Introducing Zoya & Noor Siddiqui

Zoya & Noor are Waseem & Roshnaq Siddiqui's daughter and Waseem is the Leader of Opposition in the Centre. Zoya and Noor are both Lawyers by profession, expected to be just like their parents who are Law graduates too. While Zoya is 25 years Old, Noor is 23 years Old.

Arjun: Bhai, they're my friends from College. Zoya is my classmate while Noor is my junior. Remember when you were visiting me in London after my final exams? She was there in my party. Do you recollect? While you were leaving you opened the door for her and when you came back she was just leaving. I am sure you remember, she's not someone you easily miss. But not like Noor. Noor is .... Well... like I said, my junior, but... more than being my junior, Noor is my ahem.. how do I say it....

Anjana: I am so glad you guys have met Adi. And Arjun, it's called Girlfriend. Isn't it (smiling).

Arjun: Maa, stop pulling my leg.but i don't think Bhai remembers her...do you?

Aditya: I don't remember any Zoya and nor do I care. Maa please focus on Arjun & Noor. It does seem the perfect saga to me. Plus, a strong political alliance. It will garner both the families the attention they're seeking. It will be the most illustrious conversation for years and of course, the political advantage will be there forever. Why drag me into this. Hopefully, Arjun & Noor will remain honestly happy for life. Don't push me with whoever this girl is. Zoya or whatever her name is.

Aditya walks away to his room

16th September: 5 days to the anniversary party

Aditya goes for an early morning gym session with Arjun and is working hard on the bench press. This gym is his favourite place to be- because of an expensive membership, exorbitant actually, only the who's who are here. No media can enter within the compound due to high profile membership list. The gym had the most spectacular view of the city being located on the 35th floor. He can spend hours here working out, burning the rejection, burning the pain. He can't take Pooja's face away from mind. He thought it would be easy to see her and not feel the emotions rushing back. It hit him hard with yet another rejection, when he did remind Pooja of his feelings. It seemed like 11 years were wasted. He didn't want to feel this anymore. He wanted to move on. Take charge of his feelings. Enough of the pathetic stories about-How the incredible Aditya Hooda can't find love- what a funny headline- the most eligible bachelor of the country is unlucky in love, still being rejected!

Aditya's gaze landed up on this girl across gym, who was focused on her pilates routine. He couldn't see her face as she was facing towards the glass wall. It appeared she was gazing away somewhere far too, lost in her own thoughts. She was doing pull ups on the line bar and from the time he could recollect, she was continuously doing this. He suddenly began to notice intensely about her looks. A never before. While her hair was tied up in a ponytail, it still reached till her waist. It was the best shade of black and looked the best shade of silk. She had a slender back, a very narrow waist. Did she even eat? He thought. She had round hips, just right. Sharp shoulder blades. She was tall from what he guessed, at least a 5' 9" against his 6'2". She looked so feminine and delicate, like she looked no less than Royalty. But she had amazing endurance. Girls like her need to be cherished and treated like a princess. Nurture them, celebrate them and Love them- for eternity. His thoughts moved to how would it feel to hold her in his arms from behind. She'd just fit in perfectly against him. Wait what? What is he thinking. This is the first time he's thought like this for a girl. How can he think about any girl sexually? This is weird. It irritated him. Yet his eyes kept going back on her in the gym.

He decides to turn away from her and workout on the other side. Damn! the mirrors in the gym, the moment he turned, his eyes automatically found her reflection in the mirror. Aditya focuses on his gym routine. He finally manages to see her face! his heart just skipped a beat. she had the eyes which were meant to drown you in them. he couldn't recover from her eyes. Her skin the perfect shade of Mocha! her cheekbones where high and her button nose... ufff...her luscious lips were the perfect  of pink. He could spend his whole life gazing into those eyes feasting on her lips. it seemed like Oxygen.

Adi! get a grip on yourself. what is wrong with you. why are you behaving like an animal. what are these primitive emotions! He pushes himself harder. Suddenly he sees a guy walk towards his girl and hugs her from behind mid-air on the pole line. Aditya freezes the same minute. She is his, how dare someone touch her. Wait a minute- isn't that Arjun? Is she the girl Arjun spoke about yesterday? Aditya feels irritated with himself. How can he be eyeing his brother's girlfriend and yet the jealousy pangs hit him hard in the chest. When did Aditya conclude the girl had become his? What was wrong with him? Behaving like a Neanderthal. This was the first time Aditya felt attracted to someone and how! Still getting all the details through the mirror, Aditya noticed Arjun had put her down (Thank God for that!) but the girl had excitedly hugged him. They were chatting up as if they knew each other very well. Aditya felt irritated at all of this. But he couldn't stop himself from looking at her. He wanted to soak it all in. 

