It's all about attitude: FS part 4 on pg 37 - Page 20

I agree many things of asad was shown worst. He was suppose to be a gentleman but he manhandled a women not once but many times.

Part 4A

Rest of the journey to KV was in silence. Asad was feeling so bad about himself. He behaved like a jerk Infront of zoya most of the times. He can't blame zoya for pouring out her frustrations. Any normal person with self respect would do that.

Zoya was feeling a bit better after pouring out all her frustrations bottled up for past 2 months. Asad too deserves to know when we criticise someone how it will feel? From day 1 she was baring this. Only because she is broad minded & forgiving he can't take advantage of her always.

After reaching KV it was zoya who explained to dilshad & najma what had happened in sm. Asad was still lost in thoughts.

Even in dinner he was lost in his thoughts. When farhaan arrived he did enquired about tanveer. Every one was startled. Zoya covered up saying that she was just a family friend & she was staying there as a guest since she had some works in Bhopal. Since her work finished she left Bhopal. Asad was impressed by zoya's wise interference.

Sleep was far away from asad. He was still lost in zoya's words. Her words echoed.

" you were a bad example for a brother. You never tried to know najma's feelings. When she accidentally cut her hair she was so scared of you. She didn't have the guts to say truth on your face. She was damn scared of you. She wanted to wear modern cloths & wanted to participate in fashion show in there college. But she backed off. Only because she is scared of you. She never shared her likes & dislikes with you only because she was scared of your dominating & judgemental nature."

Yes zoya was correct. He never tried to talk friendly with najma. Never tried to know her likes & dislikes. He just imposed his views & likes on najma. Never bothered to ask does she have her own opinion? By becoming over protective he forgot that najma is an individual & he is affecting her confidence in herself. He decided that he will rectify his mistake.

Next day morning

Since it's a public holiday every one was present there in KV. Asad decided to talk to najma. Zoya & dilshad was preparing for breakfast. Najma was involved in zoya's iPad in the dining table. Asad went & sat near najma.

Asad: tamater

Najma: ji bhaijaan

Najma kept back the iPad on the table & sat straight. Asad noticed najma's behaviour. She was sitting as if she is in front of her head master.

Asad: tamater you need not to behave like you are in front of your master just be casual.

Najma: bhaijaan?

Asad: tamater! 19 yrs back when our abbu left our ammi you were only 1 yr old kid. Since I was 8 I have seen ammi's misery & struggle. From that day I pledged that I will provide all the comforts for you both. I worked day & night for it. In between all this becoming a man of this house sometimes I forgot to spent time with my sister. Every one has there own likes & concepts. Being over protective man I forgot that my sister is an individual & she has her own likes. I tried to impose my concepts & my own likes on you. Because of my short temper & impulsive nature you became scared of me & you never opened your feelings in front of me. Some one made me realise all this. You don't have to be scared of me tamater. What all you like & dislike you can share it with me. I promise I will listen to you as a friend not like an over protective elder brother. Because of me there is no need to were salwar suits. If you like modern cloths you can wear it. I won't scold you.

Najma was surprised by this friendly side of asad. She hugged him happily. Dilshad too had tears. Zoya was amassed by asad's change. She never thought her blasting will affect him this much. Infact mr.tameez khan had given permission to tomato that she can wear what ever she want. Not bad mr.khan! Impressive!

When zoya was setting the table for breakfast asad went near her & whispered in zoya's ears.

Asad: thanks ms.farooqui

Zoya: for what?

Asad: for giving back my sister. I have never seen her this happy in my entire life.

Zoya didn't say anything. While having breakfast asad announced that they are going for shopping & also lunch from outside. Asad invited farhaan too much to zoya's suprise. Since farhaan is working on a project he couldn't take a day off & he politely rejected asad's request.

In the mall

Zoya, dilshad & najma was in ladies section selecting some skirts & tops for najma. Since asad had given her permission to wear what ever she likes najma doesn't want to lose this opportunity.

