"Mein" (ARY Digital) - Ayeza Khan, Wahaj Ali #3 - Page 54

Originally posted by: unicornhugs

I don’t feel Ayra has any right to ask why he married MJ in a rush. At that point all Ayra knew is that her brother rejected Zaid only on the basis of labeling him a rich kid living off of daddy’s money. He disrespected Zaid and his family and Ayra didn’t know that Asif had threatened her brother yet she didn’t reach out to him. Zaid never claimed to have some fairytale unconditional love for Ayra. According to him they were about respect and understanding and those were both gone, he moved on. They were never presented as two individuals who were truly, madly, deeply in love. She was not willing to leave her brother for him (good for her) but then it’s fine for him to respect his own family’s wishes and move on, If she had reached out to him, it would have been a different situation.

Zaid did make an impulsive decision but I felt it hurt MJ more than Ayra. He took his frustrations out on MJ because he felt her divorce was a driving force behind this wedding. She was treated unfairly in all of this. Zaid definitely didn’t approve of MJ’s flaws and didn’t like her attitude towards others. She never treated him badly though but I felt he was trying to get ahead of it to make sure she never did. He wanted to make it clear that he wasn’t going to take her crap. I don’t know if we’ll ever see him apologize to her. If they work past it and he actually starts liking her, they’ll just go ahead in strengthening their relationship. I doubt we’ll see him take ownership for how he wronged her in the past - I would love to see that but I don’t think we will.

As for MJ being fake, I don’t think her feelings for Zaid are fake anymore. She looks like she really likes him. Of course the scheming is problematic and it’s something that she is hiding from him. I felt the real MJ came out this last episode but this one has learned to compromise and control her anger. She isn’t overly sweet like she was being before.

Zaid too could start having authentic feelings for her. Of course Ayra ignoring him is pushing him straight into MJ’s arms but that doesn’t mean he’s doing it just to show Ayra. The feelings could still be real.

The whole rejection + marriage to MJ literally happened in a single episode and I get where you’re coming from but it was made quite evident that it was an impulsive decision made by Zaid based on Ayra’s rejection of him. Aamir’s comments about him also didn’t sit well with him and we know now why that stung him so much - him being under his dad’s shadow does bring out insecurities. So it was impulsive and ego driven. And the fact that it hasn’t been brought up at all in a drama that’s literally based on egoistic decisions of people is disappointing- these characters are making these choices but they’re never addressed or talked about. We only see consequences and not any real introspection. Its a missed opportunity.

Zaid himself admits later on to Kashmala that he gets the reason behind Ayra’s rejection now but he didn’t then - in the moment he had taken it as a personal blow but she actually didn’t have a choice “Koi bhi larki uss ki jaga yahi kerti” - which again proves that his judgement/decision was impulsive and rushed.

As for love, Zaid never wanted to move on from Ayra. Boy was right back outside Ayra’s door after his wedding - if Ayra hadn’t set strict boundaries with him then, Zaid would have ended up with her even sooner. When he tells her he loves her every other episode, I’m gonna believe him. It’s not a deep script nor is Zaid dishonest. If anything both him and Ayra are pretty straight forward in expressing their feelings and state of mind. So whatever they say during their ups and downs - it is what it is, I believe. If in the next episode Zaid says I don’t love Ayra anymore, I’ll believe that too lol. I don’t think it’s that complicated 🤷‍♀️

About MJ … eh. I think a lot more growth has to happen there still. I’m not convinced of love yet, just feelings. Its difficult to look past the scheming and deceit towards someone you love - she has to let that go for me to believe her. You can’t love someone but at the same time be happy in their misery. You can’t have love and deceit going hand in hand. You may perceive it as it being okay because she’s not hurting Zaid *directly* but for me she is indirectly doing that by hurting the person he cares about most. Its tainted. A lot of their story actually does feel second rate because it’s tainted - the polygamy plot, Zaid’s frustrations at Ayra playing a role, MJ’s motivations and schemes. It’s not clean, that’s for sure.

BUT I’m trying to keep an open mind and I’ll see how much they can sell this love story during the Turkey visit. I think that will be the deciding factor to convince the audience. Because I know once they get back, there will be so many problems waiting for them lol. So this is their chance. I’m both worried and optimistic lol. This script can go either way 🤦🏻‍♀️

Keep your expectations low for Turkey. We are yet to get the scene where Zaid tells MJ not to interfere between him and Ayra , which tells us today’s scene will lead to nothing.

Asif told Kashmala that Zaid must be kept in guilt otherwise he will destroy everything. It’s guilt which made him marry Ayra, the guilt of destroying her family .Its also guilt which made him softer towards MJ, the guilt of giving her a sauten.

