Twiggy,
I am very very glad that the update came before I left for airport...and very glad to read the opening part...good and happy to see that Khushi and Arnav are back in track of supporting and being there for each other...
Okay...Khushi I'm getting into the elevator now, so I'll lose signal. See you tomorrow, okay?" he asked, ignoring the old lady glaring at him for holding the door to the elevator open till he could finish the call...ha ha...here I had to laugh...because I used to get irritated when people hold up the elevator for their calls..but no one has given charming smile or thank you like Arnav ;-( Loved him for that courtesy..
Shyam's exit and Anjali's trying hard to make up the normalcy was not missed...nice work there..
Akash painted a cute pic here as well as with his grumbling stomach...though I feel bit angry towards him (remaining from the last update)-----"Welcome, Bhai." he said smiling, but didn't move an inch from the couch. It was far too comfortable, greeting his brother properly could wait.
"You look like a fat cat on a warm bed, Aakash" ---ha ha, exactly!
She cracked her knuckles on her way back to the kitchen, silently praying to the Gods to keep the evil eyes away from her brother."how sweet! These siblings make me jealous
At the time, she hadn't known that his love for her was no guarantee that he'd make a good husband.---aha! That's a poignant point, a true fact! Here I felt compelled to say that Arnav's instincts are very excellent. And I felt sad to hear of Anjali's state of affairs now...such a spineless man, but don't we such pathetic excuses everywhere? I am not blaming..but may be seeing a few real life species like that, I cant help but express my anger.
"From groceries to filing for tax returns, everything was her responsibility. She had to be a daughter to his family but he had taken no efforts to be Nani's son. He continued to live like a bachelor with all the perks of a marriage. Anjali wondered what her life would have been like if she had paid heed to her brother's instincts. She still loved her husband dearly but wondered if it was worth all he compromises she alone had to make".---- Loved this monologue of Anjali...nice scripting..you bring out the real life essence here Twiggy...I am sure there are many people who could connect with Anjali's thoughts here...
After she had finally come to terms with the reality of her marriage, she found it difficult to trust the worthiness of anyone around her--- this is another excellent picturization of reality..a person who got burnt will be scared of fire even from distance...
Khushi had proved time and again that her love for Arnav was of almost importance to her, yet Anjali had found it difficult to have full faith in her. Especially because she was aware of Khushi's independent streak; she would never allow herself to be so completely taken over by an emotion that it blinded her to everything else, including her individual strength. --- Here in a different manner I can connect with Anjali's fear and I got to give it to you dear, the scripting is excellent, not an unnecessary vowel even..and thoughts have clarity. Am glad that Anjali has finally found it in her to trust Khushi. I loved how she noted that Khushi wasn't condescending with Arnav but his anchor...she should have seen Payal with Arnav...I feel that would bring the lioness out of Anjali...
she announced and giggled at the way her brothers nearly sprinted their way to the table. Some things never did change, she mused as she served them hot roti-s from the casserole. "Have some pickle too, I made it myself." she gleamed Once Aakash managed to convince her that her brothers were fully capable of serving themselves and that she could enjoy her meal with them rather than after, dinner was a riotous affair. The chitter chatter that followed was a merry concoction of effortless laughter and shared giggles (smirks, in Arnav's case) over mundane things; warm and comforting just as the love that the siblings shared.
.--- Am sure that if Shyam was there Anjali wouldn't have this chance to be free and happy...and it was nice to throw these 3 together...it's a nice day of dealing sibling relationship...we tend to forget to do these small things these days greatly!
"Eat all you want" sighed Anjali. "Maaji is coming in two weeks and then I can't bake any of this till she stays. She hates this videshi' food." --- there it is! Anjali's sigh along with this comment, tells a lot about how she manages..
"She is your mother in law and we respect her because she is now family. But that doesn't change the fact that she an irritating, pompous, consistently negative person who makes no attempt to make those around her feel comfortable."--- wow Akash I am impressed in giving the picture..
"He doesn't say anything" she said softly, trying to keep the disappointment from her voice. "He says I can do whatever I think is right'. I know what that means." --- yes! This is one irritating habit of Indian couples...reminded me of Shaadi ka side effects movie... do whatever you think is right has lot of interpretations...
Anyways I am glad that Akash and Arnav is supporting Anjali even though she fails to see it for herself..
