Arhi FF: Labyrinth - Thread 2 Link posted - Page 89

"She has not left my mind's eye - her presence a dreamlike fluid that swirled in my consciousness" --- Loved this line for its enchanting beauty!

"but for the language that presented in her silence," --- Reminded me of the song in Inkaar - Khamoshiyaan mein aawaaaz hai!

H, --- When I read this line I thought he read her note already, but it was after 2-3 re-read I noticed that this line presents her as a temptation which he was fighting until now and then he started fighting to surrender wow!, Beautiful presented the concept!---". I felt drawn to her like I had secretly stumbled on the message that she wanted to be read and with that profound comprehension, I fought to submit.

I loved way Arjun discarded Vishwa's attempts and admitted that she herself is an intoxication which he can't resist! And he noticed her shawl now! cool! How fast men notices these not so discreet changes and automatically their mind connects these changes to some assumptions too!

" I called out to Vishwa, unaware if I wanted him to put me up for the job. Aha! Sweet! He is greatly tempted, unsure of what he needs but secretly needs to be in her presence, to talk to her...cool!

Finally she broke their cold difference when it came to her brother's matter, the concern for him and their responsibilities and family prestige related to the jyothi caused her to put her differences or whatever it is aside and talk to Arjun.

But what a timing Vishwa! and what a dialogue delivery with the perfect dialogue tempo! Lol! I wonder how Vishwa saw the unexpected gesture of her, I would have loved to see his expression as she passed the cold compress to A

Ok now Vishwa really didn't know Adi was coming ? He did know that Arjun was not going to come for the trip, that's why he started the fight and he was desperate to get Arjun along to Badrachalam. It was like now or never. His "I didn't know" games truly reminds me of Krishna!

And I am surprised to see that Shyama immediately was all fine (anger forgotten or Alzhemir's?) and happily conversing through quotes to Vishwa? And I guess she understood that Arnav has not read her note that's why she mentioned as a hint to him that quote which she wrote.-----"How poor are they that have not patience!" She began, as she started to walk over to Vishwa; her gaze halting at me for an instant longer that it always did. "What wound did ever heal but by degrees?" "It is," she said with a pronounced insistence and leaned next to the door frame. "At least..." she paused and looked sideways at me, "that is what I read in this old book borrowed from a lending library, but never returned."

Finally Arjun gets the clue and wants to rush to get that book in his hands...because now he is sure there is something there waiting for him...he he...I am loving this part!

This was it, I told myself, when everything about that parting felt wrong. It didn't matter that Vishwa or her father had pitted us against each other and had ployed to bring in Aditya as the catalyst. By then, I was assured, they didn't know we had worked out our own equation involving an unknown variable of the nth degree - complex at that impasse.--- Aha! yes, the destiny! You brought it out very well H, the pull which holds them together and which will join them together!

I have to give it to shyama! --- her cursory reference was a very brilliant stroke! V is a happy man tonight! :-)

He gave me the same smile, I sometimes hated him for--- I couldn't help but laugh at Arnav's condition and his intense urge to punch V! They both are an awesome pair!

Why do I feel there's more to Shraddha's story? Its as if Vishwa with his story telling has stirred a lot in Shyama... she is trying to read certain hidden as well as stripped emotions along with all that was mentioned.

Now coming to Aditya... 😳 Quite interesting. You've given his character so much of scope left for interpretations. Indeed a man who doesn't make any offer twice, but also one who believes in fair chances and keeping/ disclosing all the options when presenting to the other ... thus showing he plays his cards well.

Shyama tried as hard as she could to depersonalize the meeting with Karan yet he handled the situation as he wanted to get her out of her own prejudices and wanted her to keep an open mind for all that he had to offer. She used formality while he used her curiosity and his own observation along with an incomplete presentation as his strategy.

Shyama did conclude well that they too are very alike cause he could exactly pin point and provoke her to respond in a way he deemed it to be, because he could read her well as if reading self. He seeks silence, but then when space shared with someone of same wavelength or to say one with similar seeking even the silence sought is comforting in spite of the shared conversations. But again if fear of unknown or the distance even with closeness overpowers her need for being the center .. silence would only cause restlessness for both involved.

