#3 Asya FF 'Love and Love Only' chapter 38 on pg72(20.04)

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Chapter 30

It was the engagement day of Haider and Najma. They had arranged an elaborate function.

The function was supposed to be at 8 pm in the evening. And the Farooquis and the Khans reached the venue by 7 pm. Najma's uncle couldn't come for the engagement as he was too ill to travel.

Nikhat and Humeira were doing touch up for Najma just then Zoya came inside the room.

Zo: " You are looking beautiful Najma.Sorry, Najma bhabhi."

Najma had tears in her eyes. She got up and hugged Zoya: "Thank you Zoya. Thank you so much."

Zo: " Please don't cry. And there is no need to thank me. Infact I should thank you for coming into my bhaijaan's life Bhabhi."

Nikhat tried to lighten the situation.

Ni: " See how strange it is. I have been Zoya's best friend since childhood. And you both came into her life few years back. And see the game of destiny, you both have become her relatives and that too so close ones. And me still.."

Zo: "Oh my dear Nikhat , jealous? You should be happy. You were, are and will be my only friend as my relationship with Humeira and Najma have changed. And I always wanted you to get married to Haider bhaijaan. I had that idea since childhood that my friend will always be with me. But who asked you to get engaged to Asif? I still remember the news of you getting engaged was a shock for me. Only I knew how upset I was about your decision."

Nikhat was engaged long back to her family friend Asif. Since Asif is not that orthodox, he had let Nikhat work for a couple of years before getting married.

All the girls laughed at Zoya's pouted face and just then there was a knock at the door.

Zoya opened the door to see Asad.

As: "Jaan, ammi is calling you . It seems she needs your help."

Zo: " Ammi is calling me. If you need anything please call me."Zoya said to her friends and left the room wtith Asad.

As they were going towards the main hall, Asad pulled her into another room and locked the door.

Zo: "Aashu, what are you doing. Ammi will be waiting for me. Let me go."

As:" Jaan, ammi is not calling you. I just.."

Zo: " Asad. Now this is too much. Leave me now. Let me go. Are you out of your mind? What is going on in your mind?"

As: "Relax jaan. I am not going to make love. Though that is what I want, I know this is not the right place.But atleast let me kiss you. You know jaan, you are looking so beautiful that I couldn't hold myself. Please..."

Seeing Asad pleading, Zoya nodded her head. She moved closer to him and pecked his cheeks.

As she was about to leave, he pulled her back into his arms and kissed her passionately.

Suddenly Zoya's mobile rang.It was Nikhat on the other side. She said some guests are asking for both Asad and Zoya and hence Zeenat had sent her in search of them. Zoya answered her that she will come soon.

And in a hurry she opened the door

And they saw Haider along with two of his friends outside the room.

Zo: "Bhaijaan...You need something?"

Hai:" Haan chutki. The room if in case it is ok for you. Let me remind you this is the dressing room for the groom."

Zo: " Sorry bhaijaan. Woh I had some work..."

Ha: " Don't bother about explanation. Your work is clearly visible on Asad's face" Haider said looking at Asad's face.

Zoya turned back to face Asad and she was shocked. Her lipstick stains were clearly seen in Asad's lips. Her face turned red. Seeing her face, Asad turned and looked at the mirror. He too was embarrassed. He wiped off the stains.

Zoya literally ran from there. As Asad was about to leave, Haider introduced him to his friends.

Asad greeted his friends and as he was about to leave , As: " Sorry Haider for.."

Before Asad could complete, he hugged Asad : " It is ok Asad. I was just trying to pull chutki's leg. Dont bother. I can completely understand, hangover of honey moon. Dont worry after a few hours, I hope you will be able to ...you know what I mean."

Asad smiled and left the room.

Both of Haider's friends were shocked to see Asad. They couldn't believe that Asad is Haider's brother in law whom Haider used to hate so much.

Seeing their shocked expression Haider : " Dont worry about the past. Asad is a gem of a person. And we all are indeed very happy that Zoya has got Asad as her life partner."

One of his friends: " But Haider, does Mehek know about this?"

Hai: "I suppose No. Only Ruksar knew it but I had strictly warned her not to tell anyone because I never wanted anything to go wrong at the time of their marriage."

His other friend: " You had invited Mehek too, right? I hope everything goes well."

