A LOVE STORY - Episode 2

Dear Sridhar sir

read all of the 10 parts in one shot!
After finishing, I too sat speechless like Kamla for sometime.

I loved the part about the three entities, Arun's mouth, his heart and his father involved in a conversation.

Arun's favorite restaurant in Mylapore reminded me of the one in Bangalore called Shakti that my DH used to take me in our early married days.

Life is not about money. It’s about the good time we have, the sweet memories we can share and the learning experiences.

Very true. But money remains a tool to attain all of the above.

Waiting eagerly to see Vidya, Arun's love!

Dear Usha,
Thanks for being the first to offer fb on E2.

After finishing, I too sat speechless like Kamla for sometime.

Thanks, Usha.
My wife Indhu read the whole thing soon after it was posted. I asked her what she liked most about the episode. She said the same thing. About the three entities. That happens frequently and I thought I'd highlight it.

Arun's favorite restaurant in Mylapore reminded me of the one in Bangalore called Shakti that my DH used to take me in our early married days.

Each one of us have our own sweet memories about such small eating joints. We don't have that kind of an attachment to Taj or Hilton. Because they are standardized and impersonalised.

Life is not about money. It’s about the good time we have, the sweet memories we can share and the learning experiences.

Very true. But money remains a tool to attain all of the above.

You are right, Usha. But the tool should not become the work. That's the major ailment of our commercialised society. I have a friend who has retired from service. He has a car in his house. Everyday he spends half an hour cleaning the car. Once in two weeks he would take his car out for refuelling. Other than this he never uses his car.
A life lived only for earning money would be like this friend using his car. Using it for itself and not for himself.
thanks once again, Usha.
love,

Originally Posted by sundarusha

Dear Sridhar sir

read all of the 10 parts in one shot!
After finishing, I too sat speechless like Kamla for sometime.

I loved the part about the three entities, Arun's mouth, his heart and his father involved in a conversation.

Arun's favorite restaurant in Mylapore reminded me of the one in Bangalore called Shakti that my DH used to take me in our early married days.

Life is not about money. It’s about the good time we have, the sweet memories we can share and the learning experiences.

Very true. But money remains a tool to attain all of the above.

Waiting eagerly to see Vidya, Arun's love!

Dear Sridhar,

As soon as I came in, read the whole episode in one go luckily no disturbances. I liked what Indhu and Usha has liked that is the converstaion between Arun's heart, mouth and his father. Great one dear.

I simply loved the doctor couple......... so matured in their outlook towards life. If everybody starts thinking like Dr. Kumar most of our problems will be solved. His talk about Life is not money is very apt in these situations. Somehow, you have got that ability to potray your character in such a way that we can visulaise as if we are the live audience there.

The bank scene is so perfect and the way the hero deals with the manager was great. Hatsoff dear. My DH being in a bank I could visualise the whole scene. I have given the name to the bank tooo what else my dh's bank........

But you have stopped this, with the suspence ...........Now, I have to wait for Vidya's gala entry ......
Don't keep us waiting for toooooooo long !

hi sridhar sir,
i was so engrossed in reading that i didn't realise that 10 parts had ended...now i have to wait for the next...you are keeping us spell-bound and speechless... !!
somehow, there are lot of things in this serial that i identify myself with....

i've gotta go to sleep now, as i have to get up early for a long weekend drive...will catch up with you on monday for a more detailed fb...
until then, all i can say is, u rock !
[went through the casting discussions in Ep - 1 and enjoyed it too... :) ]

more later....

Dear Lalitha,
Thanks for the rave review and the wonderful feedback. I know it is very difficult almost impossible to find people like the Doctor couple. The woman so very caring and the man, selfless, happy without greed. But that's the ideal situation. Great Rishis, sages of ancient days were exactly like that. My portraying an ideal couple might contradict with the harsh reality of the present. But Lalitha, my dream, my vision is for a society where all the couples are like that.

I tell you if you don't consider money as the most important thing in your life, and if you are not so desperate to earn it, it will come to you on its own. Loads and loads of it.

I have been in audit for a quarter century. I visit various banks for audit purposes on an average two or three times in a year. I made our hero a bank clerk only because I know the situation too well. I am happy you liked that situation. And I fervently hope your DH also loves it.

I actually wanted to go a little further. Normally a week's episode should be around 2000 words. I go up to 3000. This time I had crossed 3400 so I forced myself to stop. I could not cut any of the scenes. I promised that Vidya would come in the second episode. She has come. As the last word of the episode.

