Thread II, Asya FF: the runaway bride, Epilogue,(LAST) 15-11-15 - Page 25

Epilogue

Finally a family

-I HATE YOUUU... I just hate you Asad... I can't anymore... I CAN'T, she yelled out of her lung, crying her pain out. He preferred not to reply and clenched his jaw frustrated.

It has been like this since they left their house, her labour started and with each passing painful contraction, she cursed him and shouted on him. He didn't reply at her, he preferred to stay calm and stoic, she never liked to feel physical pain, she was just a baby when it comes to small cut, then what to expect from delivery, for sure, it was the last day of her life. He removed this ugly and mean though about her, he heard a lot about delivery and knew that it was painful, but does he really need to be bashed? He sighed. She was behind, breathing in and out and growling in pain while he was driving as fast as possible to reach the hospital. Unlucky, and he was, because he was all alone, her labour started in the middle of the evening his mother was out and will be back only tomorrow and his sister and his laws were on their way. He sighed again when he heard her cry, he was helpless and wished he could help her sharing with her pain, but he can't. He only stared at her in mirror, looking at her hardened and sweating face.

-baby try to breath, try to breath we are close. He tried to reassure her.

-Asad, I can't, ughhh, it's, she strangled her moan and suddenly, she relaxed, the contraction stopped. It stopped finally, she could breath again. He sliped his hand behind catching hers.

-We are close, she just nodded at him tiredly.

After driving like never before, crossing many red light, he finally arrived and the nurses took her in the wheel chair.

After the examination, the doctor said the unexpected for them.

-you still have time Mrs Khan, the cervix is not dilated enough, we have to wait

-but doctor, I lost the water and the contraction are here, Zoya whined

-it started but it's too soon, I will keep you here for sure, you don't have to return home. When the time between each contractions will be less than 2 minute, we will getting close, but for the moment, it's just the starting, both of you will have to wait. Try to relax.

-how long? Asked Asad

-I don't know it depends of the baby. He threw his gloves and left them together.

-relax, relax, my foot, only men can say that, she was pissed off. How long we will have to wait, she looked up to the sky. Asad sat next to her, and sighed. He can't do anything only to be by her side. He was helpless and useless. He posed his head next to her face while the rest of his body was on the chair, holding each other hands.

-why don't you sleep a bit, Zoya, he pecked her nose

-I can't Asad, even if I can close my eyes, the contraction wake me up, and I...Arrghh, she tightened her grip around his palm

-contraction? He asked and she nodded clenching her jaw, hold on me, tight, tight baby. After few second, she relaxed breathing again.

-Asad why don't you sleep a bit or take something to eat?

-No, I am fine, and I can't let you alone, I will wait for someone to be with you first. I can't let you all alone, baby. She smiled tenderly at him.

They came at 3 am and now, it was already 13 hours that she was in hospital, nothing has change during all this time, her cervix has opened slowly since the last examination. The family came at 8 am to see her and Asad took this time to go back home to get fresh and to bring babies clothes. Zoya was hungry but was not allowed to eat anything, her delivery can started at any moment, she started to find the time really long and was getting bored. Her only distraction was to walk in the corridor to accelerate the labor.

In the evening

Asad has returned four hours ago, but nothing has change. Zoya was relieved to have him by her side. The rest of the family left for the moment leaving them alone. He tried to distract her but she was looking pale and lost in her though. The time was running really slowly teasing both of them.

-Your son is really taking all his time, Zoya said annoyed

-excuse me, it's only my son? May I remind you who took his time to fall in love?

-I didn't take my time, I wasn't too long

-MONTHS, Zoya , it takes you month and if I didn't push, I would have wait for more

-really? I was in love with you before you started making me jealous, Asad, you thought it was because of you, but no, it was because of ME. I was already in love when you started to do a move. You didn't show or say anything, thanks to me that I took a step toward you.

-you can pretend what you want, I did a lot to make you realise that you love me

-whate...Arrrghh, her body curved with so much pain. This one was stronger and deep, she couldn't feel her legs with the intensity of the pain. She couldn't recover from this one when the other came few seconds after this, the time between each contraction was only one minute. Asad, ASAD CALL THEM, I CAN FEEL HIM DOWN, she yelled at him. But before, he could react, the nurses barged.

It was already 7pm, when everything accelerated to her, she didn't get the time to register how everything change around her, the room was full with nurse and only Asad was allowed to stay by her side.

-Mrs Khan, it's time to welcome your son, so when you will feel contraction, I want you to block your respiration and to push with all your strength, ok? She nodded. Ok let's start.

She looked at Asad, holding on his hand, they are going to do this together. Like he sense her, he whispered

-I am here for you, you can do it

-Mrs Khan, now, the doctor gave the start.

She took a deep breath and she pushed.

It has been already 15 minutes that she started to push and the kid was not fully engaged. Push after push, he gained inch by inch, his head was closed, but she needed to push more. Zoya started to get tired and her position wasn't comfortable at all. All were telling her to push, the nurses, the doctor and Asad but she can't anymore, it was paining, it was long and it started affecting her moral.

-I am tired Asad, I am tired, she sobbed sadly, turning her face in his arms, she was exhausted and drenched with all this effort which seemed never ending but only emptied her from her energy. She felt powerless and low.

