Brother Subuk Greetings! Greetings! How are you?
Everything okay? Have you come to pick up Daneen? No, I’ve come for the luggage.
She already called the Madam. I'll have it sent out. Okay, fine.
I don't know what’s happened. She isn't answering her phone or replying to messages. She just said she’s sending the driver and to send her luggage over.
Greetings! Greetings to you! Greetings to you.
. Daneen's driver is here outside; is this Daneen's luggage? Yes.
The driver is waiting out there. Brother Subuk, did you and Sister Daneen have a fight? No, no, there hasn't been any fight.
Tell me the truth; you didn't say something stupid, did you? I have a feeling he must have said something. You and your mother act out such dramas as if I haven't done anything for you my entire life.
Ma'am, I met Mr Subuk outside. Did he ask about me? No.
I just told him I came to pick up the luggage, and he told me to take it. By the way, Ma'am, Ma'am Zoya was asking about you. She was saying that you haven't been calling her lately.
Ma'am, have you and her had a fight or something? It’s been so many days, Mom Nasir hasn’t called once. He did call me, but only for a couple of minutes.
But he didn’t speak to me! And you didn't even tell me. Dear, it was only a four-minute call.
He said he was very busy. Did he ask about me? No, he didn’t ask about you.
There was a lot of noise in the background. He just asked how I was and whether your Dad had left yet. Then he said he’d call again in a few days.
Who goes on a honeymoon for an entire month? People who have money in their pockets do. Not everyone is broke like your husband.
You were the one who got me married to him! I didn't force you. Honestly, ever since this girl came back from Saif’s house, she’s made a habit of getting upset over every little thing.
She’s driving me crazy. Oh, you guys have given me such a wonderful surprise! Yes, Mom, your son-in-law just brought me here.
We were out for shopping, so we thought we’d stop by and see you. You did the right thing. To be honest, ever since she left, the house has felt so empty.
I miss you all so much too. But as soon as Nadir leaves, I'll come stay with you. See that, Aunty?
All she's thinking about is me leaving! He’s just joking. Anyway, this is for you.
What’s this for me? Oh! Nadir took me shopping, so I thought I should get something for you too, and he insisted as well.
Oh, what was the need for this? Need? Aunty, how could we possibly go shopping and not get anything for you?
That’s just not possible! I kept refusing, but he made me do so much shopping. One minute.
Aunty, your daughter is very strange. Usually, wives shop a lot while all the husbands stay worried, but here it’s the opposite. She doesn't shop for herself, nor does she let me shop for her.
But yes, she didn't stop me at all when it came to shopping for you. Oh, I didn't even offer you guys anything to eat or drink! Usually, when the kids are home, something is served immediately.
Oh, no, no, just stay seated; we were about to head out anyway. We’ve already had lunch. I will come back, God willing, with my mom and dad, and then we can talk in more detail.
Shall we go then? Hmm? Alright aunty.
Thank you! Alright. .
Bye! Bye. .
Bye. . Bye!
Aunty, your daughter is very strange. Usually, wives shop a lot while all the husbands stay worried, but here it’s the opposite. She doesn't shop for herself, nor does she let me shop for her.
But yes, she didn't stop me at all when it came to shopping for you. Are you loading the other car? Yes, yes.
Come on, come quickly! Have you written this down? Yes, yes, I've written it.
Come on, hurry up! Oh brother, why are you loading it on this one? Another one is coming; we’ll load it on that.
Come here, just put it down here, right here. Greetings aunty! Dear Saif.
Warda has fallen in the washroom. We need to take her to the hospital, and I don't know what to do. I'm coming right now, Aunty.
There’s an emergency; I have to go. What happened? Is everything okay?
Yes, I just have to go. Mom Where is my baby? Dear, he is under observation.
He was born prematurely, after all. The doctors say he needs to stay under observation for a few days. How is my baby?
Yes, he is fine. Don't worry. How are you?
Who called him here? I called him. It was because of Saif that your life and the baby’s life were saved.
If he hadn't arrived on time, I don't know what would have happened. My heart trembles just thinking about it. You should have called Nasir.
You should have called Dad. Dear. Your dad is in Saudi Arabia.
Your brother is in Turkey. Who could have arrived so quickly, dear? I truly have no words.
I don’t know how to thank him. Aunty, please don't embarrass me. If I didn't come, who would?
It’s my child and my wife. It is my responsibility. I’ve brought the medicine and the drip.
