AsYa FF - The Intern #4: Ch 62 & 63 Pg 122 COMPLETED - Page 68

Zoya and Zack walked in just after seven 'what took you so long' Annie asked as Zack leaned over to give her a kiss 'your Bhaijaan...skived off work and left a million and one things for us to do' Zack complained. Annie leaned up to kiss him again 'you two want to take this inside...seriously you don't need an audience' Zoya said putting her bag down.

Annie gave her an exaggerated smile 'Kaki...cofeee' Zoya called out. Kaki came out to see a very tired looking Zoya 'go and change...I will get dinner on, then you can have your coffee' 'thank you Kaki...Kaki, where is your Baba?' 'In his room, you want me to call him?' 'No, I will be back soon'.

After showering and changing Zoya went to his room, Asad was too engrossed reading his file to notice her coming in 'can I come in' she called out 'Zoya...come' he said putting his folder down.

Zoya walked towards him and sat down on the bed next to him. Asad took her hand into his and placed a kiss on the back of it 'long day?' 'Yes...am exhausted...Kaki is getting dinner ready, you coming?' 'Yes...but not just yet...I haven't seen you since last night' Asad placed his hand around her waist and pulled her closer, raising his hand he placed it around the back of her head and leaned in to kiss her. Every time Asad kissed her she was left desiring a lot more, his soft warm touch, and his sweet breath caused her body to erupt over and over again.

'Now I am ready for dinner' he said winking at her. Asad and Zoya walked out hand in hand, something that made Zack and Annie smile to no end. With Annie's funny cravings Kaki always made her food separately 'Annie...who has mint chutney with chocolate biscuits?' Zack asked pulling the most awful face 'seriously what crap are you feeding my child' Annie hit him over the arm 'unless you want to sleep on the couch again I suggest you shut up'

The doctor and nurse at the hospital couldn't stop shaking her head as she laughed totally amused by the crazy people that stood before her. Zack, Zoya and Asad all had accompanied Annie for her appointment and scan I can't take you lot anywhere...will you just shush' Annie said 'is it me or has pregnancy really turned her into a grouch' Zoya whispered into Asad's ear 'I heard that Miss Farooqui, you are supposed to be on my side'.

The four of them sat there looking at the scan picture 'I can't tell you...the feeling is indescribable, when I saw the baby move, when I heard the heart beat...it's like a miracle' Zack and Asad who were both sitting on either side of her put their arms around her and simultaneously kissed the side of her head 'perfect picture moment' Zoya said as she took a picture of them on her phone.

It was soon approaching the end of April, Annie was just over four months pregnant. Maheen had called Zoya to invite her to come and visit her; she knew that Annie and Zack were also going so readily agreed.

'I wish you were coming with us' Zoya said hugging him. Asad kissed the top of her head 'I will come as soon as I can...promise, now you be good and look after Annie for me' Zoya looked up 'I will' making the most of the position she was in Asad kissed her 'I love you' he whispered. Zoya stepped back 'ditto'.

As soon as she said that she stopped and looked up at him. Asad eyes had filled with tears of happiness that threatened to spill over any second 'I have said that before...haven't I?' Asad nodded 'it means I love you too...right?' she asked hesitantly Asad nodded again.

'I...I love you' Asad wrapped his arms around her in one flash movement 'say it again Zoya' Zoya started to smile as her own eyes started to moisten 'I love you Asad...I love you'

Asad pulled back and crashed his lips over hers kissing her with a renewed sense of passion and urgency.

Asad leaned his forehead against her 'thank you...You don't know how long I have waited for you to say that' 'I am sorry I made you wait so long' kissing her again he led her back outside where Annie and Zack were waiting with their bags.

'Bhaijaan please don't cancel last minute...and try and get there on time' Annie said 'I promise no cancellations, I will see you in a week's time'

Zoya could not wait for the plane to land 'Ya Allah never again...this is the last time I am flying to this side of the world' she said rubbing her sore bum. At the airport the three of them had an emotional reunion with Maheena and Nasima 'Ammi where is dad?' Zack asked 'he has gone to Sydney for a few days, he will be back same time as Asad gets here, he was sorry to have missed you arriving...and Zoya, he is so excited to see you beta' Nasima said hugging her.

