ArHi SS#3:One Winter.COMPLETED. Replies:Pg 72. 24/3,01/4,22/4, 30/05 - Page 44

nice update

poor khushi

thanks for pm x

I suppose with Akash now on the know, the scene is set for the last chapter. Liked Akash's dilemma of his feelings towards Arnav & Khushi & the way he expressed it.

Too much confused.

What endings yaar! Manorama's story is sad shocking. .jus how did u think of all this?!

And the next is the lastt...nahiii :'(

Now only after she voiced it out, did I realise how complicated things indeed are. And there's not just one person who is responsible for all these complications. Come to think of it and we'll find just how muddled up the complete situation is.

Aman may not continue with his advances towards Khushi anymore but their friendship is on a complete stake here. Arnav and Aman might just reconcile someday but I doubt if they will ever be at their best comforts. Sheetal's future is something I totally don't understand. If even after such a parade of accusations and pretences, Aman continues to ignore her presence, it will be a total waste of all the drama she tried to create. And about Arnav-Khushi, I guess only time will tell how and when the self-inflicting wounds heal.

I understand where these protective instincts in Manorama come from. But did she not even for once realize that slinging mud on Gupta's would tarnish and destroy her own daughter too. It's stupid that Khushi had to point out this to her. Anyway, the deal suits the circumstances. I am sure it's a win-win situation for Manorama and maybe for Khushi too (to an extent) since that will always remind her to stay firm on her decision of keeping away from Arnav but the only person to suffer the most here would be Arnav. It's like people are trading him and he does not even know his worth (Initially, Sheetal decided to use him, next Khushi decided to break up with him and then Manorama decided that it was best he stays away from Khushi). I cannot wait to read more and see my Arnav back in action. Bacche se Aadmi banne ki der hai bas!

Chapter 8:

So it's not just the people in action but the others too who have realized that something is off and out of place here. It was good to see Manorama reconcile her ways with the Guptas, genuinely so. I am sure this must have come as a huge surprise to everyone but then I also wonder if no one tried to investigate (I guess jasoosi karna sirf Manorama Bond ko hi acha lagta hai). Anyway atleast there's peace in one side of the paradise.

A direct confrontation was much needed and what a confrontation it was! Take a bow Saiyyu!

Arnav's words and his emotions completely bowled me out. He never, for even a minute, forgot that he was talking to his elder brother but at the same time he did not forget cleaning the mirror that he made his brother stand in front of. This was like a dam had broken and there was no stopping to the emotional flow of years of anguish, pain and jealousy. I am glad it is out in open and probably Akash will now know how he has to take things forward from here.

I laughed reading the phone conversation between Savita and Khushi. Poor Savita! But then I think Khushi could probably vile away her time (as in distract herself) in observing Savita and Aman rather than wasting away the tissue papers. 😉

Chapter 9:

Payal had just the right questions to ask and I am sure she wasn't quite convinced with all the answers she got. I am sure she doesn't find the idea of marrying Akash half scary or unwarranted as much as having Manorama as her MIL. But a quick talk with Akash must have helped her alleviate her worries to quite an extent. I love the rapport she shares with Arnav.

This chapter completely belonged to Aman, His maturity is really admirable and the way he took all the disappoint in his stride was commendable. By being honest with all his thoughts in front of Arnav and Khushi, he showed how important and significant every genuine relationship is to him. And his reason about the entire 'Manorama-propsing-Akash-Payal-marriage' relation left stumped. Ye ladka toh bahot hushar bhi hai! But in the end, it is good to see him get his best friends back and I hope they help him recover during his testing times that in complete force are ready to greet Aman.

Manorama's reaction is much awaited. 😕

Chapter 10:

'Little Ahaan was born at dawn amidst gentle snowfall' I am probably reading a lot more between the lines but could this mean that the little Ahaan would be that ray of light which would melt all the relationships that have been frozen. He did unknowingly bring Arnav and Khushi together in his very first meeting with them and it was during his Naamkaran that Khushi realize how much she wants Arnav back in her life. Then again it was due to Ahaan that Anjali could not go over to the Raizadas and wish Arnav and thus had to ask Arnav come over to the Guptas and this again provided Khushi an opportunity to try mending things between Arnav and her.

