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I apologize for not updating earlier. Had some medical commitments. Since the DM won't work here, if you want to reach out to me, you can find me at Instagram @ inkedby_nan

Thank you to all those who have read, voted and commented on the previous chapter. Means a lot. Hope you enjoy reading the chapter.

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Ashaangi SS Bewitched

Chapter Eighteen

After binge watching a Korean drama till four in the morning, Sivaangi finally woke up around eleven. Anusha left to Mumbai that morning. Her parents and God parents have gone out. Harish already informed Sivaangi that he will be going to the publishing house.

So, not bothering about work, Sivaangi decided to have a binge-watching night and sleep in. Groaning, she pulled herself out of the bed. She was famished. Quickly refreshing herself, she went down.

"Eeswari akka, enaku pasikudhu" Sivaangi walked inside the kitchen.

(Eeswari sister, I'm hungry)

"Patthu nimisham wait pannu Sivu. Suda aalo paratha potu tharen. Indha juice ah kudi"

(Wait for ten minutes, Sivu. I'll prepare hot aalo parathas. Here, drink this juice)

"Okay ka"

Sivaangi sipped the freshly squeezed orange juice and settled down on the couch in the living room. Her face cringed when she heard Vinayak and his friends cheering noise from the play room.

"Indha loosunga vera!" Sivaangi shook her head and checked if Ashwin's online.

(These crazyheads!)

Yesterday Ashwin texted Sivaangi that he will be busy for the next two days. His texts were short and he slept early too. She found a good morning text from him. She replied but he hasn't seen her text yet.

Sivaangi blinked out of her thoughts when Eeswari asked her to come to the dinning table. She sat down. She saw lot of other dishes placed on the dining table.

"Yenna ka, neraya samachurukinga?" Sivaangi asked serving herself.

(You have cooked a lot, sister?)

"Harish thambi avaru friend varuvanga nu sonnaru, Sivu. Adhan" Eeswari placed a small bowl of curd next to Sivaangi's plate.

(Harish said his friend will come. That's why)

"Friend ah? Yaaru ka?" Sivaangi made a bite.

(Friend? Who?)

"Therlaye. Coimbatore la irundhu varanga nu sonnanga" Eeswari filled a glass of water for Sivaangi.

(I don't know. He said someone's coming from Coimbatore)

'Coimbatore ah?' Sivaangi paused, 'Oruvela...'

(Coimbatore? ... What if?)

"Epo varuvanga nu sonanga la?" Sivaangi asked quickly.

(Did he say when they will come?)

"Ilayeh" Eeswari placed the water glass next to Sivaangi's plate, "Nee modha sapdu da. Pasikudhu nu sonna la"

(No... You first eat. You were hungry right)

Sivaangi just hummed, lost in thoughts while Eeswari left to kitchen. She quickly shot a text to Ashwin, asking where he is.

'Oruvela avara irundha veetuku varuvara?'

(What if its he who is coming home?)

At that thought, a smile bloomed on Sivaangi's lips. She quickly had her food but checked her mobile now and then, expecting Ashwin's text.

"Cha, yenna aalu ivaru! Oru reply kuda illa. I'm very disappointed" Sivaangi dramatically spoke to herself as she stood up with the empty plate.

(Cha! What kinda guy he is! Not even a reply. I'm very disappointed)

Pursing her lips in frustration, Sivaangi walked inside the kitchen. She washed her plate and appreciated the food Eeswari prepared. Grabbing her mobile from the dinning table, she looked down at herself.

Sivaangi was dressed in her tracks and tee. Her hair was in a rough bun. If it was indeed Ashwin then she would like to be dressed a bit well. She decided to climb the stairs to her room but decided to ask if Vinayak knows about their guest. Also, she needs to give a piece of her mind to him and his friends for yelling.

With a knock, Sivaangi opened the door and saw Vinayak's friends sprawled on the floor, cheering for the FIFA PS5 game match going on the big screen.

"Come on da" "Come on bro" "Come on machii"

"Aahh! Deiii yean da ipdi kathuringa!!" Sivaangi yelled making the boys go silent.

(Aahh! Why are you people screaming like this!)

Vinayak, who was seated on the gaming rotating chair, paused the game and turned the chair, facing Sivaangi.

"Yean de kathura ipo? Match poetu iruku la" Vinayak huffed.

