- I hope you're not peeking - Come on, Youssef!
Who brought this piece of fabric? Me or you?
You must know that if I want to cheat, I won't be able to
- We're there - We're there?
You can open your eyes
Is this your famous secret hiding place?
It's been years since anyone came here
I reckon they forgot about it
Since I started working with my dad I discovered this place
I was hoping they forget about it forever
so I can come here when I feel down
Now, it's our hiding place not only mine
Youssef, the view is so pretty from over here
But you're prettier than anything else
"Episode 12"
Pick up
I don't want to. I can't
Did he remember me now?
It's okay, he surely couldn't send anything before because...
Carry on, why did you stop?
Because he's with her!
He couldn't talk to me because he was with her?
While I'm here by myself?
I accepted everything I knew there was someone else
But I was sure that he doesn't love her
And I was totally sure that neither her nor a million women
could make him forget me
This theory collapsed as soon as I saw her
I felt a raging fire in my heart
I can neither scream
nor can I express my pain
This is the first time I see the truth so clearly
I was everything for Youssef
I was his true love
He's not mine anymore
Not only that I'm number two in his life
I'm the secret mistress while she's his fiancÃ©e in real life
I feel someone took him away from me again
I barely had the chance to enjoy his presence back in my life
after all those years
I know, darling It's a very hard feeling
I don't know what to say God be with you, Mirna
This is just a phase It won't be like this
This shall pass
I just have to be patient
- Can you do that? - Why not?
I told you, this shall pass
Just like any other phase, right?
I really don't know
You're the only one to know if you can overcome this
You're the only one to know if you can overcome such a hard thing
You say this shall pass
I don't know
If you break up with Youssef it might be better
but it won't be easy at all
Both decisions are very hard
You know? Think very well before you take any decision
to avoid any regrets
Mirna, the line isn't straight! What's wrong? Concentrate
Yes, ma'am
Tell me, Alya How's the fabric?
It's great like you, Mrs. Hayat
Watch out and stitch well
Great, carry on! Great
Watch out, dear watch out with the scissors
It's the only fabric we have
How's the hem?
- What the hell are you doing here? - I'm checking on you
Checking on me?
Listen to me carefully, Fouad
You're nothing but a salesman
I'm the manager of this factory
I won't allow anything to ruin my reputation, no matter what
You can't come to see me here
Salesmen are not allowed into the factory no matter what, understood?
Understood, but the meeting we had was hard on both of us
I just came to check on you
If it bothered you it won't happen again, I promise
Excuse me, Mrs. Hayat
It's the handsomest guy I saw on the application
Sure, showing up late to work isn't important
Miss Nadine has more important things to do
I'm not late, everything is on your desk since early morning
Even the report I asked for an hour ago?
I sent it 15 minutes ago Refresh the page
I said that mobiles are not allowed at work, didn't I?
You got everything wrong
I was checking on my mother she's a bit sick
Did you check on her? I hope she's fine!
Are you done now? Can we get back to work?
Sure thing!
I didn't know I'll get that sad when I see her in front of me
Knowing there's someone else in your life is one thing
and seeing her looking and smiling at you is a totally different thing
And she's calling you my love
My heart is troubled
Don't you think that I wasn't as sad as you are, even sadder
Are you comparing my feelings to yours, Youssef?
What do you feel? What's the maximum?
Feeling guilty?
I had a raging fire in my heart Do you know that means?
Do you know the feeling of guilt?
Only the Lord knows your intentions
And that you're in this against your will
You're willing to get out of it
Mirna, my love we're facing a hard situation
But we need to remember that we should be patient to stay together
This situation should make us stronger not kill us
Don't you know how much I cherish you?
Please, spare me
I'm suffering enough
Go back to work
- Hello, Mr.? - Khaled, the engineer
- Where's the broken machine? - There, come with me
- What's the problem? - I don't know
- It stopped suddenly - I'll check it
Alya? Alya!
It's probably the engine
Where's Mr. Mustapha? I hope he's doing well
He's fine, he took some days off
That's why they sent me to replace him
By the way, the machines' maintenance is due soon
Yes, I'm aware of that
Will you be handling the maintenance
or will Mr. Mustapha be back from his vacation by that time?
No, I'll do it
You need to bear with me for a while
You're doing your job
I think I don't need to explain my reaction today
No, I understand You don't need to explain anything
Telling you I'm your son out of the blue is not right
I need to be careful
Maybe I'm rushing more than I should
to make up for the life I was deprived of
I'm sorry, don't be mad at me
Why now?
