AsYa (KaBhi) Lyrical FS : Tu Hi Re... Part 3 - A/B, Pg 18 - Page 13

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Everything will be same as before' Zoya sighed as Najma & Humeira walked inside assuring her...

"It's not going to same as before and I have accepted it... She felt uneasy and doubt crept in her mind... "Is this a right decision...meeting him after all these years? "How I am going to face him...? "Now as I am aware of his feelings and mine too... "I don't want to meddle in your life Asad... She closed her eyes feeling heaviness inside... A wave of cool night air hit her and she looked up in the sky...

It was beautiful starry night... The full moon was shining in the sky...like it was smiling at her and she felt a wave of warmth washed over as she stared at that peaceful moon... In that moment it was like she has got that strength... that assurance again...like it was in the past with Asad...

She smiled as she let her heart to walk to the memory lane... That was what she was doing all those years... whenever she felt the urge to meet him... You always fulfilled my every demand Asad...' She mumbled as the moon faded slowly and replaced with him... Her smile grew more as he strummed the cords and tune filled in the silent night...

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Mere sapnon ki Rani kab aayegi tu

Aayi rut mastaani kab aayegi tu...

Beeti jaye jindagani kab aayegi tu

Chali aa... tu chali aa...

"Enough!!! Asad shook his head placing his guitar aside and slouched back on the sofa

"No...those lines too Asad... Phool si khilke, paas aa dil ke...' please...and with expressions Zoya pulled him up holding his wrist

"Enough Zoya... "Shaad is going to perform this song...why you are behind me...go and ask him to entertain you... Asad was annoyed

"Asad please...mere liye just once...see, it's the first time I asked you to perform on my choice of song...itni si bhi wish puri nahi kar sakte tum meri... Zoya said with a puppy face and he sighed...

It was the time when after so much compelling Asad had agreed to join the group and he was very particular about the songs he would perform... It was their collage mate's birthday party they were invited for and girls asked Shaad for the remake of the evergreen classic of Kishore Kumar in his own jolly style but he denied because of Asad... He was aware that Asad won't come for any party and without Asad he was not going to agree for any fun... Zoya had assured Shaad that it was her responsibility to make Asad agree not only for the party but to perform with him too and Shaad had challenged her that it was next to impossible that Asad would perform with him on this song...

Everyone was aware that Asad won't agree for any party and even if he accompanied them he definitely not going to perform on this song... And Zoya had accepted a challenge that she will make him agree to perform and that too for the song girls had selected...

"What? Asad looked at Zoya realizing her words... "Me...? perform...? Where? he questioned not getting any clue

"What where? We are going for the party tonight She stated simply

"We...? You know Zoya I am not coming...

"No...you are coming with us and that's final... getting up she crossed her arms

"No Zoya...you know I don't...

"Asad... She interrupted him before he said anything, "I knew it...bas bolne ke liye dosti hai, baat toh ek bhi nahi maante tum meri...aisa kya karne ke liye kaha maine...I just want you to come with us na...itna bhi nahi kar sakte...

"Bas drama queen... he shook his head getting up, "okay, I'll come but please don't ask me for...

"See...haan bhi kaha toh with condition... She huffed sitting back on the sofa, "Is se toh acha hai tum aana hi mat...main bhi nahi jaungi...no one will go, which will be better...

"Zoya...listen... He sat beside her

"It's okay Asad...I am not going to force you for anything...I just wished for a song of my choice but it's okay that's not a big thing...it doesn't matter... She pretended to be hurt and Asad sighed as he pressed his temple...

He thought for a moment before looking towards her, "See Zoya...I'll come but... He again tried to make her understand but before he completed his sentence she cut his words...

"Its fine Asad...I understand...it just I thought tum maan jaoge mere liye...but it's okay if you are not comfortable... She said very calmly and he shook his head knowing very well what she was up to...

"You know you should try your hand at acting...seriously you'll excel...

She glared at him getting up, "Think whatever you want but I am serious and I am not going to the party...you'll see...

