Niki, I would be foolish if I defend Ayesha (these days any character for that matter). But what I wanted to convey amidst Ayesha's butchering was-
If you look back, Ayesha was denied of everything by her destiny. She was illegitimately born. Her father abandoned her to live with his wife and children, her mother was mentally ill who could hardly care, love or support her. This beautiful girl grew up and attracted Milind's attention. I think she loved to possess him for all she had on earth was him. I haven't carefully watched all pre-Michi wedding episodes to make statements about Ayesha but from what I have gathered in a few scenes, as you have said they did share a bond. She was the one who motivated Milind to do something in life when he was hopeless (MIsha confession scene).
Later when she came to know who her father was and what she lost in life, she wanted to take revenge. Yes she shouldn't have married Neev and that cut Milind badly (you know what, Prachi too lived with another man for years even though she knew Milind used to go nuts to see her with Neev. And Prachi wasn't living with Proteek to help Milind. It was her own helplessness- I know the situations are different but...). And Ayesha married Neev for her vengeful motives and there started Ayesha's butchering.
What beats me is the fact Ayesha never had anyone to comfort her. Do you remember one scene where someone hugs Ayesha and says "don't worry" "I understand you". One might argue she never let anyone into her heart. But I say it's unfortunate that her wavelenght didn't click with anyone. I think all her evil deeds stem from lack of love, lack of support. She is insecure and always that's the reason she is so harsh, so unkind. She was lonely most of her life. She had Milind at some point, but she lost him not knowing his worth in her life. Later she was so alone in her lonely journey of revenge. Today even after death she is still in the same journey of loneliness. Her dreams, wishes are to never come true and the girl doesn't know it. I know she is selfish but I feel truly sad for her for I find her so unfortunate.
She doesn't deserve a life with Milind. Because Milind loves Prachi and belongs to her. Ayesha lost him long time back. However, I wanted her to die in Milind's arms, whom she thought she loved. Milind was the only man in her life. Not once she has done anything for any other man on earth. Prachi might have loved Neev at some point, cared for Proteek in another instance. But all that's in Ayesha's world in MIlind. That's why I wanted her to die in Milind's arms and bid adieu to this world with a first and last kiss from him.
I made Milind say he loved her in the end. I think that made her life.
Milind might not love her the way he loves Prachi. But he still loves Ayesha, I am sure Ayesha is an important part of Milind's life. Love can exist in innumerable forms.. what's say?
Edited by ShubS - 16 years ago