Excerpt:

Haya’s , mind consumed by the fear of Erum’s rejected proposal due to a scandalous video. Desperate to resolve the issue, she contacts PTA, leading to a tense agreement to meet Major Ahmed from the cybercrime cell.

Summary:

### Episode 3 Summary

Episode 3 opens with Haya feeling deeply anxious, curled up on the sofa with her legs tucked beneath her and a remote control in her hand, aimlessly flipping through TV channels. A commercial for a mobile company appears on the screen, with a warning about the legal consequences of using an unverified SIM card. Lost in her thoughts, Haya accidentally pauses the advertisement and is unable to resume it, indicating her distracted state of mind.

Suddenly, Fatima Begum enters the room, looking exhausted. Haya, worried, quickly approaches her, asking why Saima Aunty had called for her. Fatima Begum reveals that the family who had come to see Erum for a marriage proposal declined the match, despite initially showing interest. This revelation deeply distresses Haya, as she wonders why they would reject Erum. Fatima Begum explains that they cited not wanting a liberal and unveiled girl as their daughter-in-law, a remark that stings Haya deeply.

Reflecting on her own experiences, Haya is reminded of a past comment made by Sana Aunty about not wanting an unveiled and liberal girl in their family. This incident forces Haya to contemplate the consequences of one’s actions and the rapidity with which karma can strike. Despite her realization, Haya knows that if the truth about Erum’s situation were to come out, it would bring more shame to her than to Erum. The potential scandal of a personal video on the internet weighs heavily on her mind.

As she grapples with her thoughts, Haya is struck by an idea when she sees the commercial’s warning about unverified SIM cards and cybercrime. She rushes to Erum’s room and shares her plan to report the cybercrime to the authorities, despite Erum’s initial reluctance and fear of further exposure. Haya contacts the PTA helpline, and although they redirect her to an intelligence agency’s cybercrime unit, she proceeds with filing a complaint.

Soon after, Haya receives a call from a private number. The caller introduces himself as Major Ahmed from the cybercrime cell, assuring her that he has received her complaint. His knowledge about her personal details, including her family’s background and her upcoming trip to Istanbul, unnerves Haya. Despite her hesitation, Major Ahmed persuades her to visit his office to formally report the issue.

The following day, Haya experiences a distressing encounter with transgender individuals, Dolly and Pinky, while stuck in traffic. Their interaction leaves her shaken, but she manages to drive away. As she returns home, she is haunted by a nightmare where her family discovers the video and she is publicly humiliated. Waking up in a cold sweat, Haya resolves to follow through with Major Ahmed’s instructions.

Haya arranges to meet Major Ahmed’s team the next morning at a discreet location near her home. Despite her apprehensions about meeting a stranger, she knows this step is necessary to prevent the video from leaking and causing further damage to her and her family’s reputation.