Tewari & Sons, 23, Chandni Chowk - THREAD V (Chp 23 19th July 2020) - Page 17

I am wondering if Poonam suggested match for Aman only to steer Arnav's way clear. May be like Arnav she also thought that Aman is interested in Khushi or may be she has somehow doubted Aman liking Akash. Yeah too many theories in my head.

Poonam is surely righting the wrongs she has done against Khushi in the past. It can be the age catching up, making her go soft or she has learned the hard way the truth where Khushi is concerned. Sometimes life gives you a perspective. Poonam asking Arnav to drop Khushi home was surprising though. Did she want to give chance to Arnav and Khushi to speak with each other, sort out the feelings?

Finally ArHi are moving from non-date to date. Yohoo!

It's surprising that shyam never gathered enough courage to face her parents' all these years even after settling down. Also the fact that he was involved with AnandRams, knew how they wanted to oust Khushi and still did nothing to safeguard his little sister.

Renu's secret regarding AR still needs to come.out. hoping akash tells Khushi about it so that she can uncover this truth also in time

It looks like Poonam is the talk of the town. I mean main topic in T&S discussions. I will start with her.

Her one misjudged accusation and one action has changed the course of Khushi's life. Khushi survived everything and yet became a pillar of support for the family.

May be it is nothing for Poonam. Say sorry and move on.

Let us see what she does to the budding relationship between Arnav and Khushi, now that the man has woken up from slumber and asked for a real date, who claimed Arnav and Khushi cannot happen just a day ago.😊

Let me reiterate the fact that the story looks so seamless and garnering the same interest and intrigue as before.

Well done Radhika!👏

Many readers have rightly speculated that Aman could be gay. Good work girls. 👍🏼

Does that mean Poonam has figured that out and creating situations to bring the truth out? Or does she really think Aman stole Preethi from her and this is all a revenge tactic? What is her motive behind her actions?

I will be back with another comment on the rest of the story.

Cheers......

Hello All,

I am back, as promised.

Firstly, life update. Building is still sealed, as they are doing contact tracing of the neighbour whose family is COVID positive. Initially it was scary, now we have sort of made peace with it. A cop is stationed outside the building and nobody can leave the building. The one big downside is that trash is taken only once a week and that is tough in a house with a crafty son (we generate a few kilos of paper and glue bottles each day as trash!)

Otherwise we are managing okay. The husband is a compulsive hoarder (sorry Mumbai, if you are not finding mangoes and haldiram bhujiya packets, it is our fault) and we have enough groceries. In these tough times, that is enormous privilege.

The son is doing fine. As you can imagine running a fever in these times can send one into utmost panic. His energy and appetite is back, which is of course annoying for me, but I should be grateful I suppose

Now on to the chapter and some thoughts around the story. Since I am back after a long hiatus, I made some recalibration to the story. Let me explain. I am not making any changes to the overall direction of the story. I am also not making any changes to the arc that I had planned for most of the principle characters - Khushi, Arnav, Anjali, Aman, Shyam, Aakash & Payal. I have however had some rethink on the older generation - this includes both the Guptas and Raizada parental unit. My biggest shift has been with Poonam Raizada, because I feel that I had originally envisaged her character a little simplistically. So, hopefully I will be able to peel away layers of her character in the coming chapters. Is she evil, is she good, is she both - time will tell 😳

Another change I made was to hasten the Poonam and Khushi meeting. As per my original plan, this was to happen three chapters later, after one significant event. I decided against it for three reasons:

1. Wanted the A/K story to see movement, and be more organic as their feelings progressed

2. Space and time have played a critical role in my story - the city of Delhi and the seasons and the changes. While I know that I stopped my story somewhere at the start of summer, I felt less confident to pick up the strand like it was yesterday. So I am going to take a leap of a month and locate the story in May in the next update. Come now, Radhika, what about the date, you ask? Don't worry, you will see plenty of A/K progress in the next two chapters. And the rest of the arcs will also see progression.

