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Disclaimer: This story is a piece of fiction based on the author's imagination and has nothing to do with the actual life of Ashwin Kumar and Sivaangi Krishnakumar.

Ashaangi TS - The Equation Between Us

Part One

Sivaangi Krishnakumar put on her backpack and took out a bag which she brought along with her out of her car, thanked her driver anna and sent him off. Adjusting her mask, she shifted the bag in her hand properly and started to walk towards Ashwin's apartment building. Thankfully no one was around as it was 3:30 in the afternoon.

As she got inside lift, Sivaangi checked her bag and smiled when she saw two boxes of blueberries which Ashwin asked her to pick up on her way on top of other things in the bag.

Sivaangi still couldn't believe that she's going to spend half a day at Ashwin's place all alone. When Ashwin asked her if she would like to come over and they can prepare dinner and blueberry pie together, she was elated and agreed.

Even though they meet whenever they can, it would be safe to say that Sivaangi has missed cooking with Ashwin. Their fun banters at CWC, singing for him and even getting scolded by him; she missed it a lot and she knows it's the same with Ashwin as well.

Ashwinkumar and Sivaangi has come a long way since CWC ended. Many said that their bond is just a content and that it wouldn't last. But they were proven wrong as Ashaangi's bond just grew stronger and safe from people's eyes.

Like Sivaangi mentioned, Ashwin is very protective and she has grown to like that about him. He gave closure on lot of things for her professionally and now she gets clear picture on how things work in this industry.

Many admire Sivaangi for who she is. Ashwin is one among them. But he doesn't restrict himself just to that. He looks past her innocence and deals with her insecurities and pushes her to explore her full potential.

Unlike some people in Sivaangi's life, Ashwin has never tried to use her. He didn't make fun of her, used her for content or made fun of her voice. Rather, he admired her, appreciated her, understood her and made her feel special in so many ways.

If Ashwin finds Sivaangi lazing around, he wouldn't mind giving her a piece of his mind. If he finds something might harm her in any way, he makes her sit down and explain it to her. She loved the way he treats her like she deserves to be treated.

That is why Sivaangi doesn't feel bad when Ashwin scolds her. She understands him and his intentions. He scolds her like her parents should have. It shows his care and right on her to which she had no objections because she was the one who gave him that right.

But Sivaangi does enjoyed their stress-free days when she and Ashwin would put on stories and play with emojis or comment under each other posts. Once they realized how media are trying to make a content out of their bond to sell, they decided to keep it low in social medias. At that juncture, they needed to grow individually at their profession and they don't want to sell what they have between them for that.

What they have between them is precious for them both to let go. They did what they had to, to protect their bond from vulture eyes of media. Sivaangi doesn't like to live a filtered life. She's a girl who lives with her heart on her sleeve but with time, she realized how the industry works. She had her moments where she would blurt things in excitement but she somehow aced to keep herself composed.

Many had opinions like Sivaangi is running behind Ashwin for fame, looks, etc. and that he doesn't respect her. They said it was her desperate attempts to put on stories mentioning him when she knew he won't react or reshare. But what they don't know is he always responds. It was 'friends only' and sometimes she unknowingly would put on a normal story and when she realizes, she would take it down in a jiff. They both are invested in whatever bond they share.

Contrary to people's belief, they are not in a relationship. But Sivaangi can't deny that she feels something for him. Whenever she's around him or when she talks to him over call or even text him, her heart races with excitement and a smile always stays on her lips. Her eyes search for him in the crowd. When it comes to him, people around become visible for her.

Sivaangi first saw Ashwin in KOK and that's where her crush on him started. But after getting to know him from CWC, she started to develop an immense respect and care for him. Like she said, he's a gem and she would never change her stand.

But lately Sivaangi started to see Ashwin in a different shade. It wasn't his handsome look or charming smile; he made her feel like the way she wanted to be felt with the guy she would end up with; Home.

Sivaangi's heart has always fluttered whenever she hears Ashwin's voice. The way he looks at her sends shiver down her spine. Those accidental touches which she didn't even notice before now sets her body on alert. An urge to hold onto him when they greet hug; to wrap her arms around him and place her head against his chest to listen his heartbeat tempted her.

Sivaangi likes the way her small hand fits inside Ashwin's big one whenever they shake hands. Holding his arm and dragging him around felt right. His close proximity makes her weak in her knees while what she describes as kulu kulu feeling burst inside her.