Originally posted by: tgota92

About MJ … eh. I think a lot more growth has to happen there still. I’m not convinced of love yet, just feelings. Its difficult to look past the scheming and deceit towards someone you love - she has to let that go for me to believe her. You can’t love someone but at the same time be happy in their misery. You can’t have love and deceit going hand in hand. You may perceive it as it being okay because she’s not hurting Zaid *directly* but for me she is indirectly doing that by hurting the person he cares about most. Its tainted. A lot of their story actually does feel second rate because it’s tainted - the polygamy plot, Zaid’s frustrations at Ayra playing a role, MJ’s motivations and schemes. It’s not clean, that’s for sure.

Hello!!

I caught up with this show over the last few days and it's been a roller coaster. Overall, my opinion is that Aira is mostly alright..she's been through a lot and I like that she's not just submitting but is trying to stand on her own two feet. I do feel that she's taking Zaid for granted which is going to be the turning point I guess.

I really empathise with Mubashra. I totally get where she's coming from..her first divorce was so upsetting..and that back stabbing friend of hers I can see why she's desperate to not get divorced again. Ayeza is carrying the whole show on her shoulders..a really fascinating character.

What is putting me off is that Zaid doesn't deserve either woman. He has no stance of his own..no opinion of his own..no goal of his own.

He couldn't stop Aira from working with the rivals where he could have easily said look this is not right..this is not done. He just kept quiet.

He also couldn't take Aira with him to Turkey though he wanted to. He has no say in any decision. Not even in taking his own wife on a trip! Zaid is the weakest link of the show.

And I just remembered how he brushed aside and forgot about Aira's claims of Ryaan making her uncomfortable. True or not he at least should've looked into it..Ryaan is his sister's husband also! So, if true, that's disrespecting 2 women in his life. But Zaid couldn't care less

And Ryaan started out as this carefree guy with devil may care attitude...but now he's ultra boring like his wife..flirting or trying to flirt with Aira of all people

Mubashra needs to realize her worth..I hope that's how it ends. Mubashra is a queen..and that's exactly how she should see herself by getting over her insecurities.

I can see the chemistry between Zaid and Mubashra..but chemistry is just chemistry..it's just a spark. MJ has so much personality and Zaid is so lame that I just can't see them having a happily ever after.

I think my thoughts and opinions are going to differ from people who have been watching it every week..since I watched it one go..that's definitely a different experience and gives a different perspective.

Originally posted by: sidnilove

Hello!!

I caught up with this show over the last few days and it's been a roller coaster. Overall, my opinion is that Aira is mostly alright..she's been through a lot and I like that she's not just submitting but is trying to stand on her own two feet. I do feel that she's taking Zaid for granted which is going to be the turning point I guess.

I really empathise with Mubashra. I totally get where she's coming from..her first divorce was so upsetting..and that back stabbing friend of hers I can see why she's desperate to not get divorced again. Ayeza is carrying the whole show on her shoulders..a really fascinating character.

What is putting me off is that Zaid doesn't deserve either woman. He has no stance of his own..no opinion of his own..no goal of his own.

He couldn't stop Aira from working with the rivals where he could have easily said look this is not right..this is not done. He just kept quiet.

He also couldn't take Aira with him to Turkey though he wanted to. He has no say in any decision. Not even in taking his own wife on a trip! Zaid is the weakest link of the show.

And I just remembered how he brushed aside and forgot about Aira's claims of Ryaan making her uncomfortable. True or not he at least should've looked into it..Ryaan is his sister's husband also! So, if true, that's disrespecting 2 women in his life. But Zaid couldn't care less

And Ryaan started out as this carefree guy with devil may care attitude...but now he's ultra boring like his wife..flirting or trying to flirt with Aira of all people

Mubashra needs to realize her worth..I hope that's how it ends. Mubashra is a queen..and that's exactly how she should see herself by getting over her insecurities.

I can see the chemistry between Zaid and Mubashra..but chemistry is just chemistry..it's just a spark. MJ has so much personality and Zaid is so lame that I just can't see them having a happily ever after.

I think my thoughts and opinions are going to differ from people who have been watching it every week..since I watched it one go..that's definitely a different experience and gives a different perspective.

Na I think you’ve made all the right calls 👍 I’m pretty much where you are. I don’t see any chemistry anywhere yet though but I’m hopeful that’ll change. For me both pairings are okayish so far and have different vibes to offer.

Also yes. Zaid needs to grow a spine. He’s bringing this show and both marriages down single handedly 😂😂😂 WHY IS HE SUCH A LOSER

Originally posted by: 2RsFan

Keep your expectations low for Turkey. We are yet to get the scene where Zaid tells MJ not to interfere between him and Ayra , which tells us today’s scene will lead to nothing.

Asif told Kashmala that Zaid must be kept in guilt otherwise he will destroy everything. It’s guilt which made him marry Ayra, the guilt of destroying her family .Its also guilt which made him softer towards MJ, the guilt of giving her a sauten.

