AsYa FF - The Intern: Ch 11 & 12 Pg 91 - Page 40

The next two days passed by with ease, the conference was a huge success, with the international media covering it, Asad and his team was definitely in the lime light. Zoya had managed to make a number of contacts to help aide her project. Whilst there she had managed to pull together a report on her findings, as she put together the last bit of her research together she emailed it to Zack copying Annie and Asad into the email.

Zoya was just about to put her laptop away when she heard a knock at the door 'Safa, hi...when did you come?' she asked surprised to see her. Safa looked Zoya up and down, not quite believing she was the same girl who walked into their office not so long ago 'I came this morning, Asad...I mean Mr Khan needed my assistance so...here I am' she said smiling a little too much 'wow...that's so great, come in' 'no, I need to get back to my own room...Annie and Zack asked me to call you, the whole team is congregating downstairs' 'ok, thanks' Zoya went to pick up her bag and phone just as she turned around she bumped into Safa who was standing right behind her 'I need to use the ladies, you mind if I use yours?' 'sure...no problem, I will see you downstairs'.

As soon as Zoya walked out Safa put her bag down and started going through her laptop. Until Zoya turned up Safa was number one, she was the queen bee, she didn't know Zoya well but hated her enough to want to jeopardize her career, she couldn't understand why the Khan's were so besotted with her, Zoya was just a dumb little girl, whereas Safa was a young beautiful sophisticated woman, who had the brains, the looks and the class, or so she thought.

Safa managed to pull up the report that Zoya had just completed, downloading it onto her pen drive, Safa deleted the report from her laptop.

Downstairs Asad was having a conversation with everyone, he was happy that the conference had gone well. I am having to stay back for a few days, seeing it is the weekend, you guys are more than welcome to stay on an extra two days, those who want to go back may do so on their scheduled flight for tonight'

Annie looked at Zoya 'would you like to stay with us?' Zoya was about to say yes when Safa interjected 'wouldn't it be better if some of us went back, I mean there is so much to do following the conference...you know with report writing and all' Zoya gave her a smile 'actually I think Safa is right, I can go back...' Asad looked up at Safa and then at Zoya, the same as Annie 'it's not something that can't wait Safa...I think Zoya should stay...what do you think Bha...I mean Mr Khan' Annie said looking directly at Asad 'I think you should stay Zoya' he said giving her a faint smile.

After Asad had finished addressing his staff they dispersed 'what do you have planned for the next two days?' Zoya asked Annie 'a lot of sight-seeing, shopping and having fun' 'wow...all that in two days...well don't go crazy' she said half turning around. Annie pulled at her arm 'where do you think you are going?' 'To my room' 'I don't think so...you are coming with us?' Zoya looked at her wide eyed 'I am...I mean don't you want to be with Zack on your own...I mean two's company and three's a crowd' 'Yes...but then if you don't come Bhaijaan won't come either' 'why do you need me to come for him?' Zoya asked not understanding.

Annie was just about to tell her when Safa butted in 'I will come with you guys, all this fun sounds like it's too much to handle for our poor Zoya...its ok Zoya, you chill...rest your feet, I will go'

Zoya felt a little awkward as she didn't understand the undercurrent in Safa's tone of voice, nor the odd way in which she was looking at her. Annie who was always the calm and collected one started to get annoyed with her constant interference.

'Annie, I will see you guys later' Zoya said and then walked off 'funny girl...thinks just by changing her outfit she can fit in with us' Safa said before she walked off leaving Annie a lot more irritated.

Asad stepped out in his denim jeans and grey top, looking all the bit casual and all the sexier. As everyone stood up to go Asad stopped 'where is Zoya?' he asked looking around for her 'she didn't want to come...she obviously feels we are not worthy of her company' Asad narrowed his eyes at Safa 'excuse me' he said in a serious tone of voice 'oh...I mean, she said she didn't feel like coming...I guess she is just not up for it' Safa said feeling a little nervous under his intense gaze.

'Annie' Asad called out 'Yes Bhaijaan' 'you guys go ahead, I will join you later' 'sure...is everything ok?' 'Yes...I will call you when I get there'.

Asad looked at Safa and then turned around walking away from her; Safa was inclined to stay back too but then was pulled by another team member in front of Annie and Zack so she had no choice but to follow.

Asad knocked on her door and waited for her to reply. Zoya opened the door to see him standing there in all his handsomeness 'M..Mr Khan...is everything ok?' 'its Asad remember' Zoya smiled 'yes, I remember...are you not late?' 'I could ask you the same question, why are you coming?' 'I...I was, I mean...I am not quite sure' she said looking a little lost 'ok...well you are coming now...so let's go' 'g..go...go where?' 'To wherever I take you...you coming?' Zoya shook her head and then nodded 'was that a yes or a no?' 'A yes...definitely a yes, one second, I will just get my bag'

Asad called Zack to tell him that they were going to take a detour and venture off somewhere else 'once we finished we will meet you at the Red Dragon' p'ok, see you guys later'. As Zack cut the call he looked towards Annie 'who was that?' 'Bhaijaan, he won't be joining us until later, he will meet us at the Red Dragon' 'he got held back?' 'No, actually he is going out with Zoya' Annie started smiling 'Asad Ahmed Khan...going out with a girl...how cool is that' she said doing a happy dance with her eyebrows.