly started "jee aap Zoya ke abbu hai, main Ayesha Ahmed Khan , Asad ki Dadi, Zoya ki dadi saas, maafi chahti hoon ki aapke gair mojoudgi maine Zoya aur Asad ki sagaai karni pade, par Zoya ne hi mana kiya tha yahan apse contact karne ke liye, vaise Zoya apse bohot pyar karti hai, lagta hai, apki ladli hai, apke hospital main hone ki khabar sunkar India se nikal padi thi, Asad ne kaha ki vo abhi tak yahan nahi ayi, lekin aap ghabrayiye nahi Asad haina, vo sab teek kardega" Gaffur now turned to see who it was speaking to him. He turned and stammered "Ay...Aye...Aye...sha... tu...m" Badi bi "Gaffur aap"

Next Chapter : Face to Face with my past

THE EPILOGUE

After 2 months

Asad and Zoya returned from their one month long honeymoon after having an Around The World in 30 days concept. Zoya wanted to visit the Seven Wonders of the world since their love story was no less than a wonder when Asad asked where she wanted to go for their honeymoon. They started with Great Pyramids of Egypt, then moved to Petra Caves, Jordan, then visited Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy and Colloseum at Rome, then they saw Itza, Mexico and then proceeded to see the Christ the Redeemer, Statue in Peru, Brazil, then The Great Wall of China and lastly they ended with the monument of eternal love, The Taj Mahal. Zoya had indeed made a movie of their visit to all these places and was showing Badi bi and Usma the places and their photos, both were enjoying seeing it. Since Asad was back to city it was hectic week for him since he had gone on a month long leave. Zoya had joined the Archealogial Survery of India, and was the care taker of Bhopal museum and side by side she used to do research too.

After one more month

"Zoya mera wallet do" "Zoya tie bando please" Zoya mera subah ki chai kahan hai" "mumani mera nashta" "Zoya beebi, vo market se samaan lana tha, tho paise mil jate tho, "mumani, kal school main PTM hai" "zoya kahan hai aap, mera vo favourite shirt nahi mi raha "zoya mera chashma dekha tumne" "Zoya meri ghadi, meri file" "zoya zara pair dabado na, bohot dard ho raha hai" "Zoya beti tum tho jaise hume bhool hi gayi, are phone pe tho kam ati ho, ab online main aneke liye bhi khajoozi kar rahi ho, tumhari abbu ab bilkul teek hogaye hai, chal phir saktte hai, bina sahare ke, khush khabri kab de rahi ho" Zoya this and Zoya that like Zoya was needed by everybody every second in that house. Everybody was Zoya addicted in a matter of months. But Zoya always took care of each and everybody wishes and took care of everybody.

First anniversry

Asad and Zoya had planned their family and it was their first anniversary day. Zoya wanted nothing but to stay with Asad for the whole long day to which Asad easily agreed. So Asad and Zoya went on to a long drive. Asad had booked a jungle resort for them. It was one of the kind of resorts, where the resorts had tents instead of rooms and tree houses, then camp fires etc. Asad and Zoya after dinner were sitting around the camp fire. Zoya was feeling a little bid cold and hence Asad took her to their tent. But soon Asad and Zoya's eyes were filled with desire for each other and they forgot about all the planning they made and became one that night.

After an year

It was Usma birthday and Zoya was busy preparing the arrangements. She was overseeing the flower decorations and the lighting arrangements. She was adjusting a flower strand which was broken, she felt something weird. Badi bi came and said "zoya subah se tumne kuch nahi khaya, ye thoda fruits tho khalo" Zoya "badi bi jee main kha loongi ek baar sab dekh loon ki teekh hai" Badi bi "ziddi ladki" She shook her head. Soon she felt dizzy and nauseating. She continued the work without taking rest. She was now supervising the catering part. She asked the menu for the daya and then made some changes in it and explained the details to them. Zoya was now climbing the stairs, holding a phone in her hand and was speaking to the baker to deliver the cake on time and specified the flavor and other particulars. She felt that her eyes were dropping. She caught hold of the railing to balance herself. She went to her room and she drank a glass of water. Suddenly she felt puking and ran into the washroom. Asad who had just returned from work saw noises from the washroom and came in to check and saw Zoya was tired and dehydrated due to puking and was going toi faint. Asad caught her befor e she hit herself. He made her lay on the bed. He was going to call a doctor but Zoya tagged his hands. Asad "kya" Zoya "doctor ki koi zaroorat nahi hai, muje koi bimari nahin hai" Asad "aap chup rahengi, ziddi tho hai hi, saath main bewakoof bhi hai, aap chakkar khake girne wali thi agar main waqt par nahi ata tho" Zoya "maine kahan muje koi bimari nahi hai" Asad "teek hai, phir bhi doctor ko ek baar bulata hon, tassli ke liye" Zoya "Asad aap samaj nahi rahe hai, I..." Asad "kya hai boliye na" Zoya "I think I m pregnant" Asad" oh tho yeh baat hai, apne pehle kyun nahi bata..."then only asad realized what Zoya told him. Asad eyes widened "kya kaha apne" Zoya repeated "I m pregnant, aap abbu bane wale hai" Asad "are you sure?" Zoya "hmm, my periods are over due now and I guess I m expecting" Asad was so happy that he broke this news to the whole family in a matter of 10-15 seconds. Badi bi was the person who was happiest. Usma was excited that she was going to have siblings. Now Zoya was not allowed to even move a finger, she was pampered by everyone in the house.

