AsYa FF- The Intern #3: Ch 38 Pg 114

As per Zoya's plan Sam brought Huma to Bella Pasta where Zoya and Rahul were sitting ready to order. As soon as Huma and Rahul saw each other they both looked towards Zoya with narrowed eyes guys...not the place to blow a gasket...please whatever your problem is just sort it out...please'.

Huma started smiling as did Rahul 'thank you Zoya...it was very sweet of you to trick us like this' Zoya and Sam high fived each other 'ok...you two enjoy our meal...mea and Sam are going to do some fine dining ourselves 'where?' Huma asked 'Mc Donald's where else?' Leaving them laughing Sam and Zoya made their way out.

Just after 9 Zoya got a call from Huma 'are you two still around?' 'Yes, we are...you ok' 'Yes, you want to head back together?' 'Sure...wait there'

As the four of them met up Huma thanked them once again 'shall we go?' 'yes...but can I use the ladies first...I had way too much to drink' Huma said 'ok...go...fast' 'I think I will join her' Sam said running after her 'what is it with you girls' 'hey...not all girls' 'true'.

Rahul stood in front of Zoya 'thank you Zoya, I really appreciate what you did for us...I know we were being immature and all...it was just getting out of hand and both our egos were getting in the way' 'no worries...am just glad that you two are ok...I don't like to see my friends so upset' Rahul held his arms out and hugged her dearly 'I love you so much' 'me too'.

Zoya pulled back and gave him a warm smile, lost in talking to Rahul she totally missed the eyes that looked upon her in total disbelief.

Asad stumbled backwards as he saw her hug a guy and then all that echoed around him was 'I love you so much' in an instant his eyes shot red, his insides started to shatter. He couldn't believe what he had just seen; the Zoya he loved so much was standing there hugging another man, telling him that she loved him. Asad's mind went back to what Annie said, when she begged him to tell her, tell he before it was too late, and now it truly was.

Asad turned around; he fisted his hands and started to walk away from her. At the same time Sam and Huma came back 'how come he get all the love and hugs and I don't' Huma said, Zoya started laughing and then hugged her too 'I love you too my dearest...now let's go...I am cold'

As they started walking through the Square Zoya stopped 'what happened?' Zoya turned around and started to look from left to right as if she was searching for something 'what is it Zoya' 'Asad' 'huh' 'I mean...I thought...I felt as if he was here'. Huma leaned towards Sam 'it was just a diet coke she had wasn't it?' Sam started to giggle.

Huma looked up at Rahul and gave him a wink 'just good friends...Zoya come on he is not here'.

Shaking her head and laughing at her own silliness she started to walk behind them when she stopped again. This time she knew she was not imagining it she quickly took out her phone to call him. Asad looked up at her and then down at his phone which was flashing her name 'why are you calling me Zoya...to tell me about your new found love...I don't want to know...I will never want to know' he said before he cut the phone and walked off.

Annie and Zack who were waiting for him at the hotel couldn't wait to see her. When Asad walked back inside on his own both their faces dropped 'Bhaijaan where is Zoya?' Annie asked looking behind him 'I ...I couldn't find her...I mean I went to the place...her location set on her iPhone...maybe it was wrong...she wasn't there' he lied.

'Oh...definitely tomorrow...we can all go down to her uni to see her...she will be so happy'.

Asad couldn't bring himself to sleep, every time he closed his eyes he saw her in his arms, and it hurt him, hurt him badly.

Zoya had tried calling Annie and Zack too but none of them were answering their phones. Becoming a little worried Zoya called Suzy after her initial hello and how are you she asked Suzy where everyone was 'Miss Farooqui, they have gone abroad on some conference, they won't be back until the end of the week' 'Conference...why hasn't anyone told me...where?' Suzy knew but couldn't tell her 'I am sorry, I was not here when they booked the tickets...I will ask Mr Khan to call you' 'thank you'.

Zoya came out of her seminar and walked towards her halls, at the same time her phone rang, it was Annie. Picking up the phone Zoya bypassed any pleasantries 'where the hell are you...you all ship off to some next country and you don't even tell me...do you know how many times I have called you' Annie couldn't stop laughing. Her and Zack hid around the corner watching her 'what is so funny' she shouted 'you are...do you know how cute you look in that jacket...and those boots I want a pair too' 'Ya Allah...here I am telling you off and you are eyeing up my cloth...hang on...how do you know what I am wearing...Annie...where are you' Zoya said as she started to turn around and around 'Zoya stop...you'll get dizzy and fall over' Zoya started screaming 'you are here...aren't you...I knew it...Annie where are you please come out'.

