Okay, before I go back a bit in this thread - thought I’d get my thoughts out.
First - thanks for everyone that kept tagging me! ♥️♥️
So many thoughts on the last week and a bit but I’ll just pick up at today. First thing I’ve noticed - having zero expectations of episodes helps, means every little moment is an exciting and pleasant surprise. I’ve had zero expectations the last week and it’s been so amazing. 😂😂
Apologies in advance if my thoughts jump around and seem to be everywhere.
I’m sure you’ve all discussed but - OMG our ship is properly sailing! It’s officially set sail and everything in the episodes is telling it’s Arylie or bust at this point! Will there be some choppy waters, rough seas ahead? Of course. But destination is Arylie I’m SO convinced.
The whole PD adventure has been cementing it. And then once Aditya actually shows up again, it’s 100% established who the focus is on through camera angles - Aditya in one frame and Arylie in the other. Then the focus in the story, their teasing, nok jhok, casually sharing a plate of food together. How natural the relationship is between them is, how they shift between their different dynamics! She offered Aditya food - of course she would. But she actually made sure Aryan ate. Not to mention, she has started to see him in a different light, as much as he denies it - he’s her friend. (And we know some of the best love stories begin at friendship - what a strong foundation they’ve started).
Her care and concern for him is slowly coming to the surface. It’s like I always thought, Imlie is going to fall in love with Aryan and she’s not even going to know when it happened. It’s already sneaking up on her. Today we even got a moment from HER perspective. The use of a track sung by a female artist was no accident. It’s always been the male version of songs, including Jaanyia (even when it’s clear it’s Imlie’s emotions we’re meant to focus on). She’s beginning to see him, just as he clearly sees her.
The moment he takes her hand as she’s about to walk away. Even in that moment, the relief of being with his family again - he sees her. Makes sure she doesn’t feel alone amongst the crowd. The R’s I can forgive for forgetting Imlie was there for a moment - they’ve been trying to be the rock for the T’s, providing support and strength to them while their own son/brother was also in peril and they hadn’t heard from him. After the loss they’ve shared and barely recovered from, they’re forgiven this moment.
I loved that Imlie recognized the role Aryan played in her success in PD. That his support and teamwork was what led to this outcome. Which is huge, she’s always had to be on her own and now she’s got a teammate.
The biggest difference I see between Aryan and Aditya for Imlie is that one is her partner, she cares for him because she can’t help herself, it’s just natural to do so. The other is a responsibility, an obligation she felt she had. I think what the PD track did was begin to cement and solidify in Imlie’s mind the differences between Aditya and Aryan. These will be even more clear to her going forward.
I can’t wait until tomorrow’s episode. I know I started this post by saying, keeping expectations low is key but that’s kind of difficult right now after that precap! I love how the women have ganged up against Aryan - led by Imlie, to ensure he takes care of himself because he takes care of everyone and right now it’s their turn to ensure he takes care of himself. I see this going several ways, but I hope the direction it goes is Imlie finding confidence in her abilities, plus a bunch of cute callers between Aryan and a Imlie cause he can’t stop thinking about work and she’s just going to take care of things in her own way.
Okay, that’s a lot of rambling from me now. 🤦🏽♀️ Lol
Missed you all! ♥️♥️
Am going to try and go back a few pages to read thoughts and then likely go to sleep. It’s late here and work in the morning 😒