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Hello Friends
I would like to thank you all for your great response to my coffee series...😊
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So I am here again with another Shot "coffee ne bana di Jodi"
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--Deepti--
----THIRD SHOT----
|| COFFEE NE BANA DI JODI ||
Mumbai
Modern's Caf
"Allah Miya!!!! What's wrong with me...how could I forget...urgg!!!?" coming out of the car she exclaimed checking her shoulder bag. Cursing herself she made her way towards the cafe. As her heels crashed against the pebbled path in rhythm the door man's gaze shifted towards her & a warm smile spread on his face. Flowing silky locks waved on her back as she adjusted the bag on her shoulder & smiled her dimpled smile, "Hello Chacha...how are you" "I am fine betaji...hope you are fine, it's almost after a month you are here..." A man asked in concern. "I am fine... was on business trip..." She replied & entered inside as he pushed the glass door open for her.
Surveying the surrounding, her gaze stopped at one of the table, "hey guys...I am back" She screamed in joy & everyone's gaze shifted towards her. "Zoya..." She turned back hearing someone called her, "Oops...sorry uncle" making a puppy face she apologized & a man from counter smiled shaking his head, "You are not going to change" "Not at all uncle...where is Shehnaaz" "She is inside..." "Ohh...ask her to come fast...I missed her a lot" saying she made her way towards her friends.
"Ohh Zoe...finally you are back" Raising up from chair Rehaan hugged her.
"kya bat hai...Looks like New York changed you a lot..." Nikhat teased her
"Really...& why I am not aware..." Imraan asked giving Zoya a confusing look.
"Shut up you guys..." Zoya said as she sat on the chair, "Nikhat there is not at all any changes...I am back as it is..."
"Ohh...you disappointed us, I thought at least New York me toh tera Prince Charming tujhe mil jayega ...now I doubted...is there anyone existed on this earth who could match the definition of your Prince Charming..."
"Yes Nikhat he is existed & I am sure soon I will meet him..." Zoya said dreamily.
"So our Challenge Queen is back finally" as the words reached Zoya's ears she got up, "Ohh Shaaz I missed you a lot...& belated Happy Birthday..."
"Missed you too Zoe...& I accepted your late wishes but where is my belated gift..." Shehnaaz said releasing herself from hug
"Umm...Sorry Shaaz I forgot...I mean gift hai but main ghar par hi bhul aayi...sorry na...please..." Zoya said with a puppy face holding her ears
"I knew it...tu nahi badlegi..." Shaaz said shaking her head
"& I knew it...tu bhi nahi badlegi..." Zoya said hugging her.
"Hey guys ab yeh wapas aa gayi hai toh kyun na kuch tufaani ho jaye...what say Zoe...its long time tujhe kisi ne kuch challenge nahi diya...so are you ready for a new challenge..." Rehaan placed his drink on the table & said excitedly.
"Ha yar...I missed our collage days...after joining business I really got too much busy..." She sighed sadly sitting on the chair, "but I am not changed at all...I am the same Zoya Farooqui...aisa koi kam nahi jo Zoya Farooqui nahi kar sakti...so I am ready..." she added excitedly rubbing both her palms.
"Nah Rehaan...I don't want any tufaani & risky...aaj ise kuch funny karvayenge..." Nikhat suggested
"Yes...not any of your stunts today..." Shehnaaz agreed.
After thinking some time Rehaan pushed his chair a bit forward & said, "Zoe, I want to see how Zoya Farooqui will propose her Prince Charming..."
"What...I don't find any fun Rehaan...think something else..." Nikhat said & sipped her drink
"Oye Niks...listen...the fun part is...she has to propose the first man who will enter from that door..." Rehaan explained leaning back in his chair & all the other three grinned hearing his condition. "So you ready...Ms. Challenge Queen" He asked further & Zoya's gaze turned towards the entrance
"Umm...okay I am ready..." She said as she moved her gaze back to them when her phone beeped
Ha Humie..." As she received the call her expressions changed, "What...but why...tell me...what happened" "Okay fine...I am coming..." she exhaled annoyingly disconnecting the call, "I have to go guys...there is some emergency at home..." she said getting up, "& yeah... your challenge...Friday hum yahi pe mil rahe hai...right...wait till Friday then..." Flashing her dimpled confident smile she walked out.
*********
Bhopal
The sound of silence lingered in all corridors; all vacant cubicles seemed like taking rest after whole busy week. But still in that relaxing Sunday morning conference room of Dilshad Construction looked like odd one out.
Different graphs flashed on the screen followed by some analytical spreadsheet, four persons seated around the table, their gaze glued to the screen as he explained his theory. There was an authority in his each move, his eyes focused. "So I hope your all doubts are clear now Mr. Mehra" he asked as he moved back from the screen. "& all your issues about the value added services..." he asked as he seated back in his chair.
"Yes Mr. Khan...Thank you for this unscheduled meeting...there are no doubts about your service but we just wanted to be clear at some points...that's it Mr. Khan..." Mr. Mehra replied forwarding some documents.
Discussion carried on for next one hour. Finalizing everything Mr. Mehra & his team walked out of the conference room.
"Asad...you are still here..." leaning forward from chair he looked towards his cabin door
"Yes Abbu...why..."
"Asad...if you forgot, let me remind you it's Sunday...& at this time..." Rashid checked his watch & added, "You are supposed to be at airport..."
"I know Abbu...but Mehra's project is important than Singhania's offer..." Asad said as he again leaned back in his chair while Rashid came inside & sat on the chair in front of him.
"The project head is here to look after each matter regarding Mehra's Project...why you canceled your Mumbai trip..."
"Uff this Mumbai trip..." he mumbled massaging his temple, "I know why you all are taking so much interest in my Mumbai trip..." He said straightening himself, closing the lid of the laptop he glanced at Rashid who looked at him raising his brows questioningly.
"Don't look at me like that Abbu...let me remind you, I am going to Mumbai just for the Joint venture with singhania's & nothing else..." He said annoyingly getting up from his seat & collected his stuff while Rashid shook his head.
"Ohh...I know that...just try to explain that to your Ammi..." Rashid said & followed him out.
*********
Mumbai, Farooqui house
"Allah Miya !!!!What's wrong with you...anyone bother to explain me..." Zoya was annoyed, she got a call from her younger sister Humeira that there is an emergency at home, but here her parents Anwar & Zeenat were testing her patience not explaining anything to her & Humeira is nowhere at sight. "Let me call Humie..."
"No need to call Aapi...I am here..." Humeira announced entering & Zoya threw her mobile aside getting up from the sofa, "What the hell Humie, why you ruined my Sunday..."
"Ammi, Abbu..." Ignoring Zoya's question Humeira turned towards her parents "Let her know..."
"We were waiting for you Humie..." Zeenat said while Anwar turned to Zoya, "Zoya...first you sit here beta...main batata hu kya bat hai..." wandering her gaze over three of them, confused with their strange behavior Zoya sat beside him.
"Wo...Zoya...wo Dilshad Aapa ne call kiya tha..."
"Phoopi ne call kiya tha...kaisi hai wo...last time wo sab aye the toh kitna enjoy kiya tha hum sabne...ohh wow wo ane wali hai..." Zoya asked excitedly
"Nahi...wo nahi aa rahi hai...unka bada beta Asad...he is coming to Mumbai... yad hai, last time he couldn't manage to come... he is coming tomorrow..." Zeenat said & zoya looked at her suspiciously, "Do you remember...bachpan me do-teen bar mile the tum...you were very fond of each other..." Zeenat added further
"Whatever it is...but why we are playing this childhood game now..." Zoya asked annoyingly
Getting up Humeira sat beside Zoya, "Are Aapi...we are not playing any game, he is coming for his business actually, but what is the problem in meeting him once..."
"And what are your intentions behind this meeting..."