I’m pretty confident they’ll consummate the marriage. I expect the Turkey track to last a few episodes so things between Asif / Rayaan and Ayra can escalate back home while simultaneously things can progress in Turkey. I mean, cmon, there’s a reason they’re both living in ONE room. Seems like storytelling 101 to me. They’re probably just gonna hang out initially and the Ayra conversation might come up- but I think eventually Zaid will decide to be fair to MJ too and he will give in and consummate. My only hopes are that they don’t make it icky lol

Originally posted by: tgota92

lol it is indeed! Zaid deserves to feel all the guilt. He married MJ on a whim when Ayra refused him, then went back to Ayra and tortured MJ, forced MJ to acquiesce, begged Ayra to marry him when she was all set to move away, and then the constant ping pong between the two wives post second marriage. Neither of them have really put him on the spot for 2 very wrong decisions he made:

1. Ayra never questioned him why he was in such a hurry to marry when she turned him down. He could have waited. His “Mein” in that moment has not been addressed yet.

2. MJ has not confronted him yet about his wrong behavior towards her after marriage. How toxic and unfair he was to her. Again, his “Mein” which has not been addressed

Wonder if this will ever be addressed… but I bet Zaid doesn’t have an answer to both valid questions lol. Sometimes I scratch my head thinking how such a loser ended up with these two amazing women. They both can obviously do better.

As for MJ always being there for him… it’s a question for me still because I’m not convinced yet about her intentions/motivations. Yes she has feelings for him but at the same time there’s deceit and manipulation at play as well. The fact that she’s not letting Ayra be is kind of an indication to me that she still just wants to win but has definitely developed a crush on Zaid lol. But love? I don’t know. I feel once she actually starts to love him, she’ll genuinely back off from his and Ayra’s relationship. If you love someone you’re not going to wrong the person they care so much about. Which is why I think this is just the *beginning* of MJ’s redemption arc. There’s a lot left to see and a lot that has to change.

as for Zaid, my only wish is for his feelings for MJ to be organic - for MJ to not be *fake* sweet and pleasing around him but be the REAL version of herself - and let him see the real her. Saying this because they might consummate the marriage in Turkey and the next episode promo still seems like fake MJ to me, but let’s see what happens in the actual episode. Fingers crossed.

I would hate for MJ to be fake because she’s so obvious and it cheapens the scenes for me. So please MJ - don’t try too hard, just be yourself. And I would also like Zaid’s behavior towards MJ to not be a direct result of how things are with Ayra. It would be really gross if he warms up to MJ just because Ayra is ignoring him/still not picking up. Again, this thing cheapens the romance for me. I don’t want MJ to be the rebound, she deserves better than that. It has to be real from both sides and I’ll be good with it. So I’m cautiously optimistic.

Again, I’m mentioning these things because I do think they will consummate the marriage in Turkey but for me personally, if MJ is not being real and/or Zaid is still treating MJ like option #2 because of what Ayra is doing, then it would really ruin the moment for me :(

He's supposed to have that talk in the restaurant where he tells MJ very sincerely not to come between him and Ayra. It looks like he's telling her not to interfere, still he is very friendly with MJ here. His relationship with MJ is independent of what he has with Ayra.

Ayra could have refused him and just gone off - she seems to have decided on something to make a weird demand like that. Why did she not tell him to wait? What was her hurry? The ball was in her court absolutely .

MJ actually is bright enough to understand what happened. That's why she didn't trust Asif's plan anymore. She told him he was alienating Zaid from her with his pressure tactics. So, unlikely MJ will ask him anything, but Zaid should apologise, I feel. Wish he'd....but these things are usually just left unfinished in most redemption tracks.

MJ - line between her reality and drama is blurred...but the more she gets close to Zaid, she's turning into the sincere person he'd want her to be...

Originally posted by: 2RsFan

Zaid falling for her is not part of her scheme. He himself went to her after the reception and that coffee night. Even she was surprised.

Sure. But his guilt and his reactions to Ayra are playing a big role here too. In fact, a lot of things from both Zaid’s end and MJ’s end are complicating the situation. But I’m hoping things are more organic between them from now onwards. Let’s see

Originally posted by: tgota92

I’m pretty confident they’ll consummate the marriage. I expect the Turkey track to last a few episodes so things between Asif / Rayaan and Ayra can escalate back home while simultaneously things can progress in Turkey. I mean, cmon, there’s a reason they’re both living in ONE room. Seems like storytelling 101 to me. They’re probably just gonna hang out initially and the Ayra conversation might come up- but I think eventually Zaid will decide to be fair to MJ too and he will give in and consummate. My only hopes are that they don’t make it icky lol

Well he considers her wife now so I don’t see a problem but that would be yet another guilt joining the long list of Zaid’s guilts. As long as Ayra is there , he would never accept his true feelings if there is any.

Originally posted by: tgota92

I’m pretty confident they’ll consummate the marriage. I expect the Turkey track to last a few episodes so things between Asif / Rayaan and Ayra can escalate back home while simultaneously things can progress in Turkey. I mean, cmon, there’s a reason they’re both living in ONE room. Seems like storytelling 101 to me. They’re probably just gonna hang out initially and the Ayra conversation might come up- but I think eventually Zaid will decide to be fair to MJ too and he will give in and consummate. My only hopes are that they don’t make it icky lol

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