Fichain #1: Start Date 14 Jun |Completed| - Page 15

Originally posted by: DreamOfEndless

Thank you 🤗

The googly has an answer in the segment itself. Somewhere in the beginning of my segment 😆

🤗 Thanks for the cue. I'll check it out.

Segment#9 by Loving2Missing2

TW: Sensuality, Lesbian Love

Meera lay in her lonely bed clutching the pic of her lost love tightly to her chest. Her tears had dried long back as images of the past moved in front of her eyes like a film. As an aftermath of reliving the painful past, her usual migraine had set in.

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Overwhelmed by her passion for Chahat, she had already planned every step for the dean meeting. The dean being progressive would take every step to avoid LGBT activists’ scandals. Rather, to display all-inclusivity from the university end, allowing Aryan to choose his new room partner. Vikram would be suspended owing to his vandalising act. Chahat could shift with Meera in her quarters till such time that any girl room was available for occupying. She would agree that she was very much inconvenienced to take a partner in her room but she was doing all this in the better interest of the University.

Meera was quite satisfied with her own plan and sensual fantasies rushed back to her lonely heart. Out of habit, she crossed her legs in the chair revelling in her fantasies.

As she unfolded her legs and was getting up, the drawer fell out dropping the frame of Sheila to ground and shattering it completely. Meera watched flabbergasted as she was just unable to save anything. Hurriedly she picked up the bare pic of Sheila dusting off some remnant glass. Sheila’s soulful eyes held their silent complaint….. Meera clutched it to her heart and burst into tears…..the past unfolding in her mind to uncover hidden pains.

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Jeevan sebhari teri aankhein, Majboor kare jeene ke liye, jeene ke liye…….

The lyrics of the old song resonated in the air…… Today there was quite a hustle-bustle in the Bansal family house…. This happy bubble arose once every year in Raghu and Janaki Bansal’s otherwise content tranquil life ….. Today, their granddaughter Minnie was arriving to spend her summer vacation…. She was Meera for the rest of the world, but for her grandparents, she had always been their cutie-pie Minnie.

“What are you meddling here in the kitchen?” Janaki was vexed as Raghu put his hand under the sink tap where she was washing the veggies for salad.

“Just a minute, Jaan ….. I only need some water for this vase.” Raghu spoke in a quelling tone.

He had always called his wife of fifty-one years Jaan, short of her actual name, as an endearment. Steering through all the ups and downs of his eighty years of life, the endearment had gained truth as she was now truly his life.

“Why Vase?”

“I have got some beautiful red roses from the garden. I’ll put them in this vase in Minnie’s room.”

Raghu and Janaki lived in the lower part of the house and the upper floor bedrooms were used by children whenever they arrived.

“Oh! You’re going to climb the stairs all by yourself with that slipped disk back of yours? ..... I don’t want my Minnie arriving here to rush you to the hospital. I’ll put the vase in Minnie’s room.”

“And with your debilitated eyesight, as if I’ll allow you to climb the stairs by yourself?” Raghu jeered.

Janaki smiled looking into the eyes of her husband. Yes! The two had to live for each other now. She knew her husband’s love would never allow her to climb alone but she was no lesser. Quietly, she held his hand as both slowly climbed the stairs to Minnie’s room.

Minnie had stood outside hearing her grandparents frolicking banter. She had arrived just a while before; this time first accompanied by Sheila.

After enjoying a happy chat and delicious dinner, Meera and Sheila now stood on their balcony while the oldies retired to bed.

“I want you to be really sure, Sheila.”

“It’s just that I’m scared our families won’t accept our love.” Sheila hurried to clear any misunderstanding.

“Families always oppose all kinds of love….. why do you think Laila-Majanu, Heer-Ranjha happened? ..... Don’t worry, Sheila. The creator has made us for each other and there’s nothing wrong because even Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu unified as Hari-Har. So don’t ever feel any guilt in your heart......... I’ll protect you, Sheila. My graduation is just done. My GRE scores have come excellent. I will soon fly to some US university. Your graduation will start now. By the time you graduate, I will have settled properly. You can join me there and we will be safe to live happily ever after.”

