Tia's Thread - The Gamer!!!

Pretty much in every religion, there is a concept of Sin.

Sin can be off two kinds. 

One which we commit unintentionally. This is the Sin that most of us do at some point or another when we have absolutely no way of finding out whether what we did has harmed someone or hurt them.

For example, if someone feels unrequited love for someone and that person being completely unaware of it falls in love with someone else, the first person will be hurt. But it's not the other person's fault. Because this harm/hurt was done unintentionally.

Also, if someone kills someone in self-defence to save their life, also can fall under this category. 

Even by law of the land, this sin is forgivable. 

And then there is the second kind of Sin - the intentional kind. 

In this particular instance, the person committing the sin is at all times aware of the consequences. But they commit it anyway. 

Like pre-meditated murder, conspiracy, stealing etc. 

But the most heinous sin of all is when someone breaks someone's heart.

Because, I believe God resides in each of us and when you deliberately use someone's feelings knowing that your actions may cause heartbreak, it's the most unforgivable sin of all.

That's why in real life, no one can be happy when they build their home on someone else's broken heart. 

We had seen an example when Sonakshi hurt Ritwik although she had full intention to go through this marriage. We have seen how her marriage could not last even an year.

Why would it survive now when Dev is all set to break Nisha's heart, her family's reputation to make another person jealous? When he is deliberately playing games with every intention to cause harm?

He knows the consequences. Yet, the game continues.

I personally call these kind of people users. And I can't respect users. So fair warning to all. This won't be an entry for people who wants to enjoy the romance.

I can't personally enjoy a romance which goes against my own moral code. 


EPISODE: The episode starts with Radha trying to convince Ishwari that she should accept this alliance thinking it as God's will. She also points out that it's also Dev's wish.

Ishwari thinks about what Soha said about Bhaiya playing with Nisha to get Sonakshi.

She agrees with Radha that whatever makes Bhaiya happy, also makes her happy.

Radha is happy to hear that. She says that since Bhaiya is happy and Ishwari is happy and they are happy because of them, then what else does she need?

Ishwari says that she has complete trust on Bhaiya.

Radha then takes Ishwari downstairs to check the preparation. She drags Ishwari away.

Me: Maiya, do clarify which trust you are talking about? The trust on him to play with one girl's life to manipulate another? Trust in him to carry on with this farce knowing that there are two families involved? Trust in him to manage to make Sonakshi break the girl's marriage while he continues to make butter-won't-melt face?

Trust in him to do what exactly? Because it won't certainly be to do the right thing like telling Nisha the complete truth and let her decide if she wants to carry on with this drama. Even you can't trust him to do it. 


Radha and Ishwari is greeting guests. Guests are asking about the girl. Ishwari is making faces.

Suddenly Asha comes there all dressed up.

Me: Sure. After all, one must look good to come watch the spectacle of another girl's insult. In fact, Asha deserves front row centre seat. What a wise mother!!! Asha, I hope women like you don't give birth to daughters. Because you are the kind of woman who raise those women who ruin other women's life.


The guest is shocked. Radha says that she is Dev's ex mother-in-law. Radha invites her in. Radha taunts her that she deserves to be part of Dev's happiness. After all she is old relation.

Asha is silent. Ishwari takes her inside.

Me: I am sure she will gloat later after Nisha and her family is humiliated. But for now, she is quiet.


In Bhaiya's room, he is worried. Elena comes there.

She says: You are looking worried.

Bhaiya says: No, why would I be worried?

Elena: I know how you must be feeling.

Bhaiya: What do you mean? Oh you mean excited, happy... Yes. I am excited. I am getting engaged.

Elena: You are not such a good actor that you will call your restlessness, happiness and I am not so duffer to believe you.

Bhaiya: Why would I be restless? You are saying whatever you are feeling like. Go from here.

Elena: You want me to go so that you can keep getting mad waiting for Sona.

Bhaiya: You called me mad?

Elena: You started it.

Bhaiya: I am not waiting for her.

Elena: Dev bhai, you are waiting for her. You are forgetting that the first witness in your love story was I.

Me: And the first witness to the disastrous ending was also you. Yet, your annoying habits of poking your nose where it doesn't belong is still the same. 


