~ArHi FF~#2~The Hands of Time~ - Page 93

Originally posted by: 1chilly

Technically, I repeat technically, chapter seven was posted on 18th march.

So its more than a week since you posted the chapter.

I might be weak in geometry but am very good with numbers! 😉

Hey Sandhya. You may not give teasers.. But you do tease enough within the chapters.. I was so expecting a kiss or atleast near kiss Rabba Ve moment in second part..you built it up so well.. Yet nothing of that sort happened.. At the end I had to be satisfied with Arnav's apology n his admittance of his mothers out of reason hatred n bullying of Khushi..
So no green monster in Khushi regarding Sheetal while ArnAv managed to get affected that to from his brothers closeness.. But Akash's divorce was very bitter.. I wish education did really manage to put sense in Payal or such journalists who are after cheap cash killing the very ethics of thrir profession..

Originally posted by: kanthi_chks

Naah.. I prefer calling her just a bitch. Adding classy makes it look like I'm saying she is a nicer bitch or something. Classy or not, a bitch is just that, a bitch.

Gosh, I haven't said bitch these many times at once before. 😆

On a different note, I was not aware that there are women who misuse the law that was created to protect them until I came across an article about one such such woman just a few days ago. She apparently, not only threatened her husband and his family about filing false dowry harassment but even went to the lengths of filing a molestation case on her FIL and BIL. And just like that, they were arrested. And the husband took his life hoping that would free his family of her torture. I'm not sure of the step he took or if that would bring any respite to his family like he thought it would but this article and knowing about the existence of such women deeply saddened me.

Not taking anything away from Sandy's writing but my emotions regarding this topic were very raw when I read the update and probably that is what made me use the B word for the very first time in my life. And I think I made up for it today. 😆

If any one is interested, here is the link to the article http://ibnlive.in.com/news/on-womens-day-read-the-suicide-note-of-a-man/532541-3-236.html

Originally posted by: AquaSandhya

Thank you for sharing the article.

The rampant misuse of 498A is the saddest turn of events in our war against dowry.

In a country where women continue to die even today because they are harassed for dowry by the in-laws and husband...equal number of women are misusing the law to threaten and abuse members in their respective marital homes. The law that was meant to protect is now under fire.

This sad turn of events especially over the last 15-20 years has taken a toll. Now, one doesn't know whom to believe and who not to. Those who need justice will not get it and those who misuse walk away scot-free. Threatening may earn them loads of money but do they realise that they will have to live with the consequences of other's sufferings? Probably not.

Take note: Once the case is filed, it cannot be withdrawn because the girl will be culpable.

When we have problems in India, it seems it isn't an individual issue. It is a familial one. I see parents of girls instead of encouraging them to understand the differences in lifestyle post-marriage and the meaning of constructive compromise between a husband and wife needed to co-exist in any society...they are teaching their daughters to take this route of 498A.

Mindsets need to change for the law to be used responsibly. Just like the Indian family mindsets need to change in showing no difference while raising a boy child and a girl child - a major cause for rape culture in India.

Fiction is fiction no doubt but what is fiction without social relevance? This was my small endeavour to make this story more relevant to our society. Thank you for feeling what I hoped you would.

Oops. Forgot to comment.

So happy that Khushi has found new energy and positivity. Good friends do that to you and for you.
So apt "....friends indeed have the power to unleash the real you."

The Rao women and Lavanya have formed a nice camaraderie and am looking for Akash to be popping in at Emerald House often.

Enjoyed their outing and ending up at the Golf Club and his disclosure about his failed marriage and the reason. The reason is quite startling..omg!!!
In this story Akash and Lavanya will make a great pair indeed...looking forward to their Avalanche trip!! 😃

"One hundred and twenty minutes since he had spotted Akash and Khushi."
Jealous...envious...puzzled...annoyed...what the...surely not thrilled and all in knots ans turmoil at the moment. 😆

"...twelve inch mattress.."...made me think of the story "The Princess and the Pea". 😆

Arnav's POV was a delight to read.
Loved the way deflected Khushi and his mother's meeting and then Akash calling to deflect the dinner at the club.

