Hello everyone ! Since this is the last part of this story so I would like to thank each one of my readers ( even the silent ones). Thankyou so much for your support. You guys actually are really patient as you were able to bear with my nonsense and since some of you are requesting for an epilogue so I promise to give one. Okay enough of my blabbering , now here goes the next part.😳 😳
Part 10 :
Asad stood in front of the window watching the sky that closely mimicked his situation. The sky was completely dark covered with clouds. Black clouds that were filled but weren't pouring. Those clouds were like his heart. His heart was filled with pain but there were no tears in his eyes. He just stared blankly at the sky. Her words came rushing back to him.
"Kal raat se aj subah tak jo bhi hua use bhul jaiye. Vo sab ek galti thi."
"Leave me alone."
He closed his eyes and a lone drop of tear made way down his cheek. He held the curtain , fisted it and jerked it away from its handle. He threw away everything that came into his vision hurting his already hurt hand and finally broke down crying. As if on a mission to mimic his condition the dark clouds also started pouring. He held the curtain to his chest and cried into it. He was hurt because he knew that Zoya was hurt. He had hurt her again and this time he did not even know the reason behind it. He claimed to be the happiest person on this earth until this evening. His world turned upside down in mere seconds. Maybe he deserved this. After leaving her lonely like that years ago he deserves to be lonely , forever. When Zoya confessed her love for him yesterday he felt that he has gotten real lucky. He knew he was wrong leaving her like that. He thought he will move on. He felt bad when she didn't call him and even worse when she didn't receive his calls because he really wanted to see her before leaving Delhi. While leaving that place he felt incomplete as if he is leaving his own home behind. He had ignored that feeling then but later he realised that it was their love that made him feel at home in that place.
Staying away from her made him realize the strong love that his heart possessed for her. He yearned to talk to her but could never gather the courage to call her. He even feared that she must have moved on and he did not want to disrupt her happy life considering the pains he had already given her. He suffered for years because of his own mistake and yesterday when he thought his suffering was over he was again brought back to reality from his dreamland where he was since yesterday. But he was not concerned about his pain now. He was concerned about Zoya's pain. Now when he knew that she loved him but there was something that was holding her back. He wanted to know the reason so that he could finish its mere existence. He did not want anything existing on this earth to cause pain to his Zoya. Her blank face this evening haunted him. He decided that he will talk to Zoya the next morning perhaps when her anger subsides. He did not realize when sleep took over him and he slept in the same position he was hugging the curtain.
The next morning :
Rehaan knocked on Asad's room for the third time now. It was a really important day. Today the declaration about the contract will be made where he couldn't sleep peacefully for the whole night here Asad is in deep slumber he thought. He entered the room to wake him up and was shocked at whatever he saw. Asad was curled up like a ball agains the window. He immediately went towards him.
"Asad? ASAD?Get up." he said getting louder. Asad woke p with a jerk and looked at his surroundings. He realised that he had cried himself to sleep last night.
"Kya hua Rehaan? Why do you look worried?" he questioned.
"Why shouldn't I look worried? Yeh ho kya raha hai? Yahan tum is tarah se pade ho aur kal Zoya ko pata nahi kya hua ek dum se vo bohat pareshan ho gayi. Baat kya hai?" he asked.
"Zoya? Kya hua tha Zoya ko? He asked hoping he comes to know the reason behind Zoya's weird behaviour.
"Pata nahin. Pehle to achi khasi thi. Tumhare bare mein hi baat kar rahe they hum fir ek dum se uska mood kharab ho gaya and she asked me to leave." he said.
"Dhang se batao Rehaan. Exactly kya baat ho rahi thi?" asked Asad.
"Aree hum contract ki baat kar rahe they. Maine use bataya ki jise yeh contract miega use 5 saal tak India se door alag alag jagah rehna padega apni family se door aur fir usne ek do sawaal.." he couldn't continue as he was cut off by Asad.
"Kya? Yeh tumse kisne kaha? Yeh kya natak hai 5 saal ka?" he asked shocked as he was unaware of any such thing.
"Han. Vo contract mil jaega to alag alag countries mein rehna padega na family se door tanki koi distraction na ho. Bas yahi baat maine Zoya ko batayi to usne bohat ajeeb tarike se react kiya. Problem kya hai? Use jaldi hai kya shadi ki? Agar tumhe contract mil jata hai jo ki tumhe milega hi by the looks of it to tum contract poora karne ke baad shadi kar lena. Whats the issue?" he asked.
Asad just left the room at rocket speed that surprised Rehaan. He entered Zoya's room in seconds and saw her stuffing her clothes in her suitcase. He moved closer to her.
"Zoya mujhe tumse baat karni hai." he said in a low voice looking straight at her. She did not acknowledge him.