"She is family. I don't get to coplain because I chose to be a part of this family. I haven't yet made a decision about the tour. I can use your inputs but you two ranting about Maaji is not helping at all. What do you suppose that is going to achieve? I need to think with a clear mind and that's impossible when you keep telling me just how terrible my mother in law is. I know her better than you, there's nothing you can tell me that I don't already know." she thundered.----- Here, I can say that Anjali is right but she is clouded by her responsibilities and her own guilt. She choose the family, agreed, but does that mean she need to deal all the bullshit thrown her face, to an extend ok..but not everything...Anrav and Akash is trying to make her see but she doesn't want to then think in one dimensional...ha ha...I mean there are lot of perspectives and angles for one matter..can't you use the help and have the courage to think based on all opinions and form a conclusion from it?
Anjali was concerned, and noticed Arnav's face mirror the same feeling.--- loved how the siblings caught on immediately..
What was up with Aakash? She knew better than to push for any details; there was no one who could make him talk if he'd decided not to. ---- J I loved Anjali's thoughts on relationship...very nice realistic touch there..but let me ask, even if you try to warn, will it work? I dunno, it's the reactions to the situations which are spontaneous most of the times..
"Don't deny it, there is no point. You two have always been wiser than me but I still your Di. I'm not going to force you to talk, but you will have to listen."---- loved this opening..she was warmth and compassion and love and many more feelings..
Aakash was stubborn. His relationship with Payal was a mess at this point. He was aware of his Di's apprehensions about the Gupta girls; he didn't want to add any fuel to the fire. He was sure that Arnav and Nani had an inkling about him being in a relationship with Payal, perhaps they had shared that with Di.--- I loved the picture you painted here of Akash...he is irritated, annoyed, conflicted..yet something tugs him..
"All I am saying is, be wise when you choose your parner for life. It's a lot of work, a lot of compromises, and it often looks unpleasant. Make sure it's worth it. And since we're at it, also make sure thatyou are worth it. And if you can't do that, then be with someone who wouldn't expect that from you in the first place. It isn't just your home. Trust me when I say this Aakash, that choice you make will be the most important decision for your professional life as well." ----- touched so many chords in my heart Twiggy...i felt this you are telling me instead of Akash...I am going to frame these words and read it daily...I really need this bit in my head, mind, soul every time I feel low..
The last bit was a mere whisper; it was a truth she had accepted for some time now, but voicing it made it all the more real. She didn't know if it was her frustration over her own foolishness in the past, or the guilt at implying, that at some level, she regretted her marriage.--- Can I give Anjali a hug?? Often voicing your thoughts makes you more connected with the truth..its a true fact I have learned...I loved those (bold) admission to her feelings..its natural to feel those..
Payal had gone ahead and accepted the offer and was now working on her Visa application. They spoke at least once a day; while she tried her best to bring them back to a place where there was some semblance of the times that they had shared until a few months back, he had been obstinately reserved. He was ashamed of his pettiness; but every time he thought about Payal leaving and her obvious thrill at her admission to Duke, all his compunction was gone and he was left only with chargin and a sense of foreboding. This had to change; he would have to meet her halfway. The question was, could he get himself to do it? --- Again excellent scripting of Akash's feelings and I am sorry, I don't want to comment more on Akash due to personal reasons...
She was still in school then.. he smiled fondly remembering the way she had insisted that he call it junior college', and not school.--- now I am more jealous because Arnav and Khushi had been in love for a long time!! Sigh!!
Doubt and guilt exactly defines Anjali & Akash's relationships
Arnav is grateful for what he has...J what more can I ask for?
Khushi... he took a moment to thank the gods for bringing her into his life. Khushi had been with him through thick and thin, never judging, never demanding; a silent support and a vocal critic. A witness to all his highs and lows, she had been there for him without ever imposing or being condescending, allowing him to make his mistakes but holding him steady in case he stumbled. Even before they were lovers, she had been his companion, his friend.
I am truly proud of Arnav...even though he is very good to be true..he is pure fictional kind of character..but loved how he supported Khushi...and unknowingly I felt a bit angry to Shashi for forcing his good wishes on Khushi...I agree all parents know whats right for their kids but at times, ...sigh! I wish things worked out differently...I am not in a mood to go on about this part of topic...but I am sure it would be soon coming up in future... "He had tried his best, especially during the time her father had forced her to let go of her admission at a reputed Arts' college. She had worked hard for it and believed that once she secured a place, it wouldn't be difficult to convince her father. She had been wrong and it hit her hard; at the time she saw that as a betrayal from her father and it had taken several months for him to help her get over that heartbreak. At least to some extent. Convincing her to forgive her father had been another challenge, but she had done it. Sending a prayer for Anjali and Aakash, he promised himself yet again never to take what he shared with Khushi for granted. He wouldn't allow his own doubts and the occasional diffidence to draw a wedge between them. He'd make sure he never put her in a place where she would have to make a choice between him and the dreams she held dear. Never, he promised.
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