Raizada and Sons - Thread 1 - Page 34

Originally posted by: Inked

This has become such a richly layered story---enjoying it to the point where I find myself scanning my PMs wondering "is it there? has she posted?"

And, if this sounds a bit self-congratulatory, I make no apologies for it: From Chapter 1, I knew your story would be a serious work (in the best sense of the word!) with important themes.

The best conversations I have had have been in the kitchen with the kettle on. I love seeing the solidarity of women...or as I refer to it, 'The Sisterhood'!...and this conversation between the two is so emblematic of how it OUGHT to be between women. How much we can learn from our Sisters who have walked the path. The answer really lies somewhere between Khushi and Indira, doesn't it?

Indira---I respect her, am sympathetic to her plight, and I see the wisdom in her choices--she is a realist and a pragmatist and I respect that--but I am afraid of her resignation. Of course, I say that knowing that you have plans for her and you have my thoughts exactly where they need to be--in a position where I can rejoice when she triumphs--whatever that triumph looks like. I look forward to meeting Arjun. You have set the scene for a strong entry.

I don't like to ask a writer to explain her work, but I really didn't understand this sentence. Others have referred to it in their comments so I feel I'm missing something germane. What does she mean? The bed is referring to intimate life between a couple--and she says that the bed has not changed--is she saying that they remain intimate--so if they are both satisfied on all the levels--she is not going to transform him or what he does outside their bed. Help! You know that I can't bear being left out of conversations that relate to the bed! I must know. 😉

The bed is a very important part of any marriage. When the bed does not change, why should I attempt changing the man?