Chapter 35
Seeing that quote made one thing absolutely certain, today someone is all set to die...either figuratively or literally. And then you have Angel of Death coming in carrying that message can you actually believe that he'll miss his mark? Gaby is back in full glorious Technicolor! And boys what a sassy entry...now tell me Nimmie...how can I not love this man to the moon and back??? Best predators are those who wait and wait with deadly precision and this one is cut from that cloth that makes him the best...what am I supposed to do with him> huh?
That entire breaching of the perimeter kicked me out of my slumber and made me see that awesome-sauce blockbuster dhamaka in front of my eyes...how plain awesome was that...from the moment where he dived into the sea to eyeing the unbreakable Maheswari Mansion...total seeti maar that was...like a cult classic movie playing out on itself with finesse and intrigue. BRILLIANT!!! Something about Gaby boy here...he is someone who thrives, survives on challenges and would not move ahead unless he is met with life threatening resistance, this is what I am talking about...men like that...not the boys you usually get in fictions but men who earn both respect and fear. No wonder this Gabriel is so feared and adored, Rana really molded a steeled predator into a double edged knife that can both kill and inspire in a second.
Next that amazingly accurate and brilliant detailed description of the battle arena that you so profoundly drew up...I can swear that I had been jumping up and down with glee like a four year old...how do you manage to spin such brilliant stuff sweets? The guns roaring and that explosion and on top of that Gabriel smirking! I'll have an angina dearie!!!!
And the predator found his mark, damn his swagger...Gaby behaved as though he was taking a stroll in the garden rather than out to hunt. What an attitude man! Why can't God make men like him in reality?? I am not asking for sun, the star and the moon here, just a Gabriel perfect to T of your description...that isn't much now is it? And I knew he would spare Lakshya for let's face it, he isn't worth the great man's time and effort. So Lucky survived the hands of this predator only to have another leap in its place! Not even in a million years could I have expected Ram to take on the role of Ravan!!! What the hell did just happen???
Chapter 36
Ram Prasad Maheshwari: that professor is capable of killing someone? How on earth did this happen and how could I not see this coming? It was always there...you had hinted at it subtly and yet...where are you my Sherlock brain?? Gone with the wind, eh? So Ram played his trick at the very end because he wanted to eliminate both the chosen heir and the fallen prince. Well played professor!! I have to give you that. So indeed he turned out to be the knife that cuts the deepest and hurts the most! Who would have thought the very man everyone dismisses to be a saint like figure is actually cut from a tougher and not mention diabolical material.
And in act worthy of Oscars how easily he made Apte believe it was indeed Gabriel, setting the loyal dog after a lion of the jungle. Lord knows how this one is going to go!! I, for one, am scared for sure...Ram seems to be hiding more monster up his sleeves...I am refusing to believe that this is going to be end in any way! Go ahead Nimmie, shock me more!
Aww so Gabriel, no scratch that, Sanskaar parts way with his Kitten...that was amazingly heart-wrenching. He is right when he says his darkness will overwhelm her, drowning her to pit she doesn't belong to. My question to you is how come a man covered in muck of the abyss still holds a heart that is all golden?? I am amazed to see this side of him as well. Feeling bad for this Kitten girl for she is so obviously attached to him. And she hugged him like I would have wanted her to and surprise there! He doesn't flinch but is blissful...if this isn't thawing I don't know what is! That was really a heart-breaking end to otherwise action-packed and beautiful update!
Chapter 37
Thank heavens that Gabriel acknowledged that Swara's absence has created a vacuum that he might not be able to fill anytime soon! Do I smell that age old saying that goes by Mohabbat Buri Bimari?? And before he could indulge deeper in his thought comes a blow, literally!! So Apte is there compromising his hideout with solid punches all thanks to the mad rage that is built inside of him! That detailed scene where Gabriel thwarts Apte's attempt of hitting him with casual grace was the perfect sized cherry on delicious, delicious cake!
And then comes the sour part for Gaby to swallow. Lakshya is dead and he is the one on whose head the sword of death is hanging for a while! I wonder how long before Gaby finds out who is the one behind Lakshya's untimely departure and precisely who hates him so much to drag him to the line of fire! I am so sure of Gaby's faculties that I have no iota of doubt that he will take away the dough, the cake, the bakery and the baker in a casual galloping of things but as of now things are not that clear and he needs to be on the run.
Marma Vidya? Is it even for real? I have heard about Kalari and its deadly accuracy in killing its victim but Marma Vidya...hmm guess will have to Google it and find out what is this lethal hold Gabriel exercises his control over! Anyways the danger is diverted, for now! Only time will tell how well his fares.
So the next one in line is Swara. I have to give it to Gaby, his instincts are dangerously sharp he immediately sensed that the danger he diverted had gone his Kitten's way and yes the phone rang! Oh and poor Swara, she probably is someone who hates those quintessential goodbyes. Her desolation was enough to prove the fact. The internal monologues that you've provided each character with is simply amazing. It shows instead of telling and that is so pristine and pretty. I am losing out on words here sweetie! If I could, I would smash myself through my laptop screen and engulfed you into a bear hug!
So Swara has Gabriel's instinct rubbed on her and can fend for herself for a while. Cool! She has made her move and Gabriel is set to make his. But alas in between we have those five scoundrels to take in. God the second she was caught and was being pounded, I had all sort of gruesome images being sprawled over my eyes. Thanks god Gabriel made a time entry or else I don't even wish to chart that fearsome territory. But then this hell cat had to give it back, ah that mighty kick...I am happy now! And then of course, in a blink of an eye, Gaby's Kitten was safe and sound..Just the way he would want her to be. Yes she has a few cuts and bruises but then she is alive and kicking and most importantly is with him!!
I could almost feel that gush of torment that must have washed over Gabriel. His precious little Kitten was hurt and hurt in a manner that he had not thought possible until a few moments ago! Something vital in him has snapped open to let this girl in and now there is no turning back. His guilt at having left her guard-less and vulnerable speaks volume about this curious sea-change glowing over him. I honestly am at loss of words here...how to reply to something as poignant and beautiful as this one? The emotions are creeping into their skin and we are left to marvel and savor this extremely tender moment. I don't think I have enough words left in my bag to let you know how I feel, especially after this one sub-conscious declaration of what his Kitten means to the man in talk!
I am loss of words Nimmi, will be back soon!!