"See Zoya...we are not forcing you for anything...but we are your parents & we want to see you settled down...it's time for you to get married...so I suggest you to meet Asad once...he is a nice guy...ek bar milne me kya harz hai..." Anwar explained
"Why you don't understand Abbu...main aise hi kisi se bhi nikaah nahi karungi...aur yeh Asad, jitna bhi uske bare me suna hai...I am sure he is a boring workaholic person...jiske pas family get-together ke liye bhi time nahi hai...definitely not my type Abbu..."
"Are Zoya...ek bar mil toh lo..." Zeenat insisted when a landline rang.
"kaun tha Zeenat" Anwar asked as Zeenat sat beside him disconnecting the call
"Wo Dilshad Aapa thi...Asad is not coming tomorrow...he postponed his trip as there was some emergency at office..."
"See...what I told you...how can you rely on person like him...who knows, kal Nikaah ke din keh de...I have some important meeting so postpone the Nikaah..." Zoya huffed getting up from the sofa
"Zoya..."
"No Ammi please...I am not interested in meeting him..." saying she walked towards her room
"Don't worry Ammi...main bat karti hu..." Humeira followed her reassuring her parents
*********
Khan Villa, Bhopal
"Asad...what type of behavior is this...ek phone bhi nahi kar sakte...maine Zeenat ko bata diya tha ke tumhari aaj ki flight hai..." As Asad entered from the door Dilshad demanded an explanation.
"Ammi...I am tired, can we talk about it later..." Asad slumped on the sofa massaging his temple when Najma came with the glass of water
"Asad...I want to talk now...& don't give me the stupid reasons..." Dilshad wasn't ready to drop the topic.
"Okay fine Ammi..." he placed the glass on the table, "Let me clear you one thing, I am going to Mumbai for my work & not to meet her, & most important I don't want to meet her..."
"Asad ek bar milne me kya harz hai beta..." Rashid joined them
"Haan Bhaijaan...ek bar mi lijiye na...I like her so much & I am sure aap ek bar milenge toh aapko bhi pasand aa jayegi wo..." Najma tried to convince him
"Uff...why don't you understand..."
"You don't understand Asad...as per your wish I didn't force you till you settled in business but now it's time for you to get married...ab nahi toh kab Nikaah karoge..."
"Ammi I am not saying no for Nikaah...but she is just not I want as my life partner...aap logo se jitna jana hai...I am sure she is not my type...I want someone matured enough...who could handle all her responsibilities ..." Asad loosened his tie getting up from the sofa
"Ohh Bhijaan...she is so sweet & jovial...we had really enjoyed our time with her in Mumbai...ek bar mil toh lo aap..." Ayaan said joining them.
"Jovial...seriously Ayaan..."
"Yes Bhaijaan she is just like me...full of life..." Ayaan said ruffling his curly hairs & pulling up his collar.
"See Ammi...She is like him..." he said as he pulled Ayaan, "& I can't tolerate another immature child in this house..." He added straightening Ayaan's shirt
"Asad...how could you judge her...ek bar bhi mile nahi ho tum use..."
"Aur milna bhi nahi hai Ammi" Asad said as he walked towards his room
"Allah...kaise samjhau main ise..."
"Don't worry Ammi... main bat karta hu Bhaijaan se..." Ayaan said moving towards Asad's room & sighing Dilshad reached to her mobile.
*********
Simultaneously Mumbai & Bhopal
"Aapi, yeh kya bat hui, just try to understand..." Humeira said entering Zoya's room
"Ayaan please I don't want to understand anything..." Asad said as Ayaan sat beside him on his bed.
"Ohh Aapi, listen...we just want you to meet him once...we are not forcing you for the Nikaah...ek bar mil lene ke bad, you decide na..." Humeira said pulling the book from Zoya's hand & she sighed
"Ayaan...I have already decided, then what is the point in meeting her..." Asad said pulling back his laptop from Ayaan's hold
"Bhaijaan...how could you take a decision...you didn't even meet her once..."
"Humie...you know there is no need of meeting...the way you all just talk about him all the time, I already know him well now..." Zoya said & open her book.
"Bhaijaan please...okay...forgot this all...just think about her as Anwar Mamu's daughter...us nate toh ek bar mil hi sakte hain na aap..." Ayaan wasn't ready to drop the topic & so was Humeira
"Humie please...I know you love Ayaan & you don't have to wait for me to get married... please don't force me...It's my life & I will decide..." Zoya said getting frustrated but stopped as she realized what she said.
"Bhaijaan...how could you think like that...yes I love Humeira...but I am not that selfish Bhaijaan...okay fine, I will not force you for anything...it's your life after all..." Ayaan said getting up from the bed. Asad massaged his temple, placing his laptop aside & pulled Ayaan back.
"Okay...I am sorry...I didn't mean it that way..." Zoya apologized
"Ab to bat karo, maine sorry bola na...& I will meet her..." Asad said trying to mollify Ayaan
"Bas hua drama Humie...I said I will meet him..."
Ayaan & Humeira beamed as they finally succeeded in making Asad & Zoya ready for meeting each other.
*********
Next Morning Khan Villa
"Asad...sab packing ho gayi..." Dilsahd asked forwarding a cup of coffee to him as he sat for the breakfast.
"Jee Ammi..." He said not diverting his gaze from the new paper.
"Asad...I know you have set in your mind that she is not right as your life partner, but trust me, she is a nice girl beta...do-teen bar miloge toh tum jan jaoge use..."
Asad placed the newspaper aside as he heard what his Ammi has planned, "Ammi main mere kam ke liye ja raha hu, na ke uske sath time spend karne...I will meet her only after completing my work there...don't expect much..."
"But Asad..."
"It's okay Dilshad, don't force him, milne ke liye toh ha ki hain na usne..." Rashid said as Dilshad sat on the chair beside him.
"Are Ammi...ek bar milne toh do...phir dekhna Mona ka jadu toh chalna hi hai..." Ayaan sat beside Asad grinning while Asad glanced annoyingly at him.
"What rubbish..." he mumbled getting up from his chair
"Bhaijaan ek sher arz hai," Ayaan said pulling Asad's hand & make him sit back on his chair, "Mana aapki duniya hai ishq se haseen...ek bar milke dekho, ud jayegi aapke aankhon se neend..." Ayaan said dramatically & Asad massaged his temple.
"I don't have time for this stupidity..." he said getting up from his chair, "Ek bar milke yeh kissa khatam ho jaye bas...I am fed up with this all..." mumbling he entered in his room slamming the door behind.
*********
Farooqui House
"Zoya, now you are ready to meet him, toh ek bar yeh photo dekh lo..." Zeenat forwarded her mobile to Zoya.
"Ammi...ab milungi tab dekhungi hi na..." Zoya said as she poured juice for herself.
"Haan Ammi...It is better to let a surprise remain a surprise..." Humeira said looking up from her plate & Zoya shook her head.
"I don't believe, this much excitement as if koi bollywood star hai..." Zoya mumbled getting up from the chair, "Abbu, I hope aap office ane wale hai...yah phir airport jane ka plan hai..." she asked sarcastically collecting her stuff while Anwar & Humie giggled.
"Abbu ka toh plan nahi hai...but now you reminded it, toh I think we should go, what say Abbu..." Humeira teased
"I don't want to be late for the meeting...bye..." she said grabbing her laptop bag & walked out.
"Aapi...would you like to join us..." Anwar & Humeira hi-fived while glaring at them once Zoya walked out.
"Ek bar toh milna hi padega...I just want to close this topic..." Zoya mumbled & slammed the door getting inside the car.
*********
It had been three days Asad was in Mumbai. He preferred to stay with his friend Shaad, who was his best friend & now his helping hand for the new project in Mumbai. Meeting with Singhania's went well & they insisted to finalize all documentation regarding the New Joint Venture as soon as possible. Asad hadn't expected that the things would go so smoothly with Singhania's. Earlier he had planned to return back to Bhopal within four days before New Year but now looking at the situation he discussed the details with Rashid & decided to extend his stay for another week. In these three days he managed to avoid his visit at Farooqui's.
