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Hey, listen.

You have brought enough cash, right?

-Yes, yes. -I want a burger and a cold drink.

Let’s return this pen first.

-Then we’ll get it. -Okay.

Found him! Piya, look. Look there!

-Let's go! -Look! He's right over there!

Oh, hello, mister…

Mr. Sports car!

Slow down.

Oh no...

He's gone.

There goes your hero.

Come on, Piya.

Say what you will... the guy's got style.

Though with all those bodyguards, he strikes me as a classic spoiled brat.

Still, a pen this expensive can't belong to some broke guy.

Oh, stop singing his praises.

I just wanted to return his pen, that's it.

Forget about it.

Do you really think he even remembers?

Didn't you see all that swagger?

I say you should hand this pen over to me.

I'll keep it as a souvenir.

Then, when I write my autobiography,

you know, after I get my PhD...

I'll be sure to mention it.

Imagine how thrilled he'll be when he reads it.

Oh, absolutely.

After you get your PhD and write that autobiography of yours.

Lubna,

your head has really been in the clouds lately, hasn't it?

Come on, let's go now.

If we miss the university shuttle,

we'll be stuck on a packed local bus.

Let's go now.

I have to go to the market.

I need to pick up some groceries on the way.

Twenty-seven, twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty,

and five makes thirty-five.

That's thirty-five hundred in total.

This is what Tony owes us from last night's carrom matches.

This needs to be settled.

Brother?

Brother Sanwal?

The money?

Just put it down.

What's on your mind, Brother?

You've been a million miles away all morning.

No, it's nothing.

Why do you ask? You need something?

Well, it can only be one of two things.

Either you're still hung up on Aslam's attitude,

or you're missing her terribly.

Aslam's attitude is the last thing I'd ever worry about.

And when it comes to her,

I don't have to recall the memory of her anymore...

because now, she has become the memory itself.

Wow, Brother, just wow.

You always find a way to leave me speechless.

But tell me, Brother...

did you ever try to see her again?

Parting is such a brutal thing, my friend.

It's like the saying goes...

“To lose you all at once is unbearable.

Oh, my love... let me let you go, a little at a time.”

Don't get so down, Brother.

When you're upset, it brings everyone here down, too.

You know all our hopes are pinned on you.

You've all tied your hopes to someone

who's like a kite that's already been cut loose, my friends.

Alright now...

I'll be there in a minute, you go on.

Where are the other troublemakers?

Tony still hasn't settled up from yesterday.

Go round everyone up.

On it, Brother.

Get lost! Do you even know who I am?

If you don’t, then what’s the point of telling you?

Hey, hey!

-What's going on? -I'm the son of a lawyer.

-A lawyer! -Hey, stop! Why are you fighting?

If you get thrown in jail, I'll make sure you never get bail.

Get away from him! Why are you fighting?

He cheated.

It was my turn to get the queen,

but he shook the board and pocketed it himself.

He's lying.

For God's sake.

You guys are always fighting. Don't you have school to go to?

Go on, go study.

There should be a time for homework,

and a time to play.

You too, go.

Please don't tell my parents. My dad's going to kill me.

Oh, I'm definitely telling them.

Now get out of here. If I see you here again,

you'll have to deal with me.

Hey! Listen.

For the record, I'm not the father of any of those boys, I swear.

I know, that's not what I meant...

Um, you came to my house the other day with your brother, right?

Yes, he's here too.

I see.

Is he always around here?

Yes.

It's just...

I really wanted to thank him.

My dad was terribly worried that day,

and we never really got a proper chance to thank him.

I'll be sure to pass along your message.

I... well, I just wanted to thank him.

Is he your biological brother?

He's like a brother to the whole city.

Don't worry, I'll pass along your message.

Alright.

By the way, what should I say?

Who's thanking him?

Piya. My name is Piya.

Just tell him Piya and her mom, from Mr. Aslam's house, sent their thanks.

For his help with our housing problem the other day, that's all.

Oh, right.

He's inside, actually. I can grab him for you.

No, no. There's no need to disturb your brother.

Just pass on my thanks.

Right. I will.

-I should get going. -Okay.

Hey, listen...

uh, what's your name?

-Tipu. It's Tipu. My name is Tipu. -Right.

Tipu, these kids are always hanging around here, up to no good.

Just loafing around, playing gambling games...

God knows what they're picking up.

You should really tell them to knock it off.

Don't you worry.

I won't let anyone loiter around here from now on.

On another note,

do the children in this neighborhood go for tutoring anywhere?

If they don't, I'm free in the evenings.

I could teach them.

Could you ask around to see if anyone is interested?

Of course. You've seen for yourself

what a useless bunch they are.

They just wander around after school.

I'll round them all up and bring them to you.

But I will be charging a fee.

