Rose...I honestly don't know where to even start. Very few times am I rendered speechless and this is one of those moments.
I rarely cry when it comes to watching fictional shows or reading novels. Because at the end of the day, its not real life, which has enough struggles and obstacles of its own to cry about something fictional. But I can't stop crying right now. The way she didn't let Shalini die, the way she gave him one last hug, the first and last moment of them in the hospital with their baby almost like a family, her decision of leaving and taking out her IV and O2 mask, her ending thoughts, his flashbacks, his accident and thinking how the rain won't let them separate today, their last words. Uff, it was too much for the heart to cope. I'm very much against suicide and usually these moments don't conjure upto the sadness that they're supposed to instill within the reader. But you managed to do just that based on how you dealt with Pragya's character, her thoughts, and her emotions.
I was still in denial and hoping for a more positive ending. But what you wrote is even better. Because now, this story, and especially its ending, is always going to be remembered and instilled within my heart.And I know this all sounds very cheesy, but Rose, you've managed to write a fic that will never be forgotten.
I wanted to analyze the chapter and go through all the specific parts, but maybe I'll do that some other day when I re-read this in the future. Instead I just want to thank you for giving us such a memorable piece! I've always been a a fan, and I've actually read all your fics, but could never choose which one was my favorite...until today. I know you write these stories with different characters/names from a different show, and so I'd try to search up the other novel that you've been writing concurrently to see if maybe we were behind a teaser or an update. LOLL.
You have a gift in writing stories that have little dialogue, but flourished with emotions, character, expressions and feelings. Thank you for sharing that gift with and hope to see a new novel coming from you soon! Like hopefully, tomorrow, because I really can't wait!
*standing ovation* 👏👏👏
Now I have to go watch a really funny episode of KKB so that I stop crying...
Love,
Naina
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