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Dani!
Dani!
Yes, Grandfather.
Yes, Grandfather.
I need a favor from you.
What?
You have to go to the airport to receive someone.
Why?
You are not supposed to ask questions …
First, listen to what I am saying.
Then finish what you were saying.
You have to go to the airport to receive Naveed Ali.
Naveed Ali is coming.
Who is Naveed Ali?
Naveed Ali, my brother Sharafat Ali’s son …
Doctor Naveed is coming from America.
What time do I have to go to the airport?
It was told that the plane will land after morning prayers …
You have to go then.
So early in the morning …
Grandfather, I can’t wake up so early in the morning.
What should I say to him …
That whenever you have to come to Pakistan …
Inquire about my grandson’s wake up time and then book the ticket.
Grandfather, ask brother …
he will go.
What is this rubbish?
He has recently joined a new job …
Only you will go.
I have also joined the university recently.
Will you go or should I pick up my sandal?
I will go, I will go.
Hmph
How come Naveed brother realized after so many years?
It had been 25 years since he left for America …
He should have spent the rest of his life there.
When he left he was 25 years old …
Now he must be 50.
Am I right?
People come back from America …
When they grow old
or when their daughters grow up …
Then they have to come.
How come Father agreed?
Don’t you remember ….
what did Naveed brother did to us?
He stayed engaged to Khursheed sister for four years.
Neither did he listen to Sharafat Uncle nor did father’s pleading affected him.
Called off the engagement
and settled in America …
And poor Khursheed sister …
You have started again.
Whoever will hear about this in the family will get started.
You should stop Father.
You know it very well
that I cannot say anything in front of Father.
He does what he decides.
Did you get to talk to Naveed brother on the phone?
No.
He talked to Father only.
Are his wife and children also coming along or is he coming alone?
How would I know?
I told you he talked to Father only.
It’s too much.
At least inquire about the matter.
You become silent in front of your Father.
Razia Madam!
I am not ill-mannered like your son.
I cannot say anything in front of Father.
Serve the breakfast.
Ok.
Even your cowardice is our fault.
Why do you keep making old style patterns?
I am capable of doing this only.
Work of art.
Art!
This is not called art anymore Aunty.
Art is increasing your likes on Facebook, increasing followers, dance, music.
If Father and brother hear your bold conversation …
You will not be allowed to go to college from tomorrow onwards.
Forget it Aunty.
I just talk about it.
Other girls are actually doing it.
May God forgive me.
Hey Dani!
Bring my digests.
Today is the 7th … They must have arrived at the store.
I am not going to the market.
Man! Are you not a good brother?
Who else am I going to ask for it if not you?
Go by yourself.
Would I have had asked you if I could have brought it myself?
You know about Father and Grandfather’s anger.
Aunty! Ask him.
Bring it for her …
Why are you teasing her?
You guys are very weird I swear.
I have to bear all the responsibilities of this house …
Going to the market … I have to go …
Grandfather’s medicines are required … I have to go …
If the motor breaks down and has to be fixed … I have to go.
Grandfather’s nephew is coming and who is going to receive him from the airport?
Me.
Which nephew?
It’s someone named Doctor Naveed Ali from America.
Naveed brother!
A few things have to be done.
So Mudassir, is everything ok at home?
Yes, everything fine.
What brings you here?
It’s my friend’s daughter’s wedding.
Hmm.
Her dowry furniture had to be made so I mentioned your name.
I praised you a lot.
I told them that they will not find wood
and furniture in the whole city as good as my brother in law has.
and furniture in the whole city as good as my brother in law has.
Sit, sit.
What is it Basharat brother?
Is everything ok, you look anxious?
Everything is ok.
I got anxious when I heard about your order.
When is your friend’s daughter’s wedding?
After 2 months.
Time is short …
Furniture cannot get ready in 2 months.
2 months’ time is not less time, it’s enough time.
Don’t worry, I will not charge any commission from you.
You are my brother in law …
You are my sister’s husband.
Firdaus was missing you a lot, pay a visit.
Come to our place tomorrow.
No, tomorrow …
Actually …
Ok, then we will come, we will come to your place.
No Mudassir,
Naveed is coming from America tomorrow.
Naveed?
Yes.
Your cousin Naveed, your Uncle’s son, right?
Yes, the same Naveed.
How come he is coming?
How come uncle gave the permission?
Didn’t you people break of ties with them?
Wasn’t there a conflict between the brother and the nephew?
What is wrong with Uncle, how come he forgave him?
No one can say anything to Father, it’s his will.
He did a very wrong act.
He shouldn’t have been forgiven.
Didn’t he realize about Khursheed?
Will you have tea?
Ok, order the tea, its tea time anyways.
Ramzan!
Bring some tea.
Give me the order.
Sister in law!
Hmm.
What was Danial saying?
What?
That …
That …
What is it, say it.
Even brother did not stop him.
You should have stopped him.
Did women ever have a say in this house?
Neither did Mother in front of Father …
Nor did I have a say in front of your brother.
A man always has the last word.
Yes, it’s always the man’s will and wish which is important.
He gets engaged when he wants to …
He rejects when he wants to.
Neither was there any will of a woman nor any opinion.
The only thing she could do was that she died of spitting blood.
Don’t feel hurt Iqbal.
: I don’t have a heart … to feel good or bad.
I feel like not having any mind too.
Neither should I have any memories…
Nor any thoughts.
Let me do it.
No, leave it.
I will do it.
You do one thing.
Make green tea for Father.
Hmm?
You came again?
You can’t relax at home.
What is your problem?
It’s my Aunty’s house.
Don’t you worry …
I am not here to meet you.
Move!
I hope you don’t have to come for me God willing …
And by the way …
And these local cousins … like Uncle’s son, Aunty’s son.
I am not interested in getting chased by them.
Ok!
You are not interested?
Will boys come from abroad …
to fall in love with you?
Yes.
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