Zoya & dilshad was in a dilemma. Some dresses najma won't like & which she likes it won't be fit for her.

Najma sadly: I am so fat. None of dresses fits me nor suits me.

Zoya: no tomato. My tomato is really cute & beautiful young lady. Don't be dishearten so easily. We will see some more dresses & try.

Najma was happy. Asad was noticing the way zoya is cheering tamater.

Najma had selected few dresses & went to trail room. Zoya was waiting out side the trail room. Out side the trail room there was a mannequin wearing a beautiful red gown. Zoya was awestruck with the beauty of the gown. But it was sleeveless. Asad was noticing zoya's admiration over the gown. If she liked the gown then why can't she purchase it? Is it because it's sleeveless? Even tough zoya wears jeans & tops she always covered herself. Even her night dress is full sleeved. Does she really don't like to wear any short sleeved dress?

After najma selecting her dresses she forcefully made zoya, dilshad & asad to select few for themselves also. Usually asad never goes for shopping. If he needs something he used to select online or ask dilshad to get when she goes for shopping. For a change he was enjoying the family time. Even on holidays he preferred to work. After work they went to Mazar & prayed. Then asad took them to a restaurant for lunch. Asad once again thanked zoya for making him realise the value of these moments with his family.

After going back to KV every one retired to there rooms for afternoon nap. Asad was determined to confess his feelings for zoya.

In the evening

After having tea zoya returned to her room. She was surprised to see a gift packet & a letter over her bed. She opened the letter.

Ms.farooqui

I am extremely sorry for behaving a jerk most of the times. I know a sorry won't help to reduce the damage I created. I wanted to talk to you in person. I hope you will accept this small gift as a small token of my apology & you will wear it tonight & have dinner with me in the back yard.

From

Mr.khan

Zoya was shocked. Is it really the mr.khan whom she knows? What does he wants to talk? Does he wants to admit his attraction?

Zoya opened the gift pack. Zoya was literally shocked to the red gown which she fell in love today morning. But how can she wear this? It's sleeveless. Since asad had got this for her for the first time she didn't have to dishearten him. So finally she decided to wear this gown & go for the dinner in the back yard. She also got a stole matching to the gown to cover her right arms.

In the back yard: night

Asad had arranged candles, flowers, lights & small dinner table set with zoya's favourite food items along with candle light. He was waiting for his zoya to come. When it felt like ages for him zoya arrived. She was looking stunning in the red gown. Absolutely breath taking. He saw that zoya had covered her arms with a red stole. Is she really uncomfortable with sleeveless dresses?

Zoya's out fit

Part 4B

After dinner

Asad: zoya I just want to say that I really love you!

Zoya was not expecting asad to open up like this all of a sudden.

Asad: frankly I liked you from the first moment I saw you crying in the Mazar. I realised my love for you in mangalpur. Because of my insecurities I preferred to ran away from you. Now I realised that I can't be away from you. I really love you zoya.

Zoya gasped. She closed her eyes & remembered all the sweet moments with him in her life. But his own word echoed In her ears.

Jitne bhi mein apse pasand karthi hoon aap mere liye mere ghar Ke liye ek misfit hai. Aap kabhi bhi ek achi Patni achi Bahu nahi bansakthi. Mere liye toh kya aap kiske ghar Ke liye bhi ek achi Bahu aur achi Patni nahi bansakthi. Aap ek misfit hai!

Zoya opened her eyes.

Zoya: if you really loved me from the first then why you always judge me on my cloths & insulted me? If you realised my value in your life in mangalpur then why you said that night after consuming Bhang Ke pakode that I am a misfit for you & your family? You also said that I can never be anyone's good wife or good dil.

Asad was really guilty. Fact is that zoya is more than a good wife & dil which anyone can ask. Zoya perfectly knows how to cheer up dilshad & najma when they are low. More than him she can recognise there feelings. Also zoya supported him during his ammi's shoot out case investigation. She also realised his pain when Ayaan was hospitalised & she took a big risk to make the meet. He also saw how selfless she was when Mariam tried to commit suicide. She risked her own life to save Mariam. Also if zoya didn't interfered on time dilshad wouldn't have survive that shooting attack.