3. Given that A/K have such an acute class divide between them, not to mention the complex history between them - I need to spend a little more time on their feelings to make it seem organic for me. Of course at the end of it, this is a story and realism won't happen, realistic I still aspire for

On Aman, I wanted to make a point that I am neither attempting to shock readers or trivialize the real issue of homosexuality and how young people sometimes struggle with it. All I can say is, love is love. That is all. (Side Note: I think the next chapter will be titled Love is Love, as I will explore it in all its warts and all definition for the principle characters)

You probably find the chapters shorter, as opposed to my earlier rambling ones. I am also using far more dialogue now. I have always believed that good stories must show and not tell, but with so many characters and so much of complicated connections between them, I felt that I had to begin spelling things out more. On the chapter length, I think that will change in the next one for sure. Consider this a fair warning.

It also feels a bit strange to write a story in these lockdown times, amidst social distancing how to imagine intimacy between characters. (the only scenes I am comfortable writing are between Poonam and Khushi - because they will for sure maintain social distancing 😛). I had a Big Chill Vodka Pasta and Banoffee Pie craving, so I wrote that into the scene! Imagine, the bustling 23 Chandni Chowk, is probably all but deserted - it is hard to imagine a story in this new normal of ours, and I have to constantly remind myself that I am writing a story set a few years behind, though it feels like another lifetime.

Phew! Sorry for this thesis.

It’s all coming together now..

What a story you have weaved Radhika it’s so seamless flowing and your narrative is so compelling.

So I was right about Aman and I think it’s Akash

Excited about the date now

Awesome finally the idiots are doing it right. I meant arhi

Hope things will get better on your home front.

We are loving the story and loved the POV on the chapter.

So, there are layers to peel from Poonam's character? No wonder she evoked so many emotions in the readers' minds.

Eid Mubarak to everyone who is celebrating!

Cheers.....

Forgot how delightful and important your notes are.😊 Super happy to read that you are stocked with enough tasty food and your son is creating new crafts by the dozen. 😊

I am so glad to read that you plan to give more space to A /K story /progress in relationships and we are not wrapping up soon.

Regarding Aman and his homosexuality it was not shocking. There were enough clues and we got side tracked by Arnav's obsession that every man is interested in his Khushi 😃Many in society still do not accept homosexuality and it takes a toll on the individual. I am sure Aman will find his happiness.

Ps. Did not know about GK residents and the differences with the Lutyens crowd 😁

I just got lucky, stumbling upon this thread. Had to browse through older chapters to catch up. The shekhawat web is too complicated. Hope Khushi comes out of it unscathed. What's with poonam? Can't say if she has an ulterior motive or really being genuine. Aman is gay? Interesting. Was that the reason for his attempted suicide years ago? Arnav has finally asked Khushi out on a date. Hope he does verything right at least this time. Welcome back!!

What ever you write we are here to read Radhika, please don't abandon us that's the only request. Wish to read this story to end....it's nice to hear you POV and happy to hear that u and Ur loved ones are safe 🌹

Let the little boy cut out the paper and finish glue...he's atleast sitting inside and we need to salute these little ones first 😍

Take care and stay safe ❤️

1. Originally posted by: YellowBoots

   Hello All,

   
   

   I am back, as promised.

   
   

   Firstly, life update. Building is still sealed, as they are doing contact tracing of the neighbour whose family is COVID positive. Initially it was scary, now we have sort of made peace with it. A cop is stationed outside the building and nobody can leave the building. The one big downside is that trash is taken only once a week and that is tough in a house with a crafty son (we generate a few kilos of paper and glue bottles each day as trash!)

   Otherwise we are managing okay. The husband is a compulsive hoarder (sorry Mumbai, if you are not finding mangoes and haldiram bhujiya packets, it is our fault) and we have enough groceries. In these tough times, that is enormous privilege.

