No, I did exactly the right thing. It had to be done. I didn't do anything wrong.
But, did I make a mistake? What's the matter with you, Narmeen? What are you even thinking?
Why are you overthinking this? Just take a deep breath. Everything is fine.
Everything is going to be fine. You didn't do anything wrong. Look, I'm not doing any of this for myself.
I don't even want any of it, you know that. I'm doing all of this for all of your sakes. Don't you want to have everything you've ever desired?
For whatever you set your eyes on to be yours? Just imagine, traveling the world and enjoying life. Doing whatever your heart desires.
If I'm not mistaken, you two haven't even been on a honeymoon yet, have you? Don't you feel like you're missing out? I do, but what can I do?
If you can't do anything, then have my back. That's it. No way.
Not at all. Sister is capable of doing anything. Besides, I'm not as headstrong as you.
I'm terrified of her. You don't need to be afraid of anyone. I'm right here with you.
I'm not scared of Sister. A person who fears no one is truly strong. But you have to promise me you'll have my back.
Tell me you won't back down. Promise. Can I trust you?
Good. In that case, you have absolutely nothing to worry about. I'll handle everything.
Trust me. -Miss Narmeen. -Yes?
Madam is calling for you. Calling for me? Yes, you.
Alright, I'll be with her in a bit. Why is she calling for me? To be honest, Sister, I was with them on this boycott, but then I.
. . What else does this boycott entail?
Just that no one will go to the office. Why didn't anyone show up for breakfast? As a protest, Sister.
You can imagine what's coming next. On whose initiative has all this started? Usman?
Burhan is also involved. The rest of the plan is only known to Usman. But why didn't Narmeen come for breakfast?
Narmeen didn't know about it. I came down on my own. You don't need to be afraid of anyone.
I'm right here with you. I'm not scared of Sister. A person who fears no one is truly strong.
You sent for me? Why weren't you at breakfast? Sister, she was in the room, so I came downstairs by myself.
I want to hear her side of the story. We all agreed on this last night. She had no idea.
I came downstairs on my own. She was completely unaware. It's exactly like Adnan said.
When he came for breakfast, you could've joined him. Why didn't you? Who put you up to all this?
It's not like that, Sister. Nobody put me up to it. I was just doing what Adnan asked of me.
What else is she offering you, besides diamond jewelry? Look, if you've made a mistake, that's fine. We all make them.
It's not the end of the world. I'm patient enough to forgive your mistakes, but I won't tolerate lies. That's something I won't forgive, so don't you dare lie to me.
I'm not a liar. Fine. You two can go.
Adnan, you're not going to the office today either. Alright. You've humiliated me.
You made me look weak in front of everyone. How am I supposed to face them? What will I even say?
What am I going to say when my own wife won't even stand by me? Burhan, I've said this before, and I'll say it again. If I believe you're doing something wrong, I can't support you.
Please, try to understand, Burhan. I've already lost the people I care about over one mistake. I'm not about to risk that again by making another mistake.
I never expected you to pull a stunt like this, but I suppose I'm starting to figure you out. You shouldn't have done it, and you certainly shouldn't be doing something just because someone else tells you to. That's not what happened, Adnan.
I admit Hamna did encourage me, but there's nothing wrong with standing up for my rights, is there? So, Sister's suspicions were right all along. Please, don't go and tell her that too.
You should've been the one to tell her. I gave her my word, Adnan. In fact, you gave her yours too, but you broke it.
The only difference between us is that I keep my promises. You've made a terrible mistake, Narmeen. I managed to handle things this time, but if Sister ever finds out about this, then I won't be able to do a thing.
I've kept my word, so I expect everyone else will keep theirs. I'm just worried about what the rest of the family might be thinking of you. I don't care what they think.
If there's anyone who matters to me, it's Sister. I can't upset her, so please, stand by me. I don't want to lose you.
Adnan, that's not going to happen. Very strange. I mean, he was on your side until last night, and by this morning, he's completely flipped.
You know, Brother Adnan isn’t the problem. It’s all of you brothers. How were we supposed to know Brother Adnan would do that?
What do you mean? You all couldn't even make him see sense. It seemed like you strong-armed him into agreeing, and look, he backed out the first chance he got.
Want some? No. -No.
-No? Nothing's ruined just yet. We're simply right back where we started.
The important thing was that Sister got your message, and she got it loud and clear. Even if Brother Adnan had been on your team, Sister would've reacted anyway. Things will only move forward after she reacts, so relax.
Madam is calling for you. Who? For me?
Yes, you. For Hamna? She must be calling for me.
No, sir. She's specifically asking for Miss Hamna. Alright, go and tell her I'm coming, then come back and clean my room.
Sure, I'll see to it. Why did Sister call for you? I'll come with you.
Don't worry, I'll go. One thing's for sure, by calling for me again, Sister has proven there's only one sensible person in this house. From now on, I'll fight your corner.
