Ak : ENAKKU TASHA VA KALYANAM PANNIKA VIRUPAM ILLA..........

Lak : Dei ennada solre..... velayadriya da nee.....

Ak : Ma ippo enkitta onnum kekadha...... Na tasha va call panni pesuren...... unta na aprama explain pandren..... Bye.....

He immediately ended the call and exhaled deeply. Although he was unaware of what he was doing, he felt this may be the best course of action, since at least he would not struggle to force himself to love his soon to be partner.

Ak(mv) : Tasha kitta kaalaila pesikalaam......

As he looked at the plate of food beside the table that remained undisturbed, he was reminded of the cute warning tone she had used just a few hours earlier. He grabbed the food with a chuckle.

He had smiled reminding how they used to have a lot of fun talking and chatting, and he recalls how she would lift his spirits whenever he was down. The way she would tease him, the way they cared for each other, the joy they had during their bike rides. He can only find one girl who will bring a smile to his face, the only girl he admires, and the only girl that he sheds tears over and over again, that is his Sivaangi ma.

With a smile on his face, he finished his dinner and drifted off to sleep with memories of her. In the morning, he awoke to notice sivaangi cooking in the kitchen while humming a song. This time, however, his gaze on her was very different. It made him smile and he wished all mornings were as beautiful like this.

Sk : Good Morning Ashwineyyy!

Ak : Morning ma.....

Sk : Nethu dinner sapteenga dhana?

Ak : Rowdy sonna sapdama irukka mudiyuma enna?

Sk : Haa.. Antha bayom!

They chuckled together and soon she served him coffee.

Ak : Sivaangi ma...

Sk : Hmm....

Ak : Nee mattum epdi intha kitchen velai elaam manage pannuven...... sollirundha na help panniruka maatena....

Sk : Athelaam onnu prechana illa Ashwineyy...... ithelaam enakku sappa matter uh..... aprom adikadi vishal kooda help pannuvaan... so easy dha, neenga kavala padadheenga......

As he heard Vishal's name, he felt irritated and thought it was time to find out what is on her mind. He hesitated to inquire, but it was his need to soothe himself.

Ak : ma, na unkitta onnu kekalaama?

Sk : Enna Ashwineeyyy?

Ak : Vishal unakku epdi....? I mean unga bonding epdi nu keten?

Sk : Avana...... He is my bestfriend....romba friendly, neraya velayattu thanam pannaalum romba caring aana soul avan.... aaga mothathula en vibe kku yetha maari oru person he is..... Avan kooda irunthaale thani vibe dha......

His heart is suddenly hurt by the sweet words she said about Vishal. He doesn't know why he has a sudden feeling of jealousy, anger, and possessiveness towards Vishal as a result of what she said. He can't even imagine her being with someone else at that time.

As he spoke, his voice broke but continued to sound normal. Meanwhile, Sivaangi was confused by his sudden inquiry regarding their bond. She thought, what if he was being possessive and asked that question like Vishal mentioned.

Ak : Na unta onnu direct ah keta nee thappa mattum nenachukaadha.....

It was a sudden tension that aroused her mind and she nodded silently in response to he gulping before asking the question.

Ak : Nee Vishal ah love pandriya?

As she gasped, tears welled up in her eyes and she turned away from his face, bending her head and blinking her tears that are ready to flow at any moment. It was with a shiver that she attempted to answer, and the words that followed shocked him to the core.

Sk : A..aama....

For a moment, his world stopped and a sudden tear escaped from his eyes. It was at that moment that he realized he was already secretly in love with this woman. Having realised that time had already flown and that she would not be with him for long, he felt a prick in his heart.

Ashwin wiped his tears while Sivaangi left the kitchen, giving a forced smile not catching his eyes. He maintained to be normal, but his heart was weak and broken, resulting in his expression.

Vishal noticed Shivaangi leaving the kitchen and immediately approached her. She was dragged to a corner by him without getting caught in Ashwin's gaze.

Vis : Thanks Sivaangi for doing this for me...

Sk : Na unakkaaga mattum pannala da...... May be this will help him to maintain a distance from me.....Athu mattum illa da, na avara kooda innum close aana, enakku avara innoru ponnu kooda paaka romba kashtamaarkkum.... Odanjuduven da na......

Vis : (chuckling) Ippo kooda nee antha nelamela dhana irukken...... unaala avara marakka mudiyaathu nu unakke therinjum ethukku nee ipdi elaam pesitirukke......

Sk : Podhum Vishal, ithukku mela pesuna nalla irukaadhu....... enakku clg kku time aachu...... Bye.....

He shook his head in disbelief as she rushed upstairs. Vishal saw Ashwin walking towards the hallway and immediately approached him to excute his remaining plan.

Vis : Ashwin bro... enaachu.... sivaangi kitta pesuneengala......

Ak : Hmmm... Pesunen....

Vis : Apdiya...ava enna sonna....?

Ak : (forcing a smile) You are lucky man...... Her reply was a positive one...... Anyway congrats....

There was a lot of pain in Ashwin's words, and Vishal felt really bad for him. Ashwin made a quick decision to cease further conversation as he was on the verge of a breakdown.

Vis(mv) : Kadavuleyy intha plan flop aagama paathukonga.... plz.... Seekram rendu perayum sethu vechidunga......

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A drop of tear fell onto Ashwin's phone screen as he caressed the photo, which is the first selfie of them. As he closed his eyes, he recalled the fond memories of their lives.

Ak : I was too late to realize ma...... Ippo dha enakku puriyudhu who were you to me nu...... En vazhakaila na edhukaagavum ipdi kashtapattadhilla aana ippo unakaaga yengitirukken ma....... (with a hurtful chuckle) May be I dont deserve you.....

Upon hearing his phone beep, he jerked back from his thoughts. It was a call from Tasha. He knew she would have called him because of his mother's words. He declined the call and threw his phone away in frustration.

A week passed, however, and both souls were suffering inside with their feelings. As per Sivaangi's wishes, Ashwin maintained a proper distance with her, while Vishal did not abandon his plans.

In the early hours of the morning, Sivaangi was watching TV as it was a Sunday while Ashwin was in his room working on something. Her attention was caught by a ringing bell.

SURPRISE!

In a moment, Sivaangi gasped with delight upon discovering Sakthi and Pavi in front of her. They were quick to embrace her in a group hug, prompting her to shed a tear of joy.

Pavi : We missed you..... Epdi irukken di nee......

Sk : Mm... nalla irukken...... But unga rendu perayum miss pannadha naal ey illa......

Sak : Thalaivi, neenga ilaama class evlo bore ah irukku nu theriyuma....... canteen pakkam kooda poga thonala......

In spite of the sadness in their words, sivaangi felt guilty for leaving them alone, but she was forced to leave her friends because of unforeseen circumstances.

Pavi : Athelaam irukattum un aal enga?

Sk : En aala? (with a confused look) Aama enakku oru doubt.... neenga epdi inga vandheenga..... En address laam epdi kandupudicheenga.......?

Pavi : Athu....

"Na dha sonnen......"

Ashwin stood there with a smile on his face. Shivaangi nodded without looking at him and turned to her friends, earning a teasing smile from them in return.

Sk(mv) : Ithu veraya......

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