"..called you...hundred times...never picked up...coward.."...😆
Enjoyed the whole conversation between the two.

PS: Is it Sheetal or Shreya...I thought it was Sheetal when I first read the chapter, but now it is Shreya, but there is still one mention of Sheetal at the end of the convo with Akash??

Updated comment Here

Originally posted by: bkamber

Oops. Forgot to comment.

So happy that Khushi has found new energy and positivity. Good friends do that to you and for you.
So apt "....friends indeed have the power to unleash the real you."

The Rao women and Lavanya have formed a nice camaraderie and am looking for Akash to be popping in at Emerald House often.

Enjoyed their outing and ending up at the Golf Club and his disclosure about his failed marriage and the reason. The reason is quite startling..omg!!!
In this story Akash and Lavanya will make a great pair indeed...looking forward to their Avalanche trip!! 😃

"One hundred and twenty minutes since he had spotted Akash and Khushi."
Jealous...envious...puzzled...annoyed...what the...surely not thrilled and all in knots ans turmoil at the moment. 😆

"...twelve inch mattress.."...made me think of the story "The Princess and the Pea". 😆

Arnav's POV was a delight to read.
Loved the way deflected Khushi and his mother's meeting and then Akash calling to deflect the dinner at the club.

"..called you...hundred times...never picked up...coward.."...😆
Enjoyed the whole conversation between the two.

PS: Is it Sheetal or Shreya...I thought it was Sheetal when I first read the chapter, but now it is Shreya, but there is still one mention of Sheetal at the end of the convo with Akash??

Updated comment Here

Originally posted by: AquaSandhya

Thank you for the comment.

@red - I originally wrote it with Sheetal and then I saw the reactions and was terrified and changed it to Shreya.

😆
Ahhh.. I see!!

Take care!!

A Note about Sheetal and Shreya

Originally posted by: kanthi_chks

Naah.. I prefer calling her just a bitch. Adding classy makes it look like I'm saying she is a nicer bitch or something. Classy or not, a bitch is just that, a bitch.

Gosh, I haven't said bitch these many times at once before. 😆

On a different note, I was not aware that there are women who misuse the law that was created to protect them until I came across an article about one such such woman just a few days ago. She apparently, not only threatened her husband and his family about filing false dowry harassment but even went to the lengths of filing a molestation case on her FIL and BIL. And just like that, they were arrested. And the husband took his life hoping that would free his family of her torture. I'm not sure of the step he took or if that would bring any respite to his family like he thought it would but this article and knowing about the existence of such women deeply saddened me.

Not taking anything away from Sandy's writing but my emotions regarding this topic were very raw when I read the update and probably that is what made me use the B word for the very first time in my life. And I think I made up for it today. 😆

If any one is interested, here is the link to the article http://ibnlive.in.com/news/on-womens-day-read-the-suicide-note-of-a-man/532541-3-236.html

Originally posted by: AquaSandhya

Thank you for sharing the article.

The rampant misuse of 498A is the saddest turn of events in our war against dowry.

In a country where women continue to die even today because they are harassed for dowry by the in-laws and husband...great number of women are misusing the law to threaten and abuse members in their respective marital homes. The law that was meant to protect is now under fire.

This sad turn of events especially over the last 15-20 years has taken a toll. Now, one doesn't know whom to believe and who not to. Those who need justice will not get it and those who misuse walk away scot-free. Threatening may earn them loads of money but do they realise that they will have to live with the consequences of other's sufferings? Probably not.

Take note: Once the case is filed, it cannot be withdrawn because the girl will be held culpable by justice system.

When we have problems in India, it seems it isn't an individual issue. It is a familial one. I see parents of girls instead of encouraging them to understand the differences in lifestyle post-marriage and the meaning of constructive compromise between a husband and wife needed to co-exist in any society...they are teaching their daughters to take this route of 498A.

Mindsets need to change for the law to be used responsibly. Just like the Indian family mindsets need to change in showing no difference while raising a boy child and a girl child - a major cause for rape culture in India.

Fiction is fiction no doubt but what is fiction without social relevance? This was my small endeavour to make this story more relevant to our society. Thank you for feeling what I hoped you would.