-Baby, you have to do it, we wait for so long, you wait for so long, he was closed and he needs you, I needs you in this, please Zoya, you are close to have him, don't stop now, don't, he squeezed her hand in his, kissing her wet forehead. She looked at him with her teary eyes, searching for something to continue, and he was his pride and love for her. She nodded and closed her eyes. She took a deep breath that seemed to last forever, and pushed with everything she had in her gut, she recalled all those moment of wait, of pain, of hurtfull words, all those moment when she thought she lost him, all those moment of love and laugh that they shared, all those dreams that they talked about for their child. Her face reddened and her features tensed to their limits.

-he is close, one more, the doctor said

In the last drop of energy, she let out a scream of despair, pushing herself over her own limits, curving her front and her thigh to the pain.

-stop, STOP, he's here, he's here, it was her delivery, her head fell loudly on the pillow, her chest moving up and down after this marathon breathing all that she can to catch her lost breath. The doctor held him by his neck and took him out to place him on the white sheet. The nurse wiped the dirt from him, cleaning his face. She rubbed his back frantically helping him to breathe.

Zoya was still dizzy but still aware about her child, she didn't hear him crying yet, and Asad, in the other hand, was shaking from head to toe, following at their gesture the moment they took him.

-Asad, I didn't hear him crying, she gulped tiredly, but when she thought she had nothing inside of her, another wave of strength came suddenly, she wanted to see him and to hear that he was fine, she didn't work hard for nothing, she wanted him safe. And one of the beautiful sound came all of sudden in the middle of the chaos, his first call to this world. Both released the breath and the tears that they hold for so long, one of the nurse posed him on her chest and both stared at him like he was the most beautiful thing that the earth has care.

-you did it, sweetheart, you did it, he stroked her head crying like he never did. She shook her head and her eyes stucked with her child, she waited for so long to hold him, finally it came and worth all the pain and all the wait of the world to have him. Asad never experimented such a feeling in his whole life, it was more than love, it was a part of him materialize in front his eyes, a part of their love is breathing in her arms. He couldn't put a word and couldn't describe the happiness in his heart, he was a father and no word exist to portray all the happiness and the anxiety that he was feeling in this moment. All he could do was to cry like a baby.

Asad came out with his red and puffy eyes but with full sparkles in them. All the family rushed to him waiting for the news.

-Asad, Zeenat was the first to ask him, she didn't know when she started to cry.

-They are fine, they are fine, he broke down hiding his face in his hand, all of them screamed in happiness and hugged him. He was overwhelming.

-I am an oncle, Ayaan shouted happily

-I am also a aunt, replied Humeira

-we are grand-parent, retorted the elder. All of their bickering tire from Asad's mouth a laugh, he knew that his son will be spoil by everyone. He was finally here and she was fine.

Zoya was transferted to room to take rest while the child was passing the normal check-up. For the moment, she was all alone, she was so tired that the break was welcomed for her. All the family went to see him first, he was in the nursery and they only could see him throught the mirror. Asad recognized his child instantly. They took picture and fought already about him. After one hour, they congratuled Zoya who smiled timidely at them, even if she was over the moon, the day was really so long for her nerves and body. They didn't stay long with her and let the both parent enjoying to be together.

-how you're feeling?

-I am dead, Asad, I have no more energy, she laughed lazily, laying on the bed. He stroked her hair affectionally, his emotion tied his troath, he didn't know what to say. He wanted to tell how much he was proud of her and how much he respected all her effort, she gave her soul in this room and he was witness of this miracle. Zoya could see in his eyes all the love that he had for her, she felt connected to him like never before. They shared a silent conversation with their eyes. One of the nurse came with the baby child and Asad helped Zoya to sit up.

-Mrs Khan, you have to give him the welcome breast-feed. She helped her and showed her how to do. She wrapped her arms delicately around him and was amazed by him, she put her nipple in his mouth and he did the rest instinctively.

-welcome Zain, welcome to the family, we wait for so long for you to come, my baby boy, it was her first words to him.

Asad stepped away looking at this beautiful moment between a mother and her child and he felt to be apart. Zoya looked up, searching for him and she extanded her hand to him.

-Asad, come. He sighed happily and sat beside them, he caressed his small head brushing in the same time, her breast skin. They exchanged a knowing look and kissed chastely each other, and they turned their attention to this small figure that was sucking hungrely his mother breast.

The days and the month flew quickly and Zain has grown up quickly, too quickly for them. It was their paradise, Zain was a quiet and adorable child; he has his father's eyes and his mother's dimple and mouth. He was always laughing and giggling to everything and anything. His favorite sound was the sound of the keys, he was going crazy with this sound. Asad got back to work reluctantly only 10 days after his birth but he always managed to get back soon to spend time with them. Like any normal day, he came back and found his two reasons to live playing with each other. Zain was laying on the bed, moving his arms frantically to his mother's voice and Zoya giggled at him, kissing his belly lovingly.

-hi both of you, he pecked her lips and took him in his arms, kissing his cheeks, I miss you champ.

-he miss you too

-Do you think he can feel this? Asad asked expecting

-of course, he knows you, Asad, she caressed both of their hairs. Asad smiled cheekly feeling happy that his son can feel his absence. Can you give me the love of my life, it's time for him to take his bath.