I'll take a fee from those who can afford it

and teach the ones who can't for free.

You should definitely charge a fee.

You'll be putting in all that hard work, so you deserve it.

And it's a great opportunity for those who can't pay.

-Alright then. -Okay.

-I'll be waiting then. -You got it.

-Thank him on my behalf. -I will.

Alright then.

Mom!

Mom, where are you?

I'm here.

Well, come on out.

I'm coming, I'm coming.

Gosh, I'm starving.

You just walked in the door, and you're already screaming for food.

And what in the world is all this?

I'll tell you everything, just give me something to eat first.

Anyway, Mom, I made a huge blunder at the university today.

Dear God. Is everything okay?

Yes, everything's okay. I'll tell you all about it.

Let me just get some water first.

Now what has this girl brought home?

Oh, wow.

This is so beautiful.

Where did you get it?

There's a market near the university.

I got it there. What do you think?

It's beautiful, isn't it? Just like me.

I'm going to put all of these up in my room.

Does that mean you've finally started to like this house?

Yes, Mom.

I love it.

Please, now, why don't you persuade Dad if we can just stay here?

We'll talk about that later.

First, tell me where you got the money for all these things.

From my own pocket money.

I've been saving up for ages.

It'll brighten the place up. Just like I do.

Alright, enough of that. Now tell me,

what did you do at the university?

First, you tell me what's for lunch.

Lentils and rice.

Perfect.

First, we'll have lunch.

And then I'll tell you my stories.

I'll go and get it.

Tipu.

-Yes, Brother? -Come here.

What were you two talking about?

With who?

The girl you were so busy chatting with.

Oh, her?

First, she gave the neighborhood kids a real telling-off for playing cards.

Then she was sending you her thanks and regards.

Thanks for what?

Oh, come on, Brother. You're something else, honestly.

After all the help you gave them the other day...

The girl's father was such a sourpuss.

He didn't even bother to thank you properly.

But the girl and her mother were thanking you.

At first, I thought they were really ungrateful people, but they're not.

Oh, really?

Well, that’s something.

And you know what, Brother?

She even thanked me in English.

So, she was thanking you this whole time?

No, Brother.

She was saying that I should send all the good-for-nothing kids

in the neighborhood over to her place for tutoring.

Miss Piya seems quite the teacher to me.

Hey, if you want, I can get you signed up, too.

Her name's Piya, then?

Yes, Brother, Piya.

Can I tell you something?

I got a really good feeling about Miss Piya.

Piya...

Miss Piya.

It's a beautiful name.

Ah, now it all makes sense.

That's also the name of Mr. Aslam's garage, right?

Yes.

So, what's the verdict, boss?

Should I send the kids over to her place to study?

You know our lawyer, Waheed?

He was looking for a tutor for his son, too,

so that solves his problem as well.

That kid struts around like he owns the whole neighborhood.

But today, Miss Piya really grabbed him by the ear and sent him packing.

That's good.

Spread the word.

From now on,

every kid in the neighborhood should go to her for tutoring.

Okay, Brother. I'll let all the boys know.

Should I put your name down, too?

You want a slap?

No, Brother.

Hey, move it!

This tea is disgusting!

Oh, for goodness' sake, Piya.

When will you get some sense?

What must that boy be thinking?

Just return the pen quietly.

I will, Mom. I will.

By the way, Mom...

Lubna is totally eyeing that pen.

-Heaven knows what you two get up to. -Hey, grab that from there. There we go.

Don't you dare pull any more stunts.

Just return the pen quietly.

Lubna has always been so greedy.

I will, Mom, I'll return it.

By the way, Mom...

I swiped such an expensive thing from right under his nose,

and he didn't even bat an eye.

He must be from a respectable family.

Otherwise, there would have been chaos.

Yes, that’s true.

Excuse me,

how can you just pick up my pen from there?

That’s my pen. I was filling out the form.

At least ask before taking it.

If you needed it, you could’ve asked me.

This is the limit!

That girl was crazy.

Or maybe she was trying to drive me crazy.

Oh, and Mom, I ran into Tipu on my way today.

He's the younger of those two guys,

the one whose older brother helped us out of that jam.

What did he have to say?

What was there for him to say?

I was the one who stopped him to say thank you.

Dad's coldness that day was just off the charts.

You can't get too close to people like that.

Your dad doesn't think they are good people.

That's just blatant ingratitude, Mom.

I didn't see anything wrong with them.

In fact, they did us a great favor.

I've also asked Tipu

if there are any kids for tutoring...

he should send them upstairs in the evening.

I mean, the kids are just going astray out there.

At least they'll get tutored.

Oh my God.

This girl is back on this tutoring kick again.

Piya, we barely got rid of the last batch of tuition kids.

What is it, Mom?

The children will get an education.

At least they'll stay away from aimlessly wandering the streets.