The house was like nothing Zoya had seen before, it looked like something from an extravagant Bollywood film, the garden that surrounded the beautiful piece of architecture went on for what seemed miles, they had an open top larger than life swimming pool and their own tennis court.

'How do you like our home beta?' Maheen asked Zoya 'its beautiful Ammi, I love it' 'this is your home too...so please feel free to do what you want, I will introduce you to the staff, Zack and Annie are all too familiar with them'.

It took Zoya a few days to get her body to adjust to the time; she hated it, more because the time difference between the two countries meant her communication with Asad was limited.

Zoya woke up to more than a dozen bouquets and balloons surrounding her bed. Stepping down she walked towards them and stroked the beautiful arrangements with her fingers, her happiness knew no bounds, she knew if she smiled anymore her face would crack.

Quickly changing she ran down stairs 'Happy Birthday' everyone shouted making her jump and gasp out in shock. 'Ya Allah...you guys trying to give me a heart attack' Maheen held her hands out to hug her 'Happy birthday beta, may Allah bless you with every happiness' 'thank you so much Ammi'

After having met everyone Zoya turned back towards Annie 'what time is he landing...will he be here in time?' 'I haven't heard from him yet...let me check' Zoya looked down at her own phone; she had not received a birthday message from him either.

Zoya was spoilt rotten, Maheen and Annie had taken Zoya shopping, and with Annie around she knew she wasn't going to be coming home without at least a dozen outfits with matching accessories.

By the time they got home Zoya was exhausted 'I am the one pregnant and you are the one tired' 'I am not the shopaholic, I hate shopping' Maheen started laughing 'Zoya go and get changed...we soon need to get ready for your party' Zoya looked towards Zack 'I hope that brother of yours is landing his backside, he has exactly three hours to get here' she said walking off leaving all of them giggling.

Zoya pulled out her phone and when she did she saw a message from him 'sorry missed flight...will be there as soon as the next one lands...will not make it in time for your party' Zoya's eyes started to tear up 'idiot...I can't believe you missed your flight' Zoya threw her phone on the bed and ran downstairs to tell everyone 'Zoya don't be upset beta...he will be here first thing in the morning' what's the point Ammi, he was supposed to be here now' 'look...don't upset yourself, it's your birthday, go and get ready'

'Asad you are such a meanie...did you see her tears' Maheen said as Asad came out from behind the door 'Ammi, it's to surprise her...don't worry...Annie did you get her to but the dress I asked you to?' 'Yes...do you know how hard work she is' Asad started laughing 'yes, I do...just make sure she wears it'.

Annie went up to find Zoya looking through her outfits still wearing a sad face 'wear this one, its perfect, she said holding up a gold and pink gown' 'it's my birthday...not my wedding' she said pulling it down and throwing it back on the bed 'Zoya please...for me, you will look beautiful' Zoya let out a breath 'fine...but just for the record I always look beautiful' she said walking off with the dress in her hand.

Whilst Zoya got ready Mark, the driver brough in Rahul and Huma. Huma could hardly contain her excitement at meeting her; it had been nearly five months.

'She has no inkling, she will go crazy seeing you guys here' Zack said.

As Maheen got the house staff to put the final touches together she and everyone else started to greet a few family friends that she had invited.

'Huma, Rahul...Bhaijaan, she is coming...go hide' Zack shouted out just in time.

Annie walked down with Zoya looking like a million dollars, she started to turn a darker shade of pink as she descended the stairs, everyone had their eyes on her.

Maheen took Zoya by her hand and walked around the main room introducing her to her friends 'Zoya there is someone special I want you to meet' Zoya turned around 'who Ammi' 'look behind you' Zoya turned around and completely froze, before her stood Huma and Rahul.

Annie came to stand by her side 'that's...' 'yes, its Huma and Rahul, they flew all the way from London to be with you' Zoya's eyes started to moisten as she took measured steps towards them.

Huma stepped up to close the gap that much quicker and when she did she put her arms around her friend hugging her like never before, Zoya then looked towards Rahul who hugged her lovingly 'thank you so much, I can't believe you came all this way...what a beautiful surprise' she said wiping her tears away.

