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My sincere apologies Mr. Azlan…
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but my answer is no.
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I will not get into a contract marriage with you.
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I couldn’t believe that Azlan would
take such a wonderful decision.
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Ever since he told me that
he wanted to marry Azka….
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I’ve been going mad with happiness.
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With your permission Sister Khatija,
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may I place the engagement
ring on Azka’s finger?
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Uh… Azka?
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Do you have any objection?
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No.
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Very many congratulations to you.
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Congratulations to you as well.
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Azka?
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Have you gone mad!
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Marriage???
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And that too to such an arrogant, proud and ill-mannered man!
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A man who doesn’t even like you or us!
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Azka ….Don’t tell them anything …
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otherwise, the good you’re doing will be wasted.
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What made you so helpless that you went and agreed to their proposal?
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Sister-in-law, it has already been decided.
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Yes and that’s why I’m asking as to why you’ve taken this decision!
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Have you forgotten the ways in which that man constantly insulted and humiliated you?!
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I remember everything.
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You remember everything and yet even then you went and agreed!
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Why?!
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What did he say to you…
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That made you want to hand over yourself and your life to him?
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Azka?
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Look ...I’m feeling really anxious, Azka!
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Tell me the truth, what is this all about?
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Sister-in-law…
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All I’m willing to say right now is that you need to trust your Azka.
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I’m not taking a wrong decision.
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I’ll tell you everything when it’s the right time.
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We’re here looking out for your happiness ….
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and you’ve chosen to walk down a path of thorns!
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Why?
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People…care for many people throughout their lives.
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Some they care about less and some they care about more.
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And then, for some they care so much…
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that this caring then goes on to become love.
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And then ….
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there also comes a time in life …
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when one has to leave that love…
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at the behest of God.
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And sometimes…
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the one person that one hates,
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for the sake of ones God…
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one has to like that person.
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when one does not wish to see someone…
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but that is the one person who is always in front of one.
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And the one who should be ignored…
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The one…
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suddenly becomes the very essence of one’s life.
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I only helped you because of Shanaya.
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The fact that you are standing there with such pride at having become a doctor,
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bend down and look at your feet!
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You aren’t standing on the floor, you’re standing over Shanaya’s dead body!
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Shanaya had promised to make you a doctor.
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And I wanted to fulfill every promise Shanaya had ever made,
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otherwise, selfish, shallow, opportunistic people like you aren’t even worthy of a glance!
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Get out of my office and don’t let me see you here again!
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The heart…..
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burning in the fires of one’s desires
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and tears pouring down one eyes because of this grief and anguish.
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This is the biggest test of one’s self.
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Trials and test every minute, every moment.
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This is the first level of one’s inevitable love for God and submission to His will.
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Good evening.
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Good evening.
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You’re here eating dessert?
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Cham cham, my favorite!
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Eat it
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and very many congratulations.
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What’s with the happiness and celebration?
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I just couldn’t wait and so I decided to go to Azka’s house.
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Her family’s said yes.
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Do read the clauses before signing the contract.
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There was no need for this contract.
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I found it to be quite necessary…
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because I don’t trust you.
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And besides that…
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I never make any deal without a contract because anything can happen.
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You could take the marriage certificate to court and make unreasonable demands of me.
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This contract will be a reminder to you …
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of the terms we contracted this marriage.
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You seem to be quite superstitious.
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I’m not superstitious,
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I’m just very careful.
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People make demands on what they see of a person.
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And if tomorrow you all try to blackmail me,
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then this contract will remind you of two things.
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One is that ….
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when I divorce you,
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my mother should never know that we had any kind of contract.
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And two…
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that you are donating this kidney of your own free will
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and that I never forced you to do so.
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I don’t need to read even a single clause of this contract
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because my God knows my intentions.
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He will protect me…
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This contract won’t.
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I never make any deal without a contract….
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because anything can happen.
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You could take the marriage certificate to court.
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and make unreasonable demands of me.
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This contract will be a reminder to you …
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of the terms we contracted this marriage.