"Hmm...Ziddi... getting up he stood in front of her blocking her way but she looked other way... "Aur bhi kuch farmaish hai... He asked crossing his arms and she turned slowly to look at him and her almond shaped eyes grew bigger with excitement noticing that approving look in his eyes and moving close to him she wrapped her hands around his neck...

"Thank you sooo much Asad... she squealed with joy... "You are the best She said moving back and dialed a number on her phone to inform others failing to notice the small smile lifted on his lips as he stared at her chattering happily...

"What...? she asked narrowing her eyes as she sensed his gaze on her...

"Nothing... he just shrugged his shoulders and sat back on the sofa... "Why you are so much excited...? he asked as he fetched his guitar, cradling it comfortably on his lap he waited for her reply...

"Because I won the challenge...I knew it, main tumhe manaa hi lungi... she squealed as she sat beside him

"Hmm... He hummed looking at her for a moment... "You won't lose in that matter... He said looking down at the guitar, adjusting it slightly he strummed a cord while humming the song...

Pyaar ki galiyaan, baagon ki kaliyaan,

Sab rang raliyaan pooch rahi hai...

Geet panghat pe kis din gaayegi tu...

Mere sapnon ki rani kab aayegi tu...

Chli aa... Tu chali aa...

"So...finally? Shaad walked inside and sat opposite to Asad and Asad just shrugged his shoulders as he handed the guitar back to Shaad... Shaad sighed as he strummed some cords... "But why I am even surprised ...I should have known... "Isn't it? He raised his brows looking towards Zoya...

"Of course you should have known Shaad Zoya said getting up, "Zoya Farooqui can do anything... She said proudly, "Remember it next time if you don't want to lose... She warned him playfully and walked out...

"Yeah...sure...and I hope one day Zoya Farooqui will be able to understand everything too Shaad yelled from behind and she glared at him as she turned back...

"And what that mean Shaad? She crossed her arms

"Ohh...just ignore me as always Zoya... He shrugged his shoulders before strumming the cord

Zoya cursed Shaad under her breath while Asad sighed as he leaned back ignoring their usual banter...

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"Hehhh... Zoya smiled sadly...cherishing the memory, "Zoya Farooqui was never able to do anything or understand anything... A cool breeze washed over her... She sighed as she wrapped her hands around herself...

"I was fool Asad...mujhe lagta tha main tumhe manaa leti thi kisi bhi baat ke liye...jab ki sach toh yeh tha ki tum meri har baat maan na chahte the...you never let me down...chahe wo koi bhi stupid si zidd ho yah phir mere assumptions...

"You and love...that is not possible...I know your limits...

"Hmm...you are right...

She closed her eyes remembering how he never denied her assumption... I never understand Asad...I keep waiting for my Mr. Perfect...and never realize that the one I was waiting for was always there beside me...ready to hold me before I fall...

"Why didn't you tell me Asad...Why you did hide your feelings...Kyun?

"You never tried to see...he always wanted you to be happy...and never confess thinking it will ruin everything... Just few days before she got to know this from Humeira and Najma...

"Hehe... she let out a sad laugh opening her eyes, "Shayad tum batate tab bhi main nahi samajhti yeh baat us waqt... She shook her head as she settled on the swing in the balcony... So many memories with him started to play in front like a movie and now as she was able to see the different view it was pleasing her heart as well as hurting at the same time...

"I just take you for granted... leaning back she closed her eyes... "You were always there when I need you...sometimes as a problem solver...sometimes as my strength...sometimes as a protector...a caring friend and...and... she sighed not able to complete her sentence, "samajh hi nahi payi kabhi tumhe...koshish bhi nahi ki kabhi samajhne ki...

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"Asad...what I am going to do...kuch yaad nahi aa raha mujhe... She whined pacing in the corridor... It was their Project viva-voce examination and Zoya was hell nervous

"Stop panicking Zoya...first sit here... He dragged her and made her sit, "Clam down, take a deep breath... he said holding her both hands as he knelt in front of her...

