Originally posted by: RishuDarling
All of you are putting your points and views across so fabulously.. It makes me want to stay on this forum the whole day.. So great that we can discuss and analyze and keep ourselves busy for a whole week while we wait..
Yes, money can definitely change the dynamics in a relationship, especially one between a married couple. Or anything else that gives power, the upper-hand.. Sometimes, we don't even realize it.
For example, Basit has fame, status, money and smoking hot good looks. He is also sort of socially awkward. It seems he only knows how to interact with his dad and friend. And he has commitment issues.
Ayesha is beautiful, bright and intelligent, independent, ambitious. Sometimes a pleaser and a know-it-all.. She does not care much for money, only that it is a necessity and she would like to earn her own way and take care of her family.
So, yes..money can and will change the dynamics (not the chemistry) but I think that Ayesha has the power, which lies in whether she will stay with him or leave him. He will not allow divorce, but then again.. she can still leave.. we have seen his hand rise in anger.. or was that fear? was the word divorce a slap in his face and him raising his hand a reflex to self defense?
Hmm... perhaps I am pushing it too much and driving myself crazy in overthinking this.. It is 2 a.m. perhaps I should sleep 😆
I read a quote the other day, which made me think of Basit and Ayesha's relationship and current situation. Sharing the first part of it:
"Being too attached isn't a sign of love, but fear of loss. The ability to let go comes from being confident that what's meant for you is already yours..."
In place of too attached we could also say too controlling perhaps.. But.. feel free to share your thoughts..
You are absolutely right. Basit more than anything feels a sense of ownership over Ayesha. He did say this to Fahad back when he proposed to Soha that he may be marrying her for business but once he owns a person, their respect and position becomes linked to his. This is exactly what he feels for Ayesha. It would not be wrong to say that his actions of wanting to give her money and even helping her family financially come from a sense of responsibility that he feels towards her. However, the last two episodes have shown us glimpses of him thawing towards Ayesha. He’s slowly getting attracted to her, has started noticing her and wanting her around.
At present, Basit’s actions are motivated by a need to control Ayesha (he doesn’t mean to do it for her detriment) but they are a reflection of his trauma. Maybe he feels that if his father would’ve exercised more control over his mother, she wouldn’t have left them.
I think Habs is a journey for Basit to learn that true love lies in letting your partner free and that what is meant for you will come back to you. ❤️