Hi Shruti , how r u ? I thought u were busy in ur work as I hardly see u in main forum nowadays ..but now only I knew this dark knight is keeping u busy 😊.
I rarely read the stories in IF as I don't know why most of the times I can't connect with it ..but urs and viji s work is different ..I think I read ur resolved and did leave a comment there too when u were in vacation ..I chanced upon this yesterday only .i read everything in one go .and ended up with neck pain Shruti 😆 it is an amazing piece of work Shruti and left me with wanting more .i really don't have words to express how much I liked ur work set in historical era ..
It's going to a long post and please bear with me ..Read it when u have time ..
The torture Sanskar had to endure was painfull..happy the torment ended when Annapurna came to his rescue ..
The connection swara and Sanskar felt was adorable ..telepathic connection. Immediately he knew she is somebody who should be kept at a distance 😆.he knew she has the capability to foil his plans can make inroad in his heart ...swara was eager to meet him after all the tales she heard about him. Ragini the same but a lot more cunning ..
I don't know why I felt Kavita was no match to Sanskar eventhough u showed only glimpse of her ..she appeared quite childish considering the mature Sanskar ..why oh why he chose her ..looks like I am possessive here for my swasan as nothing appears perfect other than them ..but that childishness saved his life ..Kaveri has a much in depth role to play as I felt she is part of conspiracy ..that made him a traitor in his own country .
I really loved that Sanskar has a friend pawan who stood by him and the time he spent in palace he used it for his planning ..want to see a determined Sanskar who will restore his lost glory and save his country too..u have kept the surprise element fairly intact all through the narration while we will keep guessing to see the actual conspirator behind all this ..
I liked how u kept swara away from Laksh after engagement 😆 By keeping her in company with Sanskar .swara had her doubts regarding him but he was so masterful in keeping it away from her .i am glad that they were able to spent some time as it would help in the long run ..and Sanskar is already too much caring towards her .the way u explained the changing feelings in him was brilliant ..
Ragini carefully weaved all the stories about swara and played the friend part real well with Laksh ..
I loved it when Sanskar was suspicious of ragini and became the knight in shining at our for swara and rescued her from that monster ..and here u surprised me he killed that man who dared to touch her ..wow .he must have known by then she is really imp for him ..
Chapter 7 was brilliant with it twists and turns ..ragini did play a master stroke but he caught on to it at the right time. his decision to take swara with him was sudden and he knew she will die if she stays there ..she was shocked after the events eventhough her spirits were intact .i do hope to see her as a strong character Shruti , one who is perfect match to Prince Sanskar .i hope when situation arises she will show her worth .
She already is in confusion searching for the real prince behind all the facade ..hope she sees the real him sooner as she was perfect in reading his eyes while he saved her .
I loved chapter nine too as it was the first one which was swasan centric and really loved it .the attempts she makes to break free is cute . His horse also have a soft corner for her as horse knows his master really well ..hope he saves pawan too in time .eagerky waiting for the mysteries to unfold .along with progress in Sanskar and swara relation.,
Waiting for the next chapter .no pressure take ur time ..😊
Saji