-I am not the love of your life, Zoya? He teased

-I am sorry to say, but you can compete this perfection, she posed her son, undressing him, did you see those small feet? She kissed them and Zain frowned showing his dimples, did you see those cute hands? And those cheeks? Asad, it's impossible, she took him in her arms and went to the bathroom.

After his bath, he was enveloped in his towel and Asad stopped her.

-Let me dress him and you can relaxe, I am here now.

-Ok, I will take a shower, Zain wetted my dress, she looked at herself.

-take all your time

-thanks babe. She let them between them.

After a long and relaxing bath, she came out, and was surprised to find the room quiet. Both of them fell asleep, Asad's arm around Zain and Zain facing his father. She stood there looking at them, this scene left her in awe as they are really similar in their way to sleep, like father like son. Everyone could bet that Zain was the perfect copy of his father, she couldn't hold but to take many picture of them together. It was the perfect moment to remember. She took the blanket and covered Asad, and she laid down, Zain between them. She didn't want to close her eyes and stared for what looked like eternity to both of the love of her life, her husband and her son. She sent a prayer to the sky thanking him for his blessings and his gift, all her tears and pain at this moment were like it never happen, and oblivion was the best thing to happen when everything was sorted out. A lone tear escaped from her eyes, she couldn't describe all the feeling that she had, it took her higher and higher in happiness and she will never get enough of it. Her eyes fell tiredly holding this scene under her eyelids.

Two years later.

Zain was already walking and chatting like his mom, he didn't take a lot of time to walk either to talk, mama was the first word that he prounouced, actually for Zoya it sounded like mama but for Asad it sounded only a continuous Ma, he didn't stop at mama, but continued, he wasn't convinced. He felt jealous to this proximity between them but couldn't help but to feel overwhelming seeing her glowing face after he said it.

It was a normal day, in Khan's villa, Zoya was enjoying her time free at home and Asad was with Zain trying to make him sleep. In the weekend, it was Asad's turn to take care of him and he insisted to be with him, it was his moment to share with his son about life, even if he was too young to understand. Zoya loved to see them talking to each other, Zain with his non-stop talk which sometimes didn't make sense to Asad, and her most favorite moment was Asad's face each time he tried to understand what Zain wanted to say. It was worth to watch, she always hide to watch them from far, giggling silently.

-he finally slept, Asad sat next to her, posing careslessly his arm on her folding legs.

-did he take a long time?

-No, he is adorable, however he tried to explain me something about bird and crocodile, but I understand nothing, his eyes grew up widely recalling his son's talk. Zoya chuckled and took his face to kiss his lips.

-what was that for? He asked pleased

-because you are cute when you make this face, I just want to eat you, she pulled his cheek, he shook his head at her and he let his head, on the edge of the sofa, with closed eyes.

-Asad? She slided her hands in his soft hair and he moaned in response, I was thinking, Zain is old now, so I was wondering if we can have another one? His eyes opened brusquely looking at her.

-you want another one?

-Of course, I want more than just one, she let out a surprise laugh, why are you looking so surprise?

-because in this two years, you never talk about the idea to have another one, so I though you didn't want to try again, he said sadly

-You really think that I didn't want another kid? She felt hurt suddenly

-Zoya, we waited for so long, so I thought you didn't want to go throught another try again and again, it was emotionally hard for both of us.

-I know, I m sorry, I make through a lot of thing, it was a mess those months, she was feeling guilty now.

-No, baby, I didn't say that to make feeling guilty, I was ok to have only Zain, if it's what you want but of course having other children, will be wonderful. Actually, it's the best thing.

-then why you didn't ask me about? I thought you didn't want either

-of course, I want a lot from you, I want this house to be full of small of you everywhere,but... Of course not 11, because, I am still caring about having a complete night to sleep, but having one or two more, why not? Why are you crying now? He wiped her fresh tears kissing her repeadly on her lips. Zoya, I am sorry I should have talk about before, but I didn't get the right time to talk about. And I didn't want to force you in case, you didn't want.

-I am not crying about that, it's just that you are wonderful with me, she pouted and he rolled his eyes.

-come here baby, we will make a lot of babies, he laughed

-Asad, we will not need, she said in his arms

-Do you already change your mind? He asked quizzically, she looked up and smacked him on his shoulders, ouch!!! Then what? She took his hand and put it on her belly.

-we don't need because it's already here, she smiled widely

-Really? He was shocked and she nodded vigouresly, you are pregnant, he posed both of his hands this time, when?

-For almost one month and Nisha has called me right now to confirm

-it's a beautiful new Zoya, I am so happy, but you didn't get any morning sickness this time?

-not at all, the symptom are totally different and you know what does it mean?

-No, let's caprice, he joked

-Asad, she whined

-No, I don't know,

-different symptom, different sex, maybe this time, it will be a girl

-I wish it was true, a baby girl, that would be perfect

-In Sha Allah

-In Sha Allah

8 months later

Her instinct was right, it wasn't a boy this time, but a girl, actually two, she gave twins. Asad was double happy to have them, Sanam and Seher, his angels, but intead of Zain they were not calm and quiet at all. They didn't get a complete night only after 8 months, when one is awake the other will be for sure followed, and sometimes Zain too. For both Zoya and Asad, it was hard to manage between the three, a lot sleepless night and crazy days came to them to juggled between them, it was challenging and for the moment they came, Asad and Zoya became only parent and spent less time as couple. They were only living for their children and they didn't complain, they loved it and enjoyed being able to take care of them, even if it was really challenging. The only moment when the kids were asleep, they used to sleep, to take a complete rest. Their making love became less or quick, they also manage time for this, even if it'snot satisfying them, they found new way to be with each other during their heavy agenda between work, home and children.

