Originally posted by: ParaDiseMb
Comment for Chapter 12:
And Game it is...The title reflects a great deal of authority...a lot of power...it somewhat excited me...the game A's father is planning playing with A reflects that of a chase...chase as in, Armaan trying to free himself from his father's clutches as well as from himself...he is trying to fight his inner demons...the father knows he has the balls in his court, hence he is in empowerment. The little game that the father has in plan gives him pure enjoyment, he is teasing A. The act is playful from the father's perspectives. He is taking pleasure in knowing the fact that his son cannot do anything, his got him trapped? Or is he wrong to assume this? You never know what can happen. He wants him dancing around to his tunes again by tormenting/prolonging him pain. Seriously the father needs to get shot. He lives in a world of sadism. His personality reminds me of a character from a fiction book I read the other day...The book was called 'Adored' one of the main protagonist's character was very similar to that of A's father.
Ah..this Chapter. It was the first from Malik's POV and I wanted to show this character as the most powerful one. He's one character that can go to any extent to win..not caring about human relationship at all. The game he's playing is a deadly one because, first he is playing for and against his own blood, SON. And second, losing meant losing his own son that he believes he loves in his own way. Some may perceive it as not love but he do love his son, it's just that his way is different.
About him taking pleasures, I would differ here. He's not taking pleasure by playing this game. He only motive is to get his SON back at whatever cost. He's taking this as a game. A game of death and live. Death for him would be losing his own son and live for his would be getting his son back. Again I would like to say that he knows his son his stronger than him. Malik knows this and being a experienced man, he knows when and how to play his cards right.. He is not an easy man to defeat.
I have zero idea about the novel so can't comment anything :)
'He was waiting for the arrival of his grandson and on 23th January 1987, his wish got fulfilled.'
The proudest moment for any parent is definitely when they see their child for the very first time and when they hold their little fragile newborn in their arms...in the Armaan's father case, all he can do is feel proud nothing else...he didn't give him the love he was entitled to when he was a child...all he could give him were a list rules which he had to follow without a second option...he was kept hostage...his...life...emotions...perspectives...they never meant anything...because whatever the father wants he gets...even if it's by inflicting pain to his most proudest possession.
I agree with you but also try thinking from Malik's POV. Don't you think his upbringing played the major role of what he's NOW. He's doing the same what he was taught by his father. Now I am not saying that all the fault was of his Grandad. Because a parent can only provide you the base and will be with you till a particular point. After that you are on your own. Also I am not trying to justify his points because I, myself am not a fan of this ideologies but when you'll think from HIS pov, maybe ..if not all you'll be able to connect to this character. As a parent, majority of them make plans about the future of their child even before they are brought into this world. They start planning right from the day they get to know about them being parents in few months time. The same way, Malik wanted a child that can take the Malik empire forward, just like the way he took it when he was given the rein of the business.
'Maria and me weren't that close. Was I connected with her emotionally? I won't say NO but the attachment wasn't that strong' Why am I not surprised. They say love can change a sadist into a saint...but this term seems to amuse me when it comes to the Father...he is a man who cannot divulge in any relationships..he has no emotions'except for the few which keeps him running...ignorance...his hatred for lose...he is a very sour looser...In armaan's case...being in love allowed him to see the world better...the love he craved from his dad...from life...he got that love from tanya...although his emotions drove him to the extent of committing a murder...it brought in changes to him...he felt a lot happier...
Malik's way of showing love is different. He is a man who thinks from his mind. He is a thinker. And he is not much of an emotional person. His emotional side is only limited to his Son which he rarely shows or hasn't shown at all. A's story is entirely different. If Tanya had not entered his life, maybe things would have gone the same way Malik wanted but LOVE, it's a strong emotion. And the clear example of this is A who changed because of LOVE.
'And I wasn't strong like my Son' this quote is very powerful and has a lot of depth to it. It shows that Mr. Malik is somewhat scared of his son...scared of what he was capable of...It might also show a glint of jealousy? He knows he doesn't have the will to leg of everything he has...the monster in him doesn't allow him to...it keeps his emotions intact, whereas armaan, he can...he can leave his father's empire without a blink and may not even regret...is Mr. Malik scared of being alone? Living alone for the rest of his life? Every person needs someone in their life...it's a simple law of life...is Malik scared of acknowledging this ugly truth?
OH this quote shows a LOT about Malik. He's a powerful man and stronger too but he knows he's not strong like A. A at this point is unaware of this side or maybe he's soo involved with his inner battle that he hasn't noticed it. But Malik knows it and he's using everything in his power to not let A win.
We can perceive it in this way. He wants his Son because he's scared of being Alone. And he knows that if he'll lose, he'll lose is son forever. I haven't gone to this side of his character as such but Thanks to you now, I am able to see another aspect of his character that even I unaware off.
As a parent I did everything in my power to not let son feel the absence of his mother. I won't say I tried playing the role of his mother. But I didn't let him think about her...MUCH' - By divulging him into the dark?
And I am not able to get what kind of darkness are you referring to here? Clear this out please..
I taught him the true meaning of power, the meaning of authority and the meaning of what the surname "Malik" stands for. The same things father taught me when I was growing. The same things father told me when I was growing' - and hence the result of going to the extent of killing someone to achieve what he truly believes is his (Tanya) Armaan and his father share a lot of similarities to the level that they both were thought same values, beliefs and were brought up with venom within their blood. Only difference was that A's principles were given to him by his father and Mr. Maliks principles were given by his father. But in Armaan's case, he was not a given a chance to explore the world around him, until he left home...and when he did leave, we experienced something he would have never experienced at home...Joy...he experienced joy...his whole life he was surrounded by darkness that...when the little rays of brightness echoed into his life...it arose new emotions inside of him...the essence of light took over the dark shades of life...and this was possible through one medium...Tanya...
