Okay I know I’m late but here’s my take on the episode:
Firstly, I absolutely loved it ❤️
Coming to Basit and Fahad conversation, I like how Basit acknowledges that Ayesha values relationships but in turn questions whether she understands him. This was a valid concern, considering how Ayesha couldn’t properly grasp the extent of Basit’s pain and regret. I found Fahad’s advice to be very apt. Basit questioning Fahad whether Ayesha told him that she felt closer to Sadia, said a lot. It shows that Basit wants to be understood by Ayesha.
Coming to the nightmare, Feroze absolutely nailed the scene. You could feel Basit’s vulnerability and fear. I loved how Ayesha consoled him, she was so soft and affectionate in that scene. 🥰 I also appreciated how Basit let Ayesha comfort him. I think it must have given her some boost in confidence regarding the relationship. In fact, this moment would have probably served as a turning point for Basit more than Ayesha. I think he felt secure to open up to her and show her his vulnerable side. Ayesha’s presence in that moment must have been so grounding for him that he didn’t have to take any pills. I loved loved loved the way Ayesha caressed his jaw❤️.
Coming to the morning chai scene, I felt that Basit attempted to put his guard up slightly even when he wanted to spend time with Ayesha. Ayesha serving Basit chai and then trying to walk away demonstrated how she felt about their relationship. In fact, Ayesha’s phone conversation with her mother and subsequently with Bano (at her maternal home) showcases Ayesha’s insecurities regarding the relationship. She most probably feels that the only reason Basit is being cordial with her is because they’re married but he has no feelings for her and doesn’t desire her.
But something changed between the morning chai scene and the book scene. We saw them being comfortable in each other’s presence. The natural ease with which Basit came and discretely snatched away the book that Ayesha was reading was a delight. The embarrassed smile that she gave in return made me blush ☺️ Ayesha almost running away to make coffee shows that she’s still slightly shy with the whole romantic angle.
Basit on the other hand looked more at ease, I felt that he was being a bit flirty in the whole scene. And then when he asked Ayesha if she was naraaz with him over something was adorable! The old Basit would never have voiced something like that. He looked like a little boy in that scene. In that moment he wanted to be soft with wifey, he wanted to her to talk and just bask in being together. Do you think this is subconsciously because of Fahad’s advice?
Ayesha touching on his mother’s subject may have seemed annoying to some but I think it was important. Maybe because she has seen Basit suffering (remember his nightmare?). Perhaps he’s been having such nightmares every night. It is important that he overcomes his guilt and regret at this point in their marriage.
The graveyard scene was a delight. Ayesha truly looked like his wife when she supported him and encouraged him while sharing stories. Basit felt like a child while talking to his mum. A very important dialogue was when he said “Mumma look at Ayesha, ro rahi hai”. I heard Fushcia’s review where they said that this was misplaced and unnecessary but I felt that in this scene Basit felt like he really was talking to his mother and considering how close Ayesha and Sadia were, he must’ve silently craved being part of their dynamic and wanted to do this now. He also includes Ayesha in this whole conversation.
Basit’s emotions, his complaints, his love and regret for time lost were poignant.
The scene where Basit waits for Ayesha to hold her hand symbolises a lot. It shows that he derives his strength and comfort from Ayesha and maybe in turn he wanted to comfort and thank her. But that scene sort of cemented their comfort with each other.
Coming to office politics, Jawad was very annoying and shouldn’t have been given another change. Basit the boss was the best as usual. Bano, I admire her strength and subsequently feel for her. Waiting for her and Fahad’s story to start. She deserves some happiness.
Did anybody notice how Basit was tired and in a bit of a mood in the office when he accused his employees of not doing any work but then was all soft and flirty with wifey once he got back ☺️. Also Basit now keeps thinking of Ayesha in free time in office ❤️
This is a very long post, will discuss precap in the next.
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