She closed her eyes taking a deep breath, "I don't think I can present my project Asad... she mumbled worriedly

"Sshhh...stop thinking negative...you can do it...you have presented so well yesterday just go with that... He assured her and fetched his water bottle from his backpack...

She took a sip of water before handed the bottle back to him, "But Asad...what if... she asked getting up in panic again but he cut her words

"No but...no if...just remember Zoya Farooqui kuch bhi kar sakti hai...right? he asked raising his brows... "Go confidently Zoya... He said as he placed his hands on her shoulders... "You can do it...very efficiently...trust me... His hands squeezed a little on her shoulder while he gazed in her eyes those were full of uncertainty and panic...

She felt a relief washed over her slowly as his words did its magic...and the panic she was experiencing evaporated as she looked in his ensuring eyes... "Hmm...I know I can do it... she said as if his words gave a birth to new confidence in her...

"Zoya... he called as she walked inside...

Turning she looked at him and he rose his both hands as he gave her thumbs up...

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"Zoya Farooqui can do anything... She shook her head, "Really? She asked herself mockingly, "Hehhh...I was in an illusion...and I realized it only after I fell down very hard... "I ran away to chase something that was my stupid fantasy...and then only I realized I was not even able to walk on my own... "You were always there...to hold me...to protect me...

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"What the hell is this Asad? She yelled pulling her hand back from his hold, "What is your problem with Akram? She demanded...

She was at Akram's place as he had invited her for the party when suddenly Asad appeared there and asked her to come back with him... He threatened Akram to stay away from Zoya... It was because of Zoya's interference he left him unharmed... Zoya was shocked and furious because of his sudden strange behavior as he dragged her out of the party...

"Zoya please don't argue here...I just want you to know that he is not as nice as you think... Asad said not in a mood to explain anything as he pressed the button of elevator...

"And how did you know that? Zoya wasn't ready to let go, "He is always nice with you all even though you guys had fight with his friends... She said crossing her arms as she stood firm not ready to enter in the elevator...

Asad sighed pressing his temple, "Will you please stop this argument... He asked and gestured her to get inside and when she didn't budge he pulled her with him...

She stomped out of the elevator as soon as the door opened, "Ohh...so you are here too...but why I am surprised...you just tend to follow his steps everywhere... She said in annoyance as she spotted Shaad outside... "He won't mind but I mind the meddling in my life...so stop behaving like my bodyguards... She yelled on Shaad's face

"You better stop yelling Zoya... Shaad said matching her tone as he glared at her, "First thing yes I am following him but he never think that I am meddling in his life and he won't ever think like that...get it? Shaad's tone raised a bit as he stepped forward pointing his index finger, "And you really want me to explain that who is meddling in whose life...

"Shaad don't you starts now...let's just go from here... Asad said from behind

"What do you mean Shaad...? Zoya ignored Asad as he stood beside her... Her narrowed gaze fixed on Shaad, "You think I am meddling in his life? "What did I do by the way? "Yes I am a bit dependant on him but that doesn't mean I am forcing him for anything "And you... She glared at Asad, "better you cleared it if I am disturbing you? "I didn't know I am a trouble for my friends... She said again turning towards Shaad

"Do you know what you are saying Zoya... "Do you have a slightest idea about what had happened and what could have happened if...

"Shaad stop...not here please Asad cut his words, "And Zoya... he turned to look at her but she looked other way, "Please Zoya...you are not a trouble and you know that "And I am not trying to interfere in your life...but it's better for you if you stay away from Akram He said calmly

"Ohh stop this Asad...you really think she will understand Shaad was annoyed and not ready to let go... Asad sighed helplessly as he watched Zoya moved a step ahead as she glared at Shaad...

"Really? "Then why don't you take some efforts and clarify in details

"Why not? "But before that tell me one thing Zoya Shaad asked ignoring Asad who was asking him to stop, "Why you can't trust him... He is your best friend right? That is what you said then why don't you believe what he is saying? Why you need proof here? He asked and waited for a moment but Zoya didn't reply and he continued, "You know, what that Akram who you find very nice and sweet had planned? If it wasn't Asad heard his friends, you won't be able...

