Well, I was looking for a serious conversation after the mess from yesterday and I got that…😊. For me, the whole Adi-Imlie conversation was a reflection of the line "speaking without telling, understanding without speaking"
When Aditya saw the wedding picture, he had no reaction but he understood what Imlie was trying to do. She wanted to create a beautiful memory from a nightmare that they both had face.. She wanted a memento of the day where their relationship was born. Till date, they had always remembered this day in sadness but now when things have changed she wanted to remember this day, this moment as it was the start of their journey together. Without her saying a word, Aditya understood the intention and hence he proceeded to create that for her. He wanted to take away the darkness from that memory and fill it with color. The surprise that she wanted to give him, he too wanted to give her so that they both can remember this moment when their destinies were joined with a sweet smile instead of the sadness that they have been doing till date.
That was the first part but they both knew that there was another cloud that was hanging around them and that was the hug. Though Imlie has made tall claims till date about Malini have the first right, she still does not understand what it entails or the impact of the same on her own psyche. Its really very difficult for a women to share her man. That is the one thing that she wants to hold to herself because that is the only thing that she can rightfully claim as hers because she expected to share or be benevolent in all other respects. Hence, Imlie has always been disturbed when she has witness those PDA session but today was different. It was tearing at her insides because of the feeling that she now has and because of the feelings that Aditya has been showing he has developed for her. Aditya knew that more than the harsh words it was the hug that has hurt Imlie. Hence, he proceeded to give her the facts that he now knows and feels that now his truth ,his sachai, his commitment and his loyalty is only towards his first wife because she is the only one that matters to him now. He know Imlie is not very confident and her trust is still wavering because of his past claims of Malini and the 7 year relationship. Hence today his focus was to build that confidence in her that though he was in 7 year relationship and it bothers him that he took comfort for love, the relationship that he shares with Imlie is the only one that he loves and wants and committed to. Yes, he just cannot let go of that other relationship but its just a empty shell that he cannot break nor close. He, his heart, his intentions and his feelings are a open book for her and to read him she never has to knock or ask permission.
On the other hand, Imlie too sensed that guilt in Aditya because of the hug. Hence, she proceeded to assure him that she has never asked him for loyalty from him but only a promise. As long as the promise is getting fulfilled, everything should be Ok, she would be Ok. thus releasing him from the guilt that he was feeling or will feel if the same situation arises again where he has to take care of Malini to fulfill his vachan. Its really a treat to see how they understand the other's perspective and accordingly provide the balm to clear each other doubts thus calming the storm without the other even telling what is troubling them. "Speaking without telling, understanding without speaking" in its full entirety.😊
Lastly, I think the only thing that I am still not sure or confused about was Aditya's next steps based on his take on Malini. He knows Malini is not strong enough to hear the truth and that she is very dependent on him. So, how he is planning to tell her truth and get her separated from him. I guess we will just wait and see. As he told Imlie, their relationship is his priority now so she should trust him, hence we should also trust him. 😆
Very well said, Pam 😊....in the whole focus regarding Adi clarifying to Imlie about the hug with Malini, the significance of him getting that sketch framed almost got overlooked. As you said, it showed the level of understanding that has deepened between them that without Imlie asking him, he realized what she wanted of that picture, of that memory.....that it be viewed with love and respect....which is why he created that whole visual first with framing the sketch and then framing the frame with balloons/flowers.....lol
Re: Imlie reassuring Adi cuz she sensed his guilt about the hug....yes, that was another bit I found touching....he also didn't ask for her assurance but it is Imlie's instinct to always try to take away any discomfort from him....to give him a sense of assurance no matter how much he wants to drown in guilt....she lifts away his burdens...she always has....part of the reason he craves to be with her too. She has the capacity to absorb enough pain for both of them and she keeps setting him free but he refuses to walk even one step without her anymore and refuses to let her wallow in this pain by herself....that is the beauty of what we are watching develop.
@bold: LOL I'm not expecting that much clear resolution from this convo about what to do regarding Malini.....they might leave it at a stalemate for now again with Adi vowing to himself to tell Malini the truth at the right opportunity.....I don't know if Imlie can give him another kasam right now regarding this ki don't tell Malini cuz that would defeat the whole purpose of their convo and it won't align with the upcoming sindoor precap....whatever they decide in this convo is likely going to be focused on Adi vowing to uphold his marriage with Imlie and staying true to it going forward in any way he can....no matter how/when the Malini situation gets resolved.
Trust is a complicated journey but I think Adi-Imlie are navigating it quite interestingly as of now.....lol....Adi has now asked for Imlie's trust in him directly through this convo....now he'll have to show her he can live up to it even if she isn't demanding it of him😆.