"Zoya maine bola mujhe tumse baat karni hai." On seeing her moving ahead of him he continued "meri baat sune bina aage badh rahi ho?" he asked painfully,
"Tum bhi to aage badhne ke liye meri batein ansuni (ignore) kar gaye they" she said looking into his eyes "aur ab fir se vaisa hi karoge" she continued.
Asad understood the hidden meaning behind her words. He held her wrist when she was just about to go.
"Kya hai Asad? Tum mujhe chain se jeene kyun nahi de rahe? Dekho mujhe vo contract vali baat pata chal gayi hai aur mujhe pata hai ki tum contract milne ke baad fir se mujhe chorr doge. Aadat jo hai tumhari. Ab isse pehle ki tum mujhe chorro mai hi tumse door chali jana chahti hu." she pour out all her pain.
"Zoya listen to me." he pleaded.
"Mujhe nahi sunna hai kuch Asad. Please for god's sake leave me alone." she said.
But this time Asad wouldn't leave her until she got his point. "I won't. Nahi chorunga mai tumhe. Kabhi nahi chorunga. Sach bol raha hu mai. Trust me. Mujhe nahi pata tha us contract ki condition. Mujhe abhi bataya Rehaan ne. Zoya mai ek baar tumse door jake dekh chuka hu dobara aisi galti nahi karunga. Jab tumse door tha to ek ek saans ke sath tumhe yaad karta tha aur ab yeh janne ke baad ki tum bhi mujhse mohabbat karti ho mai is tarah se ek galatfehmi ki vajah se tumhe khud se door nahi jane doonga. Nahi jaane doonga." he said with tears in his eyes.
Zoya could see honesty in his eyes but she could not trust him so easily. He has already hurt her a lot. She jerked her hand aay from his and moved out of her own room. Asad stood there broken. He mentally cursed that contract because of which he was at stake of losing Zoya again. But it was also true that he met Zoya again only because of this contract. He kept standing in her room not knowing what to do. He thought it was time to act. His words cannot mend the hurt he had caused Zoya and its time for actions to make her trust him again.
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It was time for the result to be announced. The result was decided on the basis of the overall performance of all the 5 candidates till now which included Rehaan's company and Asad. Asad had somehow convinced Rehaan to bring Zoya along with him. The contract as predicted by everyone landed into Asad's hands who has been waiting for this moment since the time he came here. Only now the reason was different. Everyone congratulated Asad and Rehaan went up and hugged Asad congratulatng him but Asad's eyes were focussed on only one person. Zoya. She was looking down at nothing and she just wiped away the tear that flowed down her cheeks. Asad took the mic to give the acceptance speech and Zoya got up to leave.
"I would like to thank all of you for your trust in me but I am sorry I can not accept the proposal of this contract." Zoya stopped dead in her tracks hearing this. "Mr. Neil? Don't you think you are missing out an important detail about this contract which all of us should know?" he questione raising his eyebrow.
"Oh yeah Mr. Khan , there is one thing we have not told you all since we had decided to let you all know about it only after we know that who will head this project. Well you will have to stay in different countries for the next 5 years to manage this contract. Also you have to stay away from your family because we do not want any distractions for you. But we did not find it this important because the contract in your hand is so big that people would fulfil any condition for it. Am i right Mr. Khan?" Mr.Neil asked who was suspicious about ASad's decision now.
Zoya was surprised that Asad actually did not know about this condition and he was saying the truth in the morning. She was waiting for Asad's answer with baited breath knowing that this answer will be the answer of her life.
"I am sorry to say Mr. Neil but you are wrong. I know this contract is a huge deal but I cannot accept this because I have other priorities." he said looking straight at zoya. Zoya was in tears by now. She regretted each and every word she had said to Asad since yesterday. She could not believe that Asad was letting go of such a huge deal just for her. How much did she misunderstood him.
"But why Mr. Khan? Do you even know how huge an opportunity you are letting go because of the things you think are your priority now. I hope you are in your proper senses and do not regret the decision later. Because mr. Khan priorities do change." said Mr.Neil shocked at Asad's decision.
"You are right Mr. Neil priorities do change and they have already changed for me. I have already made decisions which I am regretting till now and that is the sole reason i have taken this decision because I prioritize my life now and my life is my love. My Zoya." he openly confessed his feelings in front of everyone.
Zoya was now in tears. She realized that the best thing thing she has done in her life till now was confessing to Asad that day. She felt stupid for not listening to him this morning and instead hurling accusations at him. He definitely loves her a lot and she was sure about it now. There were no trust issues remaining now. Today she is capable of trusting him with her everything. Today was the final day of their excursion and Zoya actually got the happiness she deserved. Infact a full fledged packet. She not only loves Asad now but also trusts him. Also she has earned a great friend in Rehaan. Life is good she thought. Finally. She saw Asad's wide open arms and ran into his arms hugging him with all her might.
"I love you Zoya. I really do. Ab to yakin ho gaya na tumhe?" he asked tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear.
She snuggled into him more and whispered "I am sorry. I am really sorry."
