I said long ago Arnav’s father recognized his own son well to call him coward, Arnav proved it when one time his wife asked him something. If he had mental trauma having a baby, Khushi would have much deeper-rooted mental issues compared to him for not having a baby too. The neighborhood women always taunted her since teenage about her slim figure and how she might have trouble bearing a child so any she had deeper trauma than him since childhood! At least he was happy for his sis, Payal and Akash, comfortable having babies around, held Leher without any issues just 4 days ago and this is all after his trauma, so I really want to see what his excuse is for not having his own kids! I will not be surprised if the excuse to not have a baby also comes across as hollow as his assumptions against Khushi were last whole year. Even when he knew Lavanya was preggo, he conveniently forgot his fear and running after her giving her fake emotional support and sympathy, she became La in the process and he was guessing her mood swings and giving her excuses for celebrating milestone anniversary with his wife! If his responsibility towards Lavanya was such an honorable and admirable one, why was he shying away from his wife, unable to meet her eyes? He should have come clean in public too! What BS excuses he gave Khushi knowing she is so naïve! I can see why Khushi has doubt on every minute spent with this jerk!
My previous assessment about Arnav was right. Be it Anamika or Khushi, his decisions were never discussed or taken together, it was his way or highway! Anamika ran away quickly, while Khushi survived longer, but he never changed! The 10-year marriage fell apart the moment Khushi questioned his one decision, expected explanation and Arnav started showing his true colors and behaved like a monster the whole year! And now he is repenting for what??? He was so convinced that he did not love her anymore, ignored her like trash and now when he realized his grave mistakes, it's too late, she will never trust him even if he is able to utter all that he wants to say! What do they say? Oh yeah, Karma is a bitch! So true!
For a change Arnav used his brains and concluded, there was only Lavanya who would benefit from sending pics to Khushi! I want to celebrate, the dimwit has brains! Only one thing he is doing right, OK to chase MaLa D down and face the consequences. The ONS must be exposed! He needs to face the reality, humiliation in public for his actions, continued meetings with Lavanya after the ONS, let him see the holistic view to stop his fake, selfish decisions based on his self-centered righteous drama. Then only his repentance starts, else it’s too hollow to digest!
Khushi’s pain is so raw and real! Arpita, you never miss to convey it so amazingly. If Khushi does NOT want his pity and charity, she must stand up on her own feet and ask him to leave her alone in the penthouse and move back to Shantivan! I am glad Khushi heard him talking to the lawyer and shouting about the settlement argument, and saw his desperation to get the divorce from her. At last, she took a step towards being independent, but I wish she did it without his help because she was always capable, she rejected Shyam herself, she would have figured pathway for herself too. I feel sorry for Khushi to even come back to man like Arnav who never flinched to taunt her about visiting parents in Lucknow but has all the possible excuses NOT to speak up when needed. Arpita, this is so true, I have seen this quality in old generation men but thought not much in 21st century! Arnav is exception, he can communicate way better with the woman he had ONS than his wife of 10 years, bravo!
I truly hope Khushi finds a friend in Vidit Hooda who becomes her 3 am friend, able to guide her through her toughest times in life and just be there for her! She needs her own trustworthy friends in life and not a cheater, monster husband anymore for sure!
For the writer Arpita, what can I say? I have never read anyone writing angst better than you! “She was deserted like a nobody for even wanting to talk to her husband of ten years about a child while there was a possibility that another woman could…” “He had been so ready, so willing to give her up. He was ready to take away her whole life without giving her any say or explanation.” Just heart wrenching! Khushi thinking – “Unless he was away consoling a woman, he thought was carrying his child.” So painful, Arnav should crawl a hole and die for his reckless behavior towards such a kind heart! Dying is easy, he must survive to bear the pain forever!
My favorite dialogue in this chapter – “There were no right paths left anymore. If life was a game of chess, then he was in zugzwang.” So apt, you give up now Arnav, when it's your turn to bear the consequences and expect Devi Maiyya to guide as soon as you lit a Diya first time? Not happening! I had a doubt Arnav didn’t know chess well either because he never applied the moves in real life, you proved me right! How can he not realize, if he or Khushi has the white move, he can still pull a draw. Losing position in a game of chess, draw is the biggest win! And draw is what Khushi needs right now in her life though I see him working towards it! What a marvelous stroke Arpita, sometimes it’s just fun to think what you implied in many ways!
Overall amazing chapter especially angst you show is heart breaking, stop it please! It’s a huge compliment for you, but my fragile heart can’t take Khushi’s pain anymore!
On a side note, going forward I wouldn't dare to distract you from your main role as an author! Focus on your writing dear, such a lovely chapter! Hopefully Lavanya's state of mind, actions will be covered in next chapter! I am done with my lengthy comments!
-Swati
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