4 the end and the begining

At the dinner:

Zoya had gone back to the guest house and got dressed beautifully in an orange and beige colored silk Anarkali suit. The suit was body-hugging showing off her well-toned body, with a deep-slit Chinese collar that accentuated her cleavage. Paired with her beige stilettoes and soft net dupatta she looked ethereal. The makeup was light and for jewellery, she wore pearl drop earrings and a white stone ring on her right hand. She let her hair down and that gave her a really fresh and delicate look. When Zoya came out of her room, Kevin was already present at the lobby, waiting for her. He was simply mesmerized to see how beautiful she looked, coupled with that soft blush and twinkle in her eyes. This place sure cast a spell on her, he never realized how beautiful she is. Right now, he is so glad that he came with her to this place, also, subconsciously, the morning encounter with Aditya kind off tipped him over to accept that he has a crush on her. When the car came to pick them, both were blushing and smiling lost in their own world.

As they sat down for dinner, Kevin sat next to Zoya, while Aditya sat opposite to them. Meenal ma'am was sitting on the other side of Zoya and was talking animatedly to her and occasionally to Kevin. For most of the dinner, Aditya and Kevin spent giving killer looks to each other. The dinner went smoothly and soon it was time for everyone to go home. Aditya offered to drop Kevin and Zoya to the guest house. Pooja was not at home and that gave him a free pass to spend the night with Zoya.

Aditya hates cheaters and he never wanted to disrespect or leave his wife. But when it came to Zoya, his heart would listen to no one and no logic. It was their rotten fate that made him meet Zoya in such socially limited situation topped with the fact that he was engaged to be married. Zoya hadn't known about Pooja or the engagement then… she had fallen in love with him at first sight and was just in awe about his charm, personality, and knowledge. She wanted to be like him, she idolized him. Aditya too fell for Zoya the day he saw her. He had never met anyone who was feisty and headstrong yet docile, the way Zoya was. She could fight the world, she would argue with him endlessly but she was also the kindest person he had ever known. Aditya was used to being adamant and being assertive. he was used to show-off and proving his worth but Zoya gave him what everybody desires for... trust and confidence in him. she believed him, she adored him, without him demanding these things. Hence, though, he was very territorial in general but with Zoya, he was even more possessive. she was his, and he could not bear the thought of Zoya being with someone else, love someone else the way she loved him. Their fault was in their destinies and even though they cherished what they had, they must move on. When they parted, Zoya tried to find another man like Adi and to move on, but for Adi, he never wanted to replace Zoya or move on from her memories.

In the car Zoya sat with Aditya while Kevin sits at the back much to his displeasure. The journey was a silent one. Once dropped off at the hotel, Aditya went around to park the car and give time to Kevin to retire for the night before Adi can go and meet up with Zoya. Zoya quickly retires to her room, and Kevin dejectedly calls it a night as well.

In the room:

At 11:00 pm:

Zoya had already changed into nightwear and sat waiting for Aditya. When Aditya came in she is so excited as well as nervous that she just hugs him really tightly. Tipping her chin up, he gently presses his lips with hers and kisses her. Zoya smiles into the kiss and circles her arms securely around his neck. Eventually, the kiss turns passionate as they pour in what they could never express in words. Soon they head towards the bed and explore each other only to cast this memory forever in their hearts. Aditya was good looking, but he always had this mysterious sensuality about him that made Zoya attracted to him. She has seen other good-looking people around her, but she never felt attracted to anyone the way she did to him. He ignited desires in her like no other. he had always been her, this one forbidden fantasy, which try, as much as she did, she could never shake off. And, today lying in his arms, her desires were not unfounded… she felt complete but, as the morning drew in, they must part their ways and leave. He was sleeping while she was awake; she kept on looking at his face, trying to absorb his appearance as much as she can…

At ½ past 6, Aditya woke up while Zoya was already in the shower. As he sat on the bed, waiting for her to come out, he couldn't believe that night actually happened. He had spent countless nights dreaming of having her in his arms. He was so undeniably attracted to her but thanks to social restrictions couldn't ever go near her… there were moments in the past when he just wanted to hold her and make love to her. Unknown to his wife, he had often imagined Zoya, when touching her. He hated himself for not being brave enough to accept his feelings… Zoya had never actually said those 3 words to him directly, but she had still shown him very clearly what she felt for him. But Aditya on the other hand never gave any clear signs, always playing a hide and seek game with his feelings.

Last night put an end to their torment, yet it also showed them how made for each other they were and how much they need each other. alas, this is not possible, this stolen moment ends here, etched in their heart for the rest of their lives.

As Zoya comes out and sees him awake, she smiles softly and proceeds to get ready for the day ahead. Aditya got up and went to freshen up. Soon he was ready to leave. They were happy and contended for what they did, as it was long overdue but, yet again the future was uncertain, they were once again uncertain how the other person felt, not knowing that once again both wanted the same thing. It was déjà vu, their eyes spoke volumes, though they didn't say anything….

A: I should leave.

M: y…yes you should. Bye

As he turned to go, Zoya just hugged him from behind and said 'I love you! I will miss you. Please stay in touch and don't leave me alone like last time…I need you'. his heart swell with pride and he turned around to hug her with all his might. 'I love you too… and you cannot miss me more than I miss you. Pakka promise! Ab jau, koi aa na jaye'.

Uske baad wo chala gaya, lekin Zoya k liye waqt wahi tham gaya… na jane ye aasu jo beh reh the wo Khushi k the ya gam k… ya dono… lekin aaj ek baat toh achchi hui, aur wo yeh, ki kuch na keh kar bhi use apne saare sawalo k jawab mil gaye… aur kuch nayi yaadein bhi, kyuki unn beete hue 4 saalo ki yaadein ab purani hone lagi thi…

Shortly, afterwards, she was called by Kevin to start with the work and shaking off her reverie, she started with her work. The wounds of her past have now started healing, smiling and renewed, it was time for her to start her journey onward.

"The incomplete love story found its path to completion as the main characters finally were at ease with their destiny and accepted their love for each other."