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Hi sandhya. I am glad you wrote this piece on Akash. Often I have seen writers skim over characters who have as much potential as the lead only to give importance to the lead. You did complete justice. Akash has his own problems which like others started with losing his twin and followed by a disastrous marriage. But everyone is so absorbed in their own sorrows over losing Anjali that no one really paid much heed to his grief.

Beautiful chapter dedicated to Aakash...he has suffered all along...his twin sister went missing 20 years back...he faced a lot in his earlier marriage...fighting his addiction...poor guy...felt happy he found Lavanya who will be his anchor...in spite of the heated discussion with his mother he did not try to drink...that shows his resolution to move on with his life...Coming to the question... for me story started from the beginning...

It was interesting to see so many views to your questions Sandhya. I was very surprised honestly. I just have to write this that you have your own unique and brilliant style of narrating a story which has all the elements necessary. Most important thing is that it is not only about Arnav and Khushi scene but so many things which is very necessary to a plot . If a story involves only a and k, it will be very unrealistic and boring . Family ties are very important in your story as it was in DND( btw I am still waiting for it to be available to read again). I can not even think of skimming this story as it is so tightly woven. Only time I skim any story is when there was cliff hanger and I want to know what happened in this update before reading whole story as I am impatient to know the results before I read and many times I read comments first to kill my dying curiosity in those situations( it happened to me few times in DND). I love the unique combination of ASR and Arnav in your story which is also very realistic personality than the totally rude, ruthless and sometimes monster type ASR in many other FF. Somehow I can never like ASR who can go to the extent of rape and people still love those FF. Similarly your Khushi, and in fact all other characters are also very realistic and still preserve the essence of IPK.

Originally posted by: AquaSandhya

Ruchi, I will say what I said to someone else here...You are biased towards me and also, you are too sweet :)

Glad you think that the words I write have a reason behind them ...ex: Aarti wanting pandit to come the previous day.

Originally posted by: AquaSandhya

Thanks for your support, those wonderful pics and for your encouragement with such lovely comments. Frankly, I believe every reader skims because I skim (at leas a little when the book is unputdownable and terribly when it is boring and bad. But the fact that you are here with great interest tells me that you don't think its bad and boring. But I am waiting for you to elaborate 😆

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My elaboration ...😉

For me, it's about how I read and interpret a Chapter; meaning that not everything is crucial (to me), has to have an answer or signify a plot line. However, everything you write adds a worthy and aesthetic picture in the mind which enthralls a reader.
You hit the nail on the head re the amount of skimming and the circumstance.
I am going to elaborate on this Chapter in this story re my skimming. I do read each Chapter more than once, the first read is to capture the essence (I am impatient by nature) and subsequent reads are in piecemeal for specific scenarios. I also re-read parts of previous Chapters to refresh my memory.
The Chapter started with a breakfast strained, so the mood was set. Aarti who is very methodical and particular, was fidgety, rolling her place mat and talking softly on the phone, Arnav focused on his ipad and food, in walks an edgy sweaty Akash...a storm churning slowly.
Now as soon as I read Arnav reading e-mails, I skipped the sentence because what he is eating is not crucial to me..
Akash's alcohol problem and resolution to go to rehab is known to us. I am also aware of alcoholism, so I skimmed thru most of the details focusing on few words in each row until Arnav's focus shifted to Aarti and I felt the change in the air with her stronger clearer tone on the phone.
The rest of the Chapter I read more thoroughly since it dwelt on the unforeseen breakfast events along with Akash-Lavanya getting closer and more insight into her family.
Your DND was dynamic and the Sleuth in me was evident to you. I also remember not being too kind about that Arnav many a times.
This story is equally captivating and in no way boring to me. My comments and visuals reflect my interpretation and feelings.
I am very often blunt, not politically IF correct (and don't care), but aim to have a good rapport with author and IF buddies as long as it is mutual.
Love and hugs. ❤️
Kerrie

For you...hope you like yogurt. 😃

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Hii dii I had stopped reading the story in between as suspence stories is not my cup of tea normally but still your characterization of the messed up but strong Kushi and Arnav who is though wanting to take the easy way out of his distorted family and feelings for the girl who herself confessed is a broken person his perseverance of weathering the storm trying to make yhe the best of what life is throwing at him has made me reread once again the story and I am in for the journey.

Alright, so finally read it and my reaction at first was, it has began.

When do we get part two, Sandy?

Wo wo wo ... Interesting