Sajjad Ahmed BA LLB, blah blah. . Countless degrees and limitless knowledge The tragedy of our country's largely educated population Maani, finish the nuggets oho!

hey greetings, how are you? yes, Greetings! thank you so much Greetings!

* how are you? Fine? come here how are you?

Thank God all good, you tell me is everything fine? these are the cards left, mix them with it we'll see that too, ok? Fabiha, come here Greetings!

* Maha. . .

Maha, your guest is here. Koko uncle! uncle!

yes! how are you? I am the same, very cute we missed you!

What a surprise! hey, where is sister? She is inside the kitchen, making biryani go meet her yes Okay you go.

. . come, let me accompany you oh God, its such a difficult task to feed the children oh my child got tired I am so tired give it to me Okay, quickly bring the jewelry so that I can show it to your aunt.

Otherwise, your paternal aunts will come. mom, I am too exhausted. Maani had annoyed me so much He didn’t eat anything on the flight, and I am so tired.

He will eat whenever he will feel hungry by the way Roomi I invited her after giving the ticket, but I feel like it was a waste. She hasn’t done anything for me. I thought she would help with her brother’s wedding.

She is always busy with her kid & herself For God’s sake, Mom please don't mention that you have invited me by giving the ticket in front of my mother-in-law and Aneeq I haven't met Saif as of yet okay go meet Saif, but remember I will tell them if you didn't bring the jewelry Okay fine, let me bring it. But first I will go meet Saif yes go, go meet him Silver looks good right? very nice yes Asiya, quickly give me the food coloring.

The girls are going to start making noise from hunger any moment now. yes, bringing it you are being so slow today, you know there are so many guests in the house hurry up! oh!

what's the problem, who is it? guess? These are men's arms your father cannot do this, so who is it?

oh! Kabir! my brother.

. my sister, my life my mother. .

There’s no need to get so emotional, I am standing right here in front of you Do you know, you are coming after such a long time. Almost after 3 years but I have come, please stop crying She is used to it; she used to cry when missing you, and now she is crying even after meeting you Oh, whether it's sadness or happiness, crying is a permanent thing for my sister ok tell me where is brothe Sajjad? and where is our bride Kiran, where is she?

Dad hasn't come from the office, and the bride is inside her room Whether I ask a question from you or Kiran, the answer always has to come from Kinno Koko unlce, my name is Kokab if I am Koko, then you are Kanno Ok go meet Kiran, then I will come to set your room and yes. . I have to inform your brother as well that you've arrived okay, I am coming So, you're leaving us and going?

uncle Kabir! when did you come? uncle's life okay Fari, I shall take your leave now hey, where are you going?

The dinner isn't served yet yes I have to visit a patient its important to go, I will come again for sure okay fine bye! Oh God! The kids nowadays get worried over small things He is not eating the food, he didn’t sleep, and now he’s feeling sleepy.

Oh God! its okay Fari the poor girl is tired because of her kid, also she is a bit worried she is our child, our daughter hmm. .

You're really pampering the daughter-in-law a lot tell me what about that girl? yes, that matter got over please listen to me, Faryal I will fix everything I am not doing this marriage you know what the situation was, mom dad everyone. .

yes yes, I understand but. . Saif whom are you talking to?

Sara, please leave my room since when you have started smoking? I will talk to you later Saif! What is all this?

you are about to get married & you are talking to some other girl Sara, you've come after 4 years from Canada Don't try to act arrogant with me. at least I can ask If you liked another girl, then why are you getting married here? go ask this from mom & dad I had told them I had told them thousands of times, but they didn't listen to me at all what objection they had?

her family is not good she works, she is 2 years elder than me and there was a lot more okay come, come here Why didn't you discuss it with me? what you could do? Dad had threatened to disinherit me and mom said, I will take my life if you didn't leave Faryal what I could have done?

