Saahasya and Preethi were waiting for boarding the flight to India. Two weeks back, after the shocking news from Preethi, Saahasya tried to compose herself without breaking down and tried her best to convince Preethi to avoid participating in the show. It is true that she liked the show. They both used to watch the previous 2 seasons together after coming back home from their tiring work. It was obvious that Saahasya was be able to bring herself up from the trauma by watching the show, which was based on the genre she loves, which is cooking. Not only cooking, but the show also consisted of fun, where many celebrities as well as common people participated together and got a good rapport throughout, and the judges themselves were so sweet and down to earth even if they were legends in cooking. They do not even use a single word which might hurt the contestant, even if their cooking was not up to standard. Saahasya has wondered that if they are even for real or they are being nice in front of the media. Not to lie, she has dreamt of being there among those people, absorbing the good vibes from them, and drench in her passion of cooking. But today, eventhough she has got the opportunity for herself, she couldn't feel happiness.

Preethi shook her to bring her out of her thoughts.

'eii Saahasya, enna di na evlo happya pesitu iruken ni ipdi etho yosichukite irukiye?'

'onnum ila di..just having a headache..athan'

Preethi looked at her with doubtful face, 'enkittaye poi solriya di teddy? enaku theriyatha unna pathi? 2 weeks ah niyum India pohama irukka enna convince pana try panra nu purinjukka mudiyatha alavukku na muttal illa di..I know how much you love cooking and this show. I know that this show means a lot to you. Aana something is bothering you. Whatever it is, na onne onnu than solluven. Use this opportunity to overcome it. Unnoda nalla manasukkum hardwork kum kandippa you will succeed. Na unkoodave irupen. Thevayilama manasa potu kolappikkaatha. Elathayum avaru (showing up) pathuparu' Preethi finished with a smile.

Saahasya wordlessly hugged her. She knew Preethi is there for her no matter what. Eventhough she has lost faith in God due to what has happened in her life, she believed her true friend where she been with all her hard times, but not even asked her a single word or forced her to tell about her past. Her unconditional love was something that made Saahasya to think of how lucky she is, to have a friend like Preethi.

Both got boarded into the flight and sat next to each other. Saahasya sighed and looked outside the window hoping not to get hurt in the future which she has been forced to choose. Knowing her plight, Preethi extended her hand to hold her hand assured her that everything would be alright hereafter.

Both safely landed the Chennai airport and reached the entrance to meet the person who was there to receive them. Saahasya stopped in her tracks when she saw the person who was there to receive them. Her face gleamed with a shock filled surprise. On the other hand, the other person was speechless and was processing about whom he has met just now. Both of their eyes turned misty.

Preethi not knowing the happenings, exited the entrance with the luggage towards the guy.

'Hi, this is Preethi..Shakthi thane neenga?'

Shakthi came out of the trance, 'Huh ah aama nga..welcome' all the time his eyes were on Saahasya. He broke the silence.

'Heyy panda bear eyyy, enga poita ni ivlo naala? Unna enga lam thedinom naanga...oru vaartha kuda solla thonala la unaku enkitta? Na enna thalaivi pannen unaku? enkitta elame solluva..itha matum solama engayo poi thaniya ivalo naal irunthirukka la? engala pathi our thadava kuda ni yosichu pakave ila thane?'

Saahasya looked at Shakthi with guilt ridden eyes, she chuckled with tears when he called her with his usual nick name Panda bear eyy, 'Dei thakkali chedi, apdi ila da..I needed some time from everything..athanala than..I am not going to say that I am correct..na pannathu periya thappu than..But I actually needed this break..sorry da'

Saying this she side hugged him and silently cried. Even if Preethi shocked to get the latest news that these both know each other, she tried to ease the situation.

'enayya nadakuthu inga? Na than out ah? Yen di..inga vara ivlo yosicha, ipo ena na pasamalar padam ootitu irukeenga..ila enaku puriyala'

Saahasya smiled sheepishly, 'Hey, met my friend after a long time di athan..'

Preethi fake glared at her. She was not possessive on her friend, but truly happy that she has got some genuine people like Shakthi in her life.

'Athu sari..aama..intha great show oda assistant director ah unaku epdi theriyum nu solalame'

'Enatheyy?'

'Aama di ivar than coordinate pani namma inga reach aahura varaikum ella arrangemenstum panni kuduthaaru'

Saahasya turned to him with shock, 'Dei seriousaava? Congrats da thakkali..romba perumaya iruku..aprom AD sir..ennalam maranthuduveenga pola..ipo busyaahiteenga romba'

'Yaaru naanu..hmm..naa 1sta AD ah work panina web series oda heroine a na epdi marappen miss Krithvi?'

Saahasya and Shakthi was again welcomed with the shock filled face of Preethi.

'Adiyey! inum evlo shock di kuduka pora enaku? Ithu varai oru vaati kudi ni sonathillaye di enaku?'she was visibly hurt, which made Saahasya guilty. She mentally cursed Shakthi for disclosing this.

'Athu..Preethi..sorry di..unkitta maraikkanum nu ila di..but it has something to do with my past..nan marakka nenaikra vishayangal la athuvum onnu..Sorry di..not intented to hurt you' her eyes got blurred while whispering it to Preethi.

Knowing it, Preethi quickly added, 'sari sari vidu..ovoru nalaikum ovoru shock ah kudu..ore naal la ivlo na en odambu thaangaathu di' she laughed looking at her face. Saahasya understood that even she has hurt Preethi, she never lets her down. She once again thanked the universe for giving her.