Relax. Hi. You seem very pleased with yourself.
Yes, I am. But you look very worried, and you have every right to be. Nothing like this has ever happened to you before, has it?
I really do feel sorry for you. Sorry? Have you ever watched a drake swimming?
A drake? You mean, a duck? On the surface, it glides so smoothly, so unruffled, calm, and serene.
But if you look closely below the waterline, you’ll spot the frantic, non-stop paddling, a hurried struggle behind the scenes. That is who you are. I see the frantic, constant engine of your deceit.
Why are you doing all of this? Oh, really? Is that so?
Since you're so perceptive, why don't you tell me which way this slow-witted duck is waddling? The path you're on leads only to the destruction of this family. Don't you see us all living together happily?
Or would you rather we didn't stay together? Even prisoners live together in a cell. But if the warden thinks a good meal is enough to make an inmate happy, he's gravely mistaken.
An inmate only craves one thing. Freedom. You just have to look for the weak link.
Who's your most vulnerable sister-in-law? Narmeen. All I did was assure her that she wasn't alone, that I had her back, and just look, she didn't come down for breakfast, did she?
What you call a prison is a sanctuary. A home I built with my own two hands, sacrificing my youth and everything I had for my brothers. Because my brothers are my entire world.
They're tired of you, completely fed up. Now, before you spout any more of this nonsense, I suggest you keep quiet. You've clearly heard so little truth in your life that you can no longer handle it.
You have no idea what's in store for you, and you won't be able to handle it. Go ahead, try me. But remember one thing, I'm not weak like the rest of them.
Get some rest. I've been absolutely starving since morning. I almost caved and just went down for breakfast.
But every time I tried to step out of my room, Hamna's words echoed in my head. I was just rooted to the spot. While I was struggling with myself, breakfast was already over, and I was left famished.
Honestly, Narmeen, whatever you did, I truly didn't expect it from you of all people. I was so sure that no matter who else backed out, you and Brother Adnan would be there. But when I saw him sitting there all alone, I was genuinely shocked.
You were never like this. What's happened to you? What could even happen to me?
Nothing's happened to me. What did I do wrong? They were the ones who agreed to the pact and made a promise to one another.
I was just honoring our promise. Frankly, it was Adnan who was in the wrong. He went back on his word by joining her for breakfast.
Unbelievable. I wonder what Hamna must be thinking about him now. All that drama for nothing.
Adnan shouldn't have done that. I can't help but wonder. .
. Despite everything, she must still respect Adnan, right? You're so worried about what Hamna will think, but you haven't given a single thought to what Sister must be feeling.
Well, of course, I'm going to worry about the person who's actually trying to better this family. So you're saying whatever Hamna is doing is for the good of this family? Of course.
There's no doubt about it. Look, Hania. Listen to me.
If you really think about it, what does Hamna even lack? Absolutely nothing. If she wanted to, she could've left with Usman in a heartbeat, but no, she didn't.
She stayed in this house and fought for its rights, becoming the villain in Sister's eyes for no reason at all. I'm just glad there's at least one person in this house who has the guts to stand up to Sister for what's right. At least there's someone.
Miss Narmeen, Madam is calling you. Why is Sister calling me now? You may go.
I’ve just been through the wringer. This house is always holding some kind of trial, I swear. You don't need to worry, Narmeen.
Go and calmly listen to what Sister has to say, and just admit your mistake. Trust me, it's for the best, for you and all of us. Please.
Don't expect a wise decision from Adnan. He always lets his emotions cloud his judgment. But why?
He's here. Go ahead and ask him yourself. Why did you do that?
I just don't understand how you both could do this. My conscience wouldn't allow it. Oh, right.
Because you're the only one with a conscience. The rest of us are clearly dead inside. What are you talking about?
We made this decision together, didn't we? We didn't force the boycott on you. You went and sat with Sister, played the good guy, and made us look like the villains.
People go through hard times. Sometimes, trouble casts a dark shadow over your life, like the dead of night. Even if you want to, you can't run from trouble.
Other times, you bring the trouble on yourself. It pains me to say, Narmeen, that you invited this misfortune yourself. Sister, I'm not sure I understand what you're saying.
I know you couldn't understand a word I just said. I had no idea you were so naive. What are you talking about, Sister?
I really don't understand. It's all a game of truth and lies. You chose to lie.
It's a pity you lost. It’s not your lie that hurts me. What hurts is that the one you saw as your savior, the one you valued so highly, sold you out for almost nothing.
Yes, we're all indeed villains. I just don't understand what terrible thing Sister did to you two that made you turn against her like this. You went behind her back and married Hania, didn't you?
Yet, she accepted her. As for you, Usman. Sister never wanted you to get married to whom you did.
But she agreed because we both insisted, and let you marry the girl of your choice. I don't know what's come over you two. Ever since we were children, she has been the one who raised us.
She was both a mother and a father to us. Now that it is our turn to care for her, is this what she gets in return? When it's our turn now.