All that hit his mind was "Kuch to hai tujhse raabta"

Arjun: Heyy Zoya! I didn't know you're back from London. Noor told me you are going to stay there for at least 2 weeks more.

Zoya: well you wish! Stop pretending as if you don't know why I am here. Ammi dragged me back in time to attend your parents' anniversary. All this a pretext to introduce me to your brother. And look at you here, pretending you know nothing.

Arjun chuckled at Zoya's cute complains. How he felt she'd make his Bhai's life colorful and joyous. She'd paint all colors of love. They were meant to be!

Arjun: so you're all set to be my Bhabhi! Can't wait for that.

Zoya: Allah! Stop this. Why are you making fun of us? We don't even know each other. We haven't even seen each other. I feel bad for him! Dare you say anything about us anymore. (smiling)

Arjun: Possessive already? Bhai is there working out. Wanna get introduced right now? Or do you want to serve him chai on the tray while he sees you for the first time.

Zoya: Khuda ke liye Chup ho jao. Aditya sun lenge. I don't want to come across as someone totally lattu on him. Or a stalker. You've only told me about how reserved he is and his temper.

Arjun: Ohh! So madamji cares about her impression. Kahin pyar to nahi ho gaya Bhai se? All set to be my Bhabhi Jaan it seems like.

Both burst into laughter.

Aditya gets irritated and impatient with their cute banter and decides to leave from the gym. Arjun can continue chatting up for all he cared! He needed to control himself and it was important he left this place right now! It was important for him to detach himself form the situation.

Aditya packed his gym bags and picked up his sipper. While sipping his protein shake he walked towards Zoya & Arjun. His eyes fixated on Zoya, he told Arjun he is leaving and if Arjun wanted to join him. Arjun looked strangely at his elder brother. He wanted to introduce them, but decided against it. Inhe milna hi hai... ek hona hi hai... aaj ya kal. He thought!

Zoya finally decided to look at Aditya, from the time he was working out on the bench press she felt she was under his watch-some glances only, but his eyes penetrated her. She didn't want to destroy the moment so didn't look up to meet his gaze. She had tried to steal a few glances herself but felt too shy. She then felt someone holding her from behind and almost missed a beat! But it was Arjun. Yes, of course. Who else was she expecting? Her heart got a little disappointed, but it was her friend Arjun. She chuckled nervously and asked him to put her down. They started to chat up on the topic she was dreading about- Aditya Hooda!

She saw Aditya pack his gym kit and walk towards her, no not her... them! She wanted to just see him once. Slowly gathering all her courage, she looked up and their eyes met. Zoya immediately looked elsewhere but those 5 seconds made her heart his! The spell broke when Adi said...

Adi: Arjun, I plan to leave. Are you coming or you want to spend time with your friend?

Arjun: Bhai, yes I can leave with you. Let me get my bag. Let me also introduce you to my fri...

Adi: I am waiting in the car Arjun. Come quick.

Adi walks away and Zoya feels the ground beneath her feet move. Her legs suddenly get so weak. She couldn't fathom what just happened.

"Is something wrong?" Zoya said to Arjun

Arjun: Nai Zoya, Bhai is a little too introvert. It takes time for him to open up

Z: open up? He didn't even say a hello (she sensed the disappointment in her own voice and decided to change the topic)

Z: Anyway, how's the anniversary prep? Noor wanted to go shopping. Ammi said Anjana Aunty is coming over to our place for tea today. I will meet her then. Are you coming too?

A: nope. Mom didn't tell us about her tea plans yet.

Z: uhh.. okay. Listen, please hurry. Your brother must be waiting.

Zoya hugged Arjun and thanked Allah for blessing Noor with his love and herself with his friendship. Arjun then stepped to get his kit and Zoya turned to pick her own bottle when she noticed Aditya look at her from the door. She finally caught him looking at her. Aditya immediately turned and started walking towards the lift.

Adi to himself: Shit! Why am I behaving like this? Shit! this isn't right. She belongs to your brother. what a mess I've landed myself in.. again!

Was this the beginning of another heartbreak? He thought to himself. His heart filling up with sadness and pain again. He decided it was best he moved back to NY.