The kiss was explosive and their willing participation shows how much the other is missed.

It's evident that Arnav is hurt and is probably scarred of being rejected again and is thus not giving in to her wants of getting together once again. But I am not sure if its just the hurt or if there is some other reason behind his rejection. There is a possibility he wants her to realize the hurt she had inflicted upon him but there is a possibility of something else too.

Savita was talking about herself when she said something like your love loving your best friend. She was talking about herself and Aman here. Hai na? 😉

I dont like Mano mami at all😡

Cant wait to see what she will tell Akash now😃

So Manorama afterall is not wampish or a sadist. I am glad she wants her daughter-in-law to stand up for her rights and follow her dreams freely. But despite of everything, she still continues to be a woman defined by her pride. Infact I think, 'pride' is synonymous to her personality.

Manorama's words should have assured Payal about her MIL's intentions of getting her married to Akash. And marriage se yaad aaya, Payal-Akash have become quite boldly romantic. Acha hai!

Subhadra Malik! She is a true wamp. Bas! Some people really have their insights and the basic foundations of their lives stemming from baseless and outdated beliefs. The point that Subhadra used to demean Khushi was not just crap but downright pathetic. I am glad she was given a fitful reply every time she opened her mouth. Mein hoti toh fevi quick laga deti. Na khulta mooh, na hoti insult.

The only good that happened after Subhadra's outburst was the ArHi patch up (and them making out obviously 😳). I wish Khushi would tell Arnav about her conversation with Manorama because that will seriously clear out so many things.

Anyway, I wonder how will Akash step into his room without remembering the possibilities of all that could have had possibly taken place between his (not-so) Chote and (not-so) Choti. 😉

Chapter 12:

The date started on a perfect note, especially with none of the elders being home. It was planned pretty well too, keeping all her likes and preferences in her mind. Her efforts were nowhere less; she did deck herself in his favourite colour, a stunning saree and a backless blouse. A boat ride on an almost full moon night (it sounded quite romantic to me) was beautiful. Their conversation did steer towards the unwanted territories but I am glad it was out, once and for all.

A grumbling stomach had to make an appearance; their date would have remained quite incomplete otherwise! 😆

It was ending on a perfect note too, what with him finally getting a chance to explore her in a way he loves the most. But the eventual end was a shocker. I am not sure what to expect but I really hope Akash stands by, them this time around. 😕

Chapter 13:

Savita and Aman have crossed the awkward phase and have hit along quite well. They are quite aware of the other's feelings and have conveniently kept it under the wraps, instead, bringing their easy banter to the fore. I loved the way he calls her 'beautiful' and she in-turn silently supports him. And after knowing the fact that they were responsible in irking Subhadra has made me their fan. Ye dono masst hai!

Akash ki baatein sunkar mein aankhein band karoon ya mere kaan! I can understand how mortified or rather scandalised Khushi (Thank God for the little mercy in the form of Payal) must have felt but I am glad she faced it all with maturity. She not only refused to give in to the lure of living with Arnav but also kept her father's pride by refusing to change her earlier decision.

Their confrontation was unique and I am happy that it finally happened (Thank God for the emotional outbursts).

I don't know whether to side with Manorama and understand her plight or to knock some sense into her brain and make her see how wrong she is in understanding Khushi. What happened with her in the past was really unfortunate, especially at a time when the society wasn't at its relenting best but blaming Khushi now is not the deal. If she can accept Anjali's marriage and trust Payal to be ideal for her son, she should understand that Khushi has inherited all her ethics and traditions from the same parents like Payal and would never be the one repeating the past. If nothing else, she should realize how intricately her sons are woven in Khushi's love and affection and trying to untangle them would mean the end of them.

Khushi's mother and her father were not at a mistake either. They simply acted out on impulse and because they were in love. So blaming them would be unethical too. So despite it being no one's fault, everyone is suffering, probably in the hands of destiny and fate.

I am not sure of how much Akash has heard but I hope he helps his mother come out of her past.

Waiting for the final part.

Update soon. 😊

For Manorama:

"It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend."