Chapter 2: Truth Reveals
Asad becomes restless. Trying to sleep, but not able to. He badly wants to know where did Zoya go in the middle of the procession. How nobody knows? What was more important than the wedding? Maybe there was some emergency at her home!!!
Asad make a conclusion out of the situation and decides to visit her house.
He gets off the bed, wears his leather jacket, picks up the car keys, slowly opens the door and reaches the main gate.
He moves towards the parking lot, unlocks his car, opens the door, but suddenly he finds a man running in the basement, and shot to death. Asad immediately runs towards him and finds him shot in leg. He picks him up and puts him in car. He drives the car to the local hospital and asks the doctors to treat him. Asad then moves out of the hospital to continue for what he had moved out of the hotel. Asad sits in the car, starts his car and continues to drive. He reaches Zoya's home, opens the gate and moves in when he finds boy child sitting on the swing in the gardens. He goes towards the child and finds tears in his eyes.
"hey dude, why are you crying, and what are you doing here at this time?" Asks Asad,
"zzzoooyiii di...sheees not come at home yet!!! please find her. bring her home ." says The child and cries.
Asad hugs him.
"I promise that I will get your Zoya back, I just need your help, you will help me to get your Zoya back?will you? says Asad in hopes.
"yes, I will do anything to get my Zoya di back." says the child.
meanwhile, Asad and the child are talking there comes Razia Ammi.
"what is happening, whose there.Hey what do you want?" asks Razia to Asad.
"I am Zoya's friend. She suddenly got disappeared in the procession, I thought she must have gone home. Did she come here?" Asks Asad in Curiosity.
Razia starts crying badly.
"My daughter, don't know she has not come home yet, I'm so worried for her. She always informs me, if she has to wait for long at work, but today she didn't inform me and got missing, ya Allah, please send my daughter, we cannot live without her" Razia utter in emotions.
"Aunty please calm down, can I just visit your home. If I could get any proof?" asks Asad.
"yea sure." says Razia.
Asad steps in the house and finds outs that this is an orphanage when he sees the board inside kept in the corner. He then searches for stuffs but didn't find any hint. While moving out of the house he sees a CCTV camera and the footage at the watchman gate.
He goes there, and takes out the recording and copies the same on his cell phone and then moves towards the gate,
"Aunty, this is an orphanage?" Asks Asad.
"why you want to know that?" asks Razia.
"Aunty please tell me is Zoya an Orphan?" asks Asad.
"Yes, yes she is an orphan. I found her when she was an infant and since then she is with me, she is my daughter" says Razia and cries.
"Chotu take Aunty home, I will find your di and bring her home. trust me." says Asad and sits in his car to drive.
while driving Asad checking for his mobile on the back seat, he finds a wallet.
"this must be of that shooted man, let me check if I can inform his family member", utters Asad to himself and opens the wallet.
Asad is shocked to see Zoya's photo in it along with some hard cash of around 50,000 rupees.
"who is this man? how is he related to Zoya? does he know about where Zoya disappeared? can he help me in finding Zoya, or he is the one to kidnap Zoya?" many such questions were now boiling in Asad's mind.
"I would find all my answers in the hospital, he is the man who knows some part of this story, he can help me some way, let me drive towards the hospital" says Asad to himself and drives towards the hospital.
Asad reaches hospital. Runs towards his ward. He finds that the man is now out of danger as he was shot on leg.
he opens the door and asks the man about Zoya.
"thank you sir, for saving me' says the unknown man.
"Yeah, that's fine. Please tell me about Zoya" Asks Asad.
"I don't know any Zoya sir, " the man says in hesitation.
Don't lie, or I will call the police here, Look I found this hard cash in your wallet, now clearly tell me the truth, or else I will put you behind the bars" says Asad.
"Sahab, Zoya used to live in our lane, she was an orphan, today suddenly group of people met me on road, and asked me about Zoya, and told me to tell her that her ammi is ill and there is an emergency. so I did went to tell her the same. She ran towards her home without wasting a single minute, as she was very fond of her Ammi and brothers though she knew she was an orphan, though Razia was bit bias about her and treated her like maid."says the unknown man
"ohhh I see, but who were those group of people? and why were you shot? asks Asad to that man.
"they were the kidnappers sent by her her ammi Razia,'says the man to Asad
"what nonsense, she loves Zoya? she is a witch, who only loves money. She is involved in Sex rackets and women's trafficking, Most of the people know this but she is stubborn and never leaves any proof behind" says man.
"did Zoya knew about it," asks Asad
"no, Zoya trusted her blindly, she always fought for this fake lady, because she had drawn an image of mother in front of Zoya" says the man.
