Disclaimer: This story is a piece of fiction based on author's imagination and has nothing to do with the actual lives of Ashwinkumar and Sivaangi Krishnakumar. Keep that in mind while reading.

PS: I asked people in HT of when SK first started calling AK as Ashwineyy. I came to know that in Jessi episode she says "Per Ashwinuu" and Ashwineyy got evolved when she complains or expresses without holding back. So, I have used both Ashwinu and Ashwineyy here.

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Ashaangi OS Kutty Kai

Sivaangi stretched her arms lazily as she switched on the tv and walked inside the kitchen. After grabbing her favorite Pringles and a glass of juice, she settled herself on the couch, placed the snacks on the coffee table and browsed TV channels.

None of them felt appealing to Sivaangi and so, she logged into her Hotstar account planning to watch a Disney movie. After ten minutes of not finding a good movie to watch, she heaved a sigh and put on her favorite show "Cook with comali2"

A smile touched Sivaangi's eyes as her eyes scanned through the episodes. It has been long since she watched the show. Just by looking at the screen her memories rushed back to her putting a wide smile on her face.

Sivaangi pursed her lips as she thought of which episode to watch. She contemplated between Anabelle episode and the episode where Ashwin wins immunity round.

After giving it a thought, Sivaangi put on the episode where Ashwin wins the immunity round. For Sivaangi, watching CWC means not only happiness but also jogging down the memory line.

Sivaangi clasped her hands in excitement as she sat crossed leg and grabbed Pringles and munched on it as she watched the show. Minutes into the show and she was rolling into laughter.

When Ashwin gave entry, Sivaangi bounced on her seat as her eyes twinkled. She knows what happens next in the show. Heck she was a part of what she's watching but the excitement of watching Ashwin on screen never dies down for her.

Sivaangi remembered how she went to watch ESP on first day and like she said she did shout "Ashwineyy" And this tradition continued for his every movie release. Grinning to herself when Ashwin complimented her bun on the episode, she stuffed her mouth with potato chips.

To say that Sivaangi missed the sets of CWC even after all these years would be an understatement. Her eyes twinkled when Ashwin was called to choose his pair. Ashwin was inspecting the handprints and she heard herself saying on the screen,

"Blue color. Kutty kai pathaley theriyum. Kai kuda alandhu pathomey"

A soft smile touched Sivaangi's lips as she recalled her words. Too many memories have been linked with the show that Sivaangi could never get over CWC although she couldn't be the part of the show from next season owing to her professional commitments.

Sivaangi's thought slipped back to the moment behind the Kutty kai statement. A Kulu Kulu feeling spread within her as her mind recalled the certain incident that she hinted in the above statement while a big smile grew on her lips.

It was after the Mohiniaattam episode where Sivaangi has cut her finger accidentally while cutting tapioca. Parthiv yelled cut marking the end of the shoot after the elimination round. While some left to their room to get changed, few stayed back to talk.

Ashwin, Sarath, Bala, Rakshan, Sakthi, Manimegalai, Pavi, Darsha and Kani were talking. Sivaangi who usually stays behind for the fun banter has left to change since her costume was heavy and to be honest, she was tired after the cut on her finger that has started to sting.

Sivaangi was by Ashwin's side throughout the end but she waved at him and walked away. Darsha's elimination speech, the struggle she talked about, that's something Ashwin could relate. So, he was in a trance thinking about his own struggles and didn't realize that she left from there.

Ashwin's eyes fell on a red mobile case on the work station where he cooked that day. He guessed that it must be Sivaangi's. He excused himself from the gang and checked the mobile. It was indeed Sivaangi's.

Ashwin could have given it to Mani and asked her to pass it to Sivaangi but he wanted to check on her if she's okay. Even with bandage on her finger, she tried her best to help him and that warmed Ashwin's heart.

Not just that, even though Sivaangi was upset with Ashwin, when Mani challenged Bala that she would get Ashwin eliminated, Sivaangi jumped in and fought for him. She stood by Ashwin's side throughout. She didn't leave even when she was offered to rest. Till the end she kept his company and entertained him, making sure he doesn't feel left out.

Excusing himself from the gang, Ashwin walked straight to his room and quickly get changed. He then walked over to Sivaangi's room with her mobile in his pocket and knocked her door.

Sivaangi's finger started to pain slightly. She had her pain killers and injection but she was constantly clapping her hands and she felt a sting in her hand. Shaking her head, she changed her dress slowly. She has managed to remove the flower on her bun when her eyes turned moist as she felt pain shooting through her finger.

When Sivaangi heard the knock, she sighed to herself and opened her room door. She was surprised to find Ashwin in front of her. An instant smile bloomed on her lips on seeing him. She welcomed him inside with a bright smile that reached her eyes despite her pain.