(Why are you yelling now? Match is going on)

"Deii! Naa kathurena illa neenga kathuringala? Evlo sath-"

(Heyy! Was it me or you who's screaming? You know how lo-)

"Maa match thrilling ah poetu iruku ma. Ini romba katha matom ma"

(The match's very thrilling. We won't shout hereon)

Sivaangi stood dumbfounded when Ashwin's head peaked out from the gaming chair next to Vinayak's.

On listening Ashwin's words, Vinayak said, "Ama de, naanga katha matom. Nee door ah close panitu po"

(Yes, we won't shout. You close the door behind you)

Sivaangi's eyes didn't waiver from Ashwin's who gave her a teasing smile. Breaking out from the initial shock, she glared at Vinayak and then at Ashwin who shook his head, giving a sad face.

"Huh"

Sivaangi closed the door and went out, not before eyeing at Ashwin once. The moment she stepped out. her face broke out into a huge smile.

'He's here! He's here!' Sivaangi grinned but then frowned, 'Yenna dhairiyam irundha vandhu ena paakama Play station aaditu iruparu! Adhulayum Vinayak ku support vera'

(He's here! He's here... How dare he! Instead of coming to meet me he's playing Play station! Top of that he's supporting Vinayak too!)

Sivaangi scoffed when she heard cheering noises from the room again. She walked to kitchen and enquired Eeswari if she gave snacks to Vinayak and his friends. When she said no, Sivaangi asked Eeswari to serve juice and snacks to them before climbing upstairs.

"Sivaangi ma, Sivaangi ma nu varuvaru la. Apo iruku avaruku" Sivaangi muttered under her breath.

(He'll come behind calling Sivaangi ma, Sivaangi ma right. I'll deal with him then)

Closing her room door, Sivaangi threw herself on her bed and stared at the ceiling, waiting for him. She knew he would come for her. Her lips twitched slightly at that thought.

There Ashwin scoffed when he lost the game to Vinayak. Their match resulted in draw but based on penalty and extra time, Vinayak won. Not that Ashwin bothers about the loss because one, he was distracted by Sivaangi's thoughts and second is, it won't hurt him to lose a game to win some brownie points from the brother of the girl he likes.

When Ashwin called Harish to meet up, Harish was stuck in a meeting. He gave the address to Ashwin and asked him to contact Vinayak as the call didn't get through. Ashwin thought this would give an opportunity to surprise Sivaangi.

So, Ashwin reached the address and contacted Vinayak. He was welcomed by Vinayak and they immediately jelled when he saw Vinayak in MU jersey. Instead of waiting in the hall, Vinayak invited Ashwin to join for a friendly FIFA PS match.

Now why would Ashwin leave such an opportunity? So, he joined Vinayak and his friends. He excused himself and called Sanjay. Once he finished the call, he saw no one in the living room. His eyes darted to the stairs before looking around to ensure that he was alone.

'Indha vayasula ipdi teenage paiyan mathiri sutha vitutale'

(At this age, she's making me roam like a teenager)

Ashwin quickly marched up the stairs, not wanting to be seen. He walked past the rooms and stopped in front of the room that had Sivaangi's name written in yellow crayon. His lips curled on seeing the decade old marking of her name before knocking the door.

On hearing the knock, Sivaangi looked up from the bed. She grinned knowing who that might be. Rushing on her feet, she moved to the door and held the door handle before leaning against the door.

"Yaaru?"

(Who is it?)

Ashwin's lips curled when he heard Sivaangi's muffled voice from the other side. Instead of replying back, he thumped his fingers against the door making her smile.

"Yaaru?" Holding back her giggle, Sivaangi asked again.

(Who is it?)

Ashwin chuckled, "Maaa, thora ma. Yarachum vandhra poranga"

(Open up. Someone might come)

Composing herself, Sivaangi opened the door. Ashwin smiled at her but she pursed her lips and turned. Smacking his lips, he stepped in and closed the door behind him.

"Ma"

"Ponga, ponga. Ongaluku lam ena pakanum nu thevai eh illa la" Facing him, Sivaangi glared at Ashwin.

(Go. Leave. You don't want to see me right)

"Apdi illa ma. Naa-"

(Nothing like that. I wa-)

"Epo Chennai ku vandhinga?" Sivaangi deadpanned.

(When did you come to Chennai?)

