Maslow's hierarchy of needs #3 pt 40 page 56

Oh Gosh! Never ever thought I would get to a third thread...Thansk so much guys for continuing to read the ff! Love your comments so please, please keep them comming!

Originally posted by: sea_nyx

Sam 🤗,

How've you been and how's majestic Egypt? Has the familiarity started to breed contempt or is the city still capable of inspiring awe? I'd take a fairly informed guess and say it's the latter. But looking forward to your views on the matter.

For a change the beginning of the part was pretty light-hearted, though of course the undercurrents of Rahul-Muskaan's relationship were clearly visible for those in the know. But Riddhima was amazing, putting up with that horrendous teasing from all sides. Armaan though was more Sir Yellow than Sir Percy tonight'leaving his ladylove to face the firing squad alone. Well, I guess I can't really blame him too much; anyone with an iota of self-preservation would do the same. And he did try to deflect the attention to the other couple, but still'And to add insult to injury there was this bit:

"Umm... ya...he ...was ok..." Armaan had to admit that he was hard pressed too; to stop himself from laughing out loud as Muskaan giggled a little at Riddhima's response...

 And again'

"No, not at all, this sounds very interesting..." Armaan leaned forward, dropping all pretence of examining the menu, "do carry on Muskaan...this I would certainly like to hear...."

Really! Whatever happened to the days of the chaps who considered tin-cans the fashion-statement of the millennium?

But you know Atul surprised me today, I never thought he'd be the one to start the teasing. Nice to see this side of Mr. Owl.  But poor Riddhima! Really they truly put her through the wringer didn't they? Loved the way she kicked him under the table though 😆

Muskaan and her runaway tongue! Really that girl is irrepressible 😆  and suffering from chronic foot-in-mouth-ititis   But I admit my insides went all mushy when I read that bit where he hugs her and pulls her close 😍'and again when he gives her that quick peck. I love those little gestures of his. Reminded me of my own knight though, who's away on work. And soon I'll have to go away on my research. We must be the only pair whose time apart exceeds their time together 😔.

Ah, Remington Steele! That certainly brought back memories; Riddhima always did strike me as a girl with impeccable taste (same as her creator 😉). You could have turned the Sahara into a verdant oasis with the amount of drool I've spent on that guy 😆. I used to watch every single episode plus repeats religiously 😳. But the way Rahul and Muski (and Armaan!) listed her idiosyncrasies was just soo adorable. I feel all weepy. Must be the hormones 😕. Especially liked that bit about the pillow, probably because I can totally identify (to the total exasperation of someone 😉)

But my favourite bit has to be the time alone they spent in the flat, with the Armaan's teasing and Riddhima's adorable childishness (and confusion, though of course soon followed by a spirited comeback). Particularly when he's *ahem* cooking (or should I say warming up 😉) dinner and she hugs him from behind. But really, the poor chap is so adorable trying to hide that fact that he might have well shall we say taken a rather loose interpretation of her command' 😆.

This bit especially'

"Will you take that Riddhima?" Armaan yelled out from the kitchen, "need to just put away the stuff. Don't know who it is. Have not ordered anything'. so it may be a wrong delivery' happens all the time'."

Dare I say a dirty conscience at work'? 😉 😆

But I'm happy to see that the RM relationship remained true to form'

"No you fool, you are the woman I am in love with!" Rahul uttered fiercely, "except that you are too dumb, opinionated and self absorbed to see that!"

Could be considered rather unusual, but certainly ermm'honest 🤣 🤣 🤣

The bit with Anjali in the end was well as expected, I can understand her very natural reluctance to address the issue, but unfortunately it's rather like lancing a wound. Unpleasant, and hurts the person involved'but like I said, unfortunately very necessary.

Now congratulate me and give me a nice hug because I have fulfilled a vow.  I was determined that come hell or high water I'll write a looong detailed comment for this part  and end this streak of silence I've been on. And see, I've done it! Aren't you proud of me?

Originally posted by: SaziArmaan

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Loved the chitchat between the group'.

Atul sure knows how to pull some ones legs'

Poor Rihdz'. She was the one being teased mainly'.

Nd den the dinner between AR was so cute'

Nd den it turned funny when da person came with the desert claiming Armaan ordered dinner from outside.. lolzzz to good'

Why wont Anjie give armaan a chance to tell her about AR'

Seriously' if she keepz doing this problemz will happen'

I'm glad to see armaan still caring for Anjie.. nd all'

Dooo cont. super soon SAM!...

Nd thnxxx for da pm'

 

Luv SAZ!

Originally posted by: spln

heya sam!!

did you just hire me as the physics prof on the forum here :D hugs for that, and i think you did a fair job with explaining the concept, for further doubts, PM me fellas :D

alright, to the part... when i read about ridhima hearing nothing engrossed with a book, i thought you might just have spelled naseem wrong :D (alright lame joke i know, but seriously... thats me... my incoming/outgoing reception is barred)

AR in general, even with how liberally you spared them to us, in significant ways i thought were a lack of themselves here and there... maybe, in the creation the scenes you set for them, i lost the essence of the strength of the chars you've made out of them otherwise... perhaps, if ill make more sense this way, for where they were, i thought, i could keep any names other than AR and still see the scene... so i guess... i missed the very deliberately them thing...