Why did you start looking for me now after all those years?
I had never stopped thinking about you
Although I didn't know how you look
I've always asked myself a single question
Why all mothers love their children but not mine?
I used to look in a mirror in the orphanage
and wonder if there's something wrong in my face
that made my mother hate me
That's why looking for you was very far fetched
When I grew up and felt the humiliation and suffering
I said that no matter how rough my mother will be on me
she won't be rougher than life
Were they rough on you in the orphanage?
Yes, they were very rough there
Have you ever heard about an orphan life that was easy?
But not harder than life
I'll tell you my story
When I was 4, I was adopted by a Syrian couple
They couldn't have children
They were very nice and kind I felt I had a real family
It was the first time I call someone mother and father
and the last, because life is never that easy
- What happened? Did they die? - No
They had a child
Imagine a 10-year old kid going back to the orphanage
because his parents have a new kid A kid of their own
My chance to find a new family was merely impossible
People would rather adopt young children
I was sad, bothered and I cried
I was convinced that I'll spend my entire life in the orphanage
But I didn't
- Another family adopted you? - Exactly
I was 14 years old when a new family adopted me
a father and mother or that's what I thought they were
But they were not like this They're a gang of thieves
They forge official documents with different names
they go to the orphanages and adopt boys and girls
They teach the boys to be thieves and the girls...
What about you? What did you do?
That was the only time I'd ever got lucky
I was able to runaway and get back to the orphanage
I stayed there till I was 18
and then I started suffering
I went from one job to another from one place to another
I recall sleeping 17 days on a wooden chair in a park
I couldn't take it anymore
I needed a loving hand to help me
I started thinking to look for my mother
How did you find me?
I went back to the orphanage where you left me
I asked the employees help but no one would do
I asked to have information about you I even offered them money
but no one accepted
One of the employees felt sorry for me
she talked to me in private and gave me the address of Sabah
She used to work in the orphanage long time ago
I went to see her she gave me all your information
I didn't know what to tell you or what to say
I remember that I cried
I stood in front of Dentelle's door and cried
I saw the recruitment call...
that you need employees
I consider it as a good sign and that I'll be able to get to you
Where are you staying now?
In a small room I rented nearby so I won't pay transportation
You know I don't have much money
Enough of the drama I'm sure you heard enough
- I can't take it, I can't - Take it easy, love, calm down
It will pass
I'm in pain, I'm in pain
I know, you'll get better Don't worry
Calm down a bit
I can't take it, I can't
I can't
I'll be with you in a second
- Okay, welcome - Thank you, Youssef
You really need to change the design of your office
It shows that you're a friend of Mira's
She said the same thing? You should take it into consideration
Mira's has an excellent taste Here's the proof
What do you want to drink, coffee?
No, I have no time for that I'm in a hurry
I might if we finish talking
Ok, listen Bassel I'm no stranger to your work
I know that you're a special designer and you have your own touch
that's different from any other
All your designs are weird and crazy
At the same time people love it
I think this is what we need now in Dentelle
I understand what you mean
Dentelle's name is linked to old fashion
We need to make a huge revolution in the designs
to change the image people have
That's why we're having this meeting today
Listen, Youssef I don't need fame
I rose to fame in Paris and ever since I came back to Lebanon
I've had a lot of offers but why did I choose Dentelle?
I love challenges and of course for my friend Mira
But mind you I have unnegotiable conditions
If it's about the last offer we can modify it, no worries
No, the last offer is great but we need to multiply it by ten
Isn't it a big amount?
Come on, Youssef. You're not asking me to design a wedding gown
and some dresses
You're asking me to create a new line for Dentelle
You're asking for a new style for Dentelle
Launching a new line with my name as a designer
Bassel Hareb before Dentelle
It's like a joint venture or an artistic partnership
I also have other conditions more important conditions
- What conditions? - Total freedom in my designs
No one can object my artistic visions about the designs
I'm the only one who can choose accessories and fabrics
Tissues, threads and so on
- I'm okay with that - One more thing
I have the right to employ a new talented designer
whenever we are overwhelmed
I agree, on all your conditions
We can have coffee now
Okay, black?
- Tell me the machine is fixed - No, it's not
What do I do now? I have nothing but what I'm wearing
We already told you, ma'am even if you have money
the only solution is a kidney transplant
- will spare you all this - I don't have money
I can't pay for the dialysis
and you're suggesting a kidney transplant?
There's a hospital called Al Amal
an eminent counselor visits them every once in a while
He provides free surgeries Apply for your husband
- you might be lucky - You think they might accept?
