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mythraye

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Posted: 10 years ago

#811

Every second wait is worth to read ur story...

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Aquiline

@Aquiline

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Posted: 10 years ago

#812

Originally posted by: MEsw
Hi aquiline,
I hope every thing is fine with you.

Yes, it was tough to be not able to know what and why of this beautiful story. Suddenly such a long gap...but than, best friends are those whom you meet even after decades, passing time doesn't make a dent in the relation...there was a reason for you to not be able to continue story for a while...we just don't know what it was,,,but so what? We believe in you...

Best friends just picks up the threads of relation from where they left...haven't read the chapter,,.but will soon...

Wish you the best, I wish you were busy with lots of fun things and happiness, hope everything was and is alright with you...

Thank you once again, sw, for the wishes and for the hearty love!

Originally posted by: reeshree
So happy to have you back, Lin! Yet another fantastic update.
Wish Garima's nightmare doesn't come true and stay just that - a bad dream. So, she had a bad dream the day Khushi was found by Shashi in the lake about to be drowned? Payal now understands how concerned a mother could be for her kids. Anjali's confusion and general's stubbornness about the child being the curse is well written.This update has so beautifully portrayed a mother's concern for a child regardless of child being biological or adopted through Anjali and Garima.

I want to tell you how much I love this story but, Words fail me! So let me just say, no matter how much time it takes I am going to stick around to hear this wonderful tale to the end. And, did you say it's nearing the end? I thought the end wouldn't be near until another 50 chapters, or is it just wistful thinking? The more I read, the more I want you to go on and on..

You have made my eyes tear up, dear reeshree. Thank you for the good words and for reading beautifully into the bonds painted in the chapter. And no, I meant the answer of the mysteries are nearing but there's a lot more chapters to go before the end arrives... So cheer up!

Originally posted by: lovedrops
Welcome back Linny... I missed you so much dear... and i missed being in Arhasia. Finally the inn got opened. And listening to the story teller after long time .. it felt so good. And coming to the story.. Finally Shyam said about the baby and his haunting curse to Anjali... I really loved the way she defended her baby. Yes how can a baby be curse in her perspective. BUt his evil eyes felt the haunting curse in his own child. I believe his own evil is laughing back at him. I am looking forward to what Anjali do now. Does she tell this Arnav.
I am really hoping that the INN will be open for long this time.

Linny this is for you..🤗

Thank you for the special, K. Anjali is having a hard time, really... and a lot more soon. I forgot to ask: when you go on your vac, will you be missing out on the tale?

Originally posted by: aparnav
Finally linnie you are back and I can't explain how glad iam!!
Loved it as usual...and lve our lady queens resolve...thats the way
And you say it's coming to a closure?!... Oh ill miss it once it's over 😭
But really.. Can't wait for the mysteries to unfold... Yaaayyy!!!
Love

I am glad too, aparna...And don't worry, there's plenty more chapters before the real closure comes!

Originally posted by: purplelove
My reaction to finding out you have updated.

Reading that you will be back with an update soon. 🥳

The dream...the lake scene...😲 👏 Yikes, I need another update... how will a survive until the weekend. 😭

P.S. Super happy that you are back. ❤️ 😊

Supper happy to see you here too, pl. How goes life?

Originally posted by: Angellic_doll
Hey ur back...
As usual loved ur update.

What do u mean when Khushi said I am safe?
I mean u have written am in italics, so I think u have some inner meaning there.

Does it imply she may not be safe in future?

Happy to know about
one more arrival.

Poor anjali finally got to know about her husband.

Continue soon

Eh...well, Angel, to tell the truth. I put in the italics to mean she was stressing on the word in her utterance of the statement... but then again, what is to happen to her in the future remains to be seen...

Originally posted by: maverickmartin
A million thank yous for coming back!! About my stories... I'm sorry to tell you I've given up. I quit, I'm a quitter. :/ :D But I'm sure you never will. :)
It was so good to read an update again after so long! And in spite of the loong gap, the update felt perfectly in flow! Garima's dream... it makes me worried for Khushi. But the General wouldn't actually attack her, would he? Assuming that was Shyam in her dream...

It seems Baby Ana has already become a cause of open dissent between her parents. Poor babe.

And do keep updating! Hope everything is well and good in your Asli Duniya.

Cheers.
Mavy"kins" :D

Maykins, it is! C'mon, you can't quit! I am sure, if you take a step back and pick up the old pieces you can make newer things happening in your tales... I know you can. You have it in you, girl. Just remember to step forward after you've picked up the old string, and once you've caught onto it, don't let go... I am well, dearie, and I hope your Asli Duniya's essence is festive and feisty as always.

