Originally posted by: SixteenAgain
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.
Hey May,
Thank you! I'm happy that you liked it the way I decided to go ahead with this one! đł
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.
Hehe...detailed exploration ho gaya fast tha- even I hadn't intended for such detailing and was wondering if people would get bored. I hope they didn't... đł. Am glad you liked the scenario regarding the Karwa Chauth puja. đ¤
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.
True- they've had their share of grief and miseries. Acha hi likha hai aage bhagwan ne! đ
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.
See May! You always give me something to think upon in my own story! Maybe it is maturity or perhaps an insightful knack of identifying what's left unsaid or both! I always end up being pleasantly surprised! đł Thank you!
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 girlâs life.
How true...and I see the usage of 'N' again! Hehe...yes, deep down, he's still not admitted that Naina is still a part of his life, which he should have done that time only. Maybe that would indicate that the sweet moments he shares in Naina's presence and then Diya would be taken away from him, and he's not ready to part with them as yet. That said, he's actually being unfair to N.
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 Diyaâs 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.
Again true! Naina is thinking about herself, and perhaps if the scenario turns against her, how will she survive without her daughter. Maybe she'll realize her folly soon and think what would be in Diya's best interest ahead. Both Diya and Sameer too deserve to know the truth and decide how they want to proceed. That again is unfair to N, for she's based her decision to marry Sameer based on his side of the story and she still remains as clueless about Diya's parentage.
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, arenât they already at a point where there is actually nothing more to lose? I feel so, at least for Sameer.
Yes- here the characters here have their own share of follies and misgivings- which is true, for any normal human being. We've all been driven by self-preservation at times and have been magnanimous at others.
Sameer does have nothing to lose, but then he doesn't know about his fathering Diya. On the face of it, his lover seems happily married to some remarkable guy, who can provide stability to Diya and Naina both. This is the only reason why he's decided to marry someone else, instead of voicing his feelings and complicating their professional rapport. Also, he felt, it might help him move over Naina.
As for Naina, she actually has to play a gamble- tell Sameer about their daughter and risk her being snatched away from her. But the moment she decides to do that, she learns of his impending marriage. She again begins to feel there was no love then, no love now from his side. Deep down though, the events of the past and Sameer's behavior then seem to be at odds with what he is now. Maybe time has reformed him or she was mistaken 5 years back. Her judgment will steer her future actions now.
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?
Thank you dear! I'm glad you liked it! Food for thought again May- till now it doesn't seem to be so. I'll ponder over this. đ
Nâs place in Sameerâs 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 wasnât in the picture? But, she is and at least for her sake, I hope things work out for Samaina.
Had Naina really moved on, married A and Diya was their daughter together, N would have been the perfect partner for Sameer, and we'd have hoped, with time, he moved on and found love in N. But then, since the story is about Samaina, who happen to be our favorites, they'll end up together! đł But to be honest, I really do not want to break N's heart!
Will be eagerly waiting for the next part!
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