Bhaiya: Love story. Don't say this things aloud today. What if Payal heard it?

Elena: Nisha.

Bhaiya: What?

Elena: The one who is getting engaged to you is called Nisha.

Bhaiya stammers: Okay if I agree for a second that I am waiting for her, so what?

Elena: If you agree for a second then what? 

Bhaiya: So what? She has to come. I will hardly call her.

He throws away his phone.

Elena: Dev bhai...

Bhaiya: So what? This is not the first time I threw my phone. I keep throwing my phone.

Elena: Whether you call her or not, get worried or not, throw your phone or not, Sona won't come. 

Bhaiya: She will come. Why won't she come? She promised me.

Elena: She won't come. 

Bhaiya: Why?

Elena: Because she can't see you belonging to someone else. I thought you knew her better than this.

Bhaiya: You think you know her better than me. Did you thought that she will introduce me to other girls? I didn't think so either. That's why she will come. She has to come.

Me: One thing I will give Elena prop for, she is taking her clues from the past. She knew that Sonakshi didn't go to Dev's engagement with Natasha. So she is concluding that Sonakshi won't come this time either.

Bhaiya is taking the clues from Sonakshi's weakness which is lack of will power when it comes to him. And he is counting on that to ruin the other person's life.

Nisha for him is like a prop. Like a magician's pet parrot. When he makes the parrot running in circles, does he ever think how is his pet feeling? Nope. For Bhaiya, Nisha is a pawn. 

She is here to start a new life with someone she thinks that she can be happy with.

Who by the way doesn't give two hoots about her. 

And we call him hero.

Well then, Ayan must have been a hero in season one. Didn't he do the same with Riya? 

The only difference is that Ayan did it for money and Bhaiya is claiming to do it for lau.

But if just the excuse of lau makes everything well and dandy, then the guy who throws acid on women for rejecting his love, or the guy who kidnaps a girl he claims to love, or the woman who pretends to be pregnant to trap a man are all heroes and heroines. 

Then why do we have criminal codes for them? They are supposed to be heroes.


Ishwari asks Asha why did she come alone?

Asha says that she tried. But Sonakshi refused to come. She is not talking to anyone.

Ishwari says: She should have been here already...

Asha says: I don't think she will come.

Ishwari: What? She won't come? If she doesn't come then Dev...

Me: Why don't you complete that sentence, Ishwari? What do you think Dev will do then? Will she continue to deceive that innocent girl for the rest of her life or do you really think that he is capable of being honest and revealing his plans?


Ishwari: Would Sonakshi let Dev get engaged? If that happens, then...

Asha: Ishwariji, I understand your pain. But we also have to understand her feelings and pain. May be her pain is deeper than we thought it was. I don't know what is she afraid of now?

Me: Are you serious? You don't know what she is afraid of? She is afraid of trusting someone who has not proven that he can be trusted. That was always the crux of the matter which none of you paid attention to.

Let's see here. Here's a guy who dumped her twice and never stood up for her.

Then the moment she fixes his mother's past, suddenly confession of lau comes pouring in.

Then again the moment his mother throws an ultimatum for him to get married, he is all over that idea with her being an option.

Then she says no and his mother appoints her as matchmaker. 

It takes less than 5 minutes to convince that guy to re-marry. And since then he has only demonstrated just how desperate he is to get married by being smitten with every girl and saying yes in nano second. 

Now please tell me, how can any woman hang their faith on someone like this guy? Last time I checked, no one is mind reader here. 


Vicky is calling someone. Radha comes to him and asks about Ishwari. She is worried about her and Asha being together. Vicky says that everyone is here. So the engagement will definitely happen.

Me: *Snort* That's what you think. But since when Bhaiya gave a damn to anyone but what he wants? What are a few reputations ruined before his demands?


Nisha and her family come there. They praise the arrangement.

Radha excitedly praises Nisha. 

Nisha says thank you.

Nisha's mother is looking for Ishwari.

Radha makes excuses.

Bhaiya comes down in blue suit with Vicky.

Nisha is looking at him impressed.

Me: Of course, he didn't wear the white suit which he made Sonakshi choose. What? Did any of you expect him to keep any of his words?

Poor Nisha. I am really feeling sorry for her.