"You dont need to be." he said kissing her forehead.
Everybody clapped to cheer the amazing couple in front of their eyes. The applauses went a little down hearing Mr. Neil's voice. He congratulated the couple and then went on to declare that since Asad did not accept the contract it has to be given to somebody else and that somebody was Rehaan. Everybody applauded for Rehaan and congratulated him. Though Zoya was shocked as how did Rehaan accept the contract she went on to congratulate him. Asad Zoya and Rehaan decided to celebrate their respective victories in a restaurant having a small dinner. Zoya could not contain her curiosity and decided to question Rehaan on their way back.
"Rehaan tum to bohat badi badi batein kar rahe they ki 5 saal ammi se door mai nahi reh paunga blah blah.. ab kya hua? Contract milte hi sab bhool gaye han? Mere Mr. Khan se kuch seekho" she said giving Asad a slight peck on his cheek which made him blush. She was definitely overflowing with her emotions right now.
"Oh ho Zoya. Tum meri smartness ko underestimate kar rahi ho. Jab Asad ne confess kiya na sabke samne to mujhe laga hi tha ki yeh contract ab hamari company ke paas aane vala hai to maine apne boss ko phone kiya aur unhe puri situation batayi. He said ki agar mai bahar nahi rehna chahta hu to vo company se kisi aur ko bhej denge is contract ko handle krne ke liye but since mai unke liye ye contract leke aya hu to mujhe vo apni company ka CEO bana denge." he said proud at his achievement.
Asya were actually impressed. "Aree waah Rehaan Miyan.. tum to bohat smart nikle. Mauke pe chauka marna tumhe achi tarah se aata hai han." said Asad.
"Ab kya karu Asad. Mujhe to pehle hi pata tha ki tum kya karne vale ho. To jab everybody was praising the happy couple maine socha thoda apna hi faida kar lu." he winked.
"Kya matlab? Tumhe kaise pata tha ki Asad kya karne vala h? Ek minute ek minute tum isi liye to kahin mujhe yahan lane ke liye itna force kar rahe they?" Zoya asked surprised.
"Well you caught me." he said cheekily. "Asad ne mujhe bataya tha ki tumlog ke bich kya misunderstanding hui hai aur usne mujhse request bhi kiya ki tumhe kisi tarah se aj le aau ab do pyaar karne valon ko milane ka mauka mai kaise chorr sakta hu" he admitted.
"Rehaan you are such a dramebaaz. By the way jab kisi ko contract ki condition ke baare mein nahi pata tha to tumhe kaise pata chala?" she asked suspicious.
"Vo kya hai na Zoya mere detectives jagah faile hue hain." he said pulling his collar up.
"Oh please Rehaan ab batao bhi." said ASad.
"Aree maine chupke se unki baat sun li thi. I have already told you that I am smart." he joked.
Zoya rolled her eyes at Rehaan's antics. "Vaise Rehaan thank you so much aj tumhari vajah se hi mai aur ASad vapis se ek ho paye hain. Thank you so much." she expressed her gratituted and Asad joined her thanking Rehaan again.
"Dekho agar tumlog yeh soch rahe ho ki sirf thank you se kaam chal jaega to tum log galat ho. Mujhe badle mein kuch chahie." he said with a serious look on his face.
"Kya?" asked ASad willing to do whatever he said.
"soch lo. Pura kar paoge?
"Ofcourse Rehaan. Bolo to sahi tum." said Asad.
"To thik hai aj ka bill tum pay karoge ." he laughed.
"Rehaan You are such an idiot." said Zoya.
"Zoya I am saying it for the last time okay? I am smart. End of conversation." he said.
"Whatever." muttered Zoya and snuggled into Asad who kept his hand on her shoulder and brought her closer. Both of them looked into each other's eyes and smiled. Asad kissed Zoya's forehead. "I love you" he said.
"I love you too" she said and this time there was no lack of trust. No emotional force deiving her to confess except for love. The love that she has in her heart for him. His Asad.
"Happy ending . Happy ending . Har kahani ki ho happy ending." Rehaan sang and teased them.
It was actually a happy ending. The start of their story where they would live happily ever after. If there ever are fairy tales , they are here. Their story is no less than a fairy tale. Asad had his world in his arms and Zoya was leaning onto her world. They prayed together to stay like this forever. Whatever may happen in their lives but the bond now formed will always remain strong. Both of them have felt the pain of separation and have sacrificed for their love and now its time for them enjoy their happily ever after. Its not the end of their story. It is just the beginning. Because men may come and men may go , but love stays forever.
Anyone alive? Okay I am sorry.😭 This did not turn out one percent like I had thought it would. To all those people who were able to bear it till now I can see the tomatoes coming. Thank you everyone for supporting me so far for this story. I love you all 😳. Please ignore the typos and please forgive me for the horrible piece of writing 😛
Edited by -Jugni- - 11 years ago
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