What happens next;OS- updated chapter 4- pg6 - Page 3

"Why, why, why?" cried Zoya…hugging her knees, sitting on the floor…she was shaking and tears were streaming down her face…her kohl lining on her eyes was smudged and her nose was scarlet. Her chocolate-brown eyes glittered with grief and sadness. Zoya started to question herself on why she was behaving this way…she kept pondering on why this whole situation was bothering her…what did Asad mean to her….why can't she see him with someone else, another girl. "Whatever it maybe…I came here to find my father, to find out who I am…Tanveer and Asad's relationship has no effect on me" she thought to herself trying hard to convince herself. Staying true to her purpose, she decided that leaving the Khan's house would be too harsh of a decision to make as she is her only to find her father and she doesn't have much time left…she got up, fixed her makeup, adjusted her smile and walked out of her room to rejoin the party.

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Tanveer held Asad's hand preventing him from going to see Zoya. She told him that Mr. Malhotra, his business partner was looking for him. He paused for awhile and was lost in thought and decided to go to Mr. Malhotra. He just had to close this deal; it was for the sake of his business and his family's well-being.

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In the midst of Mr. Malhotra's babbling on and on about the deal and Tanveer standing at his side, Asad's mind still dwindled on Zoya. He couldn't help it…do you ask the sun to stop shining…do you ask the leaves to stop falling…then don't even bother to ask Asad to stop thinking about Zoya. His heart was aching…he needed to go to her…he really needed to be with her and have her in his arms, to kiss away her tears. He could see everyone in the room having fun, laughing and having a ball of a time…besides him…feeling lost in his own world, lifeless.

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All of a sudden, a smile grew on his face and there was glistening in his eyes…He started to imagine his love dancing, twirling around, having fun with the guests. He thought to himself that she was looking so beautiful and happy. …he then imagined himself…slowly striding towards her… approaching her from the back. He held her right hand in his and softly placed his other hand on her waist, pulling her towards him. He pulled her right hand in to meet his hand that stood on her waist. Then, with his now free hand, he placed then first on her lips and traced his way down, to her neck, her chest, to her belly button, then to her waist. He spun her around…they were now face to face…he started to draw in closer to place a kiss on her luscious lips. As he drew nearer, both of their lips started to tremble with the expected desire…"Asad?"

Asad's trance broke …Mr. Malhotra called out to him, realizing that he lost his attention. Asad couldn't wait for Mr. Malhotra to stop talking. But…then, to his surprise Mr. Malhotra started to comment on how fantastic his friend Tanveer is and that she is one in a million. A blushing Tanveer held Asad's hand…she looked at him lovingly, and Asad…he gave her a confused look…then faked a smile and turned away. He turned away to see Zoya once more, looking at him, with Tanveer holding on to his hand, like a wife or girlfriend would….Again, a misunderstanding.

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As Zoya watched Tanveer, Asad and Mr. Malhotra carrying on their conversation, with Tanveer holding on to Asad, a single teardrop sneaked out of her eyes…she calmly wiped it away and proceeded to the crowd of people.

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Asad finally couldn't take it anymore and excused himself to go and search for Zoya. Meanwhile, Najma pulled Tanveer away, questioning her motive, as she is going against the plan of bringing Asad and Zoya together. Tanveer kept insisting that it's all part of the plan…

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Finally he spotted Zoya…he could only see tidbits of her as there were people in the way of her. He made his way to her…but what he saw left him dumbfounded…he felt like screaming out, he felt like falling on his knees because of the helplessness that grew inside him, what games was god playing with him…what was going on…she was dancing and having fun…but in the arms of Farhaan once more…misunderstanding

Precap.

Zoya ignoring Asad.

Asad vying for Zoya's love.

Najma catches Tanveer red-handed.