Oh Arpita, how do you manage to outdo yourself with every update!!
You are a master storyteller. The way you have tied the beginning and the end of this chapter has me in awe. I had never heard this fable before and the way you have shared it, it is sure to be etched in my memory forever.
The description of the flashback scene had me invested to the point I could virtually imagine myself in that setting and be engrossed in Akash's narrative.
Khushi's ignorance and aloofness towards Arnav was much needed. What goes around comes back around! Now he would surely get the taste of his own medicine. All those months of avoiding Khushi like a plague, without giving her a proper reason, were worse than hell for Khushi, and Arnav is already broken with just a week of the same treatment.
But I still pitied Arnav a tiny bit. However, that little bit of sympathy that was slowly creeping up on me for Arnav was washed away when I read Khushi breaking down at the glimpse of Lavanya.
You do this to me every time Arpita! Why am I not surprised that my emotions keep ranging throughout a chapter?
This is what I was afraid of! The thoughts that seep into the person who has been betrayed. Khushi is being swarmed by images of Lavanya and Arnav together. I mentioned this in one of my previous comments as well. I was somehow expecting Khushi to be burdened by these thoughts even if things did miraculously get resolved between the 2 of them.
Every time my heart shatters for Khushi in a way I think wasn't possible.
Coming to Payal, the MVP of this episode. She has said everything that I hoped to be said. I had wished for her to be my avatar in this story and thank you Arpita! I hated the way Arnav treated Khushi in PayAsh's house. His rage towards Khushi and her love for Lucknow. Khushi has never belittled Arnav's passion and dedication towards work. So why did Arnav have to react so negatively toward hers?
In today's episode, I think Payal is easily the smartest of all of them at the moment. The way she pieced the puzzle out together! Oh how I screamed when she charged like a bull and almost( 😒) slapped Arnav.
Da*n, Arnav and his quick reflexes! Her tirade towards Arnav and Akash had me cheering for her. Akash trying to defend Arnav had me rolling my eyes and sighing *Men*
But Akash deserves a hug too. He has been a great husband and friend but he just couldn't be the brother Khushi needed. I hope Payal gets to be her sister at the very least or maybe Rhea could become one!
I just don't know how to articulate my thoughts on the confrontation scene. It was everything I had hoped. I shed tears when Payal's words overlapped with Khushi's. I wish Payal did get to take Khushi away with her for a few days. Let Khushi recuperate with the new job, Leher, and a supportive friend. Payal's guilt at not being able to keep Khushi away from Arnav is something I can understand. Even as a reader, I want to add some distance between them. There is so much more I want to say but I just can't at the moment.
And VD, my dearest. Yes, I am biased towards you right now. Arnav's parting words in this chapter added fuel to the tiny flame rooting for Khushi and Vidit(not necessarily as lovers, I haven't yet ruled Arnav out of the race)
VD standing by his decision to let Khushi be a part of their restaurant speaks volumes about how non-judgemental he is.
I don't know how exactly Shriya has hurt Vidit but it must have been similar since the fable was a metaphor was Khushi being the bird and VD being the bald.
The Hooda family members are such cutie pies, even Rajdeep. I would love to see Khushi's interaction with the family.
I do see some cracks in Akash and Payal's relationship, but I am sure Payal will understand once she talks to Khushi and calms down.
Oh how could I forget, the Lavanya being blindsided by the ARF announcement was such a balm to my soul.🤣
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