Hopefully, you should try You have nothing to lose
Thank you, if it wasn't for you
I wouldn't be able to find all those things fast
You're most welcome
You can come whenever you want
and you'll find everything you want
Here you go
Excellent job, sweetheart! I'm so proud of you
If Mr. Mounir was alive he would've been so proud of you
- Great job - Thank you so much
Excellent job, Miss Yara
What? Miss Yara?
It's out of respect
- But isn't it old fashioned? - True, it's a bit
- But how did you learn so fast? - I told you
Once I start, you'll have nothing to do
It's obvious, it really is
- Shouldn't we celebrate? - Celebrate?
What will we drink? Arak?
I'm sure you never tasted Arak
Believe me, sometimes you'll be surprised
when like things you never thought you would
It's a probable theory Why not? I'll try it
- It's a yes? - It's I'll think about it
Excuse me, I need to go I might get a deduction
I need a detailed report about all recent company's activities
Everything is ready, uncle
In this report you'll find everything
from the moment our partnership started till now
Including the management restructuring of Dentelle
as I told you and new jobs, too
What happened about the designer?
I talked to many designers and I had a hard time
to convince any of them to come and work at Dentelle
I did conclude a deal with the designer Dany Wadih
- and he's in - Thank you for your efforts, Dana
No need for that, we're going to work with Bassel Hareb
- You said he refused - That was before
We met again and agreed on a suitable offer
It's on the first page, uncle
But isn't the amount a little too much?
You're right, I thought so at the beginning
I think that the profits from this collaboration
will be more than that on the long run
Having the name of Bassel Hareb linked to Dentelle
will attract clients to us
It's illogical to pay that much for a designer
we don't know his outcome
while we can pay another designer far less and having the same result?
Is it logical to bring any designer to save some money?
Do you think that this designer will help Dentelle?
I'm thinking for the long run
we might linger in troubles for a long time
You took a decision without conferring with us
Let me tell you that we mentioned Bassel Hareb previously
I bet you noticed how famous he is while searching his background
in Lebanon and abroad
- That guy, Rami? - Badih
- Dany Wadih you're talking about - It's okay
Despite all that, I think that... the amount is still huge
Uncle, we will be able to get it back in a jiffy
When Bassel Hareb launches his first collection with us
we can get the money back Trust me
When will you sign?
Signing a contract with Bassel Hareb should be a major event
It should make the headlines and the fashion shows
That's why I'm launching new Facebook and Instagram pages for Dentelle
Old pages weren't professional
Through those pages, I'll keep people excited and waiting
Bassel Hareb's new collection with us
I want you to start as soon as possible, don't be late
Come on, sweetheart Good luck
Thank you, uncle
She's so mean
Can you believe that I'm happier
we embarrassed her in front of her father
than the deal with Bassel?
The best is yet to come when we will succeed
and give her more than she paid for with her dad
So she stops looking down at us like this
What she said is logical, too
- What do you mean? - I'm not aware of the financial
I think the first collection with Bassel
will be to regain people's trust in Dentelle
The money we will pay for the marketing and Bassel
and his out of this world demands...
No matter how big the profits are
I don't think it will cover your debts to your uncle
Please, I want to apply this file to the ministry
We have enough cases You can try another time
What? His situation is very bad and can't be postponed
I can do nothing, ma'am I'll take the file
and put him on the waiting list
I beg you, I've been in the hospital for a long time
- he's in a precarious state - Everyone's file is urgent
I'm sorry, I'm busy
It's good, the tumor shrank very much, he's lucky
- Doctor? - Yes?
Doctor, how are you? I'm Rola, do you remember me?
I used to come at your place to fix Mrs. Souheir dresses
Rola? Yes, how can I help you?
Do you work here?
- Dr. Naji is... - Yes, I work here
How can I help you?
I need a favor, please doctor I'll be forever thankful
- Tell me, what's wrong? - I presented the file
to the ministry, it was rejected
- Whose file is it? - My husband's
He's in a precarious state
Let's see
True, he's in a precarious state
Don't you worry
Dr. Iyad, please take this file and tell them
- It's a super urgent case - Sure, doctor
Seriously? Thank you so much, doctor I don't know what to say
Don't thank me, I'm doing my job
Go to Dr. Iyad
he'll advise you when your husband can start the treatment
- Don't you worry - Thank you so much, doctor
Excuse me
- Doctor? Doctor? - Yes?
I don't know your name
What's your name in case I have an emergency?
