Excerpt:

Haya struggles to reconnect with family and Jehan at a mehndi function, while Abdul Rehman Pasha’s manipulative presence continues to haunt her life.

Summary:

Episode 16 continues with Haya grappling with the emotional aftermath of DJ’s death, while trying to reintegrate into her family’s social activities. The episode opens with Haya waking up late, still exhausted from the previous night’s events. She receives an unexpected call from Abdul Rehman Pasha, offering his condolences for DJ’s passing. His smooth, manipulative tone immediately angers Haya, who firmly tells him never to contact her again. Abdul Rehman’s intrusion in her life is starting to take a serious toll, and she is determined to cut all ties with him.

As the day progresses, Haya is reluctantly persuaded by her cousin Fatima to attend a family mehndi (pre-wedding) function. Haya is still not in the mood for social gatherings, but Fatima convinces her that staying home will only raise gossip among the relatives. Haya wears a deep green Anarkali dress for the occasion, but despite her outward appearance, she remains emotionally withdrawn.

At the mehndi, the atmosphere is lively and full of joy, but Haya feels disconnected from it all. She watches as her cousins laugh, dance, and take pictures, but her mind remains elsewhere. Her interactions with Jehan are brief and strained, particularly when he overhears a relative attempting to take a picture of them together. Jehan sharply dismisses the attempt, causing an awkward silence, and Haya is left once again to process his cold behavior.

The mehndi function is interrupted by a sudden power outage, causing a wave of discomfort among the guests. As people scramble to restore the electricity, Jehan steps in to help fix the generator. To everyone’s surprise, Jehan successfully repairs it, impressing the family with his resourcefulness. However, this moment of quiet admiration is quickly overshadowed by the underlying tension between him and Haya. Despite Jehan’s practical skills, his emotional distance from Haya continues to widen.

The episode closes with Haya retreating back into her thoughts, reflecting on how isolated she feels despite being surrounded by family. Jehan’s actions leave her conflicted, as he continues to show care in subtle ways but remains emotionally unavailable. The looming presence of Abdul Rehman Pasha also continues to weigh heavily on her mind, adding to her growing sense of unease.