"We do not remember days, we remember MOMENTS."

– CESARE PAVESE

"Words in ITALICS denote a WOMAN talking." 

"BOLD words denote a MAN talking." 

'UNDERLINED words refer to the person's MINDVOICE.'

Meera's POV: 

There he is – Adhiban, the man of my dreams. The man who robs me of my days and nights. I am admiring him as he enquires a case with the head nurse.

I can't forget the moment I first saw him. I work as a Consultant doctor in a reputed hospital. On my first day, I was expecting the young Chief surgeon to have his own self pride. But, Adhiban is different. He is a team worker. Donating a considerable part of his salary for the treatment of the needy, is something big. 

The main points of attraction are his kind nature and a spicy height of 5'11. I am impressed by his whole and now, have fallen hard for him. He melts me! But, it makes me sad that he has never behaved unprofessional with me. He becomes as rigid as a robot.  :( 

The only thing we interact is on patient details. No other words have been shared yet. 

Anyways, food comes first. So, I am on my way to the cafeteria, to have some bites with my bestie - Vasanth.

Vasanth's POV: 

'Uff! How long Meera? I can't wait to see your angelic face yet.' 

Being an Administrative officer is not a piece of cake and my only solace at work is my girl – Meera. 

Uhmm... She is not my girl yet. But, I hope it will happen someday soon.

The first sight I had of her is the moment I will cherish till the heavens. She was dressed in a pink kurti and strolled in like a princess. I was flattered the very second. NAAN GAALI! :O 

We automatically have to meet daily at the start and end of the day to issue and segregate data. Our bond has begun with that and we are best friends now.

She has invited me for lunch and I have been waiting here for quite some time. And, there she is.

"Hey Vasanth, haven't you eaten yet?" 

"Not without you, buddy. (Grins) What should I get us, Meera?" 

She asks me for fried rice and I get us 2 plates. We start eating with chitchats. 

"I met a naughty kid today, buddy. Such a cute boy! He was so fun to talk with. (Laughs)" 

"You are a very good doctor, Meera. You are so loving with your patients. An angel indeed." 

Meera smiles shyly, making me dance in my mind. 

'Un kaatula mazhai da, Vasanth. Jolly!' :D

 As we resume our talks, comes something disturbing. 

"Vasanth, I have been wanting to tell you this for a long time. I am in love with a man you know."

 My heart starts pounding faster. 

'Who is she talking about?' 

"I have fallen for Dr Adhiban. He is deep in my heart. I am gonna propose him today."

Its like my entire world has stopped at the moment. I can't process her words. Seeing Meera blush for another man hurts like hell! She keeps on talking. Though, I just nod lifelessly. 

We finish our lunch and she leaves with a side hug. She has gone out of my sight. All I can do right now, is nothing. 

Adhiban's POV:

Today is hectic! :€

Handling interns can be quite rough. Now, I am used to this. Thanks to someone special. 

While I continue checking their submissions, somebody calls up my name. I look up to find Dr Meera. 

"Yes, Dr Meera. Sollunga." 

"Sir, I.. I have to talk something important with you. Can we me.. meet at the cafeteria at EOD?"

"What else do we have important other than official work?" 

"Please don't refuse. Its really important." 

'Is anybody in her family unwell? Is she looking for financial help?' 

Since she insists a lot, I agree to her request. Both the cafeteria and doctors' quarters are within the hospital campus, at walkable distances. Thus, I guess the meet won't not consume much of my time

Meera's POV: 

It was at that moment, I learnt how a nightmare feels like. I don't think I can accomplish my proposal with ease. 

The task of inviting Adhiban over for a talk felt like standing up a cliff, for a leap. However, I have managed to make him accept my request. 

The day has ended fast. I am ready to meet Adhiban and express my feelings for him. He enters the cafeteria the same time as me and we get seated at a corner table.

Adhiban's POV:

Meera is sitting opposite to me and keeps stirring her coffee in silence. I have finished a part of mine.

"Aren't we here to talk, Ms Meera?"

She comes out of her trance and speaks.

"Oops! Sorry, Sir. I have to tell you an important thing. That is ... (Sighs) the first time I saw you is one of the most beautiful moments of my life. (Takes a deep breath) Let me talk straight. I LOVE YOU ADHIBAN."

'What?! Wth is she saying?'

"Are you for real, Ms Meera? I am very sure that I have not given you any such signs. I am sorry if you felt so. I can't accept this. Above all, I am a MARRIED man!" 