From when Sivaangi first laid eyes on Ashwin to now, she can see difference in the way he treats her. Before it was as if he's dealing with her like she's a child but now, he's the only one who brings out her feminine side. He makes her feel like a woman.

People always talk about how Ashwin looks at Sivaangi and wish they had someone who would look at them in that way. They say its dreamy and magical and their eye lock intoxicates them. If people could feel that then how can Sivaangi who witnessed it, felt it, lived it and soaked herself in the warmth and depth of Ashwin's chocolate orbs not be affected?

Before Sivaangi saw admiration in Ashwin's eyes but now along with admiration there's care, affection, respect...Can she be bold and add...love? No, she couldn't afford to let her heart wander in that path and ruin what they have.

Sivaangi had witnessed her friends falling in love. They have shared their experience with her and somewhere she could relate what they said with she feels for Ashwin. But she won't let her heart wander into the aspect of love, not when she doesn't know where she stands in his eyes. She's scared of both rejection and losing him; scared of destroying what they have.

Sivaangi loves the way Ashwin bows down to her level when she speaks. She loves the way he listens to her with utmost attention, put up with her antics, his hardworking nature, his protective nature, his care; she just loves everything about him. But does she love him?

Not once, not twice but tons of time Sivaangi asked this question to her heart but her mind never allows her to reach an answer because deep down she knows her answer would be 'yes' in a heartbeat.

As much as Sivaangi tried to push any such thoughts involving her and Ashwin together, she somehow ends up thinking about a future with him. She tried a lot to push Ashwin's image out of her mind but on most days, Ashwin is the one she dreams about.

But Sivaangi doesn't want to give into temptation. She doesn't want to give her feelings the label of unrequited love by admitting what she feels. So, she stopped asking herself of what she feels and focused on what she has with Ashwin. He is her crush and she's bound to be attracted to him. That's it. She decided to go with the flow and let Kadavul decide as always cause, she does believe in Kadavul setting.

Pushing those thoughts at the back of her mind, Sivaangi pressed the doorbell and waited for Ashwin to open. Within seconds, the door opened and the face she wanted to see for the past few weeks greeted her with his ever-charming smile.

"Ashwineyy!" Sivaangi greeted Ashwin with a bright smile.

"Sivaangii!" Ashwin replied with a same enthusiasm and a small chuckle before getting the bag from her hand, "Ula va ma"

Sivaangi walked in with a bright smile and Ashwin closed the door behind him as the duo walked to the couch in the living room. She placed her handbag down and watched him as he placed her bag on the couch.

"Epdi ma iruka?" Ashwin asked as Sivaangi leaned forward and side-hugged Ashwin who wrapped his one arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer. Her body relaxed under his warmth as she closed her eyes and pressed her head into his chest.

"Inaiku kaalai la dhana pesunom, aprm ena?" Sivaangi said listening to Ashwin's heartbeat and few seconds later reluctantly pulled away from him.

"Irundhalum rowdy ah 3 weeks kalichu pakuren la. Athan ma" Ashwin said gesturing Sivaangi to sit and asked, "Seri, blueberries vangitu vandhiya?"

"Oooo, vangiten eh. Adho, andha bag la iruku" Sivaangi said getting comfortable on the couch and pointed at the bag near Ashwin.

"Seri, ethachu sapduriya ma?" Ashwin asked as he picked the bag and placed it on the coffee table before settling down on the couch.

"Varathuku munadi dhan lunch sapten, Ashwineyy. Nee saptiya?" Sivaangi asked instinctively moving closer to Ashwin, her arm touching with his. She leaned herself on the couch and rested her head against it while her eyes were fixed on him.

"Morning nala thoongiten ma. So, I had an early lunch today" Ashwin said leaning himself against the couch, resting his head on it before looking down to meet Sivaangi's eyes.

Sivaangi then sat sideways facing Ashwin with her elbow pressing against the couch and her head rested on her palm. She listened to him as he talked about his morning but her senses were filled with his large frame beside her, the heat radiating from his body tempted her to snuggle into him.

How it would be if they could cuddle together now? His strong arms around her, engulfing her little frame in his warmth while she leans completely against him, resting her head on his chest and listen to his heartbeat, her arms hugging him. His hand stroking her arm while she playing with his shirt button as they watch TV...Is it wrong to dream all these? Is it wrong to desire him?

Sivaangi shook her head trying to push that image out of her mind. His presence, his proximity is driving her crazy yet she doesn't want to move away from him. It's like her mind and heart is torn between two things but both doesn't want to part from him.