Saif so what are you doing now? this marriage is happening with your consent its wrong listen there is still time say no you've come after 3 years & that too on my wedding. Did you meet mom?

she misses you so much I had missed you all too much, way too much! then why you didn't come? Why you took so many years?

I am afraid of your dad uncle, my dad is nice its just that his anger is bad you tell me, are you happy? yes Do you know, when you were born, your dad wanted to name you 'Kokab' after your grandma? I made a fuss and said, 'No, we'll name her Kiran.

' After a lot of difficulty, I convinced them that there’s no significant difference in the meanings of both names Since that day, he have been annoyed, but he still kept the name Kokab do you know, when you were born So, apart from your parents, the person who was the happiest was me I was creating a ruckus all over the house, and Mom and Dad were amazed seeing my excitement. do you know why? you made me the uncle ok tell me did you meet Saif?

Did you talk to him? how's he? Saif?

I didn't talk. . mom & dad liked him So I thought its good they must have made the decision wisely what do you mean, you didn't talk to Saif?

Neither call or message? I thought, its not needed Quiet! who are you people?

From which world? dear, listen to me give it to Asiya, tell her to spread on the dining table. Then I will serve the food Greetings!

* Kabir has come really? I would have picked him from the airport, if he would have told me but anyways. .

my trip got saved Did he come alone or did he bring someone along? He came alone. He was asking about you and at what time you would come.

I daily come on this time, & everyone knows explain one thing to him not to brain wash the girls with useless things yes? The way last time he took Maham to the music academy I agree that the girl's voice is good, but it doesn't mean that you. .

Actually, he stayed abroad for so long that he has forgotten the customs and traditions here. yes! that's why we call him desi Englishmen which room you've given him?

the same which is his room yes! the same that is his room the entire house belongs to him how many times I had asked you to make it my study room but no! its Kabir Akhtar's room it cannot be used by anyone else where is he though?

he is sitting with the girls, let me tell him that you have come you also change & come quickly, meanwhile let me serve the food. The bag. .

. I will keep it come quickly after changing Ok hmm. .

. Wow! All praise to God mom.

. . yes did Saif like any girl?

Yes, it was just a light conversation but then your father & I had explained him & he understood. The matter got solved you guys had explained Saif and he understood, he agreed? Mom, this is not something worth agreeing why didn't you discuss it with me?

What could I mention to you, being thousands of miles away? You are busy with your kids and household matters, and I should tell you about everything happening here? you father & I had solved the matter, & it got over honestly, Kiran is such a nice girl.

So pretty, with a great family background, she is well-educated & simple the same, just like I had thought for Saif Okay, tell me, where did you find Kiran? actually it was my best friend's daughter Sobia's engagement I went there so I saw her there & I chose her for my Saif All praise to God, these days, it’s almost impossible to meet domestic girls Every girl you see is focused on her job/work Girls have completely forgotten about home making look at my daughter-in-law, she is just like that job, office, she doesn't look after the house how will she serve us? you are so lucky Aunt Roomi, life is tough these days.

One person's earnings are not enough to run a household. When the whole house contributes, only then does the household run and everyone is not privileged like us to look after the kids, & to take care of the house in fact, you can support them as you are home the entire day So, you should handle the few house hold matters oh! Why are you telling off your aunty?

mom, I am not telling her off. I am just saying it like that doing a job is not a big issue now the time has changed okay leave this topic, tell Nusrat to serve the dinner Go now going look at this kundan set, its good right? Hi Kiran!

Greetings, uncle Kabir! Greetings! is this the time to come?

Where were you? Sorry, I got late as its quite a lot of rush outside uncle Kabir, she is Sobia my really good friend we met at the university you must be amazed that how come I have recognized you No, I am not amazed but worried that am I so famous? actually Kiran, Maham & Kokab always used to talk about you now I feel that you are my uncle too yes dear, I am your uncle too By the way, Uncle Kabir, Kiran told me about you, but you turned out to be even more charming than she said.

oh really! thank you so much By the way, tell me something. Why haven’t you introduced Kiran to her prince charming yet?

sister was telling me that he is from your family friends I wanted Saif & her to meet, and talk to each other but uncle Sajjad didn't agree, he refused and Saif? What did he say? I don't know, he might have asked but uncle Sajjad must have said No to him as well how is this possible in this era?