The introduction of the baby to the parents

Zoya was taken to the best gynec available in Bhopal. Zoya was examined and she said that Zoya was healthy and had no major issues. As usual she was prescribed some folic acid tablets and then some vitamins. She was advised to take healthy and nutritious foods. It was the first time Asad and Zoya saw thier baby movements in Zoya's womb, they were just a month old after they had taken shape in Zoya's womb. Asad felt so elated. The doctor examined the heart beats of the babies and Asad and Zoya first time heard their babies first heart sounds. They both were very happy. Zoya was said to take extra precautions since it was not a single feotus and Asad was also advised how to take care of her.

First trimester

Zoya usually woke up with morning sickness and heavy head. Nauseating spells and dizziness were now Zoya's close friends and they attacked her at any place and any time. Sometimes it was Asad's favourite shirt, sometimes Usma's book and worksheets, sometime it was Badi bis favourite sheets, Sometimes Asad used to cup his hands and take her vomits to save his business papers and lappy because Zoya used to vomit at some sight of particular food or smell of a particular dish. Her mood swings were in the extreme, some time she slept like log, sometime she was hyper. She was fed up with the ongoing things that sometimes she used to take her anger and frustration on Asad who silently took everything as he was advised by Badi bi that these things were common in pregnancy and Zoya had to be handled in a more soft way.

Second trimester.

Gradually Zoya's puking instances reduced but nevertheless certain foods made her unpleasant and hence the everyday menu was as per Zoya's wish. Badi bi wanted to please Zoya with each and everything that she wanted now as it was usually considered that pregnant mothers are not denied anything which otherwise they cant have. Zoya had take long leave from her job too now since she had gained considerable weight and it was difficult for her to do the job. She used to pant after a small walk or climbing of a flight of steps. At home too Asad shifted their room to downstairs in order to avoid strain for Zoya. Since Zoya was advised not to travel she decided to have her delivery in Bhopal and called her parents to come over. Gaffur and Razia was elated to hear that. They decided that soon they will be arriving at Bhopal. Asad was reading some good stories since Zoya wanted to hear some of them and he occasionally used to put on light music too so that Zoya relaxes. It was one of those usual nights when Asad was reading a story to her, when Zoya suddenly jolted. "Asad, lagta hai, bache muje laat mar rahe hai, they are kicking" Asad was happy and kept his hand on her tummy and felt them kicking. He bent down and kissed the tummy and bid his babies good night and placed a sweet and tender onZoyas forehead.

Third Trimester

Now Zoya was almost double the size and her unsually largeg tummy hindered her from doing many things. She needed help to take something from the floor. At the end of the second trimester an anomaly scan was done for Zoya and Asad was informed that there is small anomaly regarding the twins but it was no any major issue and may be corrected at the time of delivery. Asad was a bit worried about it and he hence accompanied Zoya in her every scan but still the anomaly was not corrected. It was there in the third trimester also. As usual Zoya was talking with Asad before sleeping. And it was Asad's routine to give her a foot massage since her heels were aching and her foot were swollen. Zoya asked "Asad aap ab bhi mujse utna hi pyar karte hai?" Asad "yeh kaisa sawal hai Zoya?" Zoya "nahi main dekh rahi hoon ki apko aaj kal meri bohot fikr hai lekin vo tho issliye ki mere pet main apke bache hai, so you wanted to see them healthy , right?" Asad got irritated but he was advised that Zoya is still suspectible to mood swings and he has to handle her very lovingly. Asad said "kyun apko lagta hai ki agar app mere bacho ki ammi nahi hoti tho main apka khayal nahi rakhta?" Zoya "aisa nahi hai, lekin muje aisa lag raha hai ki apko meri kaam bacho ki zyadaaa." She was silenced by Asad's fingers on her lips. "ssshhh" "zoya apko pata hai, aap pehle se bohot khoob surat hogayi hai, aur yeh kya mera bache, humara bache bolo Zoya, they are ours, not yours and mine, hmm" Zoya "hmm, Asad , vaise main bohot moti hogayi hoona" Asad "kyun ki its natural for a mother to become healthy at times of pregnancy, because she needs to keep herself and her babies healthy" Zoya "apko main ab abhi achi lagti hoon" Asad "why not, you still that beautiful zoya whom I met for the first time" Zoya "sach" Asad "hmm" by now he had finshed massaging Zoya's foot.

