~*~ Sab Teraa ~*~Chapter- 3(A)
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-Allah Miyan what's wrong with this Dori. Now how will I tie it...Zoya complained loudly who was trying to tie the knot of her dress's long threads but failing miserably.
-Crap! Najma...She cursed under her breadth & finally called out to Najma for help.
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Whole Khan Family was going to Walima of Dilshaad's cousin Brother's son. In the past three months Zoya had become a family member so she was also going along. Everyone was getting ready in their respective rooms as they were already late.
Zoya being Zoya & due to sheer Love & bond that she had with Zara volunteered to give her a bath. But Zara being the exciting kid started playing in water enjoying the fun. Zoya couldn't stop her but this wasted their time causing Asad to scold her once again for being a child with Zara.
Thus due to wasting time she had limited time to get dressed on time. To scare her Asad threatened her to get ready fast or else he would go leaving her behind. She was all ready just the thread of her dress was left & it has already caused her much trouble.
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-Gosh it's so difficult to manage it now only, how will I service in whole function?... Due to this only I don't like wearing Indian... Help me someone! Najma.. She mumbled to herself & again shouted.
Her door opened and Asad entered with Zara in his hands who was dressed in a beautiful frock & holding her toy.
-What's wrong Zoya. No one is deaf here why are you screaming at the top of your voice. Asad irritatingly asked.
-Because your dear sister hasn't come even after my top of the voice screams. Zoya retorted sarcastically.
-You mean your Best friend. Asad teased grinning at her.
Zoya rolled her eyes ignoring his comment & started correcting Zara's dress.
-Waise why were you calling Najma? He asked.
-Woh dori...ahb kuch nahi. Zoya lied feeling embarrassed.
-You are lying. He said flatly.
-Maine kaha na it's nothing. She said shaking her head but due to that her hair waved & through her reflection in the mirror Asad saw her open dori.
-Your dori it's...it's open. He said awkwardly.
Zoya started adjusting her dupatta feeling conscious. For some seconds both were silent, than Asad moved lowering Zara on the bed. Giving her the toys that were in Zoya's room & adjusting cushions he comes back to Zoya.
Looking in Zoya's eyes who was watching him innocently he said.
-May I ? Asad softly asked pointing to her back with his finger.
-Nahi woh Najma.
-She must be busy, else she would have come by now. Asad tried to reason with her.
Thinking a little Zoya sighed & finally nodded. Very slowly she turned around letting Asad face her back.
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Asad & Zoya's equation changed a lot since Zara's Birthday. Asad cried out all his sorrows that day in Zoya's arms. He was carrying all his pain in his chest being strong for his daughter & Family but the dam broke that day.
Na jiya zindagi ek pal bhi
Tujhse hoke judaa sun zara
Later as Asad calmed down after the break down, he felt a lot lighter as if a weight has been lifted off of his chest. All his pain that he kept buried inside him washed away with his tears leaving a sense of relief to wash over.
Bin tere mujhse naaraaz tha dil
Tu mila hai toh hai keh raha
But then another problem arose that was of awkwardness. Asad being a strong man was embarrassed to break down like that in front of Zoya. On the other hand Zoya understanding his situation started her antics to lighten the atmosphere & remove the awkwardness present between them, which did work & both enjoyed Zara's Birthday cake after Asad apologized for his behavior earlier.
Main toh tere rang mein
Rang chuka hoon
Bas tera ban chuka hoon
After that day Asad & Zoya connected in a strong bond. It's said relations that are made during your weak, emotional time lasts longer and the same happened with Asad & Zoya. In childhood Asad helped Zoya to come out of her pain after losing her father & now Zoya was doing the same for him.
Mera mujhme kuch nahi sab tera
Although their mediums were different. Here Zoya tried to always mess with him, to involve in anything that has to do with him just to bring out the extreme in him. Weather its anger, Ego, Stubbornness, Sorrows, weakness, pain, happiness or Love. She brings that all out so that he doesn't hold anything inside & become a little outspoken about his feelings.
It was as if history was repeating itself, the two childhood friends were reconnecting in present giving strength to each other bringing out their emotions in order to bring happiness in their lives. Walking ahead holding each others hands.
