Here, take this. What is it? It’s a key, obviously.
What else? A key to what? Must be for something.
. . just press the button and see.
What’s this? That day, I wasn't actually upset with you, I was frustrated with someone else. I realized I made a mistake, so I thought I’d make it right.
This is a wedding gift from me. Did you drive this car here? Yes, of-course.
Thank you! Thank you very much. It means a lot.
That’s such a cold 'Thank You. ' A 'Thank You' should show a little more effort, don’t you think? Thank you so so so much.
. Better. When is your last paper?
The day after tomorrow. Why? Hmm.
. Then, to celebrate finishing your exams, you should take me out to dinner. Okay.
Sure. Come. Start.
Anyway, can I ask you a question? Yes. The way you keep giving me these one-word answers.
. . are you saving the rest of your vocabulary for your final exam?
Thank you! You have a great sense of humor. Well, what can I do?
There’s been so much seriousness in my life that I didn't have any choice but to start making jokes. I'm sure you’ve read about defense mechanisms. Drve, this is your car.
Umm. . .
with the ribbon? Okay, I'll take them off. Umm.
. . shall we go over there?
The rain still hasn't let up. So what? If we're going to go on an adventure, let's do it properly.
Come on! Greetings, brother Gulab! Greetings!
Two matka teas Make them strong! That's it! You're still holding my hand.
What will people think? Let’s go sit over there. Why does it feel like you’re trying to tell me something?
First of all, stop calling me so formally and. . you're absolutely right.
You complained to me the other day that everyone expects so much from you. You were right. You don't know me, or my family.
Honestly, I think it would be a huge injustice if we all just expected you to understand everything we say and who we are without us explaining ourselves. I think we need to communicate more. Hey, hey.
. . it wasn't that serious.
I just meant you look good with your hair down. When it's tied up, you look way too serious. Thanks!
You (formally). . .
umm you (casually) were saying something. Not now. Let’s wait until after your exams are over.
I don't want to burden you with too much information. Sania Don't you want to share something with me? You’re not fighting with me today, nor are you challenging me.
My mom told me that since I'm a newlywed, so I should change. . .
and start living according to the wishes of others. It feels like. .
in the rain, people can hide their tears… but these unfortunate eyes of ours give everything away. Hey, you really are crying. Alright… okay, let’s forget everything for now, okay?
Give this to me. Let’s just focus on your exams for now, okay? Actually, I have another solution.
We’re already half soaked anyway. Look up. Take a deep breath.
Even if it’s just for a little while… everything will be okay. Wow! Is everything okay?
Why are you watching this show so intently today? Oh, it's because they've invited me to be on the show next week. That’s why.
You? Yes. Why?
I’m a dermatologist, and they’re doing a show on skincare. That’s why. Now, please don't tell me you’re actually thinking of going there.
Yeah, I’ve already said yes. You didn't even discuss it with me. It wasn't that big of a deal.
I had the time, they sent me an invite, and I agreed. I figured it would be some free marketing for our clinic. Do you even know the target audience of this show?
It’s watched by people who could probably barely afford your consultation fee. And here you are, thinking you’re going to market your clinic by appearing on that show. Women!
You really have a habit of nitpicking everything, Shahnawaz. It’s only a matter of two hours. Besides, Zoha is such an old client of mine; if I don't show up at her show, she’ll be upset with me.
Farheen Please, don't argue with me about things you don't understand. Why do you always have to argue? For once, just listen to me.
Umm. . Faizan isn't home yet.
I’ve been calling him, but he hasn't been picking up for quite a while now. I hope he isn't stuck somewhere in the rain. Did you call the hospital?
I did. They said that. .
he left earlier this evening with Doctor Amber. Do you have Doctor Amber’s number? Yes.
I'll send it to you. Yes, doctor Amber. This is Doctor Shahnawaz speaking.
Yes, greetings sir! How are you? Where is Faizan?
Umm. . .
I don't know. I came home quite a while ago. I’m not asking about you; I’m talking about Faizan.
You two left together this evening, didn't you? So, I'm sure he’ll answer your call. Yes sir, we had a meeting with the new equipment providers, that's why.
. . Hmm.
. Fine. Come and see me in my office tomorrow.
Okay. He should be here in a little while. Actually, last night Faizan basically threw all my test results in my face.
He told me to stay out of his personal affairs, or else he’d do something drastic. And you already called Doctor Amber? He probably thinks I’ve lodged some sort of complaint.
Did you even speak to Faizan? Of-course! You’d only be able to get something done if you could ever look past these trivialities.