The doctor said he will send someone over to change the drip. Dear, you should rest for a while. You've been running around since last night.
No, no Aunty, I'll rest later. Right now, I still have to get a lot of things for the baby and Warda. How much more will you push yourself?
I'll get some rest. Just a second, I need to take this call. Hello!
Greetings, mom! Greetings to you! Dear, how is Warda?
Mom, she’s fine now. She has regained consciousness. And how is the baby, dear?
Mom, the baby is fine for now, but I think we’ll have to stay here for a while longer. Dear, Raheela and I have been worried since last night. Why aren't you letting us come?
No, Mom. Don't come just yet. I’ll let you know when to come.
If there are too many people, it will overwhelm her and it'll be stressful for me too. I’m about to drop Warda’s mother back to her house. Once that's done, you all can come over.
Okay? Yes, you’re right. Sister will also need some rest, so I’ll come over at that time.
Okay? And you take care of yourself too, and listen keep us updated on whatever the situation is. Okay?
Take care of yourself. Bye! Fi Amaan Allah (May you be in Allah's protection).
Bye mom! My heart knows what I went through when you were in that state. I could only think of Saif.
Seeing you unconscious, I felt like everything was over absolutely everything! But Saif He arrived just in time, like an angel. And now, look both your life and the baby's life were saved.
Otherwise. . .
I would never have been able to forgive myself. What have you done to yourself and this flat? What is all this, Jami?
Everything is right in front of you. Look at the state that woman has left me in. Just see.
You made the wrong choice for me, Sister Farhana. I made the wrong choice? You’re saying this after all these years?
You are a father of four! You’ve spent so many years with that woman. Have you also come here just to fight with me?
What nonsense are you talking, Jami? And if I don't fight with you, what else am I supposed to do? I’ve been telling you for years, repeatedly to get some work done.
So, did I not try? Hmm? How many times did I try to start a business?
But my. . .
my luck is just bad, and on top of that, so is that woman's fate. Don't curse her; curse yourself. In those shady businesses, you didn't just sink your own money, but Dad’s and ours as well.
And in the end, you’ve ruined your own home. You’ve destroyed everything. What should I say to Zeba?
Sister Farhana, I earned as much as I could according to my status, and I kept providing for them. Ever since her son started earning, that woman has become far too outspoken. Do you hear yourself?
What are you saying? 'Her son'? Hey, you should be happy that your young son started earning at such an early age.
Your daughter got married into such a good family. Otherwise, what would have happened? Sister, why did you even come to Pakistan?
If you only intended to lecture me. I met with Yasmin. I’ve come back after listening to all her taunts and sarcasm.
I had no answer to give her; my head was bowed in shame before her. It is only because of her greatness that she is still saying she has no objection to a reconciliation. In fact, she thinks it would be better if it actually happened.
But what should I say to Zeba? What excuse can I give to bring her back? She’s just going to say that Jami doesn't do any work at all.
Sister, I am constantly trying to find work. I’m telling you, ever since that boy started earning, everyone has turned against me. You stole all of Zeba’s jewelry.
You kept stealing your own children's money. When you were given money to pay the bills, God knows where you blew it all. What else do you want me to recount to your face, Jami?
This is all a lie. These are all baseless accusations against me. You’re my sister, but you’re speaking their words.
It’s their voice coming through you. I will only go to appease Zeba on one condition. If you promise that you will change.
What should I change? You tell me, what should I change about myself? Work, do some business.
What work should I do? What business should I start? Since a young age, all of you placed the responsibility of two elderly parents on me telling me to take care of them, and that you would keep sending money.
This is what has happened. Then why didn't you complete your education? Why didn't you study?
Did anyone stop you? Study what? How?
I had two elderly parents who needed me every single moment. I didn't even have time to meet a friend, so. .
so how was I supposed to study? It was impossible! Well, everyone serves their elderly parents, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't become capable of earning a living.
Capable of earning? Who was supposed to make me capable? Dad?
He wasn't in a position to teach me. All of you were busy living your own lives side-by-side. You kept telling me, from the very beginning that I shouldn't worry about doing anything else.
Just take care of our elderly parents, and you all would keep sending money. And now, suddenly, all of you have started seeing flaws in me. Jami, what are you talking about?
Think about how hard we all tried to help you start a business; how many times we sent you money. We even tried to bring you abroad. If nothing worked out and things didn't happen, then you.
. Are you going to blame us all now? Every task has its appointed time, Sister Farhana.
