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Yes, of course. Come on now.

Amaya, let’s do one thing. Let’s go somewhere else.

Why, Hamza? You said this place is nice.

And I think that the food…

You’re looking so lovely today!

I think you’ve done your hair differently, too, right?

Actually, there’s a new place in town.

I’ve heard the food is really good.

I really want to try it. Let’s go there.

Do you want anything else?

Okay.

You’re not eating this, that’s why…

It’s still hot, so that’s why.

Alright.

Sikandar.

Do you even know how many calls I’ve made and messages I’ve sent to you?

And you ignored all of that and are sitting here with her?

Is she more important to you than I?

Listen, behave.

This is a restaurant.

There’s no need to create a scene here.

And don’t talk to her like that.

Go now. I’ll talk to you later.

Girls from middle-class small houses like yours have this problem.

The moment you see a rich boy,

you try to trap him.

What do you think?

You’ll really succeed in trapping him?

Have you even seen your status?

Remember one thing!

A shoe can never be turned into a crown.

Enough!

If you ever misbehave with Anooshay again,

I’ll forget you were ever my friend.

Get out of here!

Go!

Anooshay, I’m sorry. I apologize on her behalf.

She’s just rude like that.

I never imagined she would say all this!

Don’t pay attention to anything she said.

She didn’t say anything wrong, though.

I don’t know why I even came here.

Trash can never become the pride of the Taj Mahal.

I shouldn’t have come. I…

-I’ll leave now. -No, no. I’m sorry.

Just listen to me for two minutes. You’ll understand. Please, for me.

I should go, Sikandar.

Anooshay,

everyone’s watching. Please.

Just for two minutes. Please.

Listen,

whatever she said, it’s all nonsense. Forget about it.

I don’t think that way about you.

I don’t care about your status or where you come from.

I just… I just like you.

The way you are, who you are…

I really like you.

Listen, I have an idea.

I’m sure it’ll lift your mood too.

Do you trust me?

What idea?

Come with me.

Where?

Just come, come.

Why did we come here now?

Whose house is this?

Obviously, it’s my house.

Yeah, but why did we come here?

Sikandar, dinner was fine,

but coming into the house like this doesn’t feel right to me.

Could you please drop me home?

So you still don’t trust me?

No, it’s not that. I trust you.

Then?

Listen, it’s okay.

If you don’t want to come inside, I won’t force you.

I just thought I’d show you my house for a little while.

I had planned something.

But it’s okay.

I’ll drop you home.

Alright, let’s go.

You sure?

Okay. Just for a little while.

Wow,

this is like a dream.

You liked it?

Very much.

Your house is very beautiful.

I never thought it was this beautiful before.

You came,

maybe that’s why it looks beautiful now.

Can I say something?

Honestly, I’ve never celebrated my birthday before.

Why?

Honestly, I don’t even have a reason.

Maybe because until now,

I never found anyone special enough to celebrate life with.

And maybe I never met someone

whose presence made life itself feel more beautiful.

Come, there’s more I want to show you.

Do you live alone in such a big house?

Uh…

yeah.

Why?

Where is everyone else?

Actually, my dad doesn’t live here.

He stays in the UK and keeps traveling for business.

So, in this house…

It’s just me and my loneliness.

Then why don’t you move abroad with your dad?

Because he never asked.

And honestly, even if he had asked, I would’ve refused.

I like being here.

Actually, I don’t get along with him at all.

Oh.

Anyway, why am I even telling you all this?

Please, don’t be upset.

Anyway,

this sadness belongs to me.

Let it stay with me.

Didn’t any of your other friends come?

No. I told you,

I’ve never celebrated my birthday before,

not with friends either.

Besides, they’re busy. Hassam had a flight,

so Nofel went to pick him up and take him to the airport.

And Areesha never seemed important enough

to celebrate my birthday with her.

Anooshay,

I wanted to celebrate with you.

That’s why.

Shall we cut the cake?

