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😉 What the.. Khushi paid for her ticket plus penalty after "...gotten married the day before.." 😆 ... Arnavji...I expected..."..here...pati jo hu.."😆

Awesome ..."Ten minutes later, they were sliding open the door of a two berth coupe, hazel eyes clashing triumphantly with amused caramel ones."

@ Bhavi...did I guess correctly? 😉 🤗

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Scene in the train from the movie "From Russia With Love". 😛

Loved the chapter Jen. Take care and relieved to hear that both your babies are doing well. Love and hugs for all. 🤗 ❤️
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Subsequent thoughts...

Convergence and Divergence...
Anita-Aman povs in full disclosure, unrequited love, heartbreak, mind with one, heart with another... pain and loss were inevitable.
Aman, since he recognizes his bad judgement and is remorseful, I will remain indifferent about him and wish him well. Hope he continues to come to terms with his heart and moves ahead. Now he needs to "man up" and put a distance between the Gupta family and himself.

Interjecting Sujata here; Aman's frequent "caring" visits to see Navin further fueled Sujata's prejudice towards Arnav and her stubborn "incommunicado" with Khushi.

Anita deep down was always aware of Aman's "not fully over Khushi" feelings, so in a way the "hellish" night initiated the ending of her "crush" and the beginning of Aman's introspect.

Anita is a Gemini, she is intelligent and full of vitality. It takes a very special kind of man who can challenge a Gemini woman. I think she is going to have a chance meeting with an interesting travel companion on the flight home. 😉

Congratulations Isha and Vinay - wising them a very joyous journey ahead.
The vows were over and the air fraught with emotion at not only this convergence of two fates but also at the symbolic goodbyes to follow...nicely said Jen.

Arnav's timely arrival for goodbyes brought about light and more convergent moments between family and friends.😊

The best...after Anita's congratulations, Arnav's "Yes, make sure she doesn't leave anything out". Yes Khushi make sure you don't cover up anything. We are all eager to know the details.😛

❤️ Astha and Khushi forged a strong respectful bond when they first met, when there was no agenda, a familial friendship between two women.. and now they have a common agenda...Arnav... and both will, in their own way, do what it takes to bring him back from the remnants of the dark days.

Khushi and Anita have a steadfast relationship and the two will always be an unfailing source of reassurance to/for each other.
I think Jen, this inspiration comes from your bond with your sisters. 😊

Khushi's conversation with Sumita Maasi, who btw continues to impress me, awesome.
"Although visibly surprised, her aunt seemed impressed by the sincere emotion as well as confidence in Khushi's voice. The talk went way better than expected as a result and ended with her aunt affirming her trust in her."
This raises a question in my mind; being Isha's wedding and all; how come Sujata has not called her sister to see how she is doing? In my family there are nicely annoyingly endless calls between family members who can't attend major events.

Now...Khushi and Arnav...converged...diverged...and now converged forever. ❤️
The entire scene from "You are a drug, an addiction, Khushi" to " The small coupe was lit with a bluish night light with dots of golden orbs twinkling through the tinted window..", perfect, perfect movie script (and no, I am not watching either BW movies, this scene is enough for me😃).

That fateful park meeting and subsequent fight where each stood their ground (pretty much the same argument, different words) without listening to each other, today had a significant eloquent argument that ended in, "Why are we speaking each other's language, Khushi? What are heck are you doing to me?" Both arrived to this juncture by their own accord and it signifies positivity and stability in the relationship even though there is underlying conflict, but they will stand united and support each other. 👍🏼

Last, but not the least and this is my strong belief.
Khushi's very independent adult decision to follow her heart in no way diminishes the respect and importance of her parent's upbringing. They both matter to her even though Sujata does not speak to her. The mother daughter foundation and love is strong, just off-track at the moment.

Jen, As always...awesome chapter, fluid flow and strength in characters. Kudos. 👏

Catch up with other comments in a bit.
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Your update left me with this intense craving to be on a train right now :( I don't how many years it's been since I've been on one and that too in India ! What wouldn't I give to be on that train with Arnav and Khushi :) Are you capable of doing some magic Jen ?? 😃

You are going to have to do a lot of convincing for me to accept Aman for Anita. I am still not sure about this. But loved Khushi for finally following what her heart says. This journey promises to be very interesting and I am eagerly looking forward to it :)

Unresd..

Oh the lines have converged..and how.

So that's what exactly happened on her birthday party. Poor Aman! Wonder how he is going to get back to talking terms with Anita.

Loved Akash's partying words. Loved the moments between the sisters. Loved Khushi's convo with Astha. Loved the fact that she doesn't care what her mother had to say about her going to Sri Nagar. Loved how she managed with the TC. And I so loved it, that they're going to spend time alone in a train full of people.. Now Arnav can't complain about her coming with him.

Nikhal na jaye kahin Arshi Express. ...