Four days later Keshav and Myra returned home and were welcomed by their parents. The couples were seated on the couch and gave all the gifts they had bought for them. Keshav looked around for Krish but he was not seen any where in home.
Keshav: Where is Krish ?
Archana: He left to Mumbai three days back and may be he will come back this weekend.
Keshav dragged their luggage to room and Myra sat ranting about the places they visited but Archana and Vasundra were happy to see the glow on her face.
Vasundra: Your face looks different for a good reason and we are happy to see this glow on your face.
Myra: I m the same, may be the climate has given glow on my face.
The women didn’t tease her and let go of the topic knowing the possible reason behind the glow. Myra returned to her room and gasped looking at the huge TV that hung on the wall.
Myra: What will I do with this man ? He bought a TV now ? God…
She heard the water running in the washroom. She stood before the mirror and touched her cheeks.
Myra: Am I really glowing ? Does this because of that that deed ?
She closed her face with her palms and twirled around in the room.
Myra:
Nedungaalam sippikkullae urundu nirkum muthupol
En penmai thirandu nirkirathae..
Thirakaatha sippi ennai thiranthukolla solgirathaa
En nenjam marundu nirkirathae..ae..
Like the pearl which forms within a shell over a long time,
My femininity has attained its culmination..
is the unopening shell asking me to open it
My heart is shaken of possibilities..
Keshav walked out and saw her twirling around. He caught her holding her waist started giving kisses on her neck.
Keshav: Doing a concert for yourself is bad Mrs. Keshav. You should have waited for me to enjoy it.
Myra pulled out of his hold and hugged him back swaying their body a little.
Myra:
Naan siru kuzhanthai endru ninaithen
Un varugaiyinaal vayatharinden
Ennai marupadiyum siru pillaiyaai seivaayaa…aah..
I was thinking of myself as a kid..
Your arrival has made me realize my age..
Will you once again turn me into a kid?
Keshav: We have worked to bring Laya into our world and here you wanted to go back to being a kid ? Pity me little one.
Myra: Stop teasing me. You didn’t have to buy the TV ketchup. Please don’t spoil me too much.
Keshav: Whom will I spoil if not you ?
Myra smiled and kissed his cheek before she rushed to the washroom to refresh.
The next day, Naina had arrived at a cafe to meet the potential groom her parents had chosen for her. She was waiting for a long time and decided to leave when there was no call or message from him. She reached the entrance and was about to start her scooty but stopped when she saw Krish with a girl. She watched them having some serious discussion for sometime and left to meet Myra since she had called to give her the gifts.
They were in her room in Vasu’s home munching on the chocolates Myra bought from swizz. She stopped eating when she saw Naina deep in thoughts.
Myra: What are you thinking about Naina ? Are you still worried about the guy who stood you in the restaurant ?
Naina: No Myra, why will I think about him ? Just worried that my mother will go back to pestering me to marry her nephew. Where is Krish by the way ?
Myra: In Mumbai and will be back by weekend it seems.
Naina Mv: Why does he have to lie everyone about being in Mumbai and who could be that girl ? Should I inform Myra about him ? No, she is happy in her life and let me not disturb her life with anything involving Krish.
Myra’s mobile pinged with notification and saw it was from mystery singer so she started playing it immediately only to be surprised.
Mystery singer:
Kaatrae en vaasal vanthaai
Methuvaaga kathavu thiranthaai
Kaatrae un perai ketten
Kaadhal endraai…
Breeze, you came by my door and slowly opened it,
I asked your name, breeze.. and You replied as love..
Netru nee engu irunthaai
kaatrae Nee solvaai endren
Swaasathil irunthadhaaga solli
Sendraai…
Where were you yesterday? Tell me, oh breeze, I asked..
I was in your breath! said the breeze and left..
Myra: Naina, this was the same song I sung for Ketchup yesterday. How could this be ?
Naina: May be he is stalking you ?
Myra: Should be co incidence or I m getting too much into his voice.
Naina: Ok, so do you want me to fill in details about your honeymoon ?
Myra: No…
Naina: Ohhhhh, your glow gives me a lot of story.
Myra: Eshwara ( Lord Shiva) …. Save me from this girl.
Naina: Its not Eshwara Myra… call Keshavaaaa…
Naina chuckled and started tickling Myra who was blushing . They continued chatting and Myra showed the photos she clicked in Paris and Swizz.
Two days later Myra and Keshav were removing the weeds in their little garden and watering the rose plants. Hearing the honk of a car they wind up their work and entered the hall only to be shocked.
In the middle of the hall stood Krish and Roshni holding hands. Myra looked at Keshav who was clenching his jaws. She squeezed his hand to talk and he nodded his head.
Keshav: Krish, what is happening here ? Why is she back now ?
Krish: Bro, we wanted to give a chance to us and if everything goes fine we will get married in three months time.
Roshni: We talked our differences and also I have decided to stay home and focus on our relationship rather then my job at this time.
Every one exchanged looks but none spoke a word. Keshav was looking at Krish’s face who was looking at the floor all the time.
Keshav: Krish, come with me.
Keshav gestured Myra to be with Archana and he walked out picking his car keys. Roshni squeezed Krish’s hand giving him a silent threat and he followed Keshav to his car.
Keshav stopped the car by the beach road and got out with Krish following him.
Keshav: What do you think you are doing Krish ? First you said you were in love with her and then you wanted to breakup with her. Once again I got to know that you gave options to her and then again a breakup. Today you brought her back saying you wanted to give a chance. Will you be open and talk to me about what is happening in your life ?
Krish Mv: If this was related to me alone then I would reveal everything to you but now I can’t risk.