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Does this man not realize even a little bit ….
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that I’m putting my life, my happiness, my everything to repay his debt.
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He considers me as being worthless and dishonest.
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Azka,
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you’re standing in a lane that’s a dead end.
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You have no other option…
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Therefore….
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bear it with courage and patience.
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Greeting Ma!
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Greetings!
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How are you?
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God be praised, I’m fine.
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How are you?
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I’m fine.
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Ma…Is Azka not back as yet?
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No, she isn’t.
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Oh okay…
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Ma,
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Zahid is really very nice.
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He said that since your sister’s getting married
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you must go to the shop and pick up whatever you want.
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...And I’ve brought a lot of things from there.
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Azka will feel very happy when she sees them.
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Hmm.
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I don’t know…
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I don’t know, Kanwal….
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but I feel as if Azka is hiding something from us.
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She isn’t happy with this marriage.
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Yes Ma, even I have the same feeling.
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I wish she would tell someone something… but she doesn't tell anyone anything.
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To tell you the truth,
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even I’m rather upset about this marriage.
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what could be the reason behind all this.
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That Azka’s agreed …
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but she isn’t happy…
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Greetings.
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Oh hey!
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Greetings.
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You’re back Azka - come sit, sit!
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Look at the things I’ve brought you.
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All of them are your favorite colors and they’ll look great on you!
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And listen,
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if you don’t like anything from among these, we’ll return them.
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We’ll go to the shop and you can shop for whatever you want then,
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okay?
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Have a look!
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Look at this…
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I’ll just be back.
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Did you see that?
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She didn’t even lift her eyes to look up.
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The sadness on her face is really worrying me.
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What do we do now Kanwal, tell me?
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What can we do Ma?
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You have our daughter’s wedding in the house….
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and we will celebrate it joyously.
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Madam has said that she is to bring nothing.
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And …
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Mr. Azlan…
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We hold no worth and or status in his eyes.
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He won’t wear anything we give him!
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But that doesn't mean that we shouldn’t do anything for our girl!
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But she isn't happy either.
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Oh Lord,
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what is this that’s happening out here.
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Greetings Mom.
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Greetings…
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What are you doing?
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I’m taking out jewelry for Azka.
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Why?
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What do you mean?
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You’re marrying her and bringing her to the house…
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you’re making her a daughter-in-law of this family.
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I will bring her here in the same manner as when I brought Shanaya to this house.
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Do you know something, girls really like jewelry.
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And since I’m unwell and can’t step out …
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so I’m getting my jewelry out for her.
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Now listen to me Mom,
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Shanaya was a different matter, okay.
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Azlan,
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you married Shanaya and you’re now marrying Azka as well and bringing her home.
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I want you to understand something,
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Azka is a very naive girl and a lovely child.
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Treat her with love and care.
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Look Mom, I understand.
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You’re absolutely right.
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Umm…
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But please don’t talk about such things and upset me.
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I’m trying really hard,
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okay?
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But this is what I’m trying to make you understand,
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don’t upset Azka by constantly mentioning Shanaya’s name in front of her.
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Okay Mom,
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fine.
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I think the fact that she’s coming to this house is more than enough, okay?
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And where the marriage is concerned,
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we will have a simple event.
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You and I will go and get done with the marriage and we’ll come back.
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I don’t want any guest at this wedding.
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Okay?
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I hope you understand.
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Okay…
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fine.
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But make sure you understand one thing, Azlan.
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A husband’s and wife’s relationship is very beautiful and also, very delicate.
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If you treat it well, it will keep getting stronger.
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But if you bring any regrets and or grievances into it ….
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then not only will it not grow strong but it also will not last.
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And one should not keep having such experiences in life.
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You’re right.
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I got it.
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I have a zoom call now so I need to go.
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We’ll talk later, okay?
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Get some rest.
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Cool.
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Hello?
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Humna?
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Where have you been???
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I’ve been calling you all morning!
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Why weren’t you answering your phone?
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Sorry Zain but I was really very busy.
