I tried my best, but this was hard today! Still attempted some humor, yet sadness crept through...I think I am very emotional today. I am all over the place still I tried my best to understand my thoughts better. writing and sharing helps me sort my emotions and thoughts. Please please make sure to comment on the review if you are reading it.
The Goenka and Birla clan together watched Akshara and Abhimanyu walk across the temple courtyard, their feet and pace in tandem as they approach the steps to the mandap. Ahimanyu held a plastic sheet over both of their heads to protect them from the onslaught of the rains while Akshara held the box with Ganapati card. They made an intimate picture, a couple coming to the temple. This scene made everyone uncomfortable except Mahima and Neil. He made a silent wish for the pair walking into the temple mandap. ❤️
For the first time since her marriage was fixed Aarohi felt a pang of uneasiness and hesitation. The look that Akshara has when she knows Arohi will get her fangs ready she becomes quite and nervous. He senses her hesitance. Abhimanyu has an inkling of something amiss. He always does the talking when Arohi is around.
As she climbed the stairs of the temple Aks saw the uncomfortable faces of her family members but she was concerned only about Aarohi. How will she explain her situation and will Aarohi understand?
"How are both of you together? What happened to your car Akshara?"
Before she could say anything Abhimanyu explained that his bike and her car both broke down. He saw Ak and when he found a plastic sheet and they walked to the temple.
Akshara did not utter a single word in front of Arohi. Does he sense how she gets quiet in front of Aarohi? ❓
During the Ganesh Puja, all that Abhimanyu could think of was Akshara. This Puja was for the well being of the wedding preparations and ask for Ganapati blessings. Abhimanyu could think only about Akshara by his side. His Aarti and prayers all of them included only Akshara.
He constantly asked for forgiveness from Ishwar for the wrong that he has done and if he could get a second chance to rectify the grave mistake he committed in his arrogance and anger. He has to keep his ego aside and pray for forgiveness.
As everyone closed their eyes and were engrossed in the Aarti the Gods awakened. The angels have again come to give the sign that whose match is made in heavens shall be together on mortal Earth.
Also please note the Purple fog matches Arohi’s dress so I am sure the main culprit who is responsible for the wedding fiasco will be our No1 doc.
HV once again comes in the forefront to put all the blame on Ak and no points for guessing who comes to her rescue. Yet Ak has no remorse of being the meanest person to... Ya, Doc McDreamy!
The doc picks up the note that has Ak name but this lady will not allow him to have even this little piece of solace for himself. What would he do with that handmade paper with your name on it? He would stroke it with his manicured long fingers, lay on the bed and stare at your name and give us a hotness wala ishq wala dream sequence. Kiss your name with his chapped yet sexy lips.
But no you despise his as well as my pleasure. Those sexy hands stroking a paper in your absence was it too much?
SISTER AKSHARA- or shall I call you SIL(LY) Saali. 😆
So all those who think that Abhi is the dominating one. Please look closely. This girl can bully the roaring lion.
I know these finger fights are super hot but we do it with our love interests not with jijaji.
So ya, you get the drift. This is another of those universe signs. Ahem!
Moving on-
How distorted Abhi looked no-one cares just no one. He is crying inside its so visible the way he dry gulps is chest clenching. No one ready to see that he is in smithereens. His eyes look blank and he is on automode. The only time he feels anything is for Ak.
His mother is like a giggling goose. Mimi says card ki puja ho gayi. Like how? Akshara ke saath?
Akshara sees he is distorted and he is crying inside yet this girl will not give him the respite. She is like you wanted to get married for your mother's sake and this is your decision to choose Aarohi then stick by it. And I am going to punish you by enjoying my sisters wedding to the fullest. Her side glances to Abhi are like a warning to him that do not back out from this marriage because this is about my sister’s happiness and my family’s respect. I have given up on you completely and you need to stand by your decision that you made in you hoour of distortion and anger and placed me in the worst position and I will have none of the blame.
Ak’s wishes as I see it now are cryptic. She is a one liner queen and like Nostradamus, talks in lyrical and ambiguous tone.
Is Shaadi main sab sahi ho, Jo sahi hai wahi ho!