I don't agree its possible sometimes uncle Kabir the dinner is served & dad is here come anyways, I am going to have dinner & scolding too yes, where have you been? I got late, by the way you are looking so pretty I had sent you the deposit so that it could be confirmed so why are you returning me the deposit now? No no, this is wrong I need the event on the same place if you want to increase the amount, you may.

Ok? but I need to get the event done on the same place, that's it! they have created a drama what happened, why so angry?

Why are you raising your blood pressure? what should I do? your son is not taking interest in anything, and I have to handle everything mom dad, I want to talk to you guys about something yes, come in sit down tell me, what is it?

dad, actually. . .

I don't understand Why did you guys hide such a big thing from me? Why did you guys forcefully fix Saif's marriage elsewhere when he already likes another girl? I see, that’s why your mood was off, and you yelled at Roomi like that.

Mom, Saif is still in contact with her. He was talking to her What's the kind of girl she is? She found out that his marriage has been finalized, yet she is still not sparing my innocent child.

its not like that, mom your son is not leaving her It's injustice to Saif, with the girl who is about to become your daughter-in-law, and with the one whom Saif likes as well. dad. .

. at least you should explain mom dear look, you just came. You know nothing We are handling this drama from the past one year That girl is not worthy of Saif in any way, and she cannot adjust in our family either.

understand? and what do you think, are we Saif's enemy? No right?

anyways, leave this topic. Ok? I will see what needs to be done & what not you've come for the wedding so handle everything happily and remember my words one day, Saif will thank us personally mom, I don't know about thanks but Saif is still in contact with her Look, even though it's been confirmed that Saif's marriage has been fixed, she still isn't sparing Saif.

I will go to her house and tell her off. Mom, instead of telling her off explain Saif he should think about your honor first of all, you guys shouldn't have done this Look, you've come for the wedding, so attend it happily. We'll handle Saif.

please mom! Okay enough! Go check on the guests, a lot of people are sitting Let me keep this jewelry safely and then I'll come in while.

Okay? Come coming Asiya, come quickly Kabir, you haven't taken anything to eat. Kanno, bring it Asiya, dear after keeping it prepare tea Kabir, I know that you like eggplant Besides this, tell me what you will eat, I will make that for you.

Spinach paneer and sour potatoes do you still remember sour potatoes? you are so lucky All your requests are remembered and will be fulfilled. It's just us who have requests that never get fulfilled Brother Sajjad, all your needs are taken care of.

As for the requests, they are for the guests. by the way when are you going back? Shall I go now?

Umm. . .

I will stay for a few days after Kiran's wedding he just came & you are talking about his departure uncle, we will not let you go so soon. Ok? I am not going dear okay, that's great!

Maham, please make a plate for me as well shall I put some Korma? yes, put some Korma & little flat bread Ok Sorry! nothing has been changed my books.

. . One who has not experienced love cannot fulfill the right of love.

There are no compulsions; people just don't stay loyal for no reason it will never happen, its not possible! I love her, dad Who had you fallen in love with? Different paths, different beliefs, different identities.

But love doesn’t accept such things, and I don’t believe in a love that disregards customs and the respect of family oh sister, why did you bother? don't you get tired after working all day long? I feel like sitting with you, having tea, and talking for a long time.

thank you! what is this? Haven't you forgotten her till now?

its been such a long time Just as hatred has no age, sister similarly, love is free from the bounds of time Anyways, tell me what Brother Sajjad has done to you? I'm totally ready for some gossip. You are so rude!

