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Part 4 :
Zoya clicked shuffle on her playlist for the umpneenth time now.Every song she listened to seemed to just fit her scenario.It either reminded her of her past with Asad or this sudden encounter. Tumse yun milenge humne socha na tha aur ye zindagi...Not again.She thought it was best to just remove the ear plugs and keep them aside.Listening to songs is just worsening her state and it was also almost time to go to that seminar which she is least intersted in.She decided to get dressed and not simply that but get get dressed to kill.Let Mr.Khan see what he had lost. "Oh just shut up Zoya! Why did you even think of him? He's nowhere in the picture.You just want to look good.For nobody else but yourself. Get that straight." she thought to herself and picked up a black saree from her suitcase. Who was she kidding? Black is Asad's favourite colour and she knew it well.She got ready in twenty minutes looking sexy as ever in the saree with minimal make up. Her oh-so-kissable lips were adorned with a glossy pink lipstick and her almond shaped eyes were lined with kohl.She had just finished pinning her pallu when she heard a knock on the door followed by Rehaan's voice asking her whether she was ready.She replied positively and went to open the door.
As soon as she opened the door Rehaan was mesmerised by her beauty. He was evidently awestruck. He had never seen anyone more beautiful than the girl standing in front of her.Rehaan's hypnotised state did not go unnoticed by Zoya but she felt a little discomfort under his gaze and the reason for it was unknown to her.She brought Rehaan out of his reverie by clapping her hands in fromt of him. "Kya hua?Chalna nahin hai kya?" she questioned.
"Huhh? Chalna hai..umm I mean chalo.Mr.Khan ko bhi puch lete hain." said Rehaan still awestruck by her.
As they were nearing ASad's room zoya's heart was thumping louder than ever. Why didn't she feel a bit of nervousness while opening the door for Rehaan she wondered. She so wanted to see Asad's reaction on seeing her in a saree and minutes before she was chiding herself that she is dressing for herself. Rehaan knocked on his door and he opened the door immediately.If looks could kill she would be dead meat by now. Here she thought that he would be awestruck by her but there he is dressed in a three piece suit looking like a Greek God.She already felt that this is enough for the evening now she can just go back to her room and sleep.If only it was possible.
While zoya was mesmerised by Asad , Asad's condition was no less.This is the second time he is seeing her in a saree.Last time it was on their college's farewell when he asked her to dress in a black saree of his choice and today again she is here clad in a black saree. "Does she remember black is my favourite colour?" he thought to himself and chided himself the next moment for thinking that way about her.She is somebody's fiance for god's sake and even worse is that the somebody in context is standing right next to her. "Chale ?" he said to clear the tension and then moved forward after Rehaan nodded.He could see Zoya staring at him. He just stopped that little devil at the back of his mind who became happy after knowing this.
Even a blind person could see the attraction between these two and Rehaan had both his eyes properly functioneing.He had noticed Zoya's changed behaviour in front of Asad and also noticed the way Asad looked at Zoya and the way they were staring at each other today like there is no tomorrow cleared all his doubts.There is definitely more than what meets the eye and he will find it out today itself. They reached the seminar hall in the cab which ASad had hired.ASad and zoya very carefully avoide each other for the entire seminar stealing glances at each other but unknown to them Rehaan had noticed this.The seminar went smoothly and it was time to them to leave for dinner.Rehaan had convinced both of them with great difficulty to have dinner together.He wanted to know the truth today itself and he will get no better chance than this.
They went to an Italian restaurant suggested by Asad keeping in mind that Zoya loved Italian.Zoya did not argue as her love for Italian overshadowed the urge to argue with Asad. They ordered two pizzas and three wraps. In the meanwhile Rehaan decided to make a small talk with Asad. "Aapke ghar par kon kon h?" he questioned.
"Meri ammi ,abbu ek chota bhai aur ek choti behen." he replied.
"Oh to aap sabse bade hain apne ghar mein.Tab to aapki ammi ko aapke nikaah ki bohat hi jaldi hogi." Rehaan laughed.
"Ji han jaldi to hai.Par mujhe nikaah mein koi dilchaspi nahi hai." he replied looking at Zoya who was very curious to listen further.