Anyone who is planning arranged marriage, let this be a lesson. Don't just check the family and the status. Also investigate the groom and his past. Someone with a short marriage in the past with ex still hanging around followed by random hook ups do not spell husband material.


Radha brings Nisha there. Soha and Golu are smiling.

Golu says that BigCha is looking handsome. Soha enthusiastically agrees.

Me: Poor thing still thinks that if her mother doesn't come, her father will walk away from the engagement. I wonder how soon she will realise her father's lack of courage when it comes to honest approach.


Radha is also praising Dev. She says that his wife is also waiting for him. She can't even look up feeling shy.

Nisha is feeling shy.

Nisha's mother also says: Our son-in-law is not looking any less than hero.

Radha jokes that her daughter should have said this.

She makes them sit.

Me: Aunty, you will soon find out what villain is hiding behind this hero face. I am feeling really sad for you. 


Bhaiya sits down beside Nisha while staring at the door. Elena sees this.

But Sona doesn't come.

Me: You know what we call the men who keep looking for other women behind their girl friend/fiance/wife's back? Why aren't we calling Bhaiya the same names?

Nisha's Mummy, see, this is what I was talking about. Is liye, shakal pe naa jao. Kabhi to akal lagao.

(Hence, don't pay attention to the face, other factors matter more in the life's race.)


Radha is praising the couple. She says that it looks like they are made for one another.

She sends Jassi to get Ishwari.

Radha asks Panditji to start the rituals.

Bhaiya asks for his Mummy.

Radha says that he knows how strict Ishwari is about the timings. Until she comes, they can start the rituals.

Radha calls Elena. She brings the ring.

Panditji takes the rings for rituals.

Jassi comes to Ishwari and asks her inside.

Ishwari doesn't go. She says that she will come later. 

She asks Asha to go in, she says that she will come later.

Asha goes in.

Panditji asks Radha to handle the rings. Radha jokes that not they will have to handle the ring. 

Bhaiya is getting worried. Elena is also worried.

Soha and Golu are wondering what is going on.

Nisha poor thing is planning her future.

Panditji says that there is still some time left. Radha asks Vicky to hold onto the rings.

Golu says to Soha that they have to do something or the engagement will happen.

Soha confidently says: Papa said that he will handle everything. 

Golu says: But what if BigCha can't do anything? We have to do something naa.

Soha: But what can we do, Golu? 

They think.

Soha comes out with an idea.

Me: I keep repeating and I am again saying this. Golu knows his BigCha more than Soha knows her Papa. He knows his BigCha inside out. He very well knows what he is capable of. Soha is judging her Papa based on her Bose upbringing where one's word is their bond and they will do absolutely anything to keep it (except Sonakshi who is these days ditto Bhaiya). So she is assuming that her father has the moral fortitude to keep his promises. She doesn't know that he never kept any of his promises before to anyone. In fact, if he swears something, you can safely assume that he won't do it.

Soha needs to learn her father's reality before she gets her trust broken like her mother.


Radha suggests the bride and groom to spend some time together since there is still time left for ring ceremony.

Bhaiya stammers no.

Radha insists and takes them in private.

Asha and Elena watch with sad face.

Me: I swear these two. If you two really hate to see Bhaiya getting engaged to Nisha, then get out. Why are you standing there ruining others' mood? And you two have no shame? 

You know how in Indian weddings some people come there just to ruin others' happiness? These two are doing exactly that. 

Sonakshi didn't come, Bhaiya is not stopping the engagement, then why are you two behaving like that? 

How does a bride feel when her fiance's ex mother-in-law and ex-wife's cousin come to her engagement and make faces? 

Shame on people like that.

I always hated people who did that in real life and now Asha and Elena are doing exactly that.

Bijoy didn't come despite being happy that Bhaiya is getting married. He at least showing respect to another girl and her family. He is also a father of a daughter. 

But Asha? Is she worthy of being called a mother? Are mother's not women? Don't they feel for other mothers, other daughters?


Bhaiya is fidgeting with his watch. Nisha sees that.

Nisha tries to lighten the atmosphere: I am nervous because this is my first engagement. Why are you nervous? You got engaged before.

Bhaiya doesn't say anything.

