Recap: Raghav and Malini leave for bangalore
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The 15 floor apartment stood high and looked luxury and Raghav stopped his car at the security and made his car registered for the parking and drove through the long wide path with huge park and children’s play area on either side. There were 4 blocks which had 15 floors each with all amenities as gym, swimming pool and a super market within it. Raghav took the help of the security who were on duty and reached his parking lot and parked his car.
Raghav and Malini took their luggages and waited for the lift which was halt on the 11th floor for long time and then started to descend and stopped directly at the ground floor. As the door opened there was a sudden noise that startled them and saw a group of children who were screaming to reach the play area on a running race.
Raghav held his chest to calm it from the sudden commotion while Malini only smiled at his scared face.
Raghav: Sirikadha. Vaa polam. (don’t laugh , come lets go)
They moved their luggages and he pressed to stop at 5th floor. Pulling their luggages they walked and stopped in front of the door numbered 7 and Raghav took out the key and opened the door.
Raghav: Welcome Madam..
They walked in and both were happy to see their full furnished home with a huge hall which had a posh couch. On either side of the hall was two bed rooms. One master bedroom with king size bed with attached balcony which face the children’s play area. The hall lead to the rear which had a compact dining table for three and adjacent to it was the kitchen which was fully modularized. There was a balcony beyond the dining area. Both were happy with the interiors and felt a peaceful environment.
Malini: Raghav super ah irukku pa. (its very nice)
Raghav: unakku pudicha ok ma. (good if you like it )
Malini: Enakku romba pudichu irukku. ( I like this a lot)
Raghav: Seri travel la tired ah irukkum. Konja neram thoongu dinner veliya vaagikalam. Nalaila irundhu cook pannalam. (ok, you will be tired of travelling so have a nap and we will go out for dinner. We will start cooking from tomorrow)
Malini: Luggage lam unpack pannanum (we need to unpack our luggage)
Raghav: Naalaiku pannalam poi thoongu (we will do it tomorrow)
Both slept as soon as they hit the bed. Malini woke up to the constant sound that was disturbing her sleep. She opened her eyes and saw Raghav in his vest and shorts arranging their things. His messy hair and sweat on his forehead and arms made butterflies in her stomach and she kept staring at him. Raghav felt her gaze on him but didn’t turn and kept doing his work.
Malini Mv: Ayyo yenda ivlo azhaga irukka ? ( Why are you so handsome?)
Raghav almost finished his works and sat on the bed. She immediately moved and laid her head on his lap. He felt so happy and contented that he could n’t hide his smile. He caressed her hair slowly.
Raghav: Yenna ma. Pasikalaya? Time 8 ayiduchu. ( What happened. Are you not hungry ? Time is already 8 )
Malini: Pasikudhu. (I m hungry )
Raghav: Seri fresh aagu dinner polam. ( Ok get refreshed lets go for dinner)
Malini: You should have woke me up. Naa help panni iruppen la. ( I would have helped)
Raghav: Its ok. Persua vela onnum illa. I have arranged your things in the wardrobe. Poi fresh up pannu. ( Not much work. I have arranged your things in the wardrobe. go refresh yourself)
They both got refreshed and let to have dinner. The busy streets of bangalore with a chill climate was feel good. Raghav stopped his car in a restaurant. They took seats opposite to each other and gave their orders. Malini was looking at the interiors of the restaurant and her eyes fell on the table adjacent to them and saw a group of girls drooling over Raghav which irked her.
Malini Mv: Ivalunga yen ippadi pakkuranga Raghav ah. chaiii oru paiyan azhaga irundhu odane varuvalunga. ( Why do they look at Raghav like that ? shit…there shouldn’t be guy with good looks and they would start their work )
Malini stood and sat next to Raghav and leaned on his shoulder showing her authority over him and smirked at the girls. Raghav held her hands and bit his cheeks to hide his smile looking at her possessiveness.
Raghav Mv: Love kana ella reactions irukku but realize panrala theriyalaye. hmm seekiram confirm panren. ( she has all the reactions of being in love but not sure if she realized. I will confirm very soon)
Their orders were served and they started eating sharing and feeding. Their parents called at the time and they talked to them while continued their food. Finshing their dinner they stood and walked out while held his arms.
They drove back and waited for the lift. A man in his thirties and a girl in her twenties probably a couple came and stood along with them and gave a gentle smile to them. They all got inside the lift and Raghav pressed the digit 5 on the panel. The couple looked at them.
Man: Are you in fifth floor. we haven’t seen you so far.
Raghav: We are new here. Shifted just today.
Man: Ohh neenga dhana. I m Sharath, she is Krithika my wife. Unga flat ku opposite la than irkkom number 8. (Oh so its you, I m sharath, this is my wife Krithika. We live in flat no., 8 opposite to yours)
Raghav: Ohh… so nice of you. I m Raghav and she is my wife Malini.