Putting down the phone Annie and Zack came out and stood in front of her. Zoya let out the biggest scream and ran to her. She cried as she laughed hugging both her and Zack as hard as she could. Zack cupped her face and kissed her forehead 'it is so good to see you sis' 'I can't believe you are here...I knew it...last night...I could feel...wait where is Asad...he is here too right?' Annie started smiling 'yes he is...he couldn't come right now as he need to set up for the conference...he will see you tonight'

Still standing in Zack's hold Zoya saw Huma, Sam and Rahul walk towards them. 'Hey...guys I want you to meet' 'Asad' Huma shouted out almost jumping. Annie looked at Zoya who started to blush 'No...this is Zack and Annie, Asad's brother and his wife...but also my sister too' 'oops' Huma said looking a little embarrassed 'sorry...that teaches me for jumping to conclusions...I saw you hugging him that's why' Zoya started laughing 'Zack may not be blood related to me but he is most definitely my brother...Asad is here too, so you can finally get to meet him' 'great...sorry...Zack, Annie this is Sam, Rahul and Huma, my friends' 'Nice to meet you all...am glad Zoya has made such lovely friends... Please join us for dinner this evening' Annie said 'we would love to...but I have a date with Mr over here' Annie started to smile 'aah, the boyfriend' 'yes...and thanks to Zoya we are standing here together otherwise we would still be throwing daggers at one another' 'how do you mean?' 'We had a bit of an argument...so Zoya and Sam tricked us into meeting up last night...and so we sorted it out' 'that sounds like our Zoya...well it was lovely meeting you'

After they left Zoya turned back around to them 'now what?' 'Let's get you home, put your stuff away and then get you dressed...we are all going out tonight'.

Annie made Zoya wear a dress, coming out her comfort wear. The last time Zoya dressed up was when she was in India, since she had arrived in London she lived in Jeans and trainers.

Zoya's heart beat like crazy as she sat in the car and made her way to the restaurant, she couldn't wait to see him, she had missed him so much.

Zoya held on the sides of her dress as she walked in. she looked around trying to find him but her eyes failed to see him 'Annie, where is he?' unable to hide her excitement 'There' she said pointing ahead of them.

Zoya's face broke out into a smile, she quickly ran up to him and then stopped, her eyes watered as she continued to smile in happiness 'I can't believe you are really here' she said, wanting to jump into his arms, she inched forwards only to be stopped abruptly by his hand that he held out.

Zoya looked down at his hand and then up to him 'it's good to see you again Zoya' he said with so much formality

Zoya was taken aback by his tone of voice and the expressionless face that he wore, trying to brush it aside she smiled at him and then shook his hand 'it's good to see you too'. As much as Annie and Zack engrossed her in happy conversation Zoya's eyes kept travelling to Asad who had completely ignored her, he didn't as much look at her yet alone speak to her.

'Asad, what's wrong...you haven't said a word all evening' Asad looked at her 'just a little tired...actually you guys carry on...Zack, I will see you back at the hotel' before anyone could respond Asad stood up and walked away without a second glance.

Zoya turned towards Annie with moist eyes 'what happened to him?' 'I don't know...I don't get it...he was so happy, so excited to see you...and now...Zack has he said anything to you?' 'No...let me go after him' 'No...let me...I need to talk to him...what room is he in?' '112'.

Zoya jumped in a cab and made his way to his hotel, as soon as the lady at reception told her where room 112 was she ran towards it.

Taking in a deep breath she composed herself before she knocked on the door, after no response, she knocked on the door again, but a little harder thinking he had not heard the first time.

'I didn't order any room...Zoya...what are you doing here' he said as he saw her standing there 'obviously nothing to do with room service...I came to see you Asad...I haven't seen you for so many months and when we do meet you are so cold towards me...what is wrong?' 'Nothing Zoya, I told you I was tired' 'can I at least come in?' Asad opened the door further and let her in.

'Have I done something to upset you?' Asad turned away from her 'No' he said in a serious tone. Walking up to him she pulled at his arm 'you have never spoken to me in that tone of voice before...what is it Asad...please tell me' Zoya could help the tears that escaped.

'Why are you crying Zoya...for someone who has moved on in life, found people around her that love her ...and you also love...you should be happy' Zoya looked at him more than just a little perplexed 'what...I don't understand'

'I didn't either when I first saw...but then I told myself that it was inevitable...Zoya moved on as life moved on...I shouldn't feel so bad but I can't help it...I thought you would have at least told one of us'

Zoya farrowed her eyes 'Asad what are you talking about...can you stop talking in riddles and tell me what it is, what should I have told you...what have I moved on with?'

