𝔽𝕠𝕣𝕔𝕖𝕕 𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕠 𝔽𝕠𝕣𝕖𝕝𝕤𝕜𝕖𝕥

92

Mastermind
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Neha's gaze shifted to the carrot upma and the cashew milk, taking in the clean kitchen with a knowing smile. She glanced up at Siddharth, who was trying his best to swallow the carrot upma with a casual demeanor.

Siddharth...

she began, catching his attention instantly with her tone.

Ivlolam kashtha padhanumnu avasiyam illa, unaku yedho venumnu theridhu. Adhunala solliru

( There's no need for these much of struggle, I can see that you want something. So why don't you just jump to the revealing part?)

Siddharth embarrassed, scratched his nape with a sheepish grin spread over his face, 

Adhu vandhu, un kitta onn-

( I have to tell you som-)

As Neha's phone rang, she quickly excused herself and left the room to answer it, leaving Siddharth alone with the carrot upma he had made. He waited patiently for her return, his gaze lingering on the dish in front of him. He didn't particularly hate it, but it wasn't his favorite either. Still, he was willing to go the extra mile for Neha.

When Neha returned, she was already engaged in conversation on her phone. Siddharth watched her, a small smile playing on his lips until it turned into a frown at what she was saying,

~ Okay Keerthi, I'll be there. Nee kitta varumbodhu enaku call panniru

( ~ Okay Keerthi, I'll be there. You make sure to call me when you're nearby)

~ Siddharth yepdhi? Na mattum dhan, nee vandhu pick up panniko, illena sollu na cab'la varen

( ~ How will Siddharth come? It's just me, you have to pick me up or else I'll just take a cab)

Neha ended the call and strolled back to the kitchen island, seemingly oblivious to her husband's puzzled expression. She hopped onto a stool and resumed devouring her breakfast with gusto, her focus solely on the food before her. 

Yen na vara matten'nu sonnae?

( Why did you tell her that I won't come?)

Siddharth asked feeling accused, however Neha smiled,

Nee yeppo en friends irundha vandhurukae?

( When have you ever joined me with my friends?)

She asked, making Siddharth shake his head in disbelief,

Appo vera, ippo vera

( Things are different now)

Seri, na en friend kuda veliya poren, nee varuviya?

( Fine, then I'm going shopping with my friend, will you come?)

Kandipa varuven, nee kekanum first'uh

( Of course, I'll come. You just had to ask first)

Siddharth, slightly miffed, turned back to his meal and shoveled a spoonful of it into his mouth. Neha observed her husband with a playful smirk dancing across her face, her head propped up by her fisted hand. She couldn't help but find his dedication to his "remorse project" endearing, though she didn't necessarily want it but right now she needed it, hence she cleared her throat and said.

Seri okay, appo na en friend'ah pick up panna venamnu solliren, Namba onnave polam

( Alright then, I'll ask her to not come pick me up, we'll go together.)

Hmm-mm

Neha ruffled his hair playfully as she hopped down from her stool, plate in hand. Siddharth couldn't help but smile at her antics.

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Neha couldn't help but roll her eyes at Siddharth's insistence on wearing just his cap. Despite her silent disapproval, she didn't voice her thoughts, knowing that Siddharth was used to the attention wherever they went. As they walked, she couldn't ignore the stares from passersby, but she silently hoped that no one would trouble him.

As she looked around, and spotted Keerthi, Neha waved at her direction, Siddharth too looked up and couldn't help but furrow his brow, his curiosity piqued. Neha noticed his expression and glanced at him, waiting for his question.

Neha, andha ponnu anga yenna panra?

( Neha, what is that girl doing there?)

Neha looked back and found Abhi standing next to Keerthi, mentally she was glad, but she didn't let it show on her face, instead she shrugged her shoulders,

Ama.. ava yenna panra? Va anga poi keklam

( You're right... what is she doing here? Let's go find out.)

First rule of cheating, never let them know what you know. 

Neha eagerly approached Keerthi and Abhi, 

Hi! 

As soon as Neha greeted them, she discreetly signaled Keerthi to proceed with their plan. Keerthi, understanding the cue, smoothly initiated their prearranged conversation as Siddharth joined them from behind Neha.

Idhu ennodha neighbour, veetla thaniya irundha adhan kutitu vandhen, ungaluku okay dhane?

( She's my neighbour, she was alone at home, so I brought her along. I hope it's okay?)

Neha turned to Siddharth, who had no choice but to smile politely, what more can he do?

Yenga Abhi'ya munnadhiye theriyum, so no problem

( We've known Abhi for quite some time, so no problem)

Abhi glanced at Siddharth, who appeared to be keeping his composure despite her presence. Siddharth engaged in polite small talk with Keerthi while simply exchanging a casual greeting with Abhi. Following Keerthi's suggestion to begin, Neha suggested Abhi and Keerthi to go ahead, indicating that she and Siddharth would follow suit.

As they moved ahead, Neha turned to Siddharth, her expression a mix of concern and worry,

Unaku nejamave okay dhane? 

( You're seriously comfortable right?)

Siddharth smiled at Neha's care, a gesture that warmed his heart. He reached for her hand, intertwining his fingers with hers as they followed Abhi and Keerthi.

Enaku oru prechana'yum illa

( I have no issues.)

Illa, namba yevlo try pannalum andha ponnu suthi suthi vandhara'lae?

( This girls seems to come back to us no matter how much we try right?)

Adhu verum coincidence dhan ma

( It's just a coincidence Neha)

Neha nodded slowly, her gaze shifting to Abhi who returned her grateful smile. She could only hope that their plan would be successful.

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I know this is kinda short, but the next one is actually a fun chapter, and it's almost done, inniku kulla update vandhurum, so I hope it's okay!