Meera's POV:

This is not the moment I have been waiting for. He must be joking. I can't believe him. Tears pool up my eyes at his words. I am sure he is lying just to reject me.

"No, please don't lie. U may reject me for any reason. But, don't lie. Please."

"No, Dr Meera. I am talking very honest. I have my wife at home."

I am not convinced yet. So I ask him, "If so, tell me very clearly on how you met her, without thinking much. I will surely believe you then."

I say that in the hopes of disproving him, if he stutters to answer.

"(Exhales) If that is only way to make you believe my words, I will surely do it."

I gulp and make myself ready to listen.

"My queen's name is SHRIYA."

Adhiban's POV:

"She is the reason I am alive. She is my life and she is my love." 

Meera is listening quietly without any words. Hence, I continue talking. 

"Shri is a also a doctor like us. I had never imagined that an intern from our hospital would become my whole existence."

"Was she an intern in our hospital? Were you the one supervising her?"

 I give her a nod and Meera seems intrigued to know more.

"Shri was such a notorious student. In fact, she was the one who helped me learn on how to handle interns. I would often get furious on her for being mischievous. She would always be running around cheerfully spreading her energy and joy. In fact, Shri had received a few warnings from the management, regarding her fun and pranks. Though, her honey like singing skills made sure that she was everybody's CHELLAMMA."

'I never knew at any moment, she could become upside down of what she 

was and kill me alive.'

"How did your intern become your wife?"

"That's a big story. Let me try to put it short. I used to despise her for not being much obedient. Once, she even dared to pull a prank on me."

Meera's POV:

As Adhiban continues his talk, my mind slowly starts to settle and accept the reality. But, I am pulled to listen further.

'An intern becoming her supervisor's wife is rare!'

Adhiban starts to share a memory.

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"Ms Shriya! What is all this? Where are the VIP patient files I gave you? The patient said that it had other papers. You must have replaced it. Do you know how much embarrassment and disgrace it has caused me? My job may be at stake because of this!"

"(Gasps) I.. I am sorry, Sir. I am really sorry. I didn't know it could cause such big aftermath. This is my mistake. I wish I can do something to rectify this. Please let me speak with the patient. I did not do this to humiliate you (Concern and guilt filled eyes) This was done with some other expectations. I will return the original files right now. Please give me the papers I placed, Sir."

"Even if you don't wish to, you must talk to that patient. You will surely receive a compliant from my side, to the Principal. And, what's with these papers? (Fuming in anger) I won't return these."

"I am ready to apologize to anybody, Sir. Please return the papers I kept."

"(Suspicious) Why are you so keen on getting back the papers? (Takes out the papers and looks)"

(Both are at the peak of shock at the moment. Shriya sobs and runs away, while Adhiban is frozen with no reaction.)

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'I literally didn't expect her to give him LOVE LETTERS!!'

Adhiban's POV:

"I was at extreme shock when I saw those love letters. She would always tease me along with her friends, behind my back. So, I never imagined she could have feelings for me."

"I too didn't expect that."

"Later, I came to know that she had planned to prank me with a surprise proposal. But, things went wrong when I gave the file to the patient, without having a look at it beforehand."

"Did the patient make any issues? What happened between Shri and you then?"

"Shri went by herself and convinced the patient with a hearty apology. So, there were no big problems. After that incident, Shri started distancing herself from me and turned quiet. But, I could not exit the shock for a few days."

"If so, how did you both get together?"

"2 months passed with us being completely rigid. Her final exams were nearing and she was upset still. So, I decided to have a talk with her."

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"Sir, I know the reason you have called me for. Its.. Its true that I have feelings for you. If you don't like that, I won't disturb you anymore. Please let us not discuss about that further."

" Shhh... Stop. I have not brought you here to talk about that. Your exams are around the corner. So, start preparing. I have high hopes for you. Prove me true. (Smiles)"

"Thank you, Sir. I will surely do my best to save your hopes. You can trust me. (A small smile appears)"

"Wait – about that incident,.. I understand that you may have these emotions because of your age. But, this is not the time for it. Also, it is not ethically right for a tutor to date his own student. I noticed that your recent test scores are not so impressive. So, I have decided to coach your personally. We shall have the classes in the evenings of the coming days after your working day is over."

"I am grateful to have a tutor like you, Sir. I will surely attend the classes without fail and give my best in the final exams."