“Come, let’s dance.” Meera invited her inside holding her hand and put on the music……

Ohhhhh…….My love……. My Darling

Ihunger…… hunger…… for your touch

A long,lonely time
And time goes by so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you still mine?
I need your love
I need your love
Godspeed your love to me

The beautiful music of Unchained Melody by Righteous Brothers trilled in as the two loving souls danced….. just holding each other…. Sharing love!

In lamhonke daaman mein paakeezah se rishte hain.........

Koi Kalama Muhobbat ka doharate Farishtey hain

A timeless night tiptoed softly in the room to witness the moment of pulchritude!

Naani heard the change of song…… a tumult of unease crept into her mind….. I am worrying unnecessarily…. Girls are just enjoying good music that’s all….. She told herself….. But sleep evaded her.

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Lying in her bed Meera Bansal remembered every detail of her past…… The rose petals crushed on the bed had given away the girls, but the grandparents had progressively supported the girls…..Raghu and Janki had explained to the two girls that pairing was always for a lifetime whether between Raghu-Janki or between Meera-Sheila. The parents had taken a promise of lifelong fidelity from both the girls ……. Few months later, just one small slip had happened and Sheila’s mother had found out….. A commotion had resulted driving Sheila to leave the world permanently.

The peon had knocked on her door to remind her of the dean meeting but Meera had no interest now, so she excused herself pleading migraine. The dean could decide what to do. Any support Chahat needed, Meera would surely give, but Chahat could never become her love because her one and only love for life had to be Sheila and only Sheila.

As she gulped some medication, she also swallowed all her desires, her longings…. Her pain! My parents kept my name perfectly, she thought. If that Meera had drunk poison for her love; living every day without her only love was nothing but poison for this Meera.

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Aryan could not put a finger on what exactly went on in Saheel’s mind. There hadn’t been any need to come out in the open but Saheel out of his strong sense of righteousness had confessed to the dean about his own violence. And then going further, he apologised for hitting Aryan too. Perhaps it was this innate nature of Saheel that he was the choice of relation for Aryan. Despite all the confusion, there was a soft but resolved smile on Aryan’s face. Now both had community service for a week starting tomorrow. Would the stars above give them a chance to meet?

Saheel walked silently his eyes buried in the ground. The news about the incident in the cafeteria had spread like wildfire. He was conscious of disdainful looks and scornful gossip of everybody around him as he followed his own way. Perhaps the public would enjoy making further jokes but the Dean and Professor Bansal had already sternly intervened and everybody was wary of the consequences. Whatever happens, I need to do as much damage control as possible. I will stand strong with Aryan……. And of course, Chahat, too!

Aryan was facing similar wrath by fellow students. His father had already outcast him and broken all relations. It had taken sheer strong will and confidence to establish himself as the eligible heartthrob of the college but some wrong turn of events and everything was lost. Chahat had not known his truth all these years yet she had supported and befriended him in all these years. Now her brother had arrived and taken her away. Aryan didn’t believe that running away was a solution to any problem, but he knew Chahat had not been able to speak against her brother after the scandal. What was going to happen to Chahat’s finishing the course now? She was his soulmate and bestfriend all these years, he would stand by her always!

Chahat woke up early morning and first checked her phone. There was a message notification. She wondered whether Saheel or Aryan had messaged her. She clicked on the message and was left aghast. This must be Vikram! The first thought in Chahat’s mind was to punch him right in his nose. But the number wasn’t Vikram’s. She cross-checked again with the number she had taken on the day of her date with Vikram. Then who could it be?

Chahat was a smart, today’s woman and she would not get thwarted by any blackmailer. She dialled that same number again and heard a recorded message in a female voice.

You think you smart? I will kill you!

The phone dropped from Chahat’s trembling hand. Who was this? A female wanting to kill her? Why? Who? She checked that message again.... Someone was watching her... Where? Make her pay? What did this person have in mind?

Just then Prateek came to her room, “Hey princess! Did you sleep well? Mom is calling us for breakfast.”

Chahat could not decide whether she should inform Prateek of the threat she had just received. He was headstrong and would act in a manner that the problem would worsen further. Perhaps, Aryan! He had always protected her. And Saheel had been nice to her, too. Perhaps, it was them together as a triad, Chahat-Saheel-Aryan, against this unknown person.

Chahat followed her brother to the kitchen. “I will return to the University.” She declared with gravity.

“No! You are not safe there! You stay here.” Prateek banged his fist on the table.