Ha: " Don't worry about all these. I was a bit worried at the time of their marriage but not anymore, no one or nothing can create problems in their life."

As Haider and his friends were about to leave the room, few other Haider's friends also came there including Mehek. Ruksar had not come as she was feeling too well.

Everybody congratulated Haider and they were all enquiring about each others' lives as they have been meeting after a long time. There were three girls and four boys. All the three girls were married and two of the girls came with their spouse and kids. But Mehek came alone.

Out of the boys, none were married.

They were pulling Mehek's leg that she was still having her honeymoon period that she hasn't started her family yet to which Mehek just smiled.

As they were busy with conversation, Zoya came to call Haider. She greeted all his friends including Mehek.

Me: "Zoya, you are looking gorgeous today. It is too bad that you didn't invite me for your marriage. You have become more beautiful, may be effect of marriage."

Before Zoya could answer, Haider said: " Yes Mehek, Effect of marriage and more specifically effect of the latest honeymoon."

Zo: "Bhaijaan?"

Me: "Honeymoon..now? But ammi told me you got married approximately seven months back."

Zo: "Yes you are right. But as we couldn't manage for leave immediately after marriage, it was delayed."

Me: " Where did you go, guys?"

Zo: "Mauritius. We just came back yesterday."

Me: "Mauritius. I must say lucky girl"

Hai: "Mehek you are saying this. I can bet you may be going for forgein tours frequently, right?"

Mehek nodded her head but she was thinking about her life. Though her husband was very rich and usually travel to forgein countries, he has never taken her anywhere. He didn't even take her for a proper honey moon.

Both Haider and Zoya noticed the change in Mehek's face.

Ha: "What happened Mehek? Lost in your husband's thoughts?"

Me: " Hey No No, Zoya where is your husband? Introduce us to him."

Zo : " Sure. Why not? "

Asad who came in search of Zoya could see Zoya standing behind the wall. Asad could see only Zoya as the wall hid the view of the rest. Asad grabbed her by waist and said: "Jaan, what are you doing here" and he pulled her closer to him.

Just then Asad noticed that there were other people.

As:" I am sorry. I thought Zoya.."

Ha: "Its ok...I understand Honeymoon hangover." Haider had made it a habit of pulling Asad's leg.

Zoya introduced Asad to Haider's friends.

Asad was shaking hands with the guys who he didn't meet earlier.

Not to mention, seeing Asad Mehek was shocked to the core. After Asad greeted everyone else, Asad saw Mehek.

He casually said: " Hai Mehek, long time, huh? How are you?"

Meh : " Good".

She was for a moment shocked as well as surprised to see such behaviour from Asad.

Zo: " Bhaijaan I came here to call you. Please come fast. Its time."

As: "Jaan, lets go, Humeira and Nikhat are searching for you."

Asad and Zoya excused themselves and left from there. Mehek was expecting Asad to atleast turn back and look at her but it never happened.

One of Haider's friends who is unaware of Mehek's and Asad's past asked: " It seems they are very much in love. Is it a love marriage Haider? And what is your BIL doing? "

Ha: " Yes they are very much in love. To be precise I have never seen a couple so madly in love with each other. And definitely it is a love marriage. I will brief you the details after the ceremony. It is a must to be known love story. And he is the vice president of ABC SOLUTIONS."

His friend asked in shock: "Vice president and in such a younger age. Unbelievable."

Ha: "Yes unbelievable but true."

They all went to the hall where the ceremony took place. Mehek was observing Zoya and Asad. She could see clearly how much they both love each other. She felt jealous by the way Asad was taking care of Zoya. She could never remember such a situation where her husband had shown so much concern for her. She had all the luxuries in life, but definitely not her husband's love and care. Sometimes she even doubts whether he loves her. It has been years to her marriage but still she feels she is living with a stranger. Her husband is always busy roaming around the world. He always brings costly gifts for her whenever he comes home. But he never has time for her. Everyone thinks that she doesn't have a kid because they are not planning for one. But the reality is that her husband hardly comes home once in a month may be for a couple of days. In other's point of view, she has a perfect life, married to a highly prestigious and reputed family and that too the single son of the family.

Mehek understood that not only Asad but his parents also took care of Zoya so well. She overheard Zeenat telling some of the guests the way her in laws take care of Zoya. She compared Zoya's in laws with that of hers, who only pretends to love her in front of others and is genuinely not interested in her life.

