Amar Bail - The Novel by Umera Ahmed - Page 28

Originally posted by: farahs_6

Zaya... I told my reasons for not liking Junaid much.. Now u tell...why did u like Junaid?

Originally posted by: -ZaYalicious-

Farah, you quoted Umera's answer about differentiating between Salar and Umer's love and asked for opinions, right? I think she considered Salar's love true because well.. the first evidence lies in PeK itself. Remember the last part where Imama said that Salar's love for her was truer than her love for Jalal which is why even after loads of prayers and tries, she did not get Jalal in her life? Salar's love for Imama was honestly an epitome of true love. He waited for her for nine years, didn't give up hope. Ramsha was honestly a nice woman suitable for Salar but he didn't think anything baout marrying her. Like who the hell wouldn't be hopeless in the span of nine years.. everyone from his parents to Furqan wanted him to marry but he wasn't to be moved. Sikandar Usman told Imama that Salar died which was kind of the last straw but he still refused to marry anyone. For nine years, he remained true to the nikaah that helf him and Imama together. He was a settles man in his life and marriage was the only thing left.. I think that's where his true love lies. Most importantly, he changed himself because of Imama's words.

Furqan: Tum usay bhool jao

Salar: Koi saans lena bhi bhool sakta hai?

I mean just read these dialogues. It may be ordinary but in their story, it sounded so much more meaningful. From just a handful of 5-6 meetings, he fell in lover with her and didn't marry anyone although there were high chances of Imama being with Jalal in his view.

Coming to Umer's love, well.. He was with Judith despite the fact that the only person to reside in his heart was Aleeza. Man, he lived with Judith, he cared about her, said that he loved her, but in reality he didn't. There's no doubt his love was kind of eternal and undying.. he loved Aleeza wth the same intensity till his last breath. But he didn't stay true to his love.. he was involved with Judith too. The key concept is the same thing that Umera said.. Men do not change themselves for women, not matter how much they love them. Despite his passionate love, he didn't give up his civil service or anything. Although it was easy.. he could have left the service, married Aleeza and probably have lived a happily ever after with her abroad. But he didn't.. that doesn't make his love any less passionate but the thing is that when he knew his faults, he didn't correct them.. he chose someone for Aleeza better than himself. The emotions we get, the heartbreak towards the end when we know about Umer's real motives/sacrifice is all because his love was intense aMa sha Allah ''' cute baby love. While it was opposite with Aleeza..she did love him but it was more getting than giving in their situation. Aleeza's situation demanded more love from him.. there was no guarantee about him being treated like a loved one at all times. Had they been together, it would have mostly been giving on Umer's side and receiving on Aleeza's side. So with Judith, at least he got the love and a healthy/sane relationship he probably needed. Sirf Aleeza hi nahin, Umer too grew up without love, so he did need his share of care as well which only Judith could give him. In his and Aleeza's case, the age difference resulted in Umer being the the giver while Aleeza the receiver adding to Aleeza's oversensitive nature. So I guess that explains ke why Umer's love wasn't true. I definitely don't consider it true love when anyone side is involved with someone else no matter what the reason is.

Originally posted by: -ZaYalicious-

It remains a question mark honestly. At times, I feel like he wouldn't know what Aleeza felt but at times, I feel like like he knew Aleeza in and out, how could he not know that Aleeza was just pretending to hate, just under the illusion that she hated him when in reality she was still the same Aleeza dependent upon Umer Jahangir for support, the same who couldn't bear the thought of him dying? Maybe he know and maybe he didn't. Honestly, Aleeza said so much to him that Umer may have thought she really hated him.

Umer Jahangir is my favourite character no doubt. But as I said, he is a dark, deep and kind of black character which is something I love about him. However, he does not stand first in my list of fictional crushes/obsessions.. Jihan Sikandar has the first spot xD Fictional crushes are different kind of characters.. the one that you fangirl about, Mr Darcy kind, you know. But Umer Jahangir is a literary character is every sense. If you tell me to choose a literary, close to reality character, the one with whom I emotionally connect, the answer will be Umer Jahangir ofc.

Originally posted by: -ZaYalicious-

Main ne itni tou Junaid ki tareef ki hai with reasons on previous pages, aur kya reasons doon? :p I understand where you and Ash come from.. two of my friends read Amarbail and they practically prayed ke Aleeza aur Junaid ki shaadi na ho while I was kind of happy/sad both when they made up after the cancelation drama of Aleeza. xD I know my view differs. I love him because he is Junaid Ibrahim man. He's so sweet and he was the guy Umer chose for Aleeza.. how could I not like him? 😭

Will definitely think about the reasons why I like him and tell you guys. Bas larai nahin karna.. Junaid is so endearing.. I can't dislike him at any cost.

Originally posted by: -ZaYalicious-

Despite his passionate love, he didn't give up his civil service or anything. Although it was easy.. he could have left the service, married Aleeza and probably have lived a happily ever after with her abroad.