Wednesday's episode has actually given me the much needed answer to all of Yash's anger, resentment and restlessness. IMO, Yash is not upset or angry (in true sense) on Aarthi as to what was shown in the earlier episodes which made all of us go bonkers like Aarthi to the extent of ripping off our hairs finding for the reason to Yash's outburst.
Yash is definitely in the transformation phase of his (married / love) life. This is what I gathered of Yash's behavior, especially after seeing his reaction to the Jai Jai Shiv Shankar song (GOD!! Ramdulare has the worst voice...he kind of killed my love to the song, thanks to Yash for stopping him) and his unspoken gestures and glances towards Aarthi in Shiv temple during the prayers and pre Bhaang consuming fiasco. Yash's transformation can be split into 5 phases, namely:
Being comfortable /feel at ease:
This phase was the beginning during Yash-Aarthi married life. Despite the initial awkwardness of having a "stranger" in the room with him, Yash manage to overcome it and has shown some level of ease & comfortableness in sharing his room & bed with Aarthi (minus the initial shock in the morning post SR, which he immediately counter reacted by building mini GREAT CHINA WALL of pillows, on going forward). This feeling of ease and comfortableness I believe was sealed after he got the entire MU cleared on their SR and explained his stand in this PV, which he got silent concurrence from Aarthi that she too is in this marriage for kids' sake. So there's no pressure or expectation on both side when it comes to their individuality and matters of hearts. It's more like you be you…I be me kind of situation, and we are fine as long as the unspoken ground rules are not broken and the underlaid borders not crossed. But they will continue to ride on the "marriage" vehicle together when it comes to decision making pertaining to their kids and family matters.
Acknowledgement:
This phase comes next when Yash starts to acknowledge that Aarthi is his wife in the eyes of others. Whether he likes it or not he has to accept the fact that he's now a married man, and has to portray as one, rather than a widower to the world. He was not too comfortable when Aarthi was asked to follow him as his wife and Palak's mother to meet the principal / teacher. He showed some awkwardness there but he immediately retracted since it was pertaining to his kids (afterall, this PV is all about the kids, right?). Yash was confused when Aarthi stayed up for him to ensure that he has his dinner, perform other little wifely duties (ironing / folding his clothes) and took care of him when he wasn't well (thanks to Ansh's pin fiasco). He disliked / resented when Aarthi was told to take care of him as his WIFE by his parents, but did not protest simply because he knows that's what others sees of Aarthi in Yash's life!!. Hence, he acknowledged Aarthi's presence as his WIFE in the social circle….not in his heart yet!!
Attraction:
Being in LOVE:
Yash has been experiencing the little pitter patter of love shower while in Mumbai. Though I wouldn't say that it was a full-fledged love yet…but it's there. It has always been there in him in suppression, but it decided to finally show its existence slowly and subtly when both are in their comfy and lonesome moment with each other…when there are no restrictions in their movements…and no popinjays to dictate and provide analysis of their relationship. I belief the feeling (LOVE) in Yash has further elevated when he started to have a sneak peek into some intimate details of Aarthi (the bra fiasco) that made him realize of her womanhood. It probably created some sexual tension in him (point to note, this guy is still in his youth & he has been deprived of physical intimacy for about 4 years or so, thus his sex drive is understandable). His love cum physical attraction took further plunge when Aarthi bravely and boldly told him off his face of her existence and not to compare her with the dead. He liked the confidence and boldness in her (point to note, men's like independent and confident women…seems it triggers sexual awareness in men…I read it somewhere, so u know what I mean).
Acceptance:
Now this what I feel is yet to come in Yash….it's already making its way through but hasn't reached its destination yet. The little tell tale signs are already there…he wanting her to be part of his enjoyment (roller coaster trip)…her touches no longer jerks him…he being bold & open in giving long glances with a slight twitch on his lips every now and then in SHIVJI's mandir …him moving closely with her as if trying to close the gap created between them…show authority on her (verbal declaration that she's his wife to outsiders)…his immediate reaction to her fall, though she was not actually falling, it was just a jerk (and OH MY!! What was that stare for, Yashji??)…he's being extremely protective & possessive of Aarthi (Aman got a sucker punch on his face for trying to touch Aarthi). Well, all this little tell - tale sign has been brought out by Yash in open to us (viewers) and also to none other than Aman himself. It's no wonder Aman can confidently tell Yash that he's in love with Aarthi because seriously, if this is not called LOVE, then what is LOVE actually, Yashji??
My verdict:
After seeing all this attributes in Yash, what exactly could have triggered him to blow his top and cause a massive volcano eruption in him to the extent his lava of anger consumed whoever crosses his path along the way??
