NOVEL~*Hiding behind a Stranger*~Thread 9 - Chapter 14 - UPD 29th Aug - Page 62

Originally posted by: melovesja

👏your takes were always khas

Originally posted by: cute.manasi

<font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif">wow divya di...👏</font>

<font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif">what a review , loved it like always...😳</font>

<font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif">so beautifully you have jotted down all the emotions involved here...😃</font>

Originally posted by: karkuzhali

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<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">...Therefore before returning to his desolate existence, he wanted to look her in the eye, and thank her once, for bringing a few rays of sunshine into his dim world..For giving him this opportunity to taste a selflessly satisfying meal and for giving him a glimpse of how a real home felt..</font>

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<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">A song from an old Tamil movie...</font>

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<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">"Netru varai nee yarO naan yarO</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3" color="#cc0066">Till yesterday, who were you ? Who was I?</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">InRu mudal nee verO naan verO?</font>

<font color="#cc0066" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">From today on, you are not a stranger, I'm not a stranger</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">Kaanum varai nee engE naan engE</font>

<font color="#cc0066" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">Till we met, where were you? where was I?</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">Kandavudan nee ingE naan angE..</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3" color="#cc0066">After we met, you are here( in my heart) I am there( in your heart)</font>

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<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">Paavai un mugaththai kanden</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3" color="#cc0066">Dear girl, I saw your face</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">Thamarai malarai kanden</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3" color="#cc0066">Where I saw the lotus flower</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">Kovai pol idhazhai kanden</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3" color="#cc0066">I saw your cherrylike lips</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">Kunguma chimizhai kanden</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3" color="#cc0066">Where I saw the deep red kumkum</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">VandadE kanavO enRu</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3" color="#cc0066">Was it a dream I had ?</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">VaadinEn thaniyE ninRu</font>

<font color="#cc0066" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">I stood alone pining</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">VaNdu pOl vandaai inRu</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3" color="#cc0066">You came as a bee today</font>

<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">MayanginEn unnai kandu</font>

<font color="#cc0066" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">I lost my senses on seeing you...</font>

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<font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3">( Lyrics: Kannadasan . Translated by me..Pardon me for errors in translation.)</font>

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Originally posted by: divyavm

Writer-e-khaas,

Wow ... what a chapter ... made my Monday in many ways. While I was awaiting the details of the special lunch, what I found more poignant was the tension around the beautiful moments ... the serenity amidst a storm ... and you know which serenity I loved the most in this chapter ;)

What struck me in this chapter was a sort of role reversal- I hope I perceived that right. Typically, it was Harka who was like the cooling moon and Akbar the tempest. Here, in this chapter it seemed the tide was further shifting and roles were beginning to reverse.

In the rising tension whirling around Harka, it was Akbar that was the calm eye of the storm. By contrast, the usually raging Akbar was left wondering about the serenity in his reflection.

and hence, that is my take for this chapter ...

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Harka's serenity amidst the storm (my take of her words):

(1) Amidst the pressure of Gauri's glares to leave all that was associated with you, how did the worry lines of my face lighten when I heard of your arrival?

(2) Amidst the chatter of worries of what our future held and whether my messages had reached our allies, how was I entertained by the enthusiastic chatter about you among the women folk?

(3) Amidst the misting of the eyes with the worse-than-death plight of Mohan Banna, how was I able to discern every softening of your attire and expression?

(4) Admist my Guardian's worries for where I was and how to find me to wed me to Kunwar Mahendar, how was it your "adab" that brought a new color to my cheeks as the "woman" in me recognized it to be special?

(5) Amidst my ability to brave every storm with my vision as it was, why was it the chance that I missed your smile that led me to feel a twinge of regret for my poor eyesight?

Akbar's storm turned to serenity (My take on his words):

(1) How had my stern eyes and clothes melted in the feel of home, while my stern pledge melted in the simplicity of your invitation?

(2) How did the eyes that were usually alert for the danger lurking instead observe your gaze that was a tad bit too long?

(3) How did my dominating stance, tilt for an "adab", out of respect or was it something more?

(4) How was it that my distrust that was usually proven right made way for my trust to be proven right- as the Hakim (unwillingly so) agreed that it was your able hands that had saved Bahadur?

(5) How is it that even as my anger exploded at the Hakim for refusing me, I found serenity to be my companion along with midnight? While I still may not be able to sleep, it is not a tempest of danger that keeps me awake but rather the thought of your healing touch.

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And yes he may dismiss all thoughts of Harka as he stands at the door of death. But something tells me he will come to her side to save her from the doors of death very soon. After all, only a short time remains before Harka plans to leave. There is an air of foreboding as the messages she has sent does not seem to have reached their destination.

But writer-e-khaas, what shall I say about this chapter in conclusion? Everytime I say a chapter is my favorite, a new favorite emerges and the saga of the silly smile continues.

Originally posted by: karkuzhali

<font face="Comic Sans MS, Times, serif" size="3">Good Morning!</font>

<font face="Comic Sans MS, Times, serif" size="3">Chakka Pradhaman (Jackfruit Kheer)...</font>

<font face="Comic Sans MS, Times, serif" size="3">Puttu, Brown Channa curry...</font>

<img src="http://cdn.sailusfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/puttu-kadala-kerala-vegetarian-recipes.jpg" alt="Image result for kerala breakfast" />

<font face="Comic Sans MS, Times, serif" size="3">Palappam...</font>

<font face="Comic Sans MS, Times, serif" size="3">..and Chai .. </font>

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