Keshav: Open your mouth Krish. I have been very patient with you and I m at the edge of losing it. I care for you and our family. Anything can be fixed only if you talk to us. Is she blackmailing you with something ?
Krish: No, There is no problem bro. She pleaded for a chance and I agreed. We will get married only if things progress.
Keshav: Get in the car, I will be back in a minute.
Krish nod his head and sauntered to the car. Keshav fished out his mobile and called Varun.
Varun: If you have called to check on the progress on the work then consider it finished by tomorrow.
Keshav: Good but I called you for some other work. I will message you two mobile numbers and I want you to tap them and keep me updated.
Varun: Roger that.
Keshav cut the call and messaged him the mobile numbers of Krish and Roshni. He drove back home and saw the family wating for them.
Madan: Keshav, where did you guys go ? I need to talk to both Krish and Roshni on their sudden decision.
Keshav: Will you mind if I do some decision on behalf of you ?
Madan: Ofcourse not. You will do anything for the well being of our family.
Keshav: Thanks paa. Krish, since you both wanted to give a chance, I suggest you to be in a long distance relationship for three months and if you both still wanted to be together then we will have a talk. Also no more working in Mumbai and make sure you work in Chennai. Send her back to uncle’s place immediately.
Archana: Keshav is right. Distance helps us to realize what we want in life instead of being forced into any decision.
Roshni: But, how will we work on our indifferences staying away from each other.
Keshav: Distance can never be a hindrance when you both wanted to give a chance truly. When you stay together you might force yourself to change for the person whom you wanted to pursue but in true love you should be able to accept each other for whom they are actually. Their plus or minus will never a factor to reconsider your decision.
Myra snapped her head to Keshav hearing his words.
Madan: Krish, listen to him. He said the same words that I wanted to convey you.
Roshni: Ok, I will leave but can I stay for the next three days alone.
Madan: What impact will these three days make in your life ?
Roshni: Uncle, its Myra’s birthday and let me stay here and celebrate it with you all. I wanted to bond with her, afterall we will get to live under the same roof.
Keshav and Myra exchanged looks hearing her words. Myra was shocked to hear such kind and humble words while Keshav was gritting his teeth.
Madan and Archana looked at Keshav and Myra apologically. Keshav bobbed his head gesturing them to go ahead.
Archana: You can stay Roshni.
Roshni: Thank you so much aunty, lets make Myra’s birthday unforgettable this year.
Keshav held Myra’s hand and entered his room closing the door behind. Myra sat on the bed and touched his shoulder.
Keshav: Stay away from her butterfly, until I m sure of her intentions.
Myra: You are here to take care of me so why should I worry about her ?
Keshav smiled and rubbed her back pulling her to his chest.
Myra: what did you talk to Krish ? Is he doing this willingly ?
Keshav: hmmm, you don’t mess your mind with their decisions. I wanted to surprise you for your birthday but that lizard spoiled it talking about it openly. Now tell me what do you want for your birthday ?
Myra: You haven’t gifted me anything for a long time Ketchup, to be precise since my 12th birthday I think though I m not sure.
Keshav: Oops, please don’t punish me butterfly, let me think of a way to compensate for all those years.
Myra: What will you do ?
Keshav: I m yet to think of it so it will be a surprise my dear wife and this year will mark very special since its your first birthday after our marriage so I need to put some special efforts.
Myra: I don’t want anything. Just stay with me the whole day Keshav, please.
Keshav: Be specific Myra, whole day with you at home or in bed ?
Myra started pinching him and he caught her hands and started tickling her. Myra pulled his hair and they ended up kissing.
Myra entered the kitchen and saw the new maid washing the vessels and Archana pulling out the ingredients to cook. Myra got introduced with the maid and started helping Archana in cooking. They were busy chatting and cooking when Roshni entered the kitchen.
Roshni: Shall I help you too aunty ?
Archana: Ofcourse you can Roshni. Peel the garlic and Myra you cut the onions.
Myra: Cruel mother in law you are planning to make me cry now. I will complaint to your son.
Archana: I m so scared Myra.
They chuckled and continued cooking, even Myra was surprised to see Roshi trying to join their conversation. Roshni placed the dishes on the table and Madan was taken back to see Roshni serving the food.
Keshav who came down to have food stopped in track and returned to room. Myra waited few more minutes for him and returned to the room. Keshav was in the balcony scrolling through his mobile.
Myra: You are here ? I was waiting for you to have dinner.
Keshav: Lets have together later. I don’t want to be anywhere near her.
Myra: You know that is inevitable.
Keshav: We shall try the best and if possible I will look for a cook and you and amma will not have to be around her in the kitchen.
Myra: Keep your CBI mind away for sometime. This is home and she is not some criminal Ketchup. Its not new for couples to be on and off their relationship.
Keshav: I never saw her in that perspective until this morning but not anymore. I think we are talking too much about her and I hate this, so no more discussions about her in our room.
Myra hummed and had dinner once Roshni returned to her room.
Late at night Roshni knocked on the door to Krish’s room and entered inside when he opened it.
Krish: What are you planning now ?
Roshni: My plans are none of your business. What did your brother say ? Did he coax you to leave me or did he warn you about me ? Either of it I don’t care. Stay away from your intelligent brother.
Krish: I swear, you will regret doing all this.
Roshni smirked and walked out of the room. Krish sat on the bed thinking about the moves Roshni has been doing recently.
Krish: She wants to stay here even if I m not here. Her main target is Myra and bro. So what if that bitch doesn’t leave, the problem can be solved if Myra and bro leave the home but how will that happen ? I can’t convince anyone with this idea. I need to find a way to send them away from home and I will do that at any cost. Also I need to get her mobile and laptop to delete all the photos and videos from it.
Krish Mv: I have to do this for my family, Krish, you can and will do it.
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