I'm Dr. Naji the owner of the hospital
- Dr. Naji, nice to meet you - Nice to meet you, too
Would you like to order?
In a bit I'm waiting for someone
Okay
Nancy?
Walid
I was delighted that you agreed we go on a date
By the way you're prettier in person
I think you should change the photographer
Mr. Jad I didn't know that you're...
so funny
Mr. Jad?
Sorry, I guess you're mistaken My name is Walid
Really? Your name is Walid? I didn't know that
I don't know why you're not believing me
I'm Walid and you're Nancy We met on Tinder
and decided to go out on a date
Try, I promise you won't regret it
Okay, Mr. Walid Let's try
- What? - Is it how you greet me?
Get in
- I didn't mean to... - What?
I meant to say why are you here so late?
- You got me worried - I have some good news
I wanted to say it face to face so I can see your reaction
- Speak up! - I miss you
Seriously? You made me come here to say that you miss me?
No seriously, the good news involves you
- you have something to do with it - What is it?
- I miss you - For God sake!
- Stop being childish! - Who's being childish here?
I'm sorry, I'm childish and this child listened to your advice
and recruited Bassel Hareb in Dentelle
- Seriously? - Yes
- Swear - I promise you
Yes, great Tell me everything!
- Here? On the street? - Go wherever you want
- but tell me - Wherever I want?
You naughty
My job as a hostess was great and I traveled the world
but I couldn't stand it for more than two years
Why is that?
I was tired of endless travels
Imagine starting your day in Beirut
At noon, you are in London and at night, you go back to Beirut
and the remaining hours in Rome
I totally understand you
It's very hard
Very hard, indeed
I decided to resign
My boss begged me to stay
I'm so great and he can't find anyone better than me
I spent a month at home doing nothing
and then I decided to try working in a new field
Sorry, I have to take the call
Yes, mother?
With my friends, why?
Okay, sure
We will talk later
Okay, bye
So... Where were we?
It seems that your mother is a very strong woman
You've been selected for the second round of Fashion Co show
Please, check the file to read the terms and conditions
Ladies, ladies your attention, please
Good morning
- Good morning - Good morning
- How are you today? - Fine
I want to introduce you to Mr. Bassel Hareb
Famous and renowned
Mr. Bassel will be the new designer at Dentelle's
and he will launch his new collection here
I already told him that we have the best seamstresses in Lebanon
I hope you'll make us proud
Sorry, Youssef you kept a very important thing
That I'm working with the prettiest and coolest ladies in Lebanon
They're super models not seamstresses!
Won't you look at them?
How beautiful they are!
Super models, super models
- Thank you so much, Mr... - No, no, no
No need for titles You can call me Bassel
I'm the best
I'll tell you my nickname later
We will face difficult days ahead hard days
but we will work from the bottom of our hearts
To finish the new collection
The prettiest haute couture ever in Lebanon
Dentelle will be synonym to pretty glamorous, feminine
Every Mrs. every Miss
Every beautiful woman who wants to show how feminine she is
She will come here to Dentelle's
This is only possible through your hands
Your magical hands Show me your hands
Who's with me who's against me?
Come on, don't be shy
- Mira? How are you? - Hi, Jad
- Good and you? - What a nice bouquet
I wanted to congratulate Youssef on the new deal
- Let me walk you to his office - Sure
- I'll pour you a cup of coffee - Okay
- You're here? - Mira?
Stand still
I've been trying for years to fault your fashion
You won't succeed
- You met Jad? - Yes, I met Jad
and to Jad's coffee I think I'm addicted to it
I'm glad to hear that You can take the machine home, too
You already started working on the designs?
I'm working on this disgusting thing?
No, darling, no
I was checking Dentelle's old designs
- Where is Youssef? - No idea i was looking for him
Let me check where he is
I can't tell you how happy I am that you agreed on hiring Bassel
I'm so optimistic about that
I feel it's the beginning of the end of all our problems
Hopefully
I feel it's our lucky day because I want to tell you something
- Tell me, love - You'll be happy for me
- What? - I applied a while ago...
Mirna, I'm sorry I need to go
- What's happening? - Jad needs me urgently
Go to her, Youssef
- Mirna... - I'm telling you, go to her
Sami bey, this is a letter for you
- From whom? - I don't know
I read on it, to be delivered directly to Mr. Sami Al Talle
- Okay, thank you - Welcome
Is this a kitchen curtain or a sitting room curtain?
No, it's a kitchen curtain
A nightmare
Or Disaster
Please be awesome, okay?
Let it be right, let it be right
What's the name?
How are you, Hayat?