Minna Do me a favor. I want you to attend all the management meetings for the next couple of months, okay? But how am I supposed to manage the clinic without Minna?
You can't even manage this house, everyone here is doing whatever they please. At least manage your own clinic. I'll speak with Faizan.
Good night! At least show me a little respect in front of the daughter-in-law. Umm.
. I forgot my books at the hospital. Umm.
. . don't worry, I'll go get them.
Okay. Thank you! I just need to send a few emails, so I'll need my laptop.
Umm. . Umm.
. I’ll come back later to pick up my things. Okay.
If you want, you can stay here. This is your room, after all. I wouldn’t feel comfortable if someone was disturbed because of me.
No, I wouldn’t feel comfortable either if someone was disturbed because of me. Brother Fazlu, where is Salman? He was in a bit of a hurry today.
He also said he’d have lunch outside. Alright, fine. Where is Salman, Sania?
Yes, ma’am, I was just telling Ms. Sania that Sir Salman left early today. Did I ask you?
So, just a few days into the marriage, and you already have to ask the servants about your husband. Fazlu, go and check if the car is ready. Okay.
Why is Salman sleeping in the other room? Umm. .
. Aunty, my exams are going on, so I stay up late at night to study. I guess he gets disturbed; that's probably why.
You guess? You don't 'guess' when it comes to your husband's feelings, dear. You have to be absolutely sure.
Anyway, tell Fazlu to move his things back into his room. I don't want to see him sleeping in any other room from today onwards. An exam attempt can happen later, but a marriage doesn't work that way.
I told him to move back in, but he refused. Forget about why he hasn't come back; the real question is why he left in the first place. You know how much Salman despises doctors and hospitals.
So dear, just be a wife at home. If you keep acting like a doctor and treating this house like a hospital, of course he's going to be irritated. Listen to me.
Even if a woman goes out and plants a flag on the moon, a man still prefers to see her as a wife when she's at home. Look at me, I handle everything for Shahnawaz with my own hands. That’s fine, Aunty, but I think the dynamics of every relationship are different, aren't they?
It’s a simple relationship; don't bury it under such heavy philosophy. Minna will be going to the hospital with Shahnawaz from today, so you’ll need to handle the lunch. Just keep one thing in mind, we don't eat food made by servants.
If there's anything you don't understand, just ask. Umm aunty. I'm sorry, but I don't know how to cook.
Really? Then who cooks at your house? Mom I actually never found the time to learn.
Well, just ask Minna; she'll teach you. If you keep practicing, you'll get the hang of it perfectly, okay? Just for a few days, set your ego aside and put it away.
You’ll see that everything will start getting better on its own. You work so hard for the things you love, don't you? So, can't you do this much for us?
Hi dad! Faizan Hmm? We’re going together today.
Umm. . .
actually, I have some errands to run on the way. I’m taking that same route anyway. I can wait.
Never mind. Okay. Just two minutes let Minna get here.
Minna is coming too? Yes. Starting today, I’ve handed over all the hospital management affairs to her for a while.
The reports I’ve been getting aren't great. Dad Doctor Amber is handling everything at the hospital. Faizan, when will you realize that instead of trusting outsiders, it’s better to listen to your own family?
Okay. Lets go. Shall we go?
Yes. That's enough, child. There isn't even room left for any more needles in these hands.
Aunty, this is only to take your pain away. What kind of logic is that? Using one pain to end another?
Just a few more days, and your pain will be gone. Well, thank you. Alright Aunty, I’ll be right outside; if you need anything, just call me.
Okay. Alright. Hmm.
. Here, I’ve set up all your IDs for you. Oh wow!
Thank you! Aunty, people usually come up with pretty creative names. Don't you think 'Aunty Cancer' is a bit too dark?
I mean, it’s kind of depressing. The joy that is born from the womb of pain and sorrow. .
. it has no equal. What is it that you people say in your language?
Dark Humor. Can I ask you something? Yes.
Is my Sania happy in your home? Aunty, I won't lie to you. There are always a few ups and downs, but.
. I'm doing my absolute best to make sure everything works out. You know, everything is never truly perfect.
Just look at it this way. . .
what a partner really needs is a friend in their spouse. Once they find that friend, everything starts feeling right. So, why don't you try being a friend to my Sania?
I’ll help you. Hmm. .
Alright, then I’m going to need your help starting right now. Go ahead and write your username on these other apps too. Okay, should I use the same one for this one too?