Shakthi who was being a silent spectator throughout, opened his mouth, 'apo thalaivi..inum evlo neram ipdiye entrance la nika porom? kelambalama ena mathiri' he smiled teasingly.

'Ayo sorry sorry..vaanga polam'

They reached the house which Shakthi has arranged for them to live for the next few months until the show wraps up. It was small yet beautiful flat which is of a type that always Saahasya love.

'Apo thalaivi..get ready to rock..innaiku oru chinna get together more like a meeting onnu iruku..just to explain the show format and stuff..ready ah irunga..na ungalku vehicle send panren pick pana..Preethi neengalum join panikkalam'

Saying this, he left.

Preethi and Saahasya freshened up and got ready to go. Saahasya wore a black and grey kurti with black leggings, ,matching with a black shawl. Preethi shook her head unbelievingly,

'seriously di? epo pathalum black white grey nu? Inga vanthum ipdiya? Apdi ena di unaku sogam? Nalla paati mari dress panikitu..sheiii..I am so disappointed'

Saahasya opened her mouth to talk to get stopped by Preethi,

'Nee ethum pesatha..inniku evening shopping porom dresses vaangurom..and nan tha unaku choose pannven..avlo than'

Saahasya shook her head and sighed. Both left to the production house where the meeting was held. Preethi waited outside while Saahasya entered in. Shakthi received her and made her sit in front. She looked around to see almost all of them looking at her. They smiled at her lovingly, which warmed her heart. After a while, the director came to explain about the show, which went for nearly an hour.

'So that's all...romba seriousa lam eduthukka vendam..romba simple..be yourself..namma fix pani ethume seiya porathilla..whatever comes spontaneously..our cameras will capture..so be yourselves..athu pothum' he smiled and continued, 'aprom, one of our cooks couldn't make it today..actually namma show oda format padi one celebrity and one common person get paired together randomly..so he himself is a very good cook, aana avarkita time tha romba kami..we struggled to get him on board..and finally we got him..It is non other than the sensational actor and crush of the girls all over India, Arkshaan Kowshik aka AK!!'

Saahasya couldn't believe her ears of what she heard just now. The person whom she feared of facing, the person whom she would just crash herself if she meets, the person who showered her with immense love and affection, but only gave her pain and sorrows without himself knowing it atleast, is going to be in this journey for the next few months! She just maintained a normal face as possible, but she was crumbled inside. Atleast for now, she relaxed a little that she did not meet him today, but 'ei loosu, avaru kooda next few months antha show shoot la iruka pora..apo how can you avoid him? odite irupiya?' Her mind mocked her.

Understanding the reality, or atleast to prepare herself to meet him without breaking down, she was sitting there absent mindedly, while the meeting was over and almost all of them left. She sighed and got up to walk outside to meet Preethi.

'eyyyy Teddy!! I heard that AK is gonna be in the show...hyyyoooo..semma la? intha season pichukkitu poha pohuthu..I am definitely gonna was each episode atleast 10 times'

Saahasya rolled her eyes at her friend who was ranting about him, and turned to talk to Shakthi to inform that she is leaving..and there he is!!

Wearing a black shirt with rolled up sleeves paired with a grey pants..he looked dashing! He was followed by a set of girls who were trying to talk to him and take a selfie with him, but he politely denied. His PA Arun was walking aside him, looking at the ipad for his upcoming schedules, while AK was speaking to someone through the call.

Arkshaan Kowshik is a young aspiring actor as well as a good human being, who respects and believes that his fans are his backbone..eventhough he struggled at the beginning, he became a famous actor, paying for his hard work.

Saahasya stood frozen when she saw him after 3 long years! He looked the same in her eyes or more handsome may be? But she knew that she did not fall for him for his looks, but for his golden heart. She was brought out of trance when Preethi shouted looking at AK.

'Eiiiii Teddy AK di..It is AK!!!! Iyayo enala nambave mudilaye..na enna panuven..iyo kadavule..thank you thank you..enoda crush ey avaru en kita pesuvara..siripara..athelam venam..atleast papara..ei ei teddy va di poi pesalam please di'

Saahasya looked at her friend shockingly, but soon composed herself, 'hey nan varala Preethi..va time aahuthu kelambalam' she literally dragged Preethi to leave that place. But fortunately, or unfortunately or let's say may be Kadavul setting it is, his eyes met hers. The same eyes which brought her down at her knees, still had that power and aura to fall even more for him. He slowly brought down his phone from his ear when mouthing "Yara Ma?!"

Saahasya quickly averted her gaze as her eyes got welled up. All her guards were coming off since the moment she saw him. She definitely noticed him calling her with the name which she liked him only calling her with that, when she was at her happy phase. But now, she did not dare to listen to that name especially in his warm voice once again after everything that has happened.

She quickly turned to walk out, before him processing and tried to call her again. She dragged Preethi and walked out of the production house, while Arkshaan spotted her and tried to follow her. But unfortunately, he was stopped by the producer and director of the show. He was shocked and surprised to meet her but also equally hurt when she didn't approach him to talk. He was confused and shocked when she got vanished without telling anyone, more than anyone he broke down after loosing her. She had that place in his heart and still too.

He looked at the entrance longingly, hoping her to look back at him, but she didn't even spare a glance, instead vanished, once again!

His heart screamed, 'Yara ma, enna paka kuda pudikkalaya ma unaku? ivlo pakathula irunthum enaku thoorama poitiye! Do I deserve this?'

And...here the Kadavul setting starts!

Author's Note:

Hi makkale!

pheww..that was soo long! So here is the 2nd part of the story! Keep guessing what's going to happen next!

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Aathvi