Asad: zoya you are more than a good wife & dil a person could ask. It was my foolishness & my ridiculous ideologies that made me to say like. I never mean it.

Zoya taunted: oh really mr.khan! A person would never say something unless or until they don't have something like that in there mind. Fact is that by saying like that you have hurt me & insulted me very badly.

Asad: please trust me zoya I never meant that. Infact in reality I am the one who is a misfit in your life. Not only in your life but also in any women's life I can never be a good husband. I can never understand other people & I can never keep others happy the way you keeps every one.

Zoya: if it's like that then why should I accept you mr.khan? You yourself said that you are not worth of me.

Asad: please zoya. Give me once chance. I will prove myself.

Zoya: fine mr.khan. I am giving you a chance. It's only because I believe every one deserves one chance in there life. But remember only one chance.

Asad: I promise zoya I will prove myself worthy for you.

Zoya: ok. All the best!

Next day morning

Zoya woke with the smell of fresh fragrance of flowers. She was shocked to see her favourite pink rose bouquet near her bed. There was a note also in it.

Roses are red, violets are blue but not so pretty as you!

Have a beautiful day ms.farooqui!

Zoya smiled. She never knew asad had this soft sweet side in him. But still she shouldn't mold in front of him just because of this flowers. She should show some attitude in front of him. After all he had called her misfit. Made her feel so low about herself.

Now I guess mr.khan could understand my feelings when he called me a misfit. After all he is going through that phase. He should taste his own medicine.

While having breakfast zoya had received a registered letter. Zoya was literally surprised to see that she had been selected by Indian institute of science education & research ( IISER) Bhopal, to do PhDs in computer science. Her research topic had been approved by the institution. She can also work there as a researcher along with doing her PhDs. One month back when her visa extension got rejected she just applied in the institute for doing a PhDs thinking that if it gets approved she can get an educational visa, through that she can be in India.

Zoya couldn't control her happiness. She started jumping like a five year old kid. Asad, farhaan, dilshad & najma wondered what had happened to her.

Dilshad: zoya beta what happened? What's that letter?

Zoya: phupi when my visa extension got rejected a month back I saw a notification in the news paper calling for students for higher studies this year. I just sent an application along with my research topic. It got approved phupi. I can join this year for PhDs. Also I can work as a researcher & tutor.

Dilshad: that's a good news.

Farhaan: that means you can get an educational visa by submitting this right?

Asad could sense a hint of sadness in farhaan's voice.

Zoya: yes farhaan. PhDs usually depends from 3 to 5 yrs. I am sure I will get Atleast 3 yrs visa.

Asad was literally doing a happy dance in her mind. Zoya can be in India for next 3 yrs. she can even extent it till her PhDs research gets completed.

Najma: yippee! You can stay with us. No need to go back to New York next week. I am so happy.

Dilshad: ha beta mein bhi.

Dilshad too hugged her.

After breakfast zoya decides to go to Indian embassy & submit the letter to get educational visa. Also she decides to visit IISER campus once. Asad offered her to drop in embassy.

On the way

Asad: so ms.farooqui you are going to stay with us for next 3 yrs.

Zoya: when did I say that?

Asad: you can join for PhDs after 2 months in this academic year right?

Zoya: ha I can but I didn't say that I am going to stay in KV

Asad: but why zoya?

Zoya: see mr.khan I have not discussed this with jiju & API. Since it's midnight I don't want to disturb them now. Tonight I will speak with them. Since it's my higher studies they won't say a no. I should see about my stay back. May be I should stay inside the campus premises by taking a room for rent.

Asad: what's the need for all that when you have your own house?

Zoya: my house?

Asad: yes. KV is your house zoya.

Zoya: oh really. As far as I remembered I was a guest there. When did that changed?

Asad: the moment I realised that I am in love with you.

Zoya smiled.

Zoya: but I didn't accept your proposal yet

Asad: you have not rejected also.

