The morning sun filtered through the thin curtains of Gohar’s small room. Birds chirped outside, but Gohar couldn’t hear them. Her mind was clouded with the news she had overheard the night before — Sami’s family had shown interest in her, and an engagement was already being planned.
Her hands trembled as she adjusted the basket of cloth for the day’s work. It wasn’t the life she had imagined. For years, she had struggled to survive, dreaming only of freedom and dignity. Now, destiny was presenting her with a new challenge — one that could either elevate her or trap her forever.
Family Preparations
At her uncle’s house, chaos erupted.
“Finally! She’s going to marry into a respectable family,” her aunt cackled. “No more struggling, no more humiliation!”
Gohar’s cousins gossiped loudly, speculating about the wealth and status of Sami’s family. But Gohar sat silently, her heart pounding. She couldn’t shake off the memory of Sami’s calm, kind eyes when they first met. There was something about him that felt… different from the others who judged her for her status.
Sami’s Perspective
Meanwhile, Sami was having his own inner conflict. Sitting on his balcony, he replayed the brief encounter in the market. He had noticed the way she carried herself — proud, unafraid, yet gentle. His mother interrupted his thoughts, reminding him that the family expected him to agree to this engagement.
“I don’t even know her properly,” Sami muttered under his breath. “How can I decide what’s right for both of us?”
Yet something told him that this Gohar was no ordinary girl. There was courage in her silence, strength in her simplicity — qualities that couldn’t be found in wealth or status.
The First Meeting
The engagement meeting was set for the afternoon. Gohar, dressed in a simple but neat outfit, entered Sami’s family home with her aunt. She felt the weight of every gaze, every whisper. Sami, on the other hand, studied her from a distance. Their eyes met for a fleeting moment — a spark, quiet but undeniable.
“Sit, please,” Sami’s mother instructed. Gohar nodded politely. She wasn’t used to such formalities but managed a calm composure.
The discussions started politely but quickly turned to expectations. Her family bragged about her qualities, Sami’s family highlighted their wealth and status. Yet, in the midst of all this noise, Gohar and Sami exchanged a small, meaningful glance — a silent acknowledgment of something neither fully understood yet.
A Hint of Conflict
After the meeting, as they left, Gohar’s mind raced. Could she truly fit into this world of luxury and strict social rules? And Sami, walking beside her, wondered whether he would be able to respect her freedom and spirit in a house that valued appearances over feelings.
Both of them understood one thing clearly — their journey together would not be simple. There would be misunderstandings, challenges, and secrets that could shake the very foundation of their relationship.
Episode 02 Ending — The Cliffhanger
That night, Gohar sat by her window, looking at the moonlit streets of Mirpur. Somewhere far away, Sami stared at the same moon, thinking of her.
Neither knew what the future held, but both felt a connection that went beyond social classes and family expectations.
The next episode promises the first real interaction between Gohar and Sami, the challenges of their engagement, and the secrets that could either bring them closer or tear them apart.
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