Zoya "thank you Asad" Asad "kissliye" Zoya "muje jhelne ke liye, mere nakhre bardasht karne ke liye, mera ulti hath main lene ke liye, meri itna khayal rakhne ke liye, aur mera gussa aur be wajah ka dannt bhi khane ke liye"Asad laughed "tab to shukriya tho muje tumse kehna chahiye, kyunki tumne mujse zyadaa bardasht kiya hai, apne bohot sari favourite cheese ko chod diya, bacho ke liye tume apni choices badal di, kesar ka dood peene lagi jo tumhe bilkul pasand nahi tha, baar baar ultiyaan uar chakkar, phir yeh diet restrictions, then weight gain, pairo main dard, peet main dard, muje tho yeh sab nahi jhelna pada, tho main itna tho tumhare liye kar sakta hoona" Zoya smiled "I m so lucky to have you" Asad "me too, ab chalo sojao, raat bohot hogayi hai" Zoya "Asad aap narazz tho nahi honge na, agar main ek baat pooch tho" Asad "poochiye" Zoya "muje na abhi ice cream Khana hai" Asad "what? Abhi, raat ko 1 baje, kahan se milega ice cream" Zoya "vo sab main nahi janti muje abhi chahiye matlab abhi chahiye, aap kahin se bhi lekar ayiye" Asad was like "now what" Asad tried to explain ki "koi shop khula nahi hoga Zoya, meri baat mano, ab sojao aur kal subah pehli cheez jot um khaogi vo ice cream hoga" Zoya took the pillow and hit Asad "cheater kahin ke, muje abhi chahiye matlab abhi chahiye, apko dukaan khul vayiye, tala thodiye, kuch bhi kijiye magar muje ice cream chahiye," now everybody came in their room to see what was happening and seeing the helpless state of Asad , one of the servants told that there are some hotels which are open at the wee hours may be he may get it there. Asad helplessly took Zoya with him for a drive at the midnight hour and was going around asking for ice cream and finally Zoya got her ice cream in one of the hotels. Seeing her tantrums and Asad;s helpless condition the chef there offered to help them out of the way by preparing ice cream for Zoya. Zoya was all eating by herself saying "hmm" "yummy" and making other ridiculous sounds. The chef smiled and Asad kept his fingers on his temples. When she was going to have the last spoon, she remembered "Asad apko chahiye" Asad nodded in a negative and said "aap khayengi tho samj lejiye maine bhi khaali" Chef suppressed his laughter and asked Zoya "mam anything else" Zoya said "no, thank you" Asad heaved a sigh of relief. Zoya was breathless now after eating ice cream. She was taking her breaths with great difficulty due to over filling of stomach. Asad helplessly watched her but couldn't do anything to help her.

Two weeks still there for Zoya's EDD

Gaffur and Razia arrived at Bhopal and they were welcomed in a very grand manner. Zoya was so happy to see her father walking with the help of just a walking stick. Razia congratulated her for bring this happiness into their lifes. Soon it was a fiesta atmosphere in Khan household. Razia said she longed to do a baby shower for Zoya and so Badi bi and her together made arrangements for zoya's baby shower. Zoya was so tired after the ceremony. She received in abdundance both gifts and blessings on that day. Every person who came to wish her and congratulate fed her with a sweet and she was over fed now. She was not even able to walk properly, her wobbling gait was increased due to her weight gain and her extra large tummy. She sighed , "bacho kab bahar aoge, ammi bohot thak gayi hai, aap logo ko khok main rakh kar, please bahar aona, ammi ko itna pareshad mat karo, bahar aakar bhi aap log yehi karne wale hai" Razia and Badi bi was standing behind and heard her. They laughted at Zoya's wish. Razia "maine kabhi ek aulad ko janam nahi diya, lekin aaj Zoya ko dekh kar lag raha hai ki, aulad hi ek aurat ko poora karta hai" Badi bi "haan aulad aurat ko hi nahi, balki mard aur aurat ke rishte ko aur mazboot bana tha hai, unki zindagi main der sari khushiyaan ati hain, aur vo aur zimmedar bante hai, unki dor aur mazboot hoti hai" Razia "hmm shayad aap teek keh rahi hai" they both were discussing they heard Zoya's scream and immediately ran to her.

