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And here goes.
A story about Dilsher and Mala? Wow!
And from Dilsher's perspective? Another wow!
I loved how Dilsher drew parallels between the three significant women in his life - how he sees them sharing a love for God and for the pooja-path that surrounds Him - yet he identifies how Mala and Paro are so different - one who disrespected it all and the other who will undoubtedly uphold and honour all her beliefs.
The father-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship is something that is so innovative and beautiful in RangRasiya - deviating from the cliches of saas-bahu altercations on Indian television. And has been portrayed so beautifully in this piece as well.
Her devotion to him, her concern for his health and her firm assertion of a right to take care of him - makes Dilsher unable to refuse her anything.
He is ready to overcome all odds and unhesitatingly does whatever it takes, to keep her smile intact.
It was so sweet, the way he feels that he should fill in the gap of a mother-in-law in Paro's life and arrange for her sargi.
<<The femininity, the incense, the sense of anticipation was palpable.>>
It most certainly was palpable to us readers, what with your description of all the sounds and the feel of a temple, where celebrations of a festival are on in full swing, paying such attention to the minute details.
I have always thought it ironic that the colour red - considered so auspicious - the colour of bridal wear, the colour of sindoor - is also the colour of blood.
I wonder why you used this simile here though...
Dilsher's thoughts on Rudra and Paro were very well-written- how he silently laughs at Rudra's helplessness (empathising with him at the same time) when it comes to Paro, how he alternates between pity for Paro (for having a Jallad for a husband) and pride in knowing that Paro has brought his son back from the darkest dungeons of hatred, how he actually holds a grudge that she dared to almost die, during childbirth.
<<Rudra, as relentless in domestic life as he was in his professional one kept trying to peer into Paro's mind, demanding to know all her thoughts, her every emotion>>
:) This brought a smile to my face - I can so imagine Rudra being this fretting, worried husband - however noble his intentions may be, this restlessness will show in all his actions.
So about the secret that Paro baisa has been keeping, that leaves her pensive and distracted?
Is she on a mission to bring Mala and Dilsher together?
It was an amazing update and I enjoyed every word as I was reading.
Looking forward to more... of Tomorrow as well as Yesterday!
Last but not the least...
Paro and Rudra have twin boys? Awww!!
😃
Love,
what_the
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