With a breeze subtly brushing over her body, Sivaangi walked to the Ani's location pinned on Find Family and Friends.

They were still in the resort after an hour from when Ashwin had snuck Ani out and although she was happy about the two most important people in her life getting to know each other, there was a part of her that was aching to witness their interaction.

Not every girl is bestowed with the blessing of having two guys who care, respect, protect and love her immensely, albeit in completely different ways.

The cold air made her shiver as she neared the shore and a beautiful moon glade filled her eyes. An involuntary smile spread across her face when she heard his sexy tone reverberate in silence dancing alongside nothing but the waves embracing the shoreline.

She took swift steps to reach them and heard Ani say "For being the kind of person that deserves her love", just when she was close enough to hear them with clarity.

Unable to handle the myriad of emotions those words erupted in her, she came to a standstill with her heart racing and legs struggling to take a step forward.

Ani had always known her better than her own self. From mood swings to preferences, there wasn't anything in her life that was concealed from him, except for the detail of her past with Ashwin.

He had willingly chose to endure the ordeal of having to stand by her side as she picked the battered and bruised pieces of her soul, embrace while she screamed in pain and accept her with the flaws and scars that she held, without any questions or qualms.

He was her savior. Knight in shining armor. The only reason for her to have survived the heartbreak, pain and suffering Ashwin had left her with.

Although she knew that Ani would reckon any decision she made with a smile, to watch him say those words within days of knowing Ashwin left her speechless. It was unfathomable.

Unsure of how to control and wane the emotions that deluged her conscious, she closed her eyes and continued to focus on the melody of the waves until she felt his undeniable and invasive presence.

"Ma..", Ashwin's voice fluttered her heart in a split second.

Like the smallest fire that could end up creating a forest fire, his one word lit her insides to create a havoc that blurred the fine line between want and need.

"Sivu..", Ani's voice came right after and saved her from the torment.

She pulled Ani into a tight hug with no way to express all that she felt at the moment in words.

"Enna aachu Sivu? Na inga dhaana iruken... ", he consoled, aware of the battle in her head.

(What happened Sivu? I am right here)

"I missed you Ani. Rombhave. Enna vitutu poga maata la?", she asked meekly still leaned into his chest.

(I missed you Ani. So much. You won't ever leave me right?)

"Ippo na poganum.. Aana kandippa marriage ku varuven. Reception kum vara kandippa try panren", he assured pulling her out of the hug.

(Right now, I have to go. But I will be here for the marriage ceremony and I will certainly try my best to be here for the reception)

"I have to talk with you. Neraya.", she could not wait to tell him everything there was to share.

(I have a lot to say)

It was already too late and this was only going to make things harder as each day passed.

"Namma pesite iruka dan porom. Sivu know that nothing you say would ever change what we have. You mean the world. Nee dan enaku elame. Edha pathiyum rombha yosikaama indha one week enjoy pannu", he ruffled her hair.

(We are going to always keep talking. Sivu know that nothing you say would ever change what we have. You mean the world. You are everything to me. Please enjoy you week here)

"Ashwin please take care of her. I know you will. Aana I had to just say it out loud", he walked towards Ashwin and shared a quick hug.

She could not help but wonder what transpired between the two that could have caused them to share such a close bond in only a few days.

***

"Kitta varaadha... ", Ashwin warned.

(Dont come near me)

"Varuven.. enna pannuveenga?", she raised and furrowed her brows which was making it harder for him to keep his restrain.

(I will. What will you do?)

All of a sudden one week with her felt too long to keep his questionable desires at bay while she on the other hand could not mask her joy in watching him squirm.

"Edachu panida poren nu dan varaadha nu solren", he whispered into her ear and swiftly caught her hand with the ice cream that she was trying to rub on his face.

(I might end up doing something and that is exactly why I do not want you to come near me)

Blood rushed to her face to paint a beautiful shade of pink. However, unlike other times, she adorned the effect of his closeness on her with pleasure, instead of hiding it under her smile.

While he devoured the blush that made her more irresistible, she attempted to slip away from his hold.

"Unaku ippo enna venum?", he asked with his eyes fixed on hers.

(What do you want now?)

Her eyes moved to focus on the ice cream that was dripping from her fingers to his and let out a low chuckle when he finally noticed.

"Oh...", he smirked and pulled their fingers dangerously close to his lips.

"Vidunga", she whispered.

(Leave me)

"Ice cream sapdunga nu sona la?", he slowly licked off the ice cream from his finger.

(You did want me to eat the ice cream right?)

Shutting her eyes in a reflex, she gasped for breath at the possibility of him making the crazy thoughts in her head very much real.