Thanks for the fb, dear.
Love,

Dear Sridhar !!

Fantastic Episode !!

Barking sound for Father's number OMG ! ..

And Arun..Is now getting into my heart slowly..A man of Guts really..Wow..the arguments with his manger..Wonderful... Really started admiring him.. :)

And Kamla's house.,her DH.... I felt very pleasant and warm.... Wonderfully written Sri !!...

Love, whatever may be its form, is a miracle in itself and is a prime mover for many other miracles.

That was great Quote !!


And so.. love is the cause for depression for Arun..???
If so... Really Love is Painful One indeed !! :)

Is vidya the one behind his tears ????

Waiting Sridhar !! Waiting ....... Dont make us to wait for long time..Your story is soooooooo Nice !!

Dear Sir,

Lovely to see your next episode. you know I stay away from soaps because i find them draggin and a bore but you have got me hooked onto your serial.The pace is not dull and drab but fast paced and that makes each moment interesting and exciting.

Loved Kumar and his philosopies, his outlook about life and work was simply wow!

The camaraderie between all of them was portrayed so well. I like the way you give importance to characters that could have ben nonexistent but are here and welcomed too ,like the cook.The prtrayal of characters is wonderful.The bank clerk, the lady at the bank,Mrs. Sharma everyone!

I have never seen you tackle humour with such elan as you did when Arun was talking to his Father.

You know Sir this episode shows the versatality in you!!

Loved this episode and now waiting to know more about Vidya.

Love,
Devika Mol

Dear sridhar Sir,

very captivating...read it in one go and then saw it was in ten parts...what i liked best were those of the three entities ..first time i read that in sidney sheldons novels...and it makes reading very interesting because many a time we do not say what we actually feel...
Then the doctor couple is really cool...like a very educated intellectual loving couple would be...loved them and was surprised to find that dh echoes exactly Dr kumars sentiments...(the one about achieving a good life even if u are not working)...many times he has told me working is not an end in itself but means to satisfy ends and
so u need not feel bad about not working...
then at aruns choice of a ringtone for his father....

and just like u sir to stop it at vidyas entry...anyway eagerly waiting ...so when will u be posting it..there is a sort of thrill to wait for the next episode.....I remember my mother waiting for her magazines like ananda vikatan and kalki..becuse she was hooked on to the serials in them....

Regards
Mindi

Dear Sowpar,
I am moved to know that you sacrificed your sleep to read the episode. Take care and enjoy your week end.
I am looking forward to your detailed fb. You need to tell me especially what are all the things in this episode that you identified with.

all i can say is, u rock !

thanks a lot, sowpar.

regards,

Originally Posted by sowparnika

hi sridhar sir,
i was so engrossed in reading that i didn't realise that 10 parts had ended...now i have to wait for the next...you are keeping us spell-bound and speechless... !!
somehow, there are lot of things in this serial that i identify myself with....

i've gotta go to sleep now, as i have to get up early for a long weekend drive...will catch up with you on monday for a more detailed fb...
until then, all i can say is, u rock !
[went through the casting discussions in Ep - 1 and enjoyed it too... :) ]

more later....

Dear Brindha, the one who made us hear the unheard voice,

Thanks a lot. I am happy to know that Arun is getting into your heart, slowly. I only hope that your DH does not come here looking for me, armed with a paper knife. ha ha

I had to include the Bank Manager scene to show that even males can be sexually harassed. I am glad that you liked it.

In Kamla and Kumar I am creating an ideal couple. I am sure that our own Kamla and her own Kumar is close that. But let's just hear that from her in her own words.

Love is painful, love hurts. Still to exist without love is meaningless. Happy to see that you liked my quote about love doing miracles.

Don't worry, Brindha, the next episode on air latest by next monday that is 28th July.

Please stand by.
Thanks once again.
love,

Originally Posted by brindhak

Dear Sridhar !!

Fantastic Episode !!

Barking sound for Father's number OMG ! ..

And Arun..Is now getting into my heart slowly..A man of Guts really..Wow..the arguments with his manger..Wonderful... Really started admiring him.. :)

And Kamla's house.,her DH.... I felt very pleasant and warm.... Wonderfully written Sri !!...

Love, whatever may be its form, is a miracle in itself and is a prime mover for many other miracles.

That was great Quote !!


And so.. love is the cause for depression for Arun..???
If so... Really Love is Painful One indeed !! :)

Is vidya the one behind his tears ????

Waiting Sridhar !! Waiting ....... Dont make us to wait for long time..Your story is soooooooo Nice !!