"Ashwin, ula vanga" Sivaangi said blinking back her tears but Ashwin has already noticed it.

"Ma, romba valikutha ma? Kan lam kalangiruku" Ashwin said concerned.

"Athellam onum ila Ashwinu. Lite ah eriyuthu. Avlo dhan" Sivaangi said with a smile and pointed at the bed, "Okarunga"

Ashwin wasn't convinced but he nodded his head and sat down on the bed.

"Ena Ashwin? Ethachum pesanum ah?" Sivaangi asked when she saw Ashwin's scrutiny gaze on her and before he could respond, she added respectfully, "Indha hair makeup romba uncomfortable ah iruku, Ashwin. Na idha first remove panikata? Ongaluku prachana ilaya?"

Ashwin shook his head sideways with a smile. Sivaangi smiled back at him and turned to the dressing table mirror. Her makeup and hairdo haven't even smudged a bit. Sighing, she placed her hands on her hand trying to remove the Kerala bun.

Ashwin who was browsing his mobile got alerted when he heard Sivaangi's hiss. He stood up and walked over to her. Her upper body was bent and she held her hand below as she winced.

"Ma?" Ashwin asked as he hesitantly placed his hand on Sivaangi's shoulders.

When Sivaangi looked up, Ashwin was quick to notice her pooled eyes and she was still holding onto her cut finger.

"Ma, romba valikutha ma?" Ashwin asked in a soft tone, his voice laced with concern.

"Ama Ashwin" Sivaangi said in a low tone as Ashwin took her hand in his and inspected the bandage.

"Bleeding lam onum agala, unoda medicine effort wore off agirukum. Tablet kuduthanga la?" Ashwin asked as he held Sivaangi's hand gently.

"Iruku, saptutu podanum" Sivaangi said and Ashwin looked up to see tears slipping out from her eyes. Somehow her tears didn't settle well with him.

"Ma, alatha ma" Ashwin said as he gently let her hand down and said, "Iru na poe unaku sapda kondu varen"

"Aiyo irukatum, Ashwinu. Pugazh anna vandhruv-"

"En ma? Na en poe eduthutu vara kudathu? Na unoda friend ilaya?" Ashwin asked in a hurt tone making Sivaangi immediately shake her head.

"Apdila ila. Ongaluku en seramam nu dhan" Sivaangi said wincing.

"Ma, nee motha okaru. Na sapda eduthutu varen" Ashwin said sternly and asked Sivaangi to sit on her bed which she obliged.

Sivaangi wiped her tears and kept staring at her bandaged finger. Within minutes Ashwin was back with fried rice in a bowl with spoon. On seeing that it was paneer fried rice, Sivaangi's face light up.

"Ashwineyyy enaku paneer fried rice romba pidikum" Sivaangi said with a wide smile putting a smile on Ashwin's lips.

"Seri nee first sapdu aprm tablet potukalam" Ashwin said placing the food tray on the bed, pulled a chair and sat nearby the bed.

Sivaangi was about to take a spoonful of her favorite fried rice but stopped before the spoon could reach her lips. She looked up at Ashwin was busy scrolling his mobile.

"Ashwin, neenga sapdalaya?" Sivaangi asked making Ashwin look up.

"Na last break apovey sapten, ma. Nee sapdu" Ashwin replied with a smile.

Ashwin waited till Sivaangi completed her food. He could have just given her mobile and go on his way. But a voice within him asked him to stay back and take care of this child woman.

"Tablet enga ma iruku?" Ashwin asked as he placed his mobile on the bed.

"Irunga, na edukure" Sivaangi said but Ashwin stopped her.

"Iru, na edukure. Enga iruku nu matum solu ma" Ashwin said as he stood up.

"Atho anga dressing table la" Sivaangi said and Ashwin gave a nod before walking to the dressing table.

Ashwin came back with Sivaangi's tablets and a glass of water. She took the tablets from him, made a yuck face before taking her tablets. He shook his head with a smile on seeing her antics.

"Ama, Ashwin, ena athisayama en room ku vandhrukinga? Edhuvum sola vandhinga la?" Sivaangi asked as she sat crossed leg on the bed.

"Sola ila ma, kuduka vandhen" Ashwin said while Sivaangi looked at him puzzled.

"Mobile ah vitutu vantinga madam" Ashwin said as he took out Sivaangi's mobile and handed it to her.

"AIyoo, itha epdi maranten" Sivaangi shrieked as she sheepishly smiled at her mobile before looking up at Ashwin, "Thank you Ashwineyy"

"Parava ila ma. Tablet potruka la, pain koncham nerathula koranchurum" Ashwin said.

