Match Not Made in Heaven

🎬 Episode 8 – “Truth, Tears, and Total Chaos”

Scene 1 – Daniyal’s House, Living Room

Daniyal is pacing the floor. His hair is a mess, and he’s wearing two different socks. His brother walks in with popcorn like he’s watching a movie.

Brother (teasing):
“Bas kar yaar! This isn’t a Netflix drama. Sit down before you burn a hole in the carpet.”

Daniyal:
“I can’t! Zoya said she likes me, and now suddenly she might get married to some doctor guy?! This is not normal.”

Brother:
“Finally! Our emotionally constipated Daniyal is in love.”

Daniyal (frustrated):
“I am in love! But how do I tell Ammi and Abbu without sounding like a complete loser?”

Brother:
“Simple. Say it before they book the wedding hall.”

Scene 2 – Zoya’s Room, She’s Venting to Herself

Zoya is walking in circles, holding her phone like she’s about to throw it.

Zoya (muttering):
“Why did I say ‘go to hell’? Why couldn’t I just say ‘I love you too’ like a normal human? Ughhh!”

Mrs. Shakeela walks in quietly, pretending to clean the room.

Zoya (suspiciously):
“You’re dusting at 11:30 PM?”

Zoya’s Ammi (innocently):
“Bas waise hi. Tumhare room ka environment bohat… dusty lag raha tha.”

Zoya narrows her eyes. Something’s fishy.

Scene 3 – The Confession That Backfires

Next Morning – Zoya’s Home

Zoya takes a deep breath and walks into the living room. Her Ammi is peacefully sitting, peeling almonds like it’s the most relaxing day ever. But secretly, she’s fully prepared for what’s coming.

Zoya (nervously):
“Ammi… I want to talk to you.”

Ammi (acting innocent):
“Yes beta, tell me. You look like you’re carrying some big breaking news.”

Zoya:
“Ammi… I don’t want to marry that doctor guy.”

Ammi (pretending to be shocked):
“Oh no! Why now? Did you fight with him already?”

Zoya:
“No! I haven’t even talked to him. It’s just…”
(pauses)

Ammi (dramatic):
“Just what?! You’re raising my blood pressure—speak up!”

Zoya (blurts):
“I want to marry Daniyal.”

Ammi (fake shocked):
“What now? Again how did Daniyal come into this picture? Listen, your drama is over—we know you both were just acting. So now, stop this.”

Zoya:
“I know, but… I started liking him. For real.”

Ammi (sighs):
“Ohh so that’s the problem. Look, beta… only 3 days left for your wedding. If we cancel now, it’ll be a huge embarrassment. Everyone will talk.”

Zoya (pleading):
“But Ammi—”

Ammi (cutting her off):
“And this ‘liking’… that can happen after marriage too. You know marriage has its own magic.”

Zoya stands frozen, speechless, feeling defeated. She quietly turns and walks away to her room.

Cut to: Daniyal’s House – Same Morning

Daniyal stands in front of his Ammi, nervous and fidgeting.

Daniyal:
“Ammi… I don’t want to marry that bakery girl. I like Zoya.”

Ammi (gasps):
“Now what is this new twist?! The wedding is already planned!”

Daniyal:
“But Ammi… I really like her. It’s not acting anymore.”

Ammi (pretending to be emotional):
“First fake love, now real feelings? What a drama! And only 3 days left! Our family name is on the line!”

Daniyal (pleading):
“Please, Ammi—”

Ammi (smirking inside):
“And anyway… love can grow after marriage too. Nikah changes everything.”

Daniyal stands silent, totally lost. Just like Zoya.

Cut to: Split Screen – Both Ammi’s on a Call Later

Zoya’s Ammi (grinning):
“I nailed it. Zoya looked like she was about to faint.”

Daniyal’s Ammi (sipping tea):
“Same here. Daniyal was completely panicked. I deserve an Oscar.”

Both Ammi’s (smirking):
“Let’s see how long they stay quiet. Our plan is working perfectly.”

Scene 4: “The Last Call?”

Late night. Zoya and Daniyal are lying in their beds, both looking lost. Daniyal calls. Zoya picks up.

Zoya (softly):
Hello?

Daniyal (quietly):
Hey… couldn’t sleep.

Zoya (small voice):
Same here.

Daniyal:
So… they said the same to you too?

Zoya:
Yeah. Just three days left, think about the family, don’t create drama… it’s all fixed now.

Daniyal (sighs):
Mine too. No space for arguments. Just instructions.

Zoya (after a pause):
I thought… if I just told her the truth, she’d understand. But she looked me in the eyes and still acted like it’s nothing.

Daniyal:
I kept thinking maybe my Ammi would say, “Beta, we knew. We were just testing you.” But… nope. Straight to emotional blackmail.

Silence…

Zoya (after a pause):
You know… what if we hadn’t pretended?

Daniyal:
Hmm?