I would love to know more about the grandfather...seems like an interesting character to read about...and also an integral part of the existence of the Malik Empire... You have mentioned his name is several parts of the story...Interesting...
Malik and A are more or less similar when it comes to the side Malik is unaware off. He wasn't with A when he met Tanya. He wasn't with A during the time he was with Tanya. And that's the side, the changed side that Malik is scared off. Before meeting Tanya, A was growing the way a Malik was suppose to and that's the reason why his father didn't had a issue with him killing Ryan.
About the exploration, even Malik got the chance the same way A got. And this is where the whole change/Difference took place. A met Tanya but Malik wasn't lucky here.
Grandad is an interesting character because the upbringing of Malik is done by him. His principles and beliefs is what Malik was taught and it's what he wants to impart to his son. I haven't thought much on his character exploration, maybe in future parts..
'The true identity of known as the 'Malik', the name only the lucky ones got. One of them being ..ME' - Oh Please don't pride yourself in anything 🤔
LOL..You so hate this guy..😆
'I was impressed with him because I was seeing Me in Him. He was turning out to be like me and how I wanted him to be. He reminded me of Me when I was of his age. And I was the proud father. Some may not agree with this statement. A father making his only son like him'
Who doesn't love freedom after being caged up...escaping a place where you had no authority is not the best of places to live in...hence the enjoyment/advantage Armaan and his father took from escaping that environment is very much understandable! I'm starting think that Mr. Malik was also a prey who was under the clutches of his father ...if It wasn't for the grandfather...maybe things would have been different? In real essence it's the grandfather who nurtured Mr.Malik into the demon that he is and now going by tradition...Mr Malik wants to do the same...he wants his son to be like him...
I agree here. It's like a never ending cycle. Father teachings and beliefs is passed on from one generation to another. But like I mentioned before, ultimately it's your decision. Malik agreed and didn't thought of bringing any change. A is an example of the "CHANGE", who is not ready to follow his father footsteps just because his dad followed it.
Seeing a glimpse of Armaan's personality when he killed ryan, made Mr. Malik think that he had made a mistake? But how is that possible? Isn't this exactly what he wanted? Is this what he wanted his son to become...? Then why the hypocrisy? Mr. Malik thinks he should have confronted Armaan, and what exactly would he say to his son...that he shouldn't have taken that initiative and kill Ryan? If that was the case then armaan could have turned around and said 'but father, is this what you have taught me to do'?
Mistake in the sense that he let go of his son easily because the purpose for which he killed Ryan isn't the type/kind of reasons the Malik usually kills. Malik thought it would be a short phase or infatuation that will get over in some time but he was WRONG. His statement meant that maybe if he had talked to his son before, things would have been different. He could have stopped this love story long before and his son would have been with him.
'By the time I realized my mistake it was too late. He was turning out to be the man I didn't wished for. He was turning out to be the man I wanted to keep him away from...at least for the time being. His prioritise were changing and as a father I should have stopped him but I was LATE'
As a father, he should have stopped OTHER things as well...as a father...he was responsible in assuring his son lived a good life...and was HAPPY...but he failed in that category...so why the sudden concern?... because he's going against his father and doing what makes HIM happy?
Malik wanted to see his son like HIM but the change Tanya brought in his life is something Malik didn't wanted to see and that's what the above statement showed.
He wasn't against giving his son a good life. He always did what he believed was the best for his son. Since he's not connected with LOVE as such, like Tanya and Armaan were it's one of the reason why he wants his son to stay away from it. Every parent wants the good for their child and if they believe they are going in the wrong direction, they'll try to bring them back. The same way Malik believes that by keeping him away from LOVE and Tanya's promises, he's bringing his only son back.
Tanya is a very strong woman, being in the position she was, she fought very bravely and her sacrifice didn't go in vain. Her love for her sister was something which cannot be described in words. Her sacrifice...showed as to how much she loved riddhima...her little sister...she was an independent women...although she was aware of Mr. Malik's power she didn't flinch...she wasn't scared...and that makes me look up to her and smile...because that's a very hard thing to do...when a person knows death is near, there is fear present all over their body...but Tanya...she stood up against him...looked at him straight in the eye showing no fear or whatsoever...
In this fiction, every character for me is strong and Tanya is no exception. She was strong when she was alive and her presence is still felt by A and Malik when she's no more. On R, I won't say much because she's not aware of Tanya or how her life is connected with Tanya.
'How wrong was I? Killing her made him move further away from me. Why?' One can only get one thing...although the devil played a very cunning game, he couldn't achieve what he wanted...his aim in killing Tanya was to get his son back...but he failed in doing that...it just shows that no matter how powerful an individual is, they cannot always achieve what they want...with playing games...comes consequences...
Totally, It takes a matter of time and everything change. Malik believed that by killing Tanya his son would be back but the opposite happened and we know what the opposite is.
I'm curious as to where riddhima is...Will Armaan be successful in trying to find her? Or will his actions result in her death? Who will triumph victorious in this game of cat and mouse...
This I am sure you know the answer now...LOL..
Okay now that is my comment for chapter 12! LOL I think i have rambled enough! Dont you think? LOL. I did say i would come back and comment on all the chapters once i'm free didnt i...welll here i am... ;P
Nope..You have not rambled and I would have loved to hear more but we need to stop somewhere and that's what you have done...LOL..
Comment for chapter 13 might be posted 2mrw.
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Chapter 14 and 15 are replied in previous pages and I am sure you must have read it by now :D
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