Asad was always lingering around her from her 8^th month and so he too came running hearing Zoya's scream. Everybody "kya hua Zoya" Zoya said she was experiencing pain and immediately she was taken to hospital.

At the hospital

On Zoya's request Asad was allowed inside the labour room. Zoya was glaring at Asad and angrily saying "yeh saab apki vajah se hai" "aaahhh" "khabar dar agar ayinda aap mere paas bhi aye tho" aaahhh" Asad "zoya push, please push karo" he got a slap return "kehna bohot assaan hai, karna bohot mushkil hai, "ahhh" yahan aap meri jagah hote tho pata chalta" Asad "dear I understand" he got another one "kya you understand " "ouch" ahhh" Asad "push Zoya push" now it was the height for Zoya, she gave a kick to Asad now. "ouch yeh kya tha" Zoya "aise hi apke bache muje laat mar rahe the jab vo mere pet main the" Asad "Zoya please calm down", he kept the ice bags on her head" Zoya was yelling at the top of her voice "ahhh" and threw away the ice bags in frustration. Doctor "push a little more" Zoya again"ahhh", they heard the cry of the first baby it was a boy. He was taken by the nurse, cleaned an wrapped up in white towel and put him in the cradle.

Zoya pains were excruciating and now she was damn tired of pushing. Zoya was exhausted and had no energy to push. She tried for the one last time "aaahhh" before becoming unconsious she dug her nails into Asad's hands who bore it without uttering a word as he understood what zoya was undergoing now. Doctor took a last scan of Zoya at this time since the birth of the twins were talking time and informed that the umbicial chord has wound around the neck of one of the twins and since they were joined by their stomach normal delivery is not possible now. She was immediately taken to the operation theatre. Asad along with the whole family was pacing along the corridor, Gaffur, Razia and Badi bi were chanting with beads in their hands . Usma was more keen to see her baby brother so she was with him insdie the neo natal unit talking with the nurse. Asad was tensed that firstly Zoya couldn't have a normal delivery, secondly the twins were joint by stomach and thirdly now chord winding around the neck. Soon the OT lights went off. Doctor informed the birth of twins girls and they had been transferred to the pediatric department and soon will be operated and separated and Zoya too was safe. Asad asked whether he can see Zoya. Doctor said after she is transferred to the room from the ICU. He viewed her fromt the small window on the door. She was lying there on the white bed with some tubes connected to her body but her face was peaceful. Asad finally went to see their three babies, twin girls and a boy. Everybody was too happy at this moment. Soon the twins were operated since only their stomach was joint and they had separate vital parts for each other and Zoya too was transferred to the room. Asad and zoya looked at their three babies now cuddled up against each other and had their eyes tightly shut. Asad just kisse Zoya on her forehead and cupped her face and it was then Gaffur Razia and Badi bi all came to see the babies and Zoya. The fondly wished each other "Mubarak ho aap... Bangaye" Badi bi said "main sare Bhopal main mitayi batungi" Razia said "chaliye inki swagat main sari tayyari karte hai" and they all left leaving Asad and Zoya together. Zoya was discharged after days in hospital.

Second Marriage Anniversary of Asad and Zoya

Their twins girls and the baby boy were now 3 months old. They were in the laid up in then bed together. They were making boo sounds as though they were talking with each other. Usma came running to the room "Mumani, Eram, Esha aur Ejaz ko main tayyar kar doon" Zoya "teeno ko tum manage karlogi" Usma "hmm karlungi, maine vo hospital vale nurse aunty se sab pooch liya tha" Zoya "are vaha Usma tho bohot smart hai" Usma "hmm aap jaldi tayyar hojaye function ke liye" Zoya "teek hai aap inka khayal rakhiye main tab tak tayyar hojati hoon" She went to their room and saw Asad coming from the washroom. He was just wearing a towel only. Even after 2 years of marriage, she cant keep her eyes off his body, and it was vice versa too. But due to other restrictions they were not been able to get close to each other. Asad "aisa kya dekh rahi hai aap muje, pehle dekha nahi hai kya" Zoya now putting her arms around his neck "kyun nahi dekh sakti kya, aap aaj bhi utne hi handsome lag rahe hai" Asad "aur aap ki khoobsurati ka tho koi jawab nahi hai, apne kaafi pehle jaise hogayi hai" Zoya "hmm" Zoya now moved to wardrobe to take a sari for the occasion which was gifted by Asad. Zoya was fumbling with her cholis doris and it was then Asad asked "wanna help begum sahiba, banda haazir hai" Zoya whacked his arms "dirty" Asad "acha tho hume do saal kar rahe the vo dirty nahi tha?" he started caressing her bare back now. Zoya "Asad please, abhi nahi, I promise bad main, ab to function ke liye jana hai, sab kya sochenge" Asad "lekin apne tho kaha tha ki maine ayinda apke paas bhi nahi aaun" Zoya "vo maine aise hi gusse main keh diya tha, lekin no more kids, I cant go throught all that again, and vaise bhi ek ladka aur do ladkiyaan kaafi hai, vaise humne family planning ka rule thoda hai, hum do humare ek hona chahiye tha, lekin hum do humare teen hogaya" Asad "shayad Badi bi ki man ki murad New York wala fountain ne poora kar diya hoga, varna main to ek se hi khush tha" Zoya "lekin Allah ne hume teen teen khushiyaan di hai, tho ab Allah ka shukriya karte hai, neeche humare doosri anniversary par Badi bi, dua padne ka intezaam kiya hai" Asad "hmm chaliye"

