Well, my views don't always run parallel to yours😊, but end of day, I think we both agree that the reason why there is so much discussion about this show is that the leads have played their parts so well and the initial characterization was done so beautifully that we are addicted to these two. And if we don't get what we want on the show, thank god for fanfic writers like you who make our dreams come true.
By the way, I objected vociferously for the bhajiwala comment. Sorry but I really feel it is unnecessary for the writers to bring in such dialogues that don't sound nice out of a self made woman's mouth. After she taught her child that no job is small or big. That's the kind of message we want this show to give, in my view, that all jobs shld get respect. Again, let me not get into that on this thread and again, really appreciate you and all other fanfic writers too putting in so much time and emotion and effort in these stories when you get nothing out of it.
Actually in your story you brought out the preleap Sona that I love. She was a strong woman, cheerful, happy to see things in only the positive way but when she felt that she was wrong, she never hesitated to really feel bad about it. That was very nicely presented in your story without making Sona seem like she is losing face anywhere.
Are you planning on writing a part 2 to this story? Wud love to read.