And we'll get a little bit of money in our hands as well.

Besides, Mom, my expenses are piling up.

I know I'm on a scholarship, but...

There are so many university expenses.

Research projects, commuting...

and I have to furnish the house too.

We only have two things so far.

And Mom...

if I start tutoring...

it will also ease the burden on Dad.

He still has that loan to pay off for the shop.

Isn't the salt a bit too much in the lentil curry?

No, no, it's perfect.

Bala.

Yes, boss?

Hey. Listen, get all the cars inside. Alright?

I'm heading out to work on this car at a mansion.

I'll get it done and go home from there.

Don't you worry, boss.

And make sure you lock up properly.

Okay? Did you pay their wages?

I paid them during the day, boss.

Okay, great. Here, keep this.

It's three thousand.

Be here on time tomorrow morning.

I might be a little late...

I have to go to Piya's bus stop to see

if the bus comes on time or if she has to wait.

Alright, boss.

Alright. Take care.

Boss?

Hey, listen...

Boss, it's been so long.

We should at least order some tea.

The boss was standing right here, and you couldn't get a single word out?

Now that he's given me my money,

your voice has finally returned, asking for tea?

Hey, I wouldn't be drinking it alone, boss.

You'd be having some too.

Fine, come here.

Here.

Go get some tea.

Uh... boss, should I get some biscuits too?

You want a tour of Clifton while I'm at it?

Thanks.

Hey! Get the tea and bring back the change!

A tour of Clifton, he says.

Hey, did you find the wire?

Yes.

Give it here. Connect it over there.

I know, dear. I know you want to support your dad.

But whatever he's doing, he's doing it for you.

I know, Mom. But...

my heart just breaks...

seeing Dad work himself to the bone like that.

He works day and night like a laborer.

I have a duty as well, don't I? To help him.

At least to carry my own weight.

Daughters are not a burden on their parents.

That's just the way of the world.

If I were your son...

would you two still try to stop me?

Piya, how many times have I told you not to get into this argument?

Have we ever made a distinction between having a son or a daughter?

We don't need a son.

Mom.

But that's my dream.

I wish I had a brother.

I would've played with him,

pestered him to get me whatever I wanted, fought with him...

and together, we would've driven you both crazy.

You drive me and your father crazy enough on your own.

Now, come on. Go and get some rest.

You must be exhausted from the long day.

I'll rest, Mom...

but when the kids come in the evening,

please let them come upstairs, won't you?

I'll hold the class on the rooftop.

I promise I won't disturb you at all. I promise. Please.

Piya...

Please, Mom.

-Alright, fine. -Thank you.

-Go on, finish up quickly now. -Okay.

Come on.

Hey, you. A word.

Hold this for me.

Yes, sir?

Who's the owner of this garage?

And where is he right now?

The owner is Brother Aslam.

He’s at home. He’ll be back tomorrow.

If it’s about a car, you can talk to me.

I’m my boss’s right-hand man.

We’re not here to get a car fixed.

We’re here to talk about the garage itself.

We want this land.

We’re putting up a plaza here.

Seth Mukhtar Kareem’s plaza.

Sir, what are you talking about?

My boss bought this place from the city corporation.

Right. And now we’re buying it from your boss, Aslam.

This is our card.

It has all our contact information.

When your boss comes in tomorrow, tell him to get in touch with us.

We’ll be back.

Huh?

Where is the scarf that goes with this? I left it on the clothesline.

I hung it right here. Where could it be?

Oh my God.

What am I supposed to do now?

What was his name again?

Huh?

Is he making tea?

What kind of way is that to make tea?

Oh God, my dupatta.

Listen.

Listen.

Yes, did you say something to me?

I can't see anyone other than you on the terrace.

My dupatta is stuck. Will you please help me?

Where?

Ahead.

Come to that side.

Come ahead.

-Okay, here it is. -Yes.

Here it is.

Just a minute.

Here you go.

I will come from there.

Wait.

Huh?

Where did he go?

Where did he go with my dupatta?

Oh.

I will come to that side.

Oh.

Thank you.

And yes.

You helped us that day.

Thank you for that, too.

Yes, Tipu told me.

Maybe Dad didn't thank you properly.

No, no. It's nothing like that. He thanked me.

He is a good man.

Hmm.

Listen.

You shouldn't make tea like this.

What?

No one makes tea like this.

By adding milk, tea leaves, and water together.

I have made it like this all my life.

That's what I am saying. That’s not the right way.

Not the right way?

Yes.

I will teach you how to make a delicious and strong tea.

First of all, take some water in a pot.

Add tea leaves to the water.

When the tea leaves lose their color,

add milk.

And when the milk starts boiling.

Then add sugar according to your taste.

Let it cook for 2 minutes on a low flame.

A delicious and strong tea will be ready.