"so now where did they take her, do you know anything, Please help me I need to save her before they harm her" says Asad in worry.
"Sahab they shot me on leg when I asked them about Zoya, but I heard that they are going to take her to the red light area in Dehradun borders, and then they will sell her to Mumbai, so today they might stay at Dehradun motels.' says the man.
"ok, thanks, you helped me alot, take care, I need to reach there, says Asad and runs to search for Zoya.
Hello, rocky, hey need your help.Please seal the Dehradun borders, and please put alerts in Mumbai, there would be women's trafficking, tomorrow morning, they will be reaching Mumbai, so please be alert," says Asad.
"yes sure, I will inform my whole police department to do so, if possible please tell me their car or vehicle number or color, or model, Do not worry" says Rocky who is Asad's Friend.
"sure, I will send you a footage see if you can find in it, says Asad.
He drives the car towards the border, he is worried for Zoya, he i is not giving up on her at any cost, only thing on his mind is that Zoya should be safe.
"why did I go upstairs, if today I would have been there, she had never got out of my site and this would have never happened, Zoya please come back yaaa, I love you alot and cannot live without you, I will bring you home safe, trust me," Says Asad to himself with tears in his eyes.
Asad reaches the red light, he looks at the watch and it's already 5 pm in the morning,
" I think I should behave like I have come as a customer" Asad makes a plan.
"Hello, can I see some girls" says Asad to a prostitute standing on the gate.
" see me na, why you want others" says the prostitute coming closer to Asad.
"no maam, I want somebody new, I Have seen you many times here, "Asad fakes and tries to convince that woman.
"ok, Muh Mangi Rakam dena padega" says the lady.
"yea, whatever you ask for, but get me some new face" says Asad in Promising manner.
"sure, wait here" says lady and goes inside.
the lady comes with some photographs in her hand.
"see, choose one and have fun!!!" says the lady.
"Thanks" Asad says.
Asad finally finds Zoya's pic in it and asks the lady for this girl
the lady then takes him to the room.
Asad enters the dark room, he finds Zoya sitting in the corner with her clothes torn and some bruises on her hands and body.
"Zoya, he calls her softly, to what she scares and starts to defend herself and pushes Asad ,
"don't come near me, please leave me, please let me go, or...or I will kill myself, see this" says Zoya holding a piece of glass knife.
Asad panics, he tries to fool Zoya in words and catches her hands, he pulls the knife out of her hand and hugs her.
Zoya breaks down in his arms, he tells Asad that she is no more divine, she has become dirty. she has been molested.
Asad boils his blood after listening to this, and promises her that he will give her justice, he will put on those criminals behind the bars.
Zoya faints in his arms
"Asad, this is the only chance when you can escape from here with Zoya." says to himself.
He wears the black libaz also make Zoya to wear the same.
He then holds her and walks out.
he walks quickly towards back lane Where he had parked his car.
"hey, kidhar jaari hai?" asks a lady from behind.
Asad moves on ignoring her call and finally reaches the car , starts it and drives ahead.
The lady immediately runs to her superior to inform that somebody had escaped from the model.
Asad rushes to police station nearby, meanwhile, Zoya comes out of unconscious mind, and when she see Asad next to her she feels guilt about herself, and opens the door of the car and jumps out, As Asad had forgotten to lock the doors in hurry.
Asad stops the car immediately comes out and runs towards Zoya.
Zoya had hurted her forehead and legs and elbows almost.
"Zoya, what is this nonsense? I know you are hurt in fact broken from inside, but why are giving up? the Zoya I knew is a strong and independent woman, then where is that gone, where is your strength Zoya, you cannot give up Zoya" says Asad calming her down and bringing her to the side of the road.
"Please let me die Asad, please. either you kill me or let me kill myself. I am dirt now, they did not only assaulted my body that night but killed my soul.
I have no reasons to live now when my mother herself sold me to this animals. Please let me go, lemme go!!! " Zoya screams at Asad while crying.
Asad hugs Zoya, tightly,he then makes her understand .
"Zoya, you have many reasons to live, no one has rights to play with you and your feelings. The one who did that will be put behind bars, and I promise you you will get justice. Zoya think about your Brothers, whom I met yesterday. they want their Zoya di back. they were crying for you.they love you Zoya, for them you have to survive and fight Zoya" says Asad hugging her tightly.
"you met them, they were crying for me? how are they Asad, are they safe? please tell me. I want to meet them. please take me to them' Zoya responds when Asad talks about her brothers.
" yes, they are safe and in police station. you need to come with me and give a statement, so that we can arrest the criminals" says Asad.
