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9: Trapped With You

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Song Used: Unnil Matti Konden from Bangalore Naatkal
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Diya raised her head as her company bus arrived, swiftly stowing her mobile into her handbag before boarding. After exchanging subtle greetings with a few colleagues, she settled into her usual seat. Opening the window, she let in a refreshing breeze as the bus started its journey.

The ride was proceeding as usual, with everything appearing to be perfectly normal, until Diya's keen observation caught a change in the route. Furrowing her brows, she glanced outside, but dismissed it, thinking it might be a minor detour. However, her curiosity heightened when the bus unexpectedly halted in front of an apartment building, where Ashwin was standing, patiently waiting.

As Ashwin approached the bus, he caught sight of Diya's surprised expression through the window. His smile grew lopsided, brimming with mischievous delight, as he boarded the bus.

Naan maati konden
Unil maati konden
Udalukkul uyirai pola
Unil maati konden

Diya's curiosity heightened as she fidgeted with her bag strap, questioning why Ashwin was boarding the bus instead of riding his bike. The thought lingered in her mind, stirring a sense of intrigue and anticipation. Ashwin noticed Diya's subtle attempts to steal glances at him, observing her curiosity about where he would choose to sit. He couldn't help but chuckle internally when he realized that she had strategically placed her belongings on the seat next to her, creating a deliberate barrier.

Naan maati konden
Unil maati konden
Un kuralukkul inimai polae
Unil maati konden

Smiling, he shook his head in amusement as he decided to take the seat behind her. Diya's visible sigh of relief indicated that she had finally found some comfort in maintaining a certain distance between them.

Undhal surul mudi irulilae

Throughout the bus ride, Ashwin couldn't help but admire Diya as she leaned against the window, taking in the fresh air with a serene expression on her face. He found beauty in the way she found joy in the simplest things, appreciating the small pleasures that life had to offer. It was in these moments that he felt an even deeper connection with her, as he too found solace in the beauty of the ordinary.

Kannai katti kondu tholaigiren

Good Morning!

Diya's heart skipped a beat as she locked eyes with Ashwin, his warm smile lighting up his face.

Ennai naanae kandu pidikiren

 She mustered a shy smile in return and greeted him with a soft "Good morning."

Paarvaiyil... un vaarthaiyil

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Ashwin hurriedly made his way towards the elevator, but came to an abrupt halt when he noticed that only Diya was inside. Diya, avoiding eye contact, fidgeted with her elbow and shifted her gaze away.

Naan maati konden
Unil maati konden
Tamizhukkul bodhai pola
Unil maati konden...

To Diya's surprise, Ashwin flashed her a warm smile before walking away. As the elevator doors closed, a sense of unease washed over Diya, her eyes fixated on Ashwin's figure as he opted to take the stairs.