Originally posted by: LoveOnlyAsYa
Beautifully written part Srasthi. I know it was sad but you had warned us already.
Could feel their pain. Hope this separation doesn't last long.Loved the update, it was too emotional. Please update soon.😃
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Originally posted by: LoveOnlyAsYa
Beautifully written part Srasthi. I know it was sad but you had warned us already.
Could feel their pain. Hope this separation doesn't last long.Loved the update, it was too emotional. Please update soon.😃
Originally posted by: jazsidhu
very heart touching...
beautifully written...luv it...fabulous...thx fr the pm n do continue soon n do pm me...
An emotional chapter. 🥺 Anticipate the next update.
I always catch up with your stories late, nevertheless, you write beautifully. ⭐️
Emotionally update
I loved asya bonding
hope separation ends in next update
conti soon
thanx for the pm
poor asya,both feel sad about being away from each other
but glad that zoya open skype account for asad
Originally posted by: MysticRiver
a very interesting and intriguing update...thank you for the PM...😊
HERE'S THE NEXT UPDATE! I PROMISED ENDING SEPARATION IN THIS ONE...BUT I WENT WILD WITH WORDS AND ENDED UP STRETCHING...
I'LL END IT IN NEXT...I HOPE YOU'LL READ THIS TILL THE END WITHOUT GETTING BORED...LOL😆
PART 19A: STEP BY STEP...I AM GROWING!!

BANNER CREDIT- ImmortalLove😊
As soon as Asad stepped foot in New York International Airport, he looked around and gasped at the enormosity of the place. The crowd all around didn't help him either. He could feel himself getting anxious all over again...and the thing he wished for was just being able to hold Zoya's hands and walk over all the negative thoughts that crossed his mind. His lips curved into a beautiful smile as soon as he thought about Zoya. He switched on his mobile and immediately sent her a message...
"HAVE REACHED! 😊
WILL CONTACT YOU SOON..."
Zoya's face lit up when she saw his name flashing on her mobile screen. She opened up the message as quickly as she can and was relieved that he had reached safely. She sent a quick prayer to God and replied...
"WILL WAIT FOR YOUR CALL...
TAKE CARE 😊"
Reading Zoya's message gave Asad a strange sort of feeling in him. He seemed more confident and with a determined look on his face he strolled towards the exit where Mr. Will's assistant was waiting for him.
"Welcome Mr. Khan! I am Joy...Mr. Will's PA. He has sent me to pick you up. Let's go! He must be waiting for you." Joy cordially shook his hand with Asad and directed him towards the car waiting for them.
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Asad looked all around in awe. He could see the walls adorned with the beautiful paintings which were made by the budding talents all around the world, whom Mr. Will had hand-picked, just like Asad.
After meeting Mr. Will, he was touring around the art institute with Joy who showed him most of the places where he'd to work. Asad displayed enthusiasm in watching over inspite of his tiring journey but somehow seeing this place he couldn't move ahead. He just looked around the lounge, when Joy spoke and told him more about the place, "Mr. Khan, this is the Hall of Achievement'. All these paintings are those which have been honoured internationally. I hope someday yours would grace the place too."
"I assure you that the day will come soon. I am desperate to make it here." Asad replied with sparkling eyes while the old man in front of him grinned at his determination.
"Okay, now come let's go and I'll drop you to your apartment. You should relax before you join here, day after tomorrow." Joy said.
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Asad looked to and fro between Joy and the man he was talking with. The man seemed weird to him and sharing the room with this man felt like a wrong idea to Asad. He was still not very comfortable with the strangers, somehow he'd managed all along in the flight from Delhi to New York but living with a complete stranger...he was skeptical. Asad keenly observed the man, he was a tall, slim, fair-complexioned man with a nest of hairs over his head.
Asad was brought out of his thoughts when he felt someone hugging or more like suffocating him. He wriggled out and stood at a distance.
"Hey dude! I am Ayaan!!" the man spoke in his extra-friendly voice.
"A..Asad.." he managed to reply.
"Come inside..." Ayaan waved a bye to Joy and dragged Asad in. "I am so happy that finally someone is here to share this den with me and guess what!!?? A lion in the den!!!" he blabbered away, laughing over his own jokes while Asad looked around uncomfortably.
Ayaan briefed Asad about his schedule and about New York too. With passing time, Asad managed to speak more and more. He showed more interest and asked questions from Ayaan. Ayaan offered to prepare dinner while Asad went to change.
Once in his room, he thought about Ayaan. He blabbered continuously but he is a nice guy...just like his Zoya. ZOYA!!?? She might be waiting for my call. Asad immediately took out his laptop and waited while it connected him to Zoya.
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Zoya jumped up in excitement when she heard her computer screen ping. Rightly she guessed that it was Asad and befor he could say anything, she showered him with questions...