Come.

What’s the need to put on the candles? I’ll just…

I’ll put them on.

Okay.

Thank you.

Join me?

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday dear Sikandar.

Happy Birthday to you.

Happy Birthday.

Here, let me give you some.

Thank you.

Anooshay, I want to tell you something.

I love you.

Will you marry me?

Sorry… what?

What did you say?

I know this must be shocking for you, but…

I really love you.

Sikandar, are you joking with me?

No, I’m very serious.

I swear,

I didn’t even realize

when you became so important to me,

but now all I want is to spend my life with you.

I can’t even imagine a life without you now.

Before meeting you,

there were only two emotions I understood.

Anger and stubbornness.

But after meeting you, I’ve realized how beautiful love truly is.

Sikandar, our statuses are very, very different.

There’s a big gap between us.

So what?

What difference does that make?

No, but Sikandar…

Anooshay, please.

I need your answer. And I want it to be yes.

Anooshay, I’ll keep you very happy.

Why wouldn’t someone love you? You’re so lovely.

You don’t care about my money.

You don’t care about my status.

You’re so pure.

I know it might seem like I’m rushing,

but there’s actually a problem.

I thought maybe it wasn’t this serious.

But it is.

These businessmen are strange people.

They arrange their kids’ marriages to strengthen deals

and keep businesses going.

My dad wants to do the same,

marry me off to his friend’s daughter,

just for profit.

But I want to marry you.

So will you… please?

Sikandar, right now, I really don’t know what answer to give you.

Could you please drop me home?

Right now?

Yes, now.

Sure.

I swear,

I didn’t even realize

when you became so important to me,

but now all I want is to spend my life with you.

I can’t even imagine a life without you.

I love you.

Will you marry me?

Madam?

Lost in your thoughts, are we?

Nothing… nothing at all.

There’s definitely something.

Something you’re thinking about.

Otherwise, you wouldn’t be so deep in thought.

Alizay, do you remember

when you told me that

no prince charming would ever marry girls like us who live in these little huts?

Yeah, I remember.

It wasn’t a lie, was it? I only told the truth.

And what if I said that

maybe some prince might come to marry us?

Then I’d tell you, my sweet sister,

that’s impossible.

No, Alizay, you could be wrong.

Look, in love, even a prince can go mad after a girl.

What didn’t Ranjha endure for Heer?

And Mahiwal jumped into a river for Soni.

Yes, you’re absolutely right.

But my sweet sister, those were people of old times.

In today’s world, not a single man is like that.

This world…

this world has become very modern.

And in this world, it’s not love that people value. It’s money.

If on one side there’s love, and on the other side there’s money,

love will always weigh lighter.

I don’t believe that.

I think there are still people in this world

who value emotions and feelings deeply.

I think what you believe is completely wrong.

Come out of this dream world. This is the real world, my friend.

But what’s so wrong with living in dreams after all?

There’s nothing wrong with dreaming.

But when dreams shatter,

their broken pieces leave deep pain.

Sikandar.

You didn’t sleep?

Who was that girl?

What girl?

The one you were sitting with at the restaurant,

gazing into each other’s eyes over dinner.

No one.

Sikandar, what you’re doing isn’t right.

What have I done wrong?

Why are you so concerned about that girl?

Do you even know her?

Look,

flirting with someone,

playing with someone’s emotions… It’s not a good thing.

Listen, I’m not playing with anyone’s emotions.

Nor have I lied to anyone or made any false promises.

If girls want to spend time with me,

I simply don’t say no.

That’s it.

And anyway,

why are you getting tense?

Go enjoy your own life.

Listen,

don’t forget,

if you do something bad to someone,

it will come back to you.

And sometimes,

everyone ends up paying the price for one person’s mistake.

Yes.

So that’s what you’re worried about.

Don’t worry.

Because if the time ever comes for me to pay the price for my mistakes,

then I’ll face it myself.

Gladly.

Goodnight.