3 years later

Having 3 children was a sport by itself, it took her all her time and she even decided to stop working for the moment, she needs first them to go to school before returning back to work. Zain was 6 now and at school, but his sister were only 3 and asked a lot of attention. Instead of Zain, both of the baby girls were naughty and loved to play a lot, now that they were aware of their similiraty, they loved to play prank to their mother, but Zoya wasn't fool, she was the only one who can recognize them, instead of Asad who was fooled from time to time. The hard moment, was the evening, especially to make them in bed, it was hard and Zoya always tried to distract them to force them to sleep. Their children taught her a lot of thing, she was more patient, more strict and directive, to manage her army, she was forced to gain authority that she lacked, but Asad, in this, he had it already, the children were scared from him once he showed them his dark look.

When the twins came at home, they asked a lot of attention from the parents, and Zain felt to be excluded from this circle, he was not anyore the baby of the family. To exist, he became noisy and naughty, his behavior changed a lot and he was usual scolded, but both of the parent understood it was his way to show himself to them. It was at this moment, when Zoya decided to stop working, all of her children needed her love and protection, Asad was also presented and he did as the best he can for all of them, he brings money, he gives love and he gives his moment for them to alleviate her.

In a normal day in Khan's villa, it was dinner time for the children and Zoya feed them, waiting for Asad to come home.

-Zain stop playing with your food, and please help Seher with her spoon

-No, last time, she bit me, he whined looking scared at his sister

-Zain, please, she won't bit you, hai na Seher? Zoya pouted at her but Seher only smiled at her mother with a full mouth and waving at her. She just shook her head at her daughter's antics.

-Salam alekoum, Asad greeted them all

-Hi abbuuu, all of them shouted in unison, he kissed each of them, finishing with his wife, caressing her face.

-Are you ok? He asked worried and she just nodded amused at him, he always asked her this question each time he returned home. According to him, she was looking pale and lost a lot of weight but for her, she gained weight. After two pregnancy, her body has changed and she tried to stay fit, but too much in Asad's state. Let me do it, he took the spoon from her hand to feed Sanam, she didn't resist and went to the kitchen preparing something for him. So babies, tell me about your day?

They all responded in the same time putting the room in huge and noisy chaos, Asad didn't know where to put his attention, he was pulling from here and there, Sanam who was on his feet, pulled his collar, while Seher called him loudly and Zain came to his side, trying to climb on his lap. Zoya looking from far at her husband being assault by his own children couldn't hold her laugh. Asad looked deseperatly at her but she didn't move, giving him a mock laugh. He begged her with his puppy eyes, she couldn't resist to his eyes and went to help him.

-Kids, return to your place now, she ordered them and they obeyed at her, Asad was impressed and proud of her. And you, hubby, she held his tie, go and change.

-are you ordering me, Mrs Khan?

-yes, Mister Khan, because you are a baby also, she winked at him. Asad smirked and wanted to show her that he was not her kid. He pulled her to him and held her in his arms.

-put me down, Asad, it's not funny, she hushed angrily at him, moving her feet frantically but he didn't move by her threat, while it was amused him.

-mum-my is a baby, mum-my is baby, shouted the kids in unison and clapping in joy, enjoying to see their mother been cared by their father like he used to do with them. Asad looked at his kids happily and exaggerated his gesture by moving her from side to side, and throwing her in the air, and with every move, he increased his kid's voice and their laugh. Zoya totally embarrassed to be carried by her husband in front of her children, this kind of gesture was only allowed in private but not in public. She warned him and asked him to put her down but he was deaf, and was only focused on his kids and their calls to continue. She couldn't hold anymore and grabbed his collar, and shouted loudly

-I SAID PUT ME DOWN, NOW, her eyes dark with fury, she glared at him like she had never did before. Asad and the kids were so shocked that they stayed mute instantly. He put her down slowly and she jerked away from him, red crimson with shame. She didn't look at him and put her attention on the kids.

-the fun is over, please finish your dinner.

-Zoya it was just for fun, he said behind her back, she turned and came closer

-it is fun when everyone is enjoying, but I wasn't, she hushed aggressively

-I did nothing wrong Zoya, he smiled nervously, he didn't understand her reaction, he was just happy to see his family and he wanted to tease her.

-not in front of the kids, Asad, her anger didn't decrease yet, her blood was boiling and her cheeks turned red.

Asad preferred to go away, he didn't want to make a drama in front of them, it was a deal between them, never fight in front of their kids, if there is problem, they will solve it in their room behind a closed door. He left her and did as she asked.

