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Suddenly Rafeek khan's phone beeped.
'haan..mai abi aathi hun..no...no..I will come within 10 minutes '.
'Zoya beta I have to go now..It is very urgent ..Bye take care'.
'Okay uncle...You too'.
That phone call didn't let Zoya to know her new boss.
Asad arranged a meeting for the parents of the selected students of scholarship.Since Zoya was busy with her office work she asked her friend Rachael to go meeting.Zuni went with Rachael to the meeting centre..
Asad is in very thrill today,he was eagerly waiting for Zuni to come...He don't know what in this girl is attracting him towards her.Never a little girl ruled his mind like this.He was very fond of children.He loved to spend time with Najma's daughter.But never her thoughts invaded him like this.But why this girl.'Allah miyaan.What's wrong with me 'suddenly he blurted out ,and a small smile formed in his lips at that moment.But it didn't reach on his eyes.Yes,he was missing her terribly today.His Zoya,his life,his love.Why Zoya,why,Why you did this to me.What I did to deserve this punishment.seven years..seven years hogai..He don't know he wanted to like or hate the month July.Many things happened that month only.His marriage,his dream fullfilled on that month..But that happiness was not long.He lost his life that month only.7 seven years hogai,but it was like seven decades for him.He lived a life like a robot.He became more arrogant after that,he tried to find solace in his work.But at the end of the day Zoya's thoughts were only with him. Her photos in his phone,their wardrobe filled with her dresses,guest room,everything made him remember Zoya.Yes,he never wanted to forget her,but a single thought about her was killing him.If nothing happened at that time,then they have been leading a wonderful life in these days.A perfect family,a picture filled with Zoya, his kids ,najma,his ammi.Yes,kids...A kid like Zuni...Ya Allah..Again Zuni.Why is he including Zuni in his family picture.How can he include her like that.What relation he has with her.He had no answer.
Suddenly a knock on the door made him come on earth from his memorylane..
'Sir,all parents and students are here'
'Okay Prasad,I will be there within 10 minutes.
Haider was sitting on the couch by watching television.Zoya took leave after noon as per Rafeek khan told.Since her new boss allowed one month leave for all the staffs in the company,she is not included in that.Because Rafeek khan wanted Zoya with him,he wanted to complete all the company formalities within one month,Zoya is the only one for him to help.
'Hey hero, yeh dekho,I'm home'.
Haider jumped with excitement after seeing her'Ya Allah, Miss.workaholic iss time pe yahan Kya karing.Am I hallucinating...' Haider teased her with shock filled face.Zoya expected this expression from him after all she is seeing him past 7 years.She know him very well like he know her very well.she smiled at his silliness and asked'Hero, Shall we go for shopping'
'Januuu...Shopping and me..no never..not possible ''Haider...You don't know how much I missed our bickering and outing.I promise I will not make you bore with shopping stuffs.please tum mere liye ithna kuch nahi karsakthe ho',She faked sadness. Haider very well know about his drama queen.He wanted to see her performance that's why he told he is not ready to go with her.'okay..okay..I will come'.Zoya came forward and hugged him and he too hugged her back.
'okay,mai change karke aathi hun.we can leave after 6'O clock.Okay,before asking your question,Uncle offered this evening for Zuni ,he planned to take her out. So we two only' she winked at him.
'I really missed you Haider,I thought to catch up some times with you.so you,me and our naughtiness'
'Finally madam ko mere yaad aagai..great...Atleast you said good bye for your job sometime...' Haider teased her further.
Asad entered to meeting hall,suddenly his eyes caught the sight of a beautiful girl sitting with her mother.A smile formed unknowingly on his lips.The girl whom he wanted to see is sitting infront of him.
Asad went to her and offered his hand by calling her'hey buddy'Zuni recognised that sound quickly and took his hand and dropped a kiss on his cheek.She became very happy after seeing him.'beta, see you after meeting,don't bother to go without meeting me''aise kaise buddy,I will see you after meeting.pakka' .Naughty Zuni winked at him.But within seconds he too reciprocated her action unknowingly to him.He surprised about himself,he never did this type of action past 7 years.He lost his enjoyment and naughtiness seven years before.But today he is seeing himself changing.By giving an end to his thoughts he lead to the meeting section.They discussed about various of programmes to increase students extra curricular activity.And Asad also told about the Saturday classes conducting for the selected students.But there arised a problem about Zuni's transportation. Zuni is the only student from her area, so they can't arrange transportation for her.Asad himself came with a solution.He told he will drop Zuni to her home after the classes.This is what he wanted,spend time with her.Allah gave a wonderful chance for him,he didn't wanted to loss it,So he have a quick solution without thinking further.Rachael also agreed to this, since she know how much busy Zoya will be and she saw the care in asad's eyes for Zuni.She know leaving Zuni in Asad's hand is sounded safe.
After the meeting Asad asked some time for Rachel to take Zuni.She agreed to his demand and waited for them in his office.Asad took Zuni to the canteen.