'We wouldn't have missed it for the world Zoya, when Annie and Zack called to tell us there was no holding us back' Zoya looked towards her brother and Annie and gave them an appreciative smile 'where is Asad?' Huma asked teasingly. Zoya started to frown 'unlike you who wouldn't have missed this for the world he missed his stupid flight...I tell you I am not talking to him...he can fly back to India for all I care' Huma started to laugh 'you don't mean that...' 'I totally do...you wait and watch the minute I see him it won't be hello Asad, it will be Good Bye Mr Khan'

Zoya turned around to walk off when the lights turned out. At the same point a spot light shone over her. Zoya was just about to call out to Zack and Maheen when she heard his voice.

Janam janam janam saath chalna yunhi
Kasam tumhe kasam aake milna yahin
Ek jaan hai bhale do badan ho judaa
Meri hoke hamesha hi rehna
Kabhi na kehna alvida

Meri subah ho tumhi
Aur tumhi shaam ho
Tum dard ho tum hi aaraam ho
Meri duaaon se aati hai bas ye sadaa
Meri hoke hamesha hi rehna
Kabhi na kehna alvida

Zoya couldn't believe her eyes, she followed his every move as he sang out to her in his beautiful voice, a voice she never knew he had.

Asad held out his hand to her and the minute she took it he twirled her around making her fall against his chest

Meri hoke hamesha hi rehna
Kabhi na kehna alvida..

Zoya managed to pull herself back from his hold, she raised her hands and held his face in the palm of her hand, for that split moment no one existed around them; it was only him and her.

Teri baahon mein hai mere dono jahaan
Tu rahe jidhar meri jannat wahin
Jal rahi agan hai jo ye do tarfa
Na bujhe kabhi meri mannat yahi
Tu meri aarzu, main teri aashiqui
Tu meri shayari, main teri mausiqi

Placing a kiss on her forehead he took her hand and made her turn around and around

Talab talab talab bas teri hai mujhe
Nashon mein tu nasha banke ghulna yunhi
Meri mohabbat ka karna tu haq ye adaa
Meri hoke hamesha hi rehna
Kabhi na kehna alvida

As Asad stepped closer to her he held her hand and kneeled on the floor, he took out the ring that he so painfully put away and looked up at her. Zoya opened her mouth, her eyes watered in happiness. She slowly nodded her head as if to say yes. Asad placed the ring on her finger and lifter her up in his arms.

Meri subah ho tumhi
Aur tumhi shaam ho
Tum dard ho, tum hi aaraam ho
Meri duaaon se aati hai bas ye sadaa
Meri hoke hamesha hi rehna
Kabhi na kehna alvida

As Asad put her down he held the side of her face and without a care in the world he placed his lips over hers. The whole room erupted in loud cheers and whistles. Zoya looked away feeling shy, when her eyes came into contact with Maheen's teary ones she ran towards her and hugged her 'thank you beta...my Asad's life is complete, he has got back what he thought he had lost...thank you so much'

Asad took her hand and lifted it up placing a soft kiss over her ring 'I love you' he whispered 'I love you too...I can't believe you all...and there I was thinking that you didn't come' 'I know...a little surprise...come let's cut the cake'

As they all walked towards the beautifully decorated table Nasima stopped 'Zack, your dad is here' Zoya stood still and looked towards the door to see Zack run into his father's arm and then Annie who hugged him with a shy smile.

Nasima went to stand by her husband's side and then walk towards Asad and Zoya. Asad hugged his uncle dearly 'Asad, it is so good to see you son, it has been too long' 'I know, how have you been' 'getting older...but Alhamdulillah'

Nasima stepped forward 'Sohail, this is Zoya, Asad's fianc' Sohail turned towards Zoya and gave hre a loving smile, he placed his hand over her head and welcomed her to his home and his family 'Dad, you are just in time for the cake' Zack said.

The whole family along with Rahul and Huma stood around Zoya, they sung her happy birthday and clapped as loud as they could as she cut the cake. Taking a small piece she held it to Maheen 'thank you beta' she said taking a small bite, she then turned towards Asad who looked at her with intensity, keeping her eyes locked with his she lifted the piece of cake and held it in front of him, Asad placed his hand over hers and squeezed it gently before he took a bite from the cake 'I love you' he whispered making her break out into a sweet smile.