At the start of Chapter Twelve, Shona feels like a stranger at her parent’s house. Have you ever felt like this because of something you need to discuss with family or friends?
Now that we understand Shona’s mother’s perspective, how do you feel about her father also being trapped by the shop? How has it changed your perspective on everything that happened before this?
For as long as Shona could remember, the shop was one bad memory. What do you think of Sen being part of one of the good memories?
When reading from Sen’s point of view, why do you think Tamira’s stepfather’s case is so complicated? Could it be as sinister as her making Sen work more hours on their case or simply the incompetence of another lawyer getting in the way?
What do you think of the girl kissing Sen?
Sen did everything right but is unable to tell Shona because she is refusing to talk to him. Do you think Shona should at least hear him out knowing what we know?
Do you agree with Aruna’s calling Shona and Sen fools?
What do you think of Shona and Sen’s interaction at Sam’s party?
Why do you think Shona didn’t say much after Sen explained his side of things? Why do you think Sam said he wanted the arrangement to end?
As we reach the end of the book, how would you like for everything to resolve? Were you expecting a third act breakup?
12 responses to “Pillow Talk – Day Five”
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1. I’m lucky enough to say that I haven’t had such an experience, no.
2. I feel very sorry for him and for them as a family – a home follows the father and when Shona’s dad couldn’t manage to defend himself against their grandmother, they fell apart. I still don’t like their grandmother, but I have more appreciation for what they family has gone through.
3. I think they were destined to be together (at the risk of sounding very cheesy). He’s always been a good friend and the silver lining to all her clouds.
4. I think she sounds like the kind of girl who would get her father involved in her infatuations and who would stoop to such lengths to get who and what she wants.
5. It was not a very self-respecting thing to do, especially since there was no previous relationship or involvement there.
6. Yes, definitely. But neither of them have been great at the whole communication thing.
7. Yes, 100%!!!
8. I think that their talk was long overdue. And Finally!!
9. She was obviously thinking this very thing would happen – she would mess up and he would dump her. And now it’s played out exactly like that. I think Sen is an idiot. In fact, they both are.
10. I would love for Sen and Shona to get married, and for her shop to thrive along with her family life. I was. Most rom-coms have them. It’s why we keep coming back. -
Q- At the start of Chapter Twelve, Shona feels like a stranger at her parent’s house. Have you ever felt like this because of something you need to discuss with family or friends?
A- Yes, can definitely relate.Q- Now that we understand Shona’s mother’s perspective, how do you feel about her father also being trapped by the shop? How has it changed your perspective on everything that happened before this?
A- I suspected there was more to the story. It’s actually so interesting that nobody in that family really wants to be in that shop or the profession anymore.Q- For as long as Shona could remember, the shop was one bad memory. What do you think of Sen being part of one of the good memories?
A – It was a beautiful memory to remember. I think it may change the way she feels about the shop going forward.Q- When reading from Sen’s point of view, why do you think Tamira’s stepfather’s case is so complicated? Could it be as sinister as her making Sen work more hours on their case or simply the incompetence of another lawyer getting in the way?
A- I think it’s a sinister move!Q- What do you think of the girl kissing Sen?
A – I did not see that coming. It was such a bad set up and so forceful.Q- Sen did everything right but is unable to tell Shona because she is refusing to talk to him. Do you think Shona should at least hear him out knowing what we know?
A- Yes, she should have actually confronted him there and then! Perhaps then she would have witnessed what really happened.Q – Do you agree with Aruna’s calling Shona and Sen fools?
A- Not at allQ- What do you think of Shona and Sen’s interaction at Sam’s party?
A- Super awkward! However, once again a lack of communication.Q -Why do you think Shona didn’t say much after Sen explained his side of things? Why do you think Sam said he wanted the arrangement to end?
A- I think Shona didn’t fully believe him or she felt a bit embarrassed for overreacting to the situation. Based on her lack of reaction or her ” i don’t care” attitude, Sen felt he was left with no other choice.Q- As we reach the end of the book, how would you like for everything to resolve? Were you expecting a third act breakup?
A- I hope everyone starts communicating in the last few chapters – the family and Sen and Shona! -
1. Yesss, that feeling of being in a familiar space but everything suddenly feels…different. It’s like you know every corner of the room, but you don’t quite know your place in it anymore.
