Note: I have published One shots " Love torture" and " Feelings are Mutual". Please give a read.

Recap: Shylaja give invitation to Goutham and later invite Mithra and Rehman to Raghini and Chandru's wedding.

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By evening once Mithra left the office, Goutham removed his blazer and threw it on the floor in frustration. He stormed out and reached Rehman's desk raking his fingers through his hair.

Goutham: Did you find him ?

Rehman: No boss, his mobile is switched off. He is not in home and Bala checked the usual clubs and bars that Chandru used to visit.

Goutham: Where did he fucking go ? Rehman lets go. I need to find him at any cost.

Rehman nodded and caught the key Goutham threw in his direction. They got in th car and Rehman started driving to the places Goutham directed him to.

Rehman: What did Mithra say after meeting your mother ?

Goutham: She is very smart Rehman. She is worried that my mother has some hidden intention behind this marriage. Also she doubts that my mother knew about us being together.

Rehman: I tried to distract her mind immediately once your mother left but Mithra is too brilliant to be distracted so easily. Do you think Chandru is in love with Raghini ?

Goutham: I don't know but I wish that she should not be the girl he is in love. Where did that idiot go ?

They searched the bars but couldn't find Chandru. It was 1.30 at midnight and Rehman stopped the car to buy water for them. Goutham rolled his sleeves and splashed water on his face and took the towel from Rehman and wiped his face.

Rehman received a call from Bala that he found Chandru. Rehman immediately drove to the place Bala mentioned. Goutham saw it was a local Tasmac bar and Bala was holding Chandru from falling down. Rehman quickly moved to them and got Chandru in the back seat. 

Bala: He is completely wasted so better don't waste energy questioning him now. 

Goutham thanked Bala and informed Rehman to drive them to Chandru's apartment which he rarely visited. As soon as they reached Rehman took the key from his pocket and opened the door as they held Chandru on either side. Goutham lowered Chandru on his bed and returned to the living where Rehman was gulping water.

Rehman: Bala got Chandru's call history. There is not even a single call to or from Raghini's number. If he is in love then sure he must have made calls to her frequently but from the call history he has never spoke to anyone frequently. 

Goutham: Even I don't call Mithra frequently Rehman.

Rehman: That is because you have her with you all the time in office. So by that logic if that girl is from your dad's office then sure she is not Raghini.

Goutham: Either he is not in love or if he is in love the girl is not that witch. Only that idiot can answer us.

They drifted to sleep on the couch and morning Goutham woke up to his mobile ringing. He answered without opening his eyes and smiled when he heard Mithra's voice.

Goutham: Hello darling, good morning.

Mithra: Where are you ? Are you not coming to office ?

Goutham jerked and sat on the couch and saw the time was 9.30 in the morning. He rubbed his forehead and yawned making her chuckle.

Mithra: Looks like I disturbed your sleep. Should I cut the call ?

Goutham: No, please. Wish you were here and I could cuddle to sleep for a long time.

Mithra: Will you come to office ? 

Goutham: Ofcourse, I can't miss seeing you, hugging you and kissing you or if you could allow then I could do more than that too.

Mithra: Shameless man. 

Goutham: What ? Be happy that I have been a gentleman so far and just kissed you so far.

Mithra: What happened to you today ? Are you alright ?

Goutham: I m perfectly fine. I slept very late and had to meet Chandru so I will be at office after meeting him. Miss me until then and also think over on what I said. We will continue this discussion once I m back in office.

Mithra giggled and cut the call. Goutham stretched and searched for Rehman who was busy in kitchen preparing coffee for them.

Rehman: Good morning boss. Lets have coffee and wake up Chandru. I prepared lemonade for him.

Goutham refreshed in the guest room and had his coffee before entering Chandru's room. They both saw Chandru sprawled on the bed and sleeping like a log. Goutham entered the washroom and returned with a bucket of water and dumped on Chandru who woke up immediately.

Chandru: Tsunami, Tsunami, help help.

Goutham caught his collar and dragged him out of the bed to the living. Rehman brought the lemonade and passed it to Goutham who caught Chandru's mouth open and made him drink it completely. Chandru burped and Goutham closed his nose in disgust.

Chandru: Bro, local sarakku pola da adhan smell varudhu. ( Bro, looks like local brand alcohol that is why it smell bad)

Goutham: For all the time I had wasted since yesterday in searching you and getting you here I could kill you but right now I need answers so tell why did you agree to marry that witch ? what happened to the girl you are in love ? 

Chandru: indha ponnu dhan andha ponnu, andha ponnu dhan indha ponnu. ( This girl is that girl, that girl is this girl )

Goutham slapped him and Chandru fell on the floor holding his cheek in his palm.

Goutham: You said that you were in love with a girl but I m damn sure that the girl is not Raghini so tell me whats happening and why is the sudden marriage with her ?

Chandru sat on the couch and poured a glass of water for him and saw Goutham who was looking at him ready to kill him.