Kavya stood helpless looking at her two children. Both were right. Chahat could not miss her classes but Kavya was not sure anymore after the disclosure of Aryan’s truth and then the violence that had followed.

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Devsena finished her feed and looked up at her master with jet black soulful eyes. As a routine, Aryan fed her every morning and then cuddled her giving love. But today, her master was oblivious to her. Aryan’s wistful eyes were glued to the other side of the road ….. Saheel was teaching street kids football in the park……Somehow Saheel sensed someone’s eyes on his back and turned….and then stood transfixed. There was a question in Aryan’s eyes. Could he reciprocate to Aryan when he was not sure of his answer himself. What would he say?

@Loving2Missing2Nice one Neha.

@Satrangi_Curls Neha, waiting for your segment 🤗

Originally posted by: Loving2Missing2

Hi! Main hoon! You can take after me. My Segment#9 coming soon.

Saw your post regarding my update. My intention had been to bring in a little intrigue and all-inclusivity. So I created a double love triangle. It could have been predator-ish and then the story would get another turn.... but it's not to be so by the next writing! So keeping in synch, I am justifying in my chapter where her thoughts came from and how did she suddenly have a change of mind. If you write next, you can decide on her further role/no role.😃

Role reversal is actually not necessary (changing to Mr. Bansal). Everybody in this world has same emotions. If an older man and younger woman has been a prevailing theme of storylines since long time; then an older woman desiring a younger woman is no rarity either.

The challenge in any fichain writing is to accept the previously written plotline and build it ahead; could have been a really enjoyable experience.

I just expressed my discomfort reading that portion. The latest segment was good indeed and thank you for not making her act on those desires.

The homophobes and anti-LGBTQ narrative loves portraying queer people as predators and keeping them away from young generation lest they become prey to the "gay ideology". This sort of narrative doesn't help fight the baseless claims by the homophobes.

I'm glad you changed the narrative and made it more in line with natural desires. Having desires isn't wrong but with the age gap and then being a teacher-student, it doesn't sit well. ❤️ I hope you understand my point. 😳

Originally posted by: Satrangi_Curls

I just expressed my discomfort reading that portion. The latest segment was good indeed and thank you for not making her act on those desires.

The homophobes and anti-LGBTQ narrative loves portraying queer people as predators and keeping them away from young generation lest they become prey to the "gay ideology". This sort of narrative doesn't help fight the baseless claims by the homophobes.

I'm glad you changed the narrative and made it more in line with natural desires. Having desires isn't wrong but with the age gap and then being a teacher-student, it doesn't sit well. ❤️ I hope you understand my point. 😳

Oh yes! I understand your point and your discomfort, too. Rather You're not alone in that discomfort. I'm happy, you came out openly with it.❤️

My writing earlier was to make Prof Bansal the grey character in the story. I know everybody's reaction is in accordance because nobody likes true negative villains. Meera's character is now changed completely respecting the sentiments of the team.

Regarding teacher-student relationship........ It's not a taboo in my mind...... One of my forum friends is married to her teacher and we have discussed her romance with lots of fun and teasing..... I myself had a crush on one of the young profs in degree college..... so I put it that way, hope you understand.😳

Feel free to PM me if any of the last segment writing doesn't come clear for your next narrative. Looking forward to your segment now🤗

Originally posted by: ExoticDisaster

I hope you liked them 😅

I did. This whole idea is too good. I can read all the amazing writers together and most of them are new to me. 😳

Will comment later more about the story in detail.

Is everything happening in present times or we're a decade or two behind? World building ke liye

Segment 10

Saheel looked at Aryan from across the street and smiled. He went straight to the library, he knew what he had to find.

Aryan came into the library, looking for Saheel. He found Saheel in a lonesome corner. Reading poetry.

"What are you doing here?" Aryan asked.

"Checking what bareback meant." Saheel replied non-chalantly.

Aryan wasn't sure if it was sarcasm or he was being serious. "So, what did you find?" Aryan decided to play along.

Saheel's face was very red in response. He hadn't thought this through. Reading poetry should've been his answer. But only if he knew what it truly meant. Maybe it was worth a try. Saheel took a deep breath. "I- uh, I was reading poetry."

Aryan looked at him, his eyes twinkled. "Would you like to teach me some?"