Originally posted by: saomom
Glad you are back...

Saomom, so good to see you here! How is the little child these days?

Originally posted by: -Keerthi-
I m so glad, u updated..
It was wonderful.. Missed you..
Welcome back Aquiline..

Keerthi, thank you for the welcome, dear. Hope you are doing well...

Originally posted by: ankitabaran
O it so so long time back that u have updated... It is nice update but it would be amazing if Arish would have included... Anyway welcome back and don't dissapper again... Thanks for pm... Update soon...

I am hoping I won't find cause to be away for long... But its good to be back and narrating again.

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bkamber

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Posted: 10 years ago

#813

Recommended to me.
Starting to read now...be back at some point...lot to catch up on!!
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Aquiline

@Aquiline

Dazzler

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Posted: 10 years ago

#814

Originally posted by: Angels11
Thank God u r back. You have no idea how much i missed this story with its Gothic setting & all the mysteries still unrevealed. Please dont disappear again. I desperately want this story to be taken to closure 😭

Me too, dear, I am also wanting to desperately get this story going...

Originally posted by: luvbug
hey welcome back...
n dont worry... abt the disappearance...
awesome update... so shyam finally told the truth...
garima is worried for khushi,...
eagerly waiting for the next!!

Its good to see you again, lb.

Originally posted by: Uttara.
finally an update. :) beautifully written.. :) dis updt was mostly abt Motherly love Garima, payal n anjali...wish lady khushi comes soon in this list too.. ;) Does general really loves anjali.? :( i wish he does.. plzz do update soon dear.! tc& stay beautiful<3

Hello there, Uttara. How are you? Yup! It was all around a "maternal" chapter...

Originally posted by: shijinareneesh
so sad to c Anjali all heartbroken.and abt Garima's dream who s dat one creatre behind KKG shyam?

SHIJINA!!!! Enthondu? How goes life and your sweet little one? How are YOU? Missed you and the other Comrades a lot...

Originally posted by: russelskhushi
wel come back dear... yes it was a looong wait, but i knew u would never leave us just like that...

Thank you, dear russels, for trusting me...

Originally posted by: amira039.303
So happy to see you back! Poor Anjali... She just found out that her husband hates their child... It must be horrible! And Khushi... what is going to happen to her? Whatever it is, I hope Arnav is there to protect her...
Thanks for the pm and please update soon - can't wait for the next update!

Amira! How are you? Well, Anjali always knew he was uncomfortable around the child but to be told flatly to the face was a cold move...

Originally posted by: Peda
Hi

Welcome back.

Oh how I missed this tale. Even though the gap in the latest update was huge... I still find the story just as gripping and enchanting.

It reminds me of those rare friends we are lucky to get in our lives...those you do not see often or even talk to often, but when you eventually do meet up its as if no time has elapsed.

Eagerly awaiting Saturday.

Take care.

Goodness, I never expected I would find you at the Inn, Peda. Its been so long. How are you and everything in life? Thanks so much for not dropping out on me and I am so happy you are here, welcoming me heartily!

Originally posted by: rockingsoni
Welcome back Lin...
Hope all is well at your end..

Coming back to the story,

I like Shyam's character here, he is not keeping pretenses any more..
I have a feeling, if he accepts the child as it is, he could be freed from the curse..
But, why did Anjali say, figment of past!!!!
Does the girl have something to do with General's past??
Something horrible must have happened..

Garima's dream is scary as well.. Hope Arnav is able to protect his Khushi. But what if Arnavis the danger here!!!!

Soni! Thank you for loving my Genny dear. He is a villain of complexities! As to what you have suggested with the child...lets just say, the path rests.

Originally posted by: 9351594004
Oh dear u r back. Welcome to ur story. Now please don't go any where... Please finish it. It's an epic tale need to be finished... Missing arshi in this update. Give one arshilious update dear. Once again welcome back

I know everyone is dying for that one thing...

Originally posted by: mythraye
Every second wait is worth to read ur story...

Touching! Thank you for this, my dear.

Originally posted by: march2011
oh god u are back...missed so many updates also
curiosity is killing me now,garima,payal,amjali even shyam all are living in fear...
anarkali the name suit her...

Hi March. How are you? *chuckle* Yes, God definitely knows, I am back.

Originally posted by: Arshi143143
After a long wait... You made our day!! Thanks Lin for the pm..