After some hours, Zoya calmed down but Asad didn't speak to her, since she did her crisis. He put Zain on his bed, while she was engrossed with the twins. Normaly, he would have come but he let her this time. She sighed sadly, she reacted violently and realized it now. He was just teasing her, her tiredness can be an explanation for her violent reaction, but still, it wasn't need. She had to apologize and to make it right. He was laying on the bed already, with his back facing her. She posed on the bed, taking a deep breath, she closed her eyes, trying to find words, but quickly the sleep took her and she didn't say anything. Asad felt her by his side and expected for her to talk, but she didn't say anything, he felt hurt. He waited for minutes when he heard her soft snort, she was already sleeping. He looked at her and let out a sigh. He pushed some lock from her forehead and knew that she was tired, he knew it. His little family emptiened her energy, before the kids, they used to talk about their days, but nowadays, they both posed their heads on the pillow and instantly slept without difficulty. He kissed her lips soflty and pulled her to him. He closed his eyes promising to ease her days.

The next morning

She jumped from her sleep in panick, she didn't talk to him and it was already the morning. She hissed, he was not by her side, he must have left for the work already. She let her back falling loudly on the bed, she was in terrible mess this time, how come she slept so quickly. She will have to wait for him to come back at home to have a discussion with him.

In the afternoon

Zoya was watching TV, taking this nap moment of the twins, to take time for her, but she couldn't enjoy as her thought went to Asad and his cold silence. He didn't text her and she didn't dare send him too. She sighed a hundred time today thinking about him. Like the sky heard her prayers, he crossed the front door. She was surprised to see him so soon.

-Asad, she said expected but he didn't say anything and went to the room directly following by her. It was the best time for her to apologize.

-I am sorry Asad, for yesterday, I shouldn't have yell at you, you were right, you didn't do anything wrong, but I...I was so embarrassed in front the kid, that's it, I didn't mean to hurt you and you know how much I love to be in your arms, please listen to me, Asad, she grabbed his hand to stop him.

-Zoya, there is nothing wrong to have some tender gesture in front of them, we are only show them how much we loved each other

-I know but they are too young to understand and too young to see this, I feel it awkward for me, in front of them or anyone else, this is just for us, between us and in our room, she was closer to him, her hands on his chest.

-maybe, he pushed her away from him

-Asad, I am sorry, you are right, I am really exhausted those days, I don't have a full night sleep, and it irk me a bit I guess. I reacted too quickly without thinking, so please, I am sorry, and if you want I don't mind to carry me in front of them, she gave him a biggest smile and spread her arms inviting him. He stared at her and couldn't ignore the black bag under her eyes and her pale face, she was indeed tired and taking care of 3 children, was not an easy task, but however, he didn't like seeing her angry at him for nothing.

-Zoya, I think a lot and I decide that you need to take break,

-a break?

-yes, you know a distance from what makes you exhausted, you should go far from this house for some days. You need to think about what happened yesterday and why you are so impulsive.

-It was just a fatigue and I guess taking care about 3 children, it's normal, but I didn't complain, Asad, I don't want to go anywhere and I don't need a break. You already took your decision but what about what I want? And what I need it? It was just a common argument, do you really think it deserves such a drastic decision?

-yes, I think it's the time before it went too far, this distance will be benefit for both of us, and I want you to go today.

-I don't want to go, not today, not tomorrow and never, what about the kids?

-They will stay here

-Asad you will not separate me from my kids, I am their mother, you can't do this

-of course, I will and you will go. I don't ask you your opinion

-Asad, I am not going anyway, this is my house, this is my family and you are my husband. I said sorry for yesterday and I regretted it, but I didn't expected from you to throw me away from here, we face a lot together then how come, now, I have to get separated from my kids, this is cruel.

-you need it Zoya, he took her by her arms, you-need-it, you hear me, you said you are exhausted, you said you don't sleep enough, and since they come, you are ignoring yourself and me, so I can't continue like this and I can't accept this thing anymore, that's why it's time for you to go AWAY.

-I will not go, she pushed him away hardly, YOU HEAR ME, you will not separate me from my children, Asad, you can't do this, you can't do this to me, I love you. I will make an effort and I will take care of you, I promise but don't do this to me, don't. She cried and her tears flew on her cheeks. I am going to die if you take me away from here.

-I don't have choice, it's better for us, you are going away...With me on holidays

-What?

-We are going on holidays, you and I, no kids, no work, no family, just you and me

-you mean you are not throwing me out

-technically I am throwing you out , but with me

-Ohhh, you scared me, you idiot, I hate you, she pushed him angrily, and hit him with all her force and energy that her anger gave her, he scared the hell of her, she thought he wanted the divorce and he couldn't live with her anymore. The more she recalled their exchange, the more she realized he played with her making her believe this scenario, how cruel he was with her. She punched him until he was now against the wall, protecting himself from her and laughing at her.

-Zoya, Zoya, I was kidding,Zoy...ouch...Zoya...stop it...He let her vent all her frustration on him, it didn't hurt much, he could feel how tired she was no matter her anger and the force that she put in her fist. After few seconds of revenge, she fell on his arms drenched from all her energy. He smiled and held her tight.

-I hate you,she pouted

-I love you too, he tightened his hold and kissed her loudly on her forehead.

-Asad, I don't know if I will be able to leave them, what if they need me? What if Ammi can't manage them? What if they don't want to sleep at night? What if they cried all the night? The more she thought about going away the more, she found it impossible for her to take a break. Asad, I can't, I can't, she panicked and her eyes brimmed with tears, she felt her inside twisted in pain thinking of being away from their children. As a mother, it was unbearable for her.