It was Friday evening, wrapping up for the day Asad made his way towards the Modern's Cafe. The caf was at the exact opposite side of Singhnia's office premises, & it had become his routine from last three days to visit the caf after end of the hectic day. Entering inside he ordered his black coffee & then dialed Shaad's number, "Hello Asad, I will just call back in a minute" before he said anything Shaad disconnected the call. Looking at the phone weirdly "What is wrong with him" he mumbled & placed the phone on the table. As he was going to take a sip of his drink, again his phone beeped, "Hello Shaad, I can't hear you...hello..." getting up from his seat he pushed back a chair. He was about to place the cup back on the table when someone knocked him from behind & all the coffee spilled on the table. In an instant he turned back ready to yelled at the person, "What the..." his words cut short as his sudden turn made that person stumbled back, the empty tray land on the floor with thud followed by a scream, "Aahhh...Allah Miya...!!!" Moving forward he wounded his arm around the petite figure, pulling toward him, and preventing the fall. "Aahhh..." a scream muffled against his chest as one hand grabbed the fabric of his shirt tightly & the other went around his neck. He stayed still for a moment till his mind processed the happening. Moving himself back a little he looked at the girl in his arms, dressed in a red apron over her knee length white frock...her hand still clutching the fabric of his shirt... rise & fall of her chest as she took a labored breath...silky black tresses playing on her face...partially displaying her creased eyelids... staring at her feared state for a moment he again moved forward & before he realized, his hand travelled on her face in its own accord to remove the tresses, clearing the view for him. As his fingers touched her skin faintly, she tightened her hold on his shirt & her fingers moved on his neck... in reflect his other hand on her waist pulled her more to him. "Umm..." her lips trembled as her soft figure crushed to the hard wall of his chest. He observed the movement of her eyeballs before she opened her eyes slowly...time stood still as he gazed in to her almond shaped brown orbs...everything around seemed faded to them as they stood staring at each other... Beeped sound of his phone broke their trance & she struggled into his hold, "Umm...wo...I...I m sorry...main wo..." he released his hold on her waist & moved back still staring at her cute bothered expressions, "It's okay..." he blinked his eyes assuring her.
"No...no...it's not okay...Allah Miya...your coffee...I am so sorry..." she noticed the drink spilled all over the table. "What's wrong with me, he will definitely kill me today..."she mumbled while cleaning the table. "It's really okay; don't panic please..." he said moving towards her as she cursed herself. "Please don't complain about this to manager, I'll be back in a minute..." saying she grabbed the empty tray from the floor & rushed away while Asad stood there looking at her back confusingly.
"Here...your coffee..." She came back with a cup of coffee & he stared at her as she smiled. "I am sorry for the trouble..." his gaze travelled with her move as she placed the cup on the table. "It's okay...but umm...this coffee..." "No...you will have to pay for one coffee only...it's my fault so I will manage..." She cut his words. "Listen...it's not about that...but I..." "Please...I will feel guilty otherwise..." she said again cutting his words. "See...I..." he again tried to say something but she interrupted, "Please agar manager ko pata chala toh he will fire me for sure..." She said with a puppy face & before he said anything a voice came from behind, "What's going on here..." A middle aged man came towards them "Umm...wo...nothing...it's just ..." she stammered looking at the man. "You again created a new drama...right?" A man asked in a raised voice. "No...wo... I was..." "Shut up...ek din aisa nahi guzarta ki tumse kuch galati na hui ho...it's enough now..." he yelled at her & she looked down. "Actually sir..." Asad intervened & they both looked towards him, "unki koi galati nahi hai, a cup slipped from my hand & all coffee spilled over the table, so I ordered another drink, that's it...there is not her fault at all..." he said & gazed at her. "You sure sir" "Yeah...sure...it's nothing..." Asad said shaking his head while glancing at her once a man walked away. "Thank you...& I am really sorry..." she said earnestly but her smile replaced with a sudden nervousness as he stared at her. "Umm...wo coffee...thandi ho jayegi..." she said after a moment, "Ohh...yeah..." he looked away embarrassed & turning sat back on his chair. Looking at the cup on the table for a moment he glanced back at her once before sipping his coffee trying not to show the distaste while a dent deepened on her cheeks & turning she walked away.
Four pair of eyes stared at her from the door of changing room as she removed the apron, "Whooo hooo..." cheering she threw the apron towards them. "See...I told you Zoya Farooqui kuch bhi kar sakti hai..."
"That is not fair Zoe..." Shehnaaz stood in front of her
"What..."
"Why did you involve uncle...?" Imraan inquired
"Ohh hello... there weren't any conditions you put before set the challenge, so all is fair... Accept my victory guys..." She said straightening her dress & giving them her winning smile.
*********
Half an hour before
It was Friday & as per decided five of them met in the cafe. They discussed about the Rehaan-Shehnaaz's engagement & the arrangements of the New Year party after the engagement ceremony.
"Now only thing remained is shopping...& please I don't want any excuses...Zoe I am reminding you again..." Shehnaaz said shaking Zoya who was busy with her mobile.
"Don't worry Shaaz...ho jayega sab..." Rehaan assured Shehnaaz who was worried.
"Uncle is so worried you know...wo akele sab handle nahi kar payenge...full day he is busy here in cafe & then all arrangements..."
"I know Shaaz...& we all are here with uncle...don't panic please..." Rehaan tried to assure Shehnaaz while Zoya smiled.
"You two are so cute...made for each other" she said placing her mobile aside & turned to
Shaaz, "& you please relax...why fear when Zoya Farooqui is here...you know I am there with you always..." She said assuring Shaaz.
"Madam...I think, ab tumhe bhi seriously sochna chahiye...enough of your wait for that not existing prince..." Nikhat said & Shaaz also supported her, "Haan Zoe...enough now"
"When you are going to meet him by the way..." Imraan inquired
"I don't know...kab us Mr. Workaholic ko kam se fursat milegi...& waise bhi mujhe bhi koi shauk nahi hai...I just want to close that topic soon..."
"You are crazy Zoe..."Shehnaaz shook her head
"I know...Chalo ab niklati hu main...Humie is waiting..." she said getting up when Rehaan stopped her.
"Hey, aise kaise jaogi...challenge bhul gayi..." he pulled her down.
"Uff...no, I remember..." she said looking towards the entrance.
"What do you mean?"
"Listen...look at that table near window..."As Shehnaaz said their gaze turned towards the table
"OMG...!!! Who is he...Hot & Handsome..."Nikhat exclaimed & shehnaaz giggled looking at
Imraan.
"I don't know actually, teen din se dekh rahi hu...I think he is new here" Shaaz explained
& Zoya looked at her suspiciously.
"Oye...what did you say...YOU...keep a watch on him...I mean I understand...he is Hottie...but
you...seriously I don't believe..." Nikhat looked at Shehnaaz shockingly.
"Stop it Niks...all over excited girls like you were just drooling over him from last three days
you know..."
"But what do you want me to do" Zoya interrupted their talk.
"It's so simple Zoe...listen" Shehnaaz started excitedly leaning towards zoya, " from last three days...wo black coffee pi raha hai...& you know wo waitress hain na Tannu...she is one crazy girl...she asked him to try our special coffee but he declined...saying he always preferred black coffee only..." Shaaz narrated & leaned back smiling mischievously at Zoya, "So...I thought...today...kyun na tum use tumhari favorite special sweet, milky coffee pilao..."
"What" Zoya exclaimed
"Kyun...nahi kar sakti..." Shaaz asked raising her brows.
"haan haan bolo...nahi kar sakti" Rehaan teased her more & thinking for a moment Zoya raised
from her seat,
"Aisa kuch bhi nahi jo Zoya Farooqui nahi kar sakti...you wait & watch guys..." saying she walked away confidently.