'buddy, yeh jagah kithni sundar lagtha h..aap yahan kaam karth h kya'She asked with an innocent face.Asad looked her with shock and opened mouth.By seeing the expression in Asad's face Zuni started to laugh.That time only he understood this girl is making fun of him.
'Badmash kahi ki '.
'buddy, aap ithni buddhu ku ho' she again started laughing.He mesmerized by seeing her laugh.He watched her laughing face for a long time.This innocent face is giving him a big relief.
'Buddy,What do you want to eat'
'icecream ' she said without thinking.
'which flavour '
'chocolate''
'Hey,2 chocolate icecream please'.
'Buddy,aap bhi chocolate icecream'
' haan baba'.I thought I'm the only one who loves chocolate flavour,kyunki ammi ko butter scotch,hadu ko pistha & dadu ko vanila flavour pasand h,That's why I thought Allah made different flavours of icecream for each other',she said with an innocent face. Asad started to smile for her innocence.'why are you smiling buddy'
'Areh baba,There are lot of people are living in this world..some people have same likes and someone have same dislikes.Here we both have same likes in the case of icecream.hi five ' she hifived with him.
At that time their icecream arrived and they started to eat.In the case of clumsiness she is just like Zoya,she started to eat by spreading it all over the face.Asad shook his head and took his handkerchief and started to wipe the icecream on her face.She smiled widely and gave a peck on his cheek that made the icecream spread in his face too.But this time his OCD didn't kick him and he wiped it from his face too.
'Time to go back.Chale buddy'
'okay buddy'.
Asad picked her and carried her to his office.Rachel gave the directions for him.
Zoya came out wearing her jeans and shirt with a chirpy mood.once lost this chirpy self she bought back for Zuni and Haider.That is her promise for them,she wanted to see them happy.Her gloomy self not only create pain for her but also her loved ones.When she understood this fact she changed.She changed for good,she changed for Zuni ,Haider,and her uncle.These three peoples are her world now.She is ready to sacrifice anything for them,if anyone asked her life for their happiness then she will happily give her life.Thatmuch she loves these three.Haider looked her without blinking his eyes.He always wanted to see his jaanu like this.He silently thanked Allah for the changes made in her.The girl whom he met seven years before was very vulnerable, not ready to speak anyone,only loved to sit in her darkroom and cry.
Never in his wilddreams he imagined Zoya had this type of nature.He did very hardwork to bring her back to usual self.Alhamdulillah now she is a wonderful woman who have the courage to fight this world.Her experiences didn't let her weak but it made her one of the strongest woman .He don't know how to thank Allah for giving her for him.
' Hey hero,What are you thinking man,time to go'
'kuch nahi madam,hum chale'.They moved to a park first and then shopping mall.They did lot of shopping together,usually men are not much interested in shopping.But in the case of Haider,he loves shopping when it comes with Zoya.They bought log of things for Zuni since she is the Apple of their eyes.
Asad wanted to buy some gifts for Najma's daughter,for the birthday girl.When he entered to the mall he felt an uneasiness,he tried to avoid them since there feelings are not leaving him in these days.Zoya and Haider finished their shopping that time only.Zoya was chasing Haider because he stole her icecream from her hand.Asad saw this sight but since their backs are facing him he didn't saw Zoya's face.First he thought that is Zoya,he tried to move forward and call her.But his mind stopped him by making him remember the events happened within these years.By blaming his haallucinatiom he moved to the gift shop.
Suddenly zoya's heart skipped a beat.'Asad' she whispered and turned.But no one,no one was behind her.Her eyes welled up...No Zoya...no...no more tears in your eyes.You are not going to let to fall a single drop of tear for that who is not even worth for that.With the determination filled eyes she again turned towards Haider and again started to chase him.Haider was not a fool, he saw various of expression in Zoya's face within minutes.But the last look that he saw in her face made him think that nothing is to worry.He offered a new icecream for her and started to go back their home.
Zuni was waiting for her.When she heard the horns of car she jumped out from the couch and ran by calling ammi...haduu...
Zoya took her in her hands and went towards the dining table.Zoya showed the dresses selected for her and started mom-daughter duo conversation.Haider too joined them.Zuni filled Zoya about her meeting and classes,she also told about her buddy . Zoya wanted to know who is her new friend,a little she knew about him was he is the owner of A&Z construction. When she asked about his name Zuni told that is her buddy .From Zuni's words Zoya understood that he is such a caring and loving.But in today's world we can't believe anyone with closed eyes.When she talked about this matter to Rachel she assured her by saying nothing to worry about her new buddy.He is a such a loving and caring man especially in the case of Zuni.
Zoya became more busy with her uncle.And Asad tried to spend time with Zuni,he went her school by making some excuses to see her.Principal also understood the purpose of his visit.He was Rashid ahamad khan's friend,so he knew about what happened in his life.He noticed the changes happened in Asad and didn't questioned him about his visit.If the meetings with this girl is making him relax then what's the need to stop him.Asad visited Zuni with her favourite chocolates and toys.Zoya too very well know about her new friend and she decided to meet her friend once.
That's it guys...
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Edited by binuuu - 9 years ago
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