After the function

Asad was eargerly waiting for Zoya to come but she was taking indeed long time today. Frustrated Asad went to see her. She was as usual in the kids room breast feeding them and putting them to sleep. Asad "aap ane wali hai yah nahi" Zoya "apke bache muje chode tab na" Asad came near to her and took one of the twin girls in his arms. Asad "Zoya mere nahi humare bache kitni baar kehna padega apko" Zoya mumbled a sorry Asad " chaliye main apki maddat kar deta hoon" And he put one of the twins to sleep and Zoya managed the other two. Soon they were put to sleep and Asad singalled Zoya to come with him. She slowly released their grip from her dress and proceeded towards the door, they heard their baby boy Ejaz whining. Zoya came back to put him to sleep and Asad sat on the couch. And then Zoya said "its looks like our children are not going to let us have our moment leaving them, aaj raat yahi rahna padega" Asad frustrated to the core now picked up the baby boy and put him in the big cradle and told Zoya to do the same with the other two. When three of them were put together they warmly cudded up and slept peacefully. Zoya said "dekha apne, kaise teeno bache ek saath rehna chahte hai" Asad "hmm, kyunki yeh rishta unhone apke iss tummy main hi bana liya tha" He started to carass her belly with his fingers and drawing patterns on he skin which was giving Zoya's vibes all over her body. This time again their moment was disturbed by one of the twins. Asad got and went to see what happened. It was a mosquito bite that disturbed his girl' sleep. He covered them with the mosquito nets and lulled them to sleep. "Sleep tight babies"

Zoya said "aaj man nahi kar raha inhe yahan chodkar jane ka, kyuna aaj hum yahi..." she couldn't complete the sentence Asad pressed his lips on her and she was saying "mmm"mmm" only and then soon the kiss turned into a passionate one and then that night was passed by fulfilling each other pleasures and needs since it was after a long time that they were becoming intimate with each other. Zoya suddenly "lekin no more kids haan" in between Asad "okay meri maa, I will take care of it specially, apko chinta karne ki zaroorat nahi hai" Zoya "hmm" "aaah" "Assad" please" "mmm" and that continued for the rest of the night and then they lived happily ever after with their triplets and their grand kids.

THE END

The epilogue did nt come up as I wanted it but this was the one which shaped when I started to write it. I hope you liked it. And now you may ask why I gave triplets, its becoz Badi bi had three times wished for kids. One during Bhopal tour for a grandson, then two times at the NYC fountain. So it makes three. Hope I make sense here.