*********
"Waise Zoe...what a fall-catch moment...wow... you seemed totally lost in his arms...aur hogi kyun nahi, he is damn hot..." Nikhat said dreamily while Zoya smacked on her arm & walked ahead
"That wasn't planned, samjhi...wo toh he suddenly turned &..." she stopped as her eyes captured him, walking towards the door. His gaze was travelling on the surrounding as if he was looking for someone, suddenly he turned back & their eyes met...she felt her heart suddenly hammered. "Ahem..." Shaaz nudged her from behind & she looked down awkwardly. She could feel his gaze on her...not understanding her own reaction she again looked up meeting his gaze...he smiled & turning walked out of the cafe. "Ohh hoo...what is this Zoe..." Nikhat teased.
"Stop it Niks..." she moved away trying to avoid the teasing from her friends. "Zoe, look at me..." Shaaz said turning her to face them, "Why you are looking nervous..."
"It's nothing Shaaz...wo I just thought he caught me...I mean wo sab drama..." She said &
again turned, "I have to go guys..." Saying she walked out. "Allah Miya...what's wrong with me" she breathed deeply sitting inside the car, "Why this strange nervousness I am feeling..."
she asked herself before igniting the engine.
*********
Lying on her bed Zoya tried to sleep but the moment she closed her eyelids her mind started to visualize his face...his chocolaty orbs staring back at her... she couldn't pushed back those sensations when his hand tightened on her waist... feathery touch of his fingers on her face...his heavenly scent still lingered in her senses... tossing & turning on the bed she finally got up & walking towards the window stood looking out... "What is happening with me..." she mumbled hugging herself. After a moment picking up the book from the side table she again settled on the bed trying to divert her mind but her mind was not ready to erase those moments... finally she gave up & placed the book aside, "uff...I need some sleep Mr. Black Coffee..." she breathed grabbing her pillow & closed her eyes only to drowning herself in those moments again...
Asad was busy studying the details of the project with Shaad, his eyes focused on his laptop screen but his mind was not ready to concentrate on anything.
He smiled as he imagined her face on the screen. He was shocked with his own behavior. He
couldn't stop himself thinking about her. Countless time, after returning from the cafe his mind envisioned those moments.
He could feel her in his arms...touch of her fingers...her trembling lips & squeezed eyelids when his fingers touched her face ...her smile...his own restlessness to see her once before leaving the cafe...strange eagerness to meet her again... Smiling he shook his head, "How a stranger could affect me that much in such a short time..."
"Who is she" Shaad asked as he noticed Asad lost in his own world & then a smile on his face.
"Coffee Girl" before he realized the words came out from his mouth & he looked at Shaad who was grinning.
"Ohh...finally a girl in Asad Ahmad Khan's life...she must be different..."
"Yes...she is...I mean...no...nothing like that" he cursed himself mentally for slip of tongue.
Hehehe... Shaad laughed looking at his state & closing the laptop Asad sighed, "Stop it Shaad, tum jaisa soch rahe ho waisa kuch bhi nahi hai" saying he stood up from the sofa & walked
towards his room.
"You are allowed to ignore me Asad...but don't ignore her..." Shaad shouted giggling as he slammed the door shut.
*********
Next day was Sunday & Shaad insisted Asad to join him for shopping as there was his cousin's engagement on coming Friday. Reluctantly Asad agreed to accompany him. They were at Central Mall, Shaad was busy checking some suits when Asad's phone beeped & excusing he came out of the shop.
"I know Ammi, I will meet her once I get free, may be on next Sunday...no...I will be back by Monday..." he sighed disconnecting the call & turned when his eyes caught something ,
walking towards the shop he admired the floral pearl drop earrings, "Najma would like it..." he mumbled & moved inside the shop. As he grabbed the handle of the glass door, he felt a
little push as someone grabbed his hand on the handle, "What the..." he couldn't complete the sentence as he seized feeling the touch on his hand & then a voice reached his ears, "I am sorry..." A small smile made a way on his face as he shifted his gaze towards the source of voice.
Zoya rushed towards the jewelry shop, she had promised Shehnaaz to meet for a shopping & she was late as usual. Without noticing she grabbed the handle to push the door open, "I
am sorry..." She said realizing her hold was not on handle but on someone's hand. "Aap..." her eyes widened as she looked up.
"Umm...aap...yaha..." she didn't understand how to react, her heart raced as he stared at her.
someone pushed the door from inside & her eyes traveled to her hand still holding his hand, "so...sorry..." she pulled her hand back & cursed herself, "Allah Miya...yeh kya ho jata hai mujhe, why I am feeling this nervousness..."
"Shopping with my friend..." he answered signaling towards the shop behind, "so is it an off today..." he asked & she looked at him confused.
"Wo...your duty at caf..." he again asked looking at her confused state.
"Ohh...caf...wo meri evening duty hai..." she mentally slapped herself as she blurted without
thinking. Looking at her phone as it vibrated she sighed, "Shaaz I am here only...ohh...wait then I am coming..." disconnecting the call she looked towards him, "Wo...my friend is waiting...bye..."
"Okay...See you at cafe then..." he said & she squeezed her eyes shut turning, "Allah...I am such a stupid..."
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Zoya paced the length of her room, "You are so stupid Zoya...kya jarurat thi jhoot bolne ki...thik hai bol bhi diya but now why I am feeling guilty...Why he is affecting me Allah Miya...this strange pull I felt towards him...mujhe kya ho jata hai jab wo mere samne ate
hai...unki wo ek pakad, jaise mujhe jakhad liya ho...kyu main nahi bhul pa rahi...kya hain un aankon me jo mujhe khinch raha hai...Kaisa Ehsaas hai yeh..." She slumped on the bed & sighed deeply, "Uff...kya karu..." She rubbed her face with her palms & getting up fetched
a dress from the wardrobe before walking inside the bathroom.
As the clock struck five in the evening Asad finally gave up. He was not at office as it was Sunday, but the urge to visit the cafe...he couldn't resist... Shaad looked at him as he stood up placing the laptop aside. "Shaad I will be back in some time" he said collecting the car keys & his wallet.
"So you finally decided..." Shaad asked & he looked towards him questioningly, "To visit the cafe..." he raised his brow as he added, "for coffee or for Coffee girl..."
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Entering inside the caf Zoya's eyes travelled around, not finding him she moved to the changing room. As she came out wearing Red apron she spotted him, "Hi..." she said walking towards his table.
"Hi..." he smiled
"um...Coffee ?" she asked
"yeah...umm...black coffee..."
"I know..." she said & bit her tongue as he looked at her, "I mean...yes...Black coffee..." adding quickly she turned & walked away.
"When your duty will over" he asked as she placed the cup on the table.
She cursed herself umpteenth time that day, "At nine" before he asked anything further she heard Shaaz called her, "Zoe...what are you doing" turning she looked at Shaaz who was looking at her with wide eyes.
"Zoe...what is this...I can't believe...you are continuing this drama..." Shaaz inquired as Zoya untied her apron.
"Look Shaaz...I know it's weird & I am equally shocked with my own behavior...its strange Shaaz..." sitting down on one of the chair Zoya took the cup Shaaz forwarded to her
"No...it's not weird...but you can say...a case of Love at first sight..." A cup halted near Zoya's lips as she heard what Shehnaaz said, she always wished to fall in love...wished to feel that Ehsaas of being in love with someone... but still she never thought that one day she would fall for complete stranger...In moment...A stranger would change her whole life...she never thought...
"But the only concern is..." Shehnaaz said & Zoya looked at her placing the cup back on the
table, "What if he is married or may be someone is there already in his life...we don't know anything about him & I don't want you to face such a situation..."
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Next two days Zoya struggled to keep her mind away from his thoughts. At evening she kept herself busy in work but her mind traveled to there...at caf only... how much she wanted to be there but Shehnaaz's words held her back.
