AN: No Prof read, kindly adjust

Another update based on the request. Sorry for the late update.

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The next day, Siddhik and Athulya woke up at the same time. Since they are sleeping next to each other. One person movement will disturb the other. When Siddhik attempted to got up, Athulya woke up. 

They both looked at each other. Sun rays penetrated via window and fall on them, when the window screen is flying according to the wind direction. Siddhik shined due to the rays on him. Athulya was lost in his look whereas Siddhik was not sure of how to react. Her eyes mirrored her feelings. But he is scared much to express or accept. She is unable to avert her eyes from him and he completely felt her. At this time their bodies touched each other. But they didn't realize that till now. Everything happened in a minute.

Sun rays slowly faded when the window screen again fall back to its position after flying. Athulya too fall down from her dream. She quickly composed herself and gave him a lazy salute indicating good morning. Siddhik chuckled and blinked his eyes as a response. They both then got up and refreshened. 

Siddhik while drinking coffee, "naan unna disturb paniten nu ninaikuren.. "

Athulya- "illa illa, enaku neenga enthirikum pothu enthirikanum nu oru ennam irunthute irunthathu inaiku thaan nadanthiruku.."

Siddhik- "naan epavum oru walk poven.. neeum variah?". Athulya excitedly agreed and they both started their walking. 

Siddhik- "un Masters pathi pesiten. inaiku apply panidalama?"

Athulya - "hmm, epo ready ah irukanum.."

Siddhik- "Afternoon vanthu kootitu poren."

Athulya- "hmm". Siddhik stood at one place and stared at the nature. Athulya too stopped and looked at him. Siddhik appeared little nervous. 

Siddhik- "Athulya unkita onnu kekanum", He muttered looking at the nature. He didn't looked at her. 

Athulya - " sollunga". Siddhik remained silent for a while. His face is stern. He fisted his hand.  Athulya is having zero idea to react to it. 

Siddhik- "if i... I, introduce you as my wife, will you ... will you...  be okay?", he stumbled to complete his sentence. 

Athulya -" haan ". Siddhik turned towards towards her now. 

Siddhik- "naan unna.. athu vanthu.."

Athulya- "enaku neenga sonathu ketuchu.. itha oru kelvi nu kekureengala?"

Siddhik- " pathil sollu Athulya ", His eyes showed the longing and the yearning. His eye balls moved here and there between her eyes.

Athulya -"wife nu thaan solanum nu avasiyam illa..", His showed showed a defeat and upset. It also had mild tears with sadness. 

Athulya- "Better half, soul mate, life partner, my life, Mrs.Siddik, spouse.. ithu mathiri kooda solalam.. "

Siddhik eyes shined with a spark. He smiled widely and asked, "nijamave unaku.."

Athulya -" enaku ithula epadi sonalum okay thaan.. Wife kooda okay thaan, unga istam. I am fine"

Siddhik chuckled and said, "Thanks Athulya.". She nodded and they walked back to home. 

Athulya felt some changes in him when he asked that question. She strongly believe that, it might be because of his past. One thing that is bothering her in mind is, 'is he comparing her with his ex?'

Athulya recalled his look at her when he waited for her answer. She made sure that he is not comparing, he is just expecting. Athulya looked at him once. The smile remained in his face. Athulya can't believe that he is happy for this small simple thing. 

They reached home. Siddhik got ready for college soon. 

Siddhik- "Athulya skip panama olunga saptutu. naan madhiyam vanthu kootitu poren."

Athulya- "hmm"

Siddhik- "bye Athulya. patharama iru. ethunalam call pannu."

Athulya smiled and said, "bye".

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Time passed. Athulya got ready and waited for Siddhik in the afternoon.  He too came and they both had their lunch together. 

Siddhik- "certificates ellam eduthu vachutiah?"

Athulya- "haan"

Siddhik- "water bottle eduthuko. anga ulla thanni unaku othukathu"

Athulya -"haan"

Siddhik- "un photo eduthukitiah?"

Athulya -"iruku.."

Siddhik- "unda adhaar card, proof ellam"

Athulya -"ellam iruku paa. ithoda 10 thadava ketuteenga"

Siddhik- "hmm, apuram antha xerox.."

Athulya -"namma kilambalama? enala mudiala"

Siddhik chuckled and nodded. They both started to the college where he is working. 

When they both got down in college, Athulya automatically took his hand in her hand. He froze for a second, looked at her once and then grabbed it with a smile. his look is so deep as if it touched her soul.

Person 1 - "Sir neenga inga?"

Siddhik- "She is my wife. Admission poda kootitu vanthiruken". Athulya looked at him and then at her. She smiled a little. 

Person 1- "oh okay.. Admission antha pakkam sir"

Siddhik- "thank you."

Prof 1- "Hey Sid", he greeted and then looked at Athulya.

Siddhik- "hello. She is My wife."

Prof 1- "oh I see. you asked details for her admission right. carry on". 

They reached a block which had a board named Admission Room. Siddhik entered with Athulya. 

Person- "Yes please"

Siddhik- "I need an admission form for my wife."

Person- "sure sir.". she gave that. They both seated. Athulya felt a difference in him but unable to find that. He looked normal but still strange.

