Original subtitles

When cruelty becomes a form of dignity

I am forced to be cruel

Forgive me for my cruelty in advance

Right now

I have to side with my wounds

I know that I have a dark past And I've made countless mistakes

And that I've done things That you haven't heard about yet

I know that I have a dark past And I've made countless mistakes

And that I've done things That you haven't heard about yet

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

Think long and hard Before you interpret our love

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

Think long and hard Before you interpret our love

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

We're defined by our experiences

We should understand everyone else Before we give an answer

We should be reprimanded for our actions And reprimand others for theirs

And go through difficult times So we know who our true friends are

We're defined by our experiences

We should understand everyone else Before we give an answer

We should be reprimanded for our actions And reprimand others for theirs

And go through difficult times So we know who our true friends are

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

Think long and hard Before you interpret our love

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

Think long and hard Before you interpret our love

The people who know what's right Are the ones who've made mistakes

THE EVENTS, CHARACTERS, AND SETTING OF THIS SERIES ARE ALL FICTIONAL

EPISODE 18

This is not my order.

I swear that I have nothing to do with this.

I brought what Abu El Izz told me to get and here they are.

All right, wait so I can check.

Hello, I ordered eight pastries with thyme.

You sent five pastries with thyme and the rest are with spinach, why?

No, no, it's okay.

But that's the second time you've done this.

Pay attention next time, please. All right, goodbye.

-How much do they cost? -Twenty-seven.

Sorry for being late,

but the students opened a discussion and I had to--

-Majdi, we have to get married. -Is everything okay, Mona?

I'm asking you to get married. What's weird about that?

Of course, yes, but how?

You know that if it were up to me, I'd marry you right now.

-But you have a problem, not me. -Don't say those things.

We are one. We share the same problems.

All right, calm down, let's sit somewhere and talk about this.

-Um Ali? -Yes, madam.

Where is your husband?

I looked for him outside but didn't find him.

He talked to me earlier, he said he's buying some stuff from the market.

Call him quickly because I want to ask him for something before he's back.

Of course, I'll get my phone.

-Get up, young soul. -What do you want?

The master wants you.

-Yes, master, what's going on? -Sit down.

Tell me, is there a problem?

You lied to me.

Okay, I'll go along.

Do you want me to go and speak to your brother again?

Of course, you have to come home, but I have to talk to Jabal first.

See? It's in your hands, Mona.

Yes, in my hands, don't do anything. I'll fix everything for you.

Are you upset?

Mona, I'm willing to elope with you at this very moment.

Do you know what might happen to you?

I don't care about anyone else. All that matters is us, Mona.

As long as we both approve, nothing will stop us.

-You still don't know my family. -Whatever Mona, I'm marrying you.

-You just said we'll elope -Yes, if there's no other way, why not?

I'm willing to do anything for you, Mona.

-Sorry, is there a problem? -No, I just came to talk with my cousin.

-Go ahead. -You go ahead.

All right, Mona, we'll continue this conversation later.

-Who is that? -What do you want?

I'm asking you, who is that?

You came all the way here to ask me who he is?

-That's none of your business. -No, I came for another reason.

-I'm sorry, I don't have time. -You were just talking to him.

-Him, not you. -Don't provoke me, Mona.

If you forgot what's between us, remember that I'm still your cousin.

This means that you shall talk to me with respect, and to him.

Don't drive me crazy, Mona! Tell me who that is, now!

My fiancé.

I'm not convinced.

You've always said that you're here for fraud.

I haven't lied, ask whoever you want.

I'm here because of money.

What about the people you killed?

No one knows about them. If they find out, I'm dead.

-How many have you killed? -Three people from my village.

It was all for vengeance.

Will you rat me out?

No! I am Ghazi Sheikh AI Jabal,

and what I hate in life is betrayal.

All right, I'm at your disposal and will do whatever you want.

I don't want problems in jail. If you lie to me again,

-I'll cut off your tongue, understood? -Yes, master.

So, master, is he up to something?

Keep your eyes on him.

He is a liar.

Tell me that it's a joke.