Leaning back in her chair she closed her eyes only to giving her heart the pleasure of feeling his presence...his hold...that seized her... just thinking about those moments made her heart dashed to all forbidden routes..."No...I have to stay away...he is a stranger...Shaaz is right I don't know anything about him..." Opening her laptop she tried to push those thoughts away but failed to hoeld her heart back, "Allah...Kya karu is dil ka...it's getting difficult...please help me Allah
Miya..."
Asad was feeling restless as she didn't appear in last two days. He waited a long that evening, only in hope to see her once but she didn't come. One moment he decided to ask someone but then dropped that idea, "I am thinking stupidly, it's weird...this much eagerness for a stranger...I didn't know anything about her..."
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"Uncle where is Shaaz..." Zoya asked as she entered the cafe next evening.
"She is with Rehaan...don't you know..."
"Ohh yes...I forgot...okay I am waiting here then..."
"Nothing is right..."She mumbled as she settled on the chair. She returned home early as there was nothing much in the office that kept her busy for the whole evening. Already she was furious with herself as she couldn't stop thinking about him...a stranger... & the topic of Asad fueled her more. "He likes Black Coffee..." Humeira said & that made her more furious as her thoughts again went to her Mr. Black Coffee's direction & she stomped out to meet Shehnaaz. "Why I have to know what he likes & what not...Arrogant man...he didn't even care about his promises...why Ammi Abbu didn't understand ..." She carried on her tirade & didn't notice someone staring at her... "Tannu...ek coffee please..." She said as a waitress passed by her side.
Asad's face lit up as his eyes captured her while entering inside; he moved towards her direction & smiled as she continued talking with herself, "So...your role is changed today..." She looked up as his voice reached her ears.
"What do you mean?" she was shocked at his question.
He smiled sitting opposite, "I hope you don't mind me sitting here..." he asked ignoring her
question
"Umm...yeah..." she waited for him to continue but he just stared at her, "what did you say..." she asked again
"what...ohh...I mean...aaj aap yaha as a customer...toh role change..." he explained & she sighed
"Ohh...that...it's an off day..." she again cursed herself for continuing the drama, "Um...coffee?"
"Yeah...Black Coffee only..."
"Hell with this black coffee..." she mumbled & he looked at her quizzically, "Umm...nothing..."
"You look disturbed?" he asked but before she replied a waitress come with their coffee. She
stared at him as he sipped his coffee, he raised his brows & she looked away.
"I was just thinking...how could you drink this bitter liquid...I mean seriously you do not
looks like a person who preferred this bitter taste" she said but he didn't replied, just smiling at her he sipped his coffee. "Something is different in her today...nervous girl I met is nowhere..."
he thought as he observed her.
"So...what do you think...what type of person preferred a bitter taste" placing the cup on the
table he asked.
"Total jerk...arrogant type person..." She said in a bit angry tone & he chuckled
"Looks like...you are upset because of a jerk who preferred black coffee"
"Yes...something like that..." "And a stranger who also preferred the same taste..." she thought placing the cup on the table & stared back at him...his eyes...those chocolaty orbs conveyed something strange...her phone beeped breaking her trance, "yeah...I am fine Humie...please don't go there again..." disconnecting the call she ordered another coffee for herself.
"Anything serious..." he asked as she sighed deeply.
"You know this marriage stuff & all...I don't want to meet that guy but no one understand..."
she said & he smiled leaning back, "What..." she exclaimed & his grin widened watching her all fuming, "you don't know how it is when everybody forced you to meet someone, whom you don't want to meet..." she said annoyingly & sipped her coffee
He enjoyed her annoyance, "she is looking cute with that frown on her face" "Well...in that case I can understand...I am sailing in the same boat you know" he said & she looked at him over the
rim of the cup.
"I am also not interested in meeting a girl my parents had suggested"
"So he is not married" thought touched her mind an instant. "Ohh...really & why you are not interested, is there someone else in your life already" she asked what her heart wished to know & bit her lip feeling embarrassed, "I mean...um...sorry..."
He smiled, "It's okay...& no...there is no one..."
She felt a strange relief washed over her entire self, "Then why you don't want to meet that girl"
After a moment of silence he continued, "You know the marriage is a huge responsibility...& jitna main janta hu uske bare me...I don't think she is matured enough...she is childish..."
"Ohh...so you have an image already set in your mind for your life partner then"
"Hmm...not actually...just she has to be matured, jo har responsibility achche se sambhal
paye...jo hamesha mera sath de...in each up & downs...like my Ammi...jisne mere
Abbu ka hamesha sath diya..." he sighed leaning back, "& I guess ke wo ladki...she is not fitted in this frame..."
"Hmm..." Zoya leaned forward to fetch a cup, "Um...I think I need one more cup..." she said looking at her empty cup.
"Yeah...me too..."
"So...Why you don't want to get married" He asked after ordering their coffee
"Umm...it's not like I don't want to get married...Nikaah to mere liye bohat mayne rakhta hai...mere liye wo ek aisa wada hai jo main ta-umar nibhaungi..." She smiled a bit at that
thought, "but main aise hi kisi se nikaah nahi karna chahti...I want to fall in love...wo khubsurat ehsaas...main mehsoos karna chahti hu..." A waitress interrupted her who came with their coffee. Taking a sip of her drink Zoya continued, "You know wo Arrogant workaholic...use to kam se phursat hi nahi milati...he don't have time to meet me once...wo kya koi commitment nibhayega..." Zoya huffed in annoyance & he smiled looking at her expressions. Both sipped their drink in silence when Zoya's phone beeped again, "Hello...I am waiting here Shaaz... (pause) okay then wait I am coming..." "I have to go..." she said disconnecting the call.
"Okay...see you tomorrow then..."
"um...wo I will not be here tomorrow, I guess I will see you on Saturday..." She was feeling guilty as she continued the drama while he just nodded. "I will give a full stop to this drama on Saturday" she thought
Both finished their remaining coffee in comfortable silence...a relief both felt ... stealing glances at each other...as if both were trying to understand the words of silence...& when their eyes met something changed in that moment...twinkle in their eyes...as one could read what other conveyed...not willing to break the bliss they were feeling in those moments of silence, both made their way out.
Turning back he looked at her & she missed her step...holding her arm he steadied her... "Careful..." butterflies took birth in her stomach as his grip tightened on her arm & moving forward a bit he stared into her eyes...his breath fanned on her face...making her shiver... "See you soon" a crimson hue spread on her cheeks... she blinked as
he released his hold & turned...staring at his back she smiled, "Stranger... is he..."
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Next day was Friday, Shaaz-Rehaan's engagement & New Year eve... Zoya was busy with her friends checking all the arrangements for the function. She was enjoying the view...seashore of Marine Drive... from the roof top where they had arranged the New Year's party, "I wish this new year mera intazaar bhi khatam ho jaye..." she thought & smiled as her strangers face played in her mind, "uff...thinking too much Zoya" shaking her head she turned & joined her friends.
For Shaad it was a big task to get Asad ready to join him for his cousin Rehaan's engagement & New Year Party. He sighed in relief as finally Asad agreed to join him after a lot of emotional blackmailing, "You can't hold me there for a long, you get it..." threatening him Asad agreed & went to get ready
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Zoya was standing beside Shehnaaz, dressed in beautiful Royal Blue Anarkali dress with golden dupatta pined up on her left shoulder...dark curls waved back as she laughed leaning back...enlightening the elegant studs that enhancing her beauty... Asad stopped in his track as his eyes caught that mesmerizing sight. His eyes traveled with her each move as she enjoyed in her group, he moved behind one of the pillar as suddenly she turned back as if looking for someone... he smiled as he noticed a confusion on her face... Shaad went towards his cousin as Asad stood at a distance enjoying the view...