" yea, please take me there I want to meet them" Zoya asks Asad to take her to police station.
Zoya and Asad gets up, and rushes to the police station.
They reach police station. Zoya runs inside the station searching for her brothers, and finds them seating with the policemen, she immediately goes to them , and hug them even tighter and cries.
"where were you Zoya di, we were missing you, we didn't even have food, please dont ever leave us and go!"says one of the kid.
"No baccha, your Zoya di is not going anywhere, she is here and always be with you" Zoya replies to them and kisses their forehead.
"Excuse me miss Zoya, We need your statement, will you please give us 30 mins?" asks Rocky to Zoya.
"err...sure, !" Zoya says hesitatingly and moves with him to the room.
Rocky starts his interrogation and asks for the statement in detail, like what exactly had happened with her.
Zoya feels uncomfortable to share her worst experience with rocky, she feels the scare again, tears start to roll off her eyes, when Asad sitting next to her holds her hand. Zoya looks at him and Asad nods at her.
"Zoya, you are stronger then ever! I am there with you no matter what, please speak, this is last time you will suffer, please speak Zoya!!" Asad encourages her to open up and tell the truth.
After 10 mins, she wipes her tears, gains the efforts and gives the statement to cops.
" there you go Zoya!!! I'll now make sure those animals are behind the bars. You can go home home now with Asad. M really sorry, if we bother you" says Rocky and moves out of the room.
"Let's go Zoya." says Asad holding her hand.
"where" asks Zoya.
" home" says Asad.
" which home, I don't have any home, please leave me as I am.and thanks for whatever you have done for me. " says Zoya as she is against sympathy.
" Zoya, I have done this for any girl, its not because its you, so don't argue and come with me to mumbai" says Asad.
" Please Mr. Khan, I m not going anywhere with you, i can take care of my brothers and myself" says Zoya.
Asad, in Anger shouts on her.
" for god sake try and understand this is not safe place for you, i cannot risk you anymore, you are coming with me to mumbai and that's final decision" says Asad in rude manner and leaves the room.
Asad waits in car for Zoya.
Zoya comes out of the police station with her brothers and seats in Asads car.
Asad smiles at her, and starts the car.
He drives the car directly to mumbai.
" bacchalog, want to eat something" Asad asks Zoya brothers.
"yes", all three shouts together.
"shaitaan" , Zoya says with a smile to kids.
"ok, here the dhaba, chalo chalo lets go and do some pet puja baccha party", says Asad, and gets out the car.
"yayyy!!!!" screams the kids in excitement.
"Baccha, dont scream,behave yourself" says Zoya to the kids.
" thats ok Zoya, after all they are your brothers, when you don't have pause button how would they have", says Asad to Zoya with humorous smile.
Zoya gives a smile and walks behind the kids.
Asads orders kids food, when asked to Zoya she denies.
Zoya feeds her brothers, seeing this Asad falls more for Zoya.
"so caring she is! she is one who can do anything for her family, her brothers. this is her real beauty and i love her for that" Asad thinks staring at Zoya.
"Huh..huh...Mr. khan, arent you having food?' asks Zoya.
" no i am Done" says Asad smiling at Zoya.
"But you didnt have anything?' asks Zoya.
" so did you!' says Asad and asks Everyone to get in the car.
Journey continues to Mumbai.
while driving Asad peeps into his mobile to see the time,
its 9 Pm, still 4 hours to go to reach home.
he parks the car near a shop , gets out to visit the shop and brings some food parcel for the kids.
He then see a clothes shop, and asks Zoya to come up with him.
He takes Zoya in the shop, chooses a dress for her, and asks her to change it.
"there you go Zoya, please wear it" says Asad.
"its ok Mr. khan, you don't need to spend so much on us" says Zoya.
"Ms. faruqui, its my order and i'm not spending money on you, I am gonna take it back along with interest, so please go and change it" says Asad and moves towards the kids section with the kids.
Zoya goes to changing room to change the clothes.
Asad meanwhile having gala time with the kids,choosing clothes for them, having masti.
"Mr. Khan" calls Zoya.
Asad turns around to see Zoya wearing black anarkali, hairs tied up,he is once again drown by her beauty.
"beautiful" says Asad while staring at her.
"whh-what" asks Zoya.
" no, the dress looks beautiful on you" says Asad.
"no, Asad, the dress looks beautiful coz my sister wearing it" says the kid and laughs.
"Kids, masti enough, and this is how you call elders by their name. You forgot what I thought you?" asks Zoya to kids.
"No , sorry Mr. Khan" says the kids and laugh.
" You naughty fellows, come i'll teach you again " says Zoya while running behind the mischievous kids.
