The Foreign Self: Part XX note: pg 11 - Page 5

Armana!!

You are back, and what an entrance it is...mighty grand!

Just loved the update to bits. THe descriptions of his empty bedroom, the seasonal changes of the months in Delhi, her painting, her garden and the emotions - spectacular - your writing makes me want to sit by the window seat with a cup of tea, watch the rain fall on a gloomy day with a book in my lap, preferably yours.

I just love the way you write, the hurt, the confusion, the longing, the jealousy.

Anger by Rano is completely justified. The ending was perfect.

("He never bothered to remember that courtesy was not something that had marked his expulsion of Bani from his life.")

The discourteous Walia, the lying (Lying to himself about his feelings Walia, the angry and jealous Walia!
Wah Wahlia (OK, that's pretty corny...)

Bani, so incredibly hurt, fragile, jealous and still in love with the dolt...

Waiting for more... 😛

Thank God Armana you are back. 🤗 Missed you so much.

And what a comeback dear!!! Swept us right off our mats.

Its a lovely reading once again. And I guess this time I will be able to take a full printout of this story. 😉

As for JW, he is bein the pig-head as usual. So gullible he is in his love for Bani, that he has assumed a ruder personality than necessary. And poor Bunny, still so much love, as Sheena says, witht eh dolt. 😭 My heart bleeds for both of them.

Hope to read your update soon. 😃

Take care.

Very happy to see you back.. 🤗
Rano unleashing her fury on Maasi and Jigs...at least Jai finally gave in and went to see her...hope the word "Bunny" stirs memories of his angel and he starts thinking....
Both their pain coming across very vividly...the deep bond between them not letting them live apart in peace. Beautiful update.
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Armana,

I love this story. I'm so glad that you've updated.

JW he is so consumed with his own feeling 😡 . I hope he remembers Rey's name for Bani - Bunny.

I got a little scared thinking that Roshni and Jai would develop some kind of relationship. Thank goodness it remains at friendship.

Maasi and Jigs teaming up - I think pigs are flying 😆.

Please continue soon.

Dear… that was a beautiful part letting us an insight into what Jai and Bani are feeling away from each other…. Felt really bad for both of them…. So deeply in love that it hurts….

Oh.. the pain Bani is going through. Felt like hugging her and soothing away all her pains… Jai has truly entered her heart with much more ferocity than the first time round…Why is love so difficult???

Inspite of everything Jai did go to meet Bani at Delhi… shows that he has fallen hard for her…But he is not ready to analyze his feelings or subconscious thoughts… Hope he comes around soon and very soon before its too late….

By the way, when lilttle Rey was referring to Bani as 'Bunny' , did anything click to Jai… 'Bunny' is the name by which he knows his angel.. right???

As always your writing has been fantastic evoking emotions… Excellent dear…. Hope to get another part soon……

Welcome back Armana. It was the perfect Durga Puje gift, reading the latest update of TFS. Their pain and anguish is so real it seems tangible. Looking forward to the next part.
Somali

Dear A,

Can I safely say that this has to be the MOST EAGERLY AWAITED update ever????😳😳 😳

Have been looking forward to this update for ages....finally you wrote and even though I am still to read this, I know it is going to be as classy and amazing as all your previous ones😃

I still think of "The Temporary Marriage" as the best I have read...but TFS in a league of its own...comparing it to anything else is simply out of question!

Will get back with my detailed comments later on!

Cheers,

MT

i could not believe my eyes when i saw that this story was updated! this is one brilliant piece of writing-jai invokes anger and love at the same time! poor bani! pls continue asap!

Great to see you back Armana. I was shocked to see a different title to this post (meaning that you have updaated). This one has to be one of my the most eagerly awaited posts.

I quickly skimmed through the update and I liked the way Jai's character has been depicted. That guy is one confused character and I guess he needs some kind of 'jhatka' to see the truth. Bani had to run away to some other place ? Doctor's son called Bani as Bunny. Does that ring any bell. Not sure...I need to check the old chapters to see if Jai has ever heard that name for his angel. Quite some time so don't remember the intricate details. A great effort and hope to see you back soon !

Swathi

Great update Armana, everything from Rano's anger, masi's attempt to do something about Jai's misery. Poor Jai, still not completely accepting that he needs Bani in his life.

The doctor has become a good friend to Bani and hope the jealousy Jai is feeling now leads him to do something positively.

Don't keep us waiting too long for the next update.
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