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

Oh, my God, we got so tired today.

Heat up some food for me, I'm starving.

We have zucchini with yogurt. Would you like rice or bulgur with that?

Who are you? Who let you in here?

My name is Marwa.

I came today. Mrs. Nahed and Mr. Jabal let me in.

Starting today, I'm going to work in this house with Um Ali.

-Do you know Um Ali? -Um Ali?

Yes, I know Um Ali very well. I am Ali.

Nice to meet you.

-I need my passport, please. -Welcome.

You didn't have to come, I would've sent it to your suite.

No need, you're so kind. I need a cup of coffee.

Of course.

Tell me, how did you come here? What if someone saw you?

I was staying in the suite next to yours, and I ordered dinner.

I knew by coincidence that you were next door,

so I thought that we should have dinner together.

Does that mean you still remember the good times together?

If I forgot about the good times…

There's no way I would forget about all the fun and food we had.

Seriously now, tell me. How did you know that I was here?

Don't tell me that's a coincidence too.

Why do you want to know? Don't you want to see me?

Not only do I want to see you…

I wish you knew how much I needed you.

I am here, Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal, ready to obey.

What's going on with you?

Would you believe me if I told you I can't understand what happened with me?

What's wrong? If this is about the old man, tell me.

I swear, I will kill him tomorrow.

It's too late now.

It was a mess, but it's over now.

I only have one choice left.

Tell me, what happened? What did he do to you?

It was my mistake from the start. You can't blame anyone.

And…

Is that the solution? Is that what you think?

I'm going to Dubai.

Job opportunities over there are better.

At least he can't do anything there, and he can't pull any strings.

Why are you saying all of this? Why's that?

Bring these bags and come with me.

Where?

-To Al Hayba? -Yes.

Enough with this. Listen to what I'm saying.

If you stay with me, no one will ever tell you anything,

and no one will ever bother you.

You do whatever you want, whatever you feel like doing.

What do you think?

What am I to you?

My lover, my wife…

and the mother of my children if you want, yes.

-Your wife? -Yes. Just say yes,

and I'll do it immediately.

What about your mother, your family?

And your clan?

How would they accept me between them?

I'm telling you that you'll be my wife.

The wife of Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal, the leader of Al Hayba.

What's wrong with you?

I wish, but this is too much.

Living in Al Hayba? What would I do there?

How would I live over there? Who would I talk to?

No, this is… Believe me, it's hard.

You don't want this anymore?

It's obvious.

You've packed, you're ready…

and you want to go.

You don't want to.

You don't want to now?

We can't have everything we want.

That's what life has taught me.

Here you go. Do you want me to heat up more for you?

-No, thank you. -Bon appetite.

-Don't you want to eat? -No, we've already eaten.

I ate with Mrs. Nahed and your mother.

You have a Damascene accent. Are you a relative of Um Jabal?

No. My husband used to work for Mr. Jabal.

He passed away a while ago, and I was left alone.

May he rest in peace.

Thank you.

Has your father come back yet?

No, he went with Mr. Jabal, but he didn't tell me where.

If they told you, tell me.

I've been calling them for an hour, and now their phones are off.

They might be somewhere with no coverage. It's all right.

-Do you want a cup of tea? -No, thank you.

Make me a cup of coffee. I have a nagging headache.

Of course.

You're not going to say anything?

Jabal, please understand.

I have problems.

Problems and concerns that I won't bother you with.

I'm only going to cause you headaches.

I love you.

And because I love you, I won't hurt you.

That's not an excuse.

Anyway, there's no need to talk now.

If I could protect you and protect myself, I wouldn't travel.

You're not travelling.

You're running away.

Running away from this country, your work, and Tharwat.

Look at me.

You're running away from me too.

No, you're being unfair to me.

I reconsidered what we talked about last time. I realized you're right.

We can't do anything now.

Jabal, you know how much I love you, but I'm scared.

I'm worried about you and about myself.

I'm worried about our love because of these things we're facing.

That's why I want to travel.

I want to travel so I can protect this love we have.

This is the only thing I have left.

I want to sleep and wake up thinking about you and our love.

If you truly love me, take care of yourself.

You're starting over now in a new world

and among new people,

but don't let anyone hurt you.