He brought to her notice his observation of their introduction left mid way and also that his desire to start it on a better footing for him to get an opening to all that was about to open out to her.

Some questions ... Dose he already know about Khyati?? who is this guardian and Khyati's senior?

Loved certain scenes... firstly his stance, expression and seeking within "distant; he was in a different space though he stood within inches of me. But oddly, it felt that he precisely desired that. An extended hand to reach him." Powerful words and understanding just with a simple observation ... it was if she connected with him yet was fearful of the connection. This followed by his "Silence in the room" 👏 he relished that silence he experienced within but as she was fearful of the silent understanding he was fearful of the silence he was enduring within and somehow didn't want it to get transferred to his house ... he could afford the silence within as he is used to it without having a choice, but somehow wants to prevent it form being the destiny of the everyday living space ... as sometimes external expression of self in reverse manner is also a defense used.

Secondly, the "room"... I was left in awe with the description and the seeking and the whole symbolism the room was an icon for. It was just too good to be true yet something which speaks of human nature to achieve or accomplish something materialistic to substitute for the void left in ones' soul or deeply integrated in sub conscious for all that was supposed to begotten yet denied by virtue of bounds placed. He dreamt about it as a child... childhood here I guess, speaks in context of all that was repressed got an outlet in adult life through this symbol, his own escape or answer to all his seeking which is yet to receive life. And he was giving her an opportunity to be that one to fill it or complete his seeking .. but for her it was not in her own seeking to be that who would feel small in front of his tower of desires. Yet she couldn't leave it to it as she had already got a glimpse of his desires that he parted with in front of her that too willingly (Might be an ulterior purpose yet meant a lot coming form him), so she gave it her own understanding in the form of parting with something that's her own, one of her colours... Red, speaking of all the unspoken desires and urges that couldn't be fulfilled.

Thirdly, I loved the note ... "A friend for the silence within". Speaks of her secret nature ... where she wants to hold onto secrets not only of self but of others too. Aditya couldn't allow her to play the dual quality in front of him as he seems to be burned already too much to partake in something that will disrobe him of his only long sought companion ... loneliness/silence.

You know what as I proceed with this story ... after each part I feel this much more. First it was just Shyama -Arjun then I feel for Vishwa... and now even without it being his narrative I feel for Aditya... 😳😆

I guess I have this curiosity and soft spot for brooding silent personnas... first it was your Prithvi (Ananthapura) and now its Aditya... But yes Prithvi still seems much more ingrained.. and Aditya is just started... 😉

For now Vishwa is my current favourite... 😳😳

In the words of Shakespeare Vishwa is asking, "And then you call me villain?" in reference to the fact that Aditya is coming to Badrachalam, when he has always been team Arjun and Shyama.

I can feel Arjun's annoyance - I'm sure it must have felt like Shyama made her choice. But then she told him in so many words that she will be his, but he must have patience. Such a subtle and powerful courtship I have n'er seen. 😆

Thank you moomin4455! Now when I re-read that part again, I can relate. But was that statement of Vishwa's directed towards Arjun? or Shyama?

I raised a brow at him, curious he would draw on Othello than all others. "Othello!" She announced never failing to recognize a quote, and I swung around to find a small smile at her lips.

When did Arjun accuse of Vishwa being a villian? Last time Vishwa and Arjun spoke, the only thing Arjun disapproved is Vishwa's matchmaking role in Shyama's life right? He also expressed that he wasn't interested- not even of a firecracker's intensity or spark between Arjun and Shyama. Even when Aditya's name was mentioned Arjun only disappoved Vishwa meddling in Shyama's life not over the choice of guy and well it shouldn't surprise me but I was grinning when I noticed that Arjun keeps a tab over Aditya's happenings when it comes to Shyama's related matter...

@ Maya: Don't read much into Vishwa's self-reference, as the villain. Its just an exaggeration he uses to convey that he is not the only one who is causing trouble to Shyama and Arjun.

Oh! as for your other question: why does she quote back to Vishwa? - I certainly like moomin's answer, but its for two reasons. One is so she can somehow bring a reference to his book that was never returned to the lending library. Secondly, its also directed at Vishwa. He did let loose some twisted words that hurt Shyama.