Mehek noticed how Asad was always by Zoya's side holding her hands. She saw how Asad was forcefully making Zoya drink juice in between and how he never let a chance to pamper her.She was feeling really jealous of Zoya.

Mehek went near Zoya when she found her alone.

Me: "Zoya, I wanted to tell you something very important."

Zo: "If it is about you and Asad, I know it."

Me: "So you know it? " to which Zoya nodded her head.Mehek continued: "I am really sorry Zoya. If I had known that you are married to Asad, I would have never come here. You are like my younger sister and knowingly or unknowingly I would never want to create any problems in your life.But I know unknowingly I have created problem in your life."

Zo: "Problem, what problem?"

Me: " I know I am Asad's past but still seeing me will disturb him"

Zo: "Of course not , Mehek. He is fine."

Me: "He may appear to be fine. But you know Zoya, it is very difficult to forget first love. So.."

Zoya was getting irritated but she tied to remain calm.

By that time Asad came there. He heard what Mehek told about first love.

As: " Zoya, Mehek is right. We can never forget first love."

Mehek was happy hearing this and she looked at Zoya with a confident look that See I am right I said so'. She was expecting a disturbed Zoya but she was smiling much to Mehek's shock.

As: " What happened Mehek? Shocked at Zoya's expressions? You were expecting her to be upset. Why should she be upset when she knows very well that my first love is herself. Yes Mehek, Zoya is my first love and will always remain my love.And my jaan knows it well. Isn't it ?"

Zoya nodded her head. Mehek was upset.

Asad continued: " Mehek, I never loved you. Or may be at that time I never knew what love was. I realized what love is after Zoya came into my life.But I am really thankful to you because knowingly unknowingly you are the reason which brought us together. And we will know the feeling of relishing sweetness only if we had tasted bitterness. And my bitter experience with you made me realise how sweet my life is with Zoya."

And facing Zoya " Come Jaan, let us go."

Zoya followed Asad but after two or four steps, she stopped in between. She turned back and came to Mehek: " You called my Asad a loser. Now think for yourself, Mehek. Who is a loser...You or my Asad? You know, my Asad has a golden heart which can love unconditionally which you fail to recognise and you left him for money. I pity you. But I am happy that you left him because a girl like you never deserved my Asad. And how dare you tried to bad mouth him? Shame on you Mehek, shame on you. Anyway as Asad said I owe you a thank you because knowingly or unknowingly you are the reason why we are together today."

Zoya was about to leave then she said: "I really hope you are happy in the life you have chosen for you because you don't seem to be happy and I really hope I am wrong"

She left from there. Asad also heard what Zoya told Mehek.

Mehek was left alone there. She in her thoughts: "Zoya is absolutely right. Asad is not a loser, instead I am one. I have spoiled my life. It was mere my foolishness.I left Asad for money. But it was my mistake. If I had chosen Asad, my life also would have been so beautiful. He is successful than what I could ever imagine that he could be. I should have had some patience, then Asad would have been mine today. And I would have been in Zoya's place. Though Asad never loved me, sooner or later he would have fallen in love with me because Asad would have never dumped me.It is my mistake and I am suffering now because of my foolishness."

Though Mehek realised her mistake, her ego didn't let her accept that in front of Asad and Zoya.

Days went by and it was almost two months Asad and Zoya had returned from their honeymoon. Both were back to their routine. Asad was busy and Zoya, was given a new assignment and she has been very busy with the same. Asad frequently had official trips and both were not able to spend more quality time with each other. However they managed time for romance in between but it was compared to what they had earlier. Zoya had so much of work load that she had to work extra time, weekends or even at home because she had to meet the deadline.

It was the day of submission of her assignment and Zoya managed to complete the work last evening itself.

Asad had been to Pune for a week and came back in the morning. Zoya went to receive him from airport and from there they headed to office as Asad had a very important meeting scheduled for the day.

In the office,

Zoya and her team also attended the meeting along with Asad. After the meeting and review the client review, the client was satisfied and hence no more changes had to be done.

After the meeting Zoya was feeling so relieved because she was too much under the stress of the work and deadline.And she was happy that atleast she would get some relaxation and would be able to spent some time with Asad.

Zoya was having lunch with Nikhat in the canteen.

