Hi. It's me. MissWormwood.

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Dear Readers

I hope you enjoy reading these 4 volumes as much as I enjoy writing them. And I am enjoying myself immensely.

But sorry. I need a break from writing. I promise to return and finish these 4 volumes but I am unable to commit any schedules. I am only making a promise to myself and to you that I will complete this story slowly one day at a time.

After I come back I will post less frequently as well.

I cannot leave it incomplete because I have suffered Adhura Alvidha and know the pain.

But first some confessions and Tys before I go on my break.

But first some confessions and Tys before I go on my break

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Confession 1: I have an unhealthy obsession for Bepannaah.

I was shocked by what I saw in the first few episodes. The richness and quality of every aspect of the early episodes left me speechless.

By every aspect I really mean every aspect.

The leads, supporting cast, their calibre, characterization, the outdoor shots,  locales, cinematography, BGM, title track, dialogues,...

Adi's room, Zoya's room, the Hooda Mansion, Aroras Flat, Zosh office, hospital, prison,...

I think the technical team specialises in rain sequences...

I can just go on.

I wasn't invested in any one aspect or person. I was invested in the complete package. For me Bepannaah was a celebration of an amazing team effort creating a masterpiece.

I thought here is finally one Indian show where "The devil is in the details". ITV has arrived.

Confession 2: To this day I am unable to come to terms with its incomplete end.

I know my obsession is abnormal but I cannot help it. It is now almost a lifelong ailment with no cure. I know the original team will never reassemble and all the key players seem to have moved on. I am extremely upset that I cannot vent it out on anyone or anything. I do not understand the commercial and creative challenges of this craft. I only know that there is no more Bepannaah. There is only Adhura Alvidha.

Confession 3: I write to exorcise my demons. I write to fill my void.

Luckily a twitter friend became my sounding board. We shared what we liked and what we missed. The long DM threads were first step towards coping with the pain. The tight fist crushing my heart loosened a bit.

And then one day while chopping capsicum Aditya Hooda said in my head, "aur simla mirch bilkul aap ki tarah katna chahiye". I sort of broke down. My family is not aware of the level of my obsession. I hastily put on my mask of all is fine with me and finished cooking.

I was always upset that Roshnaq only gave gyaan she never gave Zoya what Zoya really needed. Time. Peace. But again where would the serial be if she had! And then I was possessed. I asked myself where would the serial be if she had?

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