Zoya: just with a bouquet you decided that?

Asad: no but still.

Rest of the journey was in silence. Asad dropped zoya & went to DC. Asad couldn't concentrate on his work. He thought of Google in the topic how to make a girl accept your love.

He read about female psychology also.

It was now well clear to asad now that every girl has dreams about her would be partner. He wants to know zoya's dreams about her partner.

Asad knew that zoya will come back late today as she had to go to many places. At this time no one will be at home. Najma goes to college, ammi will be in NGO & farhaan also is out for his project.

Asad reached KV. He thought of searching zoya's room. He did feel bad for entering a girls room & searching her stuffs.

Mostly the cupboard was filled with zoya's cloths. In the drawer he saw an album. It was mostly zoya's API & jiju's pictures. Few of zoya's childhood photos & college photos. Asad almost lost hope. It was then he saw a paper in her album. He opened it.

Wish list that my would be husband should fulfil

1) breakfast in bed.

2) he must woo like Salman khan

3) will he hold my hands in the night under the stars?

4) will he get moon for me?

5) ?

Asad was stunt. How is he going to fulfil all her wishes so that he can prove that he too knows her & he too can be a good partner?

Asad Miya! It's tough but definitely not impossible.

It became evening when zoya returned back. She was happy that her visa extension is almost done. She should speak with her API & jiju. Then only she can confirm.

In the night she talked with her jiju & API. They both didn't have any objection in zoya doing her PhDs. But they were sad that zoya is away from them for a long time. Also zeenat wanted zoya to get married. Anwer too asked about her stay if she is doing her PhDs.

At the moment zoya is also confused, she too knows that she likes asad & she wanted to accept his proposal. But she just can't simply accept his proposal. If she does that asad will think that he can take her for granted always. After all she too have self respect. Zoya really wanted to see how asad make it up for his deeds.

Next day morning

Zoya woke up by hearing someone's noise. When she opened her eyes she saw asad standing in front of her with a plate.

Asad: good morning ms.farooqui! Breakfast in bed.

Zoya: morning mr.khan. But why are you standing in front of me with breakfast?

Asad: I just thought it will make you happy.

Zoya: is that the only reason?

Asad: yes. Ms.farooqui have it. I took a lot of struggle to make pizza for you.

Zoya smiled. She took the plate & had a bite of pizza. Her facial expression changed.

Asad: it's not nice?

Zoya: no it is.

Asad too took a bite. Ya Allah! It's yuck. Why she is having it?

Asad: woh actually

Before asad could complete they heard a shouting. They both went out & saw dilshad shouting.

Dilshad: ya Allah! What had happened to my kitchen & dining area?

The entire kitchen & dining area was a mess. Full of vegetables & dough.

Zoya: what's all this phupi?

Dilshad: I don't know beta. It looks like a tornado had happened last night.

Zoya: please trust me phupi it's not me. I can't make this big mess.

Dilshad looked at asad.

Asad: woh actually ammi I was working late night & I felt hungry. I thought I will make something. You know na ammi I don't know much about cooking.

Dilshad took broom & kept in asad's hands.

Dilshad: since you have made this mess you alone will clean it. Now.

Dilshad made each & every one cleaned by asad. Zoya & najma was rolling & laughing seeing mr.asad Ahmed khan cleaning the kitchen.

Around noon

Only zoya was in KV. She heard someone kept on racing the bike.

She wondered who can it be? That too at this hour.

She went & opened the door. She was literally shocked to see asad in a brand new bike. That too in blue jeans & black jacket along with goggles. He removed his goggles & smiled at zoya.

Zoya's face formed a perfect o shape. She can't really believe that it's her mr.khan. He came towards her & pulled her towards him. He took her in his arms.