2. I actually felt a bit of sympathy for him after that. It added so much context. He wasn’t really just being controlling; he was stuck in a cycle he didn’t know how to break. It doesn’t excuse how he treated Shona, but it helps me understand where it all came from.
3. Honestly, I’m not surprised. Sen was her safe space long before he became anything more. Of course he’d be part of the good memories. He was the calm in all the chaos 💛
4. Maybe a bit of both 😅 Tamira definitely gives off the vibe of someone who blurs professional boundaries, and I wouldn’t put it past her to use the case as an excuse to keep Sen close. Something about her energy just feels… off.
5. It totally weirded me out.
It felt so out of place and invasive. Poor Sen didn’t even see it coming, and honestly, I felt secondhand embarrassment for him!6. Oh, absolutely ! I was practically yelling at the pages. She needs to hear him out. If only she knew the full story, things could be so different right now!
7. Absolutely ! I agree with Aruna on that. Their constant miscommunication and refusal to speak openly to each other is exactly what leads to all the tension. It’s like watching a slow-motion crash you know is coming. The frustration is real!
8. It really wasn’t the right setting. Their tension felt heavy and out of place amid what should have been a celebratory atmosphere. It makes the scene awkward for everyone, and you can see how their unresolved issues spill over at the worst possible moment.
9. Sen’s choice seems self-protective. 💔 After everything that’s happened, he probably felt that continuing the arrangement was too emotionally risky, even if he still cares.
As for Shona, I think she stayed quiet because she was processing everything internally. Maybe hurt, maybe unsure how to respond without escalating things. She might have needed time to sort through her feelings before speaking.
It’s such a bittersweet moment because you can see why he stepped back, but it still hurts to see them drift apart.
10. Honestly, the resolution I’d secretly wish for is some messy, honest confrontation that somehow ends with them understanding each other, maybe forgiving past mistakes, and finally being on the same page. Even if it’s not a perfectly tidy “happily ever after.” That would feel earned after all the back-and-forth.
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1) Sadly yes; I have felt like this….it felt like I was a stranger in someone else’s story looking in….its a horrible feeling.
2) I felt very sorry for him. He is caught between family responsibility and carrying on a legacy he didn’t ask for at the cost of his own happiness.
3) I think Sen was always there to ground Shona and I love that for her. He was always there through all the good and bad and he was very intuitive to her needs.
4) I think it’s a mix of both. It may have been professional between Tamira’s step father and Sen initially but; I suspect she twisted her step father’s hand and wormed her way into everything in the hopes of seducing Sen.
5) In the words of Indian aunties everywhere “She has no shame” lol 🤭. It was so cringe and overstepping of boundaries and not to mention sexual harrassment.
6) Yes absolutely! Even if we didn’t know what we now do I feel like they should have communicated. I know I would want to know whats really going on if I was Shona. Their lack of communication here had me so frustrated!
7) Yes because I too was calling them fools for not speaking and their lack of communication.
8) It was weird, awkward and a little childish and they really needed to talk.
9) I think she was still processing everything and needed it all to sink in. Sen wanted to end things because he didn’t want to hurt her or lose her even as a friend so he chose the “safer” option of ending the arrangement in the hopes that they would still be friends even though it hurt him to do so.
10) I would love for everyone to learn how to effectively communicate! I really do want a happily ever after for Sen and Shona and I want Shona to be successful in her career too. I did expect a third act break up because they both suck at communicating so it was expected.
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1. I am fortunate that I have never had that experience.
2. It has completely changed my perspective of her parents and sister. Sadly, every family member appears to have been a victim of the grandmother’s cruelty and controlling behaviour. Her father, unfortunately, lost his dream job, and her mother was deprived of a fulfilling family life. Both Shona and Aruna were denied the opportunity to pursue their dream careers.
3. Sen has always been supportive through all the highs and lows of her life. Despite all the darkness, he has remained her constant light.
4. It is a sinister move, as Tamira appears manipulative and seems to be using it as an excuse to keep Sen around more often.
5. It was a despicable act that shows she has no self-respect.
6. Shona should have listened to him, but as we have seen, she struggles to communicate and prefers to run away from her problems.
