ff: ''a many splendoured thing', update pg. 102 - Page 78

Originally posted by: estee

yes you are. * in response to the first "am i??" * 😆

and weren't you obsessed with fireworks at some point? when did fireworks become fish.

'kay, i soooo need to get out of here!!! 🤣

the end:(:(....

well seeing the aura of premeers love is surely a gr8 trt.......and from the eyes of others it seems more perfect more complete........its true that beauty lies in the eyes of beholder bt premeer so beautifully unique that one is bound to look at them.....

well i guess every gud thing has to cum to an end......will miss this ff...thanx for writing n thnx to those who made u write it........)

E: Firstly a big Thank You. that was a briliant piece of writing. every chapter worth the wait (boy the wait was long at times and not to mention killing). You know PCP had mentioned once (when she was updating the story for you) that one thing you always wanted was to publish a book. You should. To say you have a way with words is stating the obvious. But if you ever ever do publish a book please do me a favour and send me a note. No matter where I am i'll definitely read it. You know a friend of mine so loves this story she's actually copied all the chapters into a word document so that she can read it like a book as and when her heart desires. I am thinking of asking her to make me a copy too. There are many chapters that I have absolutely loved and many lines that totally took my breath away but the one that i really really loved was I think in chapter 68 or 69 when Prem sees Heer's paintings and thinks that they'll have to live in a house with tall walls. Boy! i was bowled over by that line. It was so subtle yet it meant so much more. It was like how they say silence speaks louder than words at times. I loved loved the confidence that Prem had that no matter what Heer would come back and they would be together. That line said it all, atleast to me it did.

i second to hope08.........me is becoming greedy

loved the whole ff.
made me wait eagerly for next update.
nice ending.

I have a couple of chaps to catch up with will come back after that...

Awesome update. You are a fantastic writer. Hope you will soon start another ff.

E,

That was PERFECT!!

I dont have anything else to add. That was just perfect!!

You know, I always felt that you were more inclined towards Heer than Prem. I am too. And when you started this ff, I was sure that this would be a story with Heer as the central character. Everything and everybody would revolve around her. And you stuck to that. It was a nice change to see her as the strong, bold and modern girl with a mind of her own.

The first thing that I was happy was there was no negativity in the story. Yes, humans have flaws. But you dont have to be cruel to show your flaws. And each and every character was so beautifully described. Never once did I feel that what happened to this character or where did he/she come from?

And the way Heer grew along with her thoughts, her feelings, her passion and her art was beautiful. It is said that people grow up in a matter of days. Sounded very cliched when I was very young, but now I totally understand what that means.

Prem - what can you say about him? He is the best. I mean, who wouldnt want a lover like him? As a person he is sure of himself and as a lover he is perfect. I didnt mind you making him a calm, aloof person. I feel that that eldest sibling in the family is usually like that. So it suited him very nicely.

Preet, Gayatri and Harman - the perfect family. It is really nice to see Preet find love again. You cannot forget ur first love, but that doesnt mean you have to give up on love altogether.

Well, you non-experience with couple thing - what shud I say? either you are not telling the truth or you are a very good observer and a wonderful writer with a flair for words and a great imagination. Those were some of the most romantic, passionate and perfect scenes I have ever read.

Regarding flashbacks - We do have memories that creep up at odd times and you end up reminiscing those moments. But sometimes in your story, I did want to know what happened and your ending and the beginning of the new chapter made we wonder what actually happened there at that particular moment…. More so when Prem comes back and says that Heer left. I really wanted to know what happened between them at the airport.

Yes, whenever I write a story it ends up messing with my head. I think I know where to begin and where to end, but the entire journey to end up wherever I want the story to go will not go as I want it to. I remember when I wrote a premeer ff, I wanted it to be a short story but it ended up as a ff.

At the end, I want to thank you for giving us this story. When you read a really good book, and you finish it and put it down, you feel overwhelmed. Sad, that the story has ended and is no more a part of your day and happy to remember those moments that really touched your heart and put a smile on your face. I want to tell you that this story made me feel that way - as if I am reading a really good book. And I will bookmark it to read on those days when I might need a reason to smile.

You are a wonderful writer E and an equally wonderful person. It shows in the way you write. Remain as you are and God Bless You.

Love,
Ash

PS: sorry for the ultra long post.

Wow, you've updated so quickly!😊 😆

Thank you for the last chapter - 76, epilogue and the story estee. Also, thanks for sharing your notes. It's very refreshing to find out what you were thinking while writing the story. Don't worry about the epilogue - it's not corny(your word). I'd like to say that it feels nice to be part of this long but enjoyable journey for the past few months with you. You made it fun.👍🏼

I liked the airport scene of Prem & Heer with marshmallow & hot chocolate. It looked so simple but very nicely written. Prem still drinks with marshmallow and Heer without it...in the same cup. I thought it was unique like Heer's signature... h.Prem Maan.👍🏼

I just wondered why Premeer had to leave without letting the family know. Their wedding was in winter and now it's fall, so several months have passed. I couldn't figure out the significance of them leaving for a month. Is that a late honeymoon sprang up as a surprise for everyone?🤓

***Things that you wanted to show up on the story 1-7 - I found all of them did.

Two things:
1)You wondered if people felt the same way reading as you did while writing it. This was in reference to your starting off some chapters without a clue that ended up in a place, even surprising you.
2)If readers did feel clueless, you thought as a writer, it's not a good way to write a story.

In answer to this query/comment, I'd say I loved the surprises…they were a treat! It made me looking forward to the next set of surprises.
As I'm not a writer, I can't agree or disagree with your comment re: good story writing. As a reader I can say that I enjoyed reading it, so I think it's a good story, beautifully presented by a wonderful author. 👏 😊

I would like to thank the people who encouraged you to write this ff and PCP for convincing you to alter the ending from what you've initially planned (All the best to her and wishing her a speedy recovery).😊