Why are you after him? He is such a naive & innocent guy Hello! Neither he is naive or innocent sister, he used to get so angry on you He had made life difficult for our parents.

When Brother Sajjad was about to come, Mom would spend the whole day working in the kitchen, and Dad would be on high alert separately. As if a prince was coming, and that too for just an hour. I've made so many compromises in my life Today, because of it, there is softness in his temperament hmm.

. . yes You talk so good, sister that time won't come back, that has been passed a woman's life is like that Compromises have to be made, only then can a marriage be successful.

sister, for God sake please don't give this lecture to Kiran The time has changed now, and you’re still carrying that old mindset. I absolutely don’t want Kiran to go through life the way you have. God forbid!

May Allah bless the destiny of my child. If God wills, and if she listens to your words less. .

okay tell me What have you been up to? Good morning! * After a long time, I’m seeing someone reading a newspaper.

Otherwise, on digital platforms, you can read the newspaper or watch anything. I haven’t caught the wave of this era yet I like old news and old traditions. its a good thing!

It’s a good thing to love old things, but forcing others to do the same is not a good thing right niece? absolutely correct! here comes piping hot tea thank you mom Stay happy, may you always be prosperous, and may you remain forever blessed the tea spills its okay take it dear give it to your dad.

Be careful, its spilling from it You remember, right? We have to go to Saif's house this evening with the sherwani. Kabir, you also be ready to come along with us.

its good, this way you will be able to meet him yes, its really good. I wanted to meet Saif myself Kiran will also come along with us, right? what is her work there?

I think Kiran should go with us She will see her in-laws and household. Also she will be able to meet Saif. She will go to her in-laws' house after the marriage, and she will also meet Saif then These meetings and phone calls before the wedding create misunderstandings.

What era are you talking about? where does it happen nowadays? In noble and tradition-loving families, it still happens this way But I think both Kiran and Saif have the right to get to know each other and talk to each other.

Kabir, I know these things better than you This relationship was established with Kiran’s consent and will. And Kabir, you’re in Pakistan, not in England. understand?

brother Sajjad, the matter is not. . uncle, try the chickpeas Asiya bring the eggs you took so long, serve it to the girls so come early in the evening, then we'll go there together Yes you also be ready Kabir, please yes, I am ready Have you sent Khalid and Aliya's card?

yes I hardly remember anything, what to do? My head is spinning oh God! have breakfast Where are sister Roomi and Sara?

Won't they have breakfast? Roomi is holding her head She had a migraine attack, and Sara is coming after getting Maani ready. Do you remember, Sadia and brother Sajjad are coming in the evening today?

yes yes when? They said they would come in the evening, let’s see what time they arrive. actually Saif's sherwani is ready They will bring that, and also, their brother has come from England, so he wants to meet Saif.

Okay So what needs to be done? Saif is locked inside his room since yesterday have breakfast, then we'll see what to do This boy has caused a lot of trouble; I don't understand what will happen Dad keeps talking about things from another time there is no need to meet or talk I won’t get married without meeting or having a conversation. yes yes, as if dad will let you do whatever you feel like.

Right? I had tried my level best, but nobody had supported me Kiran, at least you should have said that you want to meet Saif and talk to him I? how I could have said it?

like this you know Why Kiran? Don't you feel like you should get to know him, talk to him, and learn about his hobbies? I do feel like, but.

. but? What can you really know about a person in just a couple of meetings?

yes but Kiran's in-laws are really good, Saif is also very nice He’s just a little bit shy Yes, one is shy, and the other is quiet. The children will be born mute uncle! have some shame Whoever is shy, their actions speak less by the way, her in-laws are really good honestly!

They are against dowry; they said they don't need anything at all So, sister, what favor are they doing? We are giving such a lovely, innocent daughter; what more could they possibly want? hmm.

. . Kiran, don't worry.