"Shaad stop this okay... Moving forward Asad pulled Shaad aside, "She doesn't need to know any details now...first let's move from here...

"What is it Shaad? Zoya asked as she looked at both of them, puzzled look crossed her face, "Asad what is it you are hiding?

Asad sighed, "Nothing Zoya... turning towards her he ran his hand in his hair and Zoya's eyes widened as she noticed bruises on his forehead and then only she studied his disheveled state... Her gaze shifted back to Shaad for explanation...

"He confronted those bas***ds and then only they reveal that Akram was planning to drug you and... Shaad stopped as Asad shot him a glare and Zoya gasped moving a step back...

Asad moved towards her an instant, "Zoya...

She covered her mouth with her palm as the look of horror crossed her face... "He...he is...is it true Asad... She stuttered in panic and moving forward Asad enveloped her in his arms...

"Shh...kuch nahi hua hai... He rubbed her back as she shivered and stuttered...totally panic stricken...

"Asad...he...he was...I never thought...I am such a stupid Asad...what if he...

"Kuch nahi hoga Zoya...I'll kill him if again I find him around you... He assured her and moved back, "Everyone is worried Zoya, let me inform them first

She nodded and looked towards Shaad... He sighed and looked other way...

"Shaad... She called as she stood in front of him

"If you are thinking about saying sorry or thank you then let me remind you the rule of friendship... He said sternly and not looking at her

"I know but still I am sorry... "You know that I always said stupid things and get angry for unnecessary issues... She mumbled looking down but Shaad ignored her, "Forgive your friends for their stupidity, isn't it the rule of friendship too... she said earnestly as he didn't reply, "Please Shaad...

"Keep your please to yourself okay He warned turning to look at her, "I know you are stupid He glared at her for a moment before he pulled her into a side hug, "Don't you think you should use your brain a little... He narrowed his eyes looking down at her and moving back she gave him a look of displeasure...

"Don't act childish Zoya He said solemnly and she nodded looking down as she moved back, "Come out from your dream land...and try to see the reality

"Hmm... She just hummed and Shaad crossed his arms

"And next time I won't tolerate your tantrums...I am not Asad who calmly bear whatever you said... He warned playfully

"I know you are not Asad... She pressed her lips looking towards Asad who was talking with a taxi driver, "He is just too good...I wonder sometimes how he can be so patient...

"Hmm...me too Shaad nodded, "And I am actually waiting for the day when he'll lose his patience...

"Hey, what do you mean? Zoya looked at him confused

"Hehhh... He sighed as Asad gestured them to come as he hailed a taxi, "I mean something that you won't understand... He mumbled walking towards Asad

"You always talks in riddles Shaad and expect me to understand ... She followed him

"And you never try to solve the riddle...

"I hate riddles...but next time I won't disappoint you

"And how you will do that?

"I'll ask Asad to help me... She said looking at Asad who asked her to get inside, "I know he can solve any riddle...right Asad?

"Hmm... He just hummed as he closed the door getting inside himself when she held his hand

"Thank you Asad...and sorry for whatever I said...

"Don't be...I will always be there whenever you need me Zoya...that is the rule of friendship right?

"Right... She smiled as she stared at his calm face... "And promise me even if I said not to meddle in my life you won't get mad and will always follow these rules of friendship...

"Promise Zoya...I'll always follow the rules, no matter what you say or do...you will always find me there... He didn't smile back but his eyes were conveying the assurance...

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"I am sorry Shaad...I disappoint you...I never tried...and I know now you must be so mad She mumbled and her lips lifted in a small smile... "But I know Asad will never break his promise...yes I know him... Taking her phone she scrolled the contact list and her finger stopped on his name... "Before anything else he is my friend...then why I am feeling nervous... She traced his name, "How many times I thought to call you Asad...that I never did before... "You were always on speed dial and how it was then to call you whenever I need you...even for childish demands... Leaning back she closed her eyes... cool breeze caressed her and her lips lifted in a smile as she swung slowly back and forth...as another clip of memory flashed in silent night...