Only they didn't knew that they have started becoming more than friends. They loved to spend time with each other. Zoya used to look forward for Asad's coming back from office & so did Asad's eyes roams to find Zoya as he steps into the house.
Main toh tere dhang mein
Dhal chuki hoon
Having chit chat after dinner over a cup of coffee on their favorite bench in the garden was like a ritual for them which they never miss without a fail. Zoya's antics which used to irate Asad in beginning makes him smile fondly even when he was alone or away from her.
Bas teri ban chuki hoon
Mera mujhme kuch nahi
Like true companions they share all their problems, fears & dreams of future with each other. Unknowingly they even made plans about Zara just like how parents dream for their children. They were like pieces of magnets who couldn't stay apart from each other.
Sab tera, sab tera..
Sab tera, sab tera..
And these changes were visible to both Najma & Dilshaad who were not only happy to have Zoya back but also for the happiness which came with her. Asad changed a lot after Zoya came into their lives & has become very expressive. The environment at Home was always pleasant & joyful.
Asad who used to earlier reprimand Najma for eating junk food & later complaining, these days He used to leave to office after noting down orders of fast-food from Zoya & Najma who feigns using Zara's name & even though Asad used to know still he always fulfils their wishes.
Phir dil ke raaston pe
Teri aahat jo hui
Taking Zara out on a walk which was Dilshaad's duty earlier, Asad overtook on himself taking her out at nights in order to spend some quality time with his loving daughter which lessened after Zoya's arrival because Zara has more playmates now. And Zoya used to tag along with him sometimes saying she overate & needs a walk, sometimes to eat an ice cream & sometimes because she couldn't sleep.
Har dhadkan jashan mein hai
Yeh inaayat jo hui (x2)
Dilshaad's experienced eyes could see the brewing closeness but she stayed mum knowing they still have to realise it on their own because her interfering will only make them conscious & step apart.
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Zoya's eyes caught Asad standing behind her hesitatingly. His eyes downcast not wanting to make her uncomfortable & it touched her heart.
Main toh tujhe milke jee uthi hoon
Teri dhadkan mein chhupi hoon
She didn't knew why she was feeling shy, she was busy in staring at Asad through the mirror while her mind was confused & suddenly she felt a soft touch which was ofcourse of Asad's hands moving her hair aside. She felt a shiver ran down her spine. Thousands of butterflies rose & started dancing in her stomach. Her breathing accelerated & so as her heartbeat rose. She closed her eyes but she couldn't move away.
Mera mujhme kuch nahin
Sab tera, sab tera..
Sab tera, sab tera..
If Zoya was having hard time so was Asad. He too felt that shiver & goose bumps rose in his body.
Jis pal tu saath mere
Uss pal mein zindagi hai

As he look forward in the mirror, he found Zoya's eye closed & lips quivering. He couldn't make out of his own feelings, while he was confused one side on the other side his heart beats quickened seeing the effect he has on her. He was completely feeling bonkers with his own heart & mind.
Tujhe paake paaya sab kuch
Koi khwahish ab nahi hai (x2)
Even though his mind was asking to quickly do the job, it was his heart who wanted to take his own sweet time. He cleared his view by moving her hairs aside & took the strings in his hands.
Mmm.. main toh bas tujhse hi bana hoon
Tere bin main bewajah hoon
Mera mujhe kuch bhi nahi
When Zoya felt his hot breadth on her nape, she shivered & forgot to breadth completely. It felt as if her heartbeat literally stops with each brush of Asad's hands on her back.
Finally after a lot of torment Asad finished his task & looked at Zoya who still was standing with her eyes close.
Sab tera, sab tera..
Sab tera, sab tera..
Before he could speak anything Najma entered the room..
-Zoya !... Bhaijaan aap yahan? Najma halted seeing Asad in the room.
-Han main dekhne aaya tha Zoya ready hui ke nahi... Asad told.
-Oh ! Zoya you were calling me? Kuch kaam tha?
-Nahi ...No I mean it's fine. Zoya shuttered as her heart still hasn't calmed down.
-Najma tum aur Ammi ready ho toh hum chalein? Asad intervened to help Zoya by changing the topic.
-Jee Bhaijaan. I just came to see Zoya...if she's ready or need some help. Waise Zoya aap boht Khoobsoorat lag rahi hain. She complimented her with a broad smile.
