Sivaangi was completely lost.

Her relationship with Ashwin wasn't just complicated but convoluted and messy. He has had her heart for a long time now and she loves him unconditionally. She always has. However it has never been straight forward.

She had an instant admiration the moment their eyes had met, but little did she expect that this man was going to change her life forever. He made her feel so many new emotions that were totally uncharted. For the very first time, she found herself feeling shy around him. His unwavering attention and unmatched respect made her feel special in more ways than she could ever express. Those accidental touches and piercing eye locks, sent shocks through her body. It was all love, albeit she was too young to comprehend the depth of it. 

From being a co-star to a friend to a well-wisher to the man of her dreams, he was her serendipity. A Miracle. Her very own short-lived miracle.

Even after he crushed her into a million pieces, her heart still loved him. Only him. Even the deepest scar stood no chance opposite her love for him.

Would Ani understand any of this? Possibly not. No one in their right mind would, she told herself.

He was here for her. After three long years, he was here. Right in front of her.

Those lips that she wished were on hers all day long were now curved into a smile. His eyes were fixated on her, devouring every inch of her which he wasn't even trying to hide. His fingers around the coffee cup were moving around and the watch, she finally noticed, the one she had gifted him on the day of their Finals.

Her gaze quickly moved to his eyes that were still on her. He blinked and that's all she needed to know she was indeed right.

She gulped when he took a sip out of his cup still looking into her and subtly exchanged their cups when Ani was responding to a text.

"Kudi ma", he implored with an innocent look that baffled her.

(Drink)

"Kudi Sivu. Na doctor paathutu varen.", Ani left and before she could gather back her senses, she felt his hot breath on the back of her neck.

(Drink. I will meet with the doctor and be back soon)

He stood behind her. Their bodies were so close yet so far. With no courage to beat her temptations, she restrained herself from turning around to look at her enticing man.

"Enna panreenga...", she quavered unable to control her shivers induced by his proximity.

(What are you doing?)

"Naa onum panla. Nee dan enna ennenamo panna vekra", he whispered into her ears and his warm husky tone made her heart race in an instant.

(I am not doing anything. You are making me do crazy things)

"Ashwin.. thalli po", she pleaded for him to stop this torment which was awakening every dormant desire inside of her.

(Ashwin move away)

"Mudila.. Indha white lehenga la apdiye devadha maara iruka. Enaku edhu sari edhu thappu nu lam yosika thonala. Unna...", she turned around, placed her soft finger on his lips and gestured him to stop before it got too far.

(I am not able to. You look like an angel in this white lenhenga. I dont even know what is right and wrong anymore. I want to...)

Her cheeks colored in a beautiful shade of pink when he placed a kiss on her finger.

"Neenga seriye illa", she complained with her head down unable to look into his seductive eyes and sexy smile.

(You are not in the right mind)

He took her finger in his hands and lifted her face up to fall into her deep brown eyes.

"Nee ipdi azhaga blush panradha paathutu... ennala epdi seriya iruka mudiyu? Adhuvum ennala blush panra", his slender fingers moved along her delicate hands making her feel jitters all over.

(You have such a beautiful blush. How can I be in the right mind when you blush like this because of me?)

"Un kanla andha kaadhal", he caressed her neck and earlobes which took all her strength to resist herself from letting out a moan. She was dangerously close to giving into her desires and this man wasn't going easy on her.

(Your eyes filled with love)

"Un lips la andha smile", his eyes moved to look at her lips that were trembling with a wish to meet his.

(The smile on your lips)

"Sivaangi ma.. nanum oru manushan dan. Enakum ulla neraya kanavu.. aasa lam iruku. Adhellame unkooda matum dha nijamaaki vaazhanum. ", he confessed, not all that he wanted to, but at least a part that he thought she was ready for.

(I am a human too. I have dreams and desires. And I want to live all of those with you)

Her eyes welled up with every word he uttered whilst a deluge of emotions crashed onto her like an unexpected wave . Those glistened eyes of hers conveyed more than what he needed at the moment.

There was love, hope, belief and happiness. A little bit of trust too.

For the first time in a long time, she felt that her hands were safer inside his. Baby steps she told herself.

She placed her hand on his face and caressed his dimple leaving him speechless before leaning in to place her head on his chest, putting them both out of misery.

"Enaku time venum", she mumbled listening to his heartbeat.

(I need time)

To heal, to trust and to reciprocate, she needed time and hoped that he would give her that. It wasn't going to be easy. There was so much for them to learn and grow in this relationship. If there was going to be one, she wanted it to be healthy.

