ARHI FF: To Tempt a Songbird - Chapter Eight Updated!- Page 9

Originally posted by: Savera84

Why do anybody have to forget their hobbies? Can't they manage both, the house/work/business and sing or dance or paint or whatever they want? I did not get Garima's logic. If she loved singing, I thought she would understand Khushi better.

They are having Haldi. It is so sad, Khushi's mind is not on Haldi at all. She was still thinking how to fulfil her dreams. Good girl! Poor thing she is not refusing to marry or not have kids. Just she wants to sing on the radio. If Payal planned and had an year long engagement and married Aakash, she surely will help Khushi.

Even I want to know why Arnav said what he said to Khushi.

Is it related the past? Or Anjali or something else? He surely wants something in return.

Can't wait to know.

Nice update.

Cheers.....

Exactly. What saddens me most is that we haven't left that kind of mentality behind. There are still people regardless of their social status and education that continue to have this kind of thinking. It's awful. I agree Payal is the girl to have on your team. He told her what he wants from her, question remains, what is she going to do about it. Thank you for all your comments.

Originally posted by: Uzii

Why is Arnav telling khushi abt his family’s secrets n forcing her to listen her heart n take decision accordingly I think he wants revenge from his uncle but Naksh is a good man n both of them share a good relationship than why.

Good guess and good question about Naksh!

Originally posted by: coderlady

Arnav knew Khushi has been crying. Naksh did not notice that. Arnav is intent on saving her from her situation. is he doing it out of concern, payback to his uncle, or something he may not even understand.

Good observation about him noticing her crying and it seems Arnav doesn't miss much. Thank you for all your comments.

Originally posted by: abivicky86

In kushi’s house on the one hand all the functions prior to the marriage are taking place but kushi is still tense regarding her marriage to Naksh because she still is not clear about Naksh’s views on her pursuing singing on Radio.

There her parents not only her father but mother also speaks the same language as the father she tried to dissuade kushi from being obstinate and told her how she also loved singing but never did think of singing on radio like her. She told her home family and husband should be her priority and not pursuing her hobby of singing.

The only person who can save her is Arnav whom she is going to meet and take advice , but at this stage one can’t understand why Arnav is showing such keen interest in helping kushi has he fallen for her only time will tell .

Waiting for Arnav’s and kushi’s next meet.

Thank you for all your comments. They are a treat. You are correct that almost everyone around her is discouraging her from pursuing her dreams except for him.

Originally posted by: just4coll

Just catching up, and its a fascinating story so far... Interesting family dynamics on Arnav's side of the family, with a hint of mystery around 'that night'. Khushi's plight is not new, mature enough to marry off and have babies, but not mature enough to take decisions or know what's good for her. Her parents love her but don't understand her. I like your smart, tedhi Payal :) I can't wait to see where your cast of characters takes us...

p.s: Your boys cracked me up 'Is she a lamp?'

So happy to have you join in with us. I love my Payal too. She sure knows how to get her way. Haha, I am glad they made you smile.

Originally posted by: ssttuuttii

Hello!

Finally reading this! 😆 Bookmarked ⭐️

The banner is sooo gorgeous! I just love how the color, faces, setting - everything blends in. Why didn't you add in the name of the FF and your name as well?

The name is so interesting too! 😳

Coming to the prologue, it's quite intriguing. Since I've joined in late, thankfully the next chapters are already posted, so I don't have to break my head over what's going on and who's the man. 😆

Off to read further 🥳

Love,

Stuti

Oh Stuti,

You are a sweetheart. I am replying to all your comments in this one post. Your comments brightened up my day. The boys clearly had it wrong. You are the lamp here. 🤗

So happy that you liked the banner and title. I am surprised I managed to come up with a decent title. I loved making this little collage. If you need one for something, hit me up. I'll be happy to help you.

You are a keen reader, not much have missed you, and I am so glad to have you read this as thoroughly as you have. You made so many good points, I am afraid to address them, I know I'll give away most of the plot. Do you write or have written any stories in the past? I'd love to read them. You seem like someone who could spin an intriguing tale herself.

"It was his thrill to chase, the forbidden temptation, the obsession that followed the first stroke of desire until he held it in his hands at last."

They gave off a very different meaning (if you know what I mean )

😉

And yes, Arnav was talking about Anish. Why does he think he won't live for long remains to be seen.

I love writing this Payal. She's indeed interesting. You are spot on about Khushi. Right now, she seems like a someone who is afraid of risks and afraid of displeasing her parents. She's also just 18 so it's quite understandable that she's can't bring herself to go against them. Yet.

They are currently in Rajasthan as you correctly guessed through the banner. And yes, it's hard to read about dowry and early marriages in the name of tradition. It's equally hard to write about them. You are also correct that everything seems to be working in Arnav's favor and he's steps ahead.

I showed your message to him. The one who made the joke. He was incredibly pleased and you made his day. He also promised me more of his insufferable comments and criticism lol.

All I can say about Arnav and Naksh right now is that their friendship is genuine.

I did write and post quite a few things back in the day but I deleted them when I left the forum years back. They weren't anything great so I don't regret doing that. I also changed my username to Deleted during that time. Joke's on me, 2020 pulled me back in and now this story is being written by someone named Deleted. Oh well. 😆

Love,

Deleted.

