Great post, as usual. I'm actually starting to really look fwd to your posts daily after watching the episode coz you so clearly and succinctly put down exactly what I feel and believe. Completely agree with everything you said. Today, for the first time, Asad could feel Zoya's pain and humiliation when she was saying sorry. Usually, somebody had to come and make him realize that he hurt her. Till then, he would never regret or realize his mistake. Here, too, it's gonna take some time for the truth to come out but till then, it is refreshing to see Asad being so much more patient and willing to listen to Zoya. It also shows that he is starting to trust Zoya otherwise he wouldn't have said what he did. And yea, I hated that he asked her to say sorry and that too so vehemently but in that situation and knowing his character, it made sense. Still glad to see the steady and slow progression of the character.
Honestly, I kinda feel bad for him. Obviously, the entire situation sucks for Zoya but I can feel for Asad as well. For a person who has grown up not being able to trust anyone but his mom, sis and I guess, Tanu, it can't be easy beginning to trust someone completely from the outside and completely opposite to him. It can't be easy for him having to be stuck between his best friend and the love of his life. Although he loves Zoya, they still haven't gotten to the stage where they completely trust and understand each other and are open about their feelings. They still are using Dilshad as their medium and catalyst. I think once Tanu's truth comes out, then we will get to see a true growth in character as well as trust. I'm just hoping once all this is done, he also has the courage and guts to say sorry to her in front of everyone. The confession should happen only then and I think that like the sorry, the confession should also happen in front of everyone just like in the airport.
Anupamaa
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