Zo: "Nikhat . I am feeling so relaxed. For the last two weeks, the work load was like hell. I never thought I will be able to complete on time."

Ni: "Zoya, the management know that you will complete in time. That's why they are giving you so much of work load. But I wonder why jeeju can't understand that the stress is too much for you."

Zo: " It is not that Asad doesn'tunderstand. He knows very well how stressed I was. But even he cannot help it. It is not an individual decision which he can make. It is a collective decision and hence he has to accept the same. And you know very well he always maintains professionalism when it comes to our work."

Ni : " Now leave all these. Everything is well that ends well. You have successfully completed the assignment and only that matters. And tell me what are your special plans for tomorrow. Not inviting us. Oh.. So special celebration?"

Zo: "What are you saying Nikhat? What is special about tomorrow? And what celebration?"

Ni: " Stop kidding Zoya. If it a surprise then leave it. I just wanted to know whether you needed any help."

Zo : "Nikhat what planning? I am not kidding. Tell me what is it?"

Ni: "Zoya please don't tell me you forgot that it is jeeju's birthday tomorrow?"

Zo: "Asad's birthday? Nikhat his birthday is on 25 th."

Ni : " And it is 25^th tomorrow my friend."

Zo: " What?"

Ni: " You had such an important meeting today and still you have no idea about the date."

Zo: " Nikhat , I always count the number of days to the deadline..like ten days, nine days etc. And trust me Nikhat I had no idea about the date. I have been so busy that I completely forgot about it. I thought of making the plans when Asad will be going to Pune.. But I was so busy that I forgot. Ya Allah what will I do now? I wanted to make his birthday so special, but see I forgot about it."

Zoya was in tears. Nikhat : " Please don't cry. We have still time, Zoya. You make some plans. I will help you."

Zo : " No Nikhat, it is almost 2 pm already . And what plans would I be able to make within this short time. I am worried whether I will be able to get atleast a cake or gift for him. And you know very well that I won't be able to do anything within this short time and you know well that Asad will be with me in the evening."

Ni: " Zoya now we will go and atleast buy a gift for him. We will take an hour's permission, but you have any idea as to what gift you want for him?"

Zo:" Nikhat I didn't want to buy random gift for him.. I wanted to make the day so special for him. You don't know Nikhat how he had made my birthday so special. But now nothing is possible. Even my brain is not working. Any way you are right, atleast I will get a cake and a gift for him...though it was not I wanted."

Zoya and Nikhat went out. She ordered for two cake and asked one to be delivered to her home before 6 pm and the other next day. She also informed Dilshad that she had ordered for the cake which will be delivered by 6 pm.

And as for gift, she purchased a laptop for Asad, as he had been complaining about his laptop and wanted to buy a new one. She also requested the salesman to get the laptop delivered to her house.

Though Zoya got back to her work, she was still upset with the fact that she forgot Asad's birthday and she was very upset that she couldn't make any special plans for Asad.

Zoya in her thoughts: " How irresponsible of you , Zoya? You forgot your Asad's birthday. Thanks to Nikhat. If she hadn't reminded her, then she would have definitely forgot the same. Asad is right, you are irresponsible. How could you forget that tomorrow is 25^th. Incredibly irresponsible"

As she was about to start her work, realization dawned on her that it was 24 th and she has been due for her cycle this month. It has been almost nine days that she missed her cycle. Suddenly she got up from her chair and rushed to Asad's cabin. She never goes to his cabin unless for some official work. On seeing Zoya, his PA smiled, she was about to ask Zoya something but before that Zoya barged into Asad's cabin. Mrs. Sharma was inside his cabin. They were having some discussion. Seeing Zoya inside his cabin and that too without knocking, Asad understood that something was terribly wrong otherwise she wouldn't have ever done anything of that sort.

Asad got up from his chair and moved towards Zoya. He made her sit in the chair near to that of Mrs. Sharma. He asked: "Zoya, what is wrong? Is there any problem?"

She didn't answer but instead drank water that was kept on his table.

As: "Mrs. Sharma can you please excuse us for some time. We will continue the discussion later if it is not a problem"

Mrs Sharma: "Of course not sir"

As soon as she left, Asad sat in the chair near to that of Zoya's, placed her hands inside his and asked: "Jaan, tell me what is wrong?"