"Where you lost" Shaad asked coming towards him after the ring exchange, "What..." he raised his brows following Asad's gaze
"Coffee Girl"
"What...she is here" Shaad exclaimed & then dragged Asad with him, "Come, finally I got the chance to meet your coffee girl"
Zoya was busy with her friends teasing the couple when Nikhat exclaimed, "OMG!!! Zoe..." She looked at Nikhat & then turned following her gaze... her heart skipped a beat t as her eyes captured a sight before her... He was there...Her Stranger... was standing at a mere distance from her, looking all Handsome in his black suit...it was the first time she was observing him not feeling nervousness but a strange bliss spread all over her... his strong built features outlined from his tailor made suit...a small smile lingered on his lips & his orbs...her eyes met with his chocolaty ones..., "Aap..." words managed to come out as she blinked.
"Zoe..." Shaad looked surprisingly to her & back at Asad, "She is your Coffee Girl"
"Ohh no...Shaad... what if he revealed everything..." She mumbled & moved towards him but before she said anything the announcement interrupted her. Everyone moved with their partners as the lights dimmed & the tune filled in the surrounding.
Kuchh Khaas Hai Kuchh Paas Hai, Kuchh Ajanabi Ehsaas Hai
Kuchh Duriyaan Najdikiyaan, Kuchh Hans Padi Tanhaayiyaan
Zoya looked up at him meeting his gaze...drowning herself in those deep chocolaty orbs...her heart raced as he moved towards her...standing few inches away from her, he sang with the music...
Kya Yeh Khumaar Hai, Kya Aitbaar Hai
Shaayad Yeh Pyaar Hai, Pyaar Hai Shaayad
Kya Yeh Bahaar Hai, Kya Intjaar Hai
Shaayad Yeh Pyaar Hai, Pyaar Hai Shaayad
Not able to held his intense gaze she looked away hiding the increasing hue on her cheeks, he moved an inch forward... holding out his palm & she placed her in his...he curled his fingers & she closed her eyes as her breath hitched at his touch...music spread it's magic as both stood feeling those new born sensations...
Kuchh Saanz Hai.., Jaage Se Jo Kal Soye
Alfaaz Hai.., Chup Se Nashe Mein Khoye
Nazar Hi Samjhaaye, Yeh Guftgu Saari..
Koyi Aarju Mein Hai, Angadaayi Pyaari..
Pulling her towards him he wounded his other hand around her waist...enjoying the effect of his touch on her...drowning himself in her fragrance...her other hand pressed on his shoulder as she dared to meet his gaze...
Kya Yeh Khumaar Hai, Kya Aitbaar Hai
Shaayad Yeh Pyaar Hai, Pyaar Hai Shaayad
Na Inkaar Hai, Na Ikraar Hai
Shaayad Yeh Pyaar Hai, Pyaar Hai Shaayad
Her heart hammered in his close proximity...she shivered in his intense gaze...her stomach fluttered as his fingers moved on her waist...& the music continued it's magic...not able to bear the effect she turned releasing herself from his hold...but stopped feeling a sudden pull on her dupatta...moving her gaze back she twisted her dupatta as he moved towards her...he held her wrist & she looked up...he freed the edge of her dupatta stuck in his watch & blinked...smiling she turned but he pulled her towards him again...
Kehna Hi Kya.., Tera Dakhal Na Koyi
Dil Ko Dikha.., Dil Ki Shakal Ka Koyi
Dil Se Bhi Meri, Ik Shart Yeh Aisi..
Laage Jeet Si Mujhako, Yeh Haar Hai Kaisi..
She closed her eyes as her back touched his front...his hands wrapped on her waist...leaning back in to him she let herself melt in his arms...her hands tightened on his as his breath lingered on her neck...turning she wrapped her hands around his neck... everything around faded for them as they swayed with the music...
Kyun Yeh Pukaar Hai, Kyun Bekaraar Hai
Shaayad Yeh Pyaar Hai, Pyaar Hai Shaayad
Jaadu Sawaar Hai, Na Ikhtiyaar Hai
Shaayad Yeh Pyaar Hai, Pyaar Hai Shaayad
Clapping & cheering sound brought them back from their world. To avoid the expected teasing from her friends Zoya moved towards the terrace making an excuse of checking the arrangements on terrace.
As they all gathered on the terrace Zoya's phone beeped, moving aside she received the call from Humeira who was out of Mumbai with her parents. "What...NO..." Zoya exclaimed looking around. "Allah Miya...No...not today..." she cried disconnecting the call & checking the surrounding.
"What happened" Asad asked coming towards her
"Uff...I don't even know, kaisa dikhta hai wo..."she said still looking around, "I don't want to ruin my time..." saying she turned to Asad, "Come" holding his hand she dragged him with her. Coming out she stopped, "You know he is here..." Asad looked at her questioningly
"Wo Arrogant workaholic...just I got a call from my sister, he is also here...& I don't want to meet him...at least not today..." She explained & started to walk still holding his hand, he just followed her & after a fifteen minutes walk through the crowd she finally stopped near the Marine Drive beach, "Hmm...there... not much crowd..." she pointed towards a rock & looked back at him & her eyes widened as he raised his brows teasingly, "Wo...um...I...I am sorry..." She released her hold from his wrist feeling embarrassed, "sorry...you wanna go back" she asked hesitantly not meeting his gaze.
"Do you think I let you drag me here only to go back"
"Sorry...I didn't realize...I..." her words cut as he hold her hand, "Come..." she followed him to the rock.
Both sat there in silence for a long time, just enjoying each other's presence... enjoying the music of waves. "I should have told him" She looked at him & sighed, getting up she stood a bit away from him watching the waves & thinking about his reaction after knowing all the drama. Finally she turned back to him, "I want to tell you something" getting up he walked towards her & waited for her to continue "Um...first promise me you won't get mad"
He stared at her confusingly, "So you want to tell me something, jiske wajah se main upset ho jaunga..."
"Hmm...I think so..." He smiled looking at her nervous state, "Okay...promise...I won't" he said & she sighed.
Fidgeting with her dupatta for a moment she looked up to meet his gaze, "I am not working at cafe...that was all drama..." she said & his brows creased but he waited for her to continue. She narrated the challenge given by her friends & waited for his reaction but he didn't show any reaction. "I am really sorry...I..." getting worried she again apologized but her words cut as he moved towards her, standing an inches away from her he gazed into her worried eyes & holding her both hands in his he moved his gaze above as the dark sky lit up with beautiful fire work.
"Happy New Year" leaning down he breathed against her ear & she shivered closing her eyes.
"You are not..." opening her eyes she asked but cut short by him again, "I keep my promises you know" he said & she smiled her dimpled smile making the dents on his cheeks deepened. "Indeed a beautiful start of the Year..."
Beep of his phone broke their moment, "I think we should go back, Shaad is waiting" he said disconnecting the call & they made their way back. He waved at Shaad who was waiting for him & turned to face her, "Will you meet me on Sunday evening" She didn't reply & he leaned towards her, "There is something I want to tell you" His husky voice sent a tingle through her & grinning at her state he walked away leaving an anxious Zoya behind.
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Sunday Morning
Farooqui house was filled with excitement on Sunday morning as Dilshad informed them about Asad's visit. Zoya rolled her eyes as Zeenat handed her the dress. Humeira & Anwar giggled as she warned Zoya to behave nicely with him.
"I hope he is not going to postpone today's meeting" she said & went to her room mumbling, "Allah Miya please aaj toh yeh kissa khatam ho jaye..." placing the dress aside she wrapped her arms around her, hugging herself...again that fluttery feeling took birth as she memorized the moments she had spent with him...his last words left her restless, "What do you want to tell me Mr. Khan..." she remembered other day at cafe someone called him by his surname, "Uff...what a fool I am...main toh unka nam bhi nahi janti..." A call from Zeenat brought her back & sighing she grabbed the dress, "First let me finish this issue"
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"I can't believe, she make me feel these strange feelings...I never felt before" Asad breathed as his mind kept wondering around her, "I never thought I would fall for someone...but she has something that pulled me towards her" getting up he stood by the window enjoying the morning breeze, "Is it okay to let her know ...how she will react..." he thought getting nervous when his phone beeped & looking at the screen he sighed "Ammi..."
