As they tell one idea can change a life, I realized that one interview changed mine. One interview' made me fall in love. One Interview' gave me my other half, my Zoya. I smiled at myself on how strangely we met, yet every meeting was memorable.
I smiled as I remembered that day, when I saw her in the orphanage. How foolish was I to think that I can forget her? That's why god proved me wrong and united us. United? Yes we are united. I know I didn't yet confess or propose her, but my heart knows that no matter what she will say yes to me. Tonight, will be the time when Asad will go on knees for his lady love.
I slowly took out the velvet box from my pocket and opened it. There was the ring I ordered to make; it had AZ carved on it with platinum.
"Asad" I heard my Ammi near my room door. I quickly closed the velvet box and greeted her.
"Hm... So what's happening behind me?" She asked.
"No... nothing Ammi" I led. She raised her eyebrows. I nodded in denial. Just then she snatched the velvet box from my hand.
"So what is it then?" I blushed. Yes! I Blushed.
"Oh! Allah! Asad, this is such a great new and you didn't even tell me" she asked with a fake anger.
"Ammi, it not like that..." I said while trying to justify myself. "I don't even know whether she will accept or not" I said to save myself.
"I am sure she will say yes!" She said while cupping my cheek" After all you are My son "She said while laughing.
"By the way Asad, I am going to London to meet Najma"
"Why so suddenly Ammi? Anything serious?" I asked as worry intrigued me.
"Nothing beta, Just wanted to see her. So just wanted to say Allah Hafiz, I have my scheduled now at 5"
"Okay Ammi, But take Care of yourself and also call me as soon as you reach there. In fact I will come with you" I said as sending Ammi alone would be a bad idea.
"No need Asad, I am going for three days only. Anyways you have your office right?"
"Okay, but do take care of yourself Ammi" She nodded and turned to leave. I then silently sat on my couch.
"Asad I want to see you and my future daughter in law at the airport, to receive me" She said near the door. I smiled as I understood that she was referring to Zoya. She silently closed the door and left to Airport.
I smiled at my mom and Zoya's bond. The fact that Ammi likes Zoya makes me feel proud of falling in love with her. She is a charmer. Now for that charmer I have to do something special.
I sighed as it was already 5 and I still didn't. I quickly stood up and started the decorations.
"Zoya you are gonna love it!" I whispered determinedly.
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I lit the last and final candle. I arranged a candle light dinner for us.
"Asad!" I heard that heavenly voice of her's. I turned around to find a gorgeous Zoya in a pink Sari. She was looking a kill. Her hair was open and her lips had a dark red coat. She was still flashing her dimples at me.I rushed to take her in my arms. But to my utter shock I hugged the air.
I realized that I was hallucinating. I laughed at my plight. I am now officially a mad lover.
"Asad just two or three minutes, she will be in front of you.
DING DONG
I rushed to open the door for her. I missed her throughout these 6 hours. The door opened to reveal my lady love, Zoya. She was wearing some formal wear, not the one I gave her. Still she was looking good. But something was missing. She wasn't looking like my Zoya, happy and cheerful one. Her eyes were puffy red. She must be tired, I thought.
"Zoya..." I said while moving forward to hug her. She blatantly moved away from me and entered my house. I closed my eyes and turned around to find Zoya caressing the decorations. I smiled as I thought that she liked it.
"Mr. Khan, looks like you have spent a lot of money on these decorations" I hear her. Her back was facing me so I still couldn't see her expression.
"Oh Come on Zoya, that's all a small sum" I said while walking towards her. I was about to touch her when she abruptly moved towards the dining. What's wrong with her? She seems to be nervous Asad, my brain spoke.
"Of Course it is a small sum for such a rich business man like you. Isn't it?" She said while stressing on the word Rich. Something was surely wrong with her. I quickly took her wrist and made her walk towards the hall, where I planned to propose. I felt her hesitating with my touch, but brushed it off.
"Come I have to show you something"
"Mr. Khan I-"She was about to speak.
"Didn't I tell you to call me Asad?" I said while resting my hands on her waist. She swiftly moved out of my embrace and made meters gap between us.
"As far as I believe two professionals address themselves with their last names. Now that we are two strangers who have met professionally, I suppose to address you as Mr. Khan" She said while trying to control her free flowing tears. Why was she crying? My anger by her words was replaced by concern for her.
"Zoya what happened?" I said while moving forward to embrace her.
"Don't come near me" She whispered. I didn't listen to her and continued.
"Didn't I tell you not to come near me?" She shouted while moving away from. I was taken aback by her sudden fierceness.
She closed her eyes and rubbed the tears, as she tried to gain control on herself. What happened to her? Why is she so angry on me? Questions started shooting my mind.
"Look Mr. Khan, I came here to thank you for this dress and also to thank you for all the things you have done for me" She said in the most formal way possible and handed me the dress I have gifted her with love. I didn't take it from her hands and looked straightly into her eyes which filled with hurt and anger. What the hell did I do that hurt her so badly?
Upon no response from me, she put the dress on a nearby table and turned around to leave. Wait! She can't go just like that!
I stopped her by grabbing her elbow. "What happened Zoya?" I asked coldly.
"Leave me Mr. Khan" She said while trying to remove my hold. I tightened my grip.
"Why are you behaving like this" I asked her once again.
"Leave me Mr. Khan!" She shouted, but I didn't.
"I know you have feelings for me Zoya, then why the hell are you behaving like this?" I asked her with anger in my voice.
"If I have any feelings for a person like you is just hatred and Disgust" She said looking straight into my eyes. I loosened my grip on her hands as I realized that she hated in me. But still her eyes spoke something else, which made me believe that she loves me.
"Don't lie Zoya!" I whispered, carefully so that the lie I am talking does not turn out to be the ultimate truth.
"Lying would be a habit for you Mr. Asad Ahmed khan" She said mockingly.
"Then what was that near the parking lot?" I asked hurt by her words. Why Zoya? What did I do?
"That was nothing but a mistake. Anyways why would that matter to you, it's not something new for you right" I left her hand as I understood the meaning of her words. She looked one last time at me and left whipping her tears.
"Zoya!" I whispered to myself as I couldn't believe what happened with me. Why? What happened to her suddenly?
I took out the velvet box and opened it to see the ring. A tear escaped from my eyes as I saw A and Z together.
"I don't know what made you say those words Zoya, but one thing is for sure I won't let you go away me from just like that"
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