Recap: Roshni decide to stay at Archana's home and join her job. Myra get to know that Keshav appointed the instructor to train her in driving.

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Three weeks later:

Roshni has settled in Archana's home and joined her new job. Krish dropped her at office and tried his best to pick up her back in the evening. On weekends Roshni made sure that they spent the time together and her main focus was to keep Krish away from calling Myra and she succeeded in it.

Archana and Madan wanted to visit Myra but they couldn't with Roshni and Krish under the same roof. They didn't want to give any chance to Krish on meeting Myra so they refrained themselves from meeting and talked frequently on calls.

Myra and Naina were happy about their work and by now the students were well trained to perform on the stage. Even Rakesh got to see their stage rehearsal and felt happy for giving a chance to Myra and Naina.

It was two days before annual day and Myra and Naina were busy. They helped the teachers with other works too. They choose the costume for the students who were in singing and made sure everything was perfect.

After a tiring day they returned home and Myra felt a pair of palms blindfolding her. She touched the back of the palms and her lips curved into a smile.

Myra: Cutie pie, When did you arrive ?

Archana removed her hands and Myra hugged her immediately. She saw Madan next to them and hugged him next.

Myra: God, I missed you both so much. I didn't know we spent a month without seeing each other.

Archana: I missed you a lot Myra. Our daughter has worked for her passion and we couldn't miss being for her so we are here.

Myra: Thank you so much aunty. Where is Ketchup ? He said he would come for the annual day.

Madan: He hasn't come home for three weeks now Myra. He left the next day after the engagement and we  haven't seen him after that.

Myra: In that case you will see him here in Ooty. He said he will be here for the annual day.

Vasundra: They have been waiting to meet you and she got special gifts for you.

Archana: Our Myra looked so elegant in saree so I did what I should have done. Bought you few sarees and you will wear one from that.

Myra: Ofcourse, I will aunty. 

Myra pulled Archana to the couch and laid with her head on Archana's lap. Archana instantly teared up looking at the girl and caressed her hair. 

Myra: Madan uncle, appa has missed playing with you so you better go give company to him. Tomorrow I m staying home and we re spending the whole day together.

Madan: What about your work ? Especially when only two days are left ?

Myra: My part is over and I will inform Rakesh sir that I will do a recheck on the final day. Even if I m needed they will call me. you know, the students are a gift and they made me so comfortable to work with. I loved every bit of working here.

Rajan: Do you want to get settled ?

Myra: No, we shall return home the day after the annual day. I have informed Rakesh sir about it. Aunty, uncle I totally forgot to surprise you both.

Myra rose to her feet and pulled them both out and knowing very well what she was upto Vasundra, Rajan and Naina followed them.

Myra opened the back door to the car and lead Archana and Madan to be seated along with Vasundra. Naina got into the passenger seat and when Archana expected Rajan to drive they gasped to see Myra getting into the driver seat and buckling the belt.

Archana: Myra, you will drive ? But how ?

Myra: Thanks to Ketchup. He arranged for so many things in the past 30 days and its so bad you couldn't recognize his car.

Madan: Oh yes, Keshav was using this car.

Myra: Not anymore, he sent this the very next day when we arrived here. He also arranged for an instructor to train me in driving. I wanted to surprise you so didn't inform you both.

Myra started driving slowly but confidently. Archana and Madan were happy to see Myra smiling wholeheartedly and after a whole of 2 rounds they returned home. Archana hugged Myra and blessed her to be happy always.

At night they made a bonfire and settled around chatting happily. 

Myra: So aunty, how are Krish and Roshni ? I haven't talked to him for 2 weeks now.

Archana: They are busy with work and weekend outings. I still don't understand why she denied getting married.

Madan: That is for good. Don't you see their fights every other day ?

Archana: Let them fix on their own or we shall talk to when needed. Stop about him now.

Rajan: Myra, are you ok with returning home ? We need to talk about this.

Myra: Why won't I be ? We came here for my work and now we need to go back to our home. Appa has a job there, that is our home.

Vasundra: Are you ready ? You will have to face Roshni everyday.

Myra: So, do you expect me to hide ? I m not returning to take Krish from her. They will live their life and I will live mine. He is my friend and we will have conversations in that context only.

Rajan: We know that but will you be ok to face them together ?