Zo: "Asad please take me to hospital"

As: "Hospital? But why what happened to you? Are you ill?"

Zo : " Asad, please relax. I am not ill. Just before five minutes I have realised that I missed my cycle. It is almost 9 nine days. So I ..."

As : " Zoya..."

Zo : " Please Asad don't keep your hopes high atleast not till anything is confirmed. I don't think so because I am not having any kind of symptoms as I had last time like nausea or dizziness. But still I want to be sure."

Asad and Zoya went to hospital and met Dr. Saira. Zoya had her tests done but she was informed that the results will take time. Dr. Saira informed Asad that as soon as she get the results, she will inform him. Though upt results were readily available, Dr. Saira wanted to make sure before she tell them the results as she knew very well about the trauma that Zoya had.Hence she thought she will inform the results only after blood results.

On their way back, Zoya was quiet.

As: " Jaan don't worry. Everything will be fine. I am sure about that."

Zo : "Asad I am not worried about the results because I know I am not pregnant. I insisted to go to doctor because I just wanted to be sure."

As: " But why do you feel results will be negative?"

Zo: " Aashu think it for yourself. I know we wanted a baby, but we hardly got intimate thrice or something after my last cycle and you are expecting that I will be pregnant. I highly doubt about that. And moreover I don't feel any symptoms like I had last time Asad. I don't know why but I wanted to be sure though chances are very less."

Asad had a meeting scheduled for the evening and hence he went back after dropping Zoya home.

When Zoya reached home, Dilshad opened the door. She was shocked to see Zoya at that hour. When they went to hospital, they couldn't meet Rashid as he was busy with a surgery and hence Rashid didn't know about their visit.

Zoya informed Dilshad thay they have been to the hospital and she hasn't got her test results.

Dil: "Beta don't worry. Everything is going to be fine this time. I think you should better go and take rest."

Zo : " Ammi I am alright. And please ammi don't keep your hopes high unless we get the results ."

Dilshad knew very well that Zoya was really insecure. So Dilshad also thought it would be better if she doesn't talk too much about pregnancy until they are sure about the same.

Zoya went to their room; she changed herself into casuals and lay down in the bed. She was very disturbed. She was really confused, her heart said that she was pregnant but her brain gave her the logic of not being pregnant. And above all, she couldn't do any special plans for her Asad's birthday. She wanted to make the day so special and the most disturbing part was that she forgot that. She felt that she was on an emotional rollercoaster ride. But soon she dozed off.

Zoya woke up to see it was 7 pm. She rushed to the kitchen to prepare dinner. But when she reached the kitchen, she saw Dilshad was preparing dinner.

On seeing Zoya, Dil: " Beta I was avout to come to wake you up. Your cake as well as gift has been delivered. And here is your tea beta, have it."

Zo: "Thank you ammi. You should have called me. And see now you are making dinner also. I would have made it."

Dil: " It is ok beta, take rest for a day. There is nothing wrong in that. Besides you have had a very busy schedule for the last few days."

Zo: " Ammi, I know why you are asking me to take rest. But as I said,."

Before Zoya could complete Dilshad cut her in between.

Dil: " Beta I know that but there is nothing wrong in taking precaution. What if you are pregnant? "

Zo: " Ammi, I will keep the gift in our room before Asad comes."

After a while, Zoya came back

Zo: " Ammi, is it ok to plan a small party or get together tomorrow evening? I mean I know there is only very little time but still.."

Dil: "Of course Beta, We can arrange for a get together. And about the time limit, it is not an issue. We will decide the Menu now and will give the order now so that it will be ready by tomorrow evening."

Zo : " Ammi I have already given order for the cake. Wait ammi, I will get the number of the caterers." Zoya suddenly got up from chair in a hurry and Dilshad couldn't hold herself from warning Zoya.

Dil: "Zoya, be careful beta. It is not good.." and she stopped in between.

Dil :"I will get the numbers. Be here and decide on the menu."

When Dilshad came back, she saw Zoya lost in her thoughts. Dilshad was feeling bad that she shouldn't have told that to Zoya. She caressed Zoya's head.

Dil: "Beta I am sorry. Please don't worry. Just a few hours we will get to know .."

Zoya cut her in between.

Zo: "Ammi I am not worried about the results." She briefed Dilshad how she wanted to make his birthday special and she forgot the same due to her busy schedule and is upset about that. She told Dilshad that she couldn't even get for a special birthday gift for him.