"Merlin?" Saheel managed to ask.

"Merthur, All the way!" Aryan's face lit up. He loved the show. It was- it was his gay awakening. Not that he needed a show to tell him that but it made him feel seen.

"That show is my favourite because it taught me about magic." Saheel confided. He wasn't sure where he found the courage from but he did it, anyway.

"So, uh, if you don't mind me asking." Aryan sat beside Saheel. "Does your door swing the other way?"

"No." Aryan's face fell at the answer. "It is more like a... Pivot door. Goes in all directions."

"Oh!" That's all Aryan could say. So his competition was the rest of the world? C'est plus difficile.

"And yours?" Saheel knew the answer but wanted a confirmation.

"It goes the same direction." Aryan smiled a little.

"You mean in One Direction?"

"Yeah! But pots and pans never broke my bones."

The duo laughed. It feels good to find another member of your community after feeling lonely amongst the crowd for your entire life.

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After the class, Prof. Bansal called Chahat, Aryan and Saheel in her cabin.

"I've had some students come to me with a request. Would you like to join them?"

"What request?" Saheel asked.

"Until a few years ago, we had an active queer collective in the college. Due to the pandemic, it's activities haven't taken place and some pressure from local politicians has made the group dormant. I've gotten requests to revive it. I am also looking forward to some allies joining in." Prof. Bansal looked at her students.

"We will let you know in a while." Aryan answered. The trio left her cabin.

"What do you think?" Saheel asked as the trio sat on the terrace, sipping iced coffee.

"I'm cool with whatever you decide. I know unity is strength, especially to fight bullies and homophobes." Chahat declared.

Aryan nodded. More competition within the college itself? I really hope Saheel doesn't end up liking someone else.

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Notes : Door swinging one/same way - slang for gay/lesbian.

Both ways - bisexual

All ways(pivot door) - pansexual

Merlin and poetry scene - if you know you know. The show is famous for its queer coded characters and subtle relationships between all of the leads and their friends (?).

Having a queer collective in the Universities and colleges is common. Most of them have a community, their activities may or may not be held in open, depending upon the society/city.

That's all from my side for now. (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧

@ Neha beti - You brought in Merthur? Awww 😳🤗

I'm quite curious about the queer collective in Indian Unis. What do they do? How do they operate?

Also, what happened to the campus community service that Aryan & Saheel were doing together? What exactly does that involve?

T mentioned in her segment that Chahat is now a day scholar - meaning she will travel back and forth to school & won't be living on the campus. Right T? Doesn't mean she quit her studies right?

Or am I getting the wrong message here?

The mysterious texter isn't Vikram so that yet remains to be explored.

Aryan is gay & Saheel is now established as Pan.

Aryan has been outed but is Saheel out?

Just some Qs off the top of my head....

@ Neha beti - You brought in Merthur? Awww 😳🤗

I knew you and Shibu will get the reference. Baki logo ka nahi pata. 😳

I'm quite curious about the queer collective in Indian Unis. What do they do? How do they operate?

They're queer safe spaces. The activities including hosting readings, movie screenings, discussing issues relating to individual members or the community. They host public and private events. It is like any other club in University, but centred around queer people. They also hold marches and all. Lobbying for proper and equal treatment, especially towards trans kids, help and stand for gay kids that are being harassed and so on. It also involves activism.

Also, what happened to the campus community service that Aryan & Saheel were doing together? What exactly does that involve?

I'm guessing it will be helping out the juniors, not sure if cleaning is a part of it? Maybe even helping out the profs in their tasks, whatever is assigned to them. We don't have such punishments so we could explore 😆 hameri uni mein seedhe warning ya parents bula ke action lete hai. Seedhi baat 🤣

T mentioned in her segment that Chahat is now a day scholar - meaning she will travel back and forth to school & won't be living on the campus. Right T?

Yup. That's what.

The mysterious texter isn't Vikram so that yet remains to be explored.

As Neha put in her segment, it was a woman, we may explore along those lines.. Rhea comes to mind cuz her date with Aryan was ruined. But it could be anyone. 😳

Aryan is gay & Saheel is now established as Pan.

Aryan has been outed but is Saheel out?

Not really but since his name has been dragged in the mess, there's rumours.

Just some Qs off the top of my head....