Alright, Mom, I’m leaving now.

Oh, Anooshay, my child, take the day off today.

Why? What’s so special today?

Shaista has brought a very good proposal.

They are very decent people. Middle-class like us.

She spoke very highly of them.

I told her to bring them over.

But Mom, I have a very important test today.

You didn’t tell me earlier. How can I just take the day off like this?

I’ve already told them, child. I can’t do anything now.

Mom, I don’t understand why you’re in such a hurry to get me married.

Have you lost your mind?

You know my health isn’t good.

Who knows when I’ll die? Then who will take care of you?

Mom, what’s gotten into you? Why are you talking like this?

God forbid anything happen to you.

May you live a long life.

No one controls breath, child,

and life is never guaranteed.

Death can come at any time.

Alright, tell me, when will your test finish?

I’ll call them and tell them to come a little later.

If they like you,

I’ll go ahead and arrange both of your engagements right away,

and within two months,

I’ll get you both married and free myself of this burden.

Mom, I don’t want to get married right now.

Are you crazy?

I’ve already decided. Just come on time.

It’s a two-hour test and will be after my regular class.

I won’t be able to come early. Please handle it yourself.

Alizay!

I’ll call her. Don’t worry.

Mom, she’ll be here. I’ll talk to her.

I’ve already called them.

It’ll look so bad if she is not here.

Let them come. There won’t be any issues.

Hamza, you’re not going anywhere today.

Why? Why not?

Because today, the two of us are going out together.

We’ll go shopping, have fun.

In fact, look how long it’s been since I came

and we haven’t gone out even once together.

Sorry, Amaya, I have to go to the office.

If you want to go out or go shopping, there’s a driver. Go with him.

Hamza, how can you say that?

Aunt told me you’ll accompany me,

but you aren’t interested at all.

Yes, Mom might have said something like that,

but I didn’t, and besides, I have to go to the office.

I’ll talk to Aunt, Hamza.

Yeah, sure, talk to her.

But sorry, I’m getting late.

So, tell me,

what have you decided?

Are you with me or not?

Sikandar, do you really think your father will agree?

He’ll have to.

Listen, don’t worry about that.

I’ve told you. I’ll convince him one way or another.

I promise you.

I don’t know why, Sikandar, I’m feeling very scared.

What if I say yes to you and everything just falls apart?

I’m just feeling a strange kind of restlessness.

Why are you so afraid?

I’m here with you, aren’t I?

One who’s in love is always a little restless.

Nothing will happen.

Trust me.

Sikandar, some people are coming to my house today with a marriage proposal.

Mom wants me to get married as soon as possible.

Look, if you’re serious,

then please tell your father to come back to Pakistan

and speak to my family about us.

Only then can anything move forward.

I will.

Thank you.

This is my younger daughter, Alizay.

And Anooshay, she’s just a year and a half older than her.

She is lovely.

Call Anooshay too.

Actually, Anooshay has gone to the university.

She said she has a very important test today.

She’s very passionate about her studies.

Even my elder daughter-in-law completed her MPhil after marriage.

I am one of those women

who believe in giving full freedom to their daughters-in-law.

You see, fulfill the responsibilities of the house,

and after that, do whatever your heart desires.

If you want to study, then study.

If you want to work, then work.

I have no objection.

Oh, Sister, you’ve really eased my worries.

Anooshay has just started her MBA.

I was only thinking whether she would be able to complete it after marriage or not.

Thank you so much.

You’ve really made me happy.

Oh no, no, don’t worry at all.

Anooshay can study as much as she wants.

We won’t stop her at all.

Thank you so much. Have something.

I’ve even shown them your picture.

They really liked you, dear.

She said they’ll come again.

Mom, I want to talk to you about something.

Go on.

I don’t want to get married right now, Mom.

Why not, Anooshay?

Such good proposals only come to the lucky ones.

And you know?

They said they have no objection to your education.

Mom, these are just words people say before marriage.