"Are aisa kyun ? Aapke liye to bhot si ladkiyon ke rishte aate honge phir bhi?"questioned Rehaan while he already knew the answer.
"Probably I am overqualified." Asad joked earning a laugh from Zoya. " Well jokes apart, mai nikaah nahi karna chahta kyunki mai jis bhi ladki se nikaah karunga use vo haq nahi de paunga jo vo deserve karti hai aur mai kisi ki zindagi barbad nahi karna chahta." he continued.Zoya just rolled her eyes at this statement.
"Kya matlab?" Rehaan asked confused by his statements.
"Matlab mai jis ladki se mohabbat karta hoon vo meri hi galtiyon ki vajah se ab mere sath nahi hai.Aur mai utni mohabbat na to kisi se kar paya hu aur na kabhi kar paunga.To bekaar mein nikaah kar ke kisi ki zindagi barbad karne ka kya faeda." he said while looking at Zoya who was visibly shocked at his statement.
For a second she thought that Asad was refering to her but another second she thought that maybe it was someone else.Her heart pained at the thought of Asad loving someone else.She was confused if he was talking about someone else then why is he looking at her and if he is talking about her then why did he leave her in the first place.Maybe he realised it after their separation that he loved her.Just maybe.But life could not be lived on doubts.If he loves her he should come and tell it to her straightaway.While on the other hand Rehaan had become pretty sure of their relationship now.He decided to probe in further.
"To aap us ladki ko hi apni zindagi mein vapis lane ki koshish kyun nahi karte?Zoya tum to inhe college se janti ho.Tumhe pata hai ye kiske baare mein bat kar rahe hain? College mein inki koi girlfriend thi?" he asked just to know something from Zoya who was clearly affected by ASad's statements.
"Nahi mai mahi janti kuch." she replied coldly.Soon they smelled the mouth watering aroma of their food and they were served.Asad and Rehaan were discussing business when suddenly Zoya started coughing uncontrollably.Before Rehaan could even get up from his seat Asad was beside Zoya.He held her face in his palms and rubbed her back continuously.He offered her water but she denied.Before he could ask her anything he saw that piece of corn in her wrap and he understood what the problem was. He immediately asked Rehaan to bring a particular medicine from the nearby chemist shop and Rehaan went without questioning.
Zoya's condition was worsening every second.She was breathing heavily.The hotel staff tried to intervene but they were stopped by ASad's glare. "Zoya..Baby relax..Calm down..Abhi aa rahi hai medicine.Bas do minute.Try to breathe normally. Just relax.Mai hu na..Mai kuch nahi hone dunga tumhe." he said while rubbing her back. He held her hand and she responded by clutching it as tightly as possible.Rehaan had returned by that time and had heard whatever passed between them but thought it was not the right time to talk about it and let it go.He handed the medcine to Asad who very carefully made Zoya take the medicine after which Zoya leaned upon him for a good two minutes.He carressed her hair without caring about the world.He felt lively.He felt home.It was as if they are made for each other.That feeling of Zoya in his arms was enough for him to last another lifetime. It was then he realised that the world is already in his arms and he colud live forever like that. Zoya realised their close proximity when she was conscious enough and pulled back but she couldn't pull away from his eyes. The fear , the restlessness she saw in them when she was coughing made her feel better. She could be sick forever if he cares for her like that.The feeling of being complete when she was in his arms was what she had craved for. She was brought out of her thoughts by Asad's voice.
"Are you okay?" he asked with concern dripping from his voice.Zoya nodded positively in reply and immediately left his hand which she was still holding like her life depended on it.Both felt that a part of them died at the loss of contact.Rehaan couldn't wait more so once he felt that Zoya was fine he asked her what had happened in the first place.
" Vo actually mujhe corn se allergy hai.Vaise to mai kuch bhi order karne se pehle hamesha confirm kar leti hu ki kahin usme corn to nahi hai par aj mujhe dhyan hi nahi raha." she said turning her gaze towards Asad as she approached the last part of her statement.She hated to admit that she was so lost in ASad and his thoughts that she forgot to confirm for corn.
