NOVEL~*Hiding behind a Stranger*~Thread 11 - Chapter 16 - UPD 22nd SEP - Page 31

Originally posted by: lashy

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Originally posted by: lashy

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Originally posted by: binduprasad41

good afternoon lashy Di and harshu dear

Originally posted by: lashy

Hola Banjaras and Baisas 🤗

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Originally posted by: durgeshnandini

You have already heard(read) it all hundreds of times, but once again, dear Author, this chapter was splendid!! What made it more so enthralling, is yet another interesting point, with earnest simplicity... emotional twists... and selfless concerns... as the basic ingredients, you've pointed out something significant and poignant - there is no choice between good or bad in this world, we've to choose from the... bad, worse, and worst.

Of Serpent and Scorpion...

Unbeknown to the lurking danger, partially blind to the ungratefulness that prevailed around... she sits on the steps of a Shrine, a haven of peace and tranquility, chanting hymns, praying and praising the ample beauty Mother Nature presented - the world so comfortable a sheath for her- yet the potent danger lurks around - it was a trouble from bad, worse, and worst!

As stealthy as a Serpent, manipulative and calm, measuring his steps and thoughts all the same - he comes. He warns her, for he is worried, he is worried, for he knows the dangers, he knows the dangers, for he is a part of the ploy - and he knows the Rules of the Game - a Game more dangerous than a Tahar, more challenging than Ganjifa... and so unsure of her safety, he stands back and waits - that is when he notices, things were going from bad, worse to worst!

She's caught up between the Good and Bad, a lethal red Scorpion (or Cupid, in disguise, as Shruti said) and a tough Protector... and the Divine intervention, of course! For the background of the Shrine, for such a significant happening shows how religious they both were deep down. And whatever they achieve in the end, they're surely going to be blessed! How beautiful of you, dearest Author!

The Just Stay Safe...

A known - unknown opponent, a never before experienced proximity and some Lashian romance - they don't touch but they feel, they don't hear but her mirth resonates in him, she baits, and the Analyser of Analysers falls for it... and thus, despite the fact, that she knows not what he combats against, she helps him out... with taunts as reassurance, smiles as confidence, and her beauty as positivity! And all this even when things take a downturn - from bad, worse to worst!

He takes up her danger, shields her from pain, smashes her opponent, and wins again! And he leaves with a parting note,

just stay safe - for the stakes are high,

just stay safe - for the enemies are strong,

just stay safe - for you is partially blind to your enemies,

just stay safe - for the Just must be kept safe and just stay safe - for me... for the things may get from bad, worse to worst!

The Burning (of) Pain...

It takes patience, to live through pain.

It takes courage to bring it back again...

It needs self-reliance to mull over your thought,

But what does it take to walk on a double edged sword?!

He thinks, ponders and engrosses into ideas... but it is not easy to lose a battle you're beginning to enjoy... to remove the friction that absolutely soothing... and to breach the trust the trust that has made you all that you are... the scorpion's poison burning his body, the poison of dilemma burning his mind. How does he discard the food that survived him all these years, for a manna from the Heavens, he had had only for a few days?!

He prays for help... and his prayers are answered... his mind cools with confession, and thoughts relaxes in submission... he realises his choices allowed over again - between bad, worse and worst... so the blessings relieve him, by setting his dilemmas ablaze. The proof against the Heiress burnt, the first testament of his treason burnt and his dilemma finally laid to rest. As the chapter closes, the curtains are pulled down... with his countenance aglow... probably with hopes for the things to turn up to good, to better (and who knows) to best someday!!!

Thank you for this update!😊

PS: Just like neepobithi aka Anindita di mentioned, the opening philosophical lines you have so beautifully penned, remind me of the poem/song by Tagore, Prarthona (Prayer) , it has similar essence :

Bipode more rokhha koro, e nohe mor prarthona,

Bipode ami na jeno kori bhoy.

(I don't pray to You, to protect me from trouble ,

Just bless me, that I am not daunted by trouble. )

Amaro bhar laghobo kori, nai ba dile shantona,

Bohite pari, shokoti jeno roy.

(Don't sympathise me by lessening my burdens,

Just bless me, that I am able to bear it on my own. )

Originally posted by: lashy

Hola Banjaras and Baisas 🤗

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Originally posted by: Kuki715

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Good afternoon di and everyone😃

Originally posted by: harshu27

good aftn shruti...😃