{ I know this is not Salman khan style. I am not a fan of Salman khan & I personally have not seen much of his movies as I am not a North Indian. I am sorry if I hurt some one. Also this song is not from a Salman khans movie. But this is one of my favourite song which I always wanted to use for asya.}

Pehli nazar mein

Kaise jaado kar diya

Tera ban baita hai

Mera jiya

Jaane kya hoga

Kya hoga kya pata

Is pal ko milke

Aa jee le zara

Mein hoon yahan

Tu hai yahan

Meri bahon mein aa

Aa bhi ja

O jaan-e-jaan

Dono jahan

Meri bahon

Bhool Ja aa

meri ba

Baby i love u, baby i love you, baby i love you, baby i love you so much

Baby i love u

Oh i love u

I love u

I love u so much

Baby i love u

Zoya smiled. She too moved according to the music.

Har dua mein shamil tera pyaar hai

Bin tere lamha bhi dushwar hai

Dhadhkon ko tujhe se hi darkar hai

Tujhse hai rahtein

Tujhse hai chahtein

Tu jo mili ek din mujhe

Mein kahin ho gaya lapata

O jaan-e-jaan

Dono jahan

Meri bahon mein aa

Bhool Ja aa

Asad twirled zoya & lifted her.

Kar diya Deewana dard-e-Kash ne

Chain cheena isqh ke ehsaas ne

Bekhayali di hai tere pyaas ne

Chaya suroor hai

Kuch to zaroor hai

Yeh dooriyan

Jeene na de

Hal mera tujhe na pata

O jaan-e-jaan

Dono jahan

Meri bahon mein aa

Bhool Ja aa

Baby i love u, baby i love you, baby i love you

He put her down.

Asad: I love you zoya.

Zoya smiled & went inside.

Asad murmured: just wait for your next wish zoya. Tonight.

Night

After dinner zoya spent sometime with najma & farhaan chatting. After sometime when she felt sleepy she went to her room. After coming from washroom she prayed & lied down on the bed. She switched off her bed lamps. She was surprised to so many stars in her room. It felt like she is in heaven. Asad came towards her & lied down near her. He holded her hands.

Zoya excitedly: it's so pretty mr.khan. I feel like I am in heaven.

Asad smiled.

Asad: for me heaven is where you are.

Zoya smiled & looked at him. He too smiled back.

Zoya: so you saw my wish list?

Asad: hmm

Zoya: it's bad manners to see someone's letter without there permission.

Asad: look who is talking about manners?

Zoya: it's also bad manners to enter a girls room in night & to lie down in her bed.

Asad: I entered in my lovers room.

Zoya: I didn't agree upto now

Asad: I know you will.

Zoya: oh really mr.khan! How are going to fulfil my next wish?

Asad: come with me.

Asad took her to garden. He made her sit on the bench. He looked at the full moon. He took a ring from his pockets. He captured the moon in the ring.

He went towards her & kneeled down in front of her.

Asad: I love you zoya. Will you marry me?

Zoya had tears.

Zoya: you know what mr.khan I too fall in love with you for a long time. But I was angry with you for hurting me & insulting me. I don't want you to win me so easily. I love you too!

Asad put the ring on her fingers.

Asad: I know zoya that your fifth wish is to get your abbu. I am there with you. We will definitely find him one day.

Zoya: yes mr.khan. Now I have to speak with API & jiju about us.

Asad: I have to speak with ammi. I am sure she will the most happiest person in this world.

Zoya: just remember one thing mr.khan even I marry you if you come back to your Akdu form I will run away.

Asad: even after nikkah?

Zoya: any doubt?

Asad: so much attitude!

Zoya smiled. She cupped his face.

Zoya: after all it's all about attitude mr.khan!

Note: I never liked the way asad always insulted her as a misfit & zoya being a modern independent nri girl baring it & accepting asad when he said a sorry after realising his mistake. They never showed zoya as a women with self respect. Also I truly believe every one deserves one chance in there life. ( only one chance. Not multiple like they showed in QH by zoya always forgiving asad). That why here in story zoya gave asad a chance. I didn't give very hard time here as usual like in my other stories as I don't want to extend it as a ss or ff. So simple! But I hope I did justice.

Sad that it ended

it was written beautifully 😃

How can u end it like that