-Thanks...
Being all nervous a mere thank you was all Zoya could utter.
-Oh haan ! Bhaijaan Ammi was calling you. Woh gifts gadi main rakhne the. Najma told suddenly remembering.
-Yeah I'll see that. Aap log bhi... I mean come quickly. Asad said eyeing Zoya who has her eyes downcast.
Seeing Zoya not making any eye contact with him disappointed & saddened him. His mind started accusing him & feeling guilty he left Zoya's room with a heavy heart.
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Chapter- 3(B)
They reached the venue & Dilshaad's brother Ibrahim warmly welcomed her family. During the whole journey Asad kept looking at Zoya through the rear view mirror trying to find out if he offended her. Zoya was aware of his intense gaze thus she kept avoiding eye contact. Both were confused of their feelings thus followed their own ways to handle the situation..
Their sudden silence was noticed by Dilshaad but she thought it to be a minor issue & even if there is anything wrong she knew both of them will resolve it themselves.
They all were having a nice time in Walima when Nadira a distant relative approached Dilshaad who was talking to Saira Bee.
-Aslaam Waleikum Dilshaad !
-Are Nadira Waleikum Salaam ! Kaise hain aap?...Kitna waqt ho gya aapse mulaqaat hi nahi hui..
(We haven't seen each other for so long!)
Both the ladies hugged each other.
-Sahi kehti ho Dilshaad... Darsal main Delhi gayi thi kuch waqt se...Bahu ki delivery thi isliye kuch waqt wahin thi unke saath...Pota hua hai. She told smiling whole heartedly.
(You're so right, Dilshad. Actually I was in Delhi all these days ... My son and bahu needed me for her delivery. They had a boy!)
-Mashallah ! Yeh toh boht hi Khushi ki baat hai Nadira...Tumhe boht boht Mubarak ho.. Dilshaad congratulated happily.
-Shukriya... Aur tumhe bhi Mubarak ho Dilshaad abhi ander aate dekha Zara ko,.. Asad ki nayi Dulhan ke saath...kitne pyaar se khila rahi thi Zara ko sach main Boht pyaari bachi hai.
(-Shukriya... Aur tumhe bhi Mubarak ho Dilshaad. I just saw Zara with Asad's new wife. She seems so good with Zara ... kitne pyaar se khila rahi thi usse ... Such a great girl! You're lucky.)
-Asad ki Dulhan? Dilshaad became stunned hearing it.
-Kya Dilshaad tum toh apne ghar main itni masroof ho gyi nayi Bahu laake, ki btaya tak nahi. She complained.
(-Kya Dilshaad, you got so busy with your new bahu that you didn't even tell us the good news?)
Suddenly Dilhaad turned & saw Zoya playing with Zara in a silent corner. She now understood why Nadira assumed this afterall Zoya was nothing less than a mother to Zara, she must have taken Zara their due to crowd & music as she knows Zara gets cranky sometimes.
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Asad who was coming to his Ammi also stopped in his tracks when he heard their conversation. He was standing near the pillar & due to the colourful curtains his view was hidden from the ladies but he could clearly hear them. He too saw Zoya playing with Zara & understood the matter. He wanted to go away but didn't knew why he stopped to listen
-Nahi nahi Nadira tumhe galat fehmi hui hai...turning back Dilshaad tried to clear this to Nadira.
(No, no, Nadira, it's nothing like that. Tumhe galat fehmi hui hai..)
-Kaisi galat fehmi? She asked looking puzzled.
-Darasal woh jiske saath tumne Zara ko dekha woh Zoya hai meh...Mehmaan bankar aayi thi par ab toh apni hi lagti hai..She informed as her face broke with a beaming smile..Meri ek purani friend ki beti hai..Yahan kuch din rehne aayi thi par uska man yahan itna lag gya ki ek short course main admission leke yahin ruk gayi. Hamare saath hamare hi ghar main rehti hai...Asad ki boht achi dost hai...Ab toh hamari hi family ki lagti hai. She supplied smiling fondly all along.