"Vegama korancha nala irukum. Indha hair bun romba aluthuthu Ashwin. Apdiyeh pichu potralam pola iruku. Apdi kuthudhu" Sivaangi huffed as she shook her head wishing for her hair bun to come undo.

"Yarachum kupdatum ah ma?" Ashwin asked but Sivaangi shook her head sideways.

"Ila, Ashwin. Enga artist akka shoot ku makeup podra apovey sonanga mudichutu avasarama engayoh ponum nu. Ipo kelambi irupanga and Darsha akka elimination aana naala elarum pesitu irukanga avanga kuda. Disturb pana nala irukathu" Sivaangi said as she held her bun in her left hand.

Sivaangi stood up and walked up to the dressing table. She tried to remove the jewels on her hair with her left hand. Her fingers fumbled as she tried to hold the jewel piece.

Ashwin saw Sivaangi's struggle. He didn't know what shifted inside him as he pushed himself off the bed. He walked towards her and stopped two steps away from her.

"Ma, kudu. Na remove pani vidure" Ashwin offered.

"Parava ila irukatum. Ongaluku ethuku seramam" Sivaangi declined with a smile. She very well knows what happens to her when Ashwin comes near her. She has first hand experience during school kid round.

"Parava ila, va. Kastam padra paru" Ashwin insisted as he stepped towards her.

Before Sivaangi could say further, Ashwin's fingers worked on the jewelry pieces and he removed her jewels that's one her hairline. A similar feeling of what Sivaangi expressed as Kulu Kulu spread within her and she couldn't fight off the little nervousness she felt in his presence.

A shy smile touched Sivaangi's lips as her heart fluttered while Ashwin, after removing her jewels, worked on removing her bun. The thing about him is when he does something he does it with utmost concentration.

Ashwin only realized how close he was standing to Sivaangi when he was half way through removing her bun. His heart fluttered for a moment before he shook his head and stared at Sivaangi through the mirror. She had her eyes lowered and a smile on her lips.

Smiling to himself, Ashwin finally removed the bun hairdo and Sivaangi heaved a sigh of relief as she arched her neck feeling as if a heavy burden is off her head. Her hair was messed as it cascaded down. Thankfully she straightened her hair that day.

Sivaangi smiled at Ashwin through the mirror who stared back at her with a smile. Before she could open her mouth to thank him, he leaned forward, took the comb and a hairband on the dressing table and worked his hands on her hair.

Sivaangi's heart skipped a beat with Ashwin's gesture as she stared at him through the mirror in front of her. He was combing her hair. She couldn't fight the blush that crept on her cheeks.

Just as Ashwin finished putting on a pony tail for Sivaangi, she composed herself and turned back to Ashwin with a wide smile.

"Thank you Ashwineyyy" Sivaangi said while Ashwin smiled back at her.

"Ithula ena ma iruku. Va, vandhu okaru" Ashwin said and the duo walked back to the chair and bed respectively.

Ashwin and Sivaangi engaged in a friendly banter. Sivaangi started talking about the hip dance and glared at Ashwin who gave her a sheepish smile and tried to change the topic when he received two smacks on his arms from her.

"Ma inaiku koncham careful ah irundhrukalam la. Paru unoda kutty kai la ipo ipdi agiruchu" Ashwin said in a concerned tone.

"Kutty kai ah? Enodathu periya kai Ashwineyyy. Parunga" Sivaangi said as she raised her left hand.

"Ethu? Indha kai ah ma? Comedy panatha ma" Ashwin said as he raised his eyebrow at Sivaangi with a mocking smile.

"Heyy, nejama Ashwineyy. Nambunga" Sivaangi said showing her left hand again.

"Nambiten, nambiten" Ashwin said laughing at Sivaangi making her pout.

"Vena kai alandhu papom, vanga" Sivaangi said forwarding her left hand.

Ashwin stared at Sivaangi's hand before shaking his head with a smile. He then extended his right hand towards her left one. Their hands met making their hearts flutter. Ashwin's was bigger than Sivaangi's. She pouted at him making him laugh as they took their hands back.

"Pathiya ma. Unodathu kutty kai" Ashwin said with a teasing smile.

"Ada ponga Ashwineyy. Enoda kai peruse dhan. Onga kai dhan hulk mathiri iruku" Sivaangi said pouting at him.

"Etheyy, ma nala paru ma. Unoda kai kutty ah cute ah iruku. Perusu nu solra" Ashwin said laughing out at Sivaangi's reaction that changed quickly with his last statement.

"Oh! Kai cute ah iruka ila na cute ah iruken ah?" Sivaangi asked with a grin while Ashwin's heart skipped a beat. He looked at her with his signature shy smile while she raised both her eyebrows at him as she grinned.

