Chapter-10 And We Meet Again

Ayaan's POV

I reached the location which Adila appi had sent me; I parked my car and got out. I was about to call and ask her whether she has reached or not but then I saw her car and her driver Raju was standing outside the car. I waved at him and he did the same with a smile, Raju has been Adila appi's driver since years now. He is a trustworthy fellow in his late forties. Though Bilal bhai (Adila appi's husband) keeps on motivating her to learn driving but my dear sis is too scared to get behind the wheel. That's why Bilal bhai has put Raju exclusively at her duty. My sister is really lucky because Bilal bhai is a gem of a person and loves her more than anyone. But on a second thought I think Bilal bhai is even luckier to have my sis as his wife. She is an awesome human being, full of love and understanding. I really wish me and Zuby also end up with the same kind of trust, love, affection and understanding. Just a thought about her and I am again smiling like an idiot, to be honest I don't mind being an idiot if it's for her. How I wish I could be with her always? Anyway I better get in and catch up with my sister dear, I also need to tell her about Zuby. Yes, she knows everything and has always supported and motivated me. I walk towards the entrance of the boutique and push the door open. I see Adila appi and Zoya meeting the owner I guess but as my eyes land on the owner she also looked at me, our eyes met and both of us were surprised. I stood there like a statue for a moment; I could not believe that this was no one else's boutique but my Zuby's. For a second I also felt that I was hallucinating but she spoke and I was brought out of my trance.

"What are you doing here Mr. Ayaan?" I did hear her ask me but I still couldn't answer back, I was awestruck. Lost in her beautiful, big eyes and all I could do was smile. I knew I was looking like a creep but I just can't help it right now. I wanted to see her since I woke up this morning but now that she is standing in front of me I don't know what to do or what to say. I just want to run and take her in my arms and take in her sweet smell. 'Stop staring at her like that and answer her before she is sure that you are a creep' mocked my inner voice. And for once I think it is correct, I cleared my throat but till now Adila Appi had also turned around and she was walking towards me with her beautiful smile on her face and spoke…

"Ayaan…you are here. I am so happy to see you after so many days." I smiled at my lovely sister and gave her a side hug then replied to both her and Zuby…

"I am equally happy Adila appi." I looked towards Zuby and continued…

"She is my cousin and told me that she is coming over for some shopping at a boutique. I wasn't aware it's your boutique she was referring to. It's a….pleasant surprise actually." Phew! Finally I opened my mouth and spoke something nice instead of just staring at Zuby. A chuckle escaped her lips and she spoke again…

"Well you seemed more shocked than surprised Mr. Ayaan." Her voice was like music to my ears but I didn't like her calling me Mr. Ayaan so I quickly said…

"You can call me Ayaan, Mr. Ayaan seems too formal and long." She held my gaze for a while and just nodded in agreement.

"You people know each other?" Adila appi asked me while we walked inside the boutique and I answered her….

"Yes, we have met once. She is my new client and she is planning to open a new branch of her boutique." Adila appi just hummed in response. Then I moved towards Zoya and met her, she was Adila appi's sister in law and a nice girl. They have come here to shop for her wedding which is in a couple of months I guess. Being Bilal bhai's youngest sister she was really pampered and the family's baby girl. Zuby led her to the sofa and we all sat comfortably, I liked her interiors and the furniture as well. It was all simple yet beautiful, just like my Zuby. Soon the ladies got up and started looking at the different variety of clothes that were hanging around. After sometime another lady came which I understood was one of Zuby's employees. Zuby was personally attending Zoya since she was the bride to be and her sales girls were attending the other few customers who were coming in occasionally. And I was sitting here for almost two hours now and doing nothing just steeling glances at my love. Not that I am complaining or something, I am sure if this would have been someone else's boutique and I had to sit here waiting for Adila appi to finish then I would have been bored to hell. But I am just so glad that I am getting to look at the love of my life, sitting here in her boutique. I must say she is well aware of all her stuff and I am really impressed by my darling. Only I wish I could openly stare at her and not try to pretend that I am not looking at her. She is so concerned about everyone around, she did attend the other customers briefly as well and she also kept on asking me in between whether I am getting bored. Apart from that occasionally when she caught me looking at her she would just give me smile and say…

"I know it's getting difficult for you sitting there and watching all the girly stuff." I just laughed; how I can tell her that it is no difficulty for me rather I am pleased to be able to watch her for so long. Heck I can do this every day if a get a chance. The women were kind enough to take a break after the first hour. Zuby had ordered some snacks and drinks from a nearby cafeteria. And my day was getting awesome with every passing moment today as I also got a chance to sit beside Zuby when everyone had their snacks. I tried to be a gentleman and maintained some distance between us. Her mild perfume was invading my nostrils and it was so difficult for me to stop myself from touching her in any possible way. I was again lost in my dreams while watching Zuby. After almost another hour finally Zoya's shopping for the day was done, she also gave some orders which will be collected later. Adila appi cleared the bill and appreciated my patience. Only if she knew how big a favor she did to me. We said our goodbyes and walked out of the boutique. Zoya had a lunch date with one of her friends so she went with Raju and Adila appi came with me. I decided to take her for lunch so that we can sit and talk for some time and I also had to tell her about Zuby. Zoya told that she will be free in the next two-three hours after which she will inform us and I will drop Adila appi wherever she is so that they can head back home.

