So the episode (at least the first half) was completely unexpected. I was initially a little annoyed at the way Basit was treating Ayesha in the car and even when his mother pointed out that the house seems dull without her presence. But then I had to rewatch these scenes to realise that Basit’s deep seated issues would never allow him to be emotionally vulnerable at this stage in their relationship. I think he was frustrated that despite making so much effort, he couldn’t make Ayesha happy and even if internally he was feeling insecure he would point it as a flaw in the women kind rather than acknowledge his mistake. His views have been shaped through the experiences of his father and unless Basit progresses in his relationship with Ayesha, he will continue to view all situations through that lens.
It was the bedroom scene that made me realise that he’s not indifferent or unconcerned about Ayesha. He went to the other room and asked her the meaning of her sleeping in a separate one, it was only when he realised that he would look needy if he asked her to come back to his bedroom did he start taunting her to get a reaction.
Ayesha feeling hurt is justified, Basit never did apologise properly. There was no apparent remorse in his demeanour.
I just loved Sadia and Ayesha’s conversations. Their relationship is so mature. What Sadia said was not wrong. Basit has started liking Ayesha (in his own way), he misses her and wants her around but would not acknowledge it.
I would like to commend Bano for the way she handled her first day. She was so poised and no-nonsense. Loved her little chat with Basit, I think this could prove to be a beautiful relationship, where Basit could get to know more about Ayesha. I loved how Basit acknowledged that Bano is his family. He has accepted Ayesha as his wife but is unable to express and also unable to understand where is he going wrong.
As for the surprise party, Basit’s reluctance seemed like a formality. He looked genuinely happy when Fahad mentioned that it was all Ayesha’s plan. I absolutely loved how he asked her to cut the cake with him 🥰 I think this is the first time that Ayesha truly showed her dimpled smile to him. They also both looked gorgeous in that frame ❤️ The candle scene was adorable ☺️.
But then things took a turn for the worse once Basit saw Sadia. I think he would have happily cut the cake along with Ayesha (even feeding her the first bite 😌) had Sadia not entered the party. Basit’s pain and anger were palpable but so was Sadia’s. I think they both did a phenomenal job.
I’m curious as to what will happen next week. This episode had very little Basit and Ayesha, I would like to see more of them in the next episode. But I would also like for the mother-son relationship to progress. Waiting eagerly for the next episode!
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