Mentally heaving a deep sigh and composing herself, Sivaangi looked up and down at Ashwin taking in his attire. He was dressed in shirt and pants.

"Engayum veliya poetu vandhiya, Ashwineyy? Shirt potruka" Sivaangi said knowing Ashwin likes to be in tee and tracks when he's home.

"Ama, ma. Oru chinna velai. Poetu koncham munna dhan ma vandhen. Change pananum. Bayangara veil uh" Ashwin said and popped open top two buttons with a sigh, "Oru maara kasa kasa nu agiruchu poetu varathukula"

Sivaangi has seen Ashwin's infamous mole in images and deep down wanted to see it once in person. Well, if she could just pull his shirt's collar, she could...Shaking her head, she averted her gaze and sat straight not wanting to get caught by him cause, she knew she might end up gawking at him.

"Seri, nee poe fresh agitu va, Ashwineyy. Inum neraya time iruku la. Namma ethachum movie pakalam adhuku aprm cooking start panlam" Sivaangi said rising her eyes to look at Ashwin.

"Seri, nee movie select panu ma. Na ten minutes la vandhruren" Ashwin stood up and added, "Ethachum venum na kupdu ma"

"Seri, Ashwineyy. Nee po" Sivaangi said standing up as well and slightly pushed him towards his room.

Ashwin smiled at Sivaangi and went inside to fresh up while she took out the blueberry boxes and walked inside the kitchen. It was clean as a crystal as always. She placed the blueberry boxes on the kitchen counter and had a glass of water.

Sivaangi walked into the living room and browsed movie options they can watch. As she browsed Hotstar, her eyes fixed on a certain movie she loved and deep down wanted to watch once with Ashwin – Om Shanthi Oshana.

Satisfied with her selection of movie, Sivaangi looked around. She has come to Ashwin's apartment before and she had chance to roam around. But as she had nothing to do, she strolled around the apartment killing time. Just as she was inspecting a mosaic art of Ashwin on the wall, her mobile started blaring.

It was a call from her friend Tarunya and so, Sivaangi dropped herself on the couch and attended the call. As the best friends were catching up, Ashwin came out after a quick bath and clad in tee and tracks.

Sivaangi blinked her eyes with a smile at Ashwin gesturing him to wait for few minutes. He nodded at her and walked inside the kitchen. Minutes later, he came back with a bowl of popcorn and placed it on the coffee table before sitting down on a bean bag that's in front of TV, using his mobile.

When he looked up from his mobile, Ashwin's eyes fell on the mirror next to the TV system that had reflection of Sivaangi smiling and making cute faces as she spoke with Tarunya.

A smile found its way to Ashwin's lips on watching Sivaangi. Unaware to himself, he placed his hands on the table in front of the Tv system and rested his head on his hands as he watched the mirror, admiring her as always.

This little woman has no clue how much she has changed Ashwin's life. He had said in an interview of how he can differentiate his life before and after CWC. There's a stark change in his life after CWC.

Similarly, Ashwin's life before and after Sivaangi are two different things. When he stepped inside the sets of CWC he didn't knew his life would change upside down; that a young girl would change his life upside down.

Ashwin is not someone who express himself to anyone easily. But he chose to express himself around and with Sivaangi in the set because she made him feel safe. She is his safe place where he could be himself without judgements and restrictions. It was she who broke his walls and crawled inside his life, pulling his fun side out, showcasing him to the world, celebrating him.

Even after CWC ended, Ashwin didn't let go of what he has with Sivaangi. It was her who made people see him in a different light. While people moved away stating he's self-centered and arrogant, she saw through the real him and showed the world who he really is.

After CWC, at one point, Ashwin realized that media is trying to sell his bond with Sivaangi. What he shares with her was too precious for him and that's why he decided to safeguard them from media's eyes. He won't let their bond get ridiculed and he was determined in his stand.

When the morphed wedding video leaked, Ashwin was outrageous. His heart went out to Sivaangi. That was the point where his pent-up frustration broke and he decided to stand up for both her and him. As much as calling her as rumored co-star hurt him, he had to do it for them; for her.

But that doesn't mean he moved away from her. Even if he wanted to, his heart won't let him. He couldn't stay without hearing her songs that lulls him into sleep after a tired day. He couldn't stay without talking to her even in his busy schedules. It would be safe to say that he wanted her presence in his life.

When his twenty-nine-year-old self first met that twenty-year-old child woman at CWC, he admired her cuteness. When she revealed she had a crush on him, he brushed it off thinking she's just a young girl although his heart did flip for a moment.

