~Arhi FF~#5~The Hands of Time ~ New Banner ~Sep 5 2020 - Page 17

Originally posted by: bkamber

Later alligator!! 😃

Reading ...thinking..

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Originally posted by: Kamala05

Rarely I read Arshi less chapter with interest but this chapter is captivating. Waiting for next part eagerly . Today is 31st March and time is 4.58 IST , so if you update the next part as promised only few hours to go 😉 Eagerly waiting😳

Originally posted by: cocoamob

I have been intrigued and curious to read more from the day you wrote the prologue. The mystery combined with romance is something I love to read.

That said, to answer your first question, couple of interesting and important happenings in this chapter.

First: Akash lashed out at his mother in anger and frustration - but I think his mother had to hear this and she definitely had it coming! She has been so caught up in losing Anju and has ignored her two boys. And part of the reason that Akash is an alchoholic and Arnav a recluse is because of that. Bitterness is an ugly monster and she has plenty of it.

Second: is that Akash poured out all his inner fears, insecurities and his past to Lavanya and took an important step towards going back to rehab. That itself is huge for an alchoholic!

I would never skim thru your stories - in fact, I like them because they are "wholesome" for lack of a better word :-) Your description of Ooty, and each one of the characters is just so interesting and makes you visualize it all!

Originally posted by: DMGFan-2b-not2b

Just realised I didn't answer your questions in the note that followed the update.

I love reading so feel that everything that a writer does typically has a purpose and he/she needs to build a context, give the reader a construct so it matters not where the story begins to pick up. It matters how it develops and picks up and in the context of a multi part FF, how quickly it gets updated so that you don't lose connect. To me that is v imp simply because I read a lot and I read a book at a time do that I get the flow and the sentiment of the book.

I have not found anything where I skipped. I know a lot of people commented on labour unions bit earlier but I feel it must b an integral part of the story which is yet to unfold. We need to trust you as the writer and wait. ...

Originally posted by: VishMaram

The dam burst and the emotions gushed and the gatekeeper (in this household it is Arnav) stood watching the mass destruction helplessly. I don't envy Arnav his job. He tries, and tries and tries again and all he gets in return are rejections and bigger messes to clear up. I can't help but wonder if the man is going to clear out of Ashirwad soon.

Alcoholism is a disease and detoxing is no mean feat, since it means not a drop of liquor to a body that is used to functioning with it. The other problem with detox is that, he/she sets out with the goal to not touch liquor and the forbidden tempts you like none else. I forgive Akash his irritability and moodiness but he did go too far with Aarti.

What I mean is, Aarti needed to hear those words but not the way Akash spoke them. It was harsh and heartbreaking. Those two have one troubled relationship I knew this was coming up when I read the last chapter.

Akash and Lavanya love story is endearing. A strong girl with solid middle class values, she would know if he were to slip up since I don't see her being self-absorbed enough to let things around her to go unnoticed. But I also see trouble coming in the form of Aarti. How is she going to react to Lavanya and her family? Oh Boy, the woman is totally going to freak that the Shreya's of her world will not be her daughters-in-law. But then again, she knows that being rich alone does not guarantee happiness. She had seen Akash struggle with Payal right?

Can't wait for part-2. Don't keep us waiting for too long :)

To answer your question, no, i don't skim your story and no, I don't get bored while reading (to think now, its begun) :)

At what point did I feel like the story had begun? Umm, right from the prologue when Anjali disappeared. Was heartbroken reading that and was hooked to this story then on.
What parts do I skim through? Frankly, the romance ones like Arnav and Khushi had recently(though most will disagree with me). But I really liked this conversation between akash and lavanya-glad to see them finally getting their chance at happiness and glad to see their mature handling of the circumstances:)
I also liked the mystery parts like Shyam discussing the naxal situation and Khushi pursuing the kid

Originally posted by: guy3

At what point did I feel like the story had begun? Umm, right from the prologue when Anjali disappeared. Was heartbroken reading that and was hooked to this story then on.
What parts do I skim through? Frankly, the romance ones like Arnav and Khushi had recently(though most will disagree with me). But I really liked this conversation between akash and lavanya-glad to see them finally getting their chance at happiness and glad to see their mature handling of the circumstances:)
I also liked the mystery parts like Shyam discussing the naxal situation and Khushi pursuing the kid

Very emotional update. Akash behaved like
an alcoholic who struggles to come out of it
and the interlude between him and Lavanya
much needed one . Very well written
My sympathies are with Aarti a vulnerable
mother and Arnav could not do anything
in between.The characters are so
natural those are in and around us.
I know next part is about our favourite
A &K
👏
Yes I feel the story is progressing when
Shyam introduced and Arnav &Khushi are
together.
I read every chapter without skipping
any thing ,sometimes twice .

Very happy and excited to have you back:)! Very emotional update but it had to happen cuz no one shared their grief with each other. I'm glad Akash didn't drown himself in alcohol, rather went to Lavanaya for his comfort. I'm very happy that he opened up to Lavanaya and didn't hide anything and that's the first step to recovery. But I missed Arshi moments:(! Eagerly waiting and looking forward to the part II:))!!!

Good morning Sandhya. 😊

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