Secrets And Lies [Completed]

Q/A (3)

Hey loves!

I'm back with the third and last questionnaire! These questions were sent by my lovely friend khoyehum and also by another offline friend who read the book from my account itself, since she doesn't have one. So without further ado, let's get on with the questions, shall we?

1. For Kartik and Siya:

How has parenthood brought a change in you?

Ans: (Kartik laughs nervously) I think I've become quite more mature than I was. If my seventeen year old could see me right now, he wouldn't believe his eyes. (Laughs more) Yeah, I mean... I think I just wanted to be the parent to Raina that I didn't have growing up.

Siya: I think we've both grown quite a lot as her parents. Our entire focus is just her right now. Yeah....and we are very happy with that. Raina has brought so much light to our lives that it almost feels like an achievement being her mother.

(Author sniffles in singlehood)

2. For Himanshu:

How does writing help you? Also, do you wanna give some tips to budding writers?

Ans: (he widens his eyes like in a cartoon) Oh my god....never ask me for advice.

(Chuckles) Nah just kidding, I mean... I definitely see writing as more of a companion than an escape. I used to think of it as an escape after the incidents of 2019 because back then my life wasn't exactly going on track, so it sort of became my only solace. But now that I have my life just like I had imagined, I think it sort of comes to me naturally. So it's more like a friend to me that I can turn to.

Uhm...as for the advice part, I would just say...every draft that you have locked up in your laptop or your brain, let them out. You never know which story will grow into a classic, so just give it a shot!

3. For Veronica:

How would you describe your friends in one word? (Including Saina and Ahaan)

Ans: Very good question, I must say.

Okay, I think um...wait I'll start with my husband, cause he's my best friend (grins wide).

Moose: Kind.

Zoya: Free.

Kartik: Intuitive.

Siya: Caring.

Saina: Brave.

Ahaan: Pure.

Zoya in the background: *fussing* He's not your best friend, I am!

Himanshu: We're married.

Zoya: Screw your marriage! She's my bestfriend!

Veronica: Oh my god-

4. For me:

Which pairing would you have liked to explore more?

Ans: I think I've said this a couple of times but I would've really liked to explore Saina and Zoya as a couple. They would've been iconic girlfriends.

Also, I think I would've really liked to explore the Siya and Saina friendship dynamic because they only got like one chapter dedicated to them, but it definitely could've been more. Even Himanshu and Saina would've been great, because they were sort of cousins.

5. What were your favourite moments from the series?

Ans; So many! Should I rank them from 1-10? Let's begin:

10: The iconic Secrets and Sins game night (book 1)

9: Himanshu convincing Veronica that she isn't a curse (book 1)

8: Siya's Paper Lantern Panic Attack scene (book 2) (mainly because I loved writing it)

7: Saina divorcing her husband and then his eventual beheading (book 2)

6: Zoya and Ahaan's moments (all of them) (book 1)

5: Avinash's death (book 1)

4: Kartik and Siya's motel visit (book 1)
Bonus scene: Siya slapping Sanchi

3: The truth and dare game before the reunion (book 2)

2: Heronica Wedding (book 2)

1: Heronica sleeping together for the first time and the morning after (book 2) (I was so excited to get those chapters out lol)

6. Who's your favourite side character?

Ans: From Book 1, it was Ravi. That has changed in the second book (laughs nervously) I didn't have any favourite side character this season cause they were all sort of awful.

7. If you could think of one song apt for all the couples in the series, which would they be?

Ans: Your questions are so fun wow!

Okay, let's begin (I've thought about this exact topic for too long) :

Heronica: There are so many that it's physically impossible for me to pick one but I would have to say Rewrite The Stars from The Greatest Showman. If you listen to the lyrics carefully, each lyric is crafted for them. Also Cinnamon Girl by Lana Del Rey.

Sartik: Tough choice as well but I would have to say Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince by Taylor Swift.

Zoya and Ravi (before): Gorgeous by Taylor Swift

Saina and Avinash: Back to You by Selena Gomez

Ahaan and Daniel/Yash(before): They Don't Know About Us by One Direction

Saina and Gautam: Worst of You by Maisie Peters

Himanshu and Dhrashti: The Other Woman by Lana Del Rey

8. Can we expect more bonus chapters from you, just about the gang's life after the incidents?

Ans: I can't tell you for sure, but why not? I'm up for the idea!

For Veronica and Himanshu:

9. Now that Siya and Kartik already have a daughter, can we expect any similar news from both of you soon?

Ans: (Veronica chuckles softly and looks at him) I think we're quite okay with being Raina's godparents for the moment.

Himanshu: But I mean you never know-

*Receives a smack from his wife*

Himanshu: (laughs) I'm just saying I'm open to the idea. Think about it, your beautiful genes and my brain will make a perfect mixture.

Veronica: (blushing) Okay let's keep the biology aside, alright?

Zoya: I call shotgun right now. You will name your child after me.

Himanshu: Well, we recently adopted a dog. Should we name her after you?

*Receives a smack from Zoya*

Veronica: (laughing at the interaction) Well anyways, these two can bicker forever. I almost forgot to tell you. Moose and I adopted a puppy from a local store a few days back. We're thinking about names but we haven't on one decided yet.

Himanshu: (looking at you readers) So why don't you help us?

tell us your suggestions in the comments below!

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well that is it for all the Q/A for this series! I had such a great time answering these questions! Thank you khoyehum for sending in the questions and also to my offline friend for sending in the last three!

With that, this is me signing off!

until next time,

love,
Bosedisha