(Woh actually ... that girl with Zara is Zoya ... She came to our home once as a guest ... But now? But now, she's one of us... She's an old friend's daughter. She was visiting for a little while ... but then uska man yahan itna lag gya that she enrolled at the University and decided to stay on. Hamare saath hamare hi ghar main rehti hai... She and Asad are good friends ... and she's more like family now. )
Hearing Dilshaad's word Nadira became thoughtful & started looking at Zoya playing like a baby with Zara not caring if anyone watches her like this.
Thinking a little Nadira turned back to Dilshaad who was also smiling looking at Zoya & spoke breaking her reverie...
-Par tumhe nahi lagta Dilshaad yeh sari qualities boht hain Zoya ko apne ghar ki Bahu banane ke liye.
(But don't you think Dilshaad all these qualities are enough to make Zoya ur daughter-in-law. )
Dilshaad fell silent at this
-Bura mat man na Dilshaad tumhara bhla chahti hun isiliye keh rahi hun. Zoya achi ladki hai..Zara aur tum sabse itna pyaar bhi karti hai...Phir tumne yeh pehle kyun nahi socha...Zara ko bhi ma ka pyaar mil jayega... Nadira said tactfully.
(Dilshad, you know I only want what's best for you. Zoya achi ladki hai.. and she seems to love you all unconditionally. Then why didn't this occur to you ... haven't you seen what's right under your nose? Look at Zara's face. Don't you think Zara hungers for a mother's love? Can't you see Zoya being that mother?)
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-Yah Allah Tauba Tauba yeh kaise baatein kar rahi hain aap Nadira behan...
Haseena who was covertly hearing their conversation shrieked loudly getting everyone's attention as she loves to create unnecessary scene's.
Seeing the commotion Zoya came picking Zara with her & stood beside Najma just few steps behind of Dilshaad. Asad also came forward cursing Haseena whose nature he knew.
Seeing she has everyone's attention Haseena began again.
-Suna aap logon ne Asad ke duje Nikah ki baat ho rahi hai...Main puchti hun Dilshaad meri beti main kya kami thi.. Maine tumhe pehle bhi meri beti ka rishta behja par tumne meri Tanveer ko thukra kar Ayesha ko chunn liya...Par mera dil toh dekhyi aap log maine Ayesha ke jaane ke baad bhi rishta bheja, likin Dilshaad ne yeh kehke mna kar diya ki Asad Shaadi nahi karna chahta aur ab dekhyi yahan Asad ke Nikah ki baatien chal rahi hain.
(Suna aap logon ne? They're talking of Asad's 2nd marriage. Main puchti hun Dilshaad, what was lacking in my daughter? I'd sent you my daughter's rishta but you rejected Tanveer and chose Ayesha instead. And still I held no complaint against you. Mera dil toh dekhyi aap log, even after Ayesha's passing, I sent the rishta again. But you Dilshad, you turned me down saying that your son wasn't interested in marrying again. And now look? Asad ke Nikah ki baatien chal rahi hain.)
-Haseena bekaar main bakwaas mat karo..Yahan aisa kuch nahi ho raha. Nadira strictly condemned her.
-Aise kaise chup karun Nadira, Meri Tanu kitni aas lgaye bethi thi ...Meri beti jaise Bahu toh inhe Chirag leke dhundne se bhi na mile.
(-Aise kaise chup karun Nadira? My Tanu yearns for this rishta night and day. And she would be perfect. They couldn't possibly find any one better than my Tanveer!)
-Bas...Asad's voice resonated ...Aapki beti aur Chirag aap hi ko Mubarak hun. How many times we have to tell you we are not interested in our daughter... Aur mujhe shaadi karni hai ya nahi yeh mera faisla hoga...You stay out of it. Do You get that? He said menacingly.
(-Bas...Asad's voice resonated ... You and your daughter are welcome to each other. How many times do we have to tell you we are not interested in your daughter... Stop throwing her at us! And if and when I get married again, it'll be my decision and my decision alone. )
-Han Han Shaadi karoge bhi Kyun ache se jaanti hun tum jaise mardon ko...jab bina shaadi kiye itni Khoobsoorat aur Jawan ladki ghar main hai toh Biwi ki kya zaroorat...
(-Han Han Shaadi karoge bhi Kyun! I know your type of men very well. Why would you commit to a marriage after all when you have a young and beautiful girl already sitting at home? Biwi ki kya zaroorat...)
