Ashwin and Rakshan entered the house that evening but were startled by what they saw.

In the hallway, where every construction block has been combined with a building, Malini is tinkering with clay and creating a baby. With the support of Jai Ram, Sivaangi and Madhu are constructing a pyramid out of playing cards. Jeevan is carefully glancing over Sivaangi and Madhu's semester book while skimming through the images or text. 

Ashwin and Rakshan glanced at each other.

Jai ram- "anga vei ma" (keep it there)

Madhu- "yei konjam saaachu vai di" (Hey, slide it little bit)

Sivaangi- "hmm"

Jai ram- "madhu, intha card venam antha card kodu" (Madhu, give me another card and not this one)

Sivaangi- "appa appa, paathu vilunthida poguthu" (careful daddy, it might fall.)

When the pyramid was successfully constructed, Sivaangi and Madhu excitedly clapped their hands. Jai Ram chuckled at them.

Ashwin- "oh, oru valiah katti mudichuteengala?" (Oh, you have built it successfully.)

Everyone then notices Ashwin and Rakshan's entrance. Raju is soundly dozing on the sofa, as they all turned to face him. He was startled out of sleep as Malini threw the clay at him.

Raju saw Ashwin and suddenly uttered, "papa mapla vnathachu" (Papa, Mapla came.)

He immediately turned to face them and saw that they were all giving him a deathly glare. Raju was now aware of the circumstances. Ashwin is also sternly looking him. Rakshan is trying not to chuckle. 

Raju- "papa mapla vanthachu, thanni kodu ma tired ah irukum nu solla vanthen" ( I was about to say, 'Papa, Mapla came, go and bring some water for him, he might be tired.')

Ashwin- "apdiah da" (is it?), Raju smiled sheepishly.

Raju- "Mapla athu... romba nerama padichu tired agi ippo than vilayadave arambichanga" (Mapla, Having to study constantly, they are truly exhausted, and they just started playing.).

With that, he turned around and was astounded to see nearly 5 buildings constructed with building blocks and a pyramid constructed with player cards.

Ashwin- "hmm, pathale theriuthu.. Jeevan padichu romba kalaichu poitaan" (Yeah, it is very clear... Jeevan is very tired due to studying.)

Sivaangi and Madhu realize that Jeevan is reading their book intently while paying no attention to them. He started to cry when they rushed over and seized the book from him. 

Rakshan- "Jeevan, Naan unaku vera book vangi tharen. (Jeevan, i will buy you another book.)", he coed Jeevan. 

Sivaangi and Madhu were staring at the ground, unsure of what to do, as Ashwin glared at them.

Jai ram- "ellam padichutaanga Chinnu" (They finished Chinnu.)

Ashwin-"ok pa, padichutanganna okay than. Night test vacharen. Saptathuku apuram."  (Okay pa. Let me conduct a test at night after dinner as they are completed.)

Sivaangi and Madhu widened their eyes in shock. Ashwin left with a smile in corner of his lips. 

Madhu- "adiye inaiku test am" (hey there is a test today)

Sivaangi- "ippo enna panrathu" (What to do now?)

Madhu - "naan solli koduthatha apadiye pannu" (Just follow as i say)

Sivaangi- "ithellam sariah varuma?" (Will it work out?)

Madhu- "athellam varum. Jai manmatha. vetri namathe. poi vaa" (yeah it is. Jai manmatha. Victory is ours. Go)

Sivaangi left with a confusion. Madhu longingly looked at her retiring figure.

Rakshan- "unaku ithe mathiri valanum nu asaiah?" (Do you wish to live like that?)

After being startled, Madhu turned around to see Rakshan. 

Madhu- "athu vanthu.." (actually..)

Rakshan- "avanga rendu pera pakum pothellam un kannula yerkam theriuthu" (Anytime you see them, your eyes display your longing..)

Madhu looked down with guilty and said, "nan onum poramai padala, but" (I am not jealousy but..)

Rakshan- "nanum apadi solala. Madhu, inoru Ashwin ah ethir pakatha yenna nee paapaa kidaiyathu" (Even I didn't mention it in such a way. You are not Sivaangi, so don't expect another Ashwin.)

Madhu nodded by understanding his words. 

Rakshan- "all the best", he smiled and left. 

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Sivaangi began to sing inside the room to soothe Ashwin's rage. 

(song: Yenadhuyirae yenadhuyirae film:  Bheema)

Sivaangi : Yenadhuyirae yenadhuyirae
Yenakenavae nee kedaithaai

Yenadhuravae yenadhuravae
Kadavulai pol nee mullaithaai
Nedunsalaiyil padum paatham pol
Serukiren vaazhum kaalamae
Varum natkalae tharum pookalae
Neelumae kadhal kadhal vaasamae

She sung as she approached him, smiling. After initially being shocked, he grew amused by her attempt to distract him. 

Yenadhuyirae yenadhuyirae
Yenakenavae nee kedaithaai
Yenadhuravae yenadhuravae
Kadavulai pol nee mullaithaai

He took a long look at Sivaangi and then entered the bathroom to refresh. Sivaangi was unaware that he had returned outside to retrieve his towel. 