   
   

   The son is doing fine. As you can imagine running a fever in these times can send one into utmost panic. His energy and appetite is back, which is of course annoying for me, but I should be grateful I suppose

   
   

   Now on to the chapter and some thoughts around the story. Since I am back after a long hiatus, I made some recalibration to the story. Let me explain. I am not making any changes to the overall direction of the story. I am also not making any changes to the arc that I had planned for most of the principle characters - Khushi, Arnav, Anjali, Aman, Shyam, Aakash & Payal. I have however had some rethink on the older generation - this includes both the Guptas and Raizada parental unit. My biggest shift has been with Poonam Raizada, because I feel that I had originally envisaged her character a little simplistically. So, hopefully I will be able to peel away layers of her character in the coming chapters. Is she evil, is she good, is she both - time will tell 😳

   
   

   Another change I made was to hasten the Poonam and Khushi meeting. As per my original plan, this was to happen three chapters later, after one significant event. I decided against it for three reasons:

   1. Wanted the A/K story to see movement, and be more organic as their feelings progressed

   2. Space and time have played a critical role in my story - the city of Delhi and the seasons and the changes. While I know that I stopped my story somewhere at the start of summer, I felt less confident to pick up the strand like it was yesterday. So I am going to take a leap of a month and locate the story in May in the next update. Come now, Radhika, what about the date, you ask? Don't worry, you will see plenty of A/K progress in the next two chapters. And the rest of the arcs will also see progression.

   3. Given that A/K have such an acute class divide between them, not to mention the complex history between them - I need to spend a little more time on their feelings to make it seem organic for me. Of course at the end of it, this is a story and realism won't happen, realistic I still aspire for

   
   

   On Aman, I wanted to make a point that I am neither attempting to shock readers or trivialize the real issue of homosexuality and how young people sometimes struggle with it. All I can say is, love is love. That is all. (Side Note: I think the next chapter will be titled Love is Love, as I will explore it in all its warts and all definition for the principle characters)

   
   

   You probably find the chapters shorter, as opposed to my earlier rambling ones. I am also using far more dialogue now. I have always believed that good stories must show and not tell, but with so many characters and so much of complicated connections between them, I felt that I had to begin spelling things out more. On the chapter length, I think that will change in the next one for sure. Consider this a fair warning.

   
   

   It also feels a bit strange to write a story in these lockdown times, amidst social distancing how to imagine intimacy between characters. (the only scenes I am comfortable writing are between Poonam and Khushi - because they will for sure maintain social distancing 😛). I had a Big Chill Vodka Pasta and Banoffee Pie craving, so I wrote that into the scene! Imagine, the bustling 23 Chandni Chowk, is probably all but deserted - it is hard to imagine a story in this new normal of ours, and I have to constantly remind myself that I am writing a story set a few years behind, though it feels like another lifetime.

   
   

   Phew! Sorry for this thesis.

Glad to hear that your child is back to normal. Take care of yourself and the family. Stay safe.

Coming to the update, Shyam's story made me remember one of my cousin who ran away at the age of 18 and came back after 10 years.. but he had many health problems when he returned and succumbed to death in an year after his return..

So, Shyam is working for Mihir Gupta and he knows most of his secrets.. hope Shyam is innocent and he will not become another headache for kushi..

I'm unable to decode this Poonam Raizada. Is she really feeling sorry about what she did with kushi? Or is it another game? She even asked Arnav to drop kushi home. Did she realise that Arnav has feelings for kushi and she is thinking of his happiness. But anything with Poonam was never this easy.. I guess, I should wait.

Kushi finally got the apology. I felt it was too simple.. even I always imagined it in a very dramatic way 😳 she was angry with the younger Raizada as he didn't turn up but one sorry from him, she was back to normal and even agreed for a date with him 😆

The biggest surprise or not a surprise was Aman.. many of them guessed it.. who is it now? Arnav or Akash?? I guess, the reason for Arnav to loosen up and enjoy and overslept with hangover must be the revealation that Aman does not have feelings for kushi..

Looking forward to their date eagerly, radhika.. and I'm eager to read about the lunch at Anjali di's place..