The old warrior had noticed the budding love between his daughter and Shahin. Though he initially accepted it, he eventually rejected it vehemently. He was determined to protect his favorite child, growing jealous of the young boy who had started to divert her attention from him. He viewed Shahin as a rival, an unworthy adversary who would steal away his beloved daughter.
Hostile, abrasive, and cold, the old man assigned Shahin grueling tasks to drive him away, but the young man endured it all without complaint. As long as he had his sweetheart by his side, he could withstand any hardship. Eventually, just as their relationship was solidifying, the warrior dismissed Shahin, making it clear that once his work was done, he had no reason to return.
