Arhi SS: WITHERED!! Thread#2- New Thread Link pg 1 - Page 14

Originally posted by: Ecrivain

You called me a rose

This is wrt Khushi's perspective. She is the rose and the one to call her that is Arnav.

Protecting me with your thorns

Khushi is mistaken about Arnav and grossly so. She will know this when Arnav ceases to protect her.

But I knew I was the thorn

She says in the update that she is the one who can't love him back.

You withered.

Arnav might walk away from her.

And I still prick

She will be left heartbroken and vulnerable.

N, if this update was not layered, I dont know what is. By far, this has been one of your best penned updates since the time I have started reading your stories and fallen in love with them.

Why? Because you will show us one side of the mirror and leave the rest for us to judge. So while we would be seeing things from one protagonists POV, the other one would pass away as innocent.

I mean, ArHi have divergent notions about each other. Khushi wants separation and Arnav wants to hold onto her. Is it possible that the circumstances will force Arnav to walk away while Khushi would anticipate his return, or a reunion with him?

I smell a operation though. Sadly, what is love without pain. And like you said, Payal can be a deterrent, I feel Aman will be one too.

Coming to Aman, boy, he is a creep. I felt nauseous while reading about Arnav's past and Khushi is well, just his new wife.

As for Manohar, I am withholding my views for the same.

And, I still love Arnav with all my heart

If you have stumped me with your love and support and admiration for my stories and characters, you are turning out to be a gem with Withered.

Kudos, EC.

If anything, I would like to paste this comment on the front page of every thread. Its that perfect. 👏

Originally posted by: cheers2all

Very well worded comment, EC!

I had similar feeling when Aman was revealing Arnav's past in great detail. It was nauseating. Felt sorry that Khushi had to sit through it. I am more miffed at Arnav for not keeping Aman in check. Even if we give Aman the benefit of doubt, and assume he was just trying to make light of the situation, it was Arnav's responsibility to look after Khushi's feelings, especially when he knows their pasts are so different.

But as you said, rain or shine, I will always love Arnav too ❤️

Yes, your first comment from the morning did prove to be insightful, from Aman's POV. The man has issues, real or not, we need to see. 👍🏼

Originally posted by: Ecrivain

Thank you, thank you 😳

Gauri, nahin. Give Arnav a benefit of doubt. He tried to diffuse the situation in his own way. He tried to rebuff whatever Aman was saying with indirect references, not negating what was there and neither allowing Aman to indulge in it.

Aman just went on and on, and only shut up when Arnav told him that he is a happily married man. 😡

He also went after Khushi.

Ab kya bacche ki jaan loge aap ? 😆😭

BINGO.

Why is Arnav being crusified? Isnt Aman at fault or for that matter Khushi, for not being honest to herself and her husband?

Originally posted by: cheers2all

He is anything but a baccha in Withered

You are right, I am probably little to hard on mera baccha (I always think of Susmita Sen when I say "mera baccha". dunno why!)

Arnav probably doesn't realize how hard it is for Khushi to accept his past. If he did, he would have been more sterner with Aman. And who knows maybe Aman must have gotten an earful from him when they were alone

You guys are compelling me to work harder on the story and also, egging me to post sooner.

G & EC, I loved each of your conversations today. 😃

Originally posted by: mu12

Finally in the ed story

It's not easy for kushi to adjust ...where aman is so open about

Arnav life is more to reveal

And arnav's parents... Especially his dad, and his step sister

May be more clear picture to come

G

yes, a lot to unfold and so so happy you met EC.

Thank you, Gauri.

Originally posted by: ranogill

Beautiful start ..still gauging ..I just feel that Arnav should keep Khushi away from Aman, he won't let Khushi fall in love with Arnav.

Rano

No one can stop the inevitable. Rest assure, Withered will have a happy ending.

Originally posted by: Fe-en-Dios

You guys are compelling me to work harder on the story and also, egging me to post sooner.

G & EC, I loved each of your conversations today. 😃

I am glad our conversations is having that effect on you 😉

Originally posted by: Crystal81

Congrats on Th2 N...

Story is getting interesting with every chapter... Its clear that Arnav loves her... But Khushi... A bit confused with her character... She feels jealous with his past but claims not to be in love with him... Hmm... Interesting...

C

You are not confused about Khushi, you are bang on there 👍🏼

Originally posted by: cheers2all

You are right, the onus lies on both parties to make a relationship work. I think, I am being a bit harsh on mera baccha is because we know little more about Khushi than Arnav knows about her. We know Khushi is not happy in the marriage and he needs to try a little harder to woo her. Her feelings, atm, are his blind spot. If he doesn't turn around to check, a calamity is sure to happen.

It takes two to tango, and two hands to clap.

However, in a marriage, one works hard and the other sails through.

Originally posted by: cheers2all

You have given us more food for thought, N!

My pleasure.

You guys were an absolute delight today. Keep it up.

And thank you for introducing EC and Gayathri 😊

Much appreciated