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Ashaangi SS Bewitched

Chapter Thirty Five

Sivaangi chewed her lips and looked at the bed in front of her. Keeping her bag pack on the side table, she sighed softly and sat on the bed. It was around eleven in night and she was in the room at work space of Ashwin's.

Ashwin and Sivaangi decided they will go to Ooty. But in Harish's absence, Ashwin can't just take her there alone. So, they came up with a plan to go to Ooty without the knowledge of elders.

Sivaangi said she will be visiting her friend's place and Ashwin said he'll go out of town with Sanjay. The family didn't question and agreed but when Ashwin told Sanjay about this, Sanjay teased Ashwin and eventually said he will cover up for him.

Their plan was perfect. Start in early morning by car, enjoy the scenery on the way, rent a bike there, roam around, stay the night at Ashwin's friend's place, next day visit few more places and return.

But they can't start from home by middle of the night. It won't be convincing. So, in front of elders, Ashwin said he will drop Sivaangi on his way and then leave with Sanjay. According to that, they left home and roamed around Coimbatore.

Because of safety reasons, Ashwin's own hesitation to drive in hills during night time and not to miss the scenery during early morning drive, they decided to start early morning. But they don't want to book a hotel room at Coimbatore, not wanting any trouble.

So, around eleven, they came back to Arasur. They decided to sneak inside Ashwin's work place and leave from there by early morning. Sivaangi rested her back against the wall as she stretched her leg.

Ashwin walked in with a towel in hand. His lips curled on seeing Sivaangi toying with her fingers. Placing the towel on the side table, he sat on the bed.

"Yenna yosanai madam ku?"

(What are you thinking about, madam?)

"Ashwineyy, yaarum pathura matangala?" Sivaangi's tone had a tinge of fear.

"No one will see right, Ashwin?)

They used to sneak into each other's room but this wasn't within home. Ashwin has taken care of CCTV. He sneaked in Sivaangi without watchman's knowledge. They will leave from here around four thirty. But still, Sivaangi felt a little scared.

"Ma, adhellam onum agadhu. Yaarum vara matanga. Five hours dhana. Takkunu poedum" Ashwin assured Sivaangi.

(Nothing like that will happen. No one will come. Just five hours right. Time will fly swiftly)

"Hmmm" Sivaangi smiled when Ashwin patted her cheek.

"Seri, nee paduthuko. Thoonguna dhan travel enjoy panna mudiyum"

(Fine, you lie down. You will enjoy travel only when you rest well)

Ashwin stood up from the bed. Sivaangi scrunched her face and held his hand.

"Neenga yenga poringa?"

(Where are you going?)

"Naa keela mat virichu paduthukuren ma"

(I'll spread a mat and lie down)

Sivaangi shook her head in disapproval, "Bed la ye padukalamey"

(You can also sleep on bed)

"Ma, bed chinnadha iruku paaru. Unaku paduka comfortable ah irukadhu"

(The bed is small. It will not be comfortable for you)

"Adhellam irukum. Nee inga vaa Ashwin!" Sivaangi tugged Ashwin's arm.

(It will be. You come here, Ashwin!)

"Ma, ir-"

(I-)

"Sho!" Sivaangi tugged Ashwin's arm sharply. He yelped and landed on the bed. She rolled her eyes and laid down on the bed. His eyes followed her actions.

"Yenna good boy ah, gentleman ah irukingala?" Sivaangi raised an eyebrow at Ashwin.

(What, are you trying to be good boy; a gentleman?)

"Unn ta gentleman ah va? Che, che" Ashwin hovered over Sivaangi making her heart flutter at their proximity, "Unaku na yepovum bad boy dhan"

(Gentleman for you? Che, che... I'm always bad boy for you)

Sivaangi couldn't fight off her blush when Ashwin blew over her face. He pecked her nose and kissed her cheek deeply, making her giggle.

"Thoongalama? We have a long drive ahead"

(Shall we sleep? We have a long drive ahead)

Sivaangi nodded and Ashwin laid next to her. It wasn't a spacious bed. They have cuddled before. So, it wasn't awkward for them. But it made them conscious of each other's presence.

Ashwin nuzzled into Sivaangi's hair when she pressed her cheek against his cheek. She took a sharp intake of breath when his arm slipped down, resting on her waist. His lips curled for her reaction.

Chuckling to himself, Ashwin closed his eyes and let his arm rest on Sivaangi's waist until she got accustomed to it. She was wearing a t-shirt. Focusing on their breathing, he slowly slipped his hand inside her t-shirt making her stiffen.

He has touched her bare waist before. But they were mostly busy kissing each other and now, she was fully conscious of his touch. He caressed her waist through her camisole. She bit her lips when he pulled her camisole up and his cold fingers came into contact with her bare waist. His fingers drew lazy patterns on her waist. She gasped softly when he pinched her waist.

