The silence of Pugazh's room was shattered by a resounding knock on the door, causing an interruption in his ongoing work. He released an audible sigh, and gently placed his laptop on the bed. Very well knowing who it was on the other side, he stood up and proceeded to open the door.
"Anney..."
Pugazh was met with the sight of Shivanya's tearful countenance, and he lowered his head, determined not to succumb to her tearful gaze.
Leaving the door ajar, he retreated into the room and settled on his bed, fully aware that Shivanya would follow him.
"Yenna paaka kooda maatiya ney?" She vulnerably asked, leaving Pugazh sighing in helplessness.
Pugazh glanced at Shivanya who had tears cascading down her face. Unable to withstand his sister's gaze, Pugazh once more succumbed to her pleading eyes. With a gentle touch, he held her wrist and guided her to sit on the bed, positioning her across from him.
"Yen thangam samadhamnu sonna? Kalila avlo padichu padichu solliyum ippo ipdi pannitu vandhu ninna yenna artham?" Pugazh gently questioned.
As Shivanya wiped away her tears, she gazed at him with a smile that held a lot of pain and sadness.
"En appa ammavey yenna oru baarama nenaikumbodhu naa yedhirthu pesi yenna ney aaga pogudhu?" She sarcastically chuckled.
"Appa pesunadha neeyum ketta la? Naa avangalukku verum oru baaram ney! Yenna thaan avangalodaya yennangal yellam pazhasa irundhaalum, enmela avangalukku konjam akkara irukunu thaan ivlo naal nenachitu irundhen..."
"Aana yeppo naa avangalukku oru baaramnu sonnaro appovey indha veetula iruka urimaiya naa yezhundhuten!"
As she reflected on her father's words, a fresh set of tears formed in her eyes, causing a profound ache in her heart.
"Petha paavathukaaga soru pottutu irukenu solraru ney! Namma veetuku vela seyavara akkaku kooda avanga panna udhaviku manasara saapadu pottu anupuravanga, petha ponnuku kadamaikenu soru podrenu sollumbodhu, ennaku yevlo valichudhu theriyuma?!"
"Apdi yenna ney paavam panniten naanu?"
Her voice quivered and faltered as she struggled to maintain her composure, resisting the overwhelming urge to break down in tears.
"Ivlo varsham avangalukkaga yellam paathu paathu panniyum, enmela avangalukku konjam kooda paasam varalana, naa indha veetula irukuradhula arthamey illa..."
Pugazh found himself on the verge of tears as he witnessed his sister's emotional outburst.
Without hesitation, he embraced her and offered a heartfelt apology for his earlier harsh reaction. In the solace of her brother's arms, Shivanya succumbed to her overwhelming emotions, releasing a flood of tears. As he continued to offer words of comfort and support, he sensed her gradually regaining her emotional composure.
As he discerned her breathing returning to normal, Pugazh finally posed the question that had been gnawing at him.
"Avangamela irukura kovathula yen thangam indha samanthathuku okay sonna?"
Shivanya gently broke free from the hug, her countenance devoid of emotion as her gaze met his.
"Naa vendamnu sollirundha, enna inga nimadhiya vaazha viduvaanganu nee nenaikuriya?"
"Kandippa illa..." She slowly shook her head in denial.
"Ippo kudukura torture oda palamadangu naa anubavikkanum! Adhuku thaan naa othukitten..." Her lips curved up into a painful smile.
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Romance~ AN ASHAANGI FANFIC ~ Aaruthran, a man who has lost hope in love, and Shivanya, a woman haunted by a tragic past, find their lives intertwined when circumstances force them into an arranged marriage. Although, initially reluctant, they slowly disc...
