The flow of time is like a gush of air, you feel it only once the next has its own identity and characteristics different from other.

Standing in front of the temple two souls prayed for eachother unknown to other. the gurukul came and asked to about their names to do archanai, they simply said to do it for the god itself.

After praying both came to the car and the girl took a small amount of Thiruneer and turned to the boy, who raised his eyebrow, "enna maa aachi, ipidi pakre".

" Ashwineey paaru nee vibuti vechika ve illa nethi la, kitta vanga", Shivangi said talking small amount of Thiruneer in the tip of her ring finger.

Ashwin smiled amd came towards her, she softly kept it in the centre of both eyebrows, and below air. He closed his eyes feeling contented at that moment.

He opened and took her both hands in his looked into her eyes which had a sense of pride and softness while Shivangi only drawn in the deep orbs of his forgetting her surrounding.

Their trance was broke by a tap in the car, both looked to see a woman with flowers, Ashwin opened and bought some.

He started the car but held her hands, " Maa, nearly 6 months aaga podhu ellam start aagi, teriyave illa paaren, ippo nalaiku finale vera, romba emotional aa irruka, ellam mudiya podu nu", his voice turned feeble by the time.

Shivangi tightened her grip and said, "Ashwineey, idhu laam oru phase daane, edu mudinja daane pudhu phase ku poga mudiyum, neenga wait paani inda position ku vandu irrukinga, ini mela daan ponum eppovum neenga okayva, ennaku puriyuthu CWC end aale neenga emotional aa irrukinga but that the truth and family will remain always a family no matter what, ellarum e ga apidi daan", she consoled him like a mother at that moment he thought of how beautiful their future would like this, she explaining terms to their children, and this made him smile in real, he kissed her cheeks and hugged her tightly, she too hugged him and patted his head slightly.

After sometime she said, " Seri Ashwineey kelemblama, Amma unga veetuku poga okay solitanga, vaanga poi practice panuvom, nalaiku neenga jeiche aaganum", she said in a a firm tone.

"Ennoda lucky charm kuda irrunda naa jeikame", he said and winked at her.

Rest of the day went in blur by him trying different recipes wwhile she managed the time and googled recipes which would be helpful, altogether he was now little confident about tomorrow.

Both came back to her house, and before leaving she took his hands, "nalaiku edu aanalum naa unga kuda irruken, ellarum irrupom aana neenga stronga aa irrukanom cheriya", she advised and kissed his knuckles.

He nodded and kissed her forehead, both came to the main door, once opened he had a little talk with her parents and left.

Next day Shivangi woke little earlier and did the prayer, " Kadavule inikiromba important aane naal please aavru kuda ve irrunga, iniki epdi paata distraction vandalum avru adu tackle panni jeikanum, naa kuda irrukano illayo but avruku iniki jeika vechidunga, avru romba emotional ennaku strength kudunga naa enga rendu pera sethu pathuka".

On the other hand Ashwin went to gym a little earlier and did extra workout to get himself focused for the day.

Once reached the set, he was welcomed one of the assistant directors asking him for the rehearsal for the entry, that itself made a lump to form but he shook his head andd continued to focus on the steps.

He saw his doll coming towards the set in her kurti and leggings, he knew she would had done prayers extra today, she came towards him and took him to the room where all were already present.

She then called Shaki Maa and gave a red thread, all had same question of what it would be, seeing them she sighed and turned to Shaki Maa and said, " Shaki Maa, nethu Kovil ku ponnom appo anga gurukul kudutaru naa katta venna nenaiche, aprm evrum busy aaitaru so ippo neenga kattunga".

Shaki Maa said, "Neeye katti vidu da Kutty Maa ku" .

She shook her head and said," Illa neenga daan katanum, neenga avruku Amma va evlo care panringa ellarukum teriyum so ungloda wishes oda iddu katna innum nalla irrukum".

All were again awed by her words, on how she valued each person in his life and respect she has for everyone. The brothers there felt happy seeing her maturity and care towards him.

Shaki Maa then tied the red thread in his wrist while he was feeling overwhelmed for the first time and hugged her tightly, Shivangi then took a box and went towards them and asked to forward their hands, "idhu ellarukaga inniku kaliyla panna prasadam, hope ellarum inniku fun pananum, Yaaru jeichalum ennaku happy daan", she dispersed to all present their, Kani kissed her forehead while Pavi just hugged her tightly and kissed her cheeks and rest patted her head or pinched her cheeks fondly.