-Zoya, calm down, we are only going for 3 days, and it's not far from here, if they need us, we will come back soon that's it and we are going to call them, he tried to reassure her but she shook her head in denial, what if I asked them about going to their grand-mother and see their reaction? Would it help you?

-I don't know, she sobbed

-come with me, he took her by her hands and she followed him without resistance.

When both came out, Dilshad and Zeenat were already there playing with the kids, Zoya wiped her tears and displayed a smile.

-Hi there, Asad greeted them both and Zoya followed his path. The kids were hapilly playing with their grand-mother, knowing that they are going to be spoil by them. Kids what do you think if you spent sometimes with daddi? Ammi and Abbu will have to go somewhere but we will be back soon.

The kids nodded innocently, without realizing what he was meaning and were just happy to be with their family and other relatives. Dilshad and Zeenat prepared a bag with their clothes and Zoya kissed them goodbye, trying hardly to keep her tears. Asad and Zoya watched them going away waving at them and Zoya finally could let her tears down.

-my kids don't love me, she sniffed

-come on Zoya, see how much you are sensitive, you know that you need this break and I bet you saying no

-yes of course I need it, but I don't want to be a bad mother

-it doesn't make you a bad mother if you take time for you, since they come, we both didn't take time for us as a couple and we forget about our need, our children don't need lifeless and tired parent, they need us, let's say that we are going to fill some energy and get back to them before they notice, ok? He said cutely and she nodded with the same expression, perfect, then, he took her in his arms and she yelp.

-Asad, what are you doing?

-who is my baby? Who is my baby? He sang rocking her in his arms and she turned red hiding her face between her palms.

-you are a crazy man, you know this, you-are-totally-crazy, she laughed shyly

-no, I am not, we are alone and in our room, so I can take care of you, this was your conditions.

-put me down, Asad, she ordered but fell miserably to sound strict, instead she was smiling and enjoying being cared by him like he used to do before.

-ok, but I have one condition, from now we are not going to talk about work, either about kids and once you will put your sexy feet on the floor, I want you to get prepared and you have only 10 minutes to get ready. She nodded like a small child

-hey wait, she stopped before he let her go, you are the best husband ever, she pecked his lips and ran before he could answer. He giggled at her candid nature and shook his head happily.

On the road

-Asad, you didn't tell where we are going?

-Somewhere

-I know but where? he was so secret about the destination that she started to get curious.

-Somewhere beyond the sea, he started to sing and she rolled her eyes, somewhere just waiting for me, my lovers stands on mmfff, she closed his mouth with her hands shaking him annoyed from his silence.

-oh you want to play, he teased when she took away her hand, you will see, he started tickling her hard while his eyes were fixed on the road. Zoya pushed herself away from his grip until her back was stucked on the door, no matter the distance that she put between them, his arms was long enough to reach her. They started to fight shouting in joy and teasing each other, he didn't stop despite the fact that he was driving., and dangerously the car direction moved with them too.

-Asad, stop, stop, you are hurting stop you are driving.

Asad finally retreated back his hand, it wasn't safe to play and to drive even if the road was empty. They both laughed sharing a knowing and accomplice look.

-Asad Ahmed Khan, you didn't play fair with me, she pointed at him

-you didn't stay quiet either, why don't you sleep a bit, I will wake you up once we arrived

-you already fed up of my questions? She teased

-I am just suggesting this, he mocked her and she smacked him hard

-you will pay for this once we are going to arrive

-I am not scared at all, Mister Khan, I have my own way to torture you, she winked

-winked Mrs Khan, I can't wait to see this

-really? You think I can't? He shruggered his shoulders not impressed, ok, I will give an amuse-bouche, she came to his ears, licking it teasingly, and then her lips fell on his neck, where she nibbled his soft spot. He growled and his hands tightened on the wheel, he enjoyed her torture and fought to keep his eyes opened. She slidded her hands along his chest going down dangerously.

-Zoya, stop it, I will for sure make an accident. She stepped back looking satisfy at him, she wiped her lower lips with her thumb, exaggerating her gesture to increase the heat in him.

-Devil, he let out a glutural sound of frustration, and she laughed deviously.

After some minute of driving, as expected, Zoya slept in the car, curled in awkward position, her knees against her chest and her head balancing with the move of the car. He glanced at her from time to time, caressing her figure with his eyes and hands, he always loved staring at her sleeping, he loved watching the soft smile that she can have in her sleep, she was looking so adorable and angelic in her sleep. His twins had her face when they sleep too. He could stare at her for eternity and he will not get bored.

After 3 hours of driving, they came to a halt, but Zoya didn't feel it, she was in a deep sleep that it seemed she lacked for years. He didn't have the heart to wake her up but he had too.

-Zoya, he shook her

-Sanam, seher, she mumbled and he smiled

-Zoya, wake up we arrived, but she just shove his hand away, and turned to the opposite side. He didn't have another option than to carry her inside. He wished she could see his surprise, but he will have to wait for her. He turned to her side and carry her in the small guest house that he bought for them. He placed her on the bed and she groaned satisfy once her body touched the softness of the clean sheet. He covered her and closed the curtains to let her finish her sleep.

In the evening

-ouch, she yelled in pain

Asad starlted with this sudden sound and switched the light, the sudden light burnt his sleepy eyes.

-Zoya, what are you doing in the middle of the night?