After marriage, they always find some excuse to stop you.

Why are you so worried? I spoke to them myself.

Do you know, the boy’s mother told me that

their daughter-in-law completed her MPhil after marriage.

The boy is very sweet, very decent,

and well-mannered.

I really liked him, believe me.

You can ask Alizay as well about the rest.

Actually,

I wanted to talk to you about something else, too.

Yes, go ahead.

My dear, Shaista is about to arrive. I have a lot to do.

It’ll just take two minutes, Mom.

Go on.

Actually,

Mom, I…

Oh, Shaista has arrived.

We’ll talk later. Go quickly and open the door.

Alizay!

This looks really beautiful.

It’s very lovely.

Stay blessed.

Thank you.

You didn’t need to bring all this.

Why not?

In our tradition,

the engagement dress is sent as a blessing from the in-laws.

All this is a token of good fortune for our future daughter-in-law.

-Isn’t it lovely? -It’s beautiful.

Do you like it?

Dear, go and bring tea.

Alright, I’ll go make it.

-I’ll help her. -Alright then.

It’s a very beautiful dress.

May God make it part of my daughter-in-law’s destiny.

Honestly?

I can’t wait. I just wish today would end quickly.

You’re absolutely right.

You know the proposal that came for Anooshay?

They really liked her.

That’s good news!

What could be better for us?

Yes, she said she’ll come again.

May God grant good fortune to all daughters.

Amen.

Sikandar,

did you talk to your father?

Yes, I did.

What did he say?

He didn’t agree.

If he didn’t agree, then what now?

Well, if he thinks he can force his will on me,

he’s mistaken.

I’ll never marry the person he’s chosen.

At my house, even my mom liked my proposal.

She wants me to say yes.

What?

Anooshay, you can’t do this.

You can’t marry anyone except me.

But if your father doesn’t agree, then…

He never will.

He’ll never let me marry according to my own choice,

and he’ll never come to your house to ask for your hand from your mother.

I know him.

Anooshay,

now we only have one option.

What option?

We’ll have to do a court marriage.

Court marriage?

-What are you saying? -I know what I’m saying.

There’s no other way.

My dad isn’t agreeing.

Your mother wants to marry you to someone else.

Look, I know this is a big decision,

and it’s hard for you.

But you tell me, do we have any other choice?

Sikandar, the class I come from,

it’s not just about a boy and a girl getting married.

Two families unite.

Their traditions, their way of living, their happiness,

everything becomes tied together.

I…

I can’t do a court marriage.

You try to convince your father somehow.

Because I can’t break my sister’s and my mother’s hearts like this.

Anooshay, my dad won’t agree to this.

He’s too stubborn.

I know him well.

Why won’t he agree?

You’re his son. At least try once.

I know my father.

I know our relationship and how stubborn he is.

He will never agree.

He’ll never come to your house to ask for your hand.

Sikandar, I can’t do this.

My mother will die of heartbreak while still alive.

No, this can’t happen.

She has raised us with so much difficulty.

She’s endured all the hardships of the world to teach us how to live,

to make us strong.

And now, at this age, I can’t do this to her.

Not at all.

What will she say to people?

How will she face anyone?

I can’t do this to her.

I can’t see tears in my mother’s eyes.

But you can see them in mine?

Anooshay, tell me,

do you love me?

I love you.

I love you very much.

Then prove it.

Prove how much you love me.

Sikandar, love doesn’t need proof.

It’s a feeling.

It can only be felt, not proven.

Wow,

so I should fight the whole world for you.

Stand up against my own father.

Leave my home behind. He might even disown me.

But I’m ready to leave everything for you.

And you can’t even take this small step for me?

Anooshay, once we’re married,

we’ll apologize to everyone.

I’ll even fold my hands in front of my dad.

They’re our families. They’ll forgive us.

Anooshay, trust me.

Everything will happen just as I’m saying.

I can’t do a court marriage.