"Rendu naal agudhu" Ashwin feigned an innocent face.

(Two days)

"Aana enta sollave illa neenga" Sivaangi scoffed.

(But you didn't tell me)

"Ma, una surprise panlam nu dhan"

(I thought of surprising you)

Ashwin held Sivaangi's wrist. She turned trying to hide her smile and the way her heart fluttered. But Ashwin saw through her. Grinning, he snaked his arm around her making her yelp and hold onto him. With his other arm, he lifted her off the ground making her shriek. Her back was pressed against his front.

"Ashhwinnn!"

"Sivaanggiii!" Ashwin mimicked Sivaangi before chuckling. Balling her fist, she hit his hand which didn't affect him at all.

"Maa solradha kelen"

(Listen to me)

"Neenga modha ena eraki vidunga. Bayama iruku"

(You put me down first. I'm scared)

"Naan dhan unna pidichuruken la" Ashwin tightened his hold around Sivaangi making her gasp, "Naa unna vitruven nu nenakuriya, Sivaangi?"

(I'm holding you right... Do you think I'll leave you, Sivaangi?)

Sivaangi stopped squirming in Ashwin's hold. She knew he would never drop her.

"Sollu ma?"

(Tell me)

Sivaangi shook her head with a smile making Ashwin smile.

"Naa onga mela kovama iruken" Sivaangi said hiding her smile.

(I'm angry on you)

"Apdiya? Kovama irukingala?" Ashwin bent his head slightly, his hot breath softly hitting Sivaangi's ear, making her heart race and blush, "Yean kovam?"

(Is that so? Are you angry? ... Why are you angry?)

"Adh-adhu neenga Chennai vandhadhu enta sollave ilaye" Sivaangi somehow managed to say, fighting the wildest thoughts running in her head.

(Tha-that you came to Chennai without letting me know)

"Velai vishayama vandhen. Work nethe mudinchu aana Madam ah pakalam nu dha stay ah extend panen" Ashwin said softly and added, "Morning dha Harish ta pesunen. Unn munna vandhu ninnu unna surprise pannalam nu nenachen"

(I came for work. It was over yesterday but I extended my stay just so I could meet you madam... I spoke to Harish this morning. I thought of surprising you in person)

Sivaangi was silent, her thumb caressing Ashwin's fingers.

"Surprise pidikalaya?" Ashwin shifted Sivaangi slightly making her hold onto his hands.

(You didn't like my surprise?)

"Naa sonen ah?"

(Did I tell you that?)

"Hmmmm" Ashwin heaved a deep sigh, his hot breath fanning her nape making Sivaangi gulp.

"Ne-neenga yean enaku support pannama Vinayak ku support paninga?" Sivaangi pouted, leaning herself comfortably against Ashwin making his heart flutter as he took few steps forward.

(Yo-you, why did you support Vinayak instead of me?)

"Unn thambi dhane ma. Avan ta nalla per vaanga vendama? Adhan" Ashwin's nose slightly grazed Sivaangi's earlobe making her jittery.

(He's your brother right. Don't I have to earn some brownie points from him? That's why)

"Adhellam illa. Naa-naa kovama dhan iruken" Sivaangi tried not to blush.

(Nothing like that. I-I'm still angry)

"Apdiya?" Ashwin's lips curled as his voice dropped octaves lower, "Look up"

(Is that so?)

Sivaangi gulped on hearing Ashwin's deep base voice, her toes curling on her own.

"Look Sivaangi" Ashwin urged, his voice sending shivers down her spine.

Sivaangi gasped as she saw her and Ashwin's reflection on the wall length mirror. She blushed when she saw herself cocooned in his arms, perfectly fitting within him. Her eyes locked with his on the mirror, making him grin while she ducked her head, feeling shy.

"Kovama iruken nu vaai dha solluchu. Aana unn mogathula iruka vetkatha paatha enaku apdi therlaye" Ashwin's nose slightly traced Sivaangi's cheek making her scrunch her eyes shut.

(Your lips say you are angry. But your face says a different story)

"Ashwin..."

"Paaru ma"

(Look)

Sivaangi's eyelids shivered before she opened them and looked at Ashwin's in the mirror. His eyes glowed in mirth as he tightened his hold around her before softly kissing her cheek. Her lips parted as she saw him kissing her making her stomach churn. He pulled back and stared straight at her, making her heart go haywire.

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