A fluffy chapter, which had been a delightful read! Pure unadulterated loves' always so beautiful to read.
Thank you. Glad that you liked it.
"...I need to go, Phuphi. Mujhe gajar ka halwa khana hain." She was looking past all the servers serving guests to a corner in the garden where Asad had taken a bowl of halwa.
"Zoya, use chain se khane bhi dogi? Jab bhi mauka mila uske haath se sweet le leti ho." Dilshaad said laughing.
"Phuphi, main uska khayal rakh rahi hoon. Agar main dhyan naa rakhoon to future main jaake diabetes ho jaayega." Zoya winked at Dilshaad and walked towards Asad."
I have an inclination for little significant detail and found this scene really heart-warming, "...I need to go, Phuphi. Mujhe gajar ka halwa khana hain." When she said this the deliriously engaging Zoe throwing Asad's clothes out the closet came to mind. Asad's transition into a man in love aware of his feelings has been so fuzzy and charming, eating out the same bowl and Zoe feeding him was so cute and feathery romantic.
Jhoote main kuchh special hota hain and when someone like Asad allows it, that is monumental. Dilshaad knows it.
Aah...but the scene of QH that you mentioned - I did not watch that part as I had left watching QH then. Zoyaan was just around the corner I think or was it after Mohabbat ki jeet? But I had read about that scene. And, frankly, I had not liked what I read. Hope you don't mind me saying that.
"It will be just them again - Abbu, Phuphi, Dost, Shireen auntie, and Asad. Their life together was good. Why had she created unnecessary problems for herself?"
When you introspect over Zoe's journey, this thought actually feels surreal.
In a good way or bad way? Curious here.
Tanveer's transformation has been relatively remarkable, I guess her anger was justified though her persistence was rather surprising.
Tanveer always had that stubborn streak. Sui ek jagah pe atak jaati hain. And, that has been true since time of Imraan. Someone can move it and make it point in another direction, something that Zoya did multiple times, but it always required an effort. Plus, when it came to Asad, wanted to get a glimpse Zoya-Tanveer equation from the show.
"When will this girl learn to be patient? Nonsensical girl...,"
"Nonsensical girl" - Oh Mr. Knightley, oh sorry Mr.Khan! 😳
😳 This has become my favorite dialogue from the book. Loved to use it in the story.
"Zoya nodded nestling closer to him. How easy it was to be with him! She was she. He was he. No pretences! No facades! They still argued, pulled each other's leg. She could throw tantrums and he knew how to handle them. He could be his reserved self and she could break through his reserves. Why hadn't she realized earlier what he meant to her? "I love you, Asad!" She whispered with a gentle sigh. He stiffened a little. She opened her eyes and looked up at him. "It's okay. You don't have to say. I know." She gave a sparkling smile. Asad looked sheepish. "Me, too. As you know...," he mumbled. Zoya giggled and when Asad glared, she hid her face in his chest."
This introspect or rather realization was lovely and almost poignant.
My Hindi comprehension leaves a lot to be desire but whenever I read or hear this word/sentence "...vahiyat plans banati ho." Asad/KSG voice rings in my head, I don't even know why I'm even stating this. 😉 😆
I know why you would state it. 😆 It is one more Asad patent statement. I also can hear Karan saying it with that perfect look of annoyance and incredulity.
The transfer of the paneer from his to her plate and dessert on the terrace was aesthetic and relaxed, them just being together is just so effortlessly comfortable. Them eating out of each other' plate was endearing and makes you wish you find that kind of love.
They are best friends turned lovers. Their comfort level will always be worthy of envy.
I don't think I would want to change anything from the shows' AAK's basic characteristics and personality as this ones' exceptionally reserved and shy irrespective of his varying emotions yet so similar to the shows' one. Asad was highly expressive in essence of his emotions, state of mind and reactions contrary to Zoe's branding of him being "Emotional Challenged" [Well, she was justified to an extent, when he would play down the unresponsive and nonchalant facade, even I felt exasperated] despite this your Asad's just as charming and enthralling, which kind of draws you in as an innocent little child would.
I fully agree here. Asad was never emotionally challenged. On the contrary, he not only felt very deeply, he understood what he was feeling very well. Something that Zoya could not - understanding her own feelings that is. He was the most sensitive character on the show. I am happy that despite admiring show-Asad a lot, you are able to appreciate this Asad.
P.S It is rather sad Dilshad isn't Asad's eye reading Ammi in this fiction. I coincidently happened to see this picture on another fiction thread the same night I read this chapter.
Thank you for sharing this lovely pic. My all time favorite mother-son duo. Yes, I am also sad that I haven't been able to write two of them as mom and son. Loved writing them in 'Somewhere in Time'. One day...again will write about them.
I really miss this amazing ensemble and golden phase, wish they work together again some time in the future.
I fervently hope that.
P.S.S Aapi and Jiju are so cool, Jiju teasing Zoe was so imaginable, I kind of imagine the same guy that played Zoe's brother-in-law on the show.
Yes, he was a good actor. I also imagine the same actor.
P.S.S.S Can we expect Zoe telling Asad she "examined her head..." in the next chapter?
Sorry, couldn't get that.
Ye Hai Mohabbatein
