The Eyes You Saw - Chapter 39 and 40 on Page 90 - Page 15

The perfume part again shows what a deep bond Lopa Nandini have. She knows her so many secrets. But Nandini shouldn't keep it so openly. It'll be bad if Nalini sees it.

Marking his mate - wow. Both the interpretations are fantastic. She is his from a long time. Her scent was her identity to him for now.

No I understood it perfectly. She got so many shocks today. She was tired. The wounds were affecting her. So she couldn't think of anything else. The way you already wrote is perfect. I don't think you need to change it.

Hmm so Lopa is like Chanakya to Nandini. Makes sense

Of course Nandini too should have some one

The chapter starts beautifully showing Nandini's discomfort with Malayketu... your writing is beautiful as it brings out the small nuances of a woman's nature... her shifting from bed to sofa...

the conflict in Chandra's mind is beautifully depicted. Malayketu's villainy is shown from the very first sentence and god this guy is creepy! The way you show conversations, whether it was Avantika in last chapter or malayketu in this chapter , you truly bring out the emotions excellently in reader's mind.

Digressing... but can't help it... Alcohol can make a vile person worse in his intentions... like many rapes of the world occur under the influence of alcohol... yet between loving couples, alcohol is such a beautiful stimulant... the right type of aphro...main ke pyaale!... No wonder, our ancestors understood this aspect and made it one of the ratnas that came out of samudra manthan...

I really love the characterization of Lopa... she's trying her very best to divert him, to keep her protected from his anger and possible sexual assault under the influence of alcohol...The part where she feels she's limited in her interference capability because the two are after all engaged... yet her readiness to sacrifice her own body to protect Nandini...simply beautiful!

One question that got raised to my mind... does marriage mean that the husband starts owning the wife's body... should a strong character woman like Nandini agree to such situation or should she be strong like how Laxmibai was, Meri Jhaansi nahi doongi! If you hold so much pride for your motherland, why should a woman not hold pride for her own body...forcing the wife towards physical union rather than coaxing her, winning her over... doesn't that equate to rape?... Why should marital rapes be accepted by women? Why are all of us not trained, not groomed as Komal hai kamjor nahi tu, Shakti ka naam hi naari hai...? To remain strong and have full respect for her body as well as make others respect her body.

From the time that Shakti pooja was subjugated and the male influence increased in religions, woman has been treated as sub-ordinate to the man... whereas in original Ardhanareshwar concept both are equal...it's high time that this equality is propagated across society now...

I liked Chandra wanting to support her... let him bring her this new outlook and make her understand that her body is as important as her soul and it will always be by her wish that any man unifies with her.

I liked how Nandini requested both to not leave her alone with Malay. For Lopa it's understandable as she is Nandini's true companion and confidante. But to say the same to Vaid Ji is huge and deep. It means he has already earned her respect trust and confidence. His telling her about Nand in a way brought them close. For now both Lopa and Vaid goals are the same - to guard her honor from Malay. I want to know why she shifted from bed to sofa. One reason could be it's against royal manner to welcome someone from bed. Another reason could be not to give Malay any wrong ideas. Yet another could be she needs Vaid ji to apply medicine on her wounds and it won't seem good for royal manners to do so in bed. I also feel she needs Vaid ji to apply the medicines more as a safe guard from Malay and prevent him from attacking her than really heal her wounds. Lopa had to go and stop him fighting with the guard like a cheap person and welcome him. I feel bad for both Nandini and Lopa. Such a man too has to be invited courteously.

Vaid has to be alert now. He was safe till now. No one had doubted him. But Malay was different. They both knew the same art of disguise so he was worried if he will recognize him. I felt he is a lion now alert as his prey is coming. I'm amazed that he brought so many weapons hidden in his dress. I digress a bit. I feel Malay is such a student who will fail in most of his subjects. Did the Acharya keep failures in his class too?

I assume Nandini told that in an audible princess voice to let Malay hear that she's busy and she is a strong lady who doesn't take any nonsense from anyone? I know it's not her real attitude but it's just for show

I'm not at all surprised that Malay is drunk. He's rude arrogant brash and uncouth. Right from his entry he shows his attitude. He expects Nandini to stand up and welcome him. (In my head I tell him he should thank his stars that Nandini is even letting some one like him enter her tent) Nandini has put on an air and attitude of princess now. She's on her mark right from the start. She's subtly hinting Malay to go. She's not interested to talk to him at all. She had a long day and needs rest now. As it is she's planned to die so it's just useless now.

Malay is so thick skinned and dull. He doesn't get the hint. Or may be he gets and just ignores it. He wants to dominate her. He insults and mocks her and hints he is her master now. Using Commander hints it. He also hates that she commands the army instead of him. A typical male chauvinist. I have to applaud Nandini here. I would have just slapped such a person royal protocol be damned. Her battle isn't over also means she won't let Malay win over her. She really has a lot to do so she has very less time to rest. Malay is just wasting her time. Lopa intervened now but it's useless. Malay doesn't care at all. He just wants to do as he wishes. He shows his real face now. Plays the most common card. Acts like she's his personal property. She still keeps her cool and tries to control his advances. He taunts her with Avantika. How I wish Vaid could whisper in her ears that she isn't Avantika too. Lopa again tries to distract him as she well knew what Malay was talking of. Risky topic. Malay just shows his crass nature now. Filthy language. Nandini gave a fitting reply. What an irony. She had to defend some one like Avantika. Who herself was a cheap woman and who had threatened Nandini that she'll sell her in the slave market.