Do try it once.

Oh, really?

Thank you.

And yes. I had told Tipu.

If a child in the neighborhood needs tuition,

then send him to me.

Yes, you don't have to worry about that.

I have made an announcement in the entire neighborhood.

Now the children will come to you.

Okay, thank you.

Everyone has their own style.

Come on,

let’s do it her way today.

I will have to do everything again.

Oh God, who has come at this hour?

Coming.

Greetings, Aunt.

Greetings.

The teacher has called us for tuition.

Okay, so you have come for tuition.

Go, go upstairs on the terrace. Your teacher is waiting there.

These kids, I tell you.

Oh God.

Must be more children.

I am coming.

Is the teacher here?

Okay, so you have also come for tuition.

Yes, Aunt.

Go, go upstairs. Your teacher is there.

Where is the way to the terrace?

Go ahead and turn to the left.

These kids, I tell you.

-Greetings. -Greetings.

Greetings.

Oh God.

How many more children are there in this neighborhood?

You must have also come for tuition, right?

Yes, Aunt. Are you the teacher?

I am her mother.

You are very obedient children.

You have come to study on one invitation.

Go upstairs to the terrace. Your teacher is there.

Let me see once. Are there any more?

-Greetings, teacher. -Greetings, teacher.

Greetings.

Greetings. How are you all?

-Have you all come for tuition? -Yes.

-Will you all study? -Yes.

It seems that I have become a very popular teacher already.

Didn't you all take tuition before this?

No. Brother Sanwal told Brother,

“If your children don't come to study from the teacher, then beware.”

Oh.

Okay. Never mind. I will teach you all.

All of you, sit according to your grades.

You are all from 10th grade, right? Sit here.

Those in 8th grade sit here.

And those in 5th grade, all of you sit.

All of you pick up the chairs from there.

And bring them here. And all of you sit.

Aslam.

Yes.

Come. The food is served.

I am coming.

You told me a strange thing.

Piya has set up her own tuition center here.

And how did she get children so soon?

It’s only been 3-4 days since we came here.

You should have asked your daughter.

Where is Piya?

I have called her. She is coming.

Okay.

Greetings.

Greetings, dear.

How was your first day at the university?

Very good. I didn't study today.

The classes will commence from tomorrow.

But the best thing is

that Lubna’s roll number and mine are close to each other.

That is good.

And Piya.

What am I hearing?

Instead of resting for 2 hours after coming back from the university.

You have started your own tuition center here.

And you have got children too.

Actually, Dad. I spoke to a neighbour.

I came to know that I need a tutor here.

So that's it.

The matter spread in the entire locality in a minute.

Still, dear. I am not able to understand.

What is the need to put yourself in this mess?

Dear, look.

It will hamper your studies too.

How will you manage to give time to these children?

Turn them down.

No, no. I will manage.

Come, sit.

Actually, Dad. You know.

If there is no activity. Even I get bored.

Let her do it.

It won’t look good to refuse the entire neighborhood’s children.

I am not able to understand the point of it.

Dad. You eat potato fritters.

Because they are very tasty.

-Come on, child. -What else, Mom?

-Mixed vegetables? -Yes, mixed vegetables.

My favourite.

And hot flatbreads.

Yes.

Sanwal from the club and his friend Tipu.

They came to my workshop to get their car fixed.

So?

Nothing.

They left as soon as their car got fixed.

The point is.

It’s good to keep a distance from such people.

By the way.

I don't see anything wrong with that boy.

And Aslam, you say,

“Those who help are not bad.”

Only time will tell.

What are you talking about?

Actually, Dad.

Today, after returning from the university. I stopped at a market.

There were so many nice decorations.

I have brought a painting.

For my room. I have put it on display.

Now just wait and see how I decorate this house.

Okay.

You don't have to change the house again. Please.

I am tired of continuously shifting.

Okay, dear.

Come on.

Look.

Hero.

The one whose pen you took. Return it.

Come with me.

Greetings.

My name is Piya.

Oh, not you again.

Beware. Don’t take anything from me today.

No.

I didn't come to take anything from you. Actually.

I have come to return something.

That day. I took your pen by mistake.

There was a misunderstanding.

Actually. Our pen looks exactly the same.

That's why.

By chance.

This is your pen.

This?

This.

No. I think this one.

Thank you.

By the way.

My name is Aaliyaar. Nice to meet you.

Sorry.

I forget. It's Pakistan. I am not in USA anymore.

It's okay.

Thanks.

My name is Lubna, and that day I told Piya

that she was wrong for keeping your pen.

Nice to meet you, Lubna.

Where do you live?

I actually…

If you’re done introducing yourself, can we go to our seats, please?

Let’s sit here, Piya.

No, Lubna. Our seat is over there.

We’ll sit there.

-Nice to see you. -Nice to see you too.