Originally posted by: arshi_sarun
Awesome update thanks for the pm

Originally posted by: nadiafarjana
Amazing update
thanks for the pm

Originally posted by: akai
Welcome back.
Hereafter Mystery will solve
Anjali has known little of Shyam.
Dream s horrible..
Waiting for your updates

Originally posted by: -afsha-
After ages
Loved the update
Welcome back

Originally posted by: rini_kat
Wonderful and lovely update😊

Originally posted by: twinki
Nice

Originally posted by: MysticRiver
brilliant update...very well written...👏

Originally posted by: rosalineak
Wonderful update after a long break.
Hope to see regular update with arshi Atleast in few lines.

Originally posted by: nataraja321
Yeee!!!!! After sooo looong !!!!! SUPER EXCITED '

Originally posted by: jduke
Welcome back Lin. Missed this story alot.

Originally posted by: siamesecat
Good to see you back.
Nice update

Originally posted by: Pyaari
Superb update😊!! Hope Khushi isn't in danger..!

Thank you very much, ALL OF YOU, for the love and patience that you have nurtured for my accord and for this tale's... I am glad that I could be back and resume narration though I might find it hard to be overly regular... I will definitely try my best to be here as often as possible.

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Aquiline

@Aquiline

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Posted: 10 years ago

#815

Chapter 263: When the Unsung Ode Becomes a Dirge

It was the early hours of morning and the sky was still a hazy blue.

The men, including the Elder Lord, had gone for a horse ride.

When he had been in his room, getting into his riding suit, Lord Akash had reminded his wife lovingly, "Today, when we breakfast..." and he caressed her midriff to manifest that it was important to him that she let the exciting secret be announced to the family.

"Yes, we will," assured a blushing Payal, who kissed him goodbye and watched him stroll out, as her mind drowned in the ecstasy of possibilities that were to unveil the moment the news of her childbearing was let known.

Now that the ceremony was over, the ladies in the house sought to retrieve all the 'newborn excitement' that they had missed out on for the past week. While Lady Anjali was offered time to relax and return happily back to the Castle affairs, Lady Manorama, Kushi and Payal were practically dueling over whose turn it was to mollycoddle Anarkali.

The present morning, however, while the men had gone on their riding, Lady Manorama left for the town to bid goodbye to one of her old friends who was leaving Arhasia that morning. The Raizada Mami had left with the assurance that she would be back in time for breakfast.

Looking exquisite in her gentle blue gown, Payal was monitoring the cooks in the kitchens, wanting to set forth a festive breakfast before she broke the hushed news of her carrying.

Just then, her attention caught Kushi walking towards the backdoor.

"What are you doing, Kushi?
"Going to pluck some flowers for the table, Jiji."

All of a sudden, Payal found herself stepping towards the door and pulling Kushi back into the kitchen by her hand.

"Jiji?" Kushi looked at her sister in amazement.

Payal opened her mouth to explain and decided it would sound extremely silly if she said she had given in to her mother's superstitious worry that some harm would come upon Kushi on account of a dream the mother had had.

She lied to cover her ill-placed panic, "I've already sent one of the maids to do it." And then, before Kushi could inquire into it, Payal hastily suggested with a smile, "But you can help me by seeing if the table has all been set and ready for the morning meal."

Kushi's eyes twinkled merrily and then she nodded, "Most willingly, though I fear the sight of plates and forks would only make me more hungry."

Payal laughed at her sister's remark and then watched her walk away in the direction of the dinning room.

Sighing, the Second Lady returned her attention to the dishes, knowing well that even if her fear was unfounded, she was left with no choice but to feel unconsciously wary and vigilant about her sister's safety.

There was still an hour to breakfast and the sunlight was still gentle upon the land, when Lady Anjali walked into the kitchen with her baby after her morning feeding.

"Surabhi? Have you seen the General around?" asked Lady Anjali.

The cook looked up and shook her head, "No, m'lady, but I suppose he's gone with the rest of the Lords for the riding."

"No, he hasn't," Lady Anjali admitted absentmindedly, "I wonder where he's gone."

She looked down at her baby who was glancing around the kitchen ceiling with dark, wonder-struck eyes.

Payal stepped in from the storeroom and paused on seeing Lady Anjali in the kitchen. Delighted by the sight of the little child, she asked to hold her, volunteering before Kushi could sneak a chance.

Lady Anjali happily complied.

The one who got the babe, got the boy too. So, with little Ram tagging with her, Payal took the child for a stroll in the garden.

A minute later, Kushi returned to the kitchen, feeling remorsefully hungry with the wait and, on seeing Lady Anjali there, asked why the Lords were taking so long in returning.

"I don't think I can bear it anymore," said Kushi, one hand patting at her scanty middle.

Lady Anjali smiled, "I was going to get myself a cup of tea. Maybe you can have one with me."