(Both share smiles and leave.)

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Meera's POV:

"I was happy that Shri kept away her feelings and decided to use the time properly."

'It is really great and sweet of Adhiban to think wise and act accordingly of the moment."

"Still, I do not understand how you got together. (Confused look)"

Adhiban looks into his watch and makes a serious face.

"Its time for an important work. I need to leave now, Ms Meera."

"But, I need to know what happened after that. Please."

"(Thinks) Okay. I think its better if you can join me. You definitely have to meet Shri. I am going to my quarters. I can continue the talk while walking. Are you okay with that?"

I nod at him and look at my cup. He has finished his coffee, mine is still intact. Its wrong to waste food. So, I quickly gulp mine at one go. The coffee has chilled down. 

We get up from our seats and I follow him by his side, with a small distance.

"We started our classes and I was greatly impressed by her interest and knowledge. Shri purely concentrated only on her studies, making me satisfied of taking the right decision. She aced her exams with good marks and kept up my hopes. She wanted some more experience in this field. So, Shri requested me to appoint her as my assistant for a few months."

Adhiban's POV:

Its good that Meera has agreed to join me until home. I hope she accepts and moves on with her life to find herself a perfect man. 

We start talking as we walk.

"Wow! I am surprised by her will power. Even after you refused her proposal, she made a good choice and did a great job with her examinations. What happened then?"

"I wished to guide her further and accepted her request. We started working together and I saw a new version of Shri. Her passionate and ambitious self pulled me towards her like a magnet. I found myself yearning to meet her daily. Her absence for even a single day would feel like fire. She had charmed like a magician."

"You mean you started having love for her?"

I nod at Meera and she makes an 'o' shape with her lips.

"After about 6 months, I could not contain my emotions anymore and opened up to Shri. Her reaction was priceless! (Smiles widely with nostalgia) Shri was in utter surprise. She bursted out into happy tears and hugged me tight."

'The moment will remain with me till eternity.'

Soon, I met her parents with mine and our marriage was fixed."

"It seems you both were destined to unite. Its unexpected that you would fall in love with the same woman whom you refused once."

"Ha ha. (Chuckles) Maybe. Our wedding day was the most happiest day of my life. My life has become the most colourful with Shri. She has shaped me into a new man."

The moments I have with her daily must be the gift of God.

"She used to take care of me like a mother, running around to fulfill my needs, even if I insisted not to."

Meera's POV:

"What do you mean by she used to? Isn't she caring for you now too?"

"She cared, cares and will care for me forever, more than I do for her. But, one day changed our life a lot."

Adhiban gulps as he says that and closes his eyes for a second, as if he is in pain. That makes me concerned.

"Did I ask something wrong? You don't seem fine."

"No. You didn't ask anything wrong, Dr Meera. Its just that a SINGLE MOMENT has altered my life hugely."

"Uhm... May I know what happened? Only if you are comfortable though."

Vasanth's POV:

🎼 Vaazhve maayam. Indha vaazhve maayam 🎼

This song plays in my phone, while I stare at the sky with a myriad of emotions. I don't have the mood to retire home right now.

I still wish the moment was a dream. I can't forget Meera easily. She is an angel to me.

As I keep pondering over my life, I see Meera and Dr Adhiban heading towards the direction of the doctors' quarters, talking something on the way.

'Why are they going there? Has Meera revealed her love for him, as she told me earlier? But, no gentleman would invite a girl to his home, on the very day she has proposed. I can't let any danger near Meera.' 

I know its wrong. But, I am going to follow them - only to ensure the safety of Meera.

Adhiban's POV:

My words start to choke. I try to speak out without stammering.

"It was the day of our second wedding anniversary. Shri wanted to visit a mall on the highways. She loves window shopping. As usual, I was admiring her chitty chats and cute walks. She purchased us a pretty pair of couple chains saying FOREVER LOVE. We exited the mall and stood watching the road to cross it, as our car was parked on the other side. Once we made sure that the path was clear, we walked across the road."

'I really wish we waited a while more.'

"Unanticipated, a lorry came rushing in the direction it was not supposed to. It was about to hit me."

"What?! (Nervous and scared)"

I gulp hard before continuing.

"I really wish it hit me. But, Sh- Shri came in and pushed me out. She was thrown far away and I ran to her screaming her name. (With heavy pain on his face and voice)"

'It was the moment that threw me into flames.'

