Siddharth finally agreed to fly to India from Amsterdam after hours of nagging. This heavy emotion lingered in Siddharth's heart. If he goes to India, will he be able to return?
Will he catch a glimpse of his love and family?

The wound was still so raw in his heart that even a minor scrape caused it to bleed. Siddharth sat alone in his room, reflecting on the awful four years that had passed. Every wall in this house was aware of his grief. His artwork shouted how upset he was, but all Siddharth did was plaster a smile.

His vibrant past had passed him by. In the middle of the clouds, he lost sight of the little rainbow in his life who had provided colour to his existence.

Siddharth sulked in his room, unable to do anything. Ryan contacted him once again, causing him to face palm and answer the phone.

Ryan: Inneram andha lavender colour wall uh uththu paathutu feel panitu irupa nu theriyum... Ozhunga pack pannu... Unaku one hour dhan time and that starts now.

Siddharth: Ipo na pack panla na enna panuva?

Ryan: Nera un veetuku varuven...

Siddharth: Vandhu pack panni kudupiya?

Ryan: Ile...unaku oru umaah kudupen..neeye pack panna start paniduva.

Siddharth: Ada sheii... Phone uh vei, Rascal.

Siddharth end the call with a smile and packed his bag, not to forget the pink coloured Minnie mouse t-shirt of his Minnie mouse.

After almost a day, Siddharth and Ryan reached Chennai airport. They got into a pre- booked taxi to reach their destination.

Siddharth switched his phone on, only to regret that decision after realising what the date was. He had arrived the same day where they got separated, four years back.

He groaned as his eyes scanned the busy streets of Chennai. Everything had changed a lot over the span of four years. The taxi halted infront of a posh college where Ryan was going to spend the rest four years of his life.

Siddharth avoided getting down and waited in the car as Ryan went for his admissions purposes alone. After Ryan went Siddharth asked the driver to go to a particular place before Ryan arrives.

He asked the driver to leave and went to a deserted road and sat on the empty pavement. She passed a painful smile, remembering how he sat all night on the road and cried. He eyes saw the Siddharth long back, who was energetic and happy all the time.

After a long breath, he stood up to leave but was stopped by a 'woof' sound. His lips parted and his heart beats raised.

Siddharth: This couldn't be him...

Siddharth took few steps further but stopped again when he felt some soft hairs on his foot and a small force tugging his pants. His eyes blurred and his lips trembled as he looked down at Snow, his baby after a long four years.

He kneeled down taking Snow into his warm embrace. They both missed eachother. His heart always yearned for this little pup and it's canine love. Even Snow missed his Dad but he couldn't say or show it to anyone. Snow knew he would hurt his mother if he kept thinking of his father.

After a satisfying hug, Snow began wiggling his tail and began licking all over Siddharth's face. He began going rounds around Siddharth, unable to believe what just happened.

Siddharth: Snow... Nee inum enna marakala la???

Snow showered him with licks, saying  he could never do that in his life.

Siddharth felt a small part of the burden on his heart slip away. His heart, which had turned out to be iron, was now engulfed in flames, melting for good.

Siddharth took a deep breath and smelled something familiar. How could he have missed this scent? He had a feeling she was on her way. To start over from the beginning at the same point where it all ended.

Siddharth stepped back a little to get a better look at her. She wasn't the same anymore. But where did all her radiance go? She appeared frail. She was no longer his tiny bird. Maybe he realised that his young bird was ready to fly away, a long ago from his nest on its own.

Siddharth could see her face clearly now, which was filled with relief and pain. Something in his heart told him to press forward. After a long time, he stood in front of her, visually absorbing in her presence.

He saw that she was about to black out. He rushed towards her as she had perfectly fallen into his arms. He inhaled her scent which made a myriad of feelings in his heart. The locks of his long hair, came front and caressed her cheeks.

He noticed that she still had his Mom's bangle in her hand.

"I love you, Siddharth" she said setting flame over the iron heart, making it melt even more.

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Siddharth: Aamaa... Hospital dhan.. Location share panren.. konjam seekram va.

Siddharth carried her in his arms and took a cab to the nearest hospital and had admitted Sarakshi. He called Ryan and asked him to come as he had no idea how to face the public anymore.

Ryan arrived after fifteen minutes, only to see Siddharth sitting on the waiting lobby of the hospital with a pup in his lap.

Ryan: Machan?? Inga edhuku da ukkandhurka?? Any problem. He sounded concerned.