Leave everything behind you, and leave it in God's hands.

Do you still love me?

Time will prove you this.

How much?

I won't ever love anyone else after you.

Is that enough?

I'm going to miss you.

I'll miss you too.

-Good morning. -Good morning, son.

Are you really leaving without having breakfast?

Who could eat now? We just woke up.

You'll start smoking and drinking tea on an empty stomach.

-How did you find her? -I still can't tell now.

But like Jabal said, she's a good and polite woman.

-How long will she be staying here? -I don't know.

Good morning, Um Ali.

Good morning, son. What nice perfume!

Hello, how are you today?

I'm good, thank God.

Do you want or need anything?

Honestly, I don't know how to repay you.

That's enough. Don't mention it.

You are my friend's wife, and that friend died for me.

That means that this house is yours, and we all take care of each other here.

I will take care of you all.

Listen, Marwa, you are now a part of this family.

We don't talk about the past to anyone, inside or outside this house.

Do you understand?

God bless you.

-Do you need anything, Uncle? -Let me come with you.

No, there's no need. I know the road really well.

As you wish. I want you to be happy.

Uncle, I want to thank you for everything you're doing for me.

I want you to be okay.

If you are comfortable and happy about what you're doing,

then that's what I want.

God bless you.

See you later.

Wasn't that Mona? What is she doing here?

This was the first move, and we're done with it.

You'll go now with Sakher.

He'll tell you where we are going to distribute our men in the fields.

There are new men from different clans who want to work with us.

Whoever wants to work with us, don't stand in their way.

Keep Abu Ali with you. He'll tell you who they are.

Boss, there are some unknown trucks coming our way.

What a start! It seems they're seeking trouble.

What? Are you serious? What have you done, Father?

What did you do?

Listen, I'm your father, not a suspect in court.

Father, please understand me, I beg you!

What do we have to do with this? Jabal will be upset with us.

I didn't make any mistake!

If I wronged anyone, let them deal with me.

The man buried Chahine in his front yard. How could you take Mona to see him?

With my help or without it, she was going to find him.

Aren't you afraid they might elope?

I wouldn't get involved if there were any foul play.

Mona is like my daughter, and I raised Chahine.

I know them more than their parents do.

Father, when things get messy, no one will listen to what you're saying.

-Not even a word. -That's what I have to say.

I spent my whole life standing up for what's right,

and I'll keep doing that for the rest of my life.

-Are you still sleeping? -Mona.

Get up. Do you want to have breakfast here or should we go somewhere else?

-Hello, guys. -Hello.

We owe you an apology. We should've told you before.

Didn't whoever sent you didn't tell you what happened with the one before you?

Whoever sent me? I don't understand.

Don't be silly. Tell us what's going on, and spare yourself.

What's wrong, guys? Calm down, I don't understand what you're saying.

Besides, isn't that Jabal Sheikh Al Jabal's land?

-Yes. -We only want to see him.

My name is Malek, a dealer from Damascus.

This is my brother Hatahet, and the drivers are our men from Serghaya.

Come here.

Stay with the trucks.

Where are you going?

You are right. You can do whatever you want with me…

but I'm sure you'll understand when you listen to me.

Don't say anything. I understand everything.

Nour, please give me a chance. I swear, I'm not like this.

Everyone stood against you.

You are right.

You had to take their side. We're all friends, aren't we?

Of course we are. Are you making fun of this?

Listen, Nour. I'm not here to defend myself.

I'm here only to warn you.

Boss, we heard a lot about you, but we don't know you.

What did you hear?

Lots of things from your uncle.

After we had a fight with him, we knew he was behind every problem we faced.

I don't understand. What kind of work you do with him?

He transports the goods to Damascus, and you send goods here.

Each one of you has a different job.

This was when Douraid was still alive.

But when Douraid died, your uncle took over everything.

And then, we didn't make money anymore.

What does my uncle have to do with Douraid?

Your uncle works with everyone, boss.

Every time we open a new door, we find your uncle behind it.

What do you want from me now?

When we met with the Damascene dealers,

they asked me to come here and negotiate with you.

We only want to work with you.

In Damascus, we can manage our work.

But when we come here, we need your protection.

What do you have in these trucks?

Electrical appliances from Turkey.