Sarath: Hello sister.
Malini: Hello anna, hi Krithi akka. (hello bro , hi krithi sister)
Krithika: Hi Malini.
The lift stopped at their floor and they stepped out and walked together.
Krithika: Newly married ah?
Malini: Yes akka.
Krithika & Sarath: Congratulations.
Raghav & Malini: Thank you.
They stood at their doors and greeted back.
Sarath: Yedhavadhu help venum na sollunga we will be happy to help you. ( Call us if you need help. We will be happy to help you)
Raghav: Thank you so much.
They wished good night and went to their homes. Raghav sat on the couch and Malini was scrolling through her phone.
Raghav Mv: Yaara pathalum odane anna solra. Ivlo varusham namma kooda irundhu nammala appadi sollala appo idhu adhu dhane jessi.( Whoever she meet, she will immediately call them as brother but good that she never had that idea of calling me that in all those years so isn’t this love ?)
Raghav screamed to her sudden pinch.
Raghav: Enna di. Yedhukku killura? ( Ouch, why did you pinch me ?)
Malini: Evlo neram koopduren.Enna yosikura? ( how long I have been calling you. What are you thinking ?)
Raghav: Onnum illa sollu (nothing, tell me )
Malini: TV work aguma. ( will the TV work ?)
Raghav: illa ma. Connections deactivate la irukku. Inform panniten morning kulla varum. Broadband ellame activate agidum. (no, Connections ar edeactivated. I have informed the concerned person and the broadband will be activated soon)
Malini: Okeiiii. Nee eppo la irundhu office ponum ? ( When do you start with your office ?)
Raghav: One week time irukku. Konjam settle agalam. unakku inga set agum adhukulla. ( I have a week time. Lets get settled and I want you to feel comfortable a little here)
Malini: Inga neraya pasanga irukanga friend pudichita set agidum. Krithika akkavum romba sweet ah irukanga. Annavum romba calm type ah irukaru. ( There are lot of children here, I will feel comfortable once I befriend the. Krithika sister is also very sweet, brother is also very calm type)
Raghav: Enakkum appadi than thonuchu. So oru company irukku. ( Even I felt that. So we have some company)
Malini: Hmm.
Raghav: Seri ma. Thoongalam enaku romba tired ah irukku. Morning walking pona I can meet the milkman and newspaper boy and inform them to give us service. ( Ok, Lets sleep. I m very tired.
Malini: don’t wake me. Morning romba chill ah irukkum naa nalla thoonguven. ( It would be very chill in the morning and I will be sleeping peacefully)
They hit the bed and Raghav slept immediately due to tired but Malini couldn’t sleep as she slept during their travel as well as after reaching home. She scrolled through her instagram to spend time and Raghav’s mobile flashed light she turned and took his mobile and saw some random messages but the wallpaper caught her attention. It was their marriage photo and he had kept it as the wall paper.
Malini Mv: How did I not notice all these years. Raghav I don’t know what is there in your heart and mind but there is something new I m seeing these days. The changes in you, this photo as wall paper, we together in a home .. Do you want us to give this marriage a chance Raghav. Why am I feeling different when I see you these days. You have corrupted my mind. Is this attraction or lo…No I won’t say it unless I m clear of what is in my mind and I need to know what do you feel too but eppadi therila seriously. I pray god that we should figure this soon.
Nee romba nallavan da ( you are too good) and I m happy with you. I could see the happiness in your face too. I will do anything for that. We are happy and that is enough for now. We will figure whats happening between us slowly.
Raghav was sleeping on his stomach and face towards her. She removed the hairs which were on his forehead and planted a kiss on his forehead. He smiled in his sleep as if he could feel her touch even in his deep slumber.
She laid back facing him and kept looking at him. Time flew she didn’t know when she slept but they were close to each other and snuggling. She was clutching his T shirt and his hand was around her waist.
The young hearts had fallen long ago and only time had to unveil their love to them. Raghav woke early in the morning and saw her sleeping very close to him. He wide opened his eyes and saw his hand in her waist. He wanted to take away but something stopped and he looked at his hands on her and then shifted his gaze to her hands which on his shirt clutching it tightly as if he would disappear if she left which made him smile.
Raghav Mv: Adipavi kolradi enna. Ivlo pakkathula irundhutu torture panra di azhagi. Raghav yenchiko da ava kanna thorandhu idhaiyellam pathutu apram vera room shift agida pora. Apram onnume illa ma poidu. Michatha nalaiku pathukalam.
( You are killing me with all your beauty being so close to me. Raghav better get up before she get to notice all this and shifting to other room. Then nothing will be left to you. We will watch again tomorrow)
He slowly removed his hands from her waist and loosened her hand on his shirt and kissed her forehead and left to do his morning chores.
He left a note on the night stand and locked the door and left for morning jog.
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