-Asad, I heard Sanam crying, but where are we? I don't recognize this place. She said confused looking all around. Asad understood that she was still groggy and as reflex, she woke up in the middle of the night, her brain didn't register yet that she wasn't at home. He stood up and held her.

-Zoya, we are not at home, you remember? He saw her eyes trying to remember and when her eyes grew up, he understood that she finally realized where she was

-Asad, I am sorry, I forgot that we are out, I am sorry, but I don't know this place, Asad, she looked everywhere, her eyes searched for something familiar.

-It's ok, baby, let's go for sleep ok, she nodded and he covered her with a blanket and lay beside her. It didn't take a long time before she dozed off again, mumbling in her sleep the name of her child. He held her tight and he surrendered also the long sleep.

In the morning

Asad spread his hand to his side, with his eyes still closed, but he found the bed empty and cold, he stood on his elbow and rubbed his eyes.

-Zoya, he called her, but there is no response, he sat on the bed, scratching his hair lazily. ZOYAAA, still no answer. Suddenly, he felt worried, she didn't know this place, maybe she went to visit it. He took his robe and went downstair looking for her. After roaming in this big house, opening door after door, he found her standing in the balcony, only with her night dress.

-Zoya, he called her, and she turned back, smiling at him. Her eyes were in a thin line but she looked more rested and her skin less pale.

-Hi baby, she pressed his lips staying longer on them.

-What are you doing up so early? He wrapped her waist bringing close to him.

-So early? I am used too with the kids, and I guess I slept 24h. This place was so quiet and so calm, that I slept like I've never did, Asad, it was so relaxing, thank you so much for taking me here, she rubbed softly his arms.

-You're most welcome

-what is this place? I permit myself to visit it and I really love it.

-This is for us, I bought it, and as you say, I chose it because it's quiet and we have no neighbours, it will be our place just the two of us when we will need to be out. The kids are too young for the moment to bring them, but once they will grow up enough, we can spend summer holidays all together, what do you think?

-I think it's a brilliant idea and I literally fell in love with this place.

-should I be jealous that you fell in love with someone else? He held possessively and faked to be upset.

-Asad Ahmed Khan, I am sorry to say but you can't compete with this place, look how is beautiful, she teased him.

-Indeed, it's a beautiful place, but I have the most beautiful woman in my arms, so I don't need anything else.

Both stayed quiet for sometimes, in each other arms, enjoying the birdsong and the soft breeze of the morning. It was a perfect place to resource from the city and its stress, both needed this moment in their life.

-Asad what's your program for today?

-Well, he posed his back on the edge of the balcony pretending to be in a deep though, triggering Zoya's smile, she knew his antics now, let me say, that we have a lot of thing to do, she hummed amused, first, rest, second, rest and third, rest, we have only 3 days, we don't need to cook, the frigde is full, we don't need to clean, we don't need to work, we don't need to run after any meeting, we only need to breath and to relax. She clasped her arms around his neck, smiling naughtily at him.

-Well, it's indeed a huge program and I don't know if I will be able to do everything, but I try my best, Mister Khan, I think you will have to help me.

-I am here just for you

-by the way, Mister Khan, can I give one suggestion for your program, it sounds pretty interesting but I need to add a really small thing.

-I don't think I forget, my program was perfect like it is. But anyway, say it

-I want to add a game

-a game? She nodded, and what is your game Mrs Khan?

-Can I show you? He shook his head in affirmation and she smirked at him. She placed an open mouth on his neck sucking him and teasing his skin with her teeth. He made a troathy sound pressing firmly her back with his fingers. This game asked two players, she whispered in his ears, he growled in her neck, the players should be in love, it's better, she bit his jaw, it will ask a skin contact, I hope you don't mind, he shook his head in no and she let out a soft sound of satisfaction. There will be two rounds, first, I will show you the rules and you will have to do the same, she looked down at his eyes closed, he was definitely enjoying her torture. She captured his lips and kissed him hungrily, this place and the fact that both were alone, triggered her need to have him, to touch him and to make love to her husband. Since the kids has come, she was too exhausted in the night and when they did it, it has to be quick in the case that the kids were awake and needed them. They had three days and she will catch the time.

-I want you so bad, Asad, I miss you my love and I miss your touch, she whimpered into his ears, triggered his desire even more, like he was needed this to want her. She tore his robe, slidding it over his shoulder, revealing his imposing muscles. She slidded her nails in his skin or her teeth to taste him, her tongue was no less on his burning flesh. She was driving him crazy, he missed making love to her peacefully, only the two of them without having the kids next. He missed hearing her voice calling him with pleasure. He missed to have her like before without limit. He stroked her back leaning his long and strong fingers under her top and her brat, his face buried between her bossoms. Asad, take me inside, she ordered.

He lifted her up and she wrapped her legs around him and he posed her on the bed, he posed on his four, looking at her like the first time they made it.

-You are even more beautiful than before, Zoya, he gulped her neck wildly forcing her to call him in pleasure, but suddenly he stopped. Zoya, did you take you contraceptive?

-Asad, don't break the mood now, please, he raised his eyebrows showing her that he will not continue before her answer, she blew out annoyed, don't worry, I am not in my crazy day, we are safe for those 3 days.

-Perfect then, he let out a happy grin and went back to work.

