When Our Paths crossed..

Silence before the Storm

Thank you so much for all your encouragement. It was much needed that time. Hope you like the upcoming chapters too!

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"This is not the first time Shivani. Even when you met Ashwin in Chennai, you lied to me"

Shivani was quiet because Nisha's accusations were true. But what could she say? She was just scared and confused on how to deal with Ashwin in both the situation.

Seconds of silence turned into minutes. Finally Shivani hugged Nisha murmuring "SORRY KA!!"

"you shouldn't have married him, whatever the situation may be. Ippo Mama accept pannala na enna pannuva Shivani?? Can you take it?" Nisha asked concerned.

"Pannuvaru akka. Enakku Ashwin venum avlo than!"

"Pannalana??"

"Pannuvaru Nisha ka. For me, it's either Ashwin or no one else"

"Appo Ashwin ku??"

"He promised me that he convince mama no matter what comes. I trust him."

"Even if needs to compromise on his acting job??"

"Yen sambhandame illama pesure??" Shivani was now getting annoyed.

"6 years back that man left you shattered and went to pursue his passion. He broke your trust. What is the guarantee that he won't do it now??"

"First, 6 years back, he never promised me anything. Like me, even he was a victim then. And Second, What happened 6 years back already happened. I trust him. He won't hurt me now. Don't ask me how?? Sometimes you have to listen to what your heart says. My heart asks me to trust him and I will do it. This is how it works. If you keep asking HOW?? There is no end for that."

"Shivani..aana.."

"AAna illa ka. Let me ask you something. As per your theory, he betrayed me 6 years back. Yes I cried because of him. I did stupid things because of that day. Andha Ashwinaye nan nambum podhu, SAM Stood up for you Then, Now and you know that he will stand up for you forever. Why aren't you ready to trust him. What are you scared of? After leaving him, can you imagine a peaceful life without him? Will you be able to see someone else beside him?

Nisha wiped her tears, that weren't ready to stop anytime soon.

"Oru vaati, ore oru vaati SAM ah nambu. Talk to him. Trust me, you won't regret it."

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SAM and Nisha left for home and Rakshan went to drop Pavi at her home. Shivani was lost in deep thoughts. That was when Ashwin came out of the kitchen after doing the dishes.

"Shivani..."

"Hmm..."

"Rombha tired ah irukku. Thoongalama??"

"Hmm...Neenga ponga. Nan varen"

"Even if he needs to compromise on his passion??" Nisha's question kept taunting him. What has she done? Nisha's point was right. Arunachalam might accept Ashwin only if he is willing to give up on his passion. Ashwin might also do that for her sake. But will she be happy about it? Is their relationship going to kill any one of their career? Unknown fear engulfed her suddenly. She was sweating. With such conflicting thoughts, she went to the room and saw Ashwin staring at the roof. She got in the cot and looked at him.

"Ashwin..."

"Hmm..."

"Enna ma??"