Meera's POV:

I didn't know he would say that. Adhiban is shivering with tears and his voice breaks. I panick and support him gently by his shoulder.

"Shri was taken to the nearby hospital. I could not act normally. I was struck. Soon, the doctor who treated her asked me to meet him."

'Please she should be fine. Please, God.'

"What did the doctor say? She is fine, right?"

Adhiban wiped his tears and replied.

"I prayed every God I knew before entering. The doctor told me that the hit had affected her brain."

I gasp and close my mouth in shock. I can sense the wetness in my eyes.

"Shri became vegetative. That is her condition since the past two years. Shri needs a helper always. She can sense and hear everything around. But, she can't respond. Even blinking or producing tears have turned impossible for her. I yearn very much to hear her songs."

Tears roll down my eyes. Adhiban's face clearly reflects that he is in an inner turmoil.

"Her eyes stay open. She needs frequent application of eye drops to prevent eye dryness. Frequent administration of drips must have hurt. My baby is suffering so much. She must be in more pain than I am. (Words get swallowed)"

He has said it out. But, I can feel that the pain of the moment is very intense and cruel. His face is filled with cries and tears. It hurts to know this after hearing out their love.

"Please don't worry, Sir. My heart says she will get cured very soon. Trust me."

"It was after that incident, I started helping people who are in need. Shri has risked her life for me. I do not know if I deserve such endless love. I swear to strive to give her everything she deserves."

Adhiban wipes away his tears and sniffles.

"Thanks for your kind words, Ms Meera. I have let out my inner struggles after a long time. I am grateful to you for that."

Adhiban's POV:

Sharing my feelings with her has lightened my heart a bit. I clasp my palms together in gratitude.

Meanwhile, we have reached my home.

"You must meet my wife. The reason I left the cafeteria is because, its time for Shri's medications."

"I would love to meet her. She has such a great personality."

We smile at each other and enter my home. I go in and come back with my sweetheart in a power chair after giving her medications.

"Shri ma, she is Dr Meera – my colleague. She wants to meet you. I think she likes our love story. (Chuckles)"

"Hi ma'am. I would like to call you Shri, if Sir is okay with that."

I nod at her gently in acceptance.

"Shri, I am highly impressed with your will power during your final exams. Your love for him is very great. His too. I wish to meet you often and talk a lot. We shall become the best of friends. (Excited tone) I wish to spend more time with you. But, its late already. Let's meet tomorrow, Shri. Take care. Bye!"

"I will send off her and come, Shri ma."

I walk out with her, till the door.

" You can address me as just Meera, out of work. I don't expect titles, Sir."

"But, I can do that only if you stop calling me as Sir, Meera."

Meera nods and chuckles.

"Thank you for the day, Meera. I am sorry that I had to refuse you. You will surely get the perfect man for you. I wish you the best."

"No, Adhiban. I am the one to thank you. Its great of you to understand and tackle the situation in the right way. I am sure Shri would get well soon."

'I am glad to have a new friend.'

We exchange smiles and I enter my home after bidding bye to Meera.

The moment feels pleasant.

Third person's POV:

It has been a long day for everybody.

Adhiban grins wholeheartedly. On the other side, Meera sighs with a satisfied mind and turns around to get out of Adhiban's home.

Suddenly, something captures Adhiban's attention and he is shook! At the same moment, Meera's leg hits over the doorstep and she slips down, to fall into somebody's hands.

What has frozen Adhiban is a lone tear from Shriya's eye. Tears cloud his eyes and he runs to his love for a tight hug. Shriya blinks her eyes and sheds many tears. Adhiban cries out loud and showers her face with a ton of kisses, thanking God for the moment.

Adhiban kneels down and touches his forehead with hers.

"Thank you, Shri ma. Thank you, my dear snowman. I love you. (Soulfelt giggles) 

On the other side, Meera slowly opens her eyes to find Vasanth – the one who saved her when she was about to fall. Their eyes affix reflecting their souls and let's hope another story starts with the moment. <33

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This story isn't written by me. It was written by our new author Daisy ga123qwmcqosacakcz 💗

A/N: Every moment of life is precious. Make sure you make those joyous and productive. :D

This is my first try in writing after a long time. I am sorry if it was not upto the mark. Thank you so much for spending your valuable time to give it a read. Hope you liked it.

A big and sincere thanks to Ivylina16 for posting this in her account.

Have a happy day ahead, everybody!  :)