AsYa FF - The Intern #4: Ch 62 & 63 Pg 122 COMPLETED - Page 7

Maheen was happy that despite everything Zoya didn't shun them away; she let them sit down and talk to her, which was definitely a step in the right direction.

As Asad sat talking to his mum he saw Annie and Zack on their phones, he took in a deep breath, he knew that not only were they dealing with this but also trying to run the office from such a distance, Asad had no inkling of what was happening or going on.

'Zack, Annie...thank you...for holding everything up for me...' 'Bhaijaan please, don't, you never say that again...are we not a part of you?' Zack said a little offended 'you are Zack...look why don't you take Khala and go back home, I will come with Ammi when they transfer Zoya, it will make it easier for you...also you can get the apartment ready for her return'.

Although reluctant they knew it was what they needed to do 'Ok, after we have met Zoya, I think we can take Ammi and Khala with us this time'.

Zack and Annie came back to the hospital after finishing their packing. 'She is still sleeping, the pain was getting worse' Asad said 'its ok Bhaijaan, it's only a matter of a few days then we can see her again...our flight is in a couple of hours we need to make a move'. Annie and Zack walked in and in turn bent down to place a soft kiss on her forehead 'see you soon Zoya, we love you very much' Annie said teary eyed.

It had almost been four hours since Zack, Annie and Nasima left 'have you heard from them?' Maheen asked 'No Ammi, they should be reaching soon...' 'Mr Khan' As Asad was talking he was interrupted by Inspector Gill. Asad immediately stood up and walked towards him.

'Mr Khan, the man held has been charged and is waiting a trial' Asad clenched his jaw 'what you do with him is not of my concern, I want to know who paid him to harm Zoya' 'he doesn't know the name, what he did tell us was that it was a girl, a woman. He never saw her; she made the deal with him over the phone and then dropped off the payment at a random location' Asad looked at him in disbelief 'a girl...are you sure?' 'Yes Mr Khan, can you think of anyone who would have a personal vendetta against your fianc...someone who would want to hurt her?' 'No...but this means that whoever this person is...is the same one who is tampering with our security back in Delhi' 'it sounds like someone you know, someone who definitely knows your office and your family'

As soon as the inspector left Asad received a call from Zack letting him know they had arrived safely. Asad told Zack everything the inspector did, he ordered him to have a full blown investigation, where every member of staff would be checked and interviewed 'Zack there has to be something that we find...' 'I can't think of anyone Bhaij...Ya Allah...it couldn't be could it' 'What is it Zack?' 'Safa...that's the only person I can think of who would or could do something like this...I mean after what happened in Mumbai and her dismissal' Asad's whole demeanor changed 'find her...and if it is her I swear by Allah she is going to wish she had never been born' 'don't worry Bhaijaan...am on to it' 'Zack...' 'Yes, I know I will be careful, she won't know what has hit her'.

Maheen was utterly shocked and not to forget disgusted 'what kind of people walk this earth...how could she do something so evil' Asad raked his hands through his hair 'I don't know Ammi...but she is going to have to pay...and believe me it won't be just the law that will be punishing her'.

Asad stood up as the nurse called out to him 'She is awake Mr Khan...I tried to get her to eat but she kept refusing' 'don't worry, I will make sure she eats something'

Asad walked in to see her sitting up 'Hi' he called out in an emotion filled voice 'Hi...Asad right?' 'Yes...can I come in?' 'Yes...wait...not unless you are here to force feed me' Asad smiled and shook his head 'promise I won't force feed you anything'.

'Zoya, there is someone I would like you to meet?' Zoya looked at him intently 'meet...who?' 'Ammi...I mean my Ammi' slowly moving her gaze towards the door behind him she waited for his Ammi to come through.

Maheen stepped inside and gave her a heartwarming smile 'Assalam O Alaikum Zoya' 'Wa Alaikum Assalam...have I met you before too?' Zoya asked softly. Maheen stepped closer to her 'no, this is the first time we are both meeting one another...I don't live in India, I came as soon as I found out what had happened' Zoya eyes widened 'you came...just for me?' she asked in disbelief 'yes, I did' Maheen sat down next to Zoya, she slowly reached for her hand and held it securely in hers, Zoya felt a warmth spread over her as she continued to look at Maheen 'do I call you Ammi?' she said trying not to choke on the emotions that was quickly over taking her. Maheen's eyes watered with happiness and Asad, there was no holding his tears back either 'what more could I ask for Zoya, Ammi would be perfect...from now I am your Ammi' Asad continued to stand in silence as they continued to talk, his heart that was heavy with pain, anger and anguish started to alleviate some of heaviness he felt.

'Seeing that I am now your Ammi...and you are my good daughter...you will eat this' Zoya looked back at Maheen and narrowed her eyes 'that's not fair' she said in a childlike voice making her laugh 'maybe not...but just this once, I will get Asad to bring you some proper food later'

Zoya looked up at him and smiled 'where is Zack...and...um...' 'Annie' 'yes Annie' 'they have gone back to Delhi, they needed to sort out a few things...and also prepare for you to come home' Zoya felt her insides flutter as she heard the word home again, lowering her eyes she took in a deep breath. At the same time Maheen placed her hand over hers 'nothing to think about just yet Zoya, everything will fit into place once we get back to Delhi, you just concentrate on getting better' 'How can I Ammi...physically I will recover sooner or later...but...two years of my life have gone, and no matter how much I try to remember I can't...Ammi what happened in these two years, what did I do?' Maheen looked back at Asad who shook his head a little 'Zoya, we will tell you everything...but we need for Dr Atul to work with you first...the headaches, we don't want the getting any worse'.

Not saying anything else Zoya let Maheen feed her.

In all the time that passed Asad did what the doctor had told him and that was to keep a respectable distance, it wasn't easy by any terms but he was still content as he was able to see her, talk to her and be around her.

As she continued to make good progress the doctors finally managed to sort out her transfer, Asad had arranged for a special chartered flight as he did not want Zoya to travel in any other way.

As the nurse helped her sit in the wheel chair Asad walked up to her and took over. Zoya turned her head a little and smiled at him 'thank you' she said 'for what Zoya...we have a rule, no thank you and definitely no sorry's' 'I will try and remember that'.

As Zoya stepped out of the car she looked around 'are we in an airfield?' 'Yes, we are' 'are we going by...' 'Yes we are' Zoya gulped 'are you like mega rich or something' Asad let out a little laugh, it was the first time in over ten days he had laughed in any shape or form 'just a little...come on lets go'