Zoya:
What if we hadn’t done that fake-love drama? What if we’d just hated each other like before? Maybe this rishta thing would’ve gone smoothly. Maybe we wouldn’t be stuck like this now.

Daniyal (bitter-sweet smile):
Maybe… but I don’t think it would’ve made a difference. Maybe this was always meant to happen. Maybe it’s just our destiny—to fall apart exactly like this.

A pause. The silence is heavier now. Their breathing is the only sound.

Zoya (softly):
But I don’t want to fall apart. Not with you.

Daniyal (with emotion):
Neither do I. But what do we even do now?

Again silence …

Zoya:
This is goodbye… isn’t it?

Daniyal (quietly):
Maybe. Maybe not. But for now… I guess it is.

Zoya (tears forming):
I thought our story would end with some cheesy line… not like this.

Daniyal (with a sad smile):
Hey, I still have one cheesy line left…

Zoya:
What?

Daniyal:
If I had to pretend again… I’d still choose to pretend with you.

Zoya (holding back a sob):
Idiot…

Daniyal (softly):
Zoya… take care of yourself, okay?

Zoya:
You too… Goodbye, Daniyal.

Daniyal (after a beat):
Goodbye, Zoya.

They both stay on the line for a few more seconds… until one of them finally ends the call. The screen fades to black.

Scene 5: “The Wedding Day Twist”

Location: Daniyal’s House – Morning

Daniyal, dressed in a sherwani, sits on the bed sulking. His Ammi enters with a shiny sehra (wedding garland headpiece) in her hands, eyes full of mischief.

Daniyal:
Ammi please, I don’t want to wear that curtain on my face—I’m already dying inside!

Daniyal’s Ammi (emotionally blackmailing):
So now you’re too modern for tradition? I wore ten kilos of jewellery at my wedding, beta. You can’t wear a little sehra? Wah. Great son I raised!

Daniyal (sighs):
Fine! But if I trip and fall in front of the bride, I’m blaming you!

She proudly ties the sehra on his head like she just crowned a king.

Location: Zoya’s Room – Same Time

Zoya is getting her makeup done. Her eyes are dull, her smile is forced. Her cousins are excitedly taking selfies around her.

Cousin (excitedly):
Zoyaaa! The groom has arrived! Baraat is here!

Zoya’s heart skips a beat. Her hands tremble on her lap. She forces a weak smile.

Zoya (to herself):
It’s okay. Just hold it in. You’re strong. Even if your heart feels like it’s breaking, don’t cry… not now.

Location: Nikah Setup – A Little Later

The Qazi arrives. Everyone is seated. Zoya, behind the veil, hears the Qazi’s voice.

Qazi:
Beti, kya aapko yeh nikah qubool hai?

Zoya (quiet, heart heavy):
Qubool hai…

Cut to Daniyal, who can barely see anything through his sehra.

Qazi:
Beta, kya aapko yeh nikah qubool hai?

Daniyal (gulping, looking down):
…Qubool hai.

Time for Rukhsati / Meet the Bride Scene

Daniyal sits on stage, fidgeting. The bride begins to walk down the aisle towards him, escorted by family. Due to the sehra, he can’t see anything clearly.

The bride sits beside him. Silence. The crowd whispers and smiles. Finally, his Ammi leans forward and unties his sehra.

Daniyal (resisting):
Ammi please, not now—

Daniyal’s Ammi:
Chup kar. Dekh apni dulhan. This is tradition, not a horror film!

She lifts the sehra. Daniyal blinks, sees the bride, and his eyes nearly pop out.

Daniyal (stunned):
Zoya?!

Zoya (equally shocked):
Daniyal?!

They both stand up instantly, looking at each other like ghosts just appeared at their wedding.

Zoya:
Y-you’re the groom?!

Daniyal:
You’re the bride?!

Suddenly, both sets of parents burst out laughing.

Zoya’s Ammi (wiping tears of laughter):
So… you thought only you two could do acting, hmm?

Daniyal’s Ammi (hands on hips):
Beta ji, we are the original drama queens. And kings.

Zoya’s Baba (smirking):
You faked love, we faked rishtas. Fair game, don’t you think?

Daniyal’s Abbu:
We saw through your little plan weeks ago. But then we saw something real start blooming. So… surprise!

Zoya’s cheeks turn red. Daniyal just stares at her, speechless for the first time ever.

Daniyal (softly):
You… you’re really my bride?

Zoya (smiling shyly):
Well… depends. Do you still think jhumkay blind you?

Daniyal (laughs):
I love those jhumkay now.

Zoya (teasing):
Even when I’m moody?

Daniyal (grinning):
Especially then.

They both smile. Guests cheer. Cousins scream. One aunty faints (probably fake).

Zoya and Daniyal hold hands under the dupatta as cameras flash, and their story—once a fake romance—becomes the most unexpected love story of all.