What an irony. Malay is jealous of Chandra's touch on her now when Chandra's touch is actually giving her support and strength. I'm sure Chandra must have smirked hearing it. If possible can we please have a full chapter on all Chandra's reactions all the time he was here. I specially want to know his reactions in this Malay part. Now she snaps. She had somehow tolerated it when he insulted her parents. But now it came to her husband. Who was far better than her parents. She can't bear it any more. She has to show his his true place. She has to hit him where it hurts the most. if required even below the belt. Now she's doing her wifely duty.

Chandra touches her with swords all over in the war too. So Malay should come fight for her defend her. Of course she knew Malay doesn't have the guts. Nor can he do anything for her. He just wants to own her. Malay ego was hurt so badly when Chandra kidnapped Nandini. But he just stood there like a statue. He didn't have the guts to fight Chandra. Real men always fight for their ladies. But lechers like him can just show power by forcing on ladies. He feels Nandini is mocking him? He has that sense? I just love Nandini here. She's replying him in his language. She knows so well that he can't fight Chandra. But Malay just wants to change the topic back to him claiming her body. What a dirty man.

Her words touched a raw nerve and woke him up a bit. He never thought she would have noticed the palcement of his soldiers. She is a true warrior so a keep observer. She has sharp eyes so never misses anything. He's keeping himself and his soldiers safe. In Bengali we have a proverb that means fishing with a net without touching water. He's also a great opportunist. Keeps his feet on both boats. He's their real enemy. Whoever wins he'll use for his own gain. Another instance where Nandini analyzes someone so accurately.

I understand Lopa's concern so well. she very well knew how Malay is. She can't intervene between an engaged royal couple too much. Nandini's marriage stopped with Chandra and Malay right? Now it's fixed with Malay. I'm sure Nandini will be 3rd time lucky and will be married to Chandra. Malay can beat drums there. If Avantika is so interested to get Malay as a damad why doesn't she fix Nalini marriage to him? A perfect match. Heaven made pair actually. Nalini can continue her shenanigans there too. I respect Lopa's courage. She's there to support her friend and encourage her. Her logic is right too. As a princess she is also an army commander. She's supposed to lead the country. If she herself needs help and can't protect himself people will question her power and strength. They'll just defy and disrespect her then. As it is I'm sure some of them don't like to be under a princess. It hurts their ego. They had already expressed their displeasure to Avantika about it.

Now Malay is expressing vanity about his body and insulting Chandra for his cute and bruises? Doesn't he know war wounds are ornaments for warriors? They're proud of them? He's not even a warrior. He hides behind his army. Coward. Nandini won't take any insult for Chandra. I understood it. She'll reply in equal fierceness. His honor is her honor now. She distinguishes Chandra and Malay so well here. One takes all attacks on self to protect his people. One hides behind his army and forwards them to bear the brunt of the attacks. One is so generous to his people. One is a tyrant. She legit pokes his ego here. Yes arena can be a good place for Malay to try fight Chandra. a safe protected arena. With helpers to tend to his wounds and a referee to control the match. But I'm sure even here Chandra will win by a wide margin.

Now when he can't answer her questions blames it on her education. With throwing the cup he crossed all limits of decency. Not that he displayed much of it in the 1st place. He spoke to her like an animal. Showing his beastly side. Chandra may have spent a lot of time in the jungle but Malay is the perfect resident of it. Malay has come down to his true level. shown his ugly face. He's treating her like a slave. He has such a one track mind. Pervert.

Husband wife both held each other tight. Took strength from each other. Perfect couple bond, I know how hard it's for Chandra to control himself. Only Chanakya's training is helping him hang on by a hair. This was a mini war. He bled and got another war wound. But this wound was special as Nandini gave him to support herself. They're bound by blood now. In a totally different context it reminds me when Harry's blood brought back Voldemort to life in The Goblet Of Fire. Blood brought back his senses too. It calmed him to a great extent.

I love the way she politely but firmly told him that even after marriage she'll be the mistress of her will. She wont bow down to him ever. She's fiercely independent and stay that way.He may control her body but he'll never control her soul. Malay saw he's losing to her that too before a maid and an old man. His ego couldn't take it. All his attacks are futile. I don't think even if he was sober he would act any different. Now his weakness is anger which ruins power to reason. A man acting under anger is a fool too. He's like Duryodhan. Don't know if he has any Shakuni though. Him trying to kiss her was like Dushyasan. He knew Chandra was her weak point. So he struck there. He tried to make her jealous and insecure. Is Nandini not fair skinned? if so why did he mention fair skinned foreigner? He could have just told foreigner. When you can't win in a fair way use wrong ways. When you're bad show the other worse. That's what he's trying to do now. He's trying to mislead her. But he didn't know she's a princess who'll break but never bend.Even if she's hurt she'll not show him.