Screens, computers, mobile phones, and stuff like that.

No truck will pass without being searched by your men.

What do you think?

Listen, Malek.

I don't have any business with my uncle or anyone else.

If you want to pass through here, you will pass just like everyone else.

This road is open for you. Pay for it and you can pass.

If you have a buyer, that's nice.

If you don't, I will sell them. Don't you worry.

But everything will happen according to my terms and conditions.

All right. What about Mr. Jamal?

This is Sheikh Al Jabal's land, not Omran's.

You know, boss, you've been wronged. You have a lot of enemies.

So, don't trust anyone so blindly anymore.

Work by yourself, so everyone knows who Jabal is.

Leave it in God's hands.

That's when I found out that the problem is bigger than me

and the channel's manager.

I know. That's why I decided to leave and let go of all this bullshit.

-Where are you going? -That's none of your business.

-May God forgive you. -And may God never forgive you.

You saw them standing against me and setting a trap for me

and you just stood there?

-I swear, I couldn't do anything. -Yes, you could.

At least I wouldn't have embarrassed myself in front of everyone.

Now you're here to warn me? After what?

After I got to you without them knowing.

May, you could've told me in a million ways.

You could've said something!

They're watching everyone who knows you.

Do you know who you got yourself involved with?

If they're watching everyone I know, then how did you come here?

Or do they know that you're here?

Nour, I'm here to talk some sense into you.

The scandals are the start of something very sinister.

That's why. Think about it, and let them solve it.

You understand what I'm saying. Don't waste time.

Get out.

Get out!

Come on!

Hello. Please send someone to carry my luggage.

Thank you.

WELCOME TO AL HAYBA

Oh, God!

-Come here, come. -Where are you taking me, Chahine?

Have some patience. You'll know very soon.

-How much longer till we arrive? -We need to go down. Trust me.

-Hold my hand, that's right. -Okay.

-Is it going to take long? -No, one step, two steps…

Three steps.

Wow, Chahine. This is the first time I've noticed how beautiful Al Hayba is.

Maybe because I'm with you.

Are you making fun of me?

Of course, because you're with me.

Everything is better when you're with me.

Oh, Mona!

I wish you could stay with me all the time.

I will. I'll stay with you forever. I swear to you.

Leave it to me. You don't have to do anything.

Don't you want to eat? Come see what I got for you.

You know…

When I was in my coma, I saw my life flashing before my eyes.

I remembered every moment I had with you,

from when we were kids to the bullet going into my body.

Lucky you. At least you didn't witness what I did.

If only you knew what happened to me.

You know? I really want to see you praying next to my grave.

-No, please don't remind me. -By the way, I didn't ask you.

What happened when you saw me alive for the first time?

It's not your business. Didn't you leave me and run away?

-Why do you want to know what happened? -Mona, don't joke around.

I got worried that something might happen to you, so I ran away.

You know, Chahine? I never believed that you were dead.

I cried and suffered a lot.

But something inside of me was telling me, "No."

"No, Chahine is still alive."

What do you mean?

Didn't we make a promise that we'd die together?

Or have you changed your mind?

After all you said, I don't know what to tell you.

I don't want you to say anything.

I don't want to hear anything, Chahine. That's enough.

I just want to hear your heartbeat.

I talked to Jabal, and it's up to him now.

I don't know, Chief. I've been worried since he regained his eyesight.

As if we were responsible for what happened.

He wants to take revenge from everyone in Al Hayba.

Don't make a fuss out of it.

His brother will guide him.

This will be over, and everything will be back to normal.

Hopefully. What else do we want?

I can't believe it!

Mr. Ghazi?

Abu Chahine?

Why isn't the food ready, Um Ali?

Who said that?

Today, you're only going to eat the meat rolls Marwa made.

You said meat rolls? Just like that?

When did you teach her that, Um Ali?

Hold on, brother. Let's taste it first.

We might not like it and eat falafel instead.

I wanted to invite Mona. I wanted her to be with us so bad.

Let her want that first. Let her visit her family.

-Serve us some meat rolls. -All right.

What's wrong, Abu Ali? Why do you look so pale?

Your Uncle Ghazi got out of prison.

Some people saw him in the square at Al Hayba.

He looked angry.