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"Aashu... Suhaani called as she walked towards the bench in the backyard where Asad was seated... "It's ice-cream time... She squealed showing him two cups of ice-cream in her hands and he smiled back asking her to sit beside him...

"Why are you smiling like this? She narrowed her eyes as she noticed a small smile on his face as he took a spoonful of ice-cream...

"Smiling? "Me? He looked at her questioningly

"Yes...don't be smart okay She took a spoonful and shoved in her mouth... "I know ice-cream in peaceful night is something you used to enjoy...isn't it? Her brows rose questioningly, "Or it was something else with ice-cream? She asked with a mischievous grin on her face

He studied her for a moment, "Why you are asking me when you already know everything? He shook his head before taking another spoonful of ice-cream

"But you never shared this with me Aashu...wo toh all thanks to Buddy I got to know about this... She smiled and Asad sighed mumbling something under his breath, "Now stop cursing him and tell me more...please... She requested cutely...

"What more? Asad looked at her suspiciously

"More about the time when you realized your feelings Aashu... She smiled sweetly while Asad looked at her chocking on a mouthful of ice-cream...

"I should seriously stop you meeting Shaad now...unnecessary things you are learning in his company

"Aashu...don't treat me like I am a small girl... "What is wrong if I know such normal things...? She said with her mouth full of ice-cream as she shoved a spoonful into her mouth...

"Normal things? He sighed as he pressed his temple...

"It's not as if I am asking something like your first...umm... She bit her lip as Asad narrowed his eyes, "Umm...nothing... She scrunched her nose looking at the cup in her hand...

Asad sighed looking at his cup, "God!! I wonder if she really is just eight year old!! He mumbled looking at her from the corner of his eye and smiled as she focused on her ice-cream now... His mind wandered around the time in past when he used to wait for ice-cream night with her...

"Aashu... Suhaani called again softly after a moment and he pressed his temple knowing well that she won't stop her grilling that easily, "I know you are thinking about that time...won't you share with me? "Please... She asked with puppy face and he smiled as he tapped on her nose

"You won't let go...

"Of course not... Placing the empty cup aside she pulled her legs up and turned fully towards Asad as she sat folding her legs behind, "Which was that song Aashu...? She asked curiously and he smiled looking ahead as a memory flashed in his mind...

Pehla Nasha... Pehla Khumaar...

Naya Pyaar hai... Naya Intezaar...

Her smiling image flashed in front of him and he shook his head before leaning back, "It was our first year in FMS... He started and Suhaani moved close to him, her face lit up with enthusiasm as she held on his arm and he shook his head smiling, looking at her eagerness... His hand wrapped around her as she snuggled close, "Shaad, Rehaan, Ayaan and me, four of us were living in rented apartment while girls in campus hostel... "It didn't take much time for us to bond well with each other...seven of us...that time we had spend together, you can say like it was the most beautiful phase of our life... He smiled cherishing the memory... "And it was also the time when I perceived something new...something that was so pure like sunshine...beautiful and serene like the light of moon... "Zoya... He paused leaning back, "We were friends from the school days...Shaad Zoya & me...three of us all different in nature and our friendship was something strange but unique in its own way...

"Hehe...I know Buddy used to taunt her all the time na? "And he also called her stupid, right? Suhanni laughed revealing her knowledge that she got to know from Shaad and Asad shook his head as he pinched her nose...

"She was crazy...always she was like that...bubbly, full of life...but after we joined FMS I found her more vivacious... It was like she was that free bird in the sky wanted to fly high...and I just wanted to watch her flying up in the sky...and make sure that she won't fall... "I was always the first person in her mind whenever she needs something, whenever she was upset, whenever she was happy...and also in her each craziness...I was always the one she called for, even in midnight... He shook his head looking down at Suhaani who was listening to him very interestingly, "And while silently watching her I never knew when I fall for her...

