I have to say, I do love that I get a double-dose of this drama each week (it airs on both Wednesday & Thursday). The episodes this week served their purpose to move the story forward.
In episode 9, Nabila is shown as being upset with Fatima for wearing Areesha's jewelry. Her belief is that by supporting the crime, one is part of the crime. Fatima feels the burden of her mother's actions and tells Areesha that she has wronged her by stealing the jewelry, as she feels unaccepted in her new home. It's actually an unfortunate circumstance, since Fatima really did try to argue with her mother and wasn't comfortable wearing Areesha's jewelry in the first place!
On the other end, the family is gathered at the hospital with Adila. Adila had a heart-to-heart with Areesha, where she tries to explain to her the wrong-doings of Tai Ami and her family after Areesha's father passed away. However, before she was able to tell Areesha the entire story, her condition worsened and Areesha had to leave the room. Adila had Nabila promise that she would take care of her daughter and help her in making the right choices in life.
Throughout this process, Subhan was there to console Areesha emotionally - that said, we see Abrar as playing the role of responsible son to Adila, taking care of her condition and explaining the situation to Areesha. Unfortunately, Adila was not able to survive the heart attack and passed away, which now left Areesha alone. Of course, Tai Ami was only too happy to take Areesha in, being the greedy woman she is.
Nabila comes over to console Areesha, while gently chiding her for her role in her mother's death. She urges Areesha to grow up and fulfill her mothers dreams for her. Upon hearing this, Tai Ami worries that Nabila may get through to Areesha, so she storms into the room to break up the conversation. Up until this episode, I did not realize that Taaya Jaan was also involved in the greed and I felt that he genuinely cared for his sister and her daughter. Well, I was proved wrong! This entire family is swimming in a pool of greed!
Moving into episode 10, we're shown a continuation of the last scene. Tai Jaan asks Nabila to stop taunting "her bachi" and begins consoling Areesha in her usual fake manner. We're then shown that a slight passage of time has occurred (a couple of weeks, possibly?). Areesha is still (obviously) in depression over the death of her mother. Subhan meets Areesha on the roof and asks her to stop moping, because he thinks she's doing it on purpose to make the entire family feel guilty for their part in her mother's death. Areesha is astounded at hearing this and tells Subhan that she will do her best to move on with her life. Watching this scene, I felt sick to my stomach. Areesha is so blinded by Subhan's love that she can't see how unfair his request was.
We then see Tai Jaan giving Fatima some spectacular advice about how Fatima should stop praising her "horrible" mother-in-law and how Fatima should get Mohsin under her control.....because having a kind and loving husband just isn't enough! I don't know how long Fatima's good nature will last under her mother's bad advice and negative influence. While I wish I could say these women are unbelievable, unfortunately I see a lot of reality in this scenario.
The next morning, Areesha is getting dressed for school. Mariam asks her if she's ready and Areesha replies that she needs to start living her life again. Hearing this, Mariam is happy and they leave for school together. Areesha meets Abrar on her way out and he seems pleased to see her moving on with her life. He tells her that he wishes her well and has her best interests at heart. Like her mother, he says he also thinks she's very innocent and should be weary of the people around her. Areesha replies that these people he speaks of are her own and they will take care of her. She also tells him that she has chosen to move on in her life only because of Subhan.
We're then treated to an awkward conversation between Nabila, Mohsin and Fatima. Nabila urges Mohsin and Fatima to go on their honeymoon. Mohsin suggests that Nabila come along with them, but Nabila chides him, saying she would rather not be a "kabaab mein haddi." Nabila is actually a fabulous mother in law. Given, she had been rather distant with Fatima after the incident with the jewelry and Adila, but she seems to be working hard to correct those mistakes. That said, Fatima's behavior in this scene was really awkward - almost painful to watch. She sits there quietly and barely answers any of Nabila or Mohsin's questions.
Taaya and Tai have an incredulous conversation with Areesha over her mother's house, furniture and property. It's amazing how brainwashed Areesha truly is by this family's fake sweetness, because it was painfully obvious how slimy this duo is in this particular scene. They reassure Areesha that her mother's belonging will be well taken care of (which of course translates to "well taken over").
A strange scene ensues when Fatima and Mohsin come back from their honeymoon. Mohsin innocently picked up earrings for Areesha without Fatima's knowledge. The awkwardness when he gifts them to Areesha is a scene to watch.....or rather, a scene not to watch. Fatima is slowly becoming a train wreck of awkwardness and insecurity and I can't figure out why she's doing that to herself. A once sweet, understanding and sensible girl is turning into....her mother? I hope not.
Subhan and Areesha have their nightly meetings on the roof. On this particular night, Abrar stumbles across them and is not pleased. Because of course, Abrar is the only logical person in the house concerned for Areesha's "izzat" and reputation. He silently leaves the scene. However, the following day while giving tutions at a student's home, he bumps into Subhan. It turns out his girlfriend is Abrar's student's sister. Girlfriend? Surprise! Subhan informs Abrar that he has fantastic plans to marry this girl, as she's the only daughter of a rich man. Is Abrar shocked? Naaa. He spotted this skunk a mile away.
More awkwardness of Fatima eavesdropping on conversations between Nabila and Mohsin. This is getting super ridiculous now, it's almost hard to take that girl seriously. Snap out of it!
We're also treated to a random scene with Mariam and her older sister Bano fighting, because Bano wants Mariam to marry her "devar." Apparently Mariam thinks this is a crime and Bano thinks turning down the rishta is a crime. Fight. Random. Who cares?
Areesha sees that Abrar is not well, so she takes up chai for him. Abrar calmly asks her to not do this again, to which Areesha gets upset. Abrar explains that people will talk if they see her in his room at night and he cares about her reputation. It was a really sweet scene. Areesha cops an attitude (of course) and declares that she's going to the roof to meet Subhan. Abrar tells Areesha that it's not good for her to go up there and he cares about her izzat. Areesha asks him why he's acting like her father - and the episode ends.
Overall, I am really happy with the way this show is shaping up. Each episode has significance and so far, there have not been any "filler" episodes. The story is making progress, but more importantly, the relationships are progressing. Subhan is showing his sliminess slowly, Abrar is showing his humanity and caring side (soon enough, love?), Areesha is showing more maturity....So far, I'm pleased!
If you aren't already watching this, you're missing out! :) Happy watching!
If you aren't already watching this, you're missing out! :) Happy watching!
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