To all the readers of my story, I would like to say a big thanks for their time and involvement. It is a fiction about a real life scenario. Some people like the narrative but are not happy with the conclusive part. To them I can say I am trying and I will keep trying. You keep the self critic in me alive and kicking.
There are some others though who say that the story does not sound convincing.....and the characters do not seem real. Well......I do know such people, but I would like to know which character is not convincing to you? Is it Rena? I am sure every female around can relate to some or the other part of Rena. It is according to me not far fetched. I would never allow myself to get into an extra marital affair to begin with( not to mention I honestly have a wonderful husband) but I can relate to someone who does.Is it Shibir? Rare, though it may be such forgiving and mature people do exist. Or is it Deven? There is nothing extraordinary about Deven. He could be any guy we meet.
This is not about people and their weaknesses but it is about the way life and marriage change and the pace with which every generation cannot keep up. Confused between old ideals and new, sandwiched between our culture and the need to be western or modern and the balance we thrive to achieve is what I have tried to portray in a way most people can relate to.
I honestly appreciate your ideas and comments. I am pleased that so many people have so much to say about this story. Please keep giving me your valued opinions and advice. My writing thrives on it. Thank you Sheila for backing me up. Thank you Amit, Ankit, Sheikh Rehman and Sandil Srinivasan for your advices. I will, I promise work on those aspects.