Hello everyone. New here. Loving the show so far.
I wanted to say few things regarding today's episode, didn't want to make a new post because I didn't think my views warranted a separate post. :P
Anyhoo. Here we go.
Initially, while watching the episode, the whole kiss scene and the buildup to it felt pretty random and forced. But I have been thinking about the previous scenes and it all acted as a sort of buildup to the "hyped" kiss scene. We have all seen how possessive Rudra can get when it comes to Maya. He doesn't even realise it, but the dude was/is jealous of Rajiv, for crying out loud. He wants all of Maya's attention, even if he doesn't know it himself.
So keeping that in mind, him coming back to Maya and kissing her makes sense. First, he sees Rishi at Maya's house, asks him not to help her so much. Second, Rishi opening the gift that Rudra brought for Maya. He wanted her to open it, but Rishi took over. Third, Rishi daring Maya to hug him and Maya doing just that, despite Rudra not appreciating it. Maya piqued Rudra's jealousy and brought out his possessive nature to a point where he had to kiss her to sort of mark his territory. After the hug, he cannot stand to be in the house anymore, near her, so he suggests to call it a night. But he gives her a lingering look, as if wishing he could do something as a way of leaving an impact, to erase the memory of that hug. Maybe I am reading too much into it.
The way he touches Maya before kissing her also looked like he was replacing another man's touch with his. Wrapping his arms tightly around her waist and caressing her arm with his, leaving his touch on her. He didn't think he would kiss her. He didn't plan it. He just wanted to leave an impact on her somehow, the kiss was just his heart giving him a nudge to take a chance. He immediately realises what he had done and flees. But he doesn't exactly regret the kiss, he regrets leaving like that, so abruptly. I am waiting to see how he handles himself in front of her the next day.
I have nothing to say about his proposal to Ananya. People are stupid, they do stupid things to protect themselves. *shrugs*
Also, I liked MJs outfit in the precap, that pink tee shirt and khaaki pants look good on him. Never thought I would say this. 😆
Those were my two cents. I am B, nice to meet you all.