Rula ke gaya sapana meraa
Baithhee hoo kab ho sawera...
That's for Arnav
Wahee hain ghame dil,
Wahee hain chanda, taare
Wahee ham besahare...
That's for Khushi
With a class chapter like this one, getting reminded of a classic song is just a matter of fact I guess. And what a chapter that was, the serene early morning sunrise on the beach, the gentle sound of waves, the sweet melody of joyful smiles, pangs of hidden pain, and gentle tunes of love - you just mixed it all up so perfectly that this time the pleasure was all ours along with the thank you too😃.
The way you captured Arnav's alternate reality reflecting the hidden pain of the sub layers was an absolute marvel. A wife's devastated face and a kids helpless cries is probably the last straw for any husband and father, but, I am glad that he is showing his strength in the ultimate face of adversity by going back to his basics for comfort. It is hard not to feel and root for him thinking of him slice through those waves with Khushi on his lips.
What is the depth of that pain that would not let you embrace something as pure as a child? Khushi's earlier state of "no hope" about their relationship is becoming a little more evident and making a lot more sense now. But, I am glad for her too that she decided to look at "her Ocean" for strength in the time of her adversity. For there is no better person than her to know that "her Ocean", has an endless cool breeze to go along with the endless fierce waves.
There is no doubt Pari took with her a lot more than herself. But, looking at love they have surrounding them in the Mehra's and looking at how both have decided to put some their anguishes away was very heartening. She has the courage to ask and he had the courage to confide. There are ways to go but you know they are on the right path when they are realizing that the pain may last a lifetime but it always takes a backseat every time they lean on each other.
A perfect setup is one where everyone wins. I know, I know, we have to take it one day at a time. I don't have any issues with that mantra as long as you keep it up to date one week at a time😉.
The ebb and flow of the tide mirrors life's vicissitudes so perfectly. The exhilaration of riding the waves one moment, the despair of sinking in the depths the next. Floundering, yearning for that crest. The hopeful conviction that one will be along soon is what gives us the ability to carry on.
Jigs, that "Pappa" was just heart rending. This glimpse into the turmoil in Arnav's heart was painful to read. A father's thwarted protective instinct crying out.
I love the tiny details you've got here. The feel of the dry sand, the feel of the wet sand, the sounds of the ocean, all bringing the story visually alive for me.
It's telling how Khushi automatically takes his things to the beach, how she knows why he's there, how she is able to put his need before her own fears. The connection they share may appear extraneously frayed but the strength of that thread will not let it snap.
Your innate ability to always touch something in your readers with your updates is a reflection of your self my darling. An understanding of people and their hopes and fears. The way you've shown both Arnav and Khushi interacting with Bella, tentatively reaching out to her is both painful and tender.
A new day with him by her side ... an uplifting thought to leave us with. Along with an uplifting visual of Arnav - an ode to perfection. "Hormonal teenage drooling" is a given!
Thanks Manasa
This chapter is definitely sooper se ooper update. Loved the way you carried the painful emotions throughout the update. Arnav and Kushi both are suffering and blocking each other from witnessing the grief but still their hearts can see it. I don't know how many times did Arnav and Kushi gone through these nightmares in last two years 😭😭
Sid-Pari and the entire scene with Anjali is heartwarming and Anjali is true sister to Kushi. Promising kiss on the beach next to thundering waves, Blue Ocean everything is magical. Love this One day at a time mantra. Waiting for Mr & Mrs Raizada new and adventurous day with family.
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