Each one of your update is like a seduction of a woman slowly peeling away the layers of clothes in front of her lover - it gets better and better and even the pace is part of the seduction, it makes the reader appreciate the slow glimpses that are being revealed and not rush to the end. So yes, I am thoroughly enjoying the new relationship they are building while reminiscing about where their initial relationship started. Before you took us there, you made sure we are fully cognizant of their current situation, responsibilities and also the situations that have made them what they are today - completely different from the impulsive uni kids they were. I love the glimpses you provided of their impatience and restlessness after the phone conversation. Maybe he is too sure of what he wants and is pushing Kushi too fast, too soon. The fact that he realized that himself was a nice touch to me because one dos not get too many second chances in life, so ruining it because of impatience will be a terrible tragedy. I love the papa in him, seriously that is probably one of the sweetest trait that I like in this Arnav, especially being the dad of a special need child. As humans, we love showing our affections and emotions through touch -I just realized how hard it must be for the parents of autistic kids who have to make sure their child is ready for that touch before they can hug or caress them. This is pure torture as there is nothing I love better than kiss and hug my 2 little girls. I love how you explained Maya's postpartum because people always expect a new mother to be happy and excited after their bundle of joy is out of their womb and they don't realize that being a mother for the first time can be a daunting task. When you add depression and hormones on top of this, it can spiral out of control very easily. I applaud her for knowing that she was not going to be fit to raise the child and I applaud both of them for being able to put their differences aside to make sure that their child is the top priority. Even if she is not his primary caregiver, she is a part of his life and will remain so. It takes a better parent to step aside and let her child get the best help he can get to grow. She is one strong woman for making that choice, fully knowing that society will have a different opinion of her. You know the other thing I love about this update is you showing the 2 sides of their first meeting. That was sweet. I am actually quite surprised that Kushi was the one to take the first step because this is so different from the adult Kushi we see today. Just goes to show you how experiences in life change our personalities. Boy was that a fantastic first kiss or what! Yeah those eyes can slay a dragon on the spot so how is a poor girl going to resist? Besides the eyes, I could so dream about that voice over the phone too. Now you are making me go back to my pehla pehla pyaar and the long phone conversations . . .
I like La's advice go Kushj, just go with it. Sometimes we overthink things too much. But I can appreciate her concerns about what is expected of a widow. I think frankly, she should have a chat with her mil and she will probably be shocked at the advice she will get.
Can't wait to see who is at the door . . .
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