I've been a silent observer on this forum, but Ishwari has made me want to post something like this for quite a while. I am still thinking of updating it and making it a bit more detailed. But here are some things I want to say to her.
-Mihika.
Ishwari, we need to talk.
We need to talk about you, your understanding of relationships, your unhealthy relationship with your son, and your seemingly nonexistent relationship with your daughters, as well as the hippocratic double standards you have for your son and daughters.
Ishwari, may I be one to inform you that you have four children and not just one son. Your three daughters deserve the same love you shower on your son Dev. They deserve more than the pitiful sparing moments of affection that come rarer than a blue moon. Your son has done a lot, there is no denying that. But he was given greater opportunities than your other children, he was loved by you more than your three other children.
You have always publicly appreciated and acknowledged Dev's sacrifice and hard work, but the greater, in some respect, sacrifices made by Neha seem to go unnoticed by you until she, rightfully so, is angry on you. Then you feel the need to let her know you remember. That too seems to be just so you can satisfy your self that you treat her the same.
After handing over the responsibility of your youngest two to Neha, you seemed to have forgotten that they are still your children and your responsibility. It takes two to tango and that is why Nikki and Riya love, respect, and care more for Neha than you, And after seeing how you treat them, a part of me rejoices. Especially for Neha as there are at least two people in your household that give her the respect and appreciation she oh so deserves.
However Ishwari, in all this you have still failed to be the good mother you take so much pride in believing you are. And that is the sad part.
You claim to love Dev. You claim to know him inside out. You claim that all you want for him is his happiness. Well I say lies, farce, and an elaborate show put on for the world. But the truth actually is that you want his happiness to lie in yours, which is only possible if Dev keeps you on that pedestal with no interference. Dev is a man bound by responsibilities and his only duty is to live for his family. The moment he wants something for himself, you see that as him moving away from his responsibilities.
He lied to you abound Sonakshi, you had the right to be angry. Angry on your son, Dev. But, it is with disappointment that I have to say, you became two-faced.
You are good to those who matter to you. You showed the sweet side of yours to Dev and made him believe you were the same woman he has worshipped when in reality you were playing games. Who gave you the right to insult Sona when all she has ever been to you is respectful? And how dare you taunt her family so ruthlessly? And above all, what is the meaning of interfering in Sona's life after she has left you and your oh so precious son alone.
She loves your son without conditions and she makes him happy, but I guess Dev's happiness is not on the top of your agenda as you portray it to be.