Chandru: What you heard is the truth Goutham. Its Raghini I m in love and she was forced by your mother to marry you but when you did not show any interest Raghini accepted my love. We thought of keeping it a secret but Shylaja aunty saw us when I was in Raghini's room. 

Goutham: Even if what you are saying is true why is the sudden marriage arrangement ? 

Chandru: Me and Raghini thought that she might manipulate and break our relationship so Raghini spoke to her parents and they in turn spoke to your mother to fix this marriage immediately. 

Goutham: What about you parents ?

Chandru: Ohh you know them. They will never agree to have Raghini as my wife so I wanted to get married first and then I will let them know. I don't want to risk anything.

Goutham: Chandru, by anyway if you are blackmailed or forced into this marriage please tell me. I will do anything to stop this. You are my best friend and I have shared everything with you except letting you know about the girl I m in love and you know the reason to it so please don't spoil your life for any stupid reason. You are my brother too Chandru, I can't see your life getting wasted for any reason.

Chandru: Thank You Goutham but don't worry no one forced me or blackmailed me. I m marrying her because I love her.

Goutham: If this marriage is not forced then why did you drink and that too the local bar without anyone to take care of you ? 

Chandru: I drank to celebrate my bachelor life to the fullest. I could have called you but you will never drink so I had to go on my own. So now that I have cleared your doubts, keep your dates free and be with me on my big day. Now leave everything and tell me what happened to your love ? Did you propose her ? 

Goutham: Yes, I proposed her. I will get her to meet mom and dad after your marriage. Now if you are sure that everything is fine then I should leave. I have lot of work to be completed.

Goutham and Chandru hugged each other in a tight embrace and Goutham patted his back and left with Rehman.

Goutham reached office in the same clothes of previous day. He stopped by Mithra's cabin and smiled at her.

Goutham: Mithra, Can you get me a coffee after 15 minutes please.

Mitha hummed and he pecked her cheeks before he entered his room. Fifteen minutes later he was in his relaxation room standing with a towel around his waist and drying his hair with another. Mithra entered with coffee and saw the room empty.

Mithra: Goutham...

Goutham: I m in the relaxation room Mithra, come inside.

Mithra opened the door and gasped immediately shutting the door behind.

Mithra: Goutham, arghhhh, could you wear your clothes please.

Goutham: Are you kidding me darling ? I m wearing a pant.

He opened the door and pulled her inside and hugged her from behind. He placed a chasty kiss on her cheek and the fresh cologne from his bare torso made her gulp and she shut her eyes.

He sipped the coffee from her hand and placed the cup on the table.

Goutham: Will you keep your eyes closed like this even after we get married ? Remember we will be doing a lot more than just hugging and seeing more than what you saw now.

Goutham turned her to face him but she had her eyes closed and her palms resting on his toned  muscles of bared torso. He grinned looking at her throat gulping the saliva and biting her lower lip. He leaned to her ear and kissed gently.

Goutham: I think you saw my bare body when you opened the door so now open your eyes. There is nothing to feel shy and better get used to this. Open your eyes Mithra.

He kissed her eyes and Mithra opened her eyes slowly and was welcomed by the well built and toned abs. She smiled shyly and hugged him with her cheeks on his chest.

Mithra: You go to gym everyday is it ?

Goutham: I work out daily and we have a personal gym in our penthouse. You missed the tour that day so how about we go continue from were we left ?

Mithra: Not today. We have work to complete to have your dates clear for your friend's marriage.

Goutham: There is no need for my presence and it would be enough if I m present just the day before marriage so how about we spend some time this saturday. Lets go out somewhere or stay at our place watch movie together, I will cook for you.

Mithra: Staying at home sounds good as of now. I don't want to be seen by anyone as of now. By the way did you speak to Chandru ? 

Goutham: Yeah, he is in love with her and the marriage is happening with his consent.

Mithra: Should I come to the marriage ? 

Goutham: Ofcourse, do you want to disappoint your mother in law by not coming ?

Mithra: Mother in law ? We aren't married yet Goutham.

Goutham: I don't believe in formal arrangements of getting married Mithra. You are my wife from the day I lost myself to you. Love and being honest and loyal to each other is what a couple needs to stay as husband and wife. In that way we love and are honest and loyal to each other so we are already husband and wife. The doors to our home are open for you anytime for us to start our life together or if you want us to get married like everyone else then I completely respect that wish of yours and we will get married. 

Mithra: I want us to get married. I want to be your wife officially, legally and with all rituals. 

Goutham: So shall I come to your parents to ask your hands for marriage ?

Mithra: Vitta ippove kalynam pannikalama keppinga pola ? ( Seems like you will want us to get married by now ?)

Goutham: I m ready just a nod from you is all matters to me to process the things for us to get married. We will go on a long honeymoon after marriage. May be a world tour and we can visit every place together.

Mithra: We will create a lot of memories.

Goutham: Yes, how about we create some memories in this room.

Mithra pinched his arm and tried to escape from him but was pulled back to his embrace registering their first kiss in the relaxation room.

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