New Arshi FF: Sea Mist Chapter 12 Thread #2 - Page 15

Originally posted by: kizh72

I was feeling a little gobsmacked, now I feel I don't really need to write anything after reading your take.

It is sort of clear now that her parents relationship or the state of it had a profound impact on her. Its almost as if she's on a constant search for something. And as an adult now she's thinking back on her own relationship with her sister and how she never got the chance to have a meaningful relationship with her. An untimely death like that is bound to affect those left behind, and here there were other things to contend with. Maybe her father's death has forced her to face lot of things which may have been brushed aside.

Do you get the sense that she has not fully bought into what Payal's friends told her, or their version of it? I have to say even I had thought they'll meet in a corporate setting.

And Rai and Raizada, I feel she's someone who has played the role of a mother in his life. And he probably has recognized her but has not said anything as yet.

It sure is becoming difficult to wait for each chapter😊

Originally posted by: Ssanjinika

My foremost thought after reading the chapter was how alone Khushi is. Despite having a mother, despite having some friends. She didn't resign and run to Chennai to recuperate. She chose to move to a remote area, take up a job that was not as lucrative as the one she was holding. It all tells me that she has no close bonds. Nothing that would prevent her from cutting herself off from the others in her life. It actually reminded me of the Arnav I met in the prologue.

The part where she wishes she had been able to form a closer bond with Payal brought a lump to my throat. Really, some regrets stay with you for life!

Honestly, I expected Arnav and Khushi to meet here in Udipi. It had to be! Otherwise, destiny, fate, or whatever you call it, wouldn't have any role to play :)

I don't want to speculate what exactly is the relationship between Arnav and Mrs. Rai but it's obvious he regards her as his mother. I was quite surprised that he didn't recognize Khushi. Even her name didn't ring a bell! That was unexpected. Completely threw me for a loop. The only thing I can come up with is that he knew who she was but is acting as though he doesn't remember her.

Very interesting Kavitha. I'm loving the way you bring the scenery alive with your words. I've been to Mangalore and Udipi when I was little, but have completely forgotten it now. I can only recall low cashew nut trees with hanging ripe cashew fruits(I made the mistake of biting into a not so ripe one, and had sores all around my mouth!!) and sandy beaches. Another place that has been added to my must-visit list 😊