Aunty Cancer. In the name of God, the most Gracious, the most Merciful. Greetings, ladies and gentlemen, I am Afzal Arshad.
Today, we’re going to make Qorma. An authentic Qorma. First, we need some dry spices.
These are the spices that will go in whole; we have some coriander seeds, red chili, and a few others that I’ll show you in a bit. Then, we have these spices that need to be ground into a powder. This is a small piece of nutmeg, and here we have two to three small pieces of mace.
Hello Sania! I need some further explanation on symmetrical distribution and biostatistics in chapter three. Could you please help me out?
Yeah, sure! I'll send it over right away. Even if a woman goes out and plants a flag on the moon, a man still prefers to see her as a wife when she's at home.
Look at me, I handle everything for Shahnawaz with my own hands. Yes mom? How are you?
I was making minced meat with bitter gourd, your favorite. I was missing you. You wouldn't be interested in hearing how I'm doing anyway, Mom.
And I don't have the answer to the one thing you actually do want to hear, so why are you missing me? You were the one who told me to go and act like someone else's daughter. Now that you’ve handed me over to another family, you shouldn't be missing me at all, right?
Hey! Sania, what’s wrong with you? Here, talk to your father.
I'm busy right now; I'll talk later. If you knew all along what we’d have to handle on our own later, then why did you spend your whole life spoon-feeding me? Now look at the trouble we're in!
This girl, I swear. I just don't understand this girl sometimes. What do you mean you didn’t know?
You live in that house! And besides, you were the one who told my Dad that day that we spent the whole evening together in the rain. Don't you dare try to blame me, Faizan.
He already knew. If I had lied, I’m the one who would’ve ended up humiliated. Yes, but now he doesn’t just suspect.
He’s certain. You told me he would never give Minna permission to work at the hospital. Yet here he is today, bringing Minna in to take my place.
Dad’s principles change according to the situation and his own whims. He just wants to force you to leave, and he’s using Minna to do it. And Minna?
She’s just an attention seeker. She’d show up even if they offered her a job as a receptionist. So, do something!
What can I even do? I can't exactly pick a fight with him. And why are you reacting like I’ve hidden something from you?
I’ve kept you informed every step of the way about what’s possible and what’s not. Wow! Thank you so much for putting me in my place.
Doctor Shahnawaz was looking for you he’s been trying to call you for quite a while now. Tell the doctor that there’s a family emergency at my house and I'm leaving. Uncle Fazlu, please give one cup to Uncle and one to Salman.
Here you go. Aren't you having any? No, I prefer tea over coffee, and I just don't have the energy to make it right now.
Oh ma'am, don't say that! You go and rest; I'll bring it to you myself. Thanks a lot, Uncle.
Uncle Yes? Oh, wait a second. .
. Talha, I can't make sense of these accounts at all. I have a feeling Waqas is up to something.
Just look at this, there’s a huge discrepancy between the total credit and the advance bookings. Alright, don't worry, I'll call an urgent meeting first thing in the morning. No, not tomorrow.
I have something important to do tomorrow. Do one thing, schedule it for the day after. Bye!
Okay. Come in. Hi!
Is this for me? Yes. Thank you!
Umm. . .
Can I sit? Please. Just move back into your room.
Everyone thinks. . you left your room because of me.
I don't care what everyone thinks, and you shouldn't either. No one questions you, but everyone interrogates me. I don’t run my relationships according to other people.
The day we feel like we can truly live together, we’ll share a room. Thank you for the coffee. One more thing.
. . Umm I like doing things for myself.
You don’t need to worry about taking care of my stuff. Okay. Good night!
Talha, you literally ruin every important moment of mine. Okay. Okay.
Fine. All the best! Thank you!
Umm, I'll come pick you up. Just come outside quickly. Hey, your purse.
Thank you! Bye! Yes aunty.
I've dropped her off. Yes, I've covered all the places you told me about. Yes, yes.
. those ones too, especially that one. Have you reached?
Roger, Aunty! I am here, she should be here any minute. I think you should just keep me on the call.
That way, if you mess anything up, I’ll be right here to help you out. No! Thank you so much for your services.
Fine, okay, bye! Bye. .
. Hi! Hi!
Congrats! Finally you are free. Finally, yes!
Although, whether I should say 'congratulations' or not remains to be seen in two weeks. When the results come out. Clearing the first part is incredibly difficult; only a handful of people actually manage to do it.
Well. . .
we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. It’s okay. Do you want some tea?
Yes, I actually really like the tea here. Come. Did you speak with Sumera?
