Hey, a new reader here. Just finished reading all the chapters till now...
To start with, it is the Title of the story that brought me read it. It intrigued me as to what could be the reason of naming an ArHi story this. I'm glad I started reading the story! :)
At first I thought that it is a completed story. But after reading a few chapters I realised it is ongoing one. Which made me question myself If I should read further, or wait until the story completes. (I had left reading ArHi FFs altogether in 2013. Too many bad experiences.. Incomplete stories, stories being removed.. I completely understand the authors' perspectives though..)
But nevertheless, I couldn't detach myself from this story. The plot had me hooked. This past & present combination is very nicely written by you. It is very visual in the way it is written, it is as if, I am watching all this happen right in front of me, in reality.
Prologue seemed so promising, was an interesting start. It was as if, before Arnav & Payal went ahead with their relationship, God had plans for Arnav to finish his previously unattended businesses.
Khushi not recognising Arnav, had me thinking that something bad has happened to her in the past, thats why may be partial amnesia or something. :-P But the next few chapters, where Arnav constantly went back to thinking why was Khushi not recognising him, gave me a relief that it wasnt something medical, it was more intentional on Khushi's part. Which later got revealed.
I'm loving the layers in this story. How you are taking time and space to put things into picture properly. Thats an amazing thing to do, & amazing for us readers to get to read, as we get to know more clearly about the characters.
The detailing about their school life was very nicely put. 15year olds these days really have that air about them, plus when someone who isnt as privileged as them, some do end up making fun or advantage of it. Khushi getting to go to a prestigious school for her own achievements would have been such a great thing, but most people there didnt let her enjoy that, and only ended up adding to her miseries and discomfort.
That brings me to one more of my observation. You have written so well about Delhi. I'm assuming you're from Delhi or you know it too well. Because you have included so many places from Delhi. I think I won't be the only one who would've asked you this though, & you would have already answered also. :)
Arnav shouldn't have done or believed in a lot of things w.r.t. Khushi. So, I'm really happy that he's trying to make things normal. Though I know, saying sorry or trying to make things or correcting the mistakes now will not make the past alright. But it would certainly promise for a better future, without much friction or unpleasantness in their lives.
Looking forward to reading more & being a part of this story!
- Neha
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