Nisha says: I am Sorry. It was a bad joke.

Bhaiya says: It's okay. I am fine. 

Nisha says: Can I ask another question? Where's Sonakshi? Won't she come?

Bhaiya: May be she is busy at work. She must be on her way.

Nisha says: I am sorry. My joke was very rude naa?

Bhaiya: No, it's fine. Ask me what you want.

Nisha: You two got divorced 7 years ago. But even today you two have no misunderstanding between you. You don't fight with each other. You don't blame each other. How is that so?

Bhaiya: It's all because of Sonakshi.

Me: Bhaiya, Nisha has given you enough opportunity. Now's the time to change your status from douche ville to humble town. But if you let this opportunity go and continue to lead her on, I will call your home Douche Villa permanently. You have no right to keep misleading this girl whose only fault is trusting you.





Sonakshi is at home when someone rings the doorbell.

She opens the door and it's Ishwari.

Me: Nope. Not crying as if her heart is being ripped from her chest as she had when Dev was getting engaged to Natasha. In fact, she was just looking sad. 

Bhaiya was also not looking as if someone is about to get hanged. He is just worried that Sonakshi won't come on time. 

Again, where is this supposedly intense lau? 

Bhaiya: I make mistakes, I do stupid things. But she manages everything. She had been managing for this many years.

Nisha is surprised: So that means that Sonakshi is like a good habit in your life.

Bhaiya: You know what they say. Good or bad, habits are not good for anyone. But Sonakshi's presence can't be bad for anyone. It's always good. 

Nisha is shocked: That means that if you had your way, then you'd have never broken this relationship.

Bhaiya: There is no point talking about what could have happened, what should happen. But Nisha, does this make you uncomfortable that Sonakshi and I are good friends.

Nisha is silent.

Me: What is this, ass? Do you give a damn whether Nisha feels uncomfortable about Sonakshi or not? If you intend to marry her, then yes, you should give a damn about her feelings about this. But since you had told everyone that you are just biding time until Sonakshi shows up, why are you asking her questions like this giving her indication as if you care about what she thinks?

Or do you intend to go through the engagement if Sonakshi doesn't show up and you just lied to everyone so that you can pretend innocence later like always?  

I honestly can't tolerate such a jerk anymore.


Anyhoo, Sonakshi is shocked to see her here: Auntyji, you here?

Ishwari asks: Where else would I go? I had thought that I could save my home from any harsh sun, but the shade is you. (She holds Sonakshi's cheek)

She cries.

Sonakshi is shocked: Auntyji, why are you crying? Is everything okay? Is your health is okay?

Ishawari suddenly holds her hands, bends her head and cries out aloud. Sonakshi is now worried: Come inside.

Ishwari says: No, nothing is fine. You know, when you first came in my home as my nutrition, how I used to bother you. How you used to call me Auntyji and make me heal. Auntyji, you have to eat this. Auntyji, it's time to eat. Auntyji, juice?

I got used to your voice. I used to wait for you. And you even took better care of me than my own children. You became part of my family. But when you really became part of my family, when you started calling me Maa from auntyji, I didn't like it. May be, that's why you had to leave.

Sonakshi cries too.

Ishwari says: Now when you call me Auntyji, I feel pain in my heart. Your and my relationship is a lot more than a doctor and her patient. You made a space for yourself inside my heart. But I didn't understand it. When you used to scold me, may be I used to like it. That's why I used to complaint like kids. Then you used to get irritated by me and used to make me drink bitter gourd juice. Did you think that I didn't know? I knew it. But I still used to drink that bitter juice like sweet punishment. Because my sweet friend used to punish me like that. Yes, Sona. That's true. 

Sonakshi silently weeps.

Me: You know, Maiya. If Sonakshi was planning her marriage with you, then she should have said yes by now. After all your sincerity, your efforts and your transformation are all clearly visible. But none of which stands true for Bhaiya - not his sincerity, not his efforts (which are none. Using one woman for another are not efforts in my book. Anyone can deceive some innocent person), nor his transformation.

Everything that you did, had he done that, then yes. I would have agreed that he has truly become worthy of being a life partner. But considering how he is leading a girl on, I won't say that.