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Okay anyways listen, I called Azka several times but she didn’t answer my calls.
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Then you should have messaged her!
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I left her several messages.
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Her phones been coming as switched off.
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She hasn’t even read my messages.
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Okay so why don’t you do one thing, go across to her house tomorrow.
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Sorry Zain but I’m leaving for Singapore tomorrow with my husband.
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Oh…
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okay.
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Why don’t you go across to her house yourself?
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No actually the last time I went across to her house
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her mother didn’t really like my coming over without my parents.
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...And…
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she doesn't have a very good opinion about me.
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Oh,
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I see.
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But you do need to show courage Zain.
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Because if you want to marry her then you have to be able to face her family as well.
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Just go ahead.
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You’re right,
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I’ll do something.
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Thank you.
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Sorry but I don’t like all these.
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Please come inside Ms. Sitwat.
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Please come inside.
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Yes, please come inside.
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Come in.
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Please come inside.
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Please come.
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Congratulations and welcome to this house and into Azlan’s life.
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This used to be my bedroom and I moved out of it
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because I didn’t want you to go to the room where Shan -
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Uh…
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The thing is my dear,
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Azlan really loved Shanaya a lot.
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...And he hasn’t looked at anyone after her.
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The fact that he went into this marriage with you was also…
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you could say… it was because I pressurized him into it.
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My dear,
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Sometimes….
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decisions taken because of one’s helplessness…
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can change a person’s life.
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You should with your love win his heart.
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You must make a place for yourself in his heart.
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Azlan’s is a little hot headed,
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but my son isn’t bad person at heart.
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And if he says something untoward to you ….
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then just bear it with patience and don’t get angry.
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I have great hopes of you…
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that you will change my Azlan’s life.
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That you will turn this empty house into a home.
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In Azlan’s empty and barren life….
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You have to spread the color and blessings of your love.
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You must not lose courage my dear.
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Okay, dear?
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This is called destiny.
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You were fated for me and I was fated for you.
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So, no matter how many rounds you might have taken of the world,
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you would have eventually come back to me.
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Hmm.
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May I tell you something interesting?
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Yes?
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Having married a madcap like you…
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I feel so very happy about it.
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I’m crazy, aren’t I?
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And look at me,
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had I not known you ….
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and had someone told me that I should marry a boy like you…
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I would have refused right away, Mr.
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There’s only one thing that’s important for me.
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...And that’s your love.
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Come in!
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Mr. Azlan,
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Madam told me to tell you that the bride is waiting in the new room that’s now yours and hers.
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Alright,
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you may leave.
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Okay Sir.
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Azka… uh…
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You don’t need to explain anything.
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I already know.
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If you’re going to stay here then just tell me which room, I’m supposed to go to.
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We will have to stay in the same room.
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Sorry but I can’t share a room with you.
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Look whether we like it or not, we’re now a part of each other’s lives.
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Even if it is only via a contract.
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I don’t want to see your face but this is something that can’t be helped.
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People will gossip…and ….
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I don’t want Mom to know.
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She must never know the reason behind our marriage.
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Yes, but how can I stay in this room with you, I -
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Don’t worry,
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even though you may be in the same room as me, I’ll never look at you.
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...And that’s because in my eyes, you’re unimportant.
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There’s a sofa there, go to sleep on that.
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It’ll be more comfortable for you than your own house.
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Afsheen, you and Mohid will come in a Heer and Ranjha get up and
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Hadi and I will dress up as Romeo and Juliet and Azka and Zain -
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- you two will come dressed as a bride and bridegroom!
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Have you gone mad!
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Give us some other character and not this one - not at all!
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What do you think, Zain?
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I don’t have any objection.
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And besides you two will become this in the future as well
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so why not rehearse for it!
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Even so, its a ‘No.’
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Don’t worry about, Azka.
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I’ll convince the bride.
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Now that’s more like it!
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I have great hopes of you…
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that you will change my Azlan’s life.
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That you will turn this empty house into a home.
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In Azlan’s empty and barren life…..
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You have to spread the color and blessings of your love.