'Zoya please...you really are going to play dumb with me...you want me to repeat it...when you know exactly what I mean'

'Asad I don't know...why are you so angry?'

Asad closed his eyes in frustration and walked away from her

'Zoya, please just go...I am tired...I will talk another time'

'No...you will talk now...tell me' she said coming to stand right in front of him

Asad grabbed her by her shoulders why don't you get it...why can't you see that this is hurting me'

'Hur...hurting you...Asad what have I done...what am I not getting'

'You and that guy...the one you were hugging, the one you told how much you loved him...did you not think of telling me'

'Guy...what guy?'

Asad pushed her back making her let out a gasp

'You are going to lie to me now?'

Zoya let out a pain filled cry 'Asad I have no idea what you are talking about'

'The guy you were hugging and declaring your love to yesterday in Leicester Square...now do you know what I am talking about'

Zoya stopped and looked at him wide eyed

'You...you were there?'

'Yes, I was, I was going to come and surprise you but then when I saw you with him...I just walked away'

'Asad...you are wrong...that was Rahul...he is my friend'

'Please Zoya, don't label it as friendship now, I am not blind'

Zoya started to get angry

'Yes you are not blind, but sometimes what you see isn't the whole truth...will you at least let me explain'

'No...I need you to leave'

'Asad why are you doing this...you are being so childish and totally unreasonable...can't you just hear me out once...why are you being like this'

Grabbing her he pulled her towards him once a gain

'Why am I being like this...it's because I l...' realising what he was about to say she stopped, pushing her back he turned away from her 'it doesn't matter anymore...please go'

Wiping her tears away Zoya picked up her purse and ran out.

Zoya couldn't control her sobs, she couldn't understand his reaction to something so innocent and then his anger that refused to let him listen to the truth.

Going back to halls Zoya got changed picked up her books and his herself in the furthest corner of the library. Switching her phone off she sat looking glazed over, the happiness, the excitement she had felt was gone, all within a blink of an eye.

If he was angry and stupid enough not to listen then she was even more stupid she was going to keep herself away from them all.

By the time Annie and Zack got back to the hotel Asad had gone. He had left them a message saying he was needed back at the office so he was flying back to India.

Looking totally shocked Annie turned to Zack 'what the hell is happening? Bhaijaan has gone and Zoya has switched off her blasted phone'

Annie knew that she couldn't go to Zoya's halls at this time so had little choice but to wait for the morning.

As soon as day light broken Annie left Zack to attend the conference whilst she went to Zoya.

'She didn't come home last night. We thought she was with you' Huma said looking worried 'damn it Zoya where the hell are you?'

Annie was just about to turn around when she saw her coming out of the lifts

'Zoya' she called out and then ran to her. Seeing her de shelved state Annie quickly cupped her face 'what the hell happened Zoya, all night I was trying to call you. You left so suddenly and when we got back to the hotel Bhaijaan had left for India too' Zoya looked at Annie wide eyed. Trying to hold down the lump in her throat she quickly wrapped her arms around her 'Zoya...please tell me what happened why are you crying?'

Huma came running towards them 'Annie let's take her to her room'

Sitting her down Huma got her a glass of water whilst Annie comforted her.

'You going to tell me what happened?' 'I don't know...Asad was there in Leicester Square' Huma looked up at her 'so you weren't imagining him?' 'No, I wasn't, he was there...he saw me with Rahul...hugging him and...' 'And then he put two and two together and came up with five like I did' Huma said.

Zoya turned towards Annie

'What is wrong with him...he wouldn't even let me explain, he was so angry Annie, so much so that he pushed me away from himself and now he has left to go back'

Annie felt her body freeze over her eyes started to moisten 'I...I am sorry he did that Zoya, it was not right...there is something I need to do, can you give me a few moments...Huma do you mind sitting with her for a bit?' 'Of course not'

As Annie walked out Huma turned towards her 'he was jealous' 'don't be ridiculous Huma why would he be?' 'Are you that oblivious...seriously Zoya' 'oblivious to what?' 'To the fact that the guys is madly in love with you' Zoya stood up 'that's nonsense, Asad doesn't love me...I mean he does but not like that' 'really...then why did he get up and leave Zoya...you keep calling him your friend but is that really all it is, Zoya do you not love him?'

Zoya fisted her hands, she cried painfully 'don't give me no rubbish about your differences and where you come from not no crap about what people would say, you have been with him for over a year now, gone through so much and you telling me that you don't love him' Zoya started shaking her head 'I do...I do love him Huma I love him very much'

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