Sivaangi then called Madhu and said, "hey avar enkooda padala ippo enna panrathu?" (He is not singing with me, what to do now?)

Madhu- "neyae male lyrics um padidu, aama enga un aalu?" (Then you sing the male lyrics too. Where is he?)

Sivaangi- "avar bathroom poitar" (He is in the restroom.)

Madhu- "vanthathum paadu di, ithellama solli tharanum?" (Sing after he is back. Do you want me to instruct that too..)

Sivaangi- "Male lyris padum pothu naan enna pananum nu nee sollave illayae." (But you didn't told me what to do for the male lyrics.)

Madhu- "adingu, kandakkatha.. lyrics la solrathaye pannu (Don't irritate me. Just do as per the lyrics.)", she shouted and cut the call.

Sivaangi- "lyrics ls solratha pananuma (as per the lyrics?)? , When she didn't know what to do, she scratched her hair.

Ashwin smiled took in everything that was going on, and left. She hugged him for three minutes before starting to sing once more. 

Inniravae illai kanden
Un vizhigalil kizhaku dhisai
Ini pirivae illai anbae
Un ullaralum yennaku isai

She then turned away from him and while singing showed him the pictures she had drawn.

Unnai kannum varaiyil
Yennathu vazhukai vellai kaakitham
Kannal neeyum athilae
Yezhuthi ponnai nalla oviyam
Siru parvaiyil oru varthaiyil
Thoondruthae nooru kodi vaanavil

He began to sing in response to her wish because he didn't want to let her down and because he also wished to lose himself in her.

Yenadhuyirae yenadhuyirae 

Yenakenavae nee kedaithaai

Yenadhuravae yenadhuravae

Kadavulai pol nee mullaithaai 

 He lifted her, placed her on bed, and walked up to her while singing.

Inimel namathu idhalgal
Innainthu sirikum osai ketukumae

He kissed at the corner of her lips

Nedunaal nilavum nilavin kalangam
Thudaika kaigal korukumae

He folded her fingers and pulled her towards him.

Uruvakinaai athikaalaiyae
Aagavae nee yen vaazhuvin motchamae

He kissed her forehead, cheeks, and was just about to kiss her lips when Sivaangi' s phone started to ring. When Madhu's name was displayed, Sivaangi began to tremble. Ashwin picked up her phone, attended to it, and activated the speaker.

Madhu- "adiye, un aalu pathathum baeku marri nikama konjam correct ah perform pannu. intha thadava enkita vanthu 'sorry di, avara patha enaku ellame maranthuduthu' nu solakoodathu sariah? amam, un aalu vanthacha?"
(Hey, When your man is out, engage in proper behavior rather than merely staring at him. Don't keep saying that you forgot everything after seeing him. or not he emerged?)

Ashwin- "vanthuten Madhu" (I came out Madhu)

Madhu - "aah", gasped and cut the call abruptly. 

Sivaangi is giving him a get caught look and was unsure about how to handle him. 

Ashwin- "Kannama, itha eppo varancha? padikurathuku munnadiah? illa padichathuku apurama?" (Kannama, When did you drew this, before or after studying?)

Sivaangi- "paadichathuku apuram thaan (After studying)", she managed to lie to him.

Ashwin- "ooooh, appo neenga padichutu ready ah irukeenga naan than inum question ready panala. panitu varen" (Oh, So you are ready. But I didn't prepare the question yet, so I will go and make it.) 

He left the perplexed person behind and left. After then, Sivaangi went to Madhu's room to inform her of what had happened. 

Madhu- "cancel panitu varuva nu paatha, confirm panitu vanthiruka?" (I expect you to cancel it but you confirmed it.)

Sivaangi- "ne yendi call panna?" (Why did you call me?)

Madhu- "yen di sollamata. amam saptathuku apuram thane test?" (Only after dinner, he will keep the test right?)

Sivaangi- "amam" (yes)

Madhu- "appo saptu mudicha thane test vaiparu... (He'll only keep the test if we complete our dinner.)" she winked at her.

Sivaangi- "papom" (lets see)

Everyone met for dinner at the dining table at night. Sivaangi and Madhu exchanged glances. They began to eat, with Sivaangi and Madhu taking their time. 

Sivaangi- "idli romba nalla iruku" (Idli is very tasty)

Madhu- "amam, annapooraniyae unga kita tuition varanum seetha ma" (yes, Even Annapoorni will come to tuition.)

All of them were laughing as Seetha shot them a deathly gaze. Madhu and Sivaangi exchanged perplexed glances. 

Rakshan- " Sapadu hotel la vangunathu, soodu koranchuda koodathunu hot box ku mathirukanga" (This is hotel food. Just to maintain the hotness it is placed in the hotbox.)

Sivaangi- "eppo vanguneenga?" (When you bought this?)

Ashwin- "neenga romba involvement oda padichukitu iruntha pothu" (When you both are studying with much involvement.)

Once more, Madhu and Sivaangi exchanged pitying glances. 