"Par Mr.Khan ko kaise pata ki tumhe kon si medicine se araam aaega." questioned Rehaan while he already knew the answer to his question.
It was time for Asad to be embarrased.He had behaved in a very uncivil manner considering Rehaan was with them. "Vo maine bataya tha na ki hum ek dusre ko college se jante hain.College mein bhi ek bar Zoya ko aise hi reaction hua tha to tab usne bataya tha ki is medicine se aaram aaega aur mujhe yaad tha to.." he trailed off not knowing how to expalin his behaviour.
Although Rehaan knew that they were not just friends in college because it is not very common for friends to remember these minute details even after years of no contact but he decided to keep mum at that time.He would talk to Zoya in the hotel today that was for sure.On the other hand Zoya was now sure that the girl Asad was referring to was none other than her.That concern in his eyes could never be fake.Why doesn't he talk to her if he loves her? And even more important question is that does she love him? Still?They finished their food and Zoya was again impressed by Asad when he himself checked that there is no corn in the pizza even after Rehaan had confirmed it from the staff.Mr.Emotionally Challenged she thought.The journey back to the hotel was quiet. All three of them retarded to their respective rooms.Zoya had just freshened up when she heard a knock on the door.After knowing it was Rehaan she opened the door.Although she was in no mood of talking but there was something in his eyes that showed her that it was important.She called him inside and next what he said gave her the shock of her life.
"Tum Asad se keh kyon nahi deti ki tum aj bhi usse pyaar karti ho?" said Rehaan.
"yeh..yeh kya keh rahe ho tum Rehaan? I dont understand anything." stuttered Zoya.
"Dekho Zoya koi andha bhi tum dono ke bih ke rishte ko pehchan lega.Maine dekha hai use tumhe mohabbat ki nigah se dekhte hue.Aur aj restaurant mein bhi jab pyaar ki baat hui to vo tumhare bare mein hi baat kar raha tha it was clear.Aur fir jab tumhe allergic reaction hua tha tab to vo apna pyaar chupa bhi nahi paya aur na hi tum.Why dont you people get back together?" Rehaan said whatever was in his mind.
"Rehaan you are partially right.Hum dono ek dusre se pyaar karte they college ke time par but then we broke up.Mai yeh to nahi kahungi ki mai ASad se pyaar nahi karti par yeh bhi nahi kahungi ki mai usse pyaar karti hu.I know ki humara nikaah hone vala hai par it would be better if the picture is clear in front of you.I dont know hamari zindagi aage kya modh legi par mujhe waqt chahie yeh sochne ke liye ki mai yeh nikaah karungi ya nahi.Frankly speaking Rehaan mai tumhe koi dhoka nahi dena chahti.Aj tak mujhe lagta tha ki maia Asad se mohabbat nahi karti par aj subah use apne samne dekh kar mujhe kuch ehsas dobaar mehsoos hone lage jinhe mai chah ke bhi nahi rok paa rahi hu.Mujhe yeh ek hafta chahie Rehaan apni zindagi ka decision lene le liye.Kya tum mujhe yeh ek hafta doge?" Zoya asked pouring her heart out to Rehaan.
"Dont worry Zoya.I will not force you into anything.Infact tumhe gharwalon ki bhi chinta karne koi zarurat nahi hai.Mai sab sambhal lunga.You just take the right decision for yourself, for Asad and for me as well.Mujhe tumhara har faisla qubool hai." Rehaan said.Though he was attracted to Zoya he had no right to separate two lovers.He will do every possible thing to unite them even if it broke his heart.Although Zoya had asked for time he already knew her decision.Her heart beats for ASad and no one can deny that.He will just make both of them realize each other's importance.
Rehaan's words lifted a weight from Zoya's heart.Now she is free to think of Asad and her without the guilt of ditching anyone.She was still not sure about Asad and wanted this one week.Also she decided that from tomorrow she will not treat Asad as coldly as she had been doing today.May eb just maybe they can get together.She drifted into a peaceful sleep after a long time awaiting the next morning which is surely going to be beautiful.
Here it is.Kindly ignore the typos and errors.Please leave your likes and comments.😃
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