Chapter Three - Helping Each Other

At a childrens park

Zoya had successfully outwitted Razias goons by getting into a sadar get up. She walked all the streets and reached a children's park and suddenly something made her go inside. She was treading the pathway by kicking the stones and boulders on her way thinking of what to do now, where to go, she saw a small girl sitting on a bench with her both hands rested on her chin with a fallen face. She approached her and saw that she was crying. Zoya asked "Baby, why are you crying?" Girl didn't tell anything still crying. Zoya "have you lost your way?" Girl stil crying. Zoya "Your parents?" Girls started crying more now. Zoya understood that girl has lost her parents and was now alone (not died, but may be separated from parents somehow) Zoya asked "Do you have your parents phone number, may be I can help you in finding them" Girl looked up at Zoya at this sentence and then said "nobody can help me now, and my parents cannot be reached, they are up there" she said by showing the sky lit with stars. Zoya puzzled "you mean among the stars?" Girl sobbed and said "they are in heaven and left me in this hell world, why didn't they take me too with them?" Zoya now fully understood that the girls parents are dead and she was missing them. Zoya said "Don't worry baby, God sends somebody to take care of his kids, when nobody is there to care of them" Girl asked with buttoning the eyes "tho kya apko God ne bheja hai?" Zoya rolled her eyes and looked up and said "mmm"and thought a little while and said "yes, Godji ne mujse kaha ki vahan park main ek chotisi bacchi ro rahi hai, tum jake uski maddat karo, tho main agayi" Girl "Kya aap God ki angel ho?" Zoya again keeping her finger under her chin "mmm, angel tho nahi, par haan, main tumhari tarah ek lachar hoon jiska iss duniya main koi nahi hai" Girl "apka bhi iss duniya main koi nahi hai, aur mera bhi, tho kyun na hum dono ek dusre ko apna man lete hai, Friends? She extended her hand for a handshake. But zoya took the girl into a hug and then a cheek kiss and said "Friends". Girl asked "aap tho sadarji nahi ho, apto ek ladki ho" Zoya perplexed "tumhe kaise pata chala" Girl " apke perfume ke khusboo se, meri ammi bhi yehi perfume lagati thi"aur apki hathon main lagi alta se" Zoya said "smart girl" Girl said "vo tho main hoon hi" Zoya "Hmm, tho apne muje pehchan liye, ki main ek ladki hoon, I am Zoya aur aap?" Girl "Usma" Zoya "wow what a beautiful name" Usma "apka bhi bohot hi cute name hai" and she said it like this "zzzoya" in a childish way stressing the syllable "z" more then giving a short "a" and "o" sound. Zoya tried to correct it as "zoya" but soon she felt that Usma will not correct it and she let her have her way. By the time a sturdy man and an old lady came there. The man "Usma Baby, who is this? I have told you not to talk to strangers" Usma replied "but he is not a stranger, he is our old watchman" Zoya looked at Usma with dropping jaws but immediately closed it on winking by Usma. Usma continued "he used to play with when ammi aur abbu was there, shall we take him to our house" The man said "its not possible baby try to understand, tomorrow your uncle is coming to take you to India" Usma shocked and then started to throw tantrums that she doesn't want to go to India and she wants to be here itself. She clung on to Zoya now and was not leaving her. The man and the woman had to give in to Usma demands and decide to take Sardarji with them to Usmas house. The man asked "Whats your name? Watchman" Zoya replied by making a heavy voice and adjusting the pagadi "Bhim Singh" The man said "I am the administrator appointed by the court to take care of her after her parents death , since Usma Baby is very much attached to you and tomorrow her uncle too is coming hence please accompany us to her house, to keep situations under control, because we are answerable for the child's emotional condition too when we hand over her. We want her to be happy." Zoya nodded and saw that Allah has given her a way to escape from Razias clutches for sometime. She can disguise as Saradarji and be a watchman at Usmas and at the same time be away from Razias eyes too.

In the Hotel Room

Asad was not able to sleep. He was repeatedly getting the flashes of Zoya and her dance, her beautiful eyes, her pretty hands, her expressions, her smile and the most important her dimples. Asad was tossing and turning in the bed thinking who was she, he badly wanted to know her name, to hear her voice, to touch her dimples, to see her smile, everything again. He shot up from the bed and immediately went outsde and in no time ended up in front of the hotel owner's room. He raised his hands to press the bell. Then stopped but again zoyas face was urging him and he pressed it closing his eyes now what will happen. The hotel owner mumbling something that who the hell has disturbed him in this wee hours of the night opened the door rubbing his eyes. He saw Asad in his white kurta and pyjamas. He was puzzled "What man what do you want now at this midnight hour?" Asad was embarrassed to the core but nevertheless he cant back off "I need the video recording of the last night function of your daughter" he said it one breath and waited for his reaction. HO asked "what? man have you lost it? Is this the time to ask it?" Asad said "I need it badly please" HO didn't know what to say but looking at Asads expressions he was rather confused than angry "Hey man, I will give you a copy in the morning, now please for Gods sake, let me have a good sleep" Asad said "morning, at what time" HO " I have said I will give it, I cant say about the time, if you let me sleep this night may be you will get it earlier" Asad "okay thanks and sorry for disturbing your sleep, don't forget to give it in the morning" HO closed the door on Asads face without replying anything and Asad was standing there as an idiot grinning. He ran his fingers through his hair scratching his head realizing that he is behaving as a lovestruck person.

