Zaroorat

CHAPTER 18

Zoya rushed to the hospital. All Zoya remembered was running out of her office and calling Sakshi to stay longer with Ahaana . Zoya didn't even bother telling Yash what happened. Zoya felt panic the moment she heard Aditya has gotten into an accident. The person on the other end of the line said that Zoya's number was the first number on Aditya's speed dial, and that he was being taken to a hospital nearby.

Zoya half hazardly pulled into the parking lot and rushed inside. Her heart was pounding in her chest as she approached the front desk. "Hello...Aditya Hooda's room please." Zoya asked the receptionist, something in her chest tightening around her heart as she feared the worst. She almost couldn't breathe from the pressure. The receptionist didn't bother looking up at Zoya.

"No one is allowed to meet Mr. Hooda Ma'am. Fans are definitely not allowed." The receptionist said, a little rudely.

Zoya slammed her hand on the counter, making the receptionist jump in her seat and look up at a fuming Zoya. "I am his wife! I want his room number now!" Zoya demanded, her eyes flaring with temper at the audacity of this girl.

The girl's eyes widened seeing Zoya Siddiqui...Hooda...Zoya Hooda standing in front of her. "I..I'm sorry ma'am." The girl stammered. She furiously typed into her computer and then looked back at a fuming Zoya, "Room #1709". She said. Zoya didn't bother thanking the girl and walked away.

'The nerve of that girl.' Zoya thought, stomping through the halls. "Telling me I can't see my own husband." Zoya muttered under her breath...and then caught herself, her eyes widening at what she just said. 'Her husband...' Since when did Zoya become so possessive over Aditya? Those words just rolled off her tongue...so effortlessly...that Zoya didn't even realize it.

When Zoya entered room #1709, she saw Aditya on the bed and a doctor place a bandage on Aditya's forehead. The hand around Zoya's heart loosened its grip as relief spread through her. He was ok...he was ok.

Aditya was the first to see Zoya. "Zoya?" Aditya asked, causing Zoya to come out of her trance and cautiously enter the room.

The doctor turned and gave Zoya a kind smile. "Not to worry Mrs. Hooda, it's only a slight scratch." The Doctor said. It was then that Zoya notice the blood seeping through the bandage on Aditya's forehead, the only indication that he had an accident.

Zoya frowned as concerned filled her and she took a step towards Aditya. "Aap ne toh humari jaan le li Aditya...yeh kaise hua?" Zoya asked, so concerned at seeing him injured that Zoya didn't realize the words she blurted out. Aditya blinked a little at Zoya's words. It was the first time Zoya openly voiced her concern for Aditya...and it warmed his heart hearing it.

"Nothing...the other driver ran the red light and bumped into my car." He answered as casually as possible since they were not alone in the room. Aditya then stood up to grab his jacket. "I'm sorry you had to come all this way...This really wasn't that serious." Aditya said to Zoya.

The Doctor closed the chart he was studying and turned to Aditya, "You are lucky Mr. Hooda...if that car had hit the driver side then this would have been a very serious accident." He said. He then gave Zoya a kind smile and made his exit.

Those words sent chills down Zoya's spine as dark fear gripped at her throat. Zoya didn't know what came over her. The moment they were alone, Zoya launched herself at Aditya, wrapping her arms around him and burying her face in his neck. "Whoa" Aditya said, as he took a stepped back to gain his balance and wrapped his arms around Zoya in reflex.

Zoya tightened her grip around Aditya. "Arre Zoya...mein teek hoon yaar" Aditya held Zoya, a little shocked at her behavior. He rubbed his hand over her back in a comforting gesture and swayed from side to side. They remained like that for a moment, Zoya hanging on to him and Aditya rocking her. He pulled her away from him and cupped her face. Zoya's expression only reflected the fear she felt. When Zoya got the call, no details were given, and she feared that she might have lost Aditya. That thought rocked Zoya's core...she didn't realize what it might be like to actually lose Aditya. What would she do if he was no longer around?