"Unaku venama?", he whispered into her ears and moved her tender fingers to her soft full lips that was visibly trembling.

(Dont you want to taste it too?)

His hot breath on her neck and collarbone was making her dizzy. For once, she wanted to let her guard down with him and let her fervor take over.

Putting aside the complications and complexities of their relationship, she yearned for them to be in love. At least in this one moment.

"Adhayum naane saapadtuma ma?", his sexy voice brought her back into the real world which truly was better than any of her dreams.

(Do you want me to eat that too?)

"Unga ishtam", she murmured and managed to muster up the courage to look at his awestruck eyes.

(Your wish)

"Sivaangi... nalla yosichutu ...", he tried to warn her so that she can make her choice but was stopped mid-way when she gently moved her finger onto his lips.

He gulped looking at her steady gaze on him. She made him weak. The best kind of weak.

"Unga ishtam", she reiterated for him to feel comfortable.

(Your wish)

Without thinking twice, he licked her fingers one at a time and took his time to relish the flavor while she held onto his tee to keep herself from losing balance given the kind of high she was in.

The world of intimacy was redefined in a whole new perspective as they found themselves back in their love that bound them into one all those years ago.

She bit her lower lips as he savored her fingers like the finest delicacy on earth, with her thoughts suffused with images of what it would be like to live a life with him.

Every passing second killed his restrain a little more and he had to stop himself before he lost it all and gave into his burning desire.

He stopped and pulled her in to close the gap between their bodies.

"Ma..", he murmured with his one hand buried in her hair and the other around her waist.

"Shhh...", she shushed him, not wanting him to interrupt the magic of that moment and as if he just read her mind, he buried his face in the crook of her neck.

***

"Vanten Sivu... Venum na neeye paaru", Ani showed his driveway on the video call as she gulped down another spoon of ice cream.

(I reached. Look if you don't believe me)

"The day after is reception. Nee anga perform pananum. Make sure you drink hot water before you sleep", Ani instructed, and his concern was evident on his face.

(The day after is reception. You have to perform. Make sure you drink hot water before you sleep)

"Ava enga panna pora. Na dan hot water eduthu pinnadiye ponum", Ashwin murmured to himself in a low tone and earned a glare from her.

(She is not going to do it anyway. I would have to run behind her with hot water)

"Eduku ippo ipdi moraikra?", Ani asked with a blank clueless look to which Ashwin let out an unconscious chuckle which once again she glared at.

(Why are you staring at me like that?)

"Unaku ippo enna aachu? En ipdi urrunu iruka Sivu? All ok?", her expressions and reactions made no sense to Ani, who had no clue about Ashwin sitting only inches away from her.

(What is wrong with you? Why are you disturbed? All ok?)

"Onum illaye", she gulped down another spoon trying not to conceal her irritation.

(Nothing)

"Good night Sivu.. Nalaiku and day after shoot iruku. Na unaku location anupren. Freeya irundha kandippa va. I will miss you so much. Unaku eppo venum naalum call pannu.. I will be there. OK?", he sent her a virtual hug just like he did every single day and she hugged back.

(Good night Sivu. Have shoots tomorrow and day after. I will miss you so much. Let me know at anytime if you want to see me and I will be there. OK?)

"Idhulam rombha over. Indha paasathuku oru end eh illama pogdhu.", Ashwin couldn't take it any longer.

(This is too much. It's like never ending.)

Now it was her turn to chuckle and giggle while he brooded over the cute rituals she had established with Ani over the years.

To adore him being possessive on her for a little while longer, she took a few minutes to talk random stuff with Ani.

"Na kelambren", he mouthed and got out of the couch.

(I will leave)

"Good night Ani. Naalaiku kaalaila call pannu", she said before hanging up and caught up to Ashwin before he opened the door.

(Good night Ani. Call me in the morning)

"Yaaruko inga kovam varudhoo", she asked holding his hand.

(Someone is angry)

"Kovama? Edhuku? Yaaruku?", he acted innocent without facing her yet.

(Who is? Why?)

"Nee en mela possessive ah irukardhu enaku pudikum", she said with a smile.

(I like when you are possessive on me)

"Naa unaku venum. Unaku matum venum nu solra madri irukum", she finished and out of the blue he twirled to pull her into his chest.

(I feel like its your way of expressing that You need me and you need me to be yours)

"Nee enaku venum ma. Enaku matum dan venum", he confessed looking into her deep brown orbs leaving her dumbstruck and dazed. 

(I need you. I need you to be mine)

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Thoughts?

Ani singing for Ashwin and the Song hashtag being #cuteponnu made my heart so full ❤️

Hope you all liked this light hearted chapter.