Chapter 6 :

I'll reply to that other comment too... but you had posted a new chapter! 😃 So you can understand that I ran off to read it first 😆.

Coming to the chapter, umm... sorry if I'm being a little dumb here but I don't understand what Arnav exactly wants Khushi to do. I guess he wants her to spy on the Maliks for which she would have to get married first... right? So later on, what would she be to Arnav? A mistress? Or is he not interested in her that way and will just provide her accommodation and other things?

Also, if Khushi is looking at becoming a singer on radio or somewhere else, how will running away help? If she becomes famous later, won't they come looking for her immediately. And since she would still be legally married to Naksh, what would she do at that time?

I feel for Khushi here. She isn't being given much of a choice in the first place and the choice that Arnav is giving her isn't really a choice to begin with. From the Prologue we know she will choose her dreams at the price of betrayal but I really wonder if that's a smart choice 🤔.

I liked how Khushi pointed out the fact that Arnav is desperate too. What if Khushi went ahead and told everyone about this deal? What would happen to Naksh and his friendship/ brotherhood then? But clearly, he is willing to sacrifice that anyway. So maybe Arnav has nothing much too lose except things coming out in the open, way too early, which would make the Maliks direct rivals instead of all this snooping around. But knowing Khushi here, she won't tell anyone... and I think Arnav understands that too, which is why he took the risk of telling her his true intentions.

Although this chapter clears a few things, I'm waiting for more twists to come up.

"He's a liar in disguise. Not a hero and he needs to get his head examined."

"Shhhh... we are not that far into the plot."

Waiting to see what awaits us further 😳.

Love,

Stuti

Originally posted by: Deleted

Oh Stuti,

You are a sweetheart. I am replying to all your comments in this one post. Your comments brightened up my day. The boys clearly had it wrong. You are the lamp here. 🤗

So happy that you liked the banner and title. I am surprised I managed to come up with a decent title. I loved making this little collage. If you need one for something, hit me up. I'll be happy to help you.

You are a keen reader, not much have missed you, and I am so glad to have you read this as thoroughly as you have. You made so many good points, I am afraid to address them, I know I'll give away most of the plot. Do you write or have written any stories in the past? I'd love to read them. You seem like someone who could spin an intriguing tale herself.

"It was his thrill to chase, the forbidden temptation, the obsession that followed the first stroke of desire until he held it in his hands at last."

They gave off a very different meaning (if you know what I mean )

😉

And yes, Arnav was talking about Anish. Why does he think he won't live for long remains to be seen.

I love writing this Payal. She's indeed interesting. You are spot on about Khushi. Right now, she seems like a someone who is afraid of risks and afraid of displeasing her parents. She's also just 18 so it's quite understandable that she's can't bring herself to go against them. Yet.

They are currently in Rajasthan as you correctly guessed through the banner. And yes, it's hard to read about dowry and early marriages in the name of tradition. It's equally hard to write about them. You are also correct that everything seems to be working in Arnav's favor and he's steps ahead.

I showed your message to him. The one who made the joke. He was incredibly pleased and you made his day. He also promised me more of his insufferable comments and criticism lol.

All I can say about Arnav and Naksh right now is that their friendship is genuine.

I did write and post quite a few things back in the day but I deleted them when I left the forum years back. They weren't anything great so I don't regret doing that. I also changed my username to Deleted during that time. Joke's on me, 2020 pulled me back in and now this story is being written by someone named Deleted. Oh well. 😆

Love,

Deleted.

Hello!

You're so sweet! I've never been called a lamp earlier 😆 So thank you for the compliment 😳.

I work a lot with photos, collages and otherwise (part time Photographer you see) so if I were to ask you for help everytime, you would get fed up soon enough 🤣🤣 Kidding though 😆 I know you meant around the forum and I'll ask you if I need help with banners or collages 😳.

Thank you so much for thinking me worthy of "spinning an intriguing tale" ⭐️. I'm a budding writer and no where close to you. I've been writing poems and short paragraphs since years but started with proper story writing, blogging and other things much more recently. There's a story on the forum When Love and Fate Collide but it's co written. The concept, characters and first few chapters entirely belong to loquacious_soul but when she became too busy with a new job last year, she asked for someone to help her in writing so that the story wouldn't be abandoned midway. I joined her and we are co-writing since then. Apart from this, none of my writings are on Arshi.

Rajasthan and Lucknow have quite a bit in common, don't you think? Where in Rajasthan are they? I'm curious because of that Mahal unless you have used a picture of a random Mahal. Also, is it just to signify the setting of the place or the desert and Mahal are going to play some role in the story too? Wiating to find out 😃.

Hehe! Tell your son(s) that the comments are welcome anyday 😉. Just ask them to let you write in peace and add their comments later on 😆. I miss being a teenager (not that I ever had a good sense of humor 🙈😂). But being an "adult" downright sucks 🤢.

Ohh! So you don't have the deleted works posted anywhere else either? About your username, I was meaning to ask you 😆. Why don't you change it now that the account is clearly active and not deleted? 🤣

Love ❤️

How exactly will she spy for him? If she still has to get married, then she is no better off. She will have a new family imposing the same constraints on her. In addition she will bear the burden of helping Arnav.