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You must not lose courage.
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I haven't been unfaithful to you, Shanaya!
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No one can replace you.
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You’ve not been unfaithful to me in any way, Azlan.
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You do have faith in your Azlan, don’t you?
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I don’t even want to look at that girl’s face.
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I don’t even want to hear her name.
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That girl has no place in my heart.
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That place was yours yesterday,
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It’s yours today….
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and will forever and always remain yours.
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I love you ….
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and I want to see you happy.
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I pray that you will get all the smiles I was destined for.
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Live my life for me as well.
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I love you.
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Come here.
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Do you know ….in one’s search for the Love of God.
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What’s the most important aspect?
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What?
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Patience.
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What does one do while they are being patient?
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One doesn’t shed a tear…
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Nor complain.
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One only asks God for His help.
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Miss. Shanaya,
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is He testing me?
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But just remember one thing,
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He is by your side every step of the way.
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…Shanaya!
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Miss. Shanaya…
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What was Miss. Shanaya telling me about patience?
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Oh Lord,
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you know my intention.
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The path that I have chosen….
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Please help me keep steadfast on it….
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How dare you enter this room?
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Don’t come in here again.
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Its now morning….
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and someone or the other will come to wake us very soon.
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Wasn’t it you who said you didn’t want anyone to know about the contract?
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I wonder for how long will this man keep thinking himself to be God!
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I hope I didn’t make a mistake bringing this girl home.
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God knows what Miss. Shanaya saw in him.
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He was in no way worthy of her.
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She’s interfering in everything to do with me.
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She speaks to me as if everything’s my fault.
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Fine.
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It’s only a matter of a few days.
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I have to bear her until the time….
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Mom’s well again.
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Ma?
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Ma???
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Where are you Ma?
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I’m in here my dear… I’m in here.
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Greetings Ma.
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Greetings my dear, bless you.
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Oh hey…
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what’s wrong Ma?
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you look worried.
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You look as if you haven't slept all night.
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I haven’t.
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I couldn’t sleep.
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I kept thinking about Azka.
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I’m very worried about her.
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To tell you the truth,
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even I couldn’t sleep because of being worried about her.
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Kanwal,
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I wonder….
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why Azka took such a decision and so set herself and us up for this trial?
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Did you see …..
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the way he so angrily stopped Zahid’s hand, thereby expressing his anger?
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I thought that maybe Mr. Azlan …..
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had forgotten everything.
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But he’s not the kind of man to forget, Ma.
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There’s not even an iota of softness in his attitude!
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I just don’t get it
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Azka, she knew what the man was like…..
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and yet she still took this decision?
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Anyways don’t worry Ma, Zahid and I are going across to Azka’s with breakfast.
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No, no!
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Don’t take Zahid with you!
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You never know with Mr. Azlan…
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he might just go and insult you for no reason...
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thereby unnecessarily ending the little respect Zahid has for us!
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You’re right.
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Okay so fine, I’ll go on my own.
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Yes, and once you get there ….
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make sure you have Azka to speak to me.
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Alright Ma, I will.
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Be safe while going.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye, may God protect you.
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Azka… uh…
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I wanted to speak to you about something.
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I wanted…
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you not to show any such feelings that might make her in anyway suspicious.
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Okay?
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You’ve already told me this ….
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so you don’t need to repeat yourself.
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And don’t worry,
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your Mom will never know ….
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that our relationship goes only so far as a signature on a contract.
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And even if you don’t remind me,
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I will still remember it.
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I feel the sooner the transplant gets done the better.
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Anything else?
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No, no. I should head out.
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Wait…
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...I want to go meet my family.
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Azka, our relationship isn’t such that you would need my permission for anything.
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You are independent in any and all decisions to do with you.
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You can do what you want and meet who you like.
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And like I have no rights over you,
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so you have none over me.
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You’re forgetting…
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that I’m bound by a contract to you.
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And because of it and until our contract isn’t over,
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I am bound by it to inform you of my whereabouts.
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Sir!
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Madam has fainted, come quickly!