RM i liked a ton.. it annoyed me, rahul's reaction, and then i reckon it wa sth thing that did for me too... the RM in your fic have been epitomes of imperfection despite both the heads and hearts for either of them in just the right place and intentions only for the best... and i like how that tradition continues... if rahul, despite his urgency to clear this out had been a second more patient and heard her to have it fixed, i would have been... i reckon not quite as satisfied... yeh! kudos for that...

and AA... armaan atul, think it was my cute little fav bit... i like the bond they share a ton, and everytime it surfaces, its one of its own!...

anji... how human to postpone what cant be avoided... postpone till god knows how late it will be... in a strange strange way... despite how righteous i beileve i am in facing things upfront no matter how harsh, i could empathize with that trait... although i must admit, i wasnt a patient reader when i was reading her... it happens... chars like her, get me into that state where i do and dont want to read their bits with equal intent...

oh well...
waiting for the next sam, and soon :)

cheers,
nj

Originally posted by: ..kashish..

hey sam thanks alot for the PM!...wowso muhc

! hehehe that was a crack up! the teasing and also armaan ordering the food! hehehe!
 wonder what wilhapen next! cant wait for the next part! hope u continue soon

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Originally posted by: aarora

wow honey luvd the update..amazing as always..n what can i say about AR scene..luvd it..its awesome..i can actually imagine amaan's face when riddhima showed him desserts..poor guy..n about armaan-anji conversation, i seriously dont understand y she wants to delay it??may be she knows about AR n dont want 2 listen it from armaan..but y??
continue soon..cant wait 2 read more..
thanx fr PM..
luv ya..

Originally posted by: armaan123

RM :Thoroughly enjoyed them .Both are pretty impulsive and a bit childlike . "Muski dear, its abt time for u  confess too" lolll. Looking forward to RM in the next part ..want to read long part on them how they realise abt each other and all . I  don't enjoy  RM   as much as I enjoy them in ur ff.

AR  : Bit dissapointed that he din't cook lolll  wanted to know more how Ridhima reacted thought that It was rushed  a bit sorry!!!  I dont want any mushy things from AR but  some details of their convo may be lolll ... Now that I read ur  p.s this rushing through is making sense.
Also Ur p.s abt AR cracked me up ,yeah poor souls no time for romance ..lolllll but absolutely love reading them..

Armaan Anjali .....Armaan is such a sweet heart  soo understanding ....loved loved Anjali's almost outburst and Armaan being there for her....awww hope Anjali come to terms with AR and come back to her usual self.

Reading Armaan and Anjali's part .. was thinking whether u planning to end it soon and   I see  ur P.S :( every good things comes to an end :(  but still few parts left so looking forward to them :)

Some parts looked somewhat hurried  through Sam, don't mean a drag of things but not ur usual detailing , may be not req in this part  ,I don't know or  its just me wanting to read some more .

But dont get me wrong thoroughly enjoyed the entire update .It was a balanced one involving every one.

Looking forward to next part Sam ..

Lots of love.
Sudha.



P.s congo on reaching 150 pages I know it dont matter to u I mean the pages but only the comments  neverthless  totally deserve it. ur's is the fist ff I ever read  so bit emotional lollll

loved reading the history behind Alexandria

Thanks for the p.m .

Hi Sudha! Am glad that you enjoyed the part ...and you are welcome for the PM!

Hmm RM, I am glad that you like them and the screen time given to them cos I have always maintained that they are not just support for AR so I am glad you think I have done justice to them.....

Never realised but maybe I did rush through in this target of 3 -4 parts that I have set for myself....shall try not to in the next update!

I never realised that I had reached 150 pages...thank you...it's all thanks to wonderful reader like you who bother to comment!

I am glad you liked the comment on Alexandria...I enjoyed the history behind the city though in all honesty I must admit that the city itself was a bit of a disappointment...I don't know what I was looking for but there was something so banal and common place about Alex that I couldn't connect it with the city of the famous lighthouse...but the sea was nice and the beach that they took me to, was awesome!

Was out for an off roading break so shall update soon...

Originally posted by: Robin_M

hey sam, no worries about the delay, the nice long part totally makes up for it :D
loved it as usual!
i really liked armaan and anjalis conversation, it was so philosophical, and because they are such good friends, the fact that they are at such a miserable point, makes me very sad for them. things should not have to be so complicated in love and friendship...but they are :( i sincerely hope they make it past this transition point, and can be close friends just like the use to be! hopefully anjali will be able to sort out her emotions and except reality over time!
OMG rahul confessed he loves muskaan!!!! YAY that part really had me jumping...finally the words are out! now if only muskaan would reciprocate! these two are really something else, cant live without each other and promise themselves they wont fight and talk things out, and when it comes time...they start arguing and acting out! was quite an intense scene, well done with that sam :)
the best part would have to be the resturant! lol cant believe how they teased riddhima so mercilessly!!! poor girl! it was sooo fun and entertaining! especially rahul muskaan and armaan pulling out all of riddhimas crazy habits!
ahhhh armaan and cooking?!?! ridhima sure chose a punishment for him! for a while i thought that he really did pull it off! but nope...cant say im surprised! lol but that whole scene was very sweet and romantic! love how armaan teases her...the celibacy bit was really funny and cute!
so your really wrapping this up in a few parts?!?! :( awww i really dont want u to end it! its one of the best ffs we have here!
well im looking forward to the next one, hopefully you update soon!

p.s wow Alexandria sounds amazing, lucky girl!! thanks for sharing the little bit of history there :)

Hi Robin, I am glad that you enjoyed the part.....especially Armaan and Anjali's conversation...I know one wants their confrontation to get over with fast but these things can never be rushed and sometimes end up being far more convoluted than we envisage.......

Yup I guess Rahul's patience with Muskaan finally ran out...sometimes honesty can do what all the subtlety in the world cant!

I enjoyed writing the restaurant scene too so I am glad you enjoyed it!

Shall update soon...was out on an off roading trip so was incommunicado, not to mention that my id was playing up...