PART 1"
Asad meet Zoya" Dilshaad said to his 7 year old son who was hiding behind her back seeing new people. Not new people to be precise but he used to see his Phuphi only once in a year so there was still some awkwardness from his side.
Asad's Phuphi Shaziya was settled with her husband in Dubai...but last month her husband passed away in an accident so Asad's father Rashid brought her sister to live with them.
Asad used to peek a little and then again hid himself. But when his eyes went to the little doll who was now in his Ammi's arms...he smiled and slowly slowly came forward. He touched the baby's cheek hesitantly to which she smiled. Encouraged by the smile now Asad wanted to take her in her lap. For the first time he was dealing with a baby. He was fascinated.
" Ammi she is so soft...put her in my lap" Asad now demanded ...
" No Asad you are too small to hold her..." Dilshaad said softly but the little boy took it to his heart and with in seconds his loud wails echoed in the Khan villa.
"Aah mera bacha ...shh " Shaziya took Asad in her lap and cooed him but to no avail. ..his wails only got louder.
"Bhabhi...place Zoya in his lap...I am holding him" Shaziya said . Dilshaad carefully put Zoya in Asad's lap ..and with in seconds the little boy was beaming with joy.
" Hello Zoe ...I m Asad" Asad started talking to the baby in an animated voice leaving Dilshaad and Shaziya amused.
" See he kept her nick name also" Dilshaad expressed her surprise.
After one hour...
"Asad it's time to go to bed" Dilshaad said to which Asad made a face and again started playing with Zoya.
"Asad"
" Ammi I am not sleepy"
"But she is..let her sleep beta...she is a baby" Dilshaad made Asad understand and took him to his room.
"Ammi where is Zoe..." Asad asked while searching for his baby.
" Here is your Zoe" Shaziya came with Zoya at the dining table.
Asad rushed to Zoya and kissed her lips" Good morning Zoe"
Zoya gave a toothless smile which everytime managed to take little Asad's heart.
Dilshaad was feeding Asad and Asad was feeding Zoya.
"Asad it's time for school now" Rashid came with his bag and picked up Asad.
" Abbu my stomach aches" said Asad dramatically.
Dilshaad glared at Asad " No drama Asad...Zoya is not running anywhere...she is going to stay with us from now..."
Asad pouted . His mother smiled and kissed his pout and waved at him. Asad smiled and finally waved. Also he gave a childish flying kiss to his Zoe.
It was Sunday. The Khan kids were watching a fairytale. After an hour Dilshaad came in the dining hall and panicked not seeing the kids. She started searching for them frantically.
"Ya Allah" Dilshaad held her head seeing Zoya covered with lipstick and powder.
" Ammi see ...my Zoe looks so pretty just like a fairy" Asad cooed Zoya and placed a wet kiss on her cheek . Asad was so proud. He had used different shared of lipsticks to decorate her face and according to him it has come out so well.
And to top that Asad had Zoya covered in baby powder. And both the babies were now ready for a selfie.
Shaziya came hearing the noise and stood shocked and then started laughing. Dilshaad also smiled and then the Khan Khandaan actually took a selfie.
After years...
Zoya was in 5th Standard and Asad in 11th.
"Zoe I need this exercise finished by evening." Asad said to which Zoya pouted .
" Asad...mujhse nahi hoga. ...I will complete it by tomorrow. "
Asad glared at her. He used to sit with a stick at the time of teaching Zoya but no body remembers when he has actually used it.
He was overly protective...a little scratch on Zoya's body and the whole Khan villa will be on fire.
Shaziya also gave a free hand to Asad.
It was dinner time.
"Zoe look I have brought your favourite flavour" Asad pinched Zoya's cheek. She was upset after studying for hours. Asad took out the ice cream in a bowl and started feeding Zoya. Asad knew his doll's weakness ...and at times likes this it used to be his saviour.
"Zoe ...phir se ice cream" Shaziya reprimanded.
"Ammi...Asad laye hain...he is giving us a treat...maybe he has got a girlfriend"
Asad was shocked...and seeing his shocked face Dilshaad and Rashid started laughing.
"Zoe from where you are learning these useless things" Asad said in a loud tone which scared Zoya a little.
"Asad bachi hai " Dilshaad tried to defend her.
