So, yesterday's episode was like Aiyyo Rama full on drama, with some interesting moments, that I'm not sure how to interpret.
The hospital scene was extremely OTT, but keeping in line with the daily soap style of drama. Usually you would see educated adults shouting and crying, sometimes begging and sometimes even threatening the doctor to save their loved ones. And some twenty people who call themselves family would easily barge into the ICU. So no surprises there. Here, Nandini's OTT concern was actually for the benefit of Mauli. Just so that she can witness it and understand that it wasn't just a fling but that she cares for him deeply and he means the world to her. (see the makers being cowards here again, KuNan ko kuch karna hi nahin padta. Circumstances are such that they do not have to say'anything to Mauli and look like complete asses. Sab apne aap ho jaata hai.) But honestly, Mauli did not have to phrase it as , Nandini loves him as much as she does. That sounded so off!
Anyways, even after they get back home, there is no conversation between them. Kunal was completely mute, not even looking at Nandini and just recalling Mauli's words. Nandini looked like she wanted to talk but was unsure of how to initiate conversation.
But I also felt that she was kind of happy in a way that gives me some bad vibes. Like she wasn't much bothered about what Kunal was going through, but happy that he was with her.
Then the makers threw us a googly and Kunal is dreaming of his cosy moments with Mauli. When he wakes up with a jerk, and looks at Nandini with shock she says, "jo bhi tha sapna tha. It was as though she was telling him, "That (Mauli) was a dream and I am your reality " Now, why did Kunal have that dream in the first place? Was it out of guilt? Or is he actually torn between Nandini and Mauli?
I think, the way he sees it, he did love Mauli and though he loves Nandini now ( and that too pata nahin kaise ho gaya in his own words) , he never expected Mauli to question what they had in the past. That has rattled him. He considererd himself as a righteous man, but now, having realized the true nature of what he has done, he is not able to live it down. I can only pity him, because how in the world was he expecting Mauli to react? Was he expecting her to say, " I know what we had was great Kunal, but now you love Nandini, I know you didn't mean to cheat on me. So yeah.. No hard feelings..tata bye bye?? Like seriously?
Nandini makes kheer for him the next morning, which he refuses to have. Does this have any significance? Does she really understand what he is going through? Is she getting even more delusional or is she giving him space and time? I am not sure what to make of Nandini's behavior.
Kunal's mom is also freaking me out now. Doesn't she want to talk to her son and find out what he intends to do about this situation? I get that she is angry, but as a responsible parent she should be doing that. Mauli's mother is completely useless, but her dad looked sensible, so shouldn't he be having that tough talk with Kunal?
It looks like the makers have really suspended time and action for KuNan and is probably creating more circumstances' to drive the story forward. So frustrating! If they don't want to make KuNan talk, can Mauli ask Kunal some tough questions when he meets her, instead of just informing about her decision to file for divorce ? Not rhetorical questions but some tough close ended questions which he needs to answer. It won't be easy for her, but right now Mauli taking all tough decisions is actually making things easier for these two. Kunal Babu, please show some initiative and please do not get your head banged on the way.