Siddharth remained silent and kept caressing Snow's head.

The doctor came out and Siddharth stood up after making sure his face was covered fully. He wore a mask and a cap, only revealing his blue eyes to the outer world. His long hair made it difficult for anyone to recognise him.

Doctor: She's alright. But she hasn't eaten anything for a longtime and She's so weak. You better take care of her.

Siddharth nodded.

Doctor: Who are you to the patient?

Siddharth's heart sunk. What was he supposed to say? It was her who asked him to move away from her life. Can he claim to be her friend now?

Ryan: We're her friends.

Doctor nodded and gave him the prescription of medicines and the bills.

Siddharth went in to take a look of his love. She was lying, lifeless in a white bed. His iron heart again melted in concern but he controlled his emotions.

He sat next to her, not knowing what to do. Was he allowed to touch her? Will she take her hands back like the last time she did? He sat still with a blank expression that his face wore.

That was when Ryan came banging the door. His jaw dropped when he saw Sarakshi lying on the bed.

Ryan: Machan!!! Enna pudraa...

Siddharth frowned.

Ryan: Isn't this Sarakshi???? The beautiful singer??? Ayoo.. Ennalaa nambave mudila da.. na avana pakathula.. Omg!!!!

Ryan: Dei dei... Na orey oru pic matum eduthukren... Please!!! Please da!!!

Siddharth gave him a glare which made Ryan shut his mouth. But the fan boy in him, kept coming out which caused Sarakshi to open her eyes.

Her gaze was drawn to her lover. She couldn't believe he was there right in front of her. But why is he this way? Why has he changed so drastically? His face lacked the baby-like purity. He was like a wild ocean that has been through numerous whirlpools.'

Sarakshi: Sid... Siddharth. She mumbled.

Siddharth was unable to meet her eyes. It's true that he missed her but he wasn't ready to accept her as such at their first meeting after years.

Sarakshi: Enna paaka kooda pudikalaya?

Siddharth bit his lips to avoid a breakdown. He stood up and swiftly moved away from the room as he couldn't handle his emotions.

Ryan: Avan romba kashta pattan..

Sarakshi looked at Ryan, for the first time.

Ryan: Sorry ... I'm Ryan.. Siddharth's friend. More like a brother. Indha naalu varsham enga kooda dhan irundhan.

Sarakshi: Enga???

Ryan: Amsterdam.

Sarakshi: Am.. Amsterdam? She gasped.

Ryan: Yes... I, part time worked as a bartender apo dhan avara oru tavern la paathen.

Sarakshi looked down in guilt.

Ryan: But he never got drunk.

Her lowered head swiftly sprang up.

Ryan: I know.. Avan drink panna ungaluku pudikadhu.. so idhu veraikum Avan kudichadhe ila..

Sarakshi felt happy and sad at the same time.

Ryan: I've always asked him to move on or atleast hook up with anyone. But Avan epome oru answer dhan solluvaan. It's like "Na oru promise pannirken.. adhunaala enaala vera oru ponna enaala nenachu kooda paaka mudila" I don't know what he meant.

Sarakshi smiled weakly as she got reminded of what he meant.

'Oru manushan Avan manasaala nallavana irukanum nenacha.. indha world eh seri aaga arambichudum.. I promise you... I'll never touch any girl or a woman in a bad way'

(Refer chapter J 🤓)

Sarakshi was now sure that he had feelings for her which never changed. She smiled as tears made their way from her eyes.

Ryan: If you don't mind... Na unga kooda oru selfie eduthukalama??

Sarakshi smiled and nodded. Ryan made a mental dance as he took a picture with his celebrity crush.

Sarakshi: Sid uh kooda irundhu paathadhuku romba thanks, Anna.

Ryan had a mini heartbreak within seconds. The dancers' in his brain disappeared.

Ryan: Edhey??? Anna va???

Sarakshi: En? Enaachu?? Neenga Sid uh vida periyavar dhane?

Ryan: Avana vida six months naan dhan chinnavan..

Sarakshi: Apdi pathalum.. enna vida periyavar dhane.. Na ungala Anna ney koopdren.

Ryan sighed and nodded his head.

Ryan: Aanalum.. Sid kedaika ne romba kuduthu vechurkanum ma..

Sarakshi: I know...

He still had that half- hearted pendant chain on his neck which she gifted him long back.

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Sorry. Was down with severe cold and fever... Adhan update panna mudila🙁.

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