There’s something on the other side, too. How sweet! Where did you find this?
Just. . .
found it. Today is the first time I’ve realized that you actually laugh. Yes, if I get the chance.
It's very hot. No, no. .
Today, you aren’t allowed to wander off with your thoughts, okay? Baray Bhaiyya’s chaat! Where did this come from?
Just like that. . But you know I owe you dinner, right?
Don't worry, dinner is on you today. Didn't you go to the showroom today? There’s a bit of tension going on there, so I’m just avoiding it for now.
Do you always avoid conflicts? Yes, I. .
. I can't stand conflict. Especially when it’s with someone close to you someone you’ve trusted deeply.
If you don't mind me asking, what happened? Waqas is messing around with the accounts. Why are we here?
You ask too many questions. You know, good wives aren't supposed to cross-examine their husbands. Your Urdu is actually quite good.
Yes, it had to be. I used to be obsessed with reading digests and novels. Used to be?
You mean you don't read them anymore? After stepping into practical life, I realized all those stories were lies. So, I gave it up.
Anyway, your clothes and things are inside. Get ready, and I'll come pick you up. I could have just gotten ready at home; what was the point of coming here?
There just was a point. Today, we’re going to evaluate our relationship. With our families around, our conversations won't be organic.
And honestly, ever since we got married it feels like we haven’t even had a proper introduction. So, let’s meet properly today. See you in a bit.
I hope its not too much. Did you buy these? No.
My mom gave them to me on our wedding day to give to you. Oh! She said they’re family heirlooms.
I totally forgot about them until I happened to see the current gold rates; that’s when it clicked, and I figured I should hand them over to you. I wouldn't want you to miss out on the investment! Yes!
Gold is basically an investment. Don't know why it’s made so important and even difficult for women as jewelry? Thank you!
Don’t thank me, thank my mom. So this is the place where we’re going to evaluate our relationship? Yes Isn’t it a good place?
Hmm. . But why did you feel like we needed to talk about our relationship?
Because we are still standing in the exact same spot where we started on our wedding day. Two people have entered into such a huge commitment, yet they know nothing about each other. You once told me that.
. . everyone expects you to just figure everything out on your own.
Our emotions, our temperaments, our pasts. . but that’s practically impossible, isn't it?
That’s why, as your partner, I thought I should tell you everything. Well, I’m glad. I'm glad someone finally understands that.
Come on, let’s go over there. You never told me why you didn't become a doctor. Well, you never asked.
Sit down. Just a fair warning. It’s a long story, okay?
I think we have plenty of time. Ufff, where do I even begin? Umm.
. . Okay.
. I am nothing but an ugly blemish on my father’s prestigious lineage of doctors. My grandfather and Dad truly believed that if their children didn't grow up to be doctors, they’d be total failures, useless people who could never achieve anything in life.
The first time I failed Biology, Dad didn't even bother asking about my marks in other subjects. He just hired a tutor for me. Even Mom would come home from her clinic in the evening just to teach me.
As the academic pressure kept building up, I started to absolutely loathe studying. Eventually, I failed. And then, obviously.
I ran away from home. What? Oh!
And then? When I came back three days later, I found out that Dad hadn't even bothered to look for me. That was the day I realized I hadn't just lost a seat in medical school but I had lost a father.
After that, I was sent abroad to study for eight years. Dad thought that when I returned, I’d just settle for some mediocre job. That’s why he didn't even want me back.
I spent that entire time doing nothing but trying to prove myself. I mean, that was supposed to be the time. .
. the time when you fall in love, you know? Meeting people, traveling around.
. . but I poured all of that energy into my work instead.
Eventually, because of Mom’s pressure, I came back and started my own business. But just as I did, Dad told me he wanted to set me up with Uncle Urfi's daughter a Pulmonologist in the US. I told her straight up that I’m not interested in her, I'm only interested in Faryal.
And obviously, Dad couldn’t tolerate it. He couldn't accept the idea of a receptionist from his hospital becoming the daughter-in-law of this house. He humiliated her so badly that she ended up leaving the city.
Later, I found out she even got married. You know, the worst thing about 'failed love' is that it doesn't let your memories fade. Are you.
. . are you still into Faryal?
I don't know. Honestly, these days I don't even understand myself. That’s exactly why I wanted to talk to you about this, over and over again, before we got married.
What were you trying to say? First it was Dad, and. .
. And? And that.
. A heartbroken lover can become anything but a good husband. If that's the case then why did you get married?