Well, I believe I got the answers in Wednesday's and Thursday's episode. One thing we need to know about Yash is he's the man of principle…if he knows he's wrong, he doesn't hesitate to apologize and make amends. He's a very sensible and responsible man, which obviously we saw during Ansh kidnap fiasco. He's a very loyal and passionate lover…this need no questioning, the ehem ehem scene and Arpita obsession says it all. He takes ownership…his stand on bringing Aarthi and Ansh back despite his parents protest. In a nutshell, he's a DREAM GUY / CHILD of every women and parents. Of course he has his flaws too (no one is perfect), but that can be overlooked with this major attributes.
Now this one is very interesting, one of Yash's major attribute is he's a person who stay rooted firmly on his beliefs, known as a person who never go against his words (his famous Yash Schindia ka vaada, remember??) and he hates LIES.
He said he can never fall in love with anyone other than Arpita and firmly believes in his mantra "love happens only once in ones life time"…but did he not fall for Aarthi?? The thing is Aarthi doesn't know but we (viewers) and Aman knew.
He TRUSTS Aarthi a lot…more than his family members simply because he feels she's one and only person who actually understands him…she understands the pain of loss he's going through…she knows the extent of his undying love and obsession for Arpita and Aarthi has promise that she'll never will or attempt to take Arpita's place in his life (remember the promise Aarthi made in the temple after Arpita's shraadh?). Yash was very confident and placed his utmost trust on Aarthi at that instanct…that his Arpita's memories are safe with Aarthi...well what we saw was Aarthi managed to change those Arpita memories into sweet one and Yash came to accept it, right?
He's fiercely loyal to Arpita and holds on to his promise to her dearly, that he will never look or think about any other women apart from Arpita in his lifetime ever…and he lived up to that statement…until Aarthi came into his life (his stance rumbled slightly but he manage to hold them together but now it has started to fall apart)...well didn't we just witness Aarthi's effect on Yash in Thursday's episode??
After Wednesday's episode, I have a hunch that Prashant or divorcee lie is not the reason (even though I so want that to be the reason or at least one of the reason...simply because I want Aarthi to come clean with her past and start her life anew with Yash. Anyway, am still keeping my hopes high…you never know with the CV's).
Yash and Aarthi have consummated their marriage based on the strong effect of Bhaang, but Bhaang alone cannot be the reason, can it?? It maybe the triggering tool / factor but it's not the sole reason.
Yash couldn't bring himself to acknowledge the feelings even to himself or Aarthi because of his BELIEFS and LOYALTY towards Arpita, but he knows that his LOVE for Aarthi is true, pure and deep. He's just living in denial which is making his situation even more complex. It will take some time for him to crawl out of this denial. After all this guy is also a fighter…didn't he manage to turn Arpita's memories into sweet and happy ones??…his little confession to Aarthi that he wants to live in present and enjoy this life...well...he is coming out, but at his own pace.
Like the saying goes, time and tide waits for no man….it's the same case here for Yash, how long can his heart contain his feelings and desire for Aarthi…its bound to burst out one day, right?…and burst it did on that fateful night with a little help from SHIVJI's prashad.
This consummation has resulted in his basic and core principle to shake vehemently. He feels that he has betrayed Arpita and her trust on him…that's why he couldn't face her portraits or her things (he said he cannot hide behind these memories anymore, right?). His belief and preach on love can only happen once has been crushed and came tumbling down to his feet…how is he going to face his family…after all he has been denying the existence of love element in his marriage to his siblings…will they trust him now after what has just happened between him and Aarthi?
He knows that he is also at fault for falling prey to the Bhaang effect and succumbed to the one moment of passion which resulted in their consummation, but he feels Aarthi has deliberately allowed the consummation…but Yash, you're forgetting something...it takes two to tango, right?
Probably this is why he said he cannot punish Aarthi because he knows he is also at fault…he's a righteous man after all, isn't he? He said that they can still be in this marriage, but should walk on separate path since their destinations are now different….but never for once in his wildest dream he would've thought that his "LOVE" action has already bore its fruit. Had he known, he would've definitely bring Aarthi and his unborn with full of respect to Schindia mansion….reason being, Yash is a man of principle and he knows for a fact that whatever incident that happened between Aarthi and him is based on love and love alone and he knows that this unborn was created with full of love and passion by both Aarthi and himself….no question about it.
So, my conclusion would be a Yash and Aarthi confrontation (thank GOD Aman has recorded the trail prior to consummation…at least Yash will know that Aarthi too were not in her senses), they seriously need to clear all their MU's.
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