Part 1b It has been two hours since Asad left but Zoya couldn't come out from the shock! "Allah miyan whats wrong with Mr. Khan! Unhone mujhe danta nahi, upar se THANKS bhi bola!! Ye kaise ho sakta hai..". After thinking for sometime she decided to let it be n stroll some nearby places to collect information. She quickly got ready n ventured out after texting Asad about her plan.
Asad was thinking about the morning incident n smiling himself when he received Zoya's text. He quickly send her a reply reminding her to return home on time n keep informing him her where about. Her safety is important ! Then Prasad, his PA, informed him about a sudden meeting, so he left with Prasad.
Zoya was walking through various streets when she received his reply n smiled softly, "Akdu". She very well know why Mr. Khan is worried always. She have full faith on him. After all how can she forget the incident! She also knows that Asad is more scared than her.
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Zoya met different people whole day, asking about the place in the photo, trying every possible way to collect information, but found nothing. She cried silently at her fate, after all the efforts she only to meet dead ends. She walked lifelessly towards the lake n sat there thinking how destiny have played cruel games with her. But she never moved back, she has always accepted her fate n moved on bravely smiling.
Its already 7:00pm still Zoya sat there, crying silently.
Here in office Asad noticed the time after finishing his last meeting for the day. He looked at his phone n find no messages from Zoya since a long time n thought to check on her.
Zoya snapped out from her thought hearing the ring of her phone. After looking the caller id she quickly composed herself n received the call.
"Ms. Farooqui Kahan hai aap? Why didn't u inform me?", said Asad worriedly as soon a she received the call.
"Sorry Mr. Khan m just about to go to home, m in lake area now", she replied.
"Lak area! Ms. Farooqui its not safe for you, not at this time. What are u doing there?" he said worriedly, already thinking about the possibilities.
"Relax Mr. Khan. I will go now" , she cut the call n looked at the water which is turning im deeper shade with the darkness around.
She resumed her thought, will Allah ever give her any happiness?
After she cut the call Asad sensed something wrong in Zoya's voice n left for lake area worriedly n drive as soon as possible to reach there quickly.
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Asad saw Zoya sitting on a bench., looking blankly at the lake water n walk up to her. Zoya doesn't feel his presence, lost in her thoughts. Asad slowly kept his hand on her shoulder n spoke softly, "Ms. Farooqui..."
Zoya quickly turn her head n spoke little shocked, "Mr. Khan aap?"< she quickly composed herself n added, "Main bas ane wali thi.."
Asad looked worriedly at her n said, "Ms. Farooqui r u ok?"
A ray of emotion played over Zoya's face, but she covered it quickly n said cheerfully,"Ofcourse Mr. Khan
! Mujhe kya hoga? M all ok. Chaliye bohot late ho raha hai.."
Asad have noticed all that she tried to do n thought to let it be for now. He will definitely find out what happed to her. He cant see her upset now can he?
Zoya quietly sat inside the car n Asad tried to cheer her up. He cant tolerate her silence.
"To aap kahan thi Ms. farooqui?", he asked.
"Main bas yoonhi ghum rahi thi", she replied confusedly.
"Inhe kya hua, abhi pura din to inhe text kiya maine! Ajeeb hai!"
" Kuch nahi hua mujhe..", smiled Asad.
"Huh?"
" Maine kaha kuch nahi hua mujhe."
"Oh! Nahi aap aise...Mr. Khan hum kahan ja rahe hai yeh to ghar ka rasta nahi hai!", asked she looking outside from the window.
"Ji, hum dinner ke liye ja rahe hai", he didn't want to trouble Zoya.
Zoya looked at him open mouthed, "Who are u n what u have done to Mr. Khan?"
Asad rolled his eyes upwrd. 'Ms. Farooqui..."
"Aapko to healthy aur ghar ka khana pasand hai na to phir kyun?",Zoya said very well knowing the reason.
Asad said uncomfortly ,"wo..wo ac..actually.."
"Phir se wo wo actually!"
"Wo...haan, aapke banaye hue khana khake bimar hone se ye behetar hai..", said Asad biting a smile.
"Haw Mr. Khan how mean!", said Zoya pouting cutely.
Asad smiled at her childishness n stopped the car near an Italian restaurant. Zoya got surprized umpteenth time for the day!! She find it really hard to believe that The Akdu Asad Ahmed Khan doing all this. Meanwhile Asad got down from the car n walked up to her side to open the door like a gentleman. Zoya got down from the car n touched Asad"s forehead to check any temperature, "Pakka aap wahi akduwale Mr' Khan ho na?"
Asad again role his eyes n said, "Ms. Farooqui if u don't wanna go then lets go back.."
"Nahi nahi ander chaliye na main to bas confirm kar rahi thi"
"Dramaqueen..."
"Suna maine!"
"Haan to sunane ke liye hi bola.
They entered inside the restaurant n looked at the ambiance. Its really beautiful n romantic with dim lights, which created a 'candle-light' effect. Zoya look around herself n blushed, while Asad looked at her amiazingly. He couldn't take his eyes off from her blushing figure. A waiter come near them n took them to their table.
Asad asked Zoya to order dinner n she ordered pizza n pasta for them.
After a awkward silent Zoya informed him about Dilshad's phone call about reaching there safely n will return next day till evening.
Their dinner arrived n they talked while eating.
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At the other corner of the restaurant, someone looking at the duo angrily...
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To be continued...
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