Usma s House

Zoya saw that it was a pretty good mansion with high gates and walls, well furnished interiors and well maintained garden, and a with good choice of furnishings also. It seemed like a mini palace for her. Even though her house was no less than a palace but she never felt anything living in that wretched mansion which took away all her happiness. She was continuously keeping her hands in pocket to avoid the rest from seeing the alta on her hands and doubt her identity. Usma said "aap aaj mere saath soyenge, muje akele main bohot dar lagta hai" Zoya looked at the administrator and he nodded and Zoya too nodded adjusting pagadi. Usma took her to her room and locked the door. Usma said "Sadarji, ab aap apne asli roop main ayengi "Zoya smiled and removed her moustache and bear and the pagadi. Usma saw that Zoya was really beautiful when her hairs fell over her shoulders when she took of the pagadi. "Wow, apto princess lag rahi ho" Zoya said "Usma darling, Thank you, par main princess hokar bhi, meri kismet kharab hai" Usma "kya hua, apka prince apse root gaya" Zoya shot up at that innocent question and got reminded of her falling in Asads arms while escaping the goons. She was indeed smitten by him but there was not time to drool over him since goons were following her. Zoya smiled and said "main na ek aise princess hoon, jiski sauteli ma uspe zulm karthi hai, aur meri marzi ke khilaf meri shaadi karna chahti hai vo bhi ek Bandar ke saath, tho main ghar se bhaag gayi" Usma kept her hands on her mouth "cindrella types, aap ghar se bhag gayi ho,koi baat nahi, aap mere saath yahan sardarji banker reh lijiye, tab tak apka prince charming ek safed ghode par ayega, apko aake bacha lega, aur apne saath lejayega" Zoya laughed at Usmas conclusions but somewhere she too wanted to happen like that and unknowlingly she again went to think of Asad as her Prince Charming. She said in mind "koun hai aap, aise baar baar meri khayalon main kyun aarahe hai? Aisa kyun lagta hai, main apki taraf kheech rahi hoon" She brushed off the thoughts and went to sleep after having a dinner in the room itself with her newly found friend. Usma was too happy that she got a friend now with whom she can share anything. She indeed liked Zoya very much. She hugged her and put her one leg over her and went to sleep.

Asads comes to Usma House

Next day morning after having a sheepish encounter with the hotel owner about the last night stint of him and mouthing a thank you for the recording too Asad proceeded towards Usma house. Asad for the first time will see his niece, Usma, of course, he has seen her pictures when his Appi sent him when she was born and her latest birthday photo also. Asad always wanted to pull her cheeks as he was really chubby. Asad though not met her he loved her so much through the convos that he had with his appi. On the way he stopped at a shop and bought a bouquet, nice cake for her, fluffy teddy bear and a box full of chocolates too since he was meeting her for the first time. Soon he was at the doorstep of the mansion. He was welcomed by the administrator and the old woman who was a domestic servant there. Zoya was getting ready in sardars get up again as she couldn't go out in her real self. Usma was watching her. Zoya said "ready, ab chalein, breakfast ke liye," she took Usma in her arms and placed her on her hips and both came out to see. Zoyas eyes widened seeing Asad again in the house. Zoya pinched herself to confirm that its not dream. She immediately turned on her heels and was going to go Admisnistrator called" Bhim Singh, come here with Usma, her uncle wants to meet her he has come all way from India to take her back with him to their ansectoral house." Zoya heart was now thumping like anything, what about if she gets caught, she thought. Nervously she turned around to face them. Usma was now sitting on her hips nodding in a no. But Zoya assured that everything will be fine and she should go and meet her uncle. Asad on seeing Sardarji, recognized him "Sardarji, aap aur yahan" Zoya didn't want to give in so she faked her voice and said "jee, main to apko pehle baar dekh raha hoon" Asad "nahi nahi, kal raat hum mile the yahan ek hotel main aap mujse takra gaye the" Zoya was at loss of words as she saw Asads me memory was sharp and what she should say, she said "oh haan yaad aya, shayad maine itna dyan nahi diya tha, Oh tho vo aap the, maaf kijiye ga main thoda jaldi main tha, issliye main" Asad while talking now almost was near her and she was hell nervous that she should not be caught. She had cleaned the alta on her hands this morning before coming out and she did not use any perfume also but still was nervous. Asad was now standing before her, he extended his hands to take Usma from her, but Usma denied to go to him. Zoya said "Usma baby chalo apke mamujaan ke paas jao" Usma said "muje nahi jana, kissike paas bhi nahi jaana, muje yehi rahna hai, muje India nahi jana, vahan India main sab log bure hai, specially vo Hitler Dadi aaj tak meri abbu aur ammi se nafrat karti thi, aur ab achanak muje itna pyar, muje nahi jana unke paas, khadoos kahin ki" Usma clung onto Zoya and never went to Asad. Asad saw that the girl needs some emotional support at this time and its useless to force her. So he softly said "Dekho Usma, agar aap ana nahi chahti hai tho, main apko force nahi karunga, jab tak aap khud ana nahi chahengi, aur vahan sab apse bohot pyar karte hai, yeh dekho, tumhari ammi ne muje tumhara birthday wala photo bhejatha, yeh dekho, he showed the photo in his mobile. Usma was a little bit relaxed but she didn't not leave Zoya. Asad continued "Usma main apka mamujaan hoon, apko apta hai, apki ammi apke barein main muje sab batati thi, issliye main apke liye yeh apke favourite phool laya hoon, he extended a bouquet of dove orchids, aur yeh bhi apka favourite pineapple pastry cake, and this one big teddy, and yeh apke favourite chocolates." Usma saw that Asad was not bad. She looked at Zoya and Zoya blinked her eyes. Asad took her in his arms and kissed her chubby cheeks as he always wanted to do. But Zoya seeing Asad in front of her was drooling over him in the disguise of a sardar which was soon broken by Usmas cry again. After sometime being in Asads arms she got down and started running all over the house. Asad caught her and made her sit on his lap. Slowly he said "Usma, dekhiye yahan koun hai jo apka dyan rakhega, aap yahan akeli tho nahi rah sakti, aur main yahan permanently nahi rah sakta, yah aur koi nahi jo apka khayal rakhe, issliye apko mere saaath India chalna hoga" Usma again saw that coming back she shrieked "koun kehta hai ki yahan mera koi nahi hai, hai meri American phoppi hai, jo mere abbu se naraz hokar ghar chodkar gayi thi, mere bulane par vo ayegi, zaroora ayegi, vo muje bohot chahti hai, vo rakhegi mera khayal iss tarah se muje India nahi jana padega, problem solved." Asad was now puzzled at this revelation his Aapi never told him that his jiju had a sister who ran away from the house. Neverthless is someone is there like that he wanted to settle everything before taking Usma with him in order to avoid any complications later. Asad asked "American Phoppi? Koun hai? Aur kahan rahti hai?, koi phone no hai kya unka apke paas?" Usma seeing many questions showered on her quickly wittingly said "unhe main pyar se Zoppi bulati hoon, aur muje pata hai vo kahan milegi, main apko vahan le chalungi" and getting down from his lap ran towards Zoya and hugged her. Zoya was not knowing what is this child upto? Why the hell she was creating stories upon stories? And whose is this Zoppi now?