Now, it's not possible that after two decades of care giving, I could suddenly become a tycoon overnight. That’s not how it works. I did try to start a business; I admit I failed.
I just. . .
I never learned how to earn money. I was only used to spending what you all sent. To this day, I haven't realized that earning money is a man's job, not a woman's.
A woman’s job is to spend it. Now that my wife is taunting me with this, what am I supposed to say to her? You all.
. You all sacrificed my life for the sake of your own comforts. I was the youngest.
Instead of a servant, the youngest in the house could take better care of our parents. That is exactly why you kept me for this job. It was also possible that you all could have taken turns looking after them.
You could have given me a chance to actually do something with my life. But for that to happen, all of you would have had to make sacrifices and changes regarding your husbands, children, and your own lives. And that was the difficult path.
It was much easier to just sacrifice your younger brother's life instead. Where have you disappeared to? Where would I disappear?
I’m right here. Really? Yes.
Your phone has been off for so many days; I’ve been calling you forever. Actually my phone was broken. Really?
Yes. Your phone breaks and you don't even get it fixed for days? I don't buy that.
Also, I was a little busy with my studies. Another lie. Anyway, drop that and tell me, how is Jay?
Jay is fine. Brother Nadir has left for Dubai with his family. They’ll apply for Jay's visa, and then she’ll leave too.
She was asking about you. She was saying, 'Where has Daneen disappeared to? ' I told her I didn't know myself.
Honestly, I am really happy about it. Something has happened. You’ve changed.
The thing is, some changes in life are absolutely necessary. Especially when it comes down to self-respect. I don’t follow, is that some kind of quotation?
You can take it as a quotation if you like. By whom? Daneen Do you need anything?
Where is my mom? I sent her home. I told her to get some rest.
Water How is my baby? He is fine, don’t worry about him. If I don’t worry, then who will?
I will. You just rest. Javeria’s in-laws praised her a lot before leaving Pakistan.
That’s nice, and we also keep praising them. They are very good people, no doubt about it. But our Javeria is no less than anyone.
She was telling me that as soon as her status changes, they will take her to live with them. Aunty, when is Taha coming? He should be here any moment.
Yes, I wanted to consult you about something. That’s why I called you over. Go ahead, what kind of advice do you need?
You know Zoya’s friend, Daneen? What kind of girl is she? Why?
Taha has taken a liking to her. He was saying I should go and take his proposal for her. But I told him I’d ask Sister Zeba first before anything happens.
Aliya. . Aunty Daneen is a wonderful girl.
She’s very kind-hearted, caring, and the type of person who makes sacrifices, girls like her are rare these days. Well, if Subuk says so, then I believe it. By the way, have her family looked into any other proposals for her yet?
No, no, they haven't found anyone yet. In fact, they are still looking for a match right now. Okay.
So, you’ll be coming with me to her house. Sister Samia has given me this responsibility. Aunty Whenever you need to go, tell my mom and she will go with you.
Is that clear? Fine, okay. You didn't do the right thing, Subuk.
What’s wrong with it? Daneen likes you, and her parents like you too. This has been discussed since the beginning, and yet here you are.
. . letting Aunty talk about Taha instead.
Mom, it’s not that I don't think about Daneen. Of course I do. I think about it a lot, and then I get confused.
But no, she can't live our kind of life. Daneen is like a princess from a fairy tale. Let her stay in her fairy tale; don't trap her in our struggles.
And what if a fairy-tale princess falls in love with an ordinary boy instead of a prince? She can. She absolutely can love an ordinary boy.
But in reality, she can only love him; she can't actually spend her life with an ordinary man. She won't be able to live the life of a common person. I’ve made this decision after a lot of thought; I’m not just saying it for no reason.
Please don't talk to me about this topic so much; it hurts me. Don't work too late; go to sleep. How is Warda, Mom?
She’s better, dear. She keeps asking about you. Didn't you get the seat changed, Nasir?
Mom, I checked, but they are asking for a lot of money to change the seat, and even then it's uncertain. I can find dates further out, but nothing earlier. There are so many airlines, dear; get a seat with another one.
Mom, that would cost even more. I'd have to make a brand-new booking and cancel this one. Just wait a little longer; I'll be there by next week.
Your presence gives Warda courage; it makes her feel supported. Mom, Anila and I are worried and are praying for her. And you did say that Brother Saif is there handling everything, and Warda and the baby are fine.
So, do you really need me right now? You are her only brother. Just seeing your face would give her so much strength.
