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You know how loyal I am. No,no. You do take interest in other women.
I just look to see how ugly they look in front of you.
Liar! I'm not lying. I told everyone I only wanted to marry you.
Just trying to butter me up.
I saw you for just a moment and fell madly in love with you.
OK. Enough. You want me to change. I will.
We're late. OK listen. Make sure you talk to Nail's school.
His school called.
Then you talk to them.
They speak so quickly I don't understand. I keep saying sorry, say again.
Start working. why?
So your English will improve and your status in society will too.
My english is fine. It's just their southern accent I don't understand.
These things about you bother me a lot.
Don't say anything over there that makes you look stupid.
Sometimes you say strange things.
Speaking the truth isn't wrong, is it?
But staying silent is also good. And keep your ideas to yourself.
They could mind. Sometimes you start telling Kamla what to do.
But it's a friend's responsibilty to explain things to friends.
She doesn't know anything about her culture or her religion.
Just like you think what you're doing is right, they think what they're doing is right.
Stop doing this.
OK fine. I won't.
Finally. Sorry guys.
Salaam Alaikum. How are you? Salaam Alaikum. How about you?
I'm sure he must have made you change your clothes at the last minute.
Yes, that's exactly what happened. He does this all the time.
But you're looking good. Thank you.
Kamla please take her shopping. Buy her some good clothes.
Be careful. She'll finish your credit limit.
So what. I want my wife to look beautiful.
But she is beautiful.
Hashim don't say stuff like that. She'll start fighting with you.
No my wife doesn't say anything. She's very understanding.
Because she knows how much you love her. Do you know he wasn't getting married.
He said I'll only marry the girl I saw at Ali's wedding.
I know that story very well. They've told us this story many times.
You guys didn't even meet before marriage?
No, we couldn't even talk on the phone.
And you guys were even engaged already.
Yes we were engaged.
Can you imagine? It is unreal.
What are you guys doing next weekend? Shall we go to the beach?
No please not the beach. I get very uncomfortable over there.
The beach idea is really bad. But why?
Because we'll all be swimming and she'll be covering the kids eyes and praying.
Come on Hina. Beach is fun.
But most of the people there are half naked running around in their swimsuits.
What's wrong with swimsuits. Hashim and I wear them too, right?
But Kamla you were able to change him, but changing her...
That's true. I thought he was conservative but you're 10 steps ahead of him.
Ok you guys stop. That's just how I am.
You don't have to change anyway. You know he likes you the way you are.
See he's right.
Yes. That's true.
This is my favorite time.
Because this is just our time together.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Are you angry about something?
You should know.
I don't know. What happened?
Forget it.
No please tell me what happened?
You embarrassed me so much.
You're too conservative.
What did I say Hashim?
You called people in swimming costumes, naked.
That's not what I meant. I...
Ok. I'm sorry.
I said sorry.
Be careful in the future.
I shouldn't say this but sometimes I'm surprised at Nabil.
He lets Kamla wear such revealing clothes.
So?
What difference does that make?
These are all outdated ideas.
Anyway she looks good. The clothes suit her.
What do we care. Thank God we're not like that.
Now don't go stand on the prayer rug.
People must laugh at your stupidity. Let them laugh.
Just because people laugh at us, are we going to do wrong things like them?
Should we walk around naked in a swimsuit?
And what you're doing. Backbiting?
This is a sin.
You're right. I shouldn't do this.
You're very sweet.
Don't you get mad that I'm so dominating?
No. Feels good.
Makes me feel secure.
If you're here to take care of everything, then what problem do I have.
I'm here to look after the home, the kids, and you.
What are you doing? Now stop.
Don't you want to sleep?
Doing something for you. For me?
Looking for airline deals for you.
Where am I going?
Haven't you wanted to go to Pakistan for so long?
Hashim please don't joke with me.
You said I couldn't go. My green card isn't here. I'm on illegal status.
Yes but your green card approval has come and look at this great deal.
50% off. You go to Pakistan. I'll fed-ex your green card there.
Why didn't you tell me all this before. You know I don't understand immigration stuff.
Mom misses me so much. Haven't been to Pakistan in 10 years.
Now don't worry. You're going next week.
I know you were here for me and the kids. Go meet your parents and family.
Enjoy and relax with them.
I'll handle everything as always.
You mean it. Yes I do.
Thank you. You're the best husband in the world.
Just because you're going to Pakistan?
I still can't believe it Hashim.
Neice, nephew done. OK then check them off.
I love the checking off part. Feels like one more thing got done.
You must have a lot to do. Going to Pakistan after such a long time.
Mom, Dad, Shani, Pinky, so many people.
Shani? She's your best friend right?
She was. Now she's my sister-in-law,
Feels so good to hear this..you have such strong family ties..
We don't have all that. We don't even take gifts.
Really? My family still follows all the old traditions.
Hashim has no idea how well son-in-laws are treated.
If he were going with us, they would have spoiled him a lot.
Well atleast you are going.
Yes. I can't tell you how happy I am.
You know my mom called and started crying as soon as she heard.
She kept telling me to speak to Nail and Soni in Urdu only.
Otherwise they would say hi, how do you do and walk away.
But your kids speak very good Urdu. Yes, mashallah.
How long do you plan to stay? Atleast a month or so.
But I'm worried about Hashim. He's never been without us.