"Let's finish this topic first" disconnecting the call he mumbled & went to get ready for the visit at Farooqui's
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As the bell rang Zeenat hurried towards the door. Asad settled in the living room after a warm welcome by Farooqi's. Anwar kept him busy with some random business talk while his mind was wandering over all the polite ways to reject this proposal. He don't want to give them any hope, but before that he needs to talk with Ms. Zoya Farooqui & she was nowhere in sight. As he placed the cup on the table travelling his gaze around, he spotted someone descending down; "Ohh Aapi is here" he looked at Humeira who jumped from her seat excitedly. "So here is my beautiful Aapi" She said standing beside Zoya & Asad turned to look at her
"Hi..." he said but as his eyes took a look of her he stood up in shock
"Aap..." both said in unison wearing a same shocked expressions on their faces while three pair of eyes looked at them in confusion observing the changing emotions on their faces as Shock turned into joy & then a twinkle of joy replaced with fury
"You are Zoya/Asad..." impact of the reality was too much to handle for both of them, but after a moment as other reality sink in; both gave each other a murderous look,
"Yes I am the same Zoya, you were insulting all the time"
"Ohh...then there is no need of reminding all the objectives you given to me"
"No...of course not, because I was so right, you are so mean Mr. Khan...what did you say, I am childish...not fitted in your so called frame...& how do you know that?, did you meet me once before judging me"
"I was also right Ms. Farooqui, which matured girl would roamed around, making the strangers suffer because of her stupid challenges?, Isn't that a childish act?
"Ohh...then look at you first, you only know the life around the four walls of your office, there is no value of others sentiments for you"
"Other's sentiments...really...you think you care..."
"Of course I care...aap jaise nahi, kitni bar aapne yeh meeting postpone ki..."
"wo bhi aapki wajah se...mujhe aapse milna hi nahi tha"
"Ohh toh mujhe bhi koi shauk nahi tha aapse milne ka"
Both glared at each other but before they continued their fight Humeira jumped between, "Stop both of you"
"Dekho Humie, tum bich me mat bolna...now you can't change my decision...inse Nikaah karna to dur main toh Nikaah aur Mr. Khan yeh do word ek hi sentence me imagine bhi nahi karungi" saying she walked away
"Ohh hello... aap agar duniya ki aakhri ladki bhi ho tab bhi main aapse nikaah nahi karunga" saying he also walked out of Farooqui house while Anwar & Zeenat looked at each other with What-just-happened' look
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Zoya locked herself in her room after the whole drama, while on the other side Asad did the same.
"Allah Miya...kya soch hain inki...main immature jaise yeh toh bade mature insaan hai..."
"kya samjhati hai yeh apne aap ko...sentiments, commitment...dictionary kholke meaning samjh lo pehle in words ka..."
Anger increased with each memory & both cursed each other. Zeenat & Anwar tried to talk with Zoya but she wasn't ready to come out from her room whereas after getting details of what happened in Mumbai Dilshad & Rashid continuously tried to call Asad but he switched off his mobile after declaring that he don't want to talk on this topic any more.
Morning turn into evening & with that their anger, irritation replaced with restlessness. Their meeting as a stranger, moments they spent together as a stranger, strange pull they felt towards each other...all the memories started to create havoc in their mind.
She paced the length of her room trying to understand the confusion of her feelings, "Allah Miya !!!! What's wrong with me, I hate him or I Lo..." not allowing herself to admit the fact she slumped on the bed.
"I...I am so sorry..." his lips stretched in a small smile as the sight of her nervous state when every time she said sorry to him played in front of him. He sighed as he rubbed his palms on his face, "this girl is difficult to understand...is she the same girl I fall..." leaving the sentence incomplete he leaned back in his bed
"Am I wrong...? May be...maine bhi toh Mr. Khan se mile bina hi ek image bana li thi..."
"I shouldn't have reacted in that way...I was also wrong...maine bhi mile bina hi ek galat tasveer bana rakhi thi dimaag me..."
"But you are so rude Mr. Khan..." she huffed remembering his last words, aap agar duniya ki aakhri ladki bhi ho na tab bhi main aapse nikaah nahi karunga'
"I wasn't one reacted rudely...in fact she started first...How could she comment so meanly?" he massaged his temple as he remembered her last remark, inse Nikaah karna to dur main toh Nikaah aur Mr. Khan yeh do word ek hi sentence me use bhi nahi karungi'
"Uff...Mr. Khan...you are so complicated...I hate you Mr. Khan..." she huffed as his smile, his words, his touch started to affect her senses.
"Aap mujhe chain se sone bhi nahi dengi Ms. Farooqui..." getting up from bed he breathed as he started getting restless with her each memory.
"Okay I was wrong...main sorry bol dungi..." getting up from bed she grabbed her mobile, "Uff...mere pas number bhi nahi hai...um..." thinking she smiled & dialed a number.
"I think I should say sorry...but how..." he checked his mobile & then came out of his room.
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Shaad rubbed his eyes & checked the time as he heard a knock on the door, "Ek hi to baja hai" he mumbled & hit the bed again when the door of his room flung open, "Asad...you okay" he asked sitting back as Asad entered in his room.
"Wo...Actually...Shaad, I think mujhe Zoya ko sorry bolna chahiye" Shaad's eyes widened, "Wo... I need her number"
"What...time dekha hai...rat ke ek baje tu use call karke sorry bolega" he asked in disbelief
"Nahi yar...I will meet her tomorrow morning..."
"Aur yeh batane ke liye tumne mujhe rat ke..." a ringing sound of his mobile interrupted him & he moved to grab the device mumbling, "Who the hell is calling me at..." but again he couldn't complete his sentence as he read the caller's name on the screen with wide eyes
"What the..." he glanced at Asad before receiving the call, "So you also need his number, right...aur yeh bat tumhe rat ke ek baje realize hui..." He asked annoyingly putting the phone on speaker, "Zoe...tumhe abhi Asad se bat karni hai..." He asked suppressing his yawn.
"No...abhi toh Mr. Khan so rahe honge...main subah unse bat karungi...I just call you for his number" Zoya said innocently & Shaad growled.
"Wow...kya Jodi banayi hai khuda ne...made for each other...jo bhi sochte hai sath me sochte hai...tumhe ek dusre ko sorry bolna hai yeh tumhe ek hi time pe yane rat ek baje realize hua...phir tum dono ne ek sath socha ke kyun na Shaad ki neend kharab ki jaye...great...Zoe...you think, tumhare Mr. Khan ek baje soye honge aur main kya rat ke ek baje baithke wait kar raha hu, ke kab tum dono ko meri help ki jarurat pad jaye..." he blabber getting irritated while Asad giggled, "Haso...bad me dekh lunga tunhe...Yeh lo jitni bar sorry bolna hai bolo...but spare me..." throwing his phone towards Asad he get back to sleep cursing both of them.
Asad entered in his room with Shaad's phone in his hand, "Umm...Hi..." sitting on the bed he finally started the conversation
"Hi...still awake..."
"Yeah...wo...can we meet tomorrow..."
"Evening...?"
"No...Morning... evening ki flight hai meri..."
"What...aap kal ja rahe hai...I mean...um...nothing...it's morning then..." she said tried to hide her shock.
"Good night" he said after a moment of silence
"Okay...Good Night..." looking at the screen as the call disconnected she mumbled, "Akdu...can't he talk for some more time"
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Next Morning
As Zoya came out of her room at seven in the morning Anwar & Zeenat looked at her confusingly. When she made her way towards the door not noticing their presence Anwar called her, "Zoya, where are going, meeting toh das baje hai...itni jaldi kyun ja rahi ho..."