Madhu- "romba sooda irukulla" (it is too hot)

Sivaangi- "hmm, amam" (Yes)

Dinner was done by all but the girls, who are still eating. Even an hour later, they are still eating. Rakshan sat in front of Madhu while Ashwin sat in front of Sivaangi. Rakshan attempted to feed Madhu as Ashwin began to feed Sivaangi. 

Madhu- "naan... nane" (I.. Myself..)

Rakshan- "aana time illaye" (But it is time..)

Madhu- "itho mudichuten (yeah over.)" , She quickly completed her meal and quickly left.

Sivaangi- "pothum vaathi, please" (Enough Prof, Please)

Ashwin- "sari poo", She followed Madhu, running herself. They received laughter from Ashwin and Rakshan.

They are both waiting for Ashwin's approval to postpone the exam while standing close to him.

Madhu- "sir, romba thookam varuthu" (Sir, feeling so sleepy)

Sivaangi- "nalaiku elutharom please" (Please we will write tomorrow)

Ashwin just nodded at them and they went to sleep. 

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In the early morning, it is raining little. Ashwin woke up Sivaangi.

Sivaangi- "enanga mid night la?" (Why in this mid-night?)

Ashwin- "ithu early morning" (This is early morning)

Sivaangi- "irunthutu pogatum, athukenna" (Let it be. so what?)

Ashwin- "poi ready aagu" (Get ready)

Sivaangi- "yov vaathi thoongu ya" (Prof, Come lets sleep)

Ashwin- "yov va, unna.. (You..)",  On her face, he splashed water.

Sivaangi-"Vaathi.... "she shouted but did as per his words.

Then Ashwin drove her to the the beach, but fortunately Sivaangi fell asleep in the bike. 

Ashwin- "enthiri di, enthirichu paaru" (Get up and look.)

There is nobody at the beach. It appears to be extremely lovely. The scene completely astonished Sivaangi. 

Vittu vittu minnal vettum
Sathammindri idi idikum
Iruvar mattum nenayum
Mazhai adikummm..
Ithu kaala mazhai alla kaadhal mazhai..

She is shocked to see him in this position because he had just taken her to the beach.

Ovvondraai thirudugirai thirudugirai
Yarukkum theriyamal thirudugirai
Mudhalil en kangalai 

He gave her a seductive and deep gaze.

Irandaavathu idhayathaii

He looked little down.

Moondravathu mothathai eeyyyy...
Muthathai eeyyyyyhhh..

Between the waves, he gave her a passionate kiss. Then Sivaangi joined him.

Ovvondrai thirudugirai thirudugiraaai
Yarukkum theriyamal thirudugirai
Mudhalil en poigalai

She kissed his cheeks.

Irandavathu kaigalai

His hands were folded in hers.

Moondravathu vetkathai..eeeehahaaaa...
Vetkathai ahhaahhaahhhhh..

She also gave him a passionate kiss.Next, Ashwin lifted her while singing,

Nogaamal en thozhil
Saindhaal pothum
Un nuni mookai kaadhoodu
Nulaiithal podhum

Sivaangi sang while rubbing his ears and kissing his eyes.

Kannodu kan parkkum
Kadhal podhum
Iru kankonda dhooram pol
Thalli iru podhum

Ashwin - "Penmayil peraanmaai
Aanamayil orr penmai
Kandariyum neramidhu kadhaliyae"

Sivaangi- "Poo vaathi... ipadi than soluva aana onum seiya matta"  (You'll make such statements while taking no action.)

When Ashwin raised his eyebrows, Sivaangi sang,

Eruezhu malagiradhae idhan peyar thaaan kaadhal
Idhan pinnae ezhugiradhae
Adhan peyar thaan kaamam

Ashwin then threw her into the water while singing,

Meesayodu mulaikkiradhae
Idhan peyarthaan kaadhal
Aasaiyodu alaigirathey
Adhan peyar thaan kaamam

He then landed on her. Then both of them stood up, joining the waves. Invoking Sivaangi,

Ulmanam thanaalae
Urugudhu unnalae
Kadhalukum kaamathukkum
Mathiyilaee

He hugged her and said, "Ovvondrai thirudugirai thirudugirai"

Sivaangi , "Yarukkum theriyamal thirudugiraiii"

Ashwin then, "Mudhalil en kangalai  Irandaavathu idhayathai  Moondravathu..."

They shared a passionate kiss while enjoying the rain and the sound of the waves.After having a great time, they thought no one noticed when they arrive home at 5.30.

Everyone gathered later in the morning to discuss about the current situation of the country. Madhu unexpectedly got an SMS message. After reading that, she hurried from the hallway outdoors and was horrified to witness the situation. 

There are posters of Rakshan and Madhu. The photos that her Mama used to threaten her that day is now displayed on every wall. These posters were put up all throughout her neighborhood and up until the college. Her bare body and both people's faces are very visible.

After her, everyone emerged and gasped at what they saw. Madhu sat down with a thud not knowing what to do. She is unsure about what to do.  

Seetha led Madhu inside the Home. Madhu just stares; she's not sobbing. Rakshan doesn't know what to do. Suriya was told about this by Ashwin. He arrived within an hour and finished clearing everything by afternoon. 

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Parvathi Suresh Sharma