I will personally go and thoroughly investigate Saif And I will tell him, 'You're not a guy from the 90s, you're a guy from today. Call your future wife, talk to her, and get to know her. ' Kabir, don't so any such thing Sajjad will get upset for no reason Sister, for God’s sake, stop being scared.

You've already celebrated your Silver Jubilee. Obviously, I will celebrate the Silver Jubilee with fear. this is good!

Ok then I am leaving as I have a date oh wow. . yes, with the library oho!

go You enjoy these raw peanuts. and you enjoy your date. what is this way?

What have you done to yourself? It seems like you've started using drugs Do you know your in-laws are coming? why are they coming?

Kiran's uncle has come from England; he wants to meet you. also your Sherwani is ready I don't want to meet anyone, tell them what rubbish you are talking? Why you don't want to meet?

and listen to me are you still in contact with Faryal? Don't you want to end this matter? The connection is there, and it’s not going to end.

What! If I get married, it will only be to her. Please don't force me.

are you crazy or what? the cards are already distributed & you are talking rubbish I won't do this marriage please end this Farzana! mom Farzana mom!

its all because of you mom. . bring water!

Farzana Farzana please Fari's blood pressure has become very high What’s the matter? Why such a stressful thing? Was she taking her medicine on time, Sara?

Tell me I just came a week ago. I don't know whether mom was taking her medicines on time or not Do you know, anything could happen? Brain hemorrhage, paralysis.

. . God forbid, anything.

When will mom regain consciousness? I have given an injection for sleep brother Shakeel, you have to take good care of her a lot of stress & tension is not right for Farzana and you already know her condition yes, I try my best that nothing as such shall happen Everyone else too, Sara, especially Saif, both of you need to take great care of your mom. Yes otherwise, you don't worry.

Everything will be fine yes, lets go. . .

dad, let me take her Bye! how was your date? It was good!

by the way uncle. . You are the only person who goes to the library in today's time.

who goes to the library? I swear, many times I feel regretful. The current generation doesn't even know what they're missing.

The silence of the library, it speaks to you The smell of old books has a certain kind of intoxication to it Words speak, they converse, and they take you they take you to a whole different world Talking about words and the library, I just remembered that I have some wedding cards that need to be given to friends at the university if you will come along then dad will allow me, else it will be difficult yes yes, I will go. This way I will meet the dean as well Thank you so much! It will be perfect by the way my niece.

. . yes you should have done the job after completion of your degree Leave it, uncle, you've touched a sore spot you know how my dad is, nobody can argue with him true that niece, shall I ask you something?

Won't you mind? go ahead Did you ever like someone at university? what are you saying?

hey. . It happens at this age; it happened in our time too.

No no, nothing as such happened with me By the way, niece, I can't believe that nobody has approached you. You seem to have completely become like an Englishman, Dad was right oh God! by the way, I was thinking that today I am going to Saif's house Should I secretly give him your number?

How would brother Sajjad find out? No no, leave it uncle very less days are left in the wedding And if by mistake, dad finds out, both of us will be in big trouble there is no need of it okay fine let me go keep my books, & you see what needs to be done yes, thank you so much no problem! what kind of a son you are?

Sons would give their lives for their mother You are bent on taking her life She narrowly survived when you were born She was caught in so many illnesses and troubles, but she was never careless about you. She has always prioritized your peace and happiness what kind of a son you are? that you are giving priority to another girl over your own mother Have you forgotten her sacrifices?

Is this the reward you're giving for her sacrifices? You can never earn paradise by making your mother sad. never give it to me, Nighat.

Thank you! mom, please have some please mom I don't feel like please please. .

. it feels as if I am about to die please drink some mom, please don't say this I am extremely sorry actually. .

His in-laws are coming, so I'm thinking of calling them and telling them not to come. Ask him what is my worth As it is, I'm just a guest for a few days. Just do as he says I had thought for his betterment but.

. . anyways Parents are not there forever whatever is his desire Saif speak up, what needs to be done?