"Allah Miya...did he mention the time...no, I am sure he didn't & maine pucha bhi nahi..." she mumbled ignoring Anwar's question as she realized that Asad didn't mention the time for their meeting.
"What..." Anwar & Zeenat stared at her
"Um...nothing...I am not going to office...kuch aur kam hai..." saying she walked out, "milenge toh caf me hi...caf pohach kar call karti hu..." deciding she sat inside the car & drove off.
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"Shaad, where are the car keys, jagah pe nahi rakh sakte" Getting ready Asad searched for the keys.
Disturbed with Asad's continuous calling Shaad came out of his room yawning, "Asad tujhe to main..."
Asad interrupted him getting annoyed as he couldn't find car keys, "Shaad please I am getting late, keys kaha pe hai..."
"Late, are you serious? Have you check the time... its seven only, itni subah tum Zoya se milne ja rahe ho..." Shaad asked in disbelief checking the time
"Ohh no...I didn't ask her the time" Asad's hand reached to his forehead
"Wow great...I hope at least you know where you are going to meet her"
"Yes...I mean I didn't ask her but milenge to cafe me hi"
"Yah khuda...you guys are unbelievable..." shaking his head Shaad went back to his room. "Ask her...I know number toh save kiya nahi hoga" coming out he handed his phone to Asad.
"Um...I think main caf pohach ne ke bad call karta hu..." he mumbled feeding her number in contact list while Shaad shook his head & search the drawer for keys.
"You know maine suna tha pyaar me log andhe ho jate hai...dimaag kam karna band kar deta hai..." shutting the drawer he stood in front of Asad, "par aaj maine dekh bhi liya..." he said placing the keys in Asad's hand
"Thank you & bye..." ignoring his comment Asad walked out hurriedly.
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Parking the car Asad moved towards the cafe. A smile crept on his lips as he watched Zoya entering inside the cafe, "I think Shaad is right..." he shook his head at this thought & made his way inside.
"Hi...you are already here" he asked approaching her
"Hmm...wo time decide hi nahi kiya tha to I thought cafe pohach kar hi phone karti hu" he laughed hearing her explanation, "What...is there anything funny"
"No...just remembered Shaad's theory about our same thinking" He said sitting opposite to her.
She smiled but after a moment silence spread over as both sat not understanding where to start. "coffee..." breaking the silence Zoya said getting up from her seat, but Asad held her hand before she moved, "later..." he said & blinked gesturing her to sit back.
"I am sorry..." he said squeezing her hand softly, she opened her mouth to say something but stopped as he continued, "I just reacted in anger...I really didn't mean..."
"It's not entirely your fault...I was also reacted in wrong way...I am sorry...I was also wrong in judging you..." she said gazing in to his orbs, her eyes conveyed the guilt.
"I was also wrong in that case..." his thumb moved on the back of her palm, unknowingly... Her gaze moved towards their hand on the table & back to him, he loosened his hold & leaned back folding his arms over his chest. Her brows creased noticing his mischievous look.
"So you think, you were wrong in judging me"
"Hmm..." she looked at him for a moment thinking, "Actually, not totally wrong..."
"Ohh...so still you think, I am an arrogant jerk..."
"Asad..." I am really sorry...I didn't mean to..." She said earnestly.
Leaning forward he squeezed her hand as he saw the guilt in her eyes, "Hey...it's okay...I did the same...we both create a wrong image of each other but that was the past...the only thing matter is what we think of each other now...right..."
"Hmm...so tell me what do you think about me now..." raising her other hand on the table she cupped the side of her face in her palm, a beautiful dimpled smile adorned her face when she raised her brows.
"About you...umm...nothing..." He said pretending to be serious & she pulled her hand away from his hold
"What do you mean?"
He enjoyed her cute annoying expressions, "I mean...how I could think about you when already because of a certain girl I have lost my thinking ability, my mind, my heart... everything..." He said & a frown appeared on her face.
"So you lied..."
"When...?"
"The other day when you said there is no one in your life..."
"No...I didn't...there wasn't anyone till I landed here in Mumbai...rather in this caf...one Friday..." He said & she looked at him... he hold her both hands in his, "till a certain coffee girl decided to change the taste of my coffee..." he said gazing in her brown orbs till the confusion in those orbs placed with the realization & a smile embraced her face... "She not only changed the taste of my coffee but changed my life..." leaning he placed his lips on her hands & she closed her eyes...enjoying those fluttery sensations as his lips lingered on the back of her hands.
He moved back threading his fingers with her... "So what do you think...I mean... tell our parents...or wait for sometime...?"
"Um...means...? We should tell them na..." Zoya asked confused by his question
"Hmm...soch lo...they are so much eager...do din me Nikaah fix kar denge...then what about your dream...?"
"My dream...?"
"Haan...before marriage you want to fall in love...feel that Ehsaas...& all..."
"But I am already..." she stopped & bit her lower lip realizing what she was going to confess.
"You are already..." Asad leaned forward trying to look into her eyes but she looked away... "You are already...what..." he asked again giving a squeeze to her fingers.
"Um...I guess... I would like to fall in love with my Husband...you know Nikaah ke bad..."
"Ohh...really...but what if, uske pas time hi na ho tumhare liye...after all he is workaholic...kam se fursat nahi milegi in sab baton ke liye...then..."
"You know what...aisa koi kam nahi jo Zoya Farooqui nahi kar sakti...I will make sure he will forget all his work..."
"But guys...it seems Mr. Black Coffee & his Coffee girl already forgot everything around them...right..." Shehnaaz asked approaching them & both pulled their hands back, "here is the essential part of your Love Story" she said placing the cups on the table.
"Don't you think you should thank me & my coffee..." she winked giving side hug to Zoya, "I am so Happy Zoe..."
"We are also happy...& thanks to you & coffee Shehnaaz" They turned their gaze towards the source of voice & their eyes widened looking at the sight, "Aap...yaha..." both Asad & Zoya asked surprised.
"Kyun nahi aana chaiye tha...dekha Zeenat ab humari kya jarurat hai yaha..." Dilshad asked as they entered inside.
"Ammi, Abbu aap Mumbai aise suddenly"
"Haan...after getting details of the drama you created...you think your Ammi would sit peacefully in Bhopal" Rashid asked raising his brows.
"But dekho yaha par toh kuch aur hi drama dekhane ko mila" Dilshad said & AsYa looked down.
"Now what...chalo bohat sari tayyari karni hai"
"Tayyari...kis bat ki..." both gave Dilshad a horrified look
"aise mat dekho...I don't want to take any risk...engagement toh kal hi hogi..." Asad looked at Zoya with What-I-told-you look.
"Aur yeh khushi coffee ke bina incomplete hai..." Shehnaaz announced as she handed a cup of coffee to everyone, "Cheers..." she said raising her cup, all enjoyed their coffee & got busy talking about the arrangements.
Zoya moved towards Asad, "What happened, you don't want this..." she asked confused with his reaction.
"Hmm..." he just hummed increasing her confusion, "not until you complete your sentence..." he said & she looked at him quizzically, "You are already..." he raised his brows & she smiled realizing
"Ohh...That is not going to happen so soon...Mr. Khan..." She said in a challenging tone raising her cup to enjoy her coffee but the cup halted in a mid way as he held her wrist
"Really...let's see then...it's a challenge...wanna try..." he asked squeezing her fingers on cup as he pulled the cup towards his lips, "I will make sure you complete your sentence before the engagement tomorrow..." he said gazing into her eyes leaning forward as he took a sip of her coffee, "I guess...I should get habituated to this taste now..." he breathed in her ear & winked while a crimson shade flooded on her face...& she looked away, "Challenge...I would like to win or..."
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So yeh jodi to Coffee ne bana di...😊
It's time for Zoya Farooqui to loose a challenge may be...Let them enjoy their new Challenge...& new taste of Coffee...
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