7. Absolutely. Their constant miscommunication is the reason they find themselves in this situation.
8. It was awkward once again because of their inability to communicate.
9. Shona was processing everything. She has always been afraid to fully express her feelings due to her fear of Sen rejecting her. What she feared most is now coming true, as she was already hurt by Sen when they were teenagers.
10. For the miscommunications to be resolved and for our protagonists to finally have the happy ending they deserve.
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1. Yes! I feel like all of us feel out of place like this after major confrontations with family..
2 it does make me feel some empathy for him. I’m sure he was a man with dreams aswell and he had to give that up for the family’s legacy
3. I think it’s a good reminder that the shop is not a bearer for all things bad. Something good can come out of there aswell
4. I honestly feel like she’s just using the case as an excuse to get closer to Sen. It’s probably not even that serious
5. She was so annoying for that. Literally the worst
6. I understand that she is hurt but I also think she could just hear him out. Simple communication can fix everything
7. She is so right
8. Communication finally!!
9. I think she’s embarrassed for jumping to conclusions.
10. I’m so happy there was no third act break up. I’m hoping with everything cleared up they’ll finally accept their feelings for each other!
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– [ ] Absolutely Bruce’s you tend to feel isolated when you know you’re a preaching with a different mindset
– [ ] Everyone’s subjected them self subconsciously just for the fear of traction that’s been instilled . It does change my perspective
– [ ] I love the idea that her good memories has him in that’s so peak !
– [ ] Because he has to deal with people he doesn’t want to and because tamira and his history .
– [ ] So ick . So embarrassing. So ew
– [ ] She definitely should hear him but he was also making it out be something small which from shonas perspective it wasn’t
– [ ] Yessss they’re so frustrating!! How are you going to be grown and acting like this 😭😭(I say this knowing I’m as stubborn)
– [ ] There was the momenttttt and they’re missing the plotttt
– [ ] That was her insecurity and her sub consciously pushing him away again.
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Q – At the start of Chapter Twelve, Shona feels like a stranger at her parent’s house. Have you ever felt like this because of something you need to discuss with family or friends?
A – Luckily I have not but I can understand why she feels this wayQ – Now that we understand Shona’s mother’s perspective, how do you feel about her father also being trapped by the shop? How has it changed your perspective on everything that happened before this?
A – Yes I feel bad for her father and feel like he was trying to push her to leave without saying itQ – For as long as Shona could remember, the shop was one bad memory. What do you think of Sen being part of one of the good memories?
A – I love it, the fact that he replaced a bad memory witha good one – her grandmother was horribleQ – When reading from Sen’s point of view, why do you think Tamira’s stepfather’s case is so complicated? Could it be as sinister as her making Sen work more hours on their case or simply the incompetence of another lawyer getting in the way?
A – Yes, she seems quite manipulative and may be doing this just to get SenQ – What do you think of the girl kissing Sen?
A – She definitely wants him back and thought this would workQ – Sen did everything right but is unable to tell Shona because she is refusing to talk to him. Do you think Shona should at least hear him out knowing what we know?
A – Yes, she should at least give him a chance to explain what happenedQ – Do you agree with Aruna’s calling Shona and Sen fools?
A – Yes, again everyone can see what they have but they wont acknowledge itQ – What do you think of Shona and Sen’s interaction at Sam’s party?
A – I had hoped that they would actually talk but they were a bit childishQ – Why do you think Shona didn’t say much after Sen explained his side of things? Why do you think Sam said he wanted the arrangement to end?
A – She had realised that she had jumped to conclusions and should have asked him but she didn’t. I think he’s frustrated because her ignoring him didnt help to resolve the issue. And they seemed to be progressing but then this makes everything go backward.Q – As we reach the end of the book, how would you like for everything to resolve? Were you expecting a third act breakup?
A – I would like for them to talk to each other, resolve their issues and just be together. The third act breakup was expected but I think it will be okay -
Yes, I do occasionally feel this way.
I feel for her and her parents. They obviously should have all communicated better with each other but I can see why her parents specifically her father, behaved the way that he did as thats what he thought was right in the moment.
I really liked that she realised she has a good memory of the shop and that the good memory is of Sen! It goes to show that she has always liked Sen.
Maybe a bit of both. Tamira seems like trouble and she perhaps did this so that she could see Sen more under the pretence of him needing to do work for her stepfather.
This was actually so shocking! Didnt expect it to happen.
