Jamila: Clutching journal tightly H-hey... Can we... talk? Just us? Please, I-I need to explain!
I am not going to go back home after all he and his mother lied to me I’m no longer pregnant
Stuttering, trying to hold back tears I-I know things look bad, but please, just hear me out. I didn't... I didn't know...
Smirks You're the one who's gonna listen to his lies, huh? I'm outta here.
Frantically tries to grab Blerrada's arm N-No, please! You can't just leave like that! It's not what you think! Please, let me explain!
Takes a deep breath, trying to stay calm Alright, alright. I understand. Just give me a moment, okay? Looks around, searching for words
Leaning against a tree, arms crossed I'm all ears, Jamila. But make it quick.
Takes out her journal and starts flipping through the pages Okay, listen. You remember our wedding day, right? That was six months ago.
Chuckles bitterly Yeah, the day you left me standing alone at the altar. How could I forget?
Her voice trembles with frustration That's not how it happened! I was attacked by a group of thugs on my way to the ceremony. They kidnapped me, Blerrada!
So you’re saying that’s why you didn’t show up to our wedding
Slams her journal shut, eyes blazing with determination Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying!
so where were you for the past 6 months
Takes a deep breath, mustering her courage After the attack, I was taken to a remote hospital in another country.
Laughs sarcastically A remote hospital? And you expect me to believe that?
Blerrada demands proof of Jamila's story
Quickly opens her bag and takes out a worn-out passport and a series of medical bills Here, take a look at this. It's my passport...
Hands over the passport, her hands trembling There, you can have it. But please, just try to understand... I was desperate.
Desperate? You disappeared without a trace, Jamila! Do you have any idea how desperate I was? How much I loved you?
Her eyes well up with tears, her voice cracking I... I know, Blerrada. And I'm sorry. Truly, I am. But...
Takes out a small envelope from her bag But this... this is proof that I was pregnant, Blerrada. I wanted to tell you, but I was afraid of how you'd react.
Tears streaming down her face Pregnant? Why didn't you tell me sooner?
Tears streaming down her face, her voice trembling I-I was scared, Blerrada. Scared that you would leave me... scared that you wouldn't accept our baby...
Pulls Jamila into a tight embrace Oh, Jamila... I'm here now. I'll always be here for you.
Sniffles and wipes away her tears, her voice still shaking I... I've missed you so much, Blerrada. And our baby...
so am I she says as she holds him close
Takes a deep breath, mustering her courage Blerrada, there's something else I need to tell you... It's about your mother.
Takes out a folder filled with documents and pictures Look at these, Blerrada. They're evidence that your mother has been scheming against us.
Stunned silence What the hell is this, Jamila?
Points to the documents These are letters your mother sent to my parents, trying to convince them to end our relationship. And these pictures...
Points to a specific picture Look closely, Blerrada. Can't you recognize your mother's handwriting? It's all there, the evidence we need to expose her schemes.
Gasps, realizing she might have jumped to conclusions too quickly Wait, Blerrada... I... I may have made a mistake.