ArHi FF: Finding Solace-#5 *Completed* - Page 9

if you write so well when half-asleep, can only imagine the pieces you'll come up with when fully awake 😃! nice to finally have an insight into the workings of aman's mind, thus making him a 'flesh and blood' being rather than just a disembodied voice... he wondering about the secrecy behind anjali's actions clearly shows he's quite shrewd, too... no wonder arnav depends upon him so much! the details about the workers' union troubles made the whole thing more realistic!

arnav's name being khushi's solace and strength was very touching... the hospital hug was one of the iconic scenes in the show, so a heartfelt thanks for replaying it for us… loved how you added a touch of gentle humor to the highly emotional scene with arnav's shocked "We are in a freaking hospital corridor!" 😆, followed by the two of them avoiding the CCTVs to indulge in some much-needed lip-connection in the lift [don't know if you're familiar with manoj padmanabhan's interview of umberto eco: eco explains about interstices, saying that in the time it takes his visitor to get from the first to the third floor, he's already written an article… looks like arnav has adapted eco's interstices for his own use 🤣]! the manner in which khushi phrased her request for physical closeness, even if it was only of their lips touching, was truly moving… was touched by the note of familiarity and domesticity when arnav shared news, with khushi, of things at shantivan, especially arya's eagle-eye on payal! mrs. tripathi being the fly in the ointment was quite unexpected… so sad to see the storm clouds gathering on the horizon 😭

lovely to see the empathy and understanding shown by nani and especially by mami as payal reveals the truth of khushi's tragic past… the akash-payal sms banter and payal's x-rated thoughts were hilarious!

kudos to anjali for supporting the guptas against mrs. tripathis's sheer vindictiveness and hypocrisy 😡, without a thought to the possible business fallout! now realise the significance of payal's words regarding the garima-khushi relationship: yearning for her mother's approval, khushi is likely to fall in with her decision despite her own heartbreak! just hope this setback will spur arnav into action and he'll finally disclose to his family the truth of his relationship with khushi… feel sorry for payal and akash too… just as they've begun to feel the stirrings of love it has been nipped in the bud… hope garima's fears of what society will say won't make her push khushi into a hasty engagement with someone 'suitable' or reject the raizadas if they come with a proposal! things have taken an interesting turn!