"Namaku time venum", he reassured that he was going to be with her in this journey, every step of the way and wrapped his hands around her waist with no hesitation whatsoever.

(We need time)

"Kulu Kulu nu iruka?", she couldn't resist herself from blurting it out.

"Rombha. Unaku?", he said with a grin which was evident in his tone that was all giggly.

"Konjam", she admitted.

***

Pugazh and Mithra were extremely restless and tensed when they got to know from Ani that Sivaangi had fainted on their way to the resort. Though he had tried to keep them informed, there was a strange uneasy feeling that they couldn't ignore.

Mithra was the first among the two to notice that Ashwin was missing too. He had come and wished them but now was nowhere to be seen.

"Ashwin anna enga?", she asked Rakshan who was standing next to them while Pugazh was too preoccupied with guests to realize that.

(Where is Ashwin?)

"Avan.. inga dan irupan. Nee kavala padaadha. Happy ah iru.", Rakshan tried to distract but Mithra wasn't ready to give in.

(He should be here. Dont worry. Just be happy)

"Anna.. sollunga. Ashwin Enga? Sivaangi ku odambu vera seri illa. Enna nadakudhu? Avaraala dhaana? Avangalukulla sandaya?", she went on stacking her questions making Rakshan sweat.

(Please tell me. Where is he? Sivaangi isnt well and Ashwin isnt here. Whats going on? Did they have a fight? Is that the reason?)

"Avan Sivaangi ah paaka poirkan. Avangalkulla sanda lam illa. Ippo nee konja neram panic aagama iru. Please.", he pleaded in a low tone with a fake smile.

(He is with Sivaangi. They are fine. Please do not panic)

Mithra wasn't fully convinced but it seemed reasonable. Ashwin had gone missing only after they got to know about Sivaangi but that led to a million other questions which she couldn't ask anyone but Sivaangi herself.

She sighed and nodded to let it go for now.

"Mavane nee inga vaa da unaku iruku", Rakshan cursed his friend who seemed to be in the best of moods on the call before hanging up on him while he was left stranded with hundreds of guests.

(I hate you for leaving me alone in this mess)

***

She wasn't ready to pull herself back from him, but she had to before Ani found them like this.

"Please ma.. inum konja neram", he urged.

(Please ma.. a few more minutes)

Though she had done this a couple of times in the last few weeks, this one was different. She was at ease. There was no pain or ache, but just comfort and smiles. This feeling was too perfect to let go of. 

How was she supposed to say no her valarndha kozhandha?

Conflicted between her mind and heart, she stood treasured in his arms. Inside her long-lost safe haven, she found a few pieces of her old self.

Eventually, after a couple of minutes, he made up his mind and loosened his grip around her. They settled on the chairs in the room and within minutes the doctor came in with Ani to do a quick check on her.

"She is good to go. Next few days ku nalla rest edukanum. Eat healthy and hydrate. She will be fine. Nothing to worry", the doctor instructed and signed her off for discharge.

"Naa pathukren", Ashwin assured earning a glare from her but somehow Ani seemed to be totally unaffected by this statement.

(I will take care of her)

She was too tired to even think clearly at this point. She wanted to doze off and call this a day. This roller-coaster of a day was a lot more than what she had been ready for.

Just when she thought, she was done with surprises and shocks for the day, Ashwin proved her wrong.

"Ani ungalku tired ah irukum. Neengalum vanga. Namma en car la polam. Naa drive panren.", Ashwin offered.

(Ani you must be tired. Lets go in my car. I will drive)

Sivaangi wasn't sure if this was a good idea but did not have a choice because Ani had agreed in a heartbeat. She just had to trust the two men to be on their best behavior.

"Kadavule... kaapathu.", she murmured her prayers as they walked towards the car.

(God please save me)

Both helped her settle into the back and Ani got into the passenger seat. The drive was painstakingly quiet which made her feel restless and tense.

Ashwin realized that she was uncomfortable and switched on his soothing melodies playlist which had all her favorite songs.

"You have good taste in music.", Ani complimented with a smile and she felt relief wash over her.

"Thanks Ani", Ashwin was definitely friendly and wasn't using his sarcasm which eased her further.

It was definitely a good feeling to see the two most important guys in her life bond well. Maybe explaining to Ani wasn't going to be as hard as she imagined, she thought to herself.

After a few songs, a BGM started to play and she knew exactly what song it was. 

"Nenjai Poo Pol Koidhavale"

A song that had too many memories to count, most of them private. Their eyes locked through the rear-view mirror.

"Your destination has arrived", Google maps said, right on time.

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