But the more Ashwin got to know Sivaangi, the more they travelled along as she bloomed into a young woman under his gaze, he got to see her different shades, especially her motherly side which she shows only for him.

Sivaangi calls Ashwin as Valarndha Kolandha and true to that name, he behaves like a child only with her. Its like that side is reserved only for her and then he would enjoy the way she pampers him. He has always felt a void of mothers' love as he stayed away from home all these years. But that void filled up ever since she came into his life. That's why he calls her as Sivaangi ma.

Even when negativity kept flooding for them, Ashwin and Sivaangi brushed those away and didn't give up on each other. Ashwin would never turn his back on her. Why should he when he feels her presence in his life so right?

Ashwin still remembered those nights when he tested positive for covid and stayed in quarantine. He stayed alone at his apartment but never felt lonely. Sivaangi was there throughout with him through calls or texts. She would check up on him every now and then, remind him to take meds on time and stay awake with him at night. She sang songs for him and only slept after he dozed off. Who would do that for someone they knew only for months?

Well, contrary to people's belief, they are not in a relationship. But Ashwin has started to realize that he has always seen Sivaangi in a different light. When he first met her, he treated her as a young girl but he witnessed her growing into a fine young woman and deep inside he knew he's the reason for that.

Ashwin can never understand why he gets lost and goes into another dimension whenever he sees Sivaangi; a dimension where no one's visible to him than her. He sure has seen Ashaangi edits that clearly shows how his eyes always gets lost looking at her. She was beautiful inside out. Her innocence attracted the darkness within him.

Lot of factors like their age difference, her young spirit, their career, media, etc. has always kept his mind off from thinking anything further. But he can't help but hold onto her. Its like his heart and mind's torn between different things but wants the same; to be around her.

Love isn't something foreign to Ashwin. He likes the concept of love. He had witnessed it blossoming in his friends' lives and he even fell in love once although it remained unrequited.

Ashwin had his own desires and own concept of love. He believes in love and he believes in marriage. Generally, he steers clear of women because he has seen women trying to near him only with expectations.

And then there she is, Sivaangi Krishnakumar, who has showered her care, concern and affection on him, pampered him like a child and stood by him without any expectations. She didn't care if he would show her attention or not. She didn't care if he would recognize her and reciprocate what she gives. She just cared him, pampered him and celebrated him.

Ashwin can't point out at which moment he got lost in Sivaangi. That girl does so many things to make him feel special that he has lot counts. Lately the desire to hold her in his arms, to rest his head on her lap and hug her waist, to fall asleep beside her and wake up every morning by her side, to hug her, kiss her, to make her feel loved and special made him restless and overwhelmed him...can he dream of having a future with her?

Ashwin remember one Kollywood gala night which they both attended couple of months back. Although she stayed in front of his eyes, he wanted her beside him all the time. His heart screamed,

Ava kannu ena matum dhan thedanum. Ava kanna kuli siripu enakaaga matum dhan irukanum. Ava nenapu ena suthi matum dhan irukanum. Ava en pakathula en kuda epovum nikanum.

Those thoughts even startled Ashwin for a minute. He wasn't this kind off person but he needed her attention and he felt possessive even when she moved to greet her brothers and friends. He couldn't realize when he became emotionally dependent on a girl who's nine years younger than him.

When Sivaangi came in saree for Bala's engagement which Ashwin attended as well, he couldn't take his eyes off her. Yes, he has seen her in sarees before. Her Onam pics are still saved in his mobile. But that day he felt different when he saw her; all grown up, beautiful and there was something in her eyes that captivated him.

Dressed in red pattu saree, Sivaangi looked like a dream. Along with that emotional connect, along with the admiration he felt for her, he also felt attracted towards her. She was the one who always gets excited to take pics with him. But that day he made up reasons to take pics with her. Even in group pics, he didn't leave her side.

That was the night Ashwin for the first time dreamt a future with Sivaangi where she's not Sivaangi Krishnakumar but Sivaangi Ashwin Kumar. Ever since that night, he started realizing what was obvious in front of him, that he likes her and capable of seeing her as more than friends and more than well-wishers.

But Ashwin knows he can't give into his temptation and imagine a life with Sivaangi, not when he knew where he stands in her life. She's twenty-two and he's thirty-one. Their timelines in life are different. He knew she declared him as her crush but where does he stand in her life now? Will the equation of love work between them?

Sivaangi's parents never question whenever she spends time with him or when he takes her out. They trust their daughter with him and that's why he didn't want to dwell on his thoughts. He decided to leave things to time and just go on with the flow.