"No...Ammi she is not paying attention in her studies..today she got 10 in her Geography paper." Asad continued scolding" I am going to give a test tomorrow and if you fail you see what I will do. "
Zoya gulped and looked at Dilshaad.
" Bacha he won't do anything. ...you know his anger na..."
Zoya hummed and after wishing good night to everyone went to sleep. She just hoped Asad cools down by next morning...otherwise she is gone.
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Next morning. ..
Asad was having his breakfast when a tight kiss was stamped on his cheek.
"Good morning" Zoya squealed. ...but getting no reaction from Asad ...she pouted and took a chair next to him.
"Asad" Before she could say anything ...she was cut by Asad " We are getting late...finish your breakfast."
After 5 minutes they were standing on the bus stop waiting for their school bus.
The bus arrived and Asad came forward to help Zoya. Inside the bus Zoya was continuously staring at Asad with a baby face.
"Hey Zoe" Haider , Asad's friend, came and pulled Zoya's cheeks. He used to adore little Zoe.
But seeing the gloomy expression...he put a chocolate infront of her eyes ...which twinked at she at once snatched it but before it could go to her mouth it was snatched by Asad. He passed a glare" No chocolates in the morning."
"Kya yaar Asad..khane de na"
"You shut up"
Haider lifted his hands in surrender.
They reached the school. Asad drank some water before getting down and then passed the bottle to Zoya. Zoya in her clumsiness dropped some water in drinking. Asad didn't say anything but took out his handkerchief and wiped her mouth and hands.
"Bye "Zoya kissed Asad's cheek and went inside. After dropping Zoya to her classroom Asad and Haider moved to their own classroom.
"Janab ka mood itna sada hua kyu hai" Haider chuckled.
"Zoya is not paying attention in her studies. ...she was doing boyfriend - girlfriend talks
last night..."Asad said in an angry tone.
"To ye kaun si badi baat hai" countered Haider
"My Zoe is very innocent. ...I will have to make sure she doesn't get spoiled" Asad said and settled on his seat.
During lunch time ...as per his routine Asad went to check on Zoya. He saw her playing with her friends. ..he shook his head and called her. "Finished your lunch?" Asad asked to which Zoya nodded her head in yes. Then Asad took out the morning chocolate and gave it to her "Share it with your friends." Zoya bobbed her head and went away.
It was 3 when they reached home. Zoya was followed by Asad who along with his bag was carrying Zoya's too.
And after a good lunch ...they relaxed.
In the evening. ..
" Zoe these are the questions...I am giving you an hour." Asad gave her the copy and went out of the room.
Zoya was writing the answers when her Ammi's phone buzzed...she went to take it and at the same time Asad entered. Seeing Zoya fiddling with the phone he got angry. Yesterday's anger hadn't subsided. ...and this came as a volcano.
"Zoya" he shouted which scared Zoya and the phone fell down.
Asad took the stick " You finished your test?" Zoya nooded in No and there the stick came across her hand. " Aaah" Zoya shouted which brought Dilshaad in the room.
"Asad" she shouted. And within a second Zoya's wails started echoing in the room. She was too loud.
" Mera bacha.." Dilshaad picked up Zoya passing a glare to Asad. "Aur Shaziya ka phone yahan hai ..kab se try kar rahi thi"
Hearing this Asad came out of his thoughts and immediately pulled Zoya to his arms. "Arre..." Dilshaad followed him but Asad ran to his room and closed it.
"Shhh...my baby " Asad started comforting Zoya
"I am so sorry...he kissed her whole face and carressed her hand ...he dropped his kisses there too" said Asad with tears rolling out. Asad hugged her and apologised again and again.
Finally Zoya stopped but she was not talking. Asad rushed to the kitchen and brought ice cream and chocolates.
" My Zoe loves chocolates na..." He cooed and brought the chocolate to her mouth. Zoya turned her head which made Asad feel miserable and in anger he smashed his hand on the table. Blood started oozing out. And Zoya's eyes widened. " Asad"
"No Zoe I deserve this." Asad was too angry with himself.
Zoya ran out and called Dilshaad...
After an hour Asad was sitting with Zoya on his lap...his hand was bandaged. But he gave a damn.
They were watching tv...and all of a sudden Zoya started laughing. ..seeing something funny.
Asad smiled and kissed her dimpled cheek murmuring " My Zoe"!!!!!!
Edited by Natalya_bedi - 8 years ago
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