Ishwari: But today, I get suffocated at my home. That home is not home without you. Today I am again here, to ask you for something. I just don't want your hand for Dev. I also want your company for myself.

Sonakshi says: But Auntyji, I was with you...

Ishwari: No, Sonakshi. I thought that when Dev's wedding talk begins, you will understand, Dev will understand what's in his heart and I won't have to say anything.

That day, Ishwari had asked for your forgiveness. But today Dev's mother is asking for your forgiveness. I know that what I am doing is against Dev's wishes, but please forgive me.

Sonakshi: Against his wishes?

Ishwari: You know how much you love her and how much he loves you. But he doesn't want to put any pressure on you. He wants you to choose him this time.

Sonakshi is shocked.

Ishwari: Yes, he wants that if you return to our house, then it should be with your will, conditions and your win. Because if you win, he wins. I win. And our family wins.

Sonakshi: Today is Dev's engagement and he wants that I...

Ishwari: He also hurried for engagement so that you understand quickly how much he means to you. And that you can't live apart. I also want this. 

Me: It all sounds great. But you just contradicted yourself. First you talk to free will. Then you say that he wants Sonakshi to understand his feelings quickly. How is that free will?

Free will means giving a person the time and space they need to make a decision on their own time. Using emotional blackmail and using another woman as pawn to force someone else's hands is not giving free will. Because then it becomes force. Applying force doesn't mean someone tying up another. It also means creating a gas chamber and slowly taking out oxygen until that person does as she has been told.


Had your son truly wanted this choice to be out of her free will, he'd have refused to marry and wait until Sonakshi is ready. But he didn't do that. So if Sonakshi had any sense, she will read this. But since she doesn't, she will behave like typical moronic women.

Sonakshi: Today is his engagement, Auntyji. And why are you telling me all this today? Why?

Me: Good question. That's exactly what I was asking. Where's the free will in this?

Ishwari: Because you also love Dev.

Sonakshi: Nothing can happen, Auntyji. It's too late.

Me: I am glad you understood.

Ishwari: The engagement is not over yet. There is still time. If you want, you can fix everything. Now don't wait any longer. Come with me.

Sonakshi: Now it's too late. Nothing can happen now, Auntyji.

Ishwari begs: Sonakshi, I am telling the truth. I didn't just come here for Dev's happiness. I am very selfish. I also came here for my happiness. My happiness is with my kids. From you, from Dev, from Suhana. I want to see my children happy. Please give me a chance to fix my mistakes.

Sonakshi cries and holds her hands: You will be late for engagement. Auntyji.

Sonakshi folds her hands and walks away.

Ishwari is shocked.

Me: Thank you, Sonakshi. I am glad at least someone understood that you don't come on someone's engagement day and ask someone else to ruin their happiness. This discussion needed to happen earlier. Also, this decision belongs to the bride and groom. No other person has the right to interfere. 

Only if the bride and groom wants to back out, they should do it. Otherwise, everyone else must stay silent.

Since the groom is giving all appearance of leading the bride on and the bride hasn't backed off yet, you should stay here, Sonakshi.

But knowing you, you will show up with fake wishes in someone's engagement. 

SHAME!!! I hope whoever attends yours gives you the same wishes as you, Asha and Elena gave to that poor girl. 

And as Karma balances the scale, remember, you also have a daughter. She will get married one day as well.

You better pray that she adds up good deeds, or she might have to carry the burden of your sins.


Sonakshi comes to her room and cries. 

Me: See the power of emotional blackmail? She was sad but standing quietly. Ishwari came, used her blackmailing and now Sonakshi is crying. But not for Bhaiya. Nope. He did nothing. She is crying to lose Ishwari. Because she is the only one made any effort.

  PRECAP: 

Saurabh tells Sonakshi: Baba, if I say nothing to her today, she will keep sitting here in front of you.

Bijoy: Sona beta, go. Dev must be waiting for you.

Me: I don't know what to say. Should I applaud Bijoy for letting Sonakshi make a choice the moment she revealed her true feelings or should I blame him for letting Sonakshi go and break someone else's engagement for the same gutless man is again leading a woman on and using her who had past records of doing the same for her? 

I guess, I will decide tomorrow after the scene airs. 


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