Yes, yes Mom, I know. But you have to understand my situation as well. Mom, I just explained the whole issue with changing the flight to you.
I was telling Dad about it separately. Just wait a little bit; once I arrive, we will handle everything together. Alright, dear.
Just transfer some money to me. Your Dad was saying that he transferred some money into your account before leaving. Yes Mom, he did, but why do you suddenly need that money?
Dear, Warda is in the hospital. There are a hundred expenses when she gets discharged, and there will be a bill to settle too. So Mom, tell Brother Saif.
It’s his wife and child; tell him to pay the bill. So far, he’s been covering all the expenses and hasn't asked for anything. But dear, I should have some money on me.
God forbid there’s an emergency, I need to have something with me. Forget it, Mom, there's no need to say anything. If Brother Saif is paying, let him.
He isn't asking you for anything, so why are you unnecessarily trying to pay? And anyway, I can only do something once I’m back; I can't manage it from here. Besides, I had already exchanged my currency before coming, so we can settle the accounts once I return.
Okay dear. Bye! Dear.
We are so grateful to Allah that your life was saved and the baby is fine too. No matter how much we thank Him, it wouldn't be enough. You know, we couldn't even sleep once we found out about you and the baby.
And I can't even describe the state Saif was in. He has only found peace since he heard that you and the baby are doing better. Sister.
When are the doctors saying they’ll discharge her? The doctors were saying they could discharge her today, but Saif said they should keep her for another day or two. They aren't discharging the baby yet anyway.
Yes, I think Saif’s decision is right. Just look at how weak and pale she has become in just a few days. You’re absolutely right.
Because she isn’t eating or drinking properly. Even the doctors are saying the same thing. Eat well, take care of your diet but this lady just won’t listen.
You know how she avoids food. Why is that? If you don’t take care of your nutrition, how will you recover?
Dear, if there is life, there is everything. Take care of yourself. Okay?
Alright then. Now we’ll leave. We’ll come by again tomorrow.
Okay? Alright, Warda, take great care of yourself. Okay, aunty, goodbye!
Bye, sister. Bye. .
Mom Why do they keep coming over every day? Don't say that, dear. Just as I am worried, they are equally concerned.
And even if they do come and sit for a while, look at how many chores they help finish. There are so many small tasks to handle. There is a nurse for the work.
There's a maid. What is the need for all of them? Dear.
. Don't repeat the past now. Just forget it.
Look at how well Saif and his family are treating you and the baby; they are constantly looking out for both of you. They shouldn't bother. Call Nasir then, Nasir is there.
When is he coming? Dear, he’ll be here next week. His flight is scheduled for that date.
Next week? Mom, I can’t believe this is the same Nasir who used to do anything for me. And now he’s saying that.
. . Yes dear, I spoke to him.
He said he would come, but then he started saying that Warda is fine. Brother Saif is with her, taking care of everything, so he’ll stay a few more days. After all, one can't keep visiting Turkey again and again.
That’s why he stayed back. And anyway. .
. how much time is a week or two? It’ll pass.
We should be so grateful to Allah that everything is fine. Alhamdollilah, you and the baby are both doing well. Now tell me, what will you eat?
What should I bring for you? No mom. If you don't eat, how will you get better quickly?
I’ll go get something for you, okay? Greetings! Ma'am Sumera?
Yes. Greetings! Greetings to you!
Ma'am isn't home right now; she has gone out. Come in and have a seat. Yes, I spoke to her on the phone.
Is that Mr Jamal sitting inside? Yes, come in; I’ll open another room for you. No, it’s fine.
I’ll come back some other time. Hello! Yes Zeba?
Sumera, I didn't expect this from you. What happened, Zeba? You know exactly what happened.
You can't deceive me; I've already told you that there's no room for anything like this in my life right now. Yes, but surely there's room to at least talk to someone once? I’ve already spoken to him and I don't want to talk again.
Please, Sumera, don't do this. Fine, listen to me. Just come back home for once.
Bye! Greetings! Madam, Ma'am Sumera has asked me to drop you home.
Please, have a seat; I’ll drop you off. Is this Mr Jamal’s car? Umm Madam, you’ll have to walk a very long way from here.
And you’ll have to wait for the bus at the bus stop too. It’ll take a lot of time. I asked you, is this Mr Jamal’s car?
Yes, yes. . Stop the car.
Stop the car! Just say thank you to him. Madam, he’ll get angry with me.
If he finds out that I told you this is his car. . .
You didn’t tell me, I found out myself.