-Haseena Bee...Asad loud voice echoed in the hall. Dilshaad held Asad back from his shoulder & Zoya hid Zara in her chest as she got scared with shouting.
Bakhuda agar aap aurat nahi hoti toh aapki jabaan nikal ke haath main rakh deta...Asad said shaking in fury.
(Bakhuda agar aap ...! If you weren't a woman I'd have cut your tongue off for saying such disgusting things.)
Haseena cowed shaking like a leaf with fear. All people present started murmuring about Haseena's foul language.
-Yakin nahi hota Haseena ek aurat hoke bhi tumne itni ghatiya baat kar di..Sharm aani chahiye tumhe...Aur tumhari beti ka rishta hamein kyun manzoor nahi kiya yeh tum bhi achi tarah se janti ho...Main tumhari tarah nahi hun jo dusron ki bahu betiyon pe kichad uchaalti phirun warna bta deti kya wajah thi tumhari beti ko thukrane ki...Aur aaj ki iss harkat ke baad tumne prove kar diya tumhari family se rishta na karna meri family ke liye sabse acha faisla tha... Aaj yahan Khushi ka mahoul main khraab nahi karna chahite isliye chod rahi hun... par Ainda agar tumne meri family ki taraf ungli uthayi toh mujhse bura koi nahii hoga. Dilshaad threatened her with anger filled voice feeling disgusted with Haseena's words.
(Haseena, how could you? Being a woman how can you say such vile things about another woman? Shame on you! And you know very well why we turned down your daughter's rishta. Thank god I'm not like you who goes around bad-mouthing other's people's bahus and daughters! If I was, main saaf bta deti kya wajah thi tumhari beti ko thukrane ki... And after today's drama you've proved every decision of ours right! I'm glad I trusted my instincts. I don't want to create a bigger scene at this happy occasion which you've managed to ruin. Stay away from my family. And don't even dare to say one word against us!)
-Chaliye Ammi. Asad said & turned to go out of the hall. Zoya was all the way looking at him but he never spared a glance towards anyone just moved passing beside her & a tear fell from her eyes.
More than feeling hurt for herself, she was scared for Asad. He was very angry & she was fearful that she might lose him behind the strong walls that she broke very difficultly last time. This incident might throw him back in those insecurities & this time it will be damn difficult to bring him back out of his shell. With all these thoughts in mind she started moving out along with Najma.
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-Mujhe maaf kar do Dilshaad yeh sab meri wajah se Hua hai.. Nadira apologised.
( I m sorry Dilshaad. It all happened because of Me)
-Nahi Nadira please tum Maafi kyun mang rahi ho. Tumne toh humare ache ke liye hi kahan tha. Par kuch lagon se dekha nahi gya. Dilshaad said eyeing Haseena who was leaving sulking as she got insulted herself this time.
(No Nadira, please don't apologize... You're a good friend and only wanted what was best for us. But some people just couldn't see it. )
-Sahi kehti ho Dilshaad. Kahir Jo hona tha so ho gya. Sab bhool jao bas apna khyaal rakhna.
(So right you are. But let things go. Forget about her petty tantrums and take care of yourself. Be well. You know we all love you.)
-Hmm...Tum bhi apna khyaal rakhna Nadira. Ibrahim Bhaijaan se mil lun phir chalti hun. Khuda Hafiz.
(You take care too, Nadira. I'll just meet Ibrahim Bhaijaan & then We'll leave now. )
-Allah Hafiz.
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Yippee I m done wid this updt tooAb mujhe do weeks koi pareshaan mat karna🤣
Jokes aside 1st I'll like 2 thank J who did d English translation so quickly😃Thanks again J🤗
& han sachi guys updt was ready since long but jaldi post karke main apni & readers ki adat bigadna nahi chahti thi🤣
So yeah a very very long updt readers 😃 wid an lovely song seq.., title Sab tera tha so i used that only😳... so some developments happened in Asya's relation & Bhiseena aunty ne acha nahi kiya😡.. but See Asad ne bhi kya class li uski even Dillu too😉😆
Note that story is jumping so fast bcuz this is an FS & i have 2 finish it soon... although I m not feeling like it will end real soon🤔🤓
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