Dil : " Beta don't worry about that. Asad has already has his greatest gift with him, that is you beta. I am going to call the caterer. Why don't you invite everybody?"

Zoya went to her bed room and invited her parents, her brother, Humeira and her parents, Najma and Nikhat. As she finished the calls, Asad came back.

Asad came and hugged her.

As: " Jaan, I missed you so very much. "

Zo: " Me too Aashu. Please try to avoid such official trips atleast for sometime now. Please."

As: "Of course jaan, no more official trips for next few weeks. I just want to be with you. "

Zo: " Aashu, please freshen up. I will get coffee for you."

Asad had deliberately not mentioned about the preganancy as he didn't want to keep Zoya's hopes high and then if results turn out to be negative, he knew very well Zoya would be upset.

Asad freshened up and then he went to the living room. Rashid had already reached home, and both Rashid and Asad had coffee together. They all were involved in a casual conversation, and after dinner they retired to their rooms.

After dinner, Asad saw Zoya lying on the bed.He noticed that she had not changed into her night wear. He was worried about her health.

He went near her and sat by her side. He caressed her hair.

As: " Jaan are you not feeling well? I mean you haven't changed "

Zo: "No Aashu, I am fine. But I don't feel like."

As: "It is ok. I was just asking "

As Asad was about to get up, she caught hold of his hand. He looked at her and smiled. He bent down and kissed her cheeks.

She kissed him back, and Asad started kissing her passionately, after all it was after so many days that they were getting time with each other. Asad was carried by the heat of the moment but then he suddenly stopped and got up. Zoya was puzzled at his behaviour.

She also got up.

Zo: "Aashu, Is something wrong? Or is it that you don't love me any more.?"

Asad was shocked at her question. He was wondering how could she think that he doesn't love her

As: " Jaan, you know very well how much I love you and how much I wish to be with you? How could you ask such a question?"

Zo: "Then why ?"

As: " Jaan I don't want to take any risk until we are sure. "

Zoya understood what Asad was referring to. Zoya understood Asad was upset with her question. She decided to lighten the mood.

Zo :" So you still love me?"

As: "Of course.?"

Zo :" Will you do anything for my happiness?"

As: " Any doubt?"

Zo : " Then we will watch a movie together."

Asad didn't have any option left rather than watching the movie.

It was 12'o clock and Zoya kissed him. Asad looked at her as why suddenly she was kissing him.

Zo :" Happy birthday Aashu."

As : " Oh thank you jaan."

Just then there was a knock on their bedroom and Zoya went to open the door. It was Rashid and Dilshad. They too wished him and Dilshad asked both of them to come to living area.

As they were about to leave, Asad caught Zoya's hand.

As: " So this explains why Madam didn't feel like changing today."

They both went to living area. And Asad cut the cake and fed all three of them. Ayaan also had called to wish him.

As soon as the cake cutting was over,

Dilshad gave Asad a gift

Dil: "This gift is from me and your abbu" and giving another gift she said: " This is from Ayaan. He had sent it all the way from UK."

Zoya was feeling really upset that everyone except for herself had rememebered Asad's birthday and had got wonderful gifts for him. Though she had got a laptop for him, she was not happy with that. But still she thought of gifting him after going back to their room.

Asad thanked them and as he was about to leave, Rashid called him

Ra: " Asad there is one more gift for you. "

Zoya also stopped hearing this.

As: "One more gift? But from whom?"

Ra: " From your wife"

Saying this he handed over an envelope to Asad. Zoya was puzzled, because she had got him a laptop. She was wondering Dilshad might have arranged for some other gift seeing her upset.

After reading the paper in the envelope, Asad rushed to Zoya and hugged her.

As : " Thank you jaan. Thank you so much for this wonderful gift."

Zoya was all the more confused. As soon as Asad broke the hug, he noticed that Zoya was disturbed.

As: " What happened Jaan, aren't you happy?"

Zo: " Asad. Of course I am happy its your birthday."

As: " I am not asking about my birthday but about the wonderful gift."

Seeing Zoya more confused, Rashid took the papers from Asad's hand and gave it to Zoya.

Her eyed widened seeing those. It was her test reports which said she is pregnant.

