The Magical Duo

Story of Adipoli - 3

Ashwin experiences an extreme hike in Dopamine secretion when he strums the strings of his guitar, simultaneously humming his favorite Ilaiyaraja track. He has never been a flawless singer, nevertheless, this has been his only solace in the past.

Surprisingly, he was quite amused to find that he endured the same emotion whenever he conversed with Sivaangi during the early episodes of CWC way before he developed magical, irrevocable feelings for her.

Holding the guitar conveniently in his hands leaning over his sofa, he started mumbling his all-time favorite track in a low decibel while recollecting their conversation over phone that ended minutes ago.

Raja raja chozhan naan

Ennai aalum kadhal desam nee than

Poove kaadhal theeve

Here I'm listing one of my fantasies*. I'd love to hear this song in my life partner's voice. I'd want him to look straight into my eyes and sing without breaking eye contact. Does it sound weird?

"Thoongi ezhundhacha madam? Ivlo seekram call pannirukeenga?", his voice reflected the beam he had on his face as soon as he attended the call.

"Ashwineeyy, kalaikadha.. Shakthi nethu call panni, avanoda pudhu show ku namma rendu perum serndhu oru interview kudukka mudiyuma nu kettan. Unga kitta kettutu solren nu sonnapo, neenga already ok solliteenga nu sonnan. Enkkitta itha pathi neenga discuss e pannla. Were you sure about my acceptance without discussing with me about the same?", raising her eyebrows when she muttered the last line.

"(Laughs) Maa.. apdi illa ma.. See.. As much as I want to announce to the world that I'm yours, I don't want people to invade our private space or scrutinize our relationship. On the other hand, our fans' happiness is equally important as they are the ones I'm forever grateful to for the current position I hold in this industry. Furthermore, I strictly instructed the team to avoid questions that pry into our personal lives. Mukyama, namma channel laye interview kuduka accept pannadhuku reason, ethavadhu overboard pona namma edit panna sollidalam. Evlo murai nee enna pathi olarina vishayangalaiyum, naa unna vacha kannu vaangama paathadhaiyum edit pannirupanga", his cheeks heated up in embarrassment as he said.

Kannodu kangal yettrum

Karpoora deepame

Kai theendum podhu paayum

Minsarame

Ullasa medai mele

Ooranga nadagam

Inbangal paadam sollum

En thayagam

"Enaku oru doubt Ashwineey. Pagal kanavu balikkum nu solluvangale. Athu unmaiya?"

"Yemma? Naa ethavadhu pudhu vidha punishment kuduthena? Ivlo aarvama iruka", he asked with an impish smile while licking his lips.

"Uh... Yov... Chi... Eppo pathalum... athe ninappu unakku... Sari... atha vidu..", the sudden rise in heartbeat became evident in her voice as she stuttered.

"Damn! I'm not lucky enough to witness your blush and do something to deepen the redness on your plumpy cheeks", he flirted effortlessly.

Never in all these years did Ashwin ever possess the slightest idea of how to initiate a conversation with a girl. Forget talking, he couldn't even follow the basic courtesy of responding with a 'Hello' when a girl voluntarily turns up to chitter- chatter with him. Good God! What did she do to him? He was quite amused at himself when he retaliated saying 'Naana illa neeya?' during the traditional round in CWC when she said, 'Epdi neenga Ivlo cute aa irukeenga?' as he really did admire her cuteness and his statement was nothing short of a genuine compliment. Not just once, he has had numerous sleepless nights inspecting his strange, impulsive behavior when he is around Sivaangi. He did not have to muster any courage to talk to her. He went on with an untamed flow which he did not know he was capable of. Unbeknownst to him, this child woman crept into his heart which was shielded with stony, jagged walls while spontaneously shattering the barrier.

Ingangu oonjalaaga naan pogiren

Angangu aasai theeyil naan vegiren

Un raaga moganam

En kaadhal vaaganam

Senthaamarai senthaen mazhai

En aavi neeyae Devi

"Birthday baby ku special aa Enna venum nu sollunga?"

"Intha ulagathula enna porutha varakkum unna vida special aa entha vishayamum illa. So, nee mattum podhum. Veredhuvum venaam"

"Ada ennapa aalu nee. Ippolam romba cheesy aa pesra nee. Kashtam kashtam", mentally facepalming herself for asking such a question to him.

"Rowdy! Ennavo naa kekradhellam marukama nee kuduthudra maadhiri pesra?", he said with a grin.

"Uh.. Eppo? Enna kettinga apdi?", she interrogated innocently albeit knowing what he meant.

"Oh.. Appo naa etha pathi pesren nu unakku unmaiyilaye theriyala. Apdithana?", he replied sarcastically.

She couldn't retort back. She felt as if a rock was thrusted upon her larynx making it impossible to voice out what she had in mind while laying her hand on the chest to control her racing heart matching with the speed of a Cheetah marching towards its prey.

"Naa kudukala na enna. Athan neengale eduthukiteengale", she bit her lips as soon as she said.

"Adipavi kedi.. (laughs boisterously) Athu selladhu. Neeya kudutha tha naa othukuven"

"Paakalam", she smirked.

"Ennavo po. En birthday ku naa oru surprise vachuruken unaku"

"Wow! Are you going to prepare a new dish for me?", her excitement was apparent in her tone.

"Maa.. Surprise nu solliten. Ennanu kekkadha. Wait for it till I reveal. Keep thinking"

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* - I'm pretty much sure that this would be one among Sivaangi's fantasies as well. No wonder she was hell-bent on making Ashwin sing with her. Being a singer, I'm able to connect with her thoughts as I feel it evokes a sense of intimacy with our partner much superior to what a physical touch can endure.

Thanks for reading.

- Bargavi V