Asad pays the bills and comes out of the shop.
He see Zoya playing with her brothers,completely lost in her.
"Mr, Khan. Mr, Khan" shouts Zoya.
Asad, not responding but staring at her.
"where lost Mr, Khan" Zoya taps Asads shoulders.
" In you Ms, Faruqi" says Asad.
Zoya looks in confused manner.
"Don't think so much Zoya, let's go home" says Asad and leaves.
"Mr, khan" Zoya holds Asads hands and turns around.
"Why are you doing this, I can take care of myself and my brothers. You don't have to bother for us. You have helped us alot, once we are in mumbai, we will survive on our own. I cannot stay at your home." says Zoya.
" Please Zoya don't start now. You are my responsibility, I cannot leave you like this. You are going to stay with me and that's final." says Asad.
" but...Asad" murmurs Zoya.
"thats final, please don't argue lets get into car" replies Asad and holds her hand makes her sit in the car.
Everyone is asleep in the car.
Zoya sitting next to Asad slips her head on Asads shoulder when he applies a brake.
Asad smiles at this while watching Zoya asleep and her innocent face.
He keeps driving,and finally reaches home.
" Zoya", calls Asad.
"hmmm--uhhh lemme sleep" says Zoya.
"Zoya, please get up, my shoulders are paining" says Asad.
"why" asks Zoya.
" coz you are using it since night " says Asad with mischievous smile.
Zoya opens her eyes wide and gets off his shoulder immediately.
"I'm sorry Mr. Khan. I don't know when I felt asleep, I mean I didn't mean that, but suddenly eyes got closed and I felt asleep" says Zoya hesitatingly.
"that's fine Zoya, I was just pulling your legs, so relax and yes we are home" says Asad.
"OHK, " Zoya smiles at Asad.
"Bacchalog , come on get up , we came home" says Asad to the kids asleep on back seat.
"Mr. Khan, apse na ho payega, i'll bring them inside" says Zoya laughing at Asad, making fun .
"Ohhh really, Obviously. They are your brothers at the end." replies Asad.
Zoya wakes up all the kids, they all gets out of the car.
" Wowww...is this a castle di?" asks the youngest kid to Zoya.
Zoya herself is drown by the beauty of Asads House and staring at the bungalow with her mouth wide open.
"di, please tell me, are we going to leave here, wow...in this castle forever? asks the kid again.
"yes, you can leave here as far as you want to" answers Dilshaad to the kid.
"how are you Zoya,Asad told me about you on Phone. you are very strong, this is your home only,you can stay here as long as you want." says Dilshad to Zoya.
"thanks alot aunty, you have helped me alot, just few day aunty, once i find a job in this city, i would no more be a burden on you" Says Zoya.
"Zoya, you are like my daughter, you are not burden, but a strong lady, you are an example to those womans out who needs to define bravery, so please don't be formal." says Dilshad and takes her inside.
"come Zoya, I will take you to your room." says Dilshad.
"yea, sure" says Zoya.
Dilshad and Zoya moves towards the room with kids.
"hey kids, you come with me, I will show you your room" says Dilshad.
Dilshad takes them to a room, full of toys, cars, remote control helicopters , balls , etc
"wow, is this our room? aunty" says the elder kid.
" yes, its your room now onwards." says Dilshad.
no need , aunty. they will sleep with me at my room. We will adjust" says Zoya.
"you know Zoya, this is Asads room. I have specially asked the homemaker to desin such room, this area of the house is very special to my heart, because its my Asads room. He is my jaan, he is my soul, I cannot explain you Zoya, how touched I was when I first held him in my arms. his everything is close to my heart." says Dilshad with proudness.
Zoya stares at her, she is surprised to see the love bond between her and Asad.
"Mr. Khan is lucky , to have you." murmurs Zoya.
"ohhh, sorry Zoya, I must have bored you with my talk like that only, when it comes to Asad I have no limits", says Dilshad.
"NO aunty, that fine. He is lucky to have you. " says Zoya.
"yea, I know. c'mon you rest now. we shall talk tomorrow" says Dilshad and moves out from her room.
Asad gets fresh, wears his night kurtis and calls up their servants.
Servant standing in queue for his instructions.
"So you all know, that we have some special guests at house. they all are very special to me, and therefore you have to make sure that they are treated specially. You make sure that they are given what they needed, and what not. They should not fall short of anything.Did you all get it?" asks Asad to all his maids and servant.
"Yes, Sir they nod and get back to work." the servants says while getting back to work.
What next??Just little wait and you can read my next update...Till then some patience and eagerness required :P please read and share your reviews...all good and nooks are welcomed :)
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