Ashwin was just watching old clips of CWC last night and realized he didn't send blueberry pie to Sivaangi which he promised. That's why he planned this dinner and invited her. But to be all alone with her now hits different.

When he opened the door and saw her dressed in a purple dress with net shrug top (A/N similar or same to her dress in Kauvery river post in IG), he was mesmerized. When she leaned in for hug, he wanted to wrap both his arms around her and bury his face in the crook of her neck but he composed himself and pulled himself together.

Ashwin broke out of his trance when Sivaangi nudged him. He didn't realize when she hanged up her call and walked over to him. He smiled at her as he sat straight. She raised her eyebrow at him asking what. He replied her with a smile and stood up.

"Padam papom ah ma?" Ashwin asked dusting his hands.

Sivaangi studied Ashwin for a moment before she shrugged and said, "Seri va Ashwineyy"

Sivaangi took Ashwin's hand in hers and dragged him to the couch while he let her drag him and walked along with a smile on his lips while his eyes followed her.

"Enaku indha padam romba pidikum, Ashwineyy" Sivaangi said excitedly pointing at the screen.

"Na indha movie pathathey ila ma" Ashwin said making Sivaangi turn towards him swiftly and grabbing his arm.

"Ena solra, Ashwineyy. Serious ah va?"

"Ama, ma. Pakalam nu nenachuruke aana time kedachathu ila" Ashwin said.

"Ohh you got to watch this, Ashwineyy. Enaku ithula Nivin Pauly romba pidikum. Getha, mass ah iruparu. And Nasriya sola vey vendam" Sivaangi said excitedly and jumped on her seat pulling his arm, "Vineeth chetta um ithula undu. Avaru oru song kuda padirukaru"

Ashwin watched as Sivaangi went on to talk about the movie while she held his arm in hers. An admiring smile found its way on his lips as he fixed his eyes on her watching her twinkle in excitement.

God! Why is Sivaangi so magical? Ashwin wanted to trace his fingers along the curve of her smile. He wanted to capture her smiling face forever in his eyes. That kutty potu she would keep only for him made him go crazy. He wanted to cradle her face between his palms, caress her cheek, cuddle with her and whisper sweet nothings into her ears. He just wanted to get lost in her.

Ashwin groaned mentally as he tried to push that image out of his mind. He shouldn't be having these thoughts. He reminded himself to get a grip on himself and looked down at her.

"Pothum, pothum. Padatha papom. Vita full story um soliruva polayeh ma" Ashwin said making Sivaangi pout.

"Seri va padam pakalam" Sivaangi said but exclaimed next moment, "Iru iru, na poe curtain close panitu lights off panren. Apo dhan theater feel varum, Ashwineyy"

Before Ashwin could say anything, Sivaangi stood up, closed the window curtains and switched off the lights. On watching her moving around his apartment, he can't help but picture her living in this apartment with him. Unaware, his lips curled into a dreamy smile. A future with her seemed very tempting at that moment.

When Sivaangi came back to couch, her mobile buzzed grabbing her attention. While she attended the call, Ashwin slowly broke out of his trance but his smile stayed on his lips. He fixed his eyes on the screen wanting to enjoy his moments with her while keeping reality at bay for some time.

"Okay, done" Sivaangi said once she hanged up the call and quickly typed couple of messages in whatsapp.

"Sivaangi ma, mobile ah vai. Padam pakalam" Ashwin said nudging Sivaangi wanting her attention.

"Oru nimisham, Ashwineyy. Charge vera ila, podanum" Sivaangi said typing something on her mobile.

Ashwin rolled his eyes at Sivaangi before glaring at her mobile. He couldn't understand why he wants her attention on him when she's with him.

"Ma, Inaiku no mobile. Its Ashaangi day" Ashwin said swiftly taking Sivaangi's mobile out of her hand.

Sivaangi who looked up and was about to protest to get her mobile back from Ashwin paused when she heard him. Did she hear it right? Did he really said what she thought he said? Ashaangi?

"Ashwineyy, ipo nee ena sona?" Sivaangi asked with a bewildered smile.

Ashwin's eyes softened on seeing Sivaangi's face while a smile bloomed on his lips. Did he really say that? Well, he doesn't care. He wants to let loose for once in a while.

"Its Ashaangi day nu sonen" Ashwin said slowly as if it's the most obvious thing with a slight shrug while a smile played on his lips.

