Hi Sur,
First of all, I am glad you did not break it into two parts, it would have definitely affected the flow and continuity of thoughts for the readers.
You have used the Karwa Chaut Pooja and Katha so beautifully in such a symbolic manner. I did not know about this vrat in such detail, so it was very good information as well.
Shayad Naina aur Sameer ke naseeb mein itne dard likhe hai. Aur vidhi likhit toh talta nahi hai. Chalo dekhte hai what God proposes or disposes for them.
But what stood out to me in terms of humans nature or behaviour for almost all characters in this update was the instinct for self-preservation and the greys we are willing to allow in our decisions because of it.
Sameer is willingly misleading N. On the surface he is probably trying to justify his actions that he has already been upfront with her and told her about his love for Naina and his past. But he is conviniently not giving her the true picture that Naina is still very much a part of his life. I guess he is doing what he can to shield himself from the emotional pain associated with Naina. But while trying to move on himself he is introducing turmoil in another girl’s life.
Naina seems to have already decided that she will not tell Sameer about Diya. I understand her anxieties too. After all, Diya is the only person/family in her life. If she tells Sameer about Diya, he will want custody and he has a lot more to offer in terms of stability, both financial and family. But, Naina seems to be making a decision which is again about what she needs to keep going, rather than what is in Diya’s self interest in the long term. Also, not that she owes anything to N, but she is still taking away her choice to decide if she wants to get married to a man who already has a five year old.
But, such is life and human behaviour. So many of our choices are driven just by a need for survival. You have kept it very real. Obviously these two characters are fairly flawed and at their core live with a big fear of rejection. But, aren’t they already at a point where there is actually nothing more to lose? I feel so, at least for Sameer.
That bit where she woke up restless as he battled for life and kept the fast for him for the first time, was beautifully written! Bahoot feel hua Naina ke liye. I was already imagining her in labour and crying out for him. Did he ever sense her pain or turmoil?
N’s place in Sameer’s life and home, seems to be very much in place. She is making a real effort to do right by all her in-laws. Seeing Samaina, willing to move on so easily, so afraid to take a risk for the sake of deep love, it made me wonder.. would I be rooting for Samaina so strongly if Diya wasn’t in the picture? But, she is and at least for her sake, I hope things work out for Samaina.
Will be eagerly waiting for the next part!
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