Usmas room

Zoya asked "Usma, yeh Zoppi koun hai, kya vakay main apki phoppi hai? Kahan rehti hai? Kya karti hai, apne tho kaha tha ki apka koi nahi hai, phir yeh phoppi? Usma wickedly smiled "Zoppi yani Zoya Phuppi." Zoyas jaw dropped at what she heard. "Usma, dekho baat bohot serious hai, yeh watchman thak sahi hai, par tumhari phoppi, agar pakade gaye tho, nahi nahi, main nahi kar sakti thi" Usma pouted "tho kya muje uss Hitler Dadi ke paas jane dengi" Zoya "aise dadi ko hiltler nahi bolte" Usma "aap unhe nahi janti hai, meri ammi ne meri abbu se shaadi ki tho unhone meri ammi se baat karna bhi chod diya, unhe ghar se nikal diya, aur ab mere peeche kyun padi hai? Khadoos Nani" Zoya said "Usma dekho purani batein bhool jao , aur apne mamujaan ke saath India lout jao, vahan tumhara bohot acha khayal rakhenge, aur tumhare mamujaan tumse bohot pyar karte hai" Usma "agar main chali gayi tho apka kya hoga" Zoya eyes shot up to look at her.

Next Chapter: My Amercian Aunt

A small teaser: Zoya with heavy eyes shadows, blue contact lenses, gaudy lipstick, with golden hair wearing a long flowly outfit with a cigarette in hand sitting in a club.

Any guesses how Asad will feel after seeing her.

An AsYa Short Story

Main Characters

Karan Singh Grover as Asad Ahmed Khan - Lead Male Protagonist

Surbhi Jyothi as Zoya Farookhi - Lead Female Protagonist

Amritha Mukherjee as Usma Siddique- Asad's niece

Vishal Nayak as Akram Musthafa - Male Antagonist

Supporting Characters

Harsh Vashishta as Anwar Siddique - Asad's Brother in law

Sangeeta Kapure as Zeenat Siddque - Asad's Sister

Tej Sapru as Gaffur Ahmed Farookhi - Zoya's father

Alka Kaushal as Mrs. Razia Farookhi - Zoya's step mother/ Female Antagonist

Vidya Sinha as Badi Bi/Ayesha Ahmed Khan - Grandmother/Matriach of Asads Family

Amarpalli Gupta as Tanveer Qureshi - Another Antagonist/Asads to be fiancee

Originally posted by: gowtu

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