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I've been here for two days and Altmash didn't even call once. Also aunt could just have asked how I was but they couldn't even do this. This is the respect they're giving a new bride.
Azka learn to cool down your food before you eat. You snatched away Altmash, you didn't win him over. It'll take time. Mom, I think he hasn't accepted me as his wife.
He just married the land that uncle gave me. Azka you should apologize to Rutba. Maybe she could forgive you and you'll have a place in Altmash's heart.
Sre you out of your mind? Will I apologize to Rutba? Never. Tell her this. She gave me a lot of pain at one time.
She used to dominate Altmash. What did she get? She was valued the same.
She fell down on her face, if you think about it. Where are you going? Your sister is here for a few days. Sit and talk to us or will you keep playing with that parrot.
Mom, I can spend good time with that innocent parrot. Here, I feel nauseated listening to her bitching or plottings. Are you listening to her?
She cannot see us happy. And have you noticed? She's always supporting Rutba.
Azka, a person blessed by God realizes the difference between right and wrong. And mom,
why are you losing out on this blessing? I'm sad that my closest relations don't know the difference between right and wrong. Mom make her quiet or else I'll kill her.
Azka control yourself. If you want to win Altmash over, make yourself a little soft. Mom...
I can fix him. He only needs to forget Rutba. Do you know?
Even you can't understand. Azka..
The temperature is high. I think we need the hospital. Probably by tonight.
Doctor, I don't want to be admitted in a hospital.
Why are you being stubborn? You're all alone here. You can need anyone here.
At least you'll have some feel around you in the hospital. Azra is here.
No more arguments Tazmeen. We'll do as the doctor says. You're our responsibility.
I'll get your things and we'll go to the hospital with Mr. Khursheed right now.
Hello? How is my prince? I'm absolutely fine mom. I cannot talk right now. I'm going to the hospital.
Hospital? Is everything alright? Why are you going? Everything is alright mom. Miss Tasmeen isn't well. I'm taking her to the hospital.
Who is Miss Tasmeen? She is my colleague mom. She teaches in the college with me.
Slright dear. Do ask her from my side as well. How is she?
Yes. Bye.
Do you need anything dear? Dad was waiting for tea. I thought I'd bring it myself.
You go inside. I'll get tea going because until I make it myself, he won't like it.
What did Khursheed say? There is some Ms. Tasmeen. He's taking her to the hospital since she's unwell. Do you know her?
Very well.
I'm sad to here about her health but since Khursheed is with her, she'll be fine soon.
Rutba..
Getting married is the most important chapter in a person's life. Life is different before one is married and after one is married,
everything changes. Khursheed isn't an ordinary person. Ordinary people are those who are governed by their greed.
No matter what they wear or where they live, their intentions are always to get things. This is the worth of an ordinary person. They're always greedy people with ill intentions.
Why are you telling me all this? Because dear sometimes time saves these sketches in our mind.
And then we hear it often. I want,
you to remember my words. Always.
Dear, Khursheed is pure gold and people value gold. We shouldn't be tarnishing it with the dirt of rude attitude.
If you have accepted everything and taken to him, then honor your word so that he can value you for it.
When have I lived with him, dad?
Don't support him so much that you'll be embarrassed later? What are you saying? I hate false accusations as much,
as I hate a sinner. Think before you talk. You know me very well. Not only me, but,
Khursheed has no interest me. Maybe be has found the girl he wanted.
What are you saying? I'm right dad.
You have no idea what is Khursheed doing? What did he do?
There is a teacher in college. Both of them like each other and they're very close. Do you trust the words you're speaking?
Dad I think Khursheed doesn't have the courage to tell the truth but I know. Tasmeen likes him and he also likes to spend time with her.
As far as I'm concerned. Whether I'm here or not doesn't make a difference to him.
Have you now understood why I came back here being upset with him?
Get your things. We're going to Faisalabad in the morning.
But dad.. We'll discuss everything in front of Khursheed. You've accused him. His clarification is left.
How is she feeling now? She's better now. The temperature is normal.
But we'll keep her under observation tonight and you can take her home tomorrow. This is the prescribed medicine for one week and then we'll start on with multivitamins.
Alright. Thank you. Thank you. Bye.
Stop. You don't have to say anything. No formalities.
Please get some rest.
Those people I've always seen smiling, it hurts to see tears in their eyes.
Having such a big heart is very rare in this world.
And if we find it somewhere, its bound to bring tears in our eyes.
Don't take these tears as something bad.
They're truer than the smiles.
I shouldn't be asking you this but what is the reason being your solitude.
The same that I told you.
If good hearts are rare to find, people like solitude then.
After my dad passed away, my brother and I were each other's support. Nayab, my brother, loved me a lot.
But the person in his life didn't like that love. This is my story. Simple. Complete.
My brother and sister in law are in the armed forces and they're posted to different cities.
I got the chance to rescue my self respect. Then I got the lectureship and then I found you.
I'll just go call the nurse.
Rubta we'll leave after breakfast.
Dad.. Those who try to keep houses together, God brings them closer. This is your house.
You can be back whenever you want. But first you need to settle your heart down and its only possible when there are no misunderstandings.
Misunderstandings? Dad you don't trust me? You trust Khursheed more than me. No dear.
Sometimes, trusting someone is the biggest asset in one's life and if they lose it, they have nothing. After the morning prayers,
when I put up my hands for prayers, I didn't know what to ask God for. Whether what you're saying is true or if its a lie.
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