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Originally posted by: walkintomylifex

Could the beast that's chasing him be the unresolved issue that lies between him & Geet like a dark cloud over their heads... a lot of symbolism and foreboding there, let's hope Maan becomes Sai Baba Maan the Philosopher and can somehow dissect his dream, that is if he really wants to...

I can't believe you've never posted anything before Zarin, your writing is really gripping! You have a way with words that just pull you into the story.

If only it were so simple to knock some sense into men 😆

"If he really wants to"...that's an excellent point, Foz.

Coming from one of the best writers on this forum, as well a personal favourite, that means a hell of a lot! Credit also goes to you for pushing me to stop being lazy and actually follow through with my promise of starting this story 😛

Originally posted by: mayyo13

Wow! What a dream! Nightmare is the right word perhaps! His restlessness was described so well I could actually feel it myself! Now his subconcious is telling him to do something, about his life..? Let's see what's next...

His subconscious is certainly trying to intervene in some way but the question remains of what he makes of it and whether he actually does something or not.

Originally posted by: sanjh89

Maiden name wala point abi dekha...Ummm... U r corrct...maidn name s our rght...bt fr me it appears changng into ur huby's surname s a submisn to nt nly hm bt also hs family... I m an Indian n so i strngly beleive in family systm...n besides i hv always believed...aftr mariage huby's family bcms our family... V go to hubys house... N so aftr bcmng membr of hs family...it doesn't appear wrng to adopt thr surname...u mst hv heard KANYADAN or GVNG AWAY D BRIDE...thru dse two customs in dr own relign a father gve hs daughter to hr huby ... In ds way,our fathers nly change our maiden name.. thrby changng our identity... Its fortunate or unfortunate...dnt want to go dr...cz dn our feminine instincts wuld strt blaming our forefathers... Nw GEET... f9 she strt al hr busines...hr profesn in HANDA name...she doesnt wnt to chnge it ..ok its hr rght...bt doesnt its MAAN's rght too tht KHURANA also shuld b added in hs wife's name...Mariage s an institution whch binds two people as one... Evn LAW considrs dm as one n nt two difrnt people...in mariage dr s no place fr individual identity n cz of my abv view i found GEET wrng here...It gve so gudy feelng debatng here...Dse chote pakets gve mre to think n interpret.Love SANJH

You're right, it is not at all wrong to adopt your husband's surname after marriage. I've heard that it is a proud and happy reminder for many women of the new, married phase of their life. 'Mr and Mrs. So and So' certainly fosters a lovely sense of family and I am 100% behind it, provided that the surname was taken out of choice and not because of duty, expectations or force.

As for Maan, I understand your point - I have male friends who cherish the idea of a wife with their surname; being able to say "This is Mrs. XYZ, my wife" and all is a thrilling idea. But remember, Geet has kept her maiden name professionally only - personally and in society, she is Mrs. Geet Khurana. That is why she was surprised when someone referred to her as Geet Handa at the party.

You are welcome to debate and discuss here at all times - I'm sure I'm not the only one here who loves a good debate. Keeps the mind agile and the tongue sharp, lol. Besides, I have a feeling that there will be quite a bit of differing opinions regarding the story coming up 😉

Originally posted by: kaamchorni

If only it were so simple to knock some sense into men 😆

"If he really wants to"...that's an excellent point, Foz.

Coming from one of the best writers on this forum, as well a personal favourite, that means a hell of a lot! Credit also goes to you for pushing me to stop being lazy and actually follow through with my promise of starting this story 😛

His own demons chasing him in his dreams. The dream does reflect his own restlessness & unresolved issues. It was beautifully written! I felt I was there with him. You are one talented writer. 👍🏼

Oh dang...what a nightmare...

Originally posted by: kaamchorni

I am so happy that you picked up on the word 'bruised' as it was the only intentional thing in this chapter. I read that you really like the tree and root part. I'll be honest - I do too! 😊 Hey, what came first - the tree or the root? 😉 Question's been making me think since it popped into my head.{I think "Seed" came first and I don't know from where did seed come???😆..May be i would be able to answer after revising "organic evolution"..🤢}

As for your second sentence...Wow. Thank you. We'll have to agree to disagree, of course, because I've come across some serious talent on this forum but thank you all the same, pal. (Sorry, my puns still leave a little to be desired 😆)

Originally posted by: palindrome

I am so happy that you picked up on the word 'bruised' as it was the only intentional thing in this chapter. I read that you really like the tree and root part. I'll be honest - I do too! 😊 Hey, what came first - the tree or the root? 😉 Question's been making me think since it popped into my head.{I think "Seed" came first and I don't know from where did seed come???😆..May be i would be able to answer after revising "organic evolution"..🤢}

As for your second sentence...Wow. Thank you. We'll have to agree to disagree, of course, because I've come across some serious talent on this forum but thank you all the same, pal. (Sorry, my puns still leave a little to be desired 😆

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I would like to say a little more about this chapter..While reading a story,some parts make you intrigued to know more about the characters and story line but chapter 11 was one of the parts which makes you forget the story and enjoy the beauty of words,thoughts and imagination of "writer"..When i read it for first time,i forced myself to do "interpretation" of this dream in context of maaneet's life but in second and third read i just dropped this idea and let myself enjoy the content...!!!😊Thank you for giving such beautiful chapter

Ah...so now we're in search of a seed...Got it 😉

Wow. I am...well, wowed into silence. All day I wondered what to say to this and nothing seemed to suffice. I've always believed that being a storyteller is much harder than being a writer and my (general lack of) storytelling skills always worried me. (This is not me fishing for compliments, by the way, but the honest truth.) And when I began writing this story, one of the things I really wanted was to, even just once, make people lose themselves in the words. The response to this chapter makes me hopeful. So thank you 😊

Originally posted by: Cloud9.

His foot caught on a root that lay on the floor and he traced its winding path with his eyes. It looked angry, as if it had lashed out in a sudden burst of violence, only to find that it had lost the ability to pick itself up again. Hesitant of what to do, he approached the trunk of a proud tree - the origin of the lame root. Gingerly, he raised his long fingers and touched the coarse, bruised bark. He stroked its length, finding himself fascinated by its grooves and imperfections.

Wondering what the hell am I doing bold-ing random sentences? Oh well, this is crazy- absolutely so but the only thing I could relate to when I read about the tree was Geet.
The transformation of the imperfect and struggling Geet Handa, who attracted Maan Khurana to the now self made woman Geet Khurana, who by the way lost herself to time.
Okay ignore me. This was the ridiculous comparison but well I have more. Why did I thought that the beast was his own insecurities?
Okay now i seriously am going into hiding before anyone could look at my incredulous depiction🤣

If crazy means brilliant then yes, Shikha, your interpretation is positively whackadoodle. You know, after a few reads, I started to feel a bit of resentment towards Maan because of his reaction to the tree's imperfections. I feel like he wouldn't be half as appreciative in real life.
Now is that crazy?