Myra: Hiding away will not help me move on paa. I need face the reality and trust me, I will handle myself better than any other time. I have learnt a lesson that is enough for this life time. I won't let my guards down and also I have a career now that has given me the confidence to build myself again. I will be fine and busy with my works now.

Madan: I m very happy to hear this and just don't let anyone walk over you just like that.

Myra: What about my rose plants ? Are they fine ?

Archana: All of a sudden one day they lost life. Keshav removed them and got complete set of new plants and now you will be surprised to see them. 

Madan: Its like a whole of rose garden and everyday there are flowers blooming. They are so pretty.

Myra: Ketchup did that too ?

Archana hummed and showed photos of the plants to Myra who felt so happy and set that as her WhatsApp profile photo.

Two days later:

Myra chose a saree from the ones Archana bought her and checked herself in the mirror. The cherry blossom embroidery on the dark mauve chiffon saree with matching blouse looked perfect on her along with the pearl jewels. Her hair was curled and clipped in the middle with a pearl and crystal hair brooch.

She reached the hall and saw Archana looking at her stunned.

Myra: What happened ? Am I not looking good ? Should I change ? Please tell me aunty.

Archana: No Myra, looks like this saree was made for you. You look stunning in this.

Myra: Thank god, you scared me. Did you call Ketchup ? I want him to see the students performing and give me feedback on my work. He was the one who recommended me for this.

Vasundra: He will call us if he could be here but let us not disturb him if he got work.

Archana: Oh my god, wait a minute. This saree, Keshav chose this saree for you. He took me for shopping for the engagement and bought sarees for me, you and Vasundra while I bought sarees for you. I didn't know my son was expert in choosing sarees. Vasu, he bought twinning sarees for you and me. 

Myra: Wow, I loved this very much. I will thank him later and I have a gift for him too.

Vasundra: He has good choice of colors.

Rajan called them as they were getting late and they left for the school. Myra got them settled and carried on to check on the students. She was doing a final rehearsal when her mobile started ringing and she saw it was from Keshav so she answered it immediately.

Myra: I m so angry with you uncle.. You said you will be here for the annual day. I badly wanted you to be here to see the children performing and give me feedback.

Keshav chuckled and Myra stopped her ranting.

Keshav: I don't go back on my words butterfly. I m here waiting to see my little one's passion reflecting on stage.

Myra: Thank you ketchup, I will meet you a little later once I m done with cheering my students.

Keshav: I m with our parents so take your time.

Myra continued with her work and encouraged the students to be confident and cheered them. When it was the turn of her students to perform on the stage she walked out of the dressing room and joined the other teachers and showed thumbs up to them. 

As soon as the students started singing she searched for Keshav and saw him looking at her. She waved hands and he waved back with a smile. The peon informed Myra that Rakesh called for her and Myra excused to meet him.

Myra's whole family was so happy to see the students singing with confidence and they gave a standing ovation for them. Naina returned them with a goofy smile and sat next to Madan.

Archana: what is with your smile now ? 

Naina: Something is about to happen and I m happy for that.

Vasundra: Naina..

Naina zipped her mouth indicating that was a secret. They heard the anchor announcing a special performance from a teacher and the screen was pulled off. A minute later the screen was pulled away and the whole family gasped to see Myra seated with few students next to her. She gave a smile to the audience before she started singing.

Myra:

Alaipaayudhae kannaa
En manam alaipaayudhae
Un aanandha mogana venu gaanamadhil
Alaipaayudhae kannaa aaaa...

( Waves are flowing, Krishna, my mind is flowing like waves, Hearing the pretty joyful music of your flute )

Nilaipeyaraadhu
Silaipolavae nindru
Neramaavadhariyaamalae
Miga Vinodhamaana
Muraleedharaa en manam
Alaipaayudhae kannaa aaaa...