I mean we the audience know what according to us is right. So may that happen... is that what you mean Ak? We have a whole list of what we want to happen next and more. Ahem!!
Yes. reality wala not dreams wala.
Abhimanyu has understood the tenacity of this girl. He watched her fight destiny to reach the temple. He understands what wrong he has done and it cannot be undone. He knows what Ak must have wished and yet he makes the wish on her mannat ka sikka that may her wish be fulfilled.
Watching Akshara perform her duties with a pure heart has only made him love her more. But this time he is in repentance. And so with a pure heart he decides to support her.
Its not a sad tale of love, so do not get dishearten the lover’s are too naive to understand what they are doing. The heavens want them to learn some lessons and know the value of each other.
If it was left to Ak she would have given this budding feeling some more time and she knew it would have been fruitful but Abhimanyu in his haste, and hurt ego took the wrong path. If you do a wrong you have to take the path to redemption. Abhimanyu's heart has opened seeing Ak tireless dedication and he has submitted to his destiny. Thus, destiny will award them what they deserve.
Abhimanyu has to go through this Chakravyu and come out successful to get his love. As his tauji said there is a small window and you have to do it within that given time.
Abhimanyu, has missed few of his cue and he has to be alert to catch the cues from the universe.
The bond between Manjari and Ak is strengthening. This scene is for sure to tell us that this mother has to grow a spine for the sake of her son and Ak may help her see what her son truly needs in his life. He needs peace, love and happiness. He is distorted because his happiness lies in Akshara. He is restless because his heart has stayed back with Akshara. He is lost because his love is Akshara. He is broken and the one who can heal his wounds is Akshara.
When Abhi’s voice is heard, “meri Jaan, I skipped a beat along with Ak.
Meri to shaadi karwa rahi ho, lekin apna socha hai?
She does not want him to see she is affected, she is staying strong. But his voice brings back all the memories that she is trying to hide from the world. What Abhi says also applies to her. And so its ironical that she is the one who hears Abhi’s pre recorded message.
When she goes up to get Manjari’s meds, it’s again a sign from above that she enters Abhimanyu’s room. She sees his white shirt, the floodgates of memories are opened. She remembers the first time she had seen him she was in his arms. He had saved her from falling in the waters.
The soft wind chimes blowing in the wind bring her back to the present and she looks around the room. His music corner, his study table, this bed, and she loves everything because everything tells her about him. His headphones lie on the speaks. The ones that he gave her to stop the outside noise and hear her own heart and start the journey to know your ownself. Khud se khud ka ek rishta ban jata hai.
There lies his stethoscope through which one can hear each others heartbeats. Like her heart that beats for him. Ak looses herself into her thoughts.
Standing in the middle of Abhimanyu’s room, the air is heavy with his scent, she feels his presence all around her.
His welcoming arms circle her waist and turns her to look into his eyes. Abhimanyu takes her by her hand and opens the wardrobe which is full of her dresses. He is willing to give her every inch of the space. Then he takes her to the dressing table where her bangles and jewelry are ready for her. Every inch of the table is filled with her things, nail-paint, creams, bangles.
He takes her to his music corner and gently pulled her into his lap and they strum at the guitar together.
Ak is unable to bear the pain and she tries to put a distance between them. Abhimanyu comes and put the stethoscope on her. He makes the heart sign with her, their symbol of love. And puts the chest piece upon her heart.
His way to tell her that she needs to listen to her heart.
Abhimanyu is in shatters without her, He has build so many dreams with her and these dreams he comes to share with her. He looks like a lost boy begging to show him the path to his happiness.
She can sense Abhimanyu’s disappointment and the dreams that he saw about her. Standing in the middle of the room she could sense his spirit and the hopes that he has attached with her. She understood the man little more than yesterday. And it made her love him more.
But she is bound to her duty. For her Love does not come easy. Her life has not been easy. For Years she has yearned to be loved by her sister and she can not let go of her years of prayers when it is just coming true for her.
This new love is intense and the pain is unbearable. She is trying hard to cope with her pain silently. But if she has to make a choice she still stands with her sister and family. For her that is the right thing to do thus she has to make the sacrifice of her heart.
Udne Ki Aasha
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