Shona shouldnt have jumped to conclusions and should have listened to what Sen had to say before drawing up her own stories.
Aruna was so real for saying this and YES! She’s so right. How can everyone else see that Sen and Shona like each other besides themselves.
Again, so unnecessary! They did not need to behave like children. The should have just comminicated with each other.
She most likely is scared to get into anything and Sen telling his side of things scares her. Her reaction was more about her protecting herself than anything else. And again, Sen just couldnt handle the back and forth which is understandable.
I am not a fan of the third act break up as its not always necessary especially when theres such a massive lack of communication. I really do hope we end off the book with Sen and Shona communicating well and telling each other how they truly feel.
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1. Yes, I have. Sometimes when there’s tension or something left unsaid, it makes familiar spaces feel uncomfortable.
2. it really changed how I saw things. Before, I thought her father was controlling but now I see he was also stuck , trying to keep everything together.
3. It shows that even in places tied to pain, there can still be warmth and love. Sen being a part of that good memory makes it feel like he’s helping her heal from the past.
4. i think it’s a bit of both.
5. She shouldn’t have done that, I felt bad for him because it wasn’t his fault, it’s one of those moments that adds so much drama especially when things were getting better.
6.Yes, she should hear him out, he deserves the chance to explain himself especially since we know the truth.
7. Yes, they both so stubborn and scared of being honest
8. it was really awkward and tense there’s so much unsaid, I wish they could just communicate with each other so there no miscommunication with everything between
9. I think she needed time to process everything, as for Sam, he probably wanted to put an end to the emotional chaos between them.
10. No but I really hope they work things out between each other, there’s so many things not said, and they need to open up more with each other, they really owe it to themselves given that they have been friends for so long and have feelings for each other. They really deserve a Happy ever after -
Yes, I have. Especially when I don’t know how the conversation will go (if it will end with us reconciling or if it’ll make things worse between us).
Sort of. Although I understand her parents better, I still think it doesn’t excuse their actions towards their daughters. But I get that the father felt the crushing weight of his mother’s expectations on him even from beyond the grave…. and yet I still don’t think it excuses his part in what his daughters (and wife) were put through. But either way, I’m glad the cycle of giving up on your dreams for your future in favour of your parents’ future for you was broken with Shona (so that the family can finally have these conversations).
I thought it was a cool way to show that not only has Sen always been in her life, but that there was a time when she was able to be happy (despite her grandmother) during her childhood spent at the shop.
It’s definitely to get him working more hours on the case as punishment for rejecting Tamira.
He should sue her for sexual harassment for that nonconsensual kiss. (Her father can be her lawyer.)
Most definitely. This girl always jumps to a million different assumptions first and then asks questions later. Even though it’s frustrating to read about, it’s also understandable why she’s doing this (a clear case of Shona self-sabotaging yet again).
Yes. Neither of them communicate with each other until weeks after the initial fight. You’d think that by now they would’ve learnt to hear each other out first.
I think it was both awkward and childish. They were there to celebrate a friend, but made it a tense atmosphere for everyone.
I think she was processing her feelings and reflecting on the truth of his words (maybe even realising just how much she hurt him with her actions). I understand why he wanted their arrangement to end. He’s consistantly compromised and tried to make things work; tried to communicate with her after they rekindled their relationship, but she assumed the worst of him without giving him the opportunity to explain what happened. So I understand where he’s coming from.
Based on the amount of communication issues these two had, I was expecting a third act breakup, but I’m hoping that this time Shona actually reflects on what happened with Sen, acknowledges her feelings for him and gives him the reassurance he needs that she feels the same way for him that he does for her. I also want a scene where she talks to her dad about what happened now that she has this new perspective of him, and they can reconcile their past and differences.
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1. I wouldn’t say stranger, but just very uncomfortable and exposed.
2. It does make me pity her parents a bit, but her father should have set boundaries with his family.
3. I think that brought her comfort.
4. I think she’s just spoiled.
5. It was completely uncalled for.
6. I definitely think he deserved a chance for Shona to hear him out, even though I understand it comes from a place of deep hurt for her.
7. Of course!
8. I think it was finally time to sort things out.
9. I think Shona was too hurt to speak and they’re both trying to protect themselves by not being vulnerable.
10. I would like everyone to communicate openly.
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