( Completely upset, I stood like a rock,     Not understanding the passage of time,  Oh very peculiar holder of flute, my mind)

Thelindha nilavu
Pattappagal pol eriyudhae
Dhikkai nokkien puruvam neriyudhae

(The clear moon light is burning me like the morning sun,                             My eye brows are crunching seeing the side, where you are,)

Kanindha un venugaanam
Kaatril varugudhae
Kangal sorugi oru vidhamaai
Varugudhae

(The well ripened music of your flute is coming in the air,                                        My eye balls are going in and I am feeling peculiar,)

Kadhiththa manaththil
Oruththi padhaththai
Enakku aliththu magizhththavaa 
Oru thaniththa manaththil
Anaiththu enakku
Unarchchi koduththu mugizhththavaa

(Are you trying to make me happy by giving the picture of some one?                 Are you trying to embrace me in a lonely forest and drown me by giving me sensation? )

Kanai kadal alaiyinil
Kadhiravan oliyena
Inaiyiru kazhalena kaliththavaa
{Kadhari manamurugi naan azhaikkavo
Idhara maadharudan
Nee kalikkavo

(Are you giving me dancing anklets like the waves of the sea of art which appears like the light of Sun?                     Shall I cry with melting mind and destroy? )

Idhu thagumo
Idhu muraiyo
Idhu dharmam thaano

(Is it all right, is it proper, and is it Dharma?)

Kuzhaloodhidum pozhudhu
Aadigum kuzhaigal polavae
Manadhu vedhanai migavodu

(Playing flute and dancing for some time like your ear drops                    When you play flute with divine joy, my mind is paining)

Alaipaayudhae kannaa
En manam alaipaayudhae

(Waves are flowing, Krishna, my mind is flowing like waves)

Myra opened her eyes and saw the entire audience were giving standing ovation to her performance. Her eyes turned moist and looked at her family who were literally crying to see her live performance and the love from the audience. Keshav showed a super sign and she smiled to him.

When the entire program was winded up Myra and Naina returned to the family and she was engulfed in a hug by them and Vasundra, Archana showered her with kisses. Rajan and Madan gave their blessings. When she turned to Keshav he shook hands with her.

Keshav: You literally rocked on the stage butterfly. Would you mind giving me an autograph ?

Myra: Stop kidding me Ketchup. Lets go home and I m starving for some spicy food today. Wait a minute.. thank you so much for this saree. I loved it and now it is more special because I have given my first stage performance wearing this. 

Keshav: Happy you loved it and you looked so pretty little one. Now about your hunger, treat on me for your mind blowing performance. Lets go.

They got into 2 cars and reached a restaurant and ordered all their favourite foods. Myra and Naina uploaded photos and videos of her performance, dinner with family and selfies on their social media. Keshav posted the video of her singing on his social media and Myra, Naina liked it and commented with a thank you for his appreciative caption.

Back at Chennai, Krish and Roshni returned home after their movie and dinner date. Krish got changed and entered Roshni's room with a bottle of water and saw her scrolling through her mobile still in the same dress.

Krish: Why haven't you changed your dress yet Roshni ?

Roshni: Did you know what is happening in our family ?

Krish shook his head and sat next to her. Roshni showed the photos, videos of the whole family from Ooty and Krish stayed numb on looking at the photos.

Roshni: I thought uncle and aunty had accepted me but looks like nothing has changed and they are still counting on Myra to be married to you. 

Krish: Don't blabber nonsense Roshni.

Roshni: Did you look at them ? They are having a family time then who are we ? Are we not their family ? Did they inform you about visiting Myra to watch her performance ? Atleast, did your best friend invite or inform you that she is performing on a stage ? They are avoiding us Krish. I don't see any regret in any of their faces for leaving us alone here.

Krish: Like I had a reason to hide our relationship from them, they should also have some reason for not calling us or informing us.

Roshni: We didn't get married Krish. We just hid our love from them and you proposed me infront of them. They have neglected us and this is a insult to us. You should confront them and I m not taking a no from you.

Krish saw her throwing her mobile and entering the washroom to get changed. He returned to his room and checked his mobile and smiled at the photos and listened to Myra singing. He liked all the photos, videos and commented that he was happy to see her perform.

Krish: Am I being left alone like Roshni said ? But I don't want to be alone. I need you all.

Tears escaped his eyes and hearing the footsteps he wiped and smiled at Roshni who looked extremely angry. She yanked the mobile from his hand and deleted the comment and unliked all the post and videos of Myra. Krish gulped his tears but said nothing.

Roshni: Krish, I m here for you and please don't be upset for what I did. I can't see anyone insulting you, even if they are our family. We don't give up on our self respect and self esteem. I love you a lot and I want everyone to love you truly. 

Roshni hugged him and started kissing him to keep him distracted. Later they cuddled to sleep and Roshni caressed his hair until he fell asleep.

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