Kushi nodded, "I'd welcome anything to keep my mind off food."

When one of the maids handed the requested two cups of tea to Lady Anjali, the latter turned to find Kushi sitting by the window of the kitchen, watching something with rapt attention. When she joined Kushi, Lady Anjali found that she had been gazing at her sister, seated on a distant bench, overlooking the muddle of bushes in the garden corner.

Even from far, they could make out that Payal was cooing the child and marveling at her soundless giggle, while Ram tried to catch a butterfly that was fluttering over the violet flowers.

"Isn't it a pretty sight..." mumbled Kushi, sensing Lady Anjali's gaze was also on the person, "Jiji with the baby... she cares so much for others. She is like a mother to me."

Lady Anjali smiled and, after taking a sip of her tea, asked, "Would you tell me again, Kushi, the story of how your Jiji saved you from getting caned by the school headmaster?"

It may have been quite a very happy day what with all that was happening and all that was expected to happen a little later. Only what did happen was quite contrary.

In the proximity, a heart that blazed with fire was tormented by its sorrows and the moment in sensed the appearance of its enemy in the vicinity, it raged and turned wild with revengeful wrath.

Payal lay the child on the bed of soft grass , under the shade of a happy tree and asked Ram to watch over her while she went to pick some gentle flowers with which to make a crown for Anarkali.

Ram, amused at the object of being alone with his newborn companion, crouched on his knees and amused her with his fingers and face, while guarding her from every thing that chanced to make its course to her presence, be it a crawling insect or merely a falling leaf of the tree that shaded them.

Payal proceeded on her search for the best flowers, humming happily and occasionally blushing at the recurring thought of the exciting revelation that was to be made at the breakfast table that day.

Taking care to chose only white flowers for the wreath, she was walking about among the bushes in the garden when she thought she heard something from the darker bushes that lined the periphery of the Castle wall.

She paused, holding the flowers in the cup of her hands, and scanned the territory. Nothing seemed to be disturbed and there was no sign of any movement. She was about to return her thoughts back to the flowers when, from the corner of her eye, she thought she had seen a shadow flit from a bush to another.

She hadn't quite seen what it was but she had sensed its dangerous presence, making a terrified shiver run down her spine and the hair on the back of her neck stand.

Almost at once, not waiting to know if it was real or imagined, she rushed out of the flower garden, yelling, "Ram!"

Sensing the panic in her voice, Ram looked up and saw her running towards them.

Feeling something was untoward, he didn't wait for her to reach them, but picked up little Anarkali in his careful little hands and, turning around, dashed in the direction of the Castle backdoor.

Payal rushed after them, keeping herself as a barrier that hindered whatever it was from reaching the racing children.

A huge shadow insinuated above her, darkening the grass under her running feet, but she kept her gaze away from the fearful thing, while letting her fear feel slightly relieved that the children were running over grass lit by the sun and not dismayed by the shadow.

Gripping the sides of her gown, she rushed for the Castle as fast as her legs could take her, the gathered white flowers crushed in her frantic fists and strewing behind her as she tried to evade the shadow behind her.

All at once, as she heard the sound of women at the distant doorway receiving Ram and Anarkali, the relief of their being safe and the panic of her being not, grappled at her momentum and she stumbled on her feet and fell face first into the grass.

The horrific darkness of the shadow was on her, enveloping her in blinding fear as she gripped her pale fingers at the grass beneath her.

And then a strong hand gripped on her shoulder and screaming, she looked up only to find herself staring into the face of her worried husband.

"Payal!" his voice was wrought with anxiety, "Payal, what-"

She didn't wait for him to complete. Putting her arms around his neck in a gripping hug, she pulled him to his knees beside her, letting her racing heartbeats be calmed against the loving warmth of his saving presence.

She could feel Kushi and Nani beside her but she cared only about the man whose arms were protectively around her.

As relief washed over her, she whispered, "Oh, Akashji...I was so scared..."

"What scared you?" the worried Akash was dying to know, as he helped her slowly to her feet, "Why were you running? Don't you know you're-"

"Akashji..." Payal murmured weakly, one hand pressed against her dizzying head, at the very moment that Mamaji, who was standing before them, cautioned his son, "Akashbitwa!"

Holding his wife standing against him, Lord Akash looked at his father.

Lord Manohar's face was contorted with a mixture of emotions. A tinge of realized joy that was now marked with horrified sorrow. His eyes were on Payal's gown as she stood dizzily against her husband. Akash realized in one paralyzing moment that all the others, family and servants, mirrored his father's expression. Torn expressions that were all looking brokenly at the ominous red spreading its vulture wings across the beautiful blue of her gown.