He made love to her, like he never did. He took his time, he knew that he was not going to be interrupted by his children's cry or call, they didn't need to do it quickly, they were all alone, and just the two of them where they can fill the room with their moans and sound of dancing flesh against each other, without any shame.

9 month later

-but you said that we are safe, he grouched at his wife in the back side, breathing repeadly to resist to the painfull contraction.

-Asad, I didn't know that I was so fertile, from now, I will take them, I promise

-it's too late, we are at number 5, he riposted again

-was it my fault? How dare you? I hate you, she blew, I hate YOU, she blew longer, I HATE YOU, she puffed, you will never touch me again, YOU HEAR ME, NEVER. He huffed letting his shoulders falling desperately. He never thought he will have a big family, they didn't even have a large space time between each of them. They waited for so long to have one and God blessed with so many in a short time. They didn't get the time to enjoy fully before having the next one. One boy for the first, a twin girl for the second and now a twin, boy and girl. If someone had told him that he was going to have a big family, he would have laughed hard, but today, he was laughing, but not only with happiness.

This time, the deliverance was quicker than the previous one, the girl came first and then the baby boy, and even if they experimented this sensation before, it's always the same joy and relief that they felt having them in their arms. Once, the parents saw their miracle, all the fatigue and stress flew away like an old memories. Asad and Zoya welcome this time Adam and Aaliyah.

Few years later

It was autumn, leaves falling one after the other gave the time of the season. The large panel of tree leaves color brightened parks walkways on this shinning day. Years had passed in their lives, like the season that are been replaced the one and other. Life went too far and to quick for them, they grown up, they loved, they lived, they gave brith to a big family, 5 children and their children gave also to their own family. They were happily grand-parents and all of their children found their half-part, easily. No one of them were granted with runway bride or groom, which was always Asad's fears, but he never shared with her, she would have been hurt and would have not talk to him for days. Even after 35 years old marriage, she can be short tempered, but he liked that about her. They had grown up, and white hair and wrinkle covered their face, but he didn't mind, he was still looking at her like the day he saw her and fell in love with her for the first time. Their children left the house and they were alone again, at the age of 65 today. Since their retirement, they liked to walk together on the park and sat on the bench for hours, him reading his journal and her, knit stuff for her grand children. They didn't need to talk, being by each other side was enough for them. And today was a normal day...Almost.

Their tranquility was disturbed by the noise of running foot steps, a young man, wearing sliver sherwani, was running like his life was depend of. He hide behind them, breathing loudly and looking below their shoulders.

Asad and Zoya looked at each other and then at him.

-please, don't say that you have seen me, the young man begged him

-what happened to you? Asad asked him curiosly

-I ran from my wedding, he replied casually and Asad rolled his eyes, not again, he thought, he will give him a lecture because it was not tolerate for him.

-WHAT? You ran from your wedding, this is totally irresponsible, did you think about your family? Your bride? Her reputation?

-I know uncle, I am sorry, but I write for her a letter. I can't marry her, I would have destroy her life. I preferred her to be sad for sometimes than being miserable with me for her entire life, I can't take her in hostage, she has the right to love and to find love.

-this is to-tally irresponsible, instead of running away, you should have stay back and explain to everyone, at least, you have to protect her, Asad was a man of principe, when you are engaged, you stayed no matter what it cost you.

-Uncle, I know, but it's too late now, and I ...I can't do this, I felt ashame of myself.

-Asad, it's ok, Zoya stopped him from his lecture, and he sat annoyed crossing his arms on his chest. Listen, you did as you felt son, but one day, you will have to face it, the young man nodded and felt relieved that she didn't react as Asad. Just go now and don't worry we will not tell them anything, hai na Asad? He just groaned frustrated in response. She smiled and looked at the young man, it means he will not talk. He smiled at her. She kissed his forehead and gave him blessing.

-thank you so much, and he ran away from them.

-Zoya, how could you accept this kind of behavior? He ran from his marriage, Asad retorted

-Asad, baby, he didn't run away from his marriage, he just run to his destiny, so let him find his way.

-what about his family and her family, and her, poor girl.

-Asad, what broked her today, will teach her tomorrow. We are all learning and she will.

-If I didn't find you that day, you would have never be with me, he said grumpily, she encircled his neck and forced him to look at her.

-wrong, baby, this is where you are wrong. My life has been written by your side, no matter which road, I would have taken, I would have finished with you. If I didn't run that day, I wouldn't have seen the respectful man that you are, you placed yourself between my family and me, I wouldn't have learn to fall in love with you everyday, I wouldn't have marry you and make a wonderful family. It was supposed to be just you and me, in this place, in this time and in this season. So if I have to run again that day, I would have done the same hundred time, just to be able to live those days where I learnt to fall in love with the amazing man that you are Asad. He looked at her touched by her words and gave her lovely smile, showing her his dimples. She kissed him on his cheek softly. By the way, I didn't run that far, she teased him.

-you know what, he wrapped her in his arms, if I had to run behind you the entire life, I would have run miles to bring you back, you are and will be my one and only runaway bride, the love of my entire life and my best gift from Allah to my life. I love Zoya Asad Ahmed Khan.

-I love you my love and I love to hear my name by your side, it has always been the best part of me. They looked at each other and sealed their lips in a kiss of pure love and devotion.

And they lived bickering and happily ever after...