Placing her chin on his chest, she looked up at him and asked, "Thoongalam nu soninga?"

(Didn't you said we should sleep?)

"Thoongitu dhan ma iruken" Ashwin replied with his eyes still closed.

(I'm sleeping)

Sivaangi kept staring at Ashwin. He chuckled to himself and pinched her waist hardly this time, making her yelp.

"Aah!! Yovv!!" Sivaangi hit Ashwin's chest with her fists, "Valikudhu ya!"

(Aah!! Yovv!! It's paining!)

"Achoo! Sorry" Ashwin chuckled and caressed Sivaangi's waist again.

Sivaangi swat Ashwin's hand from her waist. "Summa iru, Ashwineyy"

(Don't do anything, Ashwineyy)

Ashwin opened his eyes with a teasing glint, "Summa dhane ma iruken"

(I'm not doing anything)

Sivaangi glared at Ashwin. He gave her an innocent face and chuckled when he earned a smack from her.

"Seri, seri. Thoongalam. Naa car vera drive pananum la" Ashwin engulfed Sivaangi in his arms. She squirmed, asking him to leave her but he paid no heed to her words and nuzzled into her neck. Sivaangi gave up with a smile. She hugged him closer and they slowly fell asleep.

(Okay, fine. We will sleep. I have to drive the car too)

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A smile was etched on Sivaangi's face as the early morning chill breeze caressed her face. Ashwin chuckled at the way she was excited to see the greenery around.

"Ayoo, the mist is slowly lifting but everything looks dreamyyy!" Sivaangi squealed.

"That's enough. Close the window now. You will get cold" Ashwin said turning the car in the curve of the road.

Sivaangi wanted to look out from the car window and feel the wind a little longer but Ashwin was right. With the way the cold wind was blowing she will definitely get cold and won't be able to enjoy the rest of the trip. So, she sighed, closed the window and lean back on the seat.

Ever since they started from Arasur, the duo has vibed for songs, spoke about endless random things. Sivaangi even dozed for a small nap. Once they started climbing the hill, she was overjoyed on seeing the young morning's misty glory.

"We will reach my friend's place soon" Ashwin said and asked Sivaangi to put google map for the location he said.

The drive lasted for forty more minutes and Ashwin turned right on a pathway that had woods on both the sides. He drove for five minutes. Sivaangi exclaimed in awe when she saw a beautiful wood house with a garage next to it.

Sivaangi stepped down and rubbed her palms together on feeling cold. She beamed at Ashwin and opened the wooden fence door. He parked the car inside the property and she closed the door.

"This is just awe!!" Sivaangi exclaimed.

Ashwin smiled at Sivaangi's excitement as he got their backpacks from the car.

"Watchman must be somewhere around. My friend has already got the place cleaned and stock with basic grocery. Come, let's go in"

The front portico flooring was of wood and the corner walls had wooden fence. As soon as they stepped inside, Sivaangi was looking at everything in awe. It had a colonial British touch. Ashwin guided Sivaangi to a room at upstairs. He left his backpack there and went down to find the watchman.

Sivaangi switched on the water heater and took out her clothes for the day. She jumped on the bed and groaned feeling the heat from the bed. It was soothing and comforting. She sat up and got down from the bed.

There was an attached balcony. Sivaangi smiled as she stepped inside the balcony. She was awestruck by the scenery in front of her. Breathing in the fresh cold breeze, she hugged herself and walked in.

Sivaangi took a hot bath, dressed in fresh clothes and was combing her hair when Ashwin walked in.

"My friend's bike is ready. I have kept the breakfast on the dining table. You start with breakfast. I'll bath and join you" Ashwin said.

"No, you go bath. I'll get ready meanwhile. We will have breakfast together" Sivaangi said brushing her hair.

"Okay" Ashwin took a pair of clothes and stepped inside the bathroom.

Sivaangi slightly blushed when she realized Ashwin's going to bath in the same bathroom as hers. This felt intimate, sharing the bedroom and personal space. Clearing her throat, she shook her head and kohled her eyes.

Ashwin came dressed. After wearing warm clothes, they went downstairs together. They served themselves and had a quick breakfast. Sivaangi squealed in excitement on seeing the silver Royal Enfield. He chuckled at her excitement and gave her helmet.

After clasping their helmets, Ashwin mounted the bike. Sivaangi climbed behind him. Making sure that she was safely seated, he ignited the bike and started riding. She held onto him and looked around the greenery.

From lake to botanical garden, the couple roamed hand in hand. They tasted the street food and enjoyed the chill climate. Sivaangi asked Ashwin to click lot of pictures of her and they clicked pictures together too.

By evening they walked around the lake and came back to the wood house around seven. They were little worn out but the excitement of being together was still in the air. The sky grew darker as the temperature dropped by the minute. The night was still young for the lovers.

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