Athulya- "enanga pen maranthuten.."

Siddhik- "enkita iruku.. inthaa"

Athulya- "inaiku enna date?". Siddhik said.

Athulya- "namma veetu address enna?"

Siddhik- "inga kudu naan fill panren". he started to fill it with more attention. 

Prof 3- "Hello Sid. Why are you here?"

Siddhik- "Just to fill the admission form for my wife.", he put his arms around her shoulder. 

Prof 3- "Oh, so nice of you. Carry on"

Siddhik- "thank you"

Student 1 -"Good Afternoon Sir. May i help you sir?"

Siddhik- "not needed. I am here for my personal work with my wife". He said without sparing a glance at her. 

Student 1 -"okay Sir, Good Afternoon Madam". Athulya nodded and she went. 

Prof 4- "hi Sid"

Siddhik- "hello madam. Meet my wife"

Prof 4- "your wife? you are married", she asked shockingly.

Siddhik- "yep. My wife". he hold hands with Athulya. Athulya barely smiled at the prof. She left soon.

Another person, from the admission room, came near to Athulya and asked, "you "

Siddhik- "My Wife"

Another person- "I know Sir. Her name please."

Siddhik- "Athulya", he rubbed his nape and told. Athulya closed her mouth with her hand to compress her giggling. But still her body shook a little. She left after noting the details. 

Siddhik and Athulya looked at each other via corner of their eyes and giggled. That didn't ended at all. He almost introduced her as his wife to everyone who talked with him, while crossing them. Even the pantry workers and watchman knows that Siddhik is married and he is going to join her for masters in this same college. 

Athulya mind voice- "en wife nu introduce panikava nu ketaru ithuku avaru oru announcement ae potrukalam."

They submitted all the needed details and Siddhik paid the money for her course. 

All the time he held her hand in his. he dropped her hand only when there is a situation to use both his hands. Other than that, he held her hand. She is the one who initiated it but he didn't left her after that. She felt content but still her inner heart beats stating that she need to know about him more. 

They then went to a hotel to finish their dinner.

Siddhik- "inum one month la unaku start agidum classes"

Athulya -"hmm"

Siddhik- "unaku 3 ku ellam mudinchudum... enaku 6 aagum."

Athulya -" naan wait panren"

Siddhik- "daily-um wait pananum.. mudinja paaru, illaina veetuku vanthidu"

Athulya -" veetla thaniah iruka bore adikum. naan unga kooda iruken"

Siddhik -" Staff cabin la viduvangala nu theirala.. Mudincha nee en cabin-laye iru apadi illaina library la iru"

Athulya -" nalaiku en cousins varuvanga"

Siddhik- "ganbagam iruku.. evening thane?"

Athulya -" amam, dinner mudichutu apadiye movie-kum ..", she looked at him. 

Siddhik- "gnabagam iruku, polam."

Athulya-" Avangaluku veetla samaikalama, illa.."

Siddhik- "enna pananum nu sollu, panidalam"

Athulya -"ennaku solli thareengala?"

Siddhik -" Nee nalaiku help pannu. next time nee kandipa samaikalam"

Athulya -" hmm "

Siddhik- "avangaluku pudicha sweet ethavathu vanganum na vangiko". Athulya bought their favorites. 

They both then headed to their house. They refreshed themselves and then went to bed. 

Siddhik switched off the lights and extended his hands to Athulya. Athulya lied on his arm and looked at him. He too looked at her. There is a prevailed silence. Both looked at each other. Just staring, they stayed like that for minutes. 

He looked calmly, but she could feel an inner struggle of him. Something is bothering him. He is not ready to share it. May be he is not able to do so. 

Siddhik- "enna aachu?", He muttered.

Athulya - "thookam varala. konjam neram songs podava?". 

She barely needs some noise in the room. She hate that silence. She need to broke the invisible wall between them. She is not sure how to break that. 

Siddhik- "hmm, light venuma?"

Athulya -"venaam. ipadiye paduthute kekalam. just konja neram". Siddhik hummed and she played the song. 

(Song: Jodi nilavae Film: Thanga magan)

Jodi nilavae paadhi uyirae
Sogam yenada
Thembum manathai
Thaangum madiyil
Saindhu kollada

They both looked at each other. His eyes exactly showed some years of longing. Some deep hurt and pain. An invisible bothering. 

Kaalam kadanthu pogum
Undhan kaayam pazhagi pogum
Mannil vizhuntha poovum
Siru kaatril parakka koodum

Siddhik left out a long breathe. Athulya still looked at him. Her eye ball moved between his eyes trying to find his pain. 

Thaanga thaanga baarangal
Kaalam thanthavai

He chuckled sadly, moved away and looked at the ceiling. 

Kaanavendum aayiram
Kodi punnagai

Athulya clutched his shirt. 

Thangikol en kanmani

Siddhik showed his palm extending his hand to her.

Sainthukol en thozhil nee

She left his shirt and hold his hand. It just appeared like a promise. 

Vaanam bhoomi kattrai
Thaandi vazhndhu paarkalaam

They both closed their eyes and felt it. Once the song is over, the player stopped. They both soon drifted to sleep.

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Parvathi Suresh Sharma.