When Our Paths crossed..

Shivani's Visit to Chennai-Part1

As she was strolling around the super market, moving her trolley, she encountered a child pestering her mother for candy.

"Iru ma.. You can eat after we are done with the billing." The mother repeated for the 'n'th time now. Both Shivani and Pugazh smiled together.

"Cute...illa ne"

"Aama ma...ungala mathiri"

"Yen appadi solreenga ??" she asked as she dumped some pasta packets in her basket.

"Since we reached Chennai, you were desperately waiting for the meeting to get over, so that you can visit Ashwin sir. Just like that kid." He chuckled.

"Adellam onnum illa.." she pouted. Was her excitement so evident? Or was Pugazh as observant as Rakshan?? She wondered. Pugazh smiled at her response.

"Ashwin sir kitta solliteengala?? Chennai reach ayitom nu??"

"Illa anne.. He always surprises me. So today is going to be my turn. I am going to meet him in his apartment."

Pugazh nodded and left the place after dropping Shivani infront of the gated villa. They had reached Chennai, early in the morning. Meeting with Ms. Shakeela was indeed successful. As Shivani had predicted, the place was vibing with energy. Unlike boring formal meetings, she was excited to see people of her age, smiling widely enjoying their workplace. After visiting the office here, her head seemed to be filled with so many renovations and changes that could be done to improve the work culture at her office in Coimbatore.

She started liking Ms. Shakeela from the first time she had met her during the beginning phase of her project. The only difference now is that, now she is a CEO of AK Groups. Ms.Shakeela, seemed to be one of those few members who genuinely didn't judge her for her scandal or her marriage with Ashwin. The meeting was a successful one. And now, she was more determined to cut her ties with Krishnan group of companies, which she cannot do immediately considering the hidden office politics.

Her schedule was simple. After Meeting with Ms. Shakeela, she would go to Ashwin's apartment and surprise him with cooked pasta, while Pugazh decided to spend the entire evening in the airport. Though she insisted him to leave in the immediate flight, Pugazh dis-agreed citing security reasons. She promised that she would meet him at the airport for their mid night flight to Coimbatore.

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The entire bar connected party hall was reserved by GVM team. They were celebrating GVM's birthday. While Sharath was busy associating with some of his peers, his mobile rang.

"Hello Shivani? Eppadi irukka..."

"Anna kekala"

"Iru ma..veliya varen... Ippo kekudha?"

"Kekudhu anna. Avaru enga? Innum shoot poitu iruka?? Inikku shoot illa nu sonnaru"

"Shoot illa ma. Inikku Director birthday. So nanga ellam celebration la irukkom."

"Oh!" her voice showed complete disappointment.

"Seri na...nan vechidaren"

As Sharath was about to disconnect the call, Shivani called him again.

"Sollu ma!"

"Anna Ashwin oda apartment PIN theriyuma?? Pazhaya PIN mathitaru pola.." she told him annoyed.

"Hey.. Nee ippo enga irukka??" Sharath questioned little shocked.

"Chennai la than. Avara surprise panna apartment ku vandha, PIN work aagala."