"Ashaangi day ah?" Sivaangi asked, her lips curving into a smile as she sat sideways facing him while placed her elbow against the couch, supporting herself.

'Ivaru indha mathiri lam solra aalu ilayeh' Sivaangi wondered to herself as she looked at Ashwin with a curious smile.

"Ama" Ashwin said biting his lips to keep his smile on check as he too sat sideways mirroring her.

"Ama athu ena Ashaangi, Ashwineyy?" Sivaangi asked feigning innocence as she lean forward and placed her hand on his lap without breaking the eye contact between them.

"Apo madam ku Ashaangi na yaru ena nu theriyathu, apdi dhana?" Ashwin asked his mischievous eyes staring down at her.

Sivaangi shook her head sideways with a mischievous smile urging him to tell her with her eyes.

"Ashaangi na ena nu naan dhan solanum ah?" Ashwin asked with an eyebrow raised while Sivaangi nodded with a bright smile, her eyes not leaving his.

"Enakaga nee sola matiya?" Ashwin smiled through his eyes as he suddenly dropped to a deep voice making Sivaangi's heart skip a beat.

That's when Sivaangi realized how close they were. But she didn't move back. His eyes held her in place, her heart racing while her lips slightly part as his hot breath caressed her face. It was as if she's under a spell bounded by his gaze.

Sivaangi's eyes explored Ashwin's eyes deep inside and what she found startled her for a moment. Those chocolate brown orbs were laced with gentleness, care, naughtiness and...a tint of passion?

Before she could process this, Sivaangi froze when Ashwin tucked the strands falling over her face behind her ear, his fingers brushing against her check in the process making her take a sharp intake of breath. His fingers grazed her earlobe and stayed there for a moment before he pulled his hand back, their eyes still locked together.

One look into Ashwin's eyes and Sivaangi realized that he can not only see as a friend but as something more. Before there was always admiration, adoration and a dreamy gaze but his eyes now showed passion and well, desire.

"Nee en il paathi" Sivaangi sang in a soft voice, jabbing her finger in Ashwin's chest making him take a sharp intake of breath, his eyes widen as they stared at each other.

"Naan un il meethi" Sivaangi sang pulling her finger back from Ashwin and pointed at her heart.

Ashwin was stunned by Sivaangi's words. A shiver ran down his spine as his heart raced while his lips slightly parted. His reaction boosted her confidence and so, she dared to continue.

"Ash" Sivaangi pointed at Ashwin and then at her all the while holding his gaze, "Aangi"

Ashwin gulped as his whole body tingled with excitement or anticipation, he had no clue. His whole senses were filled with her, her eyes casting him in her spell.

"AshAangi, puriyuthu la?" Sivaangi asked softly leaving him mesmerized.

Sivaangi saw Ashwin's face and was satisfied with the outcome. She has seen it in his eyes; his passion for her. He can see her as a woman he desires. She now knows where she stands in his eyes; he doesn't have to voice out. All a sudden her heart wasn't so afraid of being with him. His proximity excited her. But she had to keep herself in check because she can't arrive at conclusion when he doesn't say anything.

Ashwin was completely taken aback. He heard her loud and clear. Does she really mean what she sang? There was a change in her demeanor that sent shiver down his spine. He just thought to let himself loose and borderline flirt with her but what she did made him flat and left him dumbfounded. Is she on the same boat as him? Does she feel the same as him? His mind was full of questions.

"Na poe mobile charge potutu varen, Ashwineyy" Biting back her smile, Sivaangi said slightly patting Ashwin's cheek, stood up and walked away leaving a flabbergasted Ashwin behind.

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Hey guys, hope you all are doing good. I hope you enjoyed reading the chapter. Thank you for your response on previous works. Please do vote, comment and support my book. I'll try my best to entertain you with my stories. 

I wanted to explain what's Ashaangi's stand on each other and what they feels. That's what this chapter is mostly about. As a girl, I can relate with Sivu's feelings and pen her thoughts. But I don't think I can do justice for Ashwin's. So, I'm focusing more on Sivu's part. There are still lot of things to explore and we have a blueberry pie to bake. Stay with this story.

So, how's the chapter? Any word on that? Kind off nervous about the response for this one.

Any guesses on what'll happen in next chapter?

ESP's Aasai was mind blowing! Such an addictive number! And Adipoli hits 20M! Ashwin, Pugazh and Sivaangi did a reel and Ashwin's comment, omg! I'm flying. That's a good start for this month! Please keep streaming Adipoli and Aasai guys.

Thank you.

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