. . Now, we have to beg for our share of happiness.
We're being made to suffer. She's the same Sister Sara, isn't she? So why isn't our happiness dear to her anymore?
What's changed besides us getting married? I don't think Sister can accept that we're all married now. You tell me what's changed.
We're the same brothers, and she's the same Sister Sara. So, why does our happiness bother her so much now? She wants us to spend our whole lives dependent on her.
She wants to give us what's rightfully ours and make it seem like a huge favor just so she can lord it over us. Well, I've had it with all of this. You haven't just simply had it.
You've become utterly heartless. I don't want to talk to him. He doesn't understand a thing.
No, I don't want to understand, and frankly, your reasoning is beyond me. I'll do what I think is right, and you two should do what you think is best. Hold on.
What you're saying is completely beside the point. What do you mean by our decision? So you don't want your own mart?
I do want my own mart. But not in the way you two are going about it. I'm not interested in any success that comes from putting Sister down.
I couldn't care less for it if that's the only way. There's no point in talking to him. He's emotional and will remain that way.
He thinks his own mart is just going to fall into his lap. So, are we done, or do you have anything else to ask? Brother Adnan?
I'm not with you two in this whole mess. Do whatever you want. I'm sorry.
What are you doing here? Me? Nothing, I was just waiting for you.
Has something happened? It's all a game of truth and lies. You chose to lie.
It's a pity you lost. It’s not your lie that hurts me. What hurts is that the one you saw as your savior, the one you valued so highly, sold you out for almost nothing.
Narmeen. Narmeen, could you make me some coffee? Narmeen.
-Narmeen! -Yes? What happened?
Where have you zoned out? Adnan, I feel like I've made a terrible mistake. What is it now?
Sister called me to her room a little while ago. She wasn't being direct at all, just talking in circles, and I couldn't make sense of any of it. But I have this sinking feeling that something is terribly wrong.
I think she’s hiding something from me. Maybe she’s found out, or someone has told her. I don't know, I just feel like she knows something.
Did Sister say anything to you? That's just it. She didn't say a word, and I was too scared to even question her.
Narmeen, do you think Hamna might've said something? Not at all. Why would Hamna tell her anything?
I helped her. She wouldn't do that to me. But what if she did?
Oh, Adnan, I don't know what to think. You asked for coffee, didn't you? I'll go make some for you.
It should help with your headache. Narmeen. Let's just hope Sister hasn't found out anything, because if she has, this could get very messy for us.
I'll just bring some coffee for you. Brother Adnan is thinking with his heart, not his head. His perspective on this is completely different from ours.
He thinks we're intentionally doing all this just to hurt Sister. None of us wants to hurt Sister. All we want is for her to make a fair decision, but she's the one who keeps dragging this out.
You all need to understand this isn't just about having your own separate marts. This is the first step toward your freedom, your independence. That right there.
That's exactly what Brother Adnan just doesn't get. Or maybe he's just pretending not to get it. He's certainly smart enough to know the difference between right and wrong.
What do you mean? It's possible, Brother Adnan doesn't want to tarnish his image in front of Sister. So he's playing both sides by offering us a little support.
That way, in the end, whoever wins, Brother Adnan would simply side with them. So, you're basically saying that Brother Adnan is doing all of this deliberately. Exactly.
When push comes to shove, everyone only thinks of themselves. You know, Usman, this is about more than just the marts. I have a feeling this isn't going to be resolved that easily.
Easy or not, this is what's happening. Before your other brother abandons you, too, I have a little proposition for him. I’m sure he’ll feel much braver once he hears it.
You look very worried, and you have every right to be. Nothing like this has ever happened to you before, has it? I really do feel sorry for you.
Even prisoners live together in a cell. But if the warden thinks a good meal is enough to make an inmate happy, he's gravely mistaken. An inmate only craves one thing.
Freedom. Burhan is also involved. The rest of the plan is only known to Usman.
You just have to look for the weak link. Who's your most vulnerable sister-in-law? Narmeen.
All I did was assure her that she wasn't alone, that I had her back, and just look, she didn't come down for breakfast, did she? We all agreed on this last night. She had no idea.
I came downstairs on my own. She was completely unaware. It's exactly like Adnan said.
You've clearly heard so little truth in your life that you can no longer handle it. You have no idea what’s in store for you, and you won’t be able to handle it. I’m not weak like the rest of them.
Why are you all so terrified? You should all be used to this by now. It’s so predictable.
If so much as a breeze blows through this house, Sister will find a way to make it a crisis. She’ll line you all up just like this, and then, from her high horse, she’ll pass her judgment. Seriously, aren’t you all tired of it yet?
This whole superiority complex she’s got going on? I haven’t even been here for long, and I’m already over it. I’ve had it.
Anyway, I spoke to Dad. He has excellent job offers for all of you, and the pay is five times what you’re earning now at your own marts. So, there’s nothing to worry about.
Wow.
