Intoxication #1. Part 5 on pg 126/ Link to new thread and teaser pg1. - Page 68

Arnav's nightmare seems to be related to the time of his wife's and her lover's deaths... Bathed in perspiration, his heart pounded forcefully against his ribcage and he dazedly lifted his hands up and stared at them... Yes, he hadn't been able to stop them in time... what does this mean? That he couldn't stop his hands from opening the door, making him come face to face with the betrayal? That he couldn't stop his hands from grabbing his gun and shooting the lovers? Could it mean that he was innocent of their shooting and that either Lavanya or her lover turned on the other " a murder-suicide scenario? Not good either at guessing or at interpreting dreams / nightmares! a fresh avalanche of misery... Pure, cold, unforgiving, unrelenting... if he had killed his wife and former friend for their betrayal, he wouldn't be wallowing in misery and, dare I say, guilt... he would have been satisfied or angry. Khushi's conflicted emotions are well-etched... "Your eyes have intoxicated me, they don't let me sleep, they haunt me everywhere I go"... Could very well reflect her feelings as she is just as mesmerised by his gray eyes! Those words didn't mean anything and still if you believe them, there isn't a greater fool in the world than you... that cynicism must be the result of the harsh realities she must have faced before and after she got into this profession. but I'm not the naive fool I once was... does that imply that she was fooled in love once? Khushi's black humor and the description of her applying that blood red lipstick remind me of those old Hollywood classics about cabaret dancers with hearts of gold. Caressing the smoothness of the fabric slowly, her eyes became suffused with immense hopelessness... She hadn't felt so safe in years... such lines vividly bring out the poignancy of her situation, especially her vulnerability and loneliness. But tonight she felt like a helpless moth, intoxicated by the lure of fire, wanting to come closer and closer to it, unmoved and unperturbed by the surety of its fate... beautifully apt simile and imagery! Whatever Arnav's motives might be, his protective hovering over her, getting her away from the importunities of other men makes one give him the benefit of doubt. Would be interesting to learn what that cowardice bracelet is. Khushi throwing caution to the winds and giving in to the rampaging desire and the scorching kiss is inevitable... wonder if this particular moth's wings will end up getting burnt too! Scarred' is applicable to both Arnav and Khushi... eagerly awaiting next part.

You left us with a lot many questions that can not be answered with out your further updates. I hope and willing to believe that Arnav is not bad and his intention is not killing Khushi.. But it's still a hope- no confirmation or not even a hint..

From the nightmare I think Arnav found his wife dead with Aditya when he opened that door.. He may not be the culprit. And he also knew something about Khushi's past??? Is his past linked with Khushi's??? Is she Aman's daughter??? Or some body related her killed Lavanya??? Just waiting for Sunday to come with your another update.