Originally posted by: chitrajay
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Thank you for that super dedication
Thank you, thank you!!!
What a beautiful update!
I think you have this knack of pulling out just my favorite scenes!😆
Loving the story's progress
Will read at leisure and update my comment tomorrow, Afya
I am going out and will be back really late!!!
Thank you for brightening up this weekend!!😊
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I read this chapter in the evening today, slowly and leisurely, over a hot, steaming cup of tea. 😊And all I can say is WOW!!! 👏
If doing an update once weekly, results in such a heartwarming update, by all means, do that'.. It was utterly fabulous!⭐️
On another note, I have been following the "War of the dedications" and a tiny (really tiny) imp in me wants to steam up things here'.so with your permission, Afya. I am dedicating (yes, you heard that right) this comment to my very first friends on IF ' Vandana Sagar and Mints. Both of you are very dear to me ' extremely hard working, dedicated person ' your generosity and passion for life leave me speechless ' I am so proud to be your friend! Love you both, loads!!!! 🤗
First of all, I really Ioved the scene you opened this update with --- so much about Arnav getting in touch with his inner self, and reflecting on Khushi's conversation with her mother --- little white lies that protect her mother from any anguish and him from being blamed. What a wonderful person! (By the way, the old proverb, that "Eavesdroppers never hear any good of themselves" didn't hold good here at all, did it?😉 I am glad!!) Arnav's realization, his opening up to himself, beginning to feel badly about how he has dealt with her so far ' were all brought out beautifully! I also loved how he looks up to the sky to speak to his mother ' maybe, someone else's faith in the stars above have left an impression on him?
And I loved how you described his feelings about Lucknow---as I had mentioned in my previous comment- he is finally back in a city which holds a lot of bad memories for him ' call it destiny or is it the prayer of a mother, who wants her child to deal with these memories, to heal, to be whole again? 😊 He realizes that Khushi and her family and the warmth, generosity and love they have shown him, have helped keep much of those sad feelings at bay. None of them have pried or been too nosy. Somehow, both Arnav and Khushi are becoming are intertwined ' their destinies ' I felt here, that Arnav needed Khushi at a very intrinsic level- perhaps he himself is not aware of it at this point? The kindness shown to him helped deal with a lot of his angst, and in the future too, perhaps, it will be Khushi who will be by his side to deal with even bigger demons. She will truly be his healing ' his angel! I loved the way, you have brought forward the progress in their relationship- the pace is just perfect! His uneasiness when he thinks of how Khushi has painted such a flattering picture of him, while he has been anything but that, is making him want to be that better man ' unknowingly.
The self-respect and independence shown by Khushi and family is going a long way in removing any thoughts about them being greedy for money. He is discovering that money doesn't really matter beyond satisfying your needs for some people' the classic battle of need versus want ' (so hard sometimes to tell the difference, sigh!!! 😕especially when I go shopping, but that is another story😉)
Arnav is truly in a dilemma ' he knows there is no future to their marriage ' at the same time, he realizes that Khushi is more concerned about her sister's marriage and family's well being. He too decides to let things move and let Khushi decide when they will break up'I loved how he decides to protect her from blame in the future! He is somehow moulding himself to be Khushi's husband'.and he doesn't even realize it!!! Hehehe'Great touch, Afya!👍🏼
The little touches that you have added to small city life- the difficulties in internet connection, the inconveniences of power cuts, erratic water supply, the heat, and the mosquitoes ' all are so realistic. Many of us living in bigger cities or more developed countries take so many of these amenities for granted, I know I do...😔
I loved how he decides to go to the rehab centre with Payal and Babuji (by the way, another unfulfilled wish, we never saw any interaction between Payal n Arnav on the show'HINT). Arnav is a good human being, a responsible family man ' something that is a part of him, so much that he doesn't even stop to take charge at the rehab centre ' asking questions from the doctors about Babuji's progress. All the time, he is silently observing, analyzing and realizing the limitations of the treatment opportunities there. Then Khushi's arrival - its Khushi's turn to see Arnav in a different light ' a caring side to him'.she is understandably shocked, and starts suspecting his motives ---you know, I had to laugh a bit here- the two are unconsciously rubbing off on each other😆 ' Arnav imbibing a few of Khushi's nurturing qualities, and Khushi has been absorbing his ASR qualities ' anger and mistrust! He further confuses her when he offers to "Babuji-sit" whilst the ladies went off to the wedding. Poor Khushi- it's a case of a muddled mind!
Finally'it is time to leave Lucknow behind'..for more people than just our hero and heroine! Khushi wakes up to pack, obviously feeling morose and sad at leaving her family behind. This reminded me of that scene when Arnav and Khushi were leaving to stay at Laxmi Nagar and she cries and hugs Nani, Anjali, Payal and Mami as she is upset at the thought of leaving even them'pure sankadevi - haha 😆' also showed her pure heart. To get back to the story here, she packs thinking angry thoughts about Arnav ' of course, girl , he would be happy to go back to his family'just like you would be? ' your Khushi in this story, is going to prove quite a handful for Arnav, Afya?😳 He is going to need all his wits to handle this child-woman he has married! And I loved this line ' classic Khushi ' "She moved her suitcase away slightly to make sure there was a distance between the two...just like it was with them."
When she goes to find her family, who she thinks would be equally depressed at her leaving'.but finds exactly the opposite'everyone grinning away happily- again loved her thoughts here- "couldn't they at least pretend to be sad'?" haha Khushi! 😆
As I mentioned earlier, Khushi understandably is confused by all the kindnesses that Arnav is showing to her family'she definitely cannot understand why he would do so much, for a wife who really isn't his wife'.😕Khushi girl, that's a question, even the great Arnav Singh Raizada may not be ready to answer right now'.give him time, sweetheart, he will be all yours, soon enough!
I loved the next video- always loved Manorama Raizada- she brought great relief in a lot of situations at the Raizadas ' her classic duck waddle, and her speech and those one-liners ' they always cracked me up'.Liked the inclusion of Lavanya here- but it did leave me feeling a bit worried- will she be turn negative? I hope not'..Loved Anjali's smile at the end of the clip, though!😊
Afya, once again, how do you manage to get just the right scene for every part of the story'most of us have committed every scene to memory ' but still to pull it out like this and fit it into your story'hats off to you!👏
To move on ' they don't speak, but they sense each other ' he knows she is upset but thinks it's because of her missing her family'finally, they talk!!!! Rather, they scream'but at least there's some communication happening!!!👍🏼 Both trying to understand, yet not understanding ' her worry about the temporary nature and the truth of their marriage ' his trying to do his best to help them -his shock at being called heartless, when he's been doing all he could to help Babuji. To be fair, Khushi is confused, and probably thinks he is trying to appease his guilt and he is just doing what he does best ' see something that needs action, charge in and take action, not thinking of anything further than that. His anger and that statement "this girl will drive me nuts" all ' vintage IPK. Then not finding Khushi, he rushes out and that temple scene ' his worry when she doesn't pick up the phone, her ignoring, her upset, her utter helplessness at her fate'loved Barun and Sanaya here ' they rocked these intense scenes and I am glad you used this one here! Finally Anjali seems to sense some discord! Chote always did need his Di to get some sense knocked into his head!!!
I cannot wait for the next one Afya ' I realized how long my comment is only now, and hope you do not mind the length'.
Anupamaa
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