Hey Mirabell,
I can't believe how much I missed this story since I left IF. It sure looks like I came back at the perfect time. I just caught up to all the chapters since July and I truly enjoyed them even staying late to read after the kids went to bed. I love this Arnav and his patience and determination at making his second chance work. He is honest, amazing at communicating his feelings and amazing with his squirt. This is not even including his time with Maya. I love how he knows ecxactly what he wants and works on making it it a reality. Kushi would have given up so quickly and some may think he is too pushy but to me he is not letting his second chance escape without giving his all. He so deserves some happiness and I was very happy that you have made his torture come to an end. Now that I have re read some of the chapters and the updates since, I have to applaud y ou for describing perfectly everything that made Kushi hold back, her sense of being responsible for both Her daughter and mil, her fear of losing again, her inner conflicts on what a widow should do, her inner conflicts on how she is feeling, and so much. This is truly one of the special story of people who met when they were young, could not make it work at that time and reconnecting after they are matured. The fact that you have so many young readers enjoying a mature story should be the best compliment of your incredible writing. I know many (including me) were impatient and wanted to rush you but kudos to you for unfolding the story so we can appreciate each character in this story, Arnav and Maya's struggle, Nani, Mohan, Manorama who I so feel for (and i hope you can write an OS on how she comes out of this - not as the person losing everyone in the twilight of her years but her rebirth. She is a special character), the friends around Kushi in the US, Squirt and of course Kushi. This is really her journey and what a great ride it has been so far. But I know there is more in the cards even with her acceptance to be a part of his life. I love Mohan's Mema term - it shows how much Kushi and Meera have brought him out of his shell. Looking forward to your next update.
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