Coming to me after two years to apologize…

-Is that a joke too? -Not just now, Mona.

I'll be sorry for the rest of my life.

Mona, I did you, your family, and myself wrong.

-I don't care much about your words. -Forgive me.

Chahine…

I followed you, I begged you…

And you didn't listen to me.

I gave you some time and went to your home.

I got on my knees and begged you not to leave me.

You didn't listen to me.

I told you I was willing to leave my family,

and leave everything behind to stay with you…

as long as you didn't leave me.

What did you do?

What did you do?

You kept on humiliating me until the end.

You humiliated me, Cousin.

You humiliated me!

You know?

Everything I did for you was more than you deserved.

It was way more than you deserved.

Mona, I love you. I love you!

Everything in me loves you.

I made a mistake and regret is consuming me, Cousin.

Judge me however you want.

I did.

I judged you and myself and now everything is okay.

From now on and for the rest of my life…

you'll see me as the wife of another man.

I'll kill him. I'll kill him, Mona!

Oh God! Oh God! You'll marry him to have your revenge on me?

-Why do you care? -I want to know if you love him.

That's none of your business.

Mona, I won't let you marry anyone but me.

I'd rather kill myself before marrying you.

All right, I just have one more question.

Answer me honestly, and I promise that I'll turn around and go.

I'm listening.

Do you still love me?

Mona…

I'm now sure that I lost you for good,

and that no matter what I do, I won't get you back.

Just answer me honestly so I can move on.

Do you still love me? Yes or no?

No.

That's the first time I came to Sultan's house disappointed, Mrs. Nahed.

I wish you treated Sultan's children well.

Of course, if you still remember them, Abu Salma.

I came to you thinking that

you're the wisest that would stand by my side.

Are you serious?

You want me to stand by your side against my children?

Who said that? But at least they should follow your orders.

It is Jabal's decision and the whole family follows him.

Your son is challenging me.

He's crossing the line in my own house.

-Are you aware of that? -Jabal doesn't do wrong to anyone.

Don't forget that Sultan raised him before I did.

I am like Sultan!

Haven't I carried all your children, when they were young?

And now, after all these years, he wants to tell me how to act?

He attacked my men and above all that,

he went to Al Hayba square to convince people to go against me.

Do you approve of that?

You've always stuck to your principles, Mrs. Nahed.

Are those the principles?

All right, do you want me to answer you now?

Or shall we wait for Jabal, so we can all talk?

I don't want to see anyone else. I came here to talk to you personally.

Very well, then listen to me and understand this.

You know Sultan well, may he rest in peace.

-May he rest in peace. -And you know how he was.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

A Sultan's blood runs in Jabal's veins

and he drank from Nahed Omran's milk.

Understood? So, you're in a mess.

If a war starts between you two…

just know that you will lose.

What's your point?

-Are you threatening me? -I'm reminding you who we are!

Because it seems that you forgot a lot of things these past two years.

Money took control over you and greed consumed you.

How many times have you ate and drank in this house?

Sultan trusted you with his life.

After all that, you want to start a war with his family.

He got killed in front of your eyes and you mourned his death!

Then you forgot all your years together and threw everything behind!

For what? For what? Nazem, father of girls? For what?

I'll tell you for what.

So that I don't end up like your husband and his brother, Ghazi.

There is no mercy these days.

The weak will be eaten by the strong.

What are you now? Do you think you're strong with what you're doing?

I'm obligated to be strong…

when the knife is on my neck.

Your neck…

So, take good care of it.

So? How long will I remain detained?

Don't worry, those people are my friends and they're taking care of you.

-Thank you! Then forget about me. -That's not what I mean.

But at least no one will approach you from now until you get released.

-So, I will get released. -Of course, but it's a bit complicated.

What are Abu Salma's thoughts on this?

Nazem can't go without you.

He's trying his best to get you out of here.

This means that the solution is in your hands.

Of course. Where are you from? Do you have any family here?

I was born and raised in Beirut, but I don't have a family.

-You're not even married? -I will be soon.

-What certificates do you hold? -Other than my birth certificate, none.

Not even a driving license?

I've been driving since I was young, and I never got a license.

Why are you asking all these questions?

I can use any detail about you.

Don't worry, you haven't missed much. Nothing is worth nothing.

Just don't get in problems with anyone.

Don't worry, I'll assign you a good lawyer I know today.

How many boxes are left?

Twenty boxes, and tomorrow morning, they'll send two more deliveries.

Good, are you writing down everything?

Of course, but the warehouse is full.

Call your uncle and when he comes, we'll agree on how to distribute them.

You know, I miss when we were younger and our dad was around.

When we used to come with him, hide inside,

and eavesdrop on his conversations with the merchants.

-May he rest in peace. -Yes.

-Where is Chahine? -I don't know, I haven't seen him.

He said he'll be here.

After we left Abu Ahmad's house, he said he had somewhere to go

and that he'd take care of it then come back, but he hasn't yet.

All right.

I'll go home, let Fanous come and wait for the stuff with the men.

All right, take care.

Your issue is becoming more complicated, Cousin.

My life has always been complicated as if that's the only time.

Right, but Jabal is becoming stronger by the day.

Don't talk about this, Jalal.

I'm telling you the truth.

You saw today at the square, how everyone was looking at Jabal,

-when he confronted Hawlo's men. -You're exaggerating.

-Jabal just tries to cause trouble. -No, I'm not,

and your father is the most proud of Jabal.

My father has always hated Hawlo and his gangsters.

He's happy that they're humiliated.

You're mistaken, your father was looking at Jabal the whole time.

He started to take pride in him as the son-in-law of the Al Saeed family.

-Then he started to glorify him. -What's the point?

The point is that you should take care of yourself, my friend,

and don't let anyone find out that you hate this guy.

Jabal is gaining power and all the people are following him.

Any mistake you commit will definitely end you.

-How are you, brother? -Hello.

-Am I interrupting something? -No, I don't have anything to do.

What is that? What has happened to your hands? Let me see.

I got a small cut while I was helping Um Ali.

-Get well soon. -Thank you.

What's up?

Chahine came to the university today.

He saw Majdi.

You now have supplies for the whole month

and I got you all the stuff you asked me for.

-You always bother yourself, Abu Nidal. -You're the wife of the precious.

This is my brother's house, I'm not a stranger.

You're noble. Tell me, how is the boy?

Sami? He is tough, but he needs to become even tougher.

I always worry about him. He's all I've got left.

May God bless him.

How is Sumaya? How is she doing with her husband?

I don't know anything Abu Nidal. We always worry about our girls.

Only if she acted wisely, Jabal is becoming stronger by the day.

He now has a high standing in Al Hayba.

-All I want is for her to be happy. -Be patient.

One day she'll realize how lucky she was with this marriage.

-The problem is with my son. -Nidal is special.

-He'll soon forget and move on. -I hope so.

What you're doing is all messed up.

I don't have any other solution.

Beware, this way you're driving him crazy.

Me? What did I do?

Chahine dumped me two years ago. What was I supposed to do?

Thank him for coming back regretful?

That's not the way, Mona.

No one knows Chahine more than you do.

To tell you the truth, what's happening between you is lamentable.

For whom? Look at me, for whom? That guy, Majdi?

No, not for anyone.

For my own self and my dignity.

Even if I'll suffer until death, I won't go back to him.

Then you should have told him that.

There was no need to lie to him and pretend you're engaged.

But I didn't lie.

I beg you, you're all I have.

I came to you for help.

It's done, this topic is closed for discussion.

But I should marry Majdi.

Listen to me, you don't love him. Don't drive me crazy.

Do you love him or not?

Did you love Sumaya? Look at you.

You had to leave the girl you shared your dreams with

to marry another girl you can't even look at when she's talking to you.

My case is different.

No, brother, we're all the same.

I don't know.

Maybe that's what's meant for us.

I'm sorry.

Don't worry, come in.

Lunch is ready.

Change your clothes and come.

There is hot water if you want to shower.

Jabal?

Can I ask for the first favor ever?

Mona needs you so much right now.

She's not doing okay at all.

Try to stay beside her.

Sorry if I'm talking about things that don't concern me.

I'll go see my mother-in-law.

Frankly, I'm thinking of hiding him for a couple of days

until things calm down.

You know that Hawlo is crazy

and what happened in his absence wasn't easy.

Whenever you want, this can all be resolved with one phone call.

Great.

Let us talk about what matters now.

Your documents are all ready.

I'll start calling the separate lists of families.

Maybe this way we'll manage to get in a strong list in the elections.

We should study the situation and make a good plan.

It's still early for that.

There's still two months left for the campaign.

On the contrary, people need some time to forget.

That's why we should calm things down.

Meanwhile, you and I should communicate with everyone.

We shouldn't leave anyone out because each vote makes a difference.

I'm taking care of the advertising campaign.

By the way, find a guy that belongs to the new generation.

They're good with technology, and they'll help us with this.

By then, you would've finished the election procedures,

and then you'd work with me. What do you say?

-All right. -All right.

Nazem Alali, the lowlife. How rude of him!

He has come to our house after everything he's done?

He blamed you, all frowning and said that he is like Sultan.

That's the problem. He's hiding behind Sultan the whole time.

Let him say whatever he wants.

Everyone knows your father and him,

but I worry about you, Son.

Don't take him seriously.

Nazem is boastful, he just says empty words.

But he's a hypocrite and his…

heart is blinded with greed.

I worry about you from him and his gangsters.

Take good care of yourself, please.

Don't you worry, Mother. Don't you worry.

Let's focus on your daughter's problem.

Don't tell me she's back to the same topic!

We should do something. We can't just watch.

We said no, that's it! Will we keep discussing that?

Your daughter is heartbroken. We can't stress her out even more.

It seems like you've approved of this marriage.

I didn't approve and I'm not thinking of it and I don't even have time for it.

But your daughter has a problem and I don't want her to solve it alone.

What do you mean?

Would she marry him against our will?

Will she ignore what we said? I swear I'll break her skull!

Calm down, Mother. Let's hope we don't get to this.

Oh, my dear God! Help us!

Listen,

you're closer to her than I am. Let's think of a solution together.

-Good evening, Rima. -Hello, Chahine.

-You're finished late today. -I've been busy with work, Sister.

-What's up with you? -Good, I still have one test left.

Great, Sister. I wish you the best of luck.

Chahine?

-You're acting weird. Are you okay? -Yes, Sister.

Rima? Did Sakher speak to you?

No, why?

Suppose he talks to you, what will you tell him?

-Did he tell you? -No, I'm just trying to understand.

I don't know. Let me continue studying now.

I don't have time to think of anything else.

Listen carefully, you're now a big girl and you know what's good for you.

But I just want to tell you one thing…

I've wronged Mona and myself.

I was unfair to her.

And I will spend the rest of my life paying for this mistake.

Soon you'll forget her.

Anyway, I'm advising you, not convincing you.

This is your life and you're free to do whatever you want with it.

But listen to me, Sister… Never try to break your heart.

If it gets broken, Rima, it'll never mend again.

When did this happen?

I don't know.

God knows what's on her mind.

Is there any problem between you two?

There's nothing between us to have problems.

May all be well.

Listen, Son…

I came to talk about Mona.

I haven't slept all night thinking about this.

What did you decide?

The decision is in your hands.

No, Mother, if you don't want this marriage, it won't happen.

I can neither approve nor refuse.

Mona is my daughter, and I don't want to lose her.

That's why you should make the decision instead of me.

It's done.

But please, if they're meant to be together,

nothing will happen before you become friends with this guy.

-We don't want to lose her. -Don't you worry, Mother.

There you go.

You're welcome.

-Hello, Abu El Izz. -Hello, Son, what do you need?

-Are those fresh? -As usual.

Write this down.

Five cheese, five thyme, five spinach, four chili pepper.

-Get out of my way! -Mrs. Nahed!

I won't take much of your time. I'm here to say a couple of words and go.