Mohabbat Aur Yakeen : May 30
Remember the taveez Ayesha Bi gave to Zoya? Asad had not hesitated in tying that taveez around Zoya's arm. The sacred thread is supposed to represent 'mohabbat aur yakeen." Love and trust for each other.
While, Asad didn't hesitate in tying the thread around her arm, it seems he really hasn't understood the significance of the taveez. He has convinced himself that he is in love with Zoya- mohaabat is definitely there but the second crucial aspect of his relationship with Zoya- trust is definitely not there.
To give credit to Asad, he did show some growth in his character. He called Zoya a part of the family and also believed that she might have seen those statements but until he sees the proof, he couldn't accuse Tanveer of hiding something. One can't blame him for that. Tanveer is his trusted best friend and he has taken responsibility to protect her. As a protector and as a responsible friend, he defended Tanveer.
What I don't agree with is his insistence on Zoya's apology. He absolutely refused to hear her side of the story or delve deeper into her concerns. Instead, he insisted on an apology from Zoya's side. As Dilshaad mentioned later, Asad doesn't want any trouble between these two women. Asad is being nave here. Couldn't he tell by Zoya's expression, how hard it was for her to apologize? If Tanveer's honor is that important, then what about Zoya's self respect? Has Asad ever apologized to anyone just to keep peace in the house? We know he is capable of hitting, throwing and thrashing when he thinks he is right but God forbid if he would ever apologize. He hasn't ever let Dilshaad apologize to anyone, so why does he have a separate set of rules for Zoya? It's because he still hasn't learnt to trust her. He feels she is impulsive and jumps on to conclusions without proof. I would partly fault Zoya here too. Instead of confronting Tanveer in front of everyone, she should have spoken to Asad in private, given him the proofs, told him about her package in Tanveer's bathroom. The moment she did this publically, Asad went into defensive mode.
Both Asad and Zoya have a lot of learning to do before they can reach that point of mutual understanding. That's why I am happy there has been no confession.
The taveez has established a bond between them, but till both of them understand the real meaning of that sacred thread, their relationship shall stay stuck in the first gear for a long time.
Zoya will have to learn how to handle Asad and his idiosyncrasies carefully and Asad will have to learn how to trust her over and above anyone else in this world. Then the plate and chammach will be a complete set on the dining table. Till then, they should stay in their separate compartments in the kitchen pantry
P.S: Will Rashid be the one who will help Zoya? Will that create a bigger rift between AsYa?