"Ma, athu ka-" Ashwin started but stopped in middle when he heard footsteps approaching and turned to the door that's half open. Sivaangi scrunched her eyebrows in confusion before she followed Ashwin's gaze and looked at the door.

Manimegalai opened the room door and walked in while speaking on a phone call. She paused when she saw Ashwin and Sivaangi who stared back at her with half smiles. She quickly ended the call and focused her scrutiny eyes on the duo.

"Ena Mr. Ashwin inga ena panringa? Set la dhan rendu per um munu munu nu pesite irukinga nu patha ingayuma?" Manimegalai asked with her hands on her hips.

"En ga mobile ah vitutu vantapdi. Athan kuduka vandhen" Ashwin said but Manimegalai gave a counter riling Ashwin and the duo ended up engaging in a banter while Sivaangi cracked up on watching the tom and jerry fight.

Sivaangi broke off from her trance when the Sivaangi on the screen declared herself as the rowdy of the set. A grin found its place to her lips when she heard her younger self singing Kanna Veesi.

The excitement in her tone, the way she bounced around when Ashwin was announced as the immunity winner, Sivaangi admired her younger self. Shaking her head with a smile, she continued watching the show.

Looking back at the memory and how much closer they have become, Sivaangi can't help but smile reminiscing the old times. Those were the times she and Ashwin slowly formed a bond and everything felt new and magic. Well, it still does.

After one more episode, Sivaangi's eyes drooped and soon she fell asleep giving into her drowsiness with Pringles box on her lap and her juice glass remained untouched.

Ashwinkumar had a long day. His morning shoot kept him occupied for most of the day and then he had his dance rehearsals with Sandy master at his studio. When he was done, his body was aching for some sleep. All he wanted was to go home and rest. But right as he came out showered, Sandy master engaged him in a conversation and he stayed back despite feeling tired.

After a tired day Ashwin walked inside his apartment. He stretched his arms as he yawned and scanned his living room. The first thing he noticed is that the TV was on and the show that not only gave him his life back but also a life partner to share his life with was staring back at him.

An instant smile touched Ashwin's tired face. He dropped his keys on the side table and waked inside the living room. He was greeted with a sight of his wife sleeping as she cuddled with the box of Pringles in her hand and he couldn't fight off the smile that bloomed on his face.

Shaking his head with smile, Ashwin placed his mobile on the coffee table in front of the couch, switched off the TV and gently caressed Sivaangi's locks who stirred slightly but slept next second.

Smiling to himself, Ashwin slowly took the Pringles box out of Sivaangi's hands and brushed her cheeks, dusting off the small piece of chips that sticked to her lips and cheek as her cheek was pressed against the chips box.

Having no heart to wake Sivaangi from her sleep, Ashwin stood up and scooped her in his arms. She instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck putting a smile on his lips. Holding her to himself, he walked inside their bedroom and gently placed her on the bed.

Ashwin bent down and pecked Sivaangi's forehead before straightening himself and pulled a duvet over her. He then walked inside the bathroom with his clothes and came back after a warm shower.

After clearing everything in the living room and kitchen, Ashwin came to bed with his mobile. He checked his schedule list and social media account. Within minutes, his eyes started to droop.

Rubbing his tired eyes, Ashwin placed his mobile on the side table and turned to Sivaangi who was sleeping like a baby. He would never get tired of sleeping and waking up next to her.

Ashwin carefully pulled Sivaangi to himself and made her lay on his chest. She held onto him and wounded her legs with his in sleep as she does every day putting a smile on his lips.

Before they got married and months after she came into his life, Ashwin slept peacefully listening to Sivaangi's songs and now he sleeps contently with her in his arms. Its safe to say that he's living a blissful life despite its struggles.

Ashwin kissed Sivaangi's forehead and wrapped his arms around her as he wound his leg with hers. After a long-tired day with his body aching in pain, Ashwinkumar finally felt solace and the feeling of being at home with Sivaangi in his embrace.

THE END.

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Hey guys, hope you all are doing good. I hope you enjoyed reading the story. Thank you for such an overwhelming response on Kutty Pattas. It is safe to say that its a hit! Thank you to all those who have read, vote and commented. It means a lot to me.

When Sivaangi said Kai kuda alandhu pathomey during immunity episode, it kind off stuck in my head. It could be anything  but this work is my assumption. Please keep in mind that its just a work of fiction. I'm bad in naming my works. So, Kutty Kai it is. Sorry about that.

So, how's the story? Any word on that?

Also when I wrote Kutty Pattas, my initial plan was Sivaangi and Sivash getting caught by Ashwin and Ashvaa. I changed it later but I might do a alternate take on the OS where they do get caught. Well, if time permits as coming week's going to be very busy.

Thank you for reading.

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