"How are you? Where were you for so long? Did you eat? Did you go to the art gallery? You settled in?..."
Asad smiled at her eagerness and seeing him smile drained away Zoya's worries. Asad spoke up seeing her eyes glistening with tears, "Zoya, I am perfectly fine. From airport I went to the art gallery and then they dropped me here at my apartment. Zoya, you know! The art gallery is so beautiful...there are so many students and I was surprised to see so many beautiful creations there..." and this is how Asad continued telling Zoya about his trip to the art gallery. Zoya listened patiently, she laughed when he laughed, encouraged him when he sounded low.
"Zoya, I will make my place there...I will!!" Asad assured himself more than Zoya.
"I know you'll." She replied.
"Zoya, I found someone just like you..." Asad began only to be cut by Zoya.
"What?? Where? Don't you dare talk more with her!! I will tear her apart if she comes close to you..." Zoya angrily spoke while Asad cowered seeing her seething self. He had never seen Zoya so angry and this was something new for him.
"But Zoya he is a he...I mean a guy! My room-mate...he speaks and laughs all the time...just like you!" Asad spoke meekly.
Zoya didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Happy she was as that someone was not a girl while she was enraged again when Asad said that the guy talks and all the time, just like her. Her??
"I am the quietest person whom you've ever met. How could he say that I speak more? I just tell whatever I have in my mind!!" Zoya thought to herself.
Seeing her lost in her own world, Asad interrupted, "Don't get angry Zoya. I won't talk to him if you don't want me to. Happy now?"
"No!! I mean...you should make friends!! Asad...I am so happy for you. I...I just wish I could be there to see you prosper...I miss you Asad. It hadn't been a day and I miss you already..." Zoya told him while adorning a sad look.
"Zoya, I miss you too!! We'll get it through...don't you cry please! I'll come back soon." He tried assuring her when he heard Ayaan shouting out at the top of his voice for him...calling him for dinner. Asad chuckled and said, "See! I should go now befor he gathers entire neighbourhood for dinner." Zoya giggled despite the heaviness she was feeling. She blew him a goodnight kiss while Asad blushed and lowered his eyes. Zoya smiled at his innocent nature and they wished each other good-night.
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After dinner and casual chit-chatting, Asad and Ayaan called it a day. Asad laid down on his bed while sleep was far away from him. he felt incomplete today. His body was tired and exhausted and his lids were drooping but he couldn't go to sleep. He missed Zoya's proximity...her warmth...her concern...how she massaged his scalp before going to sleep. He remembered how they'd spent so many nights just cuddling into each other. He didn't know why...but he just wanted to hug her once. Alas! That wasn't possible at all. Thinking about Zoya, Asad felt happiness surge through him...an unknown feeling washed over his senses which demanded him to be as close to her as possible. He smiled at the memories and thinking more about Zoya helped bringing him the solace that he needed...slowly slowly he drifted into sleep while imagining himself snuggling into her soft frame.
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TWO DAYS LATER:
Asad and Ayaan reached the gallery. It was Asad's first day and naturally he was feeling nervous. Ayaan hugged him while he rolled his eyes, "Why can't he keep his hands to himself??"
"All the best bro!! Come let me drop you to the seminar hall. You'll meet other newbies there." Ayaan explained while literally dragging Asad with him.
Asad spent a happy time meeting and socializing with others who'd joined with him. In total, they were five; Asad, Ayaan, Sonam, Ritu and Jeremy. Mr. Will entered effectively putting a halt to there talks. He introduced himself and started by briefing them about the academy and what was expected from them. He told them that they were trainees for next six months while they'll be taught about every details related to painting. After six months are over, they'll work with their seniors and will learn to present their talent at the international level. Finally after a lot more of polishing and grooming, they would be ready to present their first line...the exhibition, their ultimate goal which would decide their future.
Lastly, Mr. Will told that he would like to show them a master-piece which one of them had made but first they'd to introduce themselves. They all got up in turns and told in short about themselves. They all were of almost the same age-group except Jeremy who was in his mid-thirties.
Now it was time for the show...all waited with bated breaths as Mr. Will praised that young talent who'd won his heart with his extra-ordinary skills. Asad felt a rush of happiness when Joy drew the curtains over his painting...it wasn't the original one as it was exclusively for Zoya but he had taken a pic of it which was displayed before them. Everybody looked and gasped at the painting while Ayaan looked awed at the beauty that was being projected on the screen.
SORRY...IF IS NOT LETTING ME POST THE WHOLE UPDATE...HOPE IT'S NOT A CLIFFY😆.😈
I'LL POST THE NEXT PART IN A NEW POST😊
TILL THEN...ENJOY THIS😛
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