"You know Aashu... Getting up a little on knees Suhaani touched the small dent deepened on his cheek... "You sound so much romantic right now... She giggled as Asad moved back and stared at her in disapproval... "Okay okay...sorry... She said holding her both ears, "Please continue...

"There is nothing more to continue...come, it's late and you should sleep... Getting up Asad picked her up in his arms...

"God!!! Suhaani you are so much heavy now... He gasped as he walked inside with her in his arms...

"AASHUUU She whined glaring at him, "Put me down...NOW? She demanded

"Stop screaming in my ear Suhaani... Asad said as he let her stood on her feet, "What's wrong? He asked trying to suppress his laugh as she huffed pushing her hair back before crossing her arms...

"Is this a way you talk? "How rude? "You can say I am a grown up now

"Ohh...and what is the difference? Isn't it same thing? His eyes narrowed and he tried to look serious as he bent down to her level

"I don't want to explain you the same things again and again Aashu? "I am going to sleep She announced walking towards her room...

"Okay...go...but you remember na tomorrow morning I am going and it's for long three days He said as she closed her room door... Smiling at her antics he walked towards his room... Leaning against the headboard of the bed he left the side lamp on knowing well that she will come to sleep with him... He always tried to be around her as much possible as he can and reassured her whenever he has to go out for days... She was very attached to him and even though she was back to her cheery self that fear was still there... fear of losing her loved ones...

"Aashuu... A soft whisper of his name traveled inside from the door and he smiled... "Can I sleep with you? She asked walking inside

"You know you can...come... He said and she kissed on his cheek before settling on the bed... "You okay? He asked as he covered her with quilt and she just hummed...

"Then why this look...it doesn't suit you He watched her as he again leaned back on the headboard...

"I am not feeling sleepy Aashu... She sat back, "It's like I am already missing you... She huffed and he sighed looking at her grumpy mood

"Come... He pulled her and she snuggled beside him, "You know, you are still a little kid... He said and she shot a glare at him, "That is the truth...accept it... He teased more and she moved back...

"If missing my friend is some childishness then fine...I am a child... She crossed her arms looking other way...

"Ohh...you are not just child but a very stubborn child... Moving forward he started to tickle her and soon her laughter filled in the air...

"Stop...Aashu...please... She gasped and he moved back...

"You resemble a cuteee child when you laugh like this He said as he pinched her cheeks and she just pressed her lips... "Now I'll seriously cancel my trip if you... He warned but she cut him off as moving forward she sat on his lap...

"Sorry...I will be fine...promise

"Hmm...you know you can call me whenever you want right? "And it's just three days I'll be back to you before you knew it... He said tucking her hair back and she nodded, "Now if you allowed can we sleep?

She giggled moving back and he adjusted a quilt over her as she lied down... "Aashu... He moved to switch off the lamp when she called and he turned to look at her, "she really used to sneak out from hostel at night for ice-cream?

"Hehehh... He laughed as he lied down, "Yes...that she enjoyed doing, something thrilling in her terms...sneaking out from the backside of hostel... "She used to call in midnight for ice-cream...and over the time I started to wait for her call... "It's not like she used to call every day...just once in a week or something "But that little time I got to spend with her...I was looking forward for it... That was the time when I was able to admire her without any trouble... Her smile, her non-stop chatter, her lively self... Suhaani smiled as she sensed his tone... the ease and the bloom while he kept talking about her and she knew that he was lost in the memory land... "She used to enjoy her ice-cream and I used to enjoy her presence...just her and nothing else around in silent night... "And that every night was a realization for me...that I was falling more and more...for her...

"Wow!!! That was so romantic Suhaani squealed excitedly and Asad's hand reached his forehead as he realized that he was lost in the memory and actually said much more for Suhaani's knowledge than it was necessary

"Now if you are done with your grilling, will you please shut your eyes and give some rest to your little brain...

Suhaani giggled looking at his annoyed state, "Its fine Aashu stop cursing yourself and it's good to open up about your feelings... She said pulling his hand back from his forehead and he glared at her...