She was shocked than happy and her eyes teared up. Seeing tears in her eyes,

As: "Jaan what happened? Why are you crying? Is something wrong? Please speak up. You are scaring me."

Ra: " Asad she is fine. It is that even she didn't know about the results. Its only now she came to know about this. Dr. Saira gave me the reports as I was about to lcome home. She didn't call you because I told her I would personally inform you. When I came back today, I told Dilshad. I was about to give the reports to you but then Dilshad told me how Zoya was upset as she didn't get time to make special plans for your birthday. So I thought I would break this news on your birthday."

And to Zoya: " Beta, no gift can be more special than the gift you have given to Asad today."

Zoya had tears in her eyes.

Dil: " Beta, Now no more crying. You should be taking rest. And, no stress. Now go to bed. We will discuss everything tomorrow."

Dilshad took Zoya back to her room.

As Asad was about to leave, Rashid called him.

Ra: " Asad tomorrow morning you both have to go and meet Dr. Saira. And please make sure that Zoya takes rest. And I have gone through her blood reports. She is anaemic and more over her blood sugar level is also low. So we need to take care. Not only that if you go through the blood reports, they are not that normal.Most of the values are below normal level."

As: "Abbu is there something to worry. I mean whether she will have a miscarriage this time also? "

Ra: "No no Asad, she is fine. Only thing we need to keep her healthy. Timely meals, food supplements, multivitamins can help her. But I really think it would be better if she can take a break for some days. She needs proper rest.And I am sure Dr.Saira will also recommend the same. The rest is only to be on a safer side. And please there is no need to get tensed. And please don't tell all this to her also. Please keep her completely out of stress. "

Asad was no doubt very much tensed about what Rashid told. He went to the room. By the time, he reached Zoya had changed into her night wear.

Seeing Asad, she hugged him: " Aashu, that is such a wonderful news. I never expected the results to be positive. I really wish everything goes fine this time. I want my baby safe this time Asad. Whatever precautions we need to take we will do this time. I want my baby and I don't mind compromising anything for well being of my little one."

Asad kissed her forehead: " Jaan, this time everything will be fine. And trust me, I will never let anything happen to our baby this time. Its my promise, Jaan"

Zo : " And I know my husband always keeps his promise."

As: "Jaan it is too late. You have to go to bed now"

Asad made Zoya lie down. He kissed her on her forehead and wished her good night. He caressed her head and gradually she drifted to sleep.

Asad was unable to sleep. He was worried for his wife and also his baby. He gently caressed her tummy as not to disturb Zoya's sleep

As: " Baby, I don't know whether you can hear me or not.I am your abbu. Me and your ammi are waiting for you. I love you baby. Pleases don't leave us and go. Be with us. And welcome to our beautiful world. And with you, it will become more beautiful."

He bent down slowly to kiss her tummy.

Before he could do so, he heard Zoya calling out his name

Zo: "Asad"

Asad turned to face her. She slowly got up.

As: " Are you ok? Jaan"

Zo: " I am fine. But now you tell me what is wrong"

As : " No jaan, everything is fine."

Zo : " Asad please don't lie to me. It is not only you who can understand me well, even I understand you even if you don't speak up. Now tell me what is wrong? And this time I want to know the truth."

Asad knew he was in trouble.

As: " Jaan, I was worried about your health and nothing else."

Zo: "Is there something wrong with my reports?"

As : " Jaan, you are a bit weak and anaemic. So you need to .."

Before Asad could complete, Zoya burst out into tears and started crying badly.

Asad hugged her and said: " Jaan please stop crying. Stress in not good gor you. Please stop crying."

Zo: " Aashu, tell me the truth. Will I lose my baby this time too?" She was crying

As: " Of course not jaan. Nothing will happen to our baby. Please don't stress yourself. Please jaan. It is only that you are a bit weak and nothing else. Proper rest and timely food...and nothing more has to be done. And please jaan, no stress and no more crying."

Asad gently caressed her tummy and said: " See Jaan, our baby is here and is fine now. The baby will be fine. But if you stress yourself, the baby will also be stressed. So please relax and go to sleep. Good night jaan."

He kissed her tummy and said: " Good night little one."

Zoya smiled and got back to her sleep.

Though Asad somehow managed to put her back to sleep, he was very much worried for her. He prayed to Allah not to take back their happiness, their baby this time.

To Be Continued...

Thanks,

Sarita

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