All went out leaving the two, Ashwin just grabbed her by waist and whispered, " Yaaru jeichalum happy aa, appo naa jeikala na parava illaya di" while pinching her waist.

She moaned lightly, but soon composed and looked into his eyes and told, " naa kooda irrukra varaikum neenga eppovum thoka maatinga engayum, naa vidavu maaten", the gaze which she hold tells so much about the determination in her words.

He just moved closer while she closed her eyes, just an inch befor their lips collide he softly whispered, " Nee illame epidi irrupen inime", and vanished the small amount of distance thus making their souls dance in rythm of their heartbeats and making their heart race.

Both just stood their not knowing what to say but had a content smile which says thousand words.

After sometime she said, " neenga inniki jeikanum Ashwineey, yaarukum katta illa but for youself and us, neenga evlo duram vandu irrukinga nu, adu ellatukum idhu daan oru price, pathukonga ".

He nodded, "okay Maa".

Holding hands together they made their way for the last time in the corridor which had immense memories.

First Comali's were called, all danced fire theor respective songs and stayed for the cooks, all cross danced with each other and made a fun entry, it was Ashwin again the iconic way of calling his name was embedded making it more special, he side glanced her amdd asked her to accompany him which she obliged and both had great time dancing with each other, all felt happy for this two souls.

The pairing was about to start all cooks were feeling nervous as they wanted to have a plus in the start and we're anticipating their pair to be comfortable with them.

Again Ashwin was not confident that this time he will be paired with his doll but kept low, he genuinely felt happy when she was chosen by Kani as he knew she will take care of her and he doesn't need to worry.

But Shivangi was worried as Mani Akka had injured her leg thus giving a back from others but she was confident together with shakti and Mani, Ashwin will be able to make it through the challenge.

The task started, Shivangi gave her optimum she can, even though it was more of the stamina task, she gave beyond what she had, giving tough competition to others while she continues to look upon his table as well weather they are able to so it on time or lagging, whenever she took a small break she went to their table and made sure Ashwin is calm, not nervous.

The first task was won by Master and Bala but what surprised all was, the margin difference between them and Kani-Shivangi was very minimal, all felt astonished seeing her performing like this, even Ashwin didn't expect thia much from her that too in a power task like this but felt happy.

After that it was break, all sat their itself as the break was only 45 min, Shivangi sat between her Anna's and satrted talking about general stuffs while cooks were thinking about dishes and all, but all didn't notice how discreetly Shivangi clamped her legs from time to time, once she tought that the pain is unbearable and she needs to apply some medication, she made some excuse amd went to her room.

As she was about to close the door, a hand stopped, she took a moment to recognise it and thus sighing she left him at door and went inside searching the pain relief spray in her bag.

She was effortlessly lifted by Ashwin, whoo made his way after seeing her clutching her legs few times back, but here her face showed how much it is paining her, he made her sit in the bed and took the relief spray, he asked her to get changed into some shorts as it would be easy to apply the medication.

She nooded her head in no. And said she alread had capri inside and it is just her calf which is paining, he shook his head and applied, "Maa, paaru evlo red aaidichi paathu panna kudadu, eduku evlo pressure podre, unnale mudinjadu pannu adu podum".

"Illa Ashwineey inniku yaaru idrundalum avangaluku full support kudakanum nu yosichite daan vande, adanale parava illa, may be innum konjam effort potu irrunda Kani Akka jeichi irrupanaga, next task la enna aagumo", she voices out her thoughts.

This is what he expected from her, once she is determined to do something then no matter what happens she will stand for her words.

He just prayed that she didn't end up hurting herself more in this, for that he knew she has to be near her, he can only hope that to happen.

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A/N

Hello Makkale,

Long time, I know hope all are good and fine.

Seriously a huge shout out to all the ladies and girls out here who are making their balance in professional and personal life. I am badly failing in it 🤧.

Also it's 13_sruthi Author of Agreement Marriage, birthday coming so taking this chance to wish her, do wish her guys, she is really one of a kind Authors out here.
May god bless her with immense live and care🦋💜

Tejadurai_02 thanks so much for including me as well 🤗💜💜💜🤗

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