"You might not know about...umm...what is it...umm...? She pressed her lips together as she tried to remember something... "Yes...I remember... After a moment she squealed while he narrowed his eyes waiting to know what did she have in her little brain now...

"It's never too late to try and make things right She said and he looked at her bemused... "Good night Aashu before he said anything she winked and hide inside her quilt...

Asad sighed, "You are not just grown up but overgrown He shook his head as she giggled from behind the quilt, "Now sleep... He patted on her head while his gaze was fixed out of the window and a smile shaped on his lips...

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Pehla Nasha... Pehla Khumaar...

Naya Pyaar hai... Naya Intezaar...

Karloo main kya apna haal...

Aye Dil-e-bekaraar... Mere Dil-e-bekaraar

Tu Hi Bataa...

His harmonious soft voice filled in the silent night while his gaze was fixed on her as she smiled at him... her dimple smile...that always left him in awe...eased his heart...and urged him to do anything she desired...

"That really awesome Asad... "This is the song... She squealed getting down from the bench and he watched her as she twirled around while singing...

Pehla Nasha...

Pehla Khumaar...

"You are going to perform in grand finale cultural evening on the closing night of Fiesta She declared

"What? "No Zoya...I am not...

"I am not asking you, it's decided!! You are going to perform She crossed her arms

"You know it's going to be the perfect performance for the evening...I am going to call Shaad that you are ready to participate... She fetched out her phone in excitement... It was the time when he wasn't ready to join the group as vocalist... Shaad, Rehaan and Ayaan wanted him to perform with them on the closing night of Fiesta Event, the Annual Management Cultural and Sports Fest of FMS...

"Zoya...wait... He stopped her before she dialed Shaad's number, "Its 12.30 already and Shaad will strangle you from the phone if you disturbed him at this time...

"Hehe...he will definitely if I disturb his royal beauty sleep She laughed shoving her phone back in pocket, "Okay...now as it's just 12.30 you can practice some more... She smiled and his eyes widened

"What practice? "Are you crazy? "Come, get back to hostel before anyone notice Getting up he grabbed her wrist pulling her up

"Asad...please "No harm in little more time... She requested battling her eyelashes and Asad sighed shoving his hands in his pant pockets...

She smiled big as she sat comfortable on the bench, crossing her arms, waiting for him to start and he found himself lost in that dimple smile... He didn't know if he would perform on stage, he never wanted to... Singing was just his hobby and he never thought about concert and all... but in that moment his heart wasn't ready to deny her...

"Asad... She called out and he shook his head looking other way...

Udthaa hi phiroon inn hawaaon mein kahin

Yaah main jhool jaun inn ghataaon mein kahin

He was just trying to avoid looking at her and looked around in the night sky that was sparkling with stars... cool breeze blowing around playing its symphony... His eyes closed feeling that tranquility filled in the atmosphere... And the only thing he could visualize was her smiling face...

Ek kar doo aasmaan aur zameen

Kaho yaaro kya karoon kya nahi...

Pehla Nasha... Pehla Khumaar...

"Wow!!! Getting up she squealed in delight...

He opened his eyes and his gaze caught that dimple smile...her loose hair floating on her back...her eyes twinkled with joy and he felt his heart skipped a beat... Moving ahead she wrapped her hands around his neck...

He wasn't able to move...hands still in his pant pockets while his lips lifted in a small smile as she kept talking something in excitement and he couldn't decipher a word... She moved back and he let out a breath he didn't know he was holding all the time...

Moving back a step he looked up in the sparkling sky... It felt different...her proximity never felt like this before...it's enticing... Something about the warmth of her against him striking something inside... those strong foreign emotions... He never felt before... Taking a breath he dared to look at her once again...

Her brows rose questioningly...confused smile on her face... He blinked his eyes and she tilted her head a little, "Where did you hide this Asad? "You are so different like you are really feeling those lyrics Her admiring gaze lingered on him for a moment before she shook her head, "You seriously will take everyone in that dreamy world if you are going to sing with this intensity... She narrowed her eyes, "Are you really experiencing this Pehla Nashaa...pehla khumaar? He shook his head but before he said anything she laughed throwing her head back, "I know, I know it's not your thing

He just stared at her carefree laughter and in that moment his heart did beat in rhythm... and he did recognize something new in that rhythm... Something that he never knew would happen with him... But in that moment he was sure that it was actually happening...

Usne baat ki kuch aise dhang se...

Sapne de gayi wo hazaaron Rang ke...

Before he realized lyrics played on his lips and she stopped... Her laughter faded to a smile as she looked at him surprised...

Reh jaaun jaise main haar ke...

Aur choome woh mujhe pyaar se...

Pehla Nashaa... Pehla Khumaar...

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The night was same...sparkling with stars... and again it was the realization...

He did realize that he wanted to see her once... How much he denied the fact but he was missing her badly from the moment Shaad informed that she is coming for the get-together... Whatever it was for him but first he was her friend whom she had trusted a lot once... and hadn't he promised her that he would always be there even though she asked not to... He closed his eyes with relief... His heart won the battle with his mind and he was sure what he desired...

He knew it... He wanted to see her... wanted to make sure that she is happy in her life... That was he always wished... And today also he wanted to assure his heart...

What if she doesn't want to meet him he is not going to break his promise... He is still her friend who would never get mad because of her stupidity... What if she did actually ask him not to bother...that she was not a child and able to take care of herself...

"I am not a child Asad...I can take care of myself... "Why don't you understand it when I said I am fine...? "I seriously need some space so stop bothering...

I tried my best to fulfill your wish, three years I have wait for your call and I didn't bother... but that doesn't mean I will let this chance go... I am not going to break this promise either...I won't bother... I will just make sure that you are enjoying flying high in your sky...'

Getting up he stood by the window... It didn't feel peaceful as he stared at the serene sight of moon... Everything around seemed in a peaceful slumber as cool soft breeze was singing it's lullaby...

He closed his eyes for a moment...something didn't feel right... He should feel happy that he was going to meet her after three years then why it didn't soothe his heart he didn't know... He opened his eyes and watched the grey shapes hovering around the moon... And soon the moon drifted away in that grey smoke...

Ithlaati hawa neelam sa gagan

Kaliyon pe yeh behoshi ki name...

Aise mein bhi kyun bechain hai dill

Jeevan mein na jaane kya hai kami...

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"Hehhh...how crazy I used to be... She laughed cherishing the memory... "Never thought once before calling you in the midnight for my craziness...and you... She shook her head, "You never denied...not once... "And now I know why...but it's too late for me to realize... She inhaled trying to calm down her nerves... "Nothing can change now...

"But I am happy for you Asad... "You deserve someone who has that ability to make you smile...

I really wish ki tumhe koi aisa mile jo tumhe hasna sikha de...

"Hehh...see yeh wish bhi complete ho gayi meri... She smiled remembering her own wish once...

"I was always demanding and you fulfilled my every wish Asad...but I never knew one day it would hurt me a lot asking you to fulfill my wish...

"It's fine Zoya... "I know you can take care of yourself but still...take care... I won't bother... I promise...

A lone tear rolled down on her cheek as she closed her eyes remembering his last promise... "I know I hurt you a lot Asad...but it did hurt me more... "It wasn't you Asad... "You never did bother me... "But that was necessary to keep myself away from your life...because I didn't want to meddle... "It was realization for me that day...two big realizations...

"I fell down...hard...it did hurt a lot that day not because I did fall... But it hurt because first time I found myself unable to hold your hand... I left you too far behind to reach for..."

"And that was a wake up call of my heart...but it was too late to wake up...

She inhaled getting up... Her eyes wandered in the sky as she tried to look for the moon... Moon that soothed her moments back was no where to be seen... And all she found was the grayish smoke all around...

Jo din ke ujaale mein na mila

Dil dhoondhe aise sapne ko...

Iss raat ki jagmag mein doobi

Main dhoondh rahi hoon apne ko...