As we were seated in the car Adila Appi didn't waste a second in asking me...

"Ayaan, she is the same Zuby right?" I was a little surprised at her question and said...

"How did you guess?" She just smiled and replied...

"I remembered your sweetheart's name and the way you were looking at her gave me the confirmation that she is the one." I smiled and shook my head in agreement. Adila Appi was genuinely happy for me, I asked her if she wants to have something particular for lunch or I can take her anywhere? She said she was ok with where ever I take her as she just wants to sit with me and know the whole thing about Zuby. I decided to go to a nearby South Indian restaurant as I know Adila Appi likes their cuisine plus it is not very crowded at lunch time during weekdays. I wanted some quite place so that we can eat and talk peacefully.

Once we reached the restaurant I ordered Adila Appi's favorite paneer dosa for her and I settled for their fish thali (platter). After the waiter was gone I told Adila Appi everything since I met Zuby few days back. I also needed her advice as to how can I stop Zuby's marriage with that Sahil guy. Adila Appi asked me to go and check on the guy, try to understand if he is an understanding person or not. Or try to check about him from some people and if I find him understanding enough then tell him that I want to marry Zuby. But Adila Appi warned me that if my judgment about Sahil will be wrong and he did not understand my situation then I can make the situation difficult for Zuby. I understood all her concerns; I gave her an idea of Zuby's uncle and his family's behavior with Zuby. Adila Appi got really worried about Zuby. Especially after listening about Ashfaq she was extremely worried and even angry. Our conversation continued even between our lunches. We had ice cream after lunch and by then Zoya also called and sent us her location. I dropped Adila Appi to where Zoya was, she asked me to convey her regards to mom and dad and tell them she will come and visit them some other time. Zoya also said her goodbye and asked me to definitely make it to her wedding. I didn't promise her but said that I will try. They were gone and it was almost 6 in the evening, I decided to go to office and check on today's work. When I reached Abdul was winding up today's work, he told me about a new client who asked for an appointment the coming week. Then we both sat together and discussed about Sahil. Abdul had found out the location of his diner by now. I was grateful to him for helping me. He was actually going out of the way just to help me. We decided to go and do a survey of Sahil's diner tomorrow morning and try to get as much information about him as possible. To my surprise Abdul told me that Sagar will also accompany us to visit Sahil as he wanted to know about his best friend's would be husband. I went home after some time; I was not feeling hungry because of the late lunch. I told my parents about meeting Adila appi today and that she will be visiting them some other day. I went up to my room and just lay down on my bed. I closed my eyes only to play the images of my love from today. I still can't believe that I was with her in her boutique for almost three hours. I just hope that Sahil turns out to be an understanding guy; things will be a little easy then. I was again lost in Zuby's thoughts when suddenly it came in my mind that I need to call Sagar. I had to tell him to keep our meeting a secret; I didn't want him to tell anything to Zuby right now. So I called him, he answered after the third bell…

A: Hey Sagar how are you?

S: I am fine. You tell what's up?

A: I actually had a request….

S: Ya sure, tell me…

A: Please don't tell Zuby anything about our meeting. I don't want her to get confused or get worried.

S: You did not have to say that man, I was anyhow not going to discuss whatever you told me with anyone.

A: Thank you so much.

S: It's ok.

A: By the way I met Zuby today, it was a coincidence. My cousin went to her boutique for shopping and I went to pick her.

S: Oh that's good. You must be very happy.

A: Of course I was in fact still am. Anyway see you tomorrow, Abdul told me that you will also join us.

S: Yes I will, after all this is about my best friend. In fact she is more than a friend, I see her just like my sister. Anyway let's meet up tomorrow, bye.

Ok so this is done, I need to quickly think of a full proof plan to marry Zuby before things get out of hand. I wonder what is she doing right now, 'definitely not thinking about you' said my subconscious. I actually